Buellton City Council
April 13, 2023

CITY OF BUELLTON

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Regular Meeting of April 13, 2023 – 6:00 p.m.

City Council Chambers, 140 West Highway 246
Buellton, California
Council meetings will be conducted in person and the public is welcome to attend.

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CALL TO ORDER
Vice Mayor John Sanchez

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL
Council Members, Hudson Hornick, Elysia Lewis, David Silva, Vice Mayor John Sanchez, and Mayor Dave King

REORDERING OF AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTS Speaker Slip to be completed and turned in to the City Clerk prior to commencement of meeting. Any person may address the Council on any subject pertaining to City business, including all items on the agenda not listed as a Public Hearing, including the Consent Agenda and Closed Session. Limited to three (3) minutes per speaker. By law, no action may be taken at this meeting on matters raised during Public Comments not included on this agenda. Public Speakers using a translator are allotted a total of six (6) minutes to speak, unless simultaneous translation equipment is used.

CONSENT CALENDAR (ACTION)
The following items are considered routine and non-controversial and are scheduled for consideration as a group. Any Council Member, the City Attorney, or the City Manager may request that an item be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda to allow for full discussion. Members of the Public may speak on Consent Agenda items during the Public Comment period.

1. Minutes of March 9, 2023 City Council Meeting

2. List of Claims to be Approved and Ratified for Payment to Date for Fiscal Year 2022/2023

City Council Meeting Agenda Page 2 April 13, 2023

3. Monthly Treasurer’s Report – February 28, 2023
 (Staff Contact: Finance Director Shannel Zamora)

4. Resolution No. 23-04 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, Authorizing the Filing of a Claim with the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments for Allocation of Transportation Development Act Funds for Fiscal Year 2023-24”
 (Staff Contact: Finance Director Shannel Zamora)

5. Receive and File the 2022 Annual Report on the Status of the General Plan  (Staff Contact: Planning Director Andrea Keefer)

6. Resolution No. 23-05 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, Adopting the 2022 City of Buellton Annex to the Santa Barbara County Local Hazard Mitigation Plan”
 (Staff Contact: Planning Director Andrea Keefer)

7. Resolution No. 23-06 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, Approving, Authorizing, and Directing Execution of an Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement Relating to the California Statewide Communities Development Authority”
 (Staff Contact: City Manager Scott Wolfe)

PRESENTATIONS

8. Proclamation Recognizing National Donate Life Month

9. Proclamation Recognizing National Child Abuse Awareness & Prevention Month

PUBLIC HEARINGS (POSSIBLE ACTION)

10. Resolution No. 23-03 - “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, Approving the Issuance by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for the Polo Village Apartments”
 (Staff Contact: Planning Director Andrea Keefer)

COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS/ITEMS

WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Written communications are included in the agenda packets. Any Council Member, the City Manager, or City Attorney may request that a written communication be read into the record.

COMMITTEE REPORTS This Agenda listing is the opportunity for Council Members to give verbal Committee Reports on any meetings recently held for which the Council Members are the City representatives thereto.

City Council Meeting Agenda Page 3 April 13, 2023

BUSINESS ITEMS (POSSIBLE ACTION)

11. Discussion Regarding Village Park Playground Facilities  (Staff Contact: Public Works Director Rose Hess)

12. Willemsen Property Lower Parking Lot Plans
 (Staff Contact: Public Works Director Rose Hess)
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT

ADJOURNMENT
The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.

City Manager Review: SW
Council Agenda Item No.: 1

CITY OF BUELLTON

CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Regular Meeting of March 9, 2023
City Council Chambers, 140 West Highway 246
Buellton, California

CALL TO ORDER
Mayor King called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

Present: Council Members Elysia Lewis, David Silva, Vice Mayor John Sanchez, and Mayor Dave King

Absent: Council Member Hudson Hornick
Staff: City Manager Scott Wolfe, Planning Director Andrea Keefer, Finance Director Shannel Zamora (via Zoom), City Clerk Linda Reid, City Attorney Greg Murphy
City Attorney Murphy announced that Council Member Hornick will not be attending the Council meeting for medical reasons and opted not to use one of the Zoom exemptions defined in Assembly Bill 2449 to preserve those exemptions.

REORDERING OF AGENDA
None

PUBLIC COMMENTS
None

CONSENT CALENDAR

1. Minutes of February 23, 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 - January 31, 2023

City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 March 9, 2023
MOTION:

Motion by Vice Mayor Sanchez, seconded by Council Member Silva, approving Consent Calendar Items 1 through 3 as listed.

VOTE:

Motion passed by a roll call vote of 4-0.

Council Member Lewis – Yes
Council Member Silva - Yes
Vice Mayor Sanchez – Yes
Mayor King - Yes

PRESENTATIONS
None

PUBLIC HEARINGS
None

COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS/ITEMS
Vice Mayor Sanchez requested that staff attend to, and the City Council agreed by consensus that the restriping of McMurray Road in front of the Santa Ynez Valley Marriott was important.

WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None

COMMITTEE REPORTS
Vice Mayor Sanchez announced that he attended a Special Meeting for Central Coast Water Authority (CCWA) and provided an oral report for the record.

Mayor King announced that he attended the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) North County Sub-regional Planning Committee meeting and provided an oral report for the record.

BUSINESS ITEMS

4. Discussion and Direction for Funding Buellton Senior Center RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council consider the funding request from the Buellton Senior Center.

STAFF REPORT:

Finance Director Zamora presented the staff report.

City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 March 9, 2023
SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION:

Correspondence was received and made part of the record from Hannelore Nixon, Lompoc, supporting the Buellton Senior Center for all they do to help residents.

Pam Gnekow, CEO of the Buellton Senior Center, spoke to the Council regarding her funding request and thanked them for their support.

The City Council thanked the Buellton Senior Center for everything they do to help Valley residents.

DOCUMENTS:

Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report.

MOTION:

Motion by Vice Mayor Sanchez, seconded by Council Member Lewis approving the Buellton Senior Center’s request for advance funding in the amount of $70,203 and that staff perform the appropriate budget adjustment.

VOTE:

Motion passed by a roll call vote of 4-0.

Council Member Lewis – Yes
Council Member Silva - Yes
Vice Mayor Sanchez - Yes
Mayor King – Yes

5. Discussion and Possible Direction Regarding Code Revisions for Appeals of Land Use Decisions
RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council discuss the issue of appeals and other referrals of land use decisions and provide direction to the City Attorney’s office on the preparation of an ordinance to revise the Municipal Code related to land use appeals.

STAFF REPORT:

City Attorney Murphy presented the staff report.

SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION:

The City Council discussed the current land use appeals process.

DIRECTION:

The City Council agreed by consensus to direct the City Attorney to work with staff to revise the Municipal Code regarding appeals and other referrals of land use decisions.

City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 March 9, 2023

6. Review of Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022
RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council review and file the ACFR for Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2022.

STAFF REPORT:

Finance Director Zamora presented the staff report.

DOCUMENTS:

Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report.

SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION:

The City Council thanked Finance Director Zamora and her staff for their hard work on the ACFR.

DIRECTION:

The City Council agreed by consensus to receive and file the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2022.

CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Wolfe provided an informational report for the record.

CLOSED SESSION ITEMS

7. Closed Session - California Government Code Section 54957 regarding:

PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title: City Manager
The City Council met in closed session to discuss Item 7. No reportable action was taken.

8. Closed Session - California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) regarding:

POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION (1 matter)
The City Council met in closed session to discuss Item 8. No reportable action was taken.

9. Closed Session – California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) regarding:

EXISTING LITIGATION (1 matter): City of Buellton v. Thrifty Oil Co., et al.; Santa Barbara County Superior Court Case No. 21CV02778
The City Council met in closed session to discuss Item 9. No reportable action was taken.

City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 March 9, 2023

ADJOURNMENT
Mayor King adjourned the regular meeting at 7:48 p.m. The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. ____________________________
Dave King
Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Linda Reid
City Clerk

CITY OF BUELLTON
City Council Agenda Staff Report
City Manager Review: SW
Council Agenda Item No.: 2

To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Shannel Zamora, Finance Director
Meeting Date: April 13, 2023
Subject: List of Claims to be Approved and Ratified for Payment to Date for Fiscal Year 2022/2023
______________________________________________________________________________

BACKGROUND
Staff is required to submit a check register to the City Council for approval every Council meeting for the most recently completed check register (Attachment 1).

The check register for the period 02/25/2023 through 03/31/2023 has been prepared in accordance to Government Code section 37202 and Buellton Municipal Code section

3.08.070. The check register lists all vendor payments for the specified period above, along with claimant’s name, a brief description of the goods or service purchased, amount of demand, check number, check date and the account number(s) associated with each payment.

The total amount of checks and electronic fund transfers issued for the period of 02/25/2023 through 03/31/2023 was $912,714.16.

FISCAL IMPACT
Payments made to the various vendors were consistent with the approved City’s Budget for FY 2022/23. Cash is available for the payment disbursements of the above liabilities.

RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council review and accept the check register for the period 02/25/2023 through 03/31/2023.

ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 – Claims

CITY OF BUELLTON
City Council Agenda Staff Report

City Manager Review: SW
Council Agenda Item No.: 3

To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council

From: Shannel Zamora, Finance Director

Meeting Date: April 13, 2023

Subject: Monthly Treasurer’s Report – February 28, 2023 ______________________________________________________________________________

BACKGROUND

California Government Code Section 53646(b)(3) provides mandatory investment reporting requirements for California public agencies. The attached Treasurer’s Report complies with the State’s reporting requirement.

On June 9, 2022, Council adopted the current Investment Policy per Resolution 22-21 which states the City Finance Director, as the investment officer, must submit monthly reports to City Council to demonstrate that sufficient cash flow liquidity is available to meet the succeeding month’s estimated expenditures.

This Treasurer’s Report is for February 28, 2023. Treasurer’s Reports are presented on a monthly basis.

FISCAL IMPACT

There is no fiscal impact; this report is intended to show the City Council the financial performance of the City’s investment portfolio of idle funds.

RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council receives and files the Treasurer’s Report for the month ending February 28, 2023.

ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 – Monthly Treasurer’s Report – February 28, 2023

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City of Buellton
Monthly Treasurer’s Report
For the month ending in February 28, 2023
April 13, 2023
This report presents the City’s cash activity and investment portfolio as of February 28, 2023. The report includes:
1) Cash and investments at February 28, 2023 compared to the prior month;

2) A reconciliation of cash and investments to City ledger balances; 3) All investments managed by the City on its own behalf; 4) Beginning of year fund balance, revenues, expenditures and ending fund balance for each fund at February 28, 2023
The following schedule is a summary of the City’s cash and investments based on recorded value as of February 28, 2023 compared with the prior month.

January 31, 2023 February 28, 2023 $ Change
Cash - Pooled $ 6,631,563.67 $ 6,907,867.74 $ 276,304.07 Restricted Cash 18.29 18.29 -
Investments held by the City 15,525,852.30 15,534,835.97 $ 8,983.67 TOTAL CASH AND INVESTMENTS $ 22,157,434.26 $ 22,442,722.00 $ 285,287.74 Summary of activity for the Month and Future Liquidity: The majority of the difference in the recorded value for cash and investments held by the City from last month is mainly due to receipt of December 2022 sales tax offset with expenditures for Public Safety for the month of February 2022. The value of investments increased due to interest earnings on the money market fund and Certificate of Deposits (CDs). The portfolio is sufficiently liquid to meet expected expenditures for the coming six months.

City of Buellton

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The following schedule is a reconciliation of Cash and Investments to City ledger:

Per Statements: 2/28/2023
Mechanics Bank General Checking 7,187,675.96
Mechanics Bank Money Market 5,248,639.36
Mechanics Bank FSA 13,441.52
Local Agency Investment Fund 8,757,075.37
Multi-Securites Bank 1,529,121.24
Sterling Bank - Escrow 18.29
Total Cash per Statements: 22,735,971.74
Claim on Cash vs. Total Cash Per Statements: (293,249.74) Outstanding items per System Reconciliation: (293,249.74) Difference: -
11,765,344.36
3,533,613.45
(1,720,997.14)
7,802,283.20
(2,575,020.27)
495,309.23
36,521.46
532,822.22
375,100.13
30,198.37
618,244.26
1,227,965.66
327,044.01
-
-
(5,706.94)
-
22,442,722.00
6,894,426.22
5,248,639.36
13,441.52
1,529,121.24
8,757,075.37

18.29 -
22,442,722.00
999-21000 Wages Payable - -
22,442,722.00
TOTAL: Cash in Bank 22,157,434.26 285,287.74
-
TOTAL: Cash in Bank 22,157,434.26 285,287.74
999-10007 Restricted Cash - Webster Bank Escrow 18.29 - 999-10008 Restricted Cash - Webster Bank Equity - -
999-10004 Pooled Cash - Brokerage 1,532,188.90 (3,067.66) 999-10005 Pooled Cash - LAIF 8,757,075.37 -
999-10002 Pooled Cash - Money Market 5,236,588.03 12,051.33 999-10003 Pooled Cash - FSA 12,893.67 547.85
TOTAL CLAIM ON CASH 22,157,434.26 285,287.74

CASH IN BANK
Cash in Bank
999-10001 Pooled Cash - General Checking 6,618,670.00 275,756.22 091-10000 Claim On Pooled Cash - -
092-10000 Claim On Pooled Cash 47,520.25 (53,227.19)
075-10000 Claim On Pooled Cash 326,868.85 175.16
090-10000 Claim On Pooled Cash - -
031-10000 Claim On Pooled Cash 583,680.25 34,564.01
032-10001 Claim On Pooled Cash 1,227,307.98 657.68
027-10000 Claim On Pooled Cash 374,119.42 980.71
029-10000 Claim On Pooled Cash 30,432.20 (233.83)
024-10000 Claim On Pooled Cash 36,501.90 19.56
025-10000 Claim On Pooled Cash 460,038.82 72,783.40
021-10000 Claim on Pooled Cash (2,575,020.27) -
023-10000 Claim On Pooled Cash 495,043.95 265.28
006-10000 Claim on Pooled Cash (1,720,997.14) -
020-10000 Claim On Pooled Cash 7,668,825.77 133,457.43

CLAIM ON CASH
001-10000 Claim On Pooled Cash 11,694,496.01 70,848.35
005-10000 Claim On Pooled Cash 3,508,616.27 24,997.18
Bank Reconciliation - February 2023
City of Buellton, CA
For the Period Ending 2/28/2023
1/31/2023

BALANCE

CURRENT

ACTIVITY
2/28/2023
BALANCE ACCOUNT # ACCOUNT NAME

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City of Buellton
Investment Summary
February 28, 2023
Currently, short-term excess cash is primarily invested in the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) administered by the State Treasurer. This is a high quality investment available in terms of safety, liquidity, and yield. Due to fluctuations in the marketplace, the City may have some investments with a current market value that is greater or less than the recorded value. This difference has no effect on investment yield as the City intends to hold the securities to maturity. However, generally accepted accounting principles require that market gains and losses be reported as interest earnings or losses at year-end.

Percent of
Portfolio Yield
Maturity
Term Maturity Date Par Value Market Value
Local Agency Investment Fund - LAIF 56.38% 2.07% n/a n/a $ 8,757,075.37 $ 8,757,075.37 First Technology Bank Fed Cr Union 0.66% 3.60% 5 yrs. 12/26/2023 103,000.00 101,814.47 First Technology Bank Fed Cr Union 0.64% 3.35% 5 yrs. 2/6/2024 100,000.00 98,429.00 Comenity Cap Bank 1.03% 2.80% 5 yrs. 4/15/2024 160,000.00 155,998.40 Morgan Stanley Bank 0.64% 2.75% 5 yrs. 5/2/2024 100,000.00 97,360.00 Capital One Bank 0.64% 2.00% 5 yrs. 8/21/2024 100,000.00 95,664.00 Morgan Stanley Bank 0.64% 1.90% 5 yrs. 1/23/2025 100,000.00 94,358.00 State Bk India 1.29% 1.60% 5 yrs. 4/29/2025 200,000.00 186,160.00 Sallie Mae Bank 0.77% 0.80% 5 yrs. 7/1/2025 120,000.00 109,050.00 Third Fed Savings 1.58% 3.50% 5 yrs. 6/28/2027 245,000.00 233,583.00 Morgan Stanley Bank 0.67% 3.75% 5 yrs. 6/28/2027 104,000.00 100,164.48 Capital One National Association 1.56% 4.30% 5 yrs. 9/30/2027 242,514.04 240,008.16 Multi-Securities Bank - Cash in Holding 16,531.73
Money Market (Held with Mechanics Bank) 33.48% 2.50% n/a 5,200,000.00 5,248,639.36 Total City Investments 100.00% $ 15,531,589.41 $ 15,534,835.97 Certificates of Deposits (Held with Multi-Securities Bank)

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The following is a fund balance schedule showing beginning fund balance at July 1, 2022 plus revenues minus expenditures for the period, resulting in ending fund balance at February 28, 2023. Fund balance includes total assets and liabilities of the City.

As required by Government Code Section 53646 (b) (3), the chief financial officer for the City declares that there is sufficient funds to meet all obligations for the next six months.

Shannel Zamora
Shannel Zamora
Finance Director
Total Expenses February 28, 2023
Balance
6,564,185.46 6,779,325.55 11,774,041.70
847,210.76 1,017,918.86 3,078,299.05
006 - Wastewater Capital - 127,799.22 79,740.53
020 - Water Fund 1,779,959.43 1,333,024.95 7,912,591.39 021 - Water Capital - 293,175.51 73,890.43
2,768.04 - 492,680.41
192.01 - 36,327.43
223,610.88 103,893.11 528,905.25
027 - Local Transportation Fund 102,522.98 15,333.28 373,901.60 029 - Transportation Planning 164.64 3,500.00 (106,589.42) 031 - Measure A 253,739.01 476,411.31 662,976.11
032 - American Relief Act Fund 616,708.88 - 614,448.05
075 - Trust & Agency Fund 1,653.97 - 11,109.41
090 - Long-Term Debt - - (4,098,502.82)
091 - General Fixed Assets - - 26,391,866.65
1,065,700.08
11,277,395.88 47,764,371.76
Fund Balance Report
City of Buellton, CA 2/28/2023
Fund July 1, 2022
Balance
Total Revenues
025 - Gas Tax Fund 409,187.48
001 - General Fund 11,989,181.79
005 - Sewer Fund 3,249,007.15
207,539.75
7,465,656.91
367,065.94
023 - Housing Fees 489,912.37
024 - Traffic Mitigation Fund 36,135.42
(61,314.01)
47,583,351.50 11,458,416.14
286,711.90
(103,254.06)
885,648.41
(2,260.83)
9,455.44
(4,098,502.82)
26,391,866.65
092 - Capital Improvement Proj Fund - 1,127,014.09

CITY OF BUELLTON
City Council Agenda Staff Report
City Manager Review: SW
Council Agenda Item No.: 4

To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Shannel Zamora, Finance Director
Meeting Date: April 13, 2023
Subject: Resolution No. 23-04– “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, Authorizing the Filing of a Claim with the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments for Allocation of Transportation Development Act Funds for Fiscal Year 2023-24” ______________________________________________________________________________

BACKGROUND
Resolution No. 23-04 authorizes the filing of a claim with the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) for the City’s allocation of Transportation Development Act (TDA) funds for Fiscal Year 2023-24. Two funds have been created by the TDA, the Local Transportation Fund (LTF) and the State Assistance Fund (STA). LTF money received by each local government must first be used to fund public transit needs that can be reasonably met. These needs are determined through a public hearing.

Buellton’s public hearing was held earlier this year as part of a single meeting of the combined North County Agencies (Attachment 2). At that hearing, it was determined that Buellton’s need for public transit was being met by the Santa Ynez Valley Transit, which is administered by the City of Solvang. In accordance with the Act, we must continue to fund our share of its operation and must also provide funding for regional planning and pedestrian bikeway facilities.

STA funds are generated from the statewide sales tax on motor vehicle fuel. Funding can only be used for mass transportation and transportation planning purposes. SBCAG advises claimants of FY 2023-24 STA apportionment in September and request that claimants file a revised TDA claim.

Buellton’s maximum LTF apportionment for Fiscal Year 2023-24 is $277,708. Amounts for Regional Transportation Planning of $8,165 and for Pedestrian and Bikeway Facilities of $5,554 have been determined by the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments.

Therefore, Buellton’s share of TDA funds available for transit for the Fiscal Year is $263,989.

Resolution No. 23-04 Page 2 April 13, 2023
The projected budget for the Santa Ynez Valley Transit system is prepared by the City of Solvang, the administrator of transit operations (Attachment 3), and includes the City’s portion of transit service cost based on Buellton’s 35 percent share of the ridership (Attachment 4). The amount budgeted as Buellton’s portion for fiscal year 2023-24 is $263,989 which will be released to the City of Solvang.

The TDA claim is as follows:

Regional Transportation Planning: $8,165
Pedestrian and Bikeway Facilities: 5,554
TOTAL TDA CLAIM $13,719
The Local Transportation Fund apportionment will be distributed as follows:

Maximum Apportionment for 2023-24 $277,708
Less Total TDA Claim 13,719
Amount to be released to City of Solvang $263,989

FISCAL IMPACT
The City will receive $277,708 as its maximum apportionment for Fiscal Year 2023-24, $263,989 of which will be paid directly to the City of Solvang for operation of the transit system.

RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council consider adoption of Resolution No. 23-04 - “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, Authorizing the Filing of a Claim with the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments for Allocation of Transportation Development Act Funds for Fiscal Year 2023-24”

ATTACHMENTS
Resolution No. 23-04
Attachment 1 - TDA Claim for FY 2023-24
Attachment 2 - Transportation Development Act Local Transportation Fund (LTF) Apportionments for FY 2023-24
Attachment 3 - Santa Ynez Valley Transit Budget for FY 2023-24 Attachment 4 – Santa Ynez Valley Transit Ridership Statistics (March 2022 February 2023)

RESOLUTION NO. 23-04

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF BUELLTON, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING THE

FILING OF A CLAIM WITH THE SANTA BARBARA

COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS FOR

ALLOCATION OF TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT
ACT FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24
I. RECITALS:

A. The Transportation Development Act, as amended, Public Utilities Code Section 99200, et seq. (hereafter, the “TDA”), provides for the allocation of funds from the Local Transportation Fund and the State Transit Assistance Fund, for use by eligible claimants for various transportation purposes; and B. Pursuant to the provisions of the TDA, as amended, and pursuant to the applicable rules and regulations thereunder set forth in Title 21 California Code of Regulations Section 6600, et seq., (the “Regulations”), a prospective claimant wishing to receive an allocation from the Local Transportation Fund or the State Transit Assistance Fund (hereinafter “STA”) shall file its claim with the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments.

II. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BUELLTON DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

A. The City Manager, or designated representative, is hereby authorized and shall execute and file an appropriate claim pursuant to the terms of the TDA and the Regulations, together with all necessary supporting documents, with the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments for an allocation of TDA funds for the Fiscal Year 2023-24.

B. That the authorized claim includes $8,165 for regional transportation planning, $5,554 for pedestrian and bicycle facilities, $263,989 for transit or paratransit purposes, plus STA funds to be allocated for mass transportation or local transportation planning.

C. A certified copy of this Resolution shall be transmitted by the City Manager to the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments in conjunction with the filing of the claim authorized hereby.

D. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.

Resolution No. 23-04 Page 2 April 13, 2023
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 13th day of April, 2023. _________________________________
John Sanchez
Vice Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________________
Linda Reid
City Clerk

Transportation Development Act

CLAIM FORMS
March 2023
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DOCUMENT A (Continued)
Line
1 Project Year (FY)
2 Claimant
3 Address
4 Contact Person Title
5 Telephone Number
6 The above named claimant hereby applies for allocations of Transportation Development Act funds for FY 2023-24 for the purposes and in the amount(s) specified below:

Apportionment Claimed
7 $ 8,165.00 $ 8,165.00
less amount released to SBCAG minus $ 8,165.00
8 Pedestrian & Bikeway Facilities (PUC 99234) $ 5,554.00 $ 5,554.00 9 Articles 4 & 8: $ 263,989.00
less amounts released to:
10 minus $ 263,989.00
11 minus
minus
minus
minus
minus
plus amounts released from:
13 plus
14 plus
15 plus
16 Article 4 Transit (PUC 99260) $ -
17 Article 4.5 Community Transit (PUC 99275) $ -
18 Article 8a Streets & Roads (PUC 99400a)
19 Article 8c Transit Contracts (PUC 99400c)
20 TOTAL LTF $ 277,708.00 $ 5,554.00
21 Amount to be held in reserve (CCR 6648)
By Claimant By SBCAG
107 West Highway 246, PO BOX 1819, Buellton, Ca 93427
Regional Transportation Planning
(PUC 99262 & 99402)
DOCUMENT A (Instructions on pages 4-3 and 4-4)

TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT CLAIM FORM
(All claimants must complete this document)
Purpose
Local Transportation Fund
City of Solvang
2023-24
City of Buellton
Scott Wolfe City Manager
805-686-0137

DOCUMENT A (Continued)
22 Transportation Planning
23 Mass Transportation
24 TOTAL STA $ -
25 TOTAL TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT ACT CLAIM $ 5,554.00 (add lines 20 and 24)
26 By:
27 Title:
28 Date:
29 Signed:
30 Name:
31 Title:

Shannel Zamora
Finance Director
I hereby attest to the reasonableness and accuracy of the financial statements included in Documents C, D, F, and G. (Sec. 6632)
City Manager
Claimant acknowledges that payment by the County Auditor of an allocation made by the Association of Governments is subject to such monies being on hand and available for distribution and to the provision that such moneys be used only in accordance with the terms of the allocation instruction issued by the Association of Governments
Reference: CCR Section 6630
State Transit Assistance

ARTICLE 3 BIKE/PED CLAIMS [Cities and County]
List the corresponding RTP project and/or page numbers.

List the corresponding local bicycle plan project and/or page numbers.

ARTICLE 4 TRANSIT CLAIMS [COLT, Guadalupe, SBMTD, SMAT, and SYVT] List the corresponding RTP project and/or page numbers.

The City of Buellton's Bike and Pedestrian Master Plan adopted January 2012. Pages 28-38 lists the proposed bike and pedestrian paths.

DOCUMENT E (Instructions on page 4-9)

PROJECT DESCRIPTION & REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLAN CONFORMITY (All claimants must complete this document)
Describe how you plan to use LTF Article 3 Bike/Ped funds. Include, as applicable, location, type of bike facility, length of project (if bike lane), construction start date, and expected date of opening.

Complete sections for every article under which you are claiming TDA funds.

Describe how you plan to use LTF Article 4 Transit funds. Include, as applicable, type of project, construction start date, expected date of opening.

These funds will be utilized towards design and construction of Bike and Pedestrian facilities as identified and prioritized in the City's Adopted Bicycle Master Plan (2012). Monies will be accrued until the totals are sufficient to suport projects.

ARTICLE 4.5 COMMUNITY TRANSIT SERVICES CLAIMS [Easy Lift and SMOOTH] List the corresponding RTP project and/or page numbers.

ARTICLE 8(c) TRANSIT CLAIMS [County only]
List the corresponding RTP project and/or page numbers.

ARTICLE 8(a) STREETS AND ROADS CLAIMS [Cities and County, if applicable] Reference: CCR Section 6651
Describe how you plan to use LTF Article 4.5 CTSA funds. Include, as applicable, type of project, construction start date, expected date of opening.

Describe how you plan to use LTF Article 8 Transit funds. Include, as applicable, type of project, construction start date, expected date of opening.

Describe how you plan to use LTF Article 8 Streets/Roads funds. Include, as applicable, type of project, construction start date, expected date of opening.

DOCUMENT H (Continued)
(Instructions on page 4-15)
N/A 1)
N/A 2)
N/A 3)
4)
N/A 5)
N/A 6)
7)
8) Claimant certifies that (initial one):

DOCUMENT H (Instructions on page 4-14)
STANDARD ASSURANCES FOR APPLICANTS – LTF
(All claimants must complete this document)
CLAIMANT ASSURANCES: Initial Each Section or Indicate N/A.

