Buellton City Council
July 9, 2026

CITY OF BUELLTON

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Regular Meeting of July 9, 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

1. Honoring Ann McCarty on her Retirement as Executive Director of the North County Rape Crisis & Child Protection Center

2. Proclamation Recognizing Americans with Disabilities Act Day – July 26, 2026 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.

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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 Any Council Member, the City Attorney, or the City Manager may request that an item be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda to allow for full discussion.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.

3. Minutes of June 25, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting

4. List of Claims to be Approved and Ratified for Payment to Date for Fiscal Year 2025/2026

5. Public Disclosure of Donations Received by the City of Buellton During June 2026  (Staff Contact: Finance Director Shannel Zamora)

6. Discussion and Approval of Recreation Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Solvang
 (Staff Contact: City Manager Scott Wolfe)

7. Designation of Voting Delegate and Alternate for 2026 League of California Cities Annual Conference Business Meeting
 (Staff Contact: City Clerk Linda Reid)

PUBLIC HEARINGS (POSSIBLE ACTION)

8. Ordinance No. 26-06 – “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, Authorizing an Amendment to the Contract Between the City Council of the City of Buellton and the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System” (Introduction and First Reading) (Staff Contact: City Clerk/H.R. Director Linda Reid)
Resolution No. 26-16 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, Approving a Resolution of Intention for an Amendment to Contract Between the City Council of the City of Buellton and the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System”
(Staff Contact: City Clerk/H.R. Director Linda Reid)

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. 2 of 159
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BUSINESS ITEMS (POSSIBLE ACTION)

9. Consideration of Buellton Arts and Culture Project Applications:

A. Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden Foundation: Artistic Metal Privacy Screen B. Martha’s Farm Animal Sanctuary: MFAS Healing Arts Program  (Staff Contact: Recreation Coordinator Allison Firey)

10. Consideration of Funding Request for Proposed Movie-in-the-Park Event  (Staff Contact: City Manager Scott Wolfe)

11. Resolution No 26-22 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, Establishing Conditions for the Demolition of Buildings Located at 376 Avenue of Flags and Removing the Historical Landmark Designation from the Property Located at 376 Avenue of Flags in the City of Buellton”  (Staff Contact: City Manager Scott Wolfe)

12. Conceptual Review of Options Re: Highway 246 Driveway Locations, Roadway Frontages and Circulation Between US 101 and Avenue of Flags; and Potential Amendments to Avenue of Flags Specific Plan
 (Staff Contact: Planning Director Andrea Keefer)

13. Resolution No. 26-20 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, Approving and Adopting Amendment No. 2 of the Guidelines of Procedure for City Council Meetings and Related Functions and Activities”  (Staff Contact: City Manager Scott Wolfe)

14. Resolution No. 26-21 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, Approving the Fourth Quarter Budget Amendment Resulting from Operational Changes for Fiscal Year 2025–26, Through June 30, 2026”  (Staff Contact: Finance Director Shannel Zamora)
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT

CLOSED SESSION (POSSIBLE ACTION)

15. Closed Session Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957 regarding:

PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title: City Manager

16. Closed Session Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) Potential Initiation of Litigation

17. Closed Session Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) regarding: EXISTING LITIGATION (1 matter): Kerry S. Moriarty, et al. v. City of Buellton, et al.; Santa Barbara County Superior Court Case No. 26CV03170 3 of 159
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ADJOURNMENT
The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. The Regular City Council meeting of July 23, 2026, has been cancelled. 4 of 159

PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT DAY - JULY 26, 2026
WHEREAS, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed on July 26, 1990 to ensure the civil rights of citizens with disabilities; and WHEREAS, the City of Buellton affirms the principals of equality and inclusion for persons with disabilities as set forth for the State of California and as embodied in the ADA, the laws of the State of California and ordinances of Santa Barbara County and the City of Buellton; and WHEREAS, numerous organizations in the City of Buellton and the State of California work with constituents and communities to bring forth the promise of hope and freedom that is envisioned by the passage of the ADA; and
WHEREAS, the City of Buellton celebrates July 26, 2026, as the Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, through the presentation of this proclamation.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Mayor David Silva and the Buellton City Council, do hereby recognize July 26, 2026, as "AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT DAY" in the CITY OF BUELLTON and encourage the community to join in this observance.

PRESENTED this 9
th day of July, 2026.
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City Manager Review: SW
Council Agenda Item No.: 3

CITY OF BUELLTON

CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Regular Meeting of June 25, 2026
City Council Chambers, 140 West Highway 246
Buellton, California

CALL TO ORDER
Vice Mayor Mead called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

Present: Council Member Hudson Hornick, Council Member Elysia Lewis, Council Member John Sanchez, Vice Mayor Carla Mead, and Mayor David Silva (via Zoom)

Staff: City Manager Scott Wolfe, City Attorney Greg Murphy (via Zoom), Finance Director Shannel Zamora, Planning Director Andrea Keefer, Public Works Director Rose Hess, Recreation Coordinator Allison Firey, Deputy City Clerk Katherine Dary, and City Clerk Linda Reid

REORDERING OF AGENDA
None

PRESENTATIONS

1. Proclamation Recognizing June 2026 as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month

Correspondence was received and made part of the record from Benjamen Toth, Social Media & Advisory Board Member, SBGMC, and Chris MacDonald, Southern California News Reporter/Santa Maria Property Owner.

Lauren Lastra, representing Santa Ynez Valley Pride, thanked the City Council for its commitment to inclusion and recognition of Pride Month, highlighting the City's Pride banners and expressing appreciation on behalf of the organization.

Suzette Lopez, representing House of Pride & Equality, thanked the City Council for its continued support and inclusion of the LGBTQIA+ community. 6 of 159
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The City Council expressed appreciation for the community organizations and reaffirmed their support for inclusion, diversity, and allyship.

Vice Mayor Mead presented the proclamation recognizing June 2026 as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month.

PUBLIC COMMENTS
None

CONSENT CALENDAR

Council Member Hornick requested that Item 9 be pulled from the Consent Calendar for discussion.

2. Minutes of June 11, 2026, Regular City Council Meeting

3. List of Claims to be Approved and Ratified for Payment to Date for Fiscal Year 2025/2026

4. Monthly Treasurer’s Report – May 31, 2026

5. Financial Report for the Third Quarter Ending March 31, 2026

6. Resolution No. 26-17 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, Establishing an Appropriation Limit for Fiscal Year 2026-27”

7. Resolution No. 26-18 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, Acknowledging the Receipt of and Ordering the Filing of the Annual Statement of Investment Policy for Fiscal Year 2026-27 with the City Council”

8. Resolution No. 26-19 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, for the Purpose of Mid-Cycle Budget Amendments Related to Fiscal Year 2026-27”
MOTION:

Motion by Council Member Lewis, seconded by Council Member Sanchez, approving Consent Calendar Items 2 through 8 as listed.

VOTE:

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

Council Member Hornick – Yes
Council Member Lewis – Yes
Council Member Sanchez – Yes
Vice Mayor Mead – Yes
Mayor Silva – Yes
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9. Second Amendment to MarBorg Industries Contract for Solid Waste Collection Services
DISCUSSION:

Council Member Hornick requested clarification regarding household hazardous waste collection, bulky waste pickup, and options for improving resident access to hazardous waste disposal. Staff explained that quarterly household hazardous waste collection is included in the existing contract and clarified the distinction between household and industrial hazardous waste disposal.

MOTION:

Motion by Council Member Hornick, seconded by Council Member Sanchez, approving Consent Calendar Item 9 as listed.

VOTE:

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

Council Member Hornick – Yes
Council Member Lewis – Yes
Council Member Sanchez – Yes
Vice Mayor Mead – Yes
Mayor Silva – Yes

PUBLIC HEARINGS

None

COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS/ITEMS
Council Member Sanchez commented that attendance at the Farmers' Market has slowed and encouraged continued community support.

Mayor Silva thanked the Buellton Chamber of Commerce for recent business grand openings, including Santa Ynez Valley Breakfast and Fortaleza Brazilian Jiu-jitsu.

Mayor Silva requested consensus to bring back a presentation regarding a proposed partnership with the City of Solvang for a possible summer Movie in the Park program. The City Council provided consensus direction for staff to return with the item.

Vice Mayor Mead congratulated Santa Ynez Valley Pride and House of Pride & Equality on successful Pride events, including the Pride Prom and Pride Festival.

WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
Council Member Sanchez reported that he attended the Buellton Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau meeting and provided an oral report for the record. The City Council provided consensus direction for staff to return with information regarding both the north and south billboards and invite the appropriate parties.

Council Member Sanchez reported that he attended the Santa Ynez Valley Community Aquatics Foundation meeting and provided an oral report for the record.

Council Member Hornick reported that he attended the Library Advisory Committee meeting and provided an oral report for the record.

Mayor Silva reported that he attended the Willemsen Property Ad Hoc Committee meeting and provided an oral report for the record.

Mayor Silva reported that he attended the League of California Cities Channel Counties Division Dinner and provided an oral report for the record.

Vice Mayor Mead reported that she attended the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) meeting and provided an oral report for the record.

Vice Mayor Mead reported that she attended the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (APCD) meeting and provided an oral report for the record.

BUSINESS ITEMS

10. Consideration of Arts and Culture Project Applications:

A. En Fuego Events: Buellton Fall Fest 2026
Council Member Sanchez recused himself due to a conflict with En Fuego Events.

RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council authorize funding in the amount of $6,500 for the Buellton Fall Fest.

STAFF REPORT:

Recreation Coordinator Firey presented the staff report.

DOCUMENTS:

Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report.

SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION:

The City Council discussed funding for live entertainment, the importance of supporting local musicians, and the recommendation of the Arts and Culture Committee. 9 of 159
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MOTION:

Motion by Vice Mayor Mead, seconded by Mayor Silva, authorizing funding in the amount of $6,500 to Enfuego Events for the Buellton Fall Fest.

VOTE:

Motion passed by a roll call vote of 4-0-1, with Council Member Sanchez abstaining.

Council Member Hornick – Yes
Council Member Lewis – Yes
Council Member Sanchez – Abstain
Vice Mayor Mead – Yes
Mayor Silva – Yes

10. Consideration of Arts and Culture Project Applications:

B. Friends of the Library: Art and Culture at the Buellton Library RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council authorize funding in the amount of $2,250 for the Friends of the Library proposal.

STAFF REPORT:

Recreation Coordinator Firey presented the staff report.

DOCUMENTS:

Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report.

SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION:

Former Mayor Holly Sierra highlighted recent Friends of the Library programs and discussed plans for upcoming library events. The City Council discussed the proposed funding allocation, signage requests, and individual project costs.

MOTION:

Motion by Council Member Lewis, seconded by Vice Mayor Mead, authorizing funding in the amount of $2,250 for the Friends of the Library proposal.

VOTE:

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

Council Member Hornick – Yes
Council Member Lewis – Yes
Council Member Sanchez – Yes
Vice Mayor Mead – Yes
Mayor Silva – Yes

11. Discussion of Possible Drone Show During Winter Fest Event RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council discuss this matter and direct staff as appropriate. 10 of 159
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STAFF REPORT:

City Manager Wolfe presented the staff report.

SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION:

Correspondence supporting the proposed Drone Show was received and made part of the record from Imelda Delgado, Chelsea Rushing, Kaileen Ryan, Becky Heart, and Judith Dale.

The City Council discussed potential costs, scheduling, sponsorship opportunities, coordination with the Buellton Chamber of Commerce, and integration with Winterfest activities.

DIRECTION:

Direction was provided to staff to solicit bids from drone vendors and coordinate with the Buellton Chamber of Commerce.

12. Review of the Fiscal Year 2026/27 Water and Wastewater Rate Increases RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommend that the City Council approve the second-year implementation for the water and wastewater rate increases, effective July 1, 2026.

STAFF REPORT:

Public Works Director Hess presented the staff report.

DOCUMENTS:

Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report.

SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION:

The City Council reviewed current water and wastewater enterprise fund revenues and expenditures, reserve balances, and the adopted five-year rate plan.

MOTION:

Motion by Vice Mayor Mead, seconded by Council Member Lewis, approving the secondyear implementation for the water and wastewater rate increases, effective July 1, 2026.

VOTE:

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

Council Member Hornick – Yes
Council Member Lewis – Yes
Council Member Sanchez – Yes
Vice Mayor Mead – Yes
Mayor Silva – Yes
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CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Wolfe provided an informational report for the record.

CLOSED SESSION ITEMS

13. Closed Session Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) Potential Initiation of Litigation (2 Items)
The City Council met in closed session to discuss Item 13. No reportable action was taken.

ADJOURNMENT
Vice Mayor Mead adjourned the regular meeting at 7:51 p.m. The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. ____________________________
Carla Mead
Vice Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Katherine Dary
Deputy City Clerk
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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: July 9, 2026
Subject: List of Claims to be Approved and Ratified for Payment to Date for Fiscal Year 2025/2026
______________________________________________________________________________

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 6/13/2026 through 6/26/2026 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 6/13/2026 through 6/26/2026 was $745,360.56.

FISCAL IMPACT
Payments made to the various vendors were consistent with the approved City’s Budget for 6/13/2026 through 6/26/2026. 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 6/13/2026 through 6/26/2026.

ATTACHMENTS

Attachment 1 – Claims
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EXHIBIT A - A/P Packets processed
A/P Packet# APPKT05277 22,732.35
A/P Packet# APPKT05321 7,050.32
A/P Packet# APPKT05324 119,959.95
A/P Packet# APPKT05325 160,054.23
A/P Packet# APPKT05381 10,075.40
A/P Packet# APPKT05432 272,839.00
A/P Packet# APPKT05440 43,507.86
A/P Packet# APPKT05453 17,338.20
Total A/P Packets: $653,557.31 (13 pages)
Utility Packet #UBPKT04144 $192.48 (1 page)
Total Disbursement: $653,749.79
Payroll processed
City Council Payroll 6/25/2026 2,145.90
Staff Payroll 6/26/2026 89,464.87
Total Payroll: $91,610.77
TOTAL AMOUNT OF CLAIMS:
$745,360.56

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 June 13, 2026 through June 26, 2026 for ratification by the City Council at the July 9, 2026 City Council Meeting.
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Payment
Number
23 48297
48298
48299
48300
48301
48302
48303
48304
48305
48306
48307
48308
48309
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6/23/2026 000273 KURT GREER 60.00
000273-06182026 06/18/26 - REIMB - WTP T-2 CERTIFICATION RENEWAL 020-601-60650 60.00 6/23/2026 000875 LIBERTY MUTUAL GROUP INC 350.00
32S611737-2026 FY2026-2027 - RENEWAL - SURETY BOND (City Manager)001-402-60900 350.00 T260526 05/31/2026 - WWTP - MONTHLY O&M 005-701-60800 3,541.92 6/23/2026 001040 FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS 750.00
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1KQC-KC6W-1MT7 Leaf Blower, Electric Cordless Leaf Blower with 2 001-511-73500 933.27 1YRV-QRDR-JMWV 04/15/26 - 05/14/26 - PW - AMAZON ORDERS 001-558-60210 27.65 1YRV-QRDR-JMWV 04/15/26 - 05/14/26 - PW - AMAZON ORDERS 001-558-61140 64.57 1YRV-QRDR-JMWV 04/15/26 - 05/14/26 - PW - AMAZON ORDERS 005-701-61140 120.86 1YRV-QRDR-JMWV 04/15/26 - 05/14/26 - PW - AMAZON ORDERS 005-701-72300 823.89 19NT-VPFR-1VX9 05/15/26 - 06/14/26 - COB - AMAZON ORDERS 001-401-60900 78.49 19NT-VPFR-1VX9 05/15/26 - 06/14/26 - COB - AMAZON ORDERS 001-420-61130 35.33 1KQC-KC6W-1MT7 Leaf Blower, Electric Cordless Leaf Blower with 2 001-511-67140 51025-040 1,154.66 1KQC-KC6W-1MT7 Leaf Blower, Electric Cordless Leaf Blower with 2 001-511-72100 383.54 2832 MAY 2026 - LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES 001-501-60800 256,701.00 2832 APR 2026 - LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES - FLEET COSTS001-501-60805 109.00 2832 MAY 2026 - LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES - MOTOR DEPUTY 001-501-60805 16,029.00 6/23/2026 002058 AMAZON 3,828.02
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City of Buellton, CA By Payment Number
Payment Dates 6/13/2026 - 6/26/2026
Payment Date Vendor # Payment Amount
Payable Number Description Vendor Name Account Number Project Acct Key Item Amount 6/24/2026 000450 SB CO SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT 272,839.00
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Number
48310
48311
48312
48313
48314
48315
48316
48317
48318
48319
48320
48321
48322
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80625-7-06062026 05/07/26 - 06/05/26 - LIBRARY - UTILITIES ELECTRIC 001-510-61241 1,009.99 6/23/2026 000352 P G & E 21,817.82
002099-06152026 06/15/26 - PARK DEPOSIT REFUND 001-22510 100.00 6/23/2026 002098 MARCIAL ORDAZ 200.00
002098-06152026 06/15/26 - PARK DEPOSIT REFUND 001-22510 200.00 6/23/2026 000954 MICHAEL MacEACHERM dba 12,400.00
5903 04/28/26 - WWTP - MANHOLE LOCATING 005-701-60250 6,300.00 Check Disbursements - City Council - July 9, 2026 Payment Dates: 6/13/2026 - 6/26/2026 Payment Date Vendor # Payment Amount
Payable Number Description Vendor Name Account Number Project Acct Key Item Amount 6/23/2026 002099 MARCI MENDOZA 100.00
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Number
48325
48326
48327
48328
48329
11122674
APA000748
APA000749
APA000750
APA000751
APA000752
APA000753 6/15/2026 001430 GSOLUTIONZ, INC. 183.11
8280 JUL 2026 - MONTHLY GPS INTERMEDIA/ADMIN FEE 001-410-67705 183.11 6/30/2026 9:33:49 AM Page 3 of 13
002055-06012026 MAY 2026 - REC - ZUMBA & KICKBOXING INSTRUCTOR 001-511-67140 300.00 6/15/2026 001827 DANIEL CONTRERAS 50.00
001827-06012026 05/21/26 - PLNG - PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING 001-565-50010 50.00 6/15/2026 000187 FARM SUPPLY COMPANY 140.05
82925 05/20/26 - WWTP - UNIFORMS JOE VELASQUEZ 005-701-60131 140.05 6/15/2026 001803 AMANDA JOHNSON 100.00
001803-06022026 MAY 2026 - REC - STEP CLASS INSTRUCTOR 001-511-67140 100.00 6/15/2026 001943 CAROLINE HOWE 378.00
001943-06022026 MAY 2026 - REC - LINE DANCING INSTRUCTOR 001-511-67140 378.00 6/15/2026 002055 Cynthia Bittle 300.00
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001030-05212026 06/25/26 - REIMB - FIN DIRECTORS BREAKFAST MTG 001-420-60710 18.48 0104898-06202026 06/25/26 - 07/24/26 - REC - INTERNET SERVICES 001-511-61290 223.97 6/26/2026 001084 James Porter Tilley, Jr. dba 4,894.49
1260 06/24/26 - REC - GYM EQUIP & INSTALLATION 001-511-73500 4,894.49 6/26/2026 000342 NIELSEN BUILDING MATERIALS,INC 30.38
274457 06/04/26 - WTP - MAINT/REPAIR ITEMS 020-601-60250 30.38 Check Disbursements - City Council - July 9, 2026 Payment Dates: 6/13/2026 - 6/26/2026 Payment Date Vendor # Payment Amount
Payable Number Description Vendor Name Account Number Project Acct Key Item Amount 6/26/2026 000122 COMCAST CABLE 223.97
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Number
APA000754
APA000755
APA000756
APA000757
APA000758
APA000759
APA000760
APA000761
APA000762
APA000763
APA000764
APA000765
APA000766
APA000767
APA000768
APA000769
APA000770
APA000771
APA000772
APA000773
APA000774
0709567 JUL 2026 - DENTAL/VISION/EAP PREMIUMS 001-402-50400 247.00 6/30/2026 9:33:49 AM Page 4 of 13
63879 05/14/26 - PW - VEHICLE MAINT/REPAIR VIN 1319 001-558-60270 253.82 6/23/2026 000005 ABALONE COAST ANALYTICAL, INC. 537.00
7030 MAY 2026 - WTP - CHEMICALS/ANALYSIS 020-601-61111 537.00 6/23/2026 000820 ACWA/JPIA 3,774.20
0709567 JUL 2026 - DENTAL/VISION/EAP PREMIUMS 001-401-50400 652.89 6/15/2026 001510 SANTA MARIA CALIFORNIA NEWS MEDIA INC. dba 116.52 597335 06/04/26 - SYVN - NOTICE ADOPTION ORD NO 26-04 001-403-60520 116.52 6/15/2026 001808 TERRY NIELSEN 225.00
001808-06022026 MAY 2026 - REC - CARDIO FITNESS INSTRUCTOR 001-511-67140 225.00 6/15/2026 000765 VICTOR RODRIGUEZ dba 253.82
193606 05/29/26 - WWTP - SAFETY SUPPLIES 005-701-67600 93.74 6/15/2026 001885 SAIRA DAVISON 135.00
001885-06022026 MAY 2026 - REC - PICKLEBALL GYM STAFF 001-511-67140 135.00 6/15/2026 001510 SANTA MARIA CALIFORNIA NEWS MEDIA INC. dba 95.37 592983 05/21/26 - SYVN - NOTICE OF INTRO ORD NO 26-04 001-403-60520 95.37 6/15/2026 000369 PERRY'S ELECTRIC MOTORS & CONTROLS INC 15,096.46 28680 05/12/26 - WWTP - PUMP MAINT/REPAIR 005-701-60250 15,096.46 6/15/2026 000382 PROCARE JANITORIAL SUPPLY, INC. 2,220.88 191923 04/01/26 - PW - OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 001-552-61140 1,063.57 191923 04/01/26 - PW - OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 001-558-61140 1,063.57 002033-06022026 MAY 2026 - REC - MIXED FIT FITNESS INSTRUCTOR 001-511-67140 75.00 6/15/2026 002021 Optimized Investment Partners, LLC 1,785.40 1705 MAY 2026 - INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES 001-420-60800 1,785.40 6/15/2026 000801 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE STORES, INC. 4.74
4372-191946 05/07/26 - PW - VEHICLE MAINT/REPAIR ITEMS 001-558-60270 4.74 INV-6073 MAY 2026 - WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT 001-410-61292 150.00 INV-6073 MAY 2026 - WEBSITE MAINTENANCE 001-410-61292 125.00 6/15/2026 002056 Natalka Morphy 300.00
002056-06022026 MAY 2026 - REC - FITNESS INSTRUCTOR 001-511-67140 300.00 6/15/2026 002033 Nikki Terranova 75.00
6/15/2026 001778 LYNNETTE KUFELDT 100.00
001778-06022026 MAY 2026 - REC - YOGA INSTRUCTOR 001-511-67140 100.00 6/15/2026 001377 MARNA PALSGAARD 333.00
001377-06022026 MAY 2026 - REC - SPIN/SCULPT INSTRUCTOR 001-511-67140 333.00 6/15/2026 000353 MICHAEL J. BOGGESS 275.00
011300-06022026 MAY 2026 - REC - YOGA INSTRUCTOR 001-511-67140 100.00 6/15/2026 001930 KASEY RONALD KUMP 50.00
001930-06012026 05/21/26 - PLNG - PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING 001-565-50010 50.00 6/15/2026 002053 Leeanna Sue Bileti 275.00
002053-06022026 MAY 2026 - REC - YOGA & PILATES INSTRUCTOR 001-511-67140 275.00 6/15/2026 001502 JENELLE RODRIGUEZ 14.00
001502-06022026 MAY 2026 - REC - MEDITATING MOMS INSTRUCTOR 001-511-67140 14.00 6/15/2026 001433 JULIE EVERETT 126.00
001433-06022026 MAY 2026 - REC - TINY TOT UNIVERSITY INSTRUCTOR 001-511-67140 126.00 6/15/2026 011300 KAREN PALMER 100.00
Check Disbursements - City Council - July 9, 2026 Payment Dates: 6/13/2026 - 6/26/2026 Payment Date Vendor # Payment Amount
Payable Number Description Vendor Name Account Number Project Acct Key Item Amount 18 of 159
Payment
Number
APA000775
APA000776
APA000777
APA000778
APA000779
APA000780
APA000781
APA000782
APA000783
APA000784
APA000785
APA000786
6/30/2026 9:33:49 AM Page 5 of 13
6/23/2026 001631 LINDE GAS & EQUIPMENT INC. 83.60
57389941 05/20/26 - 06/20/26 - WWTP - CYLINDER RENTAL 005-701-61111 83.60 6/23/2026 000142 LOGAN R. FITZGERALD dba 3,050.00
000142-06012026 MAY 2026 - CH/LIB/PKS - JANITORIAL SERVICES 001-552-60800 1,035.00 000142-06012026 MAY 2026 - CH/LIB/PKS - JANITORIAL SERVICES 001-558-60800 2,015.00 8408 05/13/26 - 06/12/26 - TELEPHONE SERVICE 001-565-67705 178.85 8408 05/13/26 - 06/12/26 - TELEPHONE SERVICE 005-701-67705 34.81 8408 05/13/26 - 06/12/26 - TELEPHONE SERVICE 020-601-67705 2.40 6/23/2026 000812 KOSMONT & ASSOCIATES, INC. 4,040.40
2402.4-013 MAY 2026 - PLNG - GPU ECON & MARKET ANALYSIS 001-565-60855 4,040.40 6/23/2026 001430 GSOLUTIONZ, INC. 1,004.92
8408 05/13/26 - 06/12/26 - TELEPHONE SERVICE 001-401-67705 180.10 8408 05/13/26 - 06/12/26 - TELEPHONE SERVICE 001-410-67705 378.19 8408 05/13/26 - 06/12/26 - TELEPHONE SERVICE 001-511-61290 200.56 8408 05/13/26 - 06/12/26 - TELEPHONE SERVICE 001-558-67705 30.01 BR69005036A 06/15/26 - WTP/WWTP - ENV#9R ENVELOPES 005-701-61130 357.58 BR69005036A 06/15/26 - WTP/WWTP - ENV#9R ENVELOPES 020-601-61130 357.58 6/23/2026 000187 FARM SUPPLY COMPANY 76.32
83179 06/02/26 - PW - MAINT/REPAIR ITEMS 001-558-60250 8.50 83207 06/03/26 - WWTP - SAFETY EQUIPMENT 005-701-67600 67.82 1194149 06/11/26 - 07/10/26 - CH - COPIER LEASE 001-410-60310 411.61 1194149 06/11/26 - 07/10/26 - CH - COPIER LEASE OVERAGES 001-410-61130 620.05 1194642 06/17/26 - 07/16/26 - REC - COPIER LEASE 001-511-60310 128.22 1194642 06/17/26 - 07/16/26 - REC - COPIER LEASE OVERAGES 001-511-61130 75.52 6/23/2026 001713 COMMANDER PRINTED PRODUCTS 715.16
30302 05/10/26 - CH - SETUP INTERNET LINE & NEW DESKTOP001-410-60210 1,474.99 4011899 JUN 2026 - GUARDIAN MSP BACKUP SERVICES 001-410-60210 2,062.00 4011929 JUN 2026 - SENTINELONE - ENDPOINT SECURITY 001-410-60210 423.00 MSP-4011914 JUN 2026 - MONTHLY - GUARDIAN MSP SERVICES 001-410-60210 795.00 6/23/2026 000118 COASTAL COPY, INC. 1,235.40
39928130 06/12/26 - CH - PEST CONTROL 001-558-60800 165.00 39928131 06/02/26 - PD/CCC - PEST CONTROL 001-558-60800 212.00 39928797 06/02/26 - PO - PEST CONTROL 001-558-60800 118.00 39929528 06/18/26 - LIBRARY - PEST CONTROL 001-558-60800 200.00 6/23/2026 000655 COAST NETWORX, INC. 4,754.99
6/23/2026 000107 CITY OF LOMPOC 1,666.66
20287 JUL 2026 - TRANSIT SERVICES 027-559-67445 1,666.66 6/23/2026 001649 CIVIC SOLUTIONS 27,677.50
53126 MAY 2026 - PLNG - GENERAL PLAN UPDATE 001-565-60855 27,677.50 6/23/2026 000112 CLARK PEST CONTROL 695.00
0709567 JUL 2026 - DENTAL/VISION/EAP PREMIUMS 001-565-50400 307.84 0709567 JUL 2026 - DENTAL/VISION/EAP PREMIUMS 005-701-50400 378.69 0709567 JUL 2026 - DENTAL/VISION/EAP PREMIUMS 020-601-50400 378.69 6/23/2026 000718 AUTOSYS LLC 7,380.00
INV-0488 04/24/26 - 05/29/26 - WTP - SERVICE CALLS SCADA 020-601-60800 7,380.00 0709567 JUL 2026 - DENTAL/VISION/EAP PREMIUMS 001-403-50400 165.71 0709567 JUL 2026 - DENTAL/VISION/EAP PREMIUMS 001-410-50400 230.72 0709567 JUL 2026 - DENTAL/VISION/EAP PREMIUMS 001-420-50400 210.93 0709567 JUL 2026 - DENTAL/VISION/EAP PREMIUMS 001-511-50400 497.84 0709567 JUL 2026 - DENTAL/VISION/EAP PREMIUMS 001-558-50400 703.89 Check Disbursements - City Council - July 9, 2026 Payment Dates: 6/13/2026 - 6/26/2026 Payment Date Vendor # Payment Amount
Payable Number Description Vendor Name Account Number Project Acct Key Item Amount 19 of 159
Payment
Number
APA000787
APA000788
APA000789
APA000790
APA000791
APA000792
APA000793
APA000794
APA000795
APA000796
APA000797
52588429 APR 2026 - COB - ENGINEERING SERVICES 092-220-71500 09222071500 1,560.00 6/30/2026 9:33:49 AM Page 6 of 13
52588429 APR 2026 - COB - ENGINEERING SERVICES 025-554-60800 7,450.00 52588429 APR 2026 - COB - ENGINEERING SERVICES 025-554-60830 315.00 52588429 APR 2026 - COB - ENGINEERING SERVICES 029-557-60800 1,615.00 52588429 APR 2026 - COB - ENGINEERING SERVICES 092-220-70005 09222070005 160.00 52588429 APR 2026 - COB - ENGINEERING SERVICES 001-551-60800 10,508.75 52588429 APR 2026 - COB - ENGINEERING SERVICES 001-565-60830 1,090.00 52588429 APR 2026 - COB - ENGINEERING SERVICES 005-701-60830 450.00 52588429 APR 2026 - COB - ENGINEERING SERVICES 020-601-60800 6,320.00 52588429 APR 2026 - COB - ENGINEERING SERVICES 020-601-60830 6,085.00 6/23/2026 001111 TETRA TECH, INC. 47,433.75
52588426 APR 2026 - ENG SRVCS - ENCROACHMENT PERMITS 025-557-60800 1,960.00 52588427 APR 2026 - ENG SRVCS - 73 INDUSTRIAL WAY FIGUEROA001-22416 90037-070 251.25 52588428 APR 2026 - ENG SRVCS - 5-ACRE BLDG INDUSTRIAL WAY001-22416 90044-070 91.25 000438-05312026 MAY 2026 - MAINT/REPAIR/MATL'S/SUPPLIES 020-601-61140 39.12 6/23/2026 001045 Scott O'Brien Fire & Safety Co. Inc. 1,057.12 12479720 03/26/26 - FIRE EXTINGUISHER SERVICE 001-558-60800 352.44 12479720 03/26/26 - FIRE EXTINGUISHER SERVICE 005-701-60800 352.34 12479720 03/26/26 - FIRE EXTINGUISHER SERVICE 020-601-60800 352.34 591453 05/13/26 - HR - ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN AD 001-403-60022 455.00 6/23/2026 000438 SANTA YNEZ VALLEY HARDWARE 174.97
000438-05312026 MAY 2026 - MAINT/REPAIR/MATL'S/SUPPLIES 001-558-60250 28.25 000438-05312026 MAY 2026 - MAINT/REPAIR/MATL'S/SUPPLIES 005-701-61140 34.77 000438-05312026 MAY 2026 - MAINT/REPAIR/MATL'S/SUPPLIES 020-601-61127 72.83 66297812 WEEK ENDING 06/05/26 - FIN - TEMP ACCT TECH 020-601-50030 83.12 66320304 WEEK ENDING 06/12/26 - FIN - TEMP ACCT TECH 001-420-50030 1,476.57 66320304 WEEK ENDING 06/12/26 - FIN - TEMP ACCT TECH 005-701-50030 82.03 66320304 WEEK ENDING 06/12/26 - FIN - TEMP ACCT TECH 020-601-50030 82.03 6/23/2026 001510 SANTA MARIA CALIFORNIA NEWS MEDIA INC. dba 455.00 66274331 WEEK ENDING 05/29/26 - FIN - TEMP ACCT TECH 001-420-50030 1,266.31 66274331 WEEK ENDING 05/29/26 - FIN - TEMP ACCT TECH 005-701-50030 70.35 66274331 WEEK ENDING 05/29/26 - FIN - TEMP ACCT TECH 020-601-50030 70.35 66297812 WEEK ENDING 06/05/26 - FIN - TEMP ACCT TECH 001-420-50030 1,496.26 66297812 WEEK ENDING 06/05/26 - FIN - TEMP ACCT TECH 005-701-50030 83.12 6/23/2026 000861 POLYDYNE INC. 1,738.86
2034030 06/02/26 - WWTP - CHEMICALS 005-701-61111 1,738.86 6/23/2026 000381 PROPET DISTRIBUTORS, INC. 2,509.42
2005168 06/02/26 - PW - MATERIALS & SUPPLIES 001-552-61140 2,509.42 6/23/2026 000870 ROBERT HALF 4,710.14
2026-06-01-buel -1 MAY 2026 - PLNG - CITY PLANNER SERVICES 001-565-60800 3,900.00 6/23/2026 000669 O'CONNOR & SONS dba 88.00
30459272 06/17/26 - WWTP - PEST CONTROL SERVICES 005-701-60800 88.00 6/23/2026 001589 OILFIELD ENVIRONMENTAL & COMPLIANCE, INC. (OEC) 690.02 A260613 MAY 2026 - WWTP - WATER ANALYSIS 005-701-61111 690.02 2026-06-01-buel -1 MAY 2026 - PLNG - CITY PLANNER SERVICES 001-22416 90107070 150.00 2026-06-01-buel -1 MAY 2026 - PLNG - CITY PLANNER SERVICES 001-22416 90110070 800.00 2026-06-01-buel -1 MAY 2026 - PLNG - CITY PLANNER SERVICES 001-22416 90086-070 550.00 2026-06-01-buel -1 MAY 2026 - PLNG - CITY PLANNER SERVICES 001-22416 90096070 50.00 6859541 05/31/26 - WWTP - ROLL OFF RENTALS 092-706-74100 09270674100 189.00 6/23/2026 000835 METRO VENTURES LTD 8,400.00
2026-06-01-buel APR 2026 - PLNG - CITY PLANNER SERVICES 001-22416 90086-070 50.00 2026-06-01-buel APR 2026 - PLNG - CITY PLANNER SERVICES 001-565-60800 2,900.00 Check Disbursements - City Council - July 9, 2026 Payment Dates: 6/13/2026 - 6/26/2026 Payment Date Vendor # Payment Amount
Payable Number Description Vendor Name Account Number Project Acct Key Item Amount 6/23/2026 000310 MARBORG INDUSTRIES 189.00
20 of 159
Payment
Number
APA000798
APA000799
APA000800
APA000801
APA000802
APA000803
1003312711
1003312712
0-465-167-184
6/30/2026 9:33:49 AM Page 7 of 13
INV0016924 State Withholding 001-22150 5,443.94
INV0016925 State Unemployment 001-22163 59.90
INV0016927 Employee Training Tax 001-22163 3.75
INV0016929 State Disability Insurance 001-22162 1,542.73 Payment Total: 653,557.31
INV0016919 PEPRA Retirement Employer Contribution 001-22164 4,835.84 6/18/2026 000914 CalPERS 7,678.20
INV0016916 Classic Retirement Employee Contribution 001-22164 2,637.26 INV0016917 Classic Retirement Employer Contribution 001-22164 5,040.94 6/15/2026 000916 Employment Development Department 7,050.32 792212509-05312026 MAY 2026 - MATS/TOWEL SERVICE 005-701-60800 164.88 6/23/2026 001552 VITAL RECORDS CONTROL (VRC) 219.43
6544799 MAY 2026 - CH - SHREDDING SERVICES 001-410-60900 219.43 6/18/2026 000914 CalPERS 9,660.00
INV0016918 PEPRA Retirement Employee Contribution 001-22164 4,824.16 6/23/2026 000535 UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT 35.80
520260096 MAY 2026 - NEW TICKET CHARGES/MONTHLY DB FEES 005-701-60800 17.90 520260096 MAY 2026 - NEW TICKET CHARGES/MONTHLY DB FEES 020-601-60800 17.90 6/23/2026 001840 VESTIS 824.40
792212509-05312026 MAY 2026 - MATS/TOWEL SERVICE 001-558-60800 659.52 38481 MAY 2026 - COB LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE 001-552-60800 19,870.00 38481 MAY 2026 - COB LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE 001-556-60800 4,640.00 38530 05/22/26 - S1 RIVER VIEW DR - IRRIGATION REPAIRS 001-556-60250 735.85 6/23/2026 001984 TOTAL DIESEL MAINTENANCE, LLC 280.00
817 06/07/26 - PW - GENIE LIFT REPAIRS 001-558-60270 280.00 95177 05/29/26 - CC - BUSINESS CARDS 001-401-61130 64.36 95418 06/17/26 - PLNG - AD-HOC STICKER BOARD LARGE 001-565-60900 1.96 6/23/2026 001849 THE VALLEY GARDENER OPERATING INC 34,490.85 38415 04/14/26 - LIBRARY - SITE PREP/TREE PLANTING 001-556-60250 7,275.00 38421 05/12/26 - PW - TREE TRIMMING & CHIPPING 001-556-60800 1,970.00 52588436 APR 2026 - ENG SRVCS - HWY 246 COMMERCIAL CENTER001-22416 90096070 80.00 52588437 APR 2026 - ENG SRVCS - TERI SUE LN RETAINING WALL 001-22416 80005070 85.00 52588438 APR 2026 - ENG SRVCS - 70 INDUSTRIAL WAY 001-22416 90104070 170.00 6/23/2026 001188 The Hankering Corporation 66.32
52588432 APR 2026 - ENG SRVCS - GARDEN APTS PSHH 001-22416 90066-070 5,003.75 52588433 APR 2026 - ENG SRVCS - MCMURRAY HOTELS 001-22416 90084070 256.25 52588434 APR 2026 - ENG SRVCS - VILLAGE SENIOR APTS 001-22416 90080070 91.25 52588435 APR 2026 - ENG SRVCS - HUNDRED HILLS SCHOOL 001-22416 90100070 170.00 52588429 APR 2026 - COB - ENGINEERING SERVICES 092-322-71500 09232271500 42.50 52588429 APR 2026 - COB - ENGINEERING SERVICES 092-323-71500 09232371500 42.50 52588430 APR 2026 - ENG SRVCS - BUE-17 IND WAY ACCESS 001-22416 90043075 3,355.00 52588431 APR 2026 - ENG SRVCS - 430/440 CENTRAL AVE 001-22416 90091070 281.25 Check Disbursements - City Council - July 9, 2026 Payment Dates: 6/13/2026 - 6/26/2026 Payment Date Vendor # Payment Amount
Payable Number Description Vendor Name Account Number Project Acct Key Item Amount 21 of 159
001-511-60310 Equipment Rental 128.22
001-511-60510 Advertising 68.90
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001-501-60800 Contract Services 256,701.00
001-501-60805 Contract Services - Motor Deputy 16,138.00 001-501-61241 Utilities - Electric 335.32
001-510-61241 Utilities - Electric 1,009.99
001-511-50400 Medical Benefit 497.84
001-511-60250 Maintenance/Repair 878.98
001-420-50400 Medical Benefit 210.93
001-420-60650 Membership & Publications 505.00
001-420-60710 Travel & Training 18.48
001-420-60800 Contract Services 3,479.77
001-420-61130 Office Supplies 35.33
001-44250 Miscellaneous (782.46)
001-410-60900 Miscellaneous 1,172.31
001-410-61130 Office Supplies 729.73
001-410-61241 Utilities - Electric 1,342.08
001-410-61292 Internet Access/ Website Maint 1,261.19
001-410-67705 Telephone 599.66
001-420-50030 Hourly Employee 4,239.14
001-403-60710 Travel & Training 1,089.20
001-403-60900 Miscellaneous 76.09
001-410-50400 Medical Benefit 230.72
001-410-60014 Emergency Operations 6.78
001-410-60210 Computer Maintenance &Software 5,672.82
001-410-60310 Equipment Rental 411.61
001-401-72300 Computer Equipment 2,996.30
001-402-50400 Medical Benefit 247.00
001-402-60900 Miscellaneous 375.84
001-403-50400 Medical Benefit 165.71
001-403-60022 Recruitment Expense 504.00
001-403-60520 Advertising - Legal 211.89
001-401-50400 Medical Benefit 652.89
001-401-60210 Computer Maintenance &Software 129.82
001-401-60710 Travel & Training 1,304.03
001-401-60900 Miscellaneous 303.21
001-401-61130 Office Supplies 258.19
001-401-67705 Telephone 180.10
001-22160 SYVTBID Payable 39,123.00
001-22162 SDI Payroll Taxes 1,542.73
001-22163 UI/ETT Payroll Taxes 63.65
001-22164 PERS Retirement 17,338.20
001-22416 Developer Deposit 18,085.00
001-22510 Park/Damage Charge 300.00
027 - Local Transportation Fund 1,666.66
029 - Transportation Planning 1,615.00
075 - Trust & Agency Fund 3,750.00
092 - Capital Improvement Proj Fund 1,994.00
Grand Total: 653,557.31
Account Summary
Account Number Account Name Payment Amount
001-22150 State Payroll Taxes 5,443.94
Check Disbursements - City Council - July 9, 2026 Payment Dates: 6/13/2026 - 6/26/2026 Report Summary
Fund Summary
Fund Payment Amount
001 - General Fund 512,870.29
005 - Sewer Fund 59,710.69
020 - Water Fund 62,225.67
025 - Gas Tax Fund 9,725.00
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020-601-60131 Laundry / Uniforms 64.64
020-601-60210 Computer Maintenance &Software 80.02
020-601-60250 Maintenance / Repair 14,030.38
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005-701-67705 Telephone 152.48
005-701-72300 Computer Equipment 823.89
005-701-73500 Equipment 680.77
020-15000 Pre-Paid Expense 11,708.43
020-601-50030 Hourly 235.50
020-601-50400 Medical Benefit 378.69
005-701-61111 Chemicals / Analysis 2,512.48
005-701-61130 Office Supplies 357.58
005-701-61131 Postage 325.00
005-701-61140 Operational Supplies 194.22
005-701-61241 Utilities - Electric 8,842.84
005-701-67600 Safety Equipment 361.56
005-701-50400 Medical Benefit 378.69
005-701-60131 Laundry / Uniforms 140.05
005-701-60250 Maintenance / Repair 27,496.46
005-701-60710 Travel & Training 390.58
005-701-60800 Contract Services 16,368.59
005-701-60830 Contract Services-Engineering 450.00
001-565-60830 Contract Services-Engineering 1,090.00
001-565-60855 Comprehensive General Plan Update 31,717.90 001-565-60900 Miscellaneous 67.83
001-565-61241 Utilities - Electric 1,643.52
001-565-67705 Telephone 217.21
005-701-50030 Hourly Employees 235.50
001-558-67705 Telephone 158.13
001-558-73500 Equipment 680.97
001-565-50010 Planning Commission Salaries 100.00
001-565-50400 Medical Benefit 307.84
001-565-60710 Travel & Training 29.65
001-565-60800 Contract Services 6,800.00
001-558-60250 Maintenance / Repair 7,176.54
001-558-60270 Maintenance - Vehicles 538.56
001-558-60710 Travel & Training 18.12
001-558-60800 Contract Services 7,528.16
001-558-61140 Operational Supplies 1,166.75
001-558-67575 Regulatory Compliance 50.00
001-552-61241 Utilities - Electric 455.37
001-556-60250 Maintenance/Repair 8,010.85
001-556-60800 Contract Services 6,610.00
001-556-61241 Utilities - Electric 446.70
001-558-50400 Medical Benefit 703.89
001-558-60210 Computer Maintenance &Software 107.67
001-511-73500 Equipment 5,827.76
001-550-61241 Utilities - Electric 3,308.36
001-551-60800 Contract Services 10,508.75
001-552-60258 Maintenance/Repair-River View 8.71
001-552-60800 Contract Services 20,905.00
001-552-61140 Operational Supplies 3,572.99
001-511-61130 Office Supplies 75.52
001-511-61290 Telephone/Internet 462.89
001-511-67140 Buellton Recreation Program 6,674.11
001-511-67142 Arts and Culture Outreach 101.61
001-511-72100 Office Equipment 383.54
001-511-72300 Computer Equipment 117.86
Check Disbursements - City Council - July 9, 2026 Payment Dates: 6/13/2026 - 6/26/2026 Account Summary
Account Number Account Name Payment Amount
001-511-60900 Miscellaneous 15.40
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**None**
09222070005 Willemsen Parking Lot - Contract Services
09222071500 Willemsen Parking Lot - Contract Services
09232271500 Road Maint Project 23/24 - Contract Services 09232371500 Road Maint Project 24/25 - Contract Services 09270674100 WWTP Facilities Improvements - Contract Services 51025-040 Summer Camp 2026 - Operating Expenses
51026-040 Teen/Sports Camp 2026 - Operating Expenses
80005070 225 Teri Sue Retaining Wall - Contract Services 90037-070 Fig Mountain Brewing - Contract Services
90043075 The Buellton Hub - Contract Services - Bridge Construction 90044-070 The Industrial Network - Contract Services
90066-070 Buellton Garden Apt 10 McMurray - Contract Services 90080070 Village Senior Apartments - Contract Services
90084070 McMurray Road Hotels - Contract Services
90086-070 ARCO, 653 Ave of Flags - Contract Services
90091070 430 & 440 Central Ave - Contract Services
90096070 Hwy 246 Commercial Center - Contract Services
90100070 Dairyland Rd - Hundred Hills School - Contract Services 90104070 70 Industrial Way - Contract Services
90107070 Shell Gas Remodel - Contract Services
90110070 Valley Station Gate - Contract Services
281.25
4,330.00
170.00
170.00
2,600.00
800.00
Grand Total: 653,557.31
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1,260.00

