CITY OF BUELLTON
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Regular Meeting of October 12, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
City Council Chambers, 140 West Highway 246
Buellton, California
Council meetings will be conducted in person and the public is welcome to attend.
Written comments will not be read aloud but can be sent to the City Council via email at [email protected] (please reference agenda item number/subject matter, and include your name and address). The public can observe Council meetings via City TV Live Stream at:
http://www.cityofbuellton.com/government/cityTV.php
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor David Silva
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Council Members, Hudson Hornick, Elysia Lewis and John Sanchez, Vice Mayor Carla Mead and Mayor David Silva
REORDERING OF AGENDA
PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation Recognizing National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
2. Proclamation Recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month in Santa Barbara County
3. Recognition of Santa Barbara County Association of Governments 60th Anniversary
PUBLIC COMMENTS – NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS
Speaker slips must be completed and submitted to the City Clerk prior to the commencement of the meeting. Any person may address the Council only on matters pertaining to City business that are not listed on the agenda. Comments on agendized items, including Public Hearing items, the Consent Agenda, and Closed Session items, shall be taken at the time designated for those items. Speaker slips will not be accepted once public comment has opened for an item.
Each speaker is limited to three (3) minutes. Speakers using a translator are allotted a total of six (6) minutes, unless simultaneous translation equipment is used. By law, no action may be taken at this meeting on matters raised during Public Comments.
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City Council Meeting Agenda Page 2 October 12, 2026
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 Any Council Member, the City Attorney, or the City Manager may request that an item be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda to allow for full discussion.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.
4. Minutes of September 28, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting
5. List of Claims to be Approved and Ratified for Payment to Date for Fiscal Year 2026/2027
6. Financial Report for the Fourth Quarter Ending June 30, 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.
BUSINESS ITEMS (POSSIBLE ACTION)
7. Consideration of Approval of Fall Fest Special Event and Funding Request for the Fall Festival Event
(Staff Contact: Planning Director Andrea Keefer)
8. Discussion of Draft 2026 Legislative Platform
(Staff Contact: City Manager Scott Wolfe)
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
CLOSED SESSION (POSSIBLE ACTION)
9. 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, October 26, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
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City Manager Review: SW
Council Agenda Item No.: 4
CITY OF BUELLTON
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Regular Meeting of September 28, 2026
City Council Chambers, 140 West Highway 246
Buellton, California
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Silva called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Present: Council Member Elysia Lewis, Council Member John Sanchez, Vice Mayor Carla Mead, and Mayor David Silva
Absent: Council Member Hudson Hornick
Staff: City Manager Scott Wolfe, Assistant City Attorney Stephanie Gutierrez, Finance Director Shannel Zamora (via Zoom), Planning Director Andrea Keefer, Public Works Director Rose Hess, and Deputy City Clerk Katherine Dary,
REORDERING OF AGENDA
City Manager Wolfe stated that the Closed Session was cancelled and that Public Comments would be heard prior to the presentations due to a speaker's time constraint.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Robert Kotowski, PGA Golf Professional and Director of the California Blind, Disabled and Adaptive Golf Association, spoke regarding adaptive golf opportunities and equipment available for community use.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation Recognizing National Hispanic Heritage Month Mayor Silva presented the Proclamation Recognizing National Hispanic Heritage Month.
Adriana Reyes and Maria Larios-Horton with Centro Corazon Comunitario spoke in support of the proclamation.
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City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 September 28, 2026
2. Community Organization Support Grant Updates – Foodbank of Santa Barbara County
Hannah Ryckman, Grant Strategy Officer with the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County, provided an update on services provided to Buellton residents and the use of the City's grant funding. She also discussed CalFresh outreach, Farm to Foodbank, emergency food response, and recent funding reductions.
CONSENT CALENDAR
3. Minutes of September 14, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting
4. List of Claims to be Approved and Ratified for Payment to Date for Fiscal Year 2025/2026 and 2026/2027
5. Monthly Treasurer’s Report – August 31, 2026
6. Approval of Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Grant Agreement and Consulting Services Agreement with Move Santa Barbara
MOTION:
Motion by Council Member Lewis, seconded by Council Member Sanchez, approving Consent Calendar Items 3 through 6 as listed.
VOTE:
Motion passed by a roll call vote of 4-0.
Council Member Lewis – Yes
Council Member Sanchez – Yes
Vice Mayor Mead – Yes
Mayor Silva – Yes
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS/ITEMS
Council Member Sanchez reported attending the Friends of the Buellton Library art unveiling event.
Council Member Sanchez thanked City Manager Wolfe for coordinating the League of California Cities Annual Conference.
Vice Mayor Mead mentioned the upcoming Scarecrow Fest and encouraged the community to vote for the City of Buellton's scarecrow, No. 19, promoting the upcoming Winterfest drone show.
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City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 September 28, 2026
Mayor Silva requested and received City Council consensus for recognition of Santa Barbara County Associations of Government (SBCAG) 60th Anniversary and Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Mayor Silva thanked Senate President pro Tempore Monique Limon for securing $2 million in State funding for the Santa Ynez Valley Children's Museum.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Vice Mayor Mead reported that she attended the Santa Barbara County Associations of Government (SBCAG) meeting and provided an oral report for the record.
BUSINESS ITEMS
7. Avenue of Flags Median 3 Conceptual Plans Sargent Town Planning RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council provide comments on the Median 3 Conceptual Designs and provide direction to Staff to begin preparation of construction drawings.
STAFF REPORT:
Planning Director Keefer presented the staff report.
DOCUMENTS:
Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report.
SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION:
The City Council discussed the conceptual plans, including shade, landscaping and trees, the fountain, flagpole, restrooms, drinking fountains, food truck area, seating, pedestrian access, and flexible community gathering and event spaces.
Richard Kusmitch, Buellton, asked if public restrooms would be included.
DIRECTION:
The City Council provided comments on the conceptual plans and directed Staff to continue refining the plans with Sargent Town Planning. Staff stated the refined plans would return to the City Council and Planning Commission for further review. 8 of 72
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8. Discussion of Change to Regulations Regarding Food Trucks 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.
STAFF REPORT:
Planning Director Keefer presented the staff report.
DOCUMENTS:
Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report.
SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION:
The City Council discussed potential locations for food trucks, including the Avenue of Flags, Median 3, and Industrial Way. The City Council also discussed special events, hours of operation, parking, waste disposal, noise, restrooms, vehicle storage, permitting and enforcement, and impacts on existing businesses.
DIRECTION:
The City Council provided direction to Staff to consider a limited approach to food trucks in specified locations and at permitted special events and to develop appropriate operating standards. Staff will return with draft ordinance language for further City Council consideration.
9. Discussion of ADA/Inclusive Playground Improvements at Oak Park RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council discuss the opportunities, features, and preferences for new accessible/inclusive playground equipment and identify priorities and provide staff direction.
STAFF REPORT:
Public Works Director presented the staff report.
DOCUMENTS:
Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report.
SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION:
The City Council discussed accessible swings and play equipment, maintaining slides, wheelchair-accessible equipment, fencing for safety, sensory and quiet areas, accessible connections between play areas, and providing a variety of equipment for children of different ages and abilities.
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City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 September 28, 2026
DIRECTION:
The City Council provided input on priorities for the playground improvements and directed Staff to continue community outreach, incorporating the accessible and inclusive features discussed.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Wolfe provided an informational report for the record.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
10. Closed Session Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(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 Closed Session was cancelled.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Silva adjourned the regular meeting at 8:20 p.m. The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held on Monday, October 12, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. ____________________________
David Silva
Mayor
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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.: 5
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Shannel Zamora, Finance Director
Meeting Date: October 12, 2026
Subject: List of Claims to be Approved and Ratified for Payment to Date for Fiscal Year 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 9/12/2026 through 9/25/2026 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 9/12/2026 through 9/25/2026 was $462,346.97.
FISCAL IMPACT
Payments made to the various vendors were consistent with the approved City’s Budget for 9/12/2026 through 9/25/2026. 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 9/12/2026 through 9/25/2026.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 – Claims
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EXHIBIT A - A/P Packets processed
A/P Packet# APPKT06076 42,342.62
A/P Packet# APPKT06120 113,273.86
A/P Packet# APPKT06121 17,177.25
A/P Packet# APPKT06153 3,232.77
A/P Packet# APPKT06154 11,375.83
A/P Packet# APPKT06175 39,935.72
A/P Packet# APPKT06181 27,416.74
A/P Packet# APPKT06186 50.00
A/P Packet# APPKT06187 17,331.39
A/P Packet# APPKT06188 105,129.38
A/P Packet# APPKT06256 593.50
Total A/P Packets: $377,859.06 (12 pages)
Utility Packet #UBPKT04236 $202.29 (1 page)
Total Disbursement: $378,061.35
Payroll processed
Staff Payroll 9/18/2026 82,139.72
City Council 9/24/2026 2,145.90
Total Payroll: $84,285.62
TOTAL AMOUNT OF CLAIMS:
$462,346.97
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 September 12, 2026 through September 25, 2026 for ratification by the City Council at the October 12, 2026 City Council Meeting.
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Payment
Number
48500
48501
48502
48503
48504
48505
48506
48507
48508
48509
48510
48511
48512
48513
48514
48515
48516 9/18/2026 000427 SB CO APCD 2,560.00
NOV 14559 WTP - SSID 11427 - PUMP YARD SETTLEMENT FEES 001-558-67575 640.00 9/29/2026 9:27:00 AM Page 1 of 12
5220532306-7-09102026 08/03/26 - 09/01/26 - UTILITIES - ELECTRIC 001-565-61241 1,461.53 5220532306-7-09102026 08/03/26 - 09/01/26 - UTILITIES - ELECTRIC 005-701-61241 5,735.75 5220532306-7-09102026 08/03/26 - 09/01/26 - UTILITIES - ELECTRIC 020-601-61241 6,598.15 9/18/2026 000352 PG&E 1,295.41
80625-7-09042026 08/06/26 - 09/03/26 - LIBRARY - UTILITIES ELECTRIC 001-510-61241 1,295.41 5220532306-7-09102026 08/03/26 - 09/01/26 - UTILITIES - ELECTRIC 001-410-61241 1,909.65 5220532306-7-09102026 08/03/26 - 09/01/26 - UTILITIES - ELECTRIC 001-501-61241 460.08 5220532306-7-09102026 08/03/26 - 09/01/26 - UTILITIES - ELECTRIC 001-550-61241 5,185.74 5220532306-7-09102026 08/03/26 - 09/01/26 - UTILITIES - ELECTRIC 001-552-61241 525.22 5220532306-7-09102026 08/03/26 - 09/01/26 - UTILITIES - ELECTRIC 001-556-61241 507.63 9/18/2026 002117 PEOPLE'S SELF HELP HOUSING 10,000.00
002117-09032026 09/03/26 - REFUND MMP DEPOSIT 23-ZC-18 GARDEN APTS 075-22415 10,000.00 9/18/2026 000372 PETTY CASH 600.00
000372-09042026 10/09/26 - REC PETTY CASH - VALLEY WIDE TEEN DANCE001-511-67140 600.00 9/18/2026 000352 PG&E 22,383.75
002053-09012026 AUG 2026 - REC - YOGA INSTRUCTOR 001-511-67140 300.00 9/18/2026 001778 LYNNETTE KUFELDT 75.00
001778-09012026 AUG 2026 - REC - YOGA INSTRUCTOR 001-511-67140 75.00 9/18/2026 002033 Nikki Terranova 50.00
002033-09012026 AUG 2026 - REC - MIXXED FIT FITNESS INSTRUCTOR 001-511-67140 50.00 9/18/2026 001040 FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS 750.00
050626-5-09062026 09/06/26 - 10/05/26 - CH - INTERNET SERVICES 001-410-61292 750.00 9/18/2026 011300 KAREN PALMER 100.00
011300-09012026 AUG 2026 - REC - YOGA INSTRUCTOR 001-511-67140 100.00 9/18/2026 002053 Leeanna Sue Bileti 300.00
1 AUG 2026 - CC - LIVESTREAM OPERATION IT SERVICES 001-401-60210 1,000.00 9/18/2026 000122 COMCAST CABLE 236.19
0207915-09132026 09/18/26 - 10/17/26 - CCC - INTERNET SERVICES 001-410-61292 236.19 9/18/2026 002055 Cynthia Bittle 300.00
