CITY OF BUELLTON
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Regular Meeting of February 12, 2026 – 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 David Silva
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Council Members, Hudson Hornick, Elysia Lewis and John Sanchez, Vice Mayor Carla Mead and Mayor David Silva
REORDERING OF AGENDA
PRESENTATIONS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS
Speaker slips must be completed and submitted to the City Clerk prior to the commencement of the meeting. Any person may address the Council only on matters pertaining to City business that are not listed on the agenda. Comments on agendized items, including Public Hearing items, the Consent Agenda, and Closed Session items, shall be taken at the time designated for those items. Speaker slips will not be accepted once public comment has opened for an item.
Each speaker is limited to three (3) minutes. Speakers using a translator are allotted a total of six (6) minutes, unless simultaneous translation equipment is used. By law, no action may be taken at this meeting on matters raised during Public Comments.
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 Any Council Member, the City Attorney, or the City Manager may request that an item be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda to allow for full discussion.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 January 10, 2026, Special City Council Meeting 1 of 79
City Council Meeting Agenda Page 2 February 12, 2026
2. Minutes of January 8, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting
3. List of Claims to be Approved and Ratified for Payment to Date for Fiscal Year 2025/2026
(Staff Contact: Finance Director Shannel Zamora)
4. Monthly Treasurer’s Report – December 31, 2025
(Staff Contact: Finance Director Shannel Zamora)
5. Six-Month Report for Fiscal Year 2025-26 from the Buellton Visitors Bureau (Staff Contact: Finance Director Shannel Zamora)
6. Establishment of City Council Priorities for 2026
(Staff Contact: City Manager Scott Wolfe)
7. Consideration of a Letter of Intent for the Santa Ynez Valley Community Aquatics Foundation
(Staff Contact: City Manager Scott Wolfe)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS/ITEMS
This Agenda listing allows Council Members to provide comments regarding recent events, contributions made or received, and future requests from City Council Members to staff.
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)
8. Approval of Transportation Impact Analysis (TIA) Guidelines – February 2026 (Staff Contact: Contract City Planner Irma Tucker)
9. Resolution No. 26-02 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, Fixing the Employer’s Contribution Under the Public Employees’ Medical and Hospital Care Act at an Equal Amount for Employees and Annuitants and Revoking Resolution No. 25-17”
(Staff Contact: Finance Director Shannel Zamora)
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
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City Council Meeting Agenda Page 3 February 12, 2026
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (POSSIBLE ACTION)
10. Closed Session Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) regarding: EXISTING LITIGATION (1 matter): City of Buellton v. Thrifty Oil Co., et al.; Santa Barbara County Superior Court Case No. 21CV02778
11. Closed Session Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) and (e)(1) Facts Creating Significant Exposure to Litigation Not Known to Potential Plaintiffs
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the City Council will be held on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
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City Manager Review: SW
Council Agenda Item No.: 1
CITY OF BUELLTON
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Special Meeting of Saturday, January 10, 2026 – 9:00 a.m. 202 Dairyland Road (Community Room)
Buellton, California
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Silva called the meeting to order at 9:05 a.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Present: Council Member Elysia Lewis, Council Member John Sanchez, Vice Mayor Carla Mead and Mayor David Silva
Absent: Council Member Hudson Hornick
Staff: City Manager Scott Wolfe, Deputy City Clerk Katherine Dary, and City Clerk Linda Reid
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Len Fleckenstein, Buellton, reminded the Council about the Botanic Garden's 20th Anniversary and upcoming celebration. Event details to be determined.
BUSINESS ITEMS
1. Discussion of City Council Meeting Structure and Protocol General discussion regarding meeting structure, protocol, and procedural practices, including agenda preparation, public participation, roles during meetings, and item sequencing.
Consideration of approaches to streamline meetings and improve clarity, efficiency, and fairness.
2. Suggestions for Future “Deep Dive” Report Topics
Identification of possible subject areas for future informational presentations to the Council.
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Special City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 January 10, 2026 Topics discussed included public safety, community services, emergency preparedness, housing initiatives, recreational programming, nonprofit partnerships, and legal or transparency requirements.
3. Suggestions for 2026 Cultural Observance Proclamations January - Human Trafficking Awareness, Law Enforcement Appreciation Day March - Vietnam War Veterans Day
April - Arbor Day/Biodiversity Day(Joint proclamation with Santa Barbara Botanic Garden)
May - Military Appreciation Month, Teacher Appreciation Month June - Juneteenth, LGBTQ+Pride Month
July - Americans with Disabilities Act
August - Women’s Equality Day
September - National Hispanic Heritage Month, Voter Registration Month, October - Breast Cancer Awareness Month
November - Native American Heritage Month, Veterans Day
4. Discussion of City Council Priorities
Council Members ranked their individual priority projects for 2026, and City Manager Wolfe used the rankings to determine the priority order, which will be agendized to formally accept the updated priority list, including projects already in progress. Staff will also review the Paid Disability Leave (PDL) Policy and agendize discussion of a revised PDL policy, employers contribution to medical premium, and other employee policies and Personnel Rules for Council’s consideration.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Silva adjourned the Special meeting at 12:27 p.m. The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
____________________________
David Silva
Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Linda Reid
City Clerk
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City Manager Review: SW
Council Agenda Item No.: 2
CITY OF BUELLTON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Regular Meeting of January 8, 2026
City Council Chambers, 140 West Highway 246
Buellton, California
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Silva called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Present: Council Member John Sanchez, Council Member Hudson Hornick, Council Member Elysia Lewis, Vice Mayor Carla Mead, and Mayor David Silva
Staff: City Manager Scott Wolfe, City Attorney Greg Murphy, Finance Director Shannel Zamora (Via Zoom), Public Works Director Rose Hess (Via Zoom), Deputy City Clerk Katherine Dary and City Clerk Linda Reid
REORDERING OF AGENDA
City Manager Wolfe requested that Items 6 and 7 (Proclamations) be moved before the Consent Calendar and the City Council agreed by consensus to this request.
PRESENTATIONS
6. Proclamation Recognizing Human Trafficking Awareness Month Mayor Silva read the proclamation recognizing January 2026 as Human Trafficking Awareness Month in the City of Buellton.
Anne McCarty, Executive Director of North County Rape Crisis and Child Protection Center, and Robin Ghormley, Board President, accepted the proclamation on behalf of the Santa Barbara County Human Trafficking Task Force.
Ms. McCarty emphasized the importance of community awareness, education, and collaboration to combat human trafficking locally and statewide. 6 of 79
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 January 8, 2026
7. Proclamation Recognizing National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Mayor Silva read the proclamation recognizing January 9, 2026, as National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day.
Sergeant James Kurowski accepted the proclamation on behalf of the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department and expressed gratitude for the Council’s support.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Minutes of December 11, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting
2. List of Claims to be Approved and Ratified for Payment to Date for Fiscal Year 2025/2026
3. Monthly Treasurer’s Report – November 30, 2025
4. Approval of Lease Agreement with United States Postal Service for Use of Property Located at 140 West Highway 246 (“Buellton Post Office”)
5. Approval of Measure A Cooperative Agreement for the West Highway 246 Safety Improvement Project
MOTION:
Motion by Council Member Lewis, seconded by Council Member Sanchez, approving Consent Calendar Items 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 as listed.
VOTE:
Motion passed by a roll call vote of 5-0.
Council Member Lewis – Yes
Council Member Sanchez – Yes
Council Member Hornick – Yes
Vice Mayor Mead – Yes
Mayor Silva – Yes
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
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City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 January 8, 2026
COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS/ITEMS
Council Member Hornick reported on recent rainfall causing flooding near the Rancho De Maria Playground and stated that the Public Works Department is investigating the issue.
Council Member Sanchez thanked Public Works staff for street cleanup near the dog park and offered condolences on the passing of Michael Reagan.
Vice Mayor Mead praised Public Works staff for flood management efforts and street sweeping.
Mayor Silva emphasized the importance of community partnerships in distributing human trafficking awareness materials, particularly through local businesses and parks, and encouraged continued collaboration.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Member Sanchez reported on an Arts and Culture Committee meeting and noted upcoming projects under consideration.
Vice Mayor Mead reported on her appointment to the Community Services Policy Committee she will be attending at the League of California Cities New Mayors and Council Members Conference in Sacramento at the end of January.
BUSINESS ITEMS
8. Discussion of the Possible Purchase and Installation of Pet Microchip Scanners for Placement at Various Locations in the City
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council receive the presentation from the United Way, discuss as appropriate, and if so desired, direct staff to take further action.
STAFF REPORT:
City Manager Wolfe presented the staff report.
SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION:
Linda Greco, Santa Barbara County Animal Care Foundation, and Santa Barbara County Animal Services, provided information regarding the high number of stray animals entering shelters annually and the benefits of publicly accessible microchip scanners. 8 of 79
City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 January 8, 2026
Discussion included potential scanner locations such as Paws Park, the Humane Society, City Hall, dog parks, schools, and other high-traffic areas. Animal Services indicated that heat maps of stray sightings could assist in determining placement.
MOTION:
Motion by Council Member Lewis, seconded by Council Member Sanchez, approving an expenditure not to exceed $1,500 for the purchase of five pet microchip scanners, with initial placement at Paws Park, the Humane Society, and City Hall.
VOTE:
Motion passed by a roll call vote of 5-0.
Council Member Lewis – Yes
Council Member Sanchez – Yes
Council Member Hornick – Yes
Vice Mayor Mead – Yes
Mayor Silva – Yes
9. Resolution No. 26-01 - A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, for the Purpose of Budget Amendments from Operational Changes Related to Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget through the First Quarter Ending September 30, 2025
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council consider adoption of Resolution No. 26-01 - “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, for the Purpose of Budget Amendments from Operational Changes Related to Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget through the First Quarter Ending September 30, 2024”
STAFF REPORT:
Finance Director Shannel Zamora presented the staff report.
SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION:
The City Council asked questions regarding reserve usage, budget line items, and the distinction between one-time and ongoing costs. Staff confirmed the Santa Ynez Valley Community Aquatics Foundation pledge is budgeted for the current fiscal year and will be revisited in future budget cycles.
DOCUMENTS:
Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report.
MOTION:
Motion by Vice Mayor Mead, seconded by Council Member Lewis, adopting Resolution No. 26-01.
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City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 January 8, 2026
VOTE:
Motion passed by a roll call vote of 5-0
Vice Mayor Mead – Yes
Council Member Lewis – Yes
Council Member Hornick – Yes
Council Member Sanchez – Yes
Mayor Silva – Yes
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Wolfe provided an informational report for the record.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
10. Closed Session Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) Potential Initiation of Litigation
11. Closed Session Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) and (e)(1) Facts Creating Significant Exposure to Litigation Not Known to Potential Plaintiffs
The City Council met in closed session to discuss Items 10 and 11. No reportable action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Silva adjourned the regular meeting at 7:25 p.m. The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. ____________________________
David Silva
Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Linda Reid
City Clerk
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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: Shannel Zamora, Finance Director
Meeting Date: February 12, 2026
Subject: List of Claims to be Approved and Ratified for Payment to Date for Fiscal Year 2025/2026
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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 12/27/2025 through 01/30/2026 has been prepared in accordance with 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 12/27/2025 through 01/30/2026 was $1,106,961.94.
FISCAL IMPACT
Payments made to the various vendors were consistent with the approved City’s Budget for 12/27/2025 through 01/30/2026. 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 12/27/2025 through 01/30/2026.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 – Claims
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EXHIBIT A - A/P Packets processed
A/P Packet# APPKT04012 6,267.91
A/P Packet# APPKT04013 11,824.00
A/P Packet# APPKT04023 36,941.11
A/P Packet# APPKT04028 63,526.72
A/P Packet# APPKT04030 61,682.61
A/P Packet# APPKT04031 25,620.12
A/P Packet# APPKT04051 37,402.68
A/P Packet# APPKT04054 794.56
A/P Packet# APPKT04056 198.25
A/P Packet# APPKT04057 15,281.23
A/P Packet# APPKT04058 22,500.89
A/P Packet# APPKT04059 221,502.47
A/P Packet# APPKT04060 2,847.65
A/P Packet# APPKT04154 284,963.00
A/P Packet# APPKT04156 24,152.49
A/P Packet# APPKT04160 46,317.25
