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Council Agenda Item No.: 1
CITY OF BUELLTON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Regular Meeting of January 12, 2023
City Council Chambers, 140 West Highway 246
Buellton, California
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor King called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Present: Council Members Hudson Hornick, Elysia Lewis, David Silva, Vice Mayor John Sanchez and Mayor Dave King
Staff: City Manager Scott Wolfe, Finance Director Shannel Zamora (Via Zoom), City Clerk Linda Reid, City Attorney Greg Murphy, Public Works Director Rose Hess, and Planning Director Andrea Keefer
REORDERING OF AGENDA
None
PUBLIC COMMENTS
John Dorwin, Buellton, discussed the recent storm effects, specifically to the BUE 17 project site on Industrial Way. Mr. Dorwin also expressed concern over the flood control culverts being undersized.
Dan Heedy, Buellton, discussed the recent storm and thanked all first responders for their support and good work during the storm. Mr. Heedy stated that following the storm, Zaca Creek Golf Course was flooded, along with the BUE 17 project site on Industrial Way and expressed concern over potential litigation due to flooding claims if the proposed project is approved.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Minutes of December 8, 2022 Special City Council Meeting
2. Minutes of December 8, 2022 Regular City Council Meeting City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 January 12, 2023
3. List of Claims to be Approved and Ratified for Payment to Date for Fiscal Year 2022/2023
4. Monthly Treasurer’s Report – November 30, 2022
MOTION:
Motion by Vice Mayor Sanchez, seconded by Council Member Lewis, approving Consent Calendar Items 1 through 4 as listed.
VOTE:
Motion passed by a roll call vote of 5-0.
Council Member Hornick - Yes
Council Member Lewis – Yes
Council Member Silva – Yes
Vice Mayor Sanchez – Yes
Mayor King - Yes
PRESENTATIONS
5. Proclamation Recognizing Human Trafficking Awareness Month Mayor King read the proclamation recognizing Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Jeff Shaffer, representing the Santa Barbara County Human Trafficking Task Force accepted the proclamation and discussed the importance of human trafficking awareness.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS/ITEMS
Council Member Hornick commented on the recent storm and requested that staff review the conditions of approval for BUE 17 and also determine whether the City’s culverts are properly sized to handle future flooding events.
Council Member Hornick questioned whether the City Council can review some Planning Commission submittals initially, rather than it being an appeal process after a Planning Commission decision is rendered. City Attorney Murphy stated he can bring an item for Council discussion in February related to Council Member Hornick’s request.
Vice Mayor Sanchez thanked the Public Works Department staff for their diligent efforts during the recent storm event.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 January 12, 2023
COMMITTEE REPORTS
None
BUSINESS ITEMS
6. Update on Broadband Strategic Plan
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council receive an update regarding the Broadband Strategic Planning effort.
STAFF REPORT:
City Manager Wolfe presented the staff report.
SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION:
Michael Becker, Planning Director at Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) discussed the proposed Broadband Strategic Plan.
Maria Kelly with MM Kelly Consultants displayed a presentation and discussed the Broadband Strategic Planning effort.
The City Council discussed various issues related to the Broadband Strategic Plan.
7. Review of Design and Budget for 202 Dairyland Road
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council provide direction on improvement plans for 202 Dairyland Road and approve a budget amendment to the Capitol Improvement Project (CIP) Fund 092-221.
STAFF REPORT:
Public Works Director Hess presented the staff report.
SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION:
The City Council discussed the proposed improvement plans and their concern regarding the revised plans and associated costs. The Council suggested that Council Members review the improvement plans and advise staff what items could be revised or removed.
DOCUMENTS:
Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report.
DIRECTION:
The City Council agreed by consensus to review the proposed improvement plans and determine what items can be revised or removed from the plans and that staff bring back the revised plans for Council consideration and possible approval.
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 January 12, 2023
8. Assembly Bill 2449 and New Rules for Teleconferencing into City Council and Commission Meetings
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council receive and file the report regarding new rules for teleconferencing for City Council and Planning Commission meetings.
STAFF REPORT:
City Attorney Murphy presented the staff report.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Wolfe provided an informational report for the record.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor King adjourned the regular meeting at 7:35 p.m. The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. _________________________________
Dave King
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Linda Reid
City Clerk