City Council
Regular MeetingBuellton, CA · June 25, 2020
Minutes
City Manager Review: SW
Council Agenda Item No.: 1
CITY OF BUELLTON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Regular Meeting of June 25, 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. via Zoom.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Present via Zoom: Council Members Ed Andrisek, Dave King, John Sanchez,
Vice Mayor Art Mercado, and Mayor Sierra
Staff: City Manager Scott Wolfe, Public Works Director Rose
Hess, City Clerk Linda Reid, City Attorney Greg Murphy
(via Zoom), Finance Director Shannel Zamora (via Zoom),
and Planning Director Andrea Keefer (via Zoom),
REORDERING OF AGENDA
None
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Minutes of June 11, 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 – May 31, 2020
4. Resolution No. 20-19 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton,
California, Establishing an Appropriation Limit for Fiscal Year 2020-21”
5. Approval of Bond Reduction for Crossroads Development
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 June 25, 2020
6. Approval of Bond Reduction for Village Townhomes
MOTION:
Motion by Council Member King, seconded by Vice Mayor Mercado, approving Consent
Calendar Items 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 as listed.
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
7. Ordinance No. 20-05 – “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Buellton,
California, Considering Revisions to Title 19 (Zoning) of the Buellton Municipal
Code (20-ZOA-02) Relating to Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permit Expediting,
Amending Sections 19.02.030 and 19.12.020, and Adding Section 19.06.280”
(Introduction and First Reading)
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council consider the introduction and first reading of Ordinance No 20-05.
STAFF REPORT:
Planning Director Andrea Keefer presented the staff report.
SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION:
Mayor Sierra opened the public hearing at 6:10 p.m. There being no public comment,
Mayor Sierra closed the Public Hearing at 6:11 p.m.
The City Council questioned whether new electric charging station applications are
currently on file in the Planning Department. Planning Director Keefer stated there were
no applications currently on file; however, there are electric charging stations in Buellton.
DOCUMENTS:
Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report.
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 June 25, 2020
MOTION:
Motion by Vice Mayor Mercado, seconded by Council Member Sanchez approving the
introduction and first reading of Ordinance No. 20-05 – “An Ordinance of the City
Council of the City of Buellton, California, Considering Revisions to Title 19 (Zoning) of
the Buellton Municipal Code (20-ZOA-02) Relating to Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Permit Expediting, Amending Sections 19.02.030 and 19.12.020, and Adding Section
19.06.280” 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
COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS/ITEMS
Council Member Andrisek requested a timeline for construction of Median 2 on the
Avenue of Flags. Public Works Director Hess provided a construction timeline for the
upcoming work on Median 2.
Council Member King thanked all Buellton residents for their cooperation during the
current Pandemic.
Council Member Sanchez announced that he and other volunteers assisted in the
construction of the Bike Skills Course at River View Park. Council Member Sanchez
thanked the Public Works Department for watering Median 1.
Mayor Sierra stated that she wants the community to know that all lives matter and she
thanked the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department for all the services they provide
for the community.
Mayor Sierra announced there will be a motor parade in Buellton on July 4.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Member Andrisek announced that he attended the Central Coast Water Authority
(CCWA) Board Meeting via Zoom and provided an oral report regarding the meeting.
Vice Mayor Mercado announced that he attended the Buellton Chamber of Commerce
and Visitors Bureau’s Board meeting and provided an oral report regarding the meeting.
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 June 25, 2020
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
8. Consideration of Request to Join Monterey Bay Community Power
(MBCP)/Central Coast Community Energy (CCCE)
Resolution No. 20-20 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton,
California, Requesting Membership in the Monterey Bay Community Power Joint
Powers Authority (MBCPA) and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Joint
Powers Authority Agreement as Amended with MBCPA”
Ordinance No. 20-06 – “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Buellton,
California, Authorizing the Implementation of a Community Choice Aggregation
Program by Participating in Monterey Bay Community Power's Community Choice
Aggregation Program” (Introduction and First Reading)
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council consider adoption of Resolution No. 20-20 and the introduction
and first reading of Ordinance No. 20-06.
STAFF REPORT:
City Manager Wolfe presented the staff report.
SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION:
J.R. Killigrew, representing MBCPA/CCCE joined the meeting via Zoom and answered
questions from the City Council.
The City Council discussed the following issues:
Joining CCCE would be done at no charge to the City of Buellton
How solar power users in Buellton would be affected by the proposed power
service change
How electricity will be distributed through the new aggregation program and
whether older energy producing methods will be needed to sustain reliable energy
needs into the future
How consumer evaluations will be marketed to Buellton residents and businesses
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 June 25, 2020
Public comment was received and made part of the record supporting Item 8 from the
following individuals:
Larry Bishop, Buellton
Amy Wolfslau, Buellton
Len Fleckenstein, Buellton
Michael Chiacos, Director of Energy and Climate Programs
Katie Davis, Chair, Sierra Club Los Padres Chapter
James Vollaro, Buellton
DOCUMENTS:
Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report.
MOTION:
Motion by Vice Mayor Mercado, seconded by Council Member Andrisek, adopting
Resolution No. 20-20 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton,
California, Requesting Membership in the Monterey Bay Community Power Joint
Powers Authority (MBCPA) and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Joint Powers
Authority Agreement as Amended with MBCPA” and introducing the first reading of
Ordinance No. 20-06 – “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Buellton,
California, Authorizing the Implementation of a Community Choice Aggregation
Program by Participating in Monterey Bay Community Power's Community Choice
Aggregation Program” by title only and waive further reading.
VOTE:
Motion passed by a roll call vote of 4-1, with Council Member King voting no.
Council Member Andrisek – Yes
Council Member King – No
Council Member Sanchez - Yes
Vice Mayor Mercado – Yes
Mayor Sierra – Yes
9. Extension of Contract with Buellton Business Association/Chamber of Commerce
for Operation of a Visitors Bureau
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the Second Amendment to
Service Contract between the City of Buellton and the Buellton Business
Associadtion/Chamber of Commerce for Operation of the Visitors Bureau.
STAFF REPORT:
City Manager Wolfe presented the staff report.
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 6 June 25, 2020
SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION:
Kathy Vreeland, Executive Director of the Buellton Chamber of Commerce and Visitors
Bureau spoke about new marketing campaigns for Buellton and how Buellton is
reopening during the current Pandemic.
Mayor Sierra discussed a potential request for proposals for future Visitors Bureau
contract services.
DOCUMENTS:
Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report.
MOTION:
Motion by Council Member Sanchez, seconded by Vice Mayor Mercado, authorizing the
City Manager to execute the Second Amendment to Service Contract between the City of
Buellton and the Buellton Business Associadtion/Chamber of Commerce for Operation of
the Visitors Bureau.
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
10. Update on Progress Toward 2020 City Council Priorities
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council review the list of 2020 City Council Priorities/updates and direct
staff accordingly.
STAFF REPORT:
City Manager Wolfe presented the staff report.
DOCUMENTS:
Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report.
MOTION:
Motion by Mayor Sierra, seconded by Council Member King, accepting the 2020 City
Council Priorities list.
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 7 June 25, 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
11. Resolution No. 20-16 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton,
California, for the Purpose of Mid-Cycle Budget Amendments Related to Fiscal
Year 2020-21”
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council consider adoption of Resolution No. 20-16.
STAFF REPORT:
Finance Director Zamora presented the staff report.
SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION:
The City Council thanked Finance Director Zamora for her diligent work in preparing the
Fiscal Year 2020-21 Budget.
Council Member Sanchez requested that the remaining Arts and Culture Committee
funds be rolled over to the next fiscal year.
Mayor Sierra questioned the current revenue surplus and Finance Director Zamora
explained the surplus funds.
DOCUMENTS:
Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report.
MOTION:
Motion by Council Member Andrisek, seconded by Council Member King, adopting
Resolution No. 20-16 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton,
California, for the Purpose of Mid-Cycle Budget Amendments Related to Fiscal Year
2020-21” and that the remaining Fiscal Year 2019-20 Arts and Culture Committee funds
be rolled over to the next fiscal year.
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 8 June 25, 2020
12. Approval of Contract with MNS Engineers, Inc. for Completion of Projects
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council consider contract approval with MNS Engineers, Inc. to complete
current projects outlined in Exhibit A to the contract.
