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Key staff points: transaction/use (sales) tax is now the city’s largest revenue source and is sensitive to consumer behavior; staff proposed matching one‑time revenues with one‑time expenditures and maintaining reserve targets. The budget includes the sheriff contract, library and community center contributions, homelessness strategic plan funding, a $400,000 allocation in both years for economic development and childcare (staff proposed status quo continuation), and a recommendation to temporarily defer a $250,000 annual general‑fund contribution to the housing‑in‑lieu fund for two years to help balance priorities.

Pavement funding was a central focus. Staff presented scenarios discussed previously: the city programmed an unusually large paving investment for the current year (carryover and projects) and proposed approximately $6.2 million for FY 2025–26 as a baseline. Council members stressed the industry evidence that underfunding pavement now raises future reconstruction costs, and several urged either steady multi‑year commitments higher than $6.2 million or exploring dedicated revenues. Mayor Pro Tem Kazdin and others noted earlier presentations showing a $19 million annual need to maintain a higher Pavement Condition Index target, while staff reminded the council that an $11 million federal grant for a multimodal project remains pending and that carryover and year‑end balances could be used toward capital obligations if the grant does not materialize.

Several council members asked staff to analyze additional revenue options and to bring back more detail at the May CIP workshop; staff said a detailed CIP report will be provided in the next scheduled workshop and that year‑end estimates will reveal additional one‑time resources that could be allocated. Council members also discussed workload and delivery concerns if funding were increased significantly in a single year; staff said in‑house capacity can support the planned work and that the city will use a mix of internal crews and contractors as needed.

Ending: No votes were taken on budget policy at this meeting; staff will return with a CIP workshop in May that includes a more detailed pavement plan and refined budget numbers for council consideration ahead of budget adoption in June.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Goleta - City Council Meeting of April 15, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","City staff presented a preliminary two‑year operating budget and five‑year forecast; council members praised recent high levels of pavement investment but debated whether proposed baseline funding of roughly $6.0–6.2 million per year is adequate and requested additional analysis and options.","taxTitle","Goleta, Santa Barbara County, California","taxId",57867,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6602958,"Goleta council directs staff to study options for a transportation and circulation advisory body",22,5288000,5310000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3001204-346e4081c793c70cef64f4aef4e0e560&start=5288&end=5310","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3001204-346e4081c793c70cef64f4aef4e0e560/thumbnail_5288000.jpg","/articles/6602958/Goleta/Santa-Barbara-County/California/Goleta-council-directs-staff-to-study-options-for-a-transportation-and-circulation-advisory-body","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6602958-94b2672bc5128096e100dc66126d99d6/orig.mp4?Expires=1770936467&Signature=Uo4-Ljv6p29hVRpA50V4uiY-sCqJN-I5F268pqz0qybbBFYoUAacYO8N6Zscqwq-HxHja1JAPRDhIcKPsBfV3aX9shf6H7KyDdpOV3AT1ZCaxUW37-pSjypcIUN8od0H6VIzvwQSoUx46Dx5v34mNVDB~AyVKY~kUmMI66WjXi-Bd-QPlfBr0mvikiW916mvf3614MorMX1qswzxCVbI871AmEFJAy-KI8LNDC2eH59wdV6ReHVqDvVtugSnUNgX1LUOSKM4LpObNErljz3j~wLh9vBrqx~uOOD7nwNwiK8RaTrQ1Z3a1NW2WPV~QQkMuoNuzYxW4Nd4enn9H25RtA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","After discussion about scope, public engagement and workload, the Goleta City Council voted to ask staff to analyze options for a transportation and circulation advisory body — including whether it should be a council standing committee, an advisory commission made up of residents, or a hybrid — and to return with recommendations and a staff recommendation.

Mayor Pro Tem Kasdan, who introduced the idea, described the proposal as a way to improve public engagement on circulation and safety tradeoffs, and to allow more detailed review of items such as the bicycle and pedestrian master plan, CIP prioritization and pavement‑adjacent decisions. Council members asked staff to weigh pros and cons of a council committee versus a citizen advisory commission, to identify staff workload and cost implications, and to consider whether existing committees could be adjusted instead.

The motion passed on a roll‑call vote with five ayes (Reyes Martin, Kiriakou, Smith, Mayor Pro Tem Kazdin, Mayor Perotti). The council asked staff to return with options and a recommendation, and indicated a preference that staff estimate likely staff hours and timing; staff estimated the initial study would be about 100 hours of staff time.

