CITY OF BUELLTON
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Regular Meeting of September 14, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers, 140 West Highway 246
Buellton, California
TELECONFERENCE MEETING LOCATION:
Council Member John Sanchez will attend the above referenced regular City Council meeting via Zoom link
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87215278970?pwd=9XBIo4u96sM9YZzVFQa3aQCSIPx1f7.1 from the following location:
Beco da semina, Casa Veronique
Olhos de agua, 8200-594 albufeira
Algarve, Portugal
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. Proclamation Honoring Brian Nelson
2. Proclamation Recognizing National Voter Registration Day 1 of 97
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3. Presentation for Dr. Kim Sheehan of the Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District
4. Community Organization Support Grant Updates - SYV Humane Society PUBLIC COMMENTS – NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS
Speaker slips must be completed and submitted to the City Clerk prior to the commencement of the meeting. Any person may address the Council only on matters pertaining to City business that are not listed on the agenda. Comments on agendized items, including Public Hearing items, the Consent Agenda, and Closed Session items, shall be taken at the time designated for those items. Speaker slips will not be accepted once public comment has opened for an item.
Each speaker is limited to three (3) minutes. Speakers using a translator are allotted a total of six (6) minutes, unless simultaneous translation equipment is used. By law, no action may be taken at this meeting on matters raised during Public Comments.
CONSENT CALENDAR (ACTION)
The following items are considered routine and non-controversial and are scheduled for consideration as a group. Any Council Member, the City Attorney, or the City Manager may request that an item be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda to allow for full discussion. Members of the Public may speak on Consent Agenda items during the Public Comment period.
5. Minutes of August 24, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting
6. List of Claims to be Approved and Ratified for Payment to Date for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 and 2026/2027
7. Monthly Treasurer’s Report – July 31, 2026
(Staff Contact: Finance Director Shannel Zamora)
8. Acceptance of City of Buellton Transportation Development Act (TDA) Fund Financial Statements for Years Ended June 30, 2025, and June 30, 2024, with Independent Auditor’s Report
(Staff Contact: Finance Director Shannel Zamora)
9. Public Disclosure of Donations Received by the City of Buellton During July 2026 (Staff Contact: Finance Director Shannel Zamora)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS/ITEMS
This Agenda listing allows Council Members to provide comments regarding recent events, contributions made or received, and future requests from City Council Members to staff.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Written communications are included in the agenda packets. Any Council Member, the City Manager or City Attorney may request that a written communication be read into the record.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
This Agenda listing is the opportunity for Council Members to give verbal Committee Reports on any meetings recently held for which the Council Members are the City representatives thereto. 2 of 97
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BUSINESS ITEMS (POSSIBLE ACTION)
10. Annual Report for Calendar Year 2025 from Visit Santa Ynez Valley (Staff Contact: Finance Director Shannel Zamora)
11. Avenue of Flags Median 3 Conceptual Plans Sargent Town Planning (Staff Contact: Planning Director Andrea Keefer)
12. Discussion of Change to Regulations Regarding Food Trucks (Staff Contact: Planning Director Andrea Keefer)
13. Discussion Regarding Botanic Garden Request for Fencing on Newly Acquired City Property
(Staff Contact: Public Works Director Rose Hess)
14. Resolution No. 26-24 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, Regarding Parking Restrictions at the South Cul-de-Sac of McMurray Road”
(Staff Contact: Public Works Director Rose Hess)
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
CLOSED SESSION (POSSIBLE ACTION)
15. 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
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the City Council will be held on Monday, September 28, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
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City Manager Review: SW
Council Agenda Item No.: 5
CITY OF BUELLTON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Regular Meeting of August 24, 2026
City Council Chambers, 140 West Highway 246
Buellton, California
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Silva called the meeting to order at 6:06 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
Staff: City Manager Scott Wolfe, City Attorney Greg Murphy (via Zoom), Finance Director Shannel Zamora (via Zoom), Planning Director Andrea Keefer, Public Works Director Rose Hess, Deputy City Clerk Katherine Dary, and City Clerk Linda Reid
REORDERING OF AGENDA
City Manager Wolfe announced that Business Items 9 and 10 would be heard prior to Item 8, Closed Session Item 11 would be removed from the agenda, and an informational presentation from the Buellton Community Garden would be added following Item 1.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation Recognizing Women’s Equality Day – August 26, 2026 Mayor Silva presented the proclamation recognizing Women’s Equality Day – August 26, 2026. Tracy Beard, Santa Barbara County Commission for Women; Alexandra Magana, Third District Commissioner; and Meighan Dietenhofer, representing Supervisor Hartmann’s Office, spoke in support of the proclamation. The City Council thanked the speakers for attending and supporting the proclamation.
Community Organization Support Grant Updates – Buellton Community Garden
Chantel Green, representing the Buellton Community Garden, provided an update on improvements to the garden, including the covered compost area, community garden beds, community events, educational opportunities, and future improvements. 6 of 97
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
Tracy Beard, President of the League of Women Voters of North Santa Barbara County, announced a candidate forum to be held on October 15, 2026, at Santa Ynez Valley Community Outreach and thanked the candidates for running for office.
CONSENT CALENDAR
2. Minutes of August 10, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting
3. List of Claims to be Approved and Ratified for Payment to Date for Fiscal Year 2026/27
4. Consideration of First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement Between the City of Goleta and the City of Buellton
5. Approval of Bond Release for Village Senior Apartments Project
6. Acceptance of Bid and Award of Construction Contract for the 2025/26 Road Maintenance Project
MOTION:
Motion by Council Member Sanchez, seconded by Mayor Silva, approving Consent Calendar Items 2 through 6 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
7. Ordinance No. 26-07 – “An Ordinance of the City Council, of the City of Buellton, California, Re-Adopting Chapter 8.12 of the Buellton Municipal Code Pertaining to the 2025 California Fire Code as Adopted and Amended by the County of Santa Barbara” (Second Reading)
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council consider the second reading of Ordinance No. 26-07.
STAFF REPORT:
City Manager Wolfe presented the staff report.
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DOCUMENTS:
Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report.
SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION:
Mayor Silva opened the Public Hearing at 6:28 p.m. There being no public comment, Mayor Silva closed the Public Hearing at 6:29 p.m.
MOTION:
Motion by Council Member Lewis, seconded by Vice Mayor Mead, approving Ordinance No. 26-07 – “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, ReAdopting Chapter 8.12 of the Buellton Municipal Code Pertaining to the 2025 California Fire Code as Adopted and Amended by the County of Santa Barbara” by title only and waive further reading.
VOTE:
Motion passed by a roll call vote of 5-0.
Council Member Hornick – Yes
Council Member Lewis – Yes
Council Member Sanchez – Yes
Vice Mayor Mead – Yes
Mayor Silva – Yes
COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS/ITEMS
Mayor Silva requested and received City Council consensus to recognize Brian Nelson with a proclamation at a future meeting.
Mayor Silva requested and received City Council consensus to have staff bring back information regarding disaster preparedness, including available community resources and information regarding drainage and flood preparedness.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Mayor Silva reported that he attended the Santa Barbara Air Pollution Control District (APCD) meeting and provided an oral report for the record.
Mayor Silva reported that he attended the Santa Barbara County Associations of Government (SBCAG) meeting and provided an oral report for the record.
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BUSINESS ITEMS
9. Consideration of Law Enforcement Service Alternatives RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council discuss this matter and provide direction to staff as to next steps.
STAFF REPORT:
City Manager Wolfe presented the staff report.
DOCUMENTS:
Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report.
SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION:
City of Lompoc Police Chief Martin discussed the potential for the City of Lompoc to provide law enforcement services to Buellton, including staffing, technology, officer rotations, and shared costs.
Lieutenant Henderson discussed the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office’s longstanding partnership with the City of Buellton, community-based policing, staffing, available resources, and deputy assignments.
Elaine Alvarado, representing the Buellton Union School District, discussed law enforcement coverage around school sites, traffic and speeding concerns, school safety, and the importance of maintaining a strong relationship between the School District and law enforcement.
The City Council discussed current and potential law enforcement services, staffing levels, costs, community-based policing, school safety, contract negotiations, shared services with neighboring jurisdictions, governance and oversight, and the importance of community outreach.
DIRECTION:
The City Council provided consensus direction to staff to explore a one-year extension of the existing agreement with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office, continue evaluating law enforcement service alternatives, conduct community outreach regarding law enforcement services and priorities, and continue discussions with neighboring jurisdictions.
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10. Conceptual Review of the 560 Avenue of Flags Mixed Use Project RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council review the conceptual plans and provide comments to the Applicant on the project for consideration in a formal application submittal.
STAFF REPORT:
Contract City Planner Tucker presented the staff report.
DOCUMENTS:
Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report.
SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION:
Emily Ewer, Oasis Associates, and Tom Jess, Arris Studio Architects, presented the conceptual plans for the proposed mixed-use project.
The City Council discussed the proposed residential and commercial uses, affordable housing, parking, building height and design, bicycle parking, landscaping, outdoor seating, lighting, and other aspects of the project.
DIRECTION:
City Council reviewed and provided comments to the Applicant on the conceptual plans for consideration in a formal application submittal.
8. Selection of Vendor for Drone Show during Winter Fest Event RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council select a vendor as well as a preferred show size and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement for service that is in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
STAFF REPORT:
City Manager Wolfe presented the staff report.
DOCUMENTS:
Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report.
SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION:
Kathy Vreeland discussed the Winter Fest event and its coordination with the Botanic Garden Holiday Lights Festival.
The City Council discussed the proposed drone show, number of drones, costs, potential community and economic benefits, and sponsorship opportunities.
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MOTION:
Motion by Mayor Silva, seconded by Vice Mayor Mead, selecting Electric Sky for a 300- drone show at a cost of $29,500 and authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement for services in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
VOTE:
Motion passed by a roll call vote of 4-1, with Council Member Hornick voting No.
Council Member Hornick – No
Council Member Lewis – Yes
Council Member Sanchez – Yes
Vice Mayor Mead – Yes
Mayor Silva – Yes
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Wolfe provided an informational report for the record.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
12. 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 Council Member Hornick left the dais at 8:40 p.m. The City Council met in closed session to discuss Item 12. No reportable action was taken.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Silva adjourned the regular meeting at 8:50 p.m. The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held on Monday, September 14, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. ____________________________
David Silva
Mayor
_______________________________
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.: 6
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Shannel Zamora, Finance Director
Meeting Date: September 14, 2026
Subject: List of Claims to be Approved and Ratified for Payment to Date for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 and 2026/2027
______________________________________________________________________________
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 8/08/2026 through 8/21/2026 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 8/08/2026 through 8/21/2026 was $518,220.26.
FISCAL IMPACT
Payments made to the various vendors were consistent with the approved City’s Budget for 8/08/2026 through 8/14/2026. 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 8/08/2026 through 8/21/2026.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 – Claims
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EXHIBIT A - A/P Packets processed
A/P Packet# APPKT05767 68,958.59
A/P Packet# APPKT05820 39,800.64
A/P Packet# APPKT05828 50.00
A/P Packet# APPKT05830 38,047.81
A/P Packet# APPKT05831 102,497.10
A/P Packet# APPKT05880 11,274.23
A/P Packet# APPKT05889 8,850.23
A/P Packet# APPKT05898 98,370.98
A/P Packet# APPKT05943 306.36
A/P Packet# APPKT05945 18,970.14
A/P Packet# APPKT05946 18,572.87
Total A/P Packets: $405,698.95 (12 pages)
Total Disbursement: $405,698.95
Payroll processed
Staff Payroll 8/21/2026 95,264.58
Staff Payroll 8/21/2026 17,256.73
Total Payroll: $112,521.31
TOTAL AMOUNT OF CLAIMS:
$518,220.26
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 August 8, 2026 through August 21, 2026 for ratification by the City Council at the September 14, 2026 City Council Meeting.
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Payment
Number
48424
48425
48426
48427
48428
48429
48430
48431
48432
48433
48434
48435
48436
48437
38925285 SEP 2026 - PW - TRACTOR LEASE PAYMENT 020-601-73500 680.77 8/21/2026 000122 COMCAST CABLE 236.19
0207915-08132026 08/18/26 - 09/17/26 - CCC - INTERNET SERVICES 001-410-61292 236.19 8/25/2026 2:03:45 PM Page 1 of 12
8/21/2026 001943 CAROLINE HOWE 231.00
001943-08102026 JUL 2026 - REC - COUNTRY LINE DANCE INSTRUCTOR 001-511-67140 231.00 8/21/2026 001847 CATERPILLAR FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION 2,042.51 38925285 SEP 2026 - PW - TRACTOR LEASE PAYMENT 001-558-73500 680.97 38925285 SEP 2026 - PW - TRACTOR LEASE PAYMENT 005-701-73500 680.77 102681 JUL 2026 - STREET SWEEPING 001-558-60800 3,806.20 8/14/2026 001071 Tractor Supply Co 415.47
5092-07302026 JUL 2026 - MAINT/REPAIR/UNIFORMS (KG) 001-552-60254 251.72 5092-07302026 JUL 2026 - MAINT/REPAIR ITEMS 001-558-60250 34.47 5092-07302026 JUL 2026 - UNIFORM PANTS - KG 020-601-60131 129.28 80625-7-08062026 07/07/26 - 08/05/26 - LIBRARY - UTILITIES ELECTRIC 001-510-61241 1,161.21 8/14/2026 000848 RAVATT, ALBRECHT & ASSOC, INC. 2,066.06 626-533 JUN 2026 - ARCH DESIGN REVIEW - ARCO 001-22416 90086072 2,066.06 8/14/2026 000465 SP MAINTENANCE SERVICES, INC. 3,806.20 001636-08062026 08/06/26 - REIMB - UNIFORM PANTS 020-601-60131 86.12 001636-08112026 08/11/26 - REIMB - SAFETY BOOTS 001-558-67600 80.48 001636-08112026 08/11/26 - REIMB - SAFETY BOOTS 005-701-67600 60.35 001636-08112026 08/11/26 - REIMB - SAFETY BOOTS 020-601-67600 60.35 8/14/2026 000352 PG&E 1,161.21
8/14/2026 000779 LASH CONSTRUCTION, INC. 15,140.51
18972-18971-18973 JAN 2026 - WTP - WATER SERVICE REPAIRS 020-601-60250 15,140.51 8/14/2026 001636 MARCO A COVARRUBIAS 488.26
001636-08062026 08/06/26 - REIMB - UNIFORM PANTS 001-558-60131 114.84 001636-08062026 08/06/26 - REIMB - UNIFORM PANTS 005-701-60131 86.12 38790530 AUG 2026 - PW - TRACTOR LEASE PAYMENT 001-558-73500 680.97 38790530 AUG 2026 - PW - TRACTOR LEASE PAYMENT 005-701-73500 680.77 38790530 AUG 2026 - PW - TRACTOR LEASE PAYMENT 020-601-73500 680.77 8/14/2026 001997 JC PLUMBING SUPPLY 47.54
2926 07/30/26 - PW - MAINT/REPAIR ITEMS 001-558-60250 47.54 2215 07/31/26 - PLNG - PROF SRVCS - IN N OUT MOU 001-22416 90112073 997.50 2220 07/31/26 - PLNG - SHELL STATION TRAFFIC STUDY 001-22416 90096073 1,442.50 2221 07/31/26 - PLNG - PRO SRVCS - HWY 246 COMMERCIAL001-22416 90096073 387.50 8/14/2026 001847 CATERPILLAR FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION 2,042.51 46216 07/28/26 - WTP - VEHICLE MAINT/REPAIRS VIN 4976 020-601-60270 157.55 8/14/2026 002006 Antonio Arroyo 5,800.00
1922 08/07/26 - WTP - MAINT/REPAIRS 385 CENTRAL 020-601-60250 5,800.00 8/14/2026 000035 ASSOCIATED TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERS 6,922.50 2183 05/31/26 - PLNG - PRO SRVCS - IN-N-OUT MOU 001-22416 90112073 4,095.00 Check Disbursements - City Council - September 14, 2026 City of Buellton, CA By Payment Number
Payment Dates 8/8/2026 - 8/21/2026
Payment Date Vendor # Payment Amount
Payable Number Description Vendor Name Account Number Project Acct Key Item Amount 8/14/2026 000638 ADVANCED AUTOMOTIVE SOLUTIONS INC 157.55 14 of 97
Payment
Number
48438
48439
48440
48441
48442
48443
48444
48445
48446
48447
48448
48449
11288868
1805-07162026 A FIREY - CREDIT CARD CHARGES THROUGH 07/16/26 001-511-60510 358.97 8/25/2026 2:03:45 PM Page 2 of 12
0678-07162026 L REID - CREDIT CARD CHARGES THROUGH 07/16/26 001-401-60900 436.42 0678-07162026 L REID - CREDIT CARD CHARGES THROUGH 07/16/26 001-402-60900 168.98 0678-07162026 L REID - CREDIT CARD CHARGES THROUGH 07/16/26 001-402-72200 399.11 0678-07162026 L REID - CREDIT CARD CHARGES THROUGH 07/16/26 001-403-60650 199.00 0678-07162026 L REID - CREDIT CARD CHARGES THROUGH 07/16/26 001-410-60900 11.28 6150559460 08/09/26 - 09/08/26 - WIRELESS TELEPHONE SERVICE 020-601-67705 89.40 8/17/2026 000193 FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF OMAHA 11,274.23 0335-07162026 C MEAD - CREDIT CARD CHARGES THROUGH 07/16/26 001-401-60710 378.42 0577-07162026 K THOMSEN - CREDIT CARD CHARGES THROUGH 07/16/26 001-511-67140 51025-040 2,152.48 6150559460 08/09/26 - 09/08/26 - WIRELESS TELEPHONE SERVICE 001-558-60210 80.02 6150559460 08/09/26 - 09/08/26 - WIRELESS TELEPHONE SERVICE 001-558-67705 128.16 6150559460 08/09/26 - 09/08/26 - WIRELESS TELEPHONE SERVICE 001-565-67705 38.37 6150559460 08/09/26 - 09/08/26 - WIRELESS TELEPHONE SERVICE 005-701-67705 122.43 6150559460 08/09/26 - 09/08/26 - WIRELESS TELEPHONE SERVICE 020-601-60210 80.02 6150559460 08/09/26 - 09/08/26 - WIRELESS TELEPHONE SERVICE 001-401-60210 38.37 6150559460 08/09/26 - 09/08/26 - WIRELESS TELEPHONE SERVICE 001-401-72300 20.02 6150559460 08/09/26 - 09/08/26 - WIRELESS TELEPHONE SERVICE 001-410-60014 6.78 6150559460 08/09/26 - 09/08/26 - WIRELESS TELEPHONE SERVICE 001-410-67705 38.37 6150559460 08/09/26 - 09/08/26 - WIRELESS TELEPHONE SERVICE 001-511-61290 38.37 CCJ9535-2026-2027 09/30/26 - 09/30/27 - PLNG - COMM MDLR REG RENEWAL 001-558-67575 43.00 CCJ9536-2026-2027 09/30/26 - 09/30/27 - PLNG - COMM MDLR REG RENEWAL 001-558-67575 43.00 8/21/2026 002082 TEAMWORKS ETD LLC 3,200.00
002082-08102026 JUL 2026 - REC - ART CAMP INSTRUCTOR 001-511-67140 3,200.00 8/21/2026 000556 VERIZON WIRELESS 680.31
5220532306-7-08072026 07/03/26 - 08/02/26 - UTILITIES - ELECTRIC 020-601-61241 16,174.59 8/21/2026 001593 SANTA BARBARA BICYCLE COALITION 14,999.00 1526 FY 25-26 OTS Grand and Scope of Work 001-558-60800 GM011070 14,999.00 8/21/2026 000153 STATE OF CA - HCD 86.00
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5925 07/24/26 - WWTP - MANHOLE LOCATING & RAISING 005-701-60250 13,500.00 8/21/2026 000352 PG&E 39,504.39
5220532306-7-08072026 07/03/26 - 08/02/26 - UTILITIES - ELECTRIC 001-410-61241 1,735.08 5220532306-7-08072026 07/03/26 - 08/02/26 - UTILITIES - ELECTRIC 001-501-61241 451.99 82212 05/20/26 - REC - VEHICLE MAINT & REPAIR VIN 1879 001-511-60270 1,430.00 8/21/2026 011306 KARLIN LADERA 1,617.00
011306-08102026 JUL 2026 - REC - SOCCER CAMP INSTRUCTOR 001-511-67140 1,617.00 8/21/2026 001702 KENNETH SCOTT FISHER dba 3,506.00
2221 08/03/26 - WTP - MAINT/REPAIR BACK UP MOTOR 020-601-60250 3,506.00 8/21/2026 000598 ENGEL & GRAY, INC. 13,130.58
67X00002 JUL 2026 - WWTP - WASTE HANDLING BIO SOLIDS 005-701-60800 13,130.58 8/21/2026 001040 FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS 750.00
050626-5-08062026 08/06/26 - 09/05/26 - CH - INTERNET SERVICE 001-410-61292 750.00 8/21/2026 000252 JIM VREELAND FORD 1,430.00
Payment Date Vendor # Payment Amount
Payable Number Description Vendor Name Account Number Project Acct Key Item Amount 8/21/2026 001586 DAVID IBSEN 3,458.00
001586-08102026 JUL 2026 - SUMMER BASKETBALL CAMP 001-511-67140 3,458.00 Check Disbursements - City Council - September 14, 2026 Payment Dates: 8/8/2026 - 8/21/2026 15 of 97
Payment
Number
L9876576
APA000902
APA000903
APA000904
APA000905
APA000906
APA000907
APA000908
APA000909
APA000910
APA000911
APA000912
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8/10/2026 000138 D.L. ELECTRIC, INC. 1,429.12
26-448/2 07/28/26 - WTP - MAINT/REPAIRS GENERATOR 020-601-60250 1,429.12 8/10/2026 001458 EMERGENCY REPAIR DOOR SERVICE 951.25
26426 07/13/26 - RVP - DOOR MAINT/REPAIRS 001-552-60258 951.25 8/10/2026 000649 FLUID RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, INC. 5,544.85 MSP-4012216 AUG 2026 - MONTHLY - GUARDIAN MSP SERVICES 001-410-60210 795.00 8/10/2026 002060 Cristina Averseng 25.00
002060-08032026 JUL 2026 - REC - ZUMBA INSTRUCTOR 001-511-67140 25.00 8/10/2026 002055 Cynthia Bittle 175.00
002055-08032026 JUL 2026 - REC - ZUMBA & KICKBOXING INSTRUCTOR 001-511-67140 175.00 30319 07/01/26 - CH - TYLER WINDOWS SERVER 2025 LICENSE001-410-60210 915.88 30323 07/02/26 - CH - IT SUPPORT SERVICES 001-410-60210 500.00 30323 07/06/26 - PLNG - SET UP NEW LAPTOP 001-565-60210 125.00 30328 07/23/26 - CH - IT ONSITE SUPPORT SERVICES 001-410-60210 312.50 4012231 AUG 2026 - SENTINELONE - ENDPOINT SECURITY 001-410-60210 423.00 8/10/2026 000112 CLARK PEST CONTROL 495.00
40288699 08/01/26 - CH - PEST CONTROL 001-558-60800 165.00 40288701 08/01/26 - PD/CCC - PEST CONTROL 001-558-60800 212.00 40289349 08/01/26 - PO - PEST CONTROL 001-558-60800 118.00 8/10/2026 000655 COAST NETWORX, INC. 3,071.38
001803-08032026 JUL 2026 - REC - STEP CLASS INSTRUCTOR 001-511-67140 150.00 8/10/2026 001372 BRENNTAG PACIFIC, INC. 2,907.32
BPI620204 07/22/26 - WTP - CHEMICALS 020-601-61111 2,907.32 8/10/2026 001649 CIVIC SOLUTIONS 35,367.00
63026 JUN 2026 - PLNG - GENERAL PLAN UPDATE 001-565-60855 35,367.00 8/11/2026 001388 VINTAGE WALK OWNERS ASSOCIATION 306.36 970899-08012026 AUG 2026 - 597 AOF# 101 - HOA FEES 001-410-60900 306.36 8/10/2026 001483 ALLSTAR HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING INC 275.00 i40428 07/31/26 - SENIOR CENTER - HVAC MAINT/REPAIRS 001-558-60250 275.00 8/10/2026 001803 AMANDA JOHNSON 150.00
9525-07162026 R HESS - CREDIT CHARGES THROUGH 07/16/26 001-558-60210 75.90 9525-07162026 R HESS - CREDIT CHARGES THROUGH 07/16/26 001-558-60710 709.33 9884-07162026 P SMITH - CREDIT CARD CHARGES THROUGH 07/16/26 001-511-67140 51026-040 279.66 9884-07162026 P SMITH - CREDIT CARD CHARGES THROUGH 07/16/26 001-511-67140 51025-040 366.09 9012-07162026 A KEEFER - CREDIT CARD CHARGES THROUGH 07/16/26001-565-72300 1,115.33 9447-07162026 S ZAMORA - CREDIT CHARGES THROUGH 07/16/26 001-410-60210 917.83 9447-07162026 S ZAMORA - CREDIT CHARGES THROUGH 07/16/26 001-410-61130 278.35 9447-07162026 S ZAMORA - CREDIT CHARGES THROUGH 07/16/26 001-420-60710 403.54 9447-07162026 S ZAMORA - CREDIT CHARGES THROUGH 07/16/26 001-511-72300 35.73 6895-07162026 J GRAUER - CREDIT CARD CHARGES THROUGH 07/16/26005-701-61131 58.17 7905-07162026 S WOLFE - CREDIT CARD CHARGES THROUGH 07/16/26001-401-60900 1,108.76 7905-07162026 S WOLFE - CREDIT CARD CHARGES THROUGH 07/16/26001-402-60710 402.99 9012-07162026 A KEEFER - CREDIT CARD CHARGES THROUGH 07/16/26001-565-60520 50.00 9012-07162026 A KEEFER - CREDIT CARD CHARGES THROUGH 07/16/26001-565-60900 3.21 1805-07162026 A FIREY - CREDIT CARD CHARGES THROUGH 07/16/26 001-511-60900 20.00 1805-07162026 A FIREY - CREDIT CARD CHARGES THROUGH 07/16/26 001-511-67140 51025-040 786.31 2104-07162026 K DARY - CREDIT CARD CHARGES THROUGH 07/16/26 001-403-60650 135.00 5735-07162026 D SILVA - CREDIT CARD CHARGES THROUGH 07/16/26 001-401-60710 423.37 Check Disbursements - City Council - September 14, 2026 Payment Dates: 8/8/2026 - 8/21/2026 Payment Date Vendor # Payment Amount
Payable Number Description Vendor Name Account Number Project Acct Key Item Amount 16 of 97
Payment
Number
APA000913
APA000914
APA000915
APA000916
APA000917
APA000918
APA000919
APA000920
APA000921
APA000922
APA000923
APA000924
APA000925
APA000926
APA000927
APA000928
APA000929
APA000930
APA000931
APA000932
376269 APR - JUN 2026 - SC - ALARM SYSTEM MONITORING 001-558-60800 195.00 8/25/2026 2:03:45 PM Page 4 of 12
720260095 JUL 2026 - NEW TICKET CHARGES/MONTHLY DB FEES 005-701-60800 67.35 720260095 JUL 2026 - NEW TICKET CHARGES/MONTHLY DB FEES 020-601-60800 67.35 8/17/2026 000005 ABALONE COAST ANALYTICAL, INC. 578.00
7085 JUL 2026 - WTP - CHEMICALS/ANALYSIS 020-601-61111 578.00 8/17/2026 002054 Boyd & Associates 195.00
8/10/2026 001808 TERRY NIELSEN 200.00
001808-08032026 JUL 2026 - REC - STEP & STRENGTH INSTRUCTOR 001-511-67140 200.00 8/10/2026 001841 THE SHERWIN WILLIAMS CO. 181.40
1654-1 08/05/26 - VP - MAINT/REPAIR ITEMS 001-552-60059 181.40 8/10/2026 000535 UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT 134.70
001885-08032026 JUL 2026 - REC - PICKLEBALL GYM STAFF 001-511-67140 225.00 8/10/2026 000706 SATCOM GLOBAL, INC. 57.21
AI08260038 JULY 2026 - IRIDIUM SIM CARD GSA PLAN 001-410-60014 57.21 8/10/2026 001956 SOLID WASTE SOLUTIONS, INC. 2,578.75
1019 JUL 2026 - SB1383/AB939 - ANNUAL REPORT PREP 001-558-60800 2,578.75 8/10/2026 000382 PROCARE JANITORIAL SUPPLY, INC. 2,231.34 195037 07/17/26 - PW - OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 001-552-61140 743.78 195037 07/17/26 - PW - OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 001-558-61140 743.78 195037 07/17/26 - PW - OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 005-701-61140 743.78 8/10/2026 001885 SAIRA DAVISON 225.00
INV-6097 JUL 2026 - WEBSITE MAINTENANCE 001-410-61292 125.00 8/10/2026 002056 Natalka Morphy 337.50
002056-08032026 JUL 2026 - REC - FITNESS INSTRUCTOR 001-511-67140 337.50 8/10/2026 002033 Nikki Terranova 100.00
002033-08032026 JUL 2026 - REC - MIXXED FIT FITNESS INSTRUCTOR 001-511-67140 100.00 6888832 06/10/26 - WWTP - ROLL OFF EXCHANGE & RECYCLE 092-706-74100 09270674100 350.70 8/10/2026 001377 MARNA PALSGAARD 270.00
001377-08032026 JUL 2026 - REC - SPIN CLASS INSTRUCTOR 001-511-67140 270.00 8/10/2026 000353 MICHAEL J. BOGGESS 125.00
002053-08032026 JUL 2026 - REC - YOGA & PILATES INSTRUCTOR 001-511-67140 300.00 8/10/2026 000142 LOGAN R. FITZGERALD dba 3,355.00
000142-08012026 JUL 2026 - CH/LIB/PKS - JANITORIAL SERVICES 001-552-60800 1,340.00 000142-08012026 JUL 2026 - CH/LIB/PKS - JANITORIAL SERVICES 001-558-60800 2,015.00 8/10/2026 000310 MARBORG INDUSTRIES 350.70
8/10/2026 011300 KAREN PALMER 100.00
011300-08032026 JUL 2026 - REC - YOGA INSTRUCTOR 001-511-67140 100.00 8/10/2026 000812 KOSMONT & ASSOCIATES, INC. 7,140.90
2402.4-014 JUN 2026 - PLNG - GPU ECON & MARKET ANAYSIS 001-565-60855 7,140.90 8/10/2026 002053 Leeanna Sue Bileti 300.00
8/10/2026 001430 GSOLUTIONZ, INC. 183.11
9174 SEP 2026 - MONTHLY GPS INTERMEDIA/ADMIN FEE 001-410-67705 183.11 8/10/2026 000543 HD SUPPLY, INC. 697.06
INV01089242 06/30/26 - WWTP - MAT'LS/SUPPLIES 005-701-61140 461.98 INV01091500 07/02/26 - WWTP - TOOLS 005-701-61127 235.08 Check Disbursements - City Council - September 14, 2026 Payment Dates: 8/8/2026 - 8/21/2026 Payment Date Vendor # Payment Amount
Payable Number Description Vendor Name Account Number Project Acct Key Item Amount 17 of 97
Payment
Number
APA000933
APA000934
APA000935
APA000936
APA000937
APA000938
APA000939
APA000940
APA000941
APA000942
APA000943
APA000944
8/25/2026 2:03:45 PM Page 5 of 12
52619631 JUN 2026 - COB - ENGINEERING SERVICES 025-554-60800 11,800.00 52619631 JUN 2026 - COB - ENGINEERING SERVICES 029-557-60800 2,120.00 52619631 JUN 2026 - COB - ENGINEERING SERVICES 092-220-71500 09222071500 170.00 52619631 JUN 2026 - COB - ENGINEERING SERVICES 092-324-70005 09232470005 1,280.00 52619631 JUN 2026 - COB - ENGINEERING SERVICES 001-551-60800 22,256.05 52619631 JUN 2026 - COB - ENGINEERING SERVICES 001-565-60830 850.00 52619631 JUN 2026 - COB - ENGINEERING SERVICES 005-701-60830 450.00 52619631 JUN 2026 - COB - ENGINEERING SERVICES 020-601-60800 4,502.50 52619631 JUN 2026 - COB - ENGINEERING SERVICES 020-601-60830 1,610.00 52619619 JUN 2026 - ENG SRVCS - GARDEN APTS PSHH 001-22416 90066-070 638.75 52619620 JUN 2026 - ENG SRVCS - MCMURRAY HOTELS 001-22416 90084070 268.75 52619622 JUN 2026 - ENG SRVCS - VILLAGE SENIOR APTS 001-22416 90080070 70.00 52619624 JUN 2026 - ENG SRVCS - 653 AVENUE OF FLAGS 001-22416 90086-070 640.00 52619606 JUN 2026 - ENG SRVCS - ENCROACHMENT PERMITS 025-557-60800 4,050.00 52619607 JUN 2026 - ENG SRVCS - 73 INDUSTRIAL WAY FIGUEROA001-22416 90037-070 300.00 52619610 JUN 2026 - ENG SRVCS - 5-ACRE BLDG INDUSTRIAL WAY001-22416 90044-070 268.75 52619612 JUN 2026 - ENG SRVCS - 430/440 CENTRAL AVE 001-22416 90091070 362.50 000438-07312026 JUL 2026 - MAINT/REPAIR/MATL'S/SUPPLIES 005-701-60250 65.82 000438-07312026 JUL 2026 - MAINT/REPAIR/MATL'S/SUPPLIES 005-701-61140 29.35 000438-07312026 JUL 2026 - MAINT/REPAIR/MATL'S/SUPPLIES 020-601-60250 71.21 000438-07312026 JUL 2026 - MAINT/REPAIR/MATL'S/SUPPLIES 020-601-61140 113.07 8/17/2026 001111 TETRA TECH, INC. 51,637.30
S124035507.001 07/20/26 - WTP - MAINT/REPAIR ITEMS 020-601-60250 14.23 S124137472.001 07/30/26 - OP - MAINT/REPAIR ITEMS 001-552-60256 41.10 8/17/2026 001510 SANTA MARIA CALIFORNIA NEWS MEDIA INC. dba 196.76 614370 08/06/26 - SYVN - NOTICE INVITING SEALED BID 001-403-60520 196.76 8/17/2026 000438 SANTA YNEZ VALLEY HARDWARE 279.45
8/17/2026 000390 QUINN COMPANY 711.75
WO030065583 07/21/26 - CATERPILLAR - EQUIPMENT REPAIR/MAINT 001-558-60270 237.25 WO030065583 07/21/26 - CATERPILLAR - EQUIPMENT REPAIR/MAINT 005-701-60270 237.25 WO030065583 07/21/26 - CATERPILLAR - EQUIPMENT REPAIR/MAINT 020-601-60270 237.25 8/17/2026 001738 REECE - BRANCH: 5010 BUELLTON CA 55.33 8/17/2026 000310 MARBORG INDUSTRIES 279.00
6921607 07/31/26 - WWTP - ROLL OFF RENTALS 092-706-74100 09270674100 279.00 8/17/2026 001490 QUADIENT LEASING USA, INC. 1,044.66
Q2474381 09/02/26 - 12/01/26 - POSTAGE EQUIPMENT LEASE 001-410-60310 1,044.66 84176 07/20/26 - WTP - MAINT/REPAIR ITEMS 020-601-60250 15.85 84320 07/27/26 - WWTP - MAINT/REPAIR ITEMS 005-701-60250 24.77 84396 07/29/26 - RVP - MAINT/REPAIR ITEMS 001-552-60258 55.26 8/17/2026 000395 JOSE RAFAEL RUIZ dba 1,500.00
2325-1 07/11/26 - RVP/VP/OP - ADD'L SERVICE DEEP CLEANING001-552-60800 1,500.00 8/17/2026 001748 CLEARGOV INC. 9,558.71
2026-19586 07/01/26 - 06/30/27 CAPITAL BUDGETING SUBSCRIPTION001-410-60210 3,186.24 2026-19586 07/01/26 - 06/30/27 CAPITAL BUDGETING SUBSCRIPTION005-701-60210 3,186.24 2026-19586 07/01/26 - 06/30/27 CAPITAL BUDGETING SUBSCRIPTION020-601-60210 3,186.23 8/17/2026 000187 FARM SUPPLY COMPANY 95.88
8/17/2026 001372 BRENNTAG PACIFIC, INC. 2,709.82
BPI622343 08/05/26 - WTP - CHEMICALS 020-601-61111 942.47 BPI622344 08/05/26 - WTP - CHEMICALS 020-601-61111 1,767.35 8/17/2026 000107 CITY OF LOMPOC 1,666.66
20771 SEP 2026 - TRANSIT SERVICES 027-559-67445 1,666.66 Check Disbursements - City Council - September 14, 2026 Payment Dates: 8/8/2026 - 8/21/2026 Payment Date Vendor # Payment Amount
Payable Number Description Vendor Name Account Number Project Acct Key Item Amount 18 of 97
Payment
Number
APA000945
APA000946
APA000947
1003355559
1003357387
1003357388
APA000823-RI
1-437-300-560
2706633-
ABP5179073308
8/25/2026 2:03:45 PM Page 6 of 12
INV0016980 Supplemental Insurance 001-22168 148.40
INV0016991 AFLAC Disability Insurance 001-22168 60.32
INV0017012 Supplemental Insurance 001-22168 148.40
INV0017023 AFLAC Disability Insurance 001-22168 60.32
Payment Total: 405,698.95
8/21/2026 000917 Internal Revenue Service 18,572.87
INV0017096 Social Security 001-22161 33.86
INV0017098 Federal Withholding 001-22140 14,519.03
INV0017100 Medicare 001-22161 4,019.98
8/10/2026 000910 Aflac 417.44
8/10/2026 000916 Employment Development Department 8,432.79 INV0017051 State Withholding 001-22150 6,616.10
INV0017052 State Unemployment 001-22163 82.04
INV0017054 Employee Training Tax 001-22163 5.13
INV0017056 State Disability Insurance 001-22162 1,729.52 8/13/2026 000914 CalPERS 7,993.74
INV0017043 Classic Retirement Employee Contribution 001-22164 2,748.34 INV0017044 Classic Retirement Employer Contribution 001-22164 5,245.40 8/13/2026 001745 SHANNON REESE 50.00
001745-06292026 06/04/26 - PLNG - PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING 001-565-50010 50.00 INV0017017 Blue Shield Medical Insurance 001-22167 6,212.02 INV0017024 PersChoice Medical 001-22167 3,993.47
8/13/2026 000914 CalPERS 10,976.40
INV0017045 PEPRA Retirement Employee Contribution 001-22164 5,491.53 INV0017046 PEPRA Retirement Employer Contribution 001-22164 5,484.87 6820101 JUL 2026 - CH - SHREDDING SERVICES 001-410-60900 219.58 8/10/2026 000914 CalPERS 39,800.64
100000018361527 AUG 2026 - ER PAID - RETIREE MEDICAL & ADMIN FEES001-410-50400 19,389.61 INV0016985 Blue Shield Medical Insurance 001-22167 6,212.07 INV0016992 PersChoice Medical 001-22167 3,993.47
38876 07/31/26 - ZACA GOLF COURSE - HILL MOWING 001-552-60255 1,860.00 8/17/2026 001840 VESTIS 844.20
792212509-07312026 JUL 2026 - MATS/TOWEL SERVICE 001-558-60800 675.36 792212509-07312026 JUL 2026 - MATS/TOWEL SERVICE 005-701-60800 168.84 8/17/2026 001552 VITAL RECORDS CONTROL (VRC) 219.58
38794 JUL 2026 - COB LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE 001-552-60800 19,870.00 38794 JUL 2026 - COB LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE 001-556-60800 4,640.00 38839 07/09/26 - P1 RVP - EAST MOWING & WEEDEATING 001-552-60258 1,200.00 38840 07/02/26 - P1 RVP - WEST MOWING & WEEDEATING 001-552-60258 600.00 38866 07/15/26 - PW - MISC AREAS TREE TRIMMING 001-556-60250 2,755.00 Check Disbursements - City Council - September 14, 2026 Payment Dates: 8/8/2026 - 8/21/2026 Payment Date Vendor # Payment Amount
Payable Number Description Vendor Name Account Number Project Acct Key Item Amount 8/17/2026 001849 THE VALLEY GARDENER OPERATING INC 30,925.00 19 of 97
001-552-61140 Operational Supplies 743.78
001-552-61241 Utilities - Electric 540.60
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001-552-60059 Maintenance-Repair Village Park 181.40
001-552-60254 Maintenance/Repair-A&F Medians 251.72
001-552-60255 Maintenance/Repair-Golf Course 1,860.00
001-552-60256 Maintenance/Repair-Oak Park 41.10
001-552-60258 Maintenance/Repair-River View 2,806.51
001-552-60800 Contract Services 22,710.00
001-511-60900 Miscellaneous 20.00
001-511-61290 Telephone/Internet 38.37
001-511-67140 Buellton Recreation Program 13,973.04
001-511-72300 Computer Equipment 35.73
001-550-61241 Utilities - Electric 5,196.09
001-551-60800 Contract Services 22,256.05
001-410-67705 Telephone 221.48
001-420-60710 Travel & Training 403.54
001-501-61241 Utilities - Electric 451.99
001-510-61241 Utilities - Electric 1,161.21
001-511-60270 Maintenance-Vehicles 1,430.00
001-511-60510 Advertising 358.97
001-410-60210 Computer Maintenance &Software 7,050.45
001-410-60310 Equipment Rental 1,044.66
001-410-60900 Miscellaneous 537.22
001-410-61130 Office Supplies 278.35
001-410-61241 Utilities - Electric 1,735.08
001-410-61292 Internet Access/ Website Maint 1,111.19
001-402-60900 Miscellaneous 168.98
001-402-72200 Office Furniture 399.11
001-403-60520 Advertising - Legal 196.76
001-403-60650 Membership & Publications 334.00
001-410-50400 Medical Benefit 19,389.61
001-410-60014 Emergency Operations 63.99
001-22416 Developer Deposit 11,537.31
001-401-60210 Computer Maintenance &Software 38.37
001-401-60710 Travel & Training 801.79
001-401-60900 Miscellaneous 1,545.18
001-401-72300 Computer Equipment 20.02
001-402-60710 Travel & Training 402.99
001-22161 SS/MC Payroll Taxes 4,053.84
001-22162 SDI Payroll Taxes 1,729.52
001-22163 UI/ETT Payroll Taxes 87.17
001-22164 PERS Retirement 18,970.14
001-22167 Medical Deduction 20,411.03
001-22168 Supplemental Ins Ded 417.44
027 - Local Transportation Fund 1,666.66
029 - Transportation Planning 2,120.00
092 - Capital Improvement Proj Fund 2,079.70
Grand Total: 405,698.95
Account Summary
Account Number Account Name Payment Amount
001-22140 Federal Payroll Taxes 14,519.03
001-22150 State Payroll Taxes 6,616.10
Check Disbursements - City Council - September 14, 2026 Payment Dates: 8/8/2026 - 8/21/2026 Report Summary
Fund Summary
Fund Payment Amount
001 - General Fund 271,030.23
005 - Sewer Fund 52,925.05
020 - Water Fund 60,027.31
025 - Gas Tax Fund 15,850.00
20 of 97
Grand Total: 405,698.95
8/25/2026 2:03:45 PM Page 8 of 12
025-557-60800 Contract Services 4,050.00
027-559-67445 Lompoc- Wine Country Express 1,666.66
029-557-60800 Contract Services 2,120.00
092-220-71500 Project Management and Inspection 170.00
092-324-70005 Design and Permitting 1,280.00
092-706-74100 Construction and Improvements 629.70
020-601-61140 Operational Supplies 113.07
020-601-61241 Utilities - Electric 16,174.59
020-601-67600 Safety Equipment 60.35
020-601-67705 Telephone 89.40
020-601-73500 Equipment 1,361.54
025-554-60800 Contract Services 11,800.00
020-601-60210 Computer Maintenance &Software 3,266.25
020-601-60250 Maintenance / Repair 25,976.92
020-601-60270 Maintenance - Vehicles 394.80
020-601-60800 Contract Services 4,569.85
020-601-60830 Contract Services-Engineering 1,610.00
020-601-61111 Chemicals / Analysis 6,195.14
005-701-61140 Operational Supplies 1,235.11
005-701-61241 Utilities - Electric 13,390.55
005-701-67600 Safety Equipment 60.35
005-701-67705 Telephone 122.43
005-701-73500 Equipment 1,361.54
020-601-60131 Laundry / Uniforms 215.40
005-701-60250 Maintenance / Repair 19,135.44
005-701-60270 Maintenance - Vehicles 237.25
005-701-60800 Contract Services 13,366.77
005-701-60830 Contract Services-Engineering 450.00
005-701-61127 Tools 235.08
005-701-61131 Postage 58.17
001-565-60900 Miscellaneous 3.21
001-565-61241 Utilities - Electric 1,522.24
001-565-67705 Telephone 38.37
001-565-72300 Computer Equipment 1,115.33
005-701-60131 Laundry / Uniforms 86.12
005-701-60210 Computer Maintenance &Software 3,186.24
001-558-73500 Equipment 1,361.94
001-565-50010 Planning Commission Salaries 50.00
001-565-60210 Computer Maintenance &Software 125.00
001-565-60520 Advertising - Legal 50.00
001-565-60830 Contract Services-Engineering 850.00
001-565-60855 Comprehensive General Plan Update 42,507.90 001-558-60710 Travel & Training 709.33
001-558-60800 Contract Services 24,764.31
001-558-61140 Operational Supplies 743.78
001-558-67575 Regulatory Compliance 86.00
001-558-67600 Safety Equipment 80.48
001-558-67705 Telephone 128.16
001-556-60800 Contract Services 4,640.00
001-556-61241 Utilities - Electric 493.25
001-558-60131 Laundry / Uniforms 114.84
001-558-60210 Computer Maintenance &Software 155.92
001-558-60250 Maintenance / Repair 357.01
001-558-60270 Maintenance - Vehicles 237.25
Check Disbursements - City Council - September 14, 2026 Payment Dates: 8/8/2026 - 8/21/2026 Account Summary
Account Number Account Name Payment Amount
001-556-60250 Maintenance/Repair 2,755.00
21 of 97
**None**
09222071500 Willemsen Parking Lot - Contract Services
09232470005 Road Maintenance Project (2025-26) - Contract Services 09270674100 WWTP Facilities Improvements - Contract Services 51025-040 Summer Camp 2026 - Expenses
51026-040 Teens/Sports Camp 2026 - Expenses
90037-070 Fig Mountain Brewing - Contract Expenses
90044-070 The Industrial Network - Contract Expenses
90066-070 Buellton Garden Apt 10 McMurray - Contract Expenses 90080070 Village Senior Apartments - Contract Services
90084070 McMurray Road Hotels - Contract Services
90086-070 ARCO, 653 Ave of Flags - Contract Services
90086072 ARCO, 653 Ave of Flags - Contract Services - Architecture Services 90091070 430 & 440 Central Ave - Contract Services
90096073 HWY 246 Commercial Center - Contract Services
90112073 In-N-Out, SHELL ONLY - Contract Services
GM011070 2025-26 OTS Grant (PS26059) - Contract Services 362.50
1,830.00
5,092.50
14,999.00
Grand Total: 405,698.95
8/25/2026 2:03:45 PM Page 9 of 12
3304.88
279.66
300.00
268.75
638.75
70.00 268.75
640.00
2,066.06
Check Disbursements - City Council - September 14, 2026 Payment Dates: 8/8/2026 - 8/21/2026 Project Account Summary
Project Account Key Payment Amount
373,498.40
170.00
1,280.00
629.70
22 of 97
Check Disbursements - City Council - September 14, 2026 Contract Services Detail
Amount
Fund 005 - Sewer Fund Total: 13,816.77
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VESTIS APA000946 07/31/2026 JUL 2026 - MATS/TOWEL
SERVICE
005-701-60800 168.84
Department 701 - WASTEWATER Total: 13,816.77
13,816.77
UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT APA000930 07/31/2026 JUL 2026 - NEW TICKET
CHARGES/MONTHLY DB
005-701-60800 67.35
TETRA TECH, INC. APA000944 06/30/2026 JUN 2026 - COB -
ENGINEERING SERVICES
005-701-60830 450.00
Fund 001 - General Fund Total: 75,220.36
Fund: 005 - Sewer Fund
Department: 701 - WASTEWATER
ENGEL & GRAY, INC. 48439 07/31/2026 JUL 2026 - WWTP - WASTE
HANDLING BIO SOLIDS
005-701-60800 13,130.58
TETRA TECH, INC. APA000944 06/30/2026 JUN 2026 - COB -
ENGINEERING SERVICES
001-565-60830 850.00
Department 565 - PLANNING Total: 850.00
75,220.36
VESTIS APA000946 07/31/2026 JUL 2026 - MATS/TOWEL
SERVICE
001-558-60800 675.36
Department 558 - PUBLIC WORKS - GENERAL Total: 24,764.31 Department: 565 - PLANNING
SOLID WASTE SOLUTIONS, INC. APA000927 07/31/2026 JUL 2026 - SB1383/AB939 -
ANNUAL REPORT PREP
001-558-60800 2,578.75
Boyd & Associates APA000932 04/01/2026 APR - JUN 2026 - SC -
ALARM SYSTEM
001-558-60800 195.00
CLARK PEST CONTROL APA000906 08/01/2026 08/01/26 - PO - PEST 001-558-60800 118.00 LOGAN R. FITZGERALD dba APA000918 07/31/2026 JUL 2026 - CH/LIB/PKS -
JANITORIAL SERVICES
001-558-60800 2,015.00
CLARK PEST CONTROL APA000906 08/01/2026 08/01/26 - CH - PEST 001-558-60800 165.00 CLARK PEST CONTROL APA000906 08/01/2026 08/01/26 - PD/CCC - PEST
CONTROL
001-558-60800 212.00
SP MAINTENANCE SERVICES, INC. 48433 07/31/2026 JUL 2026 - STREET 001-558-60800 3,806.20 SANTA BARBARA BICYCLE COALITION 48446 06/30/2026 FY 25-26 OTS Grand and Scope of Work
001-558-60800 14,999.00
THE VALLEY GARDENER OPERATING INC APA000945 07/31/2026 JUL 2026 - COB
LANDSCAPING
001-556-60800 4,640.00
Department 556 - PUBLIC WORKS - LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE Total: 4,640.00 Department: 558 - PUBLIC WORKS - GENERAL
THE VALLEY GARDENER OPERATING INC APA000945 07/31/2026 JUL 2026 - COB
LANDSCAPING
001-552-60800 19,870.00
Department 552 - PUBLIC WORKS - PARKS Total: 22,710.00
Department: 556 - PUBLIC WORKS - LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
Department: 552 - PUBLIC WORKS - PARKS
LOGAN R. FITZGERALD dba APA000918 07/31/2026 JUL 2026 - CH/LIB/PKS -
JANITORIAL SERVICES
001-552-60800 1,340.00
JOSE RAFAEL RUIZ dba APA000937 07/11/2026 07/11/26 - RVP/VP/OP -
ADD'L SERVICE DEEP
001-552-60800 1,500.00
Fund: 001 - General Fund
Department: 551 - STORM WATER
TETRA TECH, INC. APA000944 06/30/2026 JUN 2026 - COB -
ENGINEERING SERVICES
001-551-60800 22,256.05
Department 551 - STORM WATER Total: 22,256.05
City of Buellton, CA
Payment Dates 8/8/2026 - 8/21/2026
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Department 557 - PUBLIC WORKS - ENGINEERING Total: 2,120.00 2,120.00
Fund 029 - Transportation Planning Total: 2,120.00
Grand Total: 113,186.98
Department 557 - PUBLIC WORKS - ENGINEERING Total: 4,050.00 15,850.00
Fund 025 - Gas Tax Fund Total: 15,850.00
Fund: 029 - Transportation Planning
Department: 557 - PUBLIC WORKS - ENGINEERING
TETRA TECH, INC. APA000944 06/30/2026 JUN 2026 - COB -
ENGINEERING SERVICES
029-557-60800 2,120.00
Department 554 - TRAFFIC SAFETY Total: 11,800.00
Department: 557 - PUBLIC WORKS - ENGINEERING
TETRA TECH, INC. APA000944 06/30/2026 JUN 2026 - ENG SRVCS -
ENCROACHMENT
025-557-60800 4,050.00
Fund 020 - Water Fund Total: 6,179.85
Fund: 025 - Gas Tax Fund
Department: 554 - TRAFFIC SAFETY
TETRA TECH, INC. APA000944 06/30/2026 JUN 2026 - COB -
ENGINEERING SERVICES
025-554-60800 11,800.00
TETRA TECH, INC. APA000944 06/30/2026 JUN 2026 - COB -
ENGINEERING SERVICES
020-601-60830 1,610.00
Department 601 - WATER Total: 6,179.85
6,179.85
Fund: 020 - Water Fund
Department: 601 - WATER
UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT APA000930 07/31/2026 JUL 2026 - NEW TICKET
CHARGES/MONTHLY DB
020-601-60800 67.35
TETRA TECH, INC. APA000944 06/30/2026 JUN 2026 - COB -
ENGINEERING SERVICES
020-601-60800 4,502.50
Contract Services Detail Payment Dates: 8/8/2026 - 8/21/2026 Vendor Name Payment Number Post Date Description (Item) Account Number 24 of 97
GM011070 14,999.00
Grand Total: 113,186.98
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029-557-60800 Contract Services 2,120.00
Grand Total: 113,186.98
Project Account Summary
Project Account Key Payment Amount
**None** 98,187.98
020-601-60830 Contract Services-Engineering 1,610.00
025-554-60800 Contract Services 11,800.00
025-557-60800 Contract Services 4,050.00
005-701-60800 Contract Services 13,366.77
005-701-60830 Contract Services-Engineering 450.00
020-601-60800 Contract Services 4,569.85
001-556-60800 Contract Services 4,640.00
001-558-60800 Contract Services 24,764.31
001-565-60830 Contract Services-Engineering 850.00
Account Summary
Account Number Account Name Payment Amount
001-551-60800 Contract Services 22,256.05
001-552-60800 Contract Services 22,710.00
005 - Sewer Fund 13,816.77
020 - Water Fund 6,179.85
025 - Gas Tax Fund 15,850.00
029 - Transportation Planning 2,120.00
Grand Total: 113,186.98
Contract Services Detail Payment Dates: 8/8/2026 - 8/21/2026 Report Summary
Fund Summary
Fund Payment Amount
001 - General Fund 75,220.36
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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: Shannel Zamora, Finance Director
Meeting Date: September 14, 2026
Subject: Monthly Treasurer’s Report – July 31, 2026
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BACKGROUND
California Government Code Section 53646(b)(3) provides mandatory investment reporting requirements for California public agencies. The attached Treasurer’s Report complies with the State’s reporting requirement.
On June 25, 2026, Council adopted the current Investment Policy per Resolution 26-18 which states the City Finance Director, as the investment officer, must submit monthly reports to City Council to demonstrate that sufficient cash flow liquidity is available to meet the succeeding month’s estimated expenditures.
This Treasurer’s Report is for July 31, 2026. Treasurer’s Reports are presented on a monthly basis.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact; this report is intended to show the City Council the financial performance of the City’s investment portfolio of idle funds.
RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council receives and files the Treasurer’s Report for the month ending July 31, 2026.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 – Monthly Treasurer’s Report – July 31, 2026
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City of Buellton
Monthly Treasurer’s Report
For the month ending on July 31, 2026
September 14, 2026
This report presents the City’s cash activity and investment portfolio as of July 31, 2026. The report includes:
1) Cash and investments at July 31, 2026, compared to the prior month; 2) A reconciliation of cash and investments to City ledger balances; 3) All investments managed by the City on its own behalf; 4) Beginning of year fund balance, revenues, expenditures and ending fund balance for each fund at July 31, 2026
The following schedule is a summary of the City’s cash and investments based on recorded value as of July 31, 2026, compared with the prior month.
June 30, 2026 July 31, 2026 $ Change
Cash - Pooled $ 851,523.67 $ 2,292,290.20 $ 1,440,766.53 Investments held by the City 21,389,918.11 19,669,050.35 $ (1,720,867.76) TOTAL CASH AND INVESTMENTS $ 22,241,441.78 $ 21,961,340.55 $ (280,101.23) Summary of activity for the Month and Future Liquidity: The majority of the variance in the City's reported cash and investment balances from the prior month is attributable to the receipt of June 2026 Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) and May 2026 sales tax revenues, partially offset by annual one-time expenditures to the Santa Ynez Valley Children’s Museum, Senior Center and other nonprofit organizations made at the beginning of the fiscal year.
Additionally, a portion of the change in balances the movement of funds from the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) into the City’s checking account, resulting in a decrease in investments and a corresponding increase in cash. The value of remaining investments also increased due to interest earnings generated from money market accounts, the LAIF, Certificate of Deposits (CD)s U.S.
Treasuries, and corporate bonds. The portfolio remains sufficiently liquid to meet expected expenditures over the coming six months.
