City Council
Regular MeetingBuellton, CA · September 24, 2020
Minutes
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Council Agenda Item No.: 1
CITY OF BUELLTON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Regular Meeting of September 24, 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, Vice Mayor Art
Mercado, and Mayor Sierra
Absent: Council Member John Sanchez
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)
REORDERING OF AGENDA
Mayor Sierra requested that Item 6 be continued to the Council meeting of October 8, 2020,
so that Council Member Sanchez can take part in the discussion.
6. Consideration of a New Contract with Metro Ventures Ltd. for Irma L. Tucker to
Provide Professional Planning Services
MOTION:
Motion by Council Member King, seconded by Council Member Andrisek continuing Item
6 to the meeting of October 8, 2020, to allow Council Member Sanchez to participate in
the discussion.
VOTE:
Motion passed by a roll call vote of 4-0.
Council Member Andrisek – Yes
Council Member King – Yes
Vice Mayor Mercado – Yes
Mayor Sierra – Yes
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 September 24, 2020
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Ashley Coelho, Buellton, submitted letters for the record supporting a ban on the sale of
flavored tobacco products in the City of Buellton.
Juan Sanchez, Buellton, submitted a letter for the record supporting a ban on the sale of
flavored tobacco products in the City of Buellton.
Jennifer Cabrera, Buellton, submitted a letter for the record supporting a ban on the sale of
flavored tobacco products in the City of Buellton.
Hailey Johnson, Solvang, submitted a letter for the record supporting a ban on the sale of
flavored tobacco products in the City of Buellton.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Minutes of September 10, 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 – August 31, 2020
4. Filing of an Amended Claim with the Santa Barbara County Association of
Governments (SBCAG) for Revised Allocation of Transportation Development Act
Funds (TDA) for Fiscal Year 2020-21
MOTION:
Motion by Council Member King, seconded by Vice Mayor Mercado, approving Consent
Calendar Items 1 through 4 as listed.
VOTE:
Motion passed by a roll call vote of 4-0.
Council Member Andrisek – Yes
Council Member King – Yes
Vice Mayor Mercado – Yes
Mayor Sierra – Yes
PRESENTATIONS
None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
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COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS/ITEMS
Council Member King requested and the Council agreed by consensus to have staff bring
back a resolution suggesting the City maintain local control over its regulations, rather than
the State of California.
Mayor Sierra congratulated Logan DeLeon for achieving his Eagle Scout.
Mayor Sierra requested and the Council agreed by consensus to continue the discussion
regarding a ban on flavored tobacco being sold in the City of Buellton when the entire
Council is present.
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 Buellton Visitors Bureau’s Board
meeting and stated that Executive Director Kathy Vreeland would brief the Council on the
meeting during her presentation under Item 5.
Mayor Sierra announced that she attended the Library Advisory Committee 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.
BUSINESS ITEMS
5. Annual Report from the Buellton Visitors Bureau for the Period July 2019 through
June 2020
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council receive the Annual Report from the Buellton Visitors Bureau.
STAFF REPORT:
Finance Director Zamora presented the staff report.
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SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION:
Kathy Vreeland, Executive Director of the Buellton Visitors Bureau provided a PowerPoint
presentation showing the Buellton Visitors Bureau’s activities from July 2019 through June
2020.
The City Council thanked the Visitors Bureau for their efforts to showcase Buellton.
DOCUMENTS:
Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report.
7. Approval of Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Grant Agreement and Consulting Services
Agreement with SBBIKE
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council consider approval of the OTS Grant Agreement and the SBBIKE
Agreement and authorize a budget adjustment, adding the Santa Ynez Valley Bicycle and
Pedestrian Outreach Program to the City’s Capital Improvement Project list, in the amount
of $40,000.
STAFF REPORT:
Public Works Director Hess presented the staff report.
SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION:
The City Council discussed the timing for using the grant funds and the City’s relationship
with SBBIKE.
DOCUMENTS:
Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report.
