City Council - Regular Meeting

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS

Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 Agency Negotiator: Jaime Valdez, Assistant City Manager and, Jennifer Jennings, Human Resources Manager Employee Organization: Service Employees International Union, Local 620, Unrepresented Management, Miscellaneous and General Bargaining Units

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

26-107 Acceptance of the February 2026 Investment Transaction Report

Recommendation: Accept the investment transaction report for the month of February 2026. Staff: Luke Rioux, Finance Director Ryan Schwarz, Accountant

26-127 Single Audit Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025

Recommendation: Accept the Single Audit Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025. Staff: Luke Rioux, Finance Director Tony Gonzalez, Accounting Manager

26-171 Authorization to Purchase Universal Play Equipment at Stow Grove Park

Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase agreement with Landscape Structures, Inc. for new universal playground equipment at Stow Grove Park, in an amount not-to-exceed $575,000. Staff: JoAnne Plummer, Neighborhood Services Director

26-144 Authorization to Advertise for Bids for the 2026 Residential Resurfacing and Arterial Pavement Projects

Recommendation: A. Authorize staff to advertise a notice inviting construction bids for the 2026 Residential Resurfacing and Arterial Pavement Projects; and B. Authorize a budget appropriation in the amount of $487,000 from SB 1 - Road Maintenance Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) funds as identified in Table 6 of the Fiscal Impacts section of the staff report. Staff: Luz "Nina" Buelna, Public Works Director Javier Garcia, Associate Engineer

26-134 Award Construction Management, Inspection, and Material Testing Contract to UNICO Engineering, Inc. for the Cathedral Oaks Road and Crib Wall Project Phase I and II

Recommendation: A. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with UNICO Engineering, Inc. in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,575,641.65 for Construction Management, Inspection, and Material Testing services with a June 30, 2028, termination date. B. Adopt Resolution No. 26-__, entitled "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, finding the Cathedral Oaks Road and Crib Wall Project Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15302." Staff: Luz "Nina" Buelna, Public Works Director Michael Winnewisser, Project Manager

26-168 Adoption of the Goleta Train Station Policies and Procedures

Recommendation: Adopt the Goleta Train Station Policies and Procedures and authorize City staff to modify the Goleta Train Station Policies and Procedures, in consultation with the City Attorney, with the approval of the City Manager. Staff: Jaime A. Valdez, Assistant City Manager Blake Markum, Management Analyst

26-140 A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Proclaiming the Month of April 2026 as Earth Month in the City of Goleta

26-173 A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Recognizing the Month of April 2026 as National Donate Life Month

26-172 A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Proclaiming the Month of April 2026 as Fair Housing Month in the City of Goleta

26-170 Draft 2026–2027 Annual Action Plan and Substantial Amendment to the 2025–2029 Consolidated Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and Designate the City Manager as the Certifying Officer for Environmental Reviews Pursuant to 24 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 58

Recommendation: A. Conduct a public hearing to receive public input regarding the Draft 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan and Substantial Amendment to the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan; and B. Adopt the 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan and Substantial Amendment to the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to submit the adopted plans to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), incorporating all public comments received through the close of the public review period and any revisions requested by Council prior to submission; and C. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute all necessary grant agreements, certifications, and related documents required by HUD for the administration of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2026-2027 Program Year; and D. Authorize the appropriation of the 2026-2027 CDBG program funds of $302,724 as described in the Fiscal Impacts Section; and E. Adopt Resolution No. 26- Entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Designating the City Manager as the Certifying Officer for Purposes of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and 24 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 58” Staff: JoAnne Plummer, Neighborhood Services Director Cassidy Le Air, Senior Management Analyst Estimated Time: 15 minutes

25-480 Annual Adjustments for User Fees and Charges for FY 2026/27

Recommendation: A. Conduct a Public Hearing on the Proposed User Fees and Charges; and B. Adopt Resolution No. 26- entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Rescinding Resolution 25-12, Approving and Adopting the Fiscal Year 2026/2027 User Fees and Charges.” Staff: Luke Rioux, Finance Director Tony Gonzalez, Accounting Manager Jennifer Richards, Accountant Estimated Time: 20 minutes

26-141 Proposed General Plan Amendment and Zoning Map Ordinance Amendment for Property Located at 421, 425, & 445 Pine Avenue; Case Nos. 25-0007-GPA, 25-0004-ORD

Recommendation: A. Open a public hearing to take verbal and written testimony; B. After considering the evidence presented during the public hearing, adopt Resolution No. 26-__ entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Approving a General Plan Amendment from General Commercial (C-G) to Business Park (I-BP); and Adopting a Notice of Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act for the General Plan Amendment at the 3.4-acre subject property located at 421, 425, & 445 Pine Avenue known as Goleta Business Park (APN 071-130-048); Case No. 25-0007-GPA”; and C. Introduce and conduct first reading (by title only) and waive further reading of Ordinance No. 26-__, entitled “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Adopting an Ordinance Amendment to Zoning Map from General Commercial (CG) to Business Park (BP) and Adopting a Notice of Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act on a 3.4-acre site located at 421, 425, & 445 Pine Avenue known as Goleta Business Park (APN 071-130-048); Case No. 25-0004-ORD”. Staff: Peter Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director Travis Lee, Associate Planner Mary Chang, Supervising Planner Estimated Time: 20 minutes

25-461 Ordinance Amending Chapter 12 of the Goleta Municipal Code to Update Requirements and Procedures for Encroachment Permits

Recommendation: Introduce and conduct the first reading by title only, waiving further reading of Ordinance No. 26–entitled, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Replacing Chapter 12.02, Title 12, of the Goleta Municipal Code Regarding Encroachments on Public Property in its Entirety and Finding the Regulations Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.” Staff: Luz “Nina” Buelna, Public Works Director Teresa Lopes, Principal Engineer Estimated Time: 30 minutes