Buellton City Council
July 11, 2024

CITY OF BUELLTON

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Regular Meeting of July 11, 2024 – 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.

Written comments will not be read aloud but can be sent to the City Council via email at [email protected] (please reference agenda item number/subject matter, and include your name and address). The public can observe Council meetings via City TV Live Stream at:
http://www.cityofbuellton.com/government/cityTV.php

CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Dave King

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL
Council Members, Hudson Hornick, Elysia Lewis, John Sanchez, Vice Mayor David Silva, 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 Any Council Member, the City Attorney, or the City Manager may request that an item be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda to allow for full discussion.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 June 27, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting

2. List of Claims to be Approved and Ratified for Payment to Date for Fiscal Year 2023/2024 and Fiscal Year 2024/2025

City Council Meeting Agenda Page 2 July 11, 2024

3. Resolution No. 24-23 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City Buellton, California, Renewing Cooperation Agreements between the County of Santa Barbara and the City of Buellton for Joint Participation in the Community Development Block Grant Program and HOME Consortium for Three Fiscal Years (2025-2027)”
 (Staff Contact: Planning Director Andrea Keefer)

4. Renewal of Agreement with Santa Barbara County Department of Behavioral Wellness for Mobile Crisis Services
 (Staff Contact: City Manager Scott Wolfe)

PRESENTATIONS

PUBLIC HEARINGS

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.

BUSINESS ITEMS (POSSIBLE ACTION)

5. Presentation by Central Coast Community Energy
 (Staff Contact: City Manager Scott Wolfe)

6. Avenue of Flags Median 3 Conceptual Plans
 (Staff Contact: Planning Director Andrea Keefer)
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT

ADJOURNMENT
The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.

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

CITY OF BUELLTON

CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Regular Meeting of June 27, 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, Hudson Hornick, and John Sanchez, Vice Mayor David Silva, and Mayor King
Staff: City Manager Scott Wolfe, Assistant City Attorney Stephanie Gutierrez, Public Works Director Rose Hess, Planning Director Andrea Keefer, and City Clerk Linda Reid

REORDERING OF AGENDA
None

PUBLIC COMMENTS
None

CONSENT CALENDAR

1. Minutes of June 13, 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 – May 31, 2024

4. Resolution No. 24-20 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, Establishing an Appropriation Limit for Fiscal Year 2024-25”

City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 June 27, 2024

5. Resolution No. 24-21 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, Setting Priorities for Filing a Written Argument Regarding a City Measure to Increase the Transient Occupancy Tax and Directing the City Attorney to Prepare an Impartial Analysis”
Resolution No. 24-22 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, Setting Priorities for Filing a Written Argument Regarding a City Measure to Amend the Urban Growth Boundary and Directing the City Attorney to Prepare an Impartial Analysis”
MOTION:

Motion by Vice Mayor Silva, seconded by Council Member Lewis, approving Consent Calendar Items 1 through 5 as listed.

VOTE:

Motion passed by a roll call vote of 5-0.

Council Member Lewis – Yes
Council Member Hornick – Yes, abstain as to Item No. 1.

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

PRESENTATIONS

6. Recognition of Retiring City Employee, Clare Barcelona Mayor King and the City Council thanked Clare Barcelona for her service to the City and wished her well in retirement. Ms. Barcelona thanked the Council and stated it has been a pleasure working for the City for the past 19 years.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS/ITEMS
Council Member Hornick requested and Council agreed by consensus to direct staff to look into funding homeowner down payment assistance for new employees.

Vice Mayor Silva requested that staff look into updating technology in the Council Chambers, to include new cameras or an Owl camera.

WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None

City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 June 27, 2024

COMMITTEE REPORTS
Vice Mayor Silva announced that he attended the Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) board meeting and provided an oral report for the record.

Council Member Sanchez and Mayor King announced that they attended the Santa Ynez Valley Community Aquatics Foundation meeting and provided an oral report regarding the Council Member Sanchez announced that he attended the Central Coast Water Authority (CCWA) Board meeting and provided an oral report regarding the meeting.

Council Member Sanchez announced that he attended the Sustainable Groundwater Management meeting and provided an oral report for the record.

Mayor King announced that he attended a Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) board meeting and provided an oral report for the record.

BUSINESS ITEMS

7. Presentation on the Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden Puck Erickson, representing the Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden provided a presentation to the City Council regarding the Garden’s progress and developments.

The City Council thanked the Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden staff and volunteers for their dedicated work and support of the Garden to make it a treasured destination for the community.

8. Award of Contract for Classification and Compensation Study RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council consider authorize the City Manager to execute a contract for a Classification and Compensation Study with H.R. Dynamics & Performance Management, Inc. in the amount of $45,870.

STAFF REPORT:

H.R. Director presented the staff report.

DOCUMENTS:

Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report.

MOTION:

Motion by Council Member Lewis, seconded by Vice Mayor Silva, authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract for a Classification and Compensation Study with H.R.

Dynamics & Performance Management, Inc. in the amount of $45,870.

City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 June 27, 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

9. Discussion of Proposed Public Safety Radio Tower at Fire Station 31 RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council receive staff’s report and the report by the County’s consultant, Mr.

Zahid Masood and provide direction to staff on how to proceed.

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 discussed various issues related to the proposed radio tower DIRECTION:

The City Council agreed by consensus to direct staff to obtain an assortment of water tower designs, including mounted antennas, and bring this item back for further review and discussion.

10. Discussion Regarding Requirement for On-site Resident Manager for Hotel Properties
RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council discuss how to apply CCR Title 24, Section 42 of the Government Code, pertaining to the requirement for on-site residential managers for hotel properties in certain instances, and direct staff to return with an appropriate Ordinance.

STAFF REPORT:

Planning Director Keefer presented the staff report.

DOCUMENTS:

Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report.

SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION:

The City Council discussed how a requirement for on-site hotel managers would work and the pros and cons of such an ordinance.

City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 June 27, 2024
MOTION:

Motion by Vice Mayor Silva, seconded by Council Member Lewis, directing staff to return to Council with an Ordinance on how to apply CCR Title 24, Section 42 of the Government Code, pertaining to the requirement for on-site residential managers for hotel properties by using Option B, as listed in the staff report and including specified conditions for on-site hotel managers for all new hotel projects.

VOTE:

Motion passed by a roll call vote of 3-2, with Council Members Hornick and Sanchez voting no.

Council Member Hornick – No
Council Member Lewis - Yes
Council Member Sanchez – No
Vice Mayor Silva – Yes
Mayor King - Yes

11. Discussion of Possible Changes to Planning Commission Appointment Procedures, Planning Commission Duties, Planning Commissioner Terms, and the Filling of Planning Commission Vacancy
RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council consider possible changes to the Planning Commission appointment procedures, Commissioner duties, terms, and filling the currant Planning Commission vacancy.

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 discussed the various topics listed in the staff report and how best to move forward with changes to Planning Commission appointments, duties, terms, and vacancies.

DIRECTION:

The City Council agreed by consensus to direct staff to create a Planning Commission handbook as outlined in Alternative 2 of the staff report, authorize each Council Member to appoint a Planning Commission Member at-large, allow for removal of a Planning Commission Member with a 4/5 vote of the City Council, include a procedure to deal with mid-term Planning Commission vacancies, revising Planning Commission terms to two years, raising the Planning Commission stipend, and leaving the current Planning Commission vacancy open until after the election on November 5, 2024.

City Council Meeting Minutes Page 6 June 27, 2024

12. Consideration of Fourth Amendment to City Manager Employment Agreement and Discussion of Salary Adjustment for City Manager for Fiscal Year 2024-25 RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council consider salary and benefit adjustments for the City Manager for Fiscal Year 2024-25 and direct execution of the Fourth Amendment to the City Manager employment agreement.

STAFF REPORT:

Assistant City Attorney Stephanie Gutierrez presented the staff report.

DOCUMENTS:

Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report.

MOTION:

Motion by Council Member Lewis, seconded by Vice Mayor Silva authorizing approval of the Fourth Amendment to the City Manager Employment Agreement, as well as the City Manager’s requested changes to the agreement, and that the agreement be executed by the Mayor and the City Manager.

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

ADJOURNMENT
Mayor King adjourned the regular meeting at 8:33 p.m. The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held on Thursday, July 11, 2024 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: July 11, 2024
Subject: List of Claims to be Approved and Ratified for Payment to Date for Fiscal Year 2023/2024 and Fiscal Year 2024/2025
______________________________________________________________________________

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 06/15/2024 through 06/28/2024 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 06/15/2024 through 06/28/2024 was $300,759.00.

FISCAL IMPACT
Payments made to the various vendors were consistent with the approved City’s Budget for FY 2023/24 and FY2024/25. 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 06/15/2024 through 06/28/2024.

ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 – Claims

City of Buellton, CA
UBPKT03473 - Refunds 01 UBPKT03471 Regular
Account
01-05500-003
03-06400-011
08-05100-009
Total Refunds: 3
Name
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DAINTON, SCOTT

MEDINA AND CHRIS LAZZARO, VERONICA

MCGILL, JOSEPH & LINDSEY
Date
6/25/2024
6/25/2024
6/25/2024
Check#
45866
45867
45868
Total Refunded Amount:

Revenue Code
996- UNAPPLIED CREDITS
Account Number Account Name
Fund: 020 - WATER FUND
020-10000
020-22420
Fund: 999 - POOLED CASH
999-10001
999-27000
Claim On Pooled Cash
Unapplied Credits
Pooled Cash - General Checking
Due To Other Funds
Amount

42.55 17.29

65.16 125.00
Revenue Total:
020 Total:
999 Total:

Distribution Total:
6/25/20L4 3: 19:49 PM
Code
Amount
125.00
125.00
Posting Amount
-125.00
125.00

0.00 -125.00
125.00

0.00 0.00
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Yes
Yes
Refund Check Register
Refund Check Detail
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42.55 Generated From Billing

17.29 Generated From Billing

65.16 Generated From Billing
Revenue Code Summary
General Ledger Distribution
Posting Date: 06/25/2024

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: Scott Wolfe, City Manager
Date: July 11, 2024
Subject: Resolution No. 24-23 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, Renewing Cooperation Agreements between the County of Santa Barbara and the City of Buellton for Joint Participation in the Community Development Block Grant Program and HOME Consortium for Three Fiscal Years (2025- 2027)”
_____________________________________________________________________________________________

BACKGROUND
The City of Buellton and the County of Santa Barbara have been in a Cooperative Agreement for the HOME Consortium since 1994, and this Agreement was last extended through this fiscal year. The Consortium includes the cities of Solvang, Goleta, Santa Maria, Carpinteria, and Lompoc. The Consortium allows the County to receive annual affordable housing grant funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The HOME Program funds are used to produce and preserve affordable housing opportunities for low and very low income families.

In addition, Consortium membership allowed member jurisdictions to be eligible to receive an Urban County designation for entitlement Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from HUD. The City of Buellton and the County of Santa Barbara have been in a Cooperative Agreement for the CDBG Program since 2007, and this Agreement was last extended through this fiscal year.

In 2016, new agreements were adopted by all member agencies and Santa Barbara County, with an auto-renewal clause included in both agreements. The CDBG Agreement was amended in 2018, which included reaffirmation of the auto-renewal process. Both of these Agreements need to be renewed between each participating City and Santa Barbara County for the next three year Federal cycles (2025-2027), which equates to City Fiscal Years 2024/25 through 2026/27). Under the terms of the agreements, the City is given an opportunity to “opt-out” every three years. Attachment 1 is a letter notifying the City of that right, as well as providing additional information regarding the benefits of continued participation in the programs. The 2016 CDBG Cooperation Agreement and 2018 Amendment is included as Attachment 2 and the 2016 HOME Consortium Cooperation Agreement is included as Attachment 3.

Resolution No. 24-23 Page 2 July 11, 2024

Both the HOME Consortium and CDBG Program are administered by the Housing and Community Development Department (HCDD) of the County of Santa Barbara on behalf of member cities. However, the City is responsible for determining the allocation of the HOME and CDBG funds.

FISCAL IMPACT
The City will be eligible to receive CDBG and HOME funding for projects for various activities directed towards revitalizing neighborhoods, economic development, providing improved community facilities and services, and building affordable housing.

RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council consider adoption of Resolution No. 24-23 - “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, Renewing Cooperation Agreements between the County of Santa Barbara and the City of Buellton for Joint Participation in the Community Development Block Grant Program and HOME Consortium for Three Fiscal Years (2025-2027)”

ATTACHMENTS
Resolution No. 24-23
Attachment 1 – June 2024 Letter from County HCD
Attachment 2 – 2016 CDBG Cooperation Agreement and 2018 First Amendment Attachment 3 – 2016 HOME Consortium Cooperation Agreement

RESOLUTION NO. 24-23

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF BUELLTON, CALIFORNIA, RENEWING

COOPERATION AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE

COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA AND THE CITY OF

BUELLTON FOR JOINT PARTICIPATION IN THE

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT

PROGRAM AND HOME CONSORTIUM FOR THREE
FEDERAL FISCAL YEARS (2025-2027)
WHEREAS, the City of Buellton has participated in the HOME Consortium since 1994 and the Community Development Block Grant (“CDBG”) Program since 2007; and WHEREAS, the City of Buellton has found value being a participating jurisdiction in these programs and desires to continue with the City’s participation; and WHEREAS, the Cooperation Agreements for both programs have an auto renewal clause and the City Council wishes to affirm the City’s desire to continue participation in both programs.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Buellton, that:

Section 1: The above recitals are true and correct.

Section 2: The City Council of the City of Buellton hereby authorizes the City Manager to renew the Cooperative Agreements for the HOME Consortium and CDBG Program on behalf of the City of Buellton.

Section 3: This Resolution is effective upon its adoption.

PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 11th day of July 2024. _________________________________
Dave King
Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________________
Linda Reid
City Clerk

Jesús Armas, Director, Community Services
Andrew Myung, Deputy Director, Administration & Chief Financial Officer Joe Dzvonik, Deputy Director, Housing & Community Development Jeff Lindgren, Deputy Director, Parks Division
Division Chief, Sustainability & Libraries Division
Sarah York Rubin, Executive Director, Office of Arts & Culture County Parks Division, Division of Energy & Sustainability Initiatives, Housing & Community Development Division:
123 East Anapamu Street, 2nd Floor, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 ∙ T: (805) 568-2467 ∙ F: (805) 568-2459 Office of Arts and Culture: 1100 Anacapa Street, 3rd Floor, Rotunda Tower, Santa Barbara, CA 93101 sbccsd.org
June 14, 2024
Scott Wolfe, City Manager
City of Buellton
P.O. Box 1819
Buellton, CA 93427
RE: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Urban County Partnership and HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Consortium Agreement Renewal Notification for Federal Fiscal Years 2025-2027 Dear Mr. Wolfe:

The Santa Barbara County CDBG Urban County Partnership and HOME Consortium, of which the City is a member, is set to auto-renew after Program Year 2023. HUD Notice CPD-24-02 (attached) provides for the process by which the County notifies partner cities of the opportunity to opt out as a partner city for the next three-year qualification period of Federal Fiscal Years 2025-2027.

Please note that if the City chooses to remain in the Urban County:
• The City is also a participant in the HOME Consortium; • Should the County be awarded an allocation of Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funds, the City will also automatically participate in the ESG program;
• The City may only receive CDBG funds as part of the Urban County, and may not apply to the State for CDBG funds;
• The City may only receive an allocation of HOME or ESG funds as part of the Urban County, although this does not preclude the County or City from applying for HOME or ESG funds from the State, if the State allows.

If the City elects to be excluded, the exclusion will be effective for the entire three-year period for which the Urban County/HOME Consortium qualifies, unless the City specifically requests to be included in the second or third year of the remaining qualification period.

The City of Buellton’s participation in the Urban County/HOME Consortium has a beneficial effect on HUD’s allocation formula and results in increases to the Countywide CDBG and HOME annual allocations. The funds are awarded to programs and projects that benefit low-income persons throughout the County by funding affordable housing, public and non-profit facility improvements, infrastructure improvements, and public services. We hope that you agree that we’ve built a strong partnership over the years and we look forward to its continuance well into the future.

Please submit written correspondence to our office by July 19, 2024 with the City’s decision to continue or to opt out of the CDBG Urban County and HOME Consortium. If we do not receive a response from the City by the due date, the City will automatically be renewed for inclusion in the CDBG Urban County/HOME Consortium for the 2025-2027 Program Years.

If the City chooses to opt out, then please also send a copy of the City’s notice to:

Rufus Washington, Director
Community Planning and Development
United States Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) Los Angeles Field Office
300 N. Los Angeles Street, Suite #4054
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Attention: Marilou Flores, CPD Representative
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the following County staff by phone or email:

Joe Dzvonik, Deputy Director, Division of Housing and Community Development 805-568-3523
[email protected]
Lucille Boss, Interim Housing and Programs Manager
805-568-3533
[email protected]
James Francis, Senior Housing Programs Specialist
805-568-3549
[email protected]
Sincerely,
James Francis, Senior Housing Programs Specialist
Division of Housing and Community Development
cc: Jesús Armas, CSD Director
Joe Dzvonik, Deputy Director
Lucille Boss, Housing and Programs Manager
Andrea Keefer, Planning Director
Enclosures:

HUD Notice CPD-24-02
Current Executed CDBG Cooperation Agreement
Current Executed HOME Cooperation Agreement

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: Scott Wolfe, City Manager
Meeting Date: July 11, 2024
Subject: Renewal of Agreement with Santa Barbara County Department of Behavioral Wellness for Mobile Crisis Services
______________________________________________________________________________

BACKGROUND
The City has for some years paid the County of Santa Barbara for providing Mobile Crises Services in the County. As part of this agreement, the County provides these services within the City limits. These services include psychiatric intervention, crisis stabilization, and emergency mental health evaluations in crisis situations.

