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Council Agenda Item No.: 1
CITY OF BUELLTON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Regular Meeting of June 9, 2022
City Council Chambers, 140 West Highway 246
Buellton, California
CALL TO ORDER
Vice Mayor King called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Present: Council Members Ed Andrisek, Elysia Lewis, John Sanchez, and Vice Mayor Dave King
Absent: Mayor Holly Sierra
Staff: City Manager Scott Wolfe, City Clerk Linda Reid, City Attorney Greg Murphy, Public Works Director Rose Hess, and Finance Director Shannel Zamora (via Zoom), and Contract City Planner Irma Tucker (via Zoom)
REORDERING OF AGENDA
None
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
1. Minutes of May 26, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting
2. List of Claims to be Approved and Ratified for Payment to Date for Fiscal Year 2021/2022
3. Resolution No. 22-21 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, Acknowledging the Receipt of and Ordering the Filing of the Annual Statement of Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2022-23 with the City Council”
4. Biennial Review of Conflict of Interest Code
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 June 9, 2022
5. Resolution No. 22-22 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, for the Purpose of Mid-Cycle Budget Amendments Related to Fiscal Year 2022-23”
6. Resolution No. 22-23 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, Proclaiming the Continuing Need to Meet by Teleconference” MOTION:
Motion by Council Member Lewis, seconded by Council Member Andrisek, approving Consent Calendar Items 1 through 6 as listed.
VOTE:
Motion passed by a roll call vote of 4-0.
Council Member Andrisek – Yes
Council Member Lewis – Yes
Council Member Sanchez - Yes
Vice Mayor King – Yes
PRESENTATIONS
None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
7. Resolution No. 22-14 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, Regarding the Commitments and Publishing the Report Required by Central Coast Water Authority Resolution Nos. 92-02 and 92-11” RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council consider approval of Resolution No. 22-14.
STAFF REPORT:
Public Works Director Hess presented the staff report.
SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION:
Vice Mayor King opened the public hearing at 6:05 p.m. There being no public comment, Vice Mayor King closed the Public Hearing at 6:06 p.m.
DOCUMENTS:
Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report.
MOTION:
Motion by Council Member Lewis, seconded by Council Member Sanchez adopting Resolution No. 22-14 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, Regarding the Commitments and Publishing the Report Required by Central Coast Water Authority Resolution Nos. 92-02 and 92-11”
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 June 9, 2022
VOTE:
Motion passed by a roll call vote of 4-0.
Council Member Andrisek – Yes
Council Member Lewis – Yes
Council Member Sanchez – Yes
Vice Mayor King – Yes
COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS/ITEMS
Council Member Sanchez thanked staff for clearing the weeds along Highway 246 at La Lata Drive.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Member Sanchez announced that he attended a Central Coast Water Authority (CCWA) board meeting and provided an oral report for the record.
Vice Mayor King and Council Member Sanchez announced that they attended an Ad Hoc Committee meeting pertaining to the Santa Ynez Valley Community Aquatics Center and provided an oral report for the record.
BUSINESS ITEMS
8. Conceptual Review of “Campus 36” Mixed-Use Project; APN 099-690-048 – Southern Terminus of Industrial Way
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council review the conceptual project plans regarding Campus 36 and provide comments to the Applicant on the project.
STAFF REPORT:
Contract City Planner Tucker presented the staff report. City Manager Wolfe discussed how the conceptual review should move forward as a project discussion at this point.
DOCUMENTS:
Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report.
SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION:
Correspondence opposing the development of Campus 36 was received and made part of the record from Carola Berger, PhD. and Joe Manser.
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 June 9, 2022
The project applicant discussed the conceptual review of Campus 36 and displayed a presentation explaining the project.
Joe Manser, President of Rancho de Maria Homeowner’s Association discussed the residents’ concerns related to the easement connecting the Association and the proposed project and use of the Association’s amenities.
Kirk Nordgren, Buellton, stated he’s in favor of the proposed project as discussed but the project density calls for more recreational opportunities for Buellton residents.
Terry Albrecht, Buellton, discussed the various impacts that could come from the proposed project and how the developer will address those impacts.
Hudson Hornick, Buellton, stated that mixed-use development belongs on the Avenue of Flags, rather than on Industrial Way.
Joeleen Lee, Buellton, talked about her concerns regarding the proposed project, especially with the access easement.
Nancy Dorwin, Buellton, spoke about using the proposed project site for solar panels, rather than a development project.
Troy Morehouse, Buellton, questioned how the developer would ensure the live-work rental units would remain as such and making sure the project did not turn into fraternitystyle living.
Les Rose, Buellton, expressed his concern over the project’s density and stated the area should be developed for recreation to serve the entire community.
The City Council discussed the following issues:
Adding a walking path along Zaca Creek Golf Course and a river trail Whether the community/recreation areas would be available to all residents Adding playgrounds to the development
Making the access easement for emergency use only
Adding attractive landscaping adjacent to the proposed project Using garages to park vehicles and not for residential storage Defining the live-work component of the project
Parking in the proposed project
DIRECTION:
The City Council provided comments and suggestions regarding the conceptual review of Campus 36.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 June 9, 2022
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
9. Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) Potential Initiation of Litigation
The City Council met in closed session to discuss Item 9. No reportable action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT
Vice Mayor King adjourned the regular meeting at 8:23 p.m. The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held on Thursday, June 23, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. _________________________________
Dave King
Vice Mayor
ATTEST:
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Linda Reid
City Clerk