Claimant certifies that, per SBCAG Resolution 90-1, no more than 50% of the CTSA’s operating budget for the year came from LTF. Claimant also certifies that its fiscal audit contains verification of this limitation (e.g., “[Easy Lift/SMOOTH] is [not] in compliance with requirement, per SBCAG Resolution 90-1, that no more than 50% of [Easy Lift’s/SMOOTH’s] operating budget for the year came from Local Transportation Funds.”).

Claimant certifies that it maintain for the project year the ratio of fare revenues and local funds to operating cost at least equal to the ratios adopted by SBCAG (SBCAG Resolution 10-35, SBCAG Resolution 14-34 for City of Lompoc).

Applies to Articles 4 (transit), 4.5 (CTSAs), and 8 (transit) Claimant that received an allocation of LTF funds for an extension of service pursuant to PUC 99268.8/CCR 6619.1 certifies that it will file a report of these services pursuant to CCR 6633.8b within 90 days after the close of the fiscal year in which that allocation was granted.

Applies to Articles 4 (transit), 4.5 (CTSAs), and 8 (transit) Claimant filing a claim for TDA funds for capital intensive projects certifies that it has made every effort to obtain federal funding pursuant to PUC 99268.7 and/or CCR 6754(a)(3).

Applies to Articles 4 (transit), 4.5 (CTSAs), and 8 (transit) Claimant certifies it has submitted a satisfactory, independent fiscal audit, with required certification statement, to SBCAG and to the State Controller, pursuant to PUC 99245 and 21 CCR 6664, for the prior fiscal year (project year minus two). Claimant also assures this audit requirement will be completed for the current fiscal year (project year minus one).

Date of submittal to State Controller:

Date of submittal to SBCAG:

Applies to SBMTD, Easy Lift, and SMOOTH. SBCAG contracts for and submits fiscal audits for all other TDA claimants.

Applies to Article 4.5 (CTSAs)
Claimant certifies it has submitted an annual report, documenting agency operations, in conformance with the uniform system of accounts and records, to SBCAG and to the State Controller, pursuant to PUC 99243, for the prior year (project year minus two). Claimant assures this report will be audited by an independent CPA. Claimant also assures this report will be completed for the current fiscal year (project year minus one).

Date of submittal to State Controller:

Date of submittal to SBCAG:

Applies to Articles 4 (transit), 4.5 (CTSAs), and 8 (transit) Claimant certifies it has submitted an annual report, regarding expenditure of funds received, to the State Controller, pursuant to 21 CCR 6665, for the prior year (project year minus two).

Claimant assures this report will be audited by an independent CPA. Claimant also assures this report will be completed for the current fiscal year (project year minus one).

Date of submittal to State Controller:

Applies to Articles 3 (bike/ped) and 8 (streets/roads)

DOCUMENT H (Continued)
(Instructions on page 4-15)
N/A a)
N/A b)
N/A c)
N/A 9)
N/A 10)

ATTACHMENTS MAY BE REQUIRED
Statement:

N/A 11)
N/A 12)
N/A 13)
N/A 14)
Applies to Articles 4 (transit) and 8 (transit)
Applies to Articles 4 (transit), 4.5 (CTSAs), and 8 (transit)

ATTACHMENTS REQUIRED
Applies to Articles 4 (transit), 4.5 (CTSAs), and 8 (transit) Claimant certifies it is in compliance with PUC 99155: if it offers reduced fares to seniors, it offers the same reduced rate to disabled persons, handicapped persons, and disabled veterans, and it honors the federal Medicare card for identification to receive reduced fares.

ATTACHMENTS REQUIRED
Applies to Articles 4 (transit), 4.5 (CTSAs), and 8 (transit) Claimant certifies that attached is certification from the Department of California Highway Patrol (CHP), completed within the last 13 months, that indicates the operator is in compliance with Section 1808.1 of the Vehicle Code. Section 1808.1 of the Vehicle Code requires, among other things, that operators participate in a pull notice system for obtaining current driver records from the Department of Motor Vehicles.
the current cost of its retirement system is fully funded with respect to the officers and employees of its public transportation system (PUC 99271(a)); or
the operator is implementing a plan approved by SBCAG which will fully fund the retirement system for such officers and employees within 40 years (PUC 99271(a)); or the operator has a private pension plan which sets aside and invests, on a current basis, funds sufficient to provide for the payment of future pension benefits and which is fully compliant with the requirements stated in PUC 99272 and 99273.

Applies to Articles 4 (transit), 4.5 (CTSAs), and 8 (transit) Claimant certifies that, pursuant to PUC 99264, it does not routinely staff, with two or more persons, a vehicle for public transportation purposes designed to be operated by one person.

Claimant certifies that the transit operator’s operating budget has not increased more than 15% over the preceding year, and does not include a substantial increase or decrease in scope of operations or capital budget provisions for major new fixed facilities. If the budget does include such changes, documentation is attached that identifies and substantiates the reason and need for the changes, pursuant to PUC 99266, CCR 6632(b). E.g., if there is a substantial change between the capital expenditures proposed in this claim and those described in the claimant’s Short Range Transit Plan (SRTP) or Transit Development Program (TDP), the claimant must provide a statement that substantiates the need for this change. If the claimant has neither a SRTP nor a TDP, the claimant must provide a statement that describes the need for the proposed capital expenditure.

Applies to Articles 4 (transit), 4.5 (CTSAs), and 8 (transit) Claimant certifies it is in compliance with PUC 99155.5: dial-a-ride and paratransit services are accessible to handicapped persons and the service is provided to persons without regard to vehicle ownership and place of residence.

Applies to Articles 4 (transit), 4.5 (CTSAs), and 8 (transit) Claimants that contract with another entity or entities for transit service certify that a copy of the contract negotiated with that entity is attached , pursuant to CCR 6630.

DOCUMENT H (Continued)
(Instructions on page 4-15)
N/A 15) Claimant certifies that, per SBCAG Resolution 90-1, attached to this claim is an operations plan and budget that describes existing and proposed service, and report on progress of coordination and consolidation objectives.

ATTACHMENTS REQUIRED
Applies to Article 4.5 (CTSAs)

DOCUMENT H (Continued)
(Instructions on page 4-15)
N/A 16)
N/A 17)
N/A 18)

ATTACHMENTS MAY BE REQUIRED
N/A 19)
Signature:

Name:

Title:

Date:

The undersigned (must be the individual named in the authorizing resolution) hereby certifies that the above statements are true and correct.

Claimant certifies that pusuant to CCR § 6633 and PUC § 99268(c) it shall maintain farebox ratios in providing transit services as follows: Urbanized 20%, Non-Urbanized and ADA 10% Applies to Article 8 (streets/roads)
Claimant certifies that in its TDA claim, not less than 5% of the amount claimed under Article 4 will be expended for demand-response service for the elderly and individuals with disabilities, per SBCAG Resolution 90-1.

Applies to Articles 4 (transit) in service areas without a designated CTSA [COLT, SYVT] If SBCAG has found that there are unmet transit needs that are reasonable to meet within its jurisdiction, the claimant certifies it has attached a summary of the actions it plans to take to meet the needs.

Claimant certifies that, per SBCAG Resolution 90-1, it has attached an agreement to indemnify and hold harmless SBCAG from any claims, judgments or liabilities against the claimant.

Claimant certifies it has also attached proof of insurance coverage , with limits of general liability to be specified.

ATTACHMENTS REQUIRED
Applies to Article 4.5 (CTSAs)

Article 3 Article 4 Article 4.5 Article 8(a) Article 8(c) Bike/ Ped Transit Community
Transit
Streets &
Roads
Transit Claimant:

Cities
and
County
COLT, Guad.,
SBMTD,

SMAT, SYVT
CTSAs: Easy Lift
and SMOOTH
Cities and
County County

X X X X X

X X X X X
X X X
X X X Part A Proposed Operating Budget
X X X Part B Proposed Capital Budget

X X X X X
X X X
X X G.1 Fixed Route
X (not SBMTD) X G.2 Demand Response
X (not SBMTD) G.3 Systemwide (combined)
SBMTD Only X H.1 Fiscal Audit
X H.2 LTF ≤ 50% of CTSA's operating budget
X X X H.3 State Controller Annual Report **
X X H.4 State Controller Annual Report **
X X X H.5 Retirement System Funding
X X X H.6 Staffing of Vehicles
X X X H.7 Budget Increase *
X X X H.8 CHP Certification **
X X X H.9 Fares for Senior and Disabled
X X X H.10 Accessibility to Disabled
X X H.11 Contract for Transit Services **
X H.12 Operations Plan and Budget **
X H.13 Indemnify, Hold Harmless; Insurance **

COLT & SYVT
Only H.14 5% Demand Response
X H.15 Unmet Needs *
*attachments may be required
**attachments required
Name: Shannel Zamora
Title: Finance Director
E-mail [email protected]
Date: Phone: 805-686-0137
Signature:

I hereby certify that I have completed all forms necessary to comply with the requirements of the Transportation
Development Act.

Submitted by:

Document A: Claim Form
Document B: Resolution
Document H: Standard Assurances

REQUIRED FORMS CHECKLIST
Document Name
Document C: Productivity Improvement
Document D: Fiscal Reporting
Document E: Project Description & RTP Conformity
Document F: Maximum Transit Allocation
Document G: Fare and Local Support Ratios

% Bike & Ped. Planning
of Total Maximum Funds Funds Article 4.5
CLAIMANTS Population 1 Population Apportionment 2 (2%) (3%) (5%) Buellton 5,055 1.1355366% $277,708 $5,554 $8,165 $263,989 Guadalupe 8,544 1.9192927% 469,384 9,388 13,800 423,886 4 Lompoc 43,845 9.8491792% 2,408,722 48,174 70,816 2,289,732 Santa Maria 109,910 24.6897773% 6,038,149 120,763 177,522 5,452,871 4 Solvang 5,709 1.2824487% 313,637 6,273 9,221 298,143
SB County (Unincorp. 65,704 14.7595389% 3,609,603 72,192 106,122 3,339,141 4 North County)
SMOOTH (S. M. Valley CTSA) $401,451
So. Co. Claimants 206,397 46.3642266% 11,338,867 226,777 333,363 538,936 10,239,791 (See Below)
Total: 445,164 100.0000000% $24,456,068 3 $489,121 $719,009 $940,387 $22,307,551

SOUTH COUNTY

CLAIMANTS
SBMTD 206,397 $10,573,154 $333,363 $10,239,791
Easy Lift 538,936 $538,936
Carpinteria 12,963 2.9119605% 14,243 $14,243
Goleta 32,591 7.3211221% 35,809 35,809
Santa Barbara City 86,591 19.4514830% 95,141 95,141
SB County (Unincorp. 74,252 16.6796610% 81,584 81,584
South County)
Total: 206,397 46.3642266% $11,338,867 $226,777 $333,363 $538,936 $10,239,791 1 January 2022 Department of Finance figures.
2 TDA revenue estimate from County Auditor-Controller, February 2023 3 Per PUC section 99233.1 allocation has been reduced by $145,525 for administration (Estimate 24,601,593-145,525=24,456,068) 4 Adjusted to provide funding for SMOOTH (Santa Maria Valley CTSA).

Transportation Development Act
Local Transportation Fund (LTF)
Apportionments Fiscal Year 2023-24
4 & 8
for Articles
Available

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Budget Report
City of Solvang Account Summary
For Fiscal: 2023-2024 Period Ending: 06/30/2024
Fiscal
Activity
Variance
Favorable
(Unfavorable)
Percent
Used
Current
Total Budget
Period
Activity
Original
Total Budget
Fund: 502 - TRANSIT FUND
Department: 0000 - Undesignated
Program: 000 - Undesignated
Expense
502-0000-000-64003 Transfers out 215,000.00 215,000.00 0.00 0.00 215,000.00 0.00 % Expense Total: 215,000.00 215,000.00 0.00 0.00 215,000.00 0.00% Program: 000 - Undesignated Total: 215,000.00 215,000.00 0.00 0.00 215,000.00 0.00% Department: 0000 - Undesignated Total: 215,000.00 215,000.00 0.00 0.00 215,000.00 0.00% Department: 5000 - Transit
Program: 850 - Federal Funding
Revenue
502-5000-850-35005 DAR Subsidy 4,000.00 4,000.00 0.00 0.00 -4,000.00 0.00 % 502-5000-850-35012 Section 5311 FTA 285,417.00 285,417.00 0.00 0.00 -285,417.00 0.00 % 502-5000-850-35015 99260 Transit Article 4 747,948.00 747,948.00 0.00 0.00 -747,948.00 0.00 % 502-5000-850-35019 STA Funding 80,000.00 80,000.00 0.00 0.00 -80,000.00 0.00 % 502-5000-850-35020 Specialized Transit 14,603.00 14,603.00 0.00 0.00 -14,603.00 0.00 % 502-5000-850-35021 Fare Box Revenue 55,000.00 55,000.00 0.00 0.00 -55,000.00 0.00 % 502-5000-850-42001 Interest Income 16,000.00 16,000.00 0.00 0.00 -16,000.00 0.00 % 502-5000-850-43004 Sale of Surplus Property 7,500.00 7,500.00 0.00 0.00 -7,500.00 0.00 % 502-5000-850-43020 Transf from Spec Revenue 3,000.00 3,000.00 0.00 0.00 -3,000.00 0.00 % Revenue Total: 1,213,468.00 1,213,468.00 0.00 0.00 -1,213,468.00 0.00% Expense
502-5000-850-52002 Membership Dues 570.00 570.00 0.00 0.00 570.00 0.00 % 502-5000-850-52003 Supplies 250.00 250.00 0.00 0.00 250.00 0.00 % 502-5000-850-52008 Postage 1,500.00 1,500.00 0.00 0.00 1,500.00 0.00 % 502-5000-850-52009 Small Equipment 1,800.00 1,800.00 0.00 0.00 1,800.00 0.00 % 502-5000-850-52015 Vehicle Fuel 110,000.00 110,000.00 0.00 0.00 110,000.00 0.00 % 502-5000-850-53003 Repairs and Maintenance 2,500.00 2,500.00 0.00 0.00 2,500.00 0.00 % 502-5000-850-53008 Vehicle Repairs & Maint. 12,000.00 12,000.00 0.00 0.00 12,000.00 0.00 % 502-5000-850-55001 Utilities 1,500.00 1,500.00 0.00 0.00 1,500.00 0.00 % 502-5000-850-55003 Communications 1,260.00 1,260.00 0.00 0.00 1,260.00 0.00 % 502-5000-850-56003 Wine Country Express 29,000.00 29,000.00 0.00 0.00 29,000.00 0.00 % 502-5000-850-56010 Transit Contract 679,657.00 679,657.00 0.00 0.00 679,657.00 0.00 % 502-5000-850-57001 Marketing & Advertising 34,000.00 34,000.00 0.00 0.00 34,000.00 0.00 % 502-5000-850-57009 Insurance 131.00 131.00 0.00 0.00 131.00 0.00 % 502-5000-850-57011 Lease Payments 36,000.00 36,000.00 0.00 0.00 36,000.00 0.00 % 502-5000-850-57015 Printing and Publishing 5,000.00 5,000.00 0.00 0.00 5,000.00 0.00 % 502-5000-850-57016 Professional Services 43,000.00 43,000.00 0.00 0.00 43,000.00 0.00 % 502-5000-850-57053 Software/Website 910.00 910.00 0.00 0.00 910.00 0.00 % 502-5000-850-62009 Depreciation Expense 140,000.00 140,000.00 0.00 0.00 140,000.00 0.00 % 502-5000-850-70285 Bus Stops/Signage 500.00 500.00 0.00 0.00 500.00 0.00 % 502-5000-850-71002 Overhead Contribution 45,507.30 45,507.30 0.00 0.00 45,507.30 0.00 % Expense Total: 1,145,085.30 1,145,085.30 0.00 0.00 1,145,085.30 0.00% Program: 850 - Federal Funding Surplus (Deficit): 68,382.70 68,382.70 0.00 0.00 -68,382.70 0.00% Department: 5000 - Transit Surplus (Deficit): 68,382.70 68,382.70 0.00 0.00 -68,382.70 0.00% Fund: 502 - TRANSIT FUND Surplus (Deficit): -146,617.30 -146,617.30 0.00 0.00 146,617.30 0.00%

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Fiscal
Activity
Variance
Favorable
(Unfavorable)
Percent
Used
Current
Total Budget
Period
Activity
Original
Total Budget
Fund: 805 - TRANSIT CAPITAL FUNDS
Department: 0000 - Undesignated
Program: 000 - Undesignated
Revenue
805-0000-000-43019 Transfers In 215,000.00 215,000.00 0.00 0.00 -215,000.00 0.00 % Revenue Total: 215,000.00 215,000.00 0.00 0.00 -215,000.00 0.00% Program: 000 - Undesignated Total: 215,000.00 215,000.00 0.00 0.00 -215,000.00 0.00% Department: 0000 - Undesignated Total: 215,000.00 215,000.00 0.00 0.00 -215,000.00 0.00% Department: 5000 - Transit
Program: 850 - Federal Funding
Expense
805-5000-850-70105 Projects -TRANSIT 215,000.00 215,000.00 0.00 0.00 215,000.00 0.00 % Expense Total: 215,000.00 215,000.00 0.00 0.00 215,000.00 0.00% Program: 850 - Federal Funding Total: 215,000.00 215,000.00 0.00 0.00 215,000.00 0.00% Department: 5000 - Transit Total: 215,000.00 215,000.00 0.00 0.00 215,000.00 0.00% Fund: 805 - TRANSIT CAPITAL FUNDS Surplus (Deficit): 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00% Report Surplus (Deficit): -146,617.30 -146,617.30 0.00 0.00 146,617.30 0.00%

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Group Summary
Fiscal
Activity
Variance
Favorable
(Unfavorable)
Period
Account Typ… Activity
Current
Total Budget
Original
Total Budget
Percent
Used
Fund: 502 - TRANSIT FUND
Department: 0000 - Undesignated
Program: 000 - Undesignated
Expense 215,000.00 215,000.00 0.00 0.00 215,000.00 0.00% Program: 000 - Undesignated Total: 215,000.00 215,000.00 0.00 0.00 215,000.00 0.00% Department: 0000 - Undesignated Total: 215,000.00 215,000.00 0.00 0.00 215,000.00 0.00% Department: 5000 - Transit
Program: 850 - Federal Funding
Revenue 1,213,468.00 1,213,468.00 0.00 0.00 -1,213,468.00 0.00% Expense 1,145,085.30 1,145,085.30 0.00 0.00 1,145,085.30 0.00% Program: 850 - Federal Funding Surplus (Deficit): 68,382.70 68,382.70 0.00 0.00 -68,382.70 0.00% Department: 5000 - Transit Surplus (Deficit): 68,382.70 68,382.70 0.00 0.00 -68,382.70 0.00% Fund: 502 - TRANSIT FUND Surplus (Deficit): -146,617.30 -146,617.30 0.00 0.00 146,617.30 0.00%

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Fiscal
Activity
Variance
Favorable
(Unfavorable)
Period
Account Typ… Activity
Current
Total Budget
Original
Total Budget
Percent
Used
Fund: 805 - TRANSIT CAPITAL FUNDS
Department: 0000 - Undesignated
Program: 000 - Undesignated
Revenue 215,000.00 215,000.00 0.00 0.00 -215,000.00 0.00% Program: 000 - Undesignated Total: 215,000.00 215,000.00 0.00 0.00 -215,000.00 0.00% Department: 0000 - Undesignated Total: 215,000.00 215,000.00 0.00 0.00 -215,000.00 0.00% Department: 5000 - Transit
Program: 850 - Federal Funding
Expense 215,000.00 215,000.00 0.00 0.00 215,000.00 0.00% Program: 850 - Federal Funding Total: 215,000.00 215,000.00 0.00 0.00 215,000.00 0.00% Department: 5000 - Transit Total: 215,000.00 215,000.00 0.00 0.00 215,000.00 0.00% Fund: 805 - TRANSIT CAPITAL FUNDS Surplus (Deficit): 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00% Report Surplus (Deficit): -146,617.30 -146,617.30 0.00 0.00 146,617.30 0.00%

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Fund Summary
Fiscal
Activity
Variance
Favorable
Fund (Unfavorable)
Period
Activity
Current
Total Budget
Original
Total Budget
502 - TRANSIT FUND -146,617.30 -146,617.30 0.00 0.00 146,617.30 805 - TRANSIT CAPITAL FUNDS 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Report Surplus (Deficit): -146,617.30 -146,617.30 0.00 0.00 146,617.30

Santa Ynez Valley Transit Ridership Statistics, February 2022 through February 2023 Route Mar-22 Apr-22 May-22 Jun-22 Jul-22 Aug-22 Sep-22 Oct-22 Nov-22 Dec-22 Jan-23 Feb-23 TOTAL Fixed-route 3,699 3,594 3,658 3,981 3,198 4,007 3,707 3,896 3,144 3,495 3,120 3,163 42,662 Dial-A-Ride 228 234 191 209 220 176 233 205 230 222 222 171 2,541 Total 3,927 3,828 3,849 4,190 3,418 4,183 3,940 4,101 3,374 3,717 3,342 3,334 45,203 Buellton 1,371 1,301 1,220 1,388 1,184 1,368 1,265 1,441 1,224 1,383 1,270 1,211 15,626 Solvang 1,781 1,766 1,753 1,974 1,577 2,036 1,909 1,879 1,511 1,705 1,454 1,443 20,788 County 775 761 876 828 657 779 766 781 639 629 618 680 8,789 Breakdown by Community

CITY OF BUELLTON
City Council Agenda Staff Report
City Manager Review: SW
Council Agenda Item No.: 5

To: The Honorable Mayor and Council Members
From: Andrea Keefer, Planning Director
Date: April 13, 2023
Subject: Receive and File the 2022 Annual Report on the Status of the General Plan
______________________________________________________________________________

BACKGROUND

Section 65400(a) of the California Government Code requires that an annual report be furnished to the City Council regarding the status of General Plan implementation. Annual reports are due on April 1st of each year and must be submitted to the State Office of Planning and Research (“OPR”) and Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”). The 2021 Annual Report on the Status of the Buellton General Plan is attached (Attachment 1).

The Annual Report heavily focuses on progress made towards meeting the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (“RHNA”) in the Housing Element, which is the number of residential units and the percentage of affordable housing required to be accommodated.

This is done through State mandate that the City’s General Plan Housing Element must identify enough sites adequate for future development to meet this allocation. The number assigned to Buellton for 2015-2023 is 275 units, of which 55% are to be affordable. In this reporting year, from January 1, 2022 – December 31, 2022, nine applications for residential development were submitted and entitled, which include nine accessory dwelling units (“ADUs”); one ADU was issued building permits, and was counted towards moderateincome units for the City’s RHNA, and; two ADUs were completed and received final inspection clearance. To date, the City has exceeded its RHNA for moderate and abovemoderate income levels, and 61 very-low income units and 40 low income units are needed to have been issued building permits by 2023 to meet the City’s 2015-2023 RHNA goal.

The City focuses on four primary means to accommodate RHNA goals: Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), Multifamily Infill, Mixed Use Development, and the Affordable Housing Overlay Zone (“AHOZ”). With the adoption of an updated ADU ordinance in 2020 and updates to State ADU law, increased ADU development has been seen and is expected to continue. Remaining vacant AHOZ sites alone will be able to accommodate RHNA goals for this RHNA planning cycle through 2023. In 2022, two AHOZ projects

General Plan Annual Report Page 2 April 13, 2023
with affordable multi-family units were approved, which will together provide 82 very-low income units, 54 low income units, and 2 above-moderate income units (manager’s units).

Other entitled projects in 2022 together will provide 7 moderate income units and 53 above-moderate income units.

RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council receive and file the 2022 General Plan Annual Report and direct staff to file the Report with the State Housing and Community Development Department and Office of Planning and Research on such forms as dictated by the State of California.

ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 - City of Buellton 2022 General Plan Annual Report

CITY OF BUELLTON
Annual Report on Status of the General Plan and Programs in Support of Affordable Housing
Reporting Period 1/1/2022 through 12/31/2022
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BACKGROUND

By law, every community in California is required to adopt a General Plan as the policy framework by which to guide future growth and development. At a minimum, each such Plan must contain seven mandatory elements (Land Use, Circulation, Housing, Conservation, Open-Space, Noise and Safety). Once adopted, zoning and development regulations that follow must be consistent with the policies of the General Plan.

Section 65400(a) of the California Government Code requires that an annual report be furnished to the City Council regarding the status of General Plan implementation.

Annual reports are due on April 1st of each year and must be submitted to the State Office of Planning and Research (“OPR”), the Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”), and the Buellton City Council.

For Buellton, the annual report is also used as barometer in evaluating progress in meeting the City’s fair share of regional housing needs.

ANALYSIS
General Plan Overview: The Land Use Element was last revised in 2008. The Circulation, Conservation and Open Space, Economic Development, Noise, Parks and Recreation, Public Facilities and Services elements were revised in 2007. The Safety Element was last revised in 2017. A focused update of the Circulation Element is currently underway, with a comprehensive General Plan update anticipated to be complete by 2025. The City updated its Housing Element in February 2015. The updated Housing Element was certified by the State Housing and Community Development Department on May 12, 2015. An update of the Housing Element is currently underway, along with the Safety Element, which is anticipated to be adopted by May 2023. This report is based on the 2015 Housing Element Update. The complete Buellton 2025 General Plan is available for review on the City’s website, https://www.cityofbuellton.com/files/2025%20General%20Plan/General%20Plan%20Up dated%2010-2017.pdf. Copies are also available by contacting the Planning Department at 805-688-7474.

Housing Element Overview: The Regional Housing Needs Allocation (“RHNA”) process is part of a statewide mandate to address housing related to future growth in the State. The needs assessment process sets numeric targets with the overriding goal of assuring an equitable geographic distribution of needs and responsibilities. The number assigned to the City of Buellton for 2015-2023 is 275 units, of which roughly 55% are assigned to be affordable units. Table B reflects the current adjusted requirement, taking

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into account construction that has occurred since the beginning of the current RHNA planning cycle. To date, the City has exceeded its RHNA for moderate and abovemoderate income levels, and 61 very-low income units and 40 low income units are needed to have been issued building permits by 2023 to meet the City’s 2015-2023 RHNA.

The 2015 Housing Element relies upon four basic means by which to address the City’s RHNA goals: Accessory Dwelling Units (“ADUs”), Multi-Family Infill, Mixed Use Development, and the Affordable Housing Overlay Zone (“AHOZ”). Of these, the establishment of an AHOZ is viewed as the principal means for accommodating the City’s RHNA goals.

Housing Performance Assessment: The City is in the process of implementing the programs in the adopted 2015 Housing Element, shown in Table D.

In 2022, nine ADUs received entitlements, one was issued a building permit, and two were completed and received final inspection clearances. ADUs have seen a large increase in interest and development since 2020, and are expected to continue as a significant source of moderate-income units. The City anticipates updating its ADU ordinance by mid-year 2023 for better consistency with updated State law.

As for multi-family infill, the Central Avenue project was entitled in 2022, which will provide four above-moderate income duplex units and two ADUs, both of which will be counted as moderate income units, and one of which will be deed-restricted as such.

The 518 project entitled in 2022, will provide 48 above-moderate income units as part of a flagship mixed use project on the Avenue of Flags. The project is deed-restricted to pay $1,023,400 into the City’s in-lieu fee to meet the 15% inclusionary requirement, in-lieu of constructing the affordable units.

Ordinance No. 05-05 was adopted by the City Council in 2005, and established the AHOZ sites and development standards. The 2015 Housing Element has kept the AHOZ program in place and is the basis for the “Adequate Sites” requirement. In summary, the AHOZ allows “stand alone” residential projects irrespective of the underlying zone designation with a minimum base density of 25 units/acre, imposes an inclusionary requirement, mandating that at least 20% of the base density be affordable to very low, low and moderate income households, and institutes a bifurcated land use entitlement process that allows for streamlined processing for projects that meet specified criteria.

To date, two AHOZ sites have been developed as residential. The first, Juliette Walk on Site V completed in 2009, consists of 44 condominium units of which four are affordable to very low income persons and three are affordable to low income persons. An $85,635 housing in-lieu fee was also collected. The second was completed in 2017, Avenue Heights Apartments on Site X, which consists of 62 apartment units of which five are affordable to very low income persons, four are affordable to low income persons, and the remainder, since they are apartments, qualify as moderate income units. Three units are designated specifically, by deed-restriction, for moderate income persons.