85.00 251.25
3,355.00

91.25 5,003.75

91.25 256.25
600.00
Project Account Summary
Project Account Key Payment Amount
629,320.39
160.00
1,560.00

42.50 42.50
189.00
2,897.92
092-220-70005 Design and Permitting 160.00
092-220-71500 Project Management and Inspection 1,560.00 092-322-71500 Project Management & Inspection (2023/24) 42.50 092-323-71500 Project Management and Inspection (2024/25) 42.50 092-706-74100 Construction and Improvements 189.00
Grand Total: 653,557.31
025-554-60800 Contract Services 7,450.00
025-554-60830 Contract Services - Engineering 315.00
025-557-60800 Contract Services 1,960.00
027-559-67445 Lompoc- Wine Country Express 1,666.66
029-557-60800 Contract Services 1,615.00
075-22415 Const &Demo Material Mgmt Dep 3,750.00
020-601-61131 Postage 325.00
020-601-61140 Operational Supplies 198.56
020-601-61241 Utilities - Electric 5,443.63
020-601-67635 State Water Project 7,805.62
020-601-67705 Telephone 91.78
020-601-73500 Equipment 680.77
020-601-60650 Membership & Publications 60.00
020-601-60800 Contract Services 14,070.24
020-601-60830 Contract Services-Engineering 6,085.00
020-601-61111 Chemicals / Analysis 537.00
020-601-61127 Tools 72.83
020-601-61130 Office Supplies 357.58
Check Disbursements - City Council - July 9, 2026 Payment Dates: 6/13/2026 - 6/26/2026 Account Summary
Account Number Account Name Payment Amount
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Check Disbursements - City Council - July 9, 2026
Amount
Fund 001 - General Fund Total: 313,622.68
6/30/2026 9:35:40 AM Page 11 of 13
TETRA TECH, INC. APA000797 04/30/2026 APR 2026 - COB -

ENGINEERING SERVICES
001-565-60830 1,090.00
Department 565 - PLANNING Total: 7,890.00
313,622.68
METRO VENTURES LTD APA000788 04/30/2026 APR 2026 - PLNG - CITY

PLANNER SERVICES
001-565-60800 2,900.00
METRO VENTURES LTD APA000788 05/31/2026 MAY 2026 - PLNG - CITY

PLANNER SERVICES
001-565-60800 3,900.00
VESTIS APA000802 05/31/2026 MAY 2026 - MATS/TOWEL

SERVICE
001-558-60800 659.52
Department 558 - PUBLIC WORKS - GENERAL Total: 7,528.16 Department: 565 - PLANNING
LOGAN R. FITZGERALD dba APA000786 05/31/2026 MAY 2026 - CH/LIB/PKS -

JANITORIAL SERVICES
001-558-60800 2,015.00
Scott O'Brien Fire & Safety Co. Inc. APA000796 03/26/2026 03/26/26 - FIRE

EXTINGUISHER SERVICE
001-558-60800 352.44
CLARK PEST CONTROL APA000778 06/02/2026 06/02/26 - PO - PEST 001-558-60800 118.00 CLARK PEST CONTROL APA000778 06/18/2026 06/18/26 - LIBRARY - PEST

CONTROL
001-558-60800 200.00
CLARK PEST CONTROL APA000778 06/12/2026 06/12/26 - CH - PEST 001-558-60800 165.00 CLARK PEST CONTROL APA000778 06/02/2026 06/02/26 - PD/CCC - PEST

CONTROL
001-558-60800 212.00
Department 556 - PUBLIC WORKS - LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE Total: 6,610.00 Department: 558 - PUBLIC WORKS - GENERAL
SP MAINTENANCE SERVICES, INC. 48317 05/31/2026 MAY 2026 - STREET 001-558-60800 3,806.20 THE VALLEY GARDENER OPERATING INC APA000799 05/12/2026 05/12/26 - PW - TREE

TRIMMING & CHIPPING
001-556-60800 1,970.00
THE VALLEY GARDENER OPERATING INC APA000799 05/31/2026 MAY 2026 - COB LANDSCAPE

MAINTENANCE
001-556-60800 4,640.00
THE VALLEY GARDENER OPERATING INC APA000799 05/31/2026 MAY 2026 - COB LANDSCAPE

MAINTENANCE
001-552-60800 19,870.00
Department 552 - PUBLIC WORKS - PARKS Total: 20,905.00
Department: 556 - PUBLIC WORKS - LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
Department 551 - STORM WATER Total: 10,508.75
Department: 552 - PUBLIC WORKS - PARKS
LOGAN R. FITZGERALD dba APA000786 05/31/2026 MAY 2026 - CH/LIB/PKS -

JANITORIAL SERVICES
001-552-60800 1,035.00
Department 501 - PUBLIC SAFETY - POLICE/FIRE Total: 256,701.00 Department: 551 - STORM WATER
TETRA TECH, INC. APA000797 04/30/2026 APR 2026 - COB -

ENGINEERING SERVICES
001-551-60800 10,508.75
Department 420 - FINANCE Total: 3,479.77
Department: 501 - PUBLIC SAFETY - POLICE/FIRE
SB CO SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT 23 05/31/2026 MAY 2026 - LAW

ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
001-501-60800 256,701.00
Fund: 001 - General Fund
Department: 420 - FINANCE
Hinderliter de Llamas and Associates (hdl) 48307 06/30/2026 APR - JUN 2026 - CONTRACT

SERVICES SALES TAX
001-420-60800 1,694.37
Optimized Investment Partners, LLCAPA000764 05/31/2026 MAY 2026 - INVESTMENT

ADVISORY SERVICES
001-420-60800 1,785.40
City of Buellton, CA Contract Services Detail
Payment Dates 6/13/2026 - 6/26/2026
Vendor Name Payment Number Post Date Description (Item) Account Number 0 25 of 159
Amount
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Department 557 - PUBLIC WORKS - ENGINEERING Total: 1,615.00 1,615.00
Fund 029 - Transportation Planning Total: 1,615.00
Grand Total: 361,936.51
Fund 025 - Gas Tax Fund Total: 9,725.00
Fund: 029 - Transportation Planning
Department: 557 - PUBLIC WORKS - ENGINEERING
TETRA TECH, INC. APA000797 04/30/2026 APR 2026 - COB -

ENGINEERING SERVICES
029-557-60800 1,615.00
TETRA TECH, INC. APA000797 04/30/2026 APR 2026 - ENG SRVCS -

ENCROACHMENT PERMITS
025-557-60800 1,960.00
Department 557 - PUBLIC WORKS - ENGINEERING Total: 1,960.00 9,725.00
TETRA TECH, INC. APA000797 04/30/2026 APR 2026 - COB -

ENGINEERING SERVICES
025-554-60830 315.00
Department 554 - TRAFFIC SAFETY Total: 7,765.00
Department: 557 - PUBLIC WORKS - ENGINEERING
Department 601 - WATER Total: 20,155.24
20,155.24
Fund 020 - Water Fund Total: 20,155.24
Fund: 025 - Gas Tax Fund
Department: 554 - TRAFFIC SAFETY
TETRA TECH, INC. APA000797 04/30/2026 APR 2026 - COB -

ENGINEERING SERVICES
025-554-60800 7,450.00
TETRA TECH, INC. APA000797 04/30/2026 APR 2026 - COB -

ENGINEERING SERVICES
020-601-60830 6,085.00
UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT APA000801 05/31/2026 MAY 2026 - NEW TICKET

CHARGES/MONTHLY DB FEES
020-601-60800 17.90
Scott O'Brien Fire & Safety Co. Inc. APA000796 03/26/2026 03/26/26 - FIRE

EXTINGUISHER SERVICE
020-601-60800 352.34
TETRA TECH, INC. APA000797 04/30/2026 APR 2026 - COB -

ENGINEERING SERVICES
020-601-60800 6,320.00
Fund 005 - Sewer Fund Total: 16,818.59
Fund: 020 - Water Fund
Department: 601 - WATER
AUTOSYS LLC APA000775 05/29/2026 04/24/26 - 05/29/26 - WTP -

SERVICE CALLS SCADA
020-601-60800 7,380.00
VESTIS APA000802 05/31/2026 MAY 2026 - MATS/TOWEL

SERVICE
005-701-60800 164.88
Department 701 - WASTEWATER Total: 16,818.59
16,818.59
TETRA TECH, INC. APA000797 04/30/2026 APR 2026 - COB -

ENGINEERING SERVICES
005-701-60830 450.00
UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT APA000801 05/31/2026 MAY 2026 - NEW TICKET

CHARGES/MONTHLY DB FEES
005-701-60800 17.90
O'CONNOR & SONS dba APA000789 06/17/2026 06/17/26 - WWTP - PEST

CONTROL SERVICES
005-701-60800 88.00
Scott O'Brien Fire & Safety Co. Inc. APA000796 03/26/2026 03/26/26 - FIRE

EXTINGUISHER SERVICE
005-701-60800 352.34
Fund: 005 - Sewer Fund
Department: 701 - WASTEWATER
ENGEL & GRAY, INC. 48304 05/31/2026 MAY 2026 - WWTP - WASTE

HANDLING BIO SOLIDS
005-701-60800 12,203.55
FLUID RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, INC. 48305 05/31/2026 05/31/2026 - WWTP -

MONTHLY O&M
005-701-60800 3,541.92
Contract Services Detail Payment Dates: 6/13/2026 - 6/26/2026 Vendor Name Payment Number Post Date Description (Item) Account Number 26 of 159
Project Account Key Payment Amount
**None** 361,936.51
Grand Total: 361,936.51
6/30/2026 9:35:40 AM Page 13 of 13
025-557-60800 Contract Services 1,960.00
029-557-60800 Contract Services 1,615.00
Grand Total: 361936.51
Project Account Summary
020-601-60830 Contract Services-Engineering 6,085.00
025-554-60800 Contract Services 7,450.00
025-554-60830 Contract Services - Engineering 315.00
005-701-60800 Contract Services 16,368.59
005-701-60830 Contract Services-Engineering 450.00
020-601-60800 Contract Services 14,070.24
001-558-60800 Contract Services 7,528.16
001-565-60800 Contract Services 6,800.00
001-565-60830 Contract Services-Engineering 1,090.00
001-551-60800 Contract Services 10,508.75
001-552-60800 Contract Services 20,905.00
001-556-60800 Contract Services 6,610.00
Account Summary
Account Number Account Name Payment Amount
001-420-60800 Contract Services 3,479.77
001-501-60800 Contract Services 256,701.00
005 - Sewer Fund 16,818.59
020 - Water Fund 20,155.24
025 - Gas Tax Fund 9,725.00
029 - Transportation Planning 1,615.00
Grand Total: 361,936.51
Contract Services Detail Payment Dates: 6/13/2026 - 6/26/2026 Report Summary
Fund Summary
Fund Payment Amount
001 - General Fund 313,622.68
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City of Buellton, CA
UBPKT04146 - Refunds 01 UBPKT04144 Regular
Account
07-15500-011 08-06300-003
Total Refunds: 2
Name

ORTEGA, DYLAN
3025 LONG VALLEY RD
SANTA YNEZ, CA 93460

JANG, HOYOUN
1375 LICK AVE #1128
SAN JOSE, CA 95110-9263
Date
6/26/2026 6/26/2026
Check#
48323 48324
Total Refunded Amount:

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

21.17 171.31
192.48
Revenue Total:
020 Total:
999 Total:

Code
Amount
192.48 192.48
Posting Amount
-192.48
192.48

0.00 -192.48
192.48

0.00 Distribution Total: 0.00
Receipt
IFT
Yes Yes
Refund Check Register
Refund Check Detail
Amount Ty~

21.17 Generated From Billing
171.31 Generated From Billing
Revenue Code Summary
General Ledger Distribution
Posting Date: 06/26/2026
6/ 26/2026 10 :40: 12 AM Page 1 of 1
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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: July 9, 2026
Subject: Public Disclosure of Donations Received by the City of Buellton During June 2026
______________________________________________________________________________

BACKGROUND
The City of Buellton periodically receives offers of monetary or in-kind donations from residents, businesses, and community organizations wishing to support City programs, facilities, and events.

In accordance with Resolution No. 25-30 - “A Resolution of the City Council of Buellton, California, Establishing a Policy for the Acceptance and Public Disclosure of Donations to the City”- staff is required to provide regular public disclosure of donations received by the City. The adopted policy ensures transparency, accountability, and compliance with applicable federal and state requirements, including Internal Revenue Code §170(c)(1), which recognizes donations made to local governments for exclusively public purposes as charitable contributions for tax purposes.

Pursuant to the policy:
 All donations must serve an exclusively public purpose.  Monetary donations are deposited into a dedicated Donations Fund established by the Finance Department.
 In-kind donations are assigned a fair market value when applicable.  Donors receive written acknowledgement consistent with IRS substantiation requirements.
 A Donation Report is presented to the City Council and made available to the public.

During the month of June 2026, the City received a monetary donation for the Summer Swim Program in the amount of $15,000 as detailed in Attachment 1. The donation identified in Attachment 1 was reviewed by staff and determined to meet the criteria as established in Resolution No. 25-30. This constitutes as an extraordinary donation (defined as donations exceeding $10,000 in cash or market-value in-kind gifts, or any donation of real property).
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Public Disclosure of Donations Page 2 July 9, 2026

FISCAL IMPACT
Monetary donations have been deposited into the City’s Donations Fund and will be expended in accordance with donor intent and applicable municipal accounting standards.

Donations received will supplement existing programs, projects, and services and do not create an ongoing General Fund obligation.

RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council receive and file the Donation Report for the Month of June 2026.

ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 – Donation Report – June 2026
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CITY OF BUELLTON

DONATION REPORT
REPORTING PERIOD: JUNE 2026
Monetary Donations
Date
Received
Donor Name Amount Designated Purpose Department/Project Receipt Issued
(Y/N)
6/24/2026 Santa Ynez Valley Youth
Recreation
$ 15,000 Funding Summer Swim Program
Scholarship for registrants
Recreation DN001-
001/Summer Swim
Y
In-Kind Donations
Date
Received
Donor Name Description of Gift Estimated
Value
Designated Purpose Department/Project Receipt
Issued
(Y/N)
Notes:
• All donations are for public purposes.
• No goods or services were provided in return.
• Acknowledgement letters have been issued per IRS standards.

