Solvang City Council
February 27, 2023

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2023
8:00 AM SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION
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6:30 PM REGULAR MEETING
AND

SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION
VIRTUAL & IN COUNCIL CHAMBER, 1644 OAK STREET, SOLVANG, CA 93463 City Council:

Mark Infanti, Mayor
Elizabeth Orona District 4
David Brown District 3
Robert Clarke at-large
Claudia Orona at-large
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8:00 AM CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

1. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION
This section is intended to provide members of the public with the opportunity to comment on Closed Session Items. This section is limited to 30 minutes. Each speaker will be afforded three minutes, and may speak only once
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Virtual speakers will follow.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT - If, as a participant of this meeting, you need special assistance the City will attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable manner. Please contact the City Clerk at either (805) 688-5575 x206 or [email protected]. 72- hours’ notice is requested 1 2. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
a. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—Public Employee Appointment - pursuant to Gov.

Code §54957
Title:

City Manager.

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION

3. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS

4. ADJOURNMENT
6:30 PM REGULAR MEETING

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS AND CEREMONIAL ITEMS

PRESENTATIONS -

1. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS – NON- AGENDA AND CONSENT ITEMS This section is intended to provide members of the public with the opportunity to address the Council on items not on the Agenda and on Consent. This section is limited to 30 minutes. Each speaker will be afforded three minutes and may speak only once. State law does not allow the Council to discuss or take action on issues not on the agenda, except to briefly respond or to ask Staff to follow up on such items.

2. CITY MANAGER REPORT AND ADVANCE CALENDAR
Informational Report

3. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REQUESTS
Comments and requests from City Council Members. No action will be taken at this meeting.

4. CONSENT ITEMS
Consent is designed for routine; administrative city matters and is approved by roll call vote with one motion.

These items are discussed only on request of council members. Members of the public were afforded an opportunity to speak on Consent items during the Public Communications portion of this agenda. a. Approve Order of Agenda as Presented.
b. Approve City Council Minutes of January 23, 2023 and February 13, 2023…………………….. c.Receive and file Santa Barbara County Sheriff January 2023 report……………………………......21

5. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None

6. DISCUSSION ITEMS
a. Discussion and direction on the City’s Marketing contract…………………………………….24 6 2
b. Discussion regarding a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a new SolvangUSA.com website...52 c. Discussion and possible action to review the FY 22-23 Mid-Year Budget and to approve the mid-year budget adjustments……………………………………………………………………………55 d. Discussion and possible Action to approve the installation of streetlight banners and temporary modification to crosswalks on Copenhagen at First Street and Second Street in support of Pride Month during the month of June………………………………………………….156 e. Discussion and possible action to approve the Letter of Public Convenience or Necessity for The M Hotel at 293 Alisal Road……………………………………………………………………..213

7. AB1234 REPORT OUT AND COUNCIL CLOSING COMMENTS

8. ADJOURNMENT

CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

1. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION
This section is intended to provide members of the public with the opportunity to comment on Closed Session Items. This section is limited to 30 minutes. Each speaker will be afforded three minutes, and may speak only once

2. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
a. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR – The Closed Session is authorized by the Gov. Code §54956.8
AGENCY NEGOTIATOR:

Brad Vidro, Interim City Manager
PROPERTY:

APN: 139-192-025
410 Second Street, Solvang, CA.

NEGOTIATING PARTY:

Lillian Jewel, Hamner Jewell & Associates
UNDER NEGOTIATION:

Both Price and Terms

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION

3. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS

4. ADJOURNMENT
3 AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
I, Annamarie Porter, City Clerk for the City of Solvang, California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that the foregoing revised notice was posted at the City of Solvang City Hall bulletin board at 1644 Oak Street, Solvang, CA and on the City of Solvang website not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting, per Government Code 54954.2.

Dated this 22nd day of February 2023
4 Meeting Date Agenda Item Agenda Action
13-Mar-23 Measure U Citizen Oversight Committee Discussion Direction Investment Policy Annual Review Discussion
Measure A 5-Year Local Program of Projects Public Hearing Approve Housing Element and LEAP Grant Annual Report Public Hearing Approve Solvang Trolley Electric Trolley License Public Hearing SB County Sheriff report on Adult use Cannabis Sales Discussion Direction 27-Mar Transit Management Plan Presentation Receive
2022 Fire Code Adoption
Initiate General Plan EIR Discussion
SB1 RMRA project List Public Hearing Approve
10-Apr DMV Donate Life Proclamation Proclamation
Fair Housing Month Proclamation Proclamation
Child Abuse Awareness and Sexual Assault Awareness
Month Proclamation Proclamation
24-Apr CCCE Annual Presentation Presentation Receive
Future Meetings Outdoor Dining Policy Discussion Direction Residences as a primary use in the TRC Zone Discussion
General Plan
Finance Department reorganization Discussion
Pedicycle License Review Discussion
Grant Funding Applications review Discussion Direction
Meeting Date Agenda Item Agenda Action
N/A
Agenda Item Agenda Action
January Comprehensive Annual Financial Report Discussion Approve January Brown Act Training
February Measure A 5-Year Local Program of Projects Public Hearing Approve February Mid-Year Budget Adjustments
February (even
years) Council Budget Goal Setting Public WorkshopApprove March Housing Element and LEAP Grant Annual Report Public Hearing Approve March SB1 RMRA project List Public Hearing Approve
March Investment Policy Annual Review Discussion Approve March Solvang Skytt Mesa LLMD Annual Assessment Public Hearing Approve March FTA 5311 Grant Agreement Consent Approve
March TDA Grant Funding Consent Approve
May Preliminary Budget
Oct/Jan/April/July Quarterly Financial Reports Discussion Approve June Two-Year Financial Plan Development or Supplemental Budget adoption Discussion Adopt
June Capital Improvement Program Discussion Adopt
June/July Amend Appropriation Limit Public Hearing Adopt July AB 1600 Report Discussion Approve
November Stormwater Management Program Annual Report Consent Receive December Appointment of Mayor pro tem Discussion Approve December Council selection of representatives to Committees and Agencies Discussion Approve
December ( even
years) Appointment to Boards, Commissions, Committees Discussion Approve Council Requested Agenda Items
Annual Reports

CITY COUNCIL ADVANCE CALENDAR
5 January 23, 2023
Monday
Special Closed Session - 5:30 p.m.

Regular Meeting – 6:30 p.m.
5:30 PM CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION

CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Infanti called the meeting to order at 5:35 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber, 1644 Oak Street, Solvang, California.

ROLL CALL

Present: Mayor Mark Infanti, Mayor pro tem Elizabeth Orona; Councilmembers David Brown, Robert Clarke, Claudia Orona
Staff: Interim City Manager Bradley Vidro, City Attorney David Fleishman, City Clerk Annamarie Porter

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Clarke led in the Salute to the Flag.

1. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION
There were no public comments.

2. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION – 5:36 p.m.
a. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—Existing Litigation - pursuant to Gov. Code 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case:

City of Solvang – Petition to Change Water-Right Permit 15878 (Application No. A022423), under protest by California Trout and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Marine Fisheries Service, and comment by California Department of Fish and Wildlife.

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION – 6:16 p.m.

3. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS
City Attorney Fleischman announced that there was no reportable action.

4. ADJOURNMENT
The Special Closed Session was adjourned at 6:17 p.m.
6:30 PM REGULAR MEETING

MINUTES

SOLVANG CITY COUNCIL

SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION AND REGULAR MEETINGS
Agenda Item 4.b
6 CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Infanti 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 Mark Infanti; Mayor pro tem Elizabeth Orona, Councilmembers David Brown, Robert Clarke, Claudia Orona
Staff: Interim City Manager Bradley Vidro, City Attorney David Fleishman, City Clerk Annamarie Porter, Administrative Services Director Wendy Berry, Public Works Director Rodger Olds, Planning Manager, Sophia Checa, Planning Consultant Laurie Tamura (via Zoom)

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor pro tem E. Orona led in the Pledge of Allegiance.

PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS AND CEREMONIAL ITEMS - None PRESENTATIONS – None

1. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ON NON-AGENDA AND CONSENT ITEMS Julie Glendenning expressed disappointment in the last City Council meeting regarding the appointment of Councilmember Clarke; suggested weighing the comments in terms of speakers from inside the City weighing more than those outside the City; discussed transparency; reported that Councilmembers Brown and Clarke received the maximum allowable contributions ($2,000) from Ed St. George, a local developer; suggested that those Councilmembers recuse themselves when Council considers any projects of St. George; referenced a contribution to Councilmember Clarke by Santa Barbara CPA Cole Cervantes and wondered if there is any connection or ties to St. George.

Mary Beth Lee, District 4, expressed disappointment regarding the appointment of Councilmember Clarke at the last City Council meeting; spoke about Mayor Infanti changing his vote; opined that the Mayor went against the vote of the people; felt the Mayor should have called for a special election and asserted tax dollars should go to organizations to help the poor.

Laurie Flanagan stated she found it hard to believe that a candidate who was not reelected to the City Council can be appointed to City Council and spoke about voters having the right to vote to fill the vacancy.

Sharon Price, District 4, expressed dismay at City Council’s vote to appoint Councilmember Clarke to fill the Council vacancy and noted voters chose not to reelect Councilmember Clarke and had a right to vote on who the next Councilmember would be.

Karen Waite spoke about the talent and contributions of David Crosby, who passed away, recently; noted his contributions to the Santa Ynez Valley were remarkable and believed he should be recognized.

There were no other public comments and Mayor Infanti closed this portion of the meeting.

2. CITY MANAGER REPORT AND ADVANCE CALENDAR
Interim City Manager Vidro reported there are fourteen candidates for the City’s City Manager position; reported the new Community Services Officer will begin working next week and presented items included in the Advance Calendar.
7 3. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REQUESTS
Mayor pro tem E. Orona requested placing consideration of the selection process for the Community Oversight Committee on a future agenda.

Mayor Infanti reported attending the Solvang School to present a proclamation for the Great Kindness Challenge.

4. CONSENT ITEMS
a. Approve Order of Agenda as Presented.
b. Receive and file Santa Barbara County Sheriffs Statistics through December 2022 c. Adopt Resolution 23- 1206, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Solvang, California, Authorizing Signatories to the City Bank Accounts with Montecito Bank & Trust d. Approve Amendment 1 to the Agreement with MuniServices LLC to examine transaction, sales and use tax records to include the Solvang local Control and Essential Services tax — Measure U (1% transaction and use tax) for a 15% contingency fee until terminated; and authorize the Mayor to execute on behalf of the City
Mayor Infanti asked about inclusion of the minutes and was advised the Minute Clerk has asked to stand down to take care of medical issues.

Motion by Mayor pro tem E. Orona, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Councilmember Brown, and carried 5-0.

5. PUBLIC HEARINGS – None

6. DISCUSSION ITEMS
a. Discussion and possible action to approve FY 22-24 City Grant Funding Process timeline Administrative Services Director Berry presented a brief report.

Mayor Infanti invited public comments.

Susan Williams spoke about grant and special event funding in the City; believed the City should provide funding to organizations benefitting the citizens of Solvang, that can show the benefits of their contributions and can provide financial information to substantiate the need for City funds; felt there should be a limit to the contribution as well as clear deadlines; spoke about prioritizing grant funding to specific groups and suggested requesting financial statements from applicants.

There were no other public comments on this item.

Discussion followed regarding prior City policies regarding grant funding and special event funding, deadlines for both, better-defining existing policies, requesting at least one year (three years, if available) of financial statements from applicants, prioritizing Solvang-citizen services including services for youth and disadvantaged residents and considering the City budget, yearly, to determine the amount of money available for grants.

Motion by Mayor pro tem E. Orona, to approve the FY 22-24 City Grant Funding Process timeline, as discussed and amended, seconded by Councilmember C. Orona, and carried 5-0 b. Discussion and possible action for City Council appointments of members to the Design 8 Review Committee, Planning Commission, and Tourism Advisory Committee for two-year terms ending December 31, 2024
Mayor Infanti discussed the minimum requirements and reported one of the applicants to the Tourism Advisory Committee is not eligible as they live in Santa Barbara and explained that each Councilmember will be asked to appoint one person to each commission/committee.

Mayor Infanti invited public comments on this item.

Julie Glendenning encouraged City Council to appoint Jack Williams to the Planning Commission and commented on his experience in the City.

There were no other public comments on this item.

Mayor Infanti reported consideration will be given to those applying to the Planning Commission and invited applicants to comment. There were no applicants interested in addressing Council.

Councilmember C. Orona appointed Joan Jamieson to the Planning Commission.

Councilmember Brown appointed Justin Rodriguez to the Planning Commission.

Mayor pro tem E. Orona appointed Aaron Peterson to the Planning Commission.

Councilmember Clarke appointed Kief Adler to the Planning Commission.

Mayor Infanti appointed Jack Williams to the Planning Commission.

Motion by Councilmember Brown, to approve the Planning Commission member slate, as appointed, seconded by Councilmember Clarke, and carried 5-0.

Mayor Infanti announced that consideration will be given to those applying to the Design Review Committee (DRC) and invited applicants to comment. There were no applicants interested in addressing Council.

Councilmember Clarke appointed Esther Jacobsen Bates to the DRC.

Mayor pro tem E. Orona appointed Pat Cavanaugh to the DRC.

Councilmember C. Orona appointed Jennifer Dryden Hess to the DRC.

Councilmember Brown appointed Christopher Lapp to the DRC.

Mayor Infanti appointed Mary Von Martin to the DRC.

Motion by Mayor Infanti, to approve the Design Review Committee member slate, as appointed, seconded by Councilmember C. Orona, and carried 5-0.

Mayor Infanti announced that consideration will be given to those applying to the Tourism Advisory Committee (TAC); explained its function; noted it is comprised of seven members and invited applicants to comment.

Alexander Grenier declared he is applying for reappointment to the TAC; listed his contributions serving as a prior member and noted his love for Solvang and his interest in the continuing development of the City.

There were no other applicants interested in addressing Council. 9 Councilmember Clarke appointed Vashti Wilson to the TAC.

Mayor pro tem E. Orona appointed Tracy Beard to the TAC.

Councilmember Brown appointed John Martino to the TAC.

Councilmember C. Orona appointed Louise Smith to the TAC.

Mayor Infanti appointed Kim Jensen to the TAC.

City Council concurred to appoint two additional members to the TAC.

Councilmember Clarke nominated John Jakubek.

Councilmember Brown nominated Alexander Grenier and Councilmember C. Orona seconded the nomination.

Motion by Councilmember Brown, to approve the Tourism Advisory Committee member slate (Seven members), as appointed, seconded by Mayor pro tem E. Orona, and carried 5-0.

Councilmember C. Orona announced the formation of a Citizens Oversight Committee and encouraged residents to apply for membership.
c. Accept the 2021/022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report as presented by Ahmed Badawi, CPA
Administrative Services Director Berry introduced the item; discussed highlights of the report and deferred to CPA Mitesh Desai, Badawi and Associates, for a presentation.

Consultant Desai narrated a PowerPoint presentation with details of the 2021/022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.

Discussion followed regarding the decrease in net pension liability from 2020, increases in plan assets, how Solvang compares to similar jurisdictions in terms of fiscal health, opportunities for risk assessment, avoiding phishing attacks and providing staff training in terms of security.

Mayor Infanti invited public comments. There were no public comments on this item.

Motion by Mayor Infanti, to accept the 2021/022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report as presented by Ahmed Badawi, CPA, seconded by Mayor pro tem E. Orona, and carried 5-0. d. Discussion and possible action to receive and file the draft Housing Element to the General Plan
Public Works Director Olds introduced the item and deferred to the Consultant for a presentation.

Ryan Lester, Deputy Product Manager, Mintier Harnish, narrated a PowerPoint presentation with details of the draft Housing Element.

Planning Consultant Tamura, (via Zoom), reported this item will return to City Council on February 13, 2023 for final review of responses to public comments and for additional steps to the process.

Mayor Infanti opened public comments for this item.

Dan Martin, President, Mission Oaks Owners Association, referenced a letter submitted to the City regarding rezoning of Site 3; spoke about challenges of building multi-family, low income units in the area, including steep slopes requiring excessive grading, retaining walls and erosion control as well as 10 other special considerations; felt the City does not need to create more moderate- or above-moderate units; noted the steeper of the parcels is not a good location for low- or very low-income housing and encouraged the City to omit the steeper parcel and the unneeded moderate- or above-moderate units from Site 3, in order to produce a realistic and achievable Housing Element with a minimum of collateral damage to the community.

Karen Waite spoke about important issues of drainage and flooding; felt drainage issues will be a major concern for Site C and for the steep hillside parcel; believed development of the proposed units will require a large retention basin; noted the more-expensive homes are not needed and will negatively impact the community.

John Moisan spoke regarding Site C; referenced written comments submitted by his mother and him; discussed challenges with traffic; questioned the number of units proposed; wondered why water is not an issue in the evaluation of building unneeded units; felt it makes no sense to rezone the steeper parcel for DR20; stressed the site is not suitable to develop affordable housing and suggested developing the site at the existing density.

Barbara Allen spoke about the unique character of the community; discussed the views of Site C; could not imagine development of Site C without destroying existing views; addressed the importance of water; understood the City must provide affordable housing but noted it must be high-density and lowcost and stressed that the steep, hillside parcel is not appropriate for high-density development and will be very expensive to develop.

Denise Johns opined the plans for housing development on Site C does not conform to the City’s planning policies; suggested that City Council eliminate the steep parcel on Site C to be developed; discussed costly requirements such as mass grading; noted Site C has architectural and cultural resources; discussed the City’s Water Management Plan; suggested that City Council ensure that the Housing Element conforms to the rest of the elements in the General Plan.

Wendy Gregersen spoke about plans for Site C relative to development of affordable housing; believed development of moderate homes will create significant chaos; discussed high costs, increasing traffic congestion and other negative impacts and urged City Council not to comprise the quality of life and character of the community and to understand the issues, fully, before approving the plan.

John Royce believed if approved, the plan for Site C will have painful and long-term consequences; spoke about providing affordable housing for the City’s employees; felt the current proposal for Site C goes beyond the needs of the City by proposing moderate- to very-moderate housing units, which are beyond RHNA projections; opined that incentives for low-income housing are reasonable and that higher-profit housing are unnecessary and urged City Council to exclude the larger parcel of Site C in the DR20 rezoning process.

Steven Martin, Mission Oaks, noted the issue is affordable housing; reported Solvang met its RHNA obligations; believed the City should adjust its planning and build more low-income housing rather than higher-income housing; urged the City to avoid permanently compromising the unique character of the City; noted high-income units are not required and urged City Council to eliminate the 4-acre parcel out of Site C and not rezone it.

Kent Lockhart offered corrections to Table H-59 of the report; believed the plan should be reshuffled and get things in place that are more appropriate for the community; suggested removing Site C and spoke about the consequences of moving ahead with the plan, as proposed.

Lansing Duncan stated the City does not have a good record in terms of planning decisions; listed actions that created a problem in planning; spoke in opposition to proposed development of Site C; felt the site is not necessary to build affordable housing; alleged the consultants have misrepresented the GPAC’s recommendations and discussed the importance of considering water and traffic.

Elizabeth Breen, Association of Realtors, spoke about the guiding principles developed at the beginning 11 of the General Plan update; explained “Builders Remedy” or the “Zoning Holiday”; noted that the longer the process takes, the greater chances are that the City will lose local control and spoke about the importance of meeting the deadline for submitting the Housing Element to the State.

Josh Richmond, via Zoom, representing the property owner for Site C and suggested that the City incentivize the construction of housing and consider, by right, ministerial approval of projects that comply with defined guidelines, reduced parking requirements to avoid unnecessary expansive parking lots, consider providing for density bonuses under the local ordinance to incentivize affordable housing, consider fee reduction in waivers or deferrals of fees and consider relaxing requirements that would allow construction around existing site constraints like height limits, setback requirements and flexibility of FAR and building envelopes and noted the land is developed on all sides and is an infill project within City limits and the grading and drainage is able to be done in a classy and affordable manner.