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Two AHOZ sites have been entitled or developed with commercial uses, reducing the number of adequate sites and potential residential units. These sites include: Site IX, entitled with the Waypoint project, and; Site XI, developed with the Hampton Inn. Senate Bill 166, the “No Net Loss Law” became effective January 1, 2019, and requires that any action resulting in a parcel being developed with fewer residential units than identified in the current Housing Element would not result in a shortage of adequate sites to accommodate RHNA, or if it would, that additional adequate sites must be identified within 180 days to make up for that shortfall. Even with the loss of these sites for residential units however, the City has identified enough adequate sites through the AHOZ ordinance to accommodate 921 units on the AHOZ sites that are left, over and above the 2015-2023 RHNA.

Two sites in 2022 were entitled with affordable multi-family residential projects. Buellton Garden Apartments on a portion of Site IX will provide 58 very-low income units, 30 low-income units, and 1 above-moderate income manager’s unit, and Polo Village on Site IV will provide 24 very-low units, 24 low units, and 1 above-moderate manager’s unit.

Annual Programmatic Calibrations: In compliance with updated State HCD reporting requirements, a general accounting of applications submitted, project entitlements, permits issued and construction completed during the current Housing Element cycle is set forth in Tables A and A2. During this eighth year of reporting under the 2015 Housing Element, nine residential development applications were submitted and entitled, one ADU project received building permits, and two ADUs received final inspection clearance.

LEAP Reporting: This is the third year that the Annual Plan is required to report on the Local Early Action Planning (LEAP) Grant. The City was awarded $65,000 in funding through this grant on December 17, 2020, and a Standard Agreement between the City and the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) executed on March 11, 2021. Funding is being expended for three tasks: 1) the implementation of a PreApproved ADU Plans Program; 2) increasing the City’s capacity to store and share electronic development plan files, and; 3) completion and adoption of the 2023 Housing Element. Implementation of a pre-approved ADU plans program is underway. The Planning Department has been utilizing Microsoft OneDrive for storage and sharing capacity of electronic plans and documents. Lastly, the allotment of LEAP funding for the Housing Element Update has been spent, and will be reimbursed with the submittal of the next request for reimbursement. The REAP Grant continues to cover Housing Element Update expenditures.

CITY OF BUELLTON
City Council Agenda Staff Report
City Manager Review: SW
Council Agenda Item No.: 6

To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Andrea Keefer, Planning Director
Meeting Date: April 13, 2023
Subject: Resolution No. 23-05 - “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, Adopting the 2022 City of Buellton Annex to the Santa Barbara County Local Hazard Mitigation Plan” ______________________________________________________________________________

BACKGROUND
In 2017, the City adopted the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) required Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP). The LHMP is required to be updated every 5-years.

The City has been working with the Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) and each jurisdiction in the County since 2021 to prepare the updated 5-year plan.

The City participated in numerous meetings with OEM and representatives of all cities in the county to develop a list of “common” hazards we all faced, and objectives to mitigate those hazards. Once those “common” hazards were identified, each city was tasked with identifying hazards that were unique to their respective community, and potential mitigation actions they could apply to reduce or eliminate the threat each hazard posed to their community.

The City’s LHMP (Exhibit A – City Council Resolution No. 23-05) has been reviewed by the California Office of Emergency Management and reviewed and conceptually approved by FEMA. The next step is the formal adoption by the City and final approval by FEMA.

The adoption of this LHMP lays the foundation for the City to be ready to apply for and be successful in obtaining funding that may become available in the future.

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ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Adoption of the LHMP and amending the General Plan to incorporate the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan by reference is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment (CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)).

FISCAL IMPACT
The adoption of this plan should have a positive fiscal impact on our community as it places the City in a position to effectively compete for future disaster mitigation funding and other similar funding that may become available.

RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council consider adoption of Resolution No. 23-05 - “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, Adopting the 2022 City of Buellton Annex to the Santa Barbara County Hazard Mitigation Plan”

ATTACHMENTS

Resolution No. 23-05 (Exhibit A – February 2023 Buellton LHMP)

RESOLUTION NO. 23-05

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF BUELLTON, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE 2022

CITY OF BUELLTON ANNEX TO THE SANTA BARBARA

COUNTY LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Buellton as follows:

SECTION 1:

WHEREAS, The Federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (Act), as described in 44 CFR Section 201.6, mandates local governments to submit and maintain a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved local hazard mitigation plan (LHMP); and
WHEREAS, The City of Buellton has participated in a county-wide multijurisdictional LHMP with Santa Barbara County as the lead agency; and WHEREAS, The Multi-Jurisdictional LHMP identifies each jurisdiction’s risk assessment and mitigation strategies to reduce the impacts of natural disasters on the public and local governments; and
WHEREAS, Identification of hazards in the City assists with response planning, exercise development, public education and awareness, and other emergency management functions; and
WHEREAS, the Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan and the City’s LHMP have been reviewed and approved by CalOES and were conditionally approved by FEMA on March 23, 2023; and
WHEREAS, The Act requires the local Annex to the Hazard Mitigation Plan to be formally adopted by the City Council and provided to FEMA for formal approval; and WHEREAS, in 2006, the state adopted Assembly Bill (AB) 2140 which added provisions specifying what is to be included in a LHMP and requiring a linkage between a local jurisdiction's LHMP and the Safety Element of their General Plan; and WHEREAS, AB 2140 provides cities the authority to adopt by reference their respective Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) as part of the Safety Element of its General Plan and by doing so, a city becomes eligible for additional funding from the California Office of Emergency Services (OES) under the California Disaster Assistance Act; and

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WHEREAS, additional funding from OES made available through this General Plan Amendment is in the public interest; and
WHEREAS, AB 2140 can be met by either including the LHMP language specific to AB 2140 as part of the Safety Element or to incorporate the LHMP by reference into the Safety Element of the General Plan.

SECTION 2: All proceedings having been duly taken as required by law, and upon review of the information provided in the staff report, consideration of the testimony given at the public hearing, as well as other pertinent information, the City Council finds the following:

A. Record. Prior to rendering a decision on the Project, the City Council considered the following:

1. All public testimony, both written and oral, received in conjunction with that certain public meeting conducted by the City Council on April 13, 2023 (“City Council Public Meeting”).

2. All oral, written and visual materials presented by City staff in conjunction with that certain City Council Public Meeting.

3. The following informational documents, which by reference, are incorporated herein:
a. The staff report dated April 13, 2023 (the “Staff Report”). b. The February 2023 City of Buellton LHMP Annex.

B. Public Review. On the basis of evidence hereinafter listed, the following administrative procedures and public participation requirements were followed:

1. The Agenda for the Public Meeting was posted in two conspicuous public places on April 6, 2023.

2. From March 25 through September 15, 2021, an online survey was distributed county-wide to solicit public input on the LHMP.

3. Three public workshops were held on April 7, 2021, November 4, 2021 and March 9, 2022.

4. The Draft LHMP for all jurisdictions was made available for public review from March 1, 2022, through March 15, 2022.

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C. Environmental Review. Adopting the LHMP and amending the General Plan to incorporate the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan by reference is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment (CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)).

SECTION 3: Based on the findings set forth in Sections 1 and 2, the City Council hereby:

1. Approves and adopts the 2022 Buellton Annex to the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan attached hereto as Exhibit A by reference into the safety element of the general plan in accordance with the requirements of AB 2140; and

2. Agrees to submit this adoption resolution to the California Office of Emergency Services and FEMA Region IX officials to enable the plan's final approval in accordance with the requirements of the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 and to establish conformance with the requirement of AB 2140.

SECTION 4: The City Clerk shall certify as to the adoption of this Resolution.

PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 13th day of April 2023.

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John Sanchez
Vice Mayor
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Linda Reid
City Clerk
Exhibit A – February 2023 Buellton LHMP

City of Buellton
Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
An Annex to the Santa Barbara County
Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
February 2023

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Annex to the Santa Barbara County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Table of Content

1.0 Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... 1

2.0 Plan Purpose and Authority .......................................................................................................................... 2

3.0 Planning Process.............................................................................................................................................. 6

3.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................................... 6

3.2 Mitigation Advisory Committee (MAC) ............................................................................................ 7

3.3 Local Planning Team (LPT) .................................................................................................................. 8

3.4 Public Outreach and Engagement .................................................................................................... 9

4.0 Capability Assessment ................................................................................................................................... 9

4.1 Development Trends and Demographics ........................................................................................ 9

4.2 Key Departments ............................................................................................................................... 10

4.3 Administrative and Technical Capacity ......................................................................................... 13

4.4 Legal and Regulatory Capabilities ................................................................................................ 14

4.5 GIS, Computer and Communication Technology .......................................................................... 15

4.6 Financial Resources ............................................................................................................................ 15

4.7 Education and Outreach Capabilities ............................................................................................ 17

4.8 Relevant Plans, Policies, and Ordinances ...................................................................................... 17

4.8.1 City of Buellton General Plan ........................................................................................... 18

4.8.2 Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances ................................................................................. 22

4.8.3 Building Codes ..................................................................................................................... 22

4.8.4 Floodplain Management Ordinance ................................................................................ 23

4.8.5 National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and Repetitive Loss (RL) Properties .............................................................................................................................. 24

4.8.6 City of Buellton Storm Water Management Program ................................................. 24

4.8.7 City of Buellton Wastewater Treatment Plant ............................................................... 26

4.8.8 City of Buellton Emergency Operations Plan ................................................................. 28

4.8.9 SEMS Multi-Hazard Functional Plan ................................................................................. 29

4.9 Opportunities for Mitigation Capability Improvements ............................................................. 29

5.0 Hazard Assessment ...................................................................................................................................... 30

5.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................................. 30

5.2 Hazard Screening/Prioritization ..................................................................................................... 31

5.3 Earthquake & Liquefaction............................................................................................................... 32

5.4 Wildfire ............................................................................................................................................... 32

5.5 Flood .................................................................................................................................................... 33

5.6 Landslide ............................................................................................................................................. 33

5.7 Drought & Water Storage ............................................................................................................... 33

5.8 Energy Shortage & Resilience ......................................................................................................... 33

5.9 Dam/Levee Failure ............................................................................................................................ 34

5.10 Pandemic/Public Health Emergency .............................................................................................. 34

6.0 Vulnerability Assessment ............................................................................................................................. 35

6.1 Earthquake & Liquefaction............................................................................................................... 37

6.2 Wildfire ............................................................................................................................................... 42

6.3 Flood .................................................................................................................................................... 44

6.4 Landslide ............................................................................................................................................. 47

6.5 Dam/Levee Failure ............................................................................................................................ 49

7.0 Mitigation Strategy ...................................................................................................................................... 52

7.1 Mitigation Priorities ........................................................................................................................... 52

7.1.1 General Observations — Strengths ................................................................................ 52

7.1.2 General Observations — Weaknesses .......................................................................... 53

7.1.3 General Observations — Priorities ................................................................................. 53

7.2 Mitigation Progress............................................................................................................................ 55

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7.3 Mitigation Approach ......................................................................................................................... 56

7.4 Implementation Plan .......................................................................................................................... 57

8.0 Plan Maintenance ......................................................................................................................................... 60

8.1 Monitoring, Evaluating, and Updating the Plan ........................................................................... 60

8.2 Implementation through Existing Plans and Programs ................................................................ 61

8.3 Ongoing Public Outreach and Engagement ................................................................................. 62

8.4 Point of Contact .................................................................................................................................. 62 List of Figures
Figure 6-1. City of Buellton Critical Facilities and Earthquake Groundshaking Potential (San Luis Range 7.2 Magnitude ShakeMap) ....................................................................................... 40 Figure 6-2. City of Buellton Critical Facilities and Liquefaction Potential .................................................. 41 Figure 6-3. City of Buellton Critical Facilities within Wildfire Threat Zones .............................................. 43 Figure 6-4. City of Buellton Critical Facilities in FEMA Flood Hazard Zones............................................. 46 Figure 6-5. City of Buellton Critical Facilities within Landslide Susceptibility Zones ................................ 48 Figure 6-6. City of Buellton Critical Facilities in Dam Inundation Zone ....................................................... 51 Figure 6-1. City of Buellton Critical Facilities and Earthquake Groundshaking Potential (San Luis Range 7.2 Magnitude ShakeMap) ..................................................................................................... 40 Figure 6-2. City of Buellton Critical Facilities and Liquefaction Potential ..................................... 41 Figure 6-3. City of Buellton Critical Facilities within Wildfire Threat Zones ................................. 43 Figure 6-4. City of Buellton Critical Facilities in FEMA Flood Hazard Zones ................................ 46 Figure 6-5. City of Buellton Critical Facilities within Landslide Susceptibility Zones ................... 48 Figure 6-6. City of Buellton Critical Facilities in Dam Inundation Zone .......................................... 51 List of Tables
Table 3-1. Mitigation Advisory Committee (MAC) Meetings Summary ...................................................... 7 Table 3-2. City of Buellton Local Planning Team 2022 ................................................................................. 8 Table 3-3. Local Planning Team Activity Summary ......................................................................................... 8 Table 4-1. City of Buellton Administrative and Technical Capacity .......................................................... 13 Table 4-2. City of Buellton: Legal and Regulatory Capability ................................................................... 14 Table 4-3. City of Buellton Fiscal Capability ................................................................................................. 16 Table 5-1. City of Buellton Local Priority Hazards ....................................................................................... 31 Table 6-1. Critical Facilities in the City of Buellton ....................................................................................... 36 Table 6-2. Summary of Potential Impacts on Critical Facilities ................................................................... 37 Table 6-3. City of Buellton at Risk to Liquefaction Hazard by Property Type ....................................... 38 Table 6-4. City of Buellton Critical Facilities Vulnerable to Groundshaking & Liquefaction ................ 39 Table 6-5. City of Buellton at Risk to Wildfire Threat .................................................................................. 42 Table 6-6. City of Buellton Critical Facilities Vulnerable to Wildfire ........................................................ 42 Table 6-7. City of Buellton FEMA Floodplain Exposure and Loss ............................................................... 44 Table 6-8. City of Buellton Critical Facilities at Risk to Flood Hazard ...................................................... 44 Table 6-9. City of Buellton Improved Properties at Risk to Landslide Summary ..................................... 47 Table 6-10. City of Buellton Critical Facilities Vulnerable to Landslide ...................................................... 47 Table 6-11. City of Buellton at Risk to Dam Inundation Hazard ................................................................... 49 Table 6-12. City of Buellton Critical Facilities Vulnerable to Inundation from Dam/Levee Failure ................................................................................................................................................ 49 Table 7-1. Status of City of Buellton Previous Mitigation Actions .............................................................. 55

1.0. Introduction
City of Buellton Local Hazard Mitigation Plan 1
Annex to the Santa Barbara County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan

1.0 INTRODUCTION
Natural and human-caused disasters can lead to death, injury, property damage, and interruption of business and government services. When they occur, the time, money, and effort to respond to and recover from these disasters divert public resources and attention from other important programs and problems.

However, the impact of foreseeable yet often unpredictable natural and human-caused events can be reduced through mitigation planning. History has demonstrated that it is less expensive to mitigate against disaster damage than to repeatedly repair damage in the aftermath. A mitigation plan states the aspirations and specific courses of action jurisdictions intend to follow to reduce vulnerability and exposure to future hazard events.

The City of Buellton (City) recognizes the consequences of disasters and the need to reduce the impacts of all hazards, natural and human-caused. This annex was prepared in 2022 as part of the update to the County of Santa Barbara (County) Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (MJHMP). This annex serves as the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) for the City. The LHMP was last comprehensively updated in 2017 as an annex to the 2017 MJHMP. Since 2017, the City has:
• Incorporated the LHMP goals, objectives, and mitigation actions into its local plans and processes, including the General Plan Safety Element by reference and specific hazard planning efforts (e.g., Stormwater Management Program). • Used the LHMP’s assessment of capabilities, hazards, and vulnerabilities to inform planning, capital improvements, programs, decision-makers, and the public. • Implemented mitigation actions through the City’s general plan, capital improvement program, maintenance programs, grant programming, community outreach, and budget process. • Reviewed and evaluated mitigation actions before and after disasters, including the Alisal Fire.

This 2022 update to the LHMP builds on and refines the MJHMP’s assessment of hazards and vulnerabilities countywide to develop a mitigation plan for the City. The City participated in the 2022 MJHMP Mitigation Advisory Committee (MAC) and Local Planning Team (LPT), reviewed all portions of the MJHMP pertaining to the City, and incorporated relevant components into this annex. It contains updated capability assessment information, a current vulnerability assessment, and an updated/revised mitigation strategy. The methodology and process for developing this annex build on approaches employed in the 2022 MJHMP and are explained throughout the following sections.

The 2022 MJHMP update was prepared with input and coordination from each of the county’s eight incorporated cities, six special districts, the County, citizen participation, responsible officials, and support from the State of California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The process to update the MJHMP and this LHMP included over a year of coordination with representatives from all participating agencies within the County and County representatives who comprised the MAC (described further in Section 3.0 below). The City is a participating agency in the County’s MJHMP update.

2.0. Plan Purpose and Authority
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The City’s LHMP is used by local emergency management teams, decision-makers, and agency staff to implement needed mitigation to address known hazards. The MJHMP and this annex can also be used as a tool for all stakeholders to increase community awareness of local hazards and risks and provide information about options and resources available to reduce those risks.

Informing and educating the public about potential hazards helps all county residents and visitors protect themselves against their effects.

Risk assessments were performed that identified and evaluated priority hazards that could impact the City. Vulnerability assessments summarize the identified hazards’ impact on the City. Estimates of potential dollar losses to vulnerable structures are presented. The risk and vulnerability assessments were used to determine mitigation goals and objectives to minimize near-term and long-term vulnerabilities to the identified hazards. These goals and objectives are the foundation for a comprehensive range of specific attainable mitigation actions (see Section 7.0, Mitigation Strategy).

2.0 PLAN PURPOSE AND AUTHORITY
Federal legislation historically provided funding for disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation. The Disaster Mitigation Act (DMA) of 2000, also commonly known as “The 2000 Stafford Act Amendments” (the Act), constitutes an effort by the federal government to reduce the rising cost of disasters. The legislation reinforces the importance of mitigation planning and emphasizes planning for disasters before they occur.

Section 322 of the DMA requires local governments to develop and submit mitigation plans to qualify for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funds. The 2022 MJHMP meets the statutory requirements of DMA 2000 (P.L. 106-390), enacted October 30, 2000, and 44 CFR Part 201 – Mitigation Planning, Interim Final Rule, published February 26, 2002. The HMA grants include the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) program, and the Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) program. Additional FEMA mitigation funds include the HMGP Post Fire funding associated with Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) declarations and the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) funding associated with the 2018 Disaster Recovery Reform Act (DRRA).

DMA 2000 specifically addresses mitigation planning at the state and local levels. It identifies requirements that allow HMGP funds to be used for planning activities and increases the amount of HMGP funds available to states that have developed a comprehensive, enhanced mitigation plan before a disaster. State, county, and local jurisdictions must have an approved mitigation plan in place before receiving post-disaster HMGP funds. These mitigation plans must demonstrate that their proposed projects are based on a sound planning process that accounts for the risk to and the capabilities of the individual communities.

Local governments have certain responsibilities for implementing Section 322, including:
• Preparing and submitting a local mitigation plan;
• Reviewing and updating the plan every five years; and • Monitoring mitigation actions and projects.

2.0. Plan Purpose and Authority
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Annex to the Santa Barbara County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan To facilitate implementation of the DMA 2000, FEMA created an Interim Final Rule (the Rule), published in the Federal Register in February of 2002 at section 201 of 44 CFR. The Rule spells out the mitigation planning criteria for states and local communities. Specific requirements for local mitigation planning efforts are outlined in section §201.6 of the Rule.

In March 2013, FEMA released The Local Mitigation Planning Handbook (Handbook) as the official guide for local governments to develop, update and implement local mitigation plans. The Handbook complements and references the October 2011 FEMA Local Mitigation Plan Review Guide (Guide) to help “Federal and State officials assess Local Mitigation Plans in a fair and consistent manner.” Local jurisdictions must demonstrate that proposed mitigation actions are based upon a sound planning process that accounts for the inherent risk and capabilities of the individual communities as stated in section §201.5 of the Rule. The Handbook and Guide were consulted to ensure thoroughness, diligence, and compliance with the DMA 2000 planning requirements.

DMA 2000 is intended to facilitate cooperation between state and local authorities, prompting them to work together. It encourages and rewards local and state pre-disaster planning and promotes sustainability as a strategy for disaster resistance. This enhanced planning network is intended to enable local and state governments to articulate accurate needs for mitigation, resulting in a faster allocation of funding and more effective risk reduction projects.

This LHMP was prepared as an annex to the County’s MJHMP in compliance with DMA 2000 and applicable FEMA guidance. The following pages show the resolutions that adopt the City’s 2022 LHMP.

2.0. Plan Purpose and Authority
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Annex to the Santa Barbara County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan [INSERT CITY RESOLUTION(S) ADOPTING PLAN UPDATE]

3.0. Planning Process
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3.0 PLANNING PROCESS

3.1 OVERVIEW
The planning process implemented for the County’s 2022 MJHMP update, including the City’s LHMP update, utilized two different planning teams to review progress, inform and guide the update, and directly review and prepare portions of the plan, including each jurisdictional annex.

The first team is the Mitigation Advisory Committee (MAC) and the second is the Local Planning Team (LPT).

All eight incorporated cities and the six special districts joined the County as participating agencies in the preparation of the MJHMP update, including the cities of Buellton, Carpinteria, Goleta, Guadalupe, Lompoc, Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, and Solvang; and special districts Cachuma Operation and Maintenance Board (COMB), Carpinteria Valley Water District (CVWD), Goleta Water District (GWD), Montecito Fire Protection District (MFPD), Montecito Water District (MWD), and Santa Maria Valley Water Conservation District (SMVWCD). Each of the participating agencies had representation on the MAC and was responsible for the administration of their own LPT. In addition, the MAC included representatives from other state and local agencies with an interest in hazard mitigation in Santa Barbara County, including local non-profit organizations, special districts, and state and federal agencies. This composition ensures diverse input from an array of voices representing all communities within Santa Barbara County.

Both the MAC and the LPTs focused on these underlining philosophies, adopted from the FEMA Local Mitigation Plan Review Guide:
• Focus on the mitigation strategy
The mitigation strategy is the plan’s primary purpose. All other sections contribute to and inform the mitigation strategy and specific hazard mitigation actions. • Process is as important as the plan itself
In mitigation planning, as with most other planning efforts, the plan is only as good as the process and people involved in its development. The plan should also serve as the written record, or documentation, of the planning process.
• This is the community’s plan
To have value; the plan must represent the current needs and values of the community and be useful for local officials and stakeholders. Develop the mitigation plan in a way that best serves your community’s purpose and people.
• Intent is as important as Compliance
Plan reviews will focus on whether the mitigation plan meets the intent of the law and regulation; and ultimately that the plan will make the community safer from hazards.

As a result, the planning process incorporated the following steps:
• Plan Preparation

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Annex to the Santa Barbara County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan • Form/validate planning team members
• Establish common project goals
• Set expectations and timelines
• Plan Development
• Validate and revise the existing conditions/situation within the planning area; • Develop and review the risk to hazards (exposure and vulnerability) within the planning area;
• Review and identify mitigation actions and projects within the planning area; • Finalize the Plan
• Review and revise the plan
• Approve the plan locally and with state and federal reviewers • Adopt and disseminate the plan

3.2 MITIGATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE (MAC)
The City participated as a MAC member to prepare this LHMP as an annex to the 2022 MJHMP.

The City was represented by Andrea Keefer, Planning Director, on the MAC.

The MAC meetings were designed to discuss each component of the MJHMP with MAC members and coordinate annex updates. Table 3-1 below provides a list and the main purpose and topics of each MAC meeting.

Table 3-1. Mitigation Advisory Committee (MAC) Meetings Summary Date Purpose
March 2021
MAC Meeting #1 (virtual)
Provided an overview of the project and why the plan is being revised Reviewed FEMA guidance and processes
Discussed roles and responsibilities of the participating jurisdictions September 2021
MAC Meeting #2 (virtual)
Reviewed goals of the project, role of the MAC
Summarized public outreach results
Presented hazards assessment and displayed select draft hazard maps Conducted interactive exercise to rank hazards
October 2021
MAC Meeting #3 (virtual)
Provided results of hazard ranking methodology
Presented vulnerabilities assessment
Discussed mitigation goals, objectives, and strategies
Reviewed County goals from 2017 and compared them to new goals Conducted interactive exercise on potential mitigation goals and strategies October 2021
MAC Meeting #4 (virtual)
Collected feedback on 2017 mitigation strategies
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Date Purpose
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Discussed annex updates
January 2022
MAC Meeting #5 (virtual)
Presented draft plan
Discussed key MAC/LPT review needs and key issues
Discussed annex updates to dovetail with plan update
March 2022
MAC Meeting #6 (virtual)
Review and discuss public comments received on the draft plan Recommend a revised draft plan to decision-makers
Review annex updates for review and approval

3.3 LOCAL PLANNING TEAM (LPT)
Table 3-2 lists the City’s LPT. These individuals collaborated to identify the City’s critical facilities, provide relevant plans, report on the progress of City mitigation actions, and provide suggestions for new mitigation actions.

Table 3-2. City of Buellton Local Planning Team 2022
Department Name Title
City Administration Scott Wolfe City Manager/Emergency Services Manager City Administration Linda Reid City Clerk/Emergency Services Coordinator Planning Andrea Keefer Planning Director
Planning Cara Miralles Assistant Planner
Public Works Rose Hess Public Works Director/City Engineer Finance Shannel Zamora Finance Director
The Buellton LPT members worked directly with the Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Management (OEM), the consultant team, and each other to provide data, recommended changes, and continually work on the MJHMP and LHMP updates throughout the planning process.

The City LPT met virtually as needed during the planning process to discuss data needs and organize data collection. Table 3-3 below outlines a timeline of the LPT's activities throughout the planning process.

Table 3-3. Local Planning Team Activity Summary
Meeting Dates Summary of Activity
February 2020 LPT kickoff meeting to discuss stakeholder and public involvement and refine the scope of hazard analysis
April 2021 to January
2022
Collated data to share with hazard mitigation planning team, including hazard identification, refreshed data layers for maps, and geographic settings.

Completed Plan Update Guides to directly inform hazard priorities and mitigation capabilities
Met with County OEM and consultant staff (12/14/22) to discuss LHMP priorities and mitigation approaches.

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January and March 2022
Reviewed new maps and local vulnerabilities.

Provided input on the status of 2017 LHMP mitigation strategies.

Reviewed draft mitigation strategies and provide feedback.

Reviewed and finalized 2022 LHMP

3.4 PUBLIC OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT
As a participating agency in the 2022 MJHMP update, the City was directly involved in the outreach program undertaken by the County for the 2022 MJHMP update, which involved extensive outreach during 2021 and early 2022. The City’s MAC and LPT members participated in public outreach efforts for the MJHMP and LHMP update planning process by distributing notices for the 6-month-long community hazards survey (refer to Section 3.4.1 of the 2022 MJHMP) and three public workshops (refer to Section 3.4.4 of the MJHMP). The Public Outreach Plan (POP) employed a diversity of tools to maximize notification and participation. The POP was responsive to limitations presented by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and focused on direct bilingual outreach using a variety of digital tools, including a fact sheet, social media posts, emails, and press releases. Multiple platforms and tools were used to publicize opportunities to participate. All public and stakeholder meetings were hosted virtually through Microsoft Teams, and all outreach completed for the project was conducted via electronic communications. Many of the meetings used an interactive tool called Slido to collect feedback during meetings. Slido allows audience members to answer questions during presentations, helping the County collect direct detailed feedback and facilitate discussion. All written notices were made available in English and Spanish.

Emergency preparedness information is also regularly distributed to the residents and businesses via the City’s website.

In April 2022, the LHMP was completed and made available for public review, concurrent with review by FEMA and CalOES. In addition, the opportunity for the community to be heard was permitted during the City Council meeting before the adoption of this plan.

4.0 CAPABILITY ASSESSMENT
The City identified current capabilities and mechanisms available for implementing hazard mitigation activities. This section presents a discussion of the roles of key departments, administrative and technical capacity, fiscal resources, and summaries of relevant planning mechanisms, codes, and ordinances.

