City Council
Regular MeetingBuellton, CA · December 10, 2020
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CITY OF BUELLTON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Regular Meeting of December 10, 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 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
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Hudson Hornick, Buellton, submitted written comments concerning the new storm drain
grates in the Rancho de Maria subdivision, which impede the flow of storm water.
REORDERING OF AGENDA
The City Council agreed by consensus to reorder the agenda to discuss Item 10 prior to the
Consent Calendar.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
10. Resolution No. 20-32 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton,
California, Approving an Energy Services Agreement with ENGIE Services, U.S. for
the Implementation of Certain Energy Related Improvements to City Facilities in
Accordance with these Findings and California Government Code Sections 4217.10
to 4217.18”; and
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 December 10, 2020
Resolution No. 20-35 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton,
California, Approving an Equipment Lease Purchase Agreement with Sterling
National Bank for the Financing of Certain Energy Related Improvements to City
Facilities”
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council consider adoption of Resolution Nos. 20-32 and 20-35.
STAFF REPORT:
City Manager Wolfe presented the staff report.
SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION:
Ashu Jain, Senior Manager at ENGIE Services U.S. stated that equipment maintenance
will be conducted by ENGIE for 20 years, except for lighting and air conditioning, with an
annual cost built into the contract.
Council Members discussed costs savings over a 20 year period and City Manager Wolfe
stated the net savings over a 30 year period will be 3.7 million dollars.
Mayor Sierra opened the public hearing at 618 p.m. There being no public comment,
Mayor Sierra closed the public hearing at 6:19 p.m.
DOCUMENTS:
Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report.
MOTION:
Motion by Vice Mayor Mercado, seconded by Mayor Sierra adopting Resolution No. 20-
32 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, Approving an
Energy Services Agreement with ENGIE Services, U.S. for the Implementation of Certain
Energy Related Improvements to City Facilities in Accordance with these Findings and
California Government Code Sections 4217.10 to 4217.18”
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
MOTION:
Motion by Mayor Sierra, seconded by Council Member Andrisek adopting Resolution No.
20-35 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, Approving
an Equipment Lease Purchase Agreement with Sterling National Bank for the Financing
of Certain Energy Related Improvements to City Facilities”
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 December 10, 2020
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
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Minutes of November 12, 2020 Regular City Council Meeting
2. List of Claims to be Approved and Ratified for Payment to Date for Fiscal Year
2020/2021
3. Year 2021 Proposed Calendar of City Council Meetings
4. Monthly Treasurer’s Report – October 31, 2020
5. Resolution No. 20-31 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton,
California, Declaring and Certifying the Results of the General Municipal Election
Held on November 3, 2020”
6. Acceptance of the 2019/2020 Road Maintenance Project
7. Financial Report for First Quarter Ending September 30, 2020
8. Award of Contract for Storm Drain System Cleaning
9. Resolution No. 20-33 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton,
California, Adopting a Policy for the Management of the City’s Debt”
MOTION:
Motion by Council Member King, seconded by Council Member Sanchez, approving
Consent Calendar Items 1 through 9 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
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 December 10, 2020
PRESENTATIONS
None
COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS/ITEMS
11. Council Reorganization
A. Recognition of Vice Mayor Art Mercado for his Service to the City of Buellton
B. Seating of Mayor Sierra and Council Members Lewis and Sanchez
C. Appointment of Vice Mayor
Mayor Sierra presented Vice Mayor Mercado with a City plaque and engraved wine glasses
commemorating his service to the City of Buellton. Council Members thanked Council
Member Mercado for his service to Buellton.
Mayor Sierra and the City Council welcomed Elysia Lewis to the Council. City Clerk Reid
previously issued the Oath of Office to Council Members Lewis and Sanchez and Mayor
Sierra in front of City Hall on December 9.
NOMINATION:
Mayor Sierra nominated Council Member Sanchez as Vice Mayor. The Council agreed by
consensus to nominate Council Member Sanchez as Vice Mayor for 2021.
Council Member Andrisek thanked staff for reconstructing the speed humps on the Avenue
of Flags.
Vice Mayor Sanchez thanked Kathy Vreeland for organizing the Poker Run event last
weekend. Vice Mayor Sanchez thanked City Clerk Reid for organizing the Mayor and
Council Member swearing in ceremony in front of City Hall. Vice Mayor Sanchez thanked
staff for reconstructing the speed humps on the Avenue of Flags.
Vice Mayor Sanchez requested that staff consider scheduling a special meeting to discuss
the new state COVID restrictions placed on businesses in Buellton. City Manager Wolfe
stated he is drafting a letter to the State of California expressing the Council’s opposition
to the new COVID restrictions.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Mayor Sierra announced that she attended the Library Advisory Committee meeting and
provided an oral report for the record.
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 December 10, 2020
BUSINESS ITEMS
12. Consideration of Appointments to the Planning Commission
A. Interviews of Applicants
B. Consideration of Appointments
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council make two appointments to the Planning Commission with the terms
of office expiring December 2024.