STAFF REPORT:
Public Works Director Hess presented the staff report.
SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION:
Jason Fussel, representing Tetra Tech, Inc. discussed the pending projects list.
The City Council discussed the completion dates/budgeting for the pending projects list.
DOCUMENTS:
Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report.
MOTION:
Motion by Council Member King, seconded by Vice Mayor Mercado, approving the
contract with MNS Engineers, Inc. for one-year, ending June 30, 2021, in order to
complete the current projects outlined in Exhibit A to the contract, in an expedited
fashion so that the City’s engineering work can transfer to Tetra Tech, Inc.
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
13. Closed Session - California Government Code Section 54957 regarding:
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
The City Council met in closed session to discuss Item 13. No reportable action was
taken.
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 9 June 25, 2020
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Sierra adjourned the regular meeting at 8:36 p.m. The next regular meeting of the
City Council will be held on Thursday, July 9, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
_________________________________
Holly Sierra
Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________________
Linda Reid
City Clerk
Agenda
CITY OF BUELLTON
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Regular Meeting of June 25, 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
CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) ADVISORY NOTICE
Consistent with Executive Orders N-25-20 and N-29-20 from the Executive Department of the State of
California and a Declaration of Local Health Emergency from the County of Santa Barbara, City Council
meetings will not be physically open to the public and one or more (or even all) City Council Members
may be teleconferencing into the meeting. To maximize public safety while still maintaining
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possible while also maintaining public safety in accordance with the City of Buellton’s procedure for
resolving reasonable accommodation requests.
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
City Council Meeting Agenda Page 2 June 25, 2020
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 June 11, 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 – May 31, 2020
(Staff Contact: Finance Director Shannel Zamora)
4. Resolution No. 20-19 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton,
California, Establishing an Appropriation Limit for Fiscal Year 2020-21”
(Staff Contact: Finance Director Shannel Zamora)
5. Approval of Bond Reduction for Crossroads Development
(Staff Contact: Public Works Director Rose Hess)
6. Approval of Bond Reduction for Village Townhomes
(Staff Contact: Public Works Director Rose Hess)
PRESENTATIONS
PUBLIC HEARINGS (POSSIBLE ACTION)
7. Ordinance No. 20-05 – “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Buellton,
California, Considering Revisions to Title 19 (Zoning) of the Buellton Municipal
Code (20-ZOA-02) Relating to Electric Vehicle Charging Station Permit Expediting,
Amending Sections 19.02.030 and 19.12.020, and Adding Section 19.06.280”
(Introduction and First Reading)
(Staff Contact: Planning Director Andrea Keefer)
COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS/ITEMS
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
COMMITTEE REPORTS
City Council Meeting Agenda Page 3 June 25, 2020
BUSINESS ITEMS (POSSIBLE ACTION)
8. Consideration of Request to Join Monterey Bay Community Power
(MBCP)/Central Coast Community Energy (CCCE)
(Staff Contact: City Manager Scott Wolfe)
Resolution No. 20-20 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton,
California, Requesting Membership in the Monterey Bay Community Power Joint
Powers Authority (MBCPA) and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Joint
Powers Authority Agreement as Amended with MBCPA”
Ordinance No. 20-06 – “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Buellton,
California, Authorizing the Implementation of a Community Choice Aggregation
Program by Participating in Monterey Bay Community Power's Community Choice
Aggregation Program” (Introduction and First Reading)
9. Extension of Contract with Buellton Business Association/Chamber of Commerce
for Operation of a Visitors Bureau
(Staff Contact: City Manager Scott Wolfe)
10. Update on Progress Toward 2020 City Council Priorities
(Staff Contact: City Manager Scott Wolfe)
11. Resolution No. 20-16 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton,
California, for the Purpose of Mid-Cycle Budget Amendments Related to Fiscal
Year 2020-21”
(Staff Contact: Finance Director Shannel Zamora)
12. Approval of Contract with MNS Engineers, Inc. for Completion of Projects
(Staff Contact: Public Works Director Rose Hess)
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (POSSIBLE ACTION)
13. Closed Session - California Government Code Section 54957 regarding:
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title: City Manager
ADJOURNMENT
The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held on Thursday, July 9, 2020 at
6:00 p.m.
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