4.1 DEVELOPMENT TRENDS AND DEMOGRAPHICS
Buellton is located on US Highway 101 in the Santa Ynez Valley, 40 miles northwest of Santa Barbara and 360 feet above sea level. The City of Buellton was incorporated on February 1, 1992. Buellton enjoys a Mediterranean coastal climate with mild, dry summers and cool, wet winters. Buellton is transitioning from a crossroads commercial center for automobile travelers to a unique community offering full services to its residents and visitors. Located within commuting

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distance to the more populous coastal areas, Buellton is home to many commuters. It is also expected to grow, but only within its current City Limits due to an adopted Urban Growth Boundary.

According to 2019 U.S. Census Bureau data, the City is home to 5,441 residents. This population is projected to grow to 6,525 residents by 2050 (SBCAG 2018). The average household size in the City is 2.75 and the median household income is $97,996. Approximately 63.3 percent of City of Buellton residents identify as White, 32.4 percent identify as Hispanic, and 4.0 percent identify as Asian, Black, Mixed, or Other (US Census Bureau 2019).

4.2 KEY DEPARTMENTS
Buellton utilizes the Council-Manager form of local governance, which includes both elected officials and an appointed City Manager. Buellton has five council members, which includes an elected mayor and an annually appointed vice mayor and council members.

The City Council is Buellton's legislative body, setting policy, approving budgets, and setting tax rates. Members also hire the City Manager, who is responsible for the day-to-day administration of Buellton and serves as the Council's chief advisor. The City Manager prepares a recommended budget and carries out the Council's policies. While the City Manager may recommend policy decisions, he is ultimately bound by the actions of the Council. The Council appoints the City Attorney. Buellton’s organizational chart is listed below.

City of Buellton Organizational Chart

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Annex to the Santa Barbara County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Departments involved in activities related to Hazard Mitigation include:
• Fire Protection Services (Buellton contracts with Santa Barbara County for Fire Protection Services)
• Administration: Develop, implement and monitor policies, procedures, budgets, fees, automatic aid agreements, mutual aid agreements, and liaison with other City departments and outside agencies.
• Fire Prevention Bureau: Coordinate adoption of codes and ordinances, review site and building plans for fire code compliance, and develop and present public education programs.
• Emergency Medical Services: Manage the department’s paramedic and EMT programs, respond to medical emergencies and other calls for service, and participate with other community and regional health care providers to reduce public illness and injury. • Suppression Division: Maintain the department’s personnel, apparatus, equipment, and fire stations in a state of readiness to respond to the community’s needs, develop and implement standard operating procedures for various types of emergency responses, respond to all types of emergencies, and train and interact with neighboring jurisdictions and regional agencies.
• Building & Safety Department (Buellton contracts with Santa Barbara County for Building & Safety)
• Coordinate adoption of building, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical codes. Develop building ordinances.
• Review site and building plans for compliance with building codes and ordinances. • Damage assessment of structures from multiple causes to facilitate the repair and future occupancy.
• Buellton City Manager/Planning Department
• Emergency Management: Coordinate Buellton’s Disaster Preparedness Program, liaison with all City departments and divisions, as well as other public and private organizations, develop, coordinate and implement the EOP, and maintain the operational readiness of Buellton’s Emergency Management Team, the EOC, and other key elements. • Develop and maintain Buellton’s general plan, zoning ordinances, and development standards.
• Oversee Buellton’s development process assuring compliance with zoning and general plan, including environmental impact reports, design review, historic preservation, landscape review, habitat conservation, floodway prohibitions, and floodplain development standards.
• Through the code enforcement program, manages Buellton’s weed abatement program along with County Fire.

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• Buellton Public Works Department
• Maintains Buellton’s infrastructure (assets) ranging from streets to parks to City ownedbuildings, water and sewer utilities, and vehicle fleet. • Responds to Buellton’s emergencies, including EOC response in disasters and assisting police and fire departments with hazardous materials clean up, debris removal, traffic, and perimeter control efforts, traffic accident clean up, and evacuation routing. • Operates, maintains, and enhances both the water treatment/distribution and sewer collection/treatment systems within Buellton.
• Responsible for planning and implementation associated with the following plans:
• Bradbury Dam Emergency Action Plan
• Water Quality Emergency Notification Plan
• Water Division Emergency Response Plan
• Sewer Overflow Response & Prevention Plan
• Engineering Department (Buellton contracts for Engineering Services) • Reviews engineering on private and public grading, floodways, retention basins, transportation infrastructure, and structures to assure compliance with Federal, State, and local ordinances on seismic and structural stability.
• Develops engineering ordinances and policies that help protect and preserve Buellton’s infrastructure.
• Evaluates all circulation elements for projected traffic impacts. • Determines needed infrastructure improvements, water system, and water/sewer treatment capabilities.
• Provides response personnel for evaluation of damaged infrastructure. • Provides support as necessary to Buellton’s EOC Team. • Coordinates other response agencies assisting with damage assessment and assists with cost estimates for damage assessment.
• Police Department (Buellton contracts with Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department for Police Services)
• Responds to safety concerns involving threats and/or damage to life or property. Acts as the enforcement entity for violations of State and local laws and ordinances. • Primary emergency responders to acts of civil disobedience and public disorders and terrorism. Support personnel for emergency rescue and management. • Investigative services for criminal acts that result in personal injury/death and the destruction of property.
• Develops and implements emergency response plans and policies, focusing on evacuation procedures and traffic control.

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Annex to the Santa Barbara County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan • Primary responders to acts of terrorism, focusing on suspect intervention and facility and staff protection.

4.3 ADMINISTRATIVE AND TECHNICAL CAPACITY
The administrative and technical capabilities of the City, as shown in Table 4-1, include staff, personnel, and department resources available to implement the actions identified in Section 7.0, Mitigation Strategy of this LHMP. Specific resources reviewed include those involving technical personnel such as planners/engineers with knowledge of land development and land management practices, engineers trained in construction practices related to building and infrastructure, planners and engineers with an understanding of natural or manmade hazards, floodplain managers, surveyors, personnel with GIS skills and scientists familiar with hazards in the community. Equipment and supplies are maintained by the Public Works Director.

Table 4-1. City of Buellton Administrative and Technical Capacity Personnel Resources Yes/No Department/Position
Planner/engineer with knowledge of land development/land management practices Yes Planning/Planning Director
Engineer/professional trained in construction practices related to buildings and/or infrastructure Yes
Engineering, Public Works
& County Building
Departments
/ Public Works Director &
County Building Official
Supplemented with
Contract Services
Planner/engineer/scientist with an understanding of natural hazards Yes
Planning & Engineering/
Planning Director & City
Engineer
Personnel skilled in GIS Yes
Public Works & Planning/
City Engineer & Planning
Director
Full-time building official Yes
SB County Building
Department - Contract w/
SB County Building
Department
Floodplain manager Yes Public Works/City
Engineer
Emergency manager Yes City Manager
Grant writer Yes Planning/Assistant Planner
Other personnel
GIS Data Resources
(Hazard areas, critical facilities, land use, building footprints, etc.) Yes Public Works/ City
Engineer
Supplemented with
Contract services

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Personnel Resources Yes/No Department/Position
Warning Systems/Services
(Reverse 9-11, cable override, outdoor warning signals) Yes Santa Barbara County
Sheriff
Contract w/SB County
Sheriff Department
Reverse 9-11
Other N/A

4.4 LEGAL AND REGULATORY CAPABILITIES
The legal and regulatory capabilities of the City are shown in Table 4-2, including existing ordinances and codes that affect the physical or built environment of Buellton. Examples of legal and/or regulatory capabilities can include the City’s building codes, zoning ordinances, subdivision ordinances, special purpose ordinances, growth management ordinances, site plan review, general plans, capital improvement plans, economic development plans, emergency response plans, and real estate disclosure plans.

Table 4-2. City of Buellton: Legal and Regulatory Capability Regulatory Tool
(ordinances, codes, plans) Yes/No
General Plan Yes
Zoning ordinance Yes
Subdivision ordinance Yes
Growth management ordinance Yes
Floodplain ordinance Yes
Other special-purpose ordinances (stormwater, steep slope, wildfire) Yes Building code Yes
Fire code Yes
Fire department ISO rating Yes
Erosion or sediment control program Yes
Stormwater management program Yes
Site plan review requirements Yes
Capital improvements plan Yes
Economic development plan Yes
Local emergency operations plan Yes
Other special plans
Flood insurance study or other engineering studies for streams Yes Elevation certificates (for floodplain development) Yes

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4.5 GIS, COMPUTER AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
The City has a basic GIS system used by the Public Works and Planning Departments. Currently, parcels, zoning, and flood hazards have been mapped, including water, sewer, storm drain, and citywide striping. Hazard layers created for this plan can be incorporated into that system for future planning and updates. In the event it is needed, the GIS system is fully functional and can be used to provide the State of California Office of Emergency Services with preliminary damage assessments.

Through the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department, Buellton has a fully functional 911 emergency telephone system, dispatch capabilities, and a reverse 911 system to issue warnings in advance of disasters. The City participates in the County’s emergency services notification system.

Buellton has a website, which will be used to assist with communication necessary for the implementation and future updates of this plan. Buellton also has a satellite phone for emergency communications located in the City Clerk’s office.

4.6 FINANCIAL RESOURCES
Buellton’s financial worth has steadily grown over the years. The Finance Department confirms that Buellton has 2,164 properties with a total taxable value of approximately $1,132,844,695.

The General Fund balance is an important element that can show Buellton’s financial strengths or weaknesses. For Fiscal Year 2021-2022 (FY 21-22), Buellton’s operating budget has been set at approximately $8,122,500. The revenue budget for Buellton contains more than 50 line items representing different sources, each governed by a distinct set of conditions particular to that revenue source. The largest revenue factor and the core of the resource base that enables Buellton’s provision of community services is the local revenue portion of Buellton’s General Fund.

Buellton’s revenue base is determined by different community conditions such as the current population, employment and income, economic activity within Buellton, and the growth of invested value from residential and commercial construction, business investment in plant and equipment, and demand for local real property. National, State, and regional economic conditions can also affect Buellton’s revenue base by creating demand for community goods and services produced within Buellton. The primary revenue sources for the City are sales tax, property tax, and transient occupancy tax. The majority of expenditures are for operation and maintenance and employee salaries and benefits.

Buellton’s major economic drivers for its revenue base are sales tax, transient occupancy tax, population growth, employment, construction, property values, and commercial activities.

Buellton’s long-term financial and programmatic policies to be achieved over the next few years demonstrate its dedication to protecting the life and property of Buellton residents and businesses include:
• Continued development of the storm water management system and continued qualitative drainage measures.
• Provide support in public safety to maintain current response time and professionalism, to limit injury, loss of life, and property.

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• Funding of emergency preparedness training, including CERT.

Overall, Buellton has indirectly referenced mitigation and hazard reduction principles throughout many of the aforementioned documents, plans, and policies. Integrating more direct language referencing mitigation and hazard reduction will help to reinforce Buellton’s commitment to these principles. The indirect references can also indicate that the responsibility for hazard reduction is shared among numerous departments within Buellton, making it a challenge to identify a particular department to take the lead in these efforts.

Table 4-3 shows specific financial and budgetary tools available to the City such as community development block grants; capital improvements project funding; authority to levy taxes for specific purposes; fees for water, sewer, gas, or electric services; ability to incur debt through general obligations bonds; and withholding spending in hazard-prone areas.

Table 4-3. City of Buellton Fiscal Capability
Financial Resources Accessible or Eligible to
Use (Yes/No)
Has This Been Used for
Mitigation in the Past? Comments
Community Development
Block Grants (CDBG) Yes No
Capital improvements
project funding Yes Yes
Authority to levy taxes for
specific purposes Yes No Vote required
Fees for water and sewer
service Yes No
Incur debt through general
obligation bonds Yes No
Incur debt through special
tax bonds Yes No Vote required
Incur debt through private
activity bonds No No
Federal Grant Programs
(Hazard Mitigation Grant
Program)
Yes No Not by the City of Buellton
to date

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4.7 EDUCATION AND OUTREACH CAPABILITIES
This type of local capability refers to education and outreach programs and methods already in place that could be used to implement mitigation activities and communicate hazard-related information. Examples include natural disaster or safety-related school programs; participation in community programs such as Firewise or StormReady; and activities conducted as part of hazard awareness campaigns such as an Earthquake Awareness Month (February each year), National Preparedness Month (September), or the Great California ShakeOut (a statewide earthquake drill that happens annually on the third Thursday of October). The City can capitalize on its existing educational capacities, even non-hazard related such as school partnerships, and build new capabilities to educate the larger community on hazard risk and mitigation options.

In addition to the countywide resources described in Section 4.2.5, County Education and Outreach Capabilities, this section describes several existing outreach programs that are used to promote community awareness and readiness for natural disasters and hazards in the City. • City Facebook page
• The City regularly utilizes its Facebook page as a way to inform the community. The City will utilize the Facebook page to educate and inform the community on hazard-related topics pertaining to Buellton.
• Buellton Buzz
• The City publishes a bi-monthly newsletter in water customer water bills. The newsletter covers a variety of topics. When available, hazard-related information can be inserted into this publication as needed.
• City website
• The City has a website which contains a broad range of information about the various City departments and activities. The City will include hazard-related information in an appropriate location on the website for the public to view. • CERT Training
• The City periodically organizes CERT training for community members.

4.8 RELEVANT PLANS, POLICIES, AND ORDINANCES
Buellton has a range of guidance documents and plans for each of its departments. These include a General Plan and Safety Element, Public Works Water/Sewer Plans, Capital Improvement Plans, Storm Water Management Program, Parks & Recreation Master Plan, and Standardized Emergency Management Plan. Buellton uses building codes, zoning ordinances, subdivision ordinances, and various planning strategies to address how and where development occurs. One of the essential ways Buellton guides its future is through policies laid out in the General Plan. The LHMP directly informs these plans and is used to evaluate the need for adjustments or updates to existing plans and programs. The City considers the LHMP’s assessment of capabilities, hazards,

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and vulnerabilities to inform planning, capital improvements, programs, decision-makers, and the public. The City also implements mitigation actions through the City’s general plan, capital improvement program, maintenance programs, grant programming, community outreach, and budget process.

4.8.1 City of Buellton General Plan
Safety Element
The purpose of the Safety Element of the City’s General Plan is to reduce deaths, injuries, property damage, and economic and social dislocation resulting from natural hazards including flooding, mud slides, soil creep, tsunamis and seiches, land subsidence, earthquakes, avalanches, other geologic phenomena, levee or dam failure, urban and wildland fires, and building collapse.

This portion of the General Plan identifies the hazards that the City must consider when making land use decisions. The LHMP is incorporated by reference in the Safety Element.

Flooding is one natural hazard that the City of Buellton is susceptible to, mainly because it is located on an alluvial terrace of the Santa Ynez River. The Santa Ynez River, Zaca Creek, and Thumbelina Creek all produce 100-year storm flood damage. The greatest flood damage from these waterways occurred during heavy rainstorms in February 1993 and February 1998.

Flood damage also occurs from dam inundation. The Bradbury Dam on Lake Cachuma is located twelve miles east of Buellton. If this dam were to fail, a large portion of the City would be inundated with flood waters. The areas that would be the most affected by dam inundation would be the Thumbelina neighborhood and areas south of Highway 246.

To reduce the damages from flooding, new structures must be set back at least 200 feet from the bank of the Santa Ynez River. Structures must also be set back at least 50 feet from the top of the banks of creeks, including Zaca Creek and Thumbelina Creek, except where culverted.

Development that is mapped in flood-prone areas is subject to FEMA requirements and any new development must minimize flood problems that are identified by the National Flood Insurance Rate Program. To prevent dam inundation, evacuations plans should be in place.

Buellton also experiences seismic and geologic hazards. The San Andreas Fault is located 50 miles northwest of the City and the Santa Ynez Fault is located approximately six miles to the south. The San Andreas would generate a very large earthquake which would cause some groundshaking in Buellton; however, the damage from such an earthquake would not be severe. A major earthquake on this fault is considered likely within the next 30 years. The likelihood of an earthquake on the Santa Ynez Fault is low by comparison. Although this fault is active, estimates place the likelihood of a major earthquake on this fault at once in several hundred to a thousand years.

The most serious direct earthquake hazard is the damage or collapse of buildings caused by ground shaking, which can cause property damage, injury, or death. It is the primary seismic concern for Buellton. The areas within or immediately adjacent to the Santa Ynez River floodplains are located on alluvial deposits, which can increase the potential for ground shaking damage and can result in greater structural damage. Certain types of construction materials perform better in earthquakes than others. Modern structures made with wooden and steel

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Annex to the Santa Barbara County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan frames, or reinforced concrete blocks, will typically withstand moderate to strong earthquake ground shaking with a small threat of building failure or major damage. In comparison, buildings made with unreinforced masonry typically provide little earthquake resistance. The City of Buellton does not contain any unreinforced masonry buildings. Many of Buellton’s buildings are one or two stories high and made with wood frame construction, which is considered relatively resistant to earthquake damage.

Groundshaking can also cause liquefaction, subsidence, lurch cracking, and lateral spreading.

Although there is potential for these hazards to occur in Buellton, no areas of abnormally high risk have been identified within the City.

Liquefaction, when solid soils and sediment are temporarily transformed from a solid to a liquid from increased pressure, can occur in Buellton during a major earthquake. The liquefaction potential is highest in areas with sandy, alluvial soil and shallow groundwater, such as areas of the City nearest the Santa Ynez River and Zaca Creek. A major portion of the City can be considered as having low to moderate liquefaction potential. Liquefaction hazards can be avoided with proper foundation engineering based on an analysis of the soils on a given building site.

Subsidence is the compaction of soils and alluvium caused by groundshaking. In Buellton, the potential for subsidence is greatest in areas underlain by alluvium or other soft water-saturated soils. However, no substantial subsidence problems have been identified in the City.

Lurch cracking refers to fractures, cracks, and fissures produced by groundshaking. Lateral spreading is the horizontal movement of soils toward an open face of a stream bank or the side of a levee. The potential for these hazards is greatest on steep-sided alluvial soils where the groundwater table is high. In the City, this would include areas adjacent to the Santa Ynez River.

Landslides and erosion can occur in Buellton along the bank of the Santa Ynez River if structures are built close to the edge. The City requires all structures to be at least 200 feet from the bank of the river so these hazards are less likely to occur.

Policies have been developed by the City to reduce the risk of seismic hazards. All new development must adhere to the California Building Code regarding seismic safety. Geologic studies must be conducted for new development to be constructed on slopes greater than 10%, and in areas mapped by the Natural Resource Conservation Service as having moderate or highrisk liquefaction, subsidence, and/or expansive soils. Similarly, evaluation reports must be conducted by engineers for all new development proposals for subdivisions or structures for human occupancy. New development must also minimize erosion hazards by incorporating features such as additional landscaped areas, parking lots with bio-infiltration systems, permeable paving designs, and storm water detention basins. The development of critical facilities is restricted in areas determined to be high-risk geologic hazard zones.

Aside from flooding and seismic hazards, Buellton faces two types of fire hazards, urban and wildland fires. The outbreak and spread of wildland fires outside the City is a potential danger, particularly during the dry summer and fall months. Wildland fires can result in the loss of natural vegetation, loss of crops, and soil erosion.

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Urban fires can occur in any part of the City. Over the years, development standards have become more stringent to reduce the frequency and severity of such events. Building codes require fire walls for adjacent structures and local ordinances often prohibit the use of fire-prone materials, such as shake-shingle roofs. Electrical standards have also changed to reduce the fire risk inside structures and smoke detectors are now commonly required. Urban fire hazards are greatest in areas containing older buildings that do not meet the current building code, despite the City requiring that such buildings be brought up to code. Utility facilities also present a potential urban fire hazard. Earthquakes or floods may rupture buried gas lines, while high winds or accidents could cause overhead electric lines to break. While Buellton has had urban fires, most have been relatively small and easily contained. No catastrophic fires have been recorded in recent history, particularly since emergency response and building codes have been improved.

Hazardous materials, such as household products, asbestos, lead-based paint, and aeriallydeposited lead, can be found in the City. To reduce the negative effects of household products, Buellton hosts a quarterly Household Hazardous Waste Round-up, when such materials are accepted free of charge at the Buellton Wastewater Treatment Plant property (run by MarBorg Industries). Santa Barbara County also has a hazardous waste management plan.

In addition to hazardous material and hazardous waste hazards, Buellton is susceptible to other man-made hazards such as highway accidents. To reduce the number of traffic accidents, the City will work with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to require all transportation of hazardous materials to follow Caltrans-approved routes. The City’s operations do not include hazardous materials, particularly any which creates a potential hazard. However, the City incorporates risk management measures, operating procedures, training requirements, equipment maintenance and inspection practices, and emergency planning and response methods for the water and wastewater treatment facilities.

Buellton has adopted development standards and standard conditions of approval for new mixed-use development projects to ensure commercial and industrial uses do not pose substantial health risks to residential components. Similarly, the City requires hazardous materials assessments for soil and groundwater contamination for new construction within a quarter-mile of commercial and industrial uses. The land must be remediated if contamination is identified.

The City of Buellton has adopted California’s Standardized Emergency Management System, which meets the objectives of the National Incident Management System (NIMS), a nationwide approach for federal, state, local, and tribal governments to work together more effectively and efficiently to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters. The City adopted Resolution No. 06-25 in 2006, designed to integrate NIMS into their emergency management system, and all department heads have taken the required NIMS courses.

Land Use Element
The Land Use Element of the General Plan suggests that the City of Buellton would like to concentrate development within the City limits and the Urban Growth Boundary line. Its Sphere of Influence is coterminous with the City Limits and Urban Growth Boundary. Therefore, growth patterns in the near future would be infill. The preference of not expanding the Sphere of Influence is mandated in the General Plan so that agricultural, watershed and open space lands are not prematurely or unnecessarily converted to other non-agricultural or non-open space uses

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Annex to the Santa Barbara County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan without public debate and a vote of the people. The protection of such lands not only ensures the continued viability of agriculture, but also contributes to flood control and protection of wildlife, environmentally sensitive areas, and irreplaceable natural resources.

Since the last update of the City’s LHMP in 2017, land use and population in the City have not substantially changed. Modest development has occurred consistent with the adopted Land Use Element and has primarily comprised infill development and redevelopment within the City limits.

There has been no expansion of the City boundary or its Sphere of Influence (SOI) and no comprehensive changes to the Land Use Element that would result in substantial densification.

Further, City population has not substantially changed. As a result, the City’s level of vulnerability to hazards analyzed in Section 6.0, Vulnerability Assessment, has not substantially changed due to land use, development, or population growth since the last update of the LHMP.

The Land Use Element contains several policies that promote hazard mitigation in Buellton. New development is restricted from areas where natural conditions are likely to pose a substantial threat to public safety or produce excessive maintenance costs. To ensure all residents do not lack necessary utilities, all new development is not allowed unless adequate public services are available to serve the development. The City will also investigate the potential for changing land use designations and zoning districts for properties subject to flooding and with limited access to open space upon the next Land Use Element Update in 2025.

Housing Element
Based on the Buellton General Plan 2025, the City has an adequate water and sewer capacity to meet the expected build-out in 2025 (an approximate population of 6,100). This population increase equals an additional 500 dwelling units (2.8 persons per dwelling unit). Dry utilities, such as power and gas, should be available to all designated sites.

Development in the City of Buellton is subject to a Zoning Ordinance and the California Building Code that establishes minimum standards for all classes of construction.

One housing program that mitigates the potential for housing damage during the event of a disaster involves the City promoting the repair, rehabilitation, and improvement of mobile homes and residential structures that are substandard or in disrepair. Blighted conditions and unsafe structures should be abated and tenants will be afforded protection if they need to be displaced from their residence. Field surveys conducted at the end of 2008 and updated in 2013 suggest that Buellton’s overall housing rehabilitation needs are modest, with less than five percent of the City’s housing deemed substandard.

The City plans to adopt an updated Housing Element by February 2023 for the 2023-2031 planning period, which will re-evaluate expected buildout potential, utility capacity, and effectiveness of previous housing programs such as the mobile home rehabilitation program.

Public Facilities and Services Element
A shortage of critical materials, such as a clean water supply, is a hazard that jurisdictions strive to avoid. In Buellton, water is supplied by the City of Buellton Public Works Department. As stated above, the City has an adequate water and sewer capacity to meet the expected build-out forecasted for 2025. The water and sewer infrastructure varies in age. Fire flows were last reviewed in 2017, which showed that fire flow is adequate. Water and Sewer Master Plans are

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scheduled to be updated to evaluate recent growth and recommend appropriate capital improvement projects for any necessary upgrades. Both water and sewer facilities undergo regular maintenance activities to ensure the systems are operational.

Another hazard that jurisdictions strive to avoid is a utility mishap. The General Plan indicates that natural gas, electricity, and telephone are all provided within the City. All new development is required to underground all utilities. The undergrounding of utility cables can prevent a power/utility service outage in Buellton during flooding, high winds, and earthquakes.

Fire and police protection is also a concern of Buellton, as ensuring the capabilities of these departments helps aid hazard mitigation. The General Plan indicates that the Santa Barbara County Fire Department provides fire protection for the City. The City also has a mutual aid agreement with every fire protection agency in Santa Barbara County. The fire department is equipped to deal with such hazards as wildland fires, urban fires, medical emergencies, and hazardous materials incidents. The City will continue to refer development plans to the Fire Department to assure the adequacy of structural fire protection, access for firefighting, water supply, and vegetation clearance. Police services within the City of Buellton are provided by the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department.

4.8.2 Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances
The State of California has empowered all cities and counties to adopt zoning ordinances.

Buellton’s original Zoning Ordinance was adopted on July 22, 1993, and has been amended several times. It is codified in Title 19 of the Municipal Code. Buellton adopted a Subdivision Ordinance on November 10, 1994, reference Buellton Municipal Code Title 18.

Buellton has a five-member Planning Commission, which is an advisory body to the City Council.

The Commission was established under State law to provide relief in special cases where the exact application of the terms of the ordinance would be unduly restrictive and cause hardship, in addition to generally reviewing zoning and subdivision proposals. The Planning Commission hears and decides upon the interpretation and the application of the provisions of the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances. Although the Commission has certain discretionary powers in making its decisions, the Commission must always abide by and comply with the powers granted to it by the local Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances and the State’s enabling acts. Additionally, the Planning Commission may recommend actions to the City Council and the Planning Commission’s actions may be appealed to the City Council.

4.8.3 Building Codes
The State of California has adopted the most recent California Building Codes, which is enforced in Buellton, through its contracting agency, Santa Barbara County Building & Safety.

Buellton contracts with the County of Santa Barbara (County) and the County’s Inspections Department is principally responsible for enforcing State, City, and County Codes for building residential and commercial structures, enforcing environmental codes, and guidelines for maintaining existing structures.

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Annex to the Santa Barbara County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan The ISO is an insurer-supported organization that provides advisory insurance underwriting and rating information to insurers. The ISO uses a rating scale of 1 to 10 with 1 to 3 being the highest rating given. The County’s evaluation can be used as a basis for providing rating credits to individual property insurance policies.

4.8.4 Floodplain Management Ordinance
Buellton has a Floodplain Ordinance requiring all habitable floors to be built a minimum of two feet above the 100-year floodplain and the special flood hazard areas. However, many parts of Buellton were built before incorporation and floodplain requirements.

Buellton sustained flood damage in February 1993 and February 1998 following heavy rainstorms. A Local Emergency was declared on February 5, 1998, following substantial storm flooding. Following the 1998 storm, Buellton had significant flooding on La Pita Place, Irelan Drive, and Second Street due to an overflowing flood control basin in the area. Thumbelina Creek overflowed its banks onto Kendale Road and there was significant foothill flooding on Via Corona Drive and Calor Drive with two feet of mud in this residential area. Buellton completed a Drainage Master Plan in 2017 that identifies areas that need improvements for flood control purposes. In addition, the City annually cleans all storm drain inlets and catch basins in the fall and Santa Barbara County Flood Control cleans flood basins, streams, and flood channels within the city limits annually to ensure facilities can handle storm flow.

The FIRMs are developed through the NFIP and were last updated in December 2012 and made available in GIS format as Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps. Also on file with the Santa Barbara Operational Area Office of Emergency Services, County Flood Control, and the Santa Barbara City Public Library are maps that identify floodplains, along with evacuation routes and locations of public shelters. They are used by both the public and private sectors to determine flood insurance requirements and rates and to administer Buellton’s Floodplain Management Ordinance (Title 17, Chapter 17.04 of the Buellton Municipal Code).

