City Council
Regular MeetingBuellton, CA · February 28, 2019
Minutes
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Council Agenda Item No.: 1
CITY OF BUELLTON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Regular Meeting of February 28, 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, Finance Director Shannel
Zamora, Planning Director Andrea Keefer, Lt. Eddie Hsueh, and
City Clerk Linda Reid
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Caroline Abate, spoke in support of President Trump.
John Dorwin, Buellton, spoke in support of Citizens for Pedestrian Access and requested
that staff update the Circulation Element of the General Plan.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Minutes of February 14, 2019 Regular City Council Meeting
2. List of Claims to be Approved/ Ratified for Payment to Date for Fiscal Year 2018/19
3. Monthly Treasurer’s Report - January 31, 2019
4. Acceptance of City of Buellton Transportation Development Act (TDA) Fund
Financial Statements for Years Ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 with Independent
Auditor’s Report
5. Resolution No. 19-04 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton,
California, Revising Staff Salary Schedule”
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 February 28, 2019
MOTION:
Motion by Vice Mayor Andrisek, seconded by Council Member Mercado, approving
Consent Calendar Items 1 through 5 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
6. Proclamation Honoring the Santa Ynez Valley Humane Society
Mayor Sierra presented Bob Jennings, President of the Santa Ynez Valley Humane
Society and staff members with a proclamation honoring their work in the Valley. Mr.
Jennings accepted the proclamation on behalf of the Santa Ynez Valley Humane Society
and thanked the City Council for their support.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS/ITEMS
Council Member Sanchez stated he assisted Endelos Energy with installation of a solar
light on a flag pole on the Avenue of Flags but the light shut off at 4:00 a.m., so the flag
was removed until a different light could be installed.
Vice Mayor Andrisek stated the lights on the Avenue of Flags are not working and
requested that staff contact PG&E for an update. Public Works Director Hess stated that
PG&E is working to correct the issue.
Mayor Sierra thanked the Buellton Chamber of Commerce and Flying Flags RV Resort
for hosting the State of the City.
Council Member King requested the status of bringing the design guidelines back for
Council review. Planning Director Keefer stated this item is on her list of items to bring
to Council.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 February 28, 2019
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 regarding the meeting.
Mayor Sierra announced that she attended the Santa Barbara Association of Governments
Bus Tour and provided an oral report for the record.
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
7. Approval of One-Year Contract Extensions for MNS Engineers Inc. and Tetra
Tech, Inc.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council approve the additional one-year contract extension for engineering
services for MNS Engineers, Inc. and Tetra Tech.
STAFF REPORT:
Public Works Director Hess presented the staff report.
DOCUMENTS:
Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report.
SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION:
The City Council discussed continuing the item to allow more time to study the billing
data.
Jeff Edwards, MNS Engineers requested that City Council continue this item to March 14
rather than March 28.
DIRECTION:
The City Council agreed by consensus to move this item to the meeting of March 14.
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 February 28, 2019
8. Resolution No. 19-03 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton,
California, Adopting the 2019 Santa Barbara County Integrated Regional Water
Management (IRWM) Plan”
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council consider adoption of Resolution No. 19-03.
STAFF REPORT:
Public Works Director Hess presented the staff report.
DOCUMENTS:
Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report.
SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION:
The City Council asked for a definition of environmental justice and unsheltered
populations.
MOTION:
Motion by Council Member King, seconded by Council Member Mercado, approving
Resolution No. 19-03 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton,
California, Adopting the 2019 Santa Barbara County Integrated Regional Water
Management (IRWM) Plan”
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
9. Discussion of Goals and Priorities for Biennial Budget Fiscal Years 2019/20 and
2020/21
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council develop a mission statement, set goals and objectives and identify
priorities to be included in the Biennial Budget for Fiscal Years 2019-20 and 2020-21.
STAFF REPORT:
Finance Director Zamora presented the staff report.
DOCUMENTS:
Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report.
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 February 28, 2019
SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION:
John Dorwin, Buellton, indicated that a study of traffic circulation should be listed as a
goal for the City Council to pursue.
Peggy Brierton, Buellton, provided a suggested mission statement and goals for the
upcoming budget cycle.
The City Council discussed the following issues:
Revised the Mission Statement to read, “Strive to provide the highest quality of
life for its residents in the most sustainable and efficient manner”
Provided the following goals and objectives:
1. Balanced Budget
2. Support and fund trails and bike paths
3. Continue to support economic development
4. Implement Vision Plan with objective of completing Median 2 on the Avenue
of Flags
5. Sound Planning and Development with objectives of a Circulation Element
update, Highway 246 safety improvements and adopting a complete streets plan
6. Emergency preparedness with objectives of a City Hall generator, CERT
classes and emergency lights and generators
7. Maintain infrastructure and sustainability with objectives of lighting on
Industrial Way and Central Avenue, maintaining the landscape rebate program
and looking at drought tolerant landscape standards
8. Create an arts and culture committee
DIRECTION:
The City Council agreed by consensus to direct staff to add the above referenced mission
statement and goals and objectives in the upcoming Biennial Budget for Fiscal Years
2019-20 and 2020-21.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Bierdzinski provided an informational report to the City Council.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
10. Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1):
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
Title: City Manager
The City Council met in closed session to discuss Item 10. No reportable action was
taken.
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 6 February 28, 2019
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 8:45 p.m. The next regular meeting of the
City Council will be held on Thursday, March 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 February 28, 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 February 14, 2019 Regular City Council Meeting
2. List of Claims to be Approved/ Ratified for Payment to Date for Fiscal Year 2018/19
3. Monthly Treasurer’s Report - January 31, 2019
(Staff Contact: Finance Director Shannel Zamora)
City Council Meeting Agenda Page 2 February 28, 2019
4. Acceptance of City of Buellton Transportation Development Act (TDA) Fund
Financial Statements for Years Ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 with Independent
Auditor’s Report
(Staff Contact: Finance Director Shannel Zamora)
5. Resolution No. 19-04 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton,
California, Revising Staff Salary Schedule”
(Staff Contact: H.R. Director Linda Reid)
PRESENTATIONS
6. Proclamation Honoring the Santa Ynez Valley Humane Society
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)
7. Approval of One-Year Contract Extensions for MNS Engineers Inc. and Tetra
Tech, Inc.
(Staff Contact: Public Works Director Rose Hess)
8. Resolution No. 19-03 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton,
California, Adopting the 2019 Santa Barbara County Integrated Regional Water
Management (IRWM) Plan”
(Staff Contact: Public Works Director Rose Hess)
9. Discussion of Goals and Priorities for Biennial Budget Fiscal Years 2019/20 and
2020/21
(Staff Contact: Finance Director Shannel Zamora)
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (POSSIBLE ACTION)
10. Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1):
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
Title: City Manager
City Council Meeting Agenda Page 3 February 28, 2019
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, March 14, 2019 at 6:00
p.m.
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