City of Buellton
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The following schedule is a reconciliation of Cash and Investments to City ledger:
13,038,399.37
2,484,896.09
(1,994,372.04)
8,769,726.19
(2,755,743.02)
11,324.15
63,717.04
361,065.68
458,844.74
(17,418.52)
560,192.02
34,070.67
16,246.60
822,661.58
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-
107,730.00
-
21,961,340.55
2,273,679.19
9,698,311.48
18,611.01
9,929,768.15
40,970.72
21,961,340.55
999-21000 Wages Payable - -
21,961,340.55
21,961,340.55
21,961,340.55
Per Statements: 7/31/2026
Mechanics General Checking 2,521,535.99
Mechanics Money Market 9,698,311.48
Mechanics FSA 18,611.01
Local Agengcy Investment Fund (LAIF) 40,970.72
Multi-Bank Securities Bank 9,929,768.15
Total Cash Per Statement: 22,209,197.35
Claim on Cash vs Total (247,856.80)
Outstanding Items: (247,856.80)
Difference: (0.00)
DUE TO OTHER FUNDS
999-27000 Due To Other Funds 22,241,441.78 (280,101.23) TOTAL DUE TO OTHER FUNDS 22,241,441.78 (280,101.23)
TOTAL: Cash in Bank 22,241,441.78 (280,101.23)
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TOTAL: Cash in Bank 22,241,441.78 (280,101.23)
999-10004 Pooled Cash - Brokerage 10,047,702.52 (117,934.37) 999-10005 Pooled Cash - LAIF 1,675,512.90 (1,634,542.18) 999-10002 Pooled Cash - Money Market 9,666,702.69 31,608.79 999-10003 Pooled Cash - FSA 15,655.23 2,955.78
CASH IN BANK
Cash in Bank
999-10001 Pooled Cash - General Checking 835,868.44 1,437,810.75 092-10000 Claim On Pooled Cash 118,559.07 (10,829.07)
TOTAL CLAIM ON CASH 22,241,441.78 (280,101.23)
090-10000 Claim On Pooled Cash - -
091-10000 Claim On Pooled Cash - -
033-10001 Claim On Pooled Cash 16,164.63 81.97
075-10000 Claim On Pooled Cash 820,027.28 2,634.30
031-10000 Claim On Pooled Cash 486,969.93 73,222.09
032-10001 Claim On Pooled Cash 34,070.67 -
027-10000 Claim On Pooled Cash 457,559.34 1,285.40
029-10000 Claim On Pooled Cash (16,118.52) (1,300.00)
024-10000 Claim On Pooled Cash 63,513.02 204.02
025-10000 Claim On Pooled Cash 277,980.79 83,084.89
021-10000 Claim on Pooled Cash (2,755,743.02) -
023-10000 Claim On Pooled Cash 11,287.88 36.27
006-10000 Claim on Pooled Cash (1,994,372.04) -
020-10000 Claim On Pooled Cash 8,684,335.70 85,390.49
CLAIM ON CASH
001-10000 Claim On Pooled Cash 13,481,402.81 (443,003.44) 005-10000 Claim On Pooled Cash 2,555,804.24 (70,908.15) Bank Reconciliation - July 2026
City of Buellton, CA
For the Period Ending 7/31/2026
7/1/2026
BALANCE
CURRENT
ACTIVITY
7/31/2026
BALANCE ACCOUNT # ACCOUNT NAME
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Investment Summary
July 31, 2026
Percent of
Portfolio Yield
Maturity Term
(months) Maturity Date Par Value Market Value
Local Agency Investment Fund - LAIF 0.21% 3.810% 0 n/a $ 40,970.72 $ 40,970.72 CAPITAL CMNTY BK 1.25% 3.750% 8 8/31/2026 249,000.00 248,950.20 Security Identifier: 14005LCB3
WELLS FARGO BK 1.22% 3.800% 9 10/1/2026 243,000.00 242,919.81 Security Identifier: 949764TG9
B1BANK 1.25% 3.700% 11 11/30/2026 249,000.00 248,703.69 Security Identifier: 098079DA1
SPOKANE TEACHERS CREDIT UNION 0.91% 4.750% 36 4/15/2027 180,000.00 180,862.20 Security Identifier: 849061AG1
THIRD FEDERAL SAVINGS 1.23% 3.500% 60 6/28/2027 245,000.00 243,579.00 Security Identifier: 88413QDL9
MORGAN STANLEY BANK 0.52% 3.750% 60 6/28/2027 104,000.00 103,622.48 Security Identifier: 61773TFC2
CAPITAL ONE NATL ASSN 1.23% 4.300% 60 9/30/2027 244,000.00 244,239.12 Security Identifier: 14042RURO
LIVE OAK BKG CO 1.25% 3.750% 22 10/29/2027 249,000.00 247,715.16 Security Identifier: 538037AE2
MERRICK BK 1.02% 3.650% 22 11/12/2027 202,000.00 200,648.62 Security Identifier: 59013LET7
HICKAM FED CREDIT UNION 0.50% 4.200% 48 1/31/2028 100,000.00 99,998.00 Security Identifier: 42869GAB2
GLOBAL FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 1.25% 4.600% 60 4/17/2028 249,000.00 250,553.76 Security Identifier: 37892MAC8
1st FINL BK USA 0.50% 3.900% 36 7/3/2028 100,000.00 99,357.00 Security Identifier: 32022RSY6
OPTUM BK 0.80% 4.450% 60 12/22/2028 160,000.00 160,585.60 Security Identifier: 68405VBV0
FIRST FOUNDATION BANK 0.50% 4.600% 60 5/10/2029 100,000.00 100,751.00 Security Identifier: 68405VBV0
CELTIC BANK 1.25% 4.000% 48 7/9/2029 249,000.00 246,930.81 Security Identifier: 15118R59
LEADERS CREDIT UNION 0.50% 4.000% 60 8/30/2029 100,000.00 99,133.00 Security Identifier: 52171MAN5
SOMERSET TR 1.25% 3.950% 54 1/8/2030 249,000.00 246,016.98 Security Identifier: 835104DG2
AMERICAN EXPERESS NATL BK 1.23% 4.100% 60 4/30/2030 244,000.00 241,916.24 Security Identifier: 02589AHE8
MORGAN STANLEY BK 0.71% 4.300% 60 7/1/2030 141,000.00 140,741.97 Security Identifier: 61690D7G7
MORGAN STANELY PRIVATE BK 1.23% 4.300% 60 7/1/2030 244,000.00 243,553.48 Security Identifier: 61776NTM5
Security First Bank 1.23% 4.000% 60 7/3/2030 245,000.00 241,846.85 Security Identifier: 81425PBZ3
United States Treasury Bill 0.11% 1.500% 7 8/15/2026 22,000.00 21,979.32 Security Identifier: 9128282A7
United States Treasury Bill 2.01% 3.500% 9 9/30/2026 400,000.00 399,772.00 Security Identifier: 91282CLP4
United States Treasury Bill 0.79% 4.125% 10 10/31/2026 157,000.00 157,058.09 Security Identifier: 91282CLS8
United States Treasury Bill 0.76% 4.250% 11 11/30/2026 151,000.00 151,161.57 Security Identifier: 91282CLY5
United States Treasury Bill 0.76% 3.875% 21 10/15/2027 151,000.00 150,386.94 Security Identifier: 91282CLQ2
United States Treasury Bill 1.00% 4.125% 22 11/15/2027 198,000.00 197,706.96 Security Identifier: 91282CLX7
United States Treasury Bill 0.50% 4.375% 60 12/31/2029 100,000.00 99,926.00 Security Identifier: 91282CMD0
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Currently, short-term excess cash is primarily invested in the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) administered by the State Treasurer. This is a high-quality investment available in terms of safety, liquidity, and yield. Due to fluctuations in the marketplace, the City may have some investments with a current market value that is greater or less than the recorded value. This difference has no effect on investment yield as the City intends to hold the securities to maturity. However, generally accepted accounting principles require that market gains and losses be reported as interest earnings or losses at year-end.
Percent of
Portfolio Yield
Maturity Term
(months) Maturity Date Par Value Market Value
PACCAR FINL CORP 0.28% 4.450% 19 8/6/2027 56,000.00 56,103.04 Security Identifier: 69371RT30
PNC BK 2.01% 3.100% 21 10/25/2027 400,000.00 393,496.00 Security Identifier: 69353RFG8
KENVUE INC 0.76% 5.050% 26 3/22/2028 151,000.00 151,987.54 Security Identifier: 49177JAF9
SAN DIEGO GAS & ELEC CO 2.01% 4.950% 31 8/15/2028 400,000.00 402,100.00 Security Identifier: 797440CE2
DUKE ENERGY PROGRESS LLC 2.01% 3.700% 32 91/1/2025 400,000.00 393,260.00 Security Identifier: 26442UAG9
CENTERPOINT ENERGY HOUSTON ELEC LLC 2.01% 5.200% 33 10/1/2028 400,000.00 404,308.00 Security Identifier: 15189XBD9
KIMBERLY CLARK CORP 2.01% 3.950% 34 11/1/2028 400,000.00 395,320.00 Security Identifier: 494368BY8
UNION ELEC CO 1ST MTG BD 0.20% 3.500% 38 3/15/2029 40,000.00 38,836.40 Security Identifier: 906548CP5
TEXAS INSTRS INC 1.80% 2.250% 44 9/4/2029 358,000.00 333,115.42 Security Identifier: 882508BG8
ONCOR ELEC DELIVERY CO LLC 2.01% 4.650% 46 11/1/2029 400,000.00 397,848.00 Security Identifier: 68233JCW2
PROLOGIS L P SR 1.51% 2.875% 46 11/15/2029 300,000.00 282,324.00 Security Identifier: 74340XBY6
SUTTER HEALTH 1.56% 2.294% 55 8/15/2030 311,000.00 281,184.43 Security Identifier: 86944BAG8
SERVICENOW INC 2.01% 1.400% 56 9/1/2030 400,000.00 347,808.00 Security Identifier: 81762PAE2
FRANKLIN RES INC 2.01% 1.600% 58 10/30/2030 400,000.00 349,480.00 Security Identifier: 354613AL5
ASCENSION HEALTH 2.01% 4.294% 58 11/15/2030 400,000.00 390,128.00 Security Identifier: 04351LAD2
Multi-Securities Bank - Cash in Holding 1,853.47
Money Market (Held with Mechanics Bank) 48.78% 3.920% 0 n/a 9,698,311.48 9,698,311.48 Total City Investments 100.00% $ 19,880,282.20 $ 19,669,050.35 Investment Type % of Total Avg Yield Avg. Maturity
(mo.) Total
Local Agency Investment Fund 0.21% 3.81% 0.00 40,970.72 Certificate of Deposits 21.01% 4.06% 45.43 4,132,624.97 U.S. Treasury Securities 5.99% 3.68% 20.00 1,177,990.88 Corporate Bonds 23.47% 3.50% 39.80 4,617,298.83
Money Market Funds 49.32% 3.92% 0.00 9,700,164.95
Grand Total: 100.00% 3.82% 37.58 19,669,050.35
Corporate Bonds (Held with Multi-Securities Bank)
INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO SUMMARY
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The following is a fund balance schedule showing beginning fund balance at July 1, 2026, plus revenues minus expenditures for the period, resulting in ending fund balance at July 31, 2026.
Fund balance includes total assets and liabilities of the City.
As required by Government Code Section 53646 (b)(3), the chief financial officer for the City declares that there are sufficient funds to meet all obligations for the next six months.
Shannel Zamora
Shannel Zamora
Finance Director
Total Expenditures July 31, 2026
Balance
541,879.54 919,700.49 13,186,227.24
214,081.35 140,661.96 1,789,366.18
006 - Wastewater Capital - - 467,361.36
020 - Water Fund 298,056.12 168,721.75 11,500,460.70
021 - Water Capital - - 303,628.75
16.24 11,308.28
91.36 - 63,664.58
15,899.79 - 359,410.22
027 - Local Transportation Fund 2,140.32 1,666.66 460,001.85 029 - Transportation Planning - - (155,358.40)
031 - Measure A 883.09 - 559,139.60
032 - American Relief Act Fund - - 33,455.43
033- Public Bnefit Fund 53.29 - 16,246.60
075 - Trust & Agency Fund 1,179.50 - 60,683.80
090 - Long-Term Debt - - (3,577,833.15)
091 - General Fixed Assets - - 30,480,832.05
- 279.00
1,231,029.86 55,664,245.39
30,480,832.05
092 - Capital Improvement Project
Fund
105,929.30 105,650.30
55,820,994.65 1,074,280.60
459,528.19
(155,358.40)
558,256.51
33,455.43
59,504.30
(3,577,833.15)
16,193.31
303,628.75
023 - Housing Fees 11,292.04
024 - Traffic Mitigation Fund 63,573.22
025 - Gas Tax Fund 343,510.43
001 - General Fund 13,564,048.19
005 - Sewer Fund 1,715,946.79
467,361.36
11,371,126.33
Fund Balance Report
City of Buellton, CA 7/31/2026
Fund July 1, 2026
Balance
Total Revenues
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City Council Agenda Staff Report
City Manager Review: SW
Council Agenda Item No.: 8
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Shannel Zamora, Finance Director
Meeting Date: September 14, 2026
Subject: Acceptance of City of Buellton Transportation Development Act (TDA) Fund Financial Statements for Years Ended June 30, 2025, and June 30, 2024, with Independent Auditor’s Report
BACKGROUND
An audit of the City’s Transportation Development Act Fund has been performed by Moss, Levy & Hartzheim LLP, a firm of Certified Public Accountants. The purpose of the audit is to determine compliance with the Transportation Development Act (TDA) (California Public Utilities Code sections 99234 and 99400(a)), and compliance with the rules and regulations of the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG).
The audit is presented herewith for your review and acceptance. The audit includes an examination of the assets, liabilities and fund balance of the TDA Fund as of June 30, 2025. and June 30, 2024, and the related statements of revenue, expenditures and changes in fund balance.
The Independent Accountant’s Report on Compliance with Requirements Applicable to the TDA, dated April 24, 2026 states that the City complied with applicable statutes, rules, regulations of the TDA and the allocation instructions and resolutions of the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments as required by Section 6666 of Title 21, Division 3, Chapter 2, Article 5.5 of the California Code of Regulations during the year ended June 30, 2025.
The auditors expressed an opinion that financial statements of the City of Buellton TDA Fund for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, and June 30, 2024, and the changes in its financial position are fairly stated in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. This is the most favorable conclusion and is commonly known as an “unqualified” or “clean” opinion. 32 of 97
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FISCAL IMPACT
This annual TDA audit is required along with an unqualified auditor’s opinion in order for the City to receive continued funding.
RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council review and accept the City of Buellton TDA Fund Financial Statements for the years ended June 30, 2025, and June 30, 2024, along with the Independent Auditor’s Report.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 - TDA Fund Financial Statements for Years Ended June 30, 2025, and June 30, 2024.
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City Council Agenda Staff Report
City Manager Review: SW
Council Agenda Item No.: 9
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Shannel Zamora, Finance Director
Meeting Date: September 14, 2026
Subject: Public Disclosure of Donations Received by the City of Buellton During July 2026
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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 July 2026, the City received a monetary donation for the Arts and Culture Program in the amount of $30.00 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. No extraordinary donations (defined as donations exceeding $10,000 in cash or market-value in-kind gifts, or any donation of real property) were received during this reporting period.
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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 July 2026.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 – Donation Report – July 2026
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DONATION REPORT
REPORTING PERIOD: JULY 2026
Monetary Donations
Date
Received
Donor Name Amount Designated Purpose Department/Project Receipt Issued
(Y/N)
7/24/2026 Music Theatre International $ 30.00 Arts and Culture Program Recreation DN011- 001/Arts and Culture
Program
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: August 18, 2026
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City Council Agenda Staff Report
City Manager Review: SW
Council Agenda Item No.: 10
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Shannel Zamora, Finance Director
Meeting Date: September 14, 2026
Subject: Annual Report for Calendar Year 2025 from Visit Santa Ynez Valley
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BACKGROUND
Attached is the 2025 annual report for the period beginning January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 from Visit Santa Ynez Valley (VisitSYV). This report is submitted to the City of Buellton in accordance with the fulfillment of the provisions of the Santa Ynez Valley Tourism Business Improvement District (SYVTBID). Shelby Sim, President and CEO of VisitSYV, will be present at the City Council meeting to provide the annual report.
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council receive and file this 2025 annual report.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 – Annual Report for Calendar Year 2025 from Visit Santa Ynez Valley. 47 of 97
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Annual report for 2025 of the Santa Ynez Valley Hotel Association (dba Visit the Santa Ynez Valley) – Submitted 6/30/26. VisitSYV is reporting activity for 2025. This report is submitted to the City of Solvang, the City of Buellton, and the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors in fulfillment of the provisions of the SYV TBID.