STAFF REPORT:
City Manager Wolfe presented the staff report.
DOCUMENTS:
Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report.
DISCUSSION:
Mayor Sierra thanked all the applicants for their desire to serve on the Planning
Commission and asked each applicant to state why they would like to be appointed to the
Commission. Patty Hammel, Art Mercado, and David Silva each spoke about how they
could contribute to the Planning Commission.
MOTION:
Motion by Council Member King, seconded by Council Member Andrisek nominating Art
Mercado to the Planning Commission, with term of office expiring December 2024.
VOTE:
Motion passed by a roll call vote of 5-0.
Council Member Andrisek – Yes
Council Member King – Yes
Council Member Lewis – Yes
Vice Mayor Sanchez - Yes
Mayor Sierra – Yes
MOTION:
Motion by Council Member Lewis nominating David Silva to the Planning Commission,
with term of office expiring December 2024. The motion failed for lack of a second.
MOTION:
Motion by Mayor Sierra, seconded by Council Member King nominating Patty Hammel to
the Planning Commission, with term of office expiring December 2024.
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 6 December 10, 2020
VOTE:
Motion passed by a roll call vote of 4-1, with Council Member Lewis voting no.
Council Member Andrisek – Yes
Council Member King – Yes
Council Member Lewis – No
Vice Mayor Sanchez - Yes
Mayor Sierra – Yes
13. Appointments to Boards, Commissions, and Committees
A. Central Coast Water Authority (CCWA)
B. County Library Advisory Committee
C. Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG)
D. Air Pollution Control District (APCD)
E. California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA)
F. League of California Cities (LOCC) – Voting Delegate
G. Buellton Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors (Ex Officio Member)
H. Multi-Jurisdictional Solid Waste Task Group
I. Economic Development Task Force
J. City/School District Joint Use Committee
K. Home for Good SBC
L. Association of California Water Agencies/Joint Powers Insurance Authority
M. Central Management Area Committee for the Sustainable Groundwater
Management Act (SGMA)
N. Central Coast Community Energy (3CE)
The City Council nominated the following Council Members to the following Boards,
Commissions, and Committees for 2021:
A. Central Coast Water Authority (CCWA)
Council Member Andrisek
Vice Mayor Sanchez (Alternate)
Council Member King (Second Alternate)
B. County Library Advisory Commission
Mayor Sierra
Vice Mayor Sanchez (Alternate)
C. Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG)
Mayor Sierra
Council Member Andrisek (Alternate)
D. Air Pollution Control District (APCD)
Mayor Sierra
Council Member Andrisek (Alternate)
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 7 December 10, 2020
E. California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA)
Council Member Andrisek
Council Member Lewis (Alternate)
F. League of California Cities (LOCC)
Mayor Sierra (Voting Delegate-Annual Conference)
Vice Mayor Sanchez (Alternate Voting Delegate-Annual Conference)
G. Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors (City Liaison Member)
Vice Mayor Sanchez
H. Multi-Jurisdictional Solid Waste Task Group
Vice Mayor Sanchez
Council Member Lewis
I. Economic Development Task Force
Mayor Sierra
Council Member King
J. City/School District Joint Use Committee
Council Member Lewis
K. Home for Good SBC (Formerly Central Coast Collaborative on Homelessness)
Vice Mayor Sanchez
L. Association of California Water Agencies/Joint Power Insurance Authority
Vice Mayor Sanchez
M. Central Management Area Committee for the Sustainable Groundwater
Management Act (SGMA)
Council Member Andrisek
Vice Mayor Sanchez (Alternate)
N. Central Coast Community Energy (3CE)
Mayor Sierra
DIRECTION:
The City Council agreed by consensus to appoint the Council Members as listed above to
the respective Boards, Commissions, and Committees for 2021. Vice Mayor Sanchez
stated he will remain the representative on the Arts & Culture Committee.
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 8 December 10, 2020
14. Ordinance No. 20-08 – “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Buellton,
California, Revising Title 15 and Chapter 15.01 of the Buellton Municipal Code
Pertaining to Storm Water Management and Discharge Control” (Second Reading)
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council consider adoption of Ordinance No 20-08.
STAFF REPORT:
Public Works Director Hess presented the staff report.
DOCUMENTS:
Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report.
MOTION:
Motion by Vice Mayor Sanchez, seconded by Council Member King adopting Ordinance
No. 20-08 – “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California,
Revising Title 15 and Chapter 15.01 of the Buellton Municipal Code Pertaining to Storm
Water Management and Discharge Control” 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 Lewis – Yes
Vice Mayor Sanchez - Yes
Mayor Sierra – Yes
15. Resolution No. 20-34 - “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 2020-21 Budget through the First Quarter Ending September
30, 2020”
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council consider adoption of Resolution No. 20-34.
STAFF REPORT:
Finance Director Zamora presented the staff report.
DOCUMENTS:
Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report.
MOTION:
Motion by Council Member Lewis, seconded by Council Member King, adopting
Resolution No. 20-34 – “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 2020-21 Budget through the First Quarter Ending September 30, 2020”
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 9 December 10, 2020
VOTE:
Motion passed by a roll call vote of 5-0.
