City Council
Regular MeetingBuellton, CA · March 24, 2022
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Council Agenda Item No.: 1
CITY OF BUELLTON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Regular Meeting of March 24, 2022
City Council Chambers, 140 West Highway 246
Buellton, California
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Sierra called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Present: Council Members Ed Andrisek, Elysia Lewis, John Sanchez, Vice
Mayor Dave King and Mayor Holly Sierra
Staff: City Manager Scott Wolfe, City Clerk Linda Reid, Public Works
Director Rose Hess, Assistant City Attorney Alondra Espinosa,
Planning Director Andrea Keefer, Finance Director Shannel Zamora
(via Zoom), Contract City Planner Irma Tucker (via Zoom), and Lt.
Jeff Greene (via Zoom)
REORDERING OF AGENDA
None
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Dr. Randy Haggard, Superintendent of Buellton Union School District displayed a
PowerPoint presentation and discussed the District’s plan to place a bond initiative on the
November 2022 ballot to upgrade facilities at Buellton’s Schools.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Minutes of March 10, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting
2. List of Claims to be Approved and Ratified for Payment to Date for Fiscal Year
2021/2022
3. Monthly Treasurer’s Report – February 28, 2022
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 March 24, 2022
4. Resolution No. 22-08 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton,
California, Authorizing the Filing of a Claim with the Santa Barbara County
Association of Governments for Allocation of Transportation Development Act
Funds for Fiscal Year 2022-23”
5. 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 2021-22
6. Ordinance No. 22-03 – “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Buellton,
California, Amending Section 2.04.060 of the Buellton Municipal Code Pertaining to
City Council Compensation” (Second Reading)
7. Receive and File the 2021 Annual Report on the Status of the General Plan
MOTION:
Motion by Vice Mayor King, seconded by Council Member Lewis, approving Consent
Calendar Items 1 through 7 as listed.
VOTE:
Motion passed by a roll call vote of 5-0.
Council Member Andrisek – Yes
Council Member Lewis - Yes
Council Member Sanchez – Yes
Vice Mayor King – Yes
Mayor Sierra - Yes
PRESENTATIONS
None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. Resolution No. 22-07 - “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton,
California, Approving a Final Development Plan (21-FDP-05) for the 518 Avenue of
Flags – Mixed Use Development Project Located at 518 Avenue of Flags, Assessor’s
Parcel Number 137-170-006”
Ordinance No. 22-05 - “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Buellton,
California, Approving a Development Agreement (21-DA-01) for the 518 Avenue of
Flags – Mixed-Use Development Project Located at 518 Avenue of Flags and
Authorizing Execution of the Agreement by the City Manager” (Introduction and
First Reading)
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council consider approval of Resolution No. 22-07 and the introduction and
first reading of Ordinance No. 22-05.
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 March 24, 2022
STAFF REPORT:
Contract City Planner Tucker presented the staff report.
SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION:
Brandon Mann, David Gibbs, and Waleed Elbayar, project representatives, discussed the
proposed project and answered questions from the Council.
The City Council discussed the following issues:
Ensuring solar panels are placed in direct sunlight
Enforcing residential parking in tandem parking spaces
Residents utilizing commercial parking in the evening
Adding viable housing options in Buellton
Condition parking with appropriate signage and enforcement
Mayor Sierra opened the public hearing at 7:18 p.m. There being no public comment,
Mayor Sierra closed the Public Hearing at 7:19 p.m.
DOCUMENTS:
Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report.
MOTION:
Motion by Mayor Sierra, seconded by Council Member Lewis approving Resolution No.
22-07 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, Approving
a Final Development Plan (21-FDP-05) for the 518 Avenue of Flags – Mixed Use
Development Project Located at 518 Avenue of Flags, Assessor’s Parcel Number 137-170-
006” with an additional condition that includes specific parking signage around the project
site.
VOTE:
Motion passed by a roll call vote of 4-1, with Vice Mayor King voting no.