Mark Frank, via Zoom, spoke about the Site C and the related topography and felt that flattening the land may affect homeowners near the property.

Ryan Lester, Deputy Product Manager, Mintier Harnish, responded to some of the concerns listed by residents; alleged that HCD will not eliminate a site and spoke about incentivizing housing production, including moderate-income production.

Planning Consultant Tamura, via Zoom, reported that staff will work with the consultants to complete the response to the comments and amendments to the draft Housing Element that was out for public review and the matter will be brought back to the City Council at its meeting of February 13, 2023.

Elaine Morris referenced Mr. Richmond’s comments; noted he has not been a good actor and made promises he could not keep and stressed that while the State may not care about traffic, Solvang residents do care.

There were no other public comments and Mayor Infanti closed public comments on this item.

Councilmember Brown spoke about the possibility of a lot line adjustment that would move one acre toward the aqueduct and rezoning the south parcel with no change on the north parcel.

Councilmember C. Orona questioned whether the deadline could be met if the City were to rezone other parcels to meet RHNA numbers without having rely on the development of Site C.

Public Works Director Olds reported the City could defer the consultant but stated the City must submit the document within two weeks and added that any changes made will have a ripple effect on the entire document.

It was noted that the February 15th deadline is for a Certified Housing Element which the City will not have by then so the City is already not meeting the deadline.

Mayor Infanti spoke about the need to make changes/corrections to the draft Housing Element; noted the matter will be turned over to consultants to make those changes and will be reviewed again, by City Council at the next City Council meeting.

Ryan Lester, Deputy Product Manager, Mintier Harnish, reported the City will have one year from the adoption deadline to do the rezoning.

Discussion followed regarding making lot-line adjustments, in the future.

Motion by Mayor Infanti, to return the draft Housing Element to the consultant for corrections/changes and return to City Council for review, at its next regularly-scheduled meeting, seconded by Mayor pro tem E. Orona, and carried 5-0.

7. AB1234 REPORT OUT AND COUNCIL CLOSING COMMENTS - None 12 8. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 10:25 p.m.

Respectfully submitted:

Annamarie Porter, City Clerk
13 February 13, 2023
Monday
Special Closed Session - 5:30 p.m.

Regular Meeting – 6:30 p.m.
5:30 PM CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION

CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Infanti called the meeting to order at 5:29 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber, 1644 Oak Street, Solvang, California.

ROLL CALL

Present: Mayor Mark Infanti, Mayor pro tem Elizabeth Orona; Councilmembers David Brown, Robert Clarke and Claudia Orona
Staff: Interim City Manager Bradley Vidro, City Attorney David Fleishman, City Clerk Annamarie Porter

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Claudia Orona led in the Salute to the Flag.

1. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION
There were no public comments on this item.

2. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
a. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—Public Employee Appointment - pursuant to Gov. Code §54957
Title:

City Manager

3. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS
City Attorney Fleischman announced that City Council met in Closed Session to discuss the item and there was no reportable action.

4. ADJOURNMENT
The Special Closed Session was adjourned at 6:19 p.m.
6:30 PM REGULAR MEETING

CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Infanti called the meeting to order at 6:37 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber, 1644 Oak Street, Solvang, California.

MINUTES

SOLVANG CITY COUNCIL
5:30 PM SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION, AND
6:30 PM REGULAR MEETING
14 ROLL CALL

Present: Mayor Mark Infanti; Mayor pro tem Elizabeth Orona, Councilmembers David Brown, Robert Clarke, Claudia Orona
Staff: Interim City Manager Bradley Vidro, City Attorney David Fleishman, City Clerk Annamarie Porter, Public Works Director Rodger Olds, Planning Manager Sophia Checa, Planning Consultant Laurie Tamura (via Zoom), Marketing Manager Cheryl Shallanberger

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Brown led in the Pledge of Allegiance.

PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS AND CEREMONIAL ITEMS - None

PRESENTATIONS
a. California Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides Declared for Santa Barbara County SBA Assistance-Update by SBA representative.

Sabrina Tipton, Public Information Officer, Small Business Administration Office of Disaster, Recovery and Resilience, provided information regarding their program and the resources available for residents who have been victims of natural disasters; reported that because it is a Federal program, residents must first register with FEMA at www.disasterassistance.gov and discussed the benefits available to homeowners, renters and businesses and addressed outreach to residents and businesses.

1. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ON NON-AGENDA AND CONSENT ITEMS Karen Waite noted there were no meeting minutes included in the latest agenda packet. Interim City Manager Vidro reported there was an issue with the minute clerk and the minutes will be included in the next meeting’s agenda.

Salvador Orona, representing Horses Entertainment and Solvang Trolley, invited Council to visit his business to learn about it and see how they work with the community.

Vashti Wilson reported that she was appointed to the TAC and current serves as its Chair; spoke about how the City has supported her daughter; noted one should operate with integrity and transparency; stated she is close to resigning because of her experience, so far and hoped that moving forward, everyone should collaborate to ensure that morals and ethics are upheld and move forward in a different manner than that which has been done in the past, in terms of City issues.

Tim Mahoney, via Zoom, Southern California Gas Company (SCG), provided an update regarding Southern California Gas winter bills; addressed price increases in January; noted prices have dropped in February; stated that prices are determined by national and regional markets; asserted that SCG does not profit from the increase of gas commodity prices; discussed the acceleration of climate credits for customers in response to natural gas prices and urged those who need financial assistance to visit www.socalgas.com/assistance.

There were no other public comments and Mayor Infanti closed this portion of the meeting.

2. CITY MANAGER REPORT AND ADVANCE CALENDAR
Interim City Manager Vidro presented items included in the Advance Calendar.

3. COUNCIL COMMENTS AND REQUESTS
15 Councilmember Clarke requested consideration of a process to fill vacancies and stated that when running for an election, Councilmembers should not be sent to conferences on taxpayer’s money.

Interim City Manager Vidro suggested those items will be considered during a review of City Council protocols and stated staff will bring the item forward at a future meeting.

4. CONSENT ITEMS
a. Approve Order of Agenda as Presented
b. Approve City Council Minutes of January 12, 2023
c. Approve Warrants for January 2023
d. Receive and file SBC Fire Dec. 31, 2022 quarterly reports e. Receive and file Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s compliance reports from April 2022 – November 8, 2022
f. Receive and file Quarterly Investment Report Oct-Dec 2022 g. Receive and file Badawi & Associates Single Audit Reports for the FY ended June 30, 2022 h. Approve Amendment 2 to the Agreement with Badawi & Associates for FY 22-23 auditing services in the amount not to exceed $30,120, for the term February 13, 2023 – December 31, 2023, and authorize the Mayor to execute on behalf of the City
i. i. Approve Contract Change Order No. 1 with Roy Allan Slurry Seal, Inc. to reflect project quantities and additional work in the amount of $50,650.80, and authorize the City Manager to execute on behalf of the City; and
ii. Accept as Complete the FY 2022-23 Slurry Seal Project No. PW 22-02, and authorize the City Manager to execute and record the Notice of Completion on behalf of the City j. Approve a contract with Hanley General Engineering Corp for sewer manhole repairs in the amount of $18,710, and authorize the City Manager to execute on behalf of the City There were no public comments on Consent Items.

Motion by Councilmember Clarke, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, seconded by Mayor pro tem E.Orona, and carried 5-0.

5. PUBLIC HEARINGS – None

RECESS/RECONVENE
Mayor Infanti called for a recess at 6:55 p.m. to resolve technical issues. The meeting was reconvened at 7:00 p.m. with all Councilmembers present.

6. DISCUSSION ITEMS
a. Discussion and possible action to approve the Draft General Plan Housing Element for submittal to the California Department of Housing and Community Development Public Works Director Olds narrated a PowerPoint presentation of the Draft Housing Element of the General Plan.
16 Discussion followed regarding Site C, stating that the plan is not approved until the EIR is complete, review of the Housing Element by HCD, removing affordable housing incentives related to building heights, clarification of the 165% surplus and the possibility of requesting a lot line adjustment to Site C.

Mayor Infanti opened public comments.

Elizabeth Breen, Member of the GPAC and Santa Ynez Valley Association of Realtors, noted a housing supply crisis; the need for moderate and above-moderate units; reported the zoning for Site C allows for development of 40 units; observed there are not many vacant parcels in the City; commended City staff and consultants for making the adjustments and correcting the figures in the Housing Element and urged Council to approve the draft Housing Element for submission to HCD without further delay.

Barbara Allen, Vice President of Mission Oaks Homeowners Association, speaking on behalf of Dan Martin, President, spoke about Site C; stated the flatter parcel is suitable for affordable housing but the steep hillside parcel is not; spoke about revisions made regarding Site C; noted there is no reference to the lot line adjustment and no description of the developable land; asserted the entire site is still proposed, for high-density development and hoped City Council will consider adding language to address the stated omissions.

Karen Waite spoke regarding problems that will be created by high-density development on the steep hillside parcel of Site C including drainage and plumbing problems; noted there is no reference to the lot line adjustment approved by Council nor is there a description of the developable land on Site C and stressed the need for Council to make clear that only the flatter area of the site will be developed.

Denise Johns, Landscape Architect, Member of the Mission Oaks Homeowners Association, spoke about revising the language around Site C, specifically around the environmental constraint section of the analysis; disagreed with the description as a “U shaped contour”; believed it would be better described as an “inverted U”; requested changing the language, accordingly, and that the document include Council’s decision regarding a lot line adjustment.

Wendy Gregersen spoke about City Council’s decision regarding a lot line adjustment; felt the Draft Housing Element is still vague and confusing in terms of the lot line adjustment and the developable land; wondered about the parcel on the steeper side; noted the importance of rezoning only the lower area of Site C for high density development.

Stephen Martin, Mission Oaks, spoke about the Housing Element being a planning document, designed to be followed over the next eight years; discussed the importance of having clear direction for the present and the future; talked about rezoning the flatter parcel, leaving the steeper parcel as it is currently zoned, doing a lot line adjustment, in the future and rezoning part of the upper parcel as well.

Lansing Duncan stated there is not mention of a lot line adjustment in the Housing Element; agreed with Stephen Martin’s comments and urged City Council to take the time to do it right.

There were no other public comments.

Discussion followed regarding whether there is time to make changes to the document and still meet stated deadlines, the importance of providing clear descriptions and directions in terms of including the lot line adjustment and future rezoning of the steeper parcel, identifying the proper location for the lot line adjustment, working with the property owner to complete the lot line adjustment, acknowledging there is a requirement in the EIR that will lead the City to a rezoning plan, putting the City’s “best foot forward” in the Housing Element for the State’s subsequent review and comments and stating it is the City’s intent to make a lot line adjustment.

City Attorney Fleishman stressed that the City cannot do a lot line adjustment and that it is up to the property owner to do so.
17 Motion by Mayor Infanti, to approve the Draft General Plan Housing Element for submittal to the California Department of Housing and Community Development, as amended to address building heights and stating that the City will consider a lot line adjustment to define the constraints of the zone change that will meet the requirements of the Housing Element, as written, seconded by Councilmember Claudia Orona, and carried 5-0.
b. Discussion and possible action to:
i. Approve an Emergency Construction Contract ESP 23-01 with Hanley General Engineering, Inc.in the amount not to exceed of $390,442.44, and authorize the City Manager to execute any change orders if within a contingency amount of $150,000
ii. Approve an Emergency Agreement with MNS Engineers for construction oversight, permit compliance, FEMA Reporting, and post construction design in the amount not to exceed $147,678 iii. Approve a budget Amendment in the amount of $688,120.44 Public Works Director Olds narrated a PowerPoint presentation with details of the item and discussed overall storm damage from the recent storms.

Discussion followed regarding FEMA reimbursement, the timeline for reimbursement, negotiations and potential for assistance from SCG.

There were no public comments on this item.

Motion by Councilmember Brown, to approve an Emergency Construction Contract ESP 23-01 with Hanley General Engineering, Inc.in the amount not to exceed of $390,442.44, and authorize the City Manager to execute any change orders if within a contingency amount of $150,000; approve an Emergency Agreement with MNS Engineers for construction oversight, permit compliance, FEMA Reporting, and post construction design in the amount not to exceed $147,678, approve a budget Amendment in the amount of $688,120.44 and with City Council making a finding that, based on substantial evidence that has been presented, an emergency will not permit a delay resulting from competitive bidding the project and that this action is necessary to respond to the emergency, seconded by Mayor pro tem Elizabeth Orona, and carried 5-0.
c. Discussion and possible action to consider amendments to Chapter 5-4 of the Solvang Municipal Code to authorize adult-use cannabis facilities
City Attorney Fleishman presented details of the report including background; addressed considering allowing adult-use (recreational) cannabis facilities and spoke about taxing cannabis facilities in the City’s Municipal Code.

Discussion followed regarding voter approval of recreational cannabis use, the State’s removal of delivery from the hands of local agencies and necessary changes to the Municipal Code to conform to State law.

Mayor Infanti opened public comments.

Megan Souza and Mr. Andre, Megan’s Organic Market, narrated a PowerPoint presentation with details of the business including operations, community activities, awards, changes in the market, increases in adult-use customers, expected increases in tax revenue and urged City Council to approve recreational cannabis use in the City.

Jeff Hartman, Partner, Megan’s Organic Market, spoke in support of item and hoped City Council will approve the necessary code changes to allow recreational cannabis use in the City.

Councilmember Clarke spoke about Solvang losing out on tax dollars as many residents travel to other 18 cities to purchase cannabis and felt that, as long as the voters approved it, the City will benefit from the sale of recreational cannabis.

Discussion followed regarding retails sales versus cultivation and manufacturing, how delivery is taxed, the trend for the State to take more and more local control, visitor-serving versus resident-serving uses and tax generation, whether changing to adult-use cannabis will impact public safety services and the need for more data in terms of additional expected tax revenues.

Sheriff’s Department Chief Mark Valencia suggested that Council meet with the Sheriff Department’s Cannabis Compliance Team before making a decision on this matter to understand the laws and related statistics; noted there is an increase in crimes related to the use of recreational marijuana and demands from the Sherriff’s Department.

There were no other public comments on this item.

Discussion continued regarding whether approving recreational cannabis in the City would open the City up to allowing them in other places, existing zoning regulations in terms of City Council setting the number of allowed dispensaries and where, by resolution, considering whether the City is losing tax revenue by not allowing recreational cannabis and the need for direction from City Council.

Motion by Mayor pro tem Elizabeth Orona, table this matter until City Council has had the opportunity to hear a presentation from the Sheriff Department’s Cannabis Compliance Team, seconded by Councilmember Brown, and carried 3-2, with Councilmembers Clarke and Claudia Orona, opposed. d. Discussion and possible action to receive Julefest update and provide comments to Staff Marketing Manager Shallanberger narrated a PowerPoint presentation with an update on 2022 Julefest activities and opportunities for 2023 Julefest.

Discussion followed regarding the cost of the Nativity performance and donations received, having something scheduled for New Year’s Eve, ways of verifying the number of visitors during Julefest, the reach of various article placements, expanding the daily light show and using images of the event for marketing purposes.

Mayor Infanti invited public comments.

Laser Friedman discussed a bid he submitted for a permanent installation of changing lights throughout the years and noted the light in the window shown on the presentation was their equipment and had nothing to do with Julefest.

Tracy Beard, Solvang Chamber of Commerce, spoke favorably on the work of Marketing Manager Shallanberger; discussed the Visitors’ Bureau daily click counts and noted managers served the community well.

There were no other public comments on this item.

Discussion followed regarding the possibility of considering increasing the marketing budget in the future.

7. AB1234 REPORT OUT AND COUNCIL CLOSING COMMENTS
Councilmember Brown spoke about attending the recent League of California Cities conference.

Mayor pro tem Elizabeth Orona commented on attending the recent League of California Cities conference.

Mayor Infanti reported attending the New Mayors’ training at the recent League of California Cities 19 conference.

Councilmember Claudia Orona announced she will attend the upcoming Central Coast Community Energy meeting.

8. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 09:20 p.m.

Respectfully submitted:

Annamarie Porter, City Clerk
20 City of Solvang Recap
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Totals YTD CRIMINAL HOMICIDE 2023 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
CRIMINAL HOMICIDE 2022 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
CRIMINAL HOMICIDE 2021 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
CRIMINAL HOMICIDE 2020 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Totals YTD FORCIBLE RAPE 2023 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
FORCIBLE RAPE 2022 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
FORCIBLE RAPE 2021 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
FORCIBLE RAPE 2020 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Totals YTD ROBBERY 2023 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
ROBBERY 2022 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
ROBBERY 2021 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 3
ROBBERY 2020 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Totals YTD ALL ASSAULTS 2023 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 4
ALL ASSAULTS 2022 1 1 4 1 2 2 4 2 3 1 4 3 28 28
ALL ASSAULTS 2021 1 3 3 1 1 2 4 4 2 3 2 0 26 26
ALL ASSAULTS 2020 1 2 3 2 3 1 8 1 2 3 4 5 35 35
BURGLARY Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Totals YTD BURGLARY TOTAL 2023 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2
BURGLARY TOTAL 2022 3 2 1 0 1 0 4 0 0 0 1 1 13 13
BURGLARY TOTAL 2021 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 7 7
BURGLARY TOTAL 2020 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 1 8 8
RESIDENTIAL 2023 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
RESIDENTIAL 2022 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 4
RESIDENTIAL 2021 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
RESIDENTIAL 2020 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
COMMERCIAL 2023 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
COMMERCIAL 2022 2 1 0 0 1 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 8 8
COMMERCIAL 2021 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 3 3
COMMERCIAL 2020 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 6 6
INSTITUTIONAL 2023 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
INSTITUTIONAL 2022 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
INSTITUTIONAL 2021 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
INSTITUTIONAL 2020 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
ALL OTHERS 2023 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
ALL OTHERS 2022 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1
ALL OTHERS 2021 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3
ALL OTHERS 2020 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1
THEFTS Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Totals YTD THEFTS 2023 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 4
THEFTS 2022 2 2 10 5 0 2 2 3 4 4 4 3 41 41
THEFTS 2021 3 6 7 10 6 5 6 7 2 8 1 3 64 64
THEFTS 2020 5 6 4 1 4 2 6 4 1 7 4 6 50 50
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21 City of Solvang Recap
PROPERTY VALUE Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Totals YTD STOLEN 2023 $ 100 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 100 $ 100 STOLEN 2022 $ 16,990 $ 3,761 $ 8,685 $ 54,742 $ 12,470 $ 1,200 $ 14,442 $ 22,580 $ 42,087 $ 21,155 $ 11,538 $ 7,777 $ 217,427 $ 217,427 STOLEN 2021 $ 1,174 $ 567 $ 7,070 $ 20,853 $ 69,420 $ 36,364 $ 42,701 $ 14,990 $ 650 $ 7,994 $ 4,105 $ 319 $ 206,207 $ 206,207 STOLEN 2020 $ 32,675 $ 9,830 $ 106,750 $ - $ 2,985 $ 320 $ 9,246 $ 6,685 $ - $ 2,194 $ 8,797 $ 3,176 $ 182,658 $ 182,658 RECOVERED 2023 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - RECOVERED 2022 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 6,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 6,000 $ 6,000 RECOVERED 2021 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 5,000 $ - $ 220 $ - $ 1,152 $ - $ 9 $ 6,381 $ 6,381 RECOVERED 2020 $ - $ 30 $ - $ - $ 25 $ - $ 4,000 $ 500 $ - $ 47 $ - $ - $ 4,602 $ 4,602 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Totals YTD VEHICLE THEFT 2023 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
VEHICLE THEFT 2022 1 0 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 6 6
VEHICLE THEFT 2021 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 5 5
VEHICLE THEFT 2020 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 3 3
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Totals YTD VEHICLES RECOVERED 2023 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
VEHICLES RECOVERED 2022 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 4
VEHICLES RECOVERED 2021 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
VEHICLES RECOVERED 2020 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 2 0 0 5 5
TRAFFIC COLLISIONS Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Totals YTD ACCIDENTS 2023 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2
ACCIDENTS 2022 2 1 3 4 3 3 1 3 3 1 4 1 29 29
ACCIDENTS 2021 1 2 2 5 3 4 1 3 2 7 2 2 34 34
ACCIDENTS 2020 3 6 1 1 5 2 0 2 4 5 4 3 36 36
INJURY COLLISIONS 2023 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
INJURY COLLISIONS 2022 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2
INJURY COLLISIONS 2021 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 5 5
INJURY COLLISIONS 2020 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 4 4
PERSONS INJURED 2023 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
PERSONS INJURED 2022 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2
PERSONS INJURED 2021 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 5 5
PERSONS INJURED 2020 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 5 5
FATAL COLLISONS 2023 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
FATAL COLLISONS 2022 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
FATAL COLLISONS 2021 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
FATAL COLLISONS 2020 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
TRAFFIC DEATHS 2023 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
TRAFFIC DEATHS 2022 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
TRAFFIC DEATHS 2021 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
TRAFFIC DEATHS 2020 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Totals YTD CITATIONS 2023 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 7
CITATIONS 2022 0 2 2 9 5 11 1 10 3 6 6 6 61 61
CITATIONS 2021 4 2 12 3 5 0 27 11 12 16 15 6 113 113
CITATIONS 2020 3 5 7 3 8 2 1 5 3 2 21 6 66 66
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22 City of Solvang Recap
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Totals YTD DUI ARRESTS 2023 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 4
DUI ARRESTS 2022 1 1 1 2 5 3 2 1 4 0 2 2 24 24
DUI ARRESTS 2021 1 3 0 1 2 2 2 2 1 1 4 3 22 22
DUI ARRESTS 2020 1 0 2 0 1 0 3 2 1 4 1 6 21 21
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Totals YTD TOWED VEHICLES 2023 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
TOWED VEHICLES 2022 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 4 4
TOWED VEHICLES 2021 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 2 1 1 7 7
TOWED VEHICLES 2020 0 2 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 2 0 9 9
ARRESTS Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Totals YTD FELONY 2023 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2
FELONY 2022 2 4 4 2 5 0 1 3 1 5 3 2 32 32
FELONY 2021 1 4 4 3 6 0 6 6 3 4 8 1 46 46
FELONY 2020 5 1 3 1 2 5 4 5 8 3 3 2 42 42
MISDEMEANOR 2022 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 10
MISDEMEANOR 2022 9 11 7 9 11 8 6 5 9 5 8 9 97 97
MISDEMEANOR 2021 13 7 7 15 14 13 18 16 13 5 18 5 144 144 MISDEMEANOR 2020 16 13 10 2 10 6 13 8 8 14 10 15 125 125 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Totals YTD CALLS FOR SERVICE 2023 280 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 280 280 CALLS FOR SERVICE 2022 332 309 353 351 419 437 388 393 404 413 391 356 4,546 4,546 CALLS FOR SERVICE 2021 290 337 395 400 401 430 553 452 413 433 428 353 4,885 4,885 CALLS FOR SERVICE 2020 442 390 363 256 396 384 399 470 431 402 378 370 4681 4681 REPORTS TAKEN 2023 38 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 38 38
REPORTS TAKEN 2022 40 41 47 47 56 37 37 44 46 31 50 32 508 508 REPORTS TAKEN 2021 45 39 41 57 55 45 47 60 46 51 56 27 569 569 REPORTS TAKEN 2020 51 46 35 22 46 36 51 51 39 51 50 48 526 526 Transient/Homeless Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Totals YTD CALLS FOR SERVICE 2023 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 11
REPORTS TAKEN 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3
ARRESTS MADE 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
CALLS FOR SERVICE 2022 9 5 3 3 16 8 5 6 5 11 6 10 87 87 REPORTS TAKEN 6 2 0 3 9 1 2 2 1 3 3 7 39 39
ARRESTS MADE 2 1 0 2 3 0 2 2 1 3 2 2 20 20
Detective Tracking Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Totals YTD 2023 New Cases Forwarded to
Investigations 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 8
2023 Cases Suspended 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023 Cases Assigned 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023 Cases Closed by Arrest 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2023 Cases Closed by Other 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 11 2023 Submitted for Complaint 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2023 Current Active Cases 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 4
2022 New Cases Forwarded to
Investigations 11 10 14 8 4 12 10 9 17 10 9 11 125 125
2022 Cases Suspended 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2022 Cases Assigned 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 1 6 6
2022 Cases Closed by Arrest 0 0 0 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 5 2022 Cases Closed by Other 9 10 15 7 0 11 8 10 17 10 0 9 106 106 2022 Submitted for Complaint 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 2022 Current Active Cases 7 7 6 7 7 7 8 7 7 6 7 7 83 83 3 of 3
23 CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM 6.a
Meeting Date: February 27, 2023
SUBJECT: Discussion and direction on the City’s Marketing contract.

PREPARED BY: Cheryl Shallanberger, Marketing Manager
DISCUSSION:

The City of Solvang issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Tourism Marketing Managed Services on April 1, 2022. Eleven proposals were received and presented to Tourism Advisory Committee (TAC) for their evaluation at a Special meeting on May 26, 2022. Four candidate firms were selected for interviews with Tourism Advisory Committee on June 2, 2022.The Tourism Advisory Committee selected The Abbi Agency as the top recommended consultant for Council consideration and approval.

At the June 13, 2022 City Council meeting the City Manager was authorized to negotiate a two-year contract with The Abbi Agency which was executed with a total cost of $600,000. Attachment B is the Professional Services Agreement including the Scope of Work.

The Abbi Agency has been providing marketing services based on that agreement for the last seven months. On February 15th, The Abbi Agency asked to meet with the City Manager, the Mayor, and Marketing Manager to review the scope of work and progress in person. Due to feedback from TAC and City Council, The Abbi Agency acknowledged the partnership might no longer be beneficial for all parties involved and provided a verbal 30-day resignation. A written notice was received on February 21, 2023 (Attachment A).

Since the notice of the resignation, the Marketing Manager has been reaching out to local contacts that could assist with social media and public relations efforts on a short-term basis. The Marketing Manager will revisit the last RFP for Marketing services, review the scope of work, and bring notes to the next TAC meeting.

The Marketing Manager can create a draft budget for the remainder of the fiscal year, with the remaining funds allocated to The Abbi Agency agreement. This would be an interim plan to continue operations.

ALTERNATIVES:

The City Council could direct staff to reach out to the other agencies that responded to the RFP and work towards securing an agreement for marketing services. The three other agencies that were originally interviewed by the TAC were: Charrette from Virginia Beach, Virginia, TJA Advertising out of Pismo Beach and Verdin out of San Luis Obispo.

City Council could direct staff to work with the TAC to develop the scope of services for a new RFP for marketing services.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The City of Solvang has been invoiced and paid $179,496.55 of the $300,000.00 contracted amount to The Abbi Agency. This amount does not include the final invoice.

ATTACHMENTS:

A. Written Notice of Termination
B. The Abbi Agency contract
24 The Abbi Agency
1385 Haskell Street
Reno, Nevada 89509
15 February 2023
Mayor, Mark Infanti
City of Solvang
1644 Oak Street
Solvang, California 93463
SUBJECT: The Abbi Agency Official Letter of Termination Mayor Infanti:

The Abbi Agency has been the Agency of Record for Solvang since July 1, 2022.

Working for the City of Solvang and promoting the small businesses that make Solvang such a special and unique destination was an honor that our agency took very seriously and a mission that our team of dedicated creatives, public relations professionals and paid media experts engaged in passionately.

Unfortunately, the internal climate created by the City of Solvang’s leadership resulted in unexpectedly adversarial and combative interactions that took our team by surprise.

The Abbi Agency believes that great work comes from a place of collaboration and mutual respect. One of our greatest points of pride is being able to work cohesively with destination visionaries across the nation, including marketing leaders at some of the most successful lodging properties and most compelling destinations in the West. Together, we’ve created award-winning, powerful and transformational work. We love the destinations we work for, and the people we work with. That relationship produces exceptional work that elevates destinations and showcases the beauty, culture and community of unique and special places. We’re incredibly proud of what we can do when we work together. But perhaps even more than that, we are proud of the strong and deep connections we develop during our work that allow us to continue producing inspiring and effective creative, public relations, social media and paid media campaigns time and time again.

Unfortunately, those ingredients for exceptional destination marketing were not present in our engagement with Solvang. While many Solvang officials and business owners were an absolute delight to work with, the dysfunction and outright hostility at the highest levels of leadership within Solvang made our day-to-day 775 323 2977
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1385 Haskell St.

Reno, NV 89509
Attachment A
25 efforts, and our long-term dedication to developing an integrated marketing effort for the city, unworkable.

Instead of limping along and collecting the agency fees in our contract, we realized that it was our responsibility to put this unworkable arrangement behind us, both as the right thing to do for our dedicated team and the City of Solvang. We could not in good faith continue, knowing the dynamics within the City of Solvang’s leadership would prevent us from creating the best possible work for the destination.

The Abbi Agency has exercised its 30-day termination clause from its Professional Services Agreement signed on July 7, 2023 with the City of Solvang. This letter stands as an official notice to all City of Solvang officials following the in-person resignation, effective February 15, 2023. We wish the businesses, community members and dedicated staff members in Solvang the best. Your city is truly a unique and opportunity-filled destination. We regret that a more respectful, productive and collaborative environment was not present to enable a successful marketing effort. With all sincerity we wish Solvang and its many dedicated and talented community members and business owners success.

Respectfully,
/s
Patrick Ty Whitaker, CEO
The Abbi Agency
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Elizabeth Orona, [email protected]
Claudia Orona, [email protected]
David Brown, [email protected]
Robert Clarke, [email protected]
Annamarie Porter, [email protected]
Cheryl Shallanberger, [email protected]
Brad Vidro, [email protected]
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1385 Haskell St.

Reno, NV 89509
26 CITY OF SOLVANG

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
PARTIES AND DATE. This Agreement is made and entered into this 1 day of July, 2022 (“Effective Date”) by and between the CITY OF SOLVANG, a Municipal Corporation and Charter City organized under the Constitution and laws of the State of California with its principal place of business at 1644 Oak Street, Solvang, CA 93463 (“City”) and The Abbi Agency, a Nevada corporation, with its principal place of business at 1385 Haskell Street, Reno, NV 89509 (“Consultant”). City and Consultant are sometimes individually referred to as “Party” and collectively as “Parties” in this Agreement. The parties hereto, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, hereby agree to the following terms and conditions:

1.0 GENERAL PROVISIONS

1.01 Term: This agreement will become affective on the date of execution set forth below, and will continue in effect until June 30, 2024, and will continue in effect until terminated as provided herein.

1.02 Services: Consultant shall perform the scope of work (tasks) described and set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein as though set forth in full. Consultant shall complete the tasks according to the project schedule which is also set forth in Exhibit A.

Scope of work will be reviewed and updated annually.

Consultant shall determine the method, details and means of performing the abovereferenced services.

Consultant may, at their own expense, employ such assistants and subconsultants, as Consultant deems necessary to perform the services required of Consultant by this agreement.

However, Consultant may not assign this agreement to any other person or entity in the performance of required project-related services, and the City may not control, direct or supervise Consultant’ s assistants or employees in the performance of those services.

1.03 Standard of Performance: Consultant’ s services shall be performed in accordance with generally accepted professional practices and principles and in a manner consistent with the level of care and skill ordinarily exercised by members of Consultant’ s profession currently practicing under similar conditions. Whenever the scope of work requires or permits approval by the City, it is understood to be approval solely for the purposes of conforming to the requirements of the scope of work and not acceptance of any professional or other responsibility for the work. Such approval does not relieve the Consultant of responsibility for complying with the standard of performance or laws, regulations, industry standards, or from liability for damages caused by negligent acts, errors, omissions, noncompliance with industry standards, or the willful misconduct of Consultant or its subcontractors. By delivery of completed work, Consultant certifies that the work conforms to the requirements of this contract and all applicable federal, state and local laws. If Consultant is retained to perform services requiring a license, certification, registration or other similar requirement under California law, Consultant shall maintain that license, certification, registration or other similar requirement throughout the term of this Contract.

1.04 Compensation: In consideration for the services to be performed by Consultant, City agrees to pay Consultant monetary consideration for professional services in accordance with the fee schedule set forth in Exhibit A. The parties agree that total compensation for fees and DocuSign Envelope ID: 935BBF58- 1FEB-4652-A5B7-6844E5E15A6C Attachment B
27 costs for the services detailed in Exhibit A shall not exceed the sum of $600,000 in 2 years at the rate of $300,000 per year, unless and until this Agreement is amended as provided herein.

1.05 Billing/Payment Terms. All charges for Consultant’ s services and authorized related reimbursable expenses shall be billed monthly, and all undisputed charges will be paid by City within 30 (thirty) days of receipt. The bills shall list all tasks under this Agreement, the task budget, project total budget, percentage completed for each task for that month, associated percentage billing against each task, and total billing for that month. In the event the Agreement is based on time & materials billing up to a not-to-exceed amount, the bill shall itemize by date all services and expenses provided during the invoice period (under this Agreement) including a brief description of the nature of work performed, the person or vendor performing them, the applicable billing rate, and the time expended. All Consultant service invoices must be approved by either the Public Works Director or the City Manager prior to payment.

2.0 OBLIGATIONS OF CONTRACTOR

2.01 Contract Management and Service Performance: Consultant Principal shall serve as the project manager and will personally prepare, or direct and supervise the preparation of, all work product called for by this agreement. Consultant represents that it has the qualifications, experience and facilities to properly perform all services hereunder in a thorough, competent, timely, and professional manner and shall, at all times during the term of this Agreement, have in full force and affect all licenses required of it by law. Consultant agrees to devote the hours and the human resources necessary to timely perform the services set forth in this agreement in an efficient, professional, and effective manner.

2.02 Avoidance of Conflict of Interest.
a) Consultant may represent, perform services for, and be employed by additional individuals or entities, in Consultant’ s sole discretion, as long as the performance of these extracontractual services does not interfere with or present a conflict with City’s business or interfere with the timely performance and completion of Consultant’s services under this Agreement. b) Consultant shall comply with all conflict of interest laws and regulations including, without limitation, the City’s Conflict of Interest Code (on file in the City Clerk’s Office). All officers, employees and/or agents of Consultant who will be working on behalf of the City pursuant to this Agreement may be required to file Statements of Economic Interest. Therefore, it is incumbent upon the Consultant to notify the City of any staff changes relating to this Agreement.
c) In accomplishing the scope of services of this Agreement, all officers, employees and/or agents of the Consultant unless as indicated in Subsection (d), will be performing a very limited and closely supervised function, and therefore, unlikely to have a conflict of interest arise. No disclosures are required for any officers, employees, and/or agents of Consultant, except as indicated in Subsection (d). _____ (Initials).
d) In accomplishing the scope of services of this Agreement, Consultant will be performing a specialized or general service for the City, and there is substantial likelihood that the Consultant’s work product will be presented, either written or orally for the purpose of influencing a governmental decision. As a result, the following persons shall be subject to the City’s Conflict of Interest Code.

N/A______________
DocuSign Envelope ID: 935BBF58- 1FEB-4652-A5B7-6844E5E15A6C 28 2.03 Tools and Instrumentalities: Consultant shall provide all tools and instrumentalities to perform the services under this agreement.

2.04 Workers’ Compensation and Other Employee Benefits: City and Consultant intend and agree that Consultant is an independent contractor of City and agree that Consultant and Consultant’ s employees and agents have no right to Workers’ Compensation and other Citysponsored employee benefits. Consultant agrees to provide Workers’ Compensation and other employee benefits, where required by law, for Consultant’ s employees and agents. Consultant agrees to hold harmless and indemnify City for any and all claims arising out of any claim for injury, disability, or death of Consultant and any of Consultant’ s employees or agents.

2.05 Indemnification
a) Non-design, non-construction Professional Services: To the fullest extent permitted by law (including, but not limited to California Civil Code Sections 2782 and 2782.8), Consultant shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City, and its elected officials, officers, employees, volunteers, and agents (“City Indemnitees”), from and against any and all causes of action, claims, liabilities, obligations, judgments, or damages, including reasonable legal counsels’ fees and costs of litigation (“claims”), arising out of the Consultant’ s performance or Consultant’s failure to perform its obligations under this Agreement or out of the operations conducted by Consultant, including the City’s active or passive negligence, except for such loss or damage arising from the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City. In the event the City Indemnitees are made a party to any action, lawsuit, or other adversarial proceeding arising from Consultant’s performance of this Agreement, the Consultant shall provide a defense to the City Indemnitees or at the City’s option, reimburse the City Indemnitees their costs of defense, including reasonable legal fees, incurred in defense of such claims. b) Non-design, construction Professional Services: To the extent the Scope of Services involve a “construction contract” as that phrase is used in Civil Code Section 2783, this paragraph shall apply in place of paragraph (a). To the fullest extent permitted by law (including, but not limited to California Civil Code Sections 2782 and 2782.8), Consultant shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City, and its elected officials, officers, employees, volunteers, and agents (“City Indemnitees”), from and against any and all causes of action, claims, liabilities, obligations, judgments, or damages, including reasonable legal counsels’ fees and costs of litigation (“ claims”), arising out of the Consultant’ s performance or Consultant’ s failure to perform its obligations under this Agreement or out of the operations conducted by Consultant, except for such loss or damage arising from the active negligence, sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City. In the event the City Indemnitees are made a party to any action, lawsuit, or other adversarial proceeding arising from Consultant’ s performance of this Agreement, the Consultant shall provide a defense to the City Indemnitees or at the City’s option, reimburse the City Indemnitees their costs of defense, including reasonable legal fees, incurred in defense of such claims.
c) Design Professional Services: In the event Consultant is a “design professional”, and the Scope of Services require Consultant to provide “design professional services” as those phrases are used in Civil Code Section 2782.8, this paragraph shall apply in place of paragraphs (a) or (b). To the fullest extent permitted by law (including, but not limited to California Civil Code Sections 2782 and 2782.8) Consultant shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City and its elected officials, officers, employees, volunteers and agents (“City Indemnitees”), from and against all claims, damages, injuries, losses, and expenses including costs, attorney fees, expert consultant and expert witness fees arising out of, pertaining to or relating to, the negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct of Consultant, except to the extent caused by the sole negligence, active negligence or willful misconduct of the City. Negligence, DocuSign Envelope ID: 935BBF58- 1FEB-4652-A5B7-6844E5E15A6C 29 recklessness or willful misconduct of any subcontractor employed by Consultant shall be conclusively deemed to be the negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct of Consultant unless adequately corrected by Consultant. In the event the City Indemnitees are made a party to any action, lawsuit, or other adversarial proceeding arising from Consultant’ s performance of this Agreement, the Consultant shall provide a defense to the City Indemnitees or at the City’s option, reimburse the City Indemnitees their costs of defense, including reasonable legal fees, incurred in defense of such claims. In no event shall the cost to defend charged to Consultant under this paragraph exceed Consultant’ s proportionate percentage of fault. However, notwithstanding the previous sentence, in the event one or more defendants is unable to pay its share of defense costs due to bankruptcy or dissolution of the business, Consultant shall meet and confer with other parties regarding unpaid defense costs. d) Payment by City is not a condition precedent to enforcement of the indemnities in paragraph (a), (b), or (c). In the event of any dispute between Consultant and City, as to whether liability arises from the active negligence, sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City or its officers, employees, or agents, Consultant will be obligated to pay for City’s defense until such time as a final judgment has been entered adjudicating the City as having been actively negligent, solely negligent or as having engaged in willful misconduct. Except as otherwise required by Civil Code Section 2782.8, Consultant will not be entitled in the absence of such a determination to any reimbursement of defense costs including but not limited to attorney’s fees, expert fees and costs of litigation. The provisions of this Section 2.05 shall survive completion of Consultant’s services or the termination of this Agreement.