Floodplain districts identified in the FIRMs include the following flood hazard zones and definitions:
• Zone A is the flood insurance rate zone that corresponds to the 100-year floodplains that are determined in the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) by approximate methods. Because detailed hydraulic analysis is not performed for such areas, no Base Flood Elevations or flood hazard factors are determined.
• Zone AO is the flood insurance rate zone that corresponds to areas of 100-year shallow flooding where depths are between one (1) and three (3) feet; average depths of inundation are shown, but no flood hazard factors are determined.
• Zone A1-A30 is the flood insurance rate zone that corresponds to areas of 100-year flood; base flood elevations and flood hazard factors are determined. • Zone B is the flood insurance rate zone that corresponds to areas between limits of the 100- year flood and 500-year flood, or certain areas subject to 100-year flooding with average depths less than one (1) foot or where the contributing drainage area is less than one square mile; or areas protected by levees from the base flood.

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• Zone C is the flood insurance rate zone that corresponds to areas of minimal flooding.

4.8.5 National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and Repetitive Loss (RL) Properties The City is part of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The NFIP aims to reduce the impact of flooding on private and public structures. It does so by providing affordable insurance to property owners and by encouraging communities to adopt and enforce floodplain management regulations. These efforts help mitigate the effects of flooding on new and improved structures. Repetitive Loss Properties are defined as property that is insured under the NFIP that has filed two or more claims above $1,000 each within any consecutive 10-year period since 1978. There are no Repetitive Loss Properties within the City of Buellton.

4.8.6 City of Buellton Storm Water Management Program
In California, the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) has determined that urban runoff is a leading cause of pollution throughout the state, with impacts on both human health and aquatic ecosystems. The SWRCB identified the City of Buellton as a small municipal separate system requiring coverage under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit for Storm Water Discharges from Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s), Water Quality Order No. 2003-0005-DWQ (General Permit). A requirement of the General Permit is the development of a Storm Water Management Program (SWMP) to reduce the discharge of pollutants.

The General Permit also requires the development and implementation of Best Management Practices (BMPs) to address six Minimum Control Measures (MCMs). This includes the following:

1. Public Education and Outreach on Storm Water Impacts;

2. Public Involvement and Participation;

3. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination;

4. Construction Site Storm Water Runoff Control;

5. Post-Construction Storm Water Management in New Development and Redevelopment; and

6. Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping for Municipal Operations.

The Storm Water Management Plan has been prepared by the City of Buellton and describes the City’s program necessary to comply with the General Permit. It also serves as a framework for identifying, assigning, and implementing control measures and BMPs intended to reduce the discharge of pollutants and protect downstream water quality.

Its purpose is to serve as a planning and guidance document to be used by the City’s regulatory body; to define techniques and measurable goals for measuring BMP effectiveness, and to define a five-year schedule for SWMP implementation to comply with the General Permit requirements.

Following a description of the City of Buellton, the document comprehensively describes the Minimum Control Measures. They comprise the most substantive section of the Storm Water Management Program:

1. Public Outreach and Education

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Annex to the Santa Barbara County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan This measure is intended to ensure greater public support and compliance for the storm water management program. Specifically, they teach the public the importance of protecting stormwater quality. The City has already begun and will continue to partner with other local municipalities, such as the County of Santa Barbara and the Cities of Lompoc, Santa Maria, Solvang, Goleta, Santa Barbara, and Carpinteria to develop materials and host civic events.

The City also implements BMPs, including the use of 1) Brochures; 2) Web Pages; 3) Events; 4) Educational programs for children; 5) Storm Drain Markings; 6) Stormwater Hotlines; 7) Direct Mail/Media campaigns; 8) Business outreach programs; 9) Botanical garden exhibits; 10) Public surveys; and 11) Ongoing assessments of social marketing strategies. The SWMP also includes effectiveness measures and measurable goals for each respective BMP.

2. Public Participation and Involvement
The goal is to foster active community support for the SWMP. The City implements BMPs, including 1) Regular public meetings; 2) Regular coordination efforts among local agencies/stakeholders; 3) Community clean-ups; 4) Water quality hotlines; 5) and Lists of interested parties. The SWMP also includes effectiveness measures and measurable goals for each respective BMP. Its purpose is to assure that the program will be supported by City residents and will provide input to guide the development of the program in the future.

3. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
The City will enhance its current system to identify and eliminate illicit discharges throughout the permit area. A map identifying “trouble spots and potential illegal dumping areas” in the City has been developed and will be updated as needed.

The City implements BMPs, including 1) Maps of the storm drain system; 2) Storm water ordinances; 3) Education and outreach programs; 4) Education/Training of municipal employees; 5) Identification and elimination of illicit discharge sources; 6) Drain filters for commercial connections; 7) Wastewater programs; and 8) Pet waste disposal program. The City intends to maintain ongoing efforts to control illicit discharge at current levels by implementing these BMPs.

The SWMP also includes effectiveness measures and measurable goals for each respective practice.

4. Construction Site Runoff Control
The purpose of construction site runoff controls is to prevent soil and construction waste from entering the storm water. The City will review its current Excavation and Grading Code and standard practices for compliance with the minimum requirements – according to the USEPA. It will also require all construction projects to collect construction waste and materials on-site and dispose of them legally and properly.

The City implements BMPs, including 1) Construction Site Enforcement, Inspections; 2) Development of construction site inspection and enforcement procedures; 3) Development of procedures for review of grading/erosion control/construction site plans; 4) Discretionary projects – conditions of approval; 5) Staff training; 6) Construction workshop; 7) Construction site stormwater control ordinance; and 8) Procedures for receipt and consideration of information from the public. The SWMP also includes effectiveness measures and measurable goals for each respective BMP.

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5. Post-Construction Runoff Control
This minimum control measure focuses on site planning and design considerations, which are most effective when addressed in the early stages of project development. The goal of the program is to integrate basic and practical storm water management techniques into new development to protect water quality.

The City adopted and is implementing/applying water quality protection policies related to hydromodification control criteria (post-construction requirements – PCRs) to new development and redevelopment projects. The City has adopted/developed guidance for PCRs, including design, monitoring, maintenance, and inspection requirements and guidance to assist developers in the selection, design, and maintenance of hydromodification control measures.

The City implements BMPs, including 1) Review of regulations; 2) Staff training; 3) Plan review; 4) inspection of post-construction stormwater BMPs; 5) Long-term monitoring of post-construction stormwater BMPs; 6) Master drainage plan; 7) Long-term watershed protection and plan; 8) Use of low impact development in project design; 9) Adoption of hydromodification control criteria; and10) Education and outreach efforts. The SWMP also includes effective measurable goals for each respective practice.

6. Pollution Prevention Control and Good Housekeeping for MunicipalOperations The purpose of this minimum control measure for Municipal Operations/Good Housekeeping Practices is to assure that the City’s delivery of public services occurs in a manner protective of storm water quality to the maximum extent practical and protect overall water quality. In this way, the City may serve as a model to the community.

The City implements BMPs, including 1) Training of employees on stormwater pollution prevention; 2) Street sweeping; 3) Storm drain cleaning; and 4) Trash, green waste, and recycling. Data collected for each measurable goal will be compiled, reviewed, and summarized as a part annual report to the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB).

Monitoring and Reporting Requirements. The purpose of monitoring and reporting is to document the successful implementation of the SWMP and determine the program's effectiveness at reducing pollutants to the MEP and protecting water quality. The General Permit requires that annual reports be submitted annually upon approval of the City’s SWMP. The City intends these annual reports to cover the fiscal year immediately before the reporting period.

4.8.7 City of Buellton Wastewater Treatment Plant
The City of Buellton is located in northern Santa Barbara County and operates a publicly owned treatment works facility whose discharge influences the Santa Ynez River. In recognition of this important asset, the City has regularly reviews and updates its Wastewater Facilities Master Plan.

Its scope includes a forecast of demographic and planning development until the year 2030 and an estimation of the respective wastewater flow characteristics; an evaluation of the WWTP’s overall performance; an evaluation of the entire treatment process; and an array of recommendations for expansion or modifications to accommodate future needs.

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Annex to the Santa Barbara County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Land Use and Population
The City of Buellton is likely to continue its growing population trend over the next 40 years.

Based on the 2020 Census, its population is 5,161 persons and the average density was 2.6 persons per household. The City’s population in 2040 is expected to reach 7,400 persons, based on SBCAG’s Regional Growth Forecast for 2010-2040. Since one-third of the City's area is categorized as low-density residential, the forecasted population increase is not expected to reach full build-out until between 2040 and 2050.

Wastewater Flows and Characteristics
Existing wastewater characteristics form the basis for defining and projecting future wastewater characteristics. The findings and observations are summarized as follows:
• Wastewater flows per capita are 88 gpcd, compared to the expected range of 70 to 80 gpcd for a California city. This may be attributed to an increased number of hotels/tourism, contributions from wineries, and it may indicate the potential for water conservation measures.

Future wastewater characteristics are planned for a 20-year horizon and use the 2027 estimated population of 6,260 people with a per capita wastewater flow of 80 gpcd. Using this scenario, organic loading is expected to increase from approximately 1,100 lb/day in 2007 to 1,500 lb/day in 2027. It is noted that projected demands for flow and organic loading are based on current loadings, which include a combination of residential and commercial/industrial sources. If future components of commercial/industrial development occur, it is recommended that the City project organic and flow demands carefully as part of the development approval process.

Regulatory Review
Wastewater discharge requirements are not anticipated to change through the planning period.

Nevertheless, a few items are addressed:
• Effluent nitrogen sampling suggests down-gradient impacts to water quality in the area of percolation ponds. This impacts the groundwater and should be addressed to comply with the current Waste Discharge Requirements (WDRs).
• The City should ensure that all aspects of the effluent monitoring and reporting program comply with the revised monitoring program of March 2006. • The City should consider refining its groundwater monitoring program to include off-site wells where practical and should survey wells to determine flow gradients of groundwater in and around the site.

Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements
Based on the current assessment of the wastewater treatment plant, –and the following recommendations are included:
• Standby Power: It is inadequate to meet current and future needs. • Headwork Influent Channel Improvement: To accommodate peak and build-out flows. • Pre-Aeration Basin Improvements: Update mixer efficiency and baffle curtains.

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• Extended Aeration Basin Improvements: Blower upgrades, extended basins, bypass improvements.
• Clarifier RAS Pump Improvements: pump and piping upgrades.

The City is currently evaluating the WWTP Master Plan.

4.8.8 City of Buellton Emergency Operations Plan
The 2018 Emergency Management Plan (EMP) for the City of Buellton addresses the planned response to emergencies associated with natural disasters, technological incidents, and national security emergencies that occur within or affect the City. The plan does not address normal dayto-day emergencies. The Plan:
• establishes the emergency management organization required to respond to and mitigate any significant emergency or disaster affecting the City;
• identifies the policies, responsibilities, and procedures required to protect the health and safety of the city community, public and private property, and the environmental effects of natural and technological emergencies and disasters; and • establishes the operational concepts and procedures associated with field response to emergencies, the City’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) activities, and the recovery process.

It establishes the framework for implementation of the California Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) and the National Incident Management System (NIMS) in the City of Buellton. The document is a concept of operations guide, intended to facilitate multi-agency and multi-jurisdictional coordination in emergency operations, particularly between the City of Buellton, Special Districts, and the Santa Barbara County Operational Area.

The scope presented in the EMP applies to all elements of the City’s Emergency Organization during all phases of emergency management. Its primary audience is intended for emergency management staff from the city and other interested parties (e.g. the Federal government, other State or local governments, and volunteer agencies).

The EMP is organized into three sections.
• Part One - Basic Plan. Overall organizational and operational concepts relative to response and recovery, as well as an overview of potential hazards, are described in this section. Its intended audience is the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Management Team. • Part Two - Emergency Organization Functions. It is a description of the emergency response organization and emergency action checklists. The intended audience is EOC staff. • Part Three – Supporting Documents. These documents identify both SEMS and NIMS compliance information, as well as other required State information.

Hazard mitigation is discussed in Part One- Basic Plan and includes a series of programs and best management practices to efficiently minimize the risks to natural hazards. They are:

1. Enhance public awareness and understanding;

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2. Create a decision tool for management;

3. Promote compliance with State and Federal program requirements;

4. Enhance local policies for hazard mitigation capability;

5. Provide inter-jurisdictional coordination of mitigation-related programming;

6. Achieve regulatory compliance.

Through the use of these practices and the acknowledgment of Federal and State Hazard Mitigation Programs, the City of Buellton is cognizant of the resources available and the method by which to leverage them -- before, during, and after an event.

4.8.9 SEMS Multi-Hazard Functional Plan
Buellton’s most recent Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) Multi-Hazard Functional Plan was last adopted on September 13, 2018. The Plan discusses mitigation in the form of training and exercises, which are essential at all levels of government to make emergency operations personnel operationally ready. All emergency plans should include provisions for training. The objective is to train and educate public officials, emergency response personnel, and the public. The best method for training staff to manage emergency operations is through exercises. Exercises are conducted regularly to maintain the readiness of operational procedures.

Exercises provide personnel with an opportunity to become thoroughly familiar with the procedures, facilities, and systems that will be used in emergencies. There are several forms of exercises:
• Tabletop exercises provide a convenient and low-cost method designed to evaluate policy, plans, and procedures and resolve coordination and responsibilities. Such exercises are a good way to see if policies and procedures exist to handle certain issues. • Functional exercises are designed to test and evaluate the capability of an individual function such as evacuation, medical, communications, or public information. • Full-scale exercises simulate an actual emergency. They typically involve complete emergency management staff and are designed to evaluate the operational capability of the emergency management system.

The SEMS Multi-Hazard Functional Plan will be updated to reflect the current hazard risk assessment and mitigation activities identified in this hazard mitigation plan annex.

4.9 OPPORTUNITIES FOR MITIGATION CAPABILITY IMPROVEMENTS The City continuously strives to mitigate the adverse effects of potential hazards through its existing capabilities while also evaluating the opportunities for improvements. Based on the capability assessment, the City has existing regulatory, administrative/technical, education/outreach, and fiscal mechanisms in place that help to mitigate hazards. In addition to these existing capabilities, there are opportunities for the City to expand or improve on these policies and programs to further protect the community:
• Regulatory Opportunities: As part of this update, the City will comply with AB 2140 by amending its Safety Element to incorporate the LHMP by reference. The City will consider the

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LHMP in policy, land use plans, and programs, including floodplain management and planning.
• Administrative/Technical Opportunities: The City could improve its resilience to ensure emergency response operations are sustained during a hazardous event, including improvements to public safety facilities and planning. The City aims to purchase a backup generator for City Hall that will be utilized in the event of an emergency to ensure there is power available for the EOC. Enhancements to hazard training for staff in partnership with the County and other agencies or stakeholders would improve the City’s ability to mitigate hazards with the latest knowledge and resources.
• Outreach Opportunities: Enhanced community outreach, emergency notifications, and trainings would further enhance the City’s capabilities to respond to and recover from hazards. The City will seek opportunities to include information on our various outreach platforms related to hazards and emergency response. The City could expand outreach through digital tools such as social media, participate in the Great California ShakeOut, and increase FireWise outreach events and media coverage.
• Fiscal Opportunities: The City can update its CIP to include hazard mitigation actions from the LHMP and related documents such as the Emergency Operations Plan and SEMS Multi-Hazard Functional Plan. The City will continue to seek grants (e.g., HMGP, BRIC) to fund these CIP projects and related projects in the City’s mitigation strategy. The City can seek opportunities to partner with the County and/or other stakeholder agencies in grant applications to address regional hazards more effectively. The City could also consider expanding its fiscal capabilities through its annual budget process and other revenue measures (e.g., raising taxes, property assessments, bonds).

5.0 HAZARD ASSESSMENT

5.1 OVERVIEW
The purpose of this section is to review, update, and/or validate the hazards identified for the 2022 City of Buellton LHMP. The intent is to confirm and update the description, location and extent, and history of hazards facing the City now and in the future. This assessment also considers the potential exacerbating effects of climate change. The City of Buellton is not located along the coast so sea level rise associated with climate change would not occur. However, storms with increased severity could exacerbate flooding impacts within the City as well as increase fire hazards. Drought is also associated with climate change. The importance of this review is to ensure that decisions and mitigating actions are based on the most up-to-date information available.

Another purpose of this section is to screen the hazards to determine their relative probability and severity to inform the risk posed to various communities and resources. This assessment will provide an understanding of the significance by ranking hazards by their priority in the City.

In 2021, the MAC reviewed and revised 1) the list of hazards by community or geographic area; 2) the information and material presented for each hazard; and 3) the prioritization of the

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5.2 HAZARD SCREENING/PRIORITIZATION
The Hazard Assessment presented here reflects the City’s 2022 review and modifications to the updated risk assessment presented in Chapter 5.0, Hazard Assessment, and Chapter 6.0, Vulnerability Assessment of the 2022 MJHMP. Applicable hazard information from the City’s 2017 LHMP was incorporated during the development of this section. A comprehensive treatment of hazards and their descriptions may be found in Chapter 5.0 of the Santa Barbara County 2022 MJHMP.

The potential extent, probability, frequency, and magnitude of future occurrences were all used to identify and prioritize the list of hazards most relevant in the City. The City LPT completed the Plan Update Guide to rank the hazards and identify key hazards to help inform this assessment (Appendix A). As summarized in Table 5-1, the local priority hazards in the City are based on the screening of frequency/probability of occurrence, geographic extent, potential magnitude/severity of the hazard, and overall significance. Local experience, MAC/LPT input, and community feedback also informed the assessment of local priority hazards. After reviewing the localized hazard maps and exposure/loss assessment provided in the 2022 MJHMP, the following hazards were identified by the Buellton LPT as their top priorities (Appendix A). A brief rationale for each hazard is included below. This assessment and description of key hazards in the City are provided in addition to the 2022 MJHMP’s comprehensive assessment of regional hazards that may affect the City.

Table 5-1. City of Buellton Local Priority Hazards
Hazard Type and Ranking Score Planning Consideration
Based on Hazard Level
Earthquake 5 Significant
Wildfire 2 Significant
Flooding 2 Significant
Landslide 1 Moderate
Drought/Water Shortage 1 Limited
Power Outage/Energy Shortage 1 Limited
Dam/Levee Failure 1 Limited
Pandemic/Public Health Emergency 1 Limited
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City’s LHMP: extreme heat, erosion/coastal erosion, sea level rise, severe weather/storm, windstorm, hurricane, tornado, tsunami, utility failure, oil spill, natural gas pipeline rupture and storage facilities, hydraulic fracturing and well stimulation, radiological and nuclear accidents, levee failure, aircraft crash, and train accidents, cyber threats, agricultural pests and invasive species, terrorism, and civil unrest. These additional hazards are being addressed in the more comprehensive 2022 MJHMP.

5.3 EARTHQUAKE & LIQUEFACTION
A more complete description of the earthquake and liquefaction hazards is found in Chapter 5.0, Hazard Assessment of the 2022 MJHMP.

The City is located in the Santa Ynez Valley, a wedge-shaped topographic depression bounded by the Santa Ynez Mountains on the south, the San Rafael Mountains to the east and north, and the Purisima Hills on the west. It is a down-dropped structural block between two major faults. On the south, the east-west trending Santa Ynez Fault forms the base of the uplifted Santa Ynez Mountains and extends from Ventura County across the entire width of Santa Barbara County.

The City is located in Seismic Zone 4, which is the highest potential status for earthquake activity in the state of California. Buellton’s fault lines and liquefaction zones are mapped (see Section

5.0, Hazard Assessment of the MJHMP). The City, in conjunction with County Building and Safety, has examined all structures within the City limits and determined that Buellton has no un-reinforced masonry buildings located within Buellton. All of Buellton’s water reservoirs are located underground and following the 6.5 San Simeon Earthquake in December 2003, Buellton’s Public Works Department determined that all water reservoirs were unaffected and continued to operate normally. Reservoirs 1 and 2 have been completely reconstructed and upgraded as of 2015/2016.

5.4 WILDFIRE
The threat of a wildland fire affecting Buellton is high due to the presence of dense, flammable vegetative fuels on land surrounding the City adjacent to the City’s wildland-urban interface and especially in the hills surrounding the City. The wildland-urban interface is where structures and other human development meet or intermingle with wildland or vegetative fuels. The threat is particularly significant during dry summer months and when there are strong Santa Ana winds.

The fire season extends approximately 5 to 6 months, from late spring through fall.

Buellton contracts with Santa Barbara County for Fire Protection Services. All high fire zones within Buellton are mapped. The Fire Department, as well as Santa Barbara County Building & Safety, requires that all commercial development over 5,000 square feet install indoor sprinklers and use fire-resistant building materials. Within the unincorporated areas surrounding Buellton, the Fire Department has a vegetative management program that annually inspects all lots in early spring and advises property owners that all brush must be removed by July 1. Within the City Limits, the Buellton Code Enforcement Officer and County Fire undertake a weed abatement program in the Spring.

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5.5 FLOOD
In Buellton, hazardous flooding events are most commonly associated with the Santa Ynez River.

On July 22, 1993, Buellton adopted a Floodplain Ordinance, (Ordinance No. 17.04). Buellton’s Floodplain Ordinance requires all new buildings to be built at least 200 feet from the top of the bank of the Santa Ynez River and all new buildings are constructed 2 feet above the flood zone.

When new projects go through Buellton’s approval process, the Planning Commission, City Council, and City Engineer ensure the wastewater treatment plant is protected from flooding inundation.

5.6 LANDSLIDE
Though some areas of the City lie within mapped landslide hazard areas, Buellton has never had a hazard involving landslides; see also, Section 6.2, Landslide below for an analysis of vulnerabilities within the City. Coastal erosion is not a concern to the City of Buellton as it is located inland from the coast.

5.7 DROUGHT & WATER STORAGE
At this time, the City’s primary water source is groundwater from the Santa Ynez River Underflow and the Buellton Uplands. Water supply is supplemented by the State Water Project.

Groundwater supply is currently not in danger of overdraft and can adequately supply the City’s water. However, to ensure the sustainability of the City’s water supply, the City implements water conservation measures in its operations and maintenance as well as provides and participates in water conservation programs.

The City has 3 in-ground concrete reservoirs for storage, ranging from 180,000 gallons to 850,000 gallons and original construction in 1958. The reservoirs do not serve as long-term storage, but rather have fairly fast turnover rates due to community usage.

The City continues to regularly coordinate with local and regional agencies to review its policies and programs for the city operations and the local community regarding water and resource conservation.

Currently, the City funds a landscape rebate program, operates the Buellton Green Scene Program (a community resource sustainability program and outreach), and participates in the Regional Water Efficiency Program, the County’s Green Business Program, and the Integrated Regional Water Management Plan.

5.8 ENERGY SHORTAGE & RESILIENCE
Energy access is one of the key impacts of disasters that mitigation actions can have a significant influence on resiliency. Any event that disrupts power for more than a day, can cause significant social disruption, energy, and potential deaths. The current reliance on relatively few power production stations with a power distribution grid spreading over thousands of miles of terrain with the myriad of threats and hazards that the distribution system is subject to makes the normal

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operation of the system seem miraculous. The City of Buellton receives all of its commercial power from Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E).

The City has limited ability to affect resiliency in the power distribution system. It actively participates in reducing its power usage and partners with PG&E, the State of California, and Federal energy conservation programs.

The City has entered into a five-year contract with PG&E from August 2020 through August 2025 to allow use of one of the City parks, River View Park, as a Community Resource Center during a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) event. The Community Resource Center will provide temporary power and other facilities and services in order to limit disruption to Buellton and Santa Barbara County residents of their access to power during one of these events.

In 2022, the City installed solar panels at city facilities, including the wastewater treatment plant, Well 7, and the McMurray pump station. This will provide an alternative power source in case of disruption.

5.9 DAM/LEVEE FAILURE
Buellton lies approximately 15 miles west of the Bradbury Dam and sits along the Santa Ynez River. If the dam were to fail, Buellton could sustain substantial flooding via the Santa Ynez River.

It has been established that the Bradbury Dam has been mapped for inundation. Flooding associated with dam failure on one of the local or upstream dams has a low probability for occurrence. A significant seismic retrofit of Bradbury Dam was completed in 2006 which brought the dam up to federal standards for seismic safety.

5.10 PANDEMIC/PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY
The City, as well as the county, state, nation, and the entire world, is vulnerable to outbreaks, epidemics, and pandemics caused by either newly emerging or existing diseases spread person to person, through a vector such as a mosquito, or both. A significant public health emergency can have a considerable impact on the population, the economy, and essential public services (e.g., fire and police protection, medical services, etc.). Populations identified by the county as especially vulnerable to human health hazards include undocumented persons, senior citizens, senior citizens living alone, persons with existing chronic health conditions, persons experiencing houselessness, overcrowded households and neighborhoods, low-resourced ethnic minorities people of color, households in poverty, communities with a high-pollution burden, and those without health insurance. Undocumented or non-English speaking individuals may be less able to understand such pandemic-related instructions or receptive to responding to government outreach, while lower-income households may lack the means to comply with the direction. Trends of the COVID-19 pandemic further revealed vulnerable groups within Santa Barbara County population, including residents of Buellton.

Residents’ health care needs are met by medical resources in Buellton, and regionally in the City of Santa Maria and the City of Santa Barbara. As demonstrated by the COVID-19 pandemic, health care resources were strained throughout the county. Further, hospitality, retail, tourism, and hospitality industries have been adversely affected economically through reduced activity and a

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Buellton’s limited population and location within the relatively sparsely populated Santa Ynez Valley would tend to mitigate some of the risks associated with a pandemic or other public health emergency, as the recent COVID-19 pandemic has shown. However, there is still the potential for considerable risk to the health and safety of residents and visitors, as well as an even greater potential for economic impacts due to measures that may need to be taken to respond to such an event.

6.0 VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT
The vulnerability assessment builds on the hazard assessment provided in Section 5.0 to estimate losses where data is available and consider a specific list of critical facilities identified within the City of Buellton. The City identified 19 critical facilities to be included in the Vulnerability Assessment portion of the LHMP. These facilities primarily included wastewater treatment facilities, fire stations, and government structures. Of the available data, it was shown that these buildings are worth approximately $3,502,993 in total value (Table 6-1).

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Table 6-1. Critical Facilities in the City of Buellton
Type Name Address Total Building Value
Wastewater
Treatment Plant
Buellton Wastewater Treatment
Facility 79 Industrial Way $1,060,000
Water Treatment
Plant
McMurray Road Water Treatment
Facility $318,427
Water Treatment
Plant
Highway 246 Water Treatment
Facility $228,047
EMS Station SANTA BARBARA COUNTY FIRE
DEPARTMENT STATION 31
168 WEST STATE
HIGHWAY 246 -
EMS Station AMERICAN MEDICAL RESPONSE -

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY
240 EAST STATE
HIGHWAY 246 -
Senior Center BUELLTON SENIOR CNTR 164 W HWY 246 $352,273 Education Oak Valley School 595 2nd St -
Education Jonata School 301 2nd St -
Fire Station FIRE STATION #31 168 W HWY 246 $1,059,702
Fire Station FIRE DEPT. OPERATIONS OFFICE 166 W HWY 246 $422,273 Government STORAGE BUILDING # 2 164 W HWY 246 $33,501
Highway Patrol CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL -
BUELLTON 166 INDUSTRIAL WAY -
Sheriff BUELLTON SHERIFF'S OFFICE 140 W HWY 246 $28,770 Bridge - Non Scour
Fair Condition Bridge 'AVE OF THE FLAGS' / 'ZACA CREEK' - Bridge - Non Scour
Good Condition Bridge 'U.S. HIGHWAY 101' / 'ZACA CREEK' - Bridge - Non Scour
Good Condition Bridge 'STATE ROUTE 246' / 'ZACA CREEK' - Bridge - Non Scour
Good Condition Bridge 'STATE ROUTE 246' / 'US HIGHWAY 101' - Bridge - Non Scour
Good Condition Bridge 'DAMASSA ST' / 'US HIGHWAY 101' - Bridge - Non Scour
Good Condition Bridge 'MCMURRAY RD' / 'ZACA CREEK' -
No values were able to be obtained for many major facilities, so the actual value may be much more than this amount. Additionally, building values are estimated and are likely below the actual replacement cost.