002055-09012026 AUG 2026 - REC - ZUMBA & KICKBOXING INSTRUCTOR 001-511-67140 300.00 9/18/2026 001847 CATERPILLAR FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION 2,042.51 39058603 OCT 2026 - PW - TRACTOR LEASE PAYMENT 001-558-73500 680.97 39058603 OCT 2026 - PW - TRACTOR LEASE PAYMENT 005-701-73500 680.77 39058603 OCT 2026 - PW - TRACTOR LEASE PAYMENT 020-601-73500 680.77 9/18/2026 002118 CHARLES MICHAEL BOGGESS 1,000.00
002116-09082026 09/08/26 - REFUND PARK DEPOSIT 001-22510 200.00 9/18/2026 001916 CALM 50.00
001916-08272026 08/27/26 - REC - REFUND ROOM RENTAL FEE 001-49010 50.00 9/18/2026 001943 CAROLINE HOWE 546.00
001943-09032026 AUG 2026 - REC - COUNTRY LINE DANCE INSTRUCTOR 001-511-67140 546.00 Check Disbursements - City Council - October 12, 2026
City of Buellton, CA By Payment Number
Payment Dates 9/12/2026 - 9/25/2026
Payment Date Vendor # Payment Amount
Payable Number Description Vendor Name Account Number Project Acct Key Item Amount 9/18/2026 002116 ANNETTE ROGERS 200.00
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Number
48517
48518
48521
48522
48523
48524
48525
48526
48527
48528
48529
48530
48531
48532
48533
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288731 09/04/26 - WWTP - MAINT/REPAIR ITEMS 005-701-60250 8.77 289043 09/08/26 - WWTP - MAINT/REPAIR ITEMS 005-701-60250 18.28 290952 09/18/26 - WWTP - MAINT/REPAIR ITEMS 005-701-60250 22.09 290976 09/18/26 - PW - MAINT/REPAIR ITEMS 001-558-60250 27.30 16946 09/01/26 - WWTP - MAINT/REPAIR ITEMS RETURN 005-701-60250 (11.50) 287975 08/31/26 - PW - MAINT/REPAIR ITEMS 001-558-60250 44.67 288124 09/01/26 - WWTP - MAINT/REPAIR ITEMS 005-701-60250 52.27 288132 09/01/26 - WWTP - MAINT/REPAIR ITEMS 005-701-60250 17.53 288480 09/02/26 - PW - MAINT/REPAIR ITEMS 001-558-60250 88.29 011300-09022026 09/02/26 - PAYMENT REISSUE 001-29008 35.00 9/25/2026 000954 MICHAEL MacEACHERM dba 15,300.00
5933 07/24/26 - WWTP - MANHOLE RING & COVER RAISING 005-701-60250 13,500.00 5936 08/26/26 - WWTP - VACCON SEWER LINE CLEANING 005-701-60250 1,800.00 9/25/2026 000342 NIELSEN BUILDING MATERIALS,INC 267.70
9/25/2026 001881 JARED VALDES 100.00
001881-09172026 09/17/26 - REFUND PARK DEPOSIT 001-22510 100.00 9/25/2026 001997 JC PLUMBING SUPPLY 20.01
3056 09/03/26 - WTP - MAINT/REPAIR ITEMS 020-601-60250 20.01 9/25/2026 011300 KAREN PALMER 35.00
39116026 OCT 2026 - BACKHOE LOADER - LEASE CONTRACT 020-601-73500 1,110.75 9/25/2026 000122 COMCAST CABLE 234.97
0104898-09202026 09/25/26 - 10/24/26 - REC - INTERNET SERVICES 001-511-61290 234.97 9/25/2026 000649 FLUID RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, INC. 4,523.27 T260847 08/31/26 - WWTP - MONTHLY O&M 005-701-60800 4,523.27 18792 08/20/26 - PW - SAFETY BOOTS - K GREER 005-701-67600 89.72 18792 08/20/26 - PW - SAFETY BOOTS - K GREER 020-601-67600 89.72 9/25/2026 001847 CATERPILLAR FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION 3,332.59 39116026 OCT 2026 - BACKHOE LOADER - LEASE CONTRACT 001-558-73500 1,111.09 39116026 OCT 2026 - BACKHOE LOADER - LEASE CONTRACT 005-701-73500 1,110.75 122209 06/18/26 - PW - MAINT/REPAIR RESTROOM FAUCET 001-558-60250 392.98 9/25/2026 000079 CALIF. RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION 275.00
000079-09092026 09/09/26 & 09/10/26 - WTP - CERT REVIEW GRADES 1-2020-601-60710 275.00 9/25/2026 000800 CARR'S BOOT SHOP, INC. dba 299.05
18792 08/20/26 - PW - SAFETY BOOTS - K GREER 001-558-67600 119.61 1DGT-J1LR-3WLD 08/15/26 - 09/14/26 - CC - AMAZON ORDERS 001-401-60900 23.16 1DGT-J1LR-4DH4 08/15/26 - 09/14/26 - REC - AMAZON ORDERS 001-511-67140 526.18 1GVP-PGQF-1WXY 08/15/26 - 09/14/26 - COB - AMAZON ORDERS 001-410-61130 336.54 1GVP-PGQF-1WXY 08/15/26 - 09/14/26 - COB - AMAZON ORDERS 001-511-72300 1,071.11 9/25/2026 001269 ANDREW MARTIN MENDOZA dba 392.98
9/18/2026 001390 SCOTT WOLFE 1,200.00
001390-092026 SEP 2026 - MERP REIMBURSEMENT PER CONTRACT 001-402-50400 1,200.00 9/25/2026 001378 ALLISON FIREY 175.00
001378-08212026 08/21/26 - REC - REIMB FOR ARCADE1UP PAC-MAN GAME 001-511-67140 175.00 9/25/2026 002058 AMAZON 1,956.99
NOV 14560 WTP - SSID 11426 - BOOSTER PUMP SETTLEMENT FEES 001-558-67575 640.00 NOV 14578 WWTP - SSID 10994 - WWTP SETTLEMENT FEES 001-558-67575 640.00 NOV 14611 WWTP - SSID 10458 - GENERATOR SETTLEMENT FEES 001-558-67575 640.00 9/18/2026 000448 SB CO FIRE DEPARTMENT 69,585.00
M27-009 JUL - SEP 2026 - SB CO FIRE/PARAMEDIC SERVICES 001-501-60810 69,585.00 Check Disbursements - City Council - October 12, 2026 Payment Dates: 9/12/2026 - 9/25/2026 Payment Date Vendor # Payment Amount
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48534
48535
48536
48537
48538
48539
11365408
9525-08172026 R HESS - CREDIT CARD CHARGES THROUGH 08/17/26 001-558-60210 20.00 9/29/2026 9:27:00 AM Page 3 of 12
9447-08172026 S ZAMORA - CREDIT CARD CHARGES THROUGH 08//17/26001-410-61130 548.16 9447-08172026 S ZAMORA - CREDIT CARD CHARGES THROUGH 08//17/26001-420-60710 191.83 9447-08172026 S ZAMORA - CREDIT CARD CHARGES THROUGH 08//17/26001-511-72300 25.36 9525-08172026 R HESS - CREDIT CARD CHARGES THROUGH 08/17/26 001-401-60900 48.03 9525-08172026 R HESS - CREDIT CARD CHARGES THROUGH 08/17/26 001-552-61140 248.54 7905-08172026 S WOLFE - CREDIT CARD CHARGES THROUGH 08/17/26001-402-60710 528.00 9012-08172026 A KEEFER - CREDIT CARD CHARGES THROUGH 08/17/26001-565-60210 60.00 9012-08172026 A KEEFER - CREDIT CARD CHARGES THROUGH 08/17/26001-565-61130 (32.84) 9447-08172026 S ZAMORA - CREDIT CARD CHARGES THROUGH 08//17/26001-401-61130 10.56 9447-08172026 S ZAMORA - CREDIT CARD CHARGES THROUGH 08//17/26001-410-60210 1,550.23 2104-08172026 K DARY - CREDIT CARD CHARGES THROUGH 08/17/26 001-403-60710 710.00 2104-08172026 K DARY - CREDIT CARD CHARGES THROUGH 08/17/26 001-410-60900 352.01 2104-08172026 K DARY - CREDIT CARD CHARGES THROUGH 08/17/26 001-410-60910 9.35 2582-08172026 JC VELASQUEZ - CREDIT CARD CHARGES THRU 08/17/26001-558-60270 639.63 6895-08172026 J GRAUER - CREDIT CARD CHARGES THROUGH 08/17/26005-701-60710 75.00 1805-08172026 A FIREY - CREDIT CARD CHARGES THROUGH 08/17/26 001-511-67140 195.89 1805-08172026 A FIREY - CREDIT CARD CHARGES THROUGH 08/17/26 001-511-67140 51025-040 153.78 2049-08172026 E LEWIS - CREDIT CARD CHARGES THROUGH 08/17/26 001-401-60710 297.46 2049-08172026 E LEWIS - CREDIT CARD CHARGES THROUGH 08/17/26 001-401-60900 33.23 0678-08172026 L REID - CREDIT CARD CHARGES THROUGH 08/17/26 001-403-60650 195.00 1805-08172026 A FIREY - CREDIT CARD CHARGES THROUGH 08/17/26 001-511-60250 1,350.03 1805-08172026 A FIREY - CREDIT CARD CHARGES THROUGH 08/17/26 001-511-60510 47.97 1805-08172026 A FIREY - CREDIT CARD CHARGES THROUGH 08/17/26 001-511-60650 530.00 1805-08172026 A FIREY - CREDIT CARD CHARGES THROUGH 08/17/26 001-511-60900 136.37 0577-08172026 K THOMSEN - CREDIT CARD CHARGES THROUGH 08/17/26 001-511-60800 587.13 0577-08172026 K THOMSEN - CREDIT CARD CHARGES THROUGH 08/17/26 001-511-67140 106.10 0577-08172026 K THOMSEN - CREDIT CARD CHARGES THROUGH 08/17/26 001-511-67140 51025-040 686.43 0678-08172026 L REID - CREDIT CARD CHARGES THROUGH 08/17/26 001-402-72200 (111.98) 68726 AUG 2026 - PRO SRVCS - FY 25-26 & 26-27 005-701-60800 34,260.09 9/25/2026 001745 SHANNON REESE 50.00
001745-06292026-1 Reissue Payment for Refunded APA000823-RI 001-565-50010 50.00 9/14/2026 000193 FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF OMAHA 11,375.83 0577-08172026 K THOMSEN - CREDIT CARD CHARGES THROUGH 08/17/26 001-511-60250 240.65 6152944579 09/09/26 - 10/08/26 - WIRELESS TELEPHONE SERVICE 020-601-60210 80.02 6152944579 09/09/26 - 10/08/26 - WIRELESS TELEPHONE SERVICE 020-601-67705 89.75 9/25/2026 001207 WAGEWORKS INC. 169.00
INV9452989 SEP 2026 - HC & DC FSA ADMIN & COMPLIANCE FEES 001-410-50400 169.00 9/25/2026 000677 WALLACE GROUP 34,260.09
6152944579 09/09/26 - 10/08/26 - WIRELESS TELEPHONE SERVICE 001-511-61290 94.02 6152944579 09/09/26 - 10/08/26 - WIRELESS TELEPHONE SERVICE 001-558-60210 80.02 6152944579 09/09/26 - 10/08/26 - WIRELESS TELEPHONE SERVICE 001-558-67705 128.66 6152944579 09/09/26 - 10/08/26 - WIRELESS TELEPHONE SERVICE 001-565-67705 38.52 6152944579 09/09/26 - 10/08/26 - WIRELESS TELEPHONE SERVICE 005-701-67705 115.58 9/25/2026 000556 VERIZON WIRELESS 731.31
6152944579 09/09/26 - 10/08/26 - WIRELESS TELEPHONE SERVICE 001-401-60210 38.52 6152944579 09/09/26 - 10/08/26 - WIRELESS TELEPHONE SERVICE 001-401-72300 20.02 6152944579 09/09/26 - 10/08/26 - WIRELESS TELEPHONE SERVICE 001-410-60014 7.68 6152944579 09/09/26 - 10/08/26 - WIRELESS TELEPHONE SERVICE 001-410-67705 38.52 220265 10/09/26 - REC - DJ SERVICES VALLEY-WIDE DANCE 001-12500 150.00 220265 10/09/26 - REC - DJ SERVICES VALLEY-WIDE DANCE 001-511-67570 150.00 9/25/2026 000894 Santa Ynez Valley Hotel Assn., Inc. dba 42,756.42 000894-082026 AUG 2026 - SYVTBID AMOUNT 001-22160 43,629.00 000894-082026 AUG 2026 - SYVTBID ADMIN FEES CREDIT 001-44250 (872.58) Check Disbursements - City Council - October 12, 2026 Payment Dates: 9/12/2026 - 9/25/2026 Payment Date Vendor # Payment Amount
Payable Number Description Vendor Name Account Number Project Acct Key Item Amount 9/25/2026 000745 PEDRO DE LA CRUZ dba 300.00
15 of 72
Payment
Number
APA001011
APA001012
APA001013
APA001014
APA001015
APA001016
APA001017
APA001018
APA001019
APA001020
APA001021
APA001022
1203722 09/17/26 - 10/16/26 - REC - COPIER LEASE OVERAGES 001-511-61130 82.86 9/29/2026 9:27:00 AM Page 4 of 12
INV0116023 09/09/26 - WTP - METER SUPPLIES 020-601-61240 1,207.30 9/21/2026 000118 COASTAL COPY, INC. 1,541.09
1203542 09/11/26 - 10/10/26 - CH - COPIER LEASE 001-410-60310 411.61 1203542 09/11/26 - 10/10/26 - CH - COPIER LEASE OVERAGES 001-410-61130 918.40 1203722 09/17/26 - 10/16/26 - REC - COPIER LEASE 001-511-60310 128.22 9/14/2026 001549 VICTOR McCONNELL 500.00
0000438 AUG 2026 - CC - LIVE STREAM OPERATION IT SERVICES 001-401-60210 500.00 9/14/2026 001552 VITAL RECORDS CONTROL (VRC) 117.95
6962341 AUG 2026 - CH - SHREDDING SERVICES 001-410-60900 117.95 9/21/2026 000661 AQUA-METRIC SALES, CO. 1,207.30
39177 AUG 2026 - COB LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE 001-556-60800 4,640.00 39216 09/01/26 - P5 LIBRARY - IRRIGATION REPAIRS 001-558-60250 3,000.31 9/14/2026 001840 VESTIS 675.36
792212509-08312026 AUG 2026 - MATS/TOWEL SERVICE 001-558-60800 540.29 792212509-08312026 AUG 2026 - MATS/TOWEL SERVICE 005-701-60800 135.07 39124 08/10/26 - P5 LIB - SPRINKLERS MAINT/REPAIRS 001-556-60250 604.69 39128 08/18/26 - F3 PO & JONATA SCHOOL - TREE MAINT 001-556-60250 1,140.00 39129 08/18/26 - S2, 3, 4 RV DR & 246 - IRRIG REPAIRS 001-556-60250 657.83 39160 08/21/26 - PW - MISC AREAS RAISE TREES 001-556-60250 4,440.00 39177 AUG 2026 - COB LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE 001-552-60800 19,870.00 9/14/2026 001510 SANTA MARIA CALIFORNIA NEWS MEDIA INC. dba 110.88 621694 09/03/26 - SYVN - NOTICE ADOPTION ORD NO 26-07 001-403-60520 110.88 9/14/2026 001849 THE VALLEY GARDENER OPERATING INC 35,481.63 38922 08/10/26 - P1 RVP - MAINT/REPAIR EAST SPRINKLERS 001-552-60258 761.82 38930 08/10/26 - P1 RVP - HOSE BIB LINE REPAIRS 001-552-60258 366.98 66567905 WEEK ENDING 08/28/26 - TEMP ADMIN ANALYST 001-403-50000 176.22 66567905 WEEK ENDING 08/28/26 - TEMP ADMIN ANALYST 001-420-50000 264.34 66567905 WEEK ENDING 08/28/26 - TEMP ADMIN ANALYST 001-558-50000 264.34 66567905 WEEK ENDING 08/28/26 - TEMP ADMIN ANALYST 005-701-50000 88.11 66567905 WEEK ENDING 08/28/26 - TEMP ADMIN ANALYST 020-601-50000 88.11 INV-6115 ANNUAL RENEWAL - CH - SG SITE SCANNER 001-410-60210 150.00 9/14/2026 002021 Optimized Investment Partners, LLC 1,747.55 1790 AUG 2026 - INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES 001-420-60800 1,747.55 9/14/2026 000870 ROBERT HALF 1,762.25
66567905 WEEK ENDING 08/28/26 - TEMP ADMIN ANALYST 001-402-50000 881.13 40422732 09/04/26 - PO - PEST CONTROL 001-558-60800 118.00 40468311 09/04/26 - PD/CCC - PEST CONTROL 001-558-60800 212.00 9/14/2026 000353 MICHAEL J. BOGGESS 575.00
INV-6114 AUG 2026 - WEBSITE MAINTENANCE 001-410-61292 125.00 INV-6115 ANNUAL RENEWAL - CH - WEBSITE HOSTING 001-410-60210 300.00 9525-08172026 R HESS - CREDIT CARD CHARGES THROUGH 08/17/26 020-601-61140 14.98 9884-08172026 P SMITH - CC CHARGES THRU 08/17/26 - BBQ BONANZA001-511-67140 1,372.55 9/14/2026 000079 CALIF. RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION 1,042.00 6699 10/01/26 - 10/01/27 ANNUAL CRWA MEMBERSHIP 020-601-60650 1,042.00 9/14/2026 000112 CLARK PEST CONTROL 330.00
9525-08172026 R HESS - CREDIT CARD CHARGES THROUGH 08/17/26 001-558-60650 4.00 9525-08172026 R HESS - CREDIT CARD CHARGES THROUGH 08/17/26 001-558-60710 12.36 9525-08172026 R HESS - CREDIT CARD CHARGES THROUGH 08/17/26 001-558-61127 66.13 9525-08172026 R HESS - CREDIT CARD CHARGES THROUGH 08/17/26 001-558-61130 251.28 9525-08172026 R HESS - CREDIT CARD CHARGES THROUGH 08/17/26 005-701-61140 222.61 Check Disbursements - City Council - October 12, 2026 Payment Dates: 9/12/2026 - 9/25/2026 Payment Date Vendor # Payment Amount
Payable Number Description Vendor Name Account Number Project Acct Key Item Amount 16 of 72
Payment
Number
APA001023
APA001024
APA001025
APA001026
APA001027
APA001028
APA001029
APA001030
1003381971
1003391223
1003391224
0-426-361-040
9/29/2026 9:27:00 AM Page 5 of 12
INV0017154 Classic Retirement Employer Contribution 001-22164 4,704.00 9/21/2026 000916 Employment Development Department 10,181.78 CM0000377 State Withholding 001-22150 (2.60)
INV0017061 State Withholding 001-22150 9.40
INV0017063 State Disability Insurance 001-22162 1.20
9/23/2026 000914 CalPERS 10,162.72
INV0017155 PEPRA Retirement Employee Contribution 001-22164 5,084.45 INV0017156 PEPRA Retirement Employer Contribution 001-22164 5,078.27 9/23/2026 000914 CalPERS 7,168.67
INV0017153 Classic Retirement Employee Contribution 001-22164 2,464.67 100000018396768 SEP 2026 - ER PAID - RETIREE MEDICAL & ADMIN FEES 001-410-50400 19,524.69 INV0017042 Blue Shield Medical Insurance 001-22167 6,212.07 INV0017049 PersChoice Medical 001-22167 3,993.47
INV0017085 Blue Shield Medical Insurance 001-22167 6,212.02 INV0017092 PersChoice Medical 001-22167 3,993.47
52631878 JUL 2026 - ENG SRVCS - ENCROACHMENT PERMITS 025-557-60800 2,680.00 52631882 JUL 2026 - ENG SRVCS - MCMURRAY HOTELS 001-22416 90084070 360.00 52631883 JUL 2026 - ENG SRVCS - GARDEN APTS PSHH 001-22416 90066-070 1,030.00 9/14/2026 000914 CalPERS 39,935.72
52631870 JUL 2026 - ENG SRVCS - TERI SUE LN RETAINING WALL 001-22416 80005070 120.00 52631872 JUL 2026 - ENG SRVCS - 430/440 CENTRAL AVE 001-22416 90091070 392.50 52631874 JUL 2026 - ENG SRVCS - 73 INDUSTRIAL WAY FIGUEROA001-22416 90037-070 195.00 52631876 JUL 2026 - ENG SRVCS - .5-ACRE BLDG INDUSTRIAL WAY001-22416 90044-070 230.00 001885-09012026 AUG 2026 - REC - PICKLEBALL GYM STAFF 001-511-67140 180.00 9/21/2026 001111 TETRA TECH, INC. 5,747.50