A/P Packet# APPKT04161 29,033.46
A/P Packet# APPKT04174 39,698.35
A/P Packet# APPKT04207 2,268.50
A/P Packet# APPKT04210 11,181.87
Total A/P Packets: $944,005.12 (18 pages)
Total Disbursement: $944,005.12
Payroll processed
Staff Payroll 1/9/2026 78,431.23
City Council Payroll 1/22/2026 2,295.90
Staff Payroll 1/23/2026 82,229.69
Total Payroll: $162,956.82
TOTAL AMOUNT OF CLAIMS:
$1,106,961.94
CONSOLIDATED CLAIMS DISBURSEMENT
BACK-UP/SUPPORT DATA IS AVAILABLE FOR COUNCIL REVIEW IN CITY HALL The following is a list of claims for the period of December 27, 2025 through January 30, 2026 for ratification by the City Council at the January 22, 2026 City Council Meeting.
\\fileserver\Users\Finance_Shared\CLAIMS APPROVALS\Claims Approval FY2025-2026.xlsx SZ 2/4/2026
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Check Disbursements - City Council - February 12, 2026
City of Buellton, CA By Payment Number
Payment Dates 12/27/2025 - 1/30/2026
Payment Date Vendor # Payment Amount
Payable Number Description Vendor Name Account Number Project Acct Key Item Amount 1/20/2026 000450 SB CO SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT 284,963.00
721 DEC 2025 - LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES 001-501-60800 256,701.00 721 AUG - NOV 2025 - MOTOR DEPUTY FLEET COSTS 001-501-60805 326.00 721 DEC 2025 - LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES - MOTOR DEPUTY 001-501-60805 27,936.00 1/2/2026 001901 CARLA M MEAD 33.00
001901-12122025 12/12/25 - CC - LIVE SCAN REIMBURSEMENT 001-401-60900 33.00 1/2/2026 000122 COMCAST CABLE 351.40
0114343-12222025 12/26/25 - 01/25/26 - CH - INTERNET SERVICES 001-410-61292 351.40 1/2/2026 000122 COMCAST CABLE 331.45
0207915-12132025 12/18/25 - 01/17/26 - CCC - INTERNET SERVICES 001-410-61292 331.45 1/2/2026 000122 COMCAST CABLE 328.97
0104898-12202025 12/25/25 - 01/24/26 - REC - INTERNET SERVICES 001-511-61290 328.97 1/2/2026 001040 FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS 374.07
102401-5-12192025 12/19/25 - 01/18/26 - CCC - TELEPHONE SERVICE 001-410-67705 374.07 1/2/2026 002044 Lauri Shiffrar 133.63
002044-12222025 12/22/25 - TRAVEL EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT 001-565-60710 133.63 1/2/2026 000369 PERRY'S ELECTRIC MOTORS & CONTROLS INC 4,197.79 28418 11/11/25 - WWTP - MAINT/REPAIRS 005-701-60250 4,197.79 1/2/2026 000556 VERIZON WIRELESS 517.60
6130475819 11/09/25 - 12/08/25 - WIRELESS TELEPHONE SERVICE 001-410-60014 6.78 6130475819 11/09/25 - 12/08/25 - WIRELESS TELEPHONE SERVICE 001-410-67705 38.37 6130475819 11/09/25 - 12/08/25 - WIRELESS TELEPHONE SERVICE 001-511-61290 38.37 6130475819 11/09/25 - 12/08/25 - WIRELESS TELEPHONE SERVICE 001-558-60210 40.01 6130475819 11/09/25 - 12/08/25 - WIRELESS TELEPHONE SERVICE 001-558-67705 116.88 6130475819 11/09/25 - 12/08/25 - WIRELESS TELEPHONE SERVICE 001-565-67705 38.37 6130475819 11/09/25 - 12/08/25 - WIRELESS TELEPHONE SERVICE 005-701-67705 109.41 6130475819 11/09/25 - 12/08/25 - WIRELESS TELEPHONE SERVICE 020-601-60210 40.01 6130475819 11/09/25 - 12/08/25 - WIRELESS TELEPHONE SERVICE 020-601-67705 89.40 1/9/2026 002058 Amazon 1,027.68
1FHY-9Q3H-4GNH 11/15/25 - 12/15/25 - CC - MISC ITEMS 001-401-60900 54.95 1FHY-9Q3H-4GNH 11/15/25 - 12/15/25 - CH - OFFICE SUPPLIES 001-410-61130 188.08 1FHY-9Q3H-4GNH 11/15/25 - 12/15/25 - FIN - OFFICE SUPPLIES 001-420-61130 8.53 1FHY-9Q3H-4GNH 11/15/25 - 12/15/25 - REC - SUPPLIES 001-511-61130 213.85 1FHY-9Q3H-4GNH 11/15/25 - 12/15/25 - REC - CAMP PROGRAM SUPPLIES001-511-67140 53037-040 194.32 1FHY-9Q3H-4GNH 11/15/25 - 12/15/25 - REC - PROGRAM SUPPLIES 001-511-67140 65.61 1FHY-9Q3H-4GNH 11/15/25 - 12/15/25 - PW - MAINT/REPAIR ITEMS 001-558-60250 256.43 1FHY-9Q3H-4GNH 11/15/25 - 12/15/25 - WWTP - MAINT/REPAIR ITEMS 005-701-60250 45.91 1/9/2026 000122 COMCAST CABLE 301.40
0209119-12242025 12/29/25 - 01/2/26 - WWTP - INTERNET SERVICE 005-701-60210 301.40 1/9/2026 002008 J. & H. Drilling Co., Inc. 35,791.25
14841 NOV 2025 - WWTP - GROUNDWATER MONITORING WELLS 092-712-74100 09271274100 35,791.25 1/9/2026 000352 P G & E 22,776.78
5220532306-7-12102025 11/03/25 - 12/03/25 - UTILITIES - ELECTRIC 001-410-61241 1,144.50 5220532306-7-12102025 11/03/25 - 12/03/25 - UTILITIES - ELECTRIC 001-501-61241 287.04 5220532306-7-12102025 11/03/25 - 12/03/25 - UTILITIES - ELECTRIC 001-550-61241 5,292.20 2/3/2026 5:29:20 PM Page 1 of 18
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Check Disbursements - City Council - February 12, 2026 Payment Dates: 12/27/2025 - 1/30/2026 Payment Date Vendor # Payment Amount
Payable Number Description Vendor Name Account Number Project Acct Key Item Amount 5220532306-7-12102025 11/03/25 - 12/03/25 - UTILITIES - ELECTRIC 001-552-61241 324.95 5220532306-7-12102025 11/03/25 - 12/03/25 - UTILITIES - ELECTRIC 001-556-61241 547.02 5220532306-7-12102025 11/03/25 - 12/03/25 - UTILITIES - ELECTRIC 001-565-61241 1,064.16 5220532306-7-12102025 11/03/25 - 12/03/25 - UTILITIES - ELECTRIC 005-701-61241 8,927.97 5220532306-7-12102025 11/03/25 - 12/03/25 - UTILITIES - ELECTRIC 020-601-61241 5,188.94 1/9/2026 001983 PRIMO BRANDS 180.78
15L0029022365 11/27/25 - 12/26/25 - DRINKING WATER 001-410-60800 180.78 1/9/2026 000507 SoCalGas 180.92
9000-4-12292025 11/24/25 - 12/23/25 - CH - UTILITIES - GAS 001-410-61230 180.92 1/9/2026 000507 SoCalGas 51.85
9000-8-12292025 11/24/25 - 12/23/25 - CCC/SC - UTILITIES - GAS 001-410-61230 51.85 1/9/2026 000507 SoCalGas 55.12
8592-0-12302025 11/25/25 - 12/26/25 - VB - UTILITIES - GAS 001-410-61230 55.12 1/9/2026 000507 SoCalGas 16.27
5078-2-12312025 11/26/25 - 12/29/25 - LIBRARY - UTILITIES - GAS 001-510-61230 16.27 1/9/2026 001071 Tractor Supply Co 64.11
5092-12302025 DEC 2025 - MAINT/REPAIR ITEMS 001-552-60254 15.91 5092-12302025 DEC 2025 - MAINT/REPAIR ITEMS 001-552-60258 48.20 1/9/2026 000379 U.S. POSTAL SERVICE 650.00
000379-012026 JAN 2026 - POSTAGE FOR WATER/SEWER 005-701-61131 325.00 000379-012026 JAN 2026 - POSTAGE FOR WATER/SEWER 020-601-61131 325.00 1/9/2026 000904 US BANK EQUIPMENT FINANCE 586.45
571949163 12/20/25 - 01/20/26 - PLNG - COPIER LEASE 001-565-60310 586.45 1/9/2026 000894 Santa Ynez Valley Hotel Assn., Inc. dba 37,402.68 000894-112025 NOV 2025 - SYVTBID AMOUNT 001-22160 38,166.00 000894-112025 NOV 2025 - SYVTBID ADMIN FEES CREDIT 001-44250 (763.32) 1/16/2026 000063 BUELLTON UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT 11,758.51 INV26-00087 JUL-SEP 2025 - REC - JANITORIAL SERVICES/UTILITIES 001-511-60800 11,758.51 1/16/2026 001847 CATERPILLAR FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION 5,375.10 37846801 DEC 2025 - PW - TRACTOR LEASE PAYMENT 001-558-73500 680.84 37846801 DEC 2025 - PW - TRACTOR LEASE PAYMENT 005-701-73500 680.84 37846801 DEC 2025 - PW - TRACTOR LEASE PAYMENT 020-601-73500 680.83 37901414 DEC 2025 - BACKOE LOADER - LEASE CONTRACT 001-558-73500 1,110.86 37901414 DEC 2025 - BACKOE LOADER - LEASE CONTRACT 005-701-73500 1,110.86 37901414 DEC 2025 - BACKOE LOADER - LEASE CONTRACT 020-601-73500 1,110.87 1/16/2026 000105 CITY OF BUELLTON 352.19
000105-12252025 11/25/25 - 12/25/25 IRRIGATION 595 2ND OAK VALLEY001-552-61211 352.19 1/16/2026 000917 Internal Revenue Service 308.24
NOTICE CP161 09/30/25 TAX PERIOD - TAX DEPOSIT PENALTIES 001-420-60900 308.24 1/16/2026 011306 KARLIN LADERA 1,309.00
011306-01022026 DEC 2025 - REC - SOCCER CAMP INSTRUCTOR 001-511-67140 1,309.00 1/16/2026 001778 LYNNETTE KUFELDT 100.00
001778-01022026 DEC 2025 - REC - YOGA FITNESS INSTRUCTOR 001-511-67140 100.00 1/16/2026 000352 P G & E 1,407.52
80625-7-01072026 12/08/25 - 01/06/26 - LIBRARY - UTILITIES ELECTRIC 001-510-61241 1,407.52 1/16/2026 000438 SANTA YNEZ VALLEY HARDWARE 141.33
000438-12312025 DEC 2025 - MAINT/REPAIR/MAT'LS/SUPPLIES 005-701-60250 46.74 000438-12312025 DEC 2025 - MAINT/REPAIR/MAT'LS/SUPPLIES 020-601-61140 34.79 2/3/2026 5:29:20 PM Page 2 of 18
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Check Disbursements - City Council - February 12, 2026 Payment Dates: 12/27/2025 - 1/30/2026 Payment Date Vendor # Payment Amount
Payable Number Description Vendor Name Account Number Project Acct Key Item Amount 000438-12312025 DEC 2025 - MAINT/REPAIR/MAT'LS/SUPPLIES 020-601-67600 59.80 1/16/2026 001390 SCOTT WOLFE 1,200.00
001390-012026 JAN 2026 - MERP REIMBURSEMENT PER CONTRACT 001-402-50400 1,200.00 1/16/2026 000161 STATE OF CALIFORNIA - DOJ 49.00
017307 DEC 2025 - HR - NEW HIRE - CC FINGERPRINTING 001-403-60022 49.00 1/16/2026 000833 SYV BOTANIC GARDEN FOUNDATION, INC 500.00 000833-01072026 01/07/26 HOLIDAY LIGHT FEST REFUND SECURITY DEP 001-22418 500.00 1/23/2026 000122 COMCAST CABLE 331.45
0207915-01132026 01/18/26 - 02/17/26 - CCC - INTERNET SERVICES 001-410-61292 331.45 1/23/2026 001894 MARCUS RUFFIN 1,680.00
00189401202026 11/03/25 - 12/15/25 -REC - PICKLEBALL INSTRUCTOR 001-511-67140 1,680.00 1/23/2026 000894 Santa Ynez Valley Hotel Assn., Inc. dba 44,305.80 000894-122025 DEC 2025 - SYVTBID AMOUNT 001-22160 45,210.00 000894-122025 DEC 2025 - SYVTBID ADMIN FEES CREDIT 001-44250 (904.20) 1/30/2026 000122 COMCAST CABLE 328.97
0104898-01202026 25/26 - 02/24/26 - REC - INTERNET SERVICE 001-511-61290 328.97 1/30/2026 001950 CREATIVE GARDEN DESIGN 5,475.67
20251228 11/24/25 - PW - 1000 Trees Program Supplies 001-556-74101 5,475.67 1/30/2026 001040 FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS 374.67
102401-5-01192026 01/19/26 - 02/18/26 - CCC - TELEPHONE SERVICE 001-410-67705 374.67 1/30/2026 000342 NIELSEN BUILDING MATERIALS,INC 501.40
249610 12/22/25 - RVP - MAINT/REPAIR ITEMS 001-552-60258 27.47 250344 12/30/25 - PW - SMALL EQUIPMENT 001-552-61125 73.88 251004 01/07/26 - PW - MAINT/REPAIR ITEMS 001-552-60256 119.84 251004 01/07/26 - PW - MAINT/REPAIR ITEMS 001-552-60258 119.84 251004 01/07/26 - PW - MAINT/REPAIR ITEMS 001-552-60259 119.85 252231 01/15/26 - WWTP - MAINT/REPAIR ITEMS 005-701-60250 40.52 1/30/2026 000352 P G & E 23,408.51
5220532306-7-01092026 12/04/25 - 01/04/26 - UTILITIES - ELECTRIC 001-410-61241 1,192.73 5220532306-7-01092026 12/04/25 - 01/04/26 - UTILITIES - ELECTRIC 001-501-61241 293.41 5220532306-7-01092026 12/04/25 - 01/04/26 - UTILITIES - ELECTRIC 001-550-61241 5,181.92 5220532306-7-01092026 12/04/25 - 01/04/26 - UTILITIES - ELECTRIC 001-552-61241 602.96 5220532306-7-01092026 12/04/25 - 01/04/26 - UTILITIES - ELECTRIC 001-556-61241 600.51 5220532306-7-01092026 12/04/25 - 01/04/26 - UTILITIES - ELECTRIC 001-565-61241 1,180.97 5220532306-7-01092026 12/04/25 - 01/04/26 - UTILITIES - ELECTRIC 005-701-61241 9,177.66 5220532306-7-01092026 12/04/25 - 01/04/26 - UTILITIES - ELECTRIC 020-601-61241 5,178.35 1/30/2026 000372 PETTY CASH 500.00
00372-01272026 02/26/26 - REC - PETTY CASH - TEEN DANCE 001-511-67140 500.00 1/30/2026 001983 PRIMO BRANDS 304.22
16A0029022365 12/27/25 - 01/26/26 - DRINKING WATER 001-410-60800 304.22 1/30/2026 000424 Santa Ynez River Water Conservation District - SYRWCD 7,822.04 000424-01262026 07/01/25 - 12/31/25 Semi-Annual Grndwtr Prod Stmnt 020-601-67610 7,822.04 1/30/2026 000507 SoCalGas 258.43
9000-4-01272026 12/23/25 - 01/23/26 - CH - UTILITIES - GAS 001-410-61230 258.43 1/30/2026 000507 SoCalGas 87.24
9000-8-01272026 12/23/25 - 01/23/26 - CCC/SC - UTILITIES - GAS 001-410-61230 87.24 1/30/2026 000556 VERIZON WIRELESS 637.20
6132991480 01/09/26 - 02/08/26 - WIRELESS TELEPHONE SERVICE 001-410-60014 6.78 2/3/2026 5:29:20 PM Page 3 of 18
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Payment
Number
601150
1589740
10721174
17121102
114918070
APA000343
APA000344
Check Disbursements - City Council - February 12, 2026 Payment Dates: 12/27/2025 - 1/30/2026 Payment Date Vendor # Payment Amount
Payable Number Description Vendor Name Account Number Project Acct Key Item Amount 6132991480 01/09/26 - 02/08/26 - WIRELESS TELEPHONE SERVICE 001-410-67705 38.37 6132991480 01/09/26 - 02/08/26 - WIRELESS TELEPHONE SERVICE 001-511-61290 38.37 6132991480 01/09/26 - 02/08/26 - WIRELESS TELEPHONE SERVICE 001-558-60210 40.01 6132991480 01/09/26 - 02/08/26 - WIRELESS TELEPHONE SERVICE 001-558-67705 138.36 6132991480 01/09/26 - 02/08/26 - WIRELESS TELEPHONE SERVICE 001-565-67705 38.37 6132991480 01/09/26 - 02/08/26 - WIRELESS TELEPHONE SERVICE 005-701-67705 109.41 6132991480 01/09/26 - 02/08/26 - WIRELESS TELEPHONE SERVICE 020-601-60210 138.13 6132991480 01/09/26 - 02/08/26 - WIRELESS TELEPHONE SERVICE 020-601-67705 89.40 1/12/2026 000910 Aflac 417.44
INV0016548 Supplemental Insurance 001-22168 148.40
INV0016559 AFLAC Disability Insurance 001-22168 60.32
INV0016581 Supplemental Insurance 001-22168 148.40
INV0016592 AFLAC Disability Insurance 001-22168 60.32
1/5/2026 001897 AMILIA TECHNOLOGIES USA INC. 521.39
1589740 DEC - REC - SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTION 001-511-60210 224.87 1589740 DEC - REC - SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTION 001-511-60211 296.52 1/14/2026 000193 FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF OMAHA 11,181.87 0577-12182025 K THOMSEN - CREDIT CARD CHARGES THROUGH 12/18/25 001-511-60250 108.49 0577-12182025 K THOMSEN - CREDIT CARD CHARGES THROUGH 12/18/25 001-511-67140 53036-040 457.21 0577-12182025 K THOMSEN - CREDIT CARD CHARGES THROUGH 12/18/25 001-511-67140 24.27 0577-12182025 K THOMSEN - CREDIT CARD CHARGES THROUGH 12/18/25 001-511-73500 464.00 0678-12182025 L REID - CREDIT CARD CHARGES THROUGH 12/18/25 001-401-60900 214.78 0678-12182025 L REID - CREDIT CARD CHARGES THROUGH 12/18/25 001-403-60900 6.00 0678-12182025 L REID - CREDIT CARD CHARGES THROUGH 12/18/25 001-403-60900 (195.00) 1805-12182025 A FIREY - CREDIT CARD CHARGES THROUGH 12/18/25 001-511-60510 387.00 1805-12182025 A FIREY - CREDIT CARD CHARGES THROUGH 12/18/25 001-511-67140 53037-040 45.01 2104-12182025 K DARY - CREDIT CARD CHARGES THROUGH 12/18/25 001-403-60710 4,030.00 2104-12182025 K DARY - CREDIT CARD CHARGES THROUGH 12/18/25 001-403-60900 39.00 5735-12182025 D SILVA - CREDIT CARD CHARGES THROUGH 12/18/25 001-401-60710 210.61 7905-12182025 S WOLFE - CREDIT CARD CHARGES THROUGH 12/18/25001-402-60710 3.99 9012-12182025 A KEEFER - CREDIT CARD CHARGES THROUGH 12/18/25001-565-60710 700.00 9012-12182025 A KEEFER - CREDIT CARD CHARGES THROUGH 12/18/25001-565-60715 2,100.00 9447-12182025 S ZAMORA - CREDIT CARD CHARGES THROUGH 12/18/25001-410-60210 917.83 9447-12182025 S ZAMORA - CREDIT CARD CHARGES THROUGH 12/18/25001-410-60900 342.43 9447-12182025 S ZAMORA - CREDIT CARD CHARGES THROUGH 12/18/25001-410-61130 138.28 9447-12182025 S ZAMORA - CREDIT CARD CHARGES THROUGH 12/18/25001-420-60650 530.00 9447-12182025 S ZAMORA - CREDIT CARD CHARGES THROUGH 12/18/25001-558-61130 295.93 9525-12182025 R HESS - CREDIT CARD CHARGES THROUGH 12/18/25 001-558-61140 43.90 9525-12182025 R HESS - CREDIT CARD CHARGES THROUGH 12/18/25 005-701-61140 43.90 9525-12182025 R HESS - CREDIT CARD CHARGES THROUGH 12/18/25 020-601-61140 43.89 9884-12182025 P SMITH - CREDIT CARD CHARGES THROUGH 12/18/25 001-511-67140 230.35 1/8/2026 001083 DELUXE 273.17
656388822 01/08/26 - OFFICE SUPPLIES - DEPOSIT SLIPS 001-410-61130 91.05 656388822 01/08/26 - OFFICE SUPPLIES - DEPOSIT SLIPS 005-701-61130 91.06 656388822 01/08/26 - OFFICE SUPPLIES - DEPOSIT SLIPS 020-601-61130 91.06 12/29/2025 000782 WAGE WORKS 3,424.74
INV0016547 FSA Account 001-22170 1,325.03
INV0016549 Dependent Day Care Account 001-22172 250.01
INV0016575 FSA Account 001-22170 275.00
INV0016580 FSA Account 001-22170 1,324.82
INV0016582 Dependent Day Care Account 001-22172 249.88
1/2/2026 000138 D.L. ELECTRIC, INC. 7,695.00
25-664Q 11/21/25 - CH - ELECTRICAL MAINT/REPAIRS 001-558-60250 7,695.00 1/2/2026 001849 THE VALLEY GARDENER OPERATING INC 3,960.00 37692 12/19/25 - PW - MISC AREAS TREE TRIMMING 001-556-60250 3,770.00 2/3/2026 5:29:20 PM Page 4 of 18
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Payment
Number
APA000345
APA000346
APA000347
APA000348
APA000349
APA000350
APA000351
APA000352
APA000353
APA000354
APA000355
APA000356
APA000357
Check Disbursements - City Council - February 12, 2026 Payment Dates: 12/27/2025 - 1/30/2026 Payment Date Vendor # Payment Amount
Payable Number Description Vendor Name Account Number Project Acct Key Item Amount 37720 12/01/25 - PW - S-15 VALVE FLUSH DEBRIS/ROCKS 001-556-60250 190.00 1/2/2026 001207 WAGEWORKS INC. 169.00
INV8553342 DEC 2025 - HC/HCDC FSA ADMIN & COMPLIANCE FEES 001-410-50400 169.00 1/9/2026 001184 ALBERTSONS/SAFEWAY 550.00
660704-121525-3324 12/15/25 - HR - EMPLOYEE SUPPLIES 001-410-60900 550.00 1/9/2026 001372 BRENNTAG PACIFIC, INC. 3,026.49
BPI569800 12/16/25 - WTP - CHEMICALS 020-601-61111 3,026.49 1/9/2026 000065 BURKE, WILLIAMS & SORENSEN, LLP 20,665.50 356287 NOV 2025 - RETAINER - LEGAL SERVICES FILE 0001 001-404-60840 11,948.00 356288 NOV 2025 - LEGAL SERVICES - FILE 0062 001-404-60840 1,204.00 356288 NOV 2025 - LEGAL SERVICES - FILE 0019 001-404-60840 4,500.10 356288 NOV 2025 - LEGAL SERVICES - FILE 0036 001-404-60840 2,384.80 356288 NOV 2025 - LEGAL SERVICES - FILE 0058 092-307-71200 09230771200 628.60 1/9/2026 000870 ROBERT HALF 1,378.13
65749075 WEEK ENDING 12/19/25 - FIN - TEMP ACCT TECH 001-420-50030 767.82 65749075 WEEK ENDING 12/19/25 - FIN - TEMP ACCT TECH 005-701-50030 42.66 65749075 WEEK ENDING 12/19/25 - FIN - TEMP ACCT TECH 020-601-50030 42.65 65762577 WEEK ENDING 12/26/25 - FIN - TEMP ACCT TECH 001-420-50030 472.50 65762577 WEEK ENDING 12/26/25 - FIN - TEMP ACCT TECH 005-701-50030 26.25 65762577 WEEK ENDING 12/26/25 - FIN - TEMP ACCT TECH 020-601-50030 26.25 1/16/2026 000820 ACWA/JPIA 4,079.56
0708231 FEB 2026 - DENTAL/VISION/EAP PREMIUMS 001-401-50400 768.25 0708231 FEB 2026 - DENTAL/VISION/EAP PREMIUMS 001-402-50400 247.00 0708231 FEB 2026 - DENTAL/VISION/EAP PREMIUMS 001-403-50400 165.71 0708231 FEB 2026 - DENTAL/VISION/EAP PREMIUMS 001-410-50400 302.88 0708231 FEB 2026 - DENTAL/VISION/EAP PREMIUMS 001-420-50400 210.93 0708231 FEB 2026 - DENTAL/VISION/EAP PREMIUMS 001-511-50400 497.84 0708231 FEB 2026 - DENTAL/VISION/EAP PREMIUMS 001-558-50400 751.01 0708231 FEB 2026 - DENTAL/VISION/EAP PREMIUMS 001-565-50400 307.84 0708231 FEB 2026 - DENTAL/VISION/EAP PREMIUMS 005-701-50400 414.05 0708231 FEB 2026 - DENTAL/VISION/EAP PREMIUMS 020-601-50400 414.05 1/16/2026 001803 AMANDA JOHNSON 75.00
001803-01022026 DEC 2025 - REC - STEP CLASS FITNESS INSTRUCTOR 001-511-67140 75.00 1/16/2026 000661 AQUA-METRIC SALES, CO. 1,249.62
INV0111898 01/09/26 - WTP - METER SUPPLIES 020-601-61240 662.18 INV0111899 01/09/26 - WTP - METER SUPPLIES 020-601-61240 587.44 1/16/2026 000718 AUTOSYS LLC 920.00
INV-0406 12/29/25 & 01/08/26 - WWTP - SERVICE CALL SCADA 005-701-60800 920.00 1/16/2026 002054 Boyd & Associates 1,752.00
369854 JAN - MAR 2026 - CH - ALARM SYSTEM MONITORING 001-410-60800 174.00 369855 JAN - MAR 2026 - USPS - ALARM SYSTEM MONITORING001-558-60800 414.00 369856 JAN - MAR 2026 - PARKS - ALARM SYSTEM MONITORING001-558-60210 990.00 369857 JAN - MAR 2026 - PLNG - ALARM SYSTEM MONITORING001-410-60800 174.00 1/16/2026 001931 BRIAN JOSEPH CAMPBELL 50.00
001931-01142026 12/18/25 - PLNG - PLANNING COMMISION MTG 001-565-50010 50.00 1/16/2026 000121 BUELLTON VISITORS BUREAU 37,500.00
000121-012026 JAN 2026 - VB - MONTHLY CONTRACT 001-410-67790 37,500.00 1/16/2026 001774 CALIFORNIA CONSULTING, INC. 4,250.00
7634 JAN 2026 - GRANT WRITING SERVICES 001-410-60800 4,250.00 2/3/2026 5:29:20 PM Page 5 of 18
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Payment
Number
APA000358
APA000359
APA000360
APA000361
APA000362
APA000363
APA000364
APA000365
APA000366
APA000367
APA000368
APA000369
APA000370
APA000371
APA000372
APA000373
APA000374
APA000375
APA000376
Check Disbursements - City Council - February 12, 2026 Payment Dates: 12/27/2025 - 1/30/2026 Payment Date Vendor # Payment Amount
Payable Number Description Vendor Name Account Number Project Acct Key Item Amount 1/16/2026 001943 CAROLINE HOWE 199.50
001943-01022026 DEC 2025 - REC - COUNTRY LINE DANCE INSTRUCTOR 001-511-67140 199.50 1/16/2026 000107 CITY OF LOMPOC 1,666.66
19258 FEB 2026 - TRANSIT SERVICES 027-559-67445 1,666.66 1/16/2026 000112 CLARK PEST CONTROL 316.00
39039504 01/02/26 - PD/CCC - PEST CONTROL 001-558-60800 203.00 39040104 01/02/26 - PO - PEST CONTROL 001-558-60800 113.00 1/16/2026 000655 COAST NETWORX, INC. 1,218.00
4011170 JAN 2026 - SENTINELONE-ENDPOINT SECURITY 001-410-60210 423.00 MSP-4011151 JAN 2026 - MONTHLY - GUARDIAN MSP SERVICES 001-410-60210 795.00 1/16/2026 000118 COASTAL COPY, INC. 1,028.34
1177898 01/11/26 - 02/10/26 - CH - COPIER LEASE 001-410-60310 411.61 1177898 01/11/26 - 02/10/26 - CH - COPIER LEASE OVERAGES 001-410-61130 616.73 1/16/2026 001827 DANIEL CONTRERAS 100.00
001827-01142026 12/04/25 & 12/18/25 - PLNG - PLNG COMMISSION MTGS001-565-50010 100.00 1/16/2026 000598 ENGEL & GRAY, INC. 9,984.93
5CX00002 DEC 2025- WWTP - WASTE HANDLING BIO SOLIDS 005-701-60800 9,984.93 1/16/2026 000649 FLUID RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, INC. 27,606.21 T251127 11/30/25 - WWTP - MONTHLY O&M 005-701-60800 3,001.20 W25112 11/07/25 - WWTP - REPLACE BELT PRESS SAFETY SWITCH005-701-60250 3,548.25 W25189 11/07/25 - WWTP - ZACA LIFT STATION MAINTENANCE005-701-60250 820.00 W25190 11/26/25 - WWTP - INSTALL RAS PUMP 005-701-60250 3,947.08 W25210 11/18/25 - WWTP - EFFLUENT LINE RUPTURE REPAIRS 005-701-60250 6,022.36 W25245 12/15/25 - WWTP - REPLACE RAS LINE VALVES 005-701-60250 10,267.32 1/16/2026 001430 GSOLUTIONZ, INC. 183.11
6033 FEB 2026 - MONTHLY GPS INTERMEDIA/ADMIN FEE 001-410-67705 183.11 1/16/2026 000543 HD SUPPLY, INC. 1,147.14
INV00920423 12/29/25 - WTP - CHEMICALS 020-601-61111 794.97 INV00931185 01/12/26 - WWTP - CHEMICALS 005-701-61111 352.17 1/16/2026 001028 Hinderliter de Llamas and Associates (hdl) 1,397.69 SIN057104 OCT - DEC 2025 - CONTRACT SERVICES - SALES TAX 001-420-60800 1,397.69 1/16/2026 000252 JIM VREELAND FORD 73.25
80331 12/06/25 - REC - VEHICLE MAINTENANCE VIN 1879 001-511-60270 73.25 1/16/2026 000395 JOSE RAFAEL RUIZ dba 2,460.00
2497 JAN 2026 - RVP/OVP - JANITORIAL SERVICES 001-552-60800 2,460.00 1/16/2026 001433 JULIE EVERETT 161.00
001433-01022026 DEC 2025 - REC - TINY TOTS INSTRUCTOR 001-511-67140 161.00 1/16/2026 001173 JV Outdoor Power Equipment 71.09
31896 12/12/25 - WWTP - WEED WHACKERS 005-701-61127 71.09 1/16/2026 011300 KAREN PALMER 24.50
011300-01022026 DEC 2025 - REC - KUNDALINI YOGA INSTRUCTOR 001-511-67140 24.50 1/16/2026 001930 KASEY RONALD KUMP 100.00
001930-01142026 12/04/25 & 12/18/25 - PLNG - PLNG COMMISSION MTGS001-565-50010 100.00 1/16/2026 001631 LINDE GAS & EQUIPMENT INC. 81.19
53916183 11/20/25 - 12/20/25 - WWTP - CYLINDER RENTAL 005-701-61111 81.19 1/16/2026 000142 LOGAN R. FITZGERALD dba 3,250.00
000142-01012026 DEC 2025 - CH/LIB/PKS - JANITORIAL SERVICES 001-552-60800 990.00 2/3/2026 5:29:20 PM Page 6 of 18
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Payment
Number
APA000377
APA000378
APA000379
APA000380
APA000381
APA000382
APA000383
APA000384
APA000385
APA000386
APA000387
Check Disbursements - City Council - February 12, 2026 Payment Dates: 12/27/2025 - 1/30/2026 Payment Date Vendor # Payment Amount
Payable Number Description Vendor Name Account Number Project Acct Key Item Amount 000142-01012026 DEC 2025 - CH/LIB/PKS - JANITORIAL SERVICES 001-558-60800 2,260.00 1/16/2026 000310 MARBORG INDUSTRIES 139.50
6720486 12/31/25 - WWTP - ROLL OFF RENTALS 092-706-74100 09270674100 139.50 1/16/2026 001225 MARCILO SARQUILLA 100.00
001225-01142026 12/04/25 & 12/18/25 - PLNG - PLNG COMMISSION MTGS001-565-50010 100.00 1/16/2026 001377 MARNA PALSGAARD 330.00
001377-01022026 DEC 2025 - REC - SPIN CLASS INSTRUCTOR 001-511-67140 330.00 1/16/2026 000954 MICHAEL MacEACHERM dba 12,000.00
5865 11/26/25 - PW - MANHOLE COATING 092-704-74100 09270474100 12,000.00 1/16/2026 002033 Nikki Terranova 50.00
002033-01022026 DEC 2025 - REC - MIXXED FIT FITNESS INSTRUCTOR 001-511-67140 50.00 1/16/2026 000669 O'CONNOR & SONS dba 80.00
30446568 01/12/26 - WWTP - PEST CONTROL SERVICES 005-701-60800 80.00 1/16/2026 002021 Optimized Investment Partners, LLC 1,682.13 1560 DEC 2025 - INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES 001-420-60800 1,682.13 1/16/2026 000801 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORES, INC. 20.46 4372-158736 12/15/25 - PW - VEHICLE MAINT/REPAIR ITEMS 001-558-60270 20.46 1/16/2026 000861 POLYDYNE INC. 1,738.86
1986395 12/16/25 - WWTP - CHEMICALS 005-701-61111 1,738.86 1/16/2026 000382 PROCARE JANITORIAL SUPPLY, INC. 374.97 188914 12/10/25 - WWTP - SAFETY EQUIPMENT 005-701-67600 374.97 1/16/2026 000870 ROBERT HALF 6,713.88
65734235 WEEK ENDING 12/19/25 - TEMP ADMIN ANALYST 001-402-50000 781.38 65734235 WEEK ENDING 12/19/25 - TEMP ADMIN ANALYST 001-403-50000 156.28 65734235 WEEK ENDING 12/19/25 - TEMP ADMIN ANALYST 001-420-50000 234.41 65734235 WEEK ENDING 12/19/25 - TEMP ADMIN ANALYST 001-558-50000 234.41 65734235 WEEK ENDING 12/19/25 - TEMP ADMIN ANALYST 005-701-50000 78.14 65734235 WEEK ENDING 12/19/25 - TEMP ADMIN ANALYST 020-601-50000 78.13 65756107 WEEK ENDING 12/26/25 - TEMP ADMIN ANALYAST 001-402-50000 365.75 65756107 WEEK ENDING 12/26/25 - TEMP ADMIN ANALYAST 001-403-50000 73.15 65756107 WEEK ENDING 12/26/25 - TEMP ADMIN ANALYAST 001-420-50000 109.73 65756107 WEEK ENDING 12/26/25 - TEMP ADMIN ANALYAST 001-558-50000 109.73 65756107 WEEK ENDING 12/26/25 - TEMP ADMIN ANALYAST 005-701-50000 36.58 65756107 WEEK ENDING 12/26/25 - TEMP ADMIN ANALYAST 020-601-50000 36.56 65777266 WEEK ENDING 01/02/26 - TEMP ADMIN ANALYST 001-402-50000 565.25 65777266 WEEK ENDING 01/02/26 - TEMP ADMIN ANALYST 001-403-50000 113.05 65777266 WEEK ENDING 01/02/26 - TEMP ADMIN ANALYST 001-420-50000 169.58 65777266 WEEK ENDING 01/02/26 - TEMP ADMIN ANALYST 001-558-50000 169.58 65777266 WEEK ENDING 01/02/26 - TEMP ADMIN ANALYST 005-701-50000 56.52 65777266 WEEK ENDING 01/02/26 - TEMP ADMIN ANALYST 020-601-50000 56.52 65790433 WEEK ENDING 01/02/26 - FIN - TEMP ACCT TECH 001-420-50030 607.17 65790433 WEEK ENDING 01/02/26 - FIN - TEMP ACCT TECH 005-701-50030 33.73 65790433 WEEK ENDING 01/02/26 - FIN - TEMP ACCT TECH 020-601-50030 33.73 65799596 WEEK ENDING 01/09/26 - TEMP ADMIN ANALYST 001-402-50000 847.87 65799596 WEEK ENDING 01/09/26 - TEMP ADMIN ANALYST 001-403-50000 169.58 65799596 WEEK ENDING 01/09/26 - TEMP ADMIN ANALYST 001-420-50000 254.36 65799596 WEEK ENDING 01/09/26 - TEMP ADMIN ANALYST 001-558-50000 254.36 65799596 WEEK ENDING 01/09/26 - TEMP ADMIN ANALYST 005-701-50000 84.79 65799596 WEEK ENDING 01/09/26 - TEMP ADMIN ANALYST 020-601-50000 84.79 65804384 WEEK ENDING 01/09/26 - FIN - TEMP ACCT TECH 001-420-50030 826.87 65804384 WEEK ENDING 01/09/26 - FIN - TEMP ACCT TECH 005-701-50030 45.94 2/3/2026 5:29:20 PM Page 7 of 18
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Payment
Number
APA000388
APA000389
APA000390
APA000391
APA000392
APA000393
APA000394
APA000395
APA000396
APA000397
APA000398
APA000399
Check Disbursements - City Council - February 12, 2026 Payment Dates: 12/27/2025 - 1/30/2026 Payment Date Vendor # Payment Amount
Payable Number Description Vendor Name Account Number Project Acct Key Item Amount 65804384 WEEK ENDING 01/09/26 - FIN - TEMP ACCT TECH 020-601-50030 45.94 1/16/2026 001885 SAIRA DAVISON 90.00
001885-01022026 DEC 2025 - REC - PICKLEBALL STAFF INSTRUCTOR 001-511-67140 90.00 1/16/2026 001510 SANTA MARIA CALIFORNIA NEWS MEDIA INC. dba 113.70 543751 12/18/25 - SYVN - NOTICE ADOPTION ORD 25-07 001-403-60520 113.70 1/16/2026 000706 SATCOM GLOBAL, INC. 57.21
AI01260032 DEC 2025 - IRIDIUM SIM CARD GSA PLAN 001-410-60014 57.21 1/16/2026 001745 SHANNON REESE 50.00
001745-01142026 12/04/25 - PLNG - PLANNNG COMMISION MTG 001-565-50010 50.00 1/16/2026 001956 SOLID WASTE SOLUTIONS, INC. 298.50
1012 DEC 2025 - SB1383/AB939 - ANNUAL REPORT PREP 001-558-60800 GM008-070 298.50 1/16/2026 000465 SP MAINTENANCE SERVICES, INC. 3,806.20 100168 DEC 2025 - STREET SWEEPING 001-558-60800 3,806.20 1/16/2026 001808 TERRY NIELSEN 225.00
001808-01022026 DEC 2025 - REC - STEP/STRENGTH FITNESS INSTRUCTOR001-511-67140 225.00 1/16/2026 001111 TETRA TECH, INC. 80,160.50
52522320 NOV 2025 - ENG SRVCS - ENCROACHMENT PERMITS 025-557-60800 3,150.00 52522321 NOV 2025 - ENG SRVCS - 73 INDUSTRIAL WAY FIGUEROA001-22416 90037-070 781.25 52522322 NOV 2025 - ENG SRVCS - 5-ACRE BLDG INDUSTRIAL WAY001-22416 90044-070 750.00 52522323 NOV 2025 - COB - ENGINEERING SERVICES 001-551-60800 8,900.00 52522323 NOV 2025 - COB - ENGINEERING SERVICES 001-565-60830 1,050.00 52522323 NOV 2025 - COB - ENGINEERING SERVICES 005-701-60830 18,443.00 52522323 NOV 2025 - COB - ENGINEERING SERVICES 020-601-60800 5,680.00 52522323 NOV 2025 - COB - ENGINEERING SERVICES 020-601-60830 5,970.00 52522323 NOV 2025 - COB - ENGINEERING SERVICES 025-554-60800 8,196.25 52522323 NOV 2025 - COB - ENGINEERING SERVICES 029-557-60800 2,270.00 52522323 NOV 2025 - COB - ENGINEERING SERVICES 092-220-71500 09222071500 3,082.50 52522323 NOV 2025 - COB - ENGINEERING SERVICES 092-322-71500 09232271500 570.00 52522323 NOV 2025 - COB - ENGINEERING SERVICES 092-323-71500 09232371500 570.00 52522324 NOV 2025 - ENG SRVCS - 430/440 CENTRAL AVE 001-22416 90091070 1,093.75 52522325 NOV 2025 - ENG SRVCS - GARDEN APTS PSHH 001-22416 90066-070 2,531.25 52522326 NOV 2025 - ENG SRVCS - MCMURRAY HOTELS 001-22416 90084070 2,352.50 52522327 2025 - ENG SRVCS - CHANIN WINERY 001-22416 90073070 3,120.00 52522328 NOV 2025 - ENG SRVCS - VILLAGE SENIOR APTS 001-22416 90080070 2,165.00 52522329 NOV 2025 - ENG SRVCS - HWY 246 & MCMURRAY RD IMPR 092-307-71500 09230771500 4,858.75 52522330 NOV 2025 - ENG SRVCS - HUNDRED HILLS SCHOOL 001-22416 90100070 3,573.75 52522331 NOV 2025 - ENG SRVCS - HWY 246 COMMERCIAL CENTER001-22416 90096070 1,052.50 1/16/2026 000862 TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 905.30
025-538894 10/01/25 - 12/31/25 - UB - INSITE TRANSACTION FEES 005-701-60210 451.25 025-538894 10/01/25 - 12/31/25 - UB - INSITE TRANSACTION FEES 020-601-60210 451.25 025-539458 10/01/25 - 12/31/25 SUBSCRIPTION - UB NOTIFICATION005-701-60210 1.40 025-539458 10/01/25 - 12/31/25 SUBSCRIPTION - UB NOTIFICATION020-601-60210 1.40 1/16/2026 000535 UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT 32.00
1220250093 DEC 2025 - NEW TICKET CHARGES/MONTHLY DB FEES 005-701-60800 16.00 1220250093 DEC 2025 - NEW TICKET CHARGES/MONTHLY DB FEES 020-601-60800 16.00 1/16/2026 001840 VESTIS 609.52
792212509-12312025 DEC 2025 - MATS/TOWEL SERVICE 001-558-60800 487.62 792212509-12312025 DEC 2025 - MATS/TOWEL SERVICE 005-701-60800 121.90 1/16/2026 000765 VICTOR RODRIGUEZ dba 80.80
62407 12/15/25 - PW - VEHICLE MAINT/REPAIR VIN 1320 001-558-60270 80.80 2/3/2026 5:29:20 PM Page 8 of 18
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Payment
Number
APA000400
APA000401
APA000402
APA000403
APA000404
APA000405
1003081577
1003081578
1003082842
1003147260
1003147261
100000018118
442401192026
803701216259
Check Disbursements - City Council - February 12, 2026 Payment Dates: 12/27/2025 - 1/30/2026 Payment Date Vendor # Payment Amount
Payable Number Description Vendor Name Account Number Project Acct Key Item Amount 1/16/2026 000677 WALLACE GROUP 10,899.15
66629 NOV 2025 - PRO SRVCS - FY 25-26 & FY 26-27 005-701-60800 10,899.15 1/26/2026 000035 ASSOCIATED TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERS 2,337.50 2074 01/09/26 - PLNG - PRO SRVCS - COB TIA GUIDELINES 001-565-60855 2,337.50 1/26/2026 001649 CIVIC SOLUTIONS 24,687.50
123125 DEC 2025 - PLNG - GENERAL PLAN 001-565-60855 24,687.50 1/26/2026 001430 GSOLUTIONZ, INC. 999.46
6174 12/13/25 - 01/12/26 - TELEPHONE SERVICES 001-401-67705 180.02 6174 12/13/25 - 01/12/26 - TELEPHONE SERVICES 001-410-67705 378.03 6174 12/13/25 - 01/12/26 - TELEPHONE SERVICES 001-511-61290 200.24 6174 12/13/25 - 01/12/26 - TELEPHONE SERVICES 001-558-67705 30.00 6174 12/13/25 - 01/12/26 - TELEPHONE SERVICES 001-565-67705 173.98 6174 12/13/25 - 01/12/26 - TELEPHONE SERVICES 005-701-67705 34.79 6174 12/13/25 - 01/12/26 - TELEPHONE SERVICES 020-601-67705 2.40 1/26/2026 000812 KOSMONT & ASSOCIATES, INC. 884.00
2402.4-009 NOV 2025 - PLNG - GPU ECON & MARKET ANALYSIS 001-565-60800 884.00 1/26/2026 000353 MICHAEL J. BOGGESS 125.00
