Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Closed Session 4:30 P.M./Regular Meeting 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
The City of Goleta currently provides in person participation as well as virtual participation until further notice. The public may alternatively view the meeting on Goleta Channel 19 and/or online at www.cityofgoleta.org/meetings-agendas and in the Council Chambers.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
Speaking at the Meeting - Submit an email to the City Clerk at [email protected] which states the item you want to speak to and provide your name, email and phone number.
FOR CLOSED SESSION PARTICIPATION
By phone -
• Email cityclerkgroup@cityofgoleta .gov to be added to the speaker list. Please state your name, your phone number and indicate which closed session item you would like to speak on.
• Dial-in 10 minutes prior to the start of the meeting (4:20 pm): Toll-Free Dial -in: ( 866)580- 6521, Participant passcode: 72295187 then #
• Please mute your phone until you are called to speak. If you do not have a mute button, you may mute by pressing the star key followed by the number six (* 6). You can unmute by pressing the same keys (* 6). Comments from the public are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker.
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TECHNICAL ISSUES/REMOTE PARTICIPATION
Per SB 707, if a technical issue arises with Zoom or the phone dial -in option during the meeting, proceedings will pause for up to one hour while restoration efforts are made. If remote access to the meeting cannot be restored, the City Council may continue with the meeting upon making a finding by roll -call vote that good faith efforts have been made to restore remote access and that continuing the meeting outweighs the public interest in remote access.
All disruptions and decisions will be documented in the official minutes. The Technology Disruption Policy (City Council Resolution No. 26-35) includes the necessary steps to address disruptions of telephonic or Internet services during a City Council meeting as required by Government Code § 54953.4(b)(1)(A). A copy of the policy is available at City of Goleta Public Portal, or by emailing the City Clerk’s Office at [email protected]
FOR OPEN SESSION PARTICIPATION
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ADDITIONAL PUBLIC PARTICIPATION ALTERNATIVES:
Distribution to the City Council - Submit your comment via email to the City Clerk at:[email protected]. Your comment will be placed into the record and distributed appropriately.
LIVE SPANISH INTERPRETATION
Live Spanish interpretation will be available. No advanced request for interpretation services required.
La traducci ón al espa ñol estará disponible en vivo. No es necesario solicitar la traducci ón al español anticipadamente
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AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT:
In compliance with the ADA, if assistance is needed to participate in a City Council meeting (including assisted listening devices ), please contact the City Clerk's office at (805) 961-7505.
Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting helps to ensure that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide accessibility to the meeting.
TELEVISION COVERAGE:
Each regular City Council meeting is broadcast live on Goleta City TV Cox Communications Channel 19 on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays and rebroadcast on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
WEB STREAMING:
Live or archived webstreaming of the City Council meetings is available at www.cityofgoleta.org/meetings-agendas
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.
4:30 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL
OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC TO ADDRESS CLOSED SESSION MATTERS
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION
Pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section 54956.9 (a), the City Council finds, based on advice from legal counsel, that discussion in open session will prejudice the position of the City in the litigation.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) to confer with its legal counsel with regard to the following one matter of pending litigation:
• University Park Manufactured Housing Community, LLC vs. City of Goleta et al ., United States District Court Central District of California, Case No.2.26-cv 2307
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5:30 P.M. - REGULAR AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL
INTRODUCTION OF SPANISH INTERPRETERS/INTRODUCCIÓN DE
INTÉRPRETES DE ESPAÑOL
REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION
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
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
Approval of the City Council Meeting Minutes of September 15, 2026
A.1 26-387
Approve the City Council Meeting Minutes of September 15, 2026Recommendation:
Deborah S. Lopez, City ClerkStaff:
Acceptance of the August 2026 Check RegisterA.2 26-353
Accept the check register for the month of August 2026.Recommendation:
Luke Rioux, Finance Director
Tony Gonzalez, Accounting Manager
Ryan Schwarz, Accountant
Staff:
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Acceptance of the August 2026 Investment Transaction ReportA.3 26-354 Accept the Investment Transaction Report for the month of August 2026.
Recommendation:
Luke Rioux, Finance Director
Tony Gonzalez, Accounting Manager
Ryan Schwarz, Accountant
Staff:
Resolution Supporting Biodiversity ConservationA.4 26-351 Adopt Resolution No. 26-___, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Supporting Biodiversity Conservation and Climate Resilience on California's South Central Coast” Recommendation:
Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director Dana Murray, Sustainability Manager
Angeline Foshay, Sustainability Analyst
Staff:
Goleta Train Depot Project - Utility Easement Dedication to Goleta Water District and Budget Appropriation
A.5 26-393
A. Adopt Resolution No. 26 - __ entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Authorizing the Dedication of an Easement to the Goleta Water District for Water Mains and Appurtenances Serving the Goleta Train Depot Site and Finding that the Dedication is Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (APN 073-050-033)”; and
B. Authorize a budget appropriation of $350,000 as described in the Fiscal Impacts Section.
Recommendation:
Jaime A. Valdez, Assistant City ManagerStaff:
B. PRESENTATION
A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Honoring the 60 Years of Regional Partnership through the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments
B.1 26-389
A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Recognizing the Week of September 28-October 4, 2026, as "Ranch Days" in the City of Goleta
B.2 26-390
A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Proclaiming the Month of October 2026 As Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month in the City of Goleta
B.3 26-399
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Saigon Noodle House Business Recognition AwardB.4 26-402 Present a Business Recognition award certificate to Saigon Noodle House.
Recommendation:
Jaime A. Valdez, Assistant City Manager
Shannon Kirn, Assistant to the City Manager
Staff:
10 minutesEstimated Time:
Tri-County Regional Energy Network (3C-REN) Annual UpdateB.5 26-379 Receive a presentation from Tri -County Regional Energy Network (3C-REN) on its energy programs, offerings, and Goleta's participation in 2025.
Recommendation:
Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director Dana Murray, Sustainability Manager
Angeline Foshay, Sustainability Analyst
Staff:
15 minutesEstimated Time:
C. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
2026-27 Winter Weather - City Preparedness PresentationC.1 26-384 Receive an update on 2026-27 Winter Weather - City Preparedness. Recommendation:
Luz “Nina” Buelna, Public Works Director
Matthew R. Fore, General Services Director
JoAnne Plummer, Director of Neighborhood Services
Autumn Glaeser, Assistant Public Works Director
Jason Levy, Emergency Services Manager
Staff:
45 MinutesEstimated Time:
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Goleta Community Center Strategic Plan Progress and
Recommendation to Retain Ongoing Management
C.2 26-400
A. Receive a status report on the activities and progress at the Goleta Community Center in relation to the adopted Goleta Community Center Strategic Plan; and
B. Authorize the continued management and operation of the Goleta Community Center by the City ’s Neighborhood Services
Department as the ongoing operating model, subject to City Council budget appropriations.
Recommendation:
JoAnne Plummer, Neighborhood Services Director
Justin Wilkins, Parks and Recreation Manager
Staff:
45 minutesEstimated Time:
D. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
• Economic Development & Revitalization Standing Committee 09/22/2026 • Homelessness Issues Standing Committee Meeting 10/01/2026 E. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT