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City Manager Review: MPB Council Agenda Item No.: 1 CITY OF BUELLTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Regular Meeting of September 27, 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, Vice Mayor Dave King and Mayor Holly Sierra Staff: City Manager Marc Bierdzinski, City Attorney Greg Murphy, Public Works Director Rose Hess, Planning Director Andrea Keefer, Finance Director Shannel Zamora, Lt. Eddie Hsueh, and City Clerk Linda Reid PUBLIC COMMENTS Jerrie Domingos, Buellton, requested that the City Council consider a part-time position to manage Special Olympics programs for Buellton and Solvang Recreation. Caroline Abate, spoke in support of President Trump. Richard Kusmitch, Buellton, expressed his concern for safety with regard to crosswalks on Highway 246. Public Works Director Hess provided an update regarding crosswalks. Henry Alvarado, Buellton, requested support for Measure A, as it will help support local schools and he provided a handout for the record. John Sanchez, Buellton, thanked staff and the Buellton Chamber of Commerce for hosting the 50th Anniversary dedication of the Avenue of Flags. Mr. Sanchez requested a Kiosk be installed to display memorabilia from the Reagan Foundation. Kathy Vreeland, representing the Buellton Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau thanked everyone for their support of the 50th Anniversary dedication of the Avenue of Flags. City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 September 27, 2018 CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Minutes of September 13, 2018 Regular City Council Meeting 2. List of Claims to be Approved and Ratified for Payment to Date for Fiscal Year 2018/19 3. Financial Report for the Fourth Quarter Ending June 30, 2018 4. Monthly Treasurer’s Report – August 31, 2018 MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor King, seconded by Council Member Mercado, approving Consent Calendar Items 1 through 4 as listed. VOTE: Motion passed by a roll call vote of 4-0. Council Member Andrisek – Yes Council Member Mercado – Yes Vice Mayor King – Yes as to Items 2 through 4, abstain as to Item 1 Mayor Sierra – Yes PRESENTATIONS 5. Proclamation Declaring September 27, 2018 as the Hancock Promise Day in Buellton Mayor Sierra presented Greg Pensa, Guy Walker, Richard Ellison, and Lee Volker Cox, representing the Allan Hancock College Foundation with a proclamation declaring September 27, 2018 as Hancock Promise Day in Buellton. Mr. Pensa accepted the proclamation and thanked the Council for their support. PUBLIC HEARINGS None COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS/ITEMS Council Member Andrisek requested that staff bring back discussion regarding amplified music at Flying Flags RV Resort. City Manager Bierdzinski stated that staff will contact Flying Flags RV Resort to investigate the noise issue and report back to Council. Council Member Mercado thanked the Buellton Chamber of Commerce for hosting the 50th Anniversary dedication of the Avenue of Flags. City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 September 27, 2018 Mayor Sierra thanked the Buellton Chamber of Commerce for hosting the 50th Anniversary dedication of the Avenue of Flags and spoke about the Vintage Trailer Bash at Flying Flags RV Resort. Mayor Sierra announced she went to the Skirball Cultural Center and thanked Recreation Coordinator Abello for arranging the trip. Mayor Sierra welcomed City Attorney Greg Murphy from Burke, Williams and Sorensen. Mayor Sierra announced that the Santa Barbara County Veterans Stand Down event is scheduled for Saturday, October 20 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Santa Maria Fairpark. Mayor Sierra stated there is a donation box at City Hall and asked for donations of new towels, socks, toiletries, and other similar items. Mayor Sierra requested bike sharrows be brought back for discussion for installation near the schools. The City Council agreed by consensus to bring this issue back for discussion at a future meeting. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS None COMMITTEE REPORTS Council Member Andrisek announced that he attended the Central Coast Water Authority (CCWA) Board Meeting and provided an oral report regarding the meeting. Vice Mayor King announced that he attended the League of California Cities Annual Conference in Long Beach and provided an oral report regarding the event. Mayor Sierra announced that she attended a board meeting for Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) and provided an oral report regarding the meeting. BUSINESS ITEMS 6. 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. City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 September 27, 2018 SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION: Kathy Vreeland, representing the Buellton Visitors Bureau discussed funding Winterfest. The City Council discussed the following issues:  That funds need to be allocated for Winterfest for lighting and traffic control  Discussed parking options for Winterfest DOCUMENTS: Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report. MOTION: Motion by Council Member Mercado, seconded by Vice Mayor King, approving the First Amendment to the Service Contract with the Buellton Business Association/Chamber of Commerce for Operation of a Visitor’s Bureau and authorizing the City Manager to execute the amendment. VOTE: Motion passed by a roll call vote of 4-0. Council Member Andrisek – Yes Council Member Mercado – Yes Vice Mayor King – Yes Mayor Sierra – Yes 7. Acceptance of the 2017/2018 Road Maintenance Project RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council accept the 2017/2018 Road Maintenance Project and instruct the City Engineer to file the attached Notice of Completion. STAFF REPORT: Public Works Director Hess presented the staff report. DOCUMENTS: Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report. DIRECTION: The City Council agreed by consensus to accept the 2017/2018 Road Maintenance Project and instructed the City Engineer to file the Notice of Completion. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT City Manager Bierdzinski provided an informational report to the City Council. City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 September 27, 2018 CLOSED SESSION ITEMS 8. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9, subdivision (d)(4) (2 cases) The City Council met in closed session to discuss anticipated litigation. No reportable action was taken. 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, October 25, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. _________________________________ Holly Sierra Mayor ATTEST: __________________________________ Linda Reid City Clerk