INV-5396 DEC 2025 - WEBSITE MAINTENANCE 001-410-60210 125.00 1/2/2026 000914 CalPERS 9,854.33
INV0016589 PEPRA Retirement Employee Contribution 001-22164 4,921.19 INV0016590 PEPRA Retirement Employer Contribution 001-22164 4,933.14 1/2/2026 000914 CalPERS 7,574.74
INV0016587 Classic Retirement Employee Contribution 001-22164 2,601.72 INV0016588 Classic Retirement Employer Contribution 001-22164 4,973.02 1/2/2026 000914 CalPERS 36,941.11
100000018154815 JAN 2026 - ER PAID - RETIREE MEDICAL & ADMIN FEES 001-410-50400 19,267.59 INV0016553 Blue Shield Medical Insurance 001-22167 4,843.31 INV0016560 PersChoice Medical 001-22167 3,993.47
INV0016586 Blue Shield Medical Insurance 001-22167 4,843.27 INV0016593 PersChoice Medical 001-22167 3,993.47
1/15/2026 000914 CalPERS 8,817.65
CM0000339 PEPRA Retirement Employee Contribution 001-22164 (30.62) CM0000340 PEPRA Retirement Employer Contribution 001-22164 (30.36) INV0016613 PEPRA Retirement Employee Contribution 001-22164 4,433.93 INV0016614 PEPRA Retirement Employer Contribution 001-22164 4,444.70 1/15/2026 000914 CalPERS 7,574.74
INV0016611 Classic Retirement Employee Contribution 001-22164 2,601.72 INV0016612 Classic Retirement Employer Contribution 001-22164 4,973.02 12/29/2025 000914 CalPERS 198.25
INV0016576 PEPRA Retirement Employee Contribution 001-22164 99.01 INV0016577 PEPRA Retirement Employer Contribution 001-22164 99.24 1/21/2026 000768 WEX BANK 2,541.29
109680951 DEC 2025 - FUEL CHARGES 001-501-61280 113.04
109680951 DEC 2025 - FUEL CHARGES 001-511-61280 155.99
109680951 DEC 2025 - FUEL CHARGES 001-558-61280 1,626.39 109680951 DEC 2025 - FUEL CHARGES 005-701-61280 158.87
109680951 DEC 2025 - FUEL CHARGES 020-601-61280 487.00
12/30/2025 000912 The Hartford 455.86
INV0016550 Life Insurance 001-22165 227.95
INV0016583 Life Insurance 001-22165 227.91
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Payment
Number
0-995-051-088
1-652-017-744
G76375-2372741
60191096161438
27057631-
2705763-
2706412-
41862970899-
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Payable Number Description Vendor Name Account Number Project Acct Key Item Amount 1/13/2026 000916 Employment Development Department 7,760.10 INV0016619 State Withholding 001-22150 4,786.51
INV0016620 State Unemployment 001-22163 1,541.43
INV0016622 Employee Training Tax 001-22163 102.77
INV0016624 State Disability Insurance 001-22162 1,329.39 12/29/2025 000916 Employment Development Department 6,604.91 INV0016595 State Withholding 001-22150 5,098.78
INV0016596 State Unemployment 001-22163 13.35
INV0016598 Employee Training Tax 001-22163 0.88
INV0016600 State Disability Insurance 001-22162 1,392.74 INV0016602 State Unemployment 001-22163 92.97
INV0016603 Employee Training Tax 001-22163 6.19
1/5/2026 000918 AMERICAN UNITED LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY 18,526.10 INV0016551 Loan Repayment 001-22173 29.49
INV0016552 Loan Repayment-26 001-22173 311.12
INV0016558 Deferred Compensation 001-22169 7,614.72
INV0016561 Roth Deferral 001-22169 1,315.00
INV0016584 Loan Repayment 001-22173 29.49
INV0016585 Loan Repayment-26 001-22173 311.12
INV0016591 Deferred Compensation 001-22169 7,600.16
INV0016594 Roth Deferral 001-22169 1,315.00
1/20/2026 000813 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES 2,268.50
4786-12212025 DEC 2025 - MAINT/REPAIR/MATL'S/SUPPLIES 001-401-60900 1,072.70 4786-12212025 DEC 2025 - MAINT/REPAIR/MATL'S/SUPPLIES 001-552-60258 741.27 4786-12212025 DEC 2025 - MAINT/REPAIR/MATL'S/SUPPLIES 001-558-60250 227.88 4786-12212025 DEC 2025 - MAINT/REPAIR/MATL'S/SUPPLIES 005-701-60250 226.65 12/29/2025 000917 Internal Revenue Service 16,492.54
INV0016597 Social Security 001-22161 109.74
INV0016599 Federal Withholding 001-22140 12,637.05
INV0016601 Medicare 001-22161 3,745.75
12/29/2025 000917 Internal Revenue Service 593.50
INV0016578 Federal Withholding 001-22140 500.00
INV0016579 Medicare 001-22161 93.50
1/12/2026 000917 Internal Revenue Service 14,863.79
INV0016621 Social Security 001-22161 41.54
INV0016623 Federal Withholding 001-22140 11,459.01
INV0016625 Medicare 001-22161 3,363.24
1/13/2026 001388 VINTAGE WALK OWNERS ASSOCIATION 306.36 970899-012026 JAN 2026 - 597 AOF# 101 - HOA FEES 001-410-60900 306.36 Payment Total: 944,005.12
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Check Disbursements - City Council - February 12, 2026 Payment Dates: 12/27/2025 - 1/30/2026 Report Summary
Fund Summary
Fund Payment Amount
001 - General Fund 734,101.79
005 - Sewer Fund 97,589.56
020 - Water Fund 39,390.26
025 - Gas Tax Fund 11,346.25
027 - Local Transportation Fund 1,666.66
029 - Transportation Planning 2,270.00
092 - Capital Improvement Proj Fund 57,640.60
Grand Total: 944,005.12
Account Summary
Account Number Account Name Payment Amount
001-22140 Federal Payroll Taxes 24,596.06
001-22150 State Payroll Taxes 9,885.29
001-22160 SYVTBID Payable 83,376.00
001-22161 SS/MC Payroll Taxes 7,353.77
001-22162 SDI Payroll Taxes 2,722.13
001-22163 UI/ETT Payroll Taxes 1,757.59
001-22164 PERS Retirement 34,019.71
001-22165 Grp Life Insurance 455.86
001-22167 Medical Deduction 17,673.52
001-22168 Supplemental Ins Ded 417.44
001-22169 DCP Liability 17,844.88
001-22170 FSA Deduction 2,924.85
001-22172 Dependent Daycare Ded 499.89
001-22173 Employee Loan Deduction 681.22
001-22416 Developer Deposit 17,420.00
001-22418 Special Event Deposit 500.00
001-401-50400 Medical Benefit 768.25
001-401-60710 Travel & Training 210.61
001-401-60900 Miscellaneous 1,375.43
001-401-67705 Telephone 180.02
001-402-50000 Salaries 2,560.25
001-402-50400 Medical Benefit 1,447.00
001-402-60710 Travel & Training 3.99
001-403-50000 Salaries 512.06
001-403-50400 Medical Benefit 165.71
001-403-60022 Recruitment Expense 49.00
001-403-60520 Advertising - Legal 113.70
001-403-60710 Travel & Training 4,030.00
001-403-60900 Miscellaneous (150.00)
001-404-60840 Contract Services-Legal Fees 20,036.90
001-410-50400 Medical Benefit 19,739.47
001-410-60014 Emergency Operations 70.77
001-410-60210 Computer Maintenance &Software 2,260.83
001-410-60310 Equipment Rental 411.61
001-410-60800 Contract Services 5,083.00
001-410-60900 Miscellaneous 1,198.79
001-410-61130 Office Supplies 1,034.14
001-410-61230 Utilities - Gas 633.56
001-410-61241 Utilities - Electric 2,337.23
001-410-61292 Internet Access/ Website Maint 1,014.30
001-410-67705 Telephone 1,386.62
001-410-67790 Visitors Bureau 37,500.00
001-420-50000 Salaries 768.08
001-420-50030 Hourly Employee 2,674.36
001-420-50400 Medical Benefit 210.93
001-420-60650 Membership & Publications 530.00
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Account Number Account Name Payment Amount
001-420-60800 Contract Services 3,079.82
001-420-60900 Miscellaneous 308.24
001-420-61130 Office Supplies 8.53
001-44250 Miscellaneous (1,667.52)
001-501-60800 Contract Services 256,701.00
001-501-60805 Contract Services - Motor Deputy 28,262.00 001-501-61241 Utilities - Electric 580.45
001-501-61280 Fuel - Vehicles 113.04
001-510-61230 Utilities - Gas 16.27
001-510-61241 Utilities - Electric 1,407.52
001-511-50400 Medical Benefit 497.84
001-511-60210 Computer Maintenance & Software 224.87
001-511-60211 Data Processing Contract Maint 296.52
001-511-60250 Maintenance/Repair 108.49
001-511-60270 Maintenance-Vehicles 73.25
001-511-60510 Advertising 387.00
001-511-60800 Contract Services 11,758.51
001-511-61130 Office Supplies 213.85
001-511-61280 Fuel-Vehicles 155.99
001-511-61290 Telephone/Internet 934.92
001-511-67140 Buellton Recreation Program 5,760.77
001-511-73500 Equipment 464.00
001-550-61241 Utilities - Electric 10,474.12
001-551-60800 Contract Services 8,900.00
001-552-60254 Maintenance/Repair-A&F Medians 15.91
001-552-60256 Maintenance/Repair-Oak Park 119.84
001-552-60258 Maintenance/Repair-River View 936.78
001-552-60259 Maintenance and Repair - Botanic Garden 119.85 001-552-60800 Contract Services 3,450.00
001-552-61125 Small Equipment 73.88
001-552-61211 Utilities - Water 352.19
001-552-61241 Utilities - Electric 927.91
001-556-60250 Maintenance/Repair 3,960.00
001-556-61241 Utilities - Electric 1,147.53
001-556-74101 1000 Trees Program 5,475.67
001-558-50000 Salaries 768.08
001-558-50400 Medical Benefit 751.01
001-558-60210 Computer Maintenance &Software 1,070.02
001-558-60250 Maintenance / Repair 8,179.31
001-558-60270 Maintenance - Vehicles 101.26
001-558-60800 Contract Services 7,582.32
001-558-61130 Office Supplies 295.93
001-558-61140 Operational Supplies 43.90
001-558-61280 Fuel - Vehicles 1,626.39
001-558-67705 Telephone 285.24
001-558-73500 Equipment 1,791.70
001-565-50010 Planning Commission Salaries 400.00
001-565-50400 Medical Benefit 307.84
001-565-60310 Equipment Rental 586.45
001-565-60710 Travel & Training 833.63
001-565-60715 Travel & Training - Planning Comission 2,100.00 001-565-60800 Contract Services 884.00
001-565-60830 Contract Services-Engineering 1,050.00
001-565-60855 Comprehensive General Plan Update 27,025.00 001-565-61241 Utilities - Electric 2,245.13
001-565-67705 Telephone 250.72
005-701-50000 Salaries 256.03
005-701-50030 Hourly Employees 148.58
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09222071500 Willemsen Parking Lot - Project Mgmt & Inspection 09230771200 McMurray Rd Widening/TS (13/14) - Right of Way Acquisition 09230771500 McMurray Rd Widening/TS (13/14) - Project Mgmt & Inspection 09232271500 Road Maintenance Project (23/24) - Project Mgmt & Inspection 09232371500 Road Maintenance Project (24/25) - Project Mgmt & Inspection 09270474100 Sewer Line Replacement - Construction & Improvement 09270674100 WWTP Facilities Improvements - Construction/Improvements 09271274100 092-712 WWTP MP - Construction/Improvements 53036-040 Thanksgiving Camp 2025 - Operating Expense
Check Disbursements - City Council - February 12, 2026 Payment Dates: 12/27/2025 - 1/30/2026 Account Summary
Account Number Account Name Payment Amount
005-701-50400 Medical Benefit 414.05
005-701-60210 Computer Maintenance &Software 754.05
005-701-60250 Maintenance / Repair 29,162.62
005-701-60800 Contract Services 25,023.18
005-701-60830 Contract Services-Engineering 18,443.00
005-701-61111 Chemicals / Analysis 2,172.22
005-701-61127 Tools 71.09
005-701-61130 Office Supplies 91.06
005-701-61131 Postage 325.00
005-701-61140 Operational Supplies 43.90
005-701-61241 Utilities - Electric 18,105.63
005-701-61280 Fuel - Vehicles 158.87
005-701-67600 Safety Equipment 374.97
005-701-67705 Telephone 253.61
005-701-73500 Equipment 1,791.70
020-601-50000 Salaries 256.00
020-601-50030 Hourly 148.57
020-601-50400 Medical Benefit 414.05
020-601-60210 Computer Maintenance &Software 630.79
020-601-60800 Contract Services 5,696.00
020-601-60830 Contract Services-Engineering 5,970.00
020-601-61111 Chemicals / Analysis 3,821.46
020-601-61130 Office Supplies 91.06
020-601-61131 Postage 325.00
020-601-61140 Operational Supplies 78.68
020-601-61240 Meter Expense 1,249.62
020-601-61241 Utilities - Electric 10,367.29
020-601-61280 Fuel - Vehicles 487.00
020-601-67600 Safety Equipment 59.80
020-601-67610 Santa Ynez River Appropriation 7,822.04
020-601-67705 Telephone 181.20
020-601-73500 Equipment 1,791.70
025-554-60800 Contract Services 8,196.25
025-557-60800 Contract Services 3,150.00
027-559-67445 Lompoc- Wine Country Express 1,666.66
029-557-60800 Contract Services 2,270.00
092-220-71500 Project Management and Inspection 3,082.50 092-712-74100 Construction and Improvement 35,791.25
Grand Total: 944,005.12
Project Account Summary
Project Account Key Payment Amount
867,949.48
3,082.50
628.60
4,858.75
570.00
092-307-71200 Right of Way Acquistion 628.60
092-307-71500 Project Management and Inspections 4,858.75 092-322-71500 Project Management & Inspection (2023/24) 570.00 092-323-71500 Project Management and Inspection (2024/25) 570.00 092-704-74100 Construction and Improvements 12,000.00
092-706-74100 Construction and Improvements 139.50
570.00
12,000.00
139.50
35,791.25
457.21
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53037-040 December Camp 2025 - Operating Expense
90037-070 Fig Mountain Brewing - Contract Services
90044-070 The Industrial Network - Contract Services
90066-070 Buellton Garden Apt 10 McMurray - Contract Services 90073070 Chanin Wine Company, 291 Industrial Way - Contract Services 90080070 Village Senior Apts - Contract Services
90084070 McMurray Rd Hotels - Contract Services
90091070 430 & 440 Central Ave - Contract Services
90096070 Hwy 246 Commercial Center - Contract Services
90100070 Dairyland Rd - Hundred Hills School - Contract Services GM008-070 SB1383 OWR4-22-0550 FY 22-23 - Contract Services 3,573.75
298.50
Grand Total: 944,005.12
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239.33
781.25
750.00
2,531.25
3,120.00
2,165.00
2,352.50
1,093.75
1,052.50
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Project Account Key Payment Amount
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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: Shannel Zamora, Finance Director
Meeting Date: February 12, 2026
Subject: Monthly Treasurer’s Report – December 31, 2025 ______________________________________________________________________________
BACKGROUND
California Government Code Section 53646(b)(3) provides mandatory investment reporting requirements for California public agencies. The attached Treasurer’s Report complies with the State’s reporting requirement.
On June 26, 2025, Council adopted the current Investment Policy per Resolution 25-22 which states the City Finance Director, as the investment officer, must submit monthly reports to City Council to demonstrate that sufficient cash flow liquidity is available to meet the succeeding month’s estimated expenditures.
This Treasurer’s Report is for December 31, 2025. Treasurer’s Reports are presented on a monthly basis.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact; this report is intended to show the City Council the financial performance of the City’s investment portfolio of idle funds.
RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council receive and file the Treasurer’s Report for the month ending December 31, 2025.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 – Monthly Treasurer’s Report – December 31, 2025 27 of 79
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City of Buellton
Monthly Treasurer’s Report
For the month ending in December 31, 2025
January 22, 2026
This report presents the City’s cash activity and investment portfolio as of December 31, 2025. The report includes:
1) Cash and investments at December 31, 2025 compared to the prior month;
2) A reconciliation of cash and investments to City ledger balances; 3) All investments managed by the City on its own behalf; 4) Beginning of year fund balance, revenues, expenditures and ending fund balance for each fund at December 31, 2025
The following schedule is a summary of the City’s cash and investments based on recorded value as of December 31, 2025, compared with the prior month.
November 30, 2025 December 31, 2025 $ Change
Cash - Pooled $ 1,956,106.15 $ 938,858.77 $ (1,017,247.38) Investments held by the City 18,826,879.74 20,196,622.85 $ 1,369,743.11 TOTAL CASH AND INVESTMENTS $ 20,782,985.89 $ 21,135,481.62 $ 352,495.73 Summary of activity for the Month and Future Liquidity: The majority of the variance in the City's reported cash and investment balances from the prior month is attributable to the strategic transfer of idle funds into longer-term investments to earn interest. The decrease in cash was partially offset by the receipt of November 2025 Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) revenue, October 2025 sales tax return and property tax revenues.
Additionally, investment values increased by about $1.37 million as a result of the strategic reallocation of funds and interest earnings from money market accounts, the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF), Certificates of Deposit (CDs), U.S. Treasuries, and Corporate Bonds.The portfolio is sufficiently liquid to meet expected expenditures for the coming six months.
