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Council Agenda Item No.: 1
CITY OF BUELLTON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Regular Meeting of June 13, 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 Elysia Lewis and John Sanchez, Vice Mayor David Silva, and Mayor King
Absent: Council Member Hudson Hornick
Staff: City Manager Scott Wolfe, City Attorney Greg Murphy, Public Works Director Rose Hess, Finance Director Shannel Zamora, Planning Director Andrea Keefer, and City Clerk Linda Reid
REORDERING OF AGENDA
Mayor King requested and the Council agreed by consensus to continue Item No. 14 to the Council meeting of June 27, so that Council Member Hornick can be present to discuss the item.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Minutes of May 23, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting
2. List of Claims to be Approved and Ratified for Payment to Date for Fiscal Year 2023/2024
3. Resolution No. 23-18 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, Acknowledging the Receipt of and Ordering the Filing of the Annual Statement of Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2024-25 with the City Council” City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 June 13, 2024
4. Biennial Review of Conflict of Interest Code
5. Resolution No. 24-19 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, for the Purpose of Mid-Cycle Budget Amendments Related to Fiscal Year 2024-25”
6. Acceptance of City of Buellton Transportation Development Act (TDA) Fund Financial Statements for Years Ended June 30, 2023 and June 30, 2022 with Independent Auditor’s Report
7. Acceptance of the 2022/23 Road Maintenance Project
MOTION:
Motion by Vice Mayor Silva seconded by Council Member Lewis, approving Consent Calendar Items 1 through 7 as listed.
VOTE:
Motion passed by a roll call vote of 4-0.
Council Member Lewis – Yes, abstain as to Item 1
Council Member Sanchez – Yes
Vice Mayor Silva - Yes
Mayor King – Yes
PRESENTATIONS
8. Presentation of Certificates to Recipients of the Norman and Gale Williams Buellton Education Scholarships
Mayor King congratulated Marcelo Andrade and Mackenzie Peters, recipients of the Norman and Gale Williams Buellton Education Scholarships for the 2024-2025 academic year. Mackenzie Peters read her essay to the audience. Representatives from the Williams’ family spoke about the value of education and congratulated the scholarship recipients.
9. Proclamation Recognizing Juneteenth – June 19, 2024
Mayor King read the proclamation recognizing Juneteenth – June 19, 2024 and presented the proclamation to Vashti Wilson. Ms. Wilson spoke about the importance of honoring Juneteenth and thanked the Council for their support.
10. Proclamation Recognizing June 2024 as LGBTQIA + Pride Month Mayor King read the proclamation recognizing LGBTQIA + Pride Month and presented the proclamation to Lauren Lastra from SYV Pride. Ms. Lastra spoke about the importance of honoring LGBTQIA + Pride Month and thanked the Council for their support.
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 June 13, 2024
Jules Bianco, Lompoc, spoke in support of the Pride proclamation and thanked the Council for supporting LGBTQIA + Pride Month.
Carla Mead, Buellton, discussed the importance of honoring both Juneteenth and LGBTQIA + Pride Month and thanked the Council for their support.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
11. Resolution No. 24-09 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, Regarding the Commitments and Publishing the Report Required by Central Coast Water Authority Resolution Nos. 92-02 and 92-11” RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council consider approval of Resolution No. 24-09.
STAFF REPORT:
Public Works Director Hess presented the staff report.
DOCUMENTS:
Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report.
SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION:
Mayor King opened the public hearing at 6:31 p.m. There being no public comment, Mayor King closed the Public Hearing at 6:32 p.m.
MOTION:
Motion by Vice Mayor Silva, seconded by Council Member Lewis adopting Resolution No. 24-09 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, Regarding the Commitments and Publishing the Report Required by Central Coast Water Authority Resolution Nos. 92-02 and 92-11”
VOTE:
Motion passed by a roll call vote of 4-0.
Council Member Lewis – Yes
Council Member Sanchez – Yes
Vice Mayor Silva – Yes
Mayor King – Yes
COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS/ITEMS
Vice Mayor Silva thanked the Council for supporting both LGBTQIA + Pride Month and Juneteenth. Vice Mayor Silva requested that staff install signage at Village Park reminding dog owners that all dogs must be kept on a leash while visiting the Park.
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 June 13, 2024
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Mayor King announced that he attended the North County Sub-Regional Planning Committee meeting and provided an oral report for the record.
BUSINESS ITEMS
12. Resolution No. 24-16 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, Calling and Giving Notice of the Holding of an Election that is Requested to be Consolidated with the General Election to be Held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 for the Submission to the Qualified Voters of the Question: Should the Buellton General Plan be Amended Until December 31, 2036, to Expand the Area within the Existing Urban Growth Boundary by Approximately 123 Acres (Allowing for Potential Expansion of City Limits within the Expanded Area) but Prohibit Other Changes to the City Limits or the Provision of Municipal Services Beyond the Amended Urban Growth Boundary Line Except by Another Initiative Election?” RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council consider the adoption of Resolution No. 24-16.
STAFF REPORT:
City Manager Wolfe presented the staff report.
DOCUMENTS:
Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report.
SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION:
Correspondence regarding this item was received and made part of the record from the following individuals:
• Len Fleckenstein
• We Watch Board of Directors
The City Council discussed how City staff will work with County staff on any proposed projects situated next to Buellton’s city limits.
Theresa Reilly, spoke on behalf of We Watch Board of Directors and read the Board’s input letter into the record.
Supervisor Joan Hartmann spoke in support of the Urban Growth Boundary amendment as presented by City Manager Wolfe. Ms. Hartmann provided background information on the first Urban Growth Boundary in 2008 and thanked staff and the Council for spending so much time on this important issue.
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 June 13, 2024
MOTION:
Motion by Council Member Lewis, seconded by Council Member Sanchez, adopting Resolution No. 24-16 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, Calling and Giving Notice of the Holding of an Election that is Requested to be Consolidated with the General Election to be Held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 for the Submission to the Qualified Voters of the Question: Should the Buellton General Plan be Amended Until December 31, 2036, to Expand the Area within the Existing Urban Growth Boundary by Approximately 123 Acres (Allowing for Potential Expansion of City Limits within the Expanded Area) but Prohibit Other Changes to the City Limits or the Provision of Municipal Services Beyond the Amended Urban Growth Boundary Line Except by Another Initiative Election?”
VOTE:
Motion passed by a roll call vote of 4-0.
Council Member Lewis - Yes
Council Member Sanchez - Yes
Vice Mayor Silva – Yes
Mayor King – Yes
13. Presentation on Santa Barbara County Master Plan for Aging RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council receive Ms. Weiss’ report and direct staff as appropriate.
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 thanked Ms. Weiss for her presentation and discussed the importance of assisting seniors and those dealing with aging family members.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Wolfe provided an informational report for the record.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
15. Closed Session Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) Potential Initiation of Litigation
The City Council met in Closed Session to discuss Item 15. No reportable action was taken.
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 6 June 13, 2024
16. 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 16. No reportable action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor King adjourned the regular meeting at 8:15 p.m. The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held on Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. __________________________
Dave King
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Linda Reid
City Clerk