City Council
Regular MeetingBuellton, CA · August 12, 2021
Minutes
City Manager Review: SW
Council Agenda Item No.: 1
CITY OF BUELLTON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Regular Meeting of August 12, 2021
City Council Chambers, 140 West Highway 246
Buellton, California
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Sierra called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Present: Council Members Ed Andrisek, Dave King, Elysia Lewis, Vice
Mayor John Sanchez, and Mayor Holly Sierra
Staff: City Manager Scott Wolfe, City Clerk Linda Reid, Public Works
Director Rose Hess, City Attorney Greg Murphy, Finance Director
Shannel Zamora (via Zoom), Planning Director Andrea Keefer (via
Zoom), and Contract City Planner Irma Tucker (via Zoom)
City Attorney Murphy explained the current masking rules during City Council meetings.
REORDERING OF AGENDA
None
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Li-At Rathbun, Buellton, discussed the City’s purchase of the Willemsen property and
requested that the City Council conduct more outreach and discussion before moving
forward with redevelopment of the property.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Minutes of July 8, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting
2. List of Claims to be Approved and Ratified for Payment to Date for Fiscal Years
2020/2021 and Fiscal Year 2021/2022
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3. Monthly Treasurer’s Report – June 30, 2021
4. Acceptance of the Avenue of Flags Median 2 Improvements Project
5. Law Enforcement Services Agreement – Amendment No. 1
6. Approval of City Manager’s Amended Employment Agreement and Revised Medical
Expense Reimbursement Plan
MOTION:
Motion by Council Member King, seconded by Council Member Lewis, approving
Consent Calendar Items 1 through 6 as listed.
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
PRESENTATIONS
None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS/ITEMS
Vice Mayor Sanchez and Council Member Andrisek thanked staff and volunteers for
hosting the Buellton BBQ Bonanza.
Council Member King stated he met with local resident Davis Reinhardt and discussed Mr.
Reinhardt’s talents and that he has a very bright future ahead.
Mayor Sierra thanked staff for organizing the Buellton BBQ Bonanza and recognized the
local Girl Scout troop and other youth groups in the community.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
Vice Mayor Sanchez announced that he attended the Arts and Culture Committee board
meeting and provided an oral report regarding the meeting.
Mayor Sierra announced that she attended the Santa Barbara County Association of
Governments North County Sub-Regional Committee meeting and provided an oral report
for the record.
BUSINESS ITEMS
7. Conceptual Review of “The 518” Mixed-Use Project;
518 Avenue of Flags (APN 137-170-006)
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council receive a presentation by the Applicant and provide preliminary
comments regarding the project.
STAFF REPORT:
Contract City Planner Tucker presented the staff report.
DOCUMENTS:
Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report.
SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION:
Applicants Brandon Mann and David Gibbs discussed the project.
Li-At Rathbun, Buellton, discussed commercial parking and questioned where the City’s
tallest building is located. Mr. Mann addressed the parking concerns and added that there
will be plenty of parking available.
The City Council discussed the following issues:
Project will include parklet areas for kids to play outdoors
Staff should look into recruiting commercial occupants for the new buildings
Concerns regarding project density and parking
Conditioning the rental units so garages are used for parking vehicles and not
for storage or other uses
8. Contract with Kosmont Companies for Private Project Economic Development
Services
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council direct the City Manager to approve the agreement for professional
contract services with Kosmont Companies for private project economic development
services.
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STAFF REPORT:
City Manager Wolfe 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 directing the City
Manager to execute the agreement for professional services with Kosmont Companies for
private project economic development services.
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
9. License Agreement with Santa Ynez Valley Horseback Rides, LLC for Use of
Property Located at 202 Dairyland Road (“Willemsen Property”)
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council approve the License Agreement with Santa Ynez Valley Horseback
Rides, LLC and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement.
STAFF REPORT:
City Manager Wolfe presented the staff report.
DOCUMENTS:
Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report.
SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION:
Li-At Rathbun, Buellton, spoke about Santa Ynez Valley Horseback Rides and how this
business may affect residents in the Meadow Ridge subdivision.