2.06 Insurance: Consultant shall maintain prior to the beginning of and for the duration of this Agreement insurance coverage as specified in Exhibit B attached to and part of this agreement.

3.0 OBLIGATIONS OF CITY

3.01 Cooperation: City agrees to comply with all reasonable requests of Consultant necessary to the performance of Consultant’s duties under this agreement. City employees, agents and officers of the City agree to disclose all information relevant to this project to Consultant. Consultant shall be entitled to reasonably rely upon the accuracy and completeness of information furnished by City, provided that Consultant shall give City prompt written notice of any known defects in such information.

4.0 TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT

4.01 Termination Notice: Notwithstanding any other provision of this agreement, any party hereto may terminate this agreement, at any time, without cause, by giving at least 30 (thirty) days’ prior written notice to the other parties to this agreement.

4.02 Termination on Occurrence of Stated Events: This agreement shall terminate automatically on the occurrence of any of the following events:
a. Sale of the business of any party;
b. The end of the 30 (thirty) days as set forth in section 4.01; c. End of the contract to which Consultant’s services were necessary; or d. Assignment of this agreement by Consultant without the consent of City. e. Death of any party.

DocuSign Envelope ID: 935BBF58- 1FEB-4652-A5B7-6844E5E15A6C 30 4.03 Termination by any Party for Default: Should any party default in the performance of this agreement or materially breach any of its provisions, the non-breaching party, at its option, may terminate this agreement, immediately, by giving written notice of termination to the breaching party.

4.04 Termination: This agreement shall terminate on June 30, 2024, unless earlier extended as set forth in this Section. The City, with the agreement of Consultant, is authorized to extend the term of this agreement beyond the termination date, as needed, under the same terms and conditions as set forth in this agreement. Any such extension shall be in writing and be an amendment to this agreement.

5.0 SPECIAL PROVISIONS

5.01 Additional Tasks as May Be Assigned by the City Manager: Prior to initiating any Consultant work on matters relating to the purposes of this Agreement, but outside the Scope of Services for this Agreement, it shall be the responsibility of Consultant to obtain written approval of the City Manager, prior to initiation of such tasks.

5.02 Time Schedule: Consultant is to begin work upon receipt and execution of City contract. It is contemplated that most of the services hereunder will be completed on or before June 30, 2024. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE OF THIS CONTRACT. Consultant agrees to engage its best efforts to adhere strictly to the schedule set forth in Exhibit A and incorporated herein.

5.03 Work Outside Contract Scope: No payment for changed or additional work shall be made unless the changed or additional work has first been approved in writing by the City Manager and the parties have agreed upon the appropriate adjustment, if any, to the payment schedule and maximum payment amount for the changed or additional work. The Contract Manger may order changes or additions to the scope of work. Whether a change or addition to the scope of work is proposed by the Consultant or ordered by the City Manager, the parties shall in good faith negotiate an appropriate adjustment, if any, to the payment schedule and maximum payment for the changed or additional work. An approved change or addition, along with the payment adjustment, if any, will be effective upon an amendment to this contract executed by both parties. The amendment shall not render ineffective or invalidate unaffected portions of this contract.

5.04 Confidentiality:
a) Confidential Nature of Information. Consultant shall treat all information obtained from the City in the performance of this contract as confidential and proprietary to the City.

Consultant shall treat all records and work product prepared or maintained by Consultant in the performance of this contract as confidential.
b) Limitation on use and disclosure. Consultant agrees that it will not use any information obtained as a consequence of the performance of work for any purpose other than fulfillment of Consultant’s scope of work. Consultant will not disclose any information prepared for the City, or obtained from the City or obtained as a consequence of the performance of work to any person other than the City, or its own employees, agents or subcontractors who have a need for the information for the performance of work under this contract unless such disclosure is specifically authorized in writing by the City.

DocuSign Envelope ID: 935BBF58- 1FEB-4652-A5B7-6844E5E15A6C 31 c) Security plan. If requested by the City Manager, Consultant shall prepare a security plan to assure that information obtained from the City or as a consequence of the performance of work is not used for any unauthorized purpose or disclosed to unauthorized persons.

Consultant shall advise the City of any request for disclosure of information or of any actual or potential disclosure of information.
d) Survival. Consultant’ s obligations under this paragraph shall survive the termination of this contract.

6.0 MISCELLANEOUS

6.01 Notices: Except as otherwise expressly provided by law, any and all notices or other communications required or permitted by this agreement or by law to be served on or given to any party to this agreement shall be in writing and delivered or, in lieu of such personal service, when deposited in the United States mail, first class postage prepaid, to the following address for each respective party:

PARTY ADDRESS
TO: CITY OF SOLVANG City of Solvang
1644 Oak Street
Solvang, CA 93463
Attention: City Clerk
Copy to: Dave Fleishman
City Attorney
Richards, Watson & Gershon
847 Monterey Street, Suite 206
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
TO CONSULTANT: The Abbi Agency
Attn: Ty Whitaker
1385 Haskell Street
Reno, NV 89509

6.02 Governing Law: This agreement and all matters relating to this agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California in force at the time, should any need for interpretation of this agreement or any decision or holding concerning this agreement arise.

6.03 Binding Effect: This agreement shall be binding on and shall inure to the benefit of the heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns of the parties hereto, but nothing in this Section shall be construed as consent by City to any assignment of this agreement or any interest in the agreement.

6.04 Remedies: The remedies set forth in this agreement shall not be exclusive, but shall be cumulative with, and in addition to, all remedies now or hereafter allowed by law or equity.

6.05 Due Authority: The parties hereby represent that the individuals executing this agreement are expressly authorized to do so on and in behalf of the parties.

6.06 Ownership of Work Product: Upon delivery, the work product, including without limitation, all original reports, writings, recordings, drawings, files, and detailed calculations DocuSign Envelope ID: 935BBF58- 1FEB-4652-A5B7-6844E5E15A6C 32 developed under this contract are the property of the City. Consultant agrees that all copyrights, which arise from creation of the work pursuant to this contract, shall be vested in the City and waives and relinquishes all claims to copyright or other intellectual property rights in favor of the City. City acknowledges that its use of the work product is limited to the purposes contemplated by the scope of work and that the Consultant makes no representation of the suitability of the work product for use in or application to circumstances not contemplated by the scope of work.

6.07. Integration and Modification: This contract represents the entire understanding and agreement of the City and Consultant as to those matters contained herein. This agreement correctly sets forth the obligations of the parties hereto to each other as of the date of this agreement. All agreements or representations respecting the subject matter of this agreement not expressly set forth or referred to in this agreement are null and void. No prior oral or written understanding shall be of any force or effect with respect to those matters covered hereunder.

This contract may not be modified, amended, or altered except in writing signed by the City and Consultant.

6.08. Advice of Counsel: The parties agree that they are aware that they have the right to be advised by counsel with respect to the negotiations, terms, and conditions of this contract, and that the decision of whether or not to seek the advice of counsel with respect to this contract is a decision which is the sole responsibility of each of the parties hereto. This contract shall not be construed in favor or against either party by reason of the extent to which each party participated in the drafting of the contract.

6.09. Independent Review: Each party hereto declares and represents that in entering this contract it has relied and is relying solely upon its own judgment, belief and knowledge of the nature, extent, effect and consequence relating thereto. Each party further declares and represents that this contract is being made without reliance upon any statement or representation not contained herein of any other party, or any representative, agent, or attorney of any other party.

6.10. Attorney Fees: In the event of any controversy, claim or dispute between the parties hereto, arising out of or relating to this agreement, or the breach hereof, the prevailing party shall be entitled, in addition to other such relief as may be granted, to a reasonable sum as and for attorney fees.

6.11 No waiver: The waiver of any breach by any party of any provision of this agreement shall not constitute a continuing waiver or a waiver of any subsequent breach of this agreement.

6.12. Assignment: This agreement is specifically not assignable by Consultant to any person or entity. Any assignment or attempt to assign by Consultant whether it be voluntary or involuntary, by operation of law or otherwise, is void and is a material breach of this agreement, giving rise to a right to terminate as set forth in Section 4.03.

6.13. Time for Performance: Except as otherwise expressly provided for in this agreement, should the performance of any act required by this agreement to be performed by either party be prevented or delayed by reason by any act of God, strike, lockout, labor trouble, inability to secure materials, epidemics, pandemics, or any other cause, except financial inability, which is the fault of the party required to perform the act, the time for performance of the act will be extended for a period of time equivalent to the period of delay and performance of the act during the period of delay will be excused: provided, however, that nothing contained in this Section shall exclude the prompt payment by either party as required by this agreement of the performance of any act rendered difficult or impossible solely because of the financial condition of the party required to perform the act.

DocuSign Envelope ID: 935BBF58- 1FEB-4652-A5B7-6844E5E15A6C 33 6.14 Severability: Should any provision of this agreement be held by a court of competent jurisdiction or by a legislative or rulemaking act to be either invalid, void or unenforceable, the remaining provisions of this agreement shall remain in full force and effect, unimpaired by the holding, legislation or rule.

6.15. Construction: The parties agree that each has had an opportunity to have their counsel review this agreement and that any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not apply in the interpretation of this agreement or any amendments or exhibits thereto. The captions of the sections are for convenience and reference only, and are not intended to be construed to define or limit the provision to which they relate.

6.16. Amendments: Amendments to this agreement shall be in writing and shall be made only with the mutual written consent of all the parties to this agreement.

6.17. Signatures: The individuals executing this contract represent and warrant that they have the legal capacity and authority to do so on behalf of their respective legal entities.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this contract on the following date.

CITY OF SOLVANG CONTRACTOR
The Abbi Agency
By: By:

Xenia Bradford, City Manager Patrick Ty Whitaker, CEO
Date: Date:

APPROVED AS TO FORM
Richards, Watson & Gershon
By:

Dave Fleishman, City Attorney
Date:

ATTEST:

Annamarie Porter, City Clerk
DocuSign Envelope ID: 935BBF58- 1FEB-4652-A5B7-6844E5E15A6C 7/ 6/ 2022
7/ 6/ 2022
7/ 7/ 2022
34 EXHIBIT A

SCOPE OF WORK,

FEE SCHEDULE

PROJECT SCHEDULE
DocuSign Envelope ID: 935BBF58- 1FEB-4652-A5B7-6844E5E15A6C 35 EXHIBIT B

INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
Prior to the beginning of and throughout the duration of the Work, Consultant will maintain insurance in conformance with the requirements set forth below. Consultant will use existing coverage to comply with these requirements. If that existing coverage does not meet the requirements set forth here, Consultant agrees to amend, supplement or endorse the existing coverage to do so. Consultant acknowledges that the insurance coverage and policy limits set forth in this section constitute the minimum amount of coverage required. Any insurance proceeds available to City in excess of the limits and coverage required in this agreement and which is applicable to a given loss, will be available to City.

Consultant shall provide the following types and amounts of insurance:

Commercial General Liability Insurance using Insurance Services Office “Commercial General Liability” policy form CG 00 01, or a City approved equivalent. Defense costs must be paid in addition to limits.

There shall be no cross liability exclusion for claims or suits by one insured against another. Limits are subject to review but in no event less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and in the aggregate.

Business Auto Coverage on ISO Business Auto Coverage form CA 00 01 including symbol 1 (Any Auto) or the equivalent. Limits are subject to review, but in no event to be less than $1,000,000 per accident. If Consultant owns no vehicles, this requirement may be satisfied by a non-owned auto endorsement to the general liability policy described above. If Consultant or Consultant’ s employees will use personal autos in any way on this project, Consultant shall provide evidence of personal auto liability coverage for each such person.

Workers Compensation on a state-approved policy form providing statutory benefits as required by law with employer’s liability limits no less than $1,000,000 per accident or disease.

Professional Liability or Errors and Omissions Insurance as appropriate shall be written on a policy form coverage specifically designed to protect against acts, errors or omissions of the consultant and Covered Professional Services” as designated in the policy must specifically include work performed under this agreement. The policy limit shall be no less than $1,000,000 per claim and in the aggregate.

The policy must “pay on behalf of” the insured and must include a provision establishing the insurer’s duty to defend. The policy retroactive date shall be on or before the effective date of this agreement.

Insurance procured pursuant to these requirements shall be written by insurers that are admitted carriers in the state of California and with an A.M. Bests rating of A- or better and a minimum financial size VII.

General conditions pertaining to provision of insurance coverage by Consultant. Consultant and City agree to the following with respect to insurance provided by Consultant:

1. Consultant agrees to have its insurer endorse the third party general liability coverage required herein to include as additional insureds City, its officials, employees and agents, using standard ISO endorsement No. CG 2010 with an edition prior to 1992, or a City approved equivalent.

Consultant also agrees to require all contractors, and subcontractors to do likewise.

2. No liability insurance coverage provided to comply with this Agreement shall prohibit Consultant, or Consultant’s employees, or agents, from waiving the right of subrogation prior to a loss.

Consultant agrees to waive subrogation rights against City regardless of the applicability of any insurance proceeds, and to require all contractors and subcontractors to do likewise.

DocuSign Envelope ID: 935BBF58- 1FEB-4652-A5B7-6844E5E15A6C 36 3. All insurance coverage and limits provided by Consultant and available or applicable to this agreement are intended to apply to the full extent of the policies. Nothing contained in this Agreement or any other agreement relating to the City or its operations limits the application of such insurance coverage.

4. None of the coverages required herein will be in compliance with these requirements if they include any limiting endorsement of any kind that has not been first submitted to City and approved of in writing.

5. Consultant’ s general liability policy shall not contain any provision or definition that would serve to eliminate so-called “third party action over” claims, including any exclusion for bodily injury to an employee of the insured or of any contractor or subcontractor.

6. All coverage types and limits required are subject to approval, reasonable modification and reasonable additional requirements by the City, as the need arises. Consultant shall not make any reductions in scope of coverage (e.g. elimination of contractual liability or reduction of discovery period) that may affect City’s protection without City’s prior written consent.

7. Proof of compliance with these insurance requirements, consisting of certificates of insurance evidencing all of the coverages required and an additional insured endorsement to Consultant’ s general liability policy, shall be delivered to City at or prior to the execution of this Agreement. In the event such proof of any insurance is not delivered as required, or in the event such insurance is canceled at any time and no replacement coverage is provided, City has the right, but not the duty, to obtain any insurance it deems necessary to protect its interests under this or any other agreement and to pay the premium. Any premium so paid by City shall be charged to and promptly paid by Consultant or deducted from sums due Consultant, at City option.

8. Certificate(s) are to reflect that the insurer will provide 30 days notice to City of any cancellation of coverage by the carrier.

9. It is acknowledged by the parties of this agreement that all insurance coverage required to be provided by Consultant or any subcontractor, is intended to apply first and on a primary, noncontributing basis in relation to any other insurance or self insurance available to City.

10. Consultant agrees to require that subcontractors, and any other party involved with the project who is brought onto or involved in the project by Consultant, provide the same minimum insurance coverage required of Consultant. Consultant agrees to monitor and review all such coverage and assumes responsibility for ensuring that such coverage is provided in conformity with the requirements of this section. Consultant agrees that upon request, all agreements with subcontractors and others engaged in the project will be submitted to City for review.

11. If Consultant’s existing coverage includes a deductible or self-insured retention, the deductible or self-insured retention must be declared to the City. At that time the City shall review options with the Consultant, which may include reduction or elimination of the deductible or self-insured retention, substitution of other coverage, or other solutions. Consultant shall be responsible for paying any deductibles or self-insured retentions on its policies.

12. The City reserves the right at any time during the term of the contract to change the amounts and types of insurance required by giving the Consultant ninety (90) days advance written notice of such change. If such change results in substantial additional cost to the Consultant, the City will negotiate additional compensation proportional to the increased benefit to City.

13. For purposes of applying insurance coverage only, this Agreement will be deemed to have been executed immediately upon any party hereto taking any steps that can be deemed to be in furtherance of or towards performance of this Agreement.

DocuSign Envelope ID: 935BBF58- 1FEB-4652-A5B7-6844E5E15A6C 37 14. Consultant acknowledges and agrees that any actual or alleged failure on the part of City to inform Consultant of non-compliance with any insurance requirement in no way imposes any additional obligations on City nor does it waive any rights hereunder in this or any other regard.

15. Consultant will renew the required coverage annually as long as City, or its employees or agents face an exposure from operations of any type pursuant to this agreement. This obligation applies whether or not the agreement is canceled or terminated for any reason. Termination of this obligation is not effective until City executes a written statement to that effect.

16. Consultant shall provide proof that policies of insurance required herein expiring during the term of this Agreement have been renewed or replaced with other policies providing at least the same coverage. Proof that such coverage has been ordered shall be submitted prior to expiration. A coverage binder or letter from Consultant’ s insurance agent to this effect is acceptable. A certificate of insurance and/or additional insured endorsement as required in these specifications applicable to the renewing or new coverage must be provided to City within five days of the expiration of the coverages.

17. The provisions of any workers’ compensation or similar act will not limit the obligations of Consultant under this agreement. Consultant expressly agrees not to use any statutory immunity defenses under such laws with respect to City, its employees, officials and agents.

18. Requirements of specific coverage features or limits contained in this section are not intended as limitations on coverage, limits or other requirements nor as a waiver of any coverage normally provided by any given policy. Specific reference to a given coverage feature is for purposes of clarification only as it pertains to a given issue, and is not intended by any party or insured to be limiting or all-inclusive.

19. These insurance requirements are intended to be separate and distinct from any other provision in this agreement and are intended by the parties here to be interpreted as such.

20. The requirements in this Section supersede all other sections and provisions of this Agreement to the extent that any other section or provision conflicts with or impairs the provisions of this Section.

21. Consultant agrees to be responsible for ensuring that no contract used between itself and its sub-consultants reserves the right to charge City or Consultant for the cost of additional insurance coverage required by this agreement. Any such provisions are to be deleted with reference to City. It is not the intent of City to reimburse any third party for the cost of complying with these requirements. There shall be no recourse against City for payment of premiums or other amounts with respect thereto.

22. Consultant agrees to provide immediate notice to City of any claim or loss against Consultant arising out of the work performed under this agreement. City assumes no obligation or liability by such notice, but has the right (but not the duty) to monitor the handling of any such claim or claims if they are likely to involve City.

DocuSign Envelope ID: 935BBF58- 1FEB-4652-A5B7-6844E5E15A6C 38 City of Solvang & The Abbi Agency

SCOPE OF WORK
Point of Contact: Xenia Bradford, City Manager
Project Name: Tourism Marketing Managed Services
Services: Marketing Research, Campaign and Creative Development, Public Relations, Media Planning and Management, Digital Experience, Social Media, Content and Account Management Timeline: July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023
Note: Contract extends until June 30, 2024, but the Scope of Work will be reviewed and revised each year.

Completed by: Connie Anderson, Chief Strategy Officer

BACKGROUND

SITUATION ANALYSIS
Many destinations in California suffer from getting stuck in the “Sea of Sameness.” With similar destination assets and experiences like outdoor recreation, beautiful scenery, indulgent food and beverage, it can be challenging to stand out. But not here – Solvang offers an authentically unique experience to visitors, and “Danish America” truly cannot be experienced anywhere else.

Destinations are facing a changing travel landscape post-pandemic. Travelers have shown pent up demand and returned to travel quickly, but uncertain economic future and rising gas prices pose a challenge for destinations that rely on visitors to drive in to the destination.

The Abbi Agency will work with Solvang to address these challenges, better understand Solvang’s positioning, and create a long-lasting, memorable brand through integrated marketing efforts that mirror the memorability of the destination itself.

GOAL
Position Solvang as the best destination for travelers who appreciate a trip focused on history, culture, and food & beverage.

OBJECTIVES
The Abbi Agency will use a number of specific metrics to measure the success of this goal. These begin with overarching research and an assessment of data analytics, then later will be measured by campaign-level metrics (advertising impressions, click-through rates, traffic to website) and end with conversion rates. The Abbi Agency will work with Solvang to develop and continue to refine for optimization and future success. Additionally, the below outline depicts the roadmap for successful implementation of this project:

Marketing, Awareness, Perceptions & Knowledge
Overall increase in: Website Impressions, Earned Media Impressions, Earned Media Message Pull-Through, Organic Social Media Engagement, Paid Media Impressions, and Click-Through Rates.

