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Council Agenda Item No.: 1
CITY OF BUELLTON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Regular Meeting of February 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 (via Zoom), 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, Finance Director Shannel Zamora (via Zoom), Planning Director Andrea Keefer (via Zoom), and Recreation Supervisor Kyle Abello (via Zoom)
REORDERING OF AGENDA
None
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Pam Gnekow, Chief Executive Officer of the Buellton Senior Center requested advance funding from the City due to inflation costs and the number of residents currently seeking Meals on Wheels.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Minutes of February 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. Financial Report for the Second Quarter Ending December 31, 2021 City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 February 24, 2022
MOTION:
Motion by Council Member Sanchez, seconded by Vice Mayor King, approving Consent Calendar Items 1 through 3 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
Mayor Sierra requested and the Council agreed by consensus that staff agendize discussion of reallocating funding for the Buellton Senior Center from July to March, 2022.
Mayor Sierra thanked the Planning staff for hosting the General Plan/Housing Element Update Joint Meeting on February 23rd and announced there is a second joint meeting planned for March 2 at 6:00 p.m.
Vice Mayor King thanked staff for the putting together the large Council packet.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Member Sanchez announced that he attended the Central Coast Water Authority (CCWA) meeting and provided an oral report for the record.
Council Member Sanchez announced that he attended the Buellton Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau board meeting and provided an oral report for the record.
Council Member Sanchez announced that he attended the Arts & Culture Committee meeting and provided an oral report for the record.
Vice Mayor King stated that he and Council Member Sanchez attended the Santa Ynez Valley Aquatics Ad Hoc Committee meeting and provided an oral report for the record.
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 February 24, 2022
PUBLIC HEARINGS
4. Urgency Ordinance No. 22-04 – “An Urgency Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, Extending Urgency Ordinance No. 22-01 which Amended the Buellton Municipal Code to Add Chapter 18.14 Pertaining to Urban Lot Splits and to Amend Section 19.02.030 and Add Section 19.02.145 Pertaining to Urban Dwellings (22-ZOA-01)”
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council consider adoption of Urgency Ordinance No. 22-04.
STAFF REPORT:
Planning Director Keefer presented the staff report.
SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION:
Mayor Sierra opened the public hearing at 6:12 p.m. There being no public comment, Mayor Sierra closed the public hearing at 6:13 p.m.
DOCUMENTS:
Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report.
MOTION:
Motion by Council Member Sanchez, seconded by Council Member Andrisek, approving Urgency Ordinance No. 22-04 – “An Urgency Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, Extending Urgency Ordinance No. 22-01 which Amended the Buellton Municipal Code to Add Chapter 18.14 Pertaining to Urban Lot Splits and to Amend Section 19.02.030 and Add Section 19.02.145 Pertaining to Urban Dwellings (22-ZOA-01)”
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 Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 February 24, 2022
5. Ordinance No. 22-02 – “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, Adding a New Chapter 1.17 to the Buellton Municipal Code to Change the System of Elections for Members of the City Council from an At-Large System to a By-District System and Adopting a Map Describing the Boundaries and Identifying Election Sequencing for Each Electoral District” (Introduction and First Reading) RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council discuss the district-based map boundary alternatives and election sequence options, open the public hearing and receive public comment, and introduce Ordinance No. 22-02 for first reading.
STAFF REPORT:
City Attorney Murphy presented the staff report.
SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION:
Mayor Sierra opened the public hearing at 6:16 p.m. There being no public comment, Mayor Sierra closed the Public Hearing at 6:17 p.m.
The City Council discussed NDC Plans 203 and 204 and agreed by consensus to use NDC Plan 204 as the City’s electoral district map.
DOCUMENTS:
Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report.
MOTION:
Motion by Council Member Lewis, seconded by Vice Mayor King choosing NDC Plan 204 as the City’s electoral district map that will be identified on the City’s District Elections web page and in the City’s Municipal Code Section 1.17.