Using a GIS and the mapped extents of the hazards affecting the City, it was determined which critical facilities are exposed to which hazards depending on whether they fall within the mapped hazard area. The results of the exposure analysis are included in this section. A further description of the threats and methodologies used in this analysis is provided in Chapter 6.0, Vulnerability Assessment of the 2022 MJHMP. As the City continues to assess its vulnerability, the collection of better and more complete data will help to improve the risk assessment process to direct planning and mitigation decisions.

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Annex to the Santa Barbara County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Table 6-2. Summary of Potential Impacts on Critical Facilities Hazard Type Specific Risk Count % of Critical
Facilities Impacted Exposure ($)
Flood FEMA 1% Chance
Flood Zone 8 42% $1,288,047
Dam
Inundation/Levee
Failure
Bradbury Dam
Failure 14 74% $3,502,993
Wildfire
Moderate Wildfire
Threat 1 5% $-
Very High Wildfire
Threat 1 5% $228,047
Earthquake
High Liquefaction
Potential 19 100% $3,502,993
Regional Ground
Shaking 19 100% $3,502,993
Landslide Class 7 Landslide
Hazard Zone 1 5% $-

6.1 EARTHQUAKE & LIQUEFACTION
Chapter 6.0, Vulnerabilities Assessment of the 2022 MJHMP addresses regional seismicity under two scenarios that include the City of Buellton. The 2,500-year scenario considers general seismicity from multiple faults in the region and a 7.0 magnitude event. The methodology utilizes probabilistic seismic hazard contour maps developed by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) for the 2018 update of the National Seismic Hazard Maps that are included with Hazus-MH. A deterministic scenario was also prepared to predict the outcome of a specific earthquake event.

The deterministic scenarios used USGS provided ShakeMap datasets to model a Magnitude 7.2 earthquake of the San Luis Range would generate in terms of damages and losses for the chosen area of interest (i.e., northern and central Santa Barbara County, including the City). Figure 6-1 is the ShakeMap produced for this scenario.

As described in the MJHMP, regional losses to people and property would include the City. As shown in the San Luis Range ShakeMap scenario, the north and central parts of the county would perceive much stronger shaking and would likely receive the most severe damage when compared to the rest of the county. The entire City would perceive severe to extreme shaking and would likely receive moderate/heavy to very heavy damage. Direct effects of ground shaking could damage buildings and create dangerous debris and unstable structures. Displaced residents would likely seek shelter in the City, including residents from outside the City. Further, fires often occur after an earthquake. Because of the number of fires and the lack of water to fight the fires, they can often burn out of control.

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Unreinforced masonry building type structures consist of buildings made of unreinforced concrete and brick, hollow concrete blocks, clay tiles, and adobe. Buildings constructed of these materials are heavy and brittle and typically provide little earthquake resistance. In small earthquakes, unreinforced buildings can crack, and in strong earthquakes, they tend to collapse. The City does not have any known unreinforced masonry buildings.

The City lies in an area with a high, moderate, and low liquefaction severity classes. Regional earthquakes could cause liquefaction in the City, which could damage buildings and utilities when soils become unstable. Based on the GIS analysis conducted for the 2022 MJHMP, the City has 1,689 improved parcels valued at over $1 billion in the liquefaction severity zone. Based on this analysis, which accounts for residents only and not workers, 4,180 residents are living in this hazard zone within the City. While liquefaction would not likely affect all areas uniformly during an earthquake, this analysis indicates the extent and scale of vulnerabilities to liquefaction during a large earthquake.

Table 6-3. City of Buellton at Risk to Liquefaction Hazard by Property Type Property Type Improved Parcel
Count Total Value Population
High Liquefaction Hazard
Agricultural 1 $31,648
Commercial 89 $136,177,292
Exempt 5 $4,215,864
Industrial 36 $106,806,743
Mixed Use 1 $107,218 3
Residential 1,444 $636,606,050 3,971
Improved Vacant 0 $0
Total High Liquefaction 1,576 $883,944,814 3,974
Moderate Liquefaction Hazard
Agricultural 2 $876,498
Commercial 4 $8,228,094
Exempt 2 $2,428,260
Industrial 29 $104,980,530
Mixed Use 0 $0 0
Residential 17 $23,047,542 47
Improved Vacant 0 $0
Total Moderate Liquefaction 54 $139,560,924 47
Low Liquefaction Hazard
Agricultural 0 $0
Commercial 0 $0
Exempt 0 $0
Industrial 0 $0
Mixed Use 0 $0 0
Residential 58 $29,845,356 160

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Count Total Value Population
Improved Vacant 1 $76,552
Total Low Liquefaction 59 $29,921,908 160
Total Liquefaction Hazard 1,689 $1,053,427,646 4,180
As listed in Table 6-4, all critical facilities in the City would be vulnerable to damage or destruction from ground shaking and liquefaction during a significant regional earthquake (see also, Section 6.2.1, Earthquake (Groundshaking) and Section 6.3.3, Liquefaction (Earthquake) of the 2022 MJHMP).

Table 6-4. City of Buellton Critical Facilities Vulnerable to Groundshaking & Liquefaction Type Name Address Total Building
Value
Wastewater
Treatment Plant
Buellton Wastewater Treatment
Facility 79 Industrial Way $1,060,000
Water Treatment
Plant
McMurray Road Water Treatment
Facility $318,427
Water Treatment
Plant
Highway 246 Water Treatment
Facility $228,047
EMS Station SANTA BARBARA COUNTY FIRE
DEPARTMENT STATION 31
168 WEST STATE HIGHWAY
246 -
EMS Station AMERICAN MEDICAL RESPONSE -
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY 240 EAST STATE HIGHWAY 246 -
Senior Center BUELLTON SENIOR CNTR 164 W HWY 246 $352,273 Education Oak Valley School 595 2nd St -
Education Jonata School 301 2nd St -
Fire Station FIRE STATION #31 168 W HWY 246 $1,059,702
Fire Station FIRE DEPT. OPERATIONS OFFICE 166 W HWY 246 $422,273 Government STORAGE BUILDING # 2 164 W HWY 246 $33,501
Highway Patrol CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL -
BUELLTON 166 INDUSTRIAL WAY -
Sheriff BUELLTON SHERIFF'S OFFICE 140 W HWY 246 $28,770 Bridge - Non Scour
Fair Condition Bridge 'AVE OF THE FLAGS' / 'ZACA CREEK' - Bridge - Non Scour
Good Condition Bridge 'U.S. HIGHWAY 101' / 'ZACA CREEK' - Bridge - Non Scour
Good Condition Bridge 'STATE ROUTE 246' / 'ZACA CREEK' - Bridge - Non Scour
Good Condition Bridge 'STATE ROUTE 246' / 'US HIGHWAY 101' - Bridge - Non Scour
Good Condition Bridge 'DAMASSA ST' / 'US HIGHWAY 101' - Bridge - Non Scour
Good Condition Bridge 'MCMURRAY RD' / 'ZACA CREEK' -

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Figure 6-1. City of Buellton Critical Facilities and Earthquake Groundshaking Potential (San Luis Range 7.2 Magnitude ShakeMap)

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Annex to the Santa Barbara County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Figure 6-2. City of Buellton Critical Facilities and Liquefaction Potential

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6.2 WILDFIRE
The county has extensive areas within mapped Fire Hazard Severity Zones and Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) areas. These hazard areas generate vulnerability for life and structures, including critical facilities, throughout the county, but most severely within rural foothills areas where dry vegetation, steep slopes, and difficult access combine to create a high probability of wildfire. The City is surrounded by wildland vegetation and the eastern slopes of the Santa Ynez Mountains.

The entire City of Buellton is within the Wildland Urban Interface area and has therefore been designated as a WUI community at risk. Based on these maps, the City has 9 acres (0.9 percent) within Very High Wildfire Threat areas, 63 acres (6.1 percent) within High Fire Wildfire Threat areas, 77 acres (7.5 percent) within Moderate Wildfire Threat areas, and 99 acres (9.6 percent) within Low Wildfire Threat areas. Most of these areas are residential with limited vulnerabilities in industrial, commercial, and agricultural areas.

Based on the GIS analysis conducted for the 2022 MJHMP, in Buellton, 199 improved properties with a total value of $254 million are vulnerable to wildfire. In Buellton, approximately 487 residents live in high, moderate, or low wildfire threat areas. This information is summarized in Table 6-5 below.

Table 6-5. City of Buellton at Risk to Wildfire Threat
Property
Type
Improved Parcel Count by Wildfire Threat Level
Total Value Population Extreme Very
High High Moderate Low Total
Agricultural 0 0 0 1 0 1 $31,648
Commercial 0 0 0 5 3 8 $20,234,206
Exempt 0 0 0 1 0 1 $3,030
Industrial 0 0 0 3 9 12 $68,976,330
Mixed Use 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0 0
Residential 0 0 0 115 62 177 $165,242,040 487
Improved
Vacant 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0
Total 0 0 0 125 74 199 $254,487,254 487
Two of the City’s critical facilities fall within Very High or Moderate wildfire threat areas, as listed in Table 6-6 (see also, Section 6.3.1, Wildfire of the 2022 MJHMP).

Table 6-6. City of Buellton Critical Facilities Vulnerable to Wildfire Type Critical Facility Hazard Source/Type Total Building Value
Water Treatment
Plant
Highway 246 Water Treatment
Facility Very High $228,047
Bridge - Non Scour
Good Condition Bridge Moderate -

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Annex to the Santa Barbara County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Figure 6-3. City of Buellton Critical Facilities within Wildfire Threat Zones

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6.3 FLOOD
The geographical location, climate, and topography of the Santa Ynez Valley make some areas of the City prone to flooding particularly related to the seasonal flows of the Santa Ynez River.

Flooding presents a hazard to development in floodplains. In addition to the damage to properties, flooding can also cut off access to utilities, emergency services, and may impact the overall economic well-being of an area. Emergency response can be interrupted by damaged roads and infrastructure. Fire can break out as a result of dysfunctional electrical equipment.

Hazardous materials can also get into floodways, causing health concerns and polluted water supplies. During a flood, the drinking water supply can be contaminated. Climate change is expected to increase the frequency and intensity of heavy rainstorms that cause riverine flooding.

Based on the GIS analysis conducted for the 2022 MJHMP, the City has 44 improved parcels valued at over $129 million in the 1-percent annual chance floodplain. Based on this analysis, which accounts for residents only and not workers, 36 residents are living in the 1-percent annual chance floodplain throughout the City. An additional 102 improved parcels and over $89 million in value fall within the 0.2-percent annual chance floodplain. Areas of the City vulnerable to the

0.2-percent annual chance riverine flood are home to 217 residents. Development in the 0.2- percent annual chance floodplain is typically not regulated, thus a large flood event could be extremely damaging in the City. This information is summarized in Table 6-7 below.

Table 6-7. City of Buellton FEMA Floodplain Exposure and Loss Property Type Improved Parcel
Count Total Value Estimated Loss Population
Riverine 1% Annual Chance Floodplain Exposure and Loss
Agricultural 1 $31,648 $7,912
36 Commercial 13 $11,356,392 $2,839,098
Exempt 2 $865,680 $216,420
Industrial 19 $79,241,263 $19,810,316
Residential 13 $38,136,522 $9,534,131
Total 48 $129,631,505 $32,407,876
Riverine 0.2% Annual Chance Floodplain Exposure and Loss Agricultural 2 $876,498 $219,125
217
Commercial 15 $27,161,698 $6,790,425
Industrial 6 $20,507,248 $5,126,812
Residential 79 $41,015,978 $10,253,994
Total 102 $89,561,421 $22,390,355
As listed in Table 6-8, 8 critical facilities in the City with a total value of $1,288,047would be vulnerable to damage or destruction from 1-percent or 0.2-percent annual chance flood (Figure 6- 4; see also, Section 6.3.3, Flood of the 2022 MJHMP).

Table 6-8. City of Buellton Critical Facilities at Risk to Flood Hazard Type Critical Facility FEMA Flood Total Value

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Wastewater Treatment
Plant Buellton Wastewater Treatment Facility 1% Chance $- Water Treatment Plant Highway 246 Water Treatment Facility 1% Chance $1,060,000 Bridge - Non Scour
Fair Condition Bridge 1% Chance $228,047
Bridge - Non Scour
Good Condition Bridge 1% Chance -
Bridge - Non Scour
Good Condition Bridge 1% Chance -
Bridge - Non Scour
Good Condition Bridge 1% Chance -
Bridge - Non Scour
Good Condition Bridge 1% Chance -
Bridge - Non Scour
Good Condition Bridge 1% Chance -

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Figure 6-4. City of Buellton Critical Facilities in FEMA Flood Hazard Zones

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6.4 LANDSLIDE
The Landslide Incidence and Susceptibility data shown below and used for this exposure analysis were developed on a national scale. Although it shows some areas of the City and some Buellton critical facilities within a landslide incidence area, local geography indicates otherwise. If mapped at a more local scale, it would be clear that these facilities are not near sloping topography. Therefore, Buellton has determined that no critical facilities are susceptible to landslide hazards. Nevertheless, this data is presented consistent with the 2022 MJHMP.

The City has 236 improved parcels that lie within Class 7, 9, or 10 landslide hazard zone, amounting to $228 million, and home to 1,682 residents. However, the City is a gently sloping area in a riverine flood plain where the risk of landslide is generally low. An increase in risk related to landslides would be man-made through excavation or other soil disturbance. While not a concern for the City, data related to areas within the landslide hazard zone is included to be consistent with the 2022 MJHMP.

Table 6-9. City of Buellton Improved Properties at Risk to Landslide Summary Class 7 Parcel
Count
Class 9 Parcel
Count
Class 10 Parcel
Count
Total Improved
Parcel Count Total Value Population
192 26 18 236 $141,204,429 611
Further, as listed in Table 6-10, 2 critical facilities with an unknown value in the City would be vulnerable to damage or destruction from landslides (see also, Section 6.3.7, Landslide of the 2022 MJHMP).

Table 6-10. City of Buellton Critical Facilities Vulnerable to Landslide Type Name Landslide Class Zone Total Value
Education Oak Valley School 7 $-
Bridge - Non
Scour Good
Condition Bridge 7 $-

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Figure 6-5. City of Buellton Critical Facilities within Landslide Susceptibility Zones

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6.5 DAM/LEVEE FAILURE
Bradbury Dam is of the largest concern to the City of Buellton. Failure of Bradbury Dam would inundate portions of the cities of Buellton and Solvang with relatively little evacuation time. Based on the GIS analysis conducted for the 2022 MJHMP, in Buellton, 837 properties with a total value of $530 million are vulnerable to the catastrophic flooding that would occur if the Bradbury Dam failed. In Buellton, approximately 2,032 residents within the inundation zone may need to be evacuated, cared for, and possibly permanently relocated. This information is summarized in Table 6-11 below.

Table 6-11. City of Buellton at Risk to Dam Inundation Hazard Property Type Improved Parcel Count Total Value Population Agricultural 1 $31,648
Commercial 61 $116,632,962
Exempt 2 $3,030
Industrial 34 $106,655,630
Residential 739 $307,055,745 2,032
Total 837 $530,379,015 2,032
Further, as listed in Table 6-12, 14 critical facilities with a value of $3,502,993 in the City would be vulnerable to damage or destruction from flooding due to dam and levee failure (see also, Section 6.6.3, Dam Failure and Section 6.6.8, Levee Failure of the 2022 MJHMP).

Table 6-12. City of Buellton Critical Facilities Vulnerable to Inundation from Dam/Levee Failure Type Name Dam Name Total Value
Utilities Wastewater Treatment Plant
Buellton Wastewater
Treatment Facility $1,060,000
Utilities Water Treatment Plant
McMurray Road Water
Treatment Facility $318,427
Utilities Water Treatment Plant
Highway 246 Water
Treatment Facility $228,047
Utilities EMS Station

SANTA BARBARA

COUNTY FIRE

DEPARTMENT STATION
31 -
Utilities EMS Station

AMERICAN MEDICAL

RESPONSE - SANTA

BARBARA COUNTY -
Utilities Senior Center BUELLTON SENIOR CNTR $352,273
Utilities Fire Station FIRE STATION #31 $1,059,702
Wastewater
Treatment
Plant Fire Station
FIRE DEPT. OPERATIONS
OFFICE $422,273
Wastewater
Treatment
Plant Government STORAGE BUILDING # 2 $33,501

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Type Name Dam Name Total Value
Wastewater
Treatment
Plant Highway Patrol

CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY

PATROL - BUELLTON -
Wastewater
Treatment
Plant Sheriff

BUELLTON SHERIFF'S
OFFICE $28,770
Wastewater
Treatment
Plant Bridge - Non Scour Fair Condition Bridge -
Wastewater
Treatment
Plant Bridge - Non Scour Good Condition Bridge -
Bridge - Non
Scour Poor
Condition Bridge - Non Scour Good Condition Bridge -

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Annex to the Santa Barbara County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Figure 6-6. City of Buellton Critical Facilities in Dam Inundation Zone

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7.0 MITIGATION STRATEGY
In preparation for the 2022 LHMP update, the City’s LPT made no revisions to the countywide goals and objectives because they continue to reflect the needs of the City; see also, Chapter 7.0, Mitigation Plan of the 2022 MJHMP. This section contains the City’s updated and most current mitigation strategy as of 2022.

7.1 MITIGATION PRIORITIES
After review of the hazard identification and risk assessment and capabilities assessment, the LPT conducted meetings in 2020 and 2021 to discuss the results of the hazard identification and risk assessments, review mitigation goals and alternatives based on the priority areas and hazard types, discuss community strengths and weaknesses, and begin developing the mitigation strategy.

The following strengths, weaknesses, and priorities were identified.

7.1.1 General Observations — Strengths
• Several policies exist that have hazard mitigation elements or effects such as development and building code regulations, the Floodplain Ordinance, the Zoning Ordinance, the General Plan, and other codes and plans discussed in more detail in this section. • The General Plan has been updated in 2005/2007 with updated policies and programs for hazard mitigation.
• A revised Housing Element was adopted in 2014. The 2015 Housing Element is currently being updated, and is anticipated to be adopted in early 2023. • Existing codes will ensure that new development (including tear down and rebuild projects) will be built to modern standards, including the Floodplain Ordinance, which exceeds minimum standards. With the current trend of replacing existing substandard buildings with new ones, through attrition a safer community will be constructed. • Housing improvement funds and programs exist, furthering the strength of the preceding statement.
• GIS, communication technology, and trained staff are available to implement a mitigation program.
• Better mapping of floodplains and other hazard areas is now available. • The Bradbury Dam has been mapped for inundation.
• Area fault lines and liquefaction zones have been mapped. • All flooding areas have been mapped.
• All high fire areas have been mapped.
• Buellton has no unreinforced masonry buildings within the City limits. • The County Fire Department has a vegetative program whereby all lots are inspected in the spring and property owners are required to cut vegetation by July 1 for unincorporated areas surrounding the City. Buellton’s Code Enforcement Program and County Fire handle weed abatement within the City Limits in the Spring.

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7.1.2 General Observations — Weaknesses
• Because Buellton is located next to the Santa Ynez River, just downstream of the Bradbury Dam, Buellton could sustain substantial flooding in the event of a dam failure. • Buellton is surrounded by mountains with steep terrain that is covered with brush and trees.

During fire season, Buellton is susceptible to wildfire damage. • Buellton is located in Zone 4, which is the highest potential status for earthquake activity in the state of California.
• Evacuation remains an issue, particularly as Buellton and surrounding localities grow. Tourist swell in the summer combined with the possible disruption caused by flooding or landslides of major egress and access points is a principal concern.

7.1.3 General Observations — Priorities
During the presentation of findings for the hazard identification and risk assessment and capabilities assessment, the LPT provided preliminary input and ideas for mitigation strategies. In formulating goals, the following priorities were identified:
• Top priorities for Buellton are public safety, public education, and reducing the potential economic impacts of disasters.
• Experiences from past disasters should be built upon. • Outreach and training should be a major component, including Community Emergency Response Team Training (CERT) and early warning & evacuation plans. • Create defensible space around high fire areas by strategically managing vegetation to decrease the fuel available for fires adjacent to the structures. This is relatively inexpensive, accomplished quickly, and is effective as long as the vegetation is managed. • Recent disasters have resulted from flooding. A Drainage Master Plan was prepared in 2017 in order to prepare for and minimize potential flooding.

Goals and Objectives
The City’s LPT accepted and agreed to the following goals and objectives for the 2022 update.

These goals and objectives represent a vision of long-term hazard reduction or enhancement of capabilities. These preliminary goals, objectives, and actions were developed to represent a vision of long-term hazard reduction or enhancement of capabilities. To help further the development of these goals and objectives, the LPT compiled and reviewed current jurisdictional sources including Buellton’s planning documents, codes, and ordinances, and specifically discussed hazard-related goals, objectives, and actions as they related to the overall LHMP.

The updated goals and objectives of this plan are:

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Goal 1: Ensure future development is resilient to known hazards.

Objective 1.A: Ensure development in known hazardous areas is limited or incorporates hazard-resistant design based on applicable plans, development standards, regulations, and programs.

Objective 1.B: Educate developers and decision-makers on design and construction techniques to minimize damage from hazards.

Goal 2: Protect people and community assets from hazards, including critical facilities, infrastructure, water, and public facilities.

Objective 2.A: Enhance the ability of community assets, particularly critical facilities, to withstand hazards.

Objective 2.B: Use the best available science and technology to better protect life and property.

Objective 2.C: Upgrade and replace aging critical facilities and infrastructure.

Objective 2.D: Ensure mitigation actions encompass vulnerable and disadvantaged communities to promote social equity.

Goal 3: Actively promote understanding, support, and funding for hazard mitigation by participating agencies and the public.

Objective 3.A: Engage, inform, and educate the public on tools and resources to improve community resilience to hazards, reduce vulnerability, and increase awareness and support of hazard mitigation activities.

Objective 3.B: Ensure effective outreach and communications to vulnerable and disadvantaged communities.

Objective 3.C: Increase awareness and encourage the incorporation of hazard mitigation principles and practice among public, private, and nonprofit sectors, including all participating agencies.

Objective 3.D: Ensure interagency coordination and joint partnerships with the County, cities, state, tribal, and federal governments.

Objective 3.E: Continuously improve the County’s capability and efficiency at administering pre- and post-disaster mitigation programs, including providing technical support to cities and special districts and providing support for implementing local mitigation plans.

Objective 3.F: Monitor and publicize the effectiveness of mitigation actions implemented countywide.

Objective 3.G: Position the County and participating agencies to apply for and receive grant funding from FEMA and other sources.

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Annex to the Santa Barbara County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Goal 4: Minimize the risks to life and property associated with urban and human-caused hazards.

Objective 4.A: Minimize risks from biological hazards, including disease, invasive species, and agricultural pests.

Objective 4.B: Be prepared and respond to urban hazards, including terrorism, cyber threats, and civil disturbance.

Objective 4.C: Minimize risks from energy production, including hazardous oil and gas activities.

Goal 5: Prepare for, adapt to, and recover from, the impacts of climate change and ensure regional resiliency.

Objective 5.A: Use the best available climate science to implement hazard mitigation strategies in response to climate change.

Objective 5.B: Identify, assess, and prepare for impacts of climate change.

Objective 5.C: Coordinate with the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to implement strategies to address regional hazards exacerbated by climate change.

Objective 5.D: Ensure climate change hazard mitigation addresses vulnerable and disadvantaged communities.

7.2 MITIGATION PROGRESS
Since 2017, the City has incorporated the LHMP goals, objectives, and mitigation actions into its local plans and processes, including the General Plan Safety Element by reference, specific hazard planning efforts (e.g., Stormwater Management Program), the City’s grant pursuits, and capital improvement planning. Ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the LHMP by the City ensured mitigations are implemented and tracked. Key mitigation actions completed since 2017 include completing a citywide drainage study and drainage master plan and an early warning and evacuation plan. The City is also underway in increasing effective emergency notifications to the public.

The City’s LPT reviewed the mitigation actions listed in the 2017 LHMP to determine the status of each action. The following table includes only the actions that have been completed or were underway as of January 2022. Once reviewed, deferred projects from 2017 were renumbered to reflect 2022 updates (see Table 7-1).

Table 7-1. Status of City of Buellton Previous Mitigation Actions Mitigation
Action
No.

Mitigation Action Description Status Comments In 2022
Update?
2017 LHMP
2016-1 Continue to implement hazard mitigation
training for all residents to include Community Ongoing Training ongoing; second CERT trailer X

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Mitigation
Action
No.

Mitigation Action Description Status Comments In 2022
Update?
Emergency Response Training (CERT). Purchase
a second CERT trailer.
purchased in 2017.

CERT training
continues to be
provided in
conjunction with
County Fire.
2016-2
Complete Citywide Drainage Study and
Drainage Master Plan to minimize flooding
hazards
Completed Completed in 2017
2016-3
Disseminate Effective Emergency Notifications
and Communications to the Public
In progress
Worked with County
OEM and County
Sheriff on notification
protocols; maintained
emergency
preparedness
information on City’s
Website and
Facebook page
X
2016-4
Disaster Early Warning and Evacuation Plan in
the event of a major earthquake and/or dam
failure
Completed

7.3 MITIGATION APPROACH
A simplified Benefit-Cost Review was applied to 2022 mitigation actions to prioritize the mitigation recommendations for implementation. The priority for implementing mitigation recommendations depends upon the overall cost-effectiveness of the recommendation when considering monetary and non-monetary costs and benefits associated with each action.

Additionally, the following questions were considered when developing the Benefit-Cost Review:
• How many people will benefit from the action?
• How large an area is impacted?
• How critical are the facilities that benefit from the action? • Environmentally, does it make sense to do this project for the overall community? Section 7.4, Implementation Plan provides a benefit-cost review for each mitigation recommendation, as well as a relative priority rank (High, Medium, and Low) based upon the judgment of the City’s LPT. The general category guidelines are listed below:
• High – Benefits are perceived to exceed costs without further study or evaluation • Medium – Benefits are perceived to exceed costs but may require further study or evaluation before implementation
• Low – Benefits and costs evaluation requires additional evaluation before implementation Discussion of the rationale for these priorities is included in the mitigation action descriptions below.

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City of Buellton Local Hazard Mitigation Plan 57
Annex to the Santa Barbara County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan

7.4 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
2022-1. CERT Training
Continue to implement hazard mitigation training for all residents, including Community Emergency Response Team (CERT).

Mitigation Priority and Performance
Priority High
Hazards Mitigated Earthquake, Landslides, Wildfire, Flood, Dam Failure, Energy Shortage & Resiliency
Estimated Timeline Ongoing
Estimated Cost/Funding Source $10,000/ City’s Emergency Coordinator, City budget line item for CERT courses and CERT trailer, County Fire Department
Responsible Agency/Department City Manager
Comments
This project was adapted from 2016-1 included as part of the 2017 LHMP.

The goal is to have at least one CERT course held each year in Buellton.

Consistent course scheduling will support continued increase in community preparedness.

With Buellton’s location within Seismic Zone 4 and a high proportion of residents living in liquefaction hazard zones, many are likely to encounter debris and unstable structures in the aftermath of a strong earthquake.

Training through CERT programs will prepare the public on navigating these conditions more safely.

Transportation corridors vulnerable to damage from ground shaking and liquefaction, wildfires, flooding could render the City cut off from emergency services and utilities. Hazard mitigation training enables the public to be more prepared to deal with ruptures in service.

CERT capabilities generally help prevent and reduce damaging effects of hazards. For example, CERT participants can assist with certain tasks such as clearing storm drains to drainage and reduce flooding.

A population prepared with education about local hazards and organizational tools will be able to act with reduced response time and in a more effective manner. The City’s continued outreach efforts extend awareness of existing resources and build capacity for more effective response.
2022-2. Emergency Notifications
Disseminate Effective Emergency Notifications and Communications to the Public.

Mitigation Priority and Performance
Priority High
Hazards Mitigated Earthquake, Landslides, Wildfire, Flood, Dam Failure, Energy Shortage & Resilience, Pandemic/Public Health Emergency, Drought/Water Storage Estimated Timeline Ongoing
Estimated Cost/Funding Source $N/A/ HMP funds, and other Federal and State infrastructure grants and funds, local staffing from County OEM, County Sheriff, City staff Responsible Agency/Department Planning Department, County OEM, County Sheriff

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Mitigation Priority and Performance
Comments
This project was adapted from 2016-3 included as part of the 2017 LHMP.