52631868 JUL 2026 - ENG SRVCS - HWY 246 COMMERCIAL CENTER001-22416 90096070 340.00 52631869 JUL 2026 - ENG SRVCS - 653 AVENUE OF FLAGS 001-22416 90086-070 400.00 66613915 WEEK ENDING 09/11/26 - TEMP ADMIN ANALYST 001-420-50000 204.49 66613915 WEEK ENDING 09/11/26 - TEMP ADMIN ANALYST 001-558-50000 204.49 66613915 WEEK ENDING 09/11/26 - TEMP ADMIN ANALYST 005-701-50000 68.16 66613915 WEEK ENDING 09/11/26 - TEMP ADMIN ANALYST 020-601-50000 68.16 9/21/2026 001885 SAIRA DAVISON 180.00
66590559 WEEK ENDING 09/04/26 - TEMP ADMIN ANALYST 001-558-50000 244.39 66590559 WEEK ENDING 09/04/26 - TEMP ADMIN ANALYST 005-701-50000 81.46 66590559 WEEK ENDING 09/04/26 - TEMP ADMIN ANALYST 020-601-50000 81.46 66613915 WEEK ENDING 09/11/26 - TEMP ADMIN ANALYST 001-402-50000 681.63 66613915 WEEK ENDING 09/11/26 - TEMP ADMIN ANALYST 001-403-50000 136.32 2066563 09/16/26 - WWTP - CHEMICALS 005-701-61111 1,738.86 9/21/2026 000870 ROBERT HALF 2,992.50
66590559 WEEK ENDING 09/04/26 - TEMP ADMIN ANALYST 001-402-50000 814.63 66590559 WEEK ENDING 09/04/26 - TEMP ADMIN ANALYST 001-403-50000 162.92 66590559 WEEK ENDING 09/04/26 - TEMP ADMIN ANALYST 001-420-50000 244.39 9/21/2026 001377 MARNA PALSGAARD 288.00
001377-09012026 AUG 2026 - REC - SPIN CLASS INSTRUCTOR 001-511-67140 288.00 9/21/2026 002056 Natalka Morphy 262.50
002056-09012026 AUG 2026 - REC - SEATED FITNESS INSTRUCTOR 001-511-67140 262.50 9/21/2026 000861 POLYDYNE INC. 1,738.86
9/21/2026 001433 JULIE EVERETT 199.50
001433-09032026 AUG 2026 - REC - TINY TOT INSTRUCTOR 001-511-67140 199.50 9/21/2026 000142 LOGAN R. FITZGERALD dba 3,020.00
000142-09012026 AUG 2026 - CH/LIB/PKS -JANITORIAL SERVICES 001-552-60800 805.00 000142-09012026 AUG 2026 - CH/LIB/PKS -JANITORIAL SERVICES 001-558-60800 2,215.00 Check Disbursements - City Council - October 12, 2026 Payment Dates: 9/12/2026 - 9/25/2026 Payment Date Vendor # Payment Amount
Payable Number Description Vendor Name Account Number Project Acct Key Item Amount 17 of 72
Payment
Number
442409212026
270666410-
27066687-
EBP5109352109
9/29/2026 9:27:00 AM Page 6 of 12
INV0017038 Supplemental Insurance 001-22168 148.40
INV0017048 AFLAC Disability Insurance 001-22168 60.32
INV0017080 Supplemental Insurance 001-22168 148.40
INV0017091 AFLAC Disability Insurance 001-22168 60.32
Payment Total: 377,859.06
INV0017167 Medicare 001-22161 3,662.46
9/25/2026 000917 Internal Revenue Service 593.50
INV0017174 Federal Withholding 001-22140 500.00
INV0017175 Medicare 001-22161 93.50
9/21/2026 000910 Aflac 417.44
114865621 AUG 2026 - FUEL CHARGES 005-701-61280 328.06
114865621 AUG 2026 - FUEL CHARGES 020-601-61280 434.00
9/21/2026 000917 Internal Revenue Service 16,817.52
INV0017163 Social Security 001-22161 141.42
INV0017165 Federal Withholding 001-22140 13,013.64
INV0017166 State Disability Insurance 001-22162 1,527.83 9/23/2026 000768 WEX BANK 3,232.77
114865621 AUG 2026 - FUEL CHARGES 001-501-61280 52.39
114865621 AUG 2026 - FUEL CHARGES 001-511-61280 118.43
114865621 AUG 2026 - FUEL CHARGES 001-558-61280 2,299.89 INV0017120 State Withholding 001-22150 257.43
INV0017122 State Disability Insurance 001-22162 98.93
INV0017161 State Withholding 001-22150 5,790.92
INV0017162 State Unemployment 001-22163 8.00
INV0017164 Employee Training Tax 001-22163 0.50
INV0017070 State Disability Insurance 001-22162 3.51
INV0017075 State Withholding 001-22150 27.65
INV0017077 State Disability Insurance 001-22162 3.51
INV0017105 State Withholding 001-22150 2,092.19
INV0017107 State Disability Insurance 001-22162 335.66
Check Disbursements - City Council - October 12, 2026 Payment Dates: 9/12/2026 - 9/25/2026 Payment Date Vendor # Payment Amount
Payable Number Description Vendor Name Account Number Project Acct Key Item Amount INV0017068 State Withholding 001-22150 27.65
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001-511-60250 Maintenance/Repair 1,590.68
001-511-60310 Equipment Rental 128.22
001-511-60510 Advertising 47.97
9/29/2026 9:27:00 AM Page 7 of 12
001-44250 Miscellaneous (872.58)
001-49010 Rent 50.00
001-501-60810 Contract Services - Fire Dept 69,585.00
001-501-61241 Utilities - Electric 460.08
001-501-61280 Fuel - Vehicles 52.39
001-510-61241 Utilities - Electric 1,295.41
001-410-61241 Utilities - Electric 1,909.65
001-410-61292 Internet Access/ Website Maint 1,111.19
001-410-67705 Telephone 38.52
001-420-50000 Salaries 713.22
001-420-60710 Travel & Training 191.83
001-420-60800 Contract Services 1,747.55
001-410-60014 Emergency Operations 7.68
001-410-60210 Computer Maintenance &Software 2,000.23
001-410-60310 Equipment Rental 411.61
001-410-60900 Miscellaneous 469.96
001-410-60910 Misc Recognition Items 9.35
001-410-61130 Office Supplies 1,803.10
001-402-72200 Office Furniture (111.98)
001-403-50000 Salaries 475.46
001-403-60520 Advertising - Legal 110.88
001-403-60650 Membership & Publications 195.00
001-403-60710 Travel & Training 710.00
001-410-50400 Medical Benefit 19,693.69
001-401-60900 Miscellaneous 104.42
001-401-61130 Office Supplies 10.56
001-401-72300 Computer Equipment 20.02
001-402-50000 Salaries 2,377.39
001-402-50400 Medical Benefit 1,200.00
001-402-60710 Travel & Training 528.00
001-22168 Supplemental Ins Ded 417.44
001-22416 Developer Deposit 3,067.50
001-22510 Park/Damage Charge 300.00
001-29008 Unclaimed Money 35.00
001-401-60210 Computer Maintenance &Software 1,538.52
001-401-60710 Travel & Training 297.46
001-22160 SYVTBID Payable 43,629.00
001-22161 SS/MC Payroll Taxes 3,897.38
001-22162 SDI Payroll Taxes 1,970.64
001-22163 UI/ETT Payroll Taxes 8.50
001-22164 PERS Retirement 17,331.39
001-22167 Medical Deduction 20,411.03
075 - Trust & Agency Fund 10,000.00
Grand Total: 377,859.06
Account Summary
Account Number Account Name Payment Amount
001-12500 Other Receivables - Due from Solvang Joint Events 150.00 001-22140 Federal Payroll Taxes 13,513.64
001-22150 State Payroll Taxes 8,202.64
Check Disbursements - City Council - October 12, 2026 Payment Dates: 9/12/2026 - 9/25/2026 Report Summary
Fund Summary
Fund Payment Amount
001 - General Fund 288,638.18
005 - Sewer Fund 64,660.70
020 - Water Fund 11,880.18
025 - Gas Tax Fund 2,680.00
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020-601-61241 Utilities - Electric 6,598.15
020-601-61280 Fuel - Vehicles 434.00
020-601-67600 Safety Equipment 89.72
020-601-67705 Telephone 89.75
9/29/2026 9:27:00 AM Page 8 of 12
020-601-60210 Computer Maintenance &Software 80.02
020-601-60250 Maintenance / Repair 20.01
020-601-60650 Membership & Publications 1,042.00
020-601-60710 Travel & Training 275.00
020-601-61140 Operational Supplies 14.98
020-601-61240 Meter Expense 1,207.30
005-701-61241 Utilities - Electric 5,735.75
005-701-61280 Fuel - Vehicles 328.06
005-701-67600 Safety Equipment 89.72
005-701-67705 Telephone 115.58
005-701-73500 Equipment 1,791.52
020-601-50000 Salaries 237.73
005-701-50000 Salaries 237.73
005-701-60250 Maintenance / Repair 15,407.44
005-701-60710 Travel & Training 75.00
005-701-60800 Contract Services 38,918.43
005-701-61111 Chemicals / Analysis 1,738.86
005-701-61140 Operational Supplies 222.61
001-558-73500 Equipment 1,792.06
001-565-50010 Planning Commission Salaries 50.00
001-565-60210 Computer Maintenance &Software 60.00
001-565-61130 Office Supplies (32.84)
001-565-61241 Utilities - Electric 1,461.53
001-565-67705 Telephone 38.52
001-558-61127 Tools 66.13
001-558-61130 Office Supplies 251.28
001-558-61280 Fuel - Vehicles 2,299.89
001-558-67575 Regulatory Compliance 2,560.00
001-558-67600 Safety Equipment 119.61
001-558-67705 Telephone 128.66
001-558-60210 Computer Maintenance &Software 100.02
001-558-60250 Maintenance / Repair 3,553.55
001-558-60270 Maintenance - Vehicles 639.63
001-558-60650 Membership & Publications 4.00
001-558-60710 Travel & Training 12.36
001-558-60800 Contract Services 3,085.29
001-552-61140 Operational Supplies 248.54
001-552-61241 Utilities - Electric 525.22
001-556-60250 Maintenance/Repair 6,842.52
001-556-60800 Contract Services 4,640.00
001-556-61241 Utilities - Electric 507.63
001-558-50000 Salaries 713.22
001-511-67140 Buellton Recreation Program 6,116.93
001-511-67570 Recreation Program 50/50 150.00
001-511-72300 Computer Equipment 1,096.47
001-550-61241 Utilities - Electric 5,185.74
001-552-60258 Maintenance/Repair-River View 1,128.80
001-552-60800 Contract Services 20,675.00
001-511-60650 Membership & Publications 530.00
001-511-60800 Contract Services 587.13
001-511-60900 Miscellaneous 136.37
001-511-61130 Office Supplies 82.86
001-511-61280 Fuel-Vehicles 118.43
001-511-61290 Telephone/Internet 328.99
Check Disbursements - City Council - October 12, 2026 Payment Dates: 9/12/2026 - 9/25/2026 Account Summary
Account Number Account Name Payment Amount
20 of 72
**None**
51025-040 Summer Camp 2026 - Operating Expenses
80005070 225 Teri Sue Retaining Wall - Contract Services 90037-070 Fig Mountain Brewing - Contract Services
90044-070 The Industrial Network - Contract Services
90066-070 Buellton Garden Apt 10 McMurray - Contract Services 90084070 McMurray Road Hotels - Contract Services
90086-070 ARCO, 653 Ave of Flags - Contract Services
90091070 430 & 440 Central Ave - Contract Services
90096070 Hwy 246 Commercial Center - Contract Services 340.00 Grand Total: 377,859.06
9/29/2026 9:27:00 AM Page 9 of 12
373,951.35
840.21
120.00
195.00
230.00
1,030.00
360.00
400.00
392.50
Account Summary
Account Number Account Name Payment Amount
020-601-73500 Equipment 1,791.52
025-557-60800 Contract Services 2,680.00
075-22415 Const &Demo Material Mgmt Dep 10,000.00
Grand Total: 377,859.06
Project Account Summary
Project Account Key Payment Amount
Check Disbursements - City Council - October 12, 2026 Payment Dates: 9/12/2026 - 9/25/2026 21 of 72
Check Disbursements - City Council - October 12, 2026
Contract Services Detail
Amount
Department 701 - WASTEWATER Total: 38,918.43
38,918.43
Fund 005 - Sewer Fund Total: 38,918.43
9/29/2026 9:28:35 AM Page 10 of 12
WALLACE GROUP 48538 08/31/2026 AUG 2026 - PRO SRVCS - FY 25-26 & 26-27
005-701-60800 34,260.09
VESTIS APA001018 08/31/2026 AUG 2026 - MATS/TOWEL
SERVICE
005-701-60800 135.07
Fund 001 - General Fund Total: 100,319.97
Fund: 005 - Sewer Fund
Department: 701 - WASTEWATER
FLUID RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, INC. 48528 08/31/2026 08/31/26 - WWTP -
MONTHLY O&M
005-701-60800 4,523.27
LOGAN R. FITZGERALD dba APA001024 08/31/2026 AUG 2026 - CH/LIB/PKS -
JANITORIAL SERVICES
001-558-60800 2,215.00
Department 558 - PUBLIC WORKS - GENERAL Total: 3,085.29 100,319.97
CLARK PEST CONTROL APA001012 09/04/2026 09/04/26 - PD/CCC - PEST
CONTROL
001-558-60800 212.00
VESTIS APA001018 08/31/2026 AUG 2026 - MATS/TOWEL
SERVICE
001-558-60800 540.29
Department 556 - PUBLIC WORKS - LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE Total: 4,640.00 Department: 558 - PUBLIC WORKS - GENERAL
CLARK PEST CONTROL APA001012 09/04/2026 09/04/26 - PO - PEST 001-558-60800 118.00 Department 552 - PUBLIC WORKS - PARKS Total: 20,675.00
Department: 556 - PUBLIC WORKS - LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
THE VALLEY GARDENER OPERATING INC APA001017 08/31/2026 AUG 2026 - COB
LANDSCAPING
001-556-60800 4,640.00
Department: 552 - PUBLIC WORKS - PARKS
THE VALLEY GARDENER OPERATING INC APA001017 08/31/2026 AUG 2026 - COB
LANDSCAPING
001-552-60800 19,870.00
LOGAN R. FITZGERALD dba APA001024 08/31/2026 AUG 2026 - CH/LIB/PKS -
JANITORIAL SERVICES
001-552-60800 805.00
Department: 511 - RECREATION
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF OMAHA 11365408 08/17/2026 K THOMSEN - CREDIT CARD
CHARGES THROUGH
001-511-60800 587.13
Department 511 - RECREATION Total: 587.13
Department: 501 - PUBLIC SAFETY - POLICE/FIRE
SB CO FIRE DEPARTMENT 48517 07/01/2026 JUL - SEP 2026 - SB CO
FIRE/PARAMEDIC SERVICES
001-501-60810 69,585.00
Department 501 - PUBLIC SAFETY - POLICE/FIRE Total: 69,585.00 Fund: 001 - General Fund
Department: 420 - FINANCE
Optimized Investment Partners, LLC APA001014 08/31/2026 AUG 2026 - INVESTMENT
ADVISORY SERVICES
001-420-60800 1,747.55
Department 420 - FINANCE Total: 1,747.55
City of Buellton, CA
Payment Dates 9/12/2026 - 9/25/2026
Vendor Name Payment Number Post Date Description (Item) Account Number 22 of 72
Amount
Fund 025 - Gas Tax Fund Total: 2,680.00
Grand Total: 141,918.40
9/29/2026 9:28:35 AM Page 11 of 12
TETRA TECH, INC. APA001030 07/31/2026 JUL 2026 - ENG SRVCS -
ENCROACHMENT PERMITS
025-557-60800 2,680.00
Department 557 - PUBLIC WORKS - ENGINEERING Total: 2,680.00 2,680.00
Contract Services Detail Payment Dates: 9/12/2026 - 9/25/2026 Vendor Name Payment Number Post Date Description (Item) Account Number Fund: 025 - Gas Tax Fund
Department: 557 - PUBLIC WORKS - ENGINEERING
23 of 72
Grand Total: 141,918.40
9/29/2026 9:28:35 AM Page 12 of 12
025-557-60800 Contract Services 2,680.00
Grand Total: 141,918.40
Project Account Summary
Project Account Key Payment Amount
**None** 141,918.40
001-556-60800 Contract Services 4,640.00
001-558-60800 Contract Services 3,085.29
005-701-60800 Contract Services 38,918.43
001-501-60810 Contract Services - Fire Dept 69,585.00
001-511-60800 Contract Services 587.13
001-552-60800 Contract Services 20,675.00
Grand Total: 141,918.40
Account Summary
Account Number Account Name Payment Amount
001-420-60800 Contract Services 1,747.55
Report Summary
Fund Summary
Fund Payment Amount
001 - General Fund 100,319.97
005 - Sewer Fund 38,918.43
025 - Gas Tax Fund 2,680.00
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Refund Check Register
City of Buellton, CA Refund Check Detail
UBPKT04238 - Refunds 01 UBPKT04236 Regular
Account Name Date Check # Amount Code Receipt Amount Type 03-05700-010 SAPPHIRE SELECT PROPERTIES 9/25/2026 48519 89.72 89.72 Generated From Billing 04-16700-003 JONES, RENA 9/25/2026 48520 112.57 112.57 Generated From Billing Total Refunds: 2 Total Refunded Amount: 202.29
Revenue Code Summary
Revenue Code Amount
996 - UNAPPLIED CREDITS 202.29
Revenue Total: 202.29
General Ledger Distribution
Account Number Account Name Posting Amount IFT
Posting Date: 09/25/2026
Fund: 020 - WATER FUND
020-10000 Claim On Pooled Cash -202.29 Yes
020-22420 Unapplied Credits 202.29
020 Total: 0.00
Fund: 999 - POOLED CASH
999-10001 Pooled Cash - General Checking -202.29
999-27000 Due To Other Funds 202.29 Yes
999 Total: 0.00
Distribution Total: 0.00
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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: October 12, 2026
Subject: Financial Report for the Fourth Quarter Ending June 30, 2026 ______________________________________________________________________________
BACKGROUND
Four times each year, City staff completes a comprehensive analysis of City finances, including projected fund balances, revenues to date, departmental budgets, expenditures, and encumbrances. This financial report focuses on the Fourth Quarter of Fiscal Year 2025-26 and summarizes the quarter ended June 30, 2026, for the General Fund, Enterprise Funds and Capital Improvement Fund.
