City Council - Regular Meeting

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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR

Pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section 54956.8 with regard to the following matter: Property: APN: 079-210-059 (Portion) Public Road Right-of-Way along 7925 Hollister Avenue, Goleta Agency Negotiator: Robert Nisbet, City Manager, and Peter Imhof, Director of Planning and Environmental Review Negotiating Party: Kyle Oliver, Sandpiper Golf Trust LLC Under Negotiations: Price and Terms

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

26-143 Approval of the City Council meeting minutes of March 17, 2026, April 7, 2026 and April 21, 2026

Recommendation: Approve the City Council meeting minutes of March 17, 2026, April 7, 2026 and April 21, 2026.

26-108 Acceptance of the March 2026 Check Register

Recommendation: Accept the check register for the month of March 2026.

26-125 Acceptance of the March 2026 Investment Transaction Report

Recommendation: Accept the investment transaction report for the month of March 2026.

26-136 Deferred Compensation Plan Update – 457(b) Recordkeeper Transition, Establishment of a 401(a) Defined Contribution Retirement Plan, Plan Administrator Designation, Indemnification, and Ongoing Fiduciary Advisory Services

Recommendation: A. Approve the transition of the City's 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan recordkeeping from MissionSquare Retirement to Empower Retirement; and B. Adopt Resolution No. 26-__ entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Appointing the Finance Director as the Plan Administrator for the Prudent Management of the City of Goleta's 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan Administration and Investment Portfolio; and C. Adopt Resolution No. 26-__, entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Approving the Establishment of a 401(a) Defined Contribution Retirement Plan for City Employees, and Appointing the Finance Director as Plan Administrator, and Authorizing the Finance Director to Execute All Necessary Documents to Establish Such Plan"; and D. Adopt Resolution No. 26-__ entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Indemnifying the City Council, Plan Administrator and their Designees, While Acting in their Official Capacities in the Administration of the 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan and the 401(a) Defined Contribution Retirement Plan"; and E. Authorize the Finance Director, as Plan Administrator, to Execute a Professional Services Agreement with SageView Advisory Group, LLC for ongoing fiduciary investment advisory services (3(21) co-fiduciary model), in substantially the form attached, in an amount not to exceed annually of 0.25% of Plan assets, subject to final approval as to form by the City Attorney.

26-185 Second Reading of an Ordinance to Amend Requirements and Procedures for Encroachment Permits

Recommendation: A. Conduct second reading (by title only) and adopt 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; and Finding the Regulations Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.” B. Direct staff to file a Notice of Exemption

26-167 Public Works Professional Services Amendments with West Coast Arborists, Inc. for Tree Trimming and Tree Maintenance Services for Parkway Strips and Facilities

Recommendation: Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to General Services Agreement No. 2022-059 with West Coast Arborists, Inc. for Tree Trimming and Tree Maintenance Services for Parkway Strips and Facilities, increasing the agreement amount by $400,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $2,200,000, and extending the termination date to June 30, 2027.

26-183 Adoption of a Zoning Map Ordinance Amendment for Property Located at 421, 425, & 445 Pine Avenue; Case No. 25-0004-ORD

Recommendation: Conduct the second reading (by title only) and waive further reading and adopt 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 the Notice of Exemption 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”.

26-190 A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Recognizing May 2026 as "Older Americans Month"

26-189 A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Recognizing the Week of May 4th through 9th, 2026, as the 57th Annual Professional Municipal Clerks Week

26-175 Jonny D. Wallis Neighborhood Park Splash Pad Operations Update and Amendment to Agreement for Janitorial Services

Recommendation: A. Receive a presentation on the proposed splash pad operations, schedule, and estimated costs; and B. Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 2 to General Services Agreement No. 2022-112 with Rich and Famous, Inc. DBA Big Green Cleaning Company, for Janitorial Services for Parks and Open Space, increasing the agreement amount by $45,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $1,466,213.33 and a termination date of June 30, 2027.

26-149 Hollister Avenue Old Town Interim Striping Project Update

Recommendation: Receive an update on the Hollister Avenue Old Town Interim Striping Project performance.

26-174 Public Works Priority Setting Workshop – Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Work Program

Recommendation: Discuss work priorities and adopt the Annual Work Program for Fiscal Year 2026-27 for the Public Works Department.

26-158 Short-Term Vacation Rental Ordinance Amendments and Administrative Changes

Recommendation: A. 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, Amending Chapter 5.08 (Short-Term Vacation Rentals) of the Goleta Municipal Code and Finding the Action to be Statutorily Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under CEQA Guidelines §§ 15060, 15061, and 15378 (Case No. 25-0006-ORD).” B. Provide feedback to staff on proposed administrative changes.

COUNCIL COMMENTS/ STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS

- Finance and Audit Standing Committee Meeting 04/27/2026

CITY ATTORNEY REPORT