City Council
Regular MeetingBuellton, CA · February 27, 2020
Minutes
City Manager Review: SW
Council Agenda Item No.: 1
CITY OF BUELLTON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Regular Meeting of February 27, 2020
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, Dave King, and John
Sanchez, Vice Mayor Art Mercado and Mayor Holly Sierra
Staff: City Manager Scott Wolfe, City Attorney Greg Murphy,
Public Works Director Rose Hess, Finance Director
Shannel Zamora, and City Clerk Linda Reid
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Minutes of February 13, 2020 Regular City Council Meeting
2. List of Claims to be Approved and Ratified for Payment to Date for Fiscal Year
2019/20
3. Monthly Treasurer’s Report - January 31, 2020
4. Six-Month Report for Fiscal Year 2019-20 from the Buellton Visitors Bureau
5. Acceptance of Public Trail Easement (Flying Flags)
6. Quarterly Report for July 1, 2019 through September 30, 2019 from Visit Santa
Ynez Valley (VisitSYV)
MOTION:
Motion by Council Member King, seconded by Vice Mayor Mercado, approving Consent
Calendar Items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 as listed.
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 February 27, 2020
VOTE:
Motion passed by a roll call vote of 5-0.
Council Member Andrisek – Yes
Council Member King - Yes
Council Member Sanchez - Yes
Vice Mayor Mercado – Yes
Mayor Sierra – Yes
PRESENTATIONS
None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS/ITEMS
The City Council thanked the Buellton Chamber of Commerce and City Manager Wolfe
for hosting the annual State of the City presentation and stated it was outstanding.
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 Mercado announced that he attended the Joint-Use Committee meeting and
provided an oral report regarding the meeting.
Vice Mayor Mercado announced that he attended the Buellton Chamber of Commerce
Board meeting and provided an oral report regarding the meeting.
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. Mayor Sierra stated she attended the Local Agency Formation Commission
(LAFCO) Board meeting and provided an oral report for the record.
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 February 27, 2020
BUSINESS ITEMS
7. Ordinance No. 20-02 – “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Buellton,
California, Prohibiting the Offer or Operation of Shared-Use Electric Scooters
within the City Limits” (Second Reading)
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council consider adoption of Ordinance No. 20-02.
STAFF REPORT:
City Manager Wolfe provided the staff report.
DOCUMENTS:
Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report.
SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION:
Council Member Sanchez questioned whether the proposed ordinance prohibits the rental
of scooters. City Attorney Murphy stated that the ordinance does not pertain to rented
scooters, just shared-use electric scooters.
MOTION:
Motion by Council Member Andrisek, seconded by Council Member King approving
Ordinance No. 20-02 – “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Buellton,
California, Prohibiting the Offer or Operation of Shared-Use Electric Scooters within the
City Limits” by title only and waive further reading.
VOTE:
Motion passed by a roll call vote of 5-0.
Council Member Andrisek – Yes
Council Member King - Yes
Council Member Sanchez - Yes
Vice Mayor Mercado – Yes
Mayor Sierra – Yes
8. Discussion and Direction Regarding Industrial Way Lighting Solar Options
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council provide direction to staff regarding how to proceed with solar
lighting on Industrial Way.
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 4 February 27, 2020
SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION:
RaeLynn Zenzius, representing Alma Rosa Winery announced her support for street
lights on Industrial Way.
The City Council discussed the following issues:
Whether the lights can be placed on motion sensors
That 34 lights will be installed on Industrial Way
DIRECTION:
The City Council agreed by consensus to direct staff to obtain bids for solar lighting on
Industrial Way, with a mixture of pedestrian and street lighting, while optimizing the
light wattage, and including motion sensors.
9. Consideration of Draft Request for Proposals for Engineering Services
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council provide direction to staff regarding the draft request for proposals
for engineering services.
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 questioned whether language would be added to the contract to
terminate engineering services for non-performance. City Attorney Murphy said there
would be termination language in the engineering contract.
MOTION:
Motion by Vice Mayor Mercado, seconded by Council Member King directing staff to
move forward with the request for proposals for engineering services and bring the item
back for Council discussion after the proposals are received.
VOTE:
Motion passed by a roll call vote of 5-0.
Council Member Andrisek – Yes
Council Member King - Yes
Council Member Sanchez - Yes
Vice Mayor Mercado – Yes
Mayor Sierra – Yes
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 February 27, 2020
10. Authorization of Funds Expenditure for Critical Upgrades to City Hall Computer
Network
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council consider authorizing the expenditure of funds in the amount of
$21,433.63 for upgrading computer equipment for City staff.
