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Council Agenda Item No.: 1
CITY OF BUELLTON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Regular Meeting of April 14, 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, City Attorney Greg Murphy (via Zoom), Finance Director Shannel Zamora (via Zoom), and Lt. Garrett TeSlaa
REORDERING OF AGENDA
None
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Minutes of March 24, 2022 City Council Meeting
2. List of Claims to be Approved and Ratified for Payment to Date for Fiscal Year 2021/2022
3. Resolution No. 22-09 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, Approving a 3.0% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for all Regular FullTime Employees, Effective, July 1, 2022” City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 April 14, 2022
4. Resolution No. 22-10 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, Fixing the Employer’s Contribution Under the Public Employees’ Medical and Hospital Care Act at an Equal Amount for Employees and Annuitants and Revoking Resolution No. 06-28”
5. Resolution No. 22-11 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, Proclaiming the Continuing Need to Meet by Teleconference”
6. Resolution No. 22-12 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, Adopting a Pension Funding Policy”
MOTION:
Motion by Vice Mayor 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 Lewis - Yes
Council Member Sanchez – Yes
Vice Mayor King – Yes
Mayor Sierra - Yes
PRESENTATIONS
7. Proclamation Recognizing National Donate Life Month
Mayor Sierra read the proclamation recognizing April 2022 as National Donate Life Month and thanked Scott Burns for his dedication to this cause. Mr. Burns discussed the importance of organ donation and thanked the Council for their support.
8. Proclamation Recognizing National Child Abuse Awareness & Prevention Month Mayor Sierra read the proclamation recognizing April 2022 as National Child Abuse Awareness & Prevention Month and thanked Program Director John Crowell for bringing attention to this important cause. Mr. Crowell spoke about Child Abuse Awareness & Prevention Month and thanked the Council for their support.
9. Recognizing Lieutenant Jeff Greene for his Service to the City of Buellton Mayor Sierra and City Manager Wolfe thanked Lieutenant Jeff Greene for his service to the City of Buellton, presented him with a plaque, and wished him success in his new position with the Aviation Bureau of the Sheriff’s Department. Lt. Greene thanked the Council and staff for their support over the past two challenging years and introduced his replacement, Lt. Garrett TeSlaa. Lt. TeSlaa stated that he looksforward to serving Buellton and the Santa Ynez Valley.
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 April 14, 2022
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS/ITEMS
Council Member Sanchez thanked Executive Director Kathy Vreeland with the Buellton Chamber of Commerce and Visitor’s Bureau for organizing Lagerville 2022 at Figueroa Mountain Brewing Company on April 9 and said it was a great event.
Vice Mayor King announced that he and other Council Members will be attending California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA) Elected Official’s Forum in Palm Desert from May 2-4.
Mayor Sierra thanked staff for the flower arrangement in memory of her husband’s Mother who passed away on April 12.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Member Sanchez announced that he attended the Arts and Culture Committee board meeting and provided an oral report regarding the meeting.
Council Member Sanchez announced that he attended the Central Coast Water Authority (CCWA) Special board meeting and provided an oral report for the record.
BUSINESS ITEMS
10. 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” (Second Reading) RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 22-05.
STAFF REPORT:
City Manager Wolfe presented the staff report.
DOCUMENTS:
Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report.
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 April 14, 2022
MOTION:
Motion by Council Member Lewis, seconded by Council Member Andrisek adopting 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.
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
11. Request to Authorize Funding for Temporary Planning Department Staffing RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council authorize funding for temporary Planning Department staffing.
STAFF REPORT:
City Manager Wolfe 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 funding for temporary Planning Department staffing in the amount of $15,000.
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.
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 April 14, 2022
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Sierra adjourned the regular meeting at 6:35 p.m. The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held on Thursday, April 28, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. _________________________________
Holly Sierra
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Linda Reid
City Clerk