In coordination with County OEM and County Sherriff, emergency preparedness information is disseminated through the City’s website, Buellton Buzz newsletter, and Facebook page, and emergency notifications are disseminated through the City’s Facebook page and County notification system. Preparedness information and emergency notifications may be regarding earthquakes, landslides, wildfire, floods, dam failure, energy shortage & resilience, public health emergencies, drought or water storages.

Notification in advance or during an emergency enables those affected to make decisions and take action for personal safety and property protection. 2022-3. Backup Generator at City Hall
The City is pursuing funding for a backup generator for City Hall to support City functions during energy outages.

Mitigation Priority and Performance
Priority High
Hazards Mitigated Energy Shortage & Resilience
Estimated Timeline 2027
Estimated Cost/Funding Source $100,000/ HMP funds, and other Federal and State infrastructure grants and funds
Responsible Agency/Department Planning Department, City Administrator, Public Works Comments
A backup generator will enable the City to perform response duties in the event of impacts to normal energy supply. Interruptions to normal energy supply could be caused by earthquakes, landslides, wildfire, or floods which occur within City limits as well as beyond. In the event of EOC standup, power from the backup generator could be used to establish communication with other agencies and response teams as well as access and utilize City resources.
2022-4. Water-Wise Public Outreach
Inform and educate residents about water conservation programs and rebates to reduce water usage, and increase water efficiency.

Mitigation Priority and Performance
Priority Moderate
Hazards Mitigated Drought & Water Storage
Estimated Timeline Ongoing
Estimated Cost/Funding Source $10,000 / General Fund/Water Fund Responsible Agency/Department Public Works Department
Comments
Periodic inclusion of information about water conservation in ongoing public announcements on the City’s Facebook page and in the Buellton Buzz, The City’s bi-monthly newsletter in water customer water bills.

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Annex to the Santa Barbara County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan 2022-5. Santa Ynez River Flood Hazard Assessment- Zaca Creek Golf Course Risk assessment for flood hazard vulnerabilities at the Zaca Creek Golf Course along the Santa Ynez River.

Mitigation Priority and Performance
Priority Moderate
Hazards Mitigated Flooding
Estimated Timeline 2023-2024
Estimated Cost/Funding Source $10,000/ General Fund/ HMGP Responsible Agency/Department Public Works Department
Comments
Recent winter storms have resulted in flooding at the City-owned Zaca Creek Golf Course. Vulnerabilities and mitigation strategies to protect the property will be assessed. Phased improvement measures will be provided. 2022-6. Drainage System Assessment and Improvements- Jonata Road Improvements to minimize flood hazard impacts to Jonata Park Road.

Mitigation Priority and Performance
Priority High
Hazards Mitigated Flooding, Earthquake
Estimated Timeline 2023- 2025
Estimated Cost/Funding Source $50,000/ General Fund/ BRIC/ HMGP Flood Risk Reduction Project Responsible Agency/Department Public Works Department
Comments
Past winter storms and irrigation run-off from adjacent farmland have created mudslides with debris deposited onto Jonata Road. To protect the public, use the road is currently blocked off during significant rainfall. The slope and impacted areas border City limits and include private and Cityowned property. Mitigation strategies for erosion control will be assessed and implemented.
2022-7. Drainage System Assessment and Improvements- La Pita Place Improvements to minimize flood hazard vulnerabilities present in the area surrounding drainage basins on La Pita Place.

Mitigation Priority and Performance
Priority High
Hazards Mitigated Flooding
Estimated Timeline 2023- 2025
Estimated Cost/Funding Source $20,000/ General Fund/ BRIC/ HMGP Flood Risk Reduction Project Responsible Agency/Department Public Works Department
Comments
Past winter storms and irrigation run-off from adjacent farmland have created mudslides with debris deposited onto La Pita Place. The slope and impacted areas border City limits and include private and City-owned property. Engage Engineering consultant to determine the feasibility of any flood mitigation efforts.

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2022-8. Safety Element Update
Update to the Safety Element of the General Plan.

Mitigation Priority and Performance
Priority High
Hazards Mitigated Earthquake, Landslides, Wildfire, Flood, Dam Failure, Energy Shortage & Resilience, Pandemic/Public Health Emergency, Drought/Water Storage Estimated Timeline 2023
Estimated Cost/Funding Source $5,000/ REAP
Responsible Agency/Department Planning Department
Comments
The purpose of the Safety Element is to reduce deaths, injuries, property damage, and economic and social dislocation resulting from natural hazards.

It is the primary vehicle for identifying the hazards that municipalities must consider when making land use decisions.
2022-9. Buellton Beautiful Landscape Rebate Program
A program for residential and business owners to improve landscape and hardscape with drought tolerant plants.

Mitigation Priority and Performance
Priority High
Hazards Mitigated Drought & Water Storage
Estimated Timeline Ongoing
Estimated Cost/Funding Source $25,000 annually allocated Responsible Agency/Department Planning Department
Comments
Applicants receive up to $1,000 grants for eligible projects. At least 50% of the landscaped area must use drought tolerant plants. Properties are inspected before and after landscape improvements.

8.0 PLAN MAINTENANCE

8.1 MONITORING, EVALUATING, AND UPDATING THE PLAN
Since the last LHMP in 2017, there has not been an official monitoring or maintenance program set in place for the City of Buellton. Instead, the LPT discusses emergency hazard mitigation at its twice-monthly staff meetings as needed. Even so, the City of Buellton was very successful in implementing the 2017 mitigation actions as noted in Table 7-1. The two remaining mitigation actions outlined in the 2017 LHMP are ongoing at the time of this 2022 update.

The City of Buellton City Manager will be responsible for ensuring that this annex is monitored, evaluated, and updated as needed on an ongoing basis. The City of Buellton will continue to participate in the countywide MAC and attend the annual meeting organized by the County Office of Emergency Management to discuss items to be updated/added in future revisions of this plan. The MJHMP is evaluated by the MAC annually to determine the effectiveness of programs, and to reflect changes in land development or programs that may affect mitigation priorities. This

8.0. Plan Maintenance
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Annex to the Santa Barbara County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan includes re-evaluation of goals, objectives, and mitigation actions for each jurisdiction by the MAC. The MAC also reviews the goals and mitigation actions to determine their relevance to changing situations in the county, as well as changes in State or Federal regulations and policy.

The MAC reviews the risk assessment portion of the MJHMP and its annexes to determine if this information should be updated or modified, given any new available data. The responsible parties for the mitigation actions report on the status of their projects, the success of various implementation processes, difficulties encountered, success of coordination efforts, and which strategies should be revised. Any updates or changes necessary for the City’s LHMP will be forwarded to the County Office of Emergency Management for inclusion in further updates to the MJHMP.

Major disasters affecting the City of Buellton’s community, legal changes, notices from Santa Barbara County (lead agency for the MJHMP), and other significant events may trigger revisions to this plan or the convening of the LPT. The City LPT, in collaboration with the County Office of Emergency Management, and the other communities of the County, will determine how often and when the plan should be updated.

To remain eligible for mitigation grant funding from FEMA, the City is committed to revising the plan at a minimum of every five years. The City Manager or the City’s designee will contact the County four years after this plan is approved to ensure that the County plans to undertake the plan update process, similar to the process described in Section 3.0, Planning Process and subject to changing conditions at the time of the update. The jurisdictions within Santa Barbara County will continue to work together on updating the multi-jurisdictional plan, including this annex.

8.2 IMPLEMENTATION THROUGH EXISTING PLANS AND PROGRAMS
The City implements the LHMP through existing plans, programs, and procedures, as detailed in Section 4.0, Capability Assessment. This LHMP provides a baseline of information on the hazards impacting the City and the existing institutions, plans, policies and ordinances that help to implement the LHMP (e.g., General Plan, building codes, floodplain management ordinance). The General Plan and the LHMP annex are complementary documents that work together to achieve the goal of reducing risk exposure to the City’s citizens. An update to a general plan may trigger an update to the hazard mitigation plan. Implementation responsibilities of mitigation actions is integrated into the operational functions of the responsibility parties identified, including responsibility for seeking funding needed for implementation.

The City incorporates the LHMP by reference into its General Plan Safety Element. Under AB 2140, the City may adopt its current, FEMA-approved LHMP into the Safety Element of the General Plan. This adoption makes the City eligible to be considered for part or all of its localshare costs on eligible Public Assistance funding to be provided by the state through the California Disaster Assistance Act (CDAA) (see Section 2.0, Plan Purpose and Authority for the adopting resolutions). The LHMP has also been prepared to support the City’s Emergency Operations Plan and Stormwater Management Plan. The Floodplain Management Ordinance applies in concert with the City’s zoning ordinance and building codes to reduce flooding hazards from land use. The LHMP includes several mitigations addressing emergency notification, training,

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and resiliency that will be integrated into the City existing budget and administrative planning processes.

The information contained within this LHMP, including results from the Vulnerability Assessment and the Mitigation Strategy, is used by the City to help inform updates and the development of local plans, programs, and policies. The City may utilize the hazard information when developing and implementing the City’s capital improvement programs and the Planning and Building Divisions may utilize the hazard information when reviewing a site plan or other type of development applications.

8.3 ONGOING PUBLIC OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT
The public will continue to be involved whenever the plan is updated and as appropriate during the monitoring and evaluation process. Before the adoption of updates, the City will provide the opportunity for the public to comment on the updates. A public notice will be published before the meeting to announce the comment period and meeting logistics. Moreover, the City will engage stakeholders in community emergency planning. As described in Section 3.4, Public Outreach and Engagement, the public outreach strategy used during development of the current update will provide a framework for public engagement through the plan maintenance process. It can be adapted for ongoing public outreach as determined to be feasible by the MAC and the LPT.

8.4 POINT OF CONTACT
Comments or suggestions regarding this plan may be submitted at any time to Scott Wolfe, City Manager & Emergency Services Manager, using the following information:

Scott Wolfe, City Manager
City of Buellton
P.O. Box 1819
Buellton, CA 93427
[email protected]
(805) 688-5177

CITY OF BUELLTON
City Council Agenda Staff Report
City Manager Review: SW
Council Agenda Item No.: 7

To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Scott Wolfe, City Manager
Meeting Date: April 13, 2023
Subject: Resolution No. 23-06 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, Approving, Authorizing, and Directing Execution of an Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement Relating to the California Statewide Communities Development Authority”
______________________________________________________________________________ BACKGROUND:

Palm Communities (Palm) is the applicant and prospective developer of the Polo Village Project is located at 560 McMurray Road, which has been processed ministerially under the SB 35 entitlement process. This project will construct a forty-nine (49) unit project which is to be affordable at the Very Low Income affordability level for forty-eight (48) of those units.

In order to finance projects like this at the Very Low Income affordability level, housing bonds are typically issued. California law authorize cities and certain other public agencies to issue tax exempt revenue bonds to reduce the financing costs of affordable multifamily rental housing developments. Because local jurisdictions typically have neither the size of staff nor staff with the expertise to implement such programs, cities and counties are further authorized to form joint exercise of powers authorities (JPA's) to conduct the sale of bonds on the behalf of JPA members.

The California Statewide Communities Development Authority (CSCDA) is a joint powers authority established in 1988 by the League of California Cities and California State Association of Counties to assist with the financing of economic development, housing, and charitable activities throughout California. CSCDA is a public entity, separate and apart from each member agency with which it executes an agreement.

CSCDA currently has over 530 member agencies and has issued in excess of $70 billion in economic development bonds throughout California.

Resolution No. 23-06 Page 2 April 13, 2023
In order for CSCDA to sell the bonds on behalf of the City of Buellton to finance this project, the City of Buellton must become a member. The attached agreement establishes the City of Buellton as a member agency of CSCDA.

Membership in CSCDA results in no liability or obligation on the part of the City of Buellton. There are also no costs for membership that the City would incur.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact anticipated. The City will have no obligation or liability associated with the membership in CSCDA, nor will there be any financial obligation or liability as a result of subsequent financing.

RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council consider adoption of Resolution No. 23-06 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, Approving, Authorizing, and Directing Execution of an Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement Relating to the California Statewide Communities Development Authority”

ATTACHMENTS
Resolution No. 23-06
Attachment 1 - Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement

RESOLUTION NO. 23-06

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

BUELLTON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING, AUTHORIZING,

AND DIRECTING EXECUTION OF AN AMENDED AND

RESTATED JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT

RELATING TO THE CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE

COMMUNITIES DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
WHEREAS, the City of Buellton, California (the “City”), has expressed an interest in participating in the economic development financing programs (the “Programs”) in conjunction with the parties to that certain Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement Relating to the California Statewide Communities Development Authority, dated as of June 1, 1988 (the “Agreement”); and
WHEREAS, there is now before this City Council the form of the Agreement; and WHEREAS, the City proposes to participate in the Programs and desires that certain projects to be located within the City be financed pursuant to the Programs and it is in the public interest and for the public benefit that the City do so; and WHEREAS, the Agreement has been filed with the City Clerk, and the members of the City Council of the City, with the assistance of its staff, have reviewed said document.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BUELLTON AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. The Agreement is hereby approved and the Mayor of the City is hereby authorized and directed to execute said document, with such changes, insertions and omissions as may be approved by said City Council, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to affix the City’s seal to said document and to attest thereto.

Section 2. The Mayor of the City, the City Clerk and all other proper officers and officials of the City are hereby authorized and directed to execute such other agreements, documents and certificates, and to perform such other acts and deeds, as may be necessary or convenient to effect the purposes of this Resolution and the transactions herein authorized.

Section 3. The City Clerk shall forward a certified copy of this Resolution and an originally executed Agreement to:

Kathleen Jacobe
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
400 Capital Mall, Suite 3000
Sacramento, California 95814
Section 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage.

Resolution No. 23-06 Page 2 April 13, 2023
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 13th day of April, 2023.

________________________
John Sanchez
Vice Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________
Linda Reid
City Clerk

AMENDED AND RESTATED

JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT

RELATING TO THE CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE COMMUNITIES

DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
THIS AGREEMENT, dated as of June 1, 1988, by and
among the parties executing this Agreement (all such parties, except those which have withdrawn in accordance with Section 13 hereof, being herein referred to as the “Program
Participants”):

WITNESSETH
WHEREAS , pursuant to Title 1, Division 7, Chapter 5
of the Government Code of the State of California (the “Joint Exercise of Powers Act”), two or more public agencies may by agreement jointly exercise any power common to the
contracting parties; and
WHEREAS , each of the Program Participants is a
“public agency” as that term is defined in Section 6500 of the Government Code of the State of California, and
WHEREAS , each of the Program Participants is
empowered to promote economic development, including,
without limitation, the promotion of opportunities for the creation or retention of employment, the stimulation of economic activity, and the increase of the tax base, within its boundaries; and
WHEREAS , a public entity established pursuant to
the Joint Exercise of Powers Act is empowered to issue
industrial development bonds pursuant to the California Industrial Development Financing Act (Title 10 (commencing with Section 91500 of the Government Code of the State of California)) (the “Act”) and to otherwise undertake financing programs under the Joint Exercise of Powers Act or other applicable provisions of law to promote economic development through the issuance of bonds, notes, or other evidences of indebtedness, or certificates of participation in leases or other agreements (all such instruments being herein
collectively referred to as “Bonds”); and
WHEREAS , in order to promote economic
development within the State of California, the County
Supervisors Association of California (“ CSAC”), together with the California Manufacturers Association, has established the Bonds for Industry program (the “Program”).

2 WHEREAS, in furtherance of the Program, certain
California counties (collectively, the “Initial Participants”) have entered into that certain Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement dated as of November 18, 1987 (the “Initial
Agreement”), pursuant to which the California Counties
Industrial Development Authority has been established as a separate entity under the Joint Exercise of Powers Act for the purposes and with the powers specified in the Initial
Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the League of California Cities (“ LCC”)
has determined to join as a sponsor of the Program and to actively participate in the administration of the Authority; and WHEREAS, the Initial Participants have determined
to specifically authorize the Authority to issue Bonds pursuant to Article 2 of the Joint Exercise of Powers Act (“Article 2”) and Article 4 of the Joint Exercise of Powers Act (“Article 4”), as well as may be authorized by the Act or other applicable law; and
WHEREAS, the Initial Participants desire to rename
the California Counties Industrial Development Authority to better reflect the additional sponsorship of the Program; and WHEREAS, each of the Initial Participants has
determined that it is in the public interest of the citizens within its boundaries, and to the benefit of such Initial Participant and the area and persons served by such Initial Participant, to amend and restate in its entirety the Initial Agreement in order to implement the provisions set forth above; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Program
Participants to use a public entity established pursuant to the Joint Exercise of Powers Act to undertake projects within their respective jurisdictions that may be financed with Bonds issued pursuant to the Act, Article 2, Article 4, or other applicable provisions of law; and
WHEREAS, the projects undertaken will result in
significant public benefits, including those public benefits set forth in Section 91502.1 of the Act, an increased level of economic activity, or an increased tax base, and will therefore serve and be of benefit to the inhabitants of the jurisdictions of the Program Participants;
NOW, THEREFORE, the Program Participants, for
and in consideration of the mutual promises and agreements herein contained, do agree to restate and amend the Initial Agreement in its entirety to provide as follows:

3 Section 1. Purpose .

This Agreement is made pursuant to the provisions
of the Joint Exercise of Powers Act, relating to the joint exercise of powers common to public agencies, in this case being the Program Participants. The Program Participants each possess the powers referred to in the recitals hereof.

The purpose of this Agreement is to establish an agency for, and with the purpose of, issuing Bonds to finance projects within the territorial limits of the Program Participants pursuant to the Act, Article 2, Article 4, or other appliable provisions of law; provided, however that nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as a limitation on the rights of the Program Participants to pursue economic development outside of this Agreement, including the rights to issue Bonds through industrial development authorities under the Act, or as otherwise permitted by law.

Within the various jurisdictions of the Program
Participants such purpose will be accomplished and said powers exercised in the manner hereinafter set forth.

Section 2. Term .

This Agreement shall become effective as of the
date hereof and shall continue in full force and effect for a period of forty (40) years from the date hereof, or until such time as it is terminated in writing by all the Program
Participants; provided, however, that this Agreement shall not terminate or be terminated until the date on which all Bonds or other indebtedness issued or caused to be issued by the Authority shall have been retired, or full provision shall have been made for their retirement, including interest until their retirement date.

Section 3. Authority .

A. CREATION AND POWE RS OF AUTHORITY.
(1) Pursuant to the Joint Exercise of Powers Act,
there is hereby created a public entity to be known as the “California Statewide Communities Development Authority” (the “Authority”), and said Authority shall be a public entity separate and apart from the Program Participants. Its debts, liabilities and obligations do not constitute debts, liabilities or obligations of any party to this Agreement.

B. COMMISSION.

The Authority shall be administered by a Commission
(the “Commission”) which shall consist of seven members, each

4 serving in his or her individual capacity as a member of the Commission. The Commission shall be the administering
agency of this Agreement, and, as such, shall be vested with the powers set forth herein, and shall execute and administer this Agreement in accordance with the purposes and functions provided herein.

Four members of the Commission shall be appointed
by the governing body of CSAC and three members of the
Commission shall be appointed by the governing body of LCC.

Initial members of the Commission shall serve a term ending June 1, 1991. Successors to such members shall be selecte d in the manner in which the respective initial member was selected and shall serve a term of three years. Any
appointment to fill an unexpired term, however, shall be for such unexpired term. The term of office specified above shall be applicable unless the term of office of the respective member is terminated as hereinafter provided, and provided that the term of any member shall not expire until a successor thereto has been appointed as provided herein.

Each of CSAC and LCC may appoint an alternate
member of the Commission for each member of the Commission which it appoints. Such alternate member may act as a
member of the Commission in place of and during the absence or disability of such regularly appointed member. All
references in this Agreement to any member of the Commission shall be deemed to refer to and include the applicable
alternate member when so acting in place of a regularly appointed member.

Each member or alternate member of the
Commission may be removed and replaced at any time by the governing body by which such member was appointed. Any
individual, including any member of the governing body or staff of CSAC or LCC, shall be eligible to serve as a member or alternate member of the Commission.

Members and alternate members of the Commission
shall not receive any compensation for serving as such but shall be entitled to reimbursement for any expenses actually incurred in connection with serving as a member or alternate member, if the Commission shall determine that such expenses shall be reimbursed and there are unencumbered funds
available for such purpose.

C. OFFICERS; DUTIES; OFFICIAL BONDS.

The Commission shall elect a Chair, a Vice-Chair,
and a Secretary of the Authority from among its members to serve for such term as shall be determined by the Commission.

The Commission shall appoint one or more of its officers or

5 employees to serve as treasurer, auditor, and controller of the Authority (the “Treasurer”) pursuant to Section 6505.6 of the Joint Exercise of Powers Act to serve for such term as shall be determined by the Commission.

Subject to the applicable provisions of any
resolution, indenture or other instrument or proceeding authorizing or securing Bonds (each such resolution,
indenture, instrument and proceeding being herein referred to as an “Indenture”) providing for a trustee or other fiscal agent, the Treasurer is designated as the depositary of the Authority to have custody of all money of the Authority, from whatever source derived.

The Treasurer of the Authority shall have the
powers, duties and responsibilities specified in Section 6505.5 of the Joint Exercise of Powers Act.

The Treasurer of the Authority is designated as the
public officer or person who has charge of, handles, or has access to any property of the Authority, and such officer shall file an official bond with the Secretary of the Authority in the amount specified by resolution of the Commission but in no event less than $1,000. If and to the extent permitted by law, any such officer may satisfy this requirement by filing an official bond in at least said amount obtained in connection with another public office.

The Commission shall have the power to appoint
such other officers and employees as it may deem necessary and to retain independent counsel, consultants and
accountants.

The Commission shall have the power, by resolution,
to the extent permitted by the Joint Exercise of Powers Act or any other applicable law, to delegate any of its functions to one or more of the members of the Commission or officers or agents of the Authority and to cause any of said members, officers or agents to take any actions and execute .any documents or instruments for and in the name and on behalf of the Commission or the Authority.

D. MEETINGS OF THE C OMMISSION.
(1) Regular Meetings .

The Commission shall provide for its regular
meetings; provided, however, it shall hold at least one regular meeting each year. The date, hour and place of the holding of the regular meetings shall be fixed by resolution of the Commission and a copy of such resolution shall be filed with each party hereto.

6 (2) Special Meetings .

Special meetings of the Commission may be called
in accordance with the provisions of Section 54956 of the Government Code of the State of California.
(3) Ralph M. Brown Act .

All meetings of the Commission, including, without
limitation, regular, adjourned regular, special, and adjourned special meetings shall be called, noticed, held and conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Act (commencing with Section 54950 of the Government Code of the State of California).
(4) Minutes .

The Secretary of the Authority shall cause to be
kept minutes of the regular, adjourned regular, special, and adjourned special meetings of the Commission and shall, as soon as possible after each meeting, cause a copy of the minutes to be forwarded to each member of the Commission. (5) Quorum .

A majority of the members of the Commission which
includes at least one member appointed by the governing body of each of CSAC and LCC shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. No action may be taken by the
Commission except upon the affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the Commission which includes at least one member appointed by the governing body of each of CSAC and LCC, except that less than a quorum may adjourn a meeting to another time and place.

E. RULES AND REGULAT IONS.

The Authority may adopt, from time to time, by
resolution of the Commission such rules and regulations for the conduct of its meetings and affairs as may be required.

Section 4. Powers .

The Authority shall have any and all powers
relating to economic development authorized by law to each of the parties hereto and separately to the public entity herein created, including, without limitation, the promotion of opportunities for the creation and retention of employment, the stimulation of economic activity, and the increase of the tax base, within the jurisdictions of such parties. Such powers shall include the common powers specified in this

7 Agreement and may be exercised in the manner and according to the method provided in this Agreement. All such powers common to the parties are specified as powers of the
Authority. The Authority is hereby authorized to do all acts necessary for the exercise of such powers, including, but not limited to, any or all of the following: to make and enter into contracts; to employ agents and employees; to acquire,
construct, provide for maintenance and operation of, or maintain and operate, any buildings, works or improvements; to acquire, hold or dispose of property wherever located; to incur debts, liabilities or obligations; to receive gifts, contributions and donations of property, funds, services and other forms of assistance from persons, firms, corporations and any governmental entity; to sue and be sued in its own name; and generally to do any and all things necessary or convenient to the promotion of economic development,
including without limitation the promotion of opportunities for the creation or retention of employment, the stimulation of economic activity, and the increase of the tax base, all as herein contemplated. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Authority may issue or cause to be issued bonded and other indebtedness, and pledge any property or revenues as security to the extent permitted under the Joint Exercise of Powers Act, including Article 2 and Article 4, the Act or any other applicable provision of law.

The manner in which the Authority shall exercise its
powers and perform its duties is and shall be subject to the restrictions upon the manner in which a California county could exercise such powers and perform such duties until a California general law city shall become a Program
Participant, at which time it shall be subject to the
restrictions upon the manner in which a California general law city could exercise such powers and perform such duties. The manner in which the Authority shall exercise its powers and perform its duties shall not be subject to any restrictions applicable to the manner in which any other public agency could exercise such powers or perform such duties, whether such agency is a party to this Agreement or not.

Section 5. Fiscal Year.

For the purposes of this Agreement, the term “Fiscal
Year” shall mean the fiscal year as established from time to time by the Authority, being, at the date of this Agreement, the period from July 1 to and including the following June 30, except for the first Fiscal Year which shall be the period from the date of this Agreement to June 30, 1988.

8 Section 6. Disposition of Assets .

At the end of the term hereof or upon the earlier
termination of this Agreement as set forth in Section 2 hereof, after payment of all expenses and liabilities of the Authority, all property of the Authority both real and personal shall automatically vest in the Program Participants and shall thereafter remain the sole property of the Program
Participants; provided, however, that any surplus money on hand shall be returned in proportion to the contributions made by the Program Participants.

Section 7. Bonds .

The Authority shall issue Bonds for the purpose of
exercising its powers and raising the funds necessary to carry out its purposes under this Agreement. Said Bonds may, at the discretion of Authority, be issued in series.

The services of bond counsel, financing consultants
and other consultants and advisors working on the projects and/or their financing shall be used by the Authority. The fees and expenses of such counsel, consultants, advisors, and the expenses of CSAC, LCC, and the Commission shall be paid from the proceeds of the Bonds or any other unencumbered funds of the Authority available for such purpose.

Section 9. Local Approval .

A copy of the application for financing of a project
shall be filed by the Authority with the Program Participant in whose jurisdiction the project is to be located. The Authority shall not issue Bonds with respect to any project unless the governing body of the Program Participant in whose
jurisdiction the project is to be located, or its duly authorized designee, shall approve, conditionally or unconditionally, the project, including the issuance of Bonds therefor. Action to approve or disapprove a project shall be taken within 45 days of the filing with the Program Participant. Certification of approval or disapproval shall be made by the clerk of the governing body of the Program Participant, or by such other officer as may be designated by the applicable Program
Participant, to the Authority.

Section 8. Bonds Only Limited and Special
Obligations of Authority .

The Bonds, together with the interest and premium,
if any, thereon, shall not be deemed to constitute a debt of any Program Participant, CSAC, or LCC or pledge of the faith and credit of the Program Participants, CSAC, LCC, or the

9 Authority. The Bonds shall be only special obligations of the Authority, and the Authority shall under no circumstances be obligated to pay the Bonds or the respective project costs except from revenues and other funds pledged therefor.

Neither the Program Participants, CSAC, LCC, nor the
Authority shall be obligated to pay the principal of, premium, if any, or interest on the Bonds, or other costs incidental thereto, except from the revenues and funds pledged therefor, and neither the faith and credit nor the taxing power of the Program Participants nor the faith and credit of CSAC, LCC, or the Authority shall be pledged to the payment of the principal of, premium, if any, or interest on the Bonds nor shall the Program Participants, CSAC, LCC, or the Authority in any manner be obligated to make any appropriation for such
payment.

No covenant or agreement contained in any Bond or
Indenture shall be deemed to be a covenant or agreement of any member of the Commission, or any officer, agent or
employee of the Authority in his individual capacity and neither the Commission of the Authority nor any officer thereof executing the Bonds shall be liable personally on any Bond or be subject to any personal liability or accountability by reason of the issuance of any Bonds.