City of Buellton
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Monthly Treasurer’s Report
As of December 31, 2025
Page | 2
The following schedule is a reconciliation of Cash and Investments to City ledger:
12,836,947.64
2,552,255.18
(1,989,705.91)
8,696,162.80
(2,719,797.70)
11,071.16
53,283.28
369,357.63
459,698.42
(2,733.52)
437,649.89
34,070.67
674,362.01
-
-
(277,139.93) -
21,135,481.62
919,230.97
1,292,803.31
19,627.80
10,614,479.70
8,289,339.84
21,135,481.62
999-21000 Wages Payable - -
21,135,481.62
21,135,481.62
21,135,481.62
Per Statements: 12/31/2025
Mechanics General Checking 1,103,545.59
Mechanics Money Market 1,292,803.31
Mechanics FSA 19,627.80
Local Agengcy Investment Fund (LAIF) 8,289,339.84
Multi-Bank Securities Bank 10,614,479.70
Total Cash Per Statement: 21,319,796.24
Claim on Cash vs Total (184,314.62)
Outstanding Items: (184,314.62)
Difference: (0.00)
Bank Reconciliation - December 2025
City of Buellton, CA
For the Period Ending 12/31/2025
12/1/2025
BALANCE
CURRENT
ACTIVITY
12/31/2025
BALANCE ACCOUNT # ACCOUNT NAME
006-10000 Claim on Pooled Cash (1,989,705.91) -
020-10000 Claim On Pooled Cash 8,699,857.68 (3,694.88)
CLAIM ON CASH
001-10000 Claim On Pooled Cash 12,150,499.91 686,447.73 005-10000 Claim On Pooled Cash 2,616,447.86 (64,192.68) 024-10000 Claim On Pooled Cash 53,254.13 29.15
025-10000 Claim On Pooled Cash 363,158.96 6,198.67
021-10000 Claim on Pooled Cash (2,719,797.70) -
023-10000 Claim On Pooled Cash 11,065.10 6.06
031-10000 Claim On Pooled Cash 370,609.98 67,039.91
032-10001 Claim On Pooled Cash 34,070.67 -
027-10000 Claim On Pooled Cash 460,660.45 (962.03)
029-10000 Claim On Pooled Cash 4,026.48 (6,760.00)
091-10000 Claim On Pooled Cash - -
092-10000 Claim On Pooled Cash 44,845.25 (321,985.18)
075-10000 Claim On Pooled Cash 683,993.03 (9,631.02)
090-10000 Claim On Pooled Cash - -
TOTAL CLAIM ON CASH 20,782,985.89 352,495.73
CASH IN BANK
Cash in Bank
999-10001 Pooled Cash - General Checking 1,938,594.87 (1,019,363.90) 999-10004 Pooled Cash - Brokerage 3,156,339.14 7,458,140.56 999-10005 Pooled Cash - LAIF 9,789,339.84 (1,500,000.00) 999-10002 Pooled Cash - Money Market 5,881,200.76 (4,588,397.45) 999-10003 Pooled Cash - FSA 17,511.28 2,116.52
DUE TO OTHER FUNDS
999-27000 Due To Other Funds 20,782,985.89 352,495.73
TOTAL DUE TO OTHER FUNDS 20,782,985.89 352,495.73
TOTAL: Cash in Bank 20,782,985.89 352,495.73
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TOTAL: Cash in Bank 20,782,985.89 352,495.73
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Investment Summary
December 31, 2025
Percent of
Portfolio Yield
Maturity Term
(months) Maturity Date Par Value Market Value
Local Agency Investment Fund - LAIF 41.19% 4.340% 0 n/a $ 8,289,339.84 $ 8,289,339.84 NEEDHAM BK 1.23% 3.800% 3 3/30/2026 247,000.00 247,000.00 Security Identifier: 63983REX3
CAPITAL CMNTY BK 1.24% 3.750% 8 8/31/2026 249,000.00 249,266.43 Security Identifier: 14005LCB3
WELLS FARGO BK 1.21% 3.800% 9 10/1/2026 243,000.00 243,413.10 Security Identifier: 949764TG9
B1BANK 1.24% 3.700% 11 11/30/2026 249,000.00 249,273.90 Security Identifier: 098079DA1
SPOKANE TEACHERS CREDIT UNION 0.89% 4.750% 36 4/15/2027 180,000.00 182,552.40 Security Identifier: 849061AG1
THIRD FEDERAL SAVINGS 1.22% 3.500% 60 6/28/2027 245,000.00 244,461.00 Security Identifier: 88413QDL9
MORGAN STANLEY BANK 0.52% 3.750% 60 6/28/2027 104,000.00 104,035.36 Security Identifier: 61773TFC2
CAPITAL ONE NATL ASSN 1.21% 4.300% 60 9/30/2027 244,000.00 246,537.60 Security Identifier: 14042RURO
LIVE OAK BKG CO 1.24% 3.750% 22 10/29/2027 249,000.00 249,333.66 Security Identifier: 538037AE2
MERRICK BK 1.00% 3.650% 22 11/12/2027 202,000.00 201,856.58 Security Identifier: 59013LET7
HICKAM FED CREDIT UNION 0.50% 4.200% 48 1/31/2028 100,000.00 100,986.00 Security Identifier: 42869GAB2
GLOBAL FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 1.24% 4.600% 60 4/17/2028 249,000.00 253,793.25 Security Identifier: 37892MAC8
1st FINL BK USA 0.50% 3.900% 36 7/3/2028 100,000.00 100,370.00 Security Identifier: 32022RSY6
OPTUM BK 0.80% 4.450% 60 12/22/2028 160,000.00 162,961.60 Security Identifier: 68405VBV0
FIRST FOUNDATION BANK 0.50% 4.600% 60 5/10/2029 100,000.00 102,491.00 Security Identifier: 68405VBV0
CELTIC BANK 1.24% 4.000% 48 7/9/2029 249,000.00 250,563.72 Security Identifier: 15118R59
LEADERS CREDIT UNION 0.50% 4.000% 60 8/30/2029 100,000.00 100,647.00 Security Identifier: 52171MAN5
SOMERSET TR 1.24% 3.950% 54 1/8/2030 249,000.00 250,073.19 Security Identifier: 835104DG2
AMERICAN EXPERESS NATL BK 1.21% 4.100% 60 4/30/2030 244,000.00 246,381.44 Security Identifier: 02589AHE8
MORGAN STANLEY BK 0.70% 4.300% 60 7/1/2030 141,000.00 143,567.61 Security Identifier: 61690D7G7
MORGAN STANELY PRIVATE BK 1.21% 4.300% 60 7/1/2030 244,000.00 248,443.24 Security Identifier: 61776NTM5
Security First Bank 1.22% 4.000% 60 7/3/2030 245,000.00 246,345.05 Security Identifier: 81425PBZ3
UNITED STATES TREASURY BILL 0.76% 4.625% 2 3/15/2026 153,000.00 153,287.64 Security Identifier: 91282CGR6
United States Treasury Bill 0.11% 1.500% 7 8/15/2026 22,000.00 21,722.14 Security Identifier: 9128282A7
United States Treasury Bill 1.99% 3.500% 9 9/30/2026 400,000.00 399,708.00 Security Identifier: 91282CLP4
United States Treasury Bill 0.78% 4.125% 10 10/31/2026 157,000.00 157,671.96 Security Identifier: 91282CLS8
United States Treasury Bill 0.75% 4.250% 11 11/30/2026 151,000.00 151,927.14 Security Identifier: 91282CLY5
United States Treasury Bill 0.75% 3.875% 21 10/15/2027 151,000.00 152,026.80 Security Identifier: 91282CLQ2
United States Treasury Bill 0.98% 4.125% 22 11/15/2027 198,000.00 200,280.96 Security Identifier: 91282CLX7
United States Treasury Bill 0.50% 4.375% 60 12/31/2029 100,000.00 102,742.00 Security Identifier: 91282CMD0
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Currently, short-term excess cash is primarily invested in the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) administered by the State Treasurer. This is a high-quality investment available in terms of safety, liquidity, and yield. Due to fluctuations in the marketplace, the City may have some investments with a current market value that is greater or less than the recorded value. This difference has no effect on investment yield as the City intends to hold the securities to maturity. However, generally accepted accounting principles require that market gains and losses be reported as interest earnings or losses at year-end.
Percent of
Portfolio Yield
Maturity Term
(months) Maturity Date Par Value Market Value
PACCAR FINL CORP 0.28% 4.450% 19 8/6/2027 56,000.00 56,654.08 Security Identifier: 69371RT30
PNC BK 1.99% 3.100% 21 10/25/2027 400,000.00 395,080.00 Security Identifier: 69353RFG8
KENVUE INC 0.75% 5.050% 26 3/22/2028 151,000.00 154,303.88 Security Identifier: 49177JAF9
SAN DIEGO GAS & ELEC CO 1.99% 4.950% 31 8/15/2028 400,000.00 410,084.00 Security Identifier: 797440CE2
DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS LLC 1.99% 3.700% 32 91/1/2025 400,000.00 398,460.00 Security Identifier: 26442UAG9
CENTERPOINT ENERGY HOUSTON ELEC 1.99% 5.200% 33 10/1/2028 400,000.00 413,120.00 Security Identifier: 15189XBD9
KIMBERLY CLARK CORP 1.99% 3.950% 34 11/1/2028 400,000.00 401,044.00 Security Identifier: 494368BY8
UNION ELEC CO 1ST MTG BD 0.20% 3.500% 38 3/15/2029 40,000.00 39,328.80 Security Identifier: 906548CP5
TEXAS INSTRS INC 1.78% 2.250% 44 9/4/2029 358,000.00 337,583.26 Security Identifier: 882508BG8
ONCOR ELEC DELIVERY CO LLC 1.99% 4.650% 46 11/1/2029 400,000.00 406,792.00 Security Identifier: 68233JCW2
PROLOGIS L P SR 1.49% 2.875% 46 11/15/2029 300,000.00 287,049.00 Security Identifier: 74340XBY6
SUTTER HEALTH 1.55% 2.294% 55 8/15/2030 311,000.00 286,287.94 Security Identifier: 86944BAG8
SERVICENOW INC 1.99% 1.400% 56 9/1/2030 400,000.00 352,748.00 Security Identifier: 81762PAE2
FRANKLIN RES INC 1.99% 1.600% 58 10/30/2030 400,000.00 355,180.00 Security Identifier: 354613AL5
ASCENSION HEALTH 1.99% 4.294% 58 11/15/2030 400,000.00 400,948.00 Security Identifier: 04351LAD2
Multi-Securities Bank - Cash in Holding 156,096.97
Money Market (Held with Mechanics Bank) 6.42% 3.740% 0 n/a 1,292,803.31 1,292,803.31 Total City Investments 100.00% $ 20,123,143.15 $ 20,196,622.85 Corporate Bonds (Held with Multi-Securities Bank)
Investment Type % of Total Avg Yield Avg. Maturity
(mo.) Total
Local Agency Investment Fund 41.04% 4.340% 0.00 8,289,339.84 Certificate of Deposits 21.91% 4.052% 43.50 4,424,353.13 U.S. Treasury Securities 6.63% 3.797% 17.75 1,339,366.64 Corporate Bonds 23.24% 3.498% 39.80 4,694,662.96
Money Market Funds 7.17% 3.740% 0.00 1,448,900.28
Grand Total: 100.00% 3.848% 36.09 20,196,622.85
INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO SUMMARY
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The following is a fund balance schedule showing beginning fund balance at July 1, 2025, plus revenues minus expenditures for the period, resulting in ending fund balance at December 31, 2025. Fund balance includes total assets and liabilities of the City.
As required by Government Code Section 53646 (b) (3), the chief financial officer for the City declares that there is sufficient funds to meet all obligations for the next six months.
Shannel Zamora
Shannel Zamora
Finance Director
Total Expenditures December 31, 2025
Balance
4,981,020.94 7,495,038.31 12,521,765.66
729,292.57 953,612.13 1,765,367.10
006 - Wastewater Capital 3,866.00 97,233.94 472,027.49
020 - Water Fund 1,495,342.04 1,181,326.15 10,797,661.08 021 - Water Capital - - 339,574.07
192.86 - 11,060.29
6,054.62 - 53,252.80
128,682.85 369,913.23 378,852.37
027 - Local Transportation Fund 7,876.48 9,999.96 461,075.53 029 - Transportation Planning 3.42 8,113.37 (138,553.40) 031 - Measure A 147,901.61 718,934.11 437,020.47
032 - American Relief Act Fund - - 33,455.43
075 - Trust & Agency Fund 6,891.55 - 49,401.25
090 - Long-Term Debt - - (3,502,330.15)
091 - General Fixed Assets - - 30,496,564.05
2,855,879.84
14,003,610.82 53,862,634.26
30,496,564.05
092 - Capital Improvement Project
Fund - 3,169,439.62 (313,559.78)
57,503,240.30 10,363,004.78
463,199.01
(130,443.45)
1,008,052.97
33,455.43
42,509.70
(3,502,330.15)
339,574.07
023 - Housing Fees 10,867.43
024 - Traffic Mitigation Fund 47,198.18
025 - Gas Tax Fund 620,082.75
001 - General Fund 15,035,783.03
005 - Sewer Fund 1,989,686.66
565,395.43
10,483,645.19
Fund Balance Report
City of Buellton, CA 12/31/2025
Fund July 1, 2025
Balance
Total Revenues
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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: Shannel Zamora, Finance Director
Meeting Date: February 12, 2026
Subject: Six-Month Report for Fiscal Year 2025-26 from the Buellton Visitors Bureau
BACKGROUND
Attachment 1 is the Six-Month Report from the Visitors Bureau for activities from July 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025, as required by the City’s contract with the Chamber of Commerce for operation of the Visitors Bureau. The Six-Month report will be posted on the City’s website.
RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council receive the Six-Month Report from the Buellton Visitors Bureau.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 – Buellton Visitors Bureau 6-month report (July 2025 – December 2026) 33 of 79
Buellton Visitors Bureau 6-month report (July 2025 – December 2026) The following report is of the activities that have occurred in the first 6 months of the fiscal year July 1, 2025 – December 31, 2026.
Occupancy rates in the first six months are trending lower than last year. The average is in the high 60% to low 70%. Many factors can drive this such as gas prices, competition, cost of travel, or political climate. Also, the fact that two hotels in Solvang have recently changed over to national brands such as Marriott and Hilton, putting our two hotels, the Marriott and the Hampton Inn & Suites in direct competition for that audience. The international market has still not returned to pre-pandemic numbers, so this continues to take a toll on our numbers as well. We look forward to the World Cup later this year and the opportunity to attract the international business that will bring.
The Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) is coming in higher than last year, but mainly due to the increase in the tax percentage collected. The TOT went from 12% to 14%.
The Visitors Bureau continues to work with Solutions on 2nd for our marketing strategy and implementation. Solutions on 2nd continues to provide content for our social media accounts, produce blogs and create content for our website. We continue to see an uptick in our following and we strive to get organic followers since they have a higher engagement rate. We have kept our audience interested and informed with our monthly newsletters, which go out to those who have opted in from our website and contain content such as: stories, images, articles, and travel ideas with the readers so they may keep Buellton top of mind.
360 View PR continues to be our public relations partner who works with travel writers and media through leads and story pitches that are relevant to Buellton. Here are some results from the first half of the year.
● 80 stories that feature Buellton in outlets like Travel + Leisure, USA Today, FOX 11, Sacramento Bee, Visit California, etc.
● With the stories secured so far, we’ve reached an audience of over 7B in online, print, and social media.
Some great headlines to highlight:
● I've Lived in California for 20 Years—and This Small Town Is One of the Most Underrated in the Golden State – Travel + Leisure (UMV: 18M)
● 10 best fall weekend getaways in the US for autumn charm – USA Today (UMV: 151M) ● Local Holiday trips - FOX 11 Los Angeles (UMV: 2M)
● This Small Town Was Named One Of The Most Underrated In CA — Home To The State’s Biggest Ziplines & A Quirky Ostrich Ranch – Secret Los Angeles (UMV: 740K) 34 of 79
We also work closely with Madden Media on the execution of our digital marketing. Here is a glimpse into what they assist us with; Google Search Engine Marketing (SEM), creative for Facebook, Reddit, and Instagram ads, meta ads prospecting (this is reaching audiences who are unfamiliar with our brand and driving awareness to new customers), meta ads remarketing (this is remarketing to those who are familiar with our brand and have engaged with us in one way or another), and Google Performance Max (this is using AI to optimize a campaign by placing our ads where the demand is).
We contracted with Crowdriff for their content creator program in order to obtain content for our marketing purposes. Crowdriff works with a variety of content creators. This program consisted of 10 shoots with specific locations, instructions and requests made by us to obtain content for our marketing needs. Crowdriff would then pair us up with their content creators for each shoot. Once the creators were finished with their shoot, we were given access to their content which consisted of images and short video. This provided content without having to hire a photographer/videographer or models.
New this year, we began working with Mindtrip Inc. They have developed an AI trip planning tool that has been implemented on our website. This allows our online visitors the opportunity to interact with our information, ask questions, receive suggestions and trip planning assistance. This tool went live in August and we have seen over 900 users with a 15.3% conversion rate and over 160 itineraries created.
This top questions and conversations we see with this tool are regarding; food/dining, wine, and local events, as well as multi-day itineraries and general information. With this tool we are able to see handoffs that occur with our local businesses and it also shows that the engagement and time on site has increased. People tend to spend more time on a website with a tool like this because it allows them to interact and continue to drill down for more information as they plan their visit.
Income / Expenses
Income received from July – December was $262,500.00.
Expenses incurred from July 1 – December 31 were $251,370.11.
Print / Digital
We continue to place print and digital ads where it makes sense and is relevant. Ad placements reach domestic and international markets, highlighting all there is to do and see in Buellton. We also maintain our co-op marketing with the Central Coast Tourism Council, which allows us to be a part of a larger voice and showcase our location amongst the other Central Coast communities.
Visit Santa Ynez Valley – We purchased a full-page ad in the Santa Ynez Valley Visitor Guide which carried a message of, “Explore the unexpected”. We also added a QR code which directs readers to our Discover Buellton website to inspire and plan their next trip to Buellton.
Certified Travel Media – We work with Certified Travel Media on two items. One is by placing our rack cards in various display racks throughout CA, such as the Santa Barbara Airport, California visitor centers and welcome centers to name a few. We also work with Certified on the Central Coast Tourism Council map. We purchase a regional listing as well as a hidden gem on the map to highlight Buellton. This is the only piece produced by CCTC and we feel it is important to be a part of this well received map. 35 of 79
We updated and reprinted our tri-fold brochure, Main Streets of Buellton. This piece is distributed by Certified Travel Media and highlights; Hwy 246, McMurray Road, Avenue of Flags, and Industrial Way.
For each main street, we include activities to do, culinary adventures, and tasting rooms and bars. On the back side we list our annual events that take place in Buellton. This is one of our main print pieces that we distribute in strategic places.
Yosemite Journal – We purchased a ¼ page ad that focused on outdoor adventure. This purchase provides print and digital benefits and is distributed throughout CA. Buellton offers a variety of outdoor activities and this allows us to reach those readers.
Blue Highway Production - We purchased a full page ad in this publication to advertise the winter events in Buellton. This is distributed throughout the Central Coast, which is a great audience for these events.
Social Media / E Marketing
Facebook and Instagram - We work with Solutions on 2nd to oversee and execute our social media strategy and implementation. On Facebook we have seen a 6.3% growth with over 1 million views and on Instagram we have seen a 5.8% growth with over 200 thousand views.
Web
Our web developer, Park Central Webs, assists with our website development, hosting and maintenance of the site. Park Central is a local company who works closely with our team on troubleshooting and strategizing so our site reaches its fullest potential.
Graphic Design
UVA Design Studios continues to be our partner with graphic work whether it be for our print ads, billboard displays, web graphics, postcards and posters.
Economic Development
Billboard wrap – We continue to change out the billboard on McMurray Rd which welcomes our visitors to Buellton and showcases events taking place in Buellton. We change this sign out about 4 times a year.
REACH – We continue to have a seat at the table with this regional economic development coalition.
The goal is to drive action and economic planning across industry sectors, county lines and political aisles.
Traffic Counts
Walk-ins – We continue to welcome visitors into our center. Most come in looking for public restrooms, information, maps, wine tasting coupons, and general information.
Calls & Mailing – We receive a variety of calls asking about events and other things to do in our area.
We also receive requests for information to be mailed to our visitors who want to do some research prior to their visit.
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Visitor Welcome Bags – We’ve been able to prepare welcome bags for groups coming in and staying in our lodging properties. We fulfilled 130 bags for a car club staying at the Marriott. Whether for weddings, family reunions, or groups, we appreciate the opportunity to put these together for our visitors. In the bags we include information, maps, and a little Buellton swag so they can see what there is to do in our area and have a little souvenir to take home.
Sponsorships & Donations
Buellton Fall Fest – We continue to support this great event. The Fall Fest brings in thousands of people onto the Avenue of Flags to enjoy the carnival, live music, food and much more. This event has proven to be a big success and showcases our city to the surrounding communities and visitors as well.
Discover Buellton was a presenting sponsor and received a great deal of exposure throughout the event.
Holiday Lights Garden Tour – This event returned this year and continues to be a highlight for our community during the holidays. Discover Buellton was an ornament sponsor and provided a great deal of advertising through our PR and marketing team to bring people to the garden. Visitors from near and far came to stroll through the garden and enjoy all the festivities that took place.