Attachment 1 provides an overview of the current economic outlook on the local, state and national levels; General Fund revenues, expenditures, projected fund balances; and activity in the Enterprise Funds. Though this information is not audited and does not contain all the usual periodic adjustments, accruals or disclosures, the information does provide a picture of the City’s activity and developing financial trends. Attachment 2 focuses on the status of the Capital Improvement Budget at the end of the quarter ended June 30, 2026.
FISCAL IMPACT
The Interim financial statement provides the community with an understanding of the financial activity of the City’s primary funds.
RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council receive and file the Fourth Quarter Financial Report.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 – Quarterly Financial Report for the period ending June 30, 2026 Attachment 2 – Quarterly Capital Improvement Project Report for the period ending June 30, 2026
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Unaudited Financial Data Fourth Quarter Ending June 30, 2026 1 Overview
The purpose of this financial report is to provide
financial information for the City of Buellton.
This report focuses on the Fourth Quarter of
fiscal year 2025-26 and covers the period July 1,
2025, through June 30, 2026. The report is
presented quarterly and concentrates on the
General Fund and Enterprise Funds. The
quarterly financial report presents the City’s
financial position, considers economic factors
and highlights trends based on the City’s budget
versus what actually occurred during the period.
A discussion of other economic factors provides
a means of comparing the local economy against
larger economic events that may affect the City
of Buellton. This quarterly financial report is a
valuable tool for the Council, staff, and general
public.
U.S Economy
The U.S. Economy entered the fourth quarter of
FY 2025-26 with moderate growth, continued
inflationary pressures, and a relatively stable
labor market.
The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) reported
that the real gross domestic product (GDP) grew
at an annualized rate of 2.2% in Q2 2026 (April
through June). The increase in GDP was driven
by consumer spending, investment, and exports.
Consumer spending increased at a 3.8%
annualized rate, while business investment also
contributed to economic growth. Overall, the
economy continued to expand during the
quarter, although growth remained moderate
compared with stronger periods of economic
expansion.
As of June 2026, the Bureau of Labor Statistics
(BLS) reported that the U.S. Consumer Price
Index (CPI) increased 3.5% over the previous 12
months, indicating a continued inflationary
pressure. This increase was largely driven by a
sharp increase in energy prices, particularly
gasoline, which rose more than 26.7%.
Excluding food and energy, core CPI increased
2.6% over the previous 12 months, suggesting
that underlying inflation remained more
moderate. Food prices increased 3.0% over the
year, while shelter costs continued to increase.
Overall, consumer prices remained elevated,
although some price pressures moderated
toward the end of the quarter.
The labor market remained stable, although
employment growth continued to moderate.
The BLS reported that the national
unemployment rate was 4.2% in June 2026,
compared to 4.3% in both April and May. Total
nonfarm payroll employment increased by
57,000 in June, following increases earlier in the
quarter. Employment continued to trend
upward in professional and business services,
social assistance, and health care, while leisure
and hospitality employment declined in June.
Overall, the labor market continued to
demonstrate resilience, while hiring activity
remained moderate compared with the stronger
levels experienced during the post-pandemic
recovery.
The U.S. housing market continued to show
signs of stabilization, although affordability
remained a significant challenge for many
buyers. Mortgage rates remained elevated, with
the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate
reaching approximately 6.49% in late June.
Existing-home sales decreased 2.4% from May
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Unaudited Financial Data Fourth Quarter Ending June 30, 2026 2 to June but were 2.8% higher than June 2025.
Housing inventory totaled approximately 1.56
million homes in June, representing 4.6 months
of supply and providing buyers with somewhat
more options. The median existing home price
reached $440,600, an increase of 1.8% from a
year earlier. While inventory and affordability
conditions showed some improvement,
elevated mortgage rates and relatively high
home prices continued to place pressure on
housing affordability, particularly for first-time
buyers.
State Economy
By calendar year Q2 2026, California’s economy
continued to expand at a moderate pace,
supported by technology, artificial intelligence,
healthcare, and professional services. However,
higher borrowing costs, housing affordability
challenges, and continued inflationary pressures
continued to affect households and businesses.
California remained the largest state economy in
the nation. According to the BEA,
continued to benefit from investment in
artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and
semiconductor development, although higher
interest rates and elevated business costs
constrained growth in some sectors.
According to the State of California Department
of Industrial Relations, as of June 2026,
California’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose by
3.4% over the previous 12 months. The increase
reflected continued price pressures in housing,
energy, food, and other consumer goods and
services. While inflation had moderated from
the unusually high levels experienced earlier in
the decade, prices continued to rise,
contributing to higher costs for households,
businesses, and local governments. According to
the Employment Development Department
(EDD), California's unemployment rate
decreased to 5.2% in June 2026. Total nonfarm
payroll employment decreased by 2,900 jobs
during the month but increased by 106,900 jobs.
California's unemployment rate remained above
the national average, reflecting continued labor
market adjustments across several industries.
Three of California's 11 industry sectors gained
jobs in June, led by Private Education and Health
Services (+15,500), with gains in Other Private
Schools and Instruction, Offices of Other Health
Practitioners, and Individual and Family
Services. Leisure and Hospitality also gained
1,100 jobs. Government (-7,600) experienced
the largest month-over-month decline, followed
by Construction (-4,100), Trade, Transportation
and Utilities (-2,800), and Professional and
Business Services (-2,200). Some of the
government decline was attributed to seasonal
reductions as schools paused for the summer.
California’s housing market continued to face
affordability challenges. According to the
California Association of Realtors, the statewide
median sales price of an existing single-family
home was $904,640 in June 2026, an increase of
0.4% from June 2025. Existing home sales
increased 6.0% year over year, but elevated
home prices and mortgage costs continued to
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Unaudited Financial Data Fourth Quarter Ending June 30, 2026 3 City of Buellton Economy
The City’s General Fund ended the Fourth Quarter of 2025-26 with about $13.47 Million in Cash Balance.
The City’s General Fund Reserve Policy states the reserve level must be maintained at 35 percent of budgeted operating expenditure. The current operating expenditure budget is about $13.10 million, which makes the target reserve level approximately $4.58 million. Of the current cash balance, about $8.89 million is available for current and future capital improvement projects, or any other use as stated in the City’s Reserve Policy. Current revenue through June 30, 2026, is 67.25 percent of budget projections while current expenditures are at 73.54 percent of budget.
The City of Buellton’s economy is characterized by a resilient fiscal position, steady performance in core tax revenues, and a cautious outlook due to softening consumer spending. While the City maintained strong cash reserves, it faced localized headwinds from high interest rates and fluctuating demand in the tourism and construction sectors.
Sales tax revenues are significantly concentrated among several key business sectors, specifically Autos and Transportation, Fuel and Service Stations, Restaurants and Hotels, and Business and Industry. These sectors collectively represent a significant share of taxable sales and play a critical role in supporting local revenue. Their economic impact is substantial, driven by high-value transactions, consistent consumer demand, tourism activity, and business investment. As a result, changes in these sectors can have a direct and meaningful effect on overall sales tax performance and fiscal stability, underscoring the importance of a balanced and resilient local economy.
The City’s TOT revenue has been supported by a 69% occupancy rate for FY 2024-25. For the period July 2025 and June 30, 2026, the average occupancy rate is 64%. Despite the decline in occupancy, TOT revenue increased from $4.21 million in FY 2024-25 to $4.29 million in FY 2025-26, indicating that higher room rates and visitor spending are offsetting lower hotel utilization. Furthermore, the recent voterapproved measure increasing the City’s TOT rate from 12% to 14% has helped mitigate potential revenue losses associated with future occupancy declines.
While sales tax and TOT revenues may fluctuate with tourism and broader economic trends, property tax revenue is projected to grow at a moderate and stable rate. Key factors to monitor include mortgage rates, inflation, and tourism demand, all of which will influence the City’s overall revenue stability.
The City has two Enterprise Funds: Water and Sewer Funds. The goal of these funds is to finance or recover the cost of providing services to the public through user charges. These funds are supported by charging water and sewer service fees. The Wastewater Fund and Wastewater Capital Fund ended the fourth Quarter with a combined Fund Balance of about $2.31 Million and about $559,059 in cash.
Wastewater operating revenue ended the Fourth Quarter at 99.81 percent while operating expenses were at 102.01 percent. The Water and Water Capital Fund ended the Fourth Quarter with a combined Fund Balance of about $11.32 Million and $5.92 Million in cash. Water Fund Operating revenues ended the Fourth Quarter at 103.91 percent while operating expenses were at 88.82 percent. 29 of 72
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GENERAL FUND
General Fund Balance
Table 1 below shows that with 100 percent of the fiscal year complete, revenues are within projections at 67.25 percent while expenditures are within 73.54 percent of appropriations. “Revenue versus budget” gaps are explained in the next section.
General Fund - Fund Balance Original Budget Current Budget Actual Percent Fund Balance at Start of Year $ 15,026,864
Revenues* 17,520,764 18,232,065 $ 12,261,358 67.25%
Expenditures* (17,454,726) (18,232,065) $ (13,407,536) 73.54% Est.Fund Balance at End of Quarter - $ 13,880,686
Change in Fund Balance 66,038 - $ (1,146,178)
* Includes use of reserves for Capital Improvement Projects Table 1: General Fund Balance
Table 2 below provides summary comparison information on revenues and expenditures through the quarter ending June 30, 2026, versus the prior period ending June 30, 2025.
Q4 FY 2025-26 Q4 FY 2024-25
Increase
(Decrease) Percent
Revenues:
Taxes $ 10,526,138 $ 10,272,528 $ 253,610 2.47%
Fees and Permits 21,105 45,600 $ (24,495) -53.72%
Fines and Penalties 35,835 30,486 $ 5,349 17.55%
Charges for Current Services 197,938 174,549 $ 23,389 13.40% Use of Monies and Properties 489,973 719,952 $ (229,979) -31.94% Revenue from Other Agencies 967,934 981,413 $ (13,479) -1.37% Other Revenue* 22,435 116,653 $ (94,218) -80.77%
Total Revenue $ 12,261,358 $ 12,341,182 $ (79,824) -0.65% Expenditures:
Employee Services $ 3,156,903 $ 2,563,103 $ 593,800 23.17% Operating and Maintenance $ 8,146,335 $ 7,009,402 $ 1,136,932 16.22% Transfers for Capital Outlay $ 1,952,636 $ 2,978,212 $ (1,025,576) -34.44% Minor Capital $ 151,662 $ 167,741 $ (16,079) -9.59%
Total Expenditures $ 13,407,536 $ 12,718,458 $ 689,078 5.42% Change in Fund Balance $ (1,146,178) $ (377,276) (768,903) 203.80% Table 2: Previous Year Comparison
Total revenues through the Fourth Quarter are $79,824 (0.65%) lower than the previous fiscal year. The revenue category with the largest dollar growth is “Taxes” with an increase of $253,610 (2.47%). The increase was primarily attributable to higher property tax revenue and additional Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) revenue following the increase in the TOT rate from 12% to 14%, effective February 1, 2025. 30 of 72
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Unaudited Financial Data Fourth Quarter Ending June 30, 2026 5 “Charges for Current Services” also increased by $23,389 (13.40%), primarily due to increased participation in Buellton Recreation programs.
The largest dollar decrease in revenue was in “Use of Monies and Properties”, which decreased by $229,979 (31.94%). The decrease was primarily attributable to changes in market conditions and the resulting fair-value adjustments to the City's investment portfolio, which are recognized in accordance with applicable accounting requirements. “Other Revenue” decreased by $94,218 (80.77%), while Fees and Permits decreased by $24,495 (53.72%). These decreases partially offset the increase in tax revenues and other revenue sources. Overall, the changes across the individual revenue categories resulted in a net decrease in total revenues of $79,824 (0.65%) compared to the prior fiscal year.
Total expenditures through the Fourth Quarter were $689,078 (5.42%) higher than the previous fiscal year. The increase was primarily attributable to higher Employee Services and Operating and Maintenance expenditures, partially offset by a decrease in Transfers for Capital Outlay. Employee Services increased by $593,800 (23.17%), primarily due to compensation and benefit increases implemented during the fiscal year. These included the 5.0% cost-of-living adjustment provided to fulltime City employees effective July 1, 2025, along with merit-based pay increases and additional employee benefits, including a monthly housing allowance. The City's employer-paid health insurance benefit also increased effective January 1, 2026, from $1,200 to $1,800 per month per full-time employee. Additional employee-related costs included department head allowances and on-call pay for maintenance workers, effective March 14, 2026.
Operating and Maintenance expenditures increased by $1,136,932 (16.22%) compared to the prior fiscal year. The primary driver of the increase was a $500,000 contribution to the Children's Museum to support startup costs associated with the facility. The City also increased grant funding for local organizations by approximately $50,000. Other significant expenditures included a $175,000 Additional Discretionary Payment (ADP) toward the City's unfunded accrued liability (UAL). The contract for Santa Barbara County Sheriff services increased by approximately $150,000, or 5.2%, for the fiscal year. The increase also reflects the inclusion of a motor deputy, with an annual projected cost of approximately $270,200.
Transfers for Capital Outlay decreased by $1,025,576 (34.44%), from approximately $2.98 million in the prior fiscal year to $1.95 million in the current fiscal year. The decrease reflects lower transfers for capital purposes compared to the prior year. Capital improvement projects currently in progress as of June 30, 2026, includes:
• Project #092-102 Storm Drain Outfall Repairs & Re-Establishment - $ 40,000 • Project #092-220 Willemsen Parking Lot - $1,270,089
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Unaudited Financial Data Fourth Quarter Ending June 30, 2026 6 • Project #092-307 McMurray Road Widening/TS - $151,035 • Project #092-309 West Highway 246 Safety Improvements - $5,633 • Project #092-322 and 092-323 FY 2023-24 and FY 2024-25 Road Maintenance Project - $474,219 • Project #092-324 FY 2025-26 Road Maintenance Project - $11,661 The minor capital expenditure category compared to last year increased by $23,921 (14.26%) mostly due to the purchase of a passenger van for the Recreation Center.
As a result of lower revenues and higher expenditures, the General Fund experienced a greater deficit through June 30, 2026, compared to the same period in the prior fiscal year. The change in fund balance was a deficit of approximately $1.15 million, compared to a deficit of approximately $377,000 in the prior year, representing a decrease of approximately $769,000. The change was primarily attributable to increased Employee Services and Operating and Maintenance expenditures, which more than offset the increase in tax revenues.
Top Five General Fund Revenues
Sales Tax
At the end of the Fourth Quarter, the City received 99.44 percent of the total projected Sales Tax revenue. Payments are recorded when received and applied to the corresponding month of sales; usually payment is received from the State of California two months after the sales tax is collected. Revenue from sales tax has been received through June 2026. Sales tax revenue fluctuates each month in conjunction with seasonal flows.
Top Five Revenues for the City of Buellton’s General Fund are Sales Tax, Property Tax, Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT), Motor Vehicle License Fee (MVLF) and Franchise Fees. These revenues account for about 91% of total General Fund Revenues.
