Tuesday, September 15, 2026
5:30 P.M.
City Hall, Council Chambers
130 Cremona Dr.
Goleta, CA
City Council
Mayor Paula Perotte
Mayor Pro Tempore Jennifer Smith, District
3 Councilmember Luz Reyes-Martín, District 1
Councilmember James Kyriaco, District 2
Councilmember Stuart Kasdin, District 4
Agenda
Robert Nisbet, City Manager
Isaac Rosen, City Attorney
Deborah S. Lopez, City Clerk
Members of the City Council
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IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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WRITTEN SUBMITTALS TO COUNCIL:
Written submittals concerning agenda items may be sent to the City Clerk email:[email protected]; or mail: Attn: City Council and City Clerk at 130 Cremona Drive, Goleta, California 93117.
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL
INTRODUCTION OF SPANISH INTERPRETERS/INTRODUCCIÓN DE INTÉRPRETES DE ESPAÑOL
PUBLIC FORUM
At this time the public shall have an opportunity to comment on any non -agenda item relevant to the jurisdiction of the City. Reasonable time limits are imposed on each topic and each speaker .
In accordance with the provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Act (GC § 54950 et seq .), no action or discussion may take place by the Council on any item not on the posted agenda. The Council may respond to statements made or questions asked, and may direct the staff to report back on the topic at a future meeting.
AMENDMENTS OR ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA
CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORT
• The Citywide Traffic Signal Upgrade Project
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
Approval of the City Council meeting minutes of September 1, 2026
A.1 26-370
Approve the City Council meeting minutes of September 1, 2026 Recommendation:
Deborah S. Lopez, City ClerkStaff:
Fiscal Year 2025/26 Fourth Quarter Financial ReviewA.2 26-320 Adopt Resolution No. 26-__ entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Amending the City of Goleta Operating and CIP Budget for Fiscal Year 2025/26”
Recommendation:
Luke Rioux, Finance Director
Tony Gonzalez, Accounting Manager
Shawna Stokes, Budget Analyst
Staff:
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Approve the Plans and Specifications and Award Construction Contract for the Cathedral Oaks Crib Wall Repair Project – Phase I and Professional Design Services Agreement Amendment with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc for Cathedral Oaks Crib Wall Repair Project Phase II.
A.3 26-360
A. Approve the Plans and Specifications for the Cathedral Oaks Crib Wall Repair Project - Phase I; and
B. Award and authorize the City Manager to execute a Construction Contract with Toro Enterprises, Inc ., for the Cathedral Oaks Crib Wall Repair Project - Phase I, in the not -to-exceed amount of $1,805,532.80 subject to the requirements of the contract documents; and
C. Authorize the Public Works Director to approve contract change orders for the Cathedral Oaks Crib Wall Repair Project - Phase I in an amount not to exceed $180,553.28; and
D. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to apply for, enter into, and amend any necessary utility and service agreements
associated with the Cathedral Oaks Crib Wall Repair Project - Phase I, subject to City Attorney review and approval as to form, up to any amount that is supported by the approved project budget; and E. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 for Professional Design Services Agreement No. 2024-051 with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for Design for the Cathedral Oaks Crib Wall Repair Project - Phase II, increasing the contract authority by $90,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $763,000.
Recommendation:
Luz “Nina” Buelna, Public Works Director
Michael Winnewisser, Project Manager
Staff:
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Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2025-097 with Beyond
Heating and Air, Inc. for the Provision of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Maintenance Services at Various City -Owned Facilities
A.4 26-365
Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2025-097 with Beyond Heating and Air, Inc. for the provision of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) services at various City-owned properties, increasing the contract authority by $ 11,790 for a total not -to-exceed amount of $ 126,750 and adding the Goleta Train Station, located at 27 South La Patera Lane.
Recommendation:
Matthew R. Fore, General Services DirectorStaff:
B. PUBLIC HEARING
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2025-2026
Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
(CAPER)
B.1 26-369
A. Review and accept the Community Development Block Grant 2025- 2026 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report; and
B. Authorize staff to submit the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report to the U .S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, incorporating any public comments received and requested updates from Council.
Recommendation:
JoAnne Plummer, Neighborhood Services Director
Cassidy Le Air, Senior Management Analyst
Staff:
10 minutesEstimated Time:
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C. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
Consider Adoption of an Interim Urgency Ordinance Temporarily Prohibiting the Establishment of New Firearms and Ammunition Retailers Within the City
C.1 26-380
Adopt on a four -fifths vote interim Urgency Ordinance No. 26-__U, entitled “An Urgency Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California Temporarily Prohibiting the Establishment of any New Firearms and Ammunition Retailers within the City, Finding the Ordinance Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act, and Declaring the Urgency Thereof.”
Recommendation:
Peter T. Imhof, Director of Planning and Environmental Review Isaac Rosen, City Attorney
Staff:
30 minutesEstimated Time:
Resolution to Revise Local Preference for Below Market Rate Housing
C.2 26-359
A. Adopt Resolution No. 26-__, entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Amending the City of Goleta Affordable Housing Policies and Procedures Manual and Finding the Resolution is Exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act;” B. Direct staff to file a notice of exemption.
Recommendation:
Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director Lucy Graham, Housing Manager
Staff:
60 minutesEstimated Time:
Operations Plan for the Goleta Train StationC.3 26-366
Receive a presentation on the Operations Plan for the Goleta Train Station and provide input or direction on the proposed plan.
Recommendation:
Matthew R. Fore, General Services Director Staff:
30 minutesEstimated Time:
D. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
• Finance and Audit Standing Committee Meeting 09/08/2026 • Town and Gown Standing Committee 09/10/2026
E. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
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