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City Manager Review: MPB Council Agenda Item No.: 1 CITY OF BUELLTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Regular Meeting of September 8, 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, Vice Mayor Dan Baumann and Mayor Ed Andrisek Excused Absence: Council Member Holly Sierra Staff: City Manager Marc Bierdzinski, Finance Director Carolyn Galloway-Cooper, Public Works Director Rose Hess, City Attorney Steve McEwen, Station Commander Lt. Shawn O’Grady, and City Clerk Linda Reid REORDERING OF AGENDA None PUBLIC COMMENTS The following individuals requested the City Council’s assistance in keeping Zaca Creek Preschool open in Buellton. Support signatures were submitted for the record.  Alessandra Bruce, Solvang  Lauren Fritz, Buellton  Marin Carey, Lompoc  Leanna Watson, Buellton  Joanna Crookston, Buellton  Rachael Cardoza, Buellton City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 September 8, 2016 Bill Cirone, Santa Barbara County Superintendent of Schools, discussed the funding allocation changes that have gone into effect which may cause the Zaca Creek Preschool to close next year. Mr. Cirone explained the County’s position and how this issue might be resolved through the guidance of Florene Bednersh, Ph.D., Administrator with the Santa Barbara County Education Office. Peggy Brierton, Buellton, discussed how the engineering contract request for proposals has been handled and asked the Council to review all City contracts in the same way. CONSENT CALENDAR Council Member Elovitz requested that Item No. 3 be pulled for discussion. The City Council agreed by consensus to this request. 1. Minutes of August 25, 2016 Regular City Council Meeting 2. List of Claims to be Approved and Ratified for Payment to Date for Fiscal Year 2016-17 MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor Baumann, seconded by Council Member Elovitz approving Consent Calendar Items 1 and 2 as listed. VOTE: Motion passed by a roll call vote of 4-0. Council Member Connolly – Yes Council Member Elovitz – Yes Vice Mayor Baumann – Yes Mayor Andrisek – Yes 3. Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2015-16 from Visit Santa Ynez Valley Council Member Elovitz requested that this item be brought back for discussion at the October 27 meeting. The Council agreed by consensus to this request. MOTION: Motion by Council Member Elovitz, seconded by Vice Mayor Baumann to bring this item back at the October 27 Council meeting. VOTE: Motion passed by a voice vote of 4-0. Council Member Connolly – Yes Council Member Elovitz – Yes Vice Mayor Baumann – Yes Mayor Andrisek – Yes City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 September 8, 2016 PRESENTATIONS 4. Proclamation Honoring Monte Larsen – A Veteran Volunteering in the Santa Ynez Valley Mayor Andrisek presented Monte Larsen with a proclamation honoring his service to the community. Mr. Larsen accepted the proclamation and thanked the Council. PUBLIC HEARINGS None COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS/ITEMS Council Member Elovitz addressed the closing of Zaca Creek Preschool and requested this item be brought back at the October 27 Council meeting for further discussion and potential solutions. Mayor Andrisek requested additional traffic enforcement on Central Avenue during specified hours. Mayor Andrisek announced that Buellton’s first quarter sales tax had an increase of 6.3% and stated this is a very healthy increase. City Manager Bierdzinski suggested that one of the contract items be moved to the October 27 agenda due to the large number of items scheduled for the September 22 meeting. The Council agreed by consensus to move the Visitors Bureau contract to the meeting of October 27. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS None COMMITTEE REPORTS None BUSINESS ITEMS 5. Presentation Regarding Tajiguas Resource Recovery Project RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council receive the presentation on the Tajiguas Resource Recovery Project from the Santa Barbara County Resource Recovery and Waste Management Division. STAFF REPORT: City Manager Bierdzinski presented the staff report. City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 September 8, 2016 DOCUMENTS: Staff Report with attachment as listed in the staff report. SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION: Mark Schleich and Leslie Wells with Santa Barbara County Public Works discussed their presentation regarding the Tajiguas Resource Recovery Project. The Council discussed and asked questions regarding the Tajiguas Resource Recovery Project. 