Top Five Revenues
Original
Budget
Current
Budget YTD Actual Percent
Sales Tax $ 3,588,464 $ 3,588,464 $ 3,568,361 99.44%
Transient Occupancy Tax 4,550,000 $ 4,550,000 4,285,526 94.19% Property Tax 2,085,904 $ 2,085,904 2,251,223 107.93%
MVLF Swap 673,106 $ 673,106 695,969 103.40%
Franchise Fees 416,246 $ 416,246 421,029 101.15%
Other Revenues* 1,079,930 $ 1,127,299 1,039,250 92.19%
Total Revenues $ 12,393,650 $ 12,441,019 $ 12,261,358 98.56% Use of Reserves 5,127,114 5,791,046 - 0.00%
Total Funding Sources $ 17,520,764 $ 18,232,065 $ 12,261,358 67.25% Table 3
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Unaudited Financial Data Fourth Quarter Ending June 30, 2026 7 Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT)
TOT revenue is a major component of the City’s General Fund. Effective February 1, 2025, the TOT rate increased to 14 percent of the total taxable rent collected from each hotel within the City. Prior to this adjustment, the rate remained at 12 percent since February 1, 2013. TOT payments for the reporting period are due on the 20th of the following month and cause revenue streams to lag one month. The City has received 94.19 percent of anticipated revenue through June 2026.
Property Tax
The City’s property tax revenues are at intervals set by the Santa Barbara County Auditor-Controller, usually in December and April. As of the end of the Fourth Quarter, the City has received 107.93 percent of projected property tax revenue. The City’s ongoing share of property tax is projected to grow at a steady pace as the current housing market conditions remain stable.
Property Tax in Lieu of Motor Vehicle License Fee (MVLF Swap) Payments from the Santa Barbara County Auditor-Controller are received throughout the year, usually January and June. This revenue is trending upwards based on historic receipts. MVLF fees received slightly exceeded projections, ending the fiscal year at 103.40 percent.
Franchise Fees
Franchise fees are received monthly, quarterly, and annually. The majority of the City’s Franchise Fees are collected from Marborg Industries, the City’s solid waste service provider. Other franchise fees are received from Comcast, PG&E and SoCal Gas. Franchise fees ended the Fourth Quarter at 101.15 percent of revenue projections.
General Fund Expenditures
Department Expenditures Adopted Budget Current Budget YTD Actual % Expended 401-City Council 242,538 245,743 251,815 102.47%
402-City Manager 458,667 465,418 475,656 102.20%
403-City Clerk/Human Resources 226,434 268,385 287,283 107.04% 404-City Attorney 212,000 212,000 234,102 110.43%
410-Non-Departmental 2,146,235 2,202,171 2,236,928 101.58% 420-Finance 404,777 397,290 378,584 95.29%
501-Police and Fire 3,644,759 3,644,759 3,525,004 96.71% 510-Library 308,288 308,288 308,174 99.96%
511-Recreation 1,011,397 1,529,615 893,936 58.44%
550-Street Lights 70,000 70,000 60,745 86.78%
551-Storm Water 385,500 385,500 234,092 60.72%
552-Public Works - Parks 579,120 579,120 495,718 85.60% 556-Public Works - Landscape 292,950 293,550 178,706 60.88% 558-Public Works - General 1,280,393 1,403,415 977,776 69.67% 565-Planning (Comm Dev) 1,064,554 1,099,697 916,380 83.33% Transfer to CIP Fund 92 5,127,114 5,127,114 1,952,636 38.08% Total All Departments 17,454,726 18,232,066 13,407,536 73.54% Table 4: General Fund Expenditures by Department
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Unaudited Financial Data Fourth Quarter Ending June 30, 2026 8 Table 4 summarizes operating costs by department and Figure 1 illustrates the percentage breakdown by department. As of June 30, 2026, or 100 percent of the fiscal year expended, the General Fund ended the Fourth Quarter at 73.54 percent expended (including CIP). Actual General Fund expenditures were approximately $13.40 Million. Several Budget Units ended the Fourth Quarter within budget except for City Council, City Manager, City Clerk/Human Resources, City Attorney, and Non-Departmental.
Expenditures within the City's administrative departments, including City Council, City Manager, City Clerk/Human Resources, and City Attorney, exceeded budget expectations, with spending ranging from 102% to 110% of budget. The variances were primarily driven by higher personnel costs, recruitment and training activities, election-related expenses, and increased legal service costs incurred to support code enforcement and special projects during the fiscal year, however, the additional costs were offset by code enforcement fine revenues.
Excluding the budgeted Transfer Out for Capital Outlay, expenditures within the Non-Departmental Department were 101.58% of budget, reflecting spending generally in line with budget expectations.
Variances were primarily attributable to higher citywide costs for medical benefits, computer maintenance and software, utilities, and contract services, partially offset by savings in other operating accounts. Other notable expenditures include the Children's Museum contribution of half a million dollars.
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Unaudited Financial Data Fourth Quarter Ending June 30, 2026 9 Figure 1: YTD Percentage of Expenditures by Department
Major Expenditure Variances
Table 5 and Figure 2 show General Fund operating costs and minor capital expenditures summarized by type. With 100 percent of the fiscal year elapsed, all expenditures by type categories are within budget projections.
Expenditures By Type
Original
Budget
Current
Budget YTD Actual
% of Total
Expenditures % Expended
Staffing 3,056,639 3,143,216 3,149,018 23.5% 100.18%
Contract Services 6,240,870 6,313,860 5,730,496 42.7% 90.76% Telecomm and Utilities 491,300 525,043 469,375 3.5% 89.40% Supplies and Materials 32,175 32,175 32,708 0.2% 101.66% Repair and Maintenance 487,700 498,812 265,330 2.0% 53.19% Transfer to Other Funds 5,127,114 5,127,114 1,976,087 14.7% 38.54% Other Operating Costs 1,673,653 2,244,570 1,632,860 12.2% 72.75% Minor Capital 345,275 347,275 151,662 1.1% 43.67%
Total by Type 17,454,726 18,232,065 13,407,536 100.0% 73.54% Table 5: Expenditure Categories
401-City Council
1.88%
402-City Manager
3.55% 403-City Clerk/Human
Resources
2.14%
404-City Attorney
1.75%
410-NonDepartmental
16.68%
420-Finance
2.82%
501-Police and Fire
26.29%
510-Library
511-Recreation 2.30%
6.67%
550-Street Lights
0.45%
551-Storm Water
1.75%
552-Public Works -
Parks
3.70%
556-Public Works -
Landscape
1.33%
558-Public Works -
General
7.29%
565-Planning (Comm
Dev)
6.83%
Transfer to CIP
Fund 092
14.56%
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Unaudited Financial Data Fourth Quarter Ending June 30, 2026 10 Figure 2: Expenditure by Type
The top three spending categories are: Contract Services, Staffing, and Transfer to Other Funds. Contract Services include services for Police, Fire Department, Legal Services, Engineering, Landscaping Services, Visitor’s Bureau, and other services. Contract Services accounts for 42.7 percent of General Fund expenditures. Staffing includes salary and benefits and accounts for 23.5 percent of General Fund expenditures. The Transfers to Other Funds category accounts for 14.7 percent of expenditures and includes costs associated with capital projects.
The Other Operating Costs category represents 14.7 percent of expenditures. Examples of costs in this category are annual payments for Property, liability and worker’s comp insurance, CalPERS Accrued Unfunded Liability (UAL), as well as support for community organizations and the Buellton Senior Center.
This cost category also includes expenditures incurred for Buellton Recreation programs and Art and Culture Programs.
General Fund Trend
Figure 3 illustrates the City’s quarterly General Fund revenue and expenditure trends over the past five fiscal years. Overall, the City has experienced consistent financial growth, with both revenues and expenditures increasing in support of expanded municipal services and community investments.
Revenues have exceeded expenditures in most quarters, contributing to the City’s strong financial position. While revenue collections often lag expenditures by one to two quarters due to the timing of major revenue sources, revenues have historically surpassed expenditures by fiscal year-end, reflecting a sustained pattern of fiscal stability.
In the two most recent fiscal years, expenditures exceeded revenues primarily due to one-time investments in community projects, capital improvements, and other strategic initiatives. These expenditures were funded through accumulated reserves and are not reflective of ongoing operational costs. As a result, the temporary imbalance between revenues and expenditures does not indicate a Staffing, 23.5%
Contract Services,
42.7%
Telecomm and
Utilities, 3.5%
Supplies and
Materials, 0.2%
Repair and
Maintenance, 2.0%
Transfer to Other
Funds, 14.7%
Other Operating
Costs, 12.2% Minor Capital, 1.1%
Expeditures By Type
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Unaudited Financial Data Fourth Quarter Ending June 30, 2026 11 structural deficit but rather the planned use of resources to support long-term community priorities and infrastructure needs.
Looking ahead, General Fund revenues are expected to remain relatively stable, reflecting current economic conditions and the maturation of several key revenue sources. At the same time, the City faces ongoing expenditure pressures related to inflation, rising personnel costs, contractual service increases, and the continued maintenance of public infrastructure and service levels. As major one-time capital investments are completed, expenditure growth is expected to moderate, allowing the City to better align operating revenues and expenditures. This will support the gradual rebuilding of fund balance reserves and strengthen the City’s financial flexibility. Maintaining structurally balanced operations while replenishing fund balance will remain a key fiscal objective, ensuring the City is well-positioned to address future economic uncertainties and community needs.
Figure 3: Quarterly Revenue vs. Expenditures Trend
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ENTERPRISE FUNDS
The Enterprise Fund Balance and Statement of Net Position for the Fourth Quarter of Fiscal Year 2025- 26 are shown below.
Fund Balance Summary
Enterprise Fund Balance Wastewater
Wastewater
Capital Water Water Capital
Beginning Fund Balance $ 2,015,412 $ 565,395 $ 10,548,943 $ 339,574 Operating Revenue & Transfers 1,593,091 175,903 2,948,693 - Operating Expenses & Transfers (1,941,860) (95,606) (2,393,439) (113,933) Profit(Loss) $ (348,769) $ 80,297 $ 555,255 $ (113,933) Ending Fund Balance $ 1,666,643 $ 645,692 $ 11,104,198 $ 225,641 Table 6 Note: Operating expenses include depreciation and exclude transfers for CIPs.
Table 6 illustrates the ending Fund Balance of each Enterprise Fund. The change in Fund Balance is attributed to the excess or deficit of revenue over expenses. Table 7 is the Statement of Net Position, illustrating total assets minus total liabilities for the period.
Statement of Net Position Wastewater
Wastewater
Capital
Wastewater
Funds Total Water Water Capital Water Funds Total
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and Investments 2,554,510 (1,995,451) 559,059 8,677,681 (2,755,743) 5,921,938 Receivables 203,024 - 203,024 276,711 - 276,711
Inventory - - - 132,148 - 132,148
Prepaid Items 16,215 - 16,215 933,414 - 933,414
Total current assets 2,773,749 (1,995,451) 778,298 10,019,954 (2,755,743) 7,264,211 Capital assets (net of
accumulated depreciation) 1,011,071 2,641,143 3,652,214 3,729,886 2,981,384 6,711,270 Leased Assets (net of
accumulated amortization) - - - - -
Other assets 274,313 - 274,313 196,748 - 196,748 - - Total Assets: $ 4,059,133 $ 645,692 $ 4,704,825 $ 13,946,588 $ 225,641 $ 14,172,229
LIABILITIES
Current Liabilities 204,360 - 204,360 252,178 - 252,178 Noncurrent Liabilities 2,087,657 - 2,087,657 2,587,648 - 2,587,648 Other Liabilities 100,473 - 100,473 2,565 2,565
Total Liabilities: $ 2,392,490 $ - $ 2,392,490 $ 2,842,390 $ - $ 2,842,390 NET POSITION (Assets - Liabilities) $ 1,666,643 $ 645,692 $ 2,312,335 $ 11,104,198 $ 225,641 $ 11,329,839 Net Position Breakdown
Net Investment in Capital Assets (247,638) 2,981,384 2,733,746 1,785,858 2,981,384 4,767,242 Unrestricted 1,914,280 (2,335,692) (421,411) 9,318,339 (2,755,743) 6,562,596 Total Net Position $ 1,666,643 $ 645,692 $ 2,312,335 $ 11,104,198 $ 225,641 $ 11,329,839 Table 7
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Unaudited Financial Data Fourth Quarter Ending June 30, 2026 13 Wastewater and Wastewater Capital Funds
Wastewater and
Wastewater Capital Funds Wastewater
Wastewater
Capital Wastewater Total
Operating Revenues
Charge for Services 1,576,560 - 1,576,560
Interest Income 16,531 - 16,531
Connection Fees - 175,903 175,903
Other Revenues - - -
Total Operating Revenue 1,593,091 175,903 1,768,994
Operating Expenses
Employee Services 643,978 - 643,978
Operating & Maintenance 1,162,585 - 1,162,585
Depreciation* 114,403 95,606 210,008
Minor Capital 20,894 - 20,894
Total Operating Expenses 1,941,860 95,606 2,016,572
Operating Surplus (Deficit) (348,769) 80,297 (268,472)
Transfers In (Out)
Use of Reserves for Operating 348,769 348,769
Transfers In - CIP - - -
Transfers Out - CIP** (82,950) (238,146) (321,096)
Total Revenue 1,593,091 175,903 1,768,994
Total Expenditures (1,941,860) (95,606) (2,037,466)
Change in Net Position (348,769) 80,297 (268,472)
** For information purposes only, capitalized at the end of the fiscal year.
Table 8
Revenue and Expenses
Table 8 summarizes Revenue and Expenses for the Wastewater and Wastewater Capital Funds. On the Financial Statements, both funds are combined as one fund. The Wastewater Capital Fund is structured to record capital contributions and is used to record capital improvements that enhance capacity. The change in Fund Balance is due to planned operating and CIP expenses exceeding estimated revenue from charges for wastewater service and connection fee revenue and offset by any existing Fund Balance. The Wastewater Funds ended the Fourth Quarter with $559,059 in combined cash and combined Fund Balance of approximately $2.31 Million (Table 7).
Table 9 illustrates the Wastewater Fund budget to actuals. Wastewater Fund operating expenses exceeded operating revenues by $348,768 at the end of the fiscal year (excluding Capital Improvement expenses). In accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), capital expenses are not recorded as expenditures; rather, depreciation expense is recorded over each asset’s useful life. The amount spent on capital projects are capitalized and shown on the Balance Sheet at the end of the fiscal year.
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Unaudited Financial Data Fourth Quarter Ending June 30, 2026 14 At 100 percent of the fiscal year, overall revenue projections for wastewater services were slightly below expectations at 99.81%. Interest revenue is currently below budget at 55.10%, primarily due to interest rates impacting investment earnings.
Wastewater operating expenses slightly exceed budget projections at 105.69% Employee Services category is below budget expectations at 99.27%. The Operating and Maintenance category is above budget at 105.69% particularly due to higher contract service costs associated with water treatment plant waste handling and biosolids disposal. The Minor Capital category is within budget at 83.58% of the budget.
The Wastewater Fund uses reserves to support Capital Improvement Projects (CIPs). For FY 2025–26, the budgeted transfer out for CIPs is $1,555,000, of which $82,950 has been expensed. Table 10 presents the Wastewater Capital budget compared to actuals. Of the total $700,000 Wastewater Capital CIP budget, $238,146 has been expended to date. Transfers for CIPs are shown for informational purposes to illustrate cash flows and will be capitalized at the end of the fiscal year.
Wastewater Fund 005 Original
Budget
Current
Budget YTD Actuals Percent of
Budget
Operating Revenues
Charge for Services 1,212,650 1,566,144 1,576,560 100.67% Interest Income 30,000 30,000 16,531 55.10%
Other Revenues - - - 0.00%
Total Operating Revenue 1,242,650 1,596,144 1,593,091 99.81% Operating Expenses
Employee Services 659,510 648,710 643,978 99.27%
Operating & Maintenance 1,089,154 1,099,954 1,162,585 105.69% Depreciation* 130,000 130,000 114,403 88.00%
Minor Capital 25,000 25,000 20,894 83.58%
Total Operating Expenses 1,903,664 1,903,664 1,941,860 102.01% Operating Profit(Loss) (661,014) (307,520) (348,768)
Transfers In (Out)
Use of Reserves for Operating 661,014 307,520 348,768 113.41% Use of Reserve - for CIP 1,555,000 1,555,000 - 0.00%
Transfers Out - CIP** (1,555,000) (1,555,000) (82,950) 5.33% Total Revenue 3,458,664 3,458,664 1,593,091 46.06%
Total Expenditures (3,458,664) (3,458,664) (1,941,860) 56.14% Net Profit (Loss) - - (348,768)
*Depreciation is final. Capital Expenditures recorded here and depreciated annually. ** For information purposes only, capitalized at the end of the fiscal year.