Prepared by: Shannel Zamora Date: June 30, 2026
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CITY OF BUELLTON
City Council Agenda Staff Report
City Manager Review: SW
Council Agenda Item No.: 6

To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Scott Wolfe, City Manager
Meeting Date: July 9, 2026
Subject: Discussion and Approval of Recreation Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Solvang
______________________________________________________________________________

BACKGROUND
Over the past 23 years, the cooperative relationship pertaining to recreation services between the Cities of Buellton and Solvang has been governed by a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that was initially renewed on an annual basis. Given the success and stability of the programs provided by this agreement, the City Council decided in 2016 to change the MOU to a five year renewal term. The existing MOU with the City of Solvang expired on June 30, 2026.

The cooperative working relationship that has grown out of the agreement has proven mutually beneficial to both Cities. Cooperative programming with the City of Solvang reduces possible redundancies in recreation programming and enables the enhancement of recreation opportunities available to residents of both cities. Therefore, staff recommends approval of the attached MOU (Attachment 1) to continue the relationship for another fiveyear term.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no anticipated direct fiscal impact associated with this item.

RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council consider approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Solvang for joint Recreation programming.

ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 - Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Solvang 32 of 159

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
This Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) is made and entered into effective as of July 1, 2026, by and between the City of Solvang, a California Municipal Corporation (“Solvang”) and the City of Buellton, a California Municipal Corporation (“Buellton”) (collectively, the “Cities”).

Recitals
Solvang and Buellton desire to enter into this MOU for the purpose of providing mutual assistance in the development and operation of recreation programs. It is the shared goal of both Cities to offer excellent parks and recreational opportunities in the spirit of cooperation rather than competition.

NOW, THEREFORE in consideration of the mutual promises contained in this MOU, Solvang and Buellton agree as follows:

Both Cities agree to provide mutual assistance and guidance in the cooperative development and operation of recreation programs. Assistance shall include, but shall not be limited to, staffing for joint recreational and leisure related activities, event registration intake and scheduling, joint program accounting of revenues and expenditures, access to and use of City facilities, shared use of recreation buses, shared responsibility for any major repair or maintenance items for recreation buses, and coordination of joint events, field trips, and activities.

The term of this MOU is for a period of five (5) years from the commencement date of July 1, 2026. Either party may terminate this MOU at any time, with or without cause, by giving 30 day written notice to the other party.

Both parties understand that the purpose of this MOU is to continue the cooperative development of recreation programs and to further recreation services in the Santa Ynez Valley through regional cooperation. Both parties affirm the mutual benefits of the existing relationship in the area of recreation services which may include youth and adult programs, excursions, sports leagues, enrichment classes, special events, and other recreational programs. Both parties recognize that residents of the unincorporated areas of the County of Santa Barbara make up a significant portion of participants in recreation programs administered by the two Cities. Efforts will be made in future agreements to secure County of Santa Barbara financial participation to cover residents of the unincorporated areas of the County.

The parties to this MOU shall comply with all acceptable State and local laws, statutes, codes, practices, regulations, and rules in effect during the term of this MOU Buellton shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Solvang, and its officers, employees, and agents from and against any and all causes, actions, claims, liabilities, obligations, judgments or damages including reasonable attorney’s fees and costs of litigation arising from Buellton’s activities and performance of the services under this MOU excepting only those actions, claims, liabilities, obligations, judgments or damages arising out of the negligence of Solvang. 33 of 159
Solvang shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Buellton, and its officers, employees, and agents from and against any and all causes, actions, claims, liabilities, obligations, judgments or damages including reasonable attorney’s fees and costs of litigation arising from Solvang’s activities and performance of the services under this MOU excepting only those actions, claims, liabilities, obligations, judgments or damages arising out of the negligence of Buellton.

No amendment to or modification of this MOU shall be valid unless made in writing and approved by each party’s City Council.

In the event litigation or other proceedings are required to enforce or interpret any provisions of this MOU, the prevailing party in such litigation or other proceedings shall be entitled to an award of reasonable attorney’s fees, cost expenses, in addition to any other relief to which it may be entitled.

This MOU is the final and exclusive expression of the parties with respect to the matters addressed and supersedes all other agreements or understanding whether oral or written prior to the execution of this MOU. No amendment or modification to this MOU shall be valid and binding unless in writing appropriately executed by the parties.

CITY OF BUELLTON
By:_________________________________
David Silva, Mayor
By:_________________________________
Scott Wolfe, City Manager

CITY OF SOLVANG
By:_________________________________
David Brown, Mayor

By:_________________________________
Randy Murphy, City Manager
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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: Linda Reid, City Clerk
Meeting Date: July 9, 2026
Subject: Designation of Voting Delegate and Alternate for 2026 League of California Cities Annual Conference Business Meeting
______________________________________________________________________________

BACKGROUND
The League of California Cities Annual Conference is scheduled for September 23-25, 2026 at the Anaheim Convention Center. An important part of the Annual Conference is the Annual Business Meeting, scheduled for Friday, September 25, at 12:30 p.m., at which time the League membership considers and takes action on resolutions that establish League policy.

In order to vote at the Annual Business Meeting, the City Council must designate a voting delegate and up to two alternate voting delegates. Designation of the voting delegate and alternate(s) must be done by City Council action and cannot be accomplished by simply notifying the League office of the City’s representatives to the Annual Business Meeting.

Typically, the Mayor and the Vice Mayor are designated as the City’s representatives to the Annual Business Meeting. Upon the decision of the City Council as to the voting delegate and the alternate voting delegate, the City Clerk will submit the required designation information through the League of California Cities online submission portal.

RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council designate the Mayor as the City’s voting delegate and the Vice Mayor as the alternate voting delegate to the 2026 League of California Cities Annual Business Meeting.
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CITY OF BUELLTON
City Council Agenda Staff Report
City Manager Review: SW
Council Agenda Item No.: 8
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council

From: Linda Reid, City Clerk/H.R. Director
Meeting Date: July 9, 2026
Subject: Ordinance No. 26-06 – “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, Authorizing an Amendment to the Contract Between the City Council of the City of Buellton and the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System” (Introduction and First Reading)
Resolution No. 26-16 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, Approving a Resolution of Intention for an Amendment to Contract Between the City Council of the City of Buellton and the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System”
______________________________________________________________________________

BACKGROUND
The California Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) became effective in January of 2013 to address unfunded public pension liabilities across the state. PEPRA introduced significant structural changes to the retirement and health benefits of CalPERS members, including the establishment of compensation limits and the categorization of members into “new members” and “classic members”.

As part of PEPRA, in 2013 CalPERS implemented state-mandated benefit formulas that increased minimum retirement ages and reduced benefit multipliers for all “new” miscellaneous (non-safety) and safety members. As defined by PEPRA, “new” members include: i) those who are new hires who have joined CalPERS for the first time on or after January 1, 2013 and who have no prior membership in another California public retirement system and ii) those who joined CalPERS prior to January 1, 2013, but after this date are hired by a different CalPERS employer following a break in service of more than six months.

At the time of PEPRA’s implementation, no formal contract amendment was required for CalPERS contracting agencies because PEPRA’s requirements apply as a matter of state law. However, since then, CalPERS is now requesting that contracting agencies formally update their agreements to reflect PEPRA compliance.
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Ordinance No. 26-06 & Resolution No. 26-16 Page 2 July 9, 2026 CalPERS contacted the City in the first quarter of 2026 requesting the City consider amending the retirement contract with CalPERS to incorporate the specific language reflecting the statutory provisions outlined under PEPRA.

Updating the retirement contract to include PEPRA provisions is essential for legal compliance, administrative consistency, and transparency. While PEPRA reforms have been in effect since 2013, older contracts lack specific references, creating risks of confusion, disputes, and potential litigation. Aligning contract language with current CalPERS practices ensures accurate benefit administration, simplifies audits and personnel decisions, and provides clarity for employees and stakeholders. This update reflects best practices already adopted by many public agencies, mitigating legal and financial risks while promoting clear communication and operational efficiency.

CalPERS is requesting that all outstanding agencies execute these formal amendments within the next year. Approving this amendment is an administrative update that ensures the City’s contract accurately reflects the current legal requirements and retirement tiers already in practice.

FISCAL IMPACT
This agenda item in itself will not have any direct fiscal impact on the City, but may avoid exposure to risks of litigation or excessive expenditure of staff time in resolving disputes that may arise from a non-compliant contract with CalPERS.

RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council consider the introduction and first reading of Ordinance No. 26-06, by title only and waive further reading and consider approval of Resolution No. 26-16.

ATTACHMENTS
Ordinance No. 26-06 and Resolution No. 26-16 (Exhibit A – Revised CalPERS Contract) 37 of 159
ORDINANCE NO. 26-06

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF BUELLTON, CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING

AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT BETWEEN

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BUELLTON

AND THE BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE
CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT
SYSTEM

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BUELLTON DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1: That an amendment to the contract between the City Council of the City of Buellton and the Board of Administration, California Public Employees' Retirement System is hereby authorized, a copy of said amendment being attached hereto and marked as “Exhibit A” and by such reference made a part hereof as though herein set out in full.

SECTION 2. All proceedings having been duly taken as required by law, and upon review of the information provided in the staff report, consideration of the testimony given at the public hearing, as well as other pertinent information, the City Council finds the following:

A. Record. Prior to rendering a decision on the Ordinance, the City Council considered the following:

1. All public testimony, both written and oral, received in conjunction with that certain Public Hearing conducted by the City Council on July 9, 2026, (“City Council Public Hearing”).

2. All oral, written and visual materials presented by City staff in conjunction with the City Council Public Hearing.

B. Public Review. On the basis of evidence hereinafter listed, all administrative procedures and public participation requirements have been lawfully satisfied:

1. A notice of public hearing was published in a newspaper of general circulation on June 25, 2026 (the “Public Notice”), in advance of the City Council Public Hearing conducted on July 9, 2026.

2. The Public Notice and Agenda for the City Council meeting of July 9, 2026, was posted in two conspicuous public places before the Public Hearing.

SECTION 3: The Mayor of the City of Buellton is hereby authorized, empowered, and directed to execute said amendment for and on behalf of said Agency.

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Ordinance No. 26-06 Page 2 July 9, 2026
SECTION 4: The City Clerk is directed to certify this ordinance and cause it to be published in the manner required by law.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this _____ day of August 2026. __________________________
David Silva
Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________
Linda Reid
City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 26-16

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF BUELLTON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A

RESOLUTION OF INTENTION FOR AN AMENDMENT

TO CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF BUELLTON AND THE BOARD OF

ADMINISTRATION OF THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC
EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM
WHEREAS, the Public Employees' Retirement Law permits the participation of public agencies and their employees in the Public Employees' Retirement System by the execution of a contract, and sets forth the procedure by which said public agencies may elect to subject themselves and their employees to amendments to said Law; and WHEREAS, one of the steps in the procedures to amend this contract is the adoption by the governing body of the public agency of a resolution giving notice of its intention to approve an amendment to said contract, which resolution shall contain a summary of the change proposed in said contract; and
WHEREAS, the following is a statement of the proposed change:

To include Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act language.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the governing body of the above agency does hereby give notice of intention to approve an amendment to the contract between said public agency and the Board of Administration of the Public Employees' Retirement System, a copy of said amendment being attached hereto, as "Exhibit A" and by this reference made a part hereof.

PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 9th day of July, 2026.

_______________________________
David Silva
Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Linda Reid
City Clerk
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CalPERS

EXHIBIT A
California
Public Employees' Retirement System
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AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT
Between the
Board of Administration
California Public Employees' Retirement System
and the
City Council
City of Buellton
The Board of Administration, California Public Employees' Retirement System, hereinafter referred to as Board, and the governing body of the above public agency, hereinafter referred to as Public Agency, having entered into a contract effective August 15, 1992, and witnessed November 18, 1992, and as amended effective December 1, 2003, which provides for participation of Public Agency in said System, Board and Public Agency hereby agree as follows:

A Paragraphs 1 through 11 are hereby stricken from said contract as executed, effective December 1, 2003, and hereby replaced by the following paragraphs numbered 1 through 13 inclusive:

1. All words and terms used herein which are defined in the Public Employees' Retirement Law shall have the meaning as defined therein unless otherwise specifically provided. "Normal retirement age" shall mean age 55 for classic local miscellaneous members and age 62 for new local miscellaneous members.

2. Public Agency shall participate in the Public Employees' Retirement System from and after August 15, 1992, making its employees as hereinafter provided, members of said System subject to all provisions of the Public Employees' Retirement Law except such as apply only on election of a contracting agency and are not provided for herein and to all amendments to said Law hereafter enacted except those, which by express provisions thereof, apply only on the election of a contracting agency. -~ • --==~
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3. Public Agency agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) and its trustees, agents and employees, the CalPERS Board of Administration, and the California Public Employees' Retirement Fund from any claims, demands, actions, losses, liabilities, damages, judgments, expenses and costs, including but not limited to interest, penalties and attorney fees that may arise as a result of any of the following:
{a) Public Agency's election to provide retirement benefits, provisions or formulas under this Contract that are different than the retirement benefits, provisions or formulas prov.ided under the Public Agency's prior non-CalPERS retirement program.
(b) Any dispute, disagreement, claim, or proceeding (including without limitation arbitration, administrative hearing, or litigation) between Public Agency and its employees (or their representatives) which relates to Public Agency's election to amend this Contract to provide retirement benefits, provisions or formulas that are different than such employees' existing retirement benefits, provisions or formulas.
{c) Public Agency's agreement with a third party other than CalPERS to provide retirement benefits, provisions, or formulas that are different than the retirement benefits, provisions or formulas provided under this Contract and provided for under the California Public Employees' Retirement Law.

4. Employees of Public Agency in the following classes shall become members of said Retirement System except such in each such class as are excluded by law or this agreement:
a. Employees other than local safety members (herein referred to as local miscellaneous members).

5. In addition to the classes of employees excluded from membership by said Retirement Law, the following classes of employees shall not become members of said Retirement System:
a. SAFETY EMPLOYEES.

6. This contract shall be a continuation of the benefits of the contract of the Buellton Community Services District, hereinafter referred to as "Former Agency", pursuant to Section 20508 of the Government Code, Former Agency having ceased to exist and succeeded by Public Agency on July 1, 1992. Public Agency, by this contract, assumes the accumulated contributions and assets derived therefrom and liability for prior and current service under Former Agency's contract with respect to the Former Agency's employees. Legislation repealed Section 20508, Statutes of 1949. effective January 1 , 1988.
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a. All benefits provided under this contract shall apply to all past service for former employees of the Buellton Community Services District.

7. The percentage of final compensation to be provided for each year of credited prior and current service as a classic local miscellaneous member shall be determined in accordance with Section 21354 of said Retirement Law (2% at age 55 Full).

8. The percentage of final compensation to be provided for each year of credited prior and current service as a new local miscellaneous member shall be determined in accordance with Section 7522.20 of said Retirement Law (2% at age 62 Full).

9. Public Agency elected and elects to be subject to the following optional provisions:
a. Section 20042 (One-Year Final Compensation) for classic members only.
b. Section 20965 (Credit for Unused Sick Leave).
c. Sections 21624 and 21626 (Post-Retirement Survivor Allowance). d. Section 21427 (Improved Nonindustrial Disability Allowance). 1 O. Public Agency shall contribute to said Retirement System the contributions determined by actuarial valuations of prior and future service liability with respect to local miscellaneous members of said Retirement System.

11. Public Agency shall also contribute to said Retirement System as follows:
a. A reasonable amount, as fixed by the Board, payable in one installment within 60 days of date of contract to cover the costs of administering said System as it affects the employees of Public Agency, not including the costs of special valuations or of the periodic investigation and valuations required by law.
b. A reasonable amount, as fixed by the Board. payable in one installment as the occasions arise, to cover the costs of special valuations on account of employees of Public Agency, and costs of the periodic investigation and valuations required by law.

12. Contributions required of Public Agency and its employees shall be subject to adjustment by Board on account of amendments to the Public Employees' Retirement Law, and on account of the experience under the Retirement System as determined by the periodic investigation and valuation required by said Retirement Law.
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13. Contributions required of Public Agency and its employees shall be paid by Public Agency to the Retirement System within fifteen days after the end of the period to which said contributions refer or as may be prescribed by Board regulation. If more or less than the correct amount of contributions is paid for any period, proper adjustment shall be made in connection with subsequent remittances. Adjustments on account of errors in contributions required of any employee may be made by direct payments between the employee and the Board.

B. This amendment shall be effe~ve on the __ day of ______ , __ _ t· BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION (:) CITY COUNCIL N
PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIRl#NT SYSTEM CITY OF BUELLTON
BY BY !-..

MELODY BENAVIDES, CHlef PRESIDING OFFICER!
PENSION CONTRACTS~ PAEFUNDING
PROGRAMS DIVISION :: PUBLIC EMPLOYEES'~TIREMENT SYSTEM
<:>,;::, Witness Date A.

Attest:
~...., /;;'
AMENDMENT Ct\lPERS ID 87472860004
PERS·CON•702A
Clerk
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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: Allison Firey, Recreation Coordinator
Meeting date: July 9, 2026
Subject: Consideration of Buellton Arts and Culture Project Applications:

A. Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden Foundation: Artistic Metal Privacy Screen
B. Martha’s Farm Animal Sanctuary: MFAS Healing Arts Program ______________________________________________________________________________

BACKGROUND
A. Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden Foundation: Artistic Metal Privacy Screen for Garden Community Deck
The Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden is an accessible, free, community-built Garden located in Buellton, serving as a regional gathering place for environmental education, volunteerism, and arts and culture. Its mission is to showcase native plants and sustainable gardening practices while strengthening community connection, creativity and environmental stewardship. The Garden attracts visitors from across the Central Coast, serves local schools and youth organizations and provides one of the few outdoor learning and community area spaces in the Valley. Each year, hundreds of residents participate in the Garden’s free or low-cost education workshops and environmental programs, as well as their arts and cultural events which include craft workshops, photography sessions and the annual Holiday Lights event. This applicant previously received funding from the Arts and Culture Committee in 2022 in the amount of $5,000. This year, they are asking for funding in the amount of $10,000 to enhance their Garden Community Deck space by installing a permanent artistic steel screen behind the deck. The goal of the project is to transform the deck into a fully functional outdoor space that reflects the beauty of the Garden and elevates the visitor experience.

In discussing the proposal from the Botanic Garden, the Committee was unanimous in the decision to recommend funding in the amount of $10,000. The Committee believes that this is a very worthwhile project, and that the screen will help to hide the utility area behind the stage while enhancing opportunities for performances, cultural programs, weddings and other community events.
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Arts & Culture Page 2 July 9, 2026
B. Martha’s Farm Animal Sanctuary: MAFS Healing Arts Program Martha’s Farm Animal Sanctuary’s mission is to provide lifelong sanctuary for neglected and re-homed animals while cultivating spaces of care, connection, and compassion-where animals and people restore one another through presence, dignity and share belonging.

This organization is asking for funding in the amount of $1,950 for a pilot program which will begin with outreach to local senior care communities in Buellton and the general Santa Barbara County area, with future plans to expand access to veteran’s military families, caregivers, and other community members who may benefit from restorative arts experiences. Participants in the pilot program will enroll in a three-part series rather than a one-time class in order to foster connection, consistency and community-building. Each session will include a guided sanctuary tour and interaction with the animals, time for reflection and connection with nature, and a two-hour facilitated art class led by Santa Barbara artist and educator Nila Barja.

After discussing MAFS proposal, the Committee voted to recommend funding in the amount of $1,950 with the provision that the pilot program is geared toward Buellton senior citizens and students. The Committee believes that this program will help to promote wellness and emotional connection through the artistic opportunities and interaction with the animals.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is $142,321 remaining in the Arts and Culture budget for the 2026/2027 fiscal year.

If both projects are approved at the recommended funding level, then there will be $130,371 remaining.

RECOMMENDATION
The Arts and Culture Committee is recommending that the City Council authorize funding in the amount of $10,000 for the SYV Botanic Garden proposal, and funding in the amount of $1,950 for the MAFS proposal.

ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 – Botanic Garden Proposal
Attachment 2 – MAFS Proposal
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BUELLTON

ARTS & CULTURE PROGRAM
cityofbuellton.com/about/buellton-arts-culture

BUELLTON ARTS & CULTURE COMMITTEE

PROJECT REQUEST FORM
DA TE: 11/4/2025
NAME OF PROJECT: Artistic Metal Privacy Screen for Garden Community Deck PROJECT DATE(S): When all funds are acquired (2025-early 2026), this project will begin.

SPONSORING ORGANIZATION: Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden Foundation KEY ORGANIZER: Derek Glas, President
CONTACT INFORMATION: [email protected]; (805) 245-5603 TYPE OF PROGRAM: [X] ARTS PROGRAM [ ] CULTURE PROGRAM [ ] BOTH TOT AL PROJECT BUDGET: $71,00.00
AMOUNT OF FUNDING REQUESTED: $10,000.00

HAS APPLICANT RECEIVED FUNDING FROM THE BUELLTON ARTS & CULTURE PROGRAM PERVIOUSLY? IF SO, WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME AND FOR WHAT AMOUNT?
(PLEASE CIRCLE) YES or NO IF YES, YEAR: 2022 AMOUNT: $5,000.00 47 of 159

HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THE CITY OF BUELLTON ARTS & CULTURE GRANT PROGRAM?
We have applied to the City of Buellton Arts & Culture 3 times and therefore maintain a relationship with the City.

IF APPLICANT DOES NOT RECEIVE THE FULL AMOUNT OF FUNDING REQUESTED, WILL THE PROPOSED PROJECT STILL MOVE FORWARD? (PLEASE CIRCLE) YES OR NO
Note: Ifwe do not receivefimding, we will need to seekfimdingfrom other organizations, delaying the timeline of this project.
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BUELLTON ARTS & CULTURE COMMITTEE

PROJECT REQUEST FORM
DESCRIPTION OF EVENT - Include goals, objectives, key organizer's vitae /relevant previous experience, and a list of other project partners/collaborators:

DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT I EVENT
The Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden is an accessible, free, community-built Garden located in Buellton, serving as a regional gathering place for environmental education, volunteerism, and arts and culture. Its mission is to showcase native plants and sustainable gardening practices while strengthening community connection, creativity, and environmental stewardship. The Garden attracts visitors from across the Central Coast, serves local schools and youth organizations, and provides one of the few outdoor learning and community arts spaces in the Valley.

The Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden serves several hundred visitors each weekend and engages about 100 volunteers annually from Buellton, the Santa Ynez Valley, Carpinteria, Santa Maria, and Lompoc. Students from local schools-including Solvang School, where more than half of students are considered socioeconomically disadvantaged-regularly visit the Garden for field trips, science lessons, and volunteer projects. Community groups such as United Boys and Girls Club, Scouts, Hidden Wings, NatureTrack, church groups, SYV Natural History Society, and birding clubs also use the Garden, with the deck serving as the central gathering area for instruction, presentations, and activities.

Each year, hundreds ofresidents participate in the Garden's free or low-cost education workshops and environmental programs, and hundreds more attend our arts and cultural events, including craft workshops using native plants, wreath-making, and photography sessions. Since 2022, the Holiday Lights Enchanted Garden has brought thousands of visitors to the Garden during the winter season, with the deck used as a performance and display area.

Project Purpose and Goals
We propose to enhance this highly utilized community space by installing a permanent artistic steel screen behind the deck. The deck is frequently used for classes, performances, and gatherings, yet its backdrop currently exposes a tool shed, trailer, plant propagation area, and storage materials. The goal of this project is to transform the deck into a fully functional outdoor event space that reflects the beauty of the Garden and elevates the visitor expenence.

Project Scope
The installation will consist of multiple laser-cut steel panels ( 4' x 8' x 3/16") spanning the width of the deck.

Designs will incorporate imagery inspired by the native landscape-mountain ranges, quail, poppies, and other elements found in the Garden-blending nature and art into a visually striking focal point. The screen will hide the utility area while enhancing opportunities for performances, cultural programs, weddings, and other community events. A visual sketch of the deck and its visual enhancements is attached to this application.

Organizational Capacity
The Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden Foundation is a nonprofit with no paid staff; all programs, capital improvements, and maintenance are funded through grants, donations, and volunteer support. The City of Buellton already partners with the Garden by assisting with utilities, irrigation maintenance, and landscape care.

The deck itself was co-funded by foundation partners, and the organization has extensive experience managing community events and capital improvements.
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Collaborators / Partners
• City of Buellton (maintenance support and utilities)
• Community volunteers
• Local schools and youth organizations
• Arts and culture partners (Holiday Lights event sponsors including the Wood-Claeyssens Foundation and Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians Foundation)
This artistic steel screen will elevate a well-loved community space, enhance arts and culture programming, and create a permanent visual landmark that reflects the natural beauty and identity of Buellton and the Santa Ynez Valley.
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PROJECT REQUEST FORM
PROJECT MAINTENANCE QUESTIONS:

WILL THIS PROJECT REQUIRE ON-GOING MAINTENANCE (I.E. PART REPLACEMENT, CLEANING,ETC.)?
No, this project will not require on-going maintenance. Potentially, there could be minimal updates at a low cost to ensure security and touch-ups.

FOR IN-GROUND OR WALL INSTALLATIONS, WILL UTILITIES NEED TO BE LOCATED (LE.WATER LINES/ELECTRICAL LINES)?
No, this project only requires installing steel panels without digging into new areas or installing anything that connects to utilities. The panels will attached to already existing dreck framing and retaining wall posts without ground-utilities.

IF IT IS A TEMPORARY ART INSTALLATION, PLEASE DESCRIBE PLANS FOR THE REMOVAL

OF INSTALLATION, TIME FRAME IN WHICH REMOVAL WILL BE COMPLETED, AND IN WHAT MANNER WILL THE MATERIALS BE DISPOSED OF?
This project is designed for permanent installation.

IS YOUR ORGANIZATION INSURED OR WILL YOU BE NEEDING TO OBTAIN RENTAL OR SPECIAL EVENT INSURANCE? (PLEASE CIRCLE) YES or No
*Please provide proof of insurance with application if you have already obtained.

REFERENCES: PLEASE PROVIDE REFERENCES ON PROJECTS YOU HA VE PREVIOUSLY COMPLETED (IF ANY). IF NOT, PLEASE PROVIDE PERSONAL REFERENCES, INCLUDING CONTACT NAME, PHONE NUMBER AND EMAIL FOR EACH REFERENCE.

1. City of Buellton - Scott Wolfe - [email protected], (805)-686-0137 (pillar entrance installation and various other projects)

2. Wood-Claeyssens Foundation - [email protected], (805) 966-0543 - Tree pruning/maintenance, Holiday Lights Festival 51 of 159

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PROJECT REQUEST FORM
PROJECT FUNDING (list anticipated funding sources and amounts) - must equal Total Project Budget.

SOURCE OF REVENUE
Wood Claesyssens Foundation (Pending) Buellton Arts Committee (Pending) Other Grantors (To Be Requested)
Individual Donations (Committed)
SYVBGF (Committed)
TOTAL
AMOUNT
$30,000.00
$10,000.00
$15,000.000
$15,000.00
$1,000.00
$71,000.00
PROJECT EXPENSES (promotional materials; space rental; artist honorariam; advertising; etc.) - must equal Total Project Budget.

EXPENSE CATEGORY
MATERIALS: Corten Steel Panels (4' x 8' x 3/16"),
Including laser cutting for 60 ft length
LABOR: Design, rendering, specs
Transportation to the garden
Installation
Contractor; Oversight
TOTAL
AMOUNT
$30,000.00
$5,000.00
$8,000.00
$15,000.00
$5,000.00
$71,000.00
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PROJECT REQUEST FORM
CHECl<UST OF ITEMS TO .SU8i\1 IT: Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden Foundation Completed application
If art, craft or other objets d'arte are to be exhibited or otherwise displayed, either links to a1iists/artisans websites, 4-6 digitized images (minimum 300dpi).

If music, dance or other types of performance work is to be presented, either links to the artists' websites or digitized video of their work.

If your project or event will be held on public property (streets, sidewalks, parks), submit a completed Special Event Permit Application.

Proof of Insurance (If applicable).
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ACORD• CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE I DA TE (NMIDDIVYYYJ 9/17/2025 ______..,
THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS

CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER.

IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDmONAL INSURED, the policy(ies) must be endorsed. If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s).

PRODUCER CONTACT Patricia (Patt) McDaniel cMa!.ba.nid ff n~wr.anae. dvwU1£~ ..£..£(!_ NAME: !'11~~-s-,. 805-646-9948, 800-400-7288 I r~ Nol: 805-646-9976 P.O. Box 1294 Ojai, CA 93024-1294 ~~~CC; [email protected] PflOOUCER r1 te"Tr,,uca 1n • ·
CA DOI #OK28791
IN5URERISI AFFORDl'IO COVl:RAOE NAICI
INSURED INSURER A : Nonprofits' Insurance Alliance of California INSURER B: QBE Insurance Corporation
Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden Foundation, Inc. INSURER C :

P.O. Box 1623 INSURER D :

Buellton, CA 93427 INSURElt E :

INSURER F :

COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER: REVISION NUMBER:

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All insured premises and operations.

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Any person or organization that you are required to include on this policy, under written contract or agreement currently in effect or becoming effective during the term of this policy, applicable under the terms and conditions of this endorsement, and consistent with the description below that the parties intend .

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include as an additional insured the person(s) or
organization(s) shown in the Schedule, but only
with respect to liability for "bodily injury", "property damage" or "personal and advertising injury"
caused, in whole or in part, by you or those acting
on your behalf in connection with the ownership,
maintenance or use of that part of the premises
leased to you and shown in the Schedule and
subject to the following additional exclusions:

This insurance does not apply to:

1. Any "occurrence" which takes place after you
cease to be a tenant in that premises.

2. Structural alterations, new construction or
demolition operations performed by or on
behalf of the person(s) or organization(s)
shown in the Schedule.

However:

1. The insurance afforded to such additional
insured only applies to the extent permitted by
law; and

2. If coverage provided to the additional insured is
required by a contract or agreement, the
insurance afforded to such additional insured
will not be broader than that which you are
required by the contract or agreement to
provide for such additional insured.

B. With respect to the insurance afforded to these
additional insureds, the following is added to
Section Ill - Limits Of Insurance:

If coverage provided to the additional insured is
required by a contract or agreement, the most we
will pay on behalf of the additional insured is the
amount of insurance:

1. Required by the contract or agreement; or

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insurance;
whichever is less.