Santa Barbara County Vintner’s Festival – This event returned to Vega Vineyard & Farm and drew visitors from near and far. Our hotels, restaurants, and attractions all benefit from this event as people spend the weekend in our area. We feel our sponsorship of this event is important as we gain exposure from the attendees and highlight Buellton and the Sta. Rita Hills as a great wine region and destination.
SYV AYSO - This was a small sponsorship to support our local youth as they traveled throughout the central coast to play in tournaments. Our logo was included on a banner that traveled with them and was displayed at their tournaments.
Events
Buellton Winter Fest – This signature event continues to grow and draw attention across the valley and region. Holding this at River View Park in conjunction with the Botanic Garden’s Holiday Lights Festival has proven to be a success. We continue to bring in the snow for the kids, vendors, beer/wine and food trucks. One of the highlights is the lighting of the tree. This year we were thankful for the city and their assistance with planting a live tree and purchasing the decorations needed for the tree. This will continue to grow and be a highlight for our community. We worked closely with EnFuego Events and the Botanic Garden to share some expenses and enhance both events to attract more people. We had a great turnout with no issues reported.
Organizations & Meetings
Central Coast Tourism Council (CCTC) – The Buellton Visitors Bureau continues to be a member of the Central Coast Tourism Council. Kathy serves as the Treasurer on the Board of Directors and has a seat on the Rural Region Committee with Visit California. This organization represents the regions from Monterey/Santa Cruz area to Ventura/Oxnard and the Channel Islands. It is considered a rural region of California, and we work in collaboration with all the members to promote this region and do together what we cannot do on our own.
Visit California Outlook Forum - This event takes place in March 2026, but was paid for in the first half of the year. Visit California is our state’s tourism marketing organization and each year they hold a forum for the tourism industry. At the forum they discuss travel trends, they show what their initiatives and 37 of 79
goals are and where they are putting their marketing dollars. They invite their international marketing partners in to discuss what the international market and sentiment is for travel to the US and more importantly, California. As attendees, we sit in on various breakout sessions discussing a variety of topics to do with travel and marketing. It is educational and informative for our industry and allows us to network with other industry partners.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the Buellton Visitors Bureau continues to market Buellton as a destination. Whether it be print or digital or in person. We strive to reach our audience and continue to inspire them to book their vacation to Buellton.
We’ve renewed contracts with our partners, continued and initiated marketing campaigns. We’ve furthered our relationships and collaboration with the Central Coast Tourism Council, Visit the Santa Ynez Valley and the regional economic development coalition called REACH. All these partnerships make it possible to share in a louder voice, reach new markets, and have a voice at the table.
Our PR firm continues to do outreach on our behalf, pitching stories, setting up itineraries for visiting travel writers, and promoting our destination and events to travel media. This places Buellton in front of the readers and allows them to learn more about our destination.
We will keep our eye on the trends and watch the international markets as they begin to come back.
We also stay informed by our state tourism office as to what market trends show.
The Buellton Visitors Bureau appreciates the opportunity to promote Buellton as a destination and work alongside the City of Buellton to enhance our community.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kathy Vreeland
Kathy Vreeland, Executive Director
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City Council Agenda Staff Report
City Manager Review: SW
Council Agenda Item No.: 6
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Scott Wolfe, City Manager
Meeting Date: February 12, 2026
Subject: Establishment of City Council Priorities for 2026 ______________________________________________________________________________
BACKGROUND
At the January 10 City Council special workshop meeting, the City Council reviewed a list of previously identified requests for staff action with the purpose of establishing a prioritization of items so that staff can appropriately dedicate resources to complete. The list in Attachment 1 identifies the outstanding Council requests, including previously identified items which are actively in process (shown in green) and items which represent the top priorities of the City Council as determined by the Council at the workshop (shown as 2026 Items 1-12 in blue). Items in gray represent other requests that the City Council ranked lower. These remain and will be completed if opportunities present themselves, without the need to adjust the 2026 Priority list.
This item is presented to allow the City Council to ratify and approve the list of priorities as determined on January 10. If desired, the City Council may make additional changes to this list. However, staff advises that the number of items on the 2026 priority list not be increased, as doing so will result in an unmanageable number of priority items, reducing the likelihood of completion.
FISCAL IMPACT
The establishment of City Council priorities is not anticipated to result in direct fiscal impacts to the City. Individual priorities may require expenditure of funds which will be addressed at a future date following staff analysis and a report back to the City Council.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council approve Items 1-12 on Attachment 1 as the official 2026 City Council Priorities.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 – City Council Priority List –2026
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City of Buellton 2026 2025 City Council Priority Items Status Year Set Department * 2 Tree City USA Designation Application currently under review 2024 City Manager * 9 Microchip Checking Stations Funding approved; awaiting invoice Nov. 2025 City Manager * 11 Personnel Rules & Policies Update Set for CC hearing on 2/26/26 City Clerk * 12 Community Meeting Room Rental (Library) To Return to City Council Dec. 2025 Public Works * 13 Hwy 246 Safety / Restriping 2023 Public Works
* 18 Pickleball Courts RVP RFP being Prepared 2023 Public Works * 21 SY River Trail 2020 Public Works
* 26 Opening Office at lunch time COMPLETE 2025 Finance * 27 Tree Program : Creation of 501 (c)(3) Donation Policy/Fund COMPLETE Finance * 29 Budget Impact for Library Hours Expansion To CC in Q1-2026 2023 Finance * 30 Children's Museum Quarterly Reporting System Expense reviews 2025 Finance 1 20 Splash Pads 2023 Public Works
2 6 Update Website 2025 City Manager
3 8 Legal Opinion - Resident Priority in Affordable Housing 2025 City Manager/City Attorney 4 4 United Way Childcare 2025 City Manager
5 14 Inclusive Playground – RVP new (Oak Park replacement) 2 locations: Oak Park & RVP Public Works 6 28 Explore Creating a Housing Trust Legal Entity: Affordable Housing Finance 7 35 Native Plant Ordinance Currently being researched 2025 Planning 8 19 Speed Issues Throughout City ** Combined with Items 16&17 2024 Public Works 9 3 Protection of Mobile Home Parks from Conversion 2024 City Manager/City Attorney 10 39 Rec Van 2025 Recreation
11 5 Adding Bike Racks generally 2025 City Manager
12 24 Revise LS Budget for irrigation and mulch along 246 2024 Public Works 1 Monthly Food Truck Event 2023 City Manager
7 Upgrade Communication Boards 2025 City Manager
10 EV Chargers Replaced City Manager
15 McMurray Rd pavement (full depth replacement, and interim) On Hold: may need to adjust Public Works 16 Neighborhood speeding issues – above RVP. Speed Humps 2025 Public Works 17 Neighborhood speeding issues – RDM. Speed Humps 2025 Public Works 22 Tree Replacements: Riverview Drive 2025 Public Works 23 Shade Structures at River View Park 2024 Public Works 25 Dog Waste Bags on Dawn Dr. 2025 Public Works
31 Arts and Culture Program Funding Requests Process 2025 Finance 32 Housing Assistance Program For City of Buellton Employees 2023 Finance 33 Fence Near Bike Track at River View Park Planning
34 Hundred Hills Site - Adhoc Committee and Survey Prep Planning 36 Political Campaign Signage ( Ordinance ) Nov. 2025 Planning 37 Tree & Landscape Policy Condensing Info Sheet Nov. 2025 Planning 38 Pump Track at River View Park On hold: other construction in area Recreation Jan. 2026 Items Already in Progress
Items Established as Priority by Council in Jan. 2026
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CITY OF BUELLTON
City Council Agenda Staff Report
City Manager Review: SW
Council Agenda Item No.: 7
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Scott Wolfe, City Manager
Meeting Date: February 12, 2026
Subject: Consideration of a Letter of Intent for the Santa Ynez Valley Community Aquatics Foundation
______________________________________________________________________________
BACKGROUND
The Santa Ynez Valley Community Aquatics Foundation, a local non-profit organization, has been working jointly with the Santa Ynez Union High School District (SYVUHSD), the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians (Tribe), the County of Santa Barbara, the City of Solvang, and the City of Buellton to provide a community aquatics facility within the Santa Ynez Valley. The primary location being pursued is the Santa Ynez Valley High School campus, which currently has a pool that is inadequate for competition use for various sports.
The City has pledged $500,000.00 to the construction of the complex and continues to work with the other parties to identify and resolve issues which may arise before the opening of the aquatics complex. One of these issues involves the establishment of roles of each participating jurisdiction in the operation and maintenance of the future aquatics complex. It is anticipated that such roles will be agreed upon and established through a Joint Use Agreement. However, all parties acknowledge that it is too early to draw up such an agreement, as there are considerable aspects of operation which are still unknown.
While the circumstances are not yet ripe for the execution of a Joint Use Agreement (JUA), some acknowledgement of the desire to create an Agreement and for each participating jurisdiction to have roles in the operation, use, and maintenance of the complex. This is desirable as such an acknowledgement would outline the legal framework within which the Agreement would be negotiated and executed, the goals of the various parties with regard to shared use of the facilities, and the anticipated roles and responsibilities of the parties in the operation, use, and maintenance of the facility.
To this end, the jurisdictions which are anticipated to have active roles in the operation, use, and maintenance of the facility have proposed to join in a Letter of Intent (LOI) expressing the parties’ intent to negotiate and enter into a JUA. In addition to the stated goal of memorializing the intent to negotiate and execute a JUA, the LOI could also help 41 of 79
Aquatics Complex Letter of Intent Page 2 February 12, 2026 to provide greater public confidence in the ultimate development of the complex and thereby encourage prospective donors to support the project.
A draft LOI, which has been prepared by staff of the City of Buellton, City of Solvang, the Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District, and the Santa Ynez Valley Aquatics Foundation, accompanies this report (Attachment 1). This LOI is being submitted for approval to each governing body of these entities. The Letter is to be issued by the High School District and agreed to by the Cities and the Aquatics Foundation. The LOI is nonbinding and is intended to serve primarily as a framework for future negotiations.
Staff finds that the terms of the LOI align with the current understanding of the roles of the various signatories, and with the conditions established for the funding pledge approved by the City Council in 2025. Given the potential benefits that are anticipated from the LOI, and the lack of risk due to the non-binding nature and limited time frame of the document, staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the LOI.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no anticipated impact to City finances resulting from the City Council’s action on this item.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager to accept and agree to the proposed LOI.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 – Draft Letter of Intent
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1 [SYVUHSD] [Address] [City, State, ZIP Code]
[City of Buellton] [Address] [City, State, ZIP Code]
[City of Solvang] [Address] [City, State, ZIP Code]
[SYV Community Aquatics Foundation] [Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] Re: Letter of Intent for Joint Use of the Two-Pool SYV Community Aquatics Complex Dear Parties:
This Letter of Intent ("LOI") is entered into by and among [SYVUHSD] (the "District"), [City of Buellton] ("Buellton"), [City of Solvang] ("Solvang"), and [SYV Community Aquatics Foundation] (the "Foundation") (collectively, the "Parties"). The purpose of this LOI is to outline the Parties' mutual intent to negotiate and enter into a formal Joint Use Agreement (the "Agreement") for the shared maintenance, operation, and use of the SYV Community Aquatics Complex, a two-pool aquatic complex located at [2975 E. Hwy 246, Santa Ynez, CA 93460] (the "Facility"). The Facility consists of two swimming pools designed to support both educational and recreational programming for Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District students and public access for all residents of the Santa Ynez and Los Alamos Valleys.
The Parties recognize the value of collaborating to provide high-quality aquatic facilities that benefit students, residents, and the broader community while optimizing resources and minimizing duplication of efforts. This LOI is non-binding except as expressly stated herein and is intended to facilitate good-faith negotiations toward a definitive Joint Use Agreement among the same parties.
Key Terms of Intended Agreement
1. Applicable State Law
Chapter 10 of part 7 of the California Education Code (Community Recreation Programs Law) authorizes school districts and cities to organize, promote, and conduct programs of community recreation as will contribute to the attainment of general educational and recreational objectives for children and adults of the State. Moreover, the Civic Center Act (California Education Code sections 38130 et seq.) allows any school district to grant, upon terms and conditions the board deems proper, the use of school facilities as a civic center to allow community groups and public agencies use of the facilities for the public, literary, scientific, recreational, educational uses enumerated in the Civic Center Act.
2. Facility Construction: The Foundation is responsible for the planning, permitting and construction of the facility, including funding of these activities, with the goal of breaking ground in 2027. Once construction is complete, the facility will be turned over to the 43 of 79
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2 District for operation and maintenance. Thereafter, the JUA will specify the Joint Use Committee as the forum for working out operational issues and future improvements.
3. Facility Use Agreement:
○ Facility Ownership: The facility will be owned by the District. Certain roles and responsibilities may be contractually delegated to or subject to approval by others under the JUA (i.e. construction management, contract administration). ○ School Use: The District shall have priority access to the Facility for schoolrelated activities, including but not limited to physical education classes, dive, swim and water polo team practices and competitions, water safety instruction, and other educational programs. School use shall primarily occur during school hours (e.g., 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM on weekdays during the academic year) and may extend to after-school hours for District-sponsored sports and extracurricular activities.
○ Community Use: Community use shall be available for public recreation, including open swim sessions, aquatic fitness classes, community events, and programs organized by the cities of Buellton and Solvang. Community use shall occur during evenings, weekends, holidays, and non-school periods (e.g., summer months), as well as during school hours when the District is not using one or both of the pools.
4. Programming Management:
○ The District shall manage and oversee all school-related programming at the Facility, including staffing and compliance with educational standards. ○ Buellton and Solvang shall manage and oversee all community-related programming at the Facility, including public reservations, scheduling and event coordination, and recreational programming. A Programming Committee, comprised of community partner representatives and members of the community, shall regularly advise the cities on community programming activities.
5. Financial Responsibilities for Operations and Maintenance:
○ The Parties shall establish a Joint Use Committee to be composed of an elected official and staff member from each entity in order to discuss matters relating to maintenance and operations of the Facility, including major repairs or capital improvements, scheduling issues, etc. Any proposals that arise from discussions of the Joint Use Committee must be formally adopted by the elected body of each entity.
○ The District shall provide on-going regular maintenance and minor repairs of the Facility.
○ Major capital improvements or repairs shall be funded jointly, with contributions determined through discussion by the Joint Use Committee or as specified in the Agreement.
○ The Foundation may provide supplemental funding for specific enhancements, such as equipment upgrades or accessibility improvements, subject to its discretion and available resources.
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3 ○ Buellton and Solvang shall provide adequate staffing to manage all community programming, scheduling, and public rentals. The two Cities will determine an equitable division of costs for the provision of staff to fulfill this role. ○ A portion of rental fees collected by Buellton and Solvang for the Facility will be allocated to a Facility maintenance fund to be used to offset the on-going maintenance costs. Rights of the Cities to assess and collect programming fees from a District-owned facility will be established in the JUA.
Non-Binding Nature and Next Steps
This LOI is not intended to create any legally binding obligations on the Parties,. It serves solely as a framework for negotiations. The Parties agree to negotiate in good faith toward a definitive Agreement within [e.g., 90 days] from the date hereof.
If the foregoing accurately reflects our mutual understanding, please sign and return a copy of this LOI.
Sincerely,
[Authorized Signatory] [SYVUHSD]
Agreed and Accepted:
[Authorized Signatory] [Buellton] Date: ________________ [Authorized Signatory] [Solvang] Date: ________________ [Authorized Signatory] [Foundation Name] Date: ________________
ATTACHMENTS
Cities of Buellton and Solvang, Santa Barbara County Resolutions of Support Cities of Buellton and Solvang $500k financial commitments County of Santa Barbara $240K financial commitment
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City Council Agenda Staff Report
City Manager Review: SW
City Council Agenda Item No.: 8
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Rose Hess, Public Works Director
Andrea Keefer, Planning Director
Irma Tucker, Contract City Planner
Meeting Date: February 12, 2026
Subject: Approval of Transportation Impact Analysis (TIA) Guidelines – February 2026 _____________________________________________________________________________________________
BACKGROUND
On May 22, 2025, City Council authorized a scope of work with Associated Transportation Engineers (ATE) to assist City staff with updating the Interim Transportation Impact Analysis (TIA) Guidelines. The Interim Guidelines were developed in conjunction with the draft Land Use & Circulation Element (LUCE) update which was undertaken during 2020-21. These guidelines were intended to be interim, with the goal of updating the guidelines with more accurate and usable thresholds and standards as the Comprehensive 2025-50 General Plan Update (GPU) process was moving forward; this process is now taking place.
Accordingly, proposed revisions to the Interim TIA Guidelines have been prepared and are set forth in the attached draft “TIA Guidelines – January 2026” (Attachment 1). The revisions to the TIA Guidelines were informed by numerous working sessions between Public Works and Planning Staff, ATE and the GPU Consultant team; emerging State laws, regional and local development trends; and transportation industry best planning practices. The resulting updated TIA Guidelines represent a more user-friendly, implementable tool for traffic impact evaluation, with standards that address the specific, current traffic, circulation, and mobility concerns of the City. The following key policy and operational issues are addressed:
alignment with the land use and circulation goals, policies and programs being incorporated into the City’s comprehensive GPU;
circulation and mobility assessment strategies/tools that are tailored to reflect the unique small-town nature of the City of Buellton and its location at the crossroads of two major regional highways;
implications of regional traffic impacts and applicable State laws (such as VMT reduction);
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Adoption of TIA Guidelines – February 2026 Page 2 February 12, 2026 interface with Caltrans District policies regarding circulation impacts resulting from on-going growth in the community and surrounding regional area; and improvements needed to the location circulation infrastructure. suggested changes to City thresholds and criteria to be utilized for evaluation of project-based traffic and circulation impacts from both local policy and environmental (CEQA) analysis perspectives;
identifying realistic assessment thresholds and feasible solutions related to traffic, circulation, and mobility in order to properly address the impacts of several significant development projects that are currently in the pipeline and anticipated in the future.
KEY COMPONENTS OF THE TIA GUIDELINES – FEBRUARY 2026
The draft “Transportation Impact Analysis (TIA) Guidelines – February 2026” outline the City’s procedures for studying a proposed development project’s effects on the local circulation system and potential transportation impacts based on CEQA. The guidelines are organized in two sections: Part 1 – Local Transportation Study (LTS) includes procedures to identify potential operational issues when applied against the City’s transportation policies; and Part 2 – VMT Analysis includes procedures to determine if a proposed project has a significant transportation impact based on Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT), which is a key component for CEQA analysis.
All projects applying for a development permit or other applicable land use permit will undergo an initial screening by Public Works and Planning Staff to determine if an LTS, VMT, or other focused analysis is required. If applicable, the project applicant would be required to prepare the requisite studies/reports and address any identified impacts as part of the permit application submittal and project plan review process.
Local Transportation Study
A Local Transportation Study (LTS) may be required for any proposed development project that results in one or more of the following impacts:
The project will generate 35 or more new AM or PM peak-hour vehicle trips. The project will generate 250 or more new average daily trips (ADT) The project will add trips to an intersection, or a roadway system that is already operating at an unacceptable level of service.
The project will conflict with a plan, program, ordinance, and/or policy of the City and/or other applicable jurisdictions related to the circulation system (i.e. the General Plan Circulation Element, Specific Plans, Zoning Ordinance, roadway improvement programs, etc.) or could potentially generate substantially greater levels of traffic than contemplated by the General Plan or Specific Plans. The project may create a hazard to public safety, including inadequate emergency access, an increase in hazards due to a geometric design feature (i.e., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (i.e., significant semi-truck trips near residential).