The Abbi Agency and Solvang will work collaboratively with lodging partners to quantify and assess increases in visitation. These specific tourism objectives that will be assessed are below:

Increase in visitation during shoulder season
Increase in visitation during midweek
DocuSign Envelope ID: 935BBF58- 1FEB-4652-A5B7-6844E5E15A6C 39 TARGET AUDIENCES
The Abbi Agency has identified the following target audiences for Solvang’s branding, public relations, marketing and social media efforts:

Primary Audiences: Drive Market from Southern California, Fly & Drive market from the Bay Area
Secondary Audiences: Non-stop flight markets from Santa Barbara Airport (Las Vegas, Denver, Phoenix)
During the first phase of work, target audiences, including personas, will be revisited and finalized to work cohesively with the City of Solvang’s overarching strategic plan.

PROJECT OVERVIEWS

MARKETING
Research & Marketing Plan Development
To immerse ourselves in the destination, The Abbi Agency will use data platforms and additional research studies, and partner data to review and understand the relationship between Solvang and travel intent. Possible data sources include: This can include targeted GPS data results and study points of interest as well as third party vendor studies (provided by Solvang).

To ensure that several perspectives are considered in formulating Solvang’s strategic plan, the team’s strategic leaders will also conduct up to two (2) group interviews with key representatives of the destination such as members of the TAC and representatives of various communities within Solvang including hoteliers. Additionally, as needed The Abbi Agency may employ a survey to review quantitative data in addition to qualitative feedback from the interviews.

The Abbi Agency will work closely with the City of Solvang and Tourism Advisory Committee to develop an annual marketing plan that supports the strategies and goals set forth. The plan will include strategic direction, creative strategy, brand development, and content strategy and calendar.

Within the content calendar, our team will define and plan all content for the City of Solvang, including blogs, emails, and social media. All created content will be strategically leveraged for paid media, targeting users based on their interests and engagement.

The marketing plan will be comprehensive, but have a strong focus on the following areas:

Goals & Objectives
Target Audience
Content Strategy and Calendar
Paid Media Plan
Media Relations Strategy
Social Media Strategy
Editorial Calendar
Deliverables: Research Report, Marketing Plan
DocuSign Envelope ID: 935BBF58- 1FEB-4652-A5B7-6844E5E15A6C 40 Immersion
Additionally, the team will conduct an in-person immersion trip to learn more about the history of the City and experience the unique activities. The immersion will consist of up to three (3) individuals for two days in market. This cost is anticipated to cover airfare, car, hotel, food and all activities.

However, if Solvang is able to provide complimentary hotel, activities, and food then budget can be used for additional team members to attend the immersion or saved for an additional trip to Solvang.

Deliverables: 3 individuals in-market for 2 day immersion JuleFest Event Marketing Support
The City of Solvang supports and celebrates a series of holiday events annually called JuleFest. In order to support the marketing and attendance of these events, the following tactics will be implemented.

Marketing support for these events may include the following:

Media outreach to include:

One (1) Press Release
3-month pitching to target regional publications
Coordination with any attending journalists
Social Media: Event creation, giveaway, advertising support Creative: Event flyer, advertising assets
Content: Landing Page development, updating or blog feature Deliverables: Marketing overview with all tactics to be employed and then execution of supporting tactics

STRATEGY & BRAND MANAGEMENT
Account Management & Strategy: A dedicated member from the brand management team will be the point of contact for day-to-day account needs. In addition to coordinating with the client to establish deadlines and projects each month, the team member will actively flag any concerns or delays in deliverables and make sure the internal agency team is briefed for each project. The team member will also be responsible for monthly billing, and will be available for questions and forecasting budget line items as outlined in the scope of work.

Oversee and coordinate all efforts related to the account needs, projects, allocation and planning.

Function as the primary contact for communication with key marketing staff.

Manage the scope of work, contract and any other SOWs that are signed for the client.

Oversee the budget on a monthly and annual basis.

Analyze and provide strategic insights on monthly reporting Develop creative, production, and paid media briefs
Manage kick-off meetings and timeline of deliverables
Oversee and coordinate all efforts related to the campaign needs Manage and assist with production planning and post-production editing DocuSign Envelope ID: 935BBF58- 1FEB-4652-A5B7-6844E5E15A6C 41 Deliverables: Consistent email communications, Attendance of status calls, virtual (in-person as needed) attendance at monthly TAC meetings, reporting including monthly analytics and quarterly performance reports

PUBLIC RELATIONS
Ongoing Public Relations
The Abbi Agency will implement a targeted and performance-driven storytelling approach to PR, ensuring that earned media stories are in collaboration with overall marketing initiatives and target audience segments. Deliverables include:

Up to five (5) press releases per fiscal year
Ongoing media outreach to targeted journalists and publications Intercepting and responding to all incoming media opportunities and FAM requests Collaboration with Visit California, Santa Barbara County, and Visit Santa Ynez Valley, including:

Content submissions on a monthly/quarterly basis
In the instance of a crisis, The Abbi Agency will stop all proactive media pitching around promoting visitation to the destination and work with Solvang to develop a crisis response and shift messaging.

FAM Trips
The Abbi Agency team excels at building itineraries that capture the essence of a destination. Each itinerary offers opportunities to incorporate key themes, marketing initiatives and the history of the destination. The Abbi Agency will work with Solvang to provide itineraries that make the most sense for each journalist’s beat, while always finding ways to incorporate key themes, marketing initiatives and backlinks to the website.

The Abbi Agency filters through hundreds of journalist requests and inquiries, and the team has established a vetting process to identify the best media candidates to explore and highlight the destination. For those who don’t qualify for a hosted visit, the team still provides itinerary recommendations, press materials and assists with securing media rates (when applicable). The same care and follow up is extended to ensure every touch point of their experience is positive.

Individual FAM Tactics & Deliverables
The Abbi Agency will work with qualifying journalists and/or influencers to coordinate individual press trips. The Abbi Agency will coordinate two (2) individual media FAMs for the 2022/2023 fiscal year. The Abbi Agency will handle all aspects of itinerary coordination, including booking travel, accommodations, meals and planning activities/meetings. For influencers, this also includes contract negotiations as well as coordination of any asset collection (if/when applicable) and media follow-up after the FAM trip. Should additional FAM opportunities arise, The Abbi Agency will provide a separate SOW and fee.

FAM Hosting Hard Costs
Funds will be used to cover trip hard costs, including mileage reimbursement, airfare, lodging, meals, entertainment and other costs incurred, should these items not be available as in-kind or complimentary.

This fee does not include Abbi Agency time, which will be taken from the monthly PR retainer. All hard costs incurred by the agency on behalf of the client will be billed with a 20% mark up fee. The Abbi DocuSign Envelope ID: 935BBF58- 1FEB-4652-A5B7-6844E5E15A6C 42 Agency will coordinate and manage costs incurred for these trips, and, when possible, charges can be paid directly by client in order to avoid agency mark up.

FAM Hard Cost Budget:

FAM hosting hard costs will be billed upon consumption. Should this budget be exhausted, and there is a need to host additional FAMs, a new budget will be agreed upon between Solvang and The Abbi Agency to cover hard costs.

Deliverables: Two coordinated FAM trips

CREATIVE & PRODUCTION
Campaign Development
The Abbi Agency (TAA) will produce one campaign to support shoulder and midweek visitation based upon the current video assets that Solvang has aquired. The Abbi Agency will start by providing a strategic recommendation on direction for the campaign, and will then develop supporting messaging and imagery as needed. These will be revised in collaboration with the TAC, and the final campaign concept will be developed into the assets required for the approved paid media plan.

The concept for this campaign will use the previously produced video ads, but develop it into a fully integrated campaign. The campaign will be presented live (in person or over Zoom) to the TAC, and this process includes the initial concept development into a campaign, one round of revisions, and the final concept to be applied across the entirety of the approved media plan and supporting marketing tactics.

Campaign Production: In line with the approved campaign concept and the approved media buy The Abbi Agency will produce all creative deliverables for each campaign inclusive of:

Copywriting and editing
Videography & Photography - this includes planning, script assistance, filming, producing, editing and finalizing.

Graphic Design
Campaign guidelines
Specific creative materials may include:

Print advertising
Website design
Broadcast ( TV/CTV, radio, video) assets
Digital Banners
Signage, collateral, sales materials, etc.

SEO and SEM marketing
The campaign deliverables creative will be presented to the client and includes the initial concepts and one round of revisions.

Deliverables: Campaign Guidelines, All paid media deliverables DocuSign Envelope ID: 935BBF58- 1FEB-4652-A5B7-6844E5E15A6C 43 Brand Refresh
The Abbi Agency will review the newly developed logo and brand, then refine to reflect feedback from the Tourism Advisory Committee. It will also expand the revised logo into a brand styleguide to guide future implementation of the brand.

Deliverables: Refreshed brand and logo suite, Brand Styleguide

MEDIA BUY
Paid Media Plans & Management: Tailored to each campaign, TAA will create a full paid media plan within the allocated budget to reach the target audiences, demographics and goals of the client. The Abbi Agency team will strategize, plan, coordinate, manage, negotiate, optimize and report on all of Nevada Health Link’s media efforts, from paid search to paid social media.

Media Planning
The agency will create a paid media plan that achieves the client’s goals and objectives, reflects the brand vision and reaches the target audiences the client has identified. The media plan will be presented to the client and is subject to updates, changes and feedback from the client until a final plan is approved. Note that all buys are consistently negotiated and optimized to get the best reach and results from each line item. Changes to the plan may be implemented based on performance during the quarter, with client approval.

Negotiation and Placement
Coordination and placement of all digital and traditional media, including build-out of audiences, negotiation with partners and setup of accounts Management
Management of all paid advertising, including paid search and display, programmatic, print, out of home and other advertising formats.

Optimization
Ongoing evaluations and adjustments based on performance metrics and goals.

Monthly Reporting Dashboard
Dashboard of all digital media performance and report on key insights and/or optimizations.

Evaluation and Recommendations
Ongoing evaluation of paid media opportunities and recommendations.

Deliverables: Paid Media Plan, Monthly Reports
Paid media campaign management and optimization will be billed at 20% of the monthly media spend based on the approved Media Plan and will be included as a separate line item.

DocuSign Envelope ID: 935BBF58- 1FEB-4652-A5B7-6844E5E15A6C 44 SOCIAL MEDIA
Social Media Retainer
The Abbi Agency will manage Solvang’s social media channels and create content that will highlight the experiences of Solvang and align with our overarching goals and narrative descrived in the marketing plan.

Social Media Posting
The Abbi Agency team will posts across Solvang’s Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter accounts at a cadence of 3-4 times per week (9-12 posts across all platforms per week) The Abbi Agency will conduct social care including commenting, liking, and answering questions posed throughout the platforms. It will also engage with other pages and influencers to extend the brand and reach of Solvang
Profile optimization - we will keep profile pages up-to-date and will establish and maintain a cohesive look and feel with header images and profile photos across platforms.

Social Media Insights and Reporting
The Abbi Agency will provide monthly analytics and insights for all social media channels and will make modifications to long-term strategy based on performance Content Curation
The Abbi Agency will schedule an annual asset collection trip to meet with the City of Solvang team, conduct photo/video shoots and familiarize ourselves with assets, amenities and growth within the area
Deliverables: 3 - 4 posts per week per platform, responses to comments/direct messages, monthly analytics, annual content curation trip

DIGITAL EXPERIENCE
Website Audit & Implementation
The Abbi Agency will conduct a website audit to determine the areas for improvement on the current website. The audit will look at both technical improvements as well as content improvements to improve search engine rankings as well as ensure content is up-to-date. Other updates include ensuring the new brand is represented and that the homepage provides more information to potential and current visitors.

Deliverables: Website Audit, Website Improvement Plan, Plan Implementation Website Hosting & Maintenance
In addition to any of the recommendations determined by the marketing plan, we will also need to provide standard ongoing maintenance to the website. Maintenance of the site will be as follows:

Hosting Management
SSL Certificate
24/7 Uptime Monitoring
Content delivery network (CDN) to provide rapid delivery of pages and images Monthly updates to core website files and plugins
Malware scan and resolution
Monthly backup and storage
Website analytics maintenance and support
DocuSign Envelope ID: 935BBF58- 1FEB-4652-A5B7-6844E5E15A6C 45 1-2 hours miscellaneous updates per month, which include:

Edits, revisions or updates to text, image and video content on existing pages based on client request, along with any troubleshooting and error resolution on websites.

Yearly Website Audit Report
Deliverables: Domain Registration, Website Hosting, Management, Maintenance and Updates DocuSign Envelope ID: 935BBF58- 1FEB-4652-A5B7-6844E5E15A6C 46 BUDGET
By signing this Scope of Work, the City of Solvang agrees to the Scope of Work plan set forth by The Abbi Agency. Your signature allows The Abbi Agency to execute on the plan herein.

Project Management $ 27,000
Account Management $ 2,250 / per month
Public Relations $ 51,000
PR Retainer $ 3,750/ per month
FAM Management/Coordination $ 2,000 / per FAM(2)
FAM Hard Costs $ 1,000 / per FAM(2)*
Creative Development $ 24,000
Brand Refresh $ 9,000 / one time
Campaign Development & Production $ 15,000 / one time
Digital Content $ 58,600
Social Media Retainer $ 3,750 / per month
Social Media Boosting $ 300 / per month
Marketing $ 29,800
Research $ 10,000 / one time
Immersion Trip $ 4,800 / one time
Marketing Plan $ 5,000 / one time
Event Marketing Support $ 10,000 / one time
Digital Experience $ 23,000
Website Audit & Implementation $ 12,000 / one time
Website Hosting & Maintenance $ 1,000 /per month (Aug - June) Media Buy $ 68,000
Media Plan Development $ 2,000 / one time
Media Buy Management, Optimization $ 2,244 / per month (5 months total) Media Buy Cost $ 10,956 / per month (5 months total)
Hard Costs $ 5,550
Technology Fee **$ 200 / per month
Hosting & Domain Registrar $ 650 / as needed
Travel Costs: Immersion & Others $ 2,500 / as needed
Alternative Planning Allowance $ 13,050
Total Contract Fees (July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023):$ 300,000 See attached budget for detailed breakdown.

DocuSign Envelope ID: 935BBF58- 1FEB-4652-A5B7-6844E5E15A6C 47 FAM hard costs are billed upon consumption up, not to exceed the allotted budget.

TAA charges a monthly technology fee for the use of our media monitoring software, reporting software and project management platform.

Alternative Planning Options
As the Abbi Agency approaches its work with the City of Solvang, it has left a portion of the budgeted funds unallocated to allow for the discussion and strategic allocation toward initiatives that it feels would positively impact and help reach the goals of the City of Solvang. Initial options for how this money can be used is below, but additional options can be discussed.

DIGITAL EXPERIENCE
Website Redesign & Development
The Abbi Agency will begin a redesign of the City of Solvang website in Q4 of FY23. This will represent half of the work needed to completely redesign the website. The new website will align with the new brand standards, positioning and messages. The Abbi Agency follows the following process for agile website design:

RESEARCH & STRATEGY
Research of competitors' websites, exploration of websites for design & usability inspiration, official articulation of website goals, timeline and complete specification of website’s features and functions.

FRAMEWORK & ARCHITECTURE
This phase builds out the layout of the splash page, content requirements, and may include development of a wireframe ( low-fidelity renderings of the site).

DESIGN
User interface design brings a visual face to the website’s framework. In this phase, we will produce high-fidelity, responsive website mockups to provide aesthetic options for the splash page.

DEVELOPMENT
Coding and back-end development of a website, including testing and bringing the user experience and user interface elements to life. Pushing the website to the live server, installing all analytics and tracking programs, testing and bug fixes, post-live maintenance.

WEBSITE FEATURES AND COMPONENTS
During the Research & Strategy phase of the project, the team will develop a confirmed list of official functions and components. These will be central to the framework and design.

The following is a list of website features and functionalities that the TAA team recommends including within this project:

Custom brand integration
Mobile compatibility
Basic website functionality
Framework Design
Wordpress CMS (Content Management System)
DocuSign Envelope ID: 935BBF58- 1FEB-4652-A5B7-6844E5E15A6C 48 Website copywriting will be a collaborative process between The Abbi Agency and City of Solvang.

Advanced website functionality available upon request. Pricing may vary depending on functionality.

Monthly hosting and domain registrar services also available upon request.

Note: The Alternative Planning budget can begin this process, but the total estimated cost for the website redesign and development is $70,000-$80,000.

Ongoing SEO
Within the Content Strategy developed in the Marketing Plan, TAA will develop a keyword focus plan to guide SEO modifications geared toward long-term success as well as strategic recommendations for improvement of the site’s performance in search.

Recommendations could include:

Modifications to site structure, meta data and other machine-readable areas of the site.

Changes to content, both from a UI, UX and search discoverability perspective.

Other tactics, including public relations strategies, that can help with organic rankings.

Additionally, TAA may make recommended updates to the website framework for improving site speed.

MISCELLANEOUS
Should the client require additional services outside this Scope of Work, The Abbi Agency will provide an estimate of services for the client’s approval.

DocuSign Envelope ID: 935BBF58- 1FEB-4652-A5B7-6844E5E15A6C 49 APPROVALS
Xenia Bradford, City Manger, City of Solvang ( Sign/Date) Patrick Ty Whitaker, CEO, The Abbi Agency ( Sign/Date)
DocuSign Envelope ID: 935BBF58- 1FEB-4652-A5B7-6844E5E15A6C 7/ 6/ 2022
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AGENDA ITEM 6.b
Meeting Date: February 27, 2023
SUBJECT: Discussion regarding a Request For Proposal (RFP) for a new SolvangUSA.com website.

PREPARED BY: Cheryl Shallanberger, Marketing Manager
DISCUSSION:

In 2019, the City of Solvang obtained ownership of the SolvangUSA.com website, which was previously owned and managed by the Solvang Conference & Visitors Bureau. Since then, the site has lacked consistent management, and most information is no longer relevant. Along with outdated information, the technology has become antiquated, making needed revisions hard to update. 2015 was the last time the website went through a rebranding.

A new website would allow for revised branding and better promote the Danish Capital of America as an attractive leisure and small-group travel destination. A new site design would inspire future visits, tell stories of the community and highlight the hotels, events, and local businesses. Getting a more userfriendly backend and responsive site optimized for quick site speed is also essential.

The site continues to get a large amount of traffic. For December 2022, there were 68,700 visits and 56,500 unique visits.

At the February 2 Tourism Advisory Committee meeting, the Marketing Manager presented to the members the need for a new SolvangUSA.com website. It was unanimously supported to make the recommendation to the council to go to RFP for a new website.

The Marketing Manager sought three informal proposals for a new site to provide a rough budget.

Currently, in the marketing budget, there are no available funds to support a new Solvang USA website. Funding approval would be required for City staff to move forward with the RFP process.

With the recent resignation of the marketing agency, a new website company would be able to provide ongoing hosting and maintenance, at an annual or monthly cost.

If the council approves, the Marketing Manager will work with the TAC to create, finalize, and be ready to distribute an RFP.

ALTERNATIVES:

Not to move forward with an RFP for the SolvangUSA.com website.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Websites vary in cost. $40,000 - $75,000. A better website would ideally result in higher visitation and longer stays increasing sales revenue to the City of Solvang.

Monthly or annual hosting and maintenance costs are currently built into the Marketing Budget.

ATTACHMENTS:

A. Website traffic screenshots and stats
52 Attachment A
Screenshot from SEMrush.com shows the web traffic for SolvangUSA.com for December 2022. 68,700 Overall Visits
56,500 Unique Visits

1.9 Page Views

1.51 Avg Visit Duration

65.59% Bounce Rate
Screenshot from SEMrush.com comparing website traffic to 4 other destinations; Experience Pimso, Visit Santa Rosa, Visit Santa Ynez Valley, and Visit Cambria.