Ending: Staff will prepare a written report with options (council committee, citizen commission, hybrid), estimated staff workload and costs, and a recommended approach for council consideration at a future meeting. Council did not set a firm return date but referenced the budget/CIP schedule when discussing timing.","The council voted unanimously to direct staff to examine feasibility, structure and costs of a transportation and circulation standing committee or commission (including citizen/advisory models) and return with recommendations and a staff recommendation; timing and scope to be determined by staff.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6602964,"Goleta council adopts annual user fees and charges after public hearing, approves 3.3% CPI adjustments and schedule cleanups",2012,2977000,4989000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3001204-346e4081c793c70cef64f4aef4e0e560&start=2977&end=4989","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3001204-346e4081c793c70cef64f4aef4e0e560/thumbnail_2977000.jpg","/articles/6602964/Goleta/Santa-Barbara-County/California/Goleta-council-adopts-annual-user-fees-and-charges-after-public-hearing-approves-33-CPI-adjustments-and-schedule-cleanups","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6602964-569233ebf0c5ab41853a22d7e830c8b4/orig.mp4?Expires=1770936467&Signature=R1gq1qYV636yG3uaOj4oRVp0KfzuhJ0h6-LvggM~Y6Cqkv8euH7kH4jquGOkF5cNkebGRac-pYnt02g7BPlVxvUeSWci1NdDnmz~jqNJKnBRL2axM~C1CcD88VNp3ekLjtiH6stl9NJs9Pyia8ALUo8c0XZwlVz4PYYzeTBLJ3coufiNBwZRAiEROjh0jb2uv8BFucw~Q3Ihk3Ik48u70Xm07CqqUhA9h5u9WkDPARCOsP8dAwYADtcuuWKzZPYR45bKp0b~ozSmlzBVo4Ug5OlocAqrg6JLsQU6VYZAj73vrSn53wBWPHR8xaafDrxYe2GGqU5ML9uNWt6zy4-vlw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City Council held a public hearing on proposed annual adjustments to user fees and charges for fiscal year 2025–26 and, after staff presentation and public testimony, voted unanimously to adopt a new resolution replacing the prior schedule.

City staff told the council the update centers on regulatory fees — planning, permits, business licenses and related charges — and a staff‑recommended average CPI increase of 3.3% across the schedule. Tony Gonzales, a staff presenter, explained the process staff used to build fees, including a 2021 cost allocation plan, full‑cost recovery calculations and an effort to avoid overcharging in line with Proposition 218.

Staff also recommended small cleanups and clarifications: consolidating some planning deposits, adding explicit dollar amounts where prior entries read “50% of the clearance fee,” clarifying encroachment permit categories, and aligning certain film and building permit items with industry practice. Neighborhood Services recommended no CPI increases on many park and program fees to encourage usage; some pass‑through cleaning fees were updated to match vendor charges.

Council members questioned details including zoning clearance changes, community center display and cleaning fees, and encroachment fees for public‑right‑of‑way work. Staff clarified that encroachment permits apply to construction or changes within the public right of way (driveway curb work, sewer lateral repairs) but not routine private property tree trimming unless it affects city infrastructure.

Motion and vote: A motion to adopt a resolution rescinding Resolution 24‑23 and adopting the fiscal year 2025–26 user fee schedule passed on a roll‑call vote that recorded five ayes (Council members Reyes Martin, Kiriakou, Smith, Mayor Pro Tem Kazdin and Mayor Perotti). The motion was introduced during the meeting after the public hearing and staff responses to council questions.

Ending: The updated fee schedule will be incorporated into the FY 2025–26 budget process and staff will return with additional fee schedule cleanups and any necessary implementing language at subsequent budget hearings.","After a public hearing and staff presentation, the Goleta City Council adopted an updated user fees and charges resolution that applies a 3.3% CPI adjustment to many regulatory fees, clarifies descriptions, and updates deposits and penalties; the vote was unanimous.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6602968,"South Coast Chamber urges Goleta to scale up funding for economic development plan",1104,329000,1433000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3001204-346e4081c793c70cef64f4aef4e0e560&start=329&end=1433","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3001204-346e4081c793c70cef64f4aef4e0e560/thumbnail_329000.jpg","/articles/6602968/Goleta/Santa-Barbara-County/California/South-Coast-Chamber-urges-Goleta-to-scale-up-funding-for-economic-development-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6602968-47251f46e8858d1fb6621b3779e304a5/orig.mp4?Expires=1770936467&Signature=JroP3xz8922-pVNOoQuyZvHjaKAMUncu7u1ZWDHeWe5DFuKrA7Kk8N0KQI9scU3dzDXafwJB8dmN4ZRjWXmq4s~3Z7pdbrhdT6fFXcj7crhDZ5Yrh3n~WGBL5smKAvJuMQLXTXcDNpRHM7u0QenjlbsgOukqs3oLppvvt-hntDtryM1nlpEHbLxcfDzhIjG-SMdFEuyNhJLTBVBRfgi0Ig7R3Ux00Xj-bs3gVACh43GE0l5z1n4ZHYCJ0EmSNR2-3tWG~Med0MOLnXF6165JBt6iEjLUv7u8EXY-~i3zcjt~mW9YvFWOEwVLOsdeqQ-~QVW2cr1kG4GGjj9EpRh8FA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Kristen Miller, president and CEO of the Santa Barbara South Coast Chamber of Commerce, told the City Council during public forum that the Chamber supports Goleta’s five‑year economic development strategic plan and urged the council to increase funding for implementation. “An expanded investment in economic development now will strengthen the city's tax base, support job creation, and set the foundation for long term fiscal sustainability,” Miller said.