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Adoption of TIA Guidelines – February 2026 Page 3 February 12, 2026 The project may result in potential operational or safety concerns due to vehicle queuing, limited sight distance, or proximity to intersections. The project may create adverse conditions for roadway users (i.e., bicyclists, pedestrians, transit riders).
Vehicle Miles Traveled
Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) analysis requires an evaluation of a project’s potential impacts related to VMT and other significance criteria. VMT measures the per capita or per employee number of vehicle trips generated by a project and distances vehicles will travel to and from a project, rather than congestion levels at intersections.
While VMT is a primary part of transportation impact analysis through CEQA, it is not the sole component of analysis. Other transportation impacts analyzed through CEQA would be included in the Local Transportation Study portion of a Transportation Impact Analysis. These include whether a project would:
Conflict with a program, plan, ordinance, or policy addressing the circulation system, including transit, roadway, bicycle and pedestrian facilities. Substantially increase hazards to a roadway design feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment) or Result in inadequate emergency access
Not all projects will require a VMT analysis. There are several types of land use projects that can be presumed to have less-than-significant VMT impacts and are screened out from completing a VMT analysis. The following is a partial example of land use types that may potentially be screened out:
Rehabilitation of existing transportation assets
Projects generating less than 110 daily vehicle trips. Local-serving commercial establishments (less than 30,000 SF), such as banks, restaurants, grocery stores, autobody shops, gas stations, salons/barbers, fitness centers, and small retail centers which primarily serve the local area. Local-serving K-12 schools and community assembly uses (community organizations, places of worship, etc.)
Day care centers
Local parks
Freestanding clinics, medical/dental offices, and nursing homes Student housing projects
Affordable housing projects with a 100% of units affordable to “low” and/or “very low” income levels.
Local-serving employee housing and live-work units
Other locally serving land uses as determined by the City.
Other screening criteria used to determine potentially less-than-significant impact include projects that are located in areas with existing low VMT or are located within a Transit 48 of 79
Adoption of TIA Guidelines – February 2026 Page 4 February 12, 2026 Priority Area (TPA) defined as ½ mile from an existing High-Quality Transit Corridor (15 minute headway or better during peak periods) stop or ½ mile around an existing major transit stop such as Metrolink station or regional bus service stop. At the present time, the City of Buellton does not have any TPA’s, however this situation could potentially change in the future.
FISCAL IMPACT
The total Fiscal Impact on the City Budget would be minimal. There would be some additional routine Staff time involved in screening potential project applications to determine if TIA studies are required, however, once a permit application is submitted and fees are paid, Staff time and other expenditures would be passed through to the project applicant.
RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council adopt the Draft Transportation Impact Analysis (TIA) Guidelines - February 2026.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 - Draft Transportation Impact Analysis (TIA) Guidelines - February 2026 49 of 79
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TRANSPORTATION IMPACT ANALYSIS GUIDELINES
February 2026
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................. 1 LOCAL TRANSPORTATION STUDY GUIDELINES .............................................................. 1 Screening Criteria......................................................................................................... 1 Local Transportation Study Requirements.................................................................. 5 Study Area 5
Study Scenarios 5
Project Trip Generation 5
Project Trip Distribution and Assignment 6
Data Collection 6
Analysis Methodology 6
Intersection Thresholds 6
Site Access and Circulation Analysis 7
Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety 7
Caltrans Standards 7
Deficiency Plan and Recommended Improvements 7
VMT ANALYSIS .................................................................................................................... 8 VMT Screening Criteria ................................................................................................ 8 Screening Criteria 1: Project Size and Type 8
Screening Criteria 2: Low VMT Area 11
Screening Criteria 3: Transit Priority Area (TPA) 11
VMT Analysis Methodology ....................................................................................... 12 Residential Based Land Use 12
Employment Based Land Use 12
Service Population Based Land Use 12
VMT Impact Thresholds ............................................................................................. 12 VMT Mitigation.......................................................................................................... 13 51 of 79
City of Buellton Transportation Impact Analysis Guidelines 1
INTRODUCTION
The City of Buellton (the “City”) Planning and Public Works Departments developed these Transportation Impact Analysis (TIA) Guidelines to outline the City’s procedures for studying a proposed project’s effects on the local transportation system and potential transportation impacts based on CEQA. The guidelines are organized in two sections: Part 1 – Local Transportation Study (LTS) includes procedures to identify potential operational issues when applied against the City’s transportation policies; and Part 2 – VMT Analysis includes procedures to determine if a proposed project has a significant transportation impact based on Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT), which is a key component for CEQA analysis.
SCREENING AND SCOPING AGREEMENT
As part of the development permit process, Project Applicants, in coordination with the Planning Department, Public Works Department, and the City’s traffic engineer will be required to answer screening questions provided in Figures 1 and 2 to determine if either an LTS, VMT, or other focused analysis may apply.
If it is determined that an LTS, VMT, or other focused analysis is required, a Scoping Agreement (sample form, Appendix A) will be required and shall be submitted by the Applicant. The Scoping Agreement shall do the following: 1) include the project description, site plan, project trip generation, and distribution assumptions; 2) indicate which of the screening thresholds apply; and 3) describe the scope of work to be undertaken. In the event that the Applicant does not have access to trip generation rate data or a traffic consultant, the City’s traffic engineer can provide trip generation estimates and distribution assumptions subject to a deposit fee.
In some cases, the work shall be performed by the City's traffic engineer. If an outside consultant is performing any portion of the work, Applicant shall agree to peer-review by the City's traffic engineer.
LOCAL TRANSPORTATION STUDY GUIDELINES
A Local Transportation Study (LTS) evaluates the effect of a project on transportation, access, circulation and related safety elements in the proximity of the project. Many factors including the project description, location, adjacent land uses, and the adjacent transportation system are considered when determining what types of analyses are included in the local transportation study. The following section and the flow chart shown on Figure 1 outline the local transportation study procedures.
Screening Criteria
A local transportation study may be required for any proposed development project for which at least one of the following criteria is satisfied:
1. The project will generate 35 or more new AM or PM peak-hour vehicle trips (see Table 1).
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3. The project will add trips to an intersection, or a roadway system already identified as operating at an unacceptable level of service.
4. The project will conflict with a plan, program, ordinance, and/or policy of the City and/or other applicable jurisdictions related to the circulation system (i.e. the General Plan Circulation Element, Specific Plans, Zoning Ordinance, etc.) or could potentially generate substantially greater levels of traffic than contemplated by the General Plan or Specific Plans.
5. The project may create a hazard to public safety, including inadequate emergency access, an increase in hazards due to a geometric design feature (i.e. sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (i.e. significant semi-truck trips near residential).
6. The Project may result in potential operational or safety concerns due to vehicle queuing, limited sight distance, or proximity to intersections.
7. The project may create adverse conditions for roadway users (i.e. bicyclists, pedestrians, transit riders).
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City of Buellton Transportation Impact Analysis Guidelines 3 Figure 1
Local Transportation Study Flow Chart
Step 1: Screening
Does the Project meet any one criteria below?
-Generates 35 or more AM or PM peak hour trips
-Generates 250 or more ADT
-Project adds trips to an intersection/roadway already identified as operating at an unacceptable LOS -Project conflicts with a plan, program, ordinance, and/or policy of the City and/or other applicable jurisdictions related to the circulation system (i.e. the General Plan Circulation Element, Specific Plans, Zoning Ordinance, etc.) or could generate substantially greater levels of traffic than contemplated by the General Plan or Specific Plans-Project may create a hazard to public safety, including inadequate emergency access, an increase in hazards due to a geometric design feature (i.e. sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (i.e. significant semi-truck trips near residential) -Project may result in potential operational or safety concerns due to vehicle queuing, limited sight distance, or proximity to intersections
-Project may create adverse conditions for roadway users (i.e. bicyclists, pedestrians, transit riders) Local Transportation Study not
required unless City deems that
special circumstances require
analysis.
Yes No
Step 2: Scoping Agreement
Applicant prepares a scoping agreement form
and submit to City staff which includes the
following:
-Project Description
-Site Plan
-Project Trip Generation and distribution
assumptions
- Applicable screening thresholds
- Scope of work
Step 3: Local Transportation Study
Prepare a local transportation study which includes
the following:
-Project Description
-Site Plan
-Project Trip Generation
-Project Trip Distribution and Assignment
-Data Collection
-Analysis Methodology
-Intersection Thresholds
-Site Access and Circulation Analysis
-Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety
-Caltrans Standards (if applicable)
-Deficiency Plan and Recommended Improvements
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City of Buellton Transportation Impact Analysis Guidelines 4 Table 1 provides a summary of sizes of several land use types and corresponding ADT or AM/PM trip generation estimates using rates presented in the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Trip Generation Manual (12th Edition).1 The trip generation thresholds in this table would be used as a preliminary screening guide to determine if a project may be required to prepare an LTS.
Table 1
Trip Generation Estimate Screening Thresholds - Local Transportation Study Land Use
< 250
ADT
<35 AM/PM
PHT
Single Family Detached Housing 27 DU 37 DU
Multifamily Housing – Low Rise 40 DU 66 DU
Affordable Housing 51 DU 75 DU
General Office 31,800 SF 27,700 SF
Retail (Strip Retail) 4,500 SF 5,400 SF
Hotel 42 Rooms 73 Rooms
General Light Industrial 69,300 SF 70,200 SF
Medical-Dental Office 7,300 SF 10,000 SF
The general process for determining if any of the above criteria apply is discussed in the Project Trip Generation and Project Trip Distribution and Assignment sections of the Local Transportation Study Requirements.
If none of these cases apply, an LTS may not be necessary unless the City deems that special circumstances require analysis. In certain cases, the City may require a less extensive analysis, which might include obtaining traffic counts, preparing signal and/or crosswalk warrants, performing a focused transportation study, etc. 1 Trip Generation, Institute of Transportation Engineers, 12th Edition, 2025. 55 of 79
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Study Area
A project is required to conduct an intersection operations analysis for any intersection, regardless of jurisdictional boundaries, to which at least 20 peak-hour project trips or 100 daily trips would be added (even if the screening criteria for fewer than 35 peak hour trips and 250 ADT are met). In addition, the LTS should evaluate the intersections/driveways proposed to provide access to the project site. The City may decide to include additional and/or alternate facilities on a case-by-case basis.
Study Scenarios
Proposed projects should continue considering traffic operational effects under existing and cumulative conditions. The following scenarios should be included. • Existing Conditions
• Existing Plus Project Conditions
• Cumulative Conditions (Existing + Approved and Pending Projects) • Cumulative Plus Project Conditions
Project Trip Generation
The latest edition of ITE shall be used for trip generation forecasts. In some cases, the ITE data are based on a limited amount of studies or do not adequately represent the proposed land uses. In these cases, and with approval from the City, trip generation rates could be obtained from local data.
Trip generation adjustments may be justified to account for pass-by trip reductions for retail uses or internal trip reductions for mixed-use commercial centers, where the mix of uses could reasonably be expected to attract multi-purpose trips.
For redevelopment projects, vehicle-trip credits associated with existing use at the project site may be acceptable. Applying vehicle-trip credits provides an estimation of net new traffic to be added to the existing roadway network.
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City of Buellton Transportation Impact Analysis Guidelines 6 Project Trip Distribution and Assignment
Trip distribution forecasts the travel direction of vehicles generated by a project. Trip distribution percentages should be included in the local transportation study on a figure showing an area map with the transportation network and the project. The distribution patterns for a project can use existing traffic counts, the regional transportation model, or local knowledge.
Trip assignment consists of assigning vehicle-trips to certain routes based on the trip distribution percentages. Trip assignment figures should contain the project’s traffic turning movement volumes at each study intersection.
Data Collection
Weekday traffic counts shall be conducted on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday (typical excluding weeks with a holiday or during the year-end holiday season). City approval is required prior to collecting traffic counts during weeks with holidays or during the year-end holiday season. Peak hour counts shall be conducted for the two hours between 7:00 and 9:00 AM, for the AM peak, and between 4:00 and 6:00 PM, for the PM peak. Mid-day, weekend, summer, or other counts may be considered on a project-specific basis and should be conducted only after consultation with the City.
For any Caltrans owned signalized intersections, the transportation consultant should obtain current signal timing information from Caltrans and use the data in the analysis of signalized intersections.
Analysis Methodology
Intersection Level of Service (LOS) assumptions and methodologies in the latest edition of the Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) shall be utilized to evaluate study intersection operations. To determine LOS of unsignalized intersections, the average weighted delay of the side street approaches, as well as the left-turn approaches for the main street shall be used.
Intersection Thresholds
The City of Buellton has established the intersection LOS threshold as LOS C or better for signalized and unsignalized intersections with the following exceptions:
LOS D or better is acceptable at the following intersections:
• SR 246/US 101 SB Ramps
• SR 246/US 101 NB Ramps
• SR 246/McMurray Road
• SR 246/Industrial Way
• SR 246/Avenue of Flags
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City of Buellton Transportation Impact Analysis Guidelines 7 Site Access and Circulation Analysis
The local transportation study shall include a site access and circulation analysis discussing the project driveways, local street access points and internal circulation. This would include driveway operations, driveway spacing, driveway sight distances, queuing analysis and onsite queuing for any drive-thru lanes, truck loading, passenger loading and transit facilities, emergency access, and project vehicle type and surrounding area compatibility. Collision data may be considered for locations with high-incident rates.
Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety
Review existing pedestrian and bicycle facilities serving the project site and identify any potential conflicts between pedestrians, bicycles and vehicles. Recommend improvements to enhance pedestrian and bicycle safety between the project site and existing facilities. City staff may require further analysis and improvements if the Project is deemed to generate high volumes of pedestrian traffic or if any adverse conditions are identified for pedestrian and bicycle facilities.
Caltrans Standards
All intersections along SR 246, as well as any on and off-ramps for US 101 are Caltrans owned facilities. The thresholds presented in the most recent Caltrans traffic analysis guidelines are based on VMT and not LOS, therefore the City’s LOS C or D policy will be used for study-area intersections under Caltrans’ jurisdiction (see more in the VMT Analysis section). Caltrans requires a queuing analysis for any Caltrans owned intersections to ensure that there are no safety-related impacts. This analysis should evaluate off-ramps to confirm that vehicle queues do not extend onto the mainline, which could compromise freeway safety and traffic flow. Additionally, turn-lane queues at intersections should be assessed to verify that queue lengths do not exceed available storage. Other Caltrans standards for ingress and egress onto Caltrans roadways, driveway spacing standards, safety/hazards, sight distance standards and other operational standards shall be included in the analysis where applicable. The draft LTS shall be submitted to Caltrans for comments and the comments shall be incorporated into the final LTS.
Deficiency Plan and Recommended Improvements
When the LTS determines there will be substantial transportation impacts caused by the Project, a deficiency plan and recommended improvements will be included. For example, at locations where the intersection LOS falls below, or is anticipated to fall below, the acceptable threshold of LOS C or D, a deficiency plan would be required. The deficiency plan would include recommended improvements to potentially improve the intersection LOS to an acceptable threshold of LOS C or D. Other transportation impacts may relate to site access and circulation, pedestrian or bicyclist safety and circulation, or Caltrans standards.
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VMT ANALYSIS
Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) analysis requires an evaluation of a project’s potential impacts related to VMT and other significance criteria. VMT measures the per capita or per employee number of vehicle trips generated by a project and distances vehicles will travel to and from a project, rather than congestion levels at intersections.
While VMT is a primary part of transportation impact analysis through CEQA, it is not the sole component of analysis. Other transportation impacts analyzed through CEQA would be included in the Local Transportation Study portion of a Transportation Impact Analysis.
These include whether a project would:
• Conflict with a program, plan, ordinance, or policy addressing the circulation system, including transit, roadway, bicycle and pedestrian facilities • Substantially increase hazards to a design feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment) or • Result in inadequate emergency access
The information contained in the Governor’s Office of Planning (OPR) guidelines were used to develop the VMT screening criteria and thresholds shown on Figure 2 and outlined in the following section.
VMT Screening Criteria
The first step is determining if a full VMT analysis is required. The purpose of this step is to determine if a presumption of a less than significant transportation impact can be made on the facts of the project. A VMT analysis will not be required for a project that meets any of the screening criteria. If a project is mixed-use and satisfies one of the screening criteria that applies to a specific land use, only that component of the project is exempt from requiring further VMT analysis and the remaining land uses should complete a VMT analysis.
Screening Criteria 1: Project Size and Type
There are several land use projects that can be presumed to have less than significant VMT impacts. Therefore these projects are screened out from completing a VMT analysis based on project size and type. The following project types could be presumed to have a less than significant impact as their uses are local serving in nature:
• Rehabilitation of existing transportation assets
• Projects generating less than 110 daily vehicle trips (see Table 2 for preliminary guide of several land-use sizes that generate less than 110 ADT) • Local-serving commercial establishments less than 30,000 SF, such as banks, restaurants, grocery stores, autobody shops, gas stations, salons/barbers, fitness centers, and small retail centers which primarily serve the local area. It is noted that a VMT analysis may be required by City staff on a case-by-case basis if the project is not deemed to be a local-serving commercial establishment. • Local-serving K-12 schools
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• Local parks
• Local-serving community assembly uses (community organizations, places of worship, etc.)
• Freestanding clinics, medical/dental offices and nursing homes • Student housing projects
• Affordable housing projects with a 100% of units affordable to “low” and/or “very low” income levels.
• Local-serving employee housing and live-work units
• Other locally serving land uses as determined by the City 60 of 79
City of Buellton Transportation Impact Analysis Guidelines 10 Figure 2
VMT Flow Chart
Step 1: Screening
Does the Project meet any one criteria below?
Project Size and Type
Projects generating less than 110 ADT,
affordable housing projects,
or projects deemed local-serving
(detailed list in “Screening Criteria 1:
Project Size and Type” Section.
Yes
No
Presumption of less-thansignificant impact. No
further analysis required.
Low VMT Area
Projects located in areas that would generate
an average VMT of 15% or less below the City
baselines per the VMT maps based on the
SBCAG travel demand model.
Yes
Transit Priority Area
Projects located within a Transit Priority Area.
No
Yes
Step 2: VMT Analysis Methodology
Prepare a VMT analysis and include
mitigation strategies if necessary.
No
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City of Buellton Transportation Impact Analysis Guidelines 11 Table 2
Trip Generation Estimate Screening Thresholds – VMT Analysis* Land Use < 110 ADT
Single Family Detached Housing 12 DU
Multifamily Housing – Low Rise 17 DU
Affordable Housing 22 DU
General Office 13,900 SF
Hotel 18 Rooms
General Light Industrial 30,300 SF
Medical-Dental Office 3,200 SF
*This table demonstrates sizes of land uses which would be under 110 ADT; some land uses listed may be screened out due to being deemed local serving or in a low-VMT area.
Screening Criteria 2: Low VMT Area
Projects that are located in areas with existing low VMT, and that incorporate similar features (i.e., density, mix of uses, transit accessibility), will tend to exhibit similarly low VMT.
Therefore, these projects can be presumed to have a less-than-significant VMT impact without the need to conduct a VMT analysis. The areas where projects would be presumed to have a less-than-significant VMT impact are depicted in VMT maps (Appendix B) provided by KOA. The VMT maps were based on data from the Santa Barbara County association of Governments (SBCAG) travel demand model. These indicate where residential, employment-based uses (such as office or industrial), or regional retail projects (based on service population) would generate an average VMT of 15% or less below the baselines and would not require a VMT analysis. It is important to emphasize that if a project is not presumed to be less than significant based on these screening maps, it does not necessarily mean that the project will have a VMT impact, only that a less than significant impact cannot be assumed and that a VMT analysis would be necessary to make that determination.
