City Council
Regular MeetingBuellton, CA · January 24, 2019
Minutes
City Manager Review: MPB
Council Agenda Item No.: 1
CITY OF BUELLTON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Regular Meeting of January 24, 2019
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 Dave King, Art Mercado, and John Sanchez,
Vice Mayor Ed Andrisek 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
Randy Arntson, owner of Endelos Energy provided a demonstration of solar lighting for
the Flags located on the Avenue of Flags. The City Council took a short recess to go
outside and look at the mobile solar lights and reconvened at 6:05 p.m.
Tim Mahoney, representing Southern California Gas Company, spoke about balanced
energy through renewable natural gas.
Larry Rankin, Buellton expressed his support for the Meritage Senior Living Project.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Minutes of January 10, 2019 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 Second Quarter Ending December 31, 2018
4. Monthly Treasurer’s Report – December 31, 2018
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 January 24, 2019
MOTION:
Motion by Council Member King, seconded by Council Member Mercado, approving
Consent Calendar Items 1 through 4 as listed.
VOTE:
Motion passed by a roll call vote of 5-0.
Council Member King – Yes
Council Member Mercado – Yes
Council Member Sanchez - Yes
Vice Mayor Andrisek – Yes
Mayor Sierra – Yes
PRESENTATIONS
None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
5. Ordinance No. 19-01 – “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Buellton,
California, Making Findings and Establishing a Moratorium on Electric Scooters
within the City Limits for One-Year from January 24, 2019” (4/5 vote required)
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council consider adoption of Ordinance No. 19-01.
STAFF REPORT:
City Attorney Murphy provided the staff report.
DOCUMENTS:
Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report.
SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION:
The City Council discussed whether the ordinance applies to personal scooters. City
Attorney Murphy stated the ordinance will only apply to commercial scooters.
MOTION:
Motion by Council Member Mercado, seconded by Council Member King approving
Ordinance No. 19-01 – “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Buellton,
California, Making Findings and Establishing a Moratorium on Electric Scooters within
the City Limits for One-Year from January 24, 2019”
VOTE:
Motion passed by a roll call vote of 5-0.
Council Member King - Yes
Council Member Mercado – Yes
Council Member Sanchez – Yes
Vice Mayor Andrisek - Yes
Mayor Sierra – Yes
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 January 24, 2019
6. Resolution No. 19-02 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton,
California, Approving a One-Year Time Extension (18-TE-01) Request for
Conditional Use Permit (12-CUP-01) and Tentative Tract Map (TTM 31056) for the
Meritage Senior Living Project, Located on Jonata Park Road (Assessor Parcel
Numbers 099-400-064, 099-400-065 and 099-400-069 (offsite portion))”
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council consider adoption of Resolution No. 19-02.
STAFF REPORT:
Planning Director Keefer presented the staff report.
DOCUMENTS:
Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report.
SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION:
Mark Edwards, Project Applicant spoke regarding his client’s request for a time
extension on the Meritage Senior Living Project and the importance of identifying an
appropriate operator to run the proposed project.
The City Council discussed the following issues:
If architectural standards are changed, will they apply to the existing project
Will green energy standards apply to the existing project
MOTION:
Motion by Council Member King, seconded by Vice Mayor Andrisek approving
Resolution No. 19-02 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton,
California, Approving a One-Year Time Extension (18-TE-01) Request for Conditional
Use Permit (12-CUP-01) and Tentative Tract Map (TTM 31056) for the Meritage Senior
Living Project, Located on Jonata Park Road (Assessor Parcel Numbers 099-400-064,
099-400-065 and 099-400-069 (offsite portion))”
VOTE:
Motion passed by a roll call vote of 5-0.
Council Member King - Yes
Council Member Mercado – Yes
Council Member Sanchez – Yes
Vice Mayor Andrisek - Yes
Mayor Sierra – Yes
COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS/ITEMS
Council Member Sanchez supported solar lights on the Avenue of Flags.
Vice Mayor Andrisek asked when the artwork on the Avenue of Flags will be moved.
City Manager Bierdzinski stated they will be moved on February 1.
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 January 24, 2019
Vice Mayor Andrisek requested a closed session to discuss hiring a new City Manager.
City Manager Bierdzinski stated that issue will be discussed during Item No. 10.
Mayor Sierra stated she met with Supervisor Hartmann, Mayor Toussaint, and others at
the first Santa Ynez Valley Leadership Hub meeting to discuss events in the Valley and
ways to collaborate on promoting the Valley as a whole.
Mayor Sierra stated that restaurant week runs from January 27 through February 10 and
it’s a great chance to try new restaurants in the Valley.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Member Mercado announced that he attended the Buellton Chamber of
Commerce Board meeting and provided an oral report regarding the meeting.
Vice Mayor Andrisek announced that he attended the Central Coast Water Authority
(CCWA) Board Meeting and provided an oral report and handout regarding the meeting.
Vice Mayor Andrisek announced that he attended the Quarterly Awards at Vandenberg
Air Force Base.
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.
Council Member Sanchez announced that he attended the New Council Members
conference in Sacramento and stated he learned a lot and thanked staff for arranging his
travel plans.
BUSINESS ITEMS
7. Discussion Regarding Speed Hump Policy on Public Roads
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council discuss the merits of formalizing a Speed Hump Policy and provide
direction to staff.
