City of Goleta - City Council Meeting of February 17, 2026

The City of Goleta City Council held a meeting on February 17, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement topics included an update on the San Jose Creek multi-purpose trail construction project, with details on tree removal, environmental mitigation, and coordination with Caltrans. The council also considered and approved an interim emergency ordinance establishing a senior mobile home park overlay district and moratorium on conversion to all-ages parks, addressing affordable senior housing concerns. Additionally, the council reviewed and adopted the general government department's fiscal year 2026-27 annual work program, highlighting priorities such as renegotiation of major contracts (including animal services and sheriff's contracts), capital improvement projects, and technology investments. A significant portion of the meeting was devoted to a detailed presentation and discussion of the draft development impact fee update, which proposed adjustments to existing fees based on updated land use, construction costs, and transportation modeling. The council engaged in extensive dialogue about transportation infrastructure improvements, including roundabouts versus signalized intersections, and the implications for fee calculations. Public comments addressed parking challenges and affordable housing issues. No new fees were proposed, but the updated fee schedule could generate substantially increased revenue to support city infrastructure needs. The council took a roll call vote to approve the consent calendar and passed the senior mobile home park ordinance with a four-fifths majority vote. The meeting also included proclamations and community recognitions but focused heavily on procurement, capital projects, and fee policy updates.