Council Member Andrisek – Yes
Council Member King – Yes
Council Member Lewis - Yes
Vice Mayor Sanchez – Yes
Mayor Sierra – Yes
16. Consideration of the Renaming of Damassa Road
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council consider renaming Damassa Road and direct staff accordingly.
STAFF REPORT:
City Manager Wolfe presented the staff report.
SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION:
The City Council supported renaming Damassa Road after the Buell family.
DIRECTION:
The City Council agreed by consensus to have staff pursue renaming Damassa Road after
the Buell family and bring back a resolution specifying the change.
17. Update on Progress toward 2020 City Council Priorities
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council review the updated list of 2020 Council priorities and direct staff as
appropriate.
STAFF REPORT:
City Manager Wolfe presented the staff report.
DOCUMENTS:
Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report.
DIRECTION:
The City Council agreed by consensus to have staff continue to pursue Council priorities
into 2021.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Wolfe provided an informational report to the City Council.
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 10 December 10, 2020
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Sierra adjourned the regular meeting at 7:49 p.m. The next regular meeting of the
City Council will be held on Thursday, January 14, 2021 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 December 10, 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
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Buellton’s procedure for resolving reasonable accommodation requests.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Holly Sierra
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
City Council Meeting Agenda Page 2 December 10, 2020
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 November 12, 2020 Regular City Council Meeting
2. List of Claims to be Approved and Ratified for Payment to Date for Fiscal Year
2020/2021
3. Year 2021 Proposed Calendar of City Council Meetings
4. Monthly Treasurer’s Report – October 31, 2020
(Staff Contact: Finance Director Shannel Zamora)
5. Resolution No. 20-31 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton,
California, Declaring and Certifying the Results of the General Municipal Election
Held on November 3, 2020”
(Staff Contact: City Clerk Linda Reid)
6. Acceptance of the 2019/2020 Road Maintenance Project
(Staff Contact: Public Works Director Rose Hess)
7. Financial Report for First Quarter Ending September 30, 2020
(Staff Contact: Finance Director Shannel Zamora)
8. Award of Contract for Storm Drain System Cleaning
(Staff Contact: Public Works Director Rose Hess)
9. Resolution No. 20-33 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton,
California, Adopting a Policy for the Management of the City’s Debt”
(Staff Contact: Finance Director Shannel Zamora)
PRESENTATIONS
City Council Meeting Agenda Page 3 December 10, 2020
PUBLIC HEARINGS (POSSIBLE ACTION)
10. Resolution No. 20-32 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton,
California, Approving an Energy Services Agreement with ENGIE Services, U.S. for
the Implementation of Certain Energy Related Improvements to City Facilities in
Accordance with these Findings and California Government Code Sections 4217.10
to 4217.18”; and
Resolution No. 20-35 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton,
California, Approving an Equipment Lease Purchase Agreement with Sterling
National Bank for the Financing of Certain Energy Related Improvements to City
Facilities”
(Staff Contact: City Manager Scott Wolfe)
COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS/ITEMS (POSSIBLE ACTION)
11. Council Reorganization
A. Recognition of Vice Mayor Art Mercado for his Service to the City of Buellton
B. Seating of Mayor Sierra and Council Members Lewis and Sanchez
C. Appointment of Vice Mayor
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)
12. Consideration of Appointments to the Planning Commission
A. Interviews of Applicants
B. Consideration of Appointments
(Staff Contact: City Manager Scott Wolfe)
City Council Meeting Agenda Page 4 December 10, 2020
13. Appointments to Boards, Commissions, and Committees
A. Central Coast Water Authority (CCWA)
B. County Library Advisory Committee
C. Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG)
D. Air Pollution Control District (APCD)
E. California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA)
F. League of California Cities (LOCC) – Voting Delegate
G. Buellton Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors (Ex Officio Member)
H. Multi-Jurisdictional Solid Waste Task Group
I. Economic Development Task Force
J. City/School District Joint Use Committee
K. Home for Good SBC
L. Association of California Water Agencies/Joint Powers Insurance Authority
M. Central Management Area Committee for the Sustainable Groundwater
Management Act (SGMA)
N. Central Coast Community Energy (3CE)
14. Ordinance No. 20-08 – “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Buellton,
California, Revising Title 15 and Chapter 15.01 of the Buellton Municipal Code
Pertaining to Storm Water Management and Discharge Control” (Second Reading)
(Staff Contact: Public Works Director Rose Hess)
15. Resolution No. 20-34 - “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 2020-21 Budget through the First Quarter Ending September
30, 2020”
(Staff Contact: Finance Director Shannel Zamora)
16. Consideration of the Renaming of Damassa Road
(Staff Contact: City Manager Scott Wolfe)
17. Update on Progress toward 2020 City Council Priorities
(Staff Contact: City Manager Scott Wolfe)
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
ADJOURNMENT
The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held on Thursday, January 14, 2021
at 6:00 p.m.
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