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City Manager Review: MPB Council Agenda Item No.: 1 CITY OF BUELLTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Regular Meeting of December 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, Vice Mayor Dave King, and Mayor Holly Sierra Excused Absence: Council Member Mercado Staff: City Manager Marc Bierdzinski, City Attorney Greg Murphy, Public Works Director Rose Hess, Planning Director Andrea Keefer, Finance Director Shannel Zamora, Deputy Jose Alvarez, and City Clerk Linda Reid PUBLIC COMMENTS Michael Baker, representing the United Boys and Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara County provided an update regarding the Buellton programs and provided Corks for Kids fundraiser handout scheduled for March 8, 2019. Caroline Abate, spoke about solving the homeless problem. Larry Rankin, Buellton, addressed the public comments from the November 8, 2018 Council meeting regarding the letter he mailed to Buellton residents and provided a handout for the record. Eric Daniels, representing PG&E, apologized for the frustration regarding the non- working lights on the Avenue of Flags and stated that PG&E has been working with City staff to rectify the issues. City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 December 13, 2018 CONSENT CALENDAR 1. Minutes of November 8, 2018 Special City Council Meeting 2. Minutes of November 8, 2018 Regular City Council Meeting 3. List of Claims to be Approved and Ratified for Payment to Date for Fiscal Year 2018/19 4. Year 2018 Proposed Calendar of City Council Meetings 5. Growth Mitigation Annual Compliance Report for Fiscal Year 2017-18 6. Monthly Treasurer’s Report – October 31, 2018 7. Resolution No. 18-23 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, Declaring and Certifying the Result of the General Municipal Election Held on November 6, 2018” MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor King, seconded by Council Member Andrisek, approving Consent Calendar Items 1 through 7 as listed. VOTE: Motion passed by a roll call vote of 3-0. Council Member Andrisek – Yes Vice Mayor King – Yes Mayor Sierra – Yes PRESENTATIONS 8. Recognition of Retirement – Joe Meehan – 30 Years of Service to the City of Buellton 9. Recognition of Retirement – Ray Ochoa – 10 Years of Service to the City of Buellton 10. Recognition of Retirement – John Sanchez – 36 Years of Service to the City of Buellton Mayor Sierra presented Joe Meehan, Ray Ochoa, and John Sanchez with proclamations recognizing their service to the City of Buellton and wishing them much happiness in retirement. Each retiree was also given a gift certificate to the Hitching Post in Buellton. PUBLIC HEARINGS None City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 December 13, 2018 COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS/ITEMS Council Member Andrisek requested and the Council agreed by consensus to agendize discussion of hiring a camera operator to videotape Council meetings. Vice Mayor King stated that the Winterfest event was well attended and turned out great. Mayor Sierra requested finance information regarding vehicle repairs. 11. Council Reorganization A. Oath of Office for Newly Elected Officials  Mayor  Council Members B. Appointment of Vice Mayor City Clerk Reid issued the Oath of Office to Mayor Holly Sierra (Two-Year Term) and to Council Members Ed Andrisek, Dave King (Four-Year Terms), and John Sanchez (Two- Year Term). City Clerk Reid previously issued the Oath of Office to Council Member Art Mercado. NOMINATION: Vice Mayor King nominated Council Member Mercado as Vice Mayor. Council Member Sanchez nominated Council Member Andrisek as Vice Mayor. Mayor Sierra nominated Council Member Andrisek as Vice Mayor. The Council agreed by consensus to nominate Council Member Andrisek as Vice Mayor for 2019. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS None COMMITTEE REPORTS Vice Mayor Andrisek provided an oral report regarding water issues. Mayor Sierra announced that she attended the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments board meeting and provided an oral report regarding the meeting. Mayor Sierra announced that there was a Library Advisory Committee meeting this week and resident Judith Dale attended the meeting on Buellton’s behalf. City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 December 13, 2018 BUSINESS ITEMS 12. Consideration of Appointments to the Planning Commission A. Interviews of Applicants B. Consideration of Appointments RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council make appointments to the Planning Commission with the terms of office expiring December 2022. STAFF REPORT: City Manager Bierdzinski presented the staff report. DOCUMENTS: Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report. DISCUSSION: The Council thanked all the applicants for their desire to serve on the Planning Commission and asked each applicant to state why they would like to be appointed to the Commission. Diane Craig, Michael Eglin, and Marcilo Sarquilla each spoke about how they could contribute to the Planning Commission. Mayor Sierra announced that applicant Bob Blokdyk met with her and expressed his interest in serving on the Planning Commission and stated he could not attend the Council meeting due to prior vacation plans. DIRECTION: The City Council agreed by consensus to appoint Bob Blokdyk, Michael Eglin, and Marcilo Sarquilla to the Planning Commission with terms of office expiring December 2022. 13. Appointments to Boards, Commissions, and Committees A. Central Coast Water Authority (CCWA) B. County Library Advisory Committee C. Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) D. Air Pollution Control District (APCD) E. California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA) F. League of California Cities (LOCC) – Voting Delegate G. Buellton Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors (Ex Officio Member) H. Multi-Jurisdictional Solid Waste Task Group I. Economic Development Task Force J. City/School District Joint Use Committee K. Home for Good SBC L. Association of California Water Agencies/Joint Powers Insurance Authority M. Central Management Area Committee for the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 December 13, 2018 The City Council nominated the following Council Members to the following Boards, Commissions, and Committees for 2019: A. Central Coast Water Authority (CCWA) Council Member Ed Andrisek Council Member Art Mercado (Alternate) Council Member John Sanchez (Alternate) B. County Library Advisory Commission Mayor Holly Sierra Council Member John Sanchez (Alternate) C. Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) Mayor Holly Sierra Council Member Ed Andrisek (Alternate) D. Air Pollution Control District (APCD) Mayor Holly Sierra Council Member Ed Andrisek (Alternate) E. California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA) Council Member Ed Andrisek Council Member Art Mercado (Alternate) F. League of California Cities (LOCC) Mayor Holly Sierra (Voting Delegate-Annual Conference) Council Member Ed Andrisek (Alternate Voting Delegate-Annual Conference) G. Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors (City Liaison Member) Council Member Art Mercado H. Multi-Jurisdictional Solid Waste Task Group Council Member John Sanchez Council Member Art Mercado I. Economic Development Task Force Mayor Holly Sierra Council Member Dave King J. City/School District Joint Use Committee Council Member Art Mercado K. Home for Good SBC (Formerly Central Coast Collaborative on Homelessness) Council Member John Sanchez City Council Meeting Minutes Page 6 December 13, 2018 L. Association of California Water Agencies/Joint Power Insurance Authority Council Member John Sanchez M. Central Management Area Committee for the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) Council Member Ed Andrisek Council Member John Sanchez (Alternate) DIRECTION: The City Council agreed by consensus to appoint the Council Members as listed above to the respective Boards, Commissions, and Committees for 2019. 14. Discussion and Direction Regarding Library Zone Change from Zone 1 (Santa Barbara) to Zone 4 (Goleta) RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council accept the transfer of the Buellton Library from Zone 1 (Santa Barbara) to Zone 4 (Goleta) subject to approval by the Goleta City Council and authorize the City Manager to send a letter to the City of Goleta regarding the change and use the library fund budget surplus for the one-time start-up costs. STAFF REPORT: City Manager Bierdzinski presented the staff report. SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION: Whitney Uyeda, discussed the Library zone change and read a letter into the record for his wife Sherry Uyeda expressing her support for the City of Buellton moving to Zone 4 and that this will be a positive change for the Buellton Library. Dana Grossi, representing the City of Goleta spoke about Library Zone 4 and the cost models associated with Buellton’s move to Zone 4. DOCUMENTS: Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report. MOTION: Motion by Council Member King, seconded by Council Member Sanchez, approving the transfer of the Buellton Library from Zone 1 (Santa Barbara) to Zone 4 (Goleta) subject to approval by the Goleta City Council and authorize the City Manager to send a letter to the City of Goleta regarding the change and use the library fund budget surplus for the one-time start-up costs. City Council Meeting Minutes Page 7 December 13, 2018 VOTE: Motion passed by a roll call vote of 4-0. Council Member King – Yes Council Member Sanchez – Yes Vice Mayor Andrisek – Yes Mayor Sierra – Yes 15. Discussion and Direction on Sharrows and Decorative Crosswalks in the area of Jonata and Oak Valley Schools RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council discuss and provide direction on adding sharrows and decorative crosswalks in the areas of Jonata and Oak Valley Schools. STAFF REPORT: Public Works Director Hess presented the staff report. SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION: The City Council discussed the following issues:  Safety concerns regarding the installation of decorative crosswalks  Cap of $6,500 per crosswalk to be paid by the City  Liability issues associated with decorative crosswalks  Requesting input from school officials as to safety and liability DOCUMENTS: Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report. MOTION: Motion by Council Member Mayor Sierra, seconded by Council Member King, directing staff to install sharrows along Second Street as identified in the staff report. VOTE: Motion passed by a roll call vote of 4-0. Council Member King – Yes Council Member Sanchez – Yes Vice Mayor Andrisek – Yes Mayor Sierra – Yes MOTION: Motion by Mayor Sierra directing staff to install decorative crosswalk in front of Second Street and Arden Avenue, with a cost not to exceed $6,500. Motion failed for lack of a second. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT City Manager Bierdzinski provided an informational report to the City Council. City Council Meeting Minutes Page 8 December 13, 2018 ADJOURNMENT Mayor Sierra adjourned the regular meeting at 7:55 p.m. The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held on Thursday, January 10, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. _________________________________ Holly Sierra Mayor ATTEST: __________________________________ Linda Reid City Clerk