Council Member Andrisek – Yes
Council Member Lewis – Yes
Council Member Sanchez – Yes
Vice Mayor King – No
Mayor Sierra – Yes
MOTION:
Motion by Mayor Sierra, seconded by Council Member Lewis introducing the first reading
of Ordinance No. 22-05 - “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Buellton,
California, Approving a Development Agreement (21-DA-01) for the 518 Avenue of Flags
– Mixed-Use Development Project Located at 518 Avenue of Flags and Authorizing
Execution of the Agreement by the City Manager” by title only and waive further reading.
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 March 24, 2022
VOTE:
Motion passed by a roll call vote of 4-1, with Vice Mayor King voting no.
Council Member Andrisek – Yes
Council Member Lewis – Yes
Council Member Sanchez – Yes
Vice Mayor King – No
Mayor Sierra – Yes
COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS/ITEMS
Lt. Greene announced that he is being transferred to Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Air
Support Unit in April. Lt. Greene stated he will introduce his successor at the next Council
meeting.
Council Members Sanchez and Lewis and Mayor Sierra thanked the Buellton Chamber of
Commerce and Visitors Bureau for hosting the Wine and Chili Festival and said it was a
great event.
Council Member Andrisek requested the Council consider a public forum to discuss
parking regulations in Buellton.
Council Member Andrisek thanked staff and the Council for sending the beautiful flower
arrangement to his wife following her surgical procedure.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Members Sanchez and Andrisek announced that they attended the Central Coast
Water Authority (CCWA) board meeting and provided an oral report regarding the
meeting.
Mayor Sierra announced that she attended the Library Advisory Committee board meeting
and provided an oral report regarding the meeting.
Mayor Sierra announced that she attended board meetings for Santa Barbara County
Association of Governments (SBCAG) and Air Pollution Control District (APCD) and
provided oral reports regarding the meetings.
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 March 24, 2022
BUSINESS ITEMS
9. Consideration of Architectural Contract for Willemsen Property
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council direct the City Manager to execute the architectural services contract
with Marchi and Associates in an amount not to exceed $65,950, to draft remodel plans for the
Willemsen property.
STAFF REPORT:
Public Works Director Hess presented the staff report.
SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION:
The architectural preparation is scheduled to take 21 weeks to complete.
DOCUMENTS:
Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report.
MOTION:
Motion by Vice Mayor King, seconded by Council Member Sanchez directing the City
Manager to execute the architectural services contract with Marchi and Associates in an
amount not to exceed $65,950 to draft remodel plans for the Willemsen property and that staff
create the appropriate budget amendment to fund the contract.
VOTE:
Motion passed by a roll call vote of 5-0.
Council Member Andrisek – Yes
Council Member Lewis – Yes
Council Member Sanchez - Yes
Vice Mayor King – Yes
Mayor Sierra – Yes
10. Discussion of Pension Funding Policy
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council discuss and provide suggested changes to the Pension Funding Policy
and direct staff to bring back a resolution adopting the policy.
STAFF REPORT:
Finance Director Zamora presented the staff report.
SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION:
The City Council discussed how the Council will be involved with any discussion to pay
down the pension liability debt.
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 6 March 24, 2022
DOCUMENTS:
Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report.
MOTION:
Motion by Council Member Lewis, seconded by Vice Mayor King directing staff to bring
back a resolution adopting the Pension Funding Policy.
VOTE:
Motion passed by a roll call vote of 5-0.
Council Member Andrisek – Yes
Council Member Lewis – Yes
Council Member Sanchez - Yes
Vice Mayor King – Yes
Mayor Sierra – Yes
11. Determination of Employee Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for Fiscal Year 2022-
23 and Proposed Increase in City’s Medical Premium Contribution
City Manager Wolfe announced that he spoke to the City Attorney regarding Council
Member Sanchez’s potential conflict pertaining to the discussion of the City’s Medical
Premium Contribution because he is a former City employee and receives the retiree
medical benefit. Mr. Wolfe said there is no conflict because the amount Council Member
Sanchez receives to pay his medical premium is capped well below the current contribution
limit and such amount will not be affected by any action taken by the City Council,
allowing Council Member Sanchez to participate in the discussion of Item 11.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council consider approval of a COLA for all full-time regular City employees
for Fiscal Year 2022-23 and proposed increase in the City’s medical premium contribution.
STAFF REPORT:
Finance Director Zamora presented the staff report.
SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION:
The City Council discussed the proposed COLA for Fiscal Year 2022-23 and the increased
medical premium contribution.
DOCUMENTS:
Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report.
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 7 March 24, 2022
MOTION:
Motion by Council Member Lewis, seconded by Vice Mayor King approving a three
percent (3%) COLA for all regular full-time employees for Fiscal Year 2022-23, effective
July 1, 2022 and increasing the medical premium by $400 per month for all regular full-
time employees, effective January 1, 2023. Council requested that staff return with separate
resolutions solidifying the COLA approval and increased medical premium contribution.
VOTE:
Motion passed by a roll call vote of 5-0.
Council Member Andrisek – Yes
Council Member Lewis – Yes
Council Member Sanchez – Yes
Vice Mayor King – Yes
Mayor Sierra – Yes
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Wolfe provided an informational report to the City Council.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Sierra adjourned the regular meeting at 8:34 p.m. The next regular meeting of the
City Council will be held on Thursday, April 14, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.
_________________________________
Holly Sierra
Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
Linda Reid
City Clerk
Agenda
CITY OF BUELLTON
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Regular Meeting of March 24, 2022 – 6:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers, 140 West Highway 246
Buellton, California
Council meetings will be conducted in person and the public is welcome to attend.
Consistent with Assembly Bill 361, written comments will not be read aloud but can be sent to the City
Council via email at council@cityofbuellton.com (please reference agenda item number/subject matter,
and include your name and address). The public can observe Council meetings via City TV Live Stream
at: http://www.cityofbuellton.com/government/cityTV.php
Pursuant to AB 361, cities are allowed to hold City Council meetings via teleconferencing and members
of the public can observe and address the meeting electronically by clicking here.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Holly Sierra
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Council Members Ed Andrisek, Elysia Lewis, John Sanchez, Vice Mayor Dave King, 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 March 10, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting
2. List of Claims to be Approved and Ratified for Payment to Date for Fiscal Year
2021/2022
City Council Meeting Agenda Page 2 March 24, 2022
3. Monthly Treasurer’s Report – February 28, 2022
(Staff Contact: Finance Director Shannel Zamora)
4. Resolution No. 22-08 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton,
California, Authorizing the Filing of a Claim with the Santa Barbara County
Association of Governments for Allocation of Transportation Development Act
Funds for Fiscal Year 2022-23”
(Staff Contact: Finance Director Shannel Zamora)
5. 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 2021-22
(Staff Contact: Finance Director Shannel Zamora)
6. Ordinance No. 22-03 – “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Buellton,
California, Amending Section 2.04.060 of the Buellton Municipal Code Pertaining to
City Council Compensation” (Second Reading)
(Staff Contact: City Manager Scott Wolfe)
7. Receive and File the 2021 Annual Report on the Status of the General Plan
(Staff Contact: Planning Director Andrea Keefer)
PRESENTATIONS
PUBLIC HEARINGS (POSSIBLE ACTION)
8. Resolution No. 22-07 - “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton,
California, Approving a Final Development Plan (21-FDP-05) for the 518 Avenue of
Flags – Mixed Use Development Project Located at 518 Avenue of Flags, Assessor’s
Parcel Number 137-170-006”
Ordinance No. 22-05 - “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Buellton,
California, Approving a Development Agreement (21-DA-01) for the 518 Avenue of
Flags – Mixed-Use Development Project Located at 518 Avenue of Flags and
Authorizing Execution of the Agreement by the City Manager” (Introduction and
First Reading)
(Staff Contact: Contract Planner Irma Tucker)
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 March 24, 2022
BUSINESS ITEMS (POSSIBLE ACTION)
9. Consideration of Architectural Contract for Willemsen Property
(Staff Contact: Public Works Director Rose Hess)
10. Discussion of Pension Funding Policy
(Staff Contact: Finance Director Shannel Zamora)
11. Determination of Employee Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for Fiscal Year
2022-23 and Proposed Increase in City’s Medical Premium Contribution
(Staff Contact: Finance Director Shannel Zamora)
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
ADJOURNMENT
The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held on Thursday, April 14, 2022 at
6:00 p.m.
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