This endorsement shall not increase the
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ROCKWOOD METALWORKS
1207 Camino San Carlos
Buellton, CA 93427
(805) 245-1742
[email protected]
3/10/2026

T ESTIMATE
Work to be performed at: Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden
(805) 350-0360
[email protected]
Client:

Phone:

Email:
f ROJECT DESCRIPTION:

1. Fabricate/install a steel privacy wall to partially block view of storage and propagation sheds. Wall will also serve as an attractive neutral backdrop for the stage.
*Wall will extend 45 feet long and will have a maximum height of 8 feet. * Face of wall will be cut from¼ inch thick mild steel plate. Top edge of face plates will be cut to resemble a mountain horizon.
* Every second face plate will be fitted with a floating Red Oak tree branch which will be back lit to softly illuminate the wall during dark hours. Lighting will be recessed into the backside of each branch and concealed from plain sight. Branches will be sealed with clear penetrating epoxy to provide a natural look, durability and longevity. Branches will be connected to face of wall using½ inch round steel studs.
* Support posts will be 3x3 steel box tubing with a thickness of¼ inch. Posts which are set on the concrete for the stage will be anchored in place with four concrete wedge anchors with a thickness of½ inch. Posts set beyond the stage will be set in ground with concrete.
lABORCOST
Fabrication $21,375.00
Installation $17,005.00
Total $38,380.00
*Labor total includes labor necessary to fabricate and install steel wall. floating branches, and backligb..ting. Power supply and switch to control lighting must be installed by a third party.
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MATERIAL COST
Steel tS,560.00
Concrete S375.oo
Branches & epoxy S1,33Q.00
Equipment rental saoo.oo
Lighting S3,500.00
Fuel, consumables & hardware ~2,040.00
Total ~16, 105.00
ESTIMATED TIME TOTAL ............................................................................................... 5 weeks (beginning June 15)
ESTIMATED PROJECT TOTAL ...................................................................................... $54,485.00 Thank you for your consideration! Sincerely,
Tyler Powers
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BUELLTON ARTS & CULTURE COMMITTEE

PROJECT REQUEST FORM
DATE: May 2026
NAME OF PROJECT: MFAS Healing Arts Program
PROJECT DATE(S): Summer 2026 (Exact dates TBD)
SPONSORING ORGANIZATION: Martha’s Farm Animal Sanctuary KEY ORGANIZER: Nikki Valko and John Patterson
CONTACT INFORMATION: Lisa Nwankwo, Grants Liaison, [email protected], 610-235-9016.

TYPE OF PROGRAM: [ ] ARTS PROGRAM [ ] CULTURE PROGRAM [X] BOTH TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET: $1,950
AMOUNT OF FUNDING REQUESTED: $2,000

HAS APPLICANT RECEIVED FUNDING FROM THE BUELLTON ARTS & CULTURE PROGRAM PREVIOUSLY? IF SO, WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME AND FOR WHAT AMOUNT? NO HOW DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THE CITY OF BUELLTON ARTS & CULTURE GRANT PROGRAM? Martha’s Farm Animal Sanctuary was invited to apply by Mayor David Silva.

IF APPLICANT DOES NOT RECEIVE THE FULL AMOUNT OF FUNDING REQUESTED, WILL THE PROPOSED PROJECT STILL MOVE FORWARD? YES

BUELLTON

ARTS & CULTURE PROGRAM
cityofbuellton.com/about/buellton-arts-culture
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BUELLTON ARTS & CULTURE COMMITTEE

PROJECT REQUEST FORM
DESCRIPTION OF EVENT — Include goals, objectives, key organizer's vitae /relevant previous experience, and a list of other project partners/collaborators:

Martha's Farm Animal Sanctuary is developing a new community Healing Arts Program centered on wellness through the human-animal connection. The program will provide small-group art classes hosted at the sanctuary, combining creative expression, nature, and meaningful interaction with rescued farm animals in a peaceful environment.

The pilot program will begin with outreach to local senior care communities in the Buellton and the general Santa Barbara County area, with future plans to expand access to veterans, military families, caregivers, and other community members who may benefit from restorative arts experiences.

Participants will enroll in a three-part series rather than a one-time class in order to foster connection, consistency, and community-building. Each session will include:
● A guided sanctuary tour and interaction with the animals ● Time for reflection and connection in nature
● A two-hour facilitated art class led by Santa Barbara artist and educator Nila Barja Classes will be intentionally small (up to 8 participants) to create an intimate and supportive environment.

The goals of the program are to:
● Increase access to arts and cultural programming in the Buellton community ● Promote wellness and emotional connection through art and animal interaction ● Create meaningful intergenerational and community-centered experiences ● Support local artists and educators
● Introduce new audiences to the sanctuary and its mission MFAS regularly hosts educational tours and community visits and has experience facilitating safe, welcoming interactions between guests and sanctuary animals. This program builds on that existing work while introducing a new arts-focused offering designed specifically for community wellness and creative engagement.

PROJECT MAINTENANCE QUESTIONS:

WILL THIS PROJECT REQUIRE ON-GOING MAINTENANCE (I.E. PART REPLACEMENT, CLEANING,ETC.)? No ongoing maintenance is anticipated beyond standard replenishment of art supplies for future classes.

FOR IN-GROUND OR WALL INSTALLATIONS, WILL UTILITIES NEED TO BE LOCATED (I.E.WATER LINES/ELECTRICAL LINES)? Not Applicable

IF IT IS A TEMPORARY ART INSTALLATION, PLEASE DESCRIBE PLANS FOR THE REMOVAL OF

INSTALLATION, TIME FRAME IN WHICH REMOVAL WILL BE COMPLETED, AND IN WHAT MANNER WILL THE MATERIALS BE DISPOSED OF?
Not applicable. This project consists of temporary educational art classes and does not involve installation work. 62 of 159

IS YOUR ORGANIZATION INSURED OR WILL YOU BE NEEDING TO OBTAIN RENTAL OR SPECIAL EVENT INSURANCE? YES
REFERENCES:

PLEASE PROVIDE REFERENCES ON PROJECTS YOU HAVE PREVIOUSLY COMPLETED (IF ANY).

IF NOT, PLEASE PROVIDE PERSONAL REFERENCES, INCLUDING CONTACT NAME, PHONE NUMBER AND EMAIL FOR EACH REFERENCE.

Kevin Allen - Volunteer
415-713-6610
[email protected]
Abby Pickens - nonprofit partner, NatureTrack
970-739-6743
[email protected]
Kim Villa - Volunteer Coordinator
818-216-0558
[email protected]
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BUELLTON ARTS & CULTURE COMMITTEE

PROJECT REQUEST FORM
PROJECT FUNDING (list anticipated funding sources and amounts) — must equal Total Project Budget.

SOURCE OF REVENUE AMOUNT
City of Buellton Arts & Culture Grant $2,000
Optional donations may be accepted to support
ongoing animal care.

TBD
TOTAL $2,000
PROJECT EXPENSES (promotional materials; space rental; artist honoraria; advertising; etc.) — must equal Total Project Budget.

EXPENSE CATEGORY AMOUNT
Art Teacher Honorarium (3 classes) $600
Art Supplies $400
Snacks & Miscellaneous Supplies $200
Sanctuary Tours & Animal Support $750
TOTAL $1,950
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CITY OF BUELLTON
City Council Agenda Staff Report
City Manager Review: SW
Council Agenda Item No.: 10

To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Scott Wolfe, City Manager
Meeting Date: July 9, 2026
Subject: Consideration of Funding Request for Proposed Movie-in-the-Park Event
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BACKGROUND
At the June 25, 2026, meeting, the City Council directed staff to return with an agenda item to consider a request to fund an event on August 28. Liz Orona, of Solvang Cinema Arts (SCA), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, has approached the City with a request for funding assistance for a Movie-in-the-Park event to raise awareness and funds to create a movie theater in the Santa Ynez Valley. While (as their name indicates) they are centered in Solvang, their efforts are made Valley-wide as they realize that no single community in the Valley has a population large enough to support a movie theater. To emphasize this Valley-wide approach, they are looking for opportunities to reach out to each of the Valley’s communities to engage support for their efforts.

Ms. Orona initially contacted the Recreation Department to pursue Arts and Culture grant funds. However, the timing of the proposed event did not fit into the Arts and Culture Committee’s grant application cycle. Therefore, she is making an appeal directly to the City Council for funds not allocated to the Arts and Culture Committee.

The proposed event is to be held on August 28 in River View Park. SCA proposes to bring in professional projection equipment and a large screen and show the film ET. Food vendors will be present to provide concessions to those who would like them.

SCA is requesting City funding in the amount of $5,870.00. This amount is proposed to cover the cost of the film equipment, the license for the screening of the film, City Special Event Permit costs, marketing and outreach and possible contingency costs for the event.

The total cost of the event is anticipated to be $15,648.27, and the remainder of event costs that are not covered by the City will be borne by SCA and private donors. Other cosponsors are in the works for volunteer staffing of the event. 65 of 159
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While the request for funding outside the Arts and Culture cycle is unusual, this is a request which provides both a family entertainment event, and supports an effort geared toward a long-time City goal of returning a movie theater to the area.

A proposed budget is included along with a Run of Show schedule as Attachment 1. Ms.

Orona will be at the meeting to answer any questions that the City Council may have regarding the request and the event in general.

FISCAL IMPACT
The fiscal impact of this item on the General Fund, as requested, is $5,870.00.

RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council consider the request of SCA and, if deemed appropriate, authorize funding and direct staff accordingly.

ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 – Event Budget and Run of Show Schedule
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LINE ITEM EST. COST SCA

CITY OF
BUELLTON Sponsor(s)
Jonata Ranch
(L. Lahr
donation)
NOTES
Cookout Truck — deposit (holds the date) $800.00 $800.00 — — Paid by SCA by Jun 23. Credited against the total (not an extra cost).

Cookout Truck — balance (250 meals) $8,178.27 — $5,178.27 $3,000.00 Food + out-of-area surcharge + trip charge + tax, less the $800 deposit. Sponsor & Jonata Ranch donation to SCA applied here.

Movie equipment — A/V (screen, projector, audio) $3,000.00 — $3,000.00 — Grant to SCA: 9x16' screen + projection + PA rental.

Movie license — E.T. (Universal / Swank) $500.00 $500.00 — Grant to SCA: Public-performance license for a no-admission community screening.

Event general-liability insurance $500.00 $500.00 — — $1M/occurrence naming the City of Buellton, SCA, Truck as additionally insured (satisfies permit requirement).

Special Event Permit fee — City of Buellton $100.00 $100.00 — Application fee, either waived or grant Event insurance — Cookout Truck — — — — Included for truck operations.

Marketing & outreach (SCA) $1,470.00 $1,470.00 — Grant to SCA: website, email, social, posters, press.

Newsletter insertion (City of Buellton) — — TBD — In-kind: placement in City e-newsletter / channels.

Reservation & meal-ticket logistics $300.00 $300.00 — Grant: SCA web coordinate online RSVP with onsite volunteers and coordination.

Budget Contingency $800.00 $800.00 Grant: Contigency for overrun, license for extended hours/contract conditions
TOTAL EVENT COST $15,648.27 $1,600.00 $5,870.00 $5,178.27 $3,000.00 Park damage deposit (>50 attendees) — REFUNDABLE $500.00 Estimated food subtotal (250 meals) $3,462.50
Trip charge (per truck) $800.00
Out-of-area surcharge $4,070.00
Estimated sales tax $645.77
Cookout Truck and Food estimated total $8,978.27
Solvang Cinema Arts & Sponsors $6,778.27
City of Buellton - Fund $5,870.00
Jonata Ranch (Larry Lahr) — donation $3,000.00
TOTAL EVENT COST $15,648.27
Jun 23, 2026
Jul 9, 2026
~Jul 14, 2026
Jul 14, 2026
Aug 14, 2026
Aug 28, 2026
• CONTINGENCY (not in totals): if the City requires Sheriff involvement for traffic control, a $2,500 deposit may apply. Confirm for an event of this size (~250 meals, under 1,000 attendees). • Movie may need to begin closer to ~8:00–8:15 p.m. once it is dark enough to project; confirm dusk timing for Aug 28 when finalizing the run of show.

City of Buellton Council Presentation and funding approval required Final commitments from additional Sponsors

NOTES & ASSUMPTIONS
• Allocations are a proposed starting point for discussion; all figures are adjustable. • Event general-liability insurance ($1M/occurrence) names the City of Buellton as additionally insured, satisfying the permit and covering the City for the event.

KEY DEADLINES
Food Truck signed contract + $800 deposit due (holds the date).

City of Buellton Special Event Permit due — file at least 45 days before the event Final date for Truck/Food refund / cancellation.

Event day. Truck balance due.

Split: deposit (SCA) $800.00 + balance (sponsors via SCA) $8,178.27

PROPOSED COST-SHARE SUMMARY
Cookout deposit, remainder balance, movie license, event insurance, Plus marketing, press.

Equipment + A/V production ($3,000). Plus newsletter/marketing/meal all facilitated by SCA Applied to the Truck/Fook balance.

COOKOUT TRUCK — COST DETAIL (Event ID# E95527, 250 meals) Assumes 250 Cookout burger/chips/drink meals @ $13.85; may be lower if guests choose hamburger ($11.20) or cheeseburger ($11.80) meals.
standard fee
surcharge for distance from the SoCal truck base.

On food subtotal.

SOLVANG CINEMA ARTS
Movie in the Park · Event Budget & Cost-Sharing Proposal Screening of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial · RiverView Park, Buellton, CA · Friday, August 28, 2026 · 5:30–10:00 p.m.

Prepared by Solvang Cinema Arts (a proposed 501(c)(3) nonprofit, fiscally sponsored by the Santa Barbara Foundation) in support of a co-sponsorship contribution from the City. The event is intended as no or low cost, family community film night and fundraiser; the Cookout Truck will serve meals to the first 250 guests who reserve.

Refundable after event. Proposed City waiver as co-sponsor, or fronted by SCA and returned.

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TIME ACTIVITY
3:00 p.m. Movie equipment / A-V set-up begins4:00 p.m. Open time for additional food service / tent set-up; reservation check-in table set6:00 p.m. Cookout Truck arrives6:30 p.m. Food service begins (timed pickup windows by reservation color/group) Group 1 and Group 2 Food pickup7:00 p.m. Program — welcome, recognition of sponsors, SCA + City of Buellton announcements Group 3 and Group 4 Food pickup7:30 p.m. Film begins — E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (confirm start vs. dusk; may shift to ~8:00–8:15) Group 5 and Group 6 Food pickup8:00 p.m. Food service ends for 250 ; truck departs Group 7 and Group 8 Food pickup9:30 p.m. Film ends; park clean-up MOVIE IN THE PARK — RUN OF SHOW
RiverView Park, Buellton · Friday, August 28, 2026
Food-service note:Food truck will not collect money from guests. Meals are free or very low cost to the first 250 guests who reserve; any fees collected separately will be managed and reported by SCA (online at reservation and at a staffed table on site). 68 of 159

CITY OF BUELLTON
City Council Agenda Staff Report
City Manager Review: SW
Council Agenda Item No: 11

To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council

From: Scott Wolfe, City Manager
Meeting Date: July 9, 2026
Subject: Resolution No 26-22 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, Establishing Conditions for the Demolition of Buildings Located at 376 Avenue of Flags and Removing the Historical Landmark Designation from the Property Located at 376 Avenue of Flags in the City of Buellton”
______________________________________________________________________________

BACKGROUND
Pea Soup Andersen’s has been a staple in Buellton since 1924, making the site a prominent destination in the Santa Ynez Valley throughout the years and a well-known stopover for many highway travelers. In 2020, the site of “Andersen’s Restaurant” at 376 Avenue of Flags was designated as a local historical landmark with City Council Resolution No. 20- 22 (see Attachment 1).

With the closure of the business in 2024 and the site left vacant and in disrepair, plans to demolish the buildings and structures on site have been proposed. Pursuant to the local historical landmark resolution, the property is subject to the condition that “any proposed alteration, addition, or demolition, to the site or any structure thereon is (prior to the issuance of any entitlement, building permit, demolition permit, or grading permit which may alter the existing site or buildings) subject to City Council review of appropriate mitigation of loss to a historic resource through permanent acknowledgement and recognition of the site’s historical significance.” Prior to staff’s issuance of a zoning clearance for demolition, the City Council must review the proposal and impose any conditions deemed appropriate on the demolition permit to mitigate the loss of the local historic resource.

Staff is requesting the City Council to take this action as a part of this item. Given the major deterioration of the site over the past two years, along with considerable theft and vandalism, many of the site’s iconic aspects have been either destroyed or stolen, seriously compromising the historic value of the remaining structure and contents. Efforts by the property owner are currently underway to salvage remaining components so that some future monumentation – either on-site or off-site – can be accomplished to preserve the memory of this important part of City’s history.
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Additionally, and perhaps more importantly, staff is requesting that following the review and imposition of any conditions for mitigation, the City Council remove the local historic landmark designation from the site. This request is being made to allow for a partial demolition of the building to deter further trespassing, vandalism, and unauthorized occupation. The building’s current state of disrepair, along with its notoriety in the region, have made it the subject of a considerable number of social media posts, encouraging others to trespass to explore the building. This has increased the status of the site as a nuisance and a danger. Evidence of illegal activity, including theft of materials from the building, drinking and drug use, and vandalism are apparent throughout, Portions of the building are in such disrepair and efforts to enter the building have been so persistent that securing it from such intrusion has proven ineffective.

Demolition of the entire site is not permissible at this point, as the removal of a documented historic resource – even a local one – must first have environmental review documentation pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). As part of the CEQA review for the site, a Historical Resources Evaluation was conducted to determine eligibility for listing on the California Register of Historic Resources. The report found that the “Bueltmore Hotel” portion of the main building is eligible for listing (see Attachment 2). This portion of the building is the only portion that would normally be considered “historic” from the standpoint of CEQA review. However, the City’s local designation implicates the entire site in the CEQA review and precludes the mitigation of the more immediate hazard of the attractive nuisance that the site in its current condition represents.

Because of this, staff is requesting that the City Council fulfill its required actions under the Historical Landmark Chapter of the Buellton Municipal Code and then remove the local designation from the site so that the portions of the site that do not contain bona fide historic resources can be cleared of hazards. The portion of the building that would remain would be much smaller, much less attractive to potential “explorers”, and considerably easier to secure. The property owner has indicated a willingness to spend money to continue to secure the site, and protect and preserve the remaining historic portion of the building until the CEQA review of the “Bueltmore Hotel” portion of the building can be completed and the ultimate disposition of that portion of the building can be determined. That full CEQA review is underway but may not be completed until well into 2027.

In the meantime, the site remains a nuisance and a liability to the property owner and the City and so this action is brought before the City Council.

Potential Mitigation
Below is a summary of the various forms that mitigation could take for the demolition of Pea Soup Andersen’s and the loss of a local historical landmark, as well as examples of potential measures that could be required as a condition of the demolition permit.

Memorialization – Perpetuating collective memory to honor historical and cultural significance, ensuring that its history, stories, and impact are passed down to future generations. This could include public monuments, a collection of photographs and/or memorabilia in a museum, or digital archives.

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Preservation – Protecting the existing form, integrity, and materials of an historic property to retain the historic significance. This would include keeping certain architectural elements protected in place on the site.

Rehabilitation – Incorporation of some component of the existing buildings, signage, or architectural style into a future development on site or off-site, allowing for restoration and creative reuse of significant historical elements. Staff has identified potentially historically significant items which are proposed by the applicant to be retained for rehabilitation purposes.
 Exterior signage identified as significant, including three “Andersen’s” signs and the large pole sign on SR 246. These three “Andersen’s” signs employ neon lighting and could be restored for incorporation in a future development or off-site as a public monument.
 All painted signs featuring Hap-pea and Pea-wee. This includes four wood signs and possibly one painted set of glass panels, which has recently been damaged, but may be salvageable.
 The stained-glass windows facing Avenue of Flags
 Two site lighting fixtures were identified by the applicant’s historian as being potentially significant, likely installed in the 1950’s.

In addition, the applicant may wish to retain or move for future use other aspects of the site beyond those conditioned by the accompanying resolution, depending on cost and feasibility.

Attached is a resolution de-designating the site as a local historic resource, making CEQA findings, acknowledging that further CEQA review will be taken, and imposing recommended mitigation measures on the applicant as part of any demolition of the dedesignated portion of the site. Staff has determined that the action of de-designation is exempt from CEQA as a Class 31 (Historic Resource Restoration/Rehabilitation) categorical exemption. This determination is justified because the de-designation of the property is being done, 1) after mitigating the anticipated loss of local historic resources as required by the designation in the Municipal Code, and 2) in order to prevent further loss of potential State historic resources that are anticipated during the delay required to complete full CEQA review.

FISCAL IMPACT
There are no anticipated fiscal impacts associated with this item. 71 of 159
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RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council consider adoption of Resolution No 26-22 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, Establishing Conditions for the Demolition of Buildings Located at 376 Avenue of Flags and Removing the Historical Landmark Designation from the Property Located at 376 Avenue of Flags in the City of Buellton”

ATTACHMENTS
Resolution No. 26-22 (Exhibit A)
Attachment 1 – Historical Resources Evaluation, dated April 2026

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RESOLUTION NO. 26-22

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF BUELLTON, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING

CONDITIONS FOR THE DEMOLITION OF BUILDINGS
LOCATED AT 376 AVENUE OF FLAGS AND REMOVING

THE HISTORICAL LANDMARK DESIGNATION FROM
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 376 AVENUE OF FLAGS

IN THE CITY OF BUELLTON
WHEREAS, the City of Buellton is a community that celebrates the remaining sites and structures of architectural and historic significance that enhance the community's character and provide linkages to the community's heritage; and
WHEREAS, by virtue of its adoption of the Historical Landmarks Ordinance (Buellton Municipal Code Chapter 12.20), the City Council of the City of Buellton established a procedure for the designation and preservation of historic landmarks within the City of Buellton; and WHEREAS, pursuant to that Ordinance, relative to designation of a historic landmark, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 20-22 on September 10, 2020, designating Andersen’s Restaurant at 376 Avenue of Flags, among other properties, as historical landmarks: and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that:

A. the closure of Andersen’s Restaurant at 376 Avenue of Flag in 2024 has resulted in a rapid deterioration of the building, leading to the development of an attractive nuisance on the site, necessitating immediate preservation of significant components and artifacts on the site in order to allow for the mitigation the nuisance condition through the demolition of the portions of the site
B. with the imposition of the conditions contained in Exhibit A of this Resolution, the purpose of the local Historical Landmark designation has been accomplished, and such designation is no longer necessary or appropriate for the property at 376 Avenue of Flag C. the Historical Landmark designation should be removed, but protection of the portion of the property qualifying as “historic” per the draft Historical Resources Report should continue to be fully evaluated and reported through the CEQA review process currently underway
D. the City Council has considered the situation and has determined that the protection of the public health, safety, and welfare demand such action be taken at this time 73 of 159
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Buellton:

SECTION 1. The City Council imposes upon the property owner of 376 Avenue of Flags the conditions listed in Exhibit A of this Resolution.

SECTION 2. The City Council acknowledges the obligation to review and make an appropriate determination on a forthcoming environmental review documents pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act prior to the demolition of that portion of the structure at 376 Avenue of Flags that has been identified as a potential State historic resource (“Former Bueltmore Hotel”) in the draft Historic Resource Evaluation by Long Historic Preservation Services dated April 2026. As to the de-designation of the damaged and deteriorated portion of the locally-listed portion of the property at 376 Avenue of Flags the City Council determines that the de-designation of the property as a local Historical Landmark is exempt from CEQA as a Class 31 (Historic Resource Restoration/Rehabilitation) categorical exemption.

SECTION 3. The City Council removes the Historical Landmark designation from the property at 376 Avenue of Flags.

SECTION 4. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon passage and adoption.

PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 9th day of July, 2026 ________________________
David Silva
Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________
Linda Reid
City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A

CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL OF ZONING CLEARANCE
FOR DEMOLITION OF STRUCTURES AT 376 AVENUE

OF FLAGS
General Provisions

1. The property owner shall work with the Planning Director to identify remaining artifacts and architectural aspects of the property that highlight the historical importance of Pea Soup Andersen’s restaurant in the development of the City. These include, but are not limited to, signs, artwork, stained glass windows, lighting fixtures, and other features which are iconic or otherwise reflective of Pea Soup Andersen’s. Identification shall focus on artifacts or aspects which are reasonably intact and which can reasonably be removed and stored for possible future use, whether or not such future use is currently identified.

2. The property owner shall cause the identified items to be properly and safely removed from the premises and conveyed to the City for storage until such time as reuse of the items is approved for incorporation into a future development project, either on-site or off-site. The property owner shall bear the cost of the removal of the items and transportation to a storage location to be determined by the City. The City shall bear the cost of storage of the items until a final disposition is made.

3. The property owner shall endeavor to rehabilitate and utilize the items removed in any future development of the property. This shall not require the use of items which may be out of place, or conflict with architectural style of a future development.

4. The property owner shall cooperate with the City with regard to the possible rehabilitation and incorporation of items into public projects within the City

5. The property owner shall provide monumentation, to be approved by the City Council, recognizing the property as the former site of Pea Soup Andersen’s and providing a brief description of the significance of the restaurant in the history of Buellton.

6. At the conclusion of the redevelopment of the property, any remaining items which have not been incorporated shall be offered to, in order of precedence, 1) a local historical society (Buellton or Santa Ynez Valley); 2) the City; or 3) a local non-profit museum; of 4) a local for-profit museum for preservation and display. Any items not accepted shall be returned to the property owner.
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Resolution No. 26-22 (Exhibit A) Page 2 July 9, 2026
CEQA Process

7. The property owner shall be responsible for the protection and preservation of the former “Bueltmore Hotel” portion of the property until a full CEQA environmental review process is complete and a determination as to full and final mitigation of the identified potential State historic resource has been made. The protection and preservation shall include best efforts to protect the interior of the structure from the weather, and to secure the structure from further intrusion, vandalism, or other damage during the CEQA review process. 76 of 159

HISTORICAL RESOURCES EVALUATION
OF 376 AVENUE OF THE FLAGS,

BUELLTON, CALIFORNIA
Amber Long, M.A.

Prepared for

SBID, LLC
831 Cliff Drive, Suite 100
Santa Barbara, CA 93109
August 2025
Updated April 2026
P.O. Box 882
Santa Maria, CA 93456

LONG HISTORIC

PRESERVATION SERVICES
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Phase 1 Assessment of 376 Avenue of the Flags, Buellton, California Lead Agency: City of Buellton
Contact
Buellton City Planning Department
107 W Highway 246
Buellton, CA 93427
Preparer:

Amber Long, M.A.

Long Historic Preservation Services
P.O. Box 882
Santa Maria, CA 93456-0882
805-748-7992
Project Proponent
SBID, LLC.

April 7, 2025
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................... 1

1.1 Project Description.......................................................................................................... 1

1.2 Consultant Qualifications................................................................................................ 1

2.0 HISTORICAL CONTEXT ......................................................................................................... 5

2.1 Early History of Santa Barbara County............................................................................ 5

2.2 Santa Ynez Valley and Rancho San Carlos de Jonata ...................................................... 5

2.3 City of Buellton................................................................................................................ 6

3.0 PROPERTY SPECIFIC CONTEXT............................................................................................. 7

4.0 SITE DESCRIPTION............................................................................................................. 17

4.1 Architectural Style – Danish Provincial and “Old English” Architecture....................... 17

4.2 Main Building ................................................................................................................ 17

4.3 Garage........................................................................................................................... 23

4.4 Large Storage Building .................................................................................................. 24

4.5 Small Storage Building .................................................................................................. 25

4.6 Ancillary Building .......................................................................................................... 27

4.7 Gazebo and Courtyard .................................................................................................. 29

5.0 METHODS AND REGULATORY SETTING ............................................................................ 31

5.1 Methods........................................................................................................................ 31

5.2 Regulatory Setting......................................................................................................... 33

5.2.1 California Register of Historical Resources ........................................................... 33

6.0 EVALUATION...................................................................................................................... 35

6.1 Andersen’s Complex...................................................................................................... 35

6.1.1 Criterion 1 ............................................................................................................. 35

6.1.2 Criterion ................................................................................................................ 36

6.1.3 Criterion 3 ............................................................................................................. 36

6.1.4 Criterion 4 ............................................................................................................. 36

6.1.5 Period of Significance, Character-Defining Features, Integrity Analysis....................... 36

6.2 Former Bueltmore Hotel............................................................................................... 37

6.2.1 Criterion 1 ............................................................................................................. 37

6.2.2 Criterion 2 ............................................................................................................. 37

6.2.3 Criterion 3 ............................................................................................................. 38

6.2.4 Criterion 4..................................................................................................................... 39

6.2.5 Period of Significance, Character-Defining Features, Integrity Analysis............... 39

7.0 RECOMMENDATIONS........................................................................................................ 40

8.0 REFERENCES CITED............................................................................................................ 41 79 of 159
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FIGURES
Figure 1 Project Vicinity Map.................................................................................................... 2 Figure 2 Project Location Map.................................................................................................. 3 Figure 3 Project Aerial View...................................................................................................... 4 Figure 4 The original Andersen’s Electrical Café, 1924 (Cragg 2006)........................................ 8 Figure 5 The new Andersen’s Electrical Café, 1928 (Cragg 2006)............................................. 9 Figure 6 The Bueltmore Hotel, 1930. The restaurant is to the left, (Cragg 2006). ................... 9 Figure 7 Andersen’s Bueltmore Hotel and La Buvette to the right, late 1930s (Cragg 2006). 10 Figure 8 Andersen’s Valley Inn, 1945 (Cragg 2006)................................................................. 11 Figure 9 Andersen’s Quick-Freeze Split Pea Soup ad, Santa Barbara News-Press, September 26, 1946. ................................................................................................................... 12 Figure 10 The 1928 Andersen’s Electrical Café building being moved to the rear of the hotel, 1948 (Cragg 2006)..................................................................................................... 14 Figure 11 Andersen’s Valley Inn after expressway construction, circa 1948 (Cragg 2006)....... 14 Figure 12 Andersen’s circa 1959, (Cragg 2006).............................Error! Bookmark not defined.

