The City Council meeting included a closed session regarding pending litigation, specifically University Park Manufactured Housing Community, LLC vs. City of Goleta. During the regular meeting, the council ratified mayoral appointments to the Design Review Board and the Public Art Review Board, accepted the April 2026 Investment Transaction Report, and adopted a resolution to hold a public hearing regarding a Street Lighting Benefit Assessment. Additionally, the council set a public hearing date to establish the CPI adjustment for the Goleta Library Special Tax Rate and authorized several professional services agreement amendments related to property tax management, consulting services for cannabis businesses, and auditing services.
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The City Council conducted a closed session regarding real property negotiations for public road right-of-way. During the regular session, public comments were received on e-bike safety initiatives, youth safety partnerships, and municipal infrastructure projects. The council also approved the transition of the 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan recordkeeper, established a 401(a) Defined Contribution Retirement Plan, designated a plan administrator, and authorized an agreement with SageView Advisory Group, LLC for ongoing fiduciary advisory services. Additionally, the Council accepted the March 2026 check register and investment transaction report.
Dec 16, 2025·Board meeting
City Council Meeting Minutes
The meeting included a Closed Session where discussions involved labor negotiations with SEIU Local 620, anticipated litigation, and real property negotiations concerning APN: 079-554-025 with the Fiandaca, Orland Marital Trust. The Regular Session began with the introduction of Spanish interpreters. Discussions covered public forum comments regarding road striping, safety risks of Battery Energy Storage projects, and the Kenwood Village project. Staff reported on the San Jose Creek Multipurpose trail. The Consent Calendar addressed the approval of prior meeting minutes (December 2, 2025), acceptance of September and October 2025 Investment Transaction Reports, adoption of a resolution for the Five-Year Review and Annual Financial Report of Development Impact Fees for FY 2024/25, approval of an amendment to the Docusign contract (increasing the amount and extending the term to November 30, 2026), and adoption of the Legislative Platform for Calendar Year 2026.