The Chamber and several business leaders who spoke at public forum emphasized Old Town revitalization, workforce development and career pathways, and support for locally rooted startups as near‑term priorities. Randy Berg, board chair of the Chamber, said the Chamber is “uniquely positioned to serve as a bridge between the local government and the business community” and offered the Chamber’s help to accelerate plan rollout.

Small business owners urged targeted investments to activate vacant storefronts, improve walkability and place‑making, and streamline permitting. Anne Pazier, owner of Santa Barbara Gift Baskets, said Old Town is “one of its most underutilized assets” and encouraged the council to fund property activation and small‑business supports tied to the plan. Mark Ingalls, a property manager and plan contributor, urged the council to “step back and ask are the systems working for the people and the businesses we aim to support?” when discussing permitting and business navigation.

Speakers also pressed for permanent workforce housing measures as part of economic infrastructure, with Laurel Sykes of American Riviera Bank and other Chamber representatives tying housing access to business retention and talent attraction. Several speakers noted the Chamber’s readiness to partner on implementation and recommended a larger, sustained city contribution than the initial allocation of $100,000.

The council did not take action on funding at the meeting; members acknowledged the presentation and asked staff to continue work on implementation details and upcoming grant awards referenced by speakers. The discussion was part of the public forum; the Chamber’s representatives said they will continue to coordinate with city staff on next steps.

Ending: The council received the public forum testimony and will consider the ideas and partnership offers from the Chamber as staff and council refine implementation steps for the economic development strategic plan.","Business and community leaders told the Goleta City Council during public forum that the city should increase funding to implement its economic development strategic plan, citing Old Town revitalization, workforce pathways, and startup support as priorities.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6602950,"Votes at a glance — Goleta City Council (April 2025 meeting)",3014,1964000,4978000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3001204-346e4081c793c70cef64f4aef4e0e560&start=1964&end=4978","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3001204-346e4081c793c70cef64f4aef4e0e560/thumbnail_1964000.jpg","/articles/6602950/Goleta/Santa-Barbara-County/California/Votes-at-a-glance-Goleta-City-Council-April-2025-meeting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6602950-3bc72778912f2916ad2329d09b4c6ec9/orig.mp4?Expires=1770936467&Signature=kYiINxiqrsHJzSDxLpZ5IfiIq0~nRA1V~q3DIOAHjHkmBcwsS1qiOsuCxXsXCiD-5dREanCVstU16kexIhDp~G3tJMpZ96mELQF6P8H3HOGQQlM00eScPdDdRiC~NZLEoabpXMEADLCy5Fw~kCN42eDoheGqdbcwnYgXsdD8ZpEhS80k1DU0yA0YAz5aXXtA399rha3ybVjytxiouiPDbGa~oxv0UPURTiG1uwL7basoxXa4kC5UGLzsS9mi8FKIu8NxStIPsjEreL8cBHMoCHXWQzuKTfi-5Tq53yQeygsfp-mOa~~sf5bWtYt~dsxssMSlScwfdB2CPuMZYNXmEQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The following formal actions and roll‑call votes were recorded during the meeting:

1) Consent calendar (items A1–A6 and B7) — motion to approve the consent calendar carried on a roll‑call vote recorded as unanimous (ayes: Council members Reyes Martin, Kiriakou, Smith; Mayor Pro Tem Kazdin; Mayor Perotti). Items included minutes; mayoral appointments to commissions; agreements for monarch habitat management plan; an amendment to a housing element implementation services agreement; an update to the community garden operation policy; and appointment of a new city attorney under the city’s contract with Best Best & Krieger LLP.

2) Public hearing and resolution — FY 2025–26 user fees and charges (Item C1) — motion to adopt a resolution rescinding Resolution 24‑23 and adopting the FY 2025–26 user fee schedule passed unanimously on a roll‑call vote (ayes: Reyes Martin; Kiriakou; Smith; Mayor Pro Tem Kazdin; Mayor Perotti). The resolution implements a staff‑recommended average CPI adjustment of 3.3% and several clarifications and fee description cleanups.

3) Direction to staff — Transportation and circulation standing committee (Item D1) — council voted unanimously to direct staff to study the feasibility, costs and structure of a transportation and circulation advisory body (council committee, citizen commission or hybrid) and to return with options and staff recommendation; staff estimated about 100 hours of initial work.

Formal votes were recorded by roll call in the meeting minutes; no recorded votes failed and no abstentions were recorded on these items.","Summary of formal votes recorded at the meeting: consent calendar approved unanimously; user fees resolution adopted unanimously; council directed staff to study a transportation and circulation advisory body (unanimous).","actionData","errors"]

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Goleta presents preliminary two‑year budget; council debates pavement funding levels and trade‑offs

Goleta council directs staff to study options for a transportation and circulation advisory body

Goleta council adopts annual user fees and charges after public hearing, approves 3.3% CPI adjustments and schedule cleanups

South Coast Chamber urges Goleta to scale up funding for economic development plan

Votes at a glance — Goleta City Council (April 2025 meeting)