City Council
Regular MeetingBuellton, CA · September 13, 2018
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Council Agenda Item No.: 1
CITY OF BUELLTON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Regular Meeting of September 13, 2018
City Council Chambers, 140 West Highway 246
Buellton, California
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Sierra called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Present: Council Members Ed Andrisek and Art Mercado and Mayor Holly
Sierra
Excused Absence: Vice Mayor Dave King
Staff: City Manager Marc Bierdzinski, City Attorney Steve McEwen
(Via Telephone), Finance Director Shannel Zamora, Senior Deputy
Charlie Uhrig, and City Clerk Linda Reid
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Caroline Abate, spoke in support of President Trump.
Dawn Wafer, Buellton spoke about the RV parking ordinance and provided copies of
photographs for the record.
Randall Haggard, Ph.D., Superintendent of Buellton Union School District spoke about
the Measure A Parcel Tax that will be on the November ballot.
Kathy Vreeland, Executive Director of the Buellton Chamber of Commerce and Visitor’s
Bureau discussed the Avenue of Flags 50 year anniversary ceremony scheduled for
September 22 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. and the Vintage Trailer Bash at Flying Flags RV
Resort the same day. Ms. Vreeland provided Avenue of Flags 50 year anniversary
posters for the record.
Larry Bishop, Buellton, discussed the Green Team meeting, specifically Community
Choice Energy.
Jerrie Domingos, Buellton, asked about increasing Buellton Recreation staff with a part-
time person to run Special Olympics programs.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Minutes of August 9, 2018 Regular City Council Meeting
2. List of Claims to be Approved and Ratified for Payment to Date for Fiscal Year
2018/19
3. Quarterly Report for April 1, 2018 through June 30, 2018 from Visit Santa Ynez
Valley (VisitSYV)
4. Resolution No. 18-17 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton,
California, Declaring a Shelter Crisis Pursuant to SB 850 (Chapter 48, Statutes of
2018 and Government Code Section 8698.2)”
5. Resolution No. 18-18 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton,
California, Adopting the 2018 City of Buellton Emergency Management Plan
(EMP)
6. Monthly Treasurer’s Report – July 31, 2018
MOTION:
Motion by Council Member Andrisek, seconded by Council Member Mercado,
approving Consent Calendar Items 1 through 6 as listed.
VOTE:
Motion passed by a roll call vote of 3-0.
Council Member Andrisek – Yes
Council Member Mercado – Yes
Mayor Sierra – Yes
PRESENTATIONS
7. Proclamation Recognizing Volunteers of the Buellton Senior Thrift Shop
Mayor Sierra presented volunteers of the Senior Thrift Shop with a proclamation
recognizing their service to the community. Rosemary Hrehor, Diane Day, and Pam
Gnekow thanked the Council for their support.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS/ITEMS
Council Member Mercado thanked Buellton Recreation for hosting the Crab Feast Gala
and stated it was a great event.
Council Member Andrisek stated that everyone should register to vote.
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Mayor Sierra spoke about Special Olympics Soccer Season. Mayor Sierra announced the
Senior Center is hosting a candidate forum as part of their monthly dinner.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Member Mercado stated he attended the Green Team meeting and provided an
oral report regarding the meeting. Council Member Mercado also stated that the City
Attorney Ad Hoc Committee met regarding the proposals.
Mayor Sierra announced that she attended the Santa Barbara County Association of
Governments North County Sub-Regional Committee meeting and provided an oral
report for the record.
BUSINESS ITEMS
8. First Contract Amendment with the Buellton Business Association/Chamber of
Commerce for Operation of a Visitor’s Bureau
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council approve the First Amendment to the Service Contract and
authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment.
STAFF REPORT:
City Manager Bierdzinski presented the staff report.
SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION:
Mayor Sierra requested this item be continued to the meeting of September 27, 2018 to
allow a full Council to be present to vote on this item.
DOCUMENTS:
Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report.
DIRECTION:
The City Council agreed by consensus to continue this item to the meeting of September
27, 2018 to allow a full Council to be present to vote on this item.
9. Discussion of Truck Parking along McMurray Road
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council provide direction to staff regarding truck parking along McMurray
Road.
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STAFF REPORT:
City Manager Bierdzinski presented the staff report.
SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION:
Correspondence regarding this item was received, provided to the City Council, and
made part of the record from Susan Perry and Eckart Mathias, Ph.D.
Lorena Simpson, Buellton discussed truck parking on McMurray Road and how it
impacts residents at Vineyard Village.