Section 10. Accounts and Reports .

All funds of the Authority shall be strictly accounted
for. The Authority shall establish and maintain such funds and accounts as may be required by good accounting practice and by any provision of any Indenture (to the extent such duties are not assigned to a trustee of Bonds). The books and
records of the Authority shall be open to inspection at all reasonable times by each Program Participant.

The Treasurer of the Authority shall cause an
independent audit to be made of the books of accounts and financial records of the Agency by a certified public
accountant or public accountant in compliance with the
provisions of Section 6505 of the Joint Exercise of Powers Act. In each case the minimum requirements of the audit shall be those prescribed by the State Controller for special districts under Section 26909 of the Government Code of the State of California and shall conform to generally accepted auditing standards. When such an audit of accounts and
records is made by a certified public accountant or public accountant, a report thereof shall be filed as public records with each Program Participant and also with the county auditor of each county in which a Program Participant is located.

Such report shall be filed within 12 months of the end of the Fiscal Year or Years under examination.

10 Any costs of the audit, including contracts with, or employment of, certified public accountants or public
accountants in making an audit pursuant to this Section, shall be borne by the Authority and shall be a charge against any unencumbered funds of the Authority available for that
purpose.

In any Fiscal Year the Commission may, by
resolution adopted by unanimous vote, replace the annual special audit with an audit covering a two-year period.

The Treasurer of the Authority, within 120 days
after the close of each Fiscal Year, shall give a complete written report of all financial activities for such Fiscal Year to each of the Program Participants to the extent such activities are not covered by the reports of the trustees for the Bonds.

The trustee appointed under each Indenture shall establish suitable funds, furnish financial reports and provide suitable accounting procedures to carry out the provisions of said Indenture. Said trustee may be given such duties in said Indenture as may be desirable to carry out this Agreement.

Section 11. Funds .

Subject to the applicable provisions of each
Indenture, which may provide for a trustee to receive, have custody of and disburse Authority funds, the Treasurer of the Authority shall receive, have the custody of and disburse Authority funds pursuant to the accounting procedures
developed under Section 10 hereof, and shall make the
disbursements required by this Agreement or otherwise
necessary to carry out any of the provisions or purposes of this Agreement.

Section 12. Notices .

Notices and other communications hereunder to the
Program Participants shall be sufficient if delivered to the clerk of the governing body of each Program Participant.

Section 13. Withdrawal and Addition of Parties.

A Program Participant may withdraw from this
Agreement upon written notice to the Commission; provided, however, that no such withdrawal shall result in the
dissolution of the Authority so long as any Bonds remain outstanding under an Indenture. Any such withdrawal shall be effective only upon receipt of the notice of withdrawal by the Commission which shall acknowledge receipt of such notice of withdrawal in writing and shall file such notice as an
amendment to this Agreement effective upon such filing.

11 Qualifying public agencies may be added as parties
to this Agreement and become Program Participants upon: (i) the filing by such public agency of an executed counterpart of this Agreement, together with a certified copy of the
resolution of the governing body of such public agency
approving this Agreement and the execution and delivery hereof; and (ii) adoption of a resolution of the Commission approving the addition of such public agency as a Program Participant. Upon satisfaction of such conditions, the
Commission shall file such executed counterpart of this Agreement as an amendment hereto, effective upon such filing.

Section 14. Indemnification .

To the full extent permitted by law, the Commission
may authorize indemnification by the Authority of any person who is or was a member or alternate member of the
Commission, or an officer, employee or other agent of the Authority, and who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to a proceeding by reason of the fact that such person is or was such a member or alternate member of the Commission, or an officer, employee or other agent of the Authority, against expenses, judgments, fines, settlements and other amounts actually and reasonably incurred in connection with such proceeding, if such person acted in good faith and in a manner such person reasonably believed to be in the best interests of the Authority and, in the case of a criminal proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe the conduct of such person was unlawful and, in the case of an action by or in the right of the Authority, acted with such care, including reasonable inquiry, as an ordinarily prudent person in a like position would use under similar circumstances.

Section 15. Contributions and Advances.

Contributions or advances of public funds and of the
use of personnel, equipment or property may be made to the Authority by the parties hereto for any of the purposes of this Agreement. Payment of public funds may be made to defray the cost of any such contribution. Any such advance may be made subject to repayment, and in such case shall be repaid, in the manner agreed upon by the Authority and the party making such advance at the time of such advance.

Section 16. Immunities.

All of the privileges and immunities from
liabilities, exemptions from laws, ordinances and rules, all pension, relief, disability, workers’ compensation, and other benefits which apply to the activity of officers, agents or employees of Program Participants when performing their

12 respective functions within the territorial limits of their respective public agencies, shall apply to them to the same degree and extent while engaged as members of the
Commission or otherwise as an officer, agent or other
representative of the Authority or while engaged in the performance of any of their functions or duties
extraterritorially under the provisions of this Agreement.

Section 17. Amendments .

Except as provided in Section 13 above, this
Agreement shall not be amended, modified, or altered except by a written instrument duly executed by each of the Program Participants.

Section 18. Effectiveness .

This Agreement shall become effective and be in full
force and effect and a legal, valid and binding obligation of each of the Program Participants at 9:00 a.m., California time, on the date that the Commission shall have received from each of the Initial Participants an executed counterpart of this Agreement, together with a certified copy of a resolution of the governing body of each such Initial Participant approving this Agreement and the execution and delivery hereof.

Section 19. Partial Invalidity .

If anyone or more of the terms, provisions,
promises, covenants or conditions of this Agreement shall to any extent be adjudged invalid, unenforceable, void or
voidable for any reason whatsoever by a court of competent jurisdiction, each and all of the remaining terms, provisions, promises, covenants and conditions of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby, and shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Section 20. Successors.

This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall
inure to the benefit of the successors of the parties hereto.

Except to the extent expressly provided herein, no party may assign any right or obligation hereunder without the consent of the other parties.

Section 21. Miscellaneous .

This Agreement may be executed in several
counterparts, each of which shall be an original and all of which shall constitute but one and the same instrument.

13 The section headings herein are for convenience
only and are not to be construed as modifying or governing the language in the section referred to.

Wherever in this Agreement any consent or approval
is required, the same shall not be unreasonably withheld.

This Agreement is made in the State of California,
under the Constitution and laws of such state and is to be so construed.

This Agreement is the complete and exclusive
statement of the agreement among the parties hereto, which supercedes and merges all prior proposals, understandings, and other agreements, including, without limitation, the Initial Agreement, whether oral, written, or implied in conduct, between and among the parties relating to the subject matter of this Agreement.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have
caused this Agreement to be executed and attested by their proper officers thereunto duly authorized, and their official seals to be hereto affixed, as of the day and year first above written.

Program Participant:

[SEAL]
By
Name:

Title:

ATTEST:

By
Name:

Title:

CITY OF BUELLTON
City Council Agenda Staff Report
City Manager Review: SW
Council Agenda Item No.: 10

To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Andrea Keefer, Planning Director
Meeting Date: April 13, 2023
Subject: Resolution No. 23-03 - “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, Approving the Issuance by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for the Polo Village Apartments”
______________________________________________________________________________ BACKGROUND:

Palm Communities (Palm) is the applicant and prospective developer of the Polo Village Project, which has been processed ministerially under the SB 35 entitlement process. This project will construct a forty-nine (49) unit project which is to be affordable at the Very Low Income affordability level for forty-eight (48) of those units. The project is located at 560 McMurray Road (Assessor’s Parcel Number 137-090-067), just north of the Village Townhome neighborhood.

In order to finance these units at the Very Low Income affordability level, housing bonds are to be issued. California law authorize cities and certain other public agencies to issue tax exempt revenue bonds to reduce the financing costs of affordable multifamily rental housing developments. In order to make bond issuance as efficient as possible, cities and counties are further authorized to form joint exercise of powers authorities (JPA's) to conduct the sale of bonds on the behalf of JPA members. The California Statewide Communities Development Authority (CSCDA) is a joint powers authority established in 1988 by the League of California Cities and California State Association of Counties to assist with the financing of economic development, housing, and charitable activities throughout California. CSCDA is a public entity, separate and apart from each member with which it executes an agreement. CSCDA currently has over 530 member agencies and has issued in excess of $70 billion in economic development bonds throughout California. The agreement with CSCDA (found in an earlier item on this meeting’s agenda) establishes the City of Buellton as a member agency of CSCDA.

The bonds to be issued by the CSCDA for the Project will be the sole responsibility of the Borrower. The City of Buellton will have no financial or legal obligation, liability or responsibility for the Project or the repayment of the bonds for the financing of the Project.

Resolution No. 23-03 Page 2 April 13, 2023
All financing documents with respect to the issuance of the bonds will contain clear disclaimers that the bonds are not obligations of the City of Buellton or the State of California, but are instead to be paid for solely from funds provided by the Borrower.

Pursuant to the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 ("TEFRA"), in order for all or a portion of issued bonds to qualify as tax-exempt, the local jurisdiction within which the project is located must: 1) conduct a public hearing for community members who may be interested in speaking on the use of tax-exempt bonds for the financing of the project; and 2) adopt a resolution approving the proposed tax-exempt revenue bonds.

This agenda item is a public hearing, which has been duly noticed per TEFRA requirements. The public comments (if any) on this agenda item and subsequent consideration of those comments by the City Council fulfills the requirement of the TEFRA public hearing. The attached resolution, if adopted, will approve the issuance of the revenue bonds.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact anticipated. The City will have no obligation or liability associated with the financing. The City will not be a party to the financing documents.

Repayment of the bonds will not be secured by any form of taxation, or be an obligation of the City.

RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council consider adoption of Resolution No. 23-03 - “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, Approving the Issuance by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for the Polo Village Apartments”

ATTACHMENTS
Resolution No. 23-03

RESOLUTION NO. 23-03

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

BUELLTON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE ISSUANCE

BY THE CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE COMMUNITIES

DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF MULTIFAMILY

HOUSING REVENUE BONDS FOR THE POLO VILLAGE

APARTMENTS
WHEREAS, the California Statewide Communities Development Authority (the "Authority") is authorized pursuant to the provisions of California Government Code Section 6500 et seq. and the terms of an Amended and Restated Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement, dated as of June 1, 1988 (the "Agreement"), among certain local agencies throughout the State of California, including the City of Buellton (the "City"), to issue revenue bonds in accordance with Chapter 7 of Part 5 of Division 31 of the California Health and Safety Code for the purpose of financing multifamily rental housing projects; and
WHEREAS, Buellton Polo Village Partners LP or a partnership of which Palm Communities (the "Developer") or a related person to the Developer is the general partner, has requested that the Authority adopt a plan of financing providing for the issuance of exempt facility bonds for a qualified residential rental project pursuant to Section 142(a)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the "Code") in one or more series issued from time to time, including bonds issued to refund such exempt facility bonds in one or more series from time to time, and at no time to exceed $30,000,000 in outstanding aggregate principal amount (the "Bonds"), to finance or refinance the acquisition, construction and development of a multifamily rental housing project located at 560 McMurray Road, Buellton, California (the "Project"); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 147(f) of the Code, prior to their issuance, the Bonds are required to be approved by the "applicable elected representative" of the governmental units on whose behalf such bonds are expected to be issued and by a governmental unit having jurisdiction over the entire area in which any facility financed by such bonds is to be located, after a public hearing held following reasonable public notice; and
WHEREAS, the members of this City Council (this "City Council") are the applicable elected representatives of the City; and
WHEREAS, there has been published, at least 7 days prior to the date hereof, in a newspaper of general circulation within the City, a notice that a public hearing regarding the Bonds would be held on a date specified in such notice; and
WHEREAS, such public hearing was conducted on such date, at which time an opportunity was provided to interested parties to present arguments both for and against the issuance of the Bonds; and

Resolution No. 23-03 Page 2 April 13, 2023
WHEREAS, the Authority is also requesting that the City Council approve the issuance of any refunding bonds hereafter issued by the Authority for the purpose of refinancing the Bonds which financed the Project (the "Refunding Bonds"), but only in such cases where federal tax laws would not require additional consideration or approval by the City Council; and

WHEREAS, it is intended that this resolution shall constitute the approval of the issuance of the Bonds required by Section 147(f) of the Code and Section 9 of the Agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BUELLTON AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. The above recitals are true and correct.

Section 2. The City Council hereby approves the issuance of the Bonds and the Refunding Bonds by the Authority. It is the purpose and intent of the City Council that this resolution constitute approval of the Bonds for the purposes of (a) Section 147(f) of the Code and (b) Section 9 of the Agreement.

Section 3. The officers of the City are hereby authorized and directed, jointly and severally, to do any and all things and to execute and deliver any and all documents that they deem necessary or advisable in order to carry out, give effect to and comply with the terms and intent of this resolution and the financing approved hereby.

Section 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage.

PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 13th day of April, 2023. ______________________________
John Sanchez
Vice Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________________
Linda Reid
City Clerk

CITY OF BUELLTON
City Council Agenda Staff Report
City Manager Review: SW
Council Agenda Item No.: 11

To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Rose Hess, Public Works Director
Meeting Date: April 13, 2023
Subject: Discussion Regarding Village Park Playground Facilities ______________________________________________________________________________

BACKGROUND
At the January 26, 2023 City Council meeting, Council discussed the potential addition of a swing set and shade structure at Village Park. Existing structures include two playgrounds installed with park construction designed for age range of 2-12 years (refer to Attachment 1). The existing structures are manufactured by Playworld Products. Staff has reached out to Dave Bang Associates, Inc. who is the local representative for the manufacturer and discussed the requested facilities.

Shade Structure: Two alternatives were reviewed for this request with Council choosing the free-standing shading over the entire area of the existing playground structures at a cost estimate of $39,000.

Swing Set: Previously discussed is provided as Attachment 2 which is a 2-swing plus toddler set at a cost estimate of $24,000. Council requested review of additional swings.

Provided as Attachment 3 is a 2-bay, 4-swing option at cost estimate of $25,000.

Attachment 4 is a 3-bay, 6-swing option at a cost estimate of $31,000. For each of the latter 2 options, the type of individual swings can be chosen from toddler/ADA/standard.

In discussion with Dave Bang Associates, their estimates include design, grading (for Swing Set area), and installation. Once Council determines the swing options, staff will prepare the informal bid documents for the total project of shade structure and swing set improvements and post for bidding. A recommendation for contract award will be brought back to Council following bid opening/review.

FISCAL IMPACT
The costs estimate associated with the most expensive options is $70,000, plus a contingency of $10,000, for a total potential budget amendment of $80,000. A budget amendment will need to be made to create a new Capital Improvement Project. Funding source would be General Fund, an increase to 001-552-60059.

Village Park Playground Facilities Page 2 April 13, 2023

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council discuss the options presented and provide direction to staff regarding the final number of swings and to authorize a budget amendment for the Village Park Project in the amount of $80,000.

ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 – Existing Village Park Playground Facilities Attachment 2 – Swing Concept 1 and Estimate
Attachment 3 – Swing Concept 2 and Estimate
Attachment 4 – Swing Concept 3 and Estimate

COLOR PALETTE: MANUFACTURERS:

VILLAGE PARK - SWING AREA

BUELLTON, CA
PROJECT: DESIGNED BY:

ERIC MOLANO
DECEMBER, 16 2022
DRAWING #
C22237SP
DESIGNED FOR:

COLOR PALETTE: MANUFACTURERS:

VILLAGE PARK - SWING AREA

BUELLTON, CA
PROJECT: DESIGNED BY:

ERIC MOLANO
DECEMBER, 16 2022
DRAWING #
C22237SP
DESIGNED FOR:

SELECTED COLORS
POST: PLUM
COMPONENT 1: RED
COMPONENT 2: N/A
ROTOMOLDED PLASTIC 1: N/A
ROTOMOLDED PLASTIC 2: N/A
ROTOMOLDED PLASTIC 3: N/A
SHEET PLASTIC 1: N/A
SHEET PLASTIC 2: N/A
2-TONE PLASTIC: N/A
ROPE: N/A
ECO-ARMOR: N/A

MODIFIED COLORS LISTED BELOW
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COLOR PALETTE: MANUFACTURERS:

VILLAGE PARK - SWING AREA

BUELLTON, CA
PROJECT: DESIGNED BY:

ERIC MOLANO
DECEMBER, 16 2022
DRAWING #
C22237SP
DESIGNED FOR:

0 5' 10'
27'-6"
18'-9"
33'-4"

ENGINEERED

WOOD FIBER
925 SQ FT

CONCRETE CURB
118 SQ FT
SINGLE

SWING POST

W/ BELT SEAT
& TODDLER BEAM
8' FT HIGH

PLAY STRUCTURE AND LAYOUT OF THE COMPONENTS CONFORM TO
ASTM F1487-17 AND CPSC #325 GUIDELINES AND CCR TITLE 22, DIVISION 4 CHAPTER 22.

CRITICAL FALL HEIGHT OF OVERALL PLAY AREA: 96"

VILLAGE PARK - SWING AREA

BUELLTON, CA

ERIC MOLANO
DECEMBER 16, 2022
DRAWING #
C22237SP

0 5' 10'
27'-6"
18'-9"
33'-4"

PLAY STRUCTURE AND LAYOUT OF THE COMPONENTS CONFORM TO
ASTM F1487-17 AND CPSC #325 GUIDELINES AND CCR TITLE 22, DIVISION 4 CHAPTER 22.

CRITICAL FALL HEIGHT OF OVERALL PLAY AREA: 96"

VILLAGE PARK - SWING AREA

BUELLTON, CA

ERIC MOLANO
DECEMBER 16, 2022
DRAWING #
C22237SP

Part No. Description
Design Number: C22237SP - Bill Of Material
Village park
Ref.

No. Quantity
Friday, December 16, 2022 Page of1 1 Playworld.com

1 ZZXX0260 BELT SEAT W/SILVER SHIELD CHAIN FOR 8ft Certified

TOP RAIL
2 17.60 108 2 0.50 0.00 2
2 ZZXX0818 1 8ft SINGLE POST SWING ASSEMBLY N/A 257.68 159 0 2.00 0.24 0 3 ZZXX0820 1 TODDLER SWING ADD-ON BEAM Certified 56.97 227 1 1.00 1 Description
Concrete
(Yds3)
Total
Weight
(lbs) Users
Design Number: C22237SP - Compliance and Technical Data Village park
PreConsumer
Recycled Content
(lbs)
CO2e
Footprint
(kgs)
Install
Hours
Ref.

No.

Reference Document: ASTM F1487
Unit
ASTM
Status
Active
Play
Events
PostPart No. Qty.

Totals: 332.25 73 131 493 3 3.50 0.24 3
149.51 Kg 33 Kg 59 Kg 0 Metric Tons 0.18 m3
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Description
Concrete
(Yds3)
Total
Weight
(lbs) Users
Design Number: C22237SP - Compliance and Technical Data Village park
PreConsumer
Recycled Content
(lbs)
CO2e
Footprint
(kgs)
Install
Hours
Ref.

No.

Reference Document: ASTM F1487
Unit
ASTM
Status
Active
Play
Events
PostPart No. Qty.

The lay-out for this custom playscape, design number C22237SP, has been configured to meet the requirements of the ASTM F1487 standard. In addition, each of the above components listed as "Certified" have been tested and are IPEMA certified. Components listed as "Not Applicable" do not fall within the scope of the ASTM F1487 standard and have not been tested. IPEMA certification can be verified on the IPEMA website, www.ipema.org. In the interest of playground safety, IPEMA provides a Third Party Certification Service which validates compliance.

The CO2e (carbon footprint given in Kilograms and Metric Tons) listed above is a measure of the environmental impact this play structure represents from harvesting raw materials to the time it leaves our shipping dock. Playworld Systems nurtures a total corporate culture that is focused on eliminating carbon producing processes and products, reducing our use of precious raw materials, reusing materials whenever possible and recycling materials at every opportunity. Playworld Systems elected to adopt the Publicly Available Specification; PAS 2050 as published by the British Standards Institute and sponsored by Defra and the Carbon Trust. The PAS 2050 has gained international acceptance as a specification that measures the greenhouse gas emissions in services and goods throughout their entire life cycle.

The lay-out was also designed to meet the 2010 Standards published 15-Sep-2010, by the Department of Justice when installed over a properly maintained surfacing material that is in compliance with ASTM F1951 "Accessibility of Surface Systems Under and Around Playground Equipment" as well as ASTM F1292, "Impact Attenuation of Surfacing Materials Within the Use Zone of Playground Equipment", appropriate for the fall height of the structure.

Installation times are based on one experienced installer. A crew of three experienced individuals can perform the installation within the given time, each member working 1/3 of the given hours. [Eg. Installation Time = 30 hours. For a crew of three, each member will work 10 hours on the installation for a total of 30 hours on the project.]
A measurement, in pounds, that qualifies the amount of material that was captured as waste and diverted from landfill during an initial manufacturing process and is being redirected to a separate manufacturing process to become a different product. E.g. 100% of our Aluminum Tubing is made from captured waste material during the manufacturing process of extruded Aluminum products such as rods, flat bars and H-channels.

A measurement, in pounds, that qualifies the amount of material that was once another product that has completed its lifecycle and has been diverted from a landfill as a solid waste through recycling and is now being used in a Playworld Systems' product. E.g. **20% to 40% of the steel in our steel tubing and sheet steel have been diverted from landfills. Automobiles are scrapped and recyclable steel is purchased by the steel mill that produces our raw product. ** The amount of Post-Consumer recycled steel fluctuates daily based on the availability of the recycled steel.

ASTM F1487
2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design
Installation Times
Carbon Footprint
Pre-Consumer Recycle Content
Post-Consumer Recycle Content
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Estimate
CA254780
P.O. Box 1088, TUSTIN, CA 92781 1-800-669-2585 DAVEBANG.COM [email protected] LIC #795052

To: City of Buellton
Attn: Juan Carlos Velasquez
107 West Highway 246
Buellton, CA 93427
Estimate Date Salesperson
12/19/2022 Eric Molano
Village Park - Swing Area
Due to current market conditions, our
estimates are valid for only 14 days and
are subject to change due to market
volatility
Estimated Shipping Date Shipped Via FOB Terms
14-22 Weeks Truck - CA Buellton Net 30
Quantity Description Unit Price Total Extended
**Pricing per CMAS BID #4-22-12-1015
1 Playworld # SWING-SP-TOD, Single Post Swing with Toddler Beam
Reference drawing # C22237SP
$2,758.00 $2,758.00
Subtotal $2,758.00
Less CMAS Discount ($496.44)
1 Shipping
*Due to current freight cost volatility, please contact us to confirm shipping price is valid prior to ordering.
$759.00 $759.00
1 Site Prep by a Licensed Contractor to INCLUDE prevailing wages
•Excavation of Grass/ Soil for Swing Area. 12" depth 925 SF. includes capping of irrigation if needed
$4,140.00 $4,140.00
1 Installation by a Factory Certified Licensed Contractor to INCLUDE prevailing wages
•Installation of concrete curbing 6"W x 12"H 118 LF for new swing area
•Installation of new Playworld single post swing with
toddler beam
•Supply and installation of filter fabric 925 SF
$10,800.00 $10,800.00
1 Installation by a Factory Certified Licensed Contractor to INCLUDE prevailing wages
•Supply, Deliver and Install of Playground Chips
$5,100.00 $5,100.00
The above price is based on utilizing the Resilient Tile Layer / Fence Builder labor rate classification(s). If this job requires DIR project registration (PWC-100) please list this classification. If another labor classification is required, please let us know so we can revise this quote, if needed.

THIS ESTIMATE IS SUBJECT TO THE ATTACHED TERMS AND CONDITIONS Subtotal $23,060.56

THANK YOU FOR THIS CHANCE TO ESTIMATE
Dave Bang Associate, INC. IS PLEASED TO SUBMIT THE ABOVE ESTIMATE FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION. SHOULD YOU PLACE AN ORDER, BE ASSURED IT WILL RECEIVE OUR PROMPT ATTENTION. THIS ESTIMATE IS SUBJECT TO THE ATTACHED TERMS AND CONDITIONS, AND IS VALID FOR 14 DAYS. THEREAFTER, IT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

Tax (7.75%) $175.27
Total $23,235.83
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Estimate
CA254780
P.O. Box 1088, TUSTIN, CA 92781 1-800-669-2585 DAVEBANG.COM [email protected] LIC #795052

Terms & Conditions

1. General Notes
*Assembly and Installation NOT included unless otherwise noted *Payment and Performance bonds are NOT included unless otherwise stated.

If required, additional charges will apply. Please call for details! *Customer responsible for quoted quantities and model numbers, please check! *Price reflects quoted quantity. Please request revision if alternate quantity is desired.

2. Payment / Ordering
*TO ORDER, please sign quote and return via email or fax to avoid any shipping delays. Fax or email copy deemed to be legal equivalent of original. If Payment with Order is required, please sign quote below and return with payment. All past due accounts subject to 1 ½% monthly finance charge. In the event legal action is required to effect collection venue shall be Orange, CA.

3. Shipping / Unloading
*Shipped by Common Carrier – Customer will need 2-4 people to unload. Liftgate NOT included. Items will be boxed and / or stretch wrapped to pallets and customer is responsible for offloading. Delivery Drivers do NOT unload **IMPORTANT: Customer is responsible for receiving and checking quantities and condition at time of delivery - Please note any shortages or damages on delivery copy.
*Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in any Contract Documents, Customer understands that estimated shipment times for materials are an estimate only.

We have no control over shipment dates. We thus make no guarantee to Owner or Customer regarding the projected shipment dates for materials and shall not be liable for any loss caused by the timing of shipments

4. Engineered Wood Fiber
*Customer to provide access for Engineered Wood Fiber delivery with tractor truck and 53’ trailer. *Customer to provide access for Engineered Wood Fiber delivery with tractor truck and 53’ trailer. *Compaction of the Engineered Wood Fiber is NOT included in the installation cost, if desired, please request an updated proposal. If Compaction of the Engineered Wood Fiber was purchased, a high capacity water source such as a hydrant must be available. If applicable, the cost of a meter and / or the cost of the water is NOT included in the proposal. If we need to acquire the meter and / or pay for the water, please request an updated proposal

5. General Notes for Purchased Installation
*Installation does NOT include ground preparation, excavation, safety surfacing, and/or safety surfacing borders, prep work, flat work, grading, rerouting of water, electric, drainage or sprinkler lines unless otherwise noted in the proposal *Demo of existing equipment or safety surfacing is NOT included unless otherwise stated in the proposal *ROCK CLAUSE: Pricing is based on normal soil conditions which would allow an auger on a tractor to dig footings. If rocks/boulders interfere with the progress of the excavation, additional fees may apply.
*ACCESS CLAUSE: Installation based on clear access to area. Crane service is NOT included. Customer to provide access for bobcat to work area, bobcat will be provided by installer. Minimum access shall be 7’ wide and 7’ high. If adequate access is not provided additional charges may apply and repairs to landscape and irrigation may be required. Customer is responsible for any repairs to landscape if proper access is not provided. *UTILITY CLAUSE: Installation to include marking of utilities by Dig Alert. Dig Alert CANNOT locate any private lines, PVC or plastic water lines. Installation does NOT include repair or relocating any underground utilities, such as drainage, irrigation, live water lines, main low voltage lines, gas, electrical, communication, or sewer etc. Customers responsibility to provide locations of any utilities prior to commencement of work. *Customer is responsible for all landscape repairs such as, but not limited to damaged trees, bushes, lawn, curbing, sidewalks and/or asphalt paving caused by materials truck and/or 2-ton bobcat needed to complete project. *Installation does NOT include ground preparation, excavation, safety surfacing, and/or safety surfacing borders unless otherwise noted *Before we proceed with the playground installation, the playground area MUST be compacted, be free of debris, and excavated accordingly. Please call for details.
*Concrete pad for surface mount items NOT included and MUST be provided by customer unless otherwise stated. *Surface mount anchoring to asphalt and paver areas is NOT included unless otherwise stated. *Private Utility Locator is NOT included unless otherwise noted. Private Utility Locator CANNOT locate any PVC or plastic water lines *Installation does NOT include saw cutting and/or core drilling unless otherwise noted *Installation does NOT include jackhammering. Please call for details. *Area MUST have normal soil conditions and be level.
*All Athletic Equipment Goals such as soccer, football, etc, install location MUST be marked out by customer prior to installation, if installation was purchased