On the evening of June 27, staff received notice that the current agreement with the County for Mobile Crisis Services was expiring, and that a new agreement needed to be signed immediately. As the total three year cost for this service exceeds the City Manager’s spending limit, the City Council must authorize this agreement renewal in order to maintain the service from the County.

The 3-year renewal for the agreement identifies a cost of $3,355 for the current fiscal year, with 2.5% increases for each of the next two years. This equates to a total costs of $10,318 for the three year period. The City has already budgeted for this cost in the current budget.

FISCAL IMPACT
The anticipated fiscal impact of this agreement is $10,318.00 over three years. As the City Council has already budgeted for the amount in the current fiscal year, no budget adjustment is necessary.

RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the renewed agreement for Mobile Crisis Services.

Mobile Crisis Service Contract Page 2 July 11, 2024

ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 – Renewal Letter Dated July 2, 2024
Attachment 2 – Agreement

Antonette Navarro, LMFT
Director
Administration
300 N. San Antonio Rd., Bldg. 3, Santa Barbara, CA 93110 TEL: (805) 681-5220 TOLL-FREE: (888) 868-1649 countyofsb.org/behavioral-wellness
July 2, 2024
City of Buellton
Mr. Scott Wolfe, City Manager
331-B Park Street
Buellton, CA 93427
Re: Mobile Crisis Contract for FY 24-27
Dear Mr. Wolfe:

The County of Santa Barbara (County) would like to appreciate you and your agency for the ongoing support and collaboration in providing services. With your support, the County of Santa Barbara is able to provide many individuals, including City of Buellton (City) residents, with Mobile Crisis Services. These services ensure that residents in all areas of Santa Barbara County receive prompt psychiatric intervention, crisis stabilization, and emergency mental health evaluation by trained professionals in case of a psychiatric emergency. Additionally, these services help reduce burden on public safety agencies and hospitals, as emergency response personnel are able to save time and resources from resolving mental health emergencies.

As you know, the City has historically provided a contribution toward the cost of providing these services. Due to the approaching end of the previous contract term, the County is preparing a new contract agreement for a new three-year period of FY 24-27. The County respectfully requests for the City’s continued contribution to support Mobile Crisis Services. A new contract agreement will be sent out soon for signature. In the meantime, the County would like to notify City of the proposed contract amounts. The table below illustrates the proposed fees for each year. As in prior years, the fees were calculated using the contribution the City made in FY 23-24 plus an adjustment applied to each year, based on Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, Medical Care, which is 2.5% annually. The adjustment is added to keep pace with rising costs.

Year Contract Amount
FY 2023-2024 $3,273
Year Proposed Amount
FY 2024-2025 $3,355
FY 2025-2026 $3,438
FY 2026-2027 $3,525
Three-Year total $10,318

ontracts\Contractors\Mobile Crisis\2024-2027 Mobile Crisis\City of Buellton FY 24-27\Final\City of Buellton Letter FY 24-27.docx Please review the proposed contract amounts. If you have any questions, contact me at [email protected] or 805- 453-5510. The contract agreement has been attached for your review, and I will also be sending the document to you via DocuSign for your signature.

We look forward to our ongoing partnership in providing services to City of Buellton residents.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
Sara Hernandez
Contract Analyst
Department of Behavioral Wellness
Enclosure

AGREEMENT
City of Buellton FY 24-27 Mobile Crisis Agreement Agreement

WITH THE CITY OF BUELLTON FOR SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING FOR

MENTAL HEALTH MOBILE CRISIS SERVICES
BC__________
THIS AGREEMENT (hereafter Agreement) is made by and between the County of Santa Barbara, a political subdivision of the State of California (hereafter “County”) and City of Buellton (hereafter “City”) for the continued provision of Mobile Crisis Services to City by County, and City’s continued payment of fees to County for services rendered.

Whereas, in order to help reduce the burden of providing mental health evaluation services faced by public safety agencies in Santa Barbara County, County previously contracted with American Medical Response (AMR) for the provision of emergency mental health evaluation services (also known as Mental Health Assessment Team (MHAT)) wherein AMR, in coordination with County, responded to suspected psychiatric emergencies presented by individuals over the age of 18 in Santa Barbara County; and Whereas, during Fiscal Year 2008-09, County expanded programs to include mobile crisis services to provide emergency health evaluation services to adult residents of the County, twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week and eliminated the Contract with AMR for MHAT services; and Whereas, during Fiscal Year 2015-16, County, in an effort to decrease response times, expedite appropriate care, and relieve overburdened medical and law enforcement personnel, expanded programs to include a Mobile Crisis Team West in Lompoc, in addition to Mobile Crisis teams in the North and South County; and
Whereas, during Fiscal Years 2016-17, County expanded the crisis system to include a Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) in Santa Barbara, which opened in January 2016; and Whereas, during Fiscal Years 2018-2019, County expanded the crisis system to include a Crisis Residential Treatment Facility in Santa Maria, which opened in November 2018; and Whereas, during the Fiscal Years 2024-2027, County will continue to maintain the crisis system with the City of Buellton; and
Whereas, City has historically underwritten a portion of the costs of providing emergency mental health evaluations because services have been provided to City residents; and Whereas, it is deemed to be in the best interest of City and County that Mobile Crisis Services continue to be delivered to City residents and other Santa Barbara County residents and City thereby agrees to continue its contribution to County for Mobile Crisis Services rendered by County for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027.

THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions contained herein, the parties agree as follows:

1. DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE: Director at phone number 805-681-5220 is the designated representative of County and shall administer this Agreement for and on behalf of County. City Manager at phone number 805-681-5220 is the designated representative for City.

Changes in designated representatives shall be made only after advance written notice to the other party.

2. NOTICES. Any notice or consent required or permitted to be given to the respective parties in writing, by personal delivery or facsimile, or with first-class mail, postage prepaid, or express courier service, as follows:

AGREEMENT
City of Buellton FY 24-27 Mobile Crisis Agreement Agreement

A. To County: Antonette Navaro, LMFT
Director
Santa Barbara County
Department of Behavioral Wellness
300 N. San Antonio Road
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
B. To City: Mr. Scott Wolfe
City Manager
PO Box 1819
107 West Highway 246
Buellton, CA 93427
or at such other address, or to such other person, that the parties may from time-to-time designate in accordance to this Notices section. If sent by first class mail, notices and consents under this section shall be deemed to have been received five (5) days following the deposit in the United States mail. This Notices section shall not be construed as meaning that either party agrees to service of process except as required by applicable law.

3. SCOPE OF SERVICES. County agrees to provide services to City in accordance with Exhibit A(s) attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

4. TERM. County shall commence performance on July 1, 2024 and end performance upon completion, but no later than June 30, 2027 unless otherwise directed by City or unless earlier terminated.

5. COMPENSATION OF COUNTY. City shall pay County under this Agreement in accordance with the terms of Exhibit B and Exhibit B-1 (attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference). Billing shall be made by invoice, which shall include the contract number assigned by County and which is delivered to City at the address given in Section 2 NOTICES above. Unless otherwise specified on Exhibit B, payment shall be due net thirty (30) days from presentation of invoice.

6. STANDARD OF PERFORMANCE. County represents that it has the skills, expertise, and licenses and/or permits necessary to perform the services required under this Agreement.

Accordingly, County shall perform all such services in the manner and according to the standards observed by a competent practitioner of the same profession in which contracted provider is engaged. Permits and/or licenses shall be obtained and maintained by County or its Contracted Providers without additional compensation.

7. CONFLICT OF INTEREST. The parties covenant that the parties presently have no interest and will not acquire any interest, direct or indirect, which would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of services required to be performed under this Agreement. The parties further covenant that in the performance of this Agreement, no person having any such interest will be employed by the parties.

8. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS. County shall be the owner of the following items incidental to this Agreement upon production, whether or not completed: all data collected and any material necessary for the practical use of the data and/or documents from the time of collection and/or production, whether or not performance under this Agreement is completed or terminated prior to completion.

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9. COUNTY PROPERTY AND INFORMATION. All of County’s property, documents, and information provided for City’s use in connection with the services shall remain County’s property, and City shall return any such items whenever requested by County and whenever required according to the Termination section of this Agreement. City may use such items only in connection with the services. City shall not disseminate any County property, documents, or information without County’s prior written consent.

