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Council Agenda Item No.: 2
CITY OF BUELLTON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Regular Meeting of April 25, 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 and John Sanchez, Vice Mayor David Silva, and Mayor King
Absent: Council Member Elysia Lewis
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
Janice Tarman, Buellton, spoke on behalf of resident, John Dorwin and discussed the City’s Waste Water Treatment Plant’s impact on the endangered Southern Steelhead Trout.
A.J. Tarman, Buellton, spoke about traffic, public safety, and growth in the City.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Minutes of April 11, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting
2. List of Claims to be Approved and Ratified for Payment to Date for Fiscal Year 2023/2024
3. Monthly Treasurer’s Report – March 31, 2024
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 April 25, 2024
4. Acceptance of Public Trail Easement and Offer to Dedicate Easement for Street and Road (Buellton Garden Apartments)
5. Award of Bid for Replacement Fleet Vehicles
6. Authorize Execution of Deed of Trust, Promissory Note, and Related Subordination Agreements for Cabrillo Economic Development (Village Senior Apartments) Project
7. Joint Grant Management Agreement between the Santa Ynez Band of Mission Indians, the County of Santa Barbara, City of Solvang, and City of Buellton for a Joint Submission for the Caltrans 2024-25 Active Transportation Program Cycle 7 Infrastructure Grant
8. Acceptance of Public Improvements and Termination and Release of Village Specific Plan Subdivision Agreement
Mayor King announced a requested change to the April 11, 2024 minutes on page 3, speaker John Dorwin requested his comments include a requested review by both state and federal protection agencies regarding the endangered Southern Steelhead Trout. Staff will make the requested change to the April 11, 2024 minutes.
MOTION:
Motion by Council Member Hornick, seconded by Council Member Sanchez, approving Consent Calendar Items 1-8 as listed.
VOTE:
Motion passed by a roll call vote of 4-0.
Council Member Hornick – Yes
Council Member Sanchez – Yes
Vice Mayor Silva – Yes
Mayor King – Yes as to items 2-8, abstain as to Item 1.
PRESENTATIONS
None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
9. Resolution No. 24-08 - “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, Approving the Summary Vacation of Easement and Terminating the Offer of Dedication for Freeway Access Use on 175 McMurray Road (APN: 137-200- 096) and Finding Approval Categorically Exempt Under CEQA Guidelines Section 15305”
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council consider adoption of Resolution No. 24-08.
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 April 25, 2024
STAFF REPORT:
Public Works Director Hess presented the staff report.
SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION:
Mayor King opened the public hearing at 6:11 p.m. There being no public comment, Mayor King closed the Public Hearing at 6:12 p.m.
DOCUMENTS:
Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report.
MOTION:
Motion by Council Member Sanchez, seconded by Vice Mayor Silva approving Resolution No. 24-08 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, Approving the Summary Vacation of Easement and Terminating the Offer of Dedication for Freeway Access Use on 175 McMurray Road (APN: 137-200-096) and Finding Approval Categorically Exempt Under CEQA Guidelines Section 15305” VOTE:
Motion passed by a roll call vote of 4-0.
Council Member Hornick - Yes
Council Member Sanchez – Yes
Vice Mayor Silva – Yes
Mayor King – Yes
COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS/ITEMS
Council Member Hornick announced that he and Council Member Sanchez, Vice Mayor Silva, Mayor King, and City Manager Wolfe attended the City Leader’s Summit in Sacramento and provided an oral report for the record.
Vice Mayor Silva requested and the Council agreed by consensus to have staff look into presenting an ordinance to stop “pop-up” vendors in the City. Vice Mayor Silva also requested that staff look into a long term solution for truck parking in Buellton.
Council Member Sanchez stated that no waste water ever leaves the treatment plant so there is no concern with waste water adversely affecting the endangered Southern Steelhead Trout.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 April 25, 2024
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Member Sanchez announced that he attended the Central Coast Water Authority (CCWA) meeting and provided an oral report for the record.
Vice Mayor Silva announced that he attended the Affordable Housing Task Force meeting and provided an oral report regarding the meeting.
Mayor King announced that he and Council Member Sanchez attended the Santa Ynez Valley Community Aquatics Foundation meeting and provided an oral report regarding the meeting.