Financial
Beginning balance on January 1, 2025: $176,344
2025 Income
TBID Funding received 1/1/25 through 12/31/25: $1,208,739 Membership income: $44,804
County Grant: $6,942
TasteSYV: $83,472
IPW Reimbursement: $18,153
Total Income received 2025: $1,362,110
Expenses
Advertising/Marketing: $774,202
Grants/Special Projects: $90,693
Travel & Conventions: $116,348
Personnel Costs: $488,962
Contract Services: $33,236
Facilities/Equipment: $5,788
Operations: $52,937
Other Types of Expenses: $34,367
Total expenses 2025: $1,596,534
Operating balance as of December 31, 2025: $58,080
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Membership
We receive TBID funding from 37 lodging properties and currently have 250 members, who pay a basic membership fee of $250, a nonprofit fee of $125, and trade members, for whom services are traded for membership, such as wine, catering, and photography. We held 2 networking receptions that were well attended.
Annual Meeting
We held our annual meeting at Santa Ynez Valley Marriott on June 3, 2025, with over 100 residents of the Santa Ynez Valley, community leaders, media representatives, and VisitSYV members in attendance. Shelby Sim presented a recap of 2024, highlighted key points from January 2025 to date, and introduced the 2025 – 2026 term Board of Directors. Nika Jajali from data partner, Datafy, presented key insights on visitors utilizing credit card and cell phone data.
Winter Networking Reception and 2026 Destination Guide Launch On Thursday, December 4, 2025, we hosted a winter reception to network and debut our 2026 print Santa Ynez Valley Destination Guide at Sunstone Winery, with over 100 partners, community leaders, and Visit SYV members in attendance.
Marketing (January 1, 2025– December 31, 2025)
Creative
Visit SYV continued the Perfectly campaign in 2025. It continues to share space with contentforward Facebook and native ads.
The Perfectly campaign centers around the idea that everyone’s idea of the perfect getaway isn’t the same. Some people are happy to sip a glass of pinot by the pool while others would rather put down some miles on the nearest hiking trail. Sometimes both. But when you spend time in the Santa Ynez Valley, you’re sure to find your perfect escape. The perfect getaway does exist, and it’s Perfectly SYV.
Digital Key Takeaways
Overall, 2025 clicks-to-book were up 2.3% year-over-year.
Our programmatic campaign is doing very well and has led to a $3.5 million economic impact and an 87.6x return on ad spend.
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Digital Targeting
Target Markets
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Palm Springs
San Bernardino
San Luis Obispo
San Francisco
Bakersfield
San Francisco
Phoenix
Las Vegas
Portland
Seattle
Demographic Targeting
On Meta, we are targeting lookalike audiences of people based on past web visitors and people who clicked to book on the site. We don’t set strict targeting parameters on these audiences, as we want to give Meta more freedom in finding the best-performing users.
Programmatic uses similar audiences based on people who have traveled to SYV. Datafy is now our location partner for this.
Google Search
*CTR was more than double last year.
Benchmark CTR: 4.68%
Benchmark CPC: $1.53
Impressions: 341,874
Clicks: 34,065
CTR: 9.96%
CPC: $0.98
Paid Facebook - Out-of-state
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Impressions: 3,445,009
Link Clicks: 2,981
CTR: 1.75%
CPC: $0.53
Paid Facebook - In-state
Performance has been consistently strong for in-state.
Impressions: 2,707,005
Link Clicks: 47,709
CTR: 1.76%
CPC: $0.42
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Paid Facebook - Retargeting
Retargeting CTR improved 29.7% with the new retargeting GIFs.
Impressions: 1,323,191
Link Clicks: 23,539
CTR: 1.78%
CPC: $0.47
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Programmatic - Native & Display via Datafy
Datafy does see a higher CPC, but it drives a very strong return on ad spend.
Impressions: 3,449,626
Link Clicks: 12,472
CTR: 0.36%
Programmatic - Datafy Attribution Performance
Through a partnership with Datafy, we’re able to report on programmatic advertising attribution.
Report Dates: March-December, 2025
Media Costs: $40,244
Total Trips: 13,072
Economic Impact: $3,525,446
Return-on-ad-spend: 87.6x
Key Website Takeaways
In 2025, VisitSYV.com received 619,000 pageviews from 325,000 visitors. The site has also seen 27,000 clicks to book for VisitSYV lodging properties. The most popular pages on the site were as follows: (1) Homepage (2) Where to Stay (3) Horseback Riding Blog.
Clicks to Book
Compared to 2024
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BookDirect Searches: 20,558 (up 19.3% vs ‘24)
Book Your Stay Outbound Clicks: 10,379 booking searches (down 20.3% vs ‘24) Combined: Up 2.3% vs ‘24
Clicks to book includes clicks off the lodging page, Book Direct booking bar searches, and clicks to the Book Direct lodging page from the advertising campaign landing pages.
Public Relations Key Takeaway
Editorial coverage for 2025 included more than 1,100 stories/mentions, with a combined value of $7.43m. This represents a 9% YoY increase, which is an all-time high and particularly notable in light of the boost in coverage we saw in 2024 related to the Sideways 20th anniversary. 2025 Year-End Metrics
• Total number of stories mentioning the Santa Ynez Valley in 2025 = 1,116 • Total reach/circulation/UVPM of editorial coverage in 2025 = 13.8b • Total value of public relations media coverage for Q4 = $7.43m *PR value is calculated by multiplying the advertising rate times the size of the story, and then doubling that number to reflect the added value of editorial coverage 2025 Press Releases & Content:
• MWMC & Restaurant Weeks Press Release (541 recipients; 44% open rate) • 2025 What’s New Press Release (564 recipients; 36% open rate) • International Women’s Day Press Release (572 recipients; 42% open rate) • Spring Media Invitation (26 recipients; 54% open rate) • Draft & submit Sunset Travel Awards entries for Cultural Heritage and Solvang • Draft & submit Sideways PR case study for U.S. Travel’s ESTO Awards • Sustainability Press Release (668 recipients; 42% open rate) • Direct Flight Markets Press Release (301 recipients; 36% open rate) • Meetings & Retreats Press Release (119 recipients; 34% open rate) • Taste SYV Tickets Press Release (408 recipients; 38% open rate) • Media kit update/refresh for new website pressroom
• Wellness Press Release (549 recipients; 36% open rate) • Outdoors Press Release (347 recipients; 29% open rate) • Fall Media Invitation
• Visit California Trade News Submission
• Visit California Poppy Awards Submission – Sideways PR 54 of 97
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• Non-Alcohol Press Release (604 recipients; 38% open rate) • Holidays Press Release (393 recipients; 26% open rate) 2025 Media Visits:
• Amber Turpin, San Jose Mercury News – Jan. 9-12
• Visit California Nordics FAM – Jan. 13-14
• Cheryl Crabtree, Fodor’s Travel – Feb. 20-21
• International Women’s Day FAM – March 7-9
o Jessie Evans
o Camly Nguyen
o Maria Haase, San Diego Explorer
• Pam & Gary Baker, LuxeBeat & Wine Traveler – April 6-9 • Brianne Manz, Stroller In The City (Visit CA collab) – April 15-16 • Sharon McDonnell, Punch Magazine – May 22-23
• Carrie Bell, Forbes Travel Guide – June 26-27
• Cleo Glyde, Travel+Luxury and AmEx Essentials – Aug. 6-8 • Amber Turpin, 7x7 – Sept. 14-17
• Nick Troutman/Emily Jackson, Great Family Adventure & PBS – Aug. 25-26 • Jessie Beck, Where’s Jessie B and AFAR Magazine – Sept. 17-20 • Sean Thomas, The Spectator – Oct. 6-7
• Jack Whitaker, The Times of London – Nov. 3-6
• Sophie Morgan, The Telegraph – Dec. 21-24
Notable 2025 Media Coverage:
• People – Joe Biden flew directly to this Calif. hotspot from the inauguration • Sunset – Plan a Romantic Valentine’s Day Road Trip
• San Jose Mercury News – Back in the Land of Sideways
• People – Sideways Turns 21
• Daily Mail (UK) – California’s ‘Denmark of America’ is becoming the new Napa Valley • CBS News LA – Family Spring Break Getaways in SoCal
• Forbes – What you need to know about the Sta. Rita Hills • USA Today 10Best – Solvang 10Best Awards
• National Geographic – 5 Lesser-Known CA Wine Regions Worth Exploring • AAA – European Destination Dupes (Solvang)
• LuxeBeat Magazine – 3 Days In Wine Country Bliss: The Santa Ynez Valley • USA Today – 10 Best Things To Do In The Santa Ynez Valley (Besides Wine) • NBC4 Los Angeles – California Live: Spotlight on the Santa Ynez Valley 55 of 97
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• Visit California – Partner Spotlight: Visit the Santa Ynez Valley • Islands – California’s ‘New Napa’
• Pride Journeys – Wellness & Wine in California’s Santa Ynez Valley • Sunset Magazine – Sunset Travel Awards (x6) notable links here:
o Best Wine Country Destination – Solvang
o Best Immersive Experience – Santa Ynez Chumash Museum & Cultural Center • AmEx Essentials – The Perfect Vine to Glass Getaway
• The Australian – Dane in the Valley
• 7x7 – Modern Guide to Los Olivos: Small Town Charm in the SYV • PUNCH – Sweet Solvang
• AFAR – These Are The Places We’d Go Back To In A Heartbeat • Travel + Leisure – The Most Underrated Destinations in California 2025 Santa Ynez Valley Destination Guide
70,000 Destination Guides were printed, with monthly
distribution taking place via the Solvang Visitors Center, the Buellton Visitors Center, the Santa Barbara Visitors Center, the Santa Barbara Airport and Santa Barbara area hotels.
The guides are also distributed monthly to Santa Ynez
Valley hotels, museums, and popular restaurants and
retailers.
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VisitSYV Promotions
Santa Ynez Valley Restaurant Weeks (January 19 – February 1, 2025) is an annual VisitSYV promotion. Over the course of 10+ years, the promotion has developed a strong following, with residents and drive market visitors treating the 2-week promotion as a major celebration. The promotion features 3 course menus for $30, $40 and $50 from participating
restaurants and two-for-one tastings and bottle discounts at participating wineries and tasting rooms. In 2025 we had 31 participating restaurants and 32 participating tasting rooms.
We provide a full list of participating restaurants and tasting rooms on a branded landing page at DineSYV.com.
VisitSYV’s Restaurant Weeks advertising campaign reached consumers via paid Facebook, Instagram, and Meta distribution, and printed poster and postcard distribution. Restaurant Weeks presents an opportunity for increased engagement and visitation for our website and acts as a great opportunity to showcase our members and show appreciation. Please see additional stats below.
Paid Facebook - Restaurant Weeks January 2025
Performance was very level with last year.
Impressions: 294,946
Link Clicks: 8,924
CTR: 3.03%
CPC: $0.11
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The Place to Be Midweek returned for its fifth year as a Q1 promotion. To entice visitors to stay midweek during the shoulder season, our Midweek Membership Club promotion puts a spotlight on the benefits of a midweek trip. This year the offer provided $100 cash for guests to enjoy locally during their midweek stay.
Visitors simply had to book a minimum two-night stay at any one of our Santa Ynez Valley hotels, Sunday through Thursday to receive a $100 cash during check-in. All promotional details, rules, and regulations were featured on a branded landing page on the Visit the Santa Ynez Valley website: www.visitsyv.com/midweek/.
2025 Midweek Promotion Stats
• 76 redemptions
• 173 room nights booked
• $42,875 in room sales
See below for sample ads and stats from the campaign.
Paid Facebook -Midweek Full Campaign - Jan 12 - Apr 9
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Impressions: 460,774
Link Clicks: 10,216
CTR: 2.22%
CPC: $0.29
Taste of the Santa Ynez Valley (TasteSYV), a multi-day, six-town event, returned October 2 - 5, 2025, with Sunset Magazine returning as our presenting media sponsor. Running over four days, TasteSYV featured multi-course dinners prepared by chefs from Santa Ynez Valley restaurants in Los Alamos, Los Olivos, Solvang and Santa Ynez. Daytime events spanned all six of our Santa Ynez Valley towns, highlighting the food, wine, cultural, and outdoor offerings each of our unique communities has to offer. The goal was to provide a “taste” that would encourage attendees to return and spend more time. A comprehensive marketing campaign, along with its accompanying assets, was developed. Total ticket revenue was $81,160 with 746 tickets sold.
See below for stats from the Sunset magazine ad campaign.
Sunset Campaign
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Display
Impressions: 212,051
Clicks: 356
CTR: 0.17%
E-Newsletter:
Delivered: 368,670
Opened: 114,990
Open Rate: 31.2%
Clicks: 585
CTR: 0.51%
Custom Social
Delivered: 291,537
Clicks: 5,805
CTR: 1.9%
Asset Development
New Website
VisitSYV contracted with Madden Media to
redesign our website, which launched in July
2025. Our objectives were to create a website
that serves as a primary source of inspiration
that is as inviting as the Santa Ynez Valley, and
balance attention-grabbing visuals, engaging
storytelling, and intuitive navigation to
showcase the valley’s unique mix of laid-back
charm and refined experiences. The Santa Ynez
Valley website represents a successful evolution
from an information directory into an interactive
and inspiring marketing and booking tool. This
site goes beyond a standard travel website,
offering personalized discovery paths and
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@VisitSYV Social Media Stats
• Facebook: 22,406 (8% YOY increase)
• Instagram: 19,961 (21% YOY increase)
Verdin Marketing
VisitSYV continues to work with Central Coast-based marketing agency Verdin Marketing on our organic social media. Under VisitSYV’s guidance and marketing pillars, Verdin produces and schedules organic social content utilizing a combination of VisitSYV assets and user generated content.
Print Advertising
2025 California Visitors Guide & Central Coast Insert
VisitSYV partnered with the California Central Coast Tourism Council for an insert listing and a directory listing in the Official 2025 California Visitors Guide (500,000 copies printed).
Distribution takes place via newsstand copies, Visit California and Sunset events, direct mailings to qualified consumers, and targeted distribution via auto clubs, rental car agencies, visitor centers, and more. The co-op partnership allowed for both a featured listing in the insert, and a featured listing in the guide’s directory, doubling VisitSYV’s coverage within the guide.
Los Olivos Chamber of Commerce Map
VisitSYV placed a 3.66" x5" ad in the Los Olivos Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Visitors Map, with 15,000 copies distributed to visitors via Santa Ynez Valley hotels, Los Olivos kiosks, and Santa Barbara area hotels.
California Road Trips Guide
An annual print publication produced by Visit California, VisitSYV purchased a listing as part of the Central Coast Tourism Council’s Co-Op within the guide. The print publication has a 1 million circulation through the following distribution points: Parent Magazine (200,000 – California, Phoenix/Scottsdale, Nevada, Washington; Travel + Leisure (75,000 – California, Phoenix/Scottsdale); Exposure on VisitCalifornia.com through Nxtbook Media digital edition which includes a link to VisitSYV.com; 400,000 direct to consumers, fulfillment upon request, at key destinations. Distribution locations include California Welcome Centers, CVBs and Visitor Centers.
