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City Manager Review: MPB Council Agenda Item No.: 1 CITY OF BUELLTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Regular Meeting of February 25, 2016 City Council Chambers, 140 West Highway 246 Buellton, California CALL TO ORDER Mayor Ed Andrisek called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Present: Council Members John Connolly, Leo Elovitz, Holly Sierra, Vice Mayor Dan Baumann, and Mayor Ed Andrisek Staff: City Manager Marc Bierdzinski, City Attorney Steve McEwen, Finance Director Carolyn Galloway-Cooper, Public Works Director Rose Hess, Station Commander Lt. Shawn O’Grady, and City Clerk Linda Reid REORDERING OF AGENDA None PUBLIC COMMENTS Recreation Coordinator Kyle Abello introduced Eagle Scout Warn Burt who spoke about the shaded bench he built at PAWS Park, which helped him become an Eagle Scout. Rusty Lindsey, PAWS Park President, discussed the new shaded park bench and talked about how the bench has improved visitor usage at the Park. Lew Adkins, Buellton, questioned the Library operating costs. CONSENT CALENDAR Council Member Sierra requested that Item No. 3 be pulled for discussion. 1. Minutes of February 11, 2016 Regular City Council Meeting 2. List of Claims to be Approved/ Ratified for Payment to Date for Fiscal Year 2015-16 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 February 25, 2016 MOTION: Motion by Council Member Sierra, seconded by Council Member Connolly, approving Consent Calendar Items 1 and 2 as listed. VOTE: Motion passed by a roll call vote of 5-0. Council Member Connolly – Yes Council Member Elovitz – Yes Council Member Sierra– Yes Vice Mayor Baumann – Yes Mayor Andrisek – Yes 3. Revenue and Expenditure Reports through January 31, 2016 Council Member Sierra questioned the City’s Revenue and Expenditure Report and her question was addressed by Finance Director Galloway-Cooper. MOTION: Motion by Council Member Sierra, seconded by Vice Mayor Baumann, approving Consent Calendar Item 3 as listed. VOTE: Motion passed by a roll call vote of 5-0. Council Member Connolly – Yes Council Member Elovitz – Yes Council Member Sierra– Yes Vice Mayor Baumann – Yes Mayor Andrisek – Yes PRESENTATIONS None PUBLIC HEARINGS None COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS/ITEMS Council Member Sierra thanked the Public Works Department for their quick response to the graffiti that occurred a few weeks ago. Council Member Elovitz requested that staff agendize the following items at future Council meetings, which was agreed by Council consensus:  Installation of street lights on Industrial Way  Safety of the Crossroads pedestrian/bike trail at McMurray Road  Discussion on a policy regarding anonymous communication City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 February 25, 2016 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS None COMMITTEE REPORTS Council Member Sierra announced that she attended a board meeting for Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) and provided an oral report regarding the meeting. Council Member Connolly announced there has been a $200,000 donation for the new swimming pool at Santa Ynez High School and he stated that pool fundraising is ongoing. BUSINESS ITEMS 4. Presentation by John Shoals from Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) Regarding Installation of LED Lights John Shoals, Senior Government Relations representative for PG&E spoke about the installation of LED lights in Buellton and answered questions from the City Council. Tim Kingsbury, Supervisor of Customer Impact – Electric Reliability at PG&E discussed the new LED light program. The City Council discussed the pros and cons of opting in to the PG&E LED light installation program at no cost to the City. Nancy Emerson, representing Women’s Environmental Watch (W.E. Watch) requested that PG&E install lower wattage bulbs in Buellton and submitted written documentation for the record. MOTION: Motion by Council Member Elovitz, seconded by Vice Mayor Baumann, opting in to the PG&E LED light installation program at no cost to the City and requesting that staff create a revenue fund for the cost savings realized from the installation of the new lights and use the fund for future lighting improvements. VOTE: Motion passed by a voice vote of 5-0. Council Member Connolly – Yes Council Member Elovitz – Yes Council Member Sierra– Yes Vice Mayor Baumann – Yes Mayor Andrisek – Yes City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 February 25, 2016 5. Discussion Regarding MNS Services and Billing STAFF REPORT: City Manager Bierdzinski presented the staff report. SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION: Deputy City Engineer Jeff Edwards addressed MNS Engineering’s billing records in detail. The City Council discussed the following issues:  How the MNS Engineers rate increase occurred in 2010  Reviewing the MNS contract and fee schedule  Preparing an RFP for contract engineering services DOCUMENTS: Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report. DIRECTION: The City Council directed staff to prepare an RFP for contract engineering services and bring it back for Council review. 6. Review of Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2015 RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive and file the CAFR for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2015. STAFF REPORT: Finance Director Galloway-Cooper presented the staff report and discussed the CAFR. DOCUMENTS: Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report. SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION: Judith Dale, Buellton, discussed the CAFR and submitted a document for the record supporting her discussion. The City Council discussed the Community Development line item in the CAFR. DIRECTION: The Council agreed by consensus to bring the CAFR for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2015 back for further discussion. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT City Manager Bierdzinski provided an informational report to the City Council. City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 February 25, 2016 CITY COUNCIL OF BUELLTON AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE FORMER BUELLTON REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY The Buellton City Council convened as the Buellton Successor Agency of the former Buellton Redevelopment Agency in order to discuss Item No. 7. 7. Resolution No. SA 16-01 – “A Resolution of the Successor Agency of the Former Buellton Redevelopment Agency, Transferring the Property Located 597 Avenue of Flags (Unit 101) to the City of Buellton” RECOMMENDATION: That the Successor Agency consider adoption of Resolution No. SA 16-01. STAFF REPORT: City Manager Bierdzinski presented the staff report. DOCUMENTS: Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report. MOTION: Motion by Agency Member Sierra, seconded by Agency Member Connolly, approving Resolution No. SA 16-01 – “A Resolution of the Successor Agency of the Former Buellton Redevelopment Agency, Transferring the Property Located 597 Avenue of Flags (Unit 101) to the City of Buellton” VOTE: Motion passed by a roll call vote of 5-0. Agency Member Connolly – Yes Agency Member Elovitz – Yes Agency Member Sierra– Yes Agency Member Baumann – Yes Agency Member Andrisek – Yes The City Council reconvened the regular City Council meeting. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Andrisek adjourned the regular meeting at 8:10 p.m. The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held on Thursday, March 10, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. _________________________________ Ed Andrisek Mayor ATTEST: __________________________________ Linda Reid City Clerk