10. MUTUAL INDEMNIFICATION. City shall defend, indemnify, and hold County, its officers, officials, employees or agents harmless from and against any and all liability, loss, expense (including reasonable attorneys’ fees), or claims for injury or damages arising out of the performance of this Agreement but only in proportion to and to the extent such liability, loss, expense, attorneys’ fees, or claims for injury or damages are caused by or result from the negligent or intentional acts or omissions of City, its officers, officials, employees or agents.

County shall defend, indemnify, and hold City, its officers, officials, employees or agents harmless from and against any and all liability, loss, expense (including reasonable attorneys’ fees), or claims for injury or damages arising out of the performance of this Agreement but only in proportion to and to the extent such liability, loss, expense, attorneys’ fees, or claims for injury or damages are caused by or result from the negligent or intentional acts or omissions of County, its officers, officials, employees or agents.

11. INSURANCE. Each party shall maintain its own insurance coverage, through commercial insurance, self-insurance or a combination thereof, against any claim, expense, cost, damage, or liability arising out of the performance of its responsibilities pursuant to this Agreement.

12. NON-DISCRIMINATION. County hereby notifies City that Santa Barbara County Unlawful Discrimination Ordinance (Article XIII of Chapter 2 of the Santa Barbara County Code) applies to this Agreement and is incorporated herein by this reference with the same force and effect as if the ordinance were specifically set out herein, and City agrees to comply with said ordinance.

13. TERMINATION.

A. By County. County may, by written notice to City, terminate this Agreement in whole or in part at any time, whether for County convenience or because of the failure of City to fulfill the obligations herein.
i. For Convenience. County may terminate this Agreement in whole or in part upon thirty (30) days’ written notice. At the end of the thirty (30) day period, the Mobile Crisis services being provided to City by County shall cease.
ii. For Cause. Should City default in the performance of this Agreement or materially breach any of its provisions, County may, at the County’s sole option, terminate or suspend this Agreement in whole or in part by written notice. Upon receipt of notice, County shall immediately discontinue all services affected (unless the notice directs otherwise) and notify City as to the status of its performance. The date of termination shall be the date the notice is received by City, unless the notice directs otherwise.

B. By City. City may, upon thirty (30) days’ written notice to County, terminate this Agreement in whole or in part at any time, whether for City convenience or because of the failure of County to fulfill the obligations herein. At the end of the thirty (30) day period, County shall cease work and notify City as to the status of its performance.

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14. SECTION HEADINGS. The headings of the several sections, and any Table of Contents appended hereto, shall be solely for convenience of reference and shall not affect the meaning, construction or effect hereof.

15. SEVERABILITY. If any one or more of the provisions contained herein shall for any reason be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, then such provision or provisions shall be deemed severable from the remaining provisions hereof, and such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision, hereof, and this Agreement shall be construed as if such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision had never been contained herein.

16. REMEDIES NOT EXCLUSIVE. No remedy herein conferred upon or reserved to the parties is intended to be exclusive of any other remedy or remedies, and each and every such remedy, to the extent permitted by law, shall be cumulative and in addition to any other remedy given hereunder or now or hereafter existing at law or in equity or otherwise.

17. NO WAIVER OF DEFAULT. No delay or omission of the parties to exercise any right or power arising upon the occurrence of any event of default shall impair any such right or power or shall be construed to be a waiver of any such default or an acquiescence therein; and every power and remedy given by this Agreement to the parties shall be exercised from time-to-time and as often as may be deemed expedient in the sole discretion of either party.

18. NONEXCLUSIVE AGREEMENT. City understands that this is not an exclusive Agreement and that County will have the right to negotiate with and enter into contracts with others to provide the same or similar services as those provided to the City as the County desires.

19. ENTIRE AGREEMENT, AMENDMENTS, AND MODIFICATIONS. In conjunction with the matters considered herein, this Agreement contains the entire understanding and agreement of the parties and there have been no promises, representations, agreements, warranties or undertakings by any of the parties, either oral or written, of any character or nature hereafter binding except as set forth herein. This Agreement may be altered, amended or modified only by an instrument in writing, executed by the parties to this Agreement and by no other means. Each party waives its future right to claim, contest or assert that this Agreement was modified, canceled, superseded, or changed by any oral Agreements, course of conduct, waiver or estoppel.

20. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS. All representations, covenants and warranties set forth in this Agreement, by or on behalf of or for the benefit of any or all of the parties hereto, shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of such party, its successors and assigns.

21. CALIFORNIA LAW AND JURISDICTION. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California. Any litigation regarding this Agreement or its contents shall be filed in the County of Santa Barbara, if in State court, or in the Federal District Court nearest to Santa Barbara County, if in Federal court.

22. EXECUTION OF COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts and each of such counterparts shall for all purposes be deemed to be an original, and all such counterparts, or as many of them as the parties shall preserve undestroyed, shall together constitute one and the same instrument.

23. AUTHORITY. All parties to this Agreement warrant and represent that they have the power and authority to enter into this Agreement in the names, titles and capacities herein stated and on behalf of any entities, persons, or firms represented or purported to be represented by such entity(ies), person(s), or firm(s) and have complied with all formal requirements necessary or required by any state and/or federal law in order to enter into this Agreement have been fully

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complied with. Furthermore, by entering into this Agreement, City hereby warrants that it shall not have breached the terms or conditions of any other contract or Agreement to which City is obligated which breach would have a material effect hereon.

24. SURVIVAL. All provisions of this Agreement which by their nature are intended to survive the termination or expiration of this Agreement shall survive such termination or expiration.

25. PRECEDENCE. In the event of conflict between the provisions contained in the numbered sections of this Agreement and the provisions contained in the Exhibits, the provisions of the Exhibits shall prevail over those in the numbered sections.

26. DISPUTE RESOLUTION. Any dispute or disagreement arising under this contract shall first be addressed and resolved at the lowest possible staff level between the appropriate representatives of the City and of the County. If it cannot be resolved at this level, it is to be elevated to the City’s Program Manager and County’s designated Program Manager. If the Managers cannot resolve the dispute, they are to take the following actions:

A. Decision - Each party shall reduce the dispute to writing and submit to the appropriate Santa Barbara County Behavioral Wellness Department (Behavioral Wellness) Assistant Director.

The Assistant Director shall assemble a team to investigate the dispute and to prepare a written decision. This decision shall be furnished to the City within thirty business (30) days of receipt of the dispute documentation. This decision shall be final unless appealed within ten (10) days of receipt.

B. Appeal –The City may appeal the decision (Item A above) in writing to the Behavioral Wellness Director, or designee, at 300 N. San Antonio Road, Santa Barbara, CA, 93110.

C. The decision of the Behavioral Wellness Director or designee shall be put in writing within twenty business (20) days of receipt of the City’s appeal of the decision (Item A above) and a copy thereof mailed to the City’s address for notices. The decision of the Behavioral Wellness Director or designee shall be final.

D. Pending final decision of the dispute hereunder, City and County shall proceed diligently with the performance of this Agreement.

E. The finality of appeal described herein is meant to imply only that recourse to resolution of disputes through this particular Dispute Resolution mechanism has been concluded. This is in no way meant to imply that the parties have agreed that this mechanism replaces either party’s rights to have its disputes with the other party heard and adjudicated in a court of competent jurisdiction.

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City of Buellton FY 24-27 Mobile Crisis Agreement Agreement

THIS AGREEMENT INCLUDES:

1. EXHIBIT A – Statement of Work

2. EXHIBIT A-1 – Statement of Work (City of Santa Barbara only)

3. EXHIBIT B – Fees and Payment to County

4. EXHIBIT B-1 – Schedule of Fees

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City of Buellton FY 24-27 Mobile Crisis Agreement Agreement

Agreement for Supplemental Funding for Mental Health Mobile Crisis Services between the County of Santa Barbara and City of Buellton.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement to be effective on July 1, 2024.

COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA:

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

RACHEL VAN MULLEM

COUNTY COUNSEL
By____________________________
Deputy County Counsel
APPROVED AS TO ACCOUNTING FORM:

BETSY M. SCHAFFER, CPA

AUDITOR-CONTROLLER
By____________________________
Deputy

ANTONETTE NAVARRO, LMFT,

DIRECTOR

DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS
By____________________________
Director
APPROVED AS TO INSURANCE FORM:

GREG MILLIGAN, ARM

RISK MANAGER
By: ____________________________
Manager

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City of Buellton FY 24-27 Mobile Crisis Agreement Agreement

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement to be effective on July 1, 2024.

CITY OF BUELLTON
By: ____________________________
Scott Wolfe

CITY MANAGER
Date: _______________
ATTEST:
______________________________

CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________

CITY ATTORNEY

EXHIBIT A
Statement of Work
City of Buellton FY 24-27 Mobile Crisis Agreement Exhibit A

I. PROGRAM SUMMARY. The Department of Behavioral Wellness shall provide Mobile Crisis services to all residents in all areas of the county through staffing of Mobile Crisis units. Mobile Crisis services may be provided by Triage Teams, Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team, Homeless outreach Team or Behavioral Wellness clinic staff to clients who have a case file (episode) open to County.

