City Council - Regular Meeting

Tuesday, April 7, 2026
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Government Body
City Council
Meeting Type
City Council
Location
Goleta, CA
Meeting Date
April 7, 2026

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Tuesday, April 7, 2026

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5:00 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION

CALL TO ORDER

5:00 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION

ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL

5:00 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION

OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC TO ADDRESS CLOSED SESSION MATTERS

5:00 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION

RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION

5:00 P.M. - CLOSED SESSION

CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS

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

5:30 P.M. - REGULAR AGENDA

CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

5:30 P.M. - REGULAR AGENDA

ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL

5:30 P.M. - REGULAR AGENDA

INTRODUCTION OF SPANISH INTERPRETERS/INTRODUCCIÓN DE INTÉRPRETES DE ESPAÑOL

5:30 P.M. - REGULAR AGENDA

REPORT FROM CLOSED SESSION

5:30 P.M. - REGULAR AGENDA

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.

5:30 P.M. - REGULAR AGENDA

AMENDMENTS OR ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA

5:30 P.M. - REGULAR AGENDA

CITY MANAGER/STAFF REPORT

CONSENT CALENDARItem A.1

26-105 Acceptance of the January 2026 Investment Transaction Report

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

CONSENT CALENDARItem A.2

26-106 Acceptance of the February 2026 Check Register

Recommendation: Accept the check register for the month of February 2026. Staff: Luke Rioux, Finance Director Ryan Schwarz, Accountant

CONSENT CALENDARItem A.3

26-142 Amendment with KMP Strategies, LLC for Public Outreach Services

Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 2025-043 with KMP Strategies, LLC for outreach and marketing services for Public Works projects, increasing the agreement amount by $80,000, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $125,000, and extending the termination date to June 30, 2027. Staff: Luz "Nina" Buelna, Public Works Director Sarah Fox, Public Works Business and Administration Manager

PRESENTATIONItem B.1

26-138 A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Recognizing the Week of April 13-20 as International Dark Sky Week

PRESENTATIONItem B.2

26-139 A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Recognizing the Week of April 19-25, 2026, as National Library Week

PUBLIC HEARINGItem C.1

25-486 Addendum to the Initial Study Mitigated Negative Declaration for the San Jose Creek Channel Fish Passage Modification Project

Recommendation: Adopt Council Resolution No. 26-____ entitled "A Resolution of the Council of the City of Goleta, California, Making Findings Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162, Adopting the Addendum to the Initial Study Mitigated Negative Declaration for the San Jose Creek Capacity Improvement Project, in connection with the San Jose Creek Channel Fish Passage Modification Project (CIP No. 9117). Staff: Luz "Nina" Buelna, Public Works Director Autumn Glaeser, Assistant Public Works Director Estimated Time: 30 minutes

DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMItem D.1

26-030 Finance Department 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 Finance Department. Staff: Luke Rioux, Finance Director Estimated Time: 30 minutes

DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMItem D.2

26-146 Neighborhood Services Department 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 Neighborhood Services Department. Staff: JoAnne Plummer, Neighborhood Services Director Estimated Time: 60 minutes