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Central Coast Tourism Council Map
VisitSYV purchased a listing in the Central Coast Tourism Council (CCTC) map. 200,000 full color Central Coast Visitors Maps are published annually in partnership with Certified Folder Display and distributed at key points as well as digital exposure through CCTC's website, TheOriginalRoadTrip.com
Sunset Magazine
As part of our annual Taste of the Santa Ynez Valley
partnership with Sunset magazine, we placed a full-page print ad in the Oct/Nov Travel Awards Issue.
Trade Shows
Go West Summit
Cynthia Gonzalez attended the Go West Summit in Palm
Springs, California January 6 -9, 2025.
IMM – A TravMedia Event
Shelby Sim and Danielle Laudon Ruse attended IMM in New York, January 20 – 24, 2025. TravMedia's International Media Marketplace (IMM) is the leading global networking event connecting the travel industry with editors, journalists, broadcasters, and influencers. Staff had a full book of prescheduled meetings with media, pitching a year's worth of stories, FAM trips, and features.
Visit California Canada Reverse Mission
Cynthia Gonzalez attended Visit California’s Canada Reverse Mission in San Diego, February 10 – 12, 2025. Cynthia met with travel buyers from Canada, getting a pulse on current travel demand and encouraging future bookings with Santa Ynez Valley hotels.
California Cup
Visit the Santa Ynez Valley hosted the annual California Cup. The California Cup is an event that leads up to IPW, typically taking advantage of buyers already flying to the United States for the U.S.’s largest travel show. Shelby Sim attended the annual 4-day California Cup in the Santa Ynez Valley June 8 - 12, 2025, where he strengthened relationships with international tour 62 of 97
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operators. Cynthia Gonzalez and Danielle Laudon Ruse attended events during the Cup, also strengthening our relationships with buyers and Visit California’s international offices.
IPW
VisitSYV, in partnership with the City of Solvang
and Discover Buellton, executed 3 days of
intensive in-person travel buyer & media
appointments at IPW in Chicago, Illinois, June 14 -
19, 2025. IPW is the travel industry's premier
international marketplace and the largest
generator of travel to the U.S. In just three days of
pre-scheduled business appointments, thousands
of delegates representing U.S. travel organizations
from every region of the USA and international
and domestic buyers and media from 70+
countries meet face-to-face to conduct future
travel business to the USA.
Buyers & media received sales and media kits featuring Santa Ynez Valley lodging options, press releases, itineraries, story ideas and photography for their catalogues. Cynthia Gonzalez, City of Solvang employee Candice Libera, and Discover Buellton Executive Director Kathy Vreeland, held over 40 appointments on the showroom floor while Shelby Sim took 20+ appointments in the media marketplace, meeting with travel journalists from around the globe.
Destination California
Cynthia Gonzalez attended Destination California, the leading hosted-buyer event for elite meetings and incentive professionals looking to book business in California, September 7 – 9, 2025 in San Diego.
Brand USA Travel Week
Shelby Sim attended the annual Brand USA Travel Week on the media circuit in London October 20 – 24, 2025. Shelby met one on one with 25 journalists. The event brings together U.S.
Exhibitors and U.K. & European buyers and media for a week of B2B meetings, networking, and enrichment.
Small & Boutique Meetings
Cynthia Gonzalez attended Small & Boutique Meetings, a travel trade show Oct 26 – 28, 2025 in 63 of 97
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Park City, Utah. Cynthia met with over 20 meeting planners encouraging future meetings and events to be held in the Santa Ynez Valley.
Staff, Board and Member Development
Visit California Travel Outlook Forum
Shelby Sim, Cynthia Gonzalez and Danielle Laudon Ruse attended the Visit California Travel Outlook Forum in Los Angeles, March 2 -5, 2025. Staff networked with Visit California’s international representatives and fostered new and existing relationships while learning about current travel trends and strategies.
One West Tourism Alliance Leadership Summit
Shelby Sim attended One West Tourism Alliance’s Annual Leadership Summit in Park City, July 28 – 30, 2025. Sim met with destination leaders from Destination Marketing Organizations from across the Western United States, sharing ideas, strategies and best practices among the industry. Sim secured the Santa Ynez Valley as the destination for the 2026 Leadership Summit.
Destinations International
VisitSYV President & CEO, Shelby Sim, attended Destinations International, July 8, 2025, in Chicago, Illinois. Tourism and destination marketers from a dozen countries participated at the in-person event to discuss tourism trends and the latest technology.
Grants and Special Projects
The purpose of our grants program remains to support publicity and outreach for valley events that promote overnight stays. Primary consideration is given to events that occur mid-week (Sunday to Thursday) and/or during the off-season. Special projects include charitable donations and community improvement.
Funds awarded in 2025:
Cal Coast Sports Ventures SB/SY Winter Showdown 2025 5,000.00 805 Lacrosse Project SB/SY Shootout 2025 5,000.00
Garagiste Events, Inc. Grant for The Garagiste Festival 3,250.00 Buellton Chamber of Commerce Wine & Chili Festival Glass Sponsor 4,000.00 Women Winemakers & Culinarians Foundation Women Winemakers & Culinarians Celebration 4,000.00 64 of 97
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Solvang Chamber of Commerce 2025 Silver Sponsorship of Solvang Chamber Events 2,500.00 Solvang Rotary Foundation Solvang Rotary Fundraising Event 300.00 Los Olivos Rotary Club Foundation Los Olivos Rotary for Jazz & Olive Festival 3,000.00 Viking Charities, Inc. Annual Viking Car Show 1,000.00
California Natural Art Museum Troll Sponsorship 5,000.00 Santa Ynez Valley Pride Pride Events 1,500.00
Santa Ynez Chamber Annual Events 2,041.20
Elverhoj Museum Summer Solstice 1,000.00
Santa Ynez Valley Western Heritage
Foundation Santa Ynez Rodeo 3 Day Event 3,000.00
Arthritis Foundation 2025 CCC Bike Tour Sponsorship 3,000.00 Solvang Danish Days Foundation Danish Days 2025 5,000.00 Santa Barbara Vintners 2025 Vintners Festival 4,310.00
Santa Ynez Valley Foundation Voice for the Valley Awards 500.00 Centro Corazon Comunitario Hispanic Heritage Community Celebration 1,000.00 Los Olivos Chamber of Commerce Day in the Country and Olde Fashioned Christmas 4,000.00 SYV People Helping People Donation for Building Project 2,000.00 Solvang Theaterfest 2025 Music Program 10,000.00
Los Alamos Theater Group Holiday Theater Production 850.00 City of Solvang Julefest 5,000.00
SYV Botanic Garden SYV Holiday Lights Festival 4,000.00 En Fuego Events Buellton Fall Fest 2,000.00
Islay Events Annual Windmill Lights Julefest Décor 5,690.75 One West Tourism Alliance Foundation donation 132.30
Econ Alliance Sponsorship of Econ Alliance Forum 600.00 Total amount awarded in 2025: 88,674.25
California Hotel & Lodging Association
VisitSYV renewed its annual contract with CH&LA, the California Hotel and Lodging Association.
VisitSYV provides each of our hotel members with a CH&LA Membership. CH&LA provides our members with legislative advocacy, educational training, communication, and cost-saving programs. They also support strategic alliances to promote the value of California travel and tourism.
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Collaborations with Santa Barbara County DMOs and other organizations VisitSYV collaborates actively with other county destination marketing organizations, City of Solvang, Buellton Visitor Bureau, the Santa Barbara Vintners Association, the Buellton, Solvang, Los Olivos, and Santa Ynez Chambers as well as the Los Alamos Business Association, the Chumash Foundation, Visit Santa Barbara, Go Goleta, Explore Lompoc, Santa Maria Valley, and the Santa Barbra County Association of Governments.
Public comment
Members of the board and the President continue to be called upon to make written and/or verbal public comments on several hotel and tourism-related issues. Each question is raised on a board agenda and voted upon by the board or authorized by the Chairman before comment is made. Hearings and correspondence as needed by President Shelby Sim, and, when needed, Linda Johansen, Chairperson.
Organization
Jonathan Rosenson sold his Solvang Hotel and stepped down from the board in October. He was replaced by Camden Wyrick, Director of Sales for Highway West (The Vinland and Winston Hotels), representing a Solvang Hotelier. The board meets monthly, generally on the second Thursday at 9:00 a.m. at The Landsby in Solvang. The board consists of nine individuals, seven of whom are from the hotel industry, and the other two represent the at-large membership base.
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Staff & Board of Directors
President & CEO - Shelby Sim
Vice President of Marketing - Danielle Laudon Ruse
Director of Sales – Cynthia Gonzales
Website & Membership Administrator – Brenda Ball
The board members are:
Chairperson – Linda Johansen, Owner, Pea Soup Andersen’s Inn, Buellton Vice Chairperson – Greer Araujo, Director of Marketing, Fess Parker Wine Country Inn, Los Olivos
Secretary – Stormie Strickland, Director of Sales, Hotel Corque, Solvang Treasurer – Kristopher McLaughlin, General Manager, The Genevieve Hotel, Santa Ynez Jim Flagg, Owner, Hampton Inn & Suites, Buellton
Kathleen Cochran, General Manager, Alisal Ranch, Solvang Jeff Hartman, Owner/Operator, Highline Adventures, Buellton Will Henry, Owner, PICO Restaurant, Los Alamos
Camden Wyrick, Director of Sales, Highwest Vacations, Solvang Respectfully submitted by:
Shelby Sim, President & CEO
Santa Ynez Valley Hotel Association, dba Visit the Santa Ynez Valley [email protected]
PO Box 633, Solvang, CA 93464
www.visitsyv.com, 805-451-6038
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CITY OF BUELLTON
City Council Agenda Staff Report
City Manager Review: SW
City Council Agenda Item No: 11
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Andrea Keefer, Planning Director
Meeting Date: September 14, 2026
Subject: Avenue of Flags Median 3 Conceptual Plans Sargent Town Planning
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BACKGROUND
Median 3 is at the center of the envisioned downtown core of the Avenue of Flags Specific Plan. The large vacant grassy median is planned to become a unique public gathering space that functions as a town plaza and park. Amenities identified in the Specific Plan include an amphitheater, public restroom, shade structures, open landscaped area, trees and drought-tolerant plantings, vendor kiosks, and a community building that could house a visitor’s center, historic museum, or other desired uses. The Art Deco architectural style is to be woven throughout the design.
Staff has been working with Sargent Town Planning (STP) to create Conceptual Plans for Median 3. STP is an urban planning and design firm well-known for successful downtown projects such as Lancaster Boulevard and Ventura’s Downtown Specific Plan. STP is working with Civic Solutions for the City’s 2050 General Plan Update and are contracted with the City to provide Urban Design and Connectivity Review for certain key development projects within Buellton’s downtown area.
Conceptual Design
The conceptual plans provided in Attachment 1 have been designed to catalyze development on the Avenue of Flags by creating a destination that invites visitors to stay, walk around, rest, shop, and eat. The design was created to be an “outdoor room”, providing a sense of enclosure with trees and shade structures surrounding the space, buffering the car and bicycle lanes on either side. The concept plan builds upon the City’s vision for Median 3 in the Specific Plan and previous concept plans from the City’s landscape architect intern and introduces urban design elements that have been proven to make downtowns successful.
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Avenue of Flags Median 3
STP Conceptual Plans Page 2 September 14, 2026
There are five distinct areas in the design:
2nd Street Plaza: Expands this end of the median by placing pavers on what is now striped dead space on 2nd St and Avenue of Flags; shortened and safe crosswalks across the intersections; the space is flanked by two Art Deco kiosks (3 potential for architectural design styles are presented) which could range up to 600 square feet each and could house a small café in one and a visitor’s center/historic museum and public restroom in the other; temporary café seating, permanent seating and planters, and fun photo ops could be placed here.
The South Lawn: An open sloped lawn and shaded stage area, designed to host concerts, performances, and other community events, but with the for flexibility to be a usable park area outside of events; buffered by a paved path on either side underneath pergola structures shaded with vines; and parallel parking along the outside edges to further separate slow moving traffic lanes from the inner lawn. Food Truck Pod: A food truck pod with center flag fountain, incorporating permanent pads for food trucks under a dense canopy of trees with a central fountain feature surrounding the historic landmark flag; midblock cross walks here would connect a central pathway to both sides of the Avenue. The North Lawn: Further north, a landscaped park lawn with some light tree coverage and landscaping which could be flexibly used for picnics, play, or community event space; surrounded by a paved path and some permanent seating in one corner. Diagonal parking with landscape planters containing trees buffer this lawn area from traffic lanes.
North Plaza: The north end plaza contains four small 12’x12’ vendor kiosks, shown in a streamline moderne style. This area is also expanded, mirroring the south plaza to utilize current dead space along the Avenue and the cross street. The kiosks could house incubator spaces for start-up retail and food vendors.
Inspiration was taken from the “Pop Up Shops on Main” Economic Development program in Bothell, Washington, where the City partners with entrepreneurs on a rotating basis to lease out 12’x8’ pre-fabricated buildings for two years, providing the businesses with microfinancing and business tools. Successful ventures could then be primed for relocation to a permanent location as prime retail space develops along the Avenue. Short crosswalks here over narrow lanes of slowly moving traffic safely connect the median to both sides of the Avenue and to the Median 2 public parking lot.
The Planning Commission reviewed the conceptual plans on August 6, 2026 and provided comments (see Attachment 2). The Commissioners discussed architectural consistency between different areas of the median, with preferences for the Streamline Moderne style presented and emphasized the importance of trees and street landscaping to create a contained downtown feel.
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STP Conceptual Plans Page 3 September 14, 2026
FISCAL IMPACT
A General Fund allocation of $150,000 for FY 26-27 has been budgeted for design and permitting of Avenue of Flags Median 3 improvements. Project management/inspections and construction costs have been anticipated in FY 27-28, currently budgeted at $775,000.
RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council provide comments on the Median 3 Conceptual Designs and provide direction to Staff to begin preparation of construction drawings.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 – Median 3 Conceptual Plans
Attachment 2 – Planning Commission Comments (August 6, 2026) 70 of 97
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Planning Commission Comments on STP Median 3 Plans 8/6/2026 Commissioner Campbell
Asked about how food trucks would enter the central food-truck pod, specifically whether there would be driveway-type entrances from each side of Avenue of Flags. Staff explained that the spaces would likely have curb cuts and retractable bollards, allowing the area to remain usable when food trucks were absent.
Raised a maintenance concern about the decomposed granite (DG) proposed in the multipurpose/food-truck area. He liked using a permeable material rather than additional lawn, but suggested getting Public Works feedback because DG could potentially become a maintenance problem.
Agreed that the north plaza could have its own architectural identity because it is separated from the south end by the north lawn.