II. SERVICE PROCEDURE.

A. County shall provide Mobile Crisis Services twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week, including appropriate psychiatric crisis intervention and stabilization services and emergency mental health evaluation, by responding in person or by telephone to suspected psychiatric emergencies presented by individuals over the age of 18, in all areas of Santa Barbara County, in all locations, including but not limited to residences, the field, clinics, emergency facilities, hospitals, and Santa Barbara County Jail – South County facility (4436 Calle Real, Santa Barbara).

Additionally, individuals may receive Mobile Crisis Services in the County’s Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) and Crisis Residential Respite House (“Crisis Res”).

1. County shall respond as directed by the Santa Barbara County Public Safety Communications Center (hereafter “Dispatch”), hospital emergency rooms and other County mental health providers.

2. County will attempt to make initial contact with the reporting party to obtain preliminary information as required by Welfare and Institutions Code (WIC) §5150.05 that may impact the need for response, deployment of additional resources and/or to expedite resolution of the crisis.

3. For individuals experiencing psychiatric emergencies County will consult with the County Oncall Psychiatrist, or Behavioral Wellness Clinic Supervisor for review of the individual’s condition and a determination of the individual’s need for hospitalization, pursuant to WIC §5150. County will refer individuals not deemed to need hospitalization to appropriate resources.

4. Services provided by Mobile Crisis staff may include:
i. Crisis intervention: Crisis intervention is a service lasting less than 24 hours, for or on behalf of a client for a condition that requires a more timely response than a regularly scheduled visit, as defined in Title 9 CCR Section 1810.209. Crisis intervention services may either be face-to-face or by telephone with the beneficiary or the beneficiary's significant support person and may be provided anywhere in the community. Service activities include, but are not limited to, assessment, collateral, and therapy. Crisis intervention is distinguished from crisis stabilization by being delivered by providers who do not meet the crisis stabilization contact, site, and staffing requirements as defined in Title 9 CCR Sections 1840.338 and 1840.348.
ii. Case Management: Services that assist a beneficiary to access needed medical, educational, social, prevocational, vocational, rehabilitative, or other community services.

The service activities may include, but are not limited to, communication, coordination, and referral; monitoring service delivery to ensure beneficiary access to service and the service delivery system; monitoring of the beneficiary's progress; placement services; and plan development, as defined in Title 9 CCR Section 1810.249.

EXHIBIT A
Statement of Work
City of Buellton FY 24-27 Mobile Crisis Agreement Exhibit A

iii. Crisis Respite Residential Treatment Service: Crisis Residential Treatment Services (CRTS) are therapeutic or rehabilitative services provided in a non-institutional residential setting. CRTS provide structured programs as an alternative to hospitalization for beneficiaries experiencing an acute psychiatric episode or crises that do not have medical complications requiring nursing care. CRTS offer a range of activities and services that support beneficiaries in their effort to restore, maintain, and apply interpersonal and independent living skills and to access community support systems.

CRTS are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Activities may include (but are not limited to) Assessment, Plan Development, Therapy, Rehabilitation, Collateral, and Crisis Intervention. CRTS are provided in Social Rehabilitation Facilities licensed under the provisions of CCR Title 22, and certified under the provisions of CCR Title 9.

5. Upon Mobile Crisis contact with a client receiving Behavioral Wellness outpatient services, the County Care Coordinator assigned to the client shall be notified immediately in the event of any of the following client indicia: suicidal risk factors, homicidal risk factors, assaultive risk factors, medication side effect complaints or observations, behavioral symptoms presenting possible health problems, or any behavioral symptom that may affect their placement.

6. County shall document services in County Management Information Services (MIS) system.

7. County shall provide reports regarding Mobile Crisis Services to City upon written request. This information shall not include any client identifying information. Reports shall include:
i) Number of Mobile Crisis contacts;
ii) Number of minutes of crisis services provided in the field.

B. County shall have primary responsibility to provide emergency mental health evaluation services described in this Exhibit A to Juvenile clients (up to 18 years of age) in a manner determined by County through a provider(s) authorized by County. County shall respond to suspected psychiatric emergencies presented by individuals under the age of 18 in hospital settings, or in the community when the primary provider is not available.

EXHIBIT B
City of Buellton FY 24-27 Mobile Crisis Agreement Exhibit B

PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS
Periodic Compensation

1. For services to be rendered under this Contract, City shall pay County the total contract amount, not to exceed $10,318 during the term of the Agreement, per schedule in attached Exhibit B-1.

2. Payment for Mobile Crisis Services shall be based upon the Statement of Work as described in Exhibit A(s).

3. In consideration for County providing Mobile Crisis Services to citizens of Santa Barbara County, including City residents, and County providing reports to City, as described in Exhibit A, City shall pay County the annual contract maximum set forth on Exhibit B-1 during the term of this Agreement.

The fees were calculated using the contribution City made under the prior Agreement in FY 2021- 2024 plus an adjustment applied to each year, based on Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, Medical Care, which is 2.5% annually. The adjustment is added to keep pace with rising costs.

4. In order for payment to be made as set forth in this Exhibit B, section 3 above, County shall submit to City an invoice for services for each fiscal year under this Agreement no sooner than July 1 of the beginning of such fiscal year. Payment shall be made by City within thirty (30) days of presentation of invoice.

5. Payment Remittance: All payments should be remitted with a copy of the invoice to the following address:

Santa Barbara County
Department of Behavioral Wellness
Attn: Accounts Receivable
300 N. San Antonio Road Bldg. 3
Santa Barbara, CA 93110

City of Buellton FY 24-27 Mobile Crisis Agreement Exhibit B-1

EXHIBIT B-1
Schedule of Fees
Year Contract Period Annual
Contract Maximum
1 July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025 $3,355
2 July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 $3,438
3 July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 $3,525
Total Contract Maximum $10,318

CITY OF BUELLTON
City Council Agenda Staff Report
City Manager Review: SW
Council Agenda Item No.: 5
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Scott Wolfe, City Manager
Meeting Date: July 11, 2024
Subject: Presentation by Central Coast Community Energy ______________________________________________________________________________

BACKGROUND
As a 3CE member agency, the City receives an annual update so that the City Council and the public can be made aware of the status of 3CE, as well as its current initiatives, special programs, and progress in developing new energy sources. To deliver this annual update, 3CE will make a brief presentation to the City Council.

This item in informational in nature only, and no action is required of the City Council at this time.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council receive the presentation by 3CE.

ATTACHMENTS
Annual Update Slide Presentation

Judith Young
Senior Account Manager, Member Agencies
July 11, 2024

CITY OF BUELLTON
3CE Annual Presentation

A PARTNERSHIP TO SUPPORT SHARED CUSTOMERS

2023 YEAR IN REVIEW
Lower emissions
Cleaner more reliable grid
Community investment
Stable and responsible rates

3CE PRIORITIZES INNOVATION
–One of California’s first solar + storage projects –The state’s first new geothermal project in three decades –The largest compressed air battery storage in the world

ADDITIONALITY – THE KEY TO OUR

PROCUREMENT STRATEGY
Investing in a diverse portfolio of renewables coupled with innovative energy storage capacity

CALIFORNIA BREAKS RENEWABLE ENERGY

RECORDS
It’s working!

3CE DELIVERS POWER FOR GOOD
Affordable Rates Project Selection Criteria Rebates & Incentives

Ag Electrification Program
 $700,000 for 30 projects in 2023  28% irrigation and harvest equip., portable power  32% tractors and forklifts  40% utility vehicles

GROWING SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE

INVESTING IN YOUR COMMUNITY
Residential, Commercial, & Agriculture Rebates Available Agriculture
Electrification
Program
- $75,000
Electrify Your Home
$17,385
$2,500 per unit
Concierge - $24,000
New Construction
Electrification
$5,000
$250,000
Electric Bus - $200,000
$1000-4000
$150,000
Electrify Your Ride
Residential
Commerical & Ag

INVESTING IN YOUR COMMUNITY
Total Investment Over $57,000
$37,374
Electrify Your Ride
Agriculture
Electrification
Program
$20,000

INVESTING IN YOUR CITY’S ENERGY TRANSITION
Member Agency Programs:

Plan Your Fleet
Electrify Your Fleet
Charge Your Fleet

INVESTING IN YOUR CITY’S ENERGY TRANSITION
– Reach Code Program
– Charging Stations/Charge-ready –Member Agency
Communications

Thank You
13 3CE.org [email protected]
877-455-2223
Senior Account Manager (805) 693-2000
Judith Young [email protected]

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: Cara Miralles, Assistant Planner
Meeting Date: July 11, 2024
Subject: Avenue of Flags Median 3 Conceptual Plans
______________________________________________________________________________

BACKGROUND
Efforts and investment to transform the Avenue of Flags area have gained momentum in the past few years, guided by the 2017 Avenue of Flags Specific Plan. Median 3 is at the center of the envisioned downtown core, planned to be a unique public gathering space that functions as a town plaza and park. Amenities identified in the Specific Plan include an amphitheater, public restroom, shade structures, open landscaped area, trees and droughttolerant plantings, vendor kiosks, and small community building that could house a visitor’s center, museum, or other desired uses. The Art Deco architectural style should be woven throughout the design, from buildings and structures to smaller details in street furnishings, lighting, pavement, and tree grates.

