City Manager Review: SW
Council Agenda Item No.: 1
CITY OF BUELLTON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Regular Meeting of January 27, 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 Via Zoom: 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, City Attorney Greg Murphy (via Zoom), Finance Director Shannel Zamora (via Zoom), Planning Director Andrea Keefer (via Zoom), and Lt. Jeff Greene (via Zoom)
REORDERING OF AGENDA
City Manager Wolfe requested that Item 6 be discussed first to accommodate the consultant who is joining the meeting from the East Coast and Item 5 needs to be heard at 6:45 p.m. (time certain).
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Minutes of January 13, 2022 Special City Council Meeting
2. Minutes of January 13, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting
3. List of Claims to be Approved and Ratified for Payment to Date for Fiscal Year 2021/2022
4. Monthly Treasurer’s Report – December 31, 2021
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 January 27, 2022
MOTION:
Motion by Council Member Lewis, seconded by Vice Mayor King, approving Consent Calendar Items 1 through 4 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
COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS/ITEMS
Council Members Lewis and Sanchez both stated they have received positive feedback regarding installation of the new solar lights in town and that residents would like to see more street lights installed.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Member Andrisek announced that he and Council Member Sanchez attended the Central Coast Water Authority (CCWA) Board meeting and provided an oral report regarding the meeting.
Mayor Sierra announced that she attended the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) Board meeting and provided an oral report regarding the meeting.
Mayor Sierra announced she met with Buellton Union School District staff members and discussed the new child care program for four-year olds that will go into effect by April 2023.
Council Member Sanchez announced that he attended the Buellton Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau Board meeting and provided an oral report regarding the meeting.
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 January 27, 2022
6. Consideration of Filing Notice of Dispute Pertaining to Proposed Law Enforcement Costs for FY 2022-23
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council receive information from staff and Russ Branson Consulting and direct staff to submit a notice of dispute to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department.
STAFF REPORT:
City Manager Wolfe presented the staff report.
SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION:
Russ Branson, contract consultant discussed the notice of dispute with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department displayed a presentation and answered questions from the Council.
DOCUMENTS:
Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report.
MOTION:
Motion by Vice Mayor King, seconded by Council Member Lewis, directing staff to submit a notice of dispute to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department.
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
Mayor Sierra called a two minute recess at 6:43 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 6:45 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARINGS (Time Certain - 6:45 PM)
5. Third Public Hearing Considering City Council Redistricting Maps and Boundaries RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council receive a presentation from the City’s demographic consultant on the district-based map boundary alternatives and election sequence options, receive public comment, and determine two draft maps to consider during the fourth public hearing and first reading of the ordinance adopting by-district elections.
STAFF REPORT:
City Attorney Murphy presented the staff report.
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 January 27, 2022
SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION:
Daniel Phillips, Ph.D., consultant with National Demographics Corporation discussed the draft maps and election sequencing and answered questions from the Council.
Mayor Sierra opened the public hearing at 7:11 p.m. There being no public comment, Mayor Sierra closed the Public Hearing at 7:12 p.m.
The City Council discussed the draft NDC Plans and bringing back Plans 203 and 204 for further discussion at the public hearing scheduled for February 24, 2022.
DOCUMENTS:
Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report.
MOTION:
Motion by Vice Mayor King, seconded by Council Member Lewis directing staff to bring back draft NDC Plans 203 and 204 at the public hearing and first reading of the ordinance adopting by-district elections on February 24, 2022.
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
BUSINESS ITEMS
7. Presentation by Central Coast Community Energy
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council receive a presentation by Central Coast Community Energy.
STAFF REPORT:
City Manager Wolfe presented the staff report.
SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION:
Susan Davison, representing Central Coast Community Energy discussed the transition from Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) to Central Coast Community Energy and answered questions from the Council regarding the transition. The City Council thanked Ms.
Davison and Central Coast Community Energy for the presentation and their work in the community.
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 January 27, 2022
8. Consideration of a New Contract with Metro Ventures Ltd. for Irma L. Tucker to Provide Professional Planning Services
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a new contract for Contract Planning Services with Metro Ventures Ltd. beginning March 3, 2022 and ending November 10, 2022, at a rate of $81.00 per hour, for a maximum of 720 hours.
STAFF REPORT:
Planning Director Keefer presented the staff report.
DOCUMENTS:
Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report.
MOTION:
Motion by Vice Mayor King, seconded by Council Member Sanchez, authorizing the City Manager to enter into a new contract for Contract Planning Services with Metro Ventures Ltd. beginning March 3, 2022 and ending November 10, 2022, at a rate of $81.00 per hour, for a maximum of 720 hours.
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 8:05 p.m. The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. _________________________________
Holly Sierra
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Linda Reid
City Clerk