City Council
Regular MeetingBuellton, CA · August 13, 2020
Minutes
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Council Agenda Item No.: 1
CITY OF BUELLTON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Regular Meeting of August 13, 2020
City Council Chambers, 140 West Highway 246
Buellton, California
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Sierra called the meeting to order at 6:20 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),
Planning Director Andrea Keefer (via Zoom), and
Recreation Supervisor Kyle Abello (via Zoom)
REORDERING OF AGENDA
None
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Minutes of July 9, 2020 Regular City Council Meeting
2. List of Claims to be Approved and Ratified for Payment to Date for Fiscal Year
2019/20 and Fiscal Year 2020/2021
3. Monthly Treasurer’s Report – June 30, 2020
4. Designation of Voting Delegate and Alternate for 2020 League of California Cities
Annual Conference Business Meeting
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 August 13, 2020
5. Acceptance of the Storm Drain Retrofit Project – Phase 1
MOTION:
Motion by Council Member Sanchez, seconded by Council Member Andrisek, approving
Consent Calendar Items 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 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
6. Recognition of Recent Eagle Scout Award Recipients from Buellton Scout Troop 42:
Jackson Davenport
Ashton Salas
Cole Snodgrass
Aidan Tesdahl
Calan Williams
Chris Gundry
Mayor Sierra, Council Members, and City Manager Wolfe congratulated Troop 42’s
Eagle Scout recipients and thanked them for their service to the community.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS/ITEMS
Council Member King congratulated Troop 42 Eagle Scouts.
Council Member Sanchez congratulated Troop 42 Eagle Scouts and thanked Recreation
Supervisor Abello for conducting the Arts and Culture Committee meeting.
Vice Mayor Mercado congratulated Troop 42 Eagle Scouts and announced that Flying
Flags RV Resort was praised on Good Morning America for being one of the best
“glamping” campgrounds in the country.
Mayor Sierra thanked the Planning Department for organizing the first Community
Cleanup in Buellton. Mayor Sierra announced that Jody Knoell is moving to Tennessee
and thanked her for many years of service at the Buellton Chamber of Commerce and
Visitors Bureau.
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Mayor Sierra requested and the Council agreed by consensus to have staff arrange for
public tours of the City-owned Willemsen property so the public can provide suggestions
on how best to use the property.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Lt. Jeff Greene addressed resident concerns regarding vehicle break-ins in the Rancho de
Maria subdivision and the surrounding communities and provided suggestions on how
residents can stay safe during the current Pandemic.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
None
BUSINESS ITEMS
7. Approval of Arts and Culture Project Application: “Best of Buellton” Public
Murals
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council consider approving $3,200 to fund the Public Murals Project in
Buellton.
STAFF REPORT:
Recreation Supervisor Abello presented the staff report.
SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION:
Liz Alvarez spoke about the Public Murals Project in Buellton and answered questions
from the City Council.
Elaine Alvarado, Buellton, submitted written comments supporting the Public Murals
Project, which was made part of the record.
The City Council requested that the Buellton Post Office murals reflect Buellton’s
history, rather than creating postage stamp murals.
DOCUMENTS:
Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report.
MOTION:
Motion by Vice Mayor Mercado, seconded by Council Member Andrisek, approving
$3,200 to fund the Public Murals Project in Buellton.
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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. Consideration of Program Development Agreement with ENGIE Services U.S.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council direct staff to authorize the City Manager to execute the Program
Development Agreement between the City of Buellton and ENGIE Services U.S. for
solar panel structures on City owned properties.
STAFF REPORT:
City Manager Wolfe presented the staff report.
SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION:
Ashu Jain, Senior Manager at ENGIE Services U.S. discussed the solar panel structures
proposed for City owned properties in Buellton.
DOCUMENTS:
Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report. City Manager Wolfe distributed
a spreadsheet displaying potential savings through participation in the ENGIE Program,
which was made part of the record.
MOTION:
Motion by Council Member King, seconded by Council Member Andrisek directing staff
to authorize the City Manager to execute the Program Development Agreement between
the City of Buellton and ENGIE Services U.S. for solar panel structures on City owned
properties.
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
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9. Discussion Regarding Flag Pole on Median 2
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council direct staff to pursue acquisition of the replacement flag pole on
Industrial Way, to include purchasing a replacement pole for the property owner.
