City Council - Regular Meeting

Tuesday, February 3, 2026
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Government Body
City Council
Meeting Type
City Council
Location
Goleta, CA
Meeting Date
February 3, 2026

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Tuesday, February 3, 2026

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CONSENT CALENDARItem A.1

26-048 Approval of the City Council Meeting Minutes of January 20, 2026

Recommendation: Approval of the City Council Meeting Minutes of January 20, 2026. Staff: Deborah S. Lopez, City Clerk

CONSENT CALENDARItem A.2

25-426 Acceptance of the November 2025 Check Register

Recommendation: Accept the check register for the month of November 2025. Staff: Luke Rioux, Finance Director Ryan Schwarz, Accountant

CONSENT CALENDARItem A.3

26-037 Agreement with Dudek for Stormwater Services

Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement for Stormwater Services with Dudek for a not-to-exceed amount of $156,250 and a termination date of June 30, 2028. Staff: Luz “Nina” Buelna, Public Works Director

CONSENT CALENDARItem A.4

26-004 Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2025-046 with MNS Engineers, Inc. for Professional Services for the 2025 Arterial Pavement Project

Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 2025-046 with MNS Engineers, Inc. for Professional Services for the 2025 Arterial Pavement Project, increasing the contract authority by $177,401.00 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $1,122,133.50. Staff: Luz “Nina” Buelna, Public Works Director Javier Garcia, Associate Engineer

CONSENT CALENDARItem A.5

26-051 Agreement for Goleta’s Fourth of July Drone Light Show Vendor and Acceptance of Donation of Funds for the Fourth of July Drone Light Show Event Above $10,000

Recommendation: A. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a three-year agreement with Sky Elements for a Fourth of July Community Drone Light Show, with a total not-to-exceed amount of $240,000. B. Accept a donation from Yardi Systems of $50,000 towards a July 4th Community Drone Light Show and authorize the City Manager or designee to enter into a donation agreement in substantive form to receive the funds attached to this staff report subject to any changes from Yardi Systems and as approved by the City Attorney. C. Authorize the City Manager to accept all future donations and/or sponsorships for the July 4th Community Drone Light Show in an amount over $10,000 using the attached donation agreement in substantive form as a template to receive future sponsorships in accordance with the City's Donation Policy. Staff: Jaime A. Valdez, Assistant City Manager Kelly Hoover, Community Relations Manager Winnie Cai, Assistant City Attorney

PRESENTATIONItem B.1

26-049 Fitness with Rachel Business Recognition

Recommendation: Present a Business Recognition award certificate to Fitness with Rachel Staff: Robert Nisbet, City Manager Blake Markum, Management Analyst Estimated Time: 10 minutes

PRESENTATIONItem B.2

26-041 Project Connect Update

Recommendation: Receive and file project update on Project Connect. Staff: Luz "Nina" Buelna, Public Works Director Melissa Angeles, Project Manager Estimated Time: 30 Minutes

DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMItem C.1

26-029 Authorization to Advertise for Bids for the Cathedral Oaks Road and Crib Wall Replacement Project Phase I and II

Recommendation: Authorize staff to advertise a notice inviting construction bids for the Cathedral Oaks Road and Crib Wall Replacement Project Phase I and II. Staff: Luz "Nina" Buelna, Public Works Director Michael Winnewisser, Project Manager Estimated Time: 30 minutes

DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMItem C.2

26-031 Five-Year Forecast and FY 2026-27 Budget Priority Setting Workshop

Recommendation: A. Receive and file the Preliminary Five-Year Forecast for Fiscal Years 2026-27 through 2030-31; and B. Review funding priorities for Fiscal Year 2026-27, and provide direction if any Staff: Luke B. Rioux, Finance Director Estimated Time: 45 minutes