Figure 13 Primary elevation, facing Avenue of the Flags, view east......................................... 17 Figure 14 Secondary elevation, view north. ............................................................................. 19 Figure 15 Recessed section of secondary elevation, view northwest. ..................................... 19 Figure 16 East elevation of 1928 hotel building, view west. .................................................... 20 Figure 17 East elevation with vegetation covering interior side of 1928 hotel building. ......... 20 Figure 18 Center of east elevation, view west.......................................................................... 21 Figure 19 East elevation, commercial kitchen and warehouse, view north. ............................ 21 Figure 20 North elevation receiving area, view south.............................................................. 22 Figure 21 North elevation, restaurant, view south................................................................... 22 Figure 22 Small garage covered in vegetation with roof partially visible, view north.............. 23 Figure 23 Small garage with wood panel doors, view west...................................................... 23 Figure 24 Large storage building, view east.............................................................................. 24 Figure 25 Large storage building, view south. .......................................................................... 24 Figure 26 Large storage building, view west............................................................................. 25 Figure 27 Large storage building, view north. .......................................................................... 25 Figure 28 Small storage building, view north. .......................................................................... 26 Figure 29 Small storage building, view northeast..................................................................... 26 Figure 30 Small storage building, view south. .......................................................................... 27 Figure 31 West elevation of the ancillary building, view northeast. ........................................ 27 Figure 32 South elevation of the ancillary building, view north............................................... 28 Figure 33 East elevation of the ancillary building, view west................................................... 28 Figure 34 Addition to the ancillary building, view east. ........................................................... 28 Figure 35 Gazebo in courtyard, view north. ............................................................................. 29 Figure 36 Courtyard with gazebo in background, view southeast............................................ 30 Figure 37 Courtyard with ancillary building on the left and gazebo in the rear, view south.... 30 80 of 159
Phase 1 Assessment of 376 Avenue of the Flags, Buellton iv Figure 38 1928 aerial photo. Figure 39 1940 aerial photo. ..................................................... 32 Figure 40 1952 aerial photo. Figure 41 1964 aerial photo. ..................................................... 32 Figure 42 1975 aerial photo. Figure 43 2025 Google Maps aerial photo................................ 33 TABLES
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
At the request of SBID, LLC, Long Historic Preservation Services, Inc. (LHPS) completed a Historical Resources Evaluation of the 3.14-acre property at 376 Avenue of the Flags, Buellton, California, Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 137-180-055 (Figures 1 to 3). To complete the assessment, LHPS evaluated the property using the eligibility criteria for the California Register of Historical Resources (CRHR, California PRC § 5024.1).

1.1 Project Description
The property owner proposes demolition of the existing buildings and construction of mixeduse retail and residential development. The property is home to Pea Soup Andersen’s and is currently closed and vacant. The oldest section of the main building was constructed in 1928, and the assessment has been requested due to the age of the property.

1.2 Consultant Qualifications
LHPS founder and Principal Architectural Historian Amber Long (M.A) completed this investigation. Ms. Long has over 13 years of experience in cultural resource management on the Central Coast and meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards as a historian and architectural historian. She conducted a site visit and archival research, prepared an eligibility evaluation, and authored this report. Ms. Long is on the County of Santa Barbara’s list of qualified architectural historians, and her resume is available upon request. 82 of 159
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2.0 HISTORICAL CONTEXT
This chapter provides a historic context of the property at 376 Avenue of the Flags in Buellton, under which the property will be evaluated. Historic contexts are historical patterns that can be identified through consideration of the history of the property and the surrounding area (National Park Service 2022). Important themes related to the development of the property will be identified.

2.1 Early History of Santa Barbara County
European exploration of the Central Coast began with the expedition of Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, who sailed the California coast in 1542, stopping in at various islands in the Channel Islands (Angel 1883, 13-14; Mason 1883, 14-15). It was not until 1769 and the overland expedition of Gaspar de Portolá that long-term contact between the Chumash and Europeans was initiated.

As a result of this expedition, three missions were built in the County: Missions Santa Barbara (1786), La Purissima Conception (1787) and Santa Ynez (1804; Mason 1883, 27). The missions had a significant and direct impact on indigenous people, who suffered the combined effects of forced acculturation, disease, and outright conflict (Angel 1883, 26-29).

California became a Mexican territory in 1822. Mexican authorities opened California’s door to foreign trade and immigration. The beneficiaries of this policy were predominantly the missions, which could legally expand their hide and tallow trade to foreign merchants (Hoover, et al. 1990). The Colonization Act of 1824 and the Supplemental Regulations of 1828 afforded private individuals—both Mexican nationals and immigrants—the right to obtain title to land, although mission lands were not available. Immigrant-friendly laws directly contributed to the migration and eventual permanent presence of Anglo-Americans in California. The Secularization Act of 1833 officially ended the church’s monopoly of prime California lands and redistributed the mission estates to private individuals in the form of land grants.

2.2 Santa Ynez Valley and Rancho San Carlos de Jonata
Beginning in the 1840s, the former mission lands of Santa Barbara County were carved up into large ranchos, each totaling several thousand acres. Mission Santa Ines, founded in 1804, was built on the 35,500-acre land grant Canada de los Pinos, owned by the Catholic church. The other ranchos in the Santa Ynez Valley (Valley) included ranchos San Carlos de Jonata, Santa Rosa, Nojoqui, Lomas de la Purification, Coral de Quati, La Zaca, San Francisco de la Laguna, San Marcos, Tequepis, Los Prietos y Najalayequa, and Las Cruces (Rife 1977, 47). The Valley was difficult to reach because of the surrounding terrain that includes the Santa Ynez and San Rafael Mountain ranges, the Purisima Hills, and the sandstone hills of the Narrows (Rife 1977). The resulting isolation meant restricted growth for the communities in the Valley. Following the Gold Rush, people arrived in the Valley looking for land to build farms and ranches. In 1860, Ballard Station opened as a stagecoach stop on the line from San Francisco, to Yuma, Arizona (Rife 1977, 56). Until that time, there were no stops between San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara. In 86 of 159
Phase 1 Assessment of 376 Avenue of the Flags, Buellton 6 1868, a new stage route was built over the San Marcos Pass, providing an alternative to the stagecoach route over the Gaviota Pass, drawing in more people to the Valley.

Rancho San Carlos de Jonata was granted to Jose Maria Covarrubias and Carlos Antonio Carillo in 1845, measuring 26,634 acres and ranging from three miles north of the intersection of Highway 154 and U.S. 101, then east to Ballard (Rife 1977, 47). A severe drought hit the region in 1863-64. In 1867, brothers Alonzo and Rufus Thompson (R.T.) Buell each purchased a quarter interest in the rancho (Davison 1955; Rife 1977). R.T. bought Alonzo’s interest in the land in 1872. At some point he obtained the remaining half interest, although sources are unclear as to when. Another severe drought hit the area in 1877 and R.T. was forced to cut down oak trees to feed leaves, young branches and moss to his cattle, but in the end, he sold 10,000 acres of land to the Santa Ynez Land Improvement Company to pay his debts (Davison 1955).

The 1880’s was a busy time for the Valley. In 1880, the stagecoach line was rerouted through Lompoc and the Ballard Station closed, but a new stop was opened in Los Olivos at Mattei’s Tavern (Davison 1955, 36). The town of Ballard was founded in 1881. The town of Santa Ynez was founded in 1882, in 1883 the Santa Ynez post office was established, and Buellton was founded by R.T. Buell. Los Olivos was founded in 1887 and coincided with the extension of the narrow-gauge railway from San Luis Obispo beyond Los Alamos to Los Olivos, providing increasing access to the Valley (Davison 1955, 38). In 1890, R.T. Buell sold the land between Buellton and Solvang, known as Buellflat, where many families leased land to farm. In 1891, siblings William and Emily Budd arrived at the Buell Ranch. Buell was a widow and married Emily. When R.T. died in 1905, Emily retained the part of the ranch west of the U.S. 101 that includes the city of Buellton (Rife 1977).

2.3 City of Buellton
The 1910s was a decade of growth for Buellton and the Santa Ynez Valley. In 1911, Solvang was founded by the Danish American Company on the land R.T. Buell sold off after the drought of 1877 (Rife 1977). The same year a steel truss bridge was built over the Gaviota Gorge to the south of the Valley, allowing automobiles better access to the area (Cragg 2006). In 1913, the state surveyed a route for the Coast Highway through Buell Ranch and in 1916 the highway was built through the town of Buellton (Rife 1977). The next year, a new bridge was built across the Santa Ynez River, just south of Buellton (Cragg 2008). The new bridge rerouted traffic from the bridge to Solvang, west to the new bridge in Buellton. Efficient transportation was a priority for the state and the new Coast Highway resulted in the development of many roadside towns, some that still survive today like Buellton (Cragg 2006).

The increasing number of people arriving in the Valley, spurred by available farmland, easier transportation access, and the Danish colony of Solvang, resulted in the transition of Buellton to a “service town” and an attractive pit stop for automobile tourists on the way through the Central Coast (Cragg 2006). In 1922, crews paved the section of highway in Buellton, which was 87 of 159
Phase 1 Assessment of 376 Avenue of the Flags, Buellton 7 the last stretch of the Coast Highway to be paved (Cragg 2006). A huge celebration was held in Buellton to commemorate finishing the Coast Highway. The publicity from the celebration drew in many tourists who needed services, and the townspeople met their needs by opening garages, fuel stations, cafes, and inns. Electricity arrived in Buellton in 1924, the same year Anton and Juliette Andersen opened Andersen’s Electrical Café, the precursor to Pea Soup Andersen’s.

In the 1930s Danish and Swiss immigrants among others, arrived in the area and built farms and dairies. Agriculture was a very important industry, just behind the visitor serving businesses along the highway. The city water system was completed in 1937 and consisted of one well and a reservoir in the hills north of town (Rife 1977). World War II brought with it another influx of people connected to Camp Cooke near Lompoc, which put strains on the small towns in the Valley. In 1947, the Coast Highway was widened to four lanes from the Nojoqui grade through Buellton with a frontage road on each side. The construction required demolition or relocation of many businesses in the middle of town. The next year, the steel truss bridge over the Santa Ynez River was replaced by a concrete bridge.

In 1957, Camp Cooke became Vandenberg Air Force Base and the resulting increase in servicemen led to the tripling of housing developments in Buellton by 1959 (Rife 1977). In 1960 a new school was built for the growing community with new buildings constructed through 1964, when all students were moved to the same campus. In 1964, the town library and the Buellton Community Services District took over the old school campus. The same year, the U.S. 101 was rerouted to bypass Buellton, leaving the eight-lane wide road through the middle of Buellton. In 1968, it was dedicated by Governor Ronald Reagan as Avenue of the Flags (Rife 1977). The town continued to grow on the east side of the bypass, but some service stations moved next to the freeway offramps, some businesses closed, and a few businesses hung on.

Tourism shifted to Solvang after the city adopted design guidelines to make the town appear more Danish and Buellton motels did only modest business. For 30 years, Buellton struggled with how to reinvent itself and what to do with the wide, empty avenue. In 1992, Buellton incorporated as a city, giving control to the local citizens. Today, Buellton is a bedroom community for Santa Barbara and Goleta.

3.0 PROPERTY SPECIFIC CONTEXT
Pea Soup Andersen’s sits on land that was once part of Rancho San Carlos de Jonata, then the Buell Ranch. When R.T. Buell died in 1905, his widow Emily retained the portion of the ranch on the west side of U.S. 101, including the project area. Anton Andersen was a Danish immigrant who met his French wife Juliette in New York, where Anton had been the maître d’hotel and catering manager for several world class restaurants. Anton served in World War I and moved to California with his family to assist with the opening of the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles (Santa Ynez Valley News 1945). Not long after, Anton tired of the demanding hotel restaurant business 88 of 159
Phase 1 Assessment of 376 Avenue of the Flags, Buellton 8 and decided to move to the Santa Ynez Valley (Discover Buellton n.d.; Riedner 1988). Anton’s brother lived in Solvang and Anton’s family frequently visited.

In 1924, after the Coast Highway was diverted through Buellton and electricity was installed, Anton and Juliette opened Andersen’s Electrical Café in the old post office building, that they purchased from William Budd, R.T. Buell’s brother-in-law (Figure 4; Rife 1977). The small café was named after their new electric stove and had six stools and a few booths. They served simple, country-style food, catering to highway travelers. The café quickly became popular in part because writers and reporters for the Hearst publishing empire frequented the café while traveling. Anton did most of the short-order cooking, while Juliette focused on French specialty dishes. A few months after opening, split pea soup was added to the menu and became an immediate favorite (Riedner 1988). In June 1926, the San Joaquin Light and Power magazine featured Andersen’s Electrical Café as one of the “newest and most modernly equipped cafes”.

In addition to the electric stove, the café had an all-electric sign out front. The café also had a hot plate, coffee urn, hot-point fry griddle, five-kilowatt water heater, a twenty-kilowatt combination range and steam table, a four-slice toaster (Santa Ynez Valley News 1926). In 1927, they added a Frigidaire water cooler.

Figure 4 The original Andersen’s Electrical Café, 1924 (Cragg 2006).

In 1928, Anton Andersen and O. H. Griffiths built a new café, dining room and a two-story, sixteen room hotel next to the café (Figures 5 and 6). The hotel was called the Bueltmore Hotel, in a nod to Anton’s time with the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles. Architect Jose Luis Curletti and builder John Williamson, both of Santa Barbara, were responsible for the new hotel (Santa Ynez Valley News 1928). The Bueltmore Hotel was considered a modern up-to-date hotel in an old English architectural style. It was simple, dignified, and charming according to newspaper stories. Garage units were built on the property for guest use. The lobby was spacious with a large fireplace, and each room was well appointed with a private bath. The lobby and guest rooms were heated by an automatic steam plant with a radiator in each room. The dining rooms -
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Phase 1 Assessment of 376 Avenue of the Flags, Buellton 9 of the Electrical Café were open for guest use and had been remodeled and redecorated to complement the hotel’s architecture (Santa Ynez Valley News 1928). The new electrical café and dining room boasted new equipment with a built-in horseshoe shaped counter with 22 seats, that is still present today. The other tables in the café sat 16, and the private hotel dining room accommodated 30. The dining room had solid silver flat ware, expensive linens, and hand painted lamps for each table (Santa Ynez Valley News 1928). In November, Griffiths sold his interest in the hotel to Andersen (Santa Ynez Valley News 1928). Citing the recent development, Buellton was called a “Town of Destiny” by the Santa Ynez Valley News (Santa Ynez Valley News 1928).

Figure 5 The new Andersen’s Electrical Café, 1928 (Cragg 2006).

Figure 6 The Bueltmore Hotel, 1930. The restaurant is to the left, (Cragg 2006). 90 of 159
Phase 1 Assessment of 376 Avenue of the Flags, Buellton 10 By 1930, Andersen was signing contracts for three tons of split peas and was serving over 400 bowls of soup a day (The Morning Press 1930). The same year their son Robert left for college at Stanford. Bueltmore architect Jose Curletti died in 1930, having designed many buildings in the city of Santa Barbara as well as the Santa Ynez Valley Union High School (Santa Ynez Valley News 1930). In 1938, the Andersen’s opened a second restaurant next door called La Buvette featuring Juliette’s French cuisine (Figure 7). The building was the first home of Andersen’s Electrical Café, and the Rainbow Café was the most recent tenant of the building (Santa Ynez Valley News 1938). For La Buvette, the building was remodeled to fit the French motif (Santa Maria Times 1938). It was advertised as a place for great cocktails and dancing, and the front part of the building was an “off-sale” liquor store (Santa Ynez Valley News 1938). In October, the newspaper announced that Juliette was making plans for a garden consisting of lawn and shrubs, with space for a badminton court, garden tables, and umbrellas (Santa Ynez Valley News 1938).

Figure 7 Andersen’s Bueltmore Hotel and La Buvette to the right, late 1930s (Cragg 2006).

In 1939, Anton retired and his son Robert took over, changing the name of the hotel complex to Andersen’s Valley Inn (Figure 8). Due to wartime demands, La Buvette was converted to residential apartments in 1943 and the liquor store moved to the lobby of the Andersen’s Valley Inn (Davidson 1943). The café and dining room were closed for 2.5 years because of shortages in labor, supplies and transportation. In August 1945, the café and dining room at the Andersen’s Valley Inn were remodeled and reopened (Santa Ynez Valley News 1945). In October, Anton tragically died in a house fire in the Carmel Valley. His wife and son chose to continue operating the business (Santa Barbara News-Press 1945).
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Phase 1 Assessment of 376 Avenue of the Flags, Buellton 11 Figure 8 Andersen’s Valley Inn sign, 1945 (Cragg 2006)
In 1946, Robert “Pea Soup Junior” figured out how to produce their famous pea soup as a frozen product that could be shipped (The Lompoc Record 1946). Andersen opened a commercial kitchen in San Luis Obispo with stainless steel kettles, specially designed stoves, timing and cooling equipment and a complete packaging plant. The kitchen could produce 50 tons of split pea soup a month. He also developed a refrigeration plant where the product would be frozen and packaged (Santa Maria Times 1946). It was the first soup to be placed on the market in frozen form (Santa Ynez Valley News 1946).

Robert launched a competition to name the cartoon characters used in their advertising the same year (Santa Barbara News-Press 1946). The characters were inspired by a series in the cartoon magazine “Judge”, about occupations that weren’t well know and included one titled “splitting peas” with two men (Santa Barbara News-Press 1946). The artist was Charles Forbel, and Andersen obtained permission to use the characters in their advertising. The names were announced on May 13, 1946. “Hap-pea” and “Pea-wee” were selected from 1,000 submissions (Figure 9; Santa Barbara News-Press 1946). The Andersen’s began growing their own split peas on a farm in Idaho and in 1947 and changed the name of the restaurant to from Andersen’s Electrical Café to Pea Soup Andersen’s.
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Phase 1 Assessment of 376 Avenue of the Flags, Buellton 12 Figure 9 Andersen’s Quick-Freeze Split Pea Soup ad, Santa Barbara News-Press, September 26, 1946.

In 1947, the proposed realignment of the Coast Highway through Buellton was a hot topic. One option was to widen the existing roadway through Buellton, or to bypass the town. Robert Andersen, considered the unofficial spokesperson for the businesses that would be affected by the project, contacted the Santa Barbara Planning Commission and invited them to have a meeting in Buellton to discuss the project. Widening the highway through Buellton would present many planning problems, but would be better financially for local businesses (Santa Ynez Valley News 1947). Andersen and the other business owners negotiated for the highway to go through town instead of bypassing it. As part of the process Andersen requested a uniform planning process for all property owners so they could achieve some cost savings with their individual moving plans (Santa Ynez Valley News 1947).

The County decided to widen the highway through Buellton from 60 feet to 176, creating the Buellton Expressway. The plan included planting strips in the center and along the exterior service roads. Most businesses had to be moved back from the right of way to make way for the expressway (Santa Barbara News-Press 1947). To streamline recommendations from the public, the County Planning Commission recommended that residents form a representative group that could formally make suggestions to the commission (Santa Ynez Valley News 1947). The Buellton Town Meeting group was formed with the responsibility of discussing problems that yes--- It's +iere /-
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Phase 1 Assessment of 376 Avenue of the Flags, Buellton 13 the new construction could cause. Their letterhead described Buellton as a “service town at the Mission crossroads, where northern and southern California meet” (Santa Ynez Valley News 1947). Anderson was voted the chairman of the group, and each director focused on a specific concern such as highways, lighting, safety, architecture, beautification, streets, and sidewalks (Santa Ynez Valley News 1947). The expressway design was intended to minimize traffic delays and avoid accidents, with outer lanes meant for local traffic (Santa Ynez Valley News 1947). The expressway project was a win for local families like the Andersen’s, Buell’s, and Bodine’s, who spent much time and energy working towards the development of Buellton (Santa Barbara News-Press 1947).

Property owners fronting the highway were given until January 15, 1948, to move their buildings back 58 feet from the road. Andersen decided to put the wine cellar building up for sale, which had housed the original Andersen’s Electrical Café, on the condition that the building be moved before the deadline set for the expressway (Santa Ynez Valley News 1947).

The wine cellar stock was relocated to the lobby of the main hotel building. The vacated building was purchased by Perk Emery, who planned to move the building across the street and open a restaurant (Santa Ynez Valley News 1947). The Santa Maria Times reported that Andersen planned to demolish the front of the restaurant and bring it back in line with the frontage of the hotel. Property owners were expected to move their buildings at their own expense as part of the agreement to keep the highway through town (Santa Maria Times 1947).

Through all of this, Andersen was still making headlines. Andersen began producing frozen pies after purchasing the Solvang Bakery and moving the equipment to the facility in San Luis Obispo (Santa Ynez Valley News 1947). Coronet magazine published an article titled "Adventures in Good Eating” by Duncan Hines where he described the fanfare used when one ordered a bowl of split pea soup. “A cart bearing a huge tureen mounted over a burner is wheeled to your table; a white coated attendant ladles out a bowlful of the steaming soup and sets it before you with the air of a knight offering jewels to royalty” (Santa Ynez Valley News 1948). It brought national attention to Buellton, the restaurant, and the hotel.

In February 1948, Andersen’s restaurant, kitchen, and dining room were moved back to the frontage line where the hotel sat, instead of being demolished (Figures 10 and 11). The move happened between breakfast and lunch by eight house movers, two electricians, a refrigeration engineer, a bulldozer operator, two truck drivers, four carpenters, and six laborers. The buildings were set on timbers and reconnected (Santa Maria Times 1948). After the move, the Valley Inn moved its entrance to the south, where the wine cellar formerly stood and a parking lot was added (Santa Maria Times 1948). The former wine cellar and the 1928 Andersen’s Electrical Café building was moved to the rear of the Andersen’s property instead of across the street. 94 of 159
Phase 1 Assessment of 376 Avenue of the Flags, Buellton 14 Figure 10 The 1928 Andersen’s Electrical Café building being moved to the rear of the hotel, 1948 (Cragg 2006).

Figure 11 Andersen’s Valley Inn after expressway construction, circa 1948 (Cragg 2006).

Buellton grew rapidly as World War II ended and its location within driving distance from Vandenberg Air Force Base made it a desirable residential community. In 1959, Andersen’s expanded the dining room (Figure 12). With increased development came increased traffic. In 1965, the state built a freeway bypass on the east of town for better traffic hazard reductions.

Juliette and Robert Andersen participated in the ribbon cutting to open the new highway bypass on February 10, 1965. The remaining expressway segment was converted into a decorative parkway and was dedicated as Avenue of the Flags (Santa Barbara News-Press 1965). The same year, Robert Andersen sold 75% of the Buellton business to Vince Evans. 95 of 159
Phase 1 Assessment of 376 Avenue of the Flags, Buellton 15 Figure 12 Andersen’s circa 1959, (Cragg 2006).

At that time, the restaurant was getting 90% of its business from the freeway, while motel occupancy across town was under 27% (Plumb 1965). Evans turned signage and the former parking lot entrance to the east to face the freeway. The side of the building was remodeled to include the traditional crisscross wood patterns, new flower planters, new roofline, and large cutouts of Hap-Pea and Pea-Wee (Santa Ynez Valley News 1965). In October 1965, Andersen’s merged with Birkholm’s Solvang Bakery. They planned to open both Birkholm Bakeries and Andersen’s Bakeries, perhaps on a franchise basis (Santa Ynez Valley News 1965). In fall of 1965, public relations specialist Edgar LeRoy bought the gift shop at the Buellton restaurant (Perssoin 1965). He and his wife owned the Monogram Shop in Solvang. He planned to increase the inventory and change some layouts (Santa Ynez Valley News 1965). New Andersen’s restaurants in Salinas and Santa Maria were opened with the hope of being the first restaurants of a chain.

Robert Andersen managed the operations at these locations, until they were sold to the Denny’s Corporation (Riedner 1988) (Santa Ynez Valley Inn 1965).

New owner Vince Evans served as a crew member of the Memphis Belle in World War II and became an actor when he returned from the war. He was a Hollywood screenwriter and actor but was best known locally as a business and civic leader in the region. In addition to operating Andersen’s, Evans helped establish the Viking’s of Solvang men’s club and the Solvang Theaterfest. He owned Rancho de la Cuesta, south of Buellton, and was a great contributor of his time and money to community causes. He was key to the Avenue of the Flags dedication and supported the 4-H Club and Future Farmers of America (Lompoc Record 1980). Evans also expanded the reach of Andersen’s, adding The Valley Room in 1967. He opened locations in Mammoth Lakes in 1973 and Santa Nella in 1975. At the Buellton location he added a miniature 96 of 159
Phase 1 Assessment of 376 Avenue of the Flags, Buellton 16 train, an aviary for parrots, and even a small wild animal park on the property. They were later demolished to make room for a motel (Riedner 1988).

Juliette Andersen passed away in 1976 at the age of 95. She lived in Buellton for over 40 years (Los Gatos Times-Saratoga Observer 1976). In 1979, Evans opened a location in Carlsbad. In 1980, Evans along with his wife and daughter died tragically in a plane crash a few miles from the Santa Ynez Airport (Riedner 1988). In 1983, the Evans’ estate sold the business to Pea Soup Properties Limited. The business changed hands multiple times until local restauranteur Milt Guggia purchased the Buellton location in 1999 and the Santa Nella location in 2007. Guggia was considered Santa Maria’s biggest restauranteur, owning Central City Boilers, Pepper Garcia’s, The Jetty, The Office, and Shaw’s in Santa Maria. The Guggia family were Swiss Italian and came to the area to try dairy farming in the 1930s (Read and Seckel 1999). The Buellton location closed in 2024 and was bought by SBID, LLC in May 2024. 97 of 159
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4.0 SITE DESCRIPTION
The Andersen’s complex is comprised of the main building, a detached single-car garage, large storage building, small storage building, and an ancillary building. The central area includes a gazebo and concrete walking paths. Immediately south of the main building is the pub. Half of the pub was imported from Britain and reconstructed in its current location in 1979, after the company purchased it from auction. The pub is not included in the report due to the date it was reconstructed onsite, and the modern association of the pub to the site.

4.1 Architectural Style – Danish Provincial and “Old English” Architecture In 1928, when Anton Andersen opened the Buelltmore Hotel, newspapers described the style as “old English”, because of the half-timbered siding. Nearby in Solvang, the same style was being used and described as Danish Provincial. The style was inspired by the type of buildings seen in rural communities in Denmark, which incorporated half-timbered details, thatched roofs, and cross braced beams at the roof lines. In the 1950s it became the official building style of the city of Solvang.

4.2 Main Building
The main building is comprised of three sections, the 1928 Bueltmore Hotel building on the right, the giftshop in the center, and the modern restaurant on the left (Figure 13).

Figure 13 Primary elevation, facing Avenue of the Flags, view east.

PRIMARY ELEVATION. The main building faces west on the Avenue of the Flags. On the righthand side is the original Bueltmore Hotel, which is two stories, with steeply pitched crossgabled roofs, and is clad in stucco, painted wood, and half timbers. In the center is an entry alcove covered with an asymmetrical gabled roof and enclosed on two sides by stained glass and brick walls. There are four windows on the second story, two double-paned, wood-framed, multi-light casement windows with a metal awning on each side, and a small single-paned, wood-framed, multi-light casement window abutting the front facing gable. The ribbon of windows on the front facing gable are also wood-framed, multi-light casement windows. Half 98 of 159
Phase 1 Assessment of 376 Avenue of the Flags, Buellton 18 timber details are primarily on the second story and an addition on the south end of the building with a single-story, shed roof addition.

The center of the building is the gift shop and has a side gabled roof with three steeply pitched dormers, each with a stained glass window. The roof extends over the walkway to form an entryway with modern aluminum doors in the center and a narrow row of windows at headheight. The exterior is clad in stucco, painted wood, and half timbering.

The left section of the building is the modern restaurant and has a gabled roof with two cross gables and two gabled dormers, as well as a double casement window in each dormer with decorative grill work. The second story roof line projects out towards Avenue of the Flags. The first story has three sets of ribbon windows, and two brick planters. This section is also clad in stucco, painted wood, and half timbers.

Alterations. Historic aerial photographs indicate that the hotel built in 1928 covered roughly the same footprint that it does today, although the use has changed (Figure 38). The second story has stayed remarkably the same, but the first story no longer has the fenestration pattern seen between 1928 and 1948 in Figures 6 and 11. The shed roof section on the south end is an addition that blocks an earlier driveway for the hotel.

The center portion of the building was an infill project after the expressway was built in 1948, requiring the relocation of the restaurant and dining rooms. Figure 12 shows that the existing construction was not present before 1959. The restaurant portion of the building contains no original features and was completely redesigned sometime after 1959, see Figure 12.

SECONDARY ELEVATION. The secondary elevation of the main building is the Bueltmore Hotel and faces south towards Highway 246 and is two stories tall (Figure 14). Closest to Avenue of the Flags, is a front facing gable with a three-part, multi-paned casement window, over a shed roof addition, both clad in stucco, painted wood, and half timbering. The addition was constructed between 1948 and 1959 (Figures 11 and 12). To the right is the main entrance to the restaurant and gift shop with a shed style roof and decorative entry columns. This was originally a port cochere that can be seen in aerials and historic photographs between 1928 and 1948. Tile stairs lead to an alcove and a pair of aluminum doors. Decorative art depicting the kings and queens of Denmark, as well as characters Hap-Pea and Pea-Wee hang in the alcove and a wooden, semi-flush mount chandelier hangs in the center. The remainder of the elevation is two stories, clad in stucco on the first floor and horizontal wood siding on the second floor. A variety of windows are found including 4/1 and 1/1 double hung windows with metal awnings, fixed multi-light windows, casement multi-light windows, and openings that have been filled in with wood. A shed style addition sits against the first floor just before the building recesses back.
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Phase 1 Assessment of 376 Avenue of the Flags, Buellton 19 Figure 14 Secondary elevation, view north.

At the rear of the building is a recessed section. Historically there was a recessed section although the footprint of that section has been altered when compared to aerials and historic photographs (Figure 15). It is two stories and clad in stucco and painted wood on the first floor and painted horizontal wood siding on the second floor. An arched set of double doors with a brick entryway is covered by a shed roof addition and a secondary shed roof addition protrudes forward covered with cartoon artwork. A wood stairway leads to a wood deck addition that sits against the elevation with an exterior door. There is a combination of fixed, double hung, and aluminum replacement windows, as well as a wood balcony addition with an exterior door. An additional door is at the end of the elevation.