Over the last year, Staff has worked with an intern, Ioanna Bruno, a recently graduated Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Landscape Architect student, to create two Conceptual Plans for Median 3, intended to be used as the basis for the City’s construction drawings. These are included as Attachment 1. The Plans were presented at the June 20, 2024 Planning Commission Meeting and feedback from the Commission on the plans has been summarized in Attachment 2.

Cal Poly students have played an instrumental role in the Avenue of Flags Specific Plan creation and implementation. In 2012, several elements and recommendations from a Cal Poly urban planning design studio project were incorporated into the Specific Plan.

Following in that path in 2020, Planning Department Staff worked with the Cal Poly Landscape Architecture Department to implement a design studio project specifically for Median 3. Thirty-five students presented their design concept for Median 3 on the day of final exams in the form of YouTube videos and accompanying design boards. City staff reviewed and ranked the designs, with the top 5 presented at Planning Commission and City Council meetings on June 18, 2020 and July 9, 2020, respectively (see Attachment 3).

Avenue of Flags Median 3
Conceptual Plans Page 2 July 11, 2024
Input from those public meetings (see Attachment 4) was gathered with the intention of returning to the Planning Commission and City Council at a future time with a set of conceptual plans that combined the most desired elements in the student’s creative designs balanced with a more realistic approach for feasibility. Both Conceptual Plans created by Mrs. Bruno reflect standards for Median 3 in the Specific Plan and implement feedback gained from the previous designs, with slight variations of desired elements between the two, giving some options for further refinement.

In considering the Conceptual Plans, guidance for Median 3 improvements identified in the Specific Plan should be taken into account (Attachment 5), as well as previous feedback on the 2020 Cal Poly Studio Project, and recent Planning Commission feedback on the 2024 Conceptual Plans. Further, future programming should be taken into account, as City Staff, in partnership with the California Nature Art Museum and Chumash, is applying for a Local Parks Grant through “Arts in California Parks” to fund arts and cultural projects on Median 3 such as permanent and rotating arts installations and amphitheater programming.

FISCAL IMPACT
A General Fund allocation of $850,000 has been budgeted for Median 3 designs in FY 2024-25. Funds will be utilized for the preparation of construction drawings by the City’s Public Works / Engineering Department.

RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council receive a presentation from the City’s intern, provide comments on the Median 3 Conceptual Plans, and give direction to Staff for construction drawings to be prepared.

ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 – 2024 Median 3 Conceptual Plans
Attachment 2 – Planning Commission Feedback on 2024 Conceptual Plans Attachment 3 – 2020 Cal Poly Design Studio – Top 5 Designs Attachment 4 – Feedback on 2020 Designs
Attachment 5 – Median 3 Standards – Avenue of Flags Specific Plan Excerpts

Conceptual Design 1
Median 3 - Avenue of Flags
City of Buellton
Crosswalk
ADA Curb Access
Amphitheater Seats
Amphitheater
Clay Roof Storage Unit
- Behind the stage as backstage
Permeable Paving
Bridges
- Access from parking over sunken Bioswale
Amphitheater Reserved Parking
- For storage unite and stage equipment.

Bioswale
- Along east edge, acts as safety buffer between
parking and path. Basins connected by culverts
under bridges
ADA Curb Access
- Access from parking to path
City Approved Shade Trees
- Also act as safety buffer between parking and
path
Food Truck
- No parking zone reserved for food tricks
Vendor Space
- Driveway for vendors with manual retractable
bollards for access
Flex Areas
- For art display and community bulletin panels
DG Path
- Connects bridge access to Path
Town Plaza
- With Bronze Soapbox and Flag displays for the
community
In Ground Outdoor Lighting
- Lights embedded in the ground provide security and elegant lighting Ioanna Bruno
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Existing Bike Lane
(TREC Portland)
Retractable Bollard
(Newgate-UK.com)
ADA Permeable Paving
(Techo Block)
Bioswale Bridge
(OSA-Oudoor Structues Australia)
Vegetated Bioswale
(Pinterest)
Play Sculpture
(Sandy Springs Art Park, Georgia)
Kinetic Sculpture
(Stanwood Imports )
Art Deco Bronze
Logo
(As in Median-2 fencing)
Bike Racks
(As in Median-2)
Lamp Post
(gotitwholesale)
Art Deco Bench
(gabpproperty.com)
Colonial Art Deco
(Historic Phoenix)
Trash Cans
(Belson Outdoors)
Play Sculpture
(Egon Moeller Nielsen-Tessin park,
Stockholm)
2 1
0 30 60 Feet
Scale: 1” = 30’ - 0” N
Existing Bike Lanes
- Painted dashed bicycle lanes
Trees and General Vegetation
- City approved trees and drought tolerant
vegetation
Shade Sails and Picnic Tables
Art Deco Play Sculptures
Art Deco Benches
Kinetic Sculptures
Shade Trees
Main Flag
- 50 Feet clearance on both sides
Art Deco Bike Racks
- Like the bike racks in Median 2
Driveway Access
- Vendor access with retractable bollards
Restrooms: Clay tile roof
- Building dimensions: 25 x 20 x 17 Feet
Art Deco Street Lamps
- Similar to street lamps in Median 2
Civic Center: Clay tile roof
- Building dimensions: 40 x 20 x 27 Feet
Art Deco Trash Cans
- Like the ones in Median 4
Existing Wayfinding Signs
Attachment 1 Page 95 of 111
Attachment 1 Page 96 of 111
Conceptual Design 2
Median 3 - Avenue of Flags
City of Buellton
Ioanna Bruno
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Bulb-outs
- Vegetated safety buffers
ADA Curb Access
- With access bump pads
Amphitheater Seats
Amphitheater
Art-Deco Storage Unit
- Unit that wraps behind the stage, slightly taller
Permeable Paving
Bridges
- Access from parking over sunken Bioswale
Stepping Curb
- A safe way to to step onto from parallel parking and onto bridges.