Other stats:
- Consumers visit up to 38 sites before booking travel. o https://www.phocuswire.com/How-many-websites-and-devices-does-a-consumer-use-to-researchtravel#:~:text=Brands%20such%20as%20Expedia%20are,38%20sites%20before%20booking%20travel. 53 - While sites like Booking.com and TripAdvisor get millions of visits per month, two-thirds of online travel booking sales are made directly from the hotel’s own website. o https://www.stratosjets.com/blog/online-travel-statistics/ 54 CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM #6c
Meeting Date: February 27, 2023
SUBJECT: Discussion and possible action to review the FY 22-23 Mid-Year Budget and to approve the mid-year budget adjustments.

PREPARED BY: Wendy Berry, Administrative Service Director DISCUSSION: As part of our fiscal management, the City Manager, Administrative Services Director, Finance Supervisor and Department Heads review all budget lines items and compares actual results against estimated budget expectations. A mid-year budget review allows Council to develop an understanding of the City’s financial status halfway through the fiscal year.

Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) and sales tax continue to increase. TOT, sales tax and property tax are the main revenue sources for the General Fund. From July through December the City received $3,419,807 in TOT revenue which is 56% of the total TOT revenue received in 2021/2022. From July through November, the City received $820,556.00 in sales tax revenue which is 39% of the entire year of sales tax revenue in 2021/2022. The city will receive enough revenue to cover the budget adjustments. The YTD figures below do not include the sales tax revenue figures for December. The budgeted revenues for fiscal year 2022/2023 were estimated on the conservative side and are projected to be higher.

General Fund Overview:

Table 1
Budgeted Revenues Actual Revenues %
FY 2021-2022 $ 8,960,553.72 $ 12,334,250.57 138%
FY 2022-2023(YTD) $ 10,977,833.34 $ 5,491,304.34 50%
Tax Revenue Grant Revenue Other Total Revenue
FY 2022-2023 $ 3,898,026.06 $ 843,569.79 $ 749,708.49 $ 5,491,304.34 FY 2021-2022 $ 3,867,689.40 $ 847,860.48 $ 387,829.24 $ 5,103,379.12 55 Sales Tax, Property Tax, Transient Occupancy Tax and franchise fees account for 71% of the City’s general fund revenue. The Grant revenue is mainly from the Federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding and the other revenue includes an insurance refund.

General Fund Expense Overview:

Table 2
In Table 2 above, the year-to-date operating expenses are 35% of the budgeted amount. The actual expenditures exclude depreciation and transfers out as they are calculated at year end.

Department
FY 22-23
General Fund
Budget General Fund - YTD % Received
Council $ 193,941.00 $ 95,162.00 49%
Special agency $ 3,274,187.00 $ 1,667,526.00 51%
Administration $ 5,397,121.00 $ 1,211,174.00 22%
Planning $ 991,490.00 $ 352,530.00 36%
Recreation $ 354,391.00 $ 164,808.00 47%
Tourism $ 794,055.00 $ 336,537.00 42%
Public Works $ 3,004,738.00 $ 1,041,062.00 35%
Total Administration $ 14,009,923.00 $ 4,868,799.00 35% 56 Water Fund Overview:

Table 3
In Table 3 above, the actual revenue over expense at the end of December 2022, was $859,476.00.

The City has received about 51% of its budgeted revenue. The year-to-date operating expenses are 26% of the budgeted amount. The Acquisition for the Suspended Table A is a project that is on temporary hold and has been carried over from year to year. The actual expenditures exclude depreciation, overhead contribution and transfers out as they are calculated at year end.

Wastewater Fund Overview:

In Table 4 below, the actual revenue over expense is $334,009 through December 2022. The City has received 43% of the budgeted revenue. The year-to-date operating expenses are 37% of the budgeted amount. The actual expenditures exclude depreciation, overhead contribution and transfers out as they are calculated at year end.

Water Fund
FY 22-23
Water Budget Water - YTD % Received
Revenues
Connection fees $ 41,010.00 $ 46.00 0%
Fixed Meter Fee $ 3,189,702.00 $ 1,401,737.00 44%
Consumption $ 1,931,448.00 $ 1,255,951.00 65%
Lease $ 18,000.00 $ 10,906.00 61%
Interest $ 12,000.00 $ 17,777.00 148%
Other $ 110,110.00 $ 23,321.00 21%
Total Revenue $ 5,302,270.00 $ 2,709,738.00 51%
Expenses % Expensed
Operating $ 2,443,889.00 $ 811,861.00 33%
State Water Payment $ 2,240,562.00 $ 1,038,402.00 46%
Acquisition of Suspended Table A $ 820,000.00 $ - 0%
Total Operating Expenses $ 5,504,451.00 $ 1,850,263.00 34% Transfers out $ 1,324,128.00 0%
Overhead Contribution $ 297,097.00 0%
Total Expense $ 7,125,676.00 $ 1,850,263.00 26%
57 Table 4
Table 5 below shows the net change in the unrestricted fund balances of $622,505.00 in the general Fund and $1,193,484.00 in the Enterprise funds for the first half of fiscal year 2022/2023.

Table 5
Proposed Budget Amendments:

Staff is presenting the following budget adjustments for the 2022/2023 budget. The total increase in revenue for the General Fund is $523,000 and for General Fund expense is $522,831. The Water Fund is $90,600.00 and the Wastewater Fund is $10,600.00.

I. General Fund (100) - Revenue Adjustments
Administration
• Increase in Transient Occupancy Tax – based on prior year actuals and this year’s budgeted amount, the Transient Occupancy tax revenue will be significantly higher than what was budgeted.

Wastewater Fund
FY 22-23
Wastewater
Budget Wastewater - YTD % Received
Revenues
Connection fees $ 14,020.00 $ 46.00 0%
SYCSD Reimb $ 420,000.00 $ 120,000.00 29%
Sewer Revenue $ 1,917,452.00 $ 889,836.00 46%
Interest $ 5,000.00 $ 5,282.00 106%
Other $ 6,906.00 $ 6,495.00 94%
Total Revenue $ 2,363,378.00 $ 1,021,659.00 43%
Expenses % Expensed
Sanitary Sewer Operating $ 443,341.00 $ 165,271.00 37%
WWTP Operating $ 1,440,007.00 $ 522,379.00 36%
Total Operating $ 1,883,348.00 $ 687,650.00 37%
Transfers Out $ 1,068,922.00
Overhead Contribution $ 354,676.00 0%
Depreciation $ 455,000.00 0%
0%
Total Expense $ 3,761,946.00
General Fund Water Fund Wastewater Fund
Unrestricted Fund
Balance
$9,459,376.00 $7,290,226.00 $1,103,657.00
+ YTD Revenues $5,491,304.00 $2,709,738.00 $1,021,658.79 -YTD Expenses ($4,868,799.00) ($1,850,263.00) (687,650.00) Unrestricted Fund
Balance $10,081,881.00 $8,149,701.00 $1,437,666.00
Net Change $622,505.00 $859,475.00 $334,009.00
58 II. General Fund (100) - Expenditure Adjustments
Administration
• Increase in election costs and professional fees for Measure U campaign. • Increase in copier lease payments to correct allocation. • Increase in professional services from DKS (European Plaza), Lew Edwards Group, HR Your Way, bank deposit company, temporary positions.

Note: The contract for HR Your Way has been cancelled, the Measure U campaign is finalized, and the HR part time Manager position has not been filled
Planning
• Increase education for training.
• Increase in copier lease payments to correct allocation.

Recreation
• Increase marketing and advertising for posting on social media. • Increase in copier lease payments to correct allocation. • Increase in Rec programs start up costs for new programs.

Tourism
• Increase in for Everbridge software.
• Increase for Solvang USA website hosting.

Public Works – Engineering
• Increase in professional services for contract Engineering Services. The Associate Engineer full-time position has not been filled.
• Increase in copier lease payments to correct allocation.

Public Works – City Hall
• Increase copier lease payments to correct allocation. • Increase in utility charges.

Public Works – Annex
• Miscellaneous repairs
Fund Department Total
General Fund Council $11,800.00
General Fund Administration $150,411.00
General Fund Planning $3,200.00
General Fund Recreation $10,200.00
General Fund Tourism $9,620.00
Total $185,231.00
59 Public Works – Vets Hall
• Repairs for storm damage underneath stage
• Increase copier lease payments to correct allocation.

Public Works – Parks, Parking Lots and Restrooms
• Janitorial services and supplies have increased substantially due to increase in tourism. • Solvang Park sod replacement
• Increase in utility costs
Fund Department Total
General Fund Public Works $337,600.00
III. Water Fund (500) – Expenditure adjustments
Water
• Increasing expenses for Recruitment for Water Operator. • Increasing Education expenses for new employees.
• Increase in overtime for storm and staffing shortage. • Increase in supply costs.
• Increase in utility billing production costs.
• Generator repairs and Scada upgrades.
• Replacing water meters.
• Increase in copier lease payments to correct allocation.

IV. Wastewater Fund (501) – Expenditure adjustments
Wastewater
• Increase in utility billing production costs.
• Storm damage repairs
• Increase in copier lease payments to correct allocation.

Fund Department Total
Enterprise Wastewater $10,600.00
Total Budget Adjustments By Fund
Fund Department Total
General Fund Administration $522,831.00
Enterprise Water $91,600.00
Enterprise Wastewater $10,600.00
Fund Department Total
Enterprise Water $91,600.00
60 V. ALTERNATIVES:

The City Council could recommend amendments to the proposed budget adjustments, or not approve the budget adjustments.

VI. FISCAL IMPACT:

In the general Fund, the net adjustments of $522,831.00 will be covered by the increase in revenue.

Any storm damage costs could be reimbursed by FEMA.

VI. ATTACHMENTS:

A. Budget/Actual Report 07/01/22-12/31/2022
B. Budget adjustment Summaries for General Fund, Water, Wastewater C. Budget Adjustment #23-19 to #23-15
D. Transient Occupancy Tax and Sales Tax Charts
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YTD

JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE TOTAL TOTAL TOT 2022/23 $ 698,696 $ 604,573 $ 519,730 $ 512,831 $ 483,493 $ 600,483 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 3,419,807 OCCUPANCY % 2022/23 88% 80% 75% 73% 71% 80% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 78% TOTAL TOT 2021/22 $ 669,380 $ 579,311 $ 471,250 $ 483,564 $ 474,935 $ 532,626 $ 292,943 $ 376,530 $ 457,240 $ 576,675 $ 511,661 $ 601,667 $ 6,027,781 OCCUPANCY % 2021/22 90% 83% 81% 77% 75% 77% 54% 68% 75% 85% 75% 84% 77% TOTAL TOT 2020/21 $ 365,993 $ 398,352 $ 349,183 $ 402,948 $ 367,624 $ 131,729 $ 78,244 $ 199,480 $ 352,940 $ 427,603 $ 466,118 $ 548,814 $ 4,089,029 OCCUPANCY % 2020/21 58% 68% 69% 71% 63% 26% 17% 46% 61% 74% 74% 84% 59% Budgeted TOT $ 4,667,010
Receipts YTD $ 3,419,807
73% of budgeted revenue
50% of fiscal year elapsed

CITY OF SOLVANG
Transient Occupancy Tax 2022-23

47.4%
-43.3%

3.5%
-0.2%

5.1%
-25.7%

21.2%

9.3%

9.6%

0.4%
-7.6%

5.3%

6.5%

11.2%

15.6%

11.1%
$ 3,419,807
$ 4,320,292
$ 4,540,786
$ 3,374,073
$ 4,089,029
$ 6,027,219
$ 4,330,071
$ 4,185,451
$ 2,982,078
$ 3,447,513
$ 3,830,232
$ 2,408,153
$ 2,418,395
$ 2,235,432
$ 2,354,931

6.9%
$ 2,508,468
$ 2,682,707
2018/19
2019/20
2020/21
2021/22
2022/23
2017/18
2006/07
2007/08
2008/09
2009/10
2010/11
2011/12
2012/13
2013/14
2014/15
2015/16
2016/17
2005/06
FY 2022/23
Fiscal Year TOT Received
Percent Change from Previous
Year
$ 2,198,064
$365,993
$398,352
$349,183
$402,948
$367,624
$131,729
$78,244
$199,480
$352,940
$427,603
$466,118
$548,814
$669,380
$579,311
$471,250 $483,564 $474,935
$532,626
$292,943
$376,530
$457,240
$576,675
$511,661
$601,667
$698,696
$604,573
$519,730 $512,831
$483,493
$600,483
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JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE TOT Revenue
TOTAL TOT 2020/21 TOTAL TOT 2021/22 TOTAL TOT 2022/23
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As of: 1/25/2023
YTD

JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL MAY JUNE TOTAL TOTAL SALES TAX 2022/23 $ 147,866 $ 163,890 $ 188,933 $ 161,916 $ 157,950 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 820,556 TOTAL SALES TAX 2021/22 $ 118,416 $ 181,818 $ 247,010 $ 113,532 $ 136,358 $ 290,466 $ 109,267 $ 115,313 $ 233,572 $ 152,562 $ 174,641 $ 245,807 $ 2,118,762 TOTAL SALES TAX 2020/21 $ 119,481 $ 136,123 $ 132,096 $ 105,314 $ 126,050 $ 151,528 $ 74,781 $ 103,884 $ 150,918 $ 106,645 $ 123,866 $ 275,757 $ 1,606,443 TOTAL SALES TAX 2019/20 $ 110,606 $ 143,020 $ 137,622 $ 113,177 $ 149,946 $ 149,212 $ 91,217 $ 84,357 $ 66,272 $ 76,857 $ 148,712 $ 76,671 $ 1,347,670 Budgeted Sales Tax $ 1,954,600
Receipts YTD $ 820,556
42% of budgeted revenue
42% of fiscal year elapsed
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FY 2022/23
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Percent Change from Previous
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2017/18
2006/07
2007/08
2008/09
2009/10
2010/11
2011/12
2012/13
2013/14
2014/15
2015/16
2016/17
2018/19
2019/20
2020/21
2021/22
2022/23
$ 988,279
$ 1,166,089
$ 1,072,647
$ 930,525

9.3%
$ 968,338
$ 1,058,387

6.1%

2.8%

7.6%
$ 820,556
$ 1,405,281
$ 1,507,745
$ 1,347,670
$ 1,606,443
$ 2,118,762
$ 1,453,808
$ 1,226,777
$ 1,122,814
$ 1,153,845
$ 1,241,436
CITY OF SOLVANG Sales Tax 2022-23

31.9%
-61.3%

18.5%
-3.3%

7.3%
-10.6%

19.2%
-1.2%

9.2%

18.0%
-8.0%
-13.2%

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$147,866
$163,890
$188,933
$161,916 $157,950
$- $- $- $- $- $- $-
$118,416
$181,818
$247,010
$113,532
$136,358
$290,466
$109,267 $115,313
$233,572
$152,562
$174,641
$245,807
$119,481
$136,123 $132,096
$105,314
$126,050
$151,528
$74,781
$103,884
$150,918
$106,645
$123,866
$275,757
$110,606
$143,020 $137,622
$113,177
$149,946 $149,212
$91,217 $84,357
$66,272
$76,857
$148,712
$76,671

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CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM: 6.d
Meeting Date: February 27, 2022
SUBJECT: Discussion and Possible Action to approve the installation of streetlight banners and temporary modification to crosswalks on Copenhagen at First Street and Second Street in support of Pride Month during the month of June.

PREPARED BY: Brad Vidro, Interim City Manager
Rodger A. Olds, Director of Public Works/City Engineer
Jenny McClurg, Recreation Supervisor
DISCUSSION:

June was officially declared Gay and Lesbian Pride Month by President Bill Clinton in 1999, setting aside the month as a time to recognize the LGBTQ community’s achievements and support the community. Since then, Pride Month has been observed and celebrated in communities across the country.

Last year was the first year for the Annual SYV Pride Festival. The festival included a parade and family oriented event at Solvang Park. This special event was approved by City Council on May, 9th 2022 and held on June 25th, 2022. A City proclamation recognizing Pride Month was made at the City Council meeting on June 13th 2022.

This year the festival is scheduled for June 24th, and again includes a parade. Based on last year’s event, the event organizers have asked to expand the festival footprint to close First Street in front of Solvang Park, which is consistent with many other special events of similar size.

In support and recognition of Pride Month, the City has been contacted by The Rainbow House Inc. whose executive director owns a business located at the southwest corner of Copenhagen and Second Street to request streetlight banners and modified crosswalks for the month of June.

STREETLIGHT BANNERS
The Rainbow House Inc. submitted an application for the streetlight banner on January 27th with the design concept as shown on Attachment A.

The Banner Policy included with the City Banner Guidelines & Application (Attachment B) states specific language regarding the purpose of the Streetlight Banners. The Policy states:
“The purpose of the Streetlight Banner Program is to assist in the advertising and promotion of destinations or events that support tourism in the City of Solvang. Approved as part of the Streetlight Banner Program are City of Solvang sponsored “Special Events” and designs promoting Solvang’s Danish theme. This program is NOT intended to support political or religious purposes or purposes primarily involving private financial gain that do not promote tourism or the City of Solvang.”
Staff is seeking direction and clarification as to whether the proposed Pride Month streetlight banner purpose and design meet the purpose of the Banner Policy as stated. If the Council finds that the proposed banners meet the purpose of the program staff will work to approve the application. The applicant intends to meet all other requirements of size and material of the proposed banners to be placed.
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CROSSWALKS
The Rainbow House has also requested a month-long alteration to the City’s ladder style crosswalks at the downtown intersections of Copenhagen at First Street and Copenhagen at Second Street. The Rainbow House proposes to apply for an encroachment permit and hire a licensed contractor to complete the work to repaint the crosswalks at the beginning of June and replace the crosswalks to the standard white crosswalk striping at the end of June. The proposed design is a rainbow pattern that is consistent with the theme and messaging of the LGBTQ+ community, shown on Attachment C. Similar rainbow style crosswalks exist in other communities.

This request has two distinct facets to it that need separate consideration and findings from the City Council. The first item to consider is the review, discussion, and finding if the proposed site design and messaging is consistent with the City of Solvang’s Downtown Tourist Related Zone area (TRZ) and is acceptable to be allowed in the downtown in support of Pride Month for the month of June. The second item of consideration is if the proposed multi-colored crosswalk design can function as an acceptable traffic control device.
1) Site Design – Visual and Messaging
The proposed design proposes two sites, schematically shown on Attachment C. The first, SITE 1, includes all four legs of the intersection at Copenhagen and First Street which are currently white painted crosswalks. SITE 2 includes the two existing crosswalks at Copenhagen and Second Street, which are located directly in front of the business applying for this crosswalk modification.

Staff requests that City Council provide direction to City Staff in regards to whether the proposed design, scope and messaging related to the Rainbow style crosswalk is appropriate and desired for the City of Solvang’s Downtown area. The City Council could also consider the crosswalks as Public Art, which is allowed in public spaces in the TRC zoning, subject to the review and approval of the Design Review Committee DRC.
2) Crosswalk Design – Traffic Control
The California Manual for Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CAMUTCD) is the industry recognized standard for all traffic striping in the State of California. The CAMUTCD provides guidance for white striped crosswalks for typical locations and yellow striped crosswalks at school crossings and identified routes to school only. Typical engineering practice would allow for a differing color of crosswalk provided that the color used is a contrasting color to the underlying roadway to bring appropriate attention to the driver of the crosswalk location and the potential for pedestrians crossing at that location.

Given the locations in question are established City crosswalks, on roads that typically see slow traffic, the colors are contrasting from the underlying roadway, and the application is temporary in nature, staff is supportive of the use of an alternate crosswalk design in this location, and the City Engineer will approve the Encroachment Permit upon approval of the crosswalk by City Council.

