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CITY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
5:30 PM
City Hall, Council Chambers
130 Cremona Drive
Goleta, California
Members of the 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
Robert Nisbet, City Manager
Deborah S. Lopez, City Clerk
Isaac Rosen, City Attorney
CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Perotte called the meeting to order at 5:30 P.M., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL
PRESENT: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Smith, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco and Reyes-Martin
ABSENT: None
INTRODUCTION OF SPANISH INTERPRETERS/INTRODUCCIÓN DE INTÉRPRETES DE ESPAÑOL
Mayor Perotte introduced the Spanish Interpreters for the meeting.
PUBLIC FORUM
Stacey Matson and Catherine Bartsch spoke in opposition to the proposed Anthem Chapel Project.
AMENDMENTS OR ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA
None
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CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORT
Robert Nisbet, City Manager, shared his Coolest Thing I Saw This Week," update, discussed the E-Bike Round Table at the Goleta Valley Community Center and presented accompanying slides.
Nina Buelna, Public Works Director, and Michael Winnewisser, Project Manager, provided a presentation “ Update for the City Traffic Signal Upgrade Project ” dated September 15, 2026 (presentation on file).
A. CONSENT CALENDAR
A.1 Approval of the City Council meeting minutes of September 1, 2026
Approve the City Council meeting minutes of September 1, 2026
Approval of the City Council meeting minutes of September 1, 2026
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/Kasdin to approve the City Council meeting minutes of September 1, 2026
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Smith, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco and Reyes-Martin. Noes: None.
A.4 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
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.
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
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/Kasdin to 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.
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VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Smith, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco and Reyes-Martin. Noes: None.
ITEMS A.2 AND A.3 WERE PULLED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR
A.2 Fiscal Year 2025/26 Fourth Quarter Financial Review
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"
Fiscal Year 202526 Fourth Quarter Financial Review
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco/Kasdin to adopt Resolution No. 26 -43 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"
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Smith, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco and Reyes-Martin. Noes: None.
A.3 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. 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.
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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.
Approve the Plans and Specifications and Award Construction Contract for the Cathedral Oaks Crib Wall Repair Project
MOTION: Councilmembers Kyriaco /Kasdin to 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 amoun t 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.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Smith, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco and Reyes-Martin. Noes: None.
B. PUBLIC HEARING
B.1 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2025 -2026 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
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.
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2025- 2026 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
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Staff Speakers:
JoAnne Plummer, Neighborhood Services D irector, and Cassidy Le Air, Senior Management Analyst, provided a presentation titled "Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER)," dated September 15, 2026 (presentation on file).
OPENED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:08 P.M.
Public Speakers:
None
CLOSED THE PUBLIC HEARING AT 6:09 P.M.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Smith/Councilmember Kasdin to 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 Urb
an Development, incorporating any public
comments received and requested updates from Council.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Smith, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco and Reyes-Martin. Noes: None.
C. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM
C.1 Consider Adoption of an Interim Urgency Ordinance Temporarily Prohibiting the Establishment of New Firearms and Ammunition Retailers Within the City
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, F inding the Ordinance Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act, and Declaring the Urgency Thereof."
Consider Adoption of an Interim Urgency Ordinance Temporarily Prohibiting the Establishment of New Firearms and Ammunition Retailers Within the City
Public Comment Received
Staff Speakers:
Robert Nisbet, City Manager
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Public Speakers:
Sarah Penna and Lindsey Vining spoke in support of staff recommendation.
Dan Asthon, and Ethan Woodill, Reynaldo Ybarra, spoke in opposition to staff recommendation.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tempore Smith/Councilmember Kasdin to adopt on a four-fifths vote interim Urgency Ordinance No. 26- 07U, 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 t he Ordinance Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act, and Declaring the Urgency Thereof."
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Mayor Pro Tempore Smith, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco and Reyes-Martín. Noes: None.
C.2 Resolution to Revise Local Preference for Below Market Rate Housing
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.
Staff Speakers:
Robert Nisbet, City Manager
Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director Lucy Graham, Housing Manager, provided a presentation titled "Revisions to Local Preference for Below Market Rate Units," dated September 15, 2026 (presentation on file).
Public Speakers:
None
MOTION: Councilmembers Kasdin/Kyriaco to A. Adopt Resolution No. 26- 44, 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 Environment
al Quality Act;" B.
Direct staff to file a notice of exemption as amended to allocate one-
third of applicable BMR units to each of the three priority ranking levels.
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VOTE: NO VOTE
MOTION
AMENDED:
Councilmembers Kasdin/Kyriaco to A. Adopt Resolution No. 26 - 44, 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 as amended to allocate one-third of applicable BMR units to each of the three priority ranking levels at staff discretion, bring back a revised policy on consent calendar at a future meeting, and move the education requirement to once the homeowner is selected.
VOTE: Motion approved by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Mayor Perotte, Councilmembers Kasdin, Kyriaco and Reyes -Martín.
Noes: Mayor Pro Tempore Smith.
RECESS 7:38 P.M. - 7:43 P.M.
C.3 Operations Plan for the Goleta Train Station
Receive a presentation on the Operations Plan for the Goleta Train Station and provide input or direction on the proposed plan.
Operations Plan for the Goleta Train Station
Staff Speakers:
Matthew Fore, General Services Director, provided a presentation titled "Operations Plan for the Goleta Train Station," dated September 15, 2026 (presentation on file).
Public Speakers:
None
The City Council provided direction to staff.
D. COUNCIL COMMENTS/ STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
• Finance and Audit Standing Committee Meeting 09/08/2026 • Town and Gown Standing Committee 09/10/2026
Mayor Pro Tempore Smith reported attending the Town and Gown Standing Committee meeting on September 10, 2026, and noted UCSB staff representatives did not attend. Updates included the Goleta Train Station, housing at UCSB and plans for Halloween, and that the next meeting is scheduled for March 2027; reported attending the Finance and Audit Standing Committee meeting on
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September 8, 2026, and noted staff would return with reports regarding bond proceeds and large projects; reported attending the Raytheon 9/11 remembrance parade and memorial event on September 10, 2026.
Councilmember Kyriaco reported attending the LAFCO Commission Monthly meeting on September 2, 2026, and noted discussions regarding the City’s Sphere of Influence and a presentation on a South County grant balancing agriculture and housing; reported attending a non -profit of the year award with Senate President pro Tempore Monique Limón at the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden on September 4, 2026, and noted good news would be forthcoming in the near future; reported Chairing a Community Board meeting and reported meeting with the Goleta Valley Community Center Board of Directors regrading winding down their non- profit on September 9, 2026, regarding plans to wind down the nonprofit; reported attending a 9/11 remembrance event at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse on September 11, 2026; reported attending a CommUnify Annual Board Retreat; reported that he and the City Manager would attend the League of California Cities Annual Conference from September 23- 25, 2026, and participate in a presentation regarding Old Town with a Santa Barbara City Councilmember and the Mayor of San Luis Obispo; recognized National Rehabilitation Awareness Week and noted Goleta Valley Rehabilitation is finalizing moving services to the Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital Site.
Councilmember Reyes-Martín reported attending the 9/11 remembrance ceremony at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse on September 11, 2026, hosted by local first responders.
E. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT
None
ADJOURNED AT 9:10 P.M.
GOLETA CITY COUNCIL
_________________________
PAULA PEROTTE,
MAYOR
ATTEST: ___________________________
DEBORAH S. LOPEZ
CITY CLERK