Bioswale
- Along east edge, acts as safety buffer between
parking and path. Basins connected by culverts
under bridges
Curb Trees
- Safety buffer between parking and path
Food Truck
- No parking zone reserved for food tricks
Vendor Space
- Driveway for vendors with manual retractable
bollards for access
Flex Areas
- For art display and community bulletin panels
Seat Wall Planter
- Seating clusters for flex area
Town Plaza
- With Bronze Soapbox and Flag displays for the
community
In Ground Outdoor Lighting
- Lights embedded in the ground provide security and elegant lighting Amphitheater Access Driveway
- With manual retractable access bollards
Bike Lane Planters
- Safety buffer between cars and bicycles
Art Deco Benches
Art Deco Play Sculptures
Shade Sails and Picnic Tables
Picnic Tables
Kinetic Sculptures
Main Flag
- 50 Feet clearance on both sides
Art Deco Trash Cans
- Like the ones in Median 4
Driveway Access
- Vendor access with retractable bollards
Art Deco Street Lamps
- Similar street lamps in Median 2
Restrooms: Art Deco Style
- Building dimensions: 25 x 20 x 15
Civic Center: Art Deco Style
- Building dimensions: 36 x 20 x 25 Feet
Art Deco Bike Racks
- Like the bike racks in Median 2
Existing Wayfinding Signs
Trees and General Vegetation
- City approved trees and drought tolerant
vegetation
Bike Lane Planters
(Bycicling.com)
Retractable Bollard
(Newgate-UK.com)
Bioswale Stepping Curb
(Neave Group NY)
Bioswale Bridge
(OSA-Oudoor Structues Australia)
Seatwall Planter
(Landsystemslandscapes.com)
Play Sculpture
(Sandy Springs Art Park, Georgia)
Kinetic Sculpture
(Stanwood Imports )
Art Deco Bronze
Logo
(As in Median-2 fencing)
Bike Racks
(As in Median-2)
Lamp Post
(gotitwholesale)
Art Deco Bench
(gabpproperty.com)
Art Deco Building
(Arch Daily)
Permeable Paving
(Concrete Decor)
Trash Cans
(Belson Outdoors)
Play Sculpture
(Egon Moeller Nielsen-Tessin park,
Stockholm)
2 1
0 30 60 Feet
Scale: 1” = 30’ - 0” N
Attachment 1 Page 97 of 111
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Median 3 Conceptual Plans - PC Meeting Feedback 6/20/24  Commissioner Reese
o Antique bronze bollards desired for Art Deco character o Question on location of art area/flex area, whether it could be on both ends or on the other side (north). Response from Mrs. Bruno: this was a design consideration for how people would move through the space, as art area is next to the civic building. She also considered residential views versus the business views in this decision. o Likes the use of the logo on both ends
o Prefers the structures in the 2nd concept – art deco we have seen is more contemporary; unsure about the colonial art deco in the 1st concept, calling it not very contemporary but stated if the design does go in that direction, she might want the warmer pavers with it but otherwise the warmer pavers seem off for an art deco/art moderne design. o Appreciate the emphasis on alternative transportation in the 2nd concept – the pedestrian buffers around the sidewalks and the planters to protect bike lanes, but concerned the planters could impact events that utilize the whole street o Prefers the lighter, cooler toned permeable pavers with a cooler colored structure o Thinks access points in 2nd concept are probably more realistic to implement, with less bridges, shorter bioswales, and a concern that with more entry points into the right of way may have accessibility issues
o Prefers pavers to decomposed granite
o Likes the bioswale and use of natural topography
o Likes the restroom building to be detached, which opens up the civic/museum building to more arts projects, community bulletin boards, etc.
o Wants to see an arcade between the two structures
o Wants to consider having the civic/museum building rotated to be perpendicular to the median for more frontage but noted this could affect the project’s sightlines  Commissioner Sarquilla
o Likes both designs but wants to see more of an impact, for those to be drawn from the 246, or from the 101 coming from the north; would like to see archways on both sides; and use of the bronze logo as the centerpiece on the arches and on bathrooms, civic building; need to make the biggest statement on Median 3 for the art deco theme o Would like to see a pond or pool feature incorporated o Likes the lighter granite
o Wants to ensure the decomposed granite is wheelchair accessible  Mrs. Bruno stated the material was wheelchair appropriate. o Likes the permanent seating for the amphitheater
o Thinks one restroom might be enough if there were men’s, women’s and one unisex o The bioswale could be very shallow and would not be as potentially dangerous to children  Chair Mercado
o Concerns with the decomposed granite (DG) because no matter how compact it is, during the winter months it dissolves – pavers work better because you do not have to replace them/less expensive.

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o Concern with the bioswale – liability and long-term maintenance; having kids play/fall into it, bicycles falling into it
o Concern with planter seating – expensive to maintain, and concern with homeless population
o Concern that one restroom may not be enough, desire to have restrooms on both sides.  Mrs. Bruno stated she had considered an additional restroom but that diminished available open space.
o Concern with tree maintenance, especially having to be trimmed often along traffic thoroughfares/bicycle paths, and damage from bicycles and during events o Thinks perhaps underground storm water system or French drains would work better, such as what we have on Median 2
o States the more Art Deco we have the better, in order to make a statement and be a leader for other to follow.
o Likes the 2nd concept structure more with the moderne art deco  Commissioner Contreras
o Question on amphitheater orientation - consider that the sun would be setting on the stage (potentially in the face of whoever is up there). Public Works Director Hess mentioned the orientation takes advantage of the median’s natural grade. o Question whether the Visitor’s Center/Historic Museum is required? Not sure about it. Likes a gathering space but also would hate to lose more open space. o Question on Art Deco style – what kind of Art Deco do we want to see? Does not want a mishmash of different styles, wants to see a synergy and more unified look in the Art Deco type style so future development could follow suit
o Could see the Christmas tree lighting event and concerts at the park type of events take place on Median 3
o Desires low maintenance costs
o Likes the bioswales
o Asks how is this going to impact traffic
o “Big thing for Buellton”, potential focal point for the city Attachment 2 Page 100 of 111
2020 Cal Poly Landscape Architecture Design Studio Project Listed below are Staff picks of the Top 5 Concept Designs from the 2020 Cal Poly Design Studio project for Median 3. URLs are provided of the first four students’ YouTube videos presented for their final exams, and one design poster on the next page.

Top 5 Staff Picks
1) Tanya Moss, “Patriotic Wave”, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2t1GzS-IUnA 2) Cian Amor, “Swing Up The Avenue”, https://youtu.be/0wTN7Mto2bI 3) Hannah Weinstein, “A Community Space for Buellton”, https://youtu.be/jWevff-BZz8 4) Maryam Abutabikh, https://youtu.be/v1TBXSq_RQg
5) Siena Wagner, “The Daily Grind”, (no video – see Design Poster) Attachment 3 Page 101 of 111
Oenothera speciosa Mexican
Evening Primrose
Iris douglasiana
Douglas Iris
Salvia apiana
White Sage
Ceanothus thyrsiflorus //
Blueblossom
Achillea millefolium
Yarrow
cercis occidentalis
western redbud
Quercus agrifolia
Coast Live Oak
Platanus racemosa
California Sycamore
Salvia leucophylla
Purple Sage
Sidalcea malviflora
Checker Mallow
Ceanothus 'Dark Star'
Dark Star Ceanothus
permeable
pavers
grass &
concrete
amphitheatre
colored concrete
pavers
compacted
soil concrete
wood
boardwalk engraved
concrete
down
Eschscholzia californica
California Poppy
Eriophyllum confertiflorum Golden
Yarrow
Lupinus albifrons
Silver Bush Lupine
Baccharis pilularis
Coyote Brush
Arctostaphylos 'Austin Griffiths'
Austin Griffiths Manzanita
Artemisia californica
California Sagebrush
Diplacus aurantiacus
Sticky Monkeyflower
Dendromecon sp.

Island Bush Poppy
Helenium puberulum
Sneezeweed
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+362.1
+361.5
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+364.5
+360.0
+364.5 up

11.6%

6.3% B B'
A A'
planting planting stage planting walk ramp plaza ramp
walk parking stepped seating planting
4"-6" topsoil
concrete retaining wall
3/4" crushed rock
waterproofing
4" diameter drainage pipe
concrete footing
1'-0" 6'-0"
1'-6"
THe Daily Grind
Siena Wagner // June 8th 2020
inside The Daily Grind
Located in the heart of Buellton, CA, Median 3 is a part of the greater redevelopment of the infamous Avenue of Flags dedicated by Ronald Regan and the former 101 Highway. The redevelopment project is working to transform the downtown into a vibrant, pedestrian friendly main street. The redesign of Median 3 focuses on fostering connectivity by providing a gathering space for the inhabitants of Buellton to come together and relish in their community, location, and history. To create an inclusive environment for the people, community design theory was applied. Community theory is the idea that spaces can be designed to provide something for everyone because it is specifi cally created for everyone. Spaces are designed for multiple uses so that all users are accommodated. For example, a simple set of stairs that allows you to go up and down can also be a place for children to play, a group hangout, exercise, or people watching. Direct applications that you can see in the landscape design include stair style seating, interactive art, open space, and lawn. In stating that, at the forefront of my design thinking are the needs of people.

The form is simplistic, and solution based, prioritizing community needs and functionality above all. Whilst fulfi lling community needs, the design creates a funky, modern, re-imagined Buellton that employs sustainable practices and plays to its small-town strengths, showcasing its amazing community and deep historical roots. The overarching goal of the project is to provide something for everyone by specifi cally creating multi-functional spaces that are designed for all users.

SCALE: 1” = 30’ - 0” N
Natives Walk
Forested walk featuring only California native
plants that makes you feel as though you are on a
hiking trail. Along the walk you will discover three
different garden rooms all with different analogous
color schemes. You will also come across various
bioswales and retention ponds along the way.

Family fun
Space specifi cally designed to give users a safe,
peaceful space to take a break. While the kids are
at play across the way, adults can lounge under the
pergola, work, enjoy the fountain, or workout in the
outdoor fi tness facility. It is important to give people equal access to a fi tness facility for citizens health and equality.

Flag Plaza
Lively, attractive plaza that features a history walk
and the original American Flag that Ronald Regan
donated, amongst other fl ags that is backdropped
with fl owing walls that mimic the local mountain
range to create a seamlessly scenic view. The plaza
greets visitors coming off the 101 freeway, immediately showcasing Buellton’s patriotism and roots.

Main Green
Green space for all to enjoy where people can picnic,
people watch, tan, or play various activities and walk
or run on the loop.

Kids world
Magical kingdom for kids to let their imagination
run wild. This space features a sand pit, messy materials bin, tire swing, climbing rocks, mounds, slide, and a water feature all under the guise of natural
play so that children can get messy and determine
how they want to play.

Event Center
Space for community gathering and events,
equipped to handle concerts, movies in the park, art
vendors, food trucks, swap meets, trivia night with a
visitors center and restrooms.