STAFF REPORT:
City Manager Wolfe presented the staff report.
SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION:
The City Council discussed the disposition of the original flag pole that stood on Median
2 of the Avenue of Flags.
DOCUMENTS:
Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report.
MOTION:
Motion by Council Member Andrisek, seconded by Council Member King directing staff
to pursue acquisition of the replacement flag pole on Industrial Way, to include
purchasing a replacement pole for the property owner, and storing the original Median 2
flag pole for future use in the City of Buellton.
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. Resolution No. 20-21 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton,
California, for the Purpose of Budget Amendments from Operational Changes
Related to Fiscal Year 2019-20 Budget through the Fourth Quarter Ending June 30,
2020”
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council consider adoption of Resolution No. 20-21.
STAFF REPORT:
Finance Director Zamora presented the staff report.
SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION:
The City Council thanked Finance Director Zamora for her work on the budget
amendments.
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DOCUMENTS:
Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report.
MOTION:
Motion by Council Member Sanchez, seconded by Vice Mayor Mercado, adopting
Resolution No. 20-21 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton,
California, for the Purpose of Budget Amendments from Operational Changes Related to
Fiscal Year 2019-20 Budget through the Fourth Quarter Ending June 30, 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 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 54956.9(d)(4)
Potential Initiation of Litigation
12. Closed Session - California Government Code Section 54957 regarding:
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title: City Attorney
13. 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, and -035)
Agency Negotiator: Scott Wolfe, City Manager
Negotiating Party: Moriarty Property Company
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
The City Council met in closed session to discuss Items 11, 12, and 13. No reportable
action was taken.
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 7 August 13, 2020
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Sierra adjourned the regular meeting at 8:35 p.m. The next regular meeting of the
City Council will be held on Thursday, August 27, 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 August 13, 2020 at 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
website, via City TV Live Stream at: http://www.cityofbuellton.com/government/cityTV.php and may
provide public comment by sending comments via email to council@cityofbuellton.com (reference
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message. Comments will then be read into the record, with a maximum allowance of 3 minutes per
individual comment, subject to the Mayor’s discretion. All comments should be a maximum of 500
words, which corresponds to approximately 3 minutes of speaking time. If a comment is received after the
agenda item is heard but before the close of the meeting, the comment will still be included as a part of
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 July 9, 2020 Regular City Council Meeting
2. List of Claims to be Approved and Ratified for Payment to Date for Fiscal Year
2019/20 and Fiscal Year 2020/2021
3. Monthly Treasurer’s Report – June 30, 2020
(Staff Contact: Finance Director Shannel Zamora)
4. Designation of Voting Delegate and Alternate for 2020 League of California Cities
Annual Conference Business Meeting
(Staff Contact: City Clerk Linda Reid)
5. Acceptance of the Storm Drain Retrofit Project – Phase 1
(Staff Contact: Public Works Director Rose Hess)
PRESENTATIONS
6. Recognition of Recent Eagle Scout Award Recipients from Buellton Scout Troop 42:
Jackson Davenport
Ashton Salas
Cole Snodgrass
Aidan Tesdahl
Calan Williams
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 August 13, 2020
BUSINESS ITEMS (POSSIBLE ACTION)
7. Approval of Arts and Culture Project Application: “Best of Buellton” Public
Murals
(Staff Contact: Recreation Supervisor Kyle Abello)
8. Consideration of Program Development Agreement with ENGIE Services U.S.
(Staff Contact: City Manager Scott Wolfe)
9. Discussion Regarding Flag Pole on Median 2
(Staff Contact: City Manager Scott Wolfe)
10. Resolution No. 20-21 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton,
California, for the Purpose of Budget Amendments from Operational Changes
Related to Fiscal Year 2019-20 Budget through the Fourth Quarter Ending June 30,
2020”
(Staff Contact: Finance Director Shannel Zamora)
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (POSSIBLE ACTION)
11. Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)
Potential Initiation of Litigation
12. Closed Session - California Government Code Section 54957 regarding:
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title: City Attorney
13. 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, and -035)
Agency Negotiator: Scott Wolfe, City Manager
Negotiating Party: Moriarty Property Company
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
ADJOURNMENT
The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held on Thursday, August 27, 2020
at 6:00 p.m.
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