STAFF REPORT:
Public Works Director Hess presented the staff report.
DOCUMENTS:
Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report.
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 January 24, 2019
SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION:
Lt. Hsueh stated that speed enforcement is more effective than speed humps.
The City Council discussed that adding more speed humps is not a solution to speeding;
speed enforcement is what is needed.
DIRECTON:
The City Council agreed by consensus not to develop a speed hump policy at this time.
8. Review of Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for Fiscal Year Ending
June 30, 2018
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council review and file the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for
Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2018.
STAFF REPORT:
Finance Director Zamora presented the staff report.
DOCUMENTS:
Staff report with attachment as listed in the staff report.
SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION:
Adam Geis from Moss, Levy and Hartzheim stated that City staff was very helpful in
providing data for the audit and the CAFR.
DIRECTION:
The City Council agreed by consensus to receive and file the Comprehensive Annual
Financial Report for Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2018.
9. Consideration of Wastewater Treatment Plant Management Agreement with Santa
Ynez Community Services District
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the Wastewater Treatment
Plant Management Agreement with the Santa Ynez Community Services District.
STAFF REPORT:
Public Works Director Hess presented the staff report and provided an updated contract
to the City Council and for the record.
DOCUMENTS:
Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report.
SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION:
The City Council discussed keeping the proposed contract active in case additional staff
is needed in the future.
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 6 January 24, 2019
MOTION:
Motion by Vice Mayor Andrisek, seconded by Council Member Sanchez authorizing the
City Manager to execute the Wastewater Treatment Plant Management Agreement with
the Santa Ynez Community Services District.
VOTE:
Motion passed by a roll call vote of 5-0.
Council Member King - Yes
Council Member Mercado – Yes
Council Member Sanchez – Yes
Vice Mayor Andrisek - Yes
Mayor Sierra – Yes
10. Discussion and Direction Regarding Recruitment for City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council authorize the City Manager to retain the services of Ralph
Andersen & Associates to perform the recruitment for City Manager and adjust the Fiscal
Year 2018-19 budget accordingly.
STAFF REPORT:
City Manager Bierdzinski presented the staff report.
DOCUMENTS:
Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report.
SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION:
The City Council discussed the following issues:
Other recruitment firms were contacted but did not respond back
Using a recruiting firm would be the most efficient method to recruit a new
City Manger
Legalities of using closed session to hire a recruitment firm
MOTION:
Motion by Council Member Sanchez, seconded by Council Member Mercado authorizing
the City Manager to retain the services of Ralph Andersen & Associates to perform the
recruitment for City Manager and adjust the Fiscal Year 2018-19 budget accordingly.
VOTE:
Motion passed by a roll call vote of 4-1, with Vice Mayor Andrisek voting no.
Council Member King - Yes
Council Member Mercado – Yes
Council Member Sanchez – Yes
Vice Mayor Andrisek - No
Mayor Sierra – Yes
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 7 January 24, 2019
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 Item 11. No reportable action was
taken.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Sierra adjourned the regular meeting at 7:45 p.m. The next regular meeting of the
City Council will be held on Thursday, February 14, 2019 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 January 24, 2019 – 6:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers, 140 West Highway 246
Buellton, California
Copies of staff reports or other written documentation relating to each item of business referred to on this
Agenda are on file in the office of the City Clerk and are available for public inspection
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Holly Sierra
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Council Members Dave King, Art Mercado, John Sanchez, Vice Mayor Ed Andrisek, 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 January 10, 2019 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 Second Quarter Ending December 31, 2018
(Staff Contact: Finance Director Shannel Zamora)
City Council Meeting Agenda Page 2 January 24, 2019
4. Monthly Treasurer’s Report – December 31, 2018
(Staff Contact: Finance Director Shannel Zamora)
PRESENTATIONS
PUBLIC HEARINGS (POSSIBLE ACTION)
5. Ordinance No. 19-01 – “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Buellton,
California, Making Findings and Establishing a Moratorium on Electric Scooters
within the City Limits for One-Year from January 24, 2019” (4/5 vote required)
(Staff Contact: City Attorney Greg Murphy)
6. Resolution No. 19-02 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton,
California, Approving a One-Year Time Extension (18-TE-01) Request for
Conditional Use Permit (12-CUP-01) and Tentative Tract Map (TTM 31056) for the
Meritage Senior Living Project, Located on Jonata Park Road (Assessor Parcel
Numbers 099-400-064, 099-400-065 and 099-400-069 (offsite portion))”
(Staff Contact: Planning Director Andrea Keefer)
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)
7. Discussion Regarding Speed Hump Policy on Public Roads
(Staff Contact: Public Works Director Rose Hess)
8. Review of Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for Fiscal Year Ending
June 30, 2018
(Staff Contact: Finance Director Shannel Zamora)
9. Consideration of Wastewater Treatment Plant Management Agreement with Santa
Ynez Community Services District
(Staff Contact: Public Works Director Rose Hess)
10. Discussion and Direction Regarding Recruitment for City Manager
(Staff Contact: City Manager Marc Bierdzinski)
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Council Meeting Agenda Page 3 January 24, 2019
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (POSSIBLE ACTION)
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]
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the City Council will be held on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at
6:00 p.m.
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