It should be noted that there is an existing paver crosswalk located mid-block on Copenhagen between First Street and Alisal Road, which is essentially a non-standard design, and three non-standard crosswalks located on Atterdag Road in front of Solvang Elementary School. Also, several other cities have installed alternative crosswalk designs including rainbow patterns.

ALTERNATIVES:
1) The Council may wish to approve the banners and proposed temporary installation of the crosswalks. The recommended findings and direction would be as follows:
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a) Council finds that the proposed Pride Month streetlight banner purpose and design meet the purpose of the Banner Policy as stated in the support of Pride Month, and directs staff to process the Banner Permit.
b) Council finds the proposed design, scope and messaging related to the Rainbow style crosswalk is appropriate and desired for the City of Solvang’s Downtown area in support of Pride Month, and directs staff to consider an encroachment permit for the modification of the crosswalks for the month of June.
c) Council approves the alternate cross walk design as presented in the staff report and finds the design finding by Staff to be reasonable.
2) The City Council may direct staff to submit the crosswalk design to the DRC for review and approval as Public Art, prior to approval by City Council at a future meeting. 3) The Council may wish to deny all or part of the requested applications for the banners and crosswalks, and provide staff direction accordingly
FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal impact at this time. The applicant will supply the banners and fund the installation of the banners through the payment of the appropriate Fee. The applicant will also fund all costs related to the installation of the crosswalk painting and subsequent removal. Staff time for the Encroachment permit processing and inspection will be funded through the payment of Encroachment Permit fees.

ATTACHMENTS:

A – Banner application and Design
B – City Banner Guidelines & Application
C – Proposed Crosswalk Schematic Design and Examples
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DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION

STREETLIGHT BANNER GUIDELINES &

APPLICATION

STREETLIGHT BANNER GUIDELINES
Banner Policy
The purpose of the Streetlight Banner Program is to assist in the advertising and promotion of destinations or events that support tourism in the City of Solvang. Approved as part of the Streetlight Banner Program are City of Solvang sponsored “Special Events” and designs promoting Solvang’s Danish theme. This program is NOT intended to support political or religious purposes or purposes primarily involving private financial gain that do not promote tourism or the City of Solvang. All organizations wishing to participate in the program must submit an application which includes their banner design and be approved by the City prior to installation. The City encourages events promoting various holidays and seasons throughout the year. A calendar is maintained on a yearly basis by the City so that all events, new and existing, can participate in the Streetlight Banner Program. Banners are usually displayed for a season or length of an event. Specific events, historically scheduled for annual times of the year will have first priority. Should an overlap occur in a specific time period for new applicants, the City will make every reasonable effort to accommodate applicant.

Approval Process for New Applicants
New organizations wishing to participate in the banner program may have their banners on display for a minimum of 1 month with a maximum of 3 months. You are allowed a total of 10 streetlight banners to be displayed. Every attempt will be made to ensure all 10 banners are displayed. New applications will be reviewed by the City to determine eligibility criteria.

If approved you will need to have your banners made to specifications set forth under “design specifications” on the next page. Please note, the City of Solvang streetlight banner poles are NOT standard size comparatively to other City streetlight banner poles. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that whomever is making the banners uses the City of Solvang specifications. Any banners submitted that are not made to our specifications will be returned. Applicants are responsible for all costs associated with the production, repair, and/or the re-making of banners. Please submit your application, design, and fee of $125 (via check or cash only) made payable to the “City of Solvang” to:

The City of Solvang
Parks & Recreation Department
Attn.: Jenny McClurg
411 Second St
Solvang, CA 93463
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2 Price includes installation of your 10 banners for a period of one month up to three months total. Please note, you will be refunded should your application not be approved.

Design Specifications
• Material: Poly UV Vinyl (UV optional for short-term or one-time use) • Weight: 12 oz. / tensil strength 116/100 (lbs/inch) or substrate of equal durability • Size: 24” (w) x 42” (h)
• Banners may be double sided and produced on an 84” piece of vinyl, doubled over and stitched.
• Two stitch pockets for hardware must be included.
• Bottoms may be at any angle; straight, swallow tail, curved (longest point max at 42”).
• Grommets required at both top corners to secure banners and prevent theft.

Please note, the City of Solvang streetlight banner poles are NOT standard size comparatively to other City streetlight banner poles. We suggest that you submit these requirements to whomever is making your banner.

General Requirements & Information
We cannot guarantee any one particular date of installation but, we make every effort to accommodate your time frame for display. Banners that are not made to City specification and are not able to be displayed on dates requested will NOT be refunded for the application fee. Application fee for installation is $125. The City of Solvang will not be responsible for theft or damage of banners. Applicant is responsible for banner design and production costs associated with banners. Banners shall not exceed 24” inches wide by 42” inches long and shall comply with the design specifications listed above. Banners cannot be visually distracting or have excessive wording such as to cause distractions to motorists.

City Staff will review designs for appropriate design criteria and recommend any modifications necessary prior to production. No more than two banners may be installed on any streetlight pole. If two banners exist on one pole, only one will be changed out. The City of Solvang will provide hardware for all streetlight banners provided enough hardware is currently available. Banners shall be installed at City approved locations only. Streetlight banners must be delivered to the City of Solvang Parks & Recreation department located 411 Second Street, Solvang at least seven (7) working days prior to the scheduled installation date. Banners must be picked up within seven (7) working days of banner display end date. City Maintenance staff will install and remove all streetlight banners.

Should you have any questions regarding banner construction please contact the City of Solvang Maintenance Supervisor, Raymond Cano at (805) 688-5575 x228. The maintenance team will inspect your banner upon arrival to ensure it meets the required standards set forth by the City of Solvang. You will be notified promptly if there is an issue preventing the display of your banner. It is the applicant responsibility to check the condition of your banner before you drop it off. If you have questions regarding scheduling your banner to be displayed or application requirements please call Jenny McClurg at (805) 688-7529 or email [email protected]
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Attachment C Attachment A PROPOSED CROSSWALK LOCATIONS First Street Second Street Copenhagen Drive 164
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
February 27, 2023

6.d Discussion and Possible Action to approve the installation of streetlight banners and temporary modification to crosswalks on Copenhagen at First Street and Second Street in support of Pride Month during the month of June.

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I'm writing in opposition to the request on page 156 of your bulletin wherein Mr. Kiel Cavalli, owner of a children's LGBTQ gender themed store, and the same person who tried to bring a drag Queen story hour burlesque show for young children this past Christmas season to the Craft House restaurant, would now like to place pride/transgender flags and paint our crosswalks/sidewalks throughout Solvang to promote his business, but also radical gender ideology.

I oppose these flags because they would run afoul of the City of Solvang's own guidelines- namely to avoid political banners and to promote Solvang as a tourist destination.

At what point do we stop? If someone requests crosswalks be colored as the Mexican flag for Cinco de Mayo or red white and blue for the 4th of July, do we do it? These Transgender flags are overtly political and have no place being forced on the citizens of Solvang.

This is absolutely against common sense and idiotic. I have lived in this wonderful city since 1989 and I can tell you that this is diametrically opposed to the majority of those that call Solvang home.

I have been contacted by so many people who are aghast by this proposition. I really hope you have the courage to stand against this nonsense!
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I’m writing in opposition to the request on page 156 of your bulletin wherein Mr. Kiel Cavalli-owner of a children’s LGBTQ gender themed store and the same person who tried to bring a drag Queen story hour burlesque show for young children this past Christmas season to the Craft House restaurant now would like to place pride/transgender flags and paint our crosswalks/sidewalks throughout Solvang to promote his business but also radical gender ideology.

I oppose these flags because they would run afoul of the City of Solvang’s own guidelines- namely to avoid political banners and to promote Solvang as a tourist destination. 168
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Pride and especially Transgender flags are overtly political, being gay lesbian transgender etc is not.

LGBT people come in all political persuasions. Pride flags are part of a left wing political ideology called Intersectionality, which seeks to divide every person by their race, nationality, religion, and sexuality among other things. Conservatives such as myself are strongly against this division. If there’s one thing I believe conservatives wish to “conserve” it’s the notion of “E Pluribus Unum” (“out of many, one) and intersectionality is the precise opposite of this notion. Look at our divided nation and it becomes clear intersectionality is a socially destructive force. (I’m not saying LGBT is socially destructive whatsoever).

As evidence of the political nature of the combination of LGBT,gender, and Intersectionality, here are 2 selections from the Biden White House laying out their intersectional platform. As I said it divides us and is the last thing Solvang needs.

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avoid. The trap is as follows: request a Pride festival, then propose crosswalks/banners for a whole month, then what next? If the Council turns down this or the next pride/transgender request they will perhaps be called bigots or be publicly shamed in a newspaper. Do not fall prey to this type of intimidation. As you can see it is very off-putting which brings me to my second pointpride/transgender banners are bad for other businesses. Not all of them (Mr. Cavalli’s for example) but most. But your job is to preserve and enhance what makes Solvang so appealing already to so many people year round, not to veer off in a new sociopolitical movement to benefit perhaps a single business!
If visitors show up to Solvang for their traditional expectations and see it marinating in Pride and Transgender paraphernalia they will not be back. (The trans flag in particular is controversial and often is bootstrapped to the Pride flag yet it is associated with the grooming of children to undergo gender transitions while they’re very young).

Here is a social media meme that says it all:
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Emblazoning the crosswalks and the flagpoles and streetlights with Pride/Transgender symbols is intended to create confusing among young children to cause them to question their very gender before they are even formed.

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Don’t fall for the claim that LGBT have no place in society. That surely was true in our regrettably discriminatory past (when even Obama and Biden and Hillary Clinton were against gay marriage) but not 173
now- quite far from it! Our current administration has 7 LGBTQ cabinet members. Biden hired his press secretary he said in part because she was lesbian. Here are the top 3 LGBT in the Biden Administration.

The CEO of Apple (world’s biggest company market capitalization) is gay, the head of the National Teacher’s Union is lesbian, the CEO of OpenAI (maker of ChatGPT) is gay, Caitlin Jenner ran for Governor of California as a Republican and many top technology executives and politicians are LGBT.

My two sons go to Santa Ynez Valley HS and one of them has a friend from there who is gay. My sons say they’ve never heard anyone act or say anything bad about gay people at the school. Times have changed for the better and there is no need for an in-your-face political Intersectionality campaign. Flags and crosswalks- really?
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Mr. Cavalli would like to see Solvang become akin to LA’s West Hollywood or NYC West Village or Fire a island or Provincetown, or San Francisco (that is, to make Solvang an LGBTQ destination) but Solvang doesn’t need a makeover. Everyone is welcome of course, but straight or gay visitors are coming in droves for the hotels, the food, the traditional crafts, the wine, the museums, the arts, the danish architecture but not for in your face divisive and political flags/crosswalks Mr. Cavalli frankly appears singularly focused with pride/queer/trans everything (his store, the Pride festival) and he even came to our local Santa Ynez Valley high school to mingle with the children there for yet another LGBTQ day that was apparently made up out of thin air: “National Coming Out Day.” He had handouts and treats to offer the teens at the school. He frequents the high school board and other school meetings yet oddly he has no children at the school. See below. 176
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What really caught my attention however was when Mr. Cavalli crossed the line and also famously tried to put on a drag Queen burlesque holiday show last December 2022 which was in his own words: “yes that’s right a drag show for kids!”
Drag queens performing for children is troubling grooming behavior and apparently Cavalli or the Craft House read the room and changed plans when it appeared to be an unpopular idea for Solvang. That’s all the Council needs to know about this pressure campaign. 178
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I’m conclusion, Solvang City Council should reject Mr. Cavalli’s request to emblazon all of Solvang with Transgender/Pride crosswalks and flags. Neither are appropriate. Not because of bigotry against LGBTQ people but because it is too much, too political, and is bad for business. Transgender/Pride flags go against the quaint family environment Solvang is widely known for by bringing politically fraught, big city, adult themes in an in your face way.

It may not help but let me be clear that I am in no way bigoted against LGBT people or their right to live as they please. I have friends and family and have had employers from the gay community and have zero problem with it. I love my gay family members and love spending time with them. (I’m not sure what Queer means the way Kiel means it but if it’s about sexuality in any way shape or form, well then, it has no place on flags in Solvang).

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Kevin Keating
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Please review and consider the comments in the attached letter regarding Discussion Item 6D for tonight's City Council meeting. I look forward to speaking in person at the meeting as well.

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Dear Mayor lnfanti and Council Members
Jessie Condit Bengoa
Solvang Resident

2.27.23 I am writing in strong opposition to this evening's discussion item 6D (proposition to paint crosswalks in Solvang in rainbow colors, and to hang banners during the month of June).

My name is Jessie Condit Bengoa. My Danish family has resided in this valley since 1936; we own businesses here as well as commercial property on Copenhagen Drive. My grandfather was Mayor· of Solvang and on the City Council. My father was on the Planning Commission. My young children are 6th generation residents. We have served Solvang for neady 90 years.

Personally, I'm a bt·and marketing executive, and it's in this capacity as commercial property ownet� 5th generation resident and bt·and marketing expet·t that I write this letter stating my opposition.

I'll start by saying this - the great majority of us can agree with kindness and community in our hearts that everyone deserves to find and have love in their lives. I'm not writing in any capacity to judge or admonish the LGBTQ community.

With that said, our town has a culture, heritage and brand that is unique and differentiating we're a charming, welcoming, beautiful Danish-American community. It's the first rule of branding to know who you are and to unwaveringly stick to it.You don't confuse, divide and potentially alienate visitors and prospective visitors by suddenly waging a woke campaign that is NOT inclusive, it's divisive. This isn't about gay or straight, this is about a public campaign that would push this ideology in front of our already established and welcoming brand.

We, Solvang, have always been a welcoming place, we don't need to paint crosswalks in rainbow colors to somehow say that, especially when it's a divisive initiative, not an inclusive one. If inclusivity is the logic here, then why only celebrate this group? Are we going to paint the crosswalks for every holiday that celebrates every race, color and creed? Furthermore, when I spend time with my gay friends I should be dt·essed in head to toe rainbows? Otherwise I somehow don't care about them? Let's stick to who we are and what we are a Danish-American village where we welcome everyone by our actions, kindness and hospitality, not by emblazoning the town with rainbows.

First it was a pride parade through downtown Solvang this past June, then the drag show idea in December (WILDLY inappropt·iate), next there was the City's Valentine's Day social media post featuring a gay couple, and now rainbow crosswalks? Again, if you want this city to carry forward with a strong brand in the future, stay true to who and what we are.

As a business owner, commercial property owner and 5th generation Danish resident, I am strongly opposed to this initiative and to the City even considering this without a special meeting of property and business owners in the commercial district.

Lastly, I'd like to remind the city that it (along with the Board of Architectut·al Review) has a stt·ict sign ordinance and stance on displays of political flags, etc. for businesses in the commercial district. I'd encourage you to follow your own rules; the rules you force the rest of us follow.

Protect the brand of our town and what we've always stood for.We don't need an ideological campaign to let the world know we're a kind Danish community who loves and welcomes everyone the same, and we're worth their family's hardearned money and vacation time.

Thank You,
Jessie Condit Bengoa
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Dear Mayor lnfanti and Council Members
Jessie Condit Bengoa
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2.27.23 I am writing in strong opposition to this evening's discussion item 6D (proposition to paint crosswalks in Solvang in 1-ainbow colors, and to hang banner-s during the month of June).

My name is Jessie Condit Bengoa. My Danish family has resided in this valley since 1936; we own businesses here as well as commercial property on Copenhagen Drive. My grandfather was Mayor of Solvang and on the City Council. My father was on the Planning Commission. My young children are 6th generation 1-esidents.We have served Solvang for nearly 90 years.

Pe1-sonally, I'm a brand marketing executive, and it's in this capacity as commercial propet~ty owner, 5th generation resident and brand ma1-keting expert that I write this letter stating my opposition.

I'll start by saying this - the great majo1-ity of us can agree with kindness and community in our hearts that everyone deserves to find and have love in thei1- lives. I'm not writing in any capacity to judge or admonish the LGBTQ community.

With that said, our town has a culture, heritage and brand that is unique and differentiating - we're a charming, welcoming, beautiful Danish-American community. It's the first rule of branding to know who you are and to unwaveringly stick to it.You don't confuse, divide and potentially alienate visitors and prospective visitors by suddenly waging a woke campaign that is NOT inclusive, it's divisive. This isn't about gay or straight, this is about a public campaign that would push this ideology in front of our already established and welcoming brand.

We, Solvang, have always been a welcoming place, we don't need to paint crosswalks in rainbow colors to somehow say that, especially when it's a divisive initiative, not an inclusive one. If inclusivity is the logic here, then why only celebrate this group? Are we going to paint the crosswalks for every holiday that celebrates every race, color and creed? Furthermore, when I spend time with my gay friends I should be dressed in head to toe 1~ainbows? Otherwise I somehow don't ca1-e about them? Let's stick to who we are and what we are - a Danish-American village where we welcome everyone by our actions, kindness and hospitality, not by emblazoning the town with rainbows.

First it was a pride parade through downtown Solvang this past June, then the drag show idea in December (WILDLY inappropi-iate), next there was the City's Valentine's Day social media post featuring a gay couple, and now 1-ainbow crosswalks? Again, if you want this city to cat-ry forward with a strong brand in the future, stay true to who and what we are.

As a business owner, commercial property owner and 5th generation Danish resident, I am strongly opposed to this initiative and to the City even considering this without a special meeting of property and business owners in the commercial district.

Lastly, I'd like to 1-emind the city that it (along with the Board of Architectural Review) has a strict sign ordinance and stance on displays of political flags, etc. for businesses in the commercial district I'd encourage you to follow your own rules; the rules you force the rest of us follow.

Protect the brand of our town and what we've always stood for.We don't need an ideological campaign to let the world know we're a kind Danish community who loves and welcomes everyone the same, and we're worth their family's hardearned money and vacation time.

Thank You,
Jessie Condit Bengoa
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Dear Council members. Please do not allow ANY paintings on any of our streets! Also, no more flags of any kind ... PERIOD! This is out of control with all of this nonsense. Stop the madness. I am not against any of peoples right to live the way they so choose, and I respect their right to do so. However, I expect the same in return. Other than the AMERICAN FLAG, I fly no other. No paintings either. Just say NO! Richard P. Kelter
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City Council of Solvang,
I am writing you to adamantly oppose the painting of the City crosswalks rainbow colors or any other color other than the mandated colors for safety.

If this "special request" is approved you will opening the door to a constant stream of requests for any other "special holiday" that comes along and that someone believes should be celebrated with new colors in the crosswalks. Please keep the hard earned Solvang Brand the way it is and do not water it down, keep Solvang, Solvang like it has been since it came to be. We accept all visitors with open arms.

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Hi Solvang City Council,
I write to you asking that you say no to a request from Mr. Kiel Cavalli requesting LGBTQ Pride flags and painted crosswalks and sidewalks throughout Solvang downtown. it's seems obvious that requests like this will keep coming until the Council stands up and says no. No matter what anyone says, the Pride Agenda is a political agenda, saying yes to this opens the peaceful community up to a never ending series of political banners flying overhead.

No one is against LGBTQ living peaceful lives alongside us, and that is exactly what happens everyday. Their community is well represented at every level of society and they find acceptance in Hollywood, Business and Education - these banners and this attempt is a gross over reach. please say no.

To what ever degree this is accepted, my phone and inbox are full of many complaints and concerned citizens who do not want to see political flags ever flying over Solvang.

Please do the right thing, stop this action.

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I am strongly in favor of using Solvang's municipal architecture for the sole purpose of promoting its historic Danish theme and patriotic holiday events. It's use for advertising or celebrating any other purpose, such as politicized gender ideology, is inconsistent with our city's character and historic purpose.

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I am writing regarding the item 6D in tonights agenda. As an equestrian, I am concerned about the consequences of painting the crosswalks on busy city streets. The horse-drawn Solvang Trolley, also known as "the honen", has been a Solvang Tradition since 1964. Our horses hit the streets every weekend. While they are well accustomed to the regular conditions of the road and the weekend crowds downtown, we, as a company, are concerned about changing the color of the crosswalks, and the effect that it might have on our horses. They may perceive the different colored stripes as holes or irregularities on the road, making them feel unsafe in their work, and posing a hazard to both our guests and our staff and horses. We are similarly concerned for the hundreds of horses and riders that participate in the 4 th of July
parade.