Bob Sweeney, Santa Ynez Valley Horseback Rides, discussed using the lower portion of
the Willemsen property for horseback rides.
The City Council requested that all marketing materials for the horseback rides direct
customers to use Sycamore Drive to access the site.
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MOTION:
Motion by Council Member King, seconded by Council Member Lewis approving the
License Agreement with Santa Ynez Valley Horseback Rides, LLC and authorizing the
Mayor to execute the agreement.
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
10. Update Regarding State Drought Conditions
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council discuss the State’s drought proclamation and provide direction to
staff as appropriate.
STAFF REPORT:
Public Works Director Hess presented the staff report.
DOCUMENTS:
Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report.
DIRECTON:
The City Council agreed by consensus to direct staff to continue promoting water
conservation in Buellton.
11. Discussion Regarding City’s Reserve Policy
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council discuss the City’s Reserve Policy and direct staff to bring back a
resolution amending the Fund Balance Reserve Policy.
STAFF REPORT:
Finance Director Zamora presented the staff report.
DOCUMENTS:
Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report.
SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION:
The City Council discussed the following issues:
The reserve policy will be set at 35%
Reserve balance is currently at 109%
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Adding an item to the policy that states “other uses as City may deem
appropriate”
Reserve policy will list priorities as CalPERS Unfunded Accrued Liability and
infrastructure costs
DIRECTION:
The City Council agreed by consensus to bring back a resolution amending the Fund
Balance Reserve Policy.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Wolfe provided an informational report to the City Council.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Sierra adjourned the regular meeting at 8:16 p.m. The next meeting of the City
Council will be a Special meeting held on Thursday, August 26, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. at 202
Dairyland Road (“Willemsen House”).
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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 August 12, 2021 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
Council meetings will be conducted in person and the public is welcome to attend.
Masks are required to be worn, except when comments are being addressed to the Council.
Consistent with California Executive Order No. N-08-21, written comments will now be provided
to the Council but not read aloud; they may be sent via email to council@cityofbuellton.com
(reference subject matter/agenda item and include name and address in contents of message).
The public can attend the meeting via Zoom by emailing the City Clerk at
lindar@cityofbuellton.com. The public can observe Council meetings via City TV Live Stream
at: http://www.cityofbuellton.com/government/cityTV.php
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Holly Sierra
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Council Members Ed Andrisek, Dave King, Elysia Lewis, Vice Mayor John Sanchez, 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.
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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 8, 2021 Regular City Council Meeting
2. List of Claims to be Approved and Ratified for Payment to Date for Fiscal Years
2020/2021 and Fiscal Year 2021/2022
3. Monthly Treasurer’s Report – June 30, 2021
(Staff Contact: Finance Director Shannel Zamora)
4. Acceptance of the Avenue of Flags Median 2 Improvements Project
(Staff Contact: Public Works Director Rose Hess)
5. Law Enforcement Services Agreement – Amendment No. 1
(Staff Contact: City Manager Scott Wolfe)
6. Approval of City Manager’s Amended Employment Agreement and Revised
Medical Expense Reimbursement Plan
(Staff Contact: City Attorney Greg Murphy)
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.
BUSINESS ITEMS (POSSIBLE ACTION)
7. Conceptual Review of “The 518” Mixed-Use Project;
518 Avenue of Flags (APN 137-170-006)
(Staff Contact: Contract City Planner Irma Tucker)
8. Contract with Kosmont Companies for Private Project Economic Development
Services
(Staff Contact: City Manager Scott Wolfe)
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9. License Agreement with Santa Ynez Valley Horseback Rides, LLC for Use of
Property Located at 202 Dairyland Road (“Willemsen Property”)
(Staff Contact: City Manager Scott Wolfe)
10. Update Regarding State Drought Conditions
(Staff Contact: Public Works Director Rose Hess)
11. Discussion Regarding City’s Reserve Policy
(Staff Contact: Finance Director Shannel Zamora)
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the City Council will be held on Thursday, August 26, 2021 at 6:00
p.m.
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