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Council Agenda Item No.: 1
CITY OF BUELLTON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Regular Meeting of January 26, 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 (Via Zoom), and Public Works Director Rose Hess
REORDERING OF AGENDA
None
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Tim Mahoney, Public Affairs Manager for Southern California Gas spoke via Zoom regarding the high cost of natural gas this winter.
Bill Bauer, Buellton, requested funding from the City to refurbish and resupply the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) trailer at Ranch Club Mobile Estates and to pay for CERT training for Ranch Club residents.
Lt. Mark Valencia, spoke about the ongoing problem of human trafficking and its impact on the community and stated he’s looking into scheduling an informational training session with community organizations, which will assist in identifying the signs of human trafficking.
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 January 26, 2023
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Minutes of January 12, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting
2. List of Claims to be Approved and Ratified for Payment to Date for Fiscal Year 2022/2023
3. Monthly Treasurer’s Report – December 31, 2022
4. Receive Fiscal Years 2023-24 and 2024-25 Biennial Budget Process Schedule 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
None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS/ITEMS
Council Member Lewis requested that staff bring back the Avenue of Flags Specific Plan for review and discussion pertaining to architectural styles. City Manager Wolfe stated this item will be brought back during the upcoming goal setting meeting.
Council Member Silva announced that he and Council Member Hornick attended the League of California Cities New Mayors and Council Members conference in Sacramento and requested that staff bring back a few items for future discussion, including, a revised conflict of interest policy, adding additional social media communication methods, and adding a Spanish version of the agenda and packet to the website. The Council agreed by consensus to bring back the items referenced above for further discussion.
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 January 26, 2023
Council Member Hornick requested that staff look into traffic calming measures on Highway 246 through Buellton. City Manager Wolfe stated this issue is in progress through the Circulation Element. Council Member Hornick also requested that staff look into adding a crosswalk on South Avenue of Flags from Rancho de Maria to Flying Flags RV Resort. Council Member Hornick requested that staff add a California State Flag on the Avenue of Flags. The City Council agreed by consensus to bring back the items referenced above for further discussion.
Vice Mayor Sanchez requested that staff look into adding truck or large vehicle parking on the Avenue of Flags. Vice Mayor Sanchez thanked the Public Works staff for installing the new banners on the Avenue of Flags.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Vice Mayor Sanchez announced that he attended the Buellton Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau Board meeting and provided an oral report regarding the meeting.
Vice Mayor Sanchez announced that he attended the Central Coast Water Authority (CCWA) Board meeting and provided an oral report regarding the meeting.
BUSINESS ITEMS
5. Discussion Regarding Flood Review in Development Process RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council receive flood information for discussion and give direction to staff regarding any additional actions to be taken.
STAFF REPORT:
Public Works Director Hess presented the staff report.
SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION:
The City Council discussed the flood review process and how potential development could affect existing development areas and that staff has conducted appropriate flooding studies regarding the proposed BUE-17 project site.
DOCUMENTS:
Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report.
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 January 26, 2023
6. Discussion Regarding Village Park Playground Facilities CONFLICT OF INTEREST:
Council Member Silva declared a conflict of interest with Item 6 due to the proximity of his residence to Village Park and left the dais at 7:10 p.m.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council discuss the playground facility option presented and provide direction to staff.
STAFF REPORT:
Public Works Director Hess presented the staff report.
SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION:
The City Council discussed adding a large shade structure, additional swings, and a specialneeds swing at Village Park.
Angela (last name unknown), speaking via Zoom, thanked the Council for considering the addition of shade and swings at Village Park.
DOCUMENTS:
Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report.
DIRECTION:
The City Council agreed by consensus to direct staff to bring this issue back for further discussion regarding costs and plans, including a large shade structure, five swings (1 special needs swing, 2 infant swings, and 2 standard swings).
Council Member Silva returned to the dais at 7:28 p.m.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Wolfe provided an informational report for the record.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor King adjourned the regular meeting at 7:33 p.m. The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. _________________________________
Dave King
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Linda Reid
City Clerk