Thought the south lawn, trellises, and Second Street Plaza buildings should be more architecturally coherent, since those elements are much closer together. Suggested the north-end vendor structures could potentially be simpler and less expensive, even more like modest market stalls or wood structures, rather than necessarily carrying the same architectural treatment as the south end.
Preferred the Streamline Moderne option, particularly because of the opportunity for consistency throughout the project.
He did not like the columns at the north plaza as currently shown.
Commissioner Sarquilla
Asked whether the project included public restroom facilities. Called the illustrations "beautiful" and "exceptional." Did not support the permanent buildings, with the exception of restrooms. Suggested replacing the proposed permanent commercial/community structures with farmersmarket-style pop-ups, which he thought would provide much greater flexibility. Liked the pillars, arches and general openness of the concept. Strongly supported the extensive use of trees and shade, saying essentially that the more trees the better.
Suggested creating a prominent Buellton gateway arch, comparing it to the large town-name arches found in places such as Encinitas/Ramona. He thought a large arch bearing "Buellton" would make an attractive landmark and clearly announce arrival in downtown.
Chair Reese
Asked whether the north-end vendor kiosks would remain Streamline Moderne regardless of which architectural option was selected for the Second Street Plaza, or whether their architecture would be revised to correspond with the selected style. Asked whether the numerous street trees shown outside the median itself were actually intended to be part of the larger plan. The consultant confirmed that they were important to creating a more enclosed downtown environment.
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Asked whether the General Plan update could establish objective standards requiring future development projects to install those street trees.
Liked the Streamline Moderne kiosk buildings themselves, but thought their strong horizontal character conflicted with the nearby vertical Art Deco columns/trellises. Her objection was less to either design individually than to the transition between them. Was not opposed to different architectural styles being used in different "rooms" of the median, but thought the entry columns would need to be redesigned if that approach were pursued. Of the three designs for the Second Street Plaza, preferred the middle/teal option (Streamline Moderne). She also liked the brick used in the first option. Strongly liked the redesigned amphitheater/lawn: it remains usable as ordinary lawn when no event is occurring, it takes advantage of the site's slope; and moving it from the far north end to a more central location should make it more useful.
Liked the overall concept of creating a sequence of "outdoor rooms" and thought the spaces flowed logically from one to another.
Liked the flexibility of the proposed structures and could envision them serving numerous different uses.
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City Council Agenda Staff Report
City Manager Review: SW
City Council Agenda Item No.: 12
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Andrea Keefer, Planning Director
Date: September 14, 2026
Subject: Discussion of Change to Regulations Regarding Food Trucks ______________________________________________________________________________
BACKGROUND
In the last several years there has been a marked interest for food trucks in the City.
Typically, operators wish to park a stand-alone food truck along public streets like Avenue of Flags or on an existing commercial parking lot, and some have asked about sites which could accommodate multiple operators with additional permanent amenities installed.
However, the City’s Municipal Code does not specifically address food trucks and so they have only been allowed in limited circumstances, primarily as part of City-approved special events. The Avenue of Flags Specific Plan would allow food trucks via a Temporary EventZoning Clearance (TE-ZC), but that permit type does not exist in the City’s framework and there are no standards applicable to food trucks within the Specific Plan or Municipal Code under which to permit them. An ordinance would have to be drafted to allow food trucks in a greater range of circumstances than is currently permitted.
A food truck ordinance could apply to any “mobile food facility” as defined by the Health & Safety Code that is not regulated by SB 946 (Sidewalk Vendors). These would include motorized vehicles and trailers whereupon food is sold, but would not include pushcarts, pedal-driven carts, and other non-motorized temporary stands on public property. The ordinance could allow for stand-alone food trucks parked temporarily on public streets and property and on private property. It could also allow for more permanent food truck “pods” in certain areas, providing locations where several food trucks could operate simultaneously with amenities which may include parking and restrooms..
A summary of food truck standards from surrounding jurisdictions is below and is meant to provide a basis for where and how food trucks may be allowed in Buellton.
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Location
The following table shows generally where food trucks are allowed in various jurisdictions.
FOOD TRUCKS ALLOWED?
Public
Streets
Public
Parking
Lots
Public
Parks
Private
Property –
Commercial
Zones
Private
Property
–
Industrial
Zones
Private
Property –
Other
NonResidential
Zones
Private
Property –
Residential
Zones
City of
Santa
Barbara
Yes No Yes -
only as
part of
special
events
Yes Yes Yes No
County
of Santa
Barbara
Yes N/A Yes Yes No Yes –
AG-II zone
No
Goleta No No No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Lompoc Yes Yes Yes –
only as
part of
special
events
Yes Yes Yes Yes – in
parking
lots/plazas
Santa
Maria
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes – in
parking lots
Solvang *Only allowed as part of permitted special events Buellton *Only allowed as part of permitted special events Below are listed certain standards relating to where food trucks are allowed to be located throughout the Cities and County’s regulations.
City of Santa Barbara: Allowed on private property in non-residential zones, on lots developed with non-residential uses; maximum one truck per day per parking lot; must not be closer than 500 feet to another mobile food vendor; allowed on public streets; allowed on public parks with a temporary use permit; not allowed on public parking lots
County of Santa Barbara: Does not limit food trucks in the public right-of-way; not regulated on County-owned property (i.e. parks); allowed in one agricultural zone incidental to specific agricultural tourism-type uses such as campgrounds, educational 88 of 97
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opportunities, and horseback riding; allowed on private property in the retail commercial zone
Goleta: Allowed on private property with the property owner’s consent if they do not obstruct public rights-of-way; not allowed on public property Lompoc: Allowed within a public or private open space (e.g., parking lot, plaza, etc.) or parked legally on the street in all commercial, mixed use, business park, industrial zones, and all residential zones; must not be closer than 25 feet to a driveway or vehicular entrance; must be in a parallel parking space; allowed in public parks only with a special event permit
Santa Maria: Allowed on public property (i.e. streets, parking lots, and parks) and private parking lots within all zones
Solvang: Allowed only as part of permitted special events The Avenue of Flags Specific Plan allows and encourages food trucks. Staff would recommend the most allowance be given within the Specific Plan area. The City Council should determine if food trucks are desired to be allowed in any other areas in the city; in commercial or industrial zones, in public parks, on property zoned Public/Quasi Public, or in residential areas. For each of the areas, the City Council should determine whether to allow food trucks on public property (public streets, parking lots, and/or parks) and/or on private property with property owner permission. This will form the basis of the food truck ordinance which is to be drafted after City Council direction.
The Planning Commission gave recommendations at their July 16, 2026 meeting (see Attachment 1). Generally, the Commissioners were in favor of allowing food trucks, both as stand-alone and in food truck pods on Avenue of Flags and Industrial Way in limited amounts on private parking lots and public property.
Other Considerations
Other considerations which the Council may comment on, and which could be included in the ordinance include: total permitted food trucks allowed; hours of operation; parking; noise; waste disposal; accessibility on pedestrian paths; distance to intersections and driveways; signage; lighting; and vehicle storage when not in use. Food trucks along Highway 246 would require Caltrans permits, which could put an undue burden on applicants. Food trucks would be required to obtain County Environmental Health Services permits which take into consideration food safety, access to a restroom/handwashing station, and access to a commissary (a permanent food facility separate from the food truck where food and supplies are prepared and stored).
The City of Lompoc prohibits food trucks between 2:30am-6am, except as approved as part of special events. The City of Santa Barbara allows one food truck per parking lot for a maximum of four hours per day, with no one lot allowed a mobile food vendor onsite for more than 90 days total in any 12-month period. It should be noted that if hour limitations are placed on food trucks, there may be difficulty in the enforcement of these. 89 of 97
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If allowed within parking lots, limitations could be placed on the number of food trucks allowed per day on each parking lot, time limits, and/or a maximum number of required parking spaces that may be displaced. If allowed on streets, Staff would recommend regulations on the distance to intersections and driveways, and standards around parking only in legal parking spaces parallel to the curb.
Noise considerations would be the use of generators and amplified sounds/music. The Cities of Lompoc and Santa Barbara have regulations that prohibit the use of speakers/amplified sounds, bells/chimes, or similar noise producing devices, and Staff would recommend similar prohibitions as well as standards to keep generator noise to acceptable levels.
The Home Occupation Ordinance in Section 19.06.100 specifically disallows any vehicles, except those “incidental to residential use” to be kept on residentially zoned properties. If vehicles used to conduct these mobile businesses are not allowed to be kept at residential properties during non-business hours, a food truck owner would be left with the options of storing the vehicle on a public street, in a private commercial parking lot, at a commissary, or at self-storage facilities which accommodate vehicle storage (there are several which do in Buellton).
Food Truck Pods
Planning Staff has received some inquiries on developing sites which could accommodate multiple food truck operators with additional permanent amenities installed. Zoning regulations for permanent food truck installations could be considered dependent on the zoning district, and take into consideration setbacks, landscaping, lighting, access, utilities, requiring a Fats, Oil, and Grease permit for the site, the requirement for public restrooms, allowance of shipping containers and similar structures, waste disposal, and communal maintenance.
FISCAL IMPACT
Costs associated with the drafting of an ordinance would be absorbed by Staff salaries and would not have any fiscal impact on the City.
RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council make recommendations on the location(s) they would like to see food trucks allowed and in what capacity, and direct Staff to draft a Zoning Ordinance Amendment.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 – Planning Commissioner Comments (July 14, 2026) 90 of 97
Planning Commission Comments on Food Trucks 7/16/2026
Commissioner Campbell asked about locations where food truck pods had previously been contemplated. Staff identified private properties on McMurray Road and Avenue of Flags and noted that conceptual plans for the future redesign of Median 3 could include space for food trucks. Staff stated that the Median 3 plans would return to the Commission as a separate item. Commissioner Kump said pods should be limited to very specific areas and that circulation, traffic, and pedestrian concerns should be addressed. He is in favor of food trucks in the City. Commissioner Sarquilla was in favor of food trucks being allowed on private property, saying it could be a boon to businesses which wanted to hold events but lacked the means to prepare their own food.
Vice-Chair Contreras expressed support of pods if they were at centralized locations and had limited hours of operations. He did not support food trucks in residential areas, on State Route 246, or along McMurray Road because of concerns regarding noise, traffic, parking, sight distance, and proximity to existing restaurants.
Chair Reese expressed general support for allowing both food truck pods and standalone food trucks in limited locations. Commissioners noted that pods could provide permanent utilities and facilities, reduce reliance on generators, and make it easier to address parking, lighting, accessibility, restrooms, waste, and maintenance.
The Commission generally favored the Avenue of Flags Specific Plan area and the Industrial Way corridor. Commissioners discussed allowing food trucks on appropriate private parking lots and, in limited circumstances, on public property. Some support was expressed for food trucks at future park or sports-field activities when adequate facilities are available or as part of a Cityapproved special event. The Commission requested that a future ordinance consider limits on days and hours of operation and prevent standalone trucks from remaining indefinitely in the same location. Commissioners also requested standards addressing traffic circulation, pedestrian access, sight triangles near intersections and driveways, parking-space displacement, restrooms, waste collection, generator noise and emissions, permanent electrical connections, amplified music, lighting and dark-sky compliance, signage and aesthetics, food truck storage, and the permitting and enforcement process.
Staff stated that the Commission's direction would be used to prepare a draft ordinance and that more detailed options and regulatory implications would be presented when the item returns to the Planning Commission and City Council.
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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: Rose Hess, Director of Public Works
Meeting Date: September 14, 2026
Subject: Discussion Regarding Botanic Garden Request for Fencing on Newly Acquired City Property
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BACKGROUND
In December 2025, the City Council accepted property adjacent to the Botanic Gardens as shown in Attachment 1. The location of the property is south of the existing Botanic Gardens. Though not formally granted, the property would be a natural expansion of the Botanic Garden.
The Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Gardens Foundation (SYVBGF) has requested that the City consider and approve the installation of fencing along the Botanic Garden’s south west border, including the newly acquired land. The estimate SYVBGF received from the Valley Gardener to complete the work is $32,179.80.
FISCAL IMPACT
This scope of work is not included within the current budget allocated for maintenance and work at the Botanic Gardens. Should the Council approve the work and provide funding, a budget amendment would be required for account – 001-552-60259.
RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council review the request and discuss the merits of funding this work.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 – Location of Accepted Land
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ATTACHMENT 1
Location Map
CITY OF BUELLTON
City Council Agenda Staff Report
City Manager Review: SW
Council Agenda Item No.: 14
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Rose Hess, Director of Public Works
Meeting Date: September 14, 2026
Subject: Resolution No. 26-24 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, Regarding Parking Restrictions at the South Cul-de-Sac of McMurray Road”
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BACKGROUND
The Buellton Union School District has identified a new school bus pick-up/drop-off area at the Buellton Gardens Apartments on south McMurray Road. In driving that route, safety concern was raised by their driver on the difficulty in entering/exiting the area and the District has subsequently requested a prohibition of parking in that area. Exhibit A to Resolution No. 26-24 shows the area requested for additional red curbing. The red curbs will not have a significant impact on parking as off-site parking is not needed in this area.
FISCAL IMPACT
Approval of parking restrictions will have minimal Fiscal Impact as the red curb can be installed by staff.
RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council consider adoption of Resolution No. 26-24 – “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Buellton, California, Regarding Parking Restrictions at the South Cul-de-Sac of McMurray Road”
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution No. 26-24 (Exhibit A)
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RESOLUTION NO. 26-24
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF BUELLTON, CALIFORNIA, REGARDING PARKING
RESTRICTIONS AT THE SOUTH CUL-DE-SAC OF
MCMURRAY ROAD
WHEREAS, certain portions of the Santa Barbara County Code, including Chapter 23:
Motor Vehicles and Traffic, have been adopted as part of the Buellton Municipal Code Section
10.01.010; and
WHEREAS, California Vehicle Code Section 22507 and Section 23-11 of the Santa Barbara County Code authorizes the City Council, by Resolution, to designate limited, no parking, loading, and bus zones; and
WHEREAS, the City has received a request from the Buellton Union School District to restrict parking in the subject area to provide for adequate space to enter and exit an identified school bus stop and to provide safe access to the bus for students boarding at that location, and; WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it is in the best interests of the community to restrict parking of 20 feet on each side of the north driveway to the Buellton Gardens Apartments at the south the cul-de-sac, to provide safe zones for school bus. This is a new location for school bus pick-up/drop-off; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Buellton does hereby resolve, determine, and order as follows:
SECTION 1. The City Council hereby finds that the above recitations are true and correct and, accordingly, are incorporated as a material part of this Resolution.
SECTION 2. The City Council hereby restricts parking on the cul-de-sac of south McMurray Road, as shown on Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated by this reference.
SECTION 3. The City Council hereby approves and directs to the installation (and subsequent maintenance) of 40’ of red curbs at the location as shown on Exhibit “A.” SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 14th day of September 2026.
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David Sliva
Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________________
Linda Reid
City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A TO RESOLUTION 26-24
South
McMurray Road
20’ red curb
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