SCALE: 1” = 10’ - 0”
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SCALE: 1/2” = 1’ - 0”
stepped seating construction detail
section a - a'
section b - b'
Avenue of flags median three
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Cal Poly Median 3 Design Concepts
City Council Comments
7-9-20
 Concern with water features
 Want to consider exercise features
 Liked trees around perimeter
 Liked artwork, being a draw from the freeway
 Capitalize on the natural topography of Median 3 for the amphitheater  Liked elements of City History, information kiosks, and multi-purpose spaces  Concern with playground features
 Visitors Center
 Wanted to see two restrooms on each end
 Liked shade sails
 Liked meandering paths
 Liked permeable paving
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Cal Poly Median 3 Design Concepts
Planning Commission Comments
06-18-20
LIKES
 Traffic calming measures
 Widening of the median
 Lights
 History museum/visitors center
 Smaller bioswales/detention ponds scattered throughout  Large amphitheater space
 Restrooms on both ends of the median
 Food trucks and related parking
 Kiosk spaces
 Lots of seating areas
 Permeable paving
 Base form of “Patriotic Wave” concept design
 Patriotic themes (but not too overdone)
 Meandering paths
 Like the car emblem/diamond shape in the center of “A Civic Junction”  Naming the areas like “Buell” and “Zaca”
 Kinetic sculptures that celebrate the wind
WANT TO SEE MORE OF…
 Art Deco design
 Trees and shade features (shade sails, etc)
 Drought tolerant landscaping
 Flexibility in open space and seating (ability to move furniture/structures), “usable space 100% of the time”
 Community gathering space
 Attention getters

DISLIKES
 Standard playgrounds (maybe interactive sculptures instead)  Water features – too much wind for this, want to conserve water  Large bioswales/detention ponds - don’t want ponds to become a safety hazard/nuisance  Don’t need more space for flags
 Separating the median with buildings, want a big open space  Rigid/too linear of paths or design
 Maybe not swinging benches
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107 W. Highway 246 P.O. Box 1819 Buellton, CA 93427 t:805.688.7474 www.cityofbuellton.com City of Buellton
To: City Council
From: Arts & Culture Committee
Date: July 9, 2020
Re: Cal Poly Landscape Architecture Design Studio
Median 3 Concept Designs
At the July 7th meeting of the Arts & Culture Committee, members discussed the concept designs for Median 3 created by students of the Cal Poly Landscape Architecture Design Studio. The following comments were received:

LIKES – Elements that best accommodate arts and culture  Plant cell inspired base form, as shown in Niko Workman’s “Nature Inspired Buellton” – The individual areas encompassed by trees and other landscaping each have a unique identity and function, inviting people to stay and relax in the space  Meandering paths
 Artistic pavers
 Large amphitheater at the north end, as shown in Tanya Moss’s “Patriotic Wave”  Restrooms
 Places for food like a snack bar, coffee kiosk, or food truck spots  A mix of permanent and temporary seating
 Interactive fountains – Creates a huge draw to the area. Would like to see with lights for a nighttime display as well.
 Large community bulletin board with spaces to showcase the work of local artists and advertise future events to take place on the Medians, as shown in Nayelli Rojas’s “Funneling Old + New Traditions”
 Spaces for temporary, portable panels for art displays that can be rotated out and moved  Traffic calming measures using paint, as shown in Cian Amor’s “ Swing Up the Avenue” DISLIKES – Elements that the Committee felt would not lend to the desired aesthetic  Additional flags
 Playground equipment
 Designs that were too jumbled, or would feel crowded due to too much being proposed  Designs that were too reflective of other areas in the City, such as the Botanic Garden – Desire to create a unique aesthetic
 Overplaying the “car culture” idea
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2-14 | Chapter 2- Avenue of Flags - City of Buellton, California

3. DISTRICT 3 - CIVIC JUNCTION
a. CHARACTER
The Civic Junction is one of two districts that are the center of the Specific Plan and where retail and civic functions are envisioned.

The public median would have a park-like atmosphere and would provide space for community gatherings, outdoor performances and civic amenities, including a town plaza, amphitheater and public restrooms; a potential visitor center may be considered in the future, subject to funding availability and need.

This district, along with the Civic Gallery District, would be the primary gathering place for residents and visitors alike. Uses surrounding this district would be retail and mixed-use oriented, with signature buildings anchoring the district.
b. PLANNING UNITS
As shown in Figure 2-14, the following Planning Units are located within District 3 (uses current as of 2017):
• Planning Unit W3 contains a restaurant (Tonos), retail uses (tack store, Trek travel), and dead storage (uses current as of 2016).

W3 includes O-2 (Opportunity Site Area 2).
• Planning Unit M3 is a grass median and paved roadway. • Planning Unit E3 contains two motels (San Marcos and Sleepy Hollow) and a former gas station site with various retail uses.

E3 includes O-7 (Opportunity Site Area 7).
c. MEDIAN 3 (PUBLIC SPACE) - INTENDED CHARACTER
Overall, Median 3 will serve as Buellton’s landmark town plaza and park. Initially, it would provide the following public facilities: town plaza and amphitheater anchoring the two ends, with open grassy areas, in-ground and potted trees, shade structures, and restroom building in between; infrastructure stubouts and fiber optics would also be installed. A potential pavilion for the town plaza and/or a community building (containing a visitor’s center, museum, civic annex, and/or other desired uses) may be considered in the future, subject to funding availability and need.
• Median 3 Design Inspiration (Figures 2-15 through 2-22) FIGURE 2-14 - DISTRICT 3 KEY PLAN
Figure 2-14 Note:
• Detailed description of lot types,
building placement guidelines,
allowable land uses, and design
standards are set forth in Chapter
3 - The Development Code.

O-1
W1
W2
W3
W4
W6 W5
E1
O-2
O-3
O-4
O-5
M1
M2
M3
M4
M5
M6 O-10
O-9
O-8
0-7
O-6
W7
W8
E9
E7
E8
E6
E3
E4
E2
E5
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Chapter 2 - Avenue of Flags - City of Buellton, California | 2-15 FIGURE 2-21 - VISITOR’S CENTER
FIGURE 2-22 - AMPHITHEATER
FIGURE 2-15 - TOWN PLAZA
FIGURE 2-16 - TOWN PLAZA
MEDIAN 3 CHARACTER INSPIRATION
FIGURE 2-19 - MEDIAN ACTIVITY
FIGURE 2-17 - RESTROOM BUILDING
FIGURE 2-20 - OUTDOOR SEATING
FIGURE 2-18 - BANDSTAND
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3-20 | Chapter 3- Avenue of Flags - City of Buellton, California

3. DISTRICT #3 - CIVIC JUNCTION & TOWN PLAZA (DOWNTOWN CORE) FIGURE 3-8 - MEDIAN 3 CONCEPT PLAN
District 3 Key Map (Figure 3-7) shows the location of Median 3 (M3) and Opportunity Site Area 2 (O-2) and Area 7 (O-7), which are described below and on following pages. Table 3-3 defines appropriate land use concepts and summarizes applicable development standards for District 3. a. MEDIAN 3 - PUBLIC SPACE
• Median 3 Concept Plan (Figure 3-8)
Potential uses and building elements include: downtown park with open landscaped area, trees and drought-tolerant plantings, shade structures, seating areas; landmark Town Plaza; public restrooms (centrally located and easily accessible); amphitheater; family-friendly recreation.

The following optional structures may be considered in the future, subject to funding availability and need: pavilion for town plaza; community building containing a visitor’s center, historic museum, civic uses (e.g., postal annex, virtual library, community meeting rooms, other desired uses); bandstand with shell and storage space; vendor kiosks.

Aesthetically designed physical barriers (such as bollards, landscape rows, raised planters, public art) shall separate pedestrian areas from vehicle traffic. Outdoor plaza areas may have permanent and/or temporary civic-themed displays, such as:
a “Walk of Flags”, commemorating the evolution of the American and local flags; and a “Buellton Beat”, showcasing the unique aspects of Buellton’s culture and history.

FIGURE 3-7 - DISTRICT 3 KEY MAP
O-1
W1
W2
W3
W4
W6 W5
E1
O-2
O-3
O-4
O-5
M1
M2
M3
M4
M5
M6 O-10
O-9
O-8
0-7
O-6
W7
W8
E9
E7
E8
E6
E3
E4
E2
E5

FEATURES
• Downtown Park
• Town Plaza
• Amphitheater
• Public Restrooms
• Shade Structures
• Parallel / Angled Parking
• Lighting for Evening Events
• Infrastructure Stubouts & Fiber Optics
• Landscaping, In-Ground & Potted Trees, Seating
• (Optional/Future) Visitor’s Center / Historic Museum
MEDIAN 3
10’ NO-BUILD ZONE
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Chapter 3 - Avenue of Flags - City of Buellton, California | 3-21 TABLE 3-3
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