STAFF REPORT:
City Manager Wolfe presented the staff report.
DOCUMENTS:
Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report.
SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION:
RaeLynn Zenzius, representing Alma Rosa Winery, stated her experience with upgrading
a server to Windows 10 was more expensive than expected.
The City Council questioned whether server access would be affected by the Windows 10
upgrade.
MOTION:
Motion by Council Member Sanchez, seconded by Council Member King authorizing the
expenditure of funds in the amount of $21,433.63 for upgrading computer equipment for
City staff.
VOTE:
Motion passed by a roll call vote of 5-0.
Council Member Andrisek – Yes
Council Member King - Yes
Council Member Sanchez - Yes
Vice Mayor Mercado – Yes
Mayor Sierra – Yes
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Wolfe provided an informational report to the City Council.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
11. Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8Conference with Real
Property Negotiator
Property: 264 La Lata Drive, Buellton, CA (APN: 099-450-012)
Agency Negotiator: Scott Wolfe, City Manager
Negotiating Party: ECCUMENICAL III, LLC, Property Owner
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 6 February 27, 2020
12. Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Conference with Real Property Negotiator
Property: 202 Dairyland Road, Buellton, CA (APN: 099-66-032, -033, -034, -035;
and 099-67-005)
Agency Negotiator: Scott Wolfe, City Manager
Negotiating Party: Greg Willemsen, Successor Trustee for Willemsen Living Trust,
Property Owner
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
13. Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)
Potential Initiation of Litigation
14. Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Facts and circumstances that might result in litigation against the Agency but which
the Agency believes are not yet known to a potential plaintiff or plaintiffs
The City Council met in closed session to discuss Items 11, 12, 13, and 14. No
reportable action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Sierra adjourned the regular meeting at 8:06 p.m. The next regular meeting of the
City Council will be held on Thursday, March 12, 2020 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 27, 2020 – 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 Ed Andrisek, Dave King, John Sanchez, Vice Mayor Art Mercado, 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 13, 2020 Regular City Council Meeting
2. List of Claims to be Approved and Ratified for Payment to Date for Fiscal Year
2019/20
3. Monthly Treasurer’s Report - January 31, 2020
(Staff Contact: Finance Director Shannel Zamora)
City Council Meeting Agenda Page 2 February 27, 2020
4. Six-Month Report for Fiscal Year 2019-20 from the Buellton Visitors Bureau
(Staff Contact: Finance Director Shannel Zamora)
5. Acceptance of Public Trail Easement (Flying Flags)
(Staff Contact: Public Works Director Rose Hess)
6. Quarterly Report for July 1, 2019 through September 30, 2019 from Visit Santa
Ynez Valley (VisitSYV)
(Staff Contact: Finance Director Shannel Zamora)
PRESENTATIONS
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. Ordinance No. 20-02 – “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Buellton,
California, Prohibiting the Offer or Operation of Shared-Use Electric Scooters
within the City Limits” (Second Reading)
(Staff Contact: City Manager Scott Wolfe)
8. Discussion and Direction Regarding Industrial Way Lighting Solar Options
(Staff Contact: Public Works Director Rose Hess)
9. Consideration of Draft Request for Proposals for Engineering Services
(Staff Contact: Public Works Director Rose Hess)
10. Authorization of Funds Expenditure for Critical Upgrades to City Hall Computer
Network
(Staff Contact: City Manager Scott Wolfe)
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Council Meeting Agenda Page 3 February 27, 2020
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (POSSIBLE ACTION)
11. Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8Conference with Real
Property Negotiator
Property: 264 La Lata Drive, Buellton, CA (APN: 099-450-012)
Agency Negotiator: Scott Wolfe, City Manager
Negotiating Party: ECCUMENICAL III, LLC, Property Owner
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
12. Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
Conference with Real Property Negotiator
Property: 202 Dairyland Road, Buellton, CA (APN: 099-66-032, -033, -034, -035;
and 099-67-005)
Agency Negotiator: Scott Wolfe, City Manager
Negotiating Party: Greg Willemsen, Successor Trustee for Willemsen Living Trust,
Property Owner
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
13. Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)
Potential Initiation of Litigation
14. Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2)
Facts and circumstances that might result in litigation against the Agency but which
the Agency believes are not yet known to a potential plaintiff or plaintiffs
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the City Council will be held on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at 6:00
p.m.
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