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City Manager Review: MPB Council Agenda Item No.: 1 CITY OF BUELLTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Regular Meeting of October 25, 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 Caroline Abate, spoke about school curriculum and the Santa Barbara school elections. Shawn Steiner, Buellton spoke about the marijuana plant odor coming from the county and how it affects residents of Buellton. Michael Baker, representing the United Boys and Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara County handed out gold cards to Buellton students who have not missed any school days this year. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Minutes of September 27, 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 First Quarter Ending September 30, 2018 4. Monthly Treasurer’s Report – September 30, 2018 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 October 25, 2018 5. Extension of Existing Contract with Metro Ventures Ltd. for Irma L. Tucker to Provide Professional Planning Services 6. Filing of an Amended 2018-19 Claim with the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) for State Transit Assistance (STA) Fund 2017-18 Apportionments 7. Acceptance and Filing of Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) Annual Report FY 2017-2018 MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor King, seconded by Council Member Mercado, approving Consent Calendar Items 1 through 7 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 Mayor Sierra – Yes PRESENTATIONS 8. Proclamation Honoring the Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) Mayor Sierra presented Tracy Hawxhurst with a proclamation honoring Jonata-Oak Valley Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA). Ms. Hawxhurst accepted the proclamation on behalf of the PTSA and thanked the Council for their support. PUBLIC HEARINGS None COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS/ITEMS Mayor Sierra announced that she and Council Member Andrisek attended the SpaceX launch and said it was amazing. Mayor Sierra announced she toured the Santa Maria Valley Humane Society and met with Goleta City staff regarding the Buellton Library. Mayor Sierra stated she attended the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments Bike Workshop and said it was well attended. Mayor Sierra requested that residents take a survey at peopleforbikes.org so Buellton can receive free bike gear. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS None City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 October 25, 2018 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. Mayor Sierra announced that she attended board meetings for Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) and Air Pollution Control District (APCD) and provided oral reports regarding the meetings. BUSINESS ITEMS 9. Resolution No. 18-19 - “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, Supporting the Region’s Election to Become Exempt from the State’s Congestion Management Program” RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council consider adoption of Resolution No. 18-19. STAFF REPORT: Public Works Director Hess presented the staff report. DOCUMENTS: Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report. SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION: Marjorie Kirn, representing Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) spoke about the Congestion Management Program. MOTION: Motion by Council Member Mercado, seconded by Vice Mayor King approving Resolution No. 18-19 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, Supporting the Region’s Election to Become Exempt from the State’s Congestion Management Program” 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 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 October 25, 2018 10. Resolution No. 18-20 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, for the Purpose of Budget Amendments from Operational Changes Related to Fiscal Year 2018-19 Budget through the First Quarter Ending September 30, 2018” RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council consider adoption of Resolution No. 18-20. STAFF REPORT: Finance Director Zamora presented the staff report. DOCUMENTS: Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report. MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor King, seconded by Council Member Andrisek approving Resolution No. 18-20 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, for the Purpose of Budget Amendments from Operational Changes Related to Fiscal Year 2018-19 Budget through the First Quarter Ending September 30, 2018” 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 CITY MANAGER’S REPORT City Manager Bierdzinski provided an informational report to the City Council. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS 11. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Threat of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) [Letter from Kevin I. Shenkman dated September 28, 2018] The City Council met in closed session to discuss anticipated litigation. No reportable action was taken. City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 October 25, 2018 ADJOURNMENT Mayor Sierra adjourned the regular meeting at 6:35 p.m. The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held on Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. _________________________________ Holly Sierra Mayor ATTEST: __________________________________ Linda Reid City Clerk