Janet Batchelor

The meeting included a public forum where concerns were raised regarding the Shelby residential project and development at the Kenwood Village property. The board approved lighting plans for the gas station convenience store at 5648 Hollister Avenue, subject to conditions regarding the maximum light temperature. Additionally, the board approved signage plans for the America's Tire location at 151 S Fairview Avenue, with the condition that lighting not be active after 9:00 P.M. Finally, board members and staff discussed the upcoming meeting schedule for March.

The meeting included a closed session regarding existing litigation. Staff reports covered the opening of a roundabout in Old Town Goleta and the Public Works Street Talk Initiative. Consent calendar items included the ratification of mayoral appointments to the Public Engagement Commission and the acceptance of the December 2025 check register. The Council acted on an interim urgency ordinance to establish a Senior Mobile Home Park Overlay District and a moratorium on converting such parks to all-ages facilities. Additionally, the Council approved the General Plan/Coastal Land Use Plan 2025 progress report for submission to state agencies, issued a proclamation for Arbor Week, and received an annual update from the Tri-County Regional Energy Network.

The meeting included a public forum where concerns were raised regarding the Shelby residential development project, specifically regarding flooding, the total number of housing units, and fire safety. The primary agenda item was a public hearing on the Shelby Single Family Residential project at 7400 Cathedral Oaks Road. The commission adopted resolutions to certify the Final Environmental Impact Report, approve the vesting tentative map for the creation of 56 residential lots and 3 open space lots, and approve the project development plan.

The Planning Commission discussed and adopted a resolution to recommend City Council approval of the General Plan/Coastal Land Use Plan 2025 Progress Report, finding it exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. Additionally, the commission held the fourth workshop regarding the City's Local Coastal Program, receiving staff presentations and public comments concerning coastal access management and potential project impacts at the Ellwood Onshore Facility. The meeting concluded with the Planning Director providing updates on upcoming meetings, including a special session for the Shelby Residential Project, and announcing the League of Cities Planning Commissions Academy.

The council conducted a closed session regarding potential litigation concerning the University Mobilehome Park. In the regular session, the council ratified the appointment of the Isla Vista Community Services District representative to the City of Goleta Library Advisory Commission, accepted the December 2025 investment transaction report, performed a fiscal year 2025/26 second-quarter financial review which included budget amendments and donation acceptance policies, accepted the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the year ended June 30, 2025, and established temporary on-street parking restrictions for the 2026 Isla Vista 'Deltopia' event. Additionally, a proclamation was presented declaring February 2026 as Black History Month, and the council discussed an urgency ordinance regarding a senior mobile home park overlay district and moratorium.