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City Council — June 16, 2026

City Council — June 16, 2026June 16, 2026

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MeetingRegular Meeting
Date📅 June 16, 2026

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Present: Raiz-Martin, Kerrioco, Tempore-Smith, Parodi · Absent: 4-Kasdin

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At a glance

Parks and Recreation Month Proclamation

  • Mayor Pro Tem Smith presented a proclamation recognizing July 2026 as Parks and Recreation Month.
  • The Parks and Recreation Manager provided an overview of division initiatives and the annual theme.
  • The City Council adopted the proclamation during the meeting.

Fiesta Ranchera Day Proclamation

  • Council presented a proclamation declaring June 18, 2026, as Fiesta Ranchera Day.
  • Certificates of recognition were awarded for the Spirit and Junior Spirit of Fiesta.
  • Representatives from historical societies addressed the council regarding the event's history.
  • The proclamation was adopted following a performance by dancers.

FY 2026-27 Mid-Cycle Budget and Personnel Updates

  • Staff presented the mid-cycle budget showing a projected 4.8% increase in General Fund revenues.
  • The Council approved two new positions and four position reclassifications alongside updated personnel rules.
  • Motion amendments moved the Jenna Drive beacon and Fire Station 10 projects to the active CIP list.
  • Resolutions amending the budget plan and GAN limit were adopted.

Brown Act Meeting Disruption Policy

  • Staff presented a new policy required by Senate Bill 707 regarding meeting disruptions during remote access.
  • The policy outlines procedures for recessing or continuing meetings without remote public access.
  • The Council adopted Resolution 26 Next in Order to establish the new disruption policy.

Full summary

Goleta City Council Meeting Summary

  • Date: June 16, 2026 Attendance: Council Member Kasdan was absent.

Consent Calendar (Items A1–A12)

  • The City Manager reported an amendment recommendation to remove Item A8, a three-year contract for street sweeping services, from the consent calendar for future return. Council considered the remaining items.
  • Public Comment: One speaker thanked the council regarding grant awards.
  • Action: A motion was made to approve Consent Calendar items A1 through A7 and A9 through A12.
  • Outcome: The motion was seconded and passed.

Proclamation: Parks and Recreation Month (Item B1)

  • Mayor Pro Tem Smith presented a proclamation recognizing July 2026 as Parks and Recreation Month in Goleta. The Parks and Recreation Manager provided a presentation regarding the division’s initiatives and the 2026 theme.
  • Outcome: The proclamation was adopted.

Proclamation: Fiesta Ranchera Day (Item B2)

  • Council presented a proclamation declaring June 18, 2026, as Fiesta Ranchera Day. Certificates of recognition were awarded to the 2026 Spirit of Fiesta and Junior Spirit of Fiesta. Representatives from Old Spanish Days and the Goleta Valley Historical Society addressed the council regarding the event and its history. A performance was provided by the dancers.
  • Outcome: The proclamation was adopted.

Adoption of FY 2026-27 Mid-Cycle Budget and Personnel Updates (Item C1)

  • A public hearing was opened regarding the adoption of the fiscal year 2026-27 mid-cycle operating budget, capital improvement program (CIP) budget, personnel updates, and the General Fund Appropriations Act (GAN) limit. Staff presented a detailed report covering budget revenues, expenditures, reserves, and specific personnel requests.
  • Staff Presentation: Finance Director and City Manager detailed the budget, noting a projected 4.8% increase in General Fund revenues. The presentation included the status of the contingency reserve, which remains at 33% of ongoing expenditures. Staff proposed two new positions (a Housing Analyst and a Public Works Inspector) and four position reclassifications. The presentation also covered updates to personnel rules, benefit enhancements for executive employees, and the GAN limit.
  • Council Questions: Council members asked for clarification regarding the justification for the personnel requests, vacancy lists, healthcare cost projections, the Sheriff contract renewal, and the prioritization of CIP projects, specifically requesting the Jenna Drive crosswalk beacon and Fire Station 10 be moved to the active CIP list.
  • Public Comment: Several residents spoke in support of increased housing staffing, rent stabilization measures, and urgent attention to tenant protections.
  • Deliberation: Council members discussed fiscal responsibility, the importance of reserve levels, and the necessity of the proposed staffing to address housing and infrastructure workloads.
  • Action: A motion was made to adopt Resolutions 26 Next in Order (items A through F), amending the two-year budget plan, GAN limit, personnel rules, and benefit plans. The motion included amendments to approve the two new positions and four reclassifications, and to move the Jenna Drive beacon and Fire Station 10 projects from the long-term list to the active five-year CIP list.
  • Outcome: The motion was seconded and passed.

Brown Act Meeting Disruption Policy (Item D1)

  • Staff presented a policy required by Senate Bill 707 to address disruptions to telephonic or internet service during meetings with remote public access. The policy outlines procedures for recessing a meeting, attempting to restore service, and conditions for continuing the meeting without remote access.
  • Action: A motion was made to adopt Resolution 26 Next in Order establishing the new policy.
  • Outcome: The motion was seconded and passed.

Closing

  • Council comments were made regarding upcoming legislative activity and community events. The meeting was adjourned.