Table 9
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Unaudited Financial Data Fourth Quarter Ending June 30, 2026 15 Wastewater Capital 006 Original Budget Current Budget YTD Actuals Percent Revenues
Connection Fees - - 175,903 0.00%
Interest Income - - - 0.00%
Transfers from Reserves - - - 0.00%
Transfer In from Wastewater 780,000 780,000 - 0.00%
Total Revenue 780,000 780,000 175,903 22.55%
Expenses
Depreciation* 80,000 80,000 95,606 119.51%
Transfer to CIP Projects* 700,000 700,000 - 0.00%
Total Expenses 780,000 780,000 95,606 12.26%
Table 10
* Depreciation is final and capital expenditure is included in depreciation. **Total capital expenditures recorded is $238,145.82.
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Unaudited Financial Data Fourth Quarter Ending June 30, 2026 16 Water and Water Capital Funds
Water and Water Capital Funds Water Water
Capital
Water Total
Beginning Fund Balance 3,188,080 230,946 3,419,026
Operating Revenues
Charge for Services 2,805,928 - 2,805,928
Interest Income 142,525 - 142,525
Connection Fees - - -
Other Revenues 241 - 241
Total Operating Revenue 2,948,693 - 2,948,693
Operating Expenses
Employee Services 433,738 - 433,738
Operating & Maintenance 1,689,120 - 1,689,120
Depreciation* 251,926 113,933 365,859
Minor Capital 18,654 - 18,654
Total Operating Expenses 2,393,439 113,933 2,488,717
Operating Profit(Loss) 555,255 (113,933) 441,322
Transfers In (Out)
Use of Reserves for Operating - - -
Transfers In - CIP - - -
Transfers Out - CIP** - (35,945) (35,945)
Total Revenue 2,948,693 - 2,948,693
Total Expenditures (2,393,439) (113,933) (2,507,372)
Net Profit (Loss) 555,255 (113,933) 441,322
*Depreciation is final. Capital Expenditures recorded here and depreciated annually. ** For information purposes only, capitalized at the end of the fiscal year.
Table 11
Revenue and Expenses
Table 11 summarizes Revenue and Expenditures for the Water and Water Capital Funds. On the Financial Statements, both funds are combined as one fund. The Water Capital Fund is structured to record capital contributions and is used to record capital improvements that enhance capacity. The change in Fund Balance is due to planned operating and CIP expenditures exceeding estimated revenue from charges for Water service and connection fee revenue and offset by any existing Fund Balance. The Water Funds ended the Fourth Quarter with approximately $5.92 Million in cash combined (Table 7) and combined Fund Balance of approximately $11.32 Million.
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Unaudited Financial Data Fourth Quarter Ending June 30, 2026 17 Table 12 illustrates the Water Fund budget to actuals. Water Fund operating revenues exceeded operating expenses by $555,254 at the end of the fiscal year (excluding Capital Improvement expenses).
In accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), capital expenses are not recorded as expenditures; rather, depreciation expense is recorded over each asset’s useful life. The amount spent on capital projects are capitalized and shown on the Balance Sheet at the end of the fiscal year.
At 100 percent of the fiscal year, overall, total Water operating revenues exceed budget projections with 103.91% of budget received. Charges for Services exceeded budget projections at 103.43%. Interest revenue is above budget at 114.02%.
Water operating expenses remain within budget at 88.82%. Employee Services category is within budget projections at 100.54%. The Operating and Maintenance category is below budget at 81.87%. Savings were primarily driven by lower-than-anticipated costs for State Water Project purchases, maintenance and repair activities, contract services, and river appropriation expenses. These savings were partially offset by higher costs in depreciation, extraction fees, utilities, and chemical treatment.
The minor capital operating expense is also within budget projections at 74.62%, primarily due to the deferral of planned computer equipment purchases during the fiscal year.
The Water Fund uses reserves to support Capital Improvement Projects (CIPs). For FY 2025–26, the budgeted transfer out for CIPs is $2,650,000, of which none has been expensed. Table 12 presents the Water Capital budget compared to actuals. Of the total $700,000 Water Capital CIP budget, $35,945 has been expensed to date. Transfers out for CIPs are shown for informational purposes to illustrate cash flows and will be capitalized at the end of the fiscal year. 43 of 72
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Unaudited Financial Data Fourth Quarter Ending June 30, 2026 18 Water Fund 020 Original
Budget
Current
Budget YTD Actuals Percent of Budget
Operating Revenues
Charge for Services 2,478,170 2,712,747 2,805,928 103.43% Interest Income 125,000 125,000 142,525 114.02%
Other Revenues - - 241 0.00%
Total Operating Revenue 2,603,170 2,837,747 2,948,694 103.91% Operating Expenses
Employee Services 548,211 431,422 433,738 100.54%
Operating & Maintenance 2,034,195 2,063,295 1,689,120 81.87% Depreciation* 175,000 175,000 251,926 143.96%
Minor Capital 25,000 25,000 18,654 74.62%
Total Operating Expenses 2,782,406 2,694,717 2,393,439 88.82% Operating Profit(Loss) (179,236) 143,030 555,254
Transfers In (Out)
Use of Reserves for Operating 179,236 - - 0.00%
Transfers In - Use of Reserves 2,650,000 2,506,970 - 0.00% Transfers Out - CIP** (2,650,000) (2,650,000) - 0.00%
Total Revenue 5,432,406 5,344,717 2,948,694 55.17%
Total Expenditures (5,432,406) (5,344,717) (2,393,439) 44.78% Net Profit (Loss) - - 555,254
*Depreciation is final. Capital Expenditures recorded here and depreciated annually. ** For information purposes only, capitalized at the end of the fiscal year.
Table 12
Water Capital 021 Original Budget Current Budget YTD Actuals Percent Revenues
Connection Fees - - - 0.00%
Interest Income - - - 0.00%
Transfers from Reserves 105,000 105,000 - 0.00%
Transfer In from Water Fund 700,000 700,000 - 0.00%
Total Revenue 805,000 805,000 - 0.00%
Expenses
Depreciation 105,000 105,000 113,933 108.51%
Transfer to CIP Projects* 700,000 700,000 - 0.00%
Total Expenses 805,000 805,000 113,933 14.15%
Table 13
* Depreciation is final and capital expenditure is included in depreciation.
Total capital expenditures recorded year-to-date is $35,945. 44 of 72
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Account Summary
For Fiscal: 2025-2026 Period Ending: 06/30/2026
Original
Total Budget
Current
Total Budget
Fiscal
Activity
Percent
Used
Fund: 092 - Capital Improvement Proj Fund
Funding Sources:
092-49726 Transfer from Gas Tax Fund 785,378.00 785,378.00 431,617.85 -353,760.15 54.96% 092-49727 Transfer from General Fund 5,127,114.00 5,127,114.00 1,952,636.08 -3,174,477.92 38.08% 092-49728 Transfer from Measure A 1,444,008.00 1,444,008.00 823,857.08 -620,150.92 57.05% 092-49729 Transfer from Sewer Fund 775,000.00 775,000.00 82,950.00 -692,050.00 10.70% 092-49732 Transfer from Water Fund 1,950,000.00 1,950,000.00 0.00 -1,950,000.00 0.00% 092-49738 Transfer from Wastewater Capital 700,000.00 700,000.00 275,015.72 -424,984.28 39.29% 092-49739 Transfer from Water Capital 700,000.00 700,000.00 35,945.32 -664,054.68 5.14% Total Funding Sources: 11,481,500.00 11,481,500.00 3,602,022.05 -7,879,477.95 31.37% Department: 102 - Storm Drain Outfall Repairs and Re-Establishment 092-102-74100 Construction and Improvements 40,000.00 40,000.00 40,000.00 40,000.00 100.00% Department: 102 - Storm Drain Outfall Repairs & Re-Establishment Total: 40,000.00 40,000.00 40,000.00 40,000.00 100.00% Department: 207 - Santa Ynez River Trail
092-207-70000 Conceptual Plan and Feasibility 225,000.00 225,000.00 0.00 225,000.00 0.00% Department: 207 - Santa Ynez River Trail Total: 225,000.00 225,000.00 0.00 225,000.00 0.00% Department: 212 - The Avenue Median 3 Improvement
092-212-70005 Design/Permitting 150,000.00 150,000.00 0.00 150,000.00 0.00% Department: 212 - The Avenue Median 3 Improvement Total: 150,000.00 150,000.00 0.00 150,000.00 0.00% Department: 214 - City Hall Generator/Electrical Replacement 092-214-74100 Construction and Improvement 40,000.00 40,000.00 0.00 40,000.00 0.00% Department: 214 - City Hall Generator/Electrical Replacement Total: 40,000.00 40,000.00 0.00 40,000.00 0.00% Department: 217 - River View Park Basketball Court Resurfacing 092-217-74100 Construction and Improvement 80,000.00 80,000.00 0.00 80,000.00 0.00% Department: 217 - River View Park Basketball Court Resurfacing Total: 80,000.00 80,000.00 0.00 80,000.00 0.00% Department: 220 - Willemsen Parking Lot
092-220-71500 Project Management and Inspection 270,000.00 270,000.00 80,703.75 189,296.25 29.89% 092-220-74100 Construction/Improvements 2,500,000.00 2,500,000.00 1,189,385.07 1,310,614.93 47.58% Department: 220 - Willemsen Parking Lot Total: 2,770,000.00 2,770,000.00 1,270,088.82 1,499,911.18 45.85% Variance
Favorable
(Unfavorable)
Status: Project has been completed.
Status: SBCAG is managing the consultant contract for the design, environmental and outreach for they SYRT. Consultant has started work on data gathering, existing conditions analysis and mapping.
Status:Planning consultant provided Council concepts. Waiting on Council direction.
Status: Pursing Grant funding with CalOES.
Status: Working on plans and specs.
Status: Phase 2 in Progress. Phase 1 has been complete.
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Total Budget
Current
Total Budget
Fiscal
Activity
Percent
Used
Department: 307 - McMurray Road Widening/TS (13/14)
092-307-71200 Right of Way Acquistion 0.00 0.00 172,834.44 -172,834.44 #DIV/0! 092-307-71500 Project Management and Inspections 150,000.00 150,000.00 90,031.25 59,968.75 60.02% 092-307-74100 Construction and Improvements 1,100,000.00 1,100,000.00 146,707.02 953,292.98 13.34% Department: 307 - McMurray Road Widening/TS (13/14) Total: 1,250,000.00 1,250,000.00 409,572.71 840,427.29 32.77% Department: 309 - West Highway 246 Safety Improvements
092-309-70000 Conceptual Plan and Feasibility 81,500.00 81,500.00 6,645.00 74,855.00 8.15% 092-309-70005 Design and Permitting 100,000.00 100,000.00 0.00 100,000.00 0.00% 092-309-71500 Project Management and Inspection 75,000.00 75,000.00 0.00 75,000.00 0.00% 092-309-74100 Construction and Improvements 400,000.00 400,000.00 0.00 400,000.00 0.00% Department: 309 - West Highway 246 Safety Improvements Total: 656,500.00 656,500.00 6,645.00 649,855.00 1.01% Department: 322 - Road Maintenance (2023-24)
092-322-71500 Project Management & Inspection (2023/24) 80,000.00 80,000.00 50,729.63 29,270.37 63.41% 092-322-74100 Construction and Improvement (2023/24) 640,000.00 640,000.00 1,398,956.48 -758,956.48 218.59% Department: 322 - Road Maintenance (2023-24) Total: 720,000.00 720,000.00 1,449,686.11 -729,686.11 201.35% Department: 323 - Road Maintenance (2024-25)
092-323-70005 Design and Permitting (2024/25) 50,000.00 50,000.00 0.00 50,000.00 0.00% 092-323-71500 Project Management and Inspection (2024/25) 75,000.00 75,000.00 6,198.37 68,801.63 8.26% 092-323-74100 Construction and Improvements (2024/25) 350,000.00 350,000.00 0.00 350,000.00 0.00% Department: 323 - Road Maintenance (2024-25) Total: 475,000.00 475,000.00 6,198.37 468,801.63 1.30% Department: 324 - Road Maintenance (2025-26)
092-324-70005 Design and Permitting 100,000.00 100,000.00 25,920.00 74,080.00 25.92% 092-324-71500 Project Management and Inspection 100,000.00 100,000.00 0.00 100,000.00 0.00% 092-324-74100 Construction and Improvements 700,000.00 700,000.00 0.00 700,000.00 0.00% Department: 324 - Road Maintenance Total: 900,000.00 900,000.00 25,920.00 874,080.00 2.88% Department: 401 -River View Park Misc.
092-401-74100 Construction and Improvements 50,000.00 50,000.00 0.00 50,000.00 0.00% Department: 401 -River View Park Misc. Total: 50,000.00 50,000.00 0.00 50,000.00 0.00% Department: 603 - WTP Facilities Improvement (13/14)
092-603-74100 Construction and Improvements 200,000.00 200,000.00 35,945.32 164,054.68 0.00% Department: 603 - WTP Facilities Improvement (13/14) Total: 200,000.00 200,000.00 35,945.32 164,054.68 0.00% Status: Project combined with CIP 322. Council approved NOC 12/11/25. Project Complete.
Status: On-going.
Variance
Favorable
(Unfavorable)
Status: Council Approved Notice of Completion on 12/11/25. Construction Complete. Eminent Domain Process near completion.
Status: Caltrans approved feasibility study.
Status: Project combined with CIP 323. Council approved NOC 12/11/25. Project Complete.
Status: Design started.
Status: On-going.
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Total Budget
Current
Total Budget
Fiscal
Activity
Percent
Used
Department: 605 - WTP Backwash Reclamation Improvement Project 092-605-74100 Construction and Improvements 100,000.00 100,000.00 0.00 100,000.00 0.00% Department: 605 - WTP Backwash Reclamation Improvement Proj.Total: 100,000.00 100,000.00 0.00 100,000.00 0.00% Department: 609 - Supplemental Well/WTP Feasibility
092-609-70005 Design and Permitting 100,000.00 100,000.00 0.00 100,000.00 0.00% Department: 609 - Supplemental Well/WTP Feasibility Total: 100,000.00 100,000.00 0.00 100,000.00 0.00% Department: 610 - Water Distribution System Improvements 092-610-74100 Construction and Improvements 100,000.00 100,000.00 0.00 100,000.00 0.00% Department: 610 - Water Distribution System Improvements Total: 100,000.00 100,000.00 0.00 100,000.00 0.00% Department: 614 - McMurray WTP Generator
092-614-74100 Construction and Improvement 700,000.00 700,000.00 0.00 700,000.00 0.00% Department: 614 - McMurray WTP Generator Total: 700,000.00 700,000.00 0.00 700,000.00 0.00% Department: 615 - Water Distribution System Master Plan Implementation 092-615-74100 Construction and Improvement 300,000.00 300,000.00 0.00 300,000.00 0.00% Department: 615 - Water Distribution System Master Plan Implementation 300,000.00 300,000.00 0.00 300,000.00 0.00% Department: 617 - SCADA Upgrades (Water)
092-617-74100 Construction and Improvement 200,000.00 200,000.00 0.00 200,000.00 0.00% Department: 617 - SCADA Upgrades (Water) Total: 200,000.00 200,000.00 0.00 200,000.00 0.00% Department: 618 - Reservoir 1 Roof Replacement
092-618-71500 Project Management and Inspections 10,000.00 10,000.00 0.00 10,000.00 0.00% 092-618-74100 Construction and Improvements 740,000.00 740,000.00 0.00 740,000.00 0.00% Department: 618 - Reservoir 1 Roof Replacement Total: 750,000.00 750,000.00 0.00 750,000.00 0.00% Department: 620 - New Water Reservoir
092-620-70000 Conceptual Plan and Feasibility 100,000.00 100,000.00 0.00 100,000.00 0.00% 092-620-70005 Design and Permitting 100,000.00 100,000.00 0.00 100,000.00 0.00% Department: 620 - New Water Reservoir Total: 200,000.00 200,000.00 0.00 200,000.00 0.00% Status: On-going.
Status: On-going.
Status: On-going.
Status: Grant application with OES.
Status: On-going.
Status: Needs study completed. Reviewing potential grants for funding.
Status: Not started.
Status: Not started.