The streets of Solvang are busy with pedestrians, surrey bikes, trolleys, cars, cyclists, and all kinds of traffic. Unlike the crosswalk at Mission Dr. and Solvang Park, most crosswalks are not assisted by flashing lights or stoplights, and are barely visible to distracted drivers and walkers. We are afraid the city will be responsible for accidents if the crosswalks become even harder to see by changing their color. White crosswalks are universally recognized as a circulation element that helps keep both pedestrians and drivers safer. A rainbow crosswalk is not as visible or recognizable. We understand that there is the presedent of artistic crosswalks on Atterdag Rd by Solvang School, but these are located at an intersection that is not as busy, and has the support of staff directing traffic during busy hours. We don't think an artistic crosswalk is appropriate on Copenhagen Dr, where pedestrian safety is already a concern.

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Please add my name to those vehemently opposed to approval of Agenda Item 6, "Pride" banners/crosswalks in Solvang for the month of June. Such action does not support the Danish heritage Solvang is supposed to represent. I cannot imagine anything that would more stigmatize the City of Solvang than to involve itself in political support of one segment of our population to the detriment of the remaining citizenship that does not support glorification of the "Pride" segment.

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Please add my name to those vehemently opposed to approval of Agenda Item 6, "Pride" banners/crosswalks in Solvang for the month of June. Such action does not support the Danish heritage Solvang is supposed to represent. I cannot imagine anything that would more stigmatize the City of Solvang than to involve itself in political support of one segment of our population to the detriment of the remaining citizenship that does not support glorification of the "Pride" segment.

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Our entire family are totally opposed to this proposal to promote this display of politics on the streets of Solvang.

We don’t need to be engaging our town in this fray that so divides people. This will not encourage visitors to come visit Solvang and certainly won’t be pleasing to the current residents (except for one man’s ego, perhaps.) Be wise and say NO WAY!
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Dear Council Members,
I've just now heard of the proposal for rainbows and Pride flags for the streets of our bucolic Valley. I may not have much influence, but I do pay an enormous amount of water bills and taxes to the City of Solvang. I support the City by owning 4 residential properties. Not your largest taxpayer, but I am a supporter since 1976.

One of my friends discovered this information and has written a very succinct letter opposing the flags and rainbows. He has articulated some very good points.

If it helps you as a group to stand up to what could a storm from Valley residents, not just Solvang, as it affects the entire Valley, I want to offer my public opposition to the idea of our City Counsel taking such a step to support the few vocal political activists at the expense of the majority of citizens.

My friend states ... Transgender flags are overtly political, being gay lesbian transgender etc is not.

LGBT people come in all political persuasions. Pride flags are part of a left wing political ideology called lntersectionality, which seeks to divide every person by their race, nationality, religion, and sexuality among other things. Conservatives such as myself are strongly against this division.

Pride/Transgender flags and garish crosswalks are a trap for Solvang that the Council would do well to avoid. The trap is as follows: request a Pride festival, then propose crosswalks/banners for a whole month, then what next? If the Council turns down this or the next pride/transgender request they will perhaps be called bigots or be publicly shamed in a newspaper. Do not fall prey to this type of intimidation. As you can see it is very off-putting which brings me to my second point �ride/transgender banners are bad for other businesses. Not all of them (Mr. Cavalli's for example) but most. But your job is to preserve and enhance what makes Solvang so appealing already to so many people year round, not to veer off in a new sociopolitical movement to benefit perhaps a single business!
Well said.

Please accept our thanks and our appreciation for all the time you devote to being on the Counsel.

It's a sacrifice.

Sincerely,
Marilyn Elam, Broker
Elam, Crystal & Associates
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Oppose Agenda Item 6: Pride banners & Crosswalks for month of June Please Oppose Agenda Item 6 at the February 27, 2023 Solvang Council Meeting.

I oppose turning our small Danish town into a theater for political activism that will also inherently divide and exclude the citizens of our community and many visitors to our quaint town. The painting of sidewalks and hanging of flags is not a way to make all feel welcome in our town. Rather it invites political activism, discord and in this case often alienates people more than includes people. Solvang Council and residents of this valley should not willingly abandon City of Solvang's own guidelines to avoid political banners. Banners, sidewalk changes, events and advertising should promote our small Danish village and be done in ways that promote a welcome, all included atmosphere. Actions taken to promote political activism with disregard for all citizens and visitors, our children and our community do not fit with City of Solvang's guiding principals.

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Dear Mayor and City Council, it has come to my attention that June is being proposed for "Gay Pride Month", and my information is incorrect, please forgive the error on my part.

Gay ... or the ever--changing acronym of "LGBTQ+- ... " PRIDE is just that: pride, it has nothing to do with ensuring the basic rights of any person, and the LBBTQ-ad infinitum label incorporates more than one's sexual orientation, but under this ever-expanding terms includes biological males who wish to compete and females in women's sports--which not only violates common sense--but also Title IX legal protections. The trendy "trans" term can men any "biological .. male who arbitrarily demands the right to not only do this, but to go into women's private areas, I don't know how many of you woman are ok with some man watching you while you are in the bathroom (I think of the local business with the "mixed gender" bathrooms, which means that in order for a woman to use the two toilet bathroom in privacy, she'd have to lock the door thus making other women wait as the alternative is having men walk in there) or how many you men are ok with some guy knowing your female family members can be observed in the showers naked by boy/man, but this has been proven to be part of the "LGBTQ+" agenda, and I will cite, via a Google search, to many different links highlighting one well-known case of this.

All the women I talk to say they DO NOT want men in the bathrooms with them, (including one who had a man follow her into the toilet of this local business I cited and the man created a scene when she walked out of that bathroom before he could see her on the toilet) and the sure don't want guys seeing them naked in the locker-room. Between this, and Title IX violations, how do you justify "'celebrating* this "pride"? Of what are they proud? I support the right of every person to live their lives in an environment where they feel safe, secure, and can pursue their dreams, but this "pride" movement not only validates a movement which is an affront to woman's basic rights, but is a egotistical demand for attention on the part of those behind the movement. lia themas woman's locker room - Google Search Also, regarding "pride": in the general sense of the word, isn't humility a better trait overall? Isn't this sense of entitlement what is getting our country into trouble all around the world as our government tells the world how to live, resulting in endless wars and conflicts? Do you see the connection? One can be strong, but not exhibitionist and demanding attention. Martin Luther King showed strength of charectar without bragging.

As for the local "churches" that are behind this shove-it-down-everyone's-throat "pride" movement, one can point out-­ completely avoiding the issue of gay/straight the fact that in Proverbs 16: 18 that pride comes before a fall".

Bill Clausen, P.O. box 975, Buellton, Ca, 93427. 805-698-2031. 1 194
City of Solvang
1644 Oak Street
Solvang, CA 93463
Dear Mayor lnfanti and Solvang Council Members:
2/27/23
Renee Condit
Solvang Resident
Commercial Property Owner
As a lifelong (4th generation) resident of Solvang, as well as a commercial property owner on Copenhagen Drive, I am writing in opposition to tonight's agenda item that proposes to paint the crosswalks in downtown Solvang in rainbow colors for the month of June.

Our Danish family has operated businesses in this town since the 1930's, and we have owned 4,000 square feet of commercial real estate here for over four decades. We have businesses who rent from us and rely on the City's tourism to financially sustain themselves and their families. Since its earliest days, Solvang has been a welcoming place to ALL residents and visitors, and up until this past year, it's been a safe haven away from the political strife and "trendy" woke culture displays that have plagued other cities.

Let me be clear, we DO NOT need loud rainbow crosswalks to somehow prove to the world that we are a warm and welcoming place regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation or belief system. This proposal is divisive at its core. For that matter, so was the Pride parade that happened this past June.

The City blocked off the vast majority of parking in town for a parade with no more than a handful of floats. Our tenants lost tremendous business that day and as landlords, residents and business owners ourselves, we absolutely don't support doing this again.

It's no secret that this proposal to paint the crosswalks in rainbow colors in being pushed by the owner of a local business that is itself adorned in rainbow colors and carries a political message aimed at children the second you walk in the door. This is the same person who tried to hold a drag show aimed at children at the Crafthouse Restaurant in Solvang this past December. Does it not strike you as self serving that this individual would like the crosswalks painted in rainbow colors, like bold and bright arrows pointed directly at his business (which sits directly in between two crosswalks)? If this proposal moves forward, which it most certainly should not, let me know when it's our tenants' turns to paint the crosswalks to promote their businesses. And how are you stopping with pride month? Isn't that horribly divisive? How are you going to paint the crosswalks for black history month? How will you honor the Pacific Islanders? What about the Native Americans? We are a kind and welcoming town and Valley as a whole. We do not need overtly woke campaigns such as this to prove our character. We're Danish, this is a beautiful place to visit, our people are upstanding and giving, our wine is top-tier and our food is exceptional. That's our image and THAT is what we need to promote.

Furthermore, I take my kindergarten and preschool-age grandchildren walking in town almost daily.

We also ran into the pride parade last summer. Thank you for putting these images in their little heads at their age. What an outrage. We promote love and tolerance in our family, but it is our job and should be left to our judgement as to when and how these conversations about SEXUAL orientation take place with our precious kids.

Strike this ridiculous proposal and leave the parking on Copenhagen wide open in June.

Renee Condit
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I am here out of concern for fiscal responsibility;
Last year the city gave $5000 to the coordinator of the Juneteenth parade The Council also gave $25,000 dollars to people helping people I will address this first.

We all know that People Helping People is a good organization.

They do good things here in our Valley.

However there are many organizations who are good
organizations and do good things here in our Valley.

The Vikings-The Rotary Clubs-The Elks to name a few.

Solvang City resident's tax dollars should not be spent to support these organizations.

Solvang City residents can donate to any one of these
organizations as much as they wish- all of them welcome donations. They can choose who they wish to support
with their time or money.
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As far as special interest parades-as I mentioned.

The City of Solvang should not be hosting special interest parades. We need to adopt a policy prohibiting them.

Parades close down city streets-which affects business and traffic for both business owners and residents.

It also takes city workers away from their responsibilities which they have a difficult enough time accomplishing when there is not a disruption.

It also requires law enforcement to be taken away from their daily assigned responsibilities.

There are many worthy special interests.

Breast Cancer Awareness
Cruelty to animals
Child trafficking
Endangered species
Christian ministries
Individual political parties
The list is endless if you think about it.
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Our visitors who come to Solvang would expect
A 4th of July Parade
A Christmas Parade
And a Danish Days Parade
All of these enhance tourism and would be expected and
supported.

And I believe at least 90% or more of Solvang residents support these parades
As well as our local SCHOOL Halloween and Homecoming
parades.

But when we start granting a parade to one special interest-we will be required to offer to all -or open a door to bias accusations if some were granted and some refused.

Special interest is just that. Special individual interests. We're all different and unique in our interests. Nothing wrong with that
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If someone wishes to host a special interest event-they are MOST welcome -like anyone- to secure a location and have their event- at their expense.

But we do not need to be spending precious city funds and resources supporting special interests.

We have too many important areas that need fundingspecifically our water challenges - like waste treatment and our infra structure.

If we have a major earthquake before our water lines are updated-we could be without water for months
It's nice to be nice and care- HoweverYour main responsibility -as a council- is to use our city funds wisely for:

Essential-Important and Necessary City Needs.
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Tuesday, February 28, 2023 8:27 AM
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I was unable to attend last evening's meeting where this was discussed and possibly voted on, so wanted to let you know that my wife and I are opposed to aligning Solvang with any one political statement, namely gay pride in this case. As a tourist draw and main source of revenue, the town should show itself to be accepting of all people, not just one particular view or statement which would have the immediate effect of polarizing the town, the merchants and the visitors. They would be forced to choose between supporting or rejecting that statement. It's not additive to community, it's divisive. It's not enhancing to businesses, it's polarizing. We urge you to vote no.

Thanks for the consideration.

Spencer Stewart
M 805.245.9050
[email protected]
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Marguerite LePley
Public Qty Council Group
Gay Pride
Tuesday, February 28, 2023 10:38:19 AM
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Dear City Council,
I am in agreement with the gentleman who wrote this letter. Please think about the all around flavor of this city. Thank you. Marguerite LePley, Solvang To the Solvang City Council:
>
> I'm writing in opposition to the request on page 156 of your bulletin wherein Mr. Kiel Cavalli-owner of a children's LGBTQ gender themed store and the same person who
tried to bring a drag Queen story hour burlesque show for young children this past Christmas season to the Craft
House restaurant now would like to place
pride/transgender flags and paint our crosswalks/sidewalks throughout Solvang to promote his business but also
radical gender ideology.
>
> I oppose these flags because they would run afoul of
the City of Solvang's own guidelines- namely to avoid
political banners and to promote Solvang as a tourist
destination.
>
>
> Pride and especially Transgender flags are overtly
political, being gay lesbian transgender etc is not. LGBT people come in all political persuasions. Pride flags are part of a left wing political ideology called lntersectionality, which seeks to divide every person by their race,
nationality, religion, and sexuality among other things.

Conservatives such as myself are strongly against this
division. If there's one thing I believe conservatives wish to "conserve" it's the notion of "E Pluribus Unum" ("out of many, one) and intersectionality is the precise opposite of this notion. Look at our divided nation and it becomes
clear intersectionality is a socially destructive force. (I'm not saying LGBT is socially destructive whatsoever).
>
> As evidence of the political nature of the combination of LGBT,gender, and lntersectionality, here are 2 selections from the Biden White House laying out their intersectional platform. As I said it divides us and is the last thing Solvang needs.
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>
> Pride/Transgender flags and garish crosswalks are a trap for Solvang that the Council would do well to avoid. The trap is as follows: request a Pride festival, then propose crosswalks/banners for a whole month, then what next? If the Council turns down this or the next pride/transgender request they will perhaps be called bigots or be publicly shamed in a newspaper. Do not fall prey to this type of intimidation. As you can see it is very off-putting which brings me to my second point- pride/transgender banners are bad for other businesses. Not all of them (Mr. Cavalli’s for example) but most. But your job is to preserve and
enhance what makes Solvang so appealing already to so
many people year round, not to veer off in a new
sociopolitical movement to benefit perhaps a single
business!
>
> If visitors show up to Solvang for their traditional
expectations and see it marinating in Pride and
Transgender paraphernalia they will not be back. (The
trans flag in particular is controversial and often is
bootstrapped to the Pride flag yet it is associated with the grooming of children to undergo gender transitions while they’re very young).
>
> Here is a social media meme that says it all:
>
>
> Emblazoning the crosswalks and the flagpoles and
streetlights with Pride/Transgender symbols is intended to create confusing among young children to cause them to
question their very gender before they are even formed. >
> This is what toddlers and minors are supposed to be
seeing everywhere?
>
> Don’t fall for the claim that LGBT have no place in
society. That surely was true in our regrettably
discriminatory past (when even Obama and Biden and
Hillary Clinton were against gay marriage) but not nowquite far from it! Our current administration has 7 LGBTQ cabinet members. Biden hired his press secretary he said in part because she was lesbian. Here are the top 3 LGBT in the Biden Administration.
>
>
> The CEO of Apple (world’s biggest company market
capitalization) is gay, the head of the National Teacher’s Union is lesbian, the CEO of OpenAI (maker of ChatGPT) is gay, Caitlin Jenner ran for Governor of California as a 202
Republican and many top technology executives and
politicians are LGBT.
>
> My two sons go to Santa Ynez Valley HS and one of
them has a friend from there who is gay. My sons say
they’ve never heard anyone act or say anything bad about gay people at the school. Times have changed for the
better and there is no need for an in-your-face political Intersectionality campaign. Flags and crosswalks- really? >
> I suppose as the promoter of this Pride Transgender flag Mr. Cavalli would like to see Solvang become akin to LA’s West Hollywood or NYC West Village or Fire a island or
Provincetown, or San Francisco (that is, to make Solvang an LGBTQ destination) but Solvang doesn’t need a
makeover. Everyone is welcome of course, but straight or gay visitors are coming in droves for the hotels, the food, the traditional crafts, the wine, the museums, the arts, the danish architecture but not for in your face divisive and political flags/crosswalks
>
> Mr. Cavalli frankly appears singularly focused with
pride/queer/trans everything (his store, the Pride festival) and he even came to our local Santa Ynez Valley high
school to mingle with the children there for yet another LGBTQ day that was apparently made up out of thin air:
“National Coming Out Day.” He had handouts and treats
to offer the teens at the school. He frequents the high school board and other school meetings yet oddly he has no children at the school. See below.
>
>
>
>
> What really caught my attention however was when Mr.

Cavalli crossed the line and also famously tried to put on a drag Queen burlesque holiday show last December 2022
which was in his own words: “yes that’s right a drag show for kids!”
>
> Drag queens performing for children is troubling
grooming behavior and apparently Cavalli or the Craft
House read the room and changed plans when it
appeared to be an unpopular idea for Solvang. That’s all the Council needs to know about this pressure campaign. >
>
>
> I’m conclusion, Solvang City Council should reject Mr.

Cavalli’s request to emblazon all of Solvang with
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Transgender/Pride crosswalks and flags. Neither are
appropriate. Not because of bigotry against LGBTQ
people but because it is too much, too political, and is bad for business. Transgender/Pride flags go against the
quaint family environment Solvang is widely known for by bringing politically fraught, big city, adult themes in an in your face way.
>
> It may not help but let me be clear that I am in no way bigoted against LGBT people or their right to live as they please. I have friends and family and have had employers from the gay community and have zero problem with it. I love my gay family members and love spending time with
them. (I’m not sure what Queer means the way Kiel means it but if it’s about sexuality in any way shape or form, well then, it has no place on flags in Solvang).
>
> Best regards,
>
> Kevin Keating
> Santa Ynez, CA
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From: Shannon Fennell
To: Public City Council Group
Subject: Rainbow crosswalks
Date: Tuesday, February 28, 2023 11:01:52 AM
Hello council members,
>
> I’m writing to you to express my support of the rainbow sidewalks in town. I support them for several reasons:
>
> 1. They make the city more colorful
> 2. Tourists LOVE them and take lots of pictures of them > 3. They make people happy
> 4. They make people feel welcome
> 5. They harm no one
>
> I urge you to open your hearts to beautify this city. Grey isn’t anyone’s favorite color - let’s get colorful! >
> - Shannon Fennell
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BANNERS
►Application for Streetlight Banner Received by Staff
► Purpose: to assist in the advertising and promotion of destinations or events that support tourism in the City of Solvang
► City of Solvang Special Events
► Designs Promoting Solvang's Danish Theme
► NOT for:
► Support Political or Religious Purposes
► Support private Financial Gain that does not promote tourism or the City of Solvang 207
PRIDE
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ALL WELCOME
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CROSSWALKS - Site Design
► Request to Modify City Crosswalks
► Site Design -Visual and
Messaging
► 6-Total Locations
► 2- crossings at Second and
Copenhagen
► 4 - crossings at First and Copenhagen
► Staff seeking Direction from Council
regarding the appropriateness and
desirability for temporary rainbow
crosswalks in Solvang's Downtown.
►Could be considered Public Art,
allowed in TRZ Zoning.
► Subject to DRC Review and Approval
CalPoly - SLO
Similar to Proposed Design
Permanent Installation
City of Long Beach
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CROSSWALKS -Traffic Control
►Non-Standard Crosswalks are becoming more accepted
►Up to local jurisdiction to approve.
►3- Existing Non-standard Crosswalks on Atterdag (Color is Standard) ►1- Brick Paver Crosswalk in Copenhagen between First and Alisa I ►Site Considerations
► Slow Speeds
► STOP Controlled at all but one crosswalk
► Contrasting Colors Proposed
► Temporary in Nature
►Staff can recommend an Alternative