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
MOTION:
Motion by Mayor Sierra, seconded by Vice Mayor King introducing the first reading of Ordinance No. 22-02 – “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, Adding a New Chapter 1.17 to the Buellton Municipal Code to Change the System of Elections for Members of the City Council from an At-Large System to a ByDistrict System and Adopting a Map Describing the Boundaries and Identifying Election Sequencing for Each Electoral District” by title only and waive further reading.
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 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
6. Consideration of Arts & Culture Project Applications:
A. Buellton in the Park: A Musical Celebration of Buellton B. Buellton Fall Festival Music Funding
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council consider funding for the Arts & Culture projects listed above.
STAFF REPORT:
Recreation Supervisor Abello presented the staff report.
SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION:
A. Buellton in the Park: A Musical Celebration of Buellton Davis Reinhart and Sylvia Jiang discussed the Buellton in the Park funding request and responded to questions from the Council. Mr. Reinhart displayed a music video with local residents in the background talking about why they enjoy living in Buellton.
The City Council discussed the following issues:
No charge for residents to attend the music festival
The many donors willing to invest in this project
DOCUMENTS:
Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report.
MOTION:
Motion by Vice Mayor King, seconded by Mayor Sierra, approving the amount of $29,569.10 to fund Buellton in the Park: A Musical Celebration of Buellton.
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 Council Meeting Minutes Page 6 February 24, 2022
SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION:
B. Buellton Fall Festival Music Funding
Andres Nuno discussed the Buellton Fall Festival Music funding request and responded to questions from the Council.
The City Council discussed coordinating the Fall Fest and Open Streets events, so businesses are not adversely affected.
DOCUMENTS:
Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report.
MOTION:
Motion by Council Member Lewis, seconded by Council Member Andrisek, approving the amount of $20,000 to fund the Buellton Fall Festival Music program.
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
7. Resolution No. 22-03 - “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, Regarding Mid-Year Budget Amendments for Fiscal Year 2021-22” RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council consider adoption of Resolution No. 22-03.
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 Andrisek, seconded by Vice Mayor King, adopting Resolution No. 22-03 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, Regarding Mid-Year Budget Amendments for Fiscal Year 2021-22” City Council Meeting Minutes Page 7 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
8. Discussion Regarding Parking Lot Options for Willemsen Property RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council discuss the proposed parking lot options for the Willemsen property and provide direction to staff.
STAFF REPORT:
Public Works Director Hess presented the staff report and City Manager Wolfe provided further clarification as to the parking lot options.
SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION:
The City Council discussed the following issues:
Access to the parking lot area
Cost efficiency of creating a road rather than a bridge DOCUMENTS:
Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report.
DIRECTION:
The City Council directed staff to pursue preliminary designs using vehicular access Alternative 3 and bring back the 30% design plans with revised cost estimates for Council discussion, possible approval, and budget adjustment.
9. Review and Possible Adoption of Community Design Guidelines RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council approve the final revisions (February 2022) to the 2005 Community Design Guidelines.
STAFF REPORT:
Contract City Planner Tucker presented the staff report.
DOCUMENTS:
Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report.
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 8 February 24, 2022
SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION:
The City Council discussed the use of board and batten siding and that if it is used it should contain high quality materials.
MOTION:
Motion by Mayor Sierra, seconded by Council Member Lewis, approving the February 2022 final revisions to the Community Design Guidelines.
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. Review of Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2021
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council review and file the ACFR for Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2021.
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 thanked Finance Director Zamora and her staff for their hard work on the ACFR.
MOTION:
Motion by Council Member Sanchez, seconded by Council Member Andrisek to receive and file the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2021.
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 Council Meeting Minutes Page 9 February 24, 2022
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Wolfe provided an informational report to the City Council.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Sierra adjourned the regular meeting at 8:21 p.m. The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held on Thursday, March 10, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. _________________________________
Holly Sierra
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Linda Reid
City Clerk