Screening Criteria 3: Transit Priority Area (TPA)
Projects located within a TPA may be presumed to have a less than significant impact. Transit priority areas are defined as ½ mile from an existing High-Quality Transit Corridor (15 minute headway or better during peak periods) stop or ½ mile around an existing major transit stop such as Metrolink station or regional bus service stop. The City of Buellton currently does not have any TPA’s.
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City of Buellton Transportation Impact Analysis Guidelines 12 VMT Analysis Methodology
Projects that do not meet any of the screening criteria are required to conduct a VMT analysis. The VMT analysis should draw from the best available data to inform trip generation and trip length estimates for the project uses. The VMT analysis should also be done using the same tools used to set the thresholds for an appropriate comparison. For land use plans (e.g., Specific Plan or General Plan) and projects consisting of residential, office, retail and commercial land uses, the VMT analysis can be conducted using the most current SBCAG model. For other project types, such as performing arts center or special event venue, the VMT analysis should be customized to determine the unique trip generation and trip length characteristics of the proposes uses.
Residential Based Land Use
Project VMT per capita shall be calculated by performing a run of the SBCAG Regional Travel Demand Model and comparing the total regional residential VMT with and without the project to determine total project VMT.
Employment Based Land Use
Project VMT per employee shall be calculated by performing a run of the SBCAG Regional Travel Demand Model and comparing the total regional employee VMT with and without the project to determine total project VMT.
Service Population Based Land Use
Project VMT per service population (residents plus employees) shall be calculated by performing a run of the SBCAG Regional Travel Demand Model and comparing the total regional service population VMT with and without the project to determine total project VMT.
VMT Impact Thresholds
The City’s threshold for identifying a significant VMT impact for land use projects and plans are presented in Table 3.
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Project VMT Thresholds of Significance
Project Type Threshold for Determination of Significant VMT Impact Residential Project Project exceeds 15% below Citywide Baseline VMT for Home-Based VMT per Capita
Employment (Commercial or
Industrial) Project
Project exceeds 15% below Citywide Baseline VMT for Home-Based Work VMT per Employee
Regional Retail Project Project results in a net increase in total VMT in comparison to the Citywide VMT Baseline VMT
Mixed-Use Projects Evaluate each project land use component separately using the criteria above
Land Use Plans Project results in a net increase in total VMT in comparison to the Citywide VMT Baseline VMT
Other Land Use Types Project results in a net increase in total VMT in comparison to the Citywide VMT Baseline VMT
VMT Mitigation
Projects with VMT impacts should consider mitigation options as identified by State legislation to remove or lower the impact. The types of mitigation that affect VMT are those that reduce the number of single-occupant vehicles generated by the site. This can be accomplished by changing the proposed land uses or by implementing transportation demand management (TDM) strategies. TDM strategies are reductions to a project’s trip generation based on certain types of project site modifications, programming, and operational changes.
VMT reduction strategies are described in the CAPCOA Handbook for Analyzing Greenhouse Gas Emission Reductions, Assessing Climate Vulnerabilities, and Advancing Health and Equity. Specific mitigation strategies must be tailored to the project characteristics, and their effectiveness needs to be analyzed and documented.
Projects could also pay VMT mitigation fees to fund Citywide improvements. The City of Buellton does not currently have a fee structure established. If a fee structure were to be established, the VMT mitigation fees would be subject to Council approval. 64 of 79
APPENDIX A
SCOPING AGREEMENT TEMPLATE
(Sample Form)
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( S A M P L E F O R M )
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APPENDIX B
VMT SCREENING MAPS
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CITY OF BUELLTON
RESIDENTIAL HOME-BASED VMT PER POPULATION
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EMPLOYMENT BASED VMT PER EMPLOYEE
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TOTAL VMT PER SERVICE POPULATION
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CITY OF BUELLTON
City Council Agenda Staff Report
City Manager Review: SW
Council Agenda Item No.: 9
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Shannel Zamora, Finance Director
Meeting Date: February 12, 2026
Subject: Resolution No. 26-02 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, Fixing the Employer’s Contribution Under the Public Employees’ Medical and Hospital Care Act at an Equal Amount for Employees and Annuitants, and Revoking Resolution No. 25-17”
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BACKGROUND
Subsection A of Section 14.1 Health Benefits of Rule XIV, Employee Benefits, of the City’s Personnel Rules, provides in part that “Accident, health, hospital, dental, and vision insurance to cover non-occupational injuries and sickness for probationary and Regular Full-Time Employees shall be provided by the City. The scope of coverage and the payment of premiums are subject to periodic review and revision by the City Council and shall be set by resolution of the City Council.”
Government Code Section 22892(a) provides that a local contracting agency, under the Public Employees’ Medical and Hospital Care Act, shall fix from time to time by resolution of the governing body of the agency the amount of the employer’s contribution.
Government Code section 22892(b) provides that the employer contribution shall be an equal amount for both employees and annuitants, but may not be less than the amount prescribed by Section 22892(b) of the Act; and
The last time the City Council fixed the employer’s contribution was in 2025 through Resolution No. 25-17. The resolution fixed the employers’ contribution for employees and annuitants at a maximum of $1,800.00, beginning January 1, 2026. The new 2026 premiums have risen an additional 11% for HMO and 13.31% for PPO, effective January 1, 2026. Given the further increase in healthcare premiums over the past year, staff recommends that the City Council consider an adjustment to the employer’s contribution to help offset the financial impact on employees and annuitants. 72 of 79
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On January 10, 2026, during a special City Council workshop meeting, the City Council requested staff to bring back an item discussing an increase in the employer-paid health contribution for all regular full-time employees and annuitants to 80% of the lesser plan premium (HMO Plan) for a family (currently at $2,190 per month). The City Council indicated that they were comfortable including the proposed increase for budgeting purposes and requested that staff return with the item for further discussion and possible formal approval of the increase via resolution.
Due to the rising cost of annual health insurance premiums, Resolution No. 26-02 further requests that staff annually review the newly released health benefit premiums (midcalendar year) for the upcoming calendar year and present the City Council with a revised annual resolution approving an increase in monthly employer-paid health contribution to 80% of the lowest offered family health plan, if such an increase is warranted.
The City’s health benefits plan is administered by the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS), which provides annual updates on the health plans available in our region. For 2026, the eligible plans include Blue Shield Access+ HMO and PERS Platinum PPO. Attachment 1 outlines the monthly premiums for these plans for single, two-party, and family for 2026. Based on the rising costs of health care, it is prudent for the Council to consider an employer-paid health contribution that better reflects actual costs for family coverage, helping employees avoid high out-of-pocket medical expenses.
Increasing this cap would not only assist existing employees of the City in dealing with the increasing costs of health insurance but would also aid in the attraction of new staff to the City, given the significant portion of income that may be required to be paid for health insurance. Staff is therefore suggesting that the City Council consider capping the employer’s contribution for medical insurance at $2,190 per month. The employee would then be responsible for the additional payment of the premium in excess of the employerpaid health contribution of $2,190 per month.
There are a number of employees that have taken in-lieu payments of the City’s medical contribution, either to purchase private insurance elsewhere, or because they are covered under another family member’s policy. In order to minimize the fiscal impact on the City, yet still allow staff members who are experiencing significant increases under Covered California to stay insured, staff would recommend that the City Council cap the in-lieu payment for employees who elect not to purchase insurance through the City’s plans at $2,000 per month. It is recommended that this amount be retained in future years until the City Council finds it appropriate to increase it.
In addition, the medical increase will also apply to retired employees. There are currently twenty retiree subscribers and one receives the maximum amount of $1,800. The increase in coverage for this retiree would be $390 per month.
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FISCAL IMPACT
The fiscal impact to the City for the increase in the employer’s medical contribution to be capped at $2,190.00 per month will be an additional $390 per month effective as of July 1, 2026. The increased monthly cost for coverage for the period of July 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, will be $ 44,460 for full-time employees and $2,340 for annuitants. Funds will be appropriated for FY 2026-27 in the various funds and department budgets for said medical coverage and will reflect an increase of $88,920 for full-time employees and $4,680 for annuitants covering the periods of July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027.
RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council consider adoption of Resolution No. 26-02 - “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, Fixing the Employer’s Contribution Under the Public Employees’ Medical and Hospital Care Act at and Equal Amount for Employees and Annuitants, and Revoking Resolution No. 25-11”
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution No. 26-02
Attachment 1 – CalPERS 2026 Regional Health Premiums (Active and Annuitants) 74 of 79
RESOLUTION NO. 26-02
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BUELLTON, CALIFORNIA, FIXING THE EMPLOYER’S
CONTRIBUTION UNDER THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ MEDICAL
AND HOSPITAL CARE ACT AT AN EQUAL AMOUNT FOR
EMPLOYEES AND ANNUITANTS, AND REVOKING
RESOLUTION NO. 25-17
I. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BUELLTON DOES HEREBY FIND AND DETERMINE AS FOLLOWS:
A. City of Buellton is a contracting agency under Government Code Section 22920 and subject to the Public Employees’ Medical and Hospital Care Act (the “Act”); and
B. Government Code Section 22892(a) provides that a local contracting agency subject to the Act shall fix the amount of the employer’s contribution by resolution; and
C. Government Code section 22892(b) provides that the employer contribution shall be an equal amount for both employees and annuitants, but may not be less than the amount prescribed by Section 22892(b) of the Act; and
D. That on August 25, 2005, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 05-19 fixing the employer’s contribution under the Public Employees’ Medical and Hospital Care Act at Seven Hundred Fifteen Dollars and Thirty-Four Cents ($715.34); and E. That on August 14, 2006, the City Council revoked Resolution No. 05-19 and adopted Resolution No. 06-28 to fix the employer’s contribution under the Public Employees’ Medical and Hospital Care Act at a maximum of Eight Hundred Dollars ($800.00) per month to be effective as of January 1, 2007; and F. That on April 14, 2022, the City Council revoked Resolution No. 06-28 and adopted Resolution No. 22-10 to fix the employer’s contribution under the Public Employees’ Medical and Hospital Care Act at a maximum of One Thousand Two Hundred ($1,200.00) per month to be effective as of January 1, 2023; and G. That on June 12, 2025, the City Council revoked Resolution No. 22-10 and adopted Resolution No. 25-17 to fix the employer’s contribution under the Public Employees’ Medical and Hospital Care Act at a maximum of One Thousand Eight Hundred ($1,800.00) per month to be effective as of January 1, 2026; and 75 of 79
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H. Due to changing circumstances, it is appropriate to revoke Resolution No. 25-17 and adopt Resolution No. 26-02 to fix the employer’s contribution under the Public Employees’ Medical and Hospital Care Act at a maximum of Two Thousand One Hundred Ninety Dollars ($2,190.00) per month to be effective as of January 1, 2026.
II. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BUELLTON DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
A. That Resolution No. 25-17 is hereby revoked in its entirety.
B. That the employer contribution for each employee or annuitant shall be the amount necessary to pay the full cost of his/her enrollment, including the enrollment of family members, in a health plan up to a maximum of the Family Premium (Basic/Medicare/Combination) not to exceed Two Thousand One Hundred Ninety Dollars ($2,190.00) per month, plus administrative fees and Contingency Reserve Fund assessments.
C. Resolution No. 26-02 further requests that staff annually review the health benefit premiums (mid-calendar year) for the upcoming calendar year and present the City Council with a revised annual resolution approving an increase in monthly employer-paid health contribution to 80% of the lowest offered family health plan, if such an increase is warranted.
D. Employees electing to take an in-lieu payment of medical contributions rather than purchasing medical insurance through the City’s plans are limited to a payment of 85% of the monthly health plan contribution described in Section II. B., above, or $2,000, whichever is less.
E. City of Buellton has fully complied with and all applicable provisions of Government Code Section 7507 in electing the benefits set forth above.
F. That the participation of the employees and annuitants of City of Buellton shall be subject to determination of its status as an “agency or instrumentality of the state or political subdivision of a State” that is eligible to participate in a governmental plan within the meaning of Section 414(d) of the Internal Revenue Code, upon publication of final Regulations pursuant to such Section. If it is determined that City of Buellton would not qualify as an agency or instrumentally of the state or political subdivision of a State under such final Regulations, CalPERS may be obligated and reserves the right to terminate the health coverage of all participants of the employer.
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Resolution No. 26-02 Page 3 February 12, 2026
G. That the executive body appoint and direct, and it does hereby appoint and direct, the City Clerk or designee to file with the Board a verified copy this resolution, and to perform on behalf of the City of Buellton all functions required of it under the Act.
H. That coverage under the Act be effective on July 1, 2026.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 12th day of February 2026. ______________________________
David Silva
Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
Linda Reid
City Clerk
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Attachment 1, Page 5 of 8
July Board of Administration Offsite2026 Regional Premiums Per Subscriber Per Month (PSPM) Public Agency and School Members
Region 2
2025 2026
Single 2-Party Family Single 2-Party Family
HMOAnthem Blue Cross Select HMO $919.00 $1,838.00 $2,389.40 $1,016.32 $2,032.64 $2,642.43 10.59%Anthem Blue Cross Traditional HMO $1,110.97 $2,221.94 $2,888.52 $1,158.26 $2,316.52 $3,011.48 4.26%Blue Shield Access+ HMO $948.53 $1,897.06 $2,466.18 $1,052.89 $2,105.78 $2,737.51 11.00%Blue Shield Access+ EPO $948.53 $1,897.06 $2,466.18 $1,052.89 $2,105.78 $2,737.51 11.00%Blue Shield Trio HMO $909.10 $1,818.20 $2,363.66 $936.58 $1,873.16 $2,435.11 3.02%Health Net Salud y Más $823.49 $1,646.98 $2,141.07 $879.57 $1,759.14 $2,286.88 6.81%Kaiser Permanente $944.34 $1,888.68 $2,455.28 $987.69 $1,975.38 $2,567.99 4.59%Kaiser Permanente Out of State $1,422.26 $2,844.52 $3,697.88 $1,398.96 $2,797.92 $3,637.30 (1.64%)Sharp Performance Plus $868.45 $1,736.90 $2,257.97 $916.20 $1,832.40 $2,382.12 5.50%UnitedHealthcare SignatureValue Alliance $890.66 $1,781.32 $2,315.72 $950.99 $1,901.98 $2,472.57 6.77%UnitedHealthcare SignatureValue Harmony $819.64 $1,639.28 $2,131.06 $857.14 $1,714.28 $2,228.56 4.58%PPOPERS Gold $864.75 $1,729.50 $2,248.35 $956.28 $1,912.56 $2,486.33 10.58%PERS Platinum $1,258.76 $2,517.52 $3,272.78 $1,426.24 $2,852.48 $3,708.22 13.31%PERS Platinum Out of State $1,244.55 $2,489.10 $3,235.83 $1,410.29 $2,820.58 $3,666.75 13.32% 2025 2026
Single 2-Party Family Single 2-Party Family
Medicare Advantage PlansAnthem Medicare Preferred PPO $487.56 $975.12 $1,462.68 $571.70 $1,143.40 $1,715.10 17.26%Blue Shield Medicare PPO (Nationwide) $448.28 $896.56 $1,344.84 $539.43 $1,078.86 $1,618.29 20.33%Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage $343.08 $686.16 $1,029.24 $356.83 $713.66 $1,070.49 4.01%Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Out of State $336.72 $673.44 $1,010.16 $350.16 $700.32 $1,050.48 3.99%Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Summit $408.31 $816.62 $1,224.93 $426.31 $852.62 $1,278.93 4.41%Kaiser Permanente Senior Advantage Summit Out of State $401.97 $803.94 $1,205.91 $419.67 $839.34 $1,259.01 4.40% Sharp Direct Advantage HMO $272.44 $544.88 $817.32 $291.38 $582.76 $874.14 6.95%UnitedHealthcare Group Medicare Advantage PPO (Nationwide) $442.25 $884.50 $1,326.75 $481.29 $962.58 $1,443.87 8.83%Medicare Supplement PlansPERS Gold Medicare Supplement $546.13 $1,092.26 $1,638.39 $597.57 $1,195.14 $1,792.71 9.42%PERS Platinum Medicare Supplement (Nationwide) $584.70 $1,169.40 $1,754.10 $665.50 $1,331.00 $1,996.50 13.82% Fresno, Imperial, Inyo, Kern, Kings, Madera, Orange, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Tulare and Ventura Basic Plans (B) Percent Change
Medicare Plans (M) Percent Change
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July Board of Administration Offsite2026 Regional Premiums Per Subscriber Per Month (PSPM) Public Agency and School Members
Region 2
2026
Combination Plans
Subscriber in M &
1 Dependent in B
Subscriber in M &
2+ Dependents in B
Subscriber in M,
1 Dependent in B &
1 Dependent in M
Subscriber in B &
1 Dependent in M
Subscriber in B &
2+ Dependents in M
Subscriber in B,
1 Dependent in B &
1 Dependent in M
Basic HMO and Medicare AdvantageAnthem Blue Cross Select and Medicare Supplement $1,588.02 $2,197.81 $1,753.19 $1,588.02 $2,159.72 $2,197.81Anthem Blue Cross Traditional and Medicare Supplement $1,729.96 $2,424.92 $1,838.36 $1,729.96 $2,301.66 $2,424.92Blue Shield Access+ HMO and Medicare $1,592.32 $2,224.05 $1,710.59 $1,592.32 $2,131.75 $2,224.05Blue Shield Access+ EPO and Medicare $1,592.32 $2,224.05 $1,710.59 $1,592.32 $2,131.75 $2,224.05Blue Shield Trio and Medicare $1,476.01 $2,037.96 $1,640.81 $1,476.01 $2,015.44 $2,037.96Kaiser Permanente and Senior Advantage $1,344.52 $1,937.13 $1,306.27 $1,344.52 $1,701.35 $1,937.13Kaiser Permanente and Senior Advantage Out of State $1,749.12 $2,588.50 $1,539.70 $1,749.12 $2,099.28 $2,588.50Kaiser Permanente and Senior Advantage Summit $1,414.00 $2,006.61 $1,445.23 $1,414.00 $1,840.31 $2,006.61Kaiser Permanente and Senior Advantage Summit Out of State $1,818.63 $2,658.01 $1,678.72 $1,818.63 $2,238.30 $2,658.01Sharp Direct Advantage $1,207.58 $1,757.30 $1,132.48 $1,207.58 $1,498.96 $1,757.30UnitedHealthcare Alliance and Medicare Advantage $1,432.28 $2,002.87 $1,533.17 $1,432.28 $1,913.57 $2,002.87UnitedHealthcare Harmony and Medicare Advantage $1,338.43 $1,852.71 $1,476.86 $1,338.43 $1,819.72 $1,852.71Basic PPO and Medicare SupplementPERS Gold and Medicare Supplement $1,553.85 $2,127.62 $1,768.91 $1,553.85 $2,151.42 $2,127.62PERS Platinum and Medicare Supplement $2,091.74 $2,947.48 $2,186.74 $2,091.74 $2,757.24 $2,947.48PERS Platinum and Medicare Supplement Out of State $2,075.79 $2,921.96 $2,177.17 $2,075.79 $2,741.29 $2,921.96 Fresno, Imperial, Inyo, Kern, Kings, Madera, Orange, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Tulare and Ventura 79 of 79