Minutes 2022-11-28 CC 1
November 28, 2022
6:30 p.m. Monday
6:30 PM OPEN SESSION – REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Uhrig called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber, 1644 Oak Street, Solvang, California.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Charlie Uhrig, Mayor pro tem Mark Infanti; Councilmembers Robert Clarke, Claudia Orona and Jim Thomas
Staff: Interim City Manager Bradley Vidro, City Attorney David Fleishman, City Clerk Annamarie Porter, Interim Planning Manager Sophia Checa, Public Works Director Rodger Olds, Administrative Service Director Wendy Berry, Utilities Director Jose Acosta, Contract Building Official Stephanie Spieler
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Thomas led in the Salute to the Flag.
PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS AND CEREMONIAL ITEMS - None
PRESENTATIONS
a. Santa Barbara County Sheriffs’ Report (Oral)
Sheriff’s Lieutenant Mark Valencia presented updated statistics of crimes committed and trends in Solvang.
Discussion followed regarding misdemeanor versus felony arrests and transient incidents.
1. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS – NON- AGENDA AND CONSENT ITEMS - None
2. CITY MANAGER REPORT AND ADVANCE CALENDAR
Interim City Manager Vidro announced a Special City Council meeting on December 9, 2022, at 10:00 a.m., to accept the results of the election and that new Councilmembers will be sworn in at the December 12th meeting.
3. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REQUESTS
Mayor Uhrig announced a fundraising event benefiting People Helping People, at Mattei’s Tavern in Los Olivos on December 4, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.; commended Peasants Feast for being named in the 2022 Michelin Guide along with Bar Le Cote in Los Olivos.
Councilmember Orona spoke of the recent passing of Solvang Resident Helmut Holzheu and expressed her condolences to his family and friends.
MINUTES
SOLVANG CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
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4. CONSENT ITEMS
a. Approve Order of Agenda as Presented.
b. Approve the purchase of a Nixon-EGLI lift truck from Custom Truck One Source in the Amount of $188,719 and authorize the Mayor to execute on behalf of the City c. Adopt Ordinance No. 22-0361 an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Solvang, California, Revising Title 1, Chapter 11, Conflict of Interest Code Biannual Review of City of Solvang Conflict of Interest Code for second reading and adoption
d. Approve Tajiguas Resource Center (aka Tajiguas Resource Recovery Project) Amende Materials Delivery Commitment and Processing Services Agreement between County of Santa Barbara and City of Solvang
Motion by Mayor pro tem Infanti, to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented, seconded by Councilmember Orona, and carried 5-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
5. PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 22- 0360 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOLVANG, CALIFORNIA AMENDING TITLE 10 OF THE SOLVANG MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE: CODES COMPRISING THE 2022 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE (CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24, PARTS 1-12), INCLUDING THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE VOLUMES 1 & 2 (2022 EDITION, INCORPORATING AND AMENDING THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE), THE CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE (2022 EDITION, INCORPORATING AND AMENDING THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE), THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE (2022 EDITION, INCORPORATING AND AMENDING THE 2020 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE), THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE (2022 EDITION, INCORPORATING AND AMENDING THE 2021 UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE), THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE (2022 EDITION, INCORPORATING AND AMENDING THE 2021 UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE), THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE (2022 EDITION), THE CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE (2022 EDITION), THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE (2022 EDITION, INCORPORATING AND AMENDING THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE),THE CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE (2022 EDITION), THE CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE (2022 EDITION), AND THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, TOGETHER
WITH CERTAIN ADDITIONS, INSERTIONS, DELETIONS AND CHANGES THERETO, AND
MAKING A DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT
Planning Manager Checa presented details of the report; stated the Building Code update occurs every 3 years; noted if the City does not adopt them by January 1, 2023, they will go into effect as they are in the California Building Code and reported that staff is asking to adopt those and make a few changes as well.
Mayor Uhrig opened the public hearing and invited public comments. There were no public comments and Mayor Uhrig closed the public hearing.
Motion by Mayor pro tem Infanti, to hold the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 22-0360 an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Solvang, California amending title 10 of the Solvang municipal code and adopting by reference: codes comprising the 2022 edition of the California building standards code (California code of regulations, title 24, parts 1-12), including the California building code volumes 1 & 2 (2022 edition, incorporating and amending the 2021 international building code), the California residential code (2022 edition, incorporating and amending the 2021 international residential code), the California electrical code (2022 edition, incorporating and amending the 2020 DocuSign Envelope ID: 4C0FEE53-369A-4F2F-90D7-3A995DD8D353 Minutes 2022-11-28 CC 3
national electrical code), the California mechanical code (2022 edition, incorporating and amending the 2021 uniform mechanical code), the California plumbing code (2022 edition, incorporating and amending the 2021 uniform plumbing code), the California energy code (2022 edition), the California historical building code (2022 edition), the California fire code (2022 edition, incorporating and amending the 2021 international fire code),the California existing building code (2022 edition), the California green building standards code (2022 edition), and the 2021 international property maintenance code, together with certain additions, insertions, deletions and changes thereto, and making a determination of exemption under the California environmental quality act, as presented, seconded by Councilmember Thomas, and carried 5-0.
6. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 22-0362 AMENDING TITLE 11 OF THE SOLVANG MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADDRESS
SHORT-TERM/VACATION RENTAL PARKING REQUIREMENTS AND THE APPLICATION OF
THE IN-LIEU PARKING FEE PROGRAM TO COMMERCIAL PROJECTS AND MAKE A
DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
ACT (CEQA)
Planning Manager Checa presented details of the report; noted the matter will clean up Title 11 of the Municipal Code relative to parking requirements for short-term/vacation rentals, for consistency throughout the document as well as expanding the parking in-lieu fee program for commercial projects.
Discussion followed regarding increased outreach and communication of parking requirements to businesses and the public.
Mayor Uhrig opened the public hearing and invited public comments. There were no public comments and Mayor Uhrig closed the public hearing.
Motion by Councilmember Orona, to introduce for first reading Ordinance No. 22-0362 amending Title 11 of the Solvang municipal code to address short-term/vacation rental parking requirements and the application of the in-lieu parking fee program to commercial projects and make a determination of exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), as presented, seconded by Councilmember Clarke, and carried 5-0.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
7. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO RECEIVE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM ANNUAL REPORT PRESENTATION
Public Works Director Olds narrated a PowerPoint presentation of the Stormwater Management Program annual report and addressed the upcoming permit.
Discussion followed regarding certification of the report by Buellton versus Solvang, adding a stormwater component to industrial and commercial areas, natural filtration of stormwater going into the river and maintenance staffing levels and impacts.
There were no public comments on this item.
City Council concurred to receive and file the Stormwater Management Program annual report.
8. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO APPROVE UPDATES TO VARIOUS JOB
DESCRIPTIONS
Administrative Service Director Berry presented the report updating various City job descriptions and noting it will bring staffing up to pre-COVID levels.
Discussion followed regarding having the Marketing and Events Manager give regular reports to City Council through the City Manager.
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There were no public comments on this item.
Motion by Mayor pro tem Infanti, to approve updates to various job descriptions, as presented and the salary schedule for the Community Services Officer, seconded by Councilmember Orona, and carried 5-0.
9. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION TO:
A. APPROVE AMENDMENT 1 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH CAROLLO ENGINEERS INC FOR
COMPLETION OF THE USDA GRANT APPLICATION PRELIMINARY ENGINEERING REPORT FOR THE ADDITIONAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $94,412 FOR THE EXISTING TERM TO APRIL 1, 2024, AND
B. APPROVE AMENDMENT 6 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH MERIDIAN CONSULTANTS LLC
FOR COMPLETION OF ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTS FOR THE WWTP WATER QUALITY PROJECT FOR THE ADDITIONAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $87,300 FOR THE EXISTING TERM TO DECEMBER 31, 2024
Utilities Director Acosta presented details of the report; addressed the reallocation of funds to complete the USDA grant application from which the City is seeking funds and introduced Jeff Weishaar, Carollo Engineers and Joe Gibson, Meridian Consultants, who are helping the City with the application and reporting process. He confirmed this is not a request for an increase, but rather a request for reallocation of funds.
Via Zoom, Consultant Weishaar discussed the odds of obtaining the grants, following grant and lowinterest loan requirements and the need to work quickly to meet deadlines.
Discussion followed regarding the amounts being sought, benefits of adding the recycled component of the project and the feasibility of meeting the required deadlines.
Via Zoom, Consultant Gibson discussed the environmental requirements including public review of CEQA documents and addressed the timeline for final approval.
There were no public comments on this item.
Motion by Mayor Uhrig, to approve Amendment 1 to the agreement with Carollo Engineers Inc for completion of the USDA grant application preliminary engineering report for the additional amount not to exceed $94,412 for the existing term to April 1, 2024, and approve Amendment 6 to the agreement with Meridian Consultants LLC for completion of environmental documents for the WWTP Water Quality Project for the additional amount not to exceed $87,300 for the existing term to December 31, 2024, as presented, seconded by Mayor pro tem Infanti and carried 4-1, with Councilmember Clarke, opposed.
10. AB1234 REPORT OUT AND COUNCIL CLOSING COMMENTS
Mayor Uhrig invited everyone to the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony and the Christmas Parade.
Councilmember Orona noted it has been wonderful to serve and expressed her appreciation for the honor.
11. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:38 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
Annamarie Porter, City Clerk
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