Susan Perry, Buellton, discussed truck parking on McMurray Road and how the large
trucks create a dangerous condition for drivers in the area.
Jim Perry, Buellton, discussed truck parking on McMurray Road and how it is impacting
residents in the area.
Sandy Lincoln, Buellton, suggested that trucks park across the street from Firestone
Walker Brewing Company.
Bob Meneley, Buellton, discussed the limited truck parking in Buellton and that the
existing truck parking needs to be kept in place.
Chris Atkinson with Pacific Property Partners discussed truck parking on McMurray
Road and how truck parking will impact the new hotels being proposed on the Village
site.
Kristin Raja, Buellton, spoke about truck parking on McMurray Road and possibly
shuttling truckers from another location into town for food and lodging.
The City Council discussed the following issues:
Alternative locations for truck parking on McMurray Road
The history of the trucking industry in Buellton
Pursuing parking at Pea Soup Andersens, Motel 6, south end of McMurray Road,
Dr. Buell’s property, and the north end of Avenue of Flags
DOCUMENTS:
Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report.
DIRECTION:
The City Council agreed by consensus to have staff continue to work with property
owners regarding locations for large truck parking in Buellton.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Bierdzinski provided an informational report to the City Council.
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Sierra adjourned the regular meeting at 7:10 p.m. The next regular meeting of the
City Council will be held on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at 6:00 p.m.
_________________________________
Holly Sierra
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Linda Reid
City Clerk
Agenda
CITY OF BUELLTON
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Regular Meeting of September 13, 2018 at 6:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers, 140 West Highway 246
Buellton, California
Materials related to an item on this agenda, as well as materials submitted to the City Council after
distribution of the agenda packet, are available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk, located
at 107 West Highway 246, during normal business hours.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Holly Sierra
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Council Members Ed Andrisek, Art Mercado, Vice Mayor Dave King, and Mayor Holly
Sierra
REORDERING OF AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Speaker Slip to be completed and turned in to the City Clerk prior to commencement of meeting. Any person may
address the Council on any subject pertaining to City business, including all items on the agenda not listed as a Public
Hearing, including the Consent Agenda and Closed Session. Limited to three (3) minutes per speaker. By law, no
action may be taken at this meeting on matters raised during Public Comments not included on this agenda. Public
Speakers using a translator are allotted a total of six (6) minutes to speak, unless simultaneous translation equipment is
used.
CONSENT CALENDAR (ACTION)
The following items are considered routine and non-controversial and are scheduled for consideration as a group. Any
Council Member, the City Attorney, or the City Manager may request that an item be withdrawn from the Consent
Agenda to allow for full discussion. Members of the Public may speak on Consent Agenda items during the Public
Comment period.
1. Minutes of August 9, 2018 Regular City Council Meeting
2. List of Claims to be Approved and Ratified for Payment to Date for Fiscal Year
2018/19
3. Quarterly Report for April 1, 2018 through June 30, 2018 from Visit Santa Ynez
Valley (VisitSYV)
(Staff Contact: Finance Director Shannel Zamora)
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4. Resolution No. 18-17 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton,
California, Declaring a Shelter Crisis Pursuant to SB 850 (Chapter 48, Statutes of
2018 and Government Code Section 8698.2)”
(Staff Contact: City Manager Marc Bierdzinski)
5. Resolution No. 18-18 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton,
California, Adopting the 2018 City of Buellton Emergency Management Plan
(EMP)
(Staff Contact: City Manager Marc Bierdzinski)
6. Monthly Treasurer’s Report – July 31, 2018
(Staff Contact: Finance Director Shannel Zamora)
PRESENTATIONS
7. Proclamation Recognizing Employees and Volunteers of the Buellton Senior Thrift
Shop
PUBLIC HEARINGS
COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS/ITEMS
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Written communications are included in the agenda packets. Any Council Member, the City Manager or
City Attorney may request that a written communication be read into the record.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
This Agenda listing is the opportunity for Council Members to give verbal Committee Reports on any
meetings recently held for which the Council Members are the City representatives thereto.
BUSINESS ITEMS (POSSIBLE ACTION)
8. First Contract Amendment with the Buellton Business Association/Chamber of
Commerce for Operation of a Visitor’s Bureau
(Staff Contact: City Manager Marc Bierdzinski)
9. Discussion of Truck Parking along McMurray Road
(Staff Contact: City Manager Marc Bierdzinski)
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the City Council will be held on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at
6:00 p.m.
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