Figure 15 Recessed section of secondary elevation, view northwest. 100 of 159
Phase 1 Assessment of 376 Avenue of the Flags, Buellton 20 EAST ELEVATION. The east elevation is the rear of the 1928 Bueltmore Hotel building (Figure 16). The elevation is clad in stucco and painted wood on the first floor and horizontal wood siding on the second floor. There are no openings on the elevation, however, a metal “Andersen’s” sign and images of Hap-Pea and Pea-Wee are hung on the second story. Dense foliage covers a portion of the elevation.

Figure 16 East elevation of 1928 hotel building, view west.

The east elevation continues across the back of the main building, with vegetation covering the majority of the interior side of the 1928 hotel building (Figure 17).

Figure 17 East elevation with vegetation covering interior side of 1928 hotel building. 101 of 159
Phase 1 Assessment of 376 Avenue of the Flags, Buellton 21 The central section of the east elevation is a large dining room addition with windows on three sides with multipaned casement windows, shallow green vinyl awnings, and dense vegetation (Figure 18). A wooden staircase leads to an exterior door with decorative lights. The remainder of the central section is a combination of gabled and shed style additions to support the commercial kitchen, covered in different types of wood siding.

Figure 18 Center of east elevation, view west.

The remaining part of the east elevation is a wing of the commercial kitchen and warehouse addition (Figure 19). It is two stories with wood siding, half timbers, and decorative grates over the window openings.

Figure 19 East elevation, commercial kitchen and warehouse, view north.

The north elevation is the other side of the commercial kitchen and warehouse addition (Figure 20). One section is two stories with a front facing gable and half timbering over a below-grade 102 of 159
Phase 1 Assessment of 376 Avenue of the Flags, Buellton 22 receiving area with a garage door and cement block retaining walls. The next section is one story with two exits, a concrete set of stairs and a concrete ramp with half timbering.

Figure 20 North elevation receiving area, view south.

The rest of the north elevation is the modern restaurant and it abuts the Avenue of the Flags to the west (Figure 21). It is two stories with cross-gabled roofs, half timbering, a brick planter and a painting of Hap-Pea and Pea-Wee. There are two sets of double windows and a secondary exit.

Figure 21 North elevation, restaurant, view south.
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4.3 Garage
The small garage was mostly covered by vegetation (Figures 22 and 23). A gabled roof is partially visible, as are the wood panel doors and faux half timbering on the east side. The style of the garage suggests it is from the early history of the property, but that could not be confirmed during archival research.

Figure 22 Small garage covered in vegetation with roof partially visible, view north.

Figure 23 Small garage with wood panel doors, view west. 104 of 159
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4.4 Large Storage Building
On the north side of the property, to the east is a large storage building with a side gabled roof, metal roll up door, standard door, and half timbering (Figure 24). The north and east sides have no openings and are clad in half timbers (Figures 25 and 26). The south side has a small wood roll up door and is clad in half timbers (Figure 27). A building of the same shape is present in the 1964 aerial photograph (Figure 41) in a different alignment. It appears in the present location in the 1975 aerial photograph (Figure 42). Refer to Section 5.1 for a review of the aerial photographs.

Figure 24 Large storage building, view east.

Figure 25 Large storage building, view south.
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Phase 1 Assessment of 376 Avenue of the Flags, Buellton 25 Figure 26 Large storage building, view west.

Figure 27 Large storage building, view north.

4.5 Small Storage Building
Behind the commercial kitchen and warehouse wing of the main building is a small storage building with a flat roof, board-and-batten siding, a wood covered opening, a multi-light fixed window, and a pair of wood entry doors on the north side (Figures 28-30). The back side of the storage building abuts the ancillary building (see Section 4.6). The age of the building could not be verified during archival research.
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Phase 1 Assessment of 376 Avenue of the Flags, Buellton 26 Figure 28 Small storage building, view north.

Figure 29 Small storage building, view northeast.
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Phase 1 Assessment of 376 Avenue of the Flags, Buellton 27 Figure 30 Small storage building, view south.

4.6 Ancillary Building
The ancillary building sits across the courtyard from the main building (Figures 31-33). The main section of the building has a gabled roof with a shed style roof on the western side. It is primarily clad in horizontal wood siding. Under the shed roof on the south and west sides, the walls include approximately three-quarter height ribbon windows with multi-light fixed and casement windows. On the west elevation towards the center is a fixed multi-light picture window and an exterior door with a multi-light window. On the north side is an addition connected by a small hallway on the east side (Figure 34). The addition has a gabled roof and is clad in horizontal wood siding and has a set of exterior doors. The building appears to be the 1928 Andersen’s Electrical Café building seen in Figure 10, however the siding, fenestration, and orientation of the building have been completely altered.

Figure 31 West elevation of the ancillary building, view northeast. 108 of 159
Phase 1 Assessment of 376 Avenue of the Flags, Buellton 28 Figure 32 South elevation of the ancillary building, view north.

Figure 33 East elevation of the ancillary building, view west.

Figure 34 Addition to the ancillary building, view east. 109 of 159
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4.7 Gazebo and Courtyard
Behind the main building is a courtyard with concrete walking paths, mature trees and a wooden gazebo (Figures 35-37). Vegetation in the aerial photographs shielded the courtyard from view so the date of construction cannot be determined.

Figure 35 Gazebo in courtyard, view north.
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Phase 1 Assessment of 376 Avenue of the Flags, Buellton 30 Figure 36 Courtyard with gazebo in background, view southeast.

Figure 37 Courtyard with ancillary building on the left and gazebo in the rear, view south. 111 of 159
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5.0 METHODS AND REGULATORY SETTING

5.1 Methods
LHPS conducted several tasks to complete the Historical Resources Evaluation, including two pedestrian surveys to photo document the property, archival research, public records requests, and reviews of historic maps and aerial photography. LHPS then evaluated the significance of 376 Avenue of the Flags within the historic context developed through background research.

These methods are described in greater detail below.

Fieldwork. On August 21 and 29, 2023, Principal Architectural Historian Amber Long conducted a pedestrian survey of 376 Avenue of the Flags and photo documented the interior of the main building and the exterior of all buildings. The pub immediately south of the main building was purchased in 1976 from auction and while the building is old, its historic association is tied to its original location in Liverpool, England and not Buellton; therefore, it is not included in the report. Photo documentation was done using digital photography.

Archival Research. LHPS conducted archival research to develop the historic context of the property including reviewing online records at the County Assessor’s and Surveyor’s offices.

Other online resources included research at Ancestry.com and historic Santa Barbara County newspaper archives at Newspapers.com. Local histories were consulted such as the History of Santa Barbara County by Jesse Mason, Where the Light Turns Gold by Joanne Rife, The Gates of Memory by Grace L. Davidson, Images of America Buellton and Solvang Postcard History Series by Curt Cragg, and the Pea Soup Andersen’s Scandinavian American Cookbook by Ulrich Riedner and Patricia Rain. Public records were requested from the City of Buellton.

Maps and Aerial Photography Review. Topographic maps, subdivision maps, and parcel maps were reviewed for insight on the development history of the area. Historic aerial photographs were reviewed through the University of California, Santa Barbara’s Aerial Photography archive, accessed online. The earliest aerial photograph available from 1928 shows that the footprint of the Bueltmore Hotel is a similar footprint to the current building, except for the rear section to the east (Figure 38). Table 1 discusses the development of the area as shown in the historic aerials (Figures 38 to 43).

Table 1 – Aerial Photograph Review
Aerial Date Comments
1928 Andersen’s Electrical Café and Bueltmore Hotel present with a courtyard in front. A shadow on the south side of the hotel may be the port cochere. 1938 Low resolution, difficult to determine the buildings. 1940 Andersen’s Electrical Café and Bueltmore Hotel are present with a courtyard in front and increased vegetation. More development in the surrounding area. 112 of 159
Phase 1 Assessment of 376 Avenue of the Flags, Buellton 32 1952 Restaurant has been moved back in line with the hotel. The courtyard is gone and the expressway has been built. An addition has been built on the north end of the hotel.

Port cochere clearly visible. A semi-circular dining room addition is present. 1964 Addition between port cochere and Avenue of the Flags present. More outbuildings present. A large storage building is present but is not in the current location. The ancillary building visible in current location. Freeway bypass is under construction. 1975 Restaurant addition on Avenue of the Flags present. Commercial kitchen and receiving area present. Large storage building in current location. Vegetation is obscuring other outbuildings.
2025 Google Maps aerial. Gift shop section has new roof with dormers. Restaurant section has dormers. Rear end of hotel building altered.

Figure 38 1928 aerial photo. Figure 39 1940 aerial photo.

The green arrow indicates the restaurant and the red arrow indicates the hotel.

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Figure 42 1975 aerial photo. Figure 43 2025 Google Maps aerial photo.

5.2 Regulatory Setting
The Andersen’s complex was evaluated for eligibility for listing on the CRHR. Per the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), a historical resource is one that is listed on or eligible for listing on the CRHR.

5.2.1 California Register of Historical Resources
The evaluation for listing on the CRHR uses the following criteria for determining historical significance (California Office of Historic Preservation 2020):

1. Is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of California’s history and cultural heritage;

2. Is associated with the lives of persons important in our past;

3. Embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, region, or method of construction, or represents the work of an important creative individual, or possesses high artistic values; or,

4. Has yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory or history.

A resource must also, except in rare circumstances, be 50 years old or older. In addition, the resource must retain enough of its historic character to convey the reason for its significance, also known as integrity. The seven aspects of integrity must be addressed, which are defined as follows (National Park Service 2022):

1. Location is the place where the historic property was constructed or the place where the historic event occurred;

2. Design is the combination of elements that create the form, plan, space, structure, and style of a property;

3. Setting is the physical environment of a historic property;

4. Materials are the physical elements that were combined or deposited during a particular period of time and in a particular pattern or configuration to form a historic property; 114 of 159
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5. Workmanship is the physical evidence of the crafts of a particular culture or people during any given period in history or prehistory;

6. Feeling is a property’s expression of the aesthetic or historic sense of a particular period of time;

7. Association is the direct link between an important historic event or person and a historic property.
“Integrity is based on significance: why, where, and when a property is important” (National Park Service 2022). Only after significance is fully established is the issue of integrity addressed.

Ultimately, the question of integrity is answered by whether the property retains sufficient character-defining features to continue to convey its historical significance. It is important to note that structural integrity is not considered in the analysis of historical integrity. 115 of 159
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6.0 EVALUATION
The following evaluations use the CRHR criteria from Section 5.2.1 to determine if the Andersen’s complex is eligible for listing in the CRHR, and therefore, considered historical resources under CEQA. The individual eligibility of the Bueltmore Hotel is also provided.

6.1 Andersen’s Complex
The Andersen’s complex includes all buildings on the property at 376 Avenue of the Flags and the eligibility evaluation considers the property as a whole. The oldest building on the property is the ancillary building that housed the original Andersen’s Electrical Café; however, the construction date of that building is unknown. The Bueltmore Hotel building, that is now part of the main building, was built in 1928. The new café the Andersen’s built in 1928 has been subsumed into the main building. Many additions and alterations have been made to the property, some that cannot be attributed to a specific date or occurrence.

6.1.1 Criterion 1
In the 1920s, the Coast Highway was rerouted through Buellton making the intersection of the Coast Highway and Highway 246 an important stopping point for travelers through the area.

Along with the highway came electricity and Anton and Juliette Andersen opened their first restaurant in 1924, Andersen’s Electrical Café. The restaurant’s popularity along with its strategic location led to the construction of a new café with the same name and a hotel called the Bueltmore; both opened in 1928. Local newspapers called Buellton the “town of destiny”.

The popularity of Andersen’s pea soup resulted in a moniker that was talked about far and wide with the help of Hearst newspaper men who stopped at the property frequently and it became known as the “home of pea soup”.

The development of Buellton relied heavily on tourists and automobile traffic. Robert Andersen, Anton and Juliette’s son, took over the business in 1939 and named the complex Andersen’s Valley Inn. In the 1940s, the iconic characters Hap-Pea and Pea-Wee were launched advertising both the restaurant, the hotel, and Buellton. Robert also developed a method of freezing the pea soup to sell nationwide, making it the first frozen soup on the market. In 1947, local businessmen, led by Robert Andersen, negotiated with the County to keep the highway alignment through Buellton by agreeing to move their businesses back 58 feet at their own expense to create the Buellton Expressway. The expressway forever changed the layout of the town and the Andersen’s were able to move their restaurant back to be in line with the hotel frontage. Coronet magazine published an article titled "Adventures in Good Eating” by Duncan Hines where he described the fanfare used when one ordered a bowl of split pea soup at Andersen’s bringing national attention to the area. National Park Service (NPS) guidance states that simple association with a trend is not enough to qualify as significant under this criterion unless the property’s specific association is important (National Park Service 2022). The Andersen’s complex is directly related to and associated with the development of Buellton between the 1920s and 1940s and is significant under Criterion 1. 116 of 159
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6.1.2 Criterion
Anton and Juliette Andersen were the owners and operators of the Andersen’s businesses, but it was their son Robert who was integral to the development of Buellton in the 1940s. Robert was heavily involved in the negotiations to keep the expressway alignment through town. The planning commission suggested that community members form a group that could formally submit questions regarding the construction and Andersen was the chairman of the Buellton Town Meeting group and hosted the community meetings at the restaurant. His efforts to market his business through the use of the cartoon characters, frozen soup, and national news pieces brought important recognition to the town. To be significant under Criterion 2, a person must have made specific contributions that can be identified and documented (National Park Service 2022). The criterion is restricted to properties that were illustrative of those contributions. Robert Andersen made significant contributions to the growth and development of the town of Buellton. Therefore, the Andersen’s complex is significant under Criterion 2.

6.1.3 Criterion 3
The Andersen’s complex was built in the “old English” or Danish Provincial architectural style, made popular by the town of Solvang. The style includes gabled and cross-gabled roofs, half timbering, thatched roofs, and cross braced beams at the roof line. The Andersen’s complex reflects the style in the half-timbered details and gabled roofs, however most of the detailing is modern and not original to the property, except for the Bueltmore Hotel section. The gift shop and restaurant sections of the main building are later additions including the roof shapes, dormers, and fenestration patterns. To be significant under Criterion 3, a property must embody the distinctive characteristics of the type, period, or method of construction, represent the work of a master, possess high artistic value, or be a component of a historic district (National Park Service 2022, 17). The Andersen’s complex underwent many alterations and changes to achieve the existing style and configuration. The only existing original architecture is the hotel building, which constitutes a small portion of the property. The remaining buildings on the property are a mix of styles and materials reflecting decades of change. Therefore, it is not significant under Criterion 3.

6.1.4 Criterion 4
This criterion is most relevant for archaeological sites, but it can be applied to built environment resources if further study has the potential to yield more information that cannot be obtained from other sources. Historical information about the “old English” and Danish Provincial architectural styles are prevalent and further study of the complex would not add any new information to the historic record. Therefore, the Andersen’s complex is not significant under Criterion 4.

6.1.5 Period of Significance, Character-Defining Features, Integrity Analysis The Andersen’s complex is significant under Criterion 1 and 2 for its association with the development of the Buellton and for Robert Anderson who was instrumental in moving 117 of 159
Phase 1 Assessment of 376 Avenue of the Flags, Buellton 37 development of the town forward. The period of significance is 1928, when the second Andersen’s Electrical Café and Bueltmore Hotel were built, to 1948 when the property was reconfigured because of the Buellton Expressway. The character-defining features include the Danish Provincial half-timbered elements, the orientation of the complex to the road and freeway, gabled roofs, and two-story massing of the hotel section.

The integrity of a resource is only assessed when a resource is determined to be significant under one of the criteria above. Integrity is evaluated by looking at the seven aspects of integrity outlined by the NPS: location, setting, association, materials, workmanship, design and feeling. The Andersen’s complex retains integrity of location because while elements have been moved around the property over time, the complex still remains in the original location. The complex does not retain integrity of design, materials, or workmanship because of the many alterations and relocation of buildings on the property. The setting of the complex has changed because of the many additions to the property and the direct association of the property to the theme of the development of Buellton and Robert Andersen are no longer recognizable. The complex does not retain the integrity of feeling from its period of significance due to the abundance of alterations. Therefore, the Andersen’s complex does not retain sufficient integrity to convey its significance and is not eligible for listing on the California Register.

6.2 Former Bueltmore Hotel
The Bueltmore Hotel, built in 1928, constitutes one third of the main building at the Andersen’s complex. It was built by Anton and Juliette Andersen when they built the second Andersen’s Electrical Café. Except for the highly altered ancillary building, It is the sole remaining building from the early history of the Andersen’s complex. The significance analysis for Criterion 1 and 2 match the analysis in Sections 6.1.1 and 6.1.2.

6.2.1 Criterion 1
In the 1920s, the Coast Highway was rerouted through Buellton making the intersection of the Coast Highway and Highway 246 an important stopping point for travelers through the area.

Along with the highway came electricity and Anton and Juliette Andersen opened their first restaurant in 1924, Andersen’s Electrical Café. The restaurant’s popularity along with its strategic location led to the construction of a new café with the same name and a hotel called the Bueltmore; both opened in 1928. Local newspapers called Buellton the “town of destiny”.

The popularity of Andersen’s pea soup resulted in a moniker that was talked about far and wide with the help of Hearst newspaper men who stopped at the property frequently and it became known as the “home of pea soup”.

The development of Buellton relied heavily on tourists and automobile traffic. Robert Andersen, Anton and Juliette’s son, took over the business in 1939 and named the complex Andersen’s Valley Inn. In the 1940s, the iconic characters Hap-Pea and Pea-Wee were launched advertising both the restaurant, the hotel, and Buellton. Robert also developed a method of freezing the 118 of 159
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6.2.2 Criterion 2
Anton and Juliette Andersen were the owners and operators of the Andersen’s businesses, but it was their son Robert who was integral to the development of Buellton in the 1940s. Robert was heavily involved in the negotiations to keep the expressway alignment through town. The planning commission suggested that community members form a group that could formally submit questions regarding the construction and Andersen was the chairman of the Buellton Town Meeting group and hosted the community meetings at the restaurant. His efforts to market his business through the use of the cartoon characters, frozen soup, and national news pieces brought important recognition to the town. To be significant under Criterion 2, a person must have made specific contributions that can be identified and documented (National Park Service 2022). The criterion is restricted to properties that were illustrative of those contributions. Robert Andersen made significant contributions to the growth and development of the town of Buellton. Therefore, the Bueltmore Hotel individually, is significant under Criterion 2.

6.2.3 Criterion 3
When the Bueltmore Hotel was built, newspapers described the architecture as “old English”.

Today, due to the proliferation of the style in Solvang, it is better termed Danish Provincial. The style includes gabled and cross-gabled roofs, half timbering, thatched roofs, and cross braced beams at the roof line. The hotel reflects the style in the half-timbered details and gabled roofs.

To be significant under Criterion 3, a property must embody the distinctive characteristics of the type, period, or method of construction, represent the work of a master, possess high artistic value, or be a component of a historic district (National Park Service 2022, 17). While the Bueltmore Hotel has some characteristics of the style, it lacks details that would make it distinctive such as the thatched roof or cross braced beams. The building is not the work of a master, it does not possess high artistic value, and is not a component of a historic district.

Therefore, it is not significant under Criterion 3.
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6.2.4 Criterion 4
This criterion is most relevant for archaeological sites, but it can be applied to built environment resources if further study has the potential to yield more information that cannot be obtained from other sources. Historical information about the “old English” and Danish Provincial architectural styles are prevalent and further study of the complex would not add any new information to the historic record. Therefore, the hotel is not significant under Criterion 4.

6.2.5 Period of Significance, Character-Defining Features, Integrity Analysis The Bueltmore Hotel is significant under Criterion 1 and 2 for its association with the development of the Buellton and for Robert Anderson who was instrumental is moving development of the town forward. The period of significance is 1928, when the hotel was built to 1948 when the property was reconfigured because of the Buellton Expressway. The character-defining features include the Danish Provincial half-timbered elements, the orientation of the building on the property, cross-gabled roofs, two-story massing, second floor fenestration on the primary elevation, and the remnants of the port cochere.

The integrity of a resource is only assessed when a resource is determined to be significant under one of the criteria above. Integrity is evaluated by looking at the seven aspects of integrity outlined by the NPS: location, setting, association, materials, workmanship, design and feeling. The Bueltmore Hotel retains integrity of location because it is in the same place it was originally built in 1928 and was not moved when the Buellton Expressway was constructed. The integrity of setting and feeling is diminished due to the history of changes and alterations to the property, but they are not completely gone. The integrity of design is moderate due to the shed roof style additions on the south elevation and apparent alterations to the rear recessed section; however, these changes do not alter the design entirely and it is still visually identifiable as the building from historic photos. The gift shop is now connected to the hotel as an addition, but the roofline changes between the two sections, clearly demarcating the hotel from the giftshop addition. The hotel retains integrity of materials and workmanship through the retention of the historic footprint of the front of the hotel building, half wood timbers, and historic roof shapes. The hotel retains integrity of association as it was built when the second Andersen’s Electrical Café was built and is representative of the period of time the property was well known and influenced development of the town, as well as directly associated with Robert Andersen. The hotel is also likely the last remaining original part of the Andersen’s development. The Bueltmore Hotel retains sufficient integrity to convey its significance and is individually eligible for listing on the California Register. 120 of 159
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7.0 RECOMMENDATIONS
Andersen’s Complex. The Andersen’s complex includes the main building that houses the restaurant, gift shop, and former hotel that was later used as corporate offices for the business.

There are additional outbuildings and a courtyard with landscaping. The complex as a whole has been highly altered and changed over time which has been confirmed through review of both old photographs and historic aerial photographs. The complex is significant under Criterion 1 and 2 for its association with the development of Buellton and for Robert Andersen’s direct impact on the development of Buellton. However, the complex does not retain sufficient integrity to convey its significance and is not recommended eligible for listing in the CRHR.

Bueltmore Hotel. The former Bueltmore Hotel was built in 1928 and is also significant under Criterion 1 and 2 for the same reasons as the complex, but it does retain sufficient integrity to convey its significance. Therefore, it is recommended eligible for listing on the CRHR. As such, the other buildings in the complex including the attached gift shop and restaurant area are not considered historical resources for the purposes of CEQA. Future development of the property should retain the front section of the hotel building and remove and demolish the rear of the hotel building and other remaining buildings. Any proposed project would require consistency with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards (SOI) for the Treatment of Historic Properties. Per CEQA, a project that complies with the SOI Standards does not pose a significant impact to the environment. LHPS recommends that any proposed project be reviewed by a qualified architectural historian for consistency with the SOI Standards. 121 of 159
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31. Santa Maria Times. 1938. "Ad for La Buvette Opening." Santa Maria Times. Santa Maria, June

29. —. 1948. "Andersen's Cafe Moved From Road." Santa Maria Times. Santa Maria, February 26. —. 1946. "Andersens to Sell Split Pea Soup in Frozen Package." Santa Maria Times. Santa Maria, August 14.
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28. The Lompoc Record. 1946. "Story About Robert Andersen." The Lompoc Record. Lompoc, June

27. The Morning Press. 1928. "Buellton." The Morning Press. Santa Barbara, March 2. —. 1930. "He Should Smile." The Morning Press. Santa Barbara, September 18. 125 of 159

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City Manager Review: SW
Council Agenda Item No: 12
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Andrea Keefer, Planning Director
Irma Tucker, Contract City Planner
Meeting Date: July 9, 2026
Subject: Conceptual Review of Options Re: Highway 246 Driveway Locations, Roadway Frontages and Circulation Between US 101 and Avenue of Flags; and Potential Amendments to Avenue of Flags Specific Plan

BACKGROUND
Currently being processed by the Planning Department are development permit applications for the following two projects, located in the Avenue of Flags (AOF) Specific Plan area, that have prominent contiguous frontages along the south side of Highway (Hwy) 246 between Avenue of Flags and US 101 (Figure 1 – Vicinity Map):

1. 20 E. Hwy 246; Hwy 246 Commercial Center Project (coffee shop, motel, market/deli)

2. 90 E. Hwy 246; Shell Station Remodel & Expansion Project (fuel dispensers, convenience store, car wash)
With these two adjacent projects under simultaneous review, the City has the rare opportunity in which nearly the entire block of a major highway is being redeveloped at one time. Together, the two projects: take up most of the southern Hwy 246 frontage between the Ave of Flags and US 101 and have the potential to result in a makeover of this prominent gateway location, in essence the front porch entrance to Buellton’s downtown.

Both projects have submitted applications for Final Development Plan (FDP) and ancillary permits, including project-specific requests for a Specific Plan Amendment (SPA). It is important to note that Hwy 246 is a State Route under Caltrans jurisdiction; any right-ofway improvements as well as potential changes to the use of existing driveways require Caltrans approval.

Development Permit Review Process
The development permit applications are going through the established process of review by the Planning Commission:
• The Commission has conducted a preliminary review of both projects, with overall favorable comments.
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• Ultimately, the Commission’s recommendations for both projects will be submitted for final decision to City Council, which, per the Buellton Municipal Code, is the final decision-making body for amendments to specific plans and ancillary CEQA findings.

As part of the development permit review process, the following technical reviews have commenced:
• Sargent Town Planning (STP) has reviewed both projects for alignment with the City’s long-range Urban Design & Connectivity Vision that is an integral part of the General Plan Update currently underway.
o Draft findings indicate that: the excessive number and close spacing of proposed driveways along a short stretch of roadway, together with narrow sidewalks, inadequate bike lane protections and lack of welcoming roadway frontages are inconsistent with the long-range urban design and connectivity vision, and lack the elements needed for a welcoming gateway entrance to the City. • Associated Traffic Engineers (ATE) is preparing Initial Study findings for circulation and traffic impacts; `
o Preliminary analysis indicates that the proposed projects’ site design re: circulation (on- and off-site), driveway locations and alignments along Hwy 246 are key factors that adversely affect efficient and safe traffic flow. • Planning Staff met with Caltrans for early consultation to review the conceptual project plans, which are proposing roadway improvements and continued use of existing driveways along Hwy 246 (a State highway under Caltrans jurisdiction). o Caltrans staff expressed concerns regarding the close spacing of the existing Hwy 246 driveways; consolidation of driveways was suggested. o Caltrans inquired about what City policies are in place to guide driveway locations/alignments, vehicle turning movements, and circulation along Hwy 246. o Final determinations by Caltrans are subject to formal review of project-level encroachment permits that are required for public improvements in the right-ofway and any change in use of existing driveways.

In summary, the common thread of access and circulation issues expressed during the technical reviews are:
• excessive number of existing driveway cuts spaced too close together along a short segment of roadway
• vehicle turning moving conflicts impede safe and efficient flow of circulation for vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists
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The development permit process described above has resulted with an immediate and timely opportunity for the City to: address concerns expressed during the technical reviews; to shape long-range policy by applying urban design and connectivity standards, on a project-specific basis, that would help implement its vision of community character that is being incorporated into the General Plan update currently underway.

Therefore, City Council direction is being requested by Staff in order to determine the preferred conceptual option and resulting site access and circulation standards for public driveway locations and design, roadway frontages (building setbacks, bike lane protection), and overall traffic flow along Hwy 246 between Avenue of Flags and US 101.

The preferred policies and standards would not only provide guidance for project-specific site design but would also inform Caltrans of the City’s long-range vision to establish connectivity, gateway presence and an inviting entrance to City’s downtown.

Description of Options
The following two conceptual options are presented for consideration by Council as potential strategies for creating a welcoming entrance to the City and establishing access and circulation standards along a prominent segment of the Hwy 246 roadway. For reference, the existing driveway conditions are shown in Figure 2.

Option 1 - Pending Development Permit Applications - Proposed Hwy 246 Design The two pending development permit applications located on contiguous properties at 20 and 90 E. Hwy 246 propose to utilize the existing driveways on the Hwy 246 frontage. (Figure 3.) As noted above, any changes in use and potential modifications to the right-ofway, including driveways, require Caltrans approval. The project plans are being evaluated to determine: what driveway improvements and/or modifications may be needed to provide adequate ingress and egress along Hwy 246; and what on- and off-site circulation modifications may be needed to allow for safe and efficient traffic flow as well as consistency with the City’s long-range vision for connectivity and character that is being incorporated into the General Plan Update currently under way.

Option 2 – Long-range Vision Alternative – Potential Hwy 246 Access & Circulation.

As shown in Figure 4, this option was developed with input from Planning and Public Works staff reviews, STP Urban Design & Connectivity Review draft report , ATE Traffic & Circulation Initial Study preliminary findings, and Caltrans’ conceptual level comments.

Primarily reflecting the suggestions by Sargent Town Planning in the Urban Design and Connectivity report, the following are conceptual design elements to be considered for the public right-of-way and project site access. It is anticipated that further project-level site design review may result in slight adaptation of the conceptual elements in order to facilitate project feasibility; and/or to fulfill the overall intent of the connectivity and community character vision.
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CONNECTIVITY
A shared driveway and internal drive aisle (providing shared vehicle and pedestrian circulation) - should connect through the two contiguous properties, from Highway 246 southward toward the RV resort and campground. While it is not expected that vehicular circulation would continue into the resort and campground, a clear and prominent pedestrian connection should be provided from the end of this internal street into the resort and campground. With these adjustments, residents and visitors will be able to park once in the area and easily walk or bike between locations—allowing local businesses and destinations to support each other. See Figure 4 for conceptual site plan and main public access points.

FRONTAGE
Move the curb and increase the front setback. The current Highway 246 curb location cannot provide safe bicycle facilities along Highway 246. It is recommended that the curb move and building setbacks be increased as needed to allow for a 6-foot bike lane with a 5-foot buffer. In the near term, the buffer may simply be painted with bollards, matching the near-term vision (per the Traffic Calming Program) for rest of the Hwy 246 corridor; in the longer term, these buffers should be planters with street trees. See Figure 5 for a conceptual sketch of potential frontage and roadway design elements.

CIRCULATION
Turning movement and driveway alignments. To maximize safe and efficient traffic flow along the busy segment of highway and minimize turning moving conflicts for vehicles entering from and exiting onto Hwy 246.

Please note the direction that staff is requesting is intended to be “policy level” direction that focuses specifically on the future access to Highway 246 from private property on either side. Any details of existing project proposals are for illustrative purposes only.

These proposals are subject to change and are not before the Council for consideration.

Therefore, the details of the projects should not be considered by the Council as basis for a particular decision.

RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council provide policy guidance for implementing the long-term vision for community character, connectivity and roadway design along Hwy 246, with the overarching goals of establishing strategies to: create welcoming entrances to the City and its downtown; and provide for safe and efficient vehicular and pedestrian movement. The policy direction would inform Caltrans of the City’s long-range vision to establish community connectivity and gateway presence along regional roadways. The policy direction would also serve to guide further processing of the two proposed development projects along a prominent segment of Hwy 246 between AOF and US 101 – which is one of the main gateway entrances to the City of Buellton and its downtown

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It is requested that Council members:
• Comment on the desired roadway design elements as described above in general, and in particular as it pertains to:
o Driveway locations, spacing and alignments
 Option 1 – Pending Development Applications; Proposed Hwy 246 Design  Option 2 (*) – Long-term Vision Alternative; Potential Hwy 246 Design o Protected bike lanes and street frontages and building setbacks (*) NOTE: if Option 2, or a variation thereof, is desired by Council, the resulting public improvement and circulation standards would need to be incorporated into a City-initiated amendment to the AOF Specific Plan, to be processed concurrently with development project permit applications for properties located at 20 E. Hwy 246 and 90 E. Hwy 246.

ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 – Vicinity Map
Attachment 2 – Existing Driveway Conditions – Hwy 246
Attachment 3 – Option 1 – Development Projects Proposed Design - Hwy 246 Access & Circulation
Attachment 4 – Option 2 – Long-term Vision Alternative - Hwy 246 Access & Circulation
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City Council Agenda Staff Report
City Manager Review: SW
Council Agenda Item No.: 13
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Scott Wolfe, City Manager
Meeting Date: July 9, 2026
Subject: Resolution No. 26-20 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, Approving and Adopting Amendment No. 2 of the Guidelines of Procedure for City Council Meetings and Related Functions and Activities”
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BACKGROUND
At its June 11 meeting, the City Council requested an agenda item be brought back to consider changing the regular meeting night of the City Council. Direction was also given to the City Manager to poll the Council as to what nights might be best if the nights were changed.

The reason for requesting consideration of a change in meeting night pertains to the increased City Councilmember attendance at conferences in recent years. Conferences (such as those hosted by the League of California Cities and the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority are typically held on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday of a given week). When more than two Councilmembers are not in attendance at a City Council meeting, the meeting will be cancelled due to lack of quorum. This has happened twice this year and is likely to happen at least once more if the present meeting schedule is maintained.

The City Council’s regular meeting schedule has been established through Resolution No. 92-37 as adopted on February 1, 1992. This resolution identified the regular meeting days of the City Council as the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. Should the City Council choose to change its regular meeting days, such a change can be accomplished with a resolution.

As the typical conference schedule impacts Wednesday-Friday, the logical days to consider would be Monday and Tuesday. It should be noted that due to travel time and flight availability, some conference attendance usually involves travel on Tuesdays. Mondays could potentially result in conflicts as the City of Solvang City Council also meets on Monday evenings. However, actual conflicts would likely be few as it would be rare that any official that serves both cities (such as our police Lieutenant) would be required to attend both meetings, and if that were to occur, in most cases another Sheriff’s Department representative could step in and attend. Either Monday or Tuesday night meetings could be worked into staff’s agenda preparation schedule without serious disruption. 136 of 159
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Staff did poll the City Council and found that some Councilmembers preferred a change to Monday nights, while others preferred to keep the meeting schedule the same.

This is a purely policy matter before the City Council, and this item is intended to provide an open-ended discussion and possible decision on the matter. No action is required, but in the event that a change is desired, staff has attached a resolution to change the meeting nights to the second and fourth Mondays of each month. No resolution or action is required to leave the meeting dates unchanged.

RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council consider this matter and if deemed appropriate, adopt Resolution No. 26-20 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, Approving and Adopting Amendment No. 2 of the Guidelines of Procedure for City Council Meetings and Related Functions and Activities”

ATTACHMENTS
Resolution No. 26-20 (Amendment No. 2 to Guidelines of Procedure) 137 of 159
RESOLUTION NO. 26-20

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

BUELLTON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING
AMENDMENT NO. 2 OF THE GUIDELINES OF PROCEDURE

FOR COUNCIL MEETINGS AND RELATED FUNCTIONS

AND ACTIVITIES
WHEREAS, Section 2.04.040 of the Buellton Municipal Code requires that the City Council adopt guidelines of procedure to govern the conduct of its meetings and any of its other functions and activities, and regulations pertaining thereto; and WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 65804 requires all cities and counties to have adopted procedures for the conduct of zoning hearings; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to have uniform procedures for the conduct of hearings at City Council meetings so that all individuals and persons appearing before the City Council are treated fairly and equally; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City Council to amend its guidelines of procedure previously approved on April 25, 2002, through the adoption of Resolution No. 02-11.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Buellton does hereby resolve, determine, and order as follows:

SECTION 1. That the City Council hereby adopts Amendment No. 2, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, to the Guidelines of Procedure for Council Meetings and Related Functions and Activities previously adopted as set forth in Exhibit “A” to Resolution No. 99-05.

SECTION 2. That the City Clerk is hereby directed to cause a copy of Amendment No. 2 to the Guidelines of Procedure to be published at least once in a local newspaper and to cause copies thereof to be available to the public in accordance with Government Code Section 65804.

SECTION 3. That the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute this Resolution on behalf of the City and the Clerk shall certify to its adoption.

PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 9th day of July, 2026. ____________________________
David Silva
Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________
Linda Reid
City Clerk
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CITY OF BUELLTON GUIDELINES OF

PROCEDURE FOR COUNCIL MEETINGS AND

RELATED FUNCTIONS AND ACTIVITIES

The Guidelines of Procedure for Council Meetings and Related Functions and Activities (Exhibit “A” of Resolution No. 99-05) are hereby amended as shown below:

1. SECTION 1.1 of the Guidelines of Procedure is amended in its entirety to read as follows:

1.1 REGULAR MEETINGS:

The City Council of the City of Buellton shall normally hold regular meetings in the Council Chambers on the second and fourth Monday of each month beginning at 6:00 p.m. When the day for a regular meeting of the Council falls on a legal holiday, no meeting shall be held on such holiday, but a special meeting in lieu of said regular meeting may be called at the discretion of the City Council.
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City Council Agenda Staff Report
City Manager Review: SW
Council Agenda Item No.: 14
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Shannel Zamora, Finance Director
Meeting Date: July 9, 2026
Subject: Resolution No. 26-21 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, Approving the Fourth Quarter Budget Amendment Resulting from Operational Changes for Fiscal Year 2025–26, Through June 30, 2026”
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BACKGROUND
As part of the City’s budget process, staff periodically presents to the City Council for consideration various operational and personnel adjustments. Budget amendments during the fiscal year are typically presented at quarterly intervals as staff evaluate economic conditions and year-to-date financial activity. The proposed Fourth Quarter Budget Amendments reflect adjustments identified through year-end budget review and are necessary to align the adopted budget with actual operating conditions. Staff presents the following recommendations for incorporation into the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget.

General Fund
The General Fund amendments reflect adjustments to personnel costs, recreation operations, Public Works operations, and the reallocation of existing appropriations to better align the budget with actual operating needs. The General Fund amendments are fully offset by budget savings, resulting in no net change to General Fund appropriations.

The total proposed General Fund appropriations increase is $152,081 Personnel Costs – Total appropriations increase: $88,426 Personnel appropriations are adjusted to reflect changes in compensation and staffing during the fiscal year, including:
 Implementation of the Department Head vehicle allowance approved through revisions to the Personnel Rules, providing a monthly vehicle allowance effective March 14, 2026.
 Revisions to longevity pay, on-call compensation, and other employee benefit costs effective March 14, 2026
 Increased funding for the part-time Accounting Technician position due to operational demands requiring approximately 35 to 40 hours per week rather than the budgeted 25-30 hours per week.
 Offsetting savings resulting from the Administrative Analyst vacancy.  An increase in retiree medical insurance appropriations to accommodate one additional retiree receiving medical benefits.
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Recreation – Total appropriations increase: $40,000
 Reallocated $15,000 from the remaining Recreation vehicle budget following the van purchase to fund:
 Purchase and installation of a Tuff Shed at the Recreation Center, including site preparation and a concrete pad.
 Purchase of a functional trainer for the City's fitness facility.  Established $25,000 appropriations for the City's 50 percent share of the new Summer Swim Program in partnership with the City of Solvang.

Public Works – Total appropriations increase; $23,655
 Increased appropriations for vehicle maintenance and repair costs necessary to maintain safe and reliable City vehicles.
 Increased fuel appropriations due to higher-than-anticipated fuel costs.

Budget Savings – Total decrease in appropriations: $152,081 To partially offset these increases, appropriations are reduced in several accounts where year-end savings have been identified, including:
 Emergency Operations
 CalPERS Unfunded Accrued Liability
 Water/Sewer Low-Income Discount Program, which began in November 2025 thus showing savings
 Computer Equipment
 Comprehensive Zoning Code Update which was not started and will be rolled over to the next fiscal year
Wastewater Fund
The Wastewater Fund amendments address both increased operating costs and offsetting savings. These increases are fully offset by savings identified within the Wastewater Fund, resulting in no net change to Wastewater Fund appropriations. The total proposed Wastewater Fund appropriations increase is $51,255.

Personnel Costs – Total appropriations increase: $1,455  Added appropriations for the Department Head vehicle allowance.  Increased hourly employee appropriations associated with the Accounting Technician position allocation.

Operating Costs – Total appropriations increase: $49,800  Increased laboratory testing and chemical analysis appropriations to meet additional wastewater compliance monitoring requirements.  Increased electrical utility appropriations due to higher-than-anticipated PG&E costs.
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Budget Savings – Total decrease in appropriations: $51,255  Personnel salary savings resulting from vacancies, reduced overtime, and lower- than-budgeted staffing costs.
 Maintenance and repair savings due to fewer than anticipated equipment repairs and deferred non-critical maintenance activities.
 Water utility savings from lower-than-expected water usage and reduced utility charges during the fiscal year.

Water Fund
The Water Fund amendments primarily reflect adjustments to personnel appropriations resulting from revised cost allocations and actual staffing expenditures. The total proposed Water Fund appropriations increase is $1,455 and reduction in transfers from reserves is $116,789.

Personnel Costs: Increase in appropriations: $1,455
 Added appropriations for the Department Head vehicle allowance.  Increased hourly employee appropriations associated with the Accounting Technician position allocation.

Budget Savings – Total decrease in appropriations: $118,244  Reduced salary and benefit appropriations due to the redistribution of personnel costs from the Water Fund to the Public Works Department, where those costs were incurred.
 Additional savings were realized from lower overtime expenditures than originally budgeted due to improved staffing levels.

Transfer from Reserves – Total decrease in use of reserves: $116,789  Decrease the amount of reserves to support Water Fund operations as a result of the budget savings.

FISCAL IMPACTS
The proposed Budget Amendments to the General Fund increase appropriations by $152,081. The appropriations increase is fully offset by identified budget savings within the General Fund, resulting in a net change of $0 to General Fund appropriations.

The proposed Budget Amendments to the Wastewater Fund increase appropriations by $51,255. The appropriations increase is fully offset by budget savings identified within the Wastewater Fund, resulting in a net change of $0 to Wastewater Fund appropriations.

The proposed Budget Amendments to the Water Fund increase appropriations by $1,455.

The appropriations increase is fully offset by budget savings identified within the Water Fund, resulting in a net change of $0 to Water Fund appropriations. The amendments also reduce the use of Water Fund reserves by $116,789 due to identified budget savings and revised personnel cost allocations.

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RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council consider adoption of Resolution No. 26-21 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, Approving the Fourth Quarter Budget Amendment Resulting from Operational Changes for Fiscal Year 2025–26, Through June 30, 2026”

ATTACHMENTS
Resolution No. 26-21 (Exhibit A)
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RESOLUTION NO. 26-21

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

BUELLTON, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE FOURTH

QUARTER BUDGET AMENDMENT RESULTING FROM
OPERATIONAL CHANGES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26,
THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted the Biennial Fiscal Year 2025-26 and 2026-27 Budget on June 12, 2025; and
WHEREAS, periodic budget amendments are necessary to reflect operational changes and ensure appropriations are consistent with actual revenues and expenditures; and WHEREAS, it was necessary to make amendments to Biennial Fiscal Year 2025-26 as part of the First Quarter Budget Review on January 8, 2026; and WHEREAS, it was necessary to make further amendments to Biennial Fiscal Year 2025- 26 as part of the Mid-Year Review on March 26, 2026; and WHEREAS, staff has reviewed the City’s financial position through the fourth quarter ending on June 30, 2026, and has identified budget amendments necessary to maintain accurate and responsible fiscal management; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the proposed Fourth Quarter Budget Amendment for FY 2025-26.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Buellton hereby approves the proposed Fourth Quarter Budget Amendment for Fisal Year 2025-26, through June 30, 2026, as set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated for reference.

The proposed operational changes are intended to maximize operational efficiencies and enhance service delivery.

The proposed Budget Amendments to the General Fund increase appropriations by $152,081. The appropriations increase is fully offset by identified budget savings within the General Fund, resulting in a net change of $0 to General Fund appropriations.

The proposed Budget Amendments to the Wastewater Fund increase appropriations by $51,255.

The appropriations increase is fully offset by budget savings identified within the Wastewater Fund, resulting in a net change of $0 to Wastewater Fund appropriations.

The proposed Budget Amendments to the Water Fund increase appropriations by $1,455. The appropriations increase is fully offset by budget savings identified within the Water Fund, resulting in a net change of $0 to Water Fund appropriations. The amendments also reduce the use of Water Fund reserves by $116,789 due to identified budget savings and revised personnel cost allocations.

The appropriation is offset by a $526,198 transfer-in from the General Fund, $32,000 from the Water Fund, $466,166 from the Gas Tax Fund, and $98,424 from the Measure A Fund for a net change of $0.
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PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 9th day of July, 2026 ____________________________
David Silva
Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________
Linda Reid
City Clerk
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Exhibit A
City of Buellton
Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget Amendments - Fourth Quarter
Fund Revenue Expenditures
Surplus
(Deficit)
001- General $ 18,232,065 $ 18,232,065 $ (0)
005- Wastewater $ 3,458,664 $ 3,458,664 $ -
006- Wastewater Capital $ 780,000 780,000 $ - $
020- Water $ 5,344,717 $ 5,344,717 $ -
021- Water Capital $ 805,000 $ 805,000 $ -
023- Housing $ 3,000 $ 3,000 $ -
024 - Traffic Mitigation $ 1,140 $ - $ 1,140
025- Gas Tax $ 907,378 $ 907,378 $ -
027- Local
Transportation $ 72,500 $ 72,500 $ -
029- Transportation
Planning $ 45,150 $ 45,000 $ 150
031- Measure A $ 1,476,008 $ 1,476,008 $ -
032 - ARPA Funding $ - $ - -$
092 - Capital Project $ 11,481,500 $ 11,481,500 $ -
Total $ 42,607,122 $ 42,605,832 $ 1,290
Fund
Beginning Fund
Balance
Operating
Revenue Operating Expenditures Transfers In Transfers Out Use of Reserve Ending Balance 001- General $ 15,035,783 $ 12,441,019 $ (13,104,951) $ (5,127,114) - $ $ 5,791,046 $ 9,244,737 005- Wastewater $ 1,989,687 $ 1,596,144 $ (1,903,664) $ (1,555,000) - $ $ 1,862,520 $ 127,167 006- Wastewater Capital $ 565,395 $ - $ (80,000) $ 780,000 $ (700,000) $ - $ 565,395 020- Water $ 10,483,645 $ 2,866,847 $ (2,811,506) $ (2,650,000) - $ $ 2,477,870 $ 7,888,986 021- Water Capital $ 339,574 $ - $ (105,000) $ 700,000 $ (700,000) $ 105,000 $ 234,574 023- Housing $ 10,867 $ 220 $ (3,000) $ - $ - $ 2,780 $ 8,087 024 - Traffic Mitigation $ 47,198 $ 1,140 $ - $ - $ - -$ $ 48,338 025- Gas Tax $ 620,083 $ 372,135 $ (122,000) $ (785,378) - $ $ 535,243 $ 84,840 027- Local Transportation $ 463,199 $ 16,031 $ (22,500) $ 56,469 $ (50,000) $ - $ 463,199 029- Transportation
Planning $ (130,443) $ 45,150 $ (45,000) $ - -$ $ (130,293) 031- Measure A $ 1,008,053 $ 466,356 $ - $ - $ (1,476,008) $ 1,009,652 $ (1,599) 032 - ARPA Funding $ 33,455 $ - $ - $ - -$ $ 33,455
Total $ 30,466,497 $ 17,805,042 $ (18,197,621) $ 1,536,469 $ (13,043,500) $ 11,784,111 $ 18,566,886

BUDGET AT A GLANCE
(WITH PROPOSED BUDGET AMENDMENTS)
Budget Overview

FUND BALANCE ANALYSIS
Previous Related Resolutions:

Resolution No. 25-20
"A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, Adopting the Biennial Fiscal Year 2025-26 and 2026- 27 Budget"
Resolution No. 26-01
"A Resolution of the City Council of Buellton, California, for the Purpose of Budget Amednments from Operational Changes
Related to Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget through the First Quarter Ending September 30, 2025"
Resolution No. 26-07
"A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, Regarding Mid-Year Budget Amendment for FY
2025-26"
Resolution No. 26-21
"A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, Approving the Fourth Quarter Budget Amendment Resulting from Operational Changes for Fiscal Year 2025-26, through June 30, 2026" Budget Amendment Summary:

The proposed Budget Amendments to the General Fund increase appropriations by $152,081. The appropriations increase is fully offset by identified budget savings within the General Fund, resulting in a net change of $0 to General Fund appropriations.

The proposed Budget Amendments to the Wastewater Fund increase appropriations by $51,255. The appropriations increase is fully offset by budget savings identified within the Wastewater Fund, resulting in a net change of $0 to Wastewater Fund appropriations.

The proposed Budget Amendments to the Water Fund increase appropriations by $1,455. The appropriations increase is fully offset by budget savings identified within the Water Fund, resulting in a net change of $0 to Water Fund appropriations. The amendments also reduce the use of Water Fund reserves by $116,789 due to identified budget savings and revised personnel cost allocations 1 146 of 159
City of Buellton
Fiscal Year 2025-26
Budget Summary with
Proposed Amendments
Fourth Quarter
Budget Amendments
$ 10,640,614 $ -
$ 10,125 $ -
$ 879,690 $ -
$ 301,521 $ -
$ 65,769 $ -
$ 8,300 $ -
$ 535,000 $ -
$ 5,791,046 $ -
$ 18,232,065 $ -
$ 242,538 $ 3,205
$ 504,707 $ (39,289)
$ 268,385 $ -
$ 212,000 $ -
$ 7,313,649 $ (24,364)
$ 375,905 $ 21,385
$ 3,644,759 $ -
$ 308,288 $ -
$ 1,504,615 $ 25,000
$ 70,000 $ -
$ 425,500 $ -
$ 579,120 $ -
$ 293,550 $ -
$ 1,323,993 $ 79,422
$ 1,165,056 $ (65,359)
$ 18,232,065 $ -
$ - $ -
$ 10,125
Fund: 001 - General Fund Surplus (Deficit):

Original
Total Budget
Proposed
Amendment
Budget with
Amendment
Fund: 001 - General Fund
Revenue
Current Budget
Revenue Total: $ 17,520,764 $ 18,232,065
Expense
$ 242,538
$ 458,667
$ 226,434
$ 212,000
410 - NON-DEPARTMENTAL $ 7,233,349
420 - FINANCE
501 - PUBLIC SAFETY - POLICE/FIRE
510 - LEISURE SERVICES - LIBRARY
511 - RECREATION
550 - PUBLIC WORKS - STREET LIGHTS
City of Buellton Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget Summary with Proposed Amendments
490 - Use of Monies & Properties $ 535,000 $ 535,000
495 - Use of Reserves $ 5,127,114 $ 5,791,046
442 - Misc $ 18,400 $ 65,769
450 - Fines & Penalties $ 8,300 $ 8,300
430 - Revenues From Other Agencies $ 879,690 $ 879,690
440 - Charges for Current Services $ 301,521 $ 301,521
410 - Taxes $ 10,640,614 $ 10,640,614
420 - Fees & Permits $ 10,125
551 - STORM WATER
552 - PUBLIC WORKS - PARKS
556 - PUBLIC WORKS - LANDSCAPE MAINTENA
558 - PUBLIC WORKS - GENERAL
565 - PLANNING
Expense Total:
$ 1,403,415
$ 1,099,697
$ 18,232,065
$ 66,038 $ -
$ 1,280,393
$ 1,064,554
$ 17,454,726
$ 245,743
$ 465,418
$ 268,385
$ 212,000
$ 7,289,285
$ 397,290
$ 3,644,759
$ 579,120
$ 292,950
$ 404,777
$ 3,644,759
$ 308,288
$ 1,011,397
$ 70,000
$ 425,500
$ 308,288
$ 1,529,615
$ 70,000
$ 425,500
$ 579,120
$ 293,550
401 - CITY COUNCIL
402 - CITY MANAGER
403 - CITY CLERK
404 - CITY ATTORNEY
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City of Buellton
Fiscal Year 2025-26
Budget Summary with
Proposed Amendments
Fourth Quarter
Budget Amendments
$ - 1,567,144 $
$ 30,000 $ -
$ 1,861,520 $ -
$ 3,458,664 $ -
$ 659,510 $ (10,800)
$ 2,774,154 $ 10,800
$ 25,000 $ -
$ 3,458,664 $ -
$ - $ -
$ 2,712,747 $ -
$ - $ -
$ 125,000 $ -
$ 2,623,759 $ (116,789)
$ 5,461,506 $ (116,789)
$ 548,211 $ (116,789)
$ 4,888,295 $ -
$ 25,000 $ -
$ 5,461,506 $ (116,789)
$ -
Fund: 005 - Sewer Fund
Revenue
440 - Charges for Current Services $ 1,212,650 $ 1,567,144 490 - Use of Monies & Properties $ 30,000 $ 30,000
Current Budget
Expense
Department: 701 - WASTEWATER
500 - Employee Services $ 659,510 $ 648,710
600 - Operating & Maintenance $ 2,774,154 $ 2,784,954
495 - Use of Reserves $ 2,216,014 $ 1,861,520
Revenue Total: 3,458,664 $ $ 3,458,664
Budget with
Amendment
Fund: 005 - Sewer Fund Surplus (Deficit): $ - $ -
700 - Capital $ 25,000 $ 25,000
Department: 701 - WASTEWATER Total: 3,458,664 $ $ 3,458,664 Current Budget
440 - Charges for Current Services $ 2,478,170 $ 2,712,747 442 - Misc $ -
Department: 601 - WATER Total: 5,432,406 $ $ 5,344,717
Department: 601 - WATER
500 - Employee Services
490 - Use of Monies & Properties $ 125,000 $ 125,000
495 - Use of Reserves
$ -
Fund: 020 - Water Fund Surplus (Deficit): $ - $ -
Original
Total Budget
Proposed
Amendment
Budget with
Amendment
Original
Total Budget
Proposed
Amendment
$ 548,211 $ 431,422
600 - Operating & Maintenance $ 4,859,195 $ 4,888,295
700 - Capital $ 25,000 $ 25,000
$ 2,829,236 $ 2,506,970
Revenue Total: 5,432,406 $ $ 5,344,717
Expense
Fund: 020 - Water Fund
Revenue
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Exhibit A
FY 2025-26 Fourth Quarter
Budget Amendments
City of Buellton Fiscal Year 2025-26 Revenue Budget Amendments Schedule of Revenues
Fund
Original
Budget Current Budget
Proposed
Amendments
Amended
Budget % Change % of Budget
001- General 17,520,764 18,232,065 - 18,232,065 0.00% 58.58% Operating 12,393,650 12,441,019 - 12,441,019 0.00%
Use of Reserves 5,127,114 5,791,046 - 5,791,046 0.00%
005- Wastewater 3,458,664 3,458,664 - 3,458,664 0.00% 11.11% Operating 1,242,650 1,596,144 - 1,596,144 0.00%
Use of Reserves 1,862,520 2,216,014 -
1,862,520 0.00%
006- Wastewater Capital 780,000 780,000 - 780,000 0.00% 2.51% Operating - - - - #DIV/0!
Use of Reserves - - - - #DIV/0!
Transfers In 780,000 780,000 - 780,000 0.00%
020- Water 5,432,406 5,461,506 (116,789) 5,344,717 -2.14% 17.17% Operating 2,603,170 2,866,847 - 2,866,847 0.00%
Use of Reserves 2,829,236 2,594,659 (116,789) 2,477,870 -4.50% - 021- Water Capital 805,000 805,000 - 805,000 0.00% 2.59% Operating - - - - #DIV/0!
Use of Reserves 105,000 105,000 - 105,000 0.00%
Transfers In 700,000 700,000 - 700,000 0.00%
023- Housing 3,000 3,000 - 3,000 0.00% 0.01%
Operating 220 220 - 220 0.00%
Use of Reserves 2,780 2,780 -
2,780 0.00%
024 - Traffic Mitigation 1,140 1,140 - 1,140 0.00% 0.00% Operating 1,140 1,140 - 1,140 0.00%
025- Gas Tax 907,378 907,378 - 907,378 0.00% 2.92%
Operating 372,135 372,135 - 372,135 0.00%
Use of Reserves 535,243 535,243 - 535,243 0.00% -
027- Local Transportation 72,500 72,500 - 72,500 0.00% 0.23% Operating 16,031 16,031 - 16,031 0.00%
Transfers In 56,469 56,469 - 56,469 0.00%
029- Transportation Planning 45,150 45,150 - 45,150 0.00% 0.15% Operating 45,150 45,150 - 45,150 0.00% -
031- Measure A 1,476,008 1,476,008 - 1,476,008 0.00% 4.74% Operating 466,356 466,356 - 466,356
Use of Reserves 1,009,652 1,009,652 - 1,009,652 -
Total 30,502,010 31,242,411 (116,789) 31,125,622 100% (0) By Fund Type
General Fund 17,520,764 18,232,065 - 18,232,065 0.00% 58.58% Enterprise Fund 10,476,070 10,505,170 (116,789) 10,388,381 -1.11% 33.38% Special Revenue Funds 2,505,176 2,505,176 - 2,505,176 0.00% 8.05% Total: 30,502,010 31,242,411 (116,789) 31,125,622 -0.37% 100.00% GL Account Account Name Before Adjustment Adjustment After Adjustment 020-49661 Transfer from Reserves (2,623,759.00) $ 116,789.00 $ (2,506,970.00) $ $ 116,789.00
Budget Amendment Number Type
BA0000490 Use of Reserves
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Exhibit A FY 2025-26 Fourth Quarter
Budget Amendments
City of Buellton Fiscal Year 2025-26 Expenditure Budget Amendments Schedule of Expenditure
Fund Original Budget Current Budget
Proposed
Amendments
Amended
Budget % Change % of Budget
001- General $ 17,454,726 $ 18,232,065 $ - $ 18,232,065 0.00% 58.58% Employee Services 3,095,879 3,056,639 49,137 3,145,016 1.59% Operating & Maintenance 8,925,698 9,656,797 (49,137) 9,607,660 -0.51% Minor Capital 345,275 352,275 - 352,275 0.00%
Transfer to CIP 5,127,114 5,127,114 5,127,114 0.00% -
005- Wastewater 3,458,664 3,458,664 - 3,458,664 0.00% 11.11% Employee Services 659,510 659,510 (10,800) 648,710 -1.64% Operating & Maintenance 1,219,154 1,219,154 10,800 1,229,954 0.89% Minor Capital 25,000 25,000 - 25,000 0.00%
Transfer to CIP 1,555,000 1,555,000 -
1,555,000 0.00%
006- Wastewater Capital 780,000 780,000 - 780,000 0.00% 2.51% Operating 80,000 80,000 - 80,000 0.00%
Transfer to CIP 700,000 700,000 - 700,000 0.00%
020- Water 5,432,406 5,461,506 (116,789) 5,344,717 -2.14% 17.17% Employee Services 548,211 548,211 (116,789) 431,422 -21.30% Operating & Maintenance 2,238,295 2,209,195 - 2,238,295 0.00% Minor Capital 25,000 - 25,000 25,000 0.00%
Transfer to CIP 2,650,000 2,650,000 - 2,650,000 0.00%
021- Water Capital 805,000 805,000 - 0.00% 805,000 2.59% Operating 105,000 105,000 - 105,000 0.00%
Transfer to CIP 700,000 700,000 - 700,000 0.00%
023- Housing 3,000 3,000 - 0.00% 3,000 0.01%
Operating 3,000 3,000 -
3,000 0.00%
025- Gas Tax 907,378 907,378 - 0.00% 907,378 2.92%
Operating 122,000 122,000 - 122,000 0.00%
Transfer to CIP 785,378 785,378 - 785,378 0.00%
027- Local Transportation 72,500 72,500 - 72,500 0.00% 0.23% Operating 22,500 22,500 - 22,500 0.00%
Transfer to CIP - - - #DIV/0!
Transfer to Reserves 50,000 50,000 - 50,000 0.00% -
029- Transportation Planning 45,000 45,000 - 0.00% 45,000 0.14% Operating 45,000 45,000 - 45,000 0.00% -
031- Measure A 1,476,008 1,476,008 - 0.00% 1,476,008 4.74% Operating - - - #DIV/0!
Transfer to CIP 1,476,008 1,476,008 - 1,476,008 0.00%
Total 30,434,682 $ 31,241,121 $ (116,789) $ 31,124,332 $ -0.37% 100.00% By Fund Type
General Fund $ 17,454,726 $ 18,232,065 $ - $ 18,232,065 0.00% 58.58% Enterprise Fund 10,476,070 10,505,170 (116,789) 10,388,381 -1.11% 33.38% Special Revenue Funds 2,503,886 2,503,886 - 2,503,886 0.00% 8.04% Total: $ 30,434,682 $ 31,241,121 $ (116,789) $ 31,124,332 -0.37% 100.00% GL Account Account Name Before Adjustment Adjustment After Adjustment Budget
Amendment
Number
001-401-50000 Salaries $ 81,434.00 3,205.00 $ 84,639.00 $ BA0000485 001-402-50000 Salaries $ 343,185.00 $ (23,380.00) $ 319,805.00 BA0000485 001-402-50200 PERS Retirement $ 61,390.00 (6,200.00) $ $ BA0000485 55,190.00 001-402-50400 Medical Benefit $ 46,465.00 (6,465.00) $ $ BA0000485 40,000.00 001-402-50410 Employer Paid DCP $ 20,415.00 (3,244.00) $ $ BA0000485 17,171.00 001-410-50400 Medical Benefit $ 207,000.00 $ 6,869.00 $ 213,869.00 BA0000486 001-410-60014 Emergency Operations $ 10,000.00 (8,700.00) $ $ BA0000489 1,300.00 001-410-60905 CalPERS Unfunded Accrued Liability $ (6,000.00) 183,815.00 $ 177,815.00 $ BA0000489 001-410-67215 Water/Sewer Low-Income Discount P$ 30,000.00 (11,533.00) $ 18,467.00 $ BA0000489 001-410-72300 Computer Equipment $ 5,000.00 (5,000.00) $ $ BA0000489 - 001-420-50025 Car Allowance $ - 600.00 $ 600.00 $ BA0000480 001-420-50030 Hourly Employee $ 33,639.00 20,785.00 $ $ BA0000483 54,424.00 001-511-67146 Swim 50/50 $ - 25,000.00 $ $ BA0000484 25,000.00 001-511-73100 Vehicles $ 85,000.00 (10,000.00) $ 75,000.00 $ BA0000481 001-511-73100 Vehicles $ 85,000.00 (5,000.00) $ 80,000.00 $ BA0000482 001-511-73500 Equipment $ 3,500.00 10,000.00 $ 13,500.00 $ BA0000481 001-511-73500 Equipment $ 3,500.00 5,000.00 $ 8,500.00 $ BA0000482 001-558-50000 Salaries $ 410,218.00 $ 36,227.00 $ 446,445.00 BA0000485 001-558-50200 PERS Retirement $ 43,114.00 2,369.00 $ $ BA0000485 45,483.00 001-558-50400 Medical Benefit $ 63,726.02 15,124.00 $ $ BA0000485 78,850.02 001-558-50410 Employer Paid DCP $ 21,361.00 2,047.00 $ $ BA0000485 23,408.00 001-558-60270 Maintenance - Vehicles $ 15,000.00 11,112.00 $ $ BA0000487 26,112.00 001-558-61280 Fuel - Vehicles $ 11,000.00 12,543.00 $ 23,543.00 $ BA0000487 001-565-50025 Car Allowance $ - 1,200.00 $ $ BA0000480 1,200.00 001-565-60850 Comprehensive Zoning Code Update $ 75,000.00 (66,559.00) $ 8,441.00 $ BA0000489 005-701-50000 Salaries $ 481,295.00 $ (12,255.00) $ 469,040.00 BA0000489 005-701-50025 Car Allowance $ - 300.00 $ 300.00 $ BA0000480 005-701-50030 Hourly Employees $ 1,870.00 1,155.00 $ $ BA0000483 3,025.00 005-701-60250 Maintenance / Repair $ 225,000.00 $ (30,000.00) $ 195,000.00 BA0000489 005-701-61111 Chemicals / Analysis $ 36,000.00 35,000.00 $ $ BA0000488 71,000.00 005-701-61211 Utilities - Water $ 51,600.00 (9,000.00) $ $ BA0000489 42,600.00 005-701-61241 Utilities - Electric $ 85,000.00 14,800.00 $ $ BA0000488 99,800.00 Operating and Maintenance
Operating and Maintenance
Operating and Maintenance
Employee Services
Operating and Maintenance
Employee Services
Employee Services
Operating and Maintenance
Operating and Maintenance
Employee Services
Operating and Maintenance
Employee Services
Employee Services
Employee Services
Employee Services
Operating and Maintenance
Employee Services
Minor Capital
Minor Capital
Minor Capital
Minor Capital
Employee Services
Operating and Maintenance
Employee Services
Operating and Maintenance
Operating and Maintenance
Operating and Maintenance
Employee Services
Type
Employee Services
Employee Services
Employee Services
Employee Services
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Exhibit A FY 2025-26 Fourth Quarter
Budget Amendments
GL Account Account Name Before Adjustment Adjustment After Adjustment Budget
Amendment
Number
020-601-50000 Salaries $ 400,705.00 $ (90,209.00) $ 310,496.00 BA0000485 020-601-50025 Car Allowance $ - 300.00 $ 300.00 $ BA0000480 020-601-50030 Hourly $ 1,869.00 1,155.00 $ $ BA0000483 3,024.00 020-601-50200 PERS Retirement $ 40,104.00 (6,447.00) $ $ BA0000485 33,657.00 020-601-50400 Medical Benefit $ 67,544.00 (15,797.00) $ $ BA0000485 51,747.00 020-601-50410 Employer Paid DCP $ 21,672.00 (5,791.00) $ $ BA0000485 Employee Services 15,881.00 Type
Employee Services
Employee Services
Employee Services
Employee Services
Employee Services
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Exhibit A FY 2025-26 Fourth Quarter
Budget Amendments
City of Buellton Fiscal Year 2025-26 Capital Improvement Budget Amendments Project Number PROJECT DESCRIPTION
FY 2025-26
Original Budget
FY 2025-26
Current Budget
FY 2025-26
Additions/
(Deletions)
FY 2025-26
Proposed
Amended Total % Change
092-102 102- Storm Drain Outfall Repairs & Re-Establishment 40,000 40,000 - 40,000 0.00% 092-207 207- Santa Ynez River Trail 225,000 225,000 - 225,000 0.00% 092-212 212- The Avenue Improvements - Median 3 150,000 150,000 - 150,000 0.00% 092-214 214- City Hall Emergency Generator 40,000 40,000 - 40,000 0.00% 092-217 217- River View Park Basketball Court Resurfacing 80,000 80,000 - 80,000 0.00% 092-220 220- Willemsen Parking Lot 2,770,000 2,770,000 - 2,770,000 0.00% 092-307 307- McMurray Road Widening/TS 1,250,000 1,250,000 - 1,250,000 0.00% 092-309 309- West Highway 246 Safety Improvements 656,500 656,500 - 656,500 0.00% 092-322 322- Road Maintenance Project (2023-2024) 720,000 720,000 - 720,000 0.00% 092-323 323- Road Maintenance Project (2024-2025) 475,000 475,000 - 475,000 0.00% 092-324 324- Road Maintenance Project (2025-2026) 900,000 900,000 - 900,000 0.00% 092-401 401- River View Park Miscellaneous Improvement 50,000 50,000 - 50,000 0.00% 092-603 603- Water Treatment Plant Facilities Improvement 200,000 200,000 - 200,000 0.00% 092-605 605- Water Treatment Plant Backwash Reclamation 100,000 100,000 - 100,000 0.00% 092-609 609- Supplemental Well/Storage/Water Treatment Plant Feasibility 100,000 100,000 - 100,000 0.00% 092-610 610- Water Distribution System Improvement 100,000 100,000 - 100,000 0.00% 092-614 614- McMurray WTP Generator 700,000 700,000 - 700,000 0.00% 092-615 615- Water Distribution System MP Implementation 300,000 300,000 - 300,000 0.00% 092-617 617- SCADA Upgrades (Water) 200,000 200,000 - 200,000 0.00% 092-618 618- Reservoir 1 Roof Replacement 750,000 750,000 - 750,000 0.00% 092-620 620- New Reservoir 200,000 200,000 - 200,000 0.00% 092-704 704- Sewer Line Replacement 250,000 250,000 - 250,000 0.00% 092-706 706- Wastewater Treatment Plant Facilities Improvement 400,000 400,000 - 400,000 0.00% 092-711 711- Wastewater Treatment Plant Lab Building Replacement 250,000 250,000 - 250,000 0.00% 092-712 712-Wastewater Treatment Plant MP Improvements 300,000 300,000 - 300,000 0.00% 092-713 713- SCADA Upgrades (Sewer) 200,000 200,000 - 200,000 0.00% 092-714 714- Wastewater Treatment Plant Electrical Improvements 75,000 75,000 - 75,000 0.00% 11,481,500 11,481,500 - 11,481,500 0.00%
Fund Account Description FY 2025-26
Original Budget
FY 2025-26
Current Budget
FY 2025-26
Additions/
(Deletions)
FY 2025-26
Proposed
Amended Total
% Change
001 092-49727 Transfer from General Fund 5,127,114 5,127,114 - 5,127,114 0.00% 005 092-49729 Transfer from Wastewater Fund 775,000 775,000 - 775,000 0.00% 006 092-49738 Transfer from Wastewater Capital Fund 700,000 700,000 - 700,000 0.00% 020 092-49732 Transfer from Water Fund 1,950,000 1,950,000 - 0.00% 021 092-49739 Transfer from Water Capital 700,000 700,000 - 700,000 0.00% 025 092-49726 Transfer from Gas Tax Fund 785,378 785,378 - 785,378 0.00% 031 092-49728 Transfer from Measure A 1,444,008 1,444,008 - 1,444,008 0.00% Total Funding Sources: 11,481,500 11,481,500 - 9,531,500 0.00% GL Account Account Name Before
Adjustment Adjustment After Adjustment

