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Council Agenda Item No.: 1
CITY OF BUELLTON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Regular Meeting of August 8, 2024
City Council Chambers, 140 West Highway 246
Buellton, California
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor King called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Present: Council Members Hudson Hornick, Elysia Lewis, John Sanchez, Vice Mayor David Silva, and Mayor King
Staff: City Manager Scott Wolfe, City Attorney Greg Murphy, Public Works Director Rose Hess, Finance Director Shannel Zamora (Via Zoom), Planning Director Andrea Keefer (Via Zoom), and City Clerk Linda Reid
REORDERING OF AGENDA
None
PUBLIC COMMENTS
A.J. Tarman, Buellton, discussed various traffic concerns in Buellton and requested further speed controls throughout the City.
Chase Sanchez, Buellton, requested that streets and structures in the City be cleaned and restored.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Minutes of July 25, 2024 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
3. Monthly Treasurer’s Report – June 30, 2024
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 August 8, 2024
4. Response to Grand Jury Report – Homeless Encampments in Santa Barbara County:
Becoming Part of the Community Again
MOTION:
Motion by Council Member Lewis, seconded by Vice Mayor Silva, approving Consent Calendar Items 1 through 4 as listed.
VOTE:
Motion passed by a roll call vote of 5-0.
Council Member Hornick – Yes
Council Member Lewis - Yes
Council Member Sanchez – Yes
Vice Mayor Silva - Yes
Mayor King – Yes
PRESENTATIONS
None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
5. Ordinance No. 24-04 – “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, Amending Title 2 of the Buellton Municipal Code Pertaining to the Buellton Planning Commission” (Introduction and First Reading) Resolution No. 24-24 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, Establishing General Jurisdiction and Functions of the Buellton Planning Commission”
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council conduct a public hearing regarding Ordinance No. 24-04, introduce the item for first reading and consider adoption of Resolution No. 24-24.
STAFF REPORT:
City Manager Wolfe presented the staff report.
DOCUMENTS:
Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report.
SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION:
Mayor King opened the public hearing regarding Ordinance No. 24-04 at 6:28 p.m. There being no public comment, Mayor King closed the public hearing at 6:29 p.m.
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 August 8, 2024
MOTION:
Motion by Council Member Lewis, seconded by Council Member Hornick, adopting Resolution No. 24-24 - “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, Establishing General Jurisdiction and Functions of the Buellton Planning Commission”
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
MOTION:
Motion by Council Member Hornick, seconded by Council Member Lewis approving the introduction and first reading of Ordinance No. 24-04 – “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, Amending Title 2 of the Buellton Municipal Code Pertaining to the Buellton Planning Commission” by title only and waive further reading.
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
COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS/ITEMS
Council Member Sanchez questioned how a vacant Council seat would be filled if a new Mayor is elected to Council. City Attorney Murphy explained the process of potentially filling a vacant Council seat.
Council Member Hornick requested that the Planning Commissioners be given a pay increase. Council Member Hornick requested a future agenda item to discuss budget expenditures for capital improvement projects.
Vice Mayor Silva requested that staff look into increasing the amount of residential Beautification awards. Vice Mayor Silva requested and the Council agreed by consensus to have staff add additional trash cans outside of PAWS Park.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 August 8, 2024
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Mayor King announced that he attended the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA)’s annual Board meeting in La Palma and provided an oral report for the record.
BUSINESS ITEMS
6. Further Discussion of Public Safety Radio Tower Facility at Fire Station 31 RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council provide the County its preferred style of tower for the antennas.
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 where the Public Safety Radio Tower would be located, adding a water tower would be an interesting visual addition to the City, and how potential graffiti on the water tower could be mitigated.
DIRECTION:
The City Council agreed by consensus to request Santa Barbara County to choose the water tower style Public Safety Radio Tower adjacent to Station 31.
7. Discussion of Possible Development Incentives for Waypoint (Bowling Alley) Project RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council consider whether the City should investigate development incentives for the Waypoint Project, and direct staff as appropriate.
STAFF REPORT:
City Manager Wolfe presented the staff report.
SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION:
The City Council discussed their support for offering development incentives for the Waypoint Project and working with Kosmont Companies to help craft the incentives.
DIRECTION:
The City Council agreed by consensus to direct staff to look into creating development incentives for the Waypoint Project.
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 August 8, 2024
8. Discussion of Adding Accessible and Inclusive Playground Equipment to City Parks RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council discuss adding accessible and inclusive playgrounds or playground components and direct staff accordingly.
STAFF REPORT:
Public Works Director Hess presented the staff report.
SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION:
The City Council discussed adding new playground areas to the City’s Parks that include ADA playground equipment, seeking input from residents who have knowledge of appropriate ADA accessible equipment, and creating an ad-hoc committee to determine the best ADA playground equipment to be added to City Parks.
DIRECTION:
The City Council agreed by consensus to direct staff to work with residents who have knowledge of appropriate ADA accessible equipment to help determine the best ADA playground equipment to be added to City Parks.
9. Approval of Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Grant Agreement and Consulting Services Agreement with Move Santa Barbara
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council approve staff’s recommendation regarding the OTS Grant Agreement and consulting services agreement with Move Santa Barbara, through a purchase order for implementation of the Grant Scope of Work in an amount not to exceed $66,661 and authorize the budget adjustment, adding the Santa Ynez Valley Bicycle and Pedestrian Outreach Program to the City’s Public Works budget (001-558-60800) with a budget allocation of $66,661.
STAFF REPORT:
Public Works Director Hess presented the staff report.
DOCUMENTS:
Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report.
MOTION:
Motion by Vice Mayor Silva, seconded by Council Member Hornick, directing staff to execute the OTS Grant Agreement and consulting services agreement with Move Santa Barbara, through a purchase order for implementation of the Grant Scope of Work in an amount not to exceed $66,661 and authorize a budget adjustment, adding the Santa Ynez Valley Bicycle and Pedestrian Outreach Program to the City’s Public Works budget (001- 558-60800) with a budget allocation of $66,661.
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 6 August 8, 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
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Wolfe provided an informational report for the record.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor King adjourned the regular meeting at 7:45 p.m. The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. The regular City Council meeting of August 22 will be cancelled.
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Dave King
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Linda Reid
City Clerk