6. Consideration of Contract Amendment with Ravatt Albrecht & Associates for Work on the Avenue of Flags Specific Plan RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council authorize the City Manager to amend the contract with Ravatt Albrecht & Associates to budget an additional $43,200 for work on the Avenue of Flags Specific Plan. STAFF REPORT: City Manager Bierdzinski presented the staff report. DOCUMENTS: Staff report with attachment as listed in the staff report. SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION: The City Council discussed the following issues:  Negotiating a reduced payment amount  Requesting a full accounting of the Avenue of Flags Specific Plan  The need to design and market the Avenue of Flags through a Specific Plan MOTION: Motion by Council Member Connolly, seconded by Vice Mayor Baumann authorizing the City Manager to amend the contract with Ravatt Albrecht & Associates to fund an additional $16,350 for work on the Avenue of Flags Specific Plan. VOTE: Motion passed by a roll call vote of 3-1, with Mayor Andrisek voting no. Council Member Connolly – Yes Council Member Elovitz – Yes Vice Mayor Baumann - Yes Mayor Andrisek – No City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 September 8, 2016 7. Resolution No. 16-18 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, Regarding Parking Restrictions on Highway 246 from Industrial Way to Freear Drive” RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council consider approval of Resolution No. 16-18. STAFF REPORT: Public Works Director Hess presented the staff report. DOCUMENTS: Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report. MOTION: Motion by Council Member Connolly, seconded by Council Member Elovitz approving Resolution No. 16-18 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, Regarding Parking Restrictions on Highway 246 from Industrial Way to Freear Drive” VOTE: Motion passed by a roll call vote of 4-0. Council Member Connolly – Yes Council Member Elovitz – Yes Vice Mayor Baumann - Yes Mayor Andrisek – Yes 8. Resolution No. 16-20 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, Regarding Parking Restrictions on Highway 246 from Industrial Way to River View Drive” RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council consider approval of Resolution No. 16-20. STAFF REPORT: Public Works Director Hess presented the staff report. DOCUMENTS: Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report. SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION: The City Council discussed considering striping changes to allow parking along Highway 246 from Industrial Way to River View Drive. City Council Meeting Minutes Page 6 September 8, 2016 MOTION: Motion by Council Member Connolly, seconded by Vice Mayor Baumann approving Resolution No. 16-20 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, Regarding Parking Restrictions on Highway 246 from Industrial Way to River View Drive” VOTE: Motion passed by a roll call vote of 4-0. Council Member Connolly – Yes Council Member Elovitz – Yes Vice Mayor Baumann - Yes Mayor Andrisek – Yes 9. Ordinance No. 16-03 – “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, Revising Title 19 (Zoning) of the Buellton Municipal Code (16-ZOA-02) Relating to Sections 19.08.100.E (Zoning Clearance Time Limits), 19.08.110.E (Use Permit Time Limits), and 19.08.120.H (Development Plan Time Limits)” (Second Reading) RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council consider adoption of Ordinance No. 16-03. STAFF REPORT: City Manager Bierdzinski presented the staff report. DOCUMENTS: Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report. MOTION: Motion by Council Member Connolly, seconded by Council Member Elovitz approving Ordinance No. 16-03 – “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, Revising Title 19 (Zoning) of the Buellton Municipal Code (16-ZOA-02) Relating to Sections 19.08.100.E (Zoning Clearance Time Limits), 19.08.110.E (Use Permit Time Limits), and 19.08.120.H (Development Plan Time Limits)” by title only and waive further reading. VOTE: Motion passed by a roll call vote of 4-0. Council Member Connolly – Yes Council Member Elovitz – Yes Vice Mayor Baumann - Yes Mayor Andrisek – Yes City Council Meeting Minutes Page 7 September 8, 2016 CITY MANAGER’S REPORT City Manager Bierdzinski provided an informational report to the City Council. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Andrisek adjourned the regular meeting at 8:20 p.m. The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held on Thursday, September 22, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. _________________________________ Ed Andrisek Mayor ATTEST: __________________________________ Linda Reid City Clerk