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Council Agenda Item No.: 1
CITY OF BUELLTON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Regular Meeting of February 22, 2024
City Council Chambers, 140 West Highway 246
Buellton, California
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor King called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Present: Council Members Hudson Hornick, Elysia Lewis and John Sanchez, Vice Mayor David Silva, and Mayor Dave King
Staff: City Manager Scott Wolfe, City Attorney Greg Murphy, Public Works Director Rose Hess, Finance Director Shannel Zamora (Via Zoom), Planning Director Andrea Keefer, and City Clerk Linda Reid
REORDERING OF AGENDA
None
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Minutes of February 8, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting
2. List of Claims to be Approved and Ratified for Payment to Date for Fiscal Year 2023/2024
MOTION:
Motion by Council Member Lewis, seconded by Vice Mayor Silva, approving Consent Calendar Items 1-2 as listed.
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 February 22, 2024
VOTE:
Motion passed by a roll call vote of 5-0.
Council Member Hornick – Yes
Council Member Lewis – Yes
Council Member Sanchez – Yes
Vice Mayor Silva – Yes
Mayor King – Yes
PRESENTATIONS
None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3. Resolution No. 24-02 - “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, Adopting the Measure A Five-Year Local Program of Projects for Fiscal Years 2024/2025 - 2028/2029”
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council consider adoption of Resolution No. 24-02.
STAFF REPORT:
Public Works Director Hess presented the staff report.
SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION:
Mayor King opened the public hearing at 6:08 p.m. There being no public comment, Mayor King closed the Public Hearing at 6:09 p.m.
DOCUMENTS:
Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report.
MOTION:
Motion by Vice Mayor Silva, seconded by Council Member Sanchez approving Resolution No. 24-02 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, Adopting the Measure A Five-Year Local Program of Projects for Fiscal Years 2024/2025 – 2028/2029”
VOTE:
Motion passed by a roll call vote of 5-0.
Council Member Hornick – Yes
Council Member Lewis – Yes
Council Member Sanchez – Yes
Vice Mayor Silva – Yes
Mayor King – Yes
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 February 22, 2024
COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS/ITEMS
Vice Mayor Silva requested that staff agendize discussion of a policy for displaying banners in the city. Vice Mayor Silva requested that staff agendize discussion of providing additional funding to Santa Ynez Valley Community Outreach, as their Meals on Wheels distribution is increasing, along with the cost of food. City Manager Wolfe stated he will ask Pam Gnekow to attend a future Council meeting to speak about increased meal distribution and funding shortfall.
Council Member Sanchez thanked local law enforcement for enforcing the speed limit in Buellton.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Member Sanchez announced that he attended the Central Coast Water Authority (CCWA) meeting and provided an oral report for the record.
Council Member Sanchez announced that he attended the Buellton Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau board meeting and provided an oral report for the record.
Council Member Lewis announced that she attended the Santa Ynez Valley Community Aquatics Foundation meeting on behalf of the Santa Ynez Valley School District and provided an oral report for the record.
Vice Mayor Silva announced that he attended the Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) board meeting and provided an oral report for the record.
Mayor King announced that he attended the Coast Rail Coordinating Council (CRCC) board meeting and provided an oral report for the record.
BUSINESS ITEMS
4. Introduction of Initial Concept of an Update to the Buellton Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) Initiative
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council review the exhibits and proposed process included in the staff report, and direct staff to proceed with additional public outreach.
STAFF REPORT:
City Manager Wolfe presented the staff report and displayed a PowerPoint presentation explaining the Urban Growth Boundary concept.
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 February 22, 2024
DOCUMENTS:
Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report.
SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION:
The City Council discussed various issues related to expanding the Urban Growth Boundary and how best to move forward.
DIRECTION:
The City Council agreed by consensus to proceed with additional public outreach regarding the update to the Buellton UGB initiative.
5. Authorization of Contract Extension with KOA to Prepare Caltrans Traffic Study RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an “Agreement for Professional Contract Services between City of Buellton and KOA (A Lochner Company).
STAFF REPORT:
City Manager Wolfe presented the staff report.
DOCUMENTS:
Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report.
SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION:
The City Council questioned when the traffic study will be completed and requested that staff initiate a service request with Caltrans to install reflectors on the center island, located at Highway 246 and La Lata Drive.
MOTION:
Motion by Council Member Lewis, seconded by Council Member Sanchez authorizing the City Manager to execute an “Agreement for Professional Contract Services between City of Buellton and KOA (A Lochner Company).
VOTE:
Motion passed by a roll call vote of 5-0.
Council Member Hornick – Yes
Council Member Lewis – Yes
Council Member Sanchez
Vice Mayor Silva – Yes
Mayor King – Yes
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Wolfe provided an informational report for the record.
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 February 22, 2024
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor King adjourned the regular meeting at 7:40 p.m. The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. __________________________
Dave King
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Linda Reid
City Clerk