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ATTACHMENT 1 City Manager Review: SW Council Agenda Item No.: 1 CITY OF BUELLTON CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Regular Meeting of August 11, 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 Elysia Lewis, John Sanchez, Vice Mayor Dave King and Mayor Holly Sierra Staff: City Manager Scott Wolfe (via Zoom), City Clerk Linda Reid, City Attorney Greg Murphy (via Zoom), Public Works Director Rose Hess, and Finance Director Shannel Zamora (via Zoom) REORDERING OF AGENDA None PUBLIC COMMENTS James Fiolek, Buellton, requested the speed limit in Rancho de Maria be lowered for safety. CONSENT CALENDAR Mayor Sierra requested and the Council agreed by consensus to pull Item 5 for discussion. 1. Minutes of July 14, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting 2. List of Claims to be Approved and Ratified for Payment to Date for Fiscal Years 2021/2022 and 2022/2023 3. Monthly Treasurer’s Report – June 30, 2022 4. Resolution No. 22-26 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, Proclaiming the Continuing Need to Meet by Teleconference” City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 August 11, 2022 MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor King, seconded by Council Member Lewis, approving Consent Calendar Items 1 through 4 as listed. VOTE: Motion passed by a roll call vote of 4-0. Council Member Sanchez - Yes Council Member Lewis – Yes Vice Mayor King – Yes Mayor Sierra - Yes 5. Resolution No. 22-27 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, Establishing the Scope of Work, Issues Relevant to the Project Site and Project Vicinity, Scope of Environmental Review and the Roles and Responsibilities for Preparation for the BUE-17 Mixed Use Specific Plan” SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION: Correspondence regarding this item was received and made part of the record from the following individuals: • Nancy Emerson, President of WE Watch • Hudson Hornick, Buellton • Mark Cavanaugh, Buellton • Alexis Adler, Buellton • Jim Fiolek, Buellton City Manager Wolfe discussed the staff report and proposed Resolution No. 22-27. Mark Cavanaugh, Buellton, spoke about his concern over the proposed project. Jill Cavanaugh, Buellton, discussed her concern regarding the proposed project, including lighting and density. James Fiolek, Buellton, discussed his concern regarding water usage of the proposed project. Lori Oakley, Buellton, questioned why the project name continues to change. Gavin Moores, Project Developer, discussed the proposed project and setting up a sub- committee with the Rancho de Maria Homeowner’s Association in order to correct the misinformation surrounding the project. The Council discussed the following issues: • Water usage and lighting impacts of the proposed project • How Resolution No. 22-27 will require the developer to create a detailed Specific Plan that outlines all issues pertaining to the proposed development City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 August 11, 2022 MOTION: Motion by Council Member Lewis, seconded by Vice Mayor King, approving Item 5 as listed. VOTE: Motion passed by a roll call vote of 4-0. Council Member Sanchez - Yes Council Member Lewis – Yes Vice Mayor King – Yes Mayor Sierra - Yes PRESENTATIONS None PUBLIC HEARINGS None COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS/ITEMS Council Member Sanchez announced that he attended the Pride Flag Ceremony in Los Olivos yesterday and said it was a great event. Vice Mayor King requested that staff address traffic calming at La Lata Drive and Highway 246. The Council agreed by consensus to have the City Manager work with the Sheriff’s Department and Public Works Director to address traffic calming measures in the area. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS None COMMITTEE REPORTS Council Member Sanchez announced that he attended the Sustainable Groundwater Management Committee board meeting and provided an oral report regarding the meeting. Mayor Sierra announced that she attended the Library Advisory Board meeting and provided an oral report for the record. City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 August 11, 2022 BUSINESS ITEMS 6. Disposition of City Council Seat Vacancy RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council consider whether to leave the vacant City Council seat until the next regular election, appoint an individual to fill the vacant seat, or direct staff to accept applications for a set period of time and identify a date at which time the City Council will meet to consider the applications and make an appointment. STAFF REPORT: City Manager Wolfe presented the staff report. SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION: The City Council discussed how best to fill the vacant Council seat. MOTION: Motion by Council Member Sanchez, seconded by Vice Mayor King appointing Art Mercado to fill the City Council vacancy until the November 8, 2022 election. VOTE: Motion was a tie vote of 2-2, with Council Member Lewis and Mayor Sierra voting no. Council Member Lewis – No Council Member Sanchez - Yes Vice Mayor King – Yes Mayor Sierra – No MOTION: Motion by Mayor Sierra, seconded by Council Member Lewis directing staff to leave the vacant City Council seat unfilled until the November 8, 2022 election. VOTE: Motion was a tie vote of 2-2, with Council Member Sanchez and Vice Mayor King voting no. Council Member Lewis – Yes Council Member Sanchez - No Vice Mayor King – No Mayor Sierra – Yes City Attorney Murphy advised that the result of two tie votes would be to have staff continue this item to the meeting of August 25 for further direction. The Mayor so ordered. City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 August 11, 2022 7. Recipient of Donation from ENGIE Services RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council discuss the matter and select a non-profit recipient of the funds as appropriate. STAFF REPORT: City Manager Wolfe presented the staff report. SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION: The City Council discussed how to distribute the donation from ENGIE Services. MOTION: Motion by Vice Mayor King, seconded by Council Member Sanchez requesting ENGIE Services distribute their donation to Santa Ynez Valley Community Outreach, and specifically to their Veterans Services programs. VOTE: Motion passed by a roll call vote of 4-0. Council Member Lewis – Yes Council Member Sanchez - Yes Vice Mayor King – Yes Mayor Sierra – Yes 8. Consideration of Recognition of Council Member Andrisek’s Service to the City of Buellton RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council discuss the matter and direct staff as appropriate. STAFF REPORT: City Manager Wolfe presented the staff report. SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION: The City Council discussed how best to honor Council Member Andrisek and that he was most proud of the City’s acquisition of Zaca Creek Golf Course. MOTION: Motion by Council Member Lewis, seconded by Council Member Sanchez, directing staff to procure a granite bench to be dedicated in honor of Council Member Andrisek and that it be placed at Zaca Creek Golf Course and authorizing an expenditure of funds in an amount not to exceed $10,000. City Council Meeting Minutes Page 6 August 11, 2022 VOTE: Motion passed by a roll call vote of 4-0. 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 for the record. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Sierra adjourned the regular meeting at 7:20 p.m. The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held on Thursday, August 25, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. _________________________________ Holly Sierra Mayor ATTEST: _________________________________ Linda Reid City Clerk