City Council - Regular Meeting

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION – THREAT OF LITIGATION

Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) and 54956.9(e)(5) with regard to one potential case. Following City Council open session direction on December 16, 2025, for City staff to prepare an urgency ordinance with respect to the existing senior-status of the University Mobilehome Park ("Park"), Harmony Communities, Inc. has threatened to sue the City of Goleta if the City Council-directed urgency ordinance is adopted. A memorandum prepared by the City Attorney detailing this matter is attached to the agenda and is also available for review upon request at the City Clerk's Office, where it is on file.

Ratification of Mayoral Appointment of the Isla Vista Community Services District Representative to the City of Goleta Library Advisory Commission

Recommendation: Ratify the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors' selection of Spencer Brandt to the City of Goleta Library Advisory Commission representing the Isla Vista Community Services District with a term ending June 30, 2029. Staff: Deborah S. Lopez, City Clerk David J. Cutaia, Senior Deputy City Clerk Nicholas A. Norman, Deputy City Clerk

Acceptance of the December 2025 Investment Transaction Report

Recommendation: Accept the investment transaction report for the month of December 2025. Staff: Luke Rioux, Finance Director Ryan Schwarz, Accountant

Fiscal Year 2025/26 Second Quarter Financial Review

Recommendation: A. 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, and Amending the City of Goleta Schedule of Authorized Positions for Fiscal Year 2025/26.” B. Authorize the City Manager to accept all future donations specific to the Goleta Valley Library Capital Campaign in an amount over $10,000, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney and in accordance with the City's Donation Policy. Staff: Luke Rioux, Finance Director Tony Gonzalez, Accounting Manager Shawna Stokes, Budget Analyst

Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Year Ended June 30, 2025

Recommendation: Accept the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the Year Ended June 30, 2025. Staff: Luke Rioux, Finance Director Tony Gonzalez, Accounting Manager Ryan Schwarz, Accountant

Temporary On-Street Parking Restrictions for the 2026 Isla Vista 'Deltopia' Event

Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 26- entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Establishing Temporary On-Street Parking Restrictions Related to the 2026 Isla Vista Deltopia Event.” Staff: JoAnne Plummer, Neighborhood Services Director Jason Levy, Emergency Services Coordinator

A Proclamation of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California, Proclaiming February 2026 as Black History Month in the City of Goleta

Consider Adoption of Interim Urgency Ordinance: Senior Mobile Home Park Overlay and Moratorium on Conversion to All-Ages Park

Recommendation: Adopt on a four-fifths vote Urgency Ordinance No. 26-__U, entitled “An Urgency Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Goleta, California Adding Chapter 17.22 to the Goleta Municipal Code to Establish a Senior Mobile Home Park Overlay District and Moratorium Prohibiting the Conversion of Senior Mobile Home Parks to All-Ages Parks, Finding the Ordinance Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act, and Declaring the Urgency Thereof.” Staff: Peter T. Imhof, Planning and Environmental Review Director Lucy Graham, Senior Housing Analyst Estimated Time: 60 minutes

General Government 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 General Government Department. Staff: Robert Nisbet, City Manager Estimated Time: 45 minutes

2026 Draft Development Impact Fee Update

Recommendation: Receive a presentation and provide feedback on the Draft 2026 Development Impact Fee Program Update. Staff: Luz “Nina” Buelna, Public Works Director Estimated Time: 90 minutes