BUSINESS ITEMS
10. Consideration of Arts and Culture Project Application:
5th Annual Juneteenth SYV Celebration
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council consider approval of $9,750 to fund the Juneteenth Celebration.
STAFF REPORT:
Recreation Coordinator Firey presented the staff report.
SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION:
Vashti Wilson, spoke on behalf of the Juneteenth SYV Celebration and answered questions from the Council.
The City Council questioned whether children who cannot afford the entry fee to the event will be able to participate and Ms. Wilson said children who cannot afford a ticket to the event will be able to attend and the fee will be covered.
DOCUMENTS:
Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report.
MOTION:
Motion by Vice Mayor Silva, seconded by Mayor King, approving $9,750 to fund the Juneteenth Celebration.
VOTE:
Motion passed by a roll call vote of 4-0.
Council Member Hornick – Yes
Council Member Sanchez - Yes
Vice Mayor Silva – Yes
Mayor King – Yes
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 April 25, 2024
11. Consideration of a New Contract with Metro Ventures Ltd. for Irma L. Tucker to Provide Professional Planning Services
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a new contract for Contract Planning Services with Metro Ventures Ltd. beginning May 11, 2024 and ending on May 11, 2025 for a total contract amount not to exceed $31,200 of funds not reimbursed by developers or awarded grants, with a rate of $100 per hour.
STAFF REPORT:
Planning Director Keefer presented the staff report.
DOCUMENTS:
Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report.
MOTION:
Motion by Vice Mayor Silva, seconded by Council Member Sanchez, authorizing the City Manager to enter into a new contract for Contract Planning Services with Metro Ventures Ltd. beginning May 11, 2024 and ending on May 11, 2025 for a total contract amount not to exceed $31,200 of funds not reimbursed by developers or awarded grants, with a rate of $100 per hour.
VOTE:
Motion passed by a roll call vote of 4-0.
Council Member Hornick - Yes
Council Member Sanchez - Yes
Vice Mayor Silva – Yes
Mayor King – Yes
12. Buellton Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) Initiative City Council Workshop RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council consider the revised report, conduct the workshop, and provide staff with comments and direction regarding the UGB initiative, to include direction to bring the matter to the City Council for further consideration and possible action on May 23, 2024.
STAFF REPORT:
City Manager Wolfe presented the staff report.
SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION:
The City Council discussed how an extended UGB would work and how to move forward with a UGB initiative on the November ballot.
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 6 April 25, 2024
Theresa Reilly, representing We Watch Organization, discussed expanding the City’s boundary to the south and requested that the land to the south not be developed and be left as open-space or used for recreation, in order to protect the rural land to the south.
A.J. Tarman, Buellton, spoke about the UGB and that expanding the City’s boundary will create overcrowding and the City Council should not invite more growth.
Correspondence regarding this item was received, provided to Council, and made part of the record from the following individuals:
• Len Fleckenstein, Buellton
• Nancy Emerson, We Watch Organization
DOCUMENTS:
Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report.
DIRECTION:
The City Council agreed by consensus to direct staff to bring the UGB Initiative resolution to the City Council on May 23, 2024, with edited boundary maps for consideration.
13. Discussion Regarding Potential Parking Restrictions on McMurray Road and Valley Vineyard Circle
Vice Mayor Silva recused himself from Item 13, due to the proximity of his residence to the item’s discussion and left the meeting at 7:53 p.m.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council review and discuss the parking restriction options and provide staff with further direction.
STAFF REPORT:
Public Works Director Hess presented the staff report.
DOCUMENTS:
Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report.
SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION:
The City Council discussed parking restrictions on McMurray Road and Valley Vineyard Circle and how to balance vehicle parking with safety/sight issues.
DIRECTION:
The City Council agreed by consensus to have staff return with a resolution that outlines parking restrictions at McMurray Road and Valley Vineyard Circle to include a red curb and signage along McMurray Road, adjacent to California Taco during the upcoming construction of McMurray Road; adding green curb, two-hour parking limit along frontage of Village Park and the Crossroads Commercial Center on Valley Vineyard Circle.
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 7 April 25, 2024
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Wolfe provided an informational report for the record.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor King adjourned the regular meeting at 8:37 p.m. and announced the next meeting of the City Council will be a Special Meeting, scheduled for Monday, April 29, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
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Dave King
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Linda Reid
City Clerk