Variance
Favorable
(Unfavorable)
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Total Budget
Current
Total Budget
Fiscal
Activity
Percent
Used
Department: 704 - Sewer Line Replacement
092-704-71500 Project Management and Inspections 50,000.00 50,000.00 0.00 50,000.00 0.00% 092-704-74100 Construction and Improvements 200,000.00 200,000.00 82,950.00 117,050.00 41.48% Department: 704 - Sewer Line Replacement Total: 250,000.00 250,000.00 82,950.00 167,050.00 33.18% Department: 706 - WWTP Facilities Improvement
092-706-74100 Construction and Improvements 400,000.00 400,000.00 239,224.47 160,775.53 59.81% Department: 706 - WWTP Facilities Improvement Total: 400,000.00 400,000.00 239,224.47 160,775.53 59.81% Department: 711 - WWTP Lab Building Replacement
092-711-74100 WWTP Lab Building Replacement 250,000.00 250,000.00 0.00 250,000.00 0.00% Department: 711 - WWTP Lab Building Replacement: 250,000.00 250,000.00 0.00 250,000.00 0.00% Department: 712 - Wastewater Treatment Plant MP Improvements 092-712-74100 Construction and Improvement 300,000.00 300,000.00 35,791.25 264,208.75 0.00% Department: 712 - Wastewater Treatment Plant MP Improvements Total: 300,000.00 300,000.00 35,791.25 264,208.75 0.00% Department: 713 - SCADA Upgrades (Sewer)
092-713-74100 Construction and Improvement 200,000.00 200,000.00 0.00 200,000.00 0.00% Department: 713 - SCADA Upgrades (Sewer) Total: 200,000.00 200,000.00 0.00 200,000.00 0.00% Department: 714 - Wastewater Treatment Plant Electrical Improvements 092-714-74100 Construction and Improvement 75,000.00 75,000.00 0.00 75,000.00 0.00% Department: 714 - WWTP Electrical Improvements Total: 75,000.00 75,000.00 0.00 75,000.00 0.00% Expense Total: 11,481,500.00 11,481,500.00 3,602,022.05 7,919,477.95 31.37% Fund: 092 - Capital Improvement Proj Fund Surplus (Deficit): 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00% 7/1/2025 FY 2025/26 FY 2025/26 FY 2025/26 6/30/2026
Est. Beg. YTD YTD YTD Est. End.
Fund Fund Balance Revenue Expenditures CIP Funding Fund Balance 001- General 15,026,863.83 12,261,357.62 11,454,899.60 1,952,636.08 13,880,685.77 005- Wastewater 2,015,412.23 1,593,090.79 1,858,910.16 82,950.00 1,666,642.86 006- Wastewater Capital 565,395.43 175,903.00 (179,409.96) 275,015.72 645,692.67 020- Water 10,548,943.08 2,948,693.42 2,393,438.74 - 11,104,197.76 021- Water Capital 339,574.07 - 77,987.80 35,945.32 225,640.95 025- Gas Tax 619,829.75 367,381.55 154,703.37 431,617.85 400,890.08 031- Measure A 1,007,629.97 438,100.99 32,000.00 823,857.08 589,873.88 Totals: $ 30,123,648.36 $ 17,784,527.37 $ 15,792,529.71 $ 3,602,022.05 $ 28,513,623.97 Status: On-going.
Status: Review of options completed. Working on RFB.
Status: On-going.
Status: Needs study completed. Reviewing potential grants for funding.
Status: On-going.
Variance
Favorable
(Unfavorable)
Fund Balance Analysis - Capital Improvement Project Funding Sources FY 2025-26 Status: Not started.
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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: Andrea Keefer, Planning Director
Meeting Date: October 12, 2026
Subject: Consideration of Approval of Fall Fest Special Event and Funding Request for the Fall Festival Event
BACKGROUND
An application has been filed by Andres Nuños on behalf of En Fuego Events for the proposed Buellton Fall Festival Event. The proposed dates are Friday, November 6th through Sunday November 8th, with set up beginning on November 5th, and tear down concluding on November 9th. The event would include a three-day event on the Avenue of Flags Medians featuring a carnival with rides and games, live music on two stages, a street fair, and food and alcohol vendors. The event is open to the public and admission to the event would be free. This would be the sixth year the event takes place on the Avenue of Flags. Attachment 1 includes an overall vicinity map and event site plan. The location of the event, event site plan and traffic control plan remain essentially the same as last year.
The event will be held primarily on Median 3 but will also include small portions of the southern end of Median 2 for a main entry/exit point and restroom facilities. Median 2 is proposed to be utilized for permit parking for event staff and to accommodate parking needs for Hotel Hygge and Hotel San Marcos. A portion of the event will also be held on private property, at 518 Avenue of Flags. This portion of the event will include a large portion of the carnival rides and games for the event. The property located at 560 Avenue of Flags is proposed to be utilized for vendor parking.
Street closures are proposed in order to accommodate the event. These closures are proposed to begin on November 5th and continue through the morning of Monday, November 9th, at which time all street closures will re-open. Attachment 2 includes a description of the proposed times/dates/locations of the proposed street closures as well as a map depicting the traffic flow/traffic control plan as a result of the street closures.
Traffic will be re-routed for the duration of the event, beginning on Friday November 6th, and ending on Monday November 9th at or before 6am. This will necessitate the need for temporary traffic control devices to be placed within the event area and its surroundings. 49 of 72
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Noise
The event will be located within the Right-of-Way along the Avenue of Flags and on private property within the immediately vicinity of existing residential uses. As such, the applicant will be required to employ a noise monitor for the duration of the event. The noise monitor will be responsible for monitoring noise levels and ensuring that amplified music, carnival rides, and other noises generated from the event are maintained at levels appropriate to the time of day. The noise monitor should also be available by phone to nearby residents and businesses that should be given that contact number to call in the event that concerns arise. Additionally, the main stage should be positioned such that they are direct away from nearby residences to the extent feasible to minimize noise impacts associated with the amplified music.
Safety
The safety of the event guests, staff and residents is the top priority. Numerous considerations exist for the protection of public safety throughout this event. The site layout and operational plans are currently being reviewed by the City Engineer, as well as the Fire Department and Sheriff’s Department and any requirements of these departments will be required to be followed for the duration of the event.
In addition to the selection of sites for parking, off site safety concerns include the traffic control to direct vehicles around the street closures, measures to protect pedestrians traveling to and from the event site, and maintaining access ways for emergency vehicle access throughout the event.
On-site measures include physical site security in the form of controlled access points, adequate circulation and visibility within the site, and staff of critical locations with security guards contracted by the applicant. Additional security monitoring will be provided by Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Deputies who will be on site during operating hours to provide a law enforcement presence.
The applicant has proposed to close off Avenue of Flags to vehicular traffic at the location of Hotel Hygge and Hotel San Marcos. To accommodate parking at these sites, the applicant is proposing that a portion of the parking spaces on Median 2 are designated for residents and visitors of those hotels.
Use of Medians
Special event applications typically do not require formal City Council approval and instead require staff level approval. However, due to the duration of the event (BMC Section 12.24.040), City Council approval is required for this event. A copy of the Draft Special Event Permit is included as Attachment 3. Conditions may be added, removed, or amended at this point, and staff is requesting input on concerns from the City Council to help finalize the conditions. As staff works with the applicant on final details of the event and comments from all departments are received in the remaining weeks leading up to the event, additional conditions may be added to address any issues that may arise. 50 of 72
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Parking/Traffic
The event is expected to generate a significant parking demand and will increase traffic temporarily in the area. As such, the applicant has provided a parking plan (Attachment 4) for the event. The goal of these plans is to provide adequate circulation and parking to accommodate the event, while minimizing the impacts to nearby residents and businesses.
With an event of this kind in any location within the City, there will be short-term adverse impacts to nearby businesses and residents. However, given the proximity of residences to both the event setup itself and the sources of available parking for the event, the need to direct traffic appropriately and for the applicant to provide sufficient parking capacity are paramount.
Traffic control is extremely important to this event, given the complete closure of portions of the Avenue of Flags, and the desire to keep commercial traffic off of Central Avenue. A series of signs directing truck traffic to McMurray Road from the southbound 101 offramp, along with “Resident Traffic Only” signs, will work to minimize traffic impacts on residential streets.
Parking will be provided on Median 2, at Pea Soup Andersen’s, and at the Chumash Resource Building property on McMurray Road. There will be two monitors for the duration of the event: one located near the Chumash Resource Building, as you approach R.T. Buell overpass, and one of the other side of the overpass, as you approach the event entrance. This is to ensure the safety of guests utilizing the parking at the Chumash Resource Building. In addition to the designated parking areas for the event, there is also available street parking or other public parking, such as the Park and Ride at the south end of Avenue of Flags. It is anticipated that residents who live nearby will walk or be dropped off at the event.
In addition to the selection of sites for parking, off site safety concerns include the traffic control to direct vehicles around the street closures, measures to protect pedestrians traveling to and from the event site and maintaining access ways for emergency vehicle access throughout the event.
The applicant has proposed to close off Avenue of Flags to vehicular traffic at the location of Hotel Hygge and Hotel San Marcos. To accommodate parking at these sites, the applicant is proposing that a portion of the parking spaces on Median 2 are designated for residents and visitors of those hotels.
FUNDING REQUEST
In order to ensure adequate traffic control is provided for the event, the event applicant is requesting a contribution from the City in the amount of $11,000. The applicant has indicated that their request reflects the total cost of traffic control equipment for the event, including equipment for road closures, detour signage, safety fencing, and traffic control guards. The requested funding would be on a reimbursement basis, requiring the event applicant to provide the City with invoices in order to be reimbursed for the cost of the traffic control signs.
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RECOMMENDATION
That the City Council review the Buellton Fall Festival Event plans and attachments and consider approval of the event from November 6th through November 8th, 2026, with road closures, and set up and tear down occurring between November 5th and November 9th, 2026. Additionally, staff recommend that the City Council review the proposed funding request for the Buellton Fall Festival Event and consider authorizing the funding request of the applicant in the amount of $11,000.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 – Overall Vicinity Map and Event Site Plan Attachment 2 – Street Closures/Traffic Control Plan
Attachment 3 – Draft Special Event Permit
Attachment 4 – Parking Plan
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BUELLTON FALL FEST KEY
STAGE
CARNIVAL RIDES / GAMES
BARS
FENCLINE
STREET FAIRE VENDORS
FOOD VENDORS
SECURITY
EVENT BORDER
RESTROOMS
ENTRY / EXIT
EMERGENCY EXIT
EMT / SECURITY
GENERATOR
40 YARDER
SHUTTLE DROP OFF / PICKUP
CLOSURE
CLOSURE
SHUTTLE
DROP OFF
STAFF
&
PERMIT
PARKING
ONLY
275’
CARNIVAL
RIDES &
GAMES
FERRIS WHEEL CARNIVAL RIDES / GAMES
ENTRY
EXIT
EM. EXIT
EM. EXIT
EM. EXIT
EM. EXIT
EM. EXIT
EM. EXIT
EM. EXIT
BAR
BAR BAR
STAGE
MAIN
STAGE
RR
RR
RR
RR
NOVEMBER 6TH - 8TH
BUELLTON 2026
“FUN FOR THE
WHOLE FAMILY!”
20 X 40
TENT
20 X 30
TENT
20 X 40
TENT
20 X 40
TENT
ENTRY
EXIT ENTRYEXIT
CONTACTS:
ANDRES NUNO
(805) 448-7070
MIKE VANSTRY
(805) 705-5993
EN FUEGO EVENTS
[email protected]
EMT
40 YDR
40 yarders
NOT PART
OF EVENT
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2026 Street Closures
Event: November 6th - 8th, 2026
Thursday, November 5th, 2026
8 a.m.
Avenue of the Flags (Southbound) from Parking Lot Entrance to 2nd Street intersection
(Closure will still allow tra ffic to go East / West on 2nd Street) Avenue of the Flags (Northbound) from 2nd St.to end of Hotel Hygee (Residents of Avenue Heights would still be able to leave driveway and travel North on Avenue of the Flags)
Residents & Business Only Access
Avenue of the Flags (Soutbound) at Rufus T. Buell Drive intersection ( Permit Parking and Residents / Businesses will be able to enter) Monday, November 9th, 2026
6 a.m. - All street closures re-opened
En Fuego Events Contact:
Andres Nuno (805) 448-7070
[email protected]
Mike VanStry (805) 705-5993
[email protected]
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Event Title: Buellton Fall Festival – November 6 - 8, 2026 Set up: November 5 Tear down: November 9, 2026
Event Description: A free 3 day event on the Avenue of Flags medians featuring a carnival with rides and games, live music on 2 stages, a street fair and food and alcohol vendors.
The City has reviewed your Special Event Application among all departments and hereby approves the event with the following conditions:
1. Applicant responsible for site clean-up, mitigate impact on the Community and return location to pre-event condition.
2. Applicant is responsible for placement of all traffic control and barricades onsite and off-site at the adjacent residential neighborhood.
3. Compliance with the approved Traffic Control Plan is required. All traffic control devices shall be installed as indicated on the plan and all conditions of the plan shall be followed.
4. Pre/post event walk through will be required with Public Works Dept. to signoff on site conditions. Contact Rose Hess to schedule at 805-688-5177.
5. In the event that issues arise or damages occur as a result of the event, costs will be billed to the event organizer on a time and materials basis for repairs.
6. Require that vendors use weights to hold down tents to eliminate spikes being driven into the irrigation system. Applicant will be responsible for any irrigation repairs.
7. No barbeques or heat on the grass.
8. Applicant shall be responsible for any repairs due to any issues resulting from their use of electrical and water on the median.
9. Comply with all conditions of the Alcoholic Beverage Control permit including provide security officers on scene at opening of event, throughout event and ½ hour after the event ends.
10. Comply with all conditions listed on the Special Event Permit Application.
11. Per the Fire Department, maintain a 12’ wide emergency access lane.
12. Compliance with the City’s Stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs) is required. Applicant is responsible for ensuring that no dirt or debris impacts City roads or facilities.
City of Buellton
Special Event Permit
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13. Applicant shall provide notices to all residents potentially affected by traffic flow and parking impacts from the event a minimum of seven days (1 week) prior to event date.
14. The stage or speakers should point in a direction that has the least impact on adjacent neighboring residents. A noise monitor shall be employed by the applicant and that person shall be responsible for ensuring that noise levels of the amplified music do not exceed City requirements.
15. All music must stop no later than 10:00pm.
16. Compliance with all Fire Department and other relevant agency requirements is required.
17. Take-down activities on Monday, November 9th shall be done in a manner which keeps noise impacts to a minimum. No radios or other forms of music or other noise-generating activities beyond those required shall be done during the course of the take-down activities.
18. Security for the event is required to be provided by the applicant. There shall be a minimum of 16 security guards in place at the event at all times.
19. A minimum of 2 traffic control monitors shall be present during all event hours, including Friday.
20. Applicant is contracting with the Sheriff’s Department directly for services provided. Applicant must abide by all Sherriff’s Department conditions and contract for the services outlined in the Special Event application.
21. Road closures shall only occur as approved, and shall only occur from Thursday 11/06/26 through early Monday 11/9/26.
22. There shall be one person designated as the point of contact for the event for the duration of the event to address any issues that arise. ____________________________ ___________
Scott Wolfe, City Manager Date
The undersigned hereby agrees to comply with all conditions included in this Permit Application and attached agreement and understand that this Permit is only valid for the Event as described in the Special Event Permit Application.
Signature _____________________________________ Date___________________ Print Sponsor’s Name and Title__________________________________________ Name of Organization___________________________________________________
City Use Only
Application Complete
Indemnification Complete
Proof of Insurance Received
$155 Application Fee Paid
$2,500 Security Deposit
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BUELLTON FALL FEST PARKING MAP
NOVEMBER 6 - 8, 2026
PERMIT PARKING
597 Avenue of the Flags
RESIDENTIAL
PARKING
ONLY
RESIDENTIAL
PARKING
ONLY
RESIDENTIAL
PARKING
ONLY
SYV MARRIOTT
PARKING ONLY
ANDERSENS INN
PARKING ONLY
SYV MARRIOTT
PARKING ONLY
BUELLTON
FALL FEST
McMurray Avenue
Ave of the Flags
Hwy 246
Northbound Hwy 101
Southbound Hwy 101
VENDOR PARKING
FREE EVENT PARKING
585 McMurray Ave.
Chumash Casino
Resource Center
FREE EVENT PARKING
Pea Soup Andersens
376 Avenue of the
Flags
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CITY OF BUELLTON
City Council Agenda Staff Report
City Manager Review: SW
Council Agenda Item No.: 88
To: The Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Scott Wolfe, City Manager
Meeting Date: October 12, 2026
Subject: Discussion of Draft 2026 Legislative Platform
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BACKGROUND
The City of Buellton’s legislative interests are quite broad and frequently require proposed legislation or regulation changes by the federal, state, and county governments. Given our small staff, the duty of monitoring legislation or regulatory changes lies with the City’s management team, consisting of the city manager, department heads, and the Administrative Analyst. Monitoring of the state legislative and regulatory arena is also accomplished by the League of California Cities (CalCities), whose regional manager is available to meet with City officials multiple times during the year.
From time to time, action in the form of written support or opposition letters is requested by CalCities or viewed as desirable by the City Manager. Unless the City Council has given the City Manager specific direction, any expression of the City’s position must be first considered by the City Council. This can often negate the ability of the City to weigh in on issues before critical actions are taken at the state or county level, as the timing of City Council agendas frequently mean that at least two weeks are required to place such a discussion on an agenda and hold a City Council meeting. Currently, the only legislative or regulatory issues that the City Manager has been authorized to express the City’s position on are issues related to cannabis in the vicinity of the City, or housing laws or regulations which might reduce local control.
