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Council Agenda Item No.: 1
CITY OF BUELLTON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Regular Meeting of September 22, 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: Finance Director Shannel Zamora (Via Zoom), City Clerk Linda Reid, City Attorney Greg Murphy, Public Works Director Rose Hess, Planning Director Andrea Keefer (Via Zoom), and Lt. Garrett TeSlaa
REORDERING OF AGENDA
None
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Pam Gnekow, representing Santa Ynez Valley Community Outreach, announced the Buellton Veteran’s Food Distribution Center luncheon fundraiser is scheduled for Wednesday, October 19. Ms. Gnekow also provided details about the Cars and Cowboys fundraiser on October 1 in Los Olivos. She also stated the Buellton Chamber of Commerce and Educational Foundation have scheduled a Candidate Forum for October 16 at Oak Valley Elementary School from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Minutes of August 25, 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 – August 31, 2022
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 September 22, 2022
4. Resolution No. 22-28 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, Proclaiming the Continuing Need to Meet by Teleconference”
5. Law Enforcement Services Agreement – Amendment No. 2 MOTION:
Motion by Vice Mayor King, seconded by Council Member Lewis, approving Consent Calendar Items 1 through 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 and Vice Mayor King thanked the Buellton Chamber of Commerce for hosting the Chamber Mixer at Rudy’s Mexican Restaurant.
Mayor Sierra announced that she, Vice Mayor King, and Council Member Sanchez attended the League of California Cities Annual Conference in Long Beach.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Member Sanchez announced that he attended the Central Coast Water Authority (CCWA) Board 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.
Mayor Sierra announced that she attended a Library Advisory Committee meeting and provided an oral report for the record.
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 September 22, 2022
BUSINESS ITEMS
6. Annual Report for January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021 from Visit Santa Ynez Valley
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council receive the 2021 Annual Report from Visit Santa Ynez Valley (VisitSYV).
STAFF REPORT:
Finance Director Zamora presented the staff report.
SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION:
Shelby Sim, President and CEO of VisitSYV displayed a presentation of VisitSYV’s 2021 Annual Report.
7. Sheriff’s Department Mid-Year Crime Statistics Report RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council receive the mid-year crime statistics report from Lt. Garrett TeSlaa.
STAFF REPORT:
Finance Director Zamora presented the staff report.
SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION:
Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department Lt. Garrett TeSlaa provided a mid-year crime statistics report and answered questions from the City Council.
The City Council discussed hiring a full-time motor officer in the next few months and whether the speed trailer can be utilized in different locations throughout the City.
Lt. TeSlaa announced that he has been transferred to the Isla Vista Station and introduced his replacement Lt. Mark Valencia. The Council welcomed Lt. Valencia to the City of Buellton.
8. Progress Drawings for Library Improvement Plans – 202 Dairyland Road RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council review the Library plans and direct staff as appropriate.
STAFF REPORT:
Public Works Director Hess presented the staff report.
SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION:
The City Council discussed the following issues:
• Increasing the size of the porch and patio around the house • Installing glass garage doors
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 September 22, 2022
DIRECTION:
The City Council agreed by consensus to move forward with the current construction plans for the Library with direction regarding the patio and door issues.
9. Allocation of Funding Sources for the Reservoir 2 Roof Repairs RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council discuss the funding source options for the Reservoir 2 roof repairs and provide direction to staff.
STAFF REPORT:
Public Works Director Hess presented the staff report.
SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION:
The City Council discussed the following issues:
• Looking into using different low interest loans, together with American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) funds to pay for the roof repairs • Using existing funds rather than borrowing funds to pay for the roof repairs DIRECTION:
The City Council agreed by consensus to use ARPA funds for the repairs and to have staff return with further details regarding low interest loans, to allow for a final determination as to whether loan funds or water fund reserves would be paired with the ARPA funds to complete the project funding.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
Finance Director Zamora provided an informational report for the record.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Sierra adjourned the regular meeting at 7:56 p.m. The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held on Thursday, October 13, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. _________________________________
Holly Sierra
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Linda Reid
City Clerk