MOTION:
Motion by Vice Mayor Mercado, seconded by Council Member King authorizing staff to
execute the OTS Grant Agreement and the SBBIKE Agreement and authorize a budget
adjustment, adding the Santa Ynez Valley Bicycle and Pedestrian Outreach Program to the
City’s Capital Improvement Project list, in the amount of $40,000.
VOTE:
Motion passed by a roll call vote of 4-0.
Council Member Andrisek - Yes
Council Member King – Yes
Vice Mayor Mercado – Yes
Mayor Sierra – Yes
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8. Resolution No. 20-24 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton,
California, Prohibiting Parking on the Median of Avenue of Flags South of Damassa
Road (Median 2) Between the Hours of 2:00 AM and 6:00 AM”
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council consider approval of Resolution No. 20-24.
STAFF REPORT:
City Manager Wolfe presented the staff report.
SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION:
Council Member King suggested that the parking restriction begin at 12:00 a.m., rather
than 2:00 a.m. City Manager Wolfe stated that some events/gatherings last longer then
12:00 a.m., so he opted to begin the restriction at 2:00 a.m.
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. 20-24 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton,
California, Prohibiting Parking on the Median of Avenue of Flags South of Damassa Road
(Median 2) Between the Hours of 2:00 AM and 6:00 AM”
VOTE:
Motion passed by a roll call vote of 4-0.
Council Member Andrisek - Yes
Council Member King – Yes
Vice Mayor Mercado – Yes
Mayor Sierra – Yes
9. Appointment of Operations and Policy Board Representatives to Central Coast
Community Energy
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council consider appointment of Mayor Sierra as the City’s representative to
the Policy Board and the City Manager as the City’s representative to the Operations Board.
STAFF REPORT:
City Manager Wolfe presented the staff report.
DOCUMENTS:
Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report.
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MOTION:
Motion by Mayor Sierra, seconded by Vice Mayor Mercado appointing Mayor Sierra as
the City’s representative to the Policy Board and the City Manager as the City’s
representative to the Operations Board at Central Coast Community Energy.
VOTE:
Motion passed by a roll call vote of 3-0-1, with Council Member King abstaining.
Council Member Andrisek - Yes
Council Member King – Abstain
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
10. Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)
Potential Initiation of Litigation (One Item)
The City Council met in closed session to discuss Item 10. No reportable action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Sierra adjourned the regular meeting at 8:04 p.m. The next regular meeting of the
City Council will be held on Thursday, October 8, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
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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 September 24, 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
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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
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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 September 10, 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 – August 31, 2020
(Staff Contact: Finance Director Shannel Zamora)
4. Filing of an Amended Claim with the Santa Barbara County Association of
Governments (SBCAG) for Revised Allocation of Transportation Development Act
Funds (TDA) for Fiscal Year 2020-21
(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.
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BUSINESS ITEMS (POSSIBLE ACTION)
5. Annual Report from the Buellton Visitors Bureau for the Period July 2019 through
June 2020
(Staff Contact: Finance Director Shannel Zamora)
6. Consideration of a New Contract with Metro Ventures Ltd. for Irma L. Tucker to
Provide Professional Planning Services
(Staff Contact: Planning Director Andrea Keefer)
7. Approval of Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Grant Agreement and Consulting
Services Agreement with SBBIKE
(Staff Contact: Public Works Director Rose Hess)
8. Resolution No. 20-24 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton,
California, Prohibiting Parking on the Median of Avenue of Flags South of Damassa
Road (Median 2) Between the Hours of 2:00 AM and 6:00 AM”
(Staff Contact: City Manager Scott Wolfe)
9. Appointment of Operations and Policy Board Representatives to Central Coast
Community Energy
(Staff Contact: City Manager Scott Wolfe)
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (POSSIBLE ACTION)
10. Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)
Potential Initiation of Litigation (One Item)
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the City Council will be held on Thursday, October 8, 2020 at 6:00
p.m.
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