NO BUDGET AMENDMENTS
$ -
Funding Sources
Description Project #
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Budget Adjustment Register
City of Buellton, CA Adjustment Detail
Packet: GLPKT26338 - FY 2025-26 4th Quarter Budget
Amendments
Adjustment Number Budget Code Description Adjustment Date BA0000480 FY 2025-26 Car Allowance fo DH eff 3/14/2026 6/30/2026 Summary Description: Personnel Rules were upated and approved on March 14, 2026. Department Heads pay includes $400 per month for vehicle allowance.

Account Number Account Name Adjustment Description Before Adjustment After 001-420-50025 Car Allowance Car Allowance fo DH eff 3/14/2026 0.00 600.00 600.00 July: 50.00
August: 50.00
September: 50.00
October: 50.00
November: 50.00
December: 50.00
January: 50.00
February: 50.00
March: 50.00
April: 50.00
May: 50.00
June: 50.00
001-565-50025 Car Allowance Car Allowance fo DH eff 3/14/2026 0.00 1,200.00 1,200.00 July: 100.00
August: 100.00
September: 100.00
October: 100.00
November: 100.00
December: 100.00
January: 100.00
February: 100.00
March: 100.00
April: 100.00
May: 100.00
June: 100.00
005-701-50025 Car Allowance Car Allowance fo DH eff 3/14/2026 0.00 300.00 300.00 July: 25.00
August: 25.00
September: 25.00
October: 25.00
November: 25.00
December: 25.00
January: 25.00
February: 25.00
March: 25.00
April: 25.00
May: 25.00
June: 25.00
020-601-50025 Car Allowance Car Allowance fo DH eff 3/14/2026 0.00 300.00 300.00 July: 25.00
August: 25.00
September: 25.00
October: 25.00
November: 25.00
December: 25.00
January: 25.00
February: 25.00
March: 25.00
April: 25.00
May: 25.00
June: 25.00
Adjustment Number Budget Code Description Adjustment Date BA0000481 FY 2025-26 Tuff Shed at Rec Center 6/30/2026
This budget adjustment is requested to account for the purchase and installation of a Tuff Shed at Buellton Rec to provide additional storage capacity.

The amendment also includes funding for the necessary site preparation required prior to installation, including the removal of a small landscaped area and the installation of a concrete pad to ensure a safe and stable foundation for the structure. These improvements will provide secure, long-term storage and support the efficient operation of the Recreation Center's programming.

Summary Description:

Account Number Account Name Adjustment Description Before Adjustment After 001-511-73100 Vehicles Tuff Shed at Rec Center 85,000.00 -10,000.00 75,000.00 July: -833.33
August: -833.33
September: -833.33
October: -833.33
November: -833.33
December: -833.33
January: -833.33
February: -833.33
March: -833.33
April: -833.33
May: -833.33
June: -833.37
001-511-73500 Equipment Tuff Shed at Rec Center 3,500.00 10,000.00 13,500.00 July: 833.33
August: 833.33
September: 833.33
October: 833.33
November: 833.33
December: 833.33
January: 833.33
February: 833.33
March: 833.33
April: 833.33
May: 833.33
June: 833.37
Adjustment Number Budget Code Description Adjustment Date BA0000482 FY 2025-26 Functional Trainer for Weight Trainer 6/30/2026 purchase of a functional trainer for the weight room. Staff obtained several vendor estimates; however, used units are extremely difficult to source. The City’s current equipment repair provider, located a corner unit that fits the available space and meets operational needs, at an approximate cost of $5,000.

Summary Description:

Account Number Account Name Adjustment Description Before Adjustment After 001-511-73100 Vehicles Functional Trainer for Weight Trainer 85,000.00 -5,000.00 80,000.00 July: -416.67
August: -416.67
September: -416.67
October: -416.67
November: -416.67
December: -416.67
January: -416.67
February: -416.67
March: -416.67
April: -416.67
May: -416.67
June: -416.63
001-511-73500 Equipment Functional Trainer for Weight Trainer 3,500.00 5,000.00 8,500.00 July: 416.67
August: 416.67
September: 416.67
October: 416.67
November: 416.67
December: 416.67
January: 416.67
February: 416.67
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March: 416.67 April: 416.67 May: 416.67 June: 416.63
Adjustment Number Budget Code Description Adjustment Date BA0000483 FY 2025-26 Inc. hours & cost for PT Accounting Technician 6/30/2026 A budget amendment of $23,095 is requested to cover increased costs for the Accounting Technician position. The position was budgeted at 30 hours per week but required approximately 35-40 hours per week to meet operational demands, resulting in expenses exceeding the approved budget.

Approval will align appropriations with actual costs and maintain essential accounting operations through fiscal year-end.

Summary Description:

Account Number Account Name Adjustment Description Before Adjustment After 001-420-50030 Hourly Employee Inc. hours & cost for PT Accounting Technician 33,639.00 20,785.00 54,424.00 July: 1,732.08
August: 1,732.08
September: 1,732.08
October: 1,732.08
November: 1,732.08
December: 1,732.08
January: 1,732.08
February: 1,732.08
March: 1,732.08
April: 1,732.08
May: 1,732.08
June: 1,732.12
005-701-50030 Hourly Employees Inc. hours & cost for PT Accounting Technician 1,870.00 1,155.00 3,025.00 July: 96.25
August: 96.25
September: 96.25
October: 96.25
November: 96.25
December: 96.25
January: 96.25
February: 96.25
March: 96.25
April: 96.25
May: 96.25
June: 96.25
020-601-50030 Hourly Inc. hours & cost for PT Accounting Technician 1,869.00 1,155.00 3,024.00 July: 96.25
August: 96.25
September: 96.25
October: 96.25
November: 96.25
December: 96.25
January: 96.25
February: 96.25
March: 96.25
April: 96.25
May: 96.25
June: 96.25
Adjustment Number Budget Code Description Adjustment Date BA0000484 FY 2025-26 Swim Program 50/50 Cost Share 6/30/2026 The City of Buellton and the City of Solvang have created a partnership for the initiating of the Summer Swim Program. Buellton and Solvang will share 50% of the program cost and revenue.

Summary Description:

Account Number Account Name Adjustment Description Before Adjustment After 001-511-67146 Swim 50/50 Swim Program 50/50 Cost Share 0.00 25,000.00 25,000.00 July: 2,083.33
August: 2,083.33
September: 2,083.33
October: 2,083.33
November: 2,083.33
December: 2,083.33
January: 2,083.33
February: 2,083.33
March: 2,083.33
April: 2,083.33
May: 2,083.33
June: 2,083.37
Adjustment Number Budget Code Description Adjustment Date BA0000485 FY 2025-26 Salary and Benefits Adj 6/30/2026
Salary and benefit appropriations require adjustment due to changes in incentives. Updates to the longevity pay methodology, revised on-call pay practices, and modifications to other employee benefits have increased personnel costs for the fiscal year.

These increases are partially offset by savings associated with the vacant Administrative Analyst position, which remained unfilled for a portion of the year and reduced overall salary and benefit obligations.

Additional savings were realized in 020 Water due to a redistribution of personnel allocation, which shifted costs into 558 Public Works, where the corresponding overage was observed. This amendment aligns appropriations with the updated allocation structure.

Further savings resulted from lower overtime usage than originally projected, attributable to increased staffing levels that reduced the operational need for overtime coverage.

The net impact of these changes requires a budget amendment to properly align salary and benefi Summary Description:

Account Number Account Name Adjustment Description Before Adjustment After 001-401-50000 Salaries Salary and Benefits Adj 81,434.00 3,205.00 84,639.00 July: 267.08
August: 267.08
September: 267.08
October: 267.08
November: 267.08
December: 267.08
January: 267.08
February: 267.08
March: 267.08
April: 267.08
May: 267.08
June: 267.12
001-402-50000 Salaries Salary and Benefit Adj. 343,185.00 -23,380.00 319,805.00 July: -1,948.33
August: -1,948.33
September: -1,948.33
October: -1,948.33
November: -1,948.33
December: -1,948.33
January: -1,948.33
February: -1,948.33
March: -1,948.33
April: -1,948.33
May: -1,948.33
June: -1,948.37
001-402-50200 PERS Retirement Salary and Benefits Adj 61,390.00 -6,200.00 55,190.00 July: -516.67 August: -516.67 September: -516.67 October: -516.67 9 154 of 159
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November: -516.67
December: -516.67
January: -516.67
February: -516.67
March: -516.67
April: -516.67
May: -516.67
June: -516.63
001-402-50400 Medical Benefit Salary and Benefits Adj 46,465.00 -6,465.00 40,000.00 July: -538.75
August: -538.75
September: -538.75
October: -538.75
November: -538.75
December: -538.75
January: -538.75
February: -538.75
March: -538.75
April: -538.75
May: -538.75
June: -538.75
001-402-50410 Employer Paid DCP Salary and Benefits Adj 20,415.00 -3,244.00 17,171.00 July: -270.33
August: -270.33
September: -270.33
October: -270.33
November: -270.33
December: -270.33
January: -270.33
February: -270.33
March: -270.33
April: -270.33
May: -270.33
June: -270.37
001-558-50000 Salaries Salary and Benefits Adj 410,218.00 36,227.00 446,445.00 July: 3,018.92
August: 3,018.92
September: 3,018.92
October: 3,018.92
November: 3,018.92
December: 3,018.92
January: 3,018.92
February: 3,018.92
March: 3,018.92
April: 3,018.92
May: 3,018.92
June: 3,018.88
001-558-50200 PERS Retirement Salary and Benefits Adj 43,114.00 2,369.00 45,483.00 July: 197.42
August: 197.42
September: 197.42
October: 197.42
November: 197.42
December: 197.42
January: 197.42
February: 197.42
March: 197.42
April: 197.42
May: 197.42
June: 197.38
001-558-50400 Medical Benefit Salary and Benefit adj. 63,726.02 15,124.00 78,850.02 July: 1,260.33
August: 1,260.33
September: 1,260.33
October: 1,260.33
November: 1,260.33
December: 1,260.33
January: 1,260.33
February: 1,260.33
March: 1,260.33
April: 1,260.33
May: 1,260.33
June: 1,260.37
001-558-50410 Employer Paid DCP Salary and Benefits Adj 21,361.00 2,047.00 23,408.00 July: 170.58
August: 170.58
September: 170.58
October: 170.58
November: 170.58
December: 170.58
January: 170.58
February: 170.58
March: 170.58
April: 170.58
May: 170.58
June: 170.62
020-601-50000 Salaries Salary and Benefits Adj 400,705.00 -90,209.00 310,496.00 July: -7,517.42
August: -7,517.42
September: -7,517.42
October: -7,517.42
November: -7,517.42
December: -7,517.42
January: -7,517.42
February: -7,517.42
March: -7,517.42
April: -7,517.42
May: -7,517.42
June: -7,517.38
020-601-50200 PERS Retirement Salary and Benefits Adj 40,104.00 -6,447.00 33,657.00 July: -537.25
August: -537.25
September: -537.25
October: -537.25
November: -537.25
December: -537.25
January: -537.25
February: -537.25
March: -537.25
April: -537.25
May: -537.25
June: -537.25
020-601-50400 Medical Benefit Salary and Benefits Adj 67,544.00 -15,797.00 51,747.00 July: -1,316.42
August: -1,316.42
September: -1,316.42
October: -1,316.42
November: -1,316.42
December: -1,316.42
January: -1,316.42
February: -1,316.42
March: -1,316.42
April: -1,316.42
May: -1,316.42
June: -1,316.38
020-601-50410 Employer Paid DCP Salary and Benefits Adj 21,672.00 -5,791.00 15,881.00 July: -482.58
August: -482.58
September: -482.58
October: -482.58
November: -482.58
December: -482.58
January: -482.58
February: -482.58
March: -482.58
April: -482.58
May: -482.58
June: -482.62
Adjustment Number Budget Code Description Adjustment Date BA0000486 FY 2025-26 Retiree Medical + 1 6/30/2026
Summary Description: Medical insurance costs increased due to an additional retiree receiving benefits.

Account Number Account Name Adjustment Description Before Adjustment After 001-410-50400 Medical Benefit Retiree Medical + 1 207,000.00 6,869.00 213,869.00 July: 572.42
August: 572.42
September: 572.42
October: 572.42
November: 572.42
December: 572.42
January: 572.42
February: 572.42
March: 572.42
April: 572.42
May: 572.42
June: 572.38
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BA0000487 FY 2025-26 Vehicle - Maintenance/Fuel 6/30/2026 Vehicle maintenance costs increased due to necessary vehicle repairs and replacement of worn components to ensure safe and reliable operation.

Vehicle fuel costs increased due to higher fuel prices, resulting in projected expenditures exceeding the adopted budget.

Summary Description:

Account Number Account Name Adjustment Description Before Adjustment After 001-558-60270 Maintenance - Vehicles Vehicle - Maintenance/Fuel 15,000.00 11,112.00 26,112.00 July: 926.00
August: 926.00
September: 926.00
October: 926.00
November: 926.00
December: 926.00
January: 926.00
February: 926.00
March: 926.00
April: 926.00
May: 926.00
June: 926.00
001-558-61280 Fuel - Vehicles Vehicle - Maintenance/Fuel 11,000.00 12,543.00 23,543.00 July: 1,045.25
August: 1,045.25
September: 1,045.25
October: 1,045.25
November: 1,045.25
December: 1,045.25
January: 1,045.25
February: 1,045.25
March: 1,045.25
April: 1,045.25
May: 1,045.25
June: 1,045.25
Adjustment Number Budget Code Description Adjustment Date BA0000488 FY 2025-26 Increase in chemical testing and electric- WW 6/30/2026 Chemical testing costs increased due to additional wastewater compliance monitoring and laboratory testing requirements, resulting in higher operating costs than originally budgeted.

Electricity costs increased due to higher-than-anticipated PG&E rates, Summary Description:

Account Number Account Name Adjustment Description Before Adjustment After 005-701-61111 Chemicals / Analysis Increase in chemical testing - WW 36,000.00 35,000.00 71,000.00 July: 2,916.67
August: 2,916.67
September: 2,916.67
October: 2,916.67
November: 2,916.67
December: 2,916.67
January: 2,916.67
February: 2,916.67
March: 2,916.67
April: 2,916.67
May: 2,916.67
June: 2,916.63
005-701-61241 Utilities - Electric Increase in che electric- WW 85,000.00 14,800.00 99,800.00 July: 1,233.33
August: 1,233.33
September: 1,233.33
October: 1,233.33
November: 1,233.33
December: 1,233.33
January: 1,233.33
February: 1,233.33
March: 1,233.33
April: 1,233.33
May: 1,233.33
June: 1,233.37
Adjustment Number Budget Code Description Adjustment Date BA0000489 FY 2025-26 Budget savings 6/30/2026
The proposed budget decreases recognize anticipated savings in other expenditure accounts and help offset the increases in appropriations included in this amendment.

Summary Description:

Account Number Account Name Adjustment Description Before Adjustment After 001-410-60014 Emergency Operations Budget savings 10,000.00 -8,700.00 1,300.00 July: -725.00
August: -725.00
September: -725.00
October: -725.00
November: -725.00
December: -725.00
January: -725.00
February: -725.00
March: -725.00
April: -725.00
May: -725.00
June: -725.00
001-410-60905 CalPERS Unfunded Accrued Liab… Budget savings 183,815.00 -6,000.00 177,815.00 July: -500.00
August: -500.00
September: -500.00
October: -500.00
November: -500.00
December: -500.00
January: -500.00
February: -500.00
March: -500.00
April: -500.00
May: -500.00
June: -500.00
001-410-67215 Water/Sewer Low-Income Disc… Budget savings 30,000.00 -11,533.00 18,467.00 July: -961.08
August: -961.08
September: -961.08
October: -961.08
November: -961.08
December: -961.08
January: -961.08
February: -961.08
March: -961.08
April: -961.08
May: -961.08
June: -961.12
001-410-72300 Computer Equipment Budget savings 5,000.00 -5,000.00 0.00 July: -416.67
August: -416.67
September: -416.67
October: -416.67
November: -416.67
December: -416.67
January: -416.67
February: -416.67
March: -416.67
April: -416.67
May: -416.67
June: -416.63
001-565-60850 Comprehensive Zoning Code U… Budget savings 75,000.00 -66,559.00 8,441.00 July: -5,546.58
August: -5,546.58
September: -5,546.58
October: -5,546.58
November: -5,546.58
December: -5,546.58
January: -5,546.58
February: -5,546.58
March: -5,546.58
April: -5,546.58
May: -5,546.58
June: -5,546.62
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005-701-50000 Salaries Budget savings 481,295.00 -12,255.00 469,040.00 July: -1,021.25
August: -1,021.25
September: -1,021.25
October: -1,021.25
November: -1,021.25
December: -1,021.25
January: -1,021.25
February: -1,021.25
March: -1,021.25
April: -1,021.25
May: -1,021.25
June: -1,021.25
005-701-60250 Maintenance / Repair Budget savings 225,000.00 -30,000.00 195,000.00 July: -2,500.00
August: -2,500.00
September: -2,500.00
October: -2,500.00
November: -2,500.00
December: -2,500.00
January: -2,500.00
February: -2,500.00
March: -2,500.00
April: -2,500.00
May: -2,500.00
June: -2,500.00
005-701-61211 Utilities - Water Budget savings 51,600.00 -9,000.00 42,600.00 July: -750.00
August: -750.00
September: -750.00
October: -750.00
November: -750.00
December: -750.00
January: -750.00
February: -750.00
March: -750.00
April: -750.00
May: -750.00
June: -750.00
Adjustment Number Budget Code Description Adjustment Date BA0000490 FY 2025-26 Reduce transfer from Reserves 020 6/30/2026 The proposed reduction in reserve withdrawals reflects budget savings in the Water Fund, reducing the amount needed from reserves to support operations.

Summary Description:

Account Number Account Name Adjustment Description Before Adjustment After 020-49661 Transfer from Reserves Reduce transfer from Reserves 020 -2,623,759.00 116,789.00 -2,506,970.00 July: 9,732.42
August: 9,732.42
September: 9,732.42
October: 9,732.42
November: 9,732.42
December: 9,732.42
January: 9,732.42
February: 9,732.42
March: 9,732.42
April: 9,732.42
May: 9,732.42
June: 9,732.38
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Budget Budget Description Account Account Description After Budget Code Summary
Before Adjustment
2025-26 FY 2025-26 001-401-50000 Salaries 81,434.00 3,205.00 84,639.00 001-402-50000 Salaries 343,185.00 -23,380.00 319,805.00 001-402-50200 PERS Retirement 61,390.00 -6,200.00 55,190.00 001-402-50400 Medical Benefit 46,465.00 -6,465.00 40,000.00 001-402-50410 Employer Paid DCP 20,415.00 -3,244.00 17,171.00 001-410-50400 Medical Benefit 207,000.00 6,869.00 213,869.00 001-410-60014 Emergency Operations 10,000.00 -8,700.00 1,300.00 001-410-60905 CalPERS Unfunded Accrued Liability 183,815.00 -6,000.00 177,815.00 001-410-67215 Water/Sewer Low-Income Discoun… 30,000.00 -11,533.00 18,467.00 001-410-72300 Computer Equipment 5,000.00 -5,000.00 0.00 001-420-50025 Car Allowance 0.00 600.00 600.00
001-420-50030 Hourly Employee 33,639.00 20,785.00 54,424.00 001-511-67146 Swim 50/50 0.00 25,000.00 25,000.00
001-511-73100 Vehicles 85,000.00 -15,000.00 70,000.00
001-511-73500 Equipment 3,500.00 15,000.00 18,500.00
001-558-50000 Salaries 410,218.00 36,227.00 446,445.00
001-558-50200 PERS Retirement 43,114.00 2,369.00 45,483.00 001-558-50400 Medical Benefit 63,726.02 15,124.00 78,850.02 001-558-50410 Employer Paid DCP 21,361.00 2,047.00 23,408.00 001-558-60270 Maintenance - Vehicles 15,000.00 11,112.00 26,112.00 001-558-61280 Fuel - Vehicles 11,000.00 12,543.00 23,543.00 001-565-50025 Car Allowance 0.00 1,200.00 1,200.00
001-565-60850 Comprehensive Zoning Code Upda… 75,000.00 -66,559.00 8,441.00 005-701-50000 Salaries 481,295.00 -12,255.00 469,040.00 005-701-50025 Car Allowance 0.00 300.00 300.00
005-701-50030 Hourly Employees 1,870.00 1,155.00 3,025.00 005-701-60250 Maintenance / Repair 225,000.00 -30,000.00 195,000.00 005-701-61111 Chemicals / Analysis 36,000.00 35,000.00 71,000.00 005-701-61211 Utilities - Water 51,600.00 -9,000.00 42,600.00 005-701-61241 Utilities - Electric 85,000.00 14,800.00 99,800.00 020-49661 Transfer from Reserves -2,623,759.00 116,789.00 -2,506,970.00 020-601-50000 Salaries 400,705.00 -90,209.00 310,496.00 020-601-50025 Car Allowance 0.00 300.00 300.00
020-601-50030 Hourly 1,869.00 1,155.00 3,024.00
020-601-50200 PERS Retirement 40,104.00 -6,447.00 33,657.00 020-601-50400 Medical Benefit 67,544.00 -15,797.00 51,747.00 020-601-50410 Employer Paid DCP 21,672.00 -5,791.00 15,881.00 2025-26 Total: 539,162.02 0.00 539,162.02
Grand Total: 539,162.02 0.00 539,162.02
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Fund After
Fund Summary
Before Adjustment
Budget Code:2025-26 - FY 2025-26 Fiscal: 2025-2026
001 1,750,262.02 0.00 1,750,262.02
005 880,765.00 0.00 880,765.00
020 -2,091,865.00 0.00 -2,091,865.00
Budget Code 2025-26 Total: 539,162.02 0.00 539,162.02
Grand Total: 539,162.02 0.00 539,162.02
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