In order to allow for more prompt and effective voicing of the City’s position on legislative and regulatory matters, a draft Legislative Platform is attached to this report (Attachment 1). This platform identifies a number of potential legislative issues (in categories based upon the subject matter areas of CalCities Policy Committees) along with proposed positions of the City on those issues. The list of issues and the proposed positions are only a starting point for discussion. The City Council may feel free to add, delete, or modify issues and positions on those issues to match the Council’s desired stance on each issue. The issues on this list are far from exhaustive but cover enough subject matter to allow Buellton to respond to requests for action from CalCities on many matters without having to delay for several weeks to have the City Council weigh in on a specific matter. 58 of 72
Discussion of Draft 2026 Legislative Platform Page 2 October 12, 2026 Of course, there is no way to cover all subjects, and any matter which arises that is not covered by one of these issues will be brought to the City Council if there is time for it to be considered, assuming that there is a perceived impact on the City.
This item is intended to be an initial discussion and consideration of this matter. No action to adopt is recommended at this time. However, staff would request that the City Council direct staff as appropriate as to how to proceed with this matter.
FISCAL IMPACT
No fiscal impact is anticipated as a result of action on this matter.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommend that the City Council review and discuss the draft Legislative Platform, suggest changes as appropriate, and direct the City staff to return to the City Council with a final form of the Legislative Platform which meet the Council’s desired position.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 – Draft 2026 Legislative Platform
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DRAFT Legislative Platform
2026
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2 Table of Contents
Introduction and Purpose ........................................................................................................................ 3 Section 1. Community Services .............................................................................................................. 4 Section 2. Environmental Quality .......................................................................................................... 5 Section 3. Water ........................................................................................................................................... 6 Section 4. Governance, Transparency, and Labor Relations ........................................................ 6 Section 5. Housing, Community, and Economic Development ................................................. 8 Section 6. Public Safety ........................................................................................................................... 10 Section 7. Revenue and Taxation ......................................................................................................... 11 Section 8. Transportation, Communication, and Public Works ................................................ 12 61 of 72
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3 i Introduction and Purpose
The City of Buellton developed and maintains a Legislative Platform to facilitate the City’s quick response to county, state, and federal legislation in a proactive manner, since legislation can often move quickly through legislative bodies, with insufficient time for the City Council to take a formal action on a particular piece of legislation. The Legislative Platform further serves as a guide for the City Council to consider legislative affairs on an ad hoc basis.
Whenever possible, the Mayor (or Vice Mayor or City Manager, in the Mayor’s absence) is authorized to sign correspondence expressing the City’s position on pending legislation, consistent with the City’s Legislative Platform and/or other positions on pending legislation consistent with the Legislative Program or prior City Council actions.
City staff monitors state and county legislation for potential impacts to the City. State or federal legislation may also be brought to staff’s attention by the League of California Cities, SBCAG, or local government-related professional organizations.
City positions on pending legislation on topics not included in the Legislative Program shall require a vote of the City Council. Nothing in the Legislative Platform is intended to preclude consideration of any legislation by the City Council, regardless of whether it is included in the Legislative Platform.
City positions in support of legislation on a specified topic shall be construed as opposition to something that shall do the opposite, and the reverse is also true. For example, if the Legislative Platform supports increased funding for libraries, it also inherently opposes decreased funding for libraries.
i Participation in League of California Cities City Leaders Summit The City will endeavor to participate in the City Leaders Summit event, hosted by the League of California Cities in Sacramento annually in the spring.
The event includes in-person updates from the League of California Cities and its lobbyists representing cities’ interests, panel discussions of critical contemporaneous issues, meetings with the City’s representatives in the State Assembly and State Senate, and other networking opportunities. Participation will further bolster the City’s abilities to successfully lobby state officials in the City’s interest. 62 of 72
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4 COMMUNITY SERVICES
Solid Waste Services
1.1 Oppose legislation that would restrict or limit local government’s ability to franchise refuse and recycling collection services, to direct municipal solid waste flow (flow control), or to contractually require haulers to guarantee achievement of AB 939/AB 341/SB 1383 goals.
1.2 Support legislation that shifts AB 939 metrics from mathematical accounting toward program implementation.
1.3 Support legislation that provides cities with financial assistance for programs designed to provide for the safe disposal of solid, hazardous, and special wastes.
1.4 Support legislation that promotes source reduction measures without creating an unfunded mandate.
1.5 Support legislation and efforts to expand the market for recycled materials, including advance disposal fees, minimum content laws, manufacturer responsibility programs, and recycling market development zones.
1.6 Support new resource recovery and conversion technologies, such as bio-diesel from organic waste.
Library Services
1.7 Oppose legislation that reduces funds for libraries, including Public Library Funds, and support legislation that provides financial assistance for local public libraries without the imposition of new taxes.
1.8 Support legislation that ensures cities receive a proportionate share of property taxes upon withdrawal from a county library services district, or any other county service or district for which property taxes are received.
1.9 Support legislation with the intent to allow City operated Libraries (as opposed to districts) to have an “Advisory” commission, not a Board, as per current law.
Animal Services
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5 1.11 Support legislation that holds animal owners accountable for injuries or property damage caused by animals under their care or control.
Other Services
1.12 Support funding for local arts activities.
1.13 Support Community Choice Aggregation and measures that further the goals of choice, clean energy, and affordable rates.
1.14 Support a statewide, dedicated funding source for 211 dispatch services, designed to provide 24/7 support to meet public health and human services needs.
1.15 Support legislation limiting a city’s liability associated with hazardous recreational activities, such as skateboarding and in-line skating.
1.16 Support legislation that preserves existing resources, and that provides additional resources, for child care and early childhood education programs such as First 5 and the City’s programs operated at the Arroyo Vista Recreation Center.
1.17 Support legislation that provides funding for food and nutrition programs for lowincome and senior households.
1.18 Support legislation that provides support, funding, improved access, and/or improved outcomes for mental health and substance use disorder service providers.
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
2.1 Support legislation that streamlines the state’s environmental review process and maintains public participation without compromising environmental quality standards.
2.2 Support legislation and/or programs that provide money and resources to local governments for energy efficiency programs, energy conservation programs, and food waste recovery programs.
2.3 Support legislation that makes funds available to refurbish and improve parks and trails, and to acquire and maintain open space.
2.4 Support funding and legislation for the designation and preservation of open space and preservation, restoration, and enhancement of natural resources. 64 of 72
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6 2.5 Support legislation that exempts from property taxes any City-owned property outside city limits that is used for open space preservation purposes or the provision of City-provided utility services, such as water or wastewater treatment or distribution to the City.
2.6 Support legislation that reimburses cities for revenue losses stemming from environmental decisions made without city participation.
2.7 Support funding and other incentives for local government and private industry projects and planning strategies to promote sustainability in infrastructure and operations, greater energy efficiency, lower energy usage, and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
2.8 Support legislation to ban all anticoagulant rodenticides statewide, with exceptions for emergencies.
2.9 Support legislation that reduces or eliminates local government’s owner/operator Superfund liability.
2.10 Support legislation to either consolidate or streamline the federal and state Clean Air Acts without reducing air quality standards.
WATER
3.1 Support development of reasonably achievable, environmentally sound, and costeffective Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) based on monitoring and sound science.
3.2 Support legislation and programs to promote water recycling to better safeguard water supplies.
3.3 Support legislation that protects ground water quality.
3.4 Support legislation that provides incentives for water conservation and drought reduction, such as education, marketing, and rebate programs.
3.5 Support construction of the Delta Conveyance Project (DCP) and other measures to improve reliability and resiliency of Southern California’s water supply. 65 of 72
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7 GOVERNANCE, TRANSPARENCY, AND LABOR RELATIONS
4.1 Oppose any measure that makes local agencies more dependent on the state for financial stability and policy direction.
4.2 Support legislation that provides maximum local flexibility in contracting for services and oppose legislation that requires the use of city employees rather than contractors.
4.3 Oppose legislation that limits and/or decreases the existing amount of retention proceeds withheld from any payment by a public entity to the contractor on a public project.
4.4 Oppose legislation that would restrict a city’s ability to use its own employees on public works projects when such projects have been previously advertised for bid.
4.5 Oppose legislation that increases local government’s exposure to litigation.
4.6 Oppose legislation that expands or extends any presumptions of occupational injury or illness.
4.7 Oppose legislation that removes or reduces management rights, such as deciding staffing or service levels, either by direct action or increased liability.
4.8 Oppose efforts that reduce local control over public employee disputes or impose regulation of an outside agency on such disputes.
4.9 Support legislation that provides reasonable reform of local government pension systems and that preserves local control.
4.10 Oppose a mandatory Social Security tax for public employers and public employees.
4.11 Support legislation that would reform the Workers’ Compensation system to reduce employer cost through the reduction of system abuse.
4.12 Support alternative methods of meeting public notice requirements and enhancing them through the use of cost effective and innovative, technology friendly methods of communication.
4.13 Support legislation facilitating remote attendance and participation at public meetings subject to the Brown Act, if there is a declared emergency. 66 of 72
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8 HOUSING, COMMUNITY, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Land Use/Planning
5.1 Support efforts that are consistent with the doctrine of “local control” and the local exercise of police powers, through planning and zoning processes, over local land use.
5.2 Support legislation that strengthens local control to prepare, adopt, and implement fiscal plans for orderly growth, development, beautification, and conservation of local planning areas, including, but not limited to, regulatory authority over zoning, subdivisions, and annexations.
5.3 Support local discretion in the assessment, collection, and usage of development fees.
5.4 Oppose legislation that restricts or weakens a City’s ability to regulate smoking areas, sale of tobacco products and electronic smoking devices and products, alcoholic beverage licenses, marijuana dispensaries, or adult-oriented business establishments.
5.5 Oppose legislation that limits cities’ use of eminent domain as a resource for extraordinary circumstances.
5.6 Support legislation that reforms annexation law by strengthening cities’ authority over spheres of influence and ensures that fair property tax agreements can be obtained.
5.7 Oppose legislation that restricts local land use discretion and authority over Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) facilities.
Housing
5.8 Oppose legislation that expands the state Department of Housing and Community Development’s review role for local Housing Elements.
5.9 Support legislation that addresses occupancy levels and strengthens cities’ ability to reduce overcrowding in residential housing.
5.10 Support efforts to develop federal, state, and county participation, financial support, and incentives for programs that provide adequate, affordable housing for the elderly, disabled, and low-income persons throughout the community. 67 of 72
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9 5.11 Support Housing Element reform legislation that provides greater local control and flexibility, simplifies the process, and improves its effectiveness.
5.12 Support legislation that fairly implements the Regional Housing Need Allocation process and defines an equitable process to determine a “fair share” of new housing need to respond to growth trends in the region.
5.13 Support legislation to ensure that property tax valuations for deed restricted dwelling units with reinforcing Deeds of Trust are based on the Affordable Sales Price, actually paid by the buyers, rather than based on market value.
5.14 Support legislation to protect homebuyers from predatory lending by ensuring that mortgage brokers are effectively regulated and that mortgage loans are suited to the financial means of the homebuyer.
Economic Development/Redevelopment
5.15 Support legislation that gives cities resources to finance economic development efforts, such as business attraction, retention, and growth, as well as marketing and tourism.
5.16 Support the enactment and expansion of tax increment financing authority for economic development, infrastructure, and community revitalization.
5.17 Support efforts to protect local military bases from closure and the work of the regional agencies which support the mission of military base activities.
5.18 Support legislation to provide workforce development funding and programs to support the local economy.
Homelessness
5.19 Support legislation that provides financial support and assistance to local governments, non-profit organizations, and other groups that provide services to unsheltered people, including for related social services, temporary housing, transitional housing, permanent housing, and mental health services, particularly those initiatives that lead to self-sufficiency.
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10 PUBLIC SAFETY
6.1 Oppose legislation that weakens enforcement of, and penalties for, commercial truck violations.
6.2 Support legislation that would provide additional resources for commercial truck safety inspections and the enforcement of commercial truck vehicle codes.
6.3 Support legislation that promotes the efforts of the Buellton Police Department and the Santa Barbara County Fire Protection District to maintain the level of services consistent in sustaining the City’s high standard of safety.
6.4 Support legislation that would provide additional resources for emergency preparedness (including planning, mitigation, and education) and disaster recovery efforts.
6.5 Support legislation and additional state and federal legislation crafted to ensure that first responders can perform their duties during emergency response operations without interference from unmanned aerial systems/drones.
6.6 Support development of wildland fuel management programs to mitigate or decrease impacts to public health and safety resulting from wildland-urban interface fires and the presence of Very High Wildfire Severity Zones in the community.
6.7 Oppose legislation that would shift the costs or liability of wildfire emergency response to local governments.
6.8 Support legislation that increases local law enforcement resources without increasing taxes.
6.9 Protect funding for state Citizens’ Option for Public Safety (COPS) and federal Community Oriented Police Services (COPS) funding.
6.10 Support legislation that allows use of state and federal public safety grants for maintenance efforts in addition to service increases.
6.11 Support legislation that would provide cities with contract law enforcement a proportionate share of Proposition 172 sales tax revenues for public safety.
6.12 Support legislation that would provide cities with a greater share of fines and forfeitures.
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11 6.13 Support legislation that would provide a greater share of seized assets to cities.
6.14 Support legislation that provides resources for education, intervention, treatment, and criminal justice programs related to fentanyl abuse.
REVENUE AND TAXATION
7.1 Support measures that provide greater fiscal independence to cities and result in greater stability and predictability in local government budgeting
7.2 Oppose any change in revenue allocations that would negatively affect the City of Buellton, including but not limited to the redistribution of sales tax, property tax, transient occupancy tax, and vehicle in-lieu fees.
7.3 Oppose legislation that: (A) Eliminates or restricts the taxing authority of cities over development; (B) Weakens existing Government Code Section 66000 fee authority; or (C) Redefines any development tax, condition, or other monetary charge as development fees.
7.4 Support legislation requiring the state and federal governments to provide full cost reimbursement to cities for all mandated programs and for all programs resulting in revenue losses.
7.5 Support legislation that protects the ability of local government to recover the costs of mandated programs through fees that are not subject to Proposition 218.
7.6 Support legislation that safeguards existing City revenue sources from preemption or seizure by the state or county.
7.7 Oppose legislation that restricts or limits a city’s ability to use tax-exempt debt for the purchase or construction of public purpose improvements.
7.8 Support legislation that eliminates cities’ contributions to the Educational Revenue Augmentation Fund (ERAF) and directs the repayment of past contributions.
7.9 Support the establishment of a constitutionally-protected funding structure for local government.
7.10 Support efforts that provide greater accountability on the part of counties for the distribution of funds back to municipalities, including, but not limited to, fines and forfeitures.
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12 7.11 Support legislation to ensure sales and use tax proceeds collected from Internet sales be allocated to the local jurisdiction where the product is received by the purchaser.
7.12 Oppose efforts to cut funding for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) programs and other community services and workforce assistance programs to serve low-income and/or other disadvantaged residents.
7.14 Support legislation to give non-entitlement cities the same rights as entitlement cities in CDBG program administration.
TRANSPORTATION, COMMUNICATION, AND PUBLIC WORKS
Transportation
8.1 Oppose efforts to increase truck size or weight.
8.2 Support enhanced autonomy for local transportation decision-making, and pursue transportation policy changes that move more dollars and decisions to local policy leaders.
8.3 Support legislation that would provide additional resources to cities to finance local transportation systems, facilities, and improvements, including funding for the Safe Routes to Schools programs, ADA-related improvements, and the Santa Ynez Valley’s River Trail project.
8.4 Encourage the timely appropriations for the safety and enhancement of surface transportation in the region, including local transit, highway projects such as the widening of the SR 246 at the US Hwy 101 interchange, SR 246 safety improvements, and local road improvements.
8.5 Support legislation that provides funding, incentives, and rebates for the installation of electric vehicle charging stations.
Telecommunications
8.6 Support efforts to provide for the improvement of broadband availability, accessibility, competition, and performance in the city and in Santa Barbara County.
8.7 Support efforts to provide financial support for broadband access, especially for seniors, students, and low-income residents.
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13 8.8 Oppose any legislation that reduces or restricts local authority to regulate public right-of-way and receive compensation for its use, including use by electric bicycle and scooter vehicle sharing companies.
8.9 Oppose regulations and legislation that erode or eliminate local government authority regarding siting of cellular communications towers or transmission sites.
8.10 Support legislation that reinstates effective local regulation of the cable television industry and other deregulated utilities, including financial reimbursement for use of public right-of-way.
Public Works
8.11 Support efforts to develop funding policies and incentives at the state and federal level to ensure funding for the maintenance, repair, and rehabilitation of public infrastructure.
8.12 Oppose efforts to shift legal costs and liability away from design professionals and contractors to local governments.
8.13 Support legislation that gives cities the authority to meet their National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) requirements on a more collective and regional basis.
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