City Council
Regular MeetingBuellton, CA · July 9, 2020
Minutes
City Manager Review: SW
Council Agenda Item No.: 1
CITY OF BUELLTON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Regular Meeting of July 9, 2020
City Council Chambers, 140 West Highway 246
Buellton, California
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Sierra called the meeting to order at 6:10 p.m. via Zoom.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Present via Zoom: Council Members Ed Andrisek, John Sanchez, Vice Mayor
Art Mercado, and Mayor Sierra
Absent: Council Member King
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),
Planning Director Andrea Keefer (via Zoom), and Contract
City Planner Irma Tucker (via Zoom)
Council Member King joined the meeting at 6:15 p.m.
REORDERING OF AGENDA
None
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Hudson Hornick, Buellton, commented about the spike in vehicle break-ins in the Rancho
de Maria subdivision and wanted to know what the City Council was doing to address
this issue.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Minutes of June 25, 2020 Regular City Council Meeting
2. List of Claims to be Approved and Ratified for Payment to Date for Fiscal Year
2019/20
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 July 9, 2020
3. Consideration of Amended Contract with Wallace Group for Fats/Oils/Grease
(FOG), Sanitary Sewer Management Plan (SSMP), and Industrial Discharge (ID)
Programs Implementation
4. Consideration of Amended Contract with Autosys for
SCADA/Instrumentation/Electrical Technician Services
5. Approve the 2020 Buellton Sewer System Management Plan Update (SSMP)
6. Contract Amendment to the Agreement for Animal Control Services between the
County of Santa Barbara and the City of Buellton – Fiscal Year 2020-21
MOTION:
Motion by Vice Mayor Mercado, seconded by Council Member King, 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
None
COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS/ITEMS
City Council Members all agreed that they would like to be able to attend Council
meetings in person rather than virtually.
Mayor Sierra thanked Buellton residents for participating in the Fourth of July vehicle
parade that traveled through the streets of Buellton.
Mayor Sierra thanked Council Member Sanchez for helping an injured person on the
Avenue of Flags.
Mayor Sierra requested that everyone wear a mask to help curb the spread of COVID-19.
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 July 9, 2020
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Member Andrisek announced that Central Coast Water Authority (CCWA) held
their Operational Board meeting via Zoom today and that Public Works Director Hess
attended the meeting and she provided an oral report for the record.
Council Member Sanchez announced that he attended an Arts and Culture Committee
meeting this week and provided an oral report for the record.
BUSINESS ITEMS
7. Presentation on the Santa Ynez Valley Traffic Circulation and Safety Study
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council receive the Santa Ynez Valley Traffic Circulation and Safety
Study.
STAFF REPORT:
Public Works Director Hess presented the staff report.
SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION:
Michael Becker and Marjie Kirn with Santa Barbara County Association of Governments
(SBCAG) joined the meeting via Zoom and presented the Santa Ynez Valley Traffic
Circulation and Safety Study.
The City Council questioned the bottleneck of traffic on Highway 246 and ways to help
slow vehicle speed on Highway 246.
DOCUMENTS:
Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report.
8. Presentation of Avenue of Flags Median 3 Concept Designs; Cal Poly Landscape
Architecture Design Studio, Spring 2020
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council review the videos and design posters regarding Median 3 Concept
Designs presented by Cal Poly Landscape Architecture Design Studio students and
provide comments related to the designs.
STAFF REPORT:
Contract City Planner Tucker presented the staff report.
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SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION:
Planning Director Keefer displayed six individual two-minute videos exposing Median 3
Concept Designs that were created by students through the Cal Poly Landscape
Architecture Design Studio.
David Watts representing Cal Poly Landscape Architecture Design Studio joined the
meeting via Zoom and answered questions from the City Council regarding the Spring
2020 project.
Public comments were received and made part of the record from the Arts and Culture
Committee, Peggy Brierton, Buellton, and Annie Yakutis, Buellton.
The City Council discussed the following issues:
Council thanked the Planning staff and the Cal Poly students for their creativity
and hard work in developing concept designs for Median 3
Utilizing the amphitheater design on Median 3, adding restrooms, shade sails,
and meandering pathways
Choosing the best elements from each design concept to use in redesigning
Median 3
DOCUMENTS:
Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report.
9. 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” (Second
Reading)
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council consider adoption of Ordinance No 20-05.
STAFF REPORT:
Planning Director Andrea Keefer presented the staff report.
SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION:
The City Council questioned whether there are any pending charging station applications
on file with the Planning Department. Planning Director Keefer stated there are no
charging station applications currently on file but Ordinance No. 20-05 will expedite the
process going forward.
DOCUMENTS:
Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report.
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 July 9, 2020
MOTION:
Motion by Council Member Sanchez, seconded by Council Member Andrisek adopting
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
10. 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 Central Coast Community Energy’s Community
Choice Aggregation Program” (Second Reading)
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council consider adoption 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 how the Community Choice Aggregation Program would
affect residents who have installed solar panels.
Public comments were received and made part of the record supporting Item 10 from the
following individuals:
Amy Wolfslau, Buellton
Christine Herman, Buellton
Kelly Gray, Los Olivos
James Vollaro, Buellton
Larry Bishop, Buellton
DOCUMENTS:
Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report.
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 6 July 9, 2020
MOTION:
Motion by Mayor Sierra, seconded by Council Member Sanchez, adopting 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 Central Coast Community Energy’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
11. Consideration of City Manager Contract Adjustment for Fiscal Year 2020-21
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council consider approval of the 3% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA)
for City Manager Wolfe, effective July 1, 2020 and determine whether there are any other
contract amendments that need to be considered at this time.
STAFF REPORT:
H.R. Director Reid presented the staff report.
SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION:
The City Council thanked City Manager Wolfe for his hard work and approved a 3%
COLA and an additional 3 days of Management Leave annually.
DOCUMENTS:
Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report.
MOTION:
Motion by Vice Mayor Mercado, seconded by Council Member King approving a 3%
COLA for City Manager Wolfe and an additional three days of Management Leave (total
of eight days annually), effective July 1, 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
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 7 July 9, 2020
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Wolfe provided an informational report to the City Council.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
12. Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)
Potential Initiation of Litigation
The City Council met in closed session to discuss Item 12. No reportable action was
taken.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Sierra adjourned the regular meeting at 8:22 p.m. The next regular meeting of the
City Council will be held on Thursday, August 13, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. The regular City
Council meeting of July 23 has been cancelled.
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Holly Sierra
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Linda Reid
City Clerk
Agenda
CITY OF BUELLTON
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Regular Meeting of July 9, 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
transparency and public access, members of the public can observe the meeting through the City’s
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the record of the meeting but will not be read into the record.
Any member of the public who needs accommodations can contact the City Clerk at (805) 688-5177 and
best efforts will be made to provide reasonable accommodations to provide as much accessibility as
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
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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 25, 2020 Regular City Council Meeting
2. List of Claims to be Approved and Ratified for Payment to Date for Fiscal Year
2019/20
3. Consideration of Amended Contract with Wallace Group for Fats/Oils/Grease
(FOG), Sanitary Sewer Management Plan (SSMP), and Industrial Discharge (ID)
Programs Implementation
(Staff Contact: Public Works Director Rose Hess)
4. Consideration of Amended Contract with Autosys for
SCADA/Instrumentation/Electrical Technician Services
(Staff Contact: Public Works Director Rose Hess)
5. Approve the 2020 Buellton Sewer System Management Plan Update (SSMP)
(Staff Contact: Public Works Director Rose Hess)
6. Contract Amendment to the Agreement for Animal Control Services between the
County of Santa Barbara and the City of Buellton – Fiscal Year 2020-21
(Staff Contact: City Manager Scott Wolfe)
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.
City Council Meeting Agenda Page 3 July 9, 2020
BUSINESS ITEMS (POSSIBLE ACTION)
7. Presentation on the Santa Ynez Valley Traffic Circulation and Safety Study
(Staff Contact: Public Works Director Rose Hess)
8. Presentation of Avenue of Flags Median 3 Concept Designs; Cal Poly Landscape
Architecture Design Studio, Spring 2020
(Staff Contact: Contract City Planner, Irma Tucker)
9. 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” (Second
Reading)
(Staff Contact: Planning Director Andrea Keefer)
10. 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 Central Coast Community Energy’s Community
Choice Aggregation Program” (Second Reading)
(Staff Contact: City Manager Scott Wolfe)
11. Consideration of City Manager Contract Adjustment for Fiscal Year 2020-21
(Staff Contact: H.R. Director Linda Reid)
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (POSSIBLE ACTION)
12. Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)
Potential Initiation of Litigation
ADJOURNMENT
The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held on Thursday, August 13, 2020
at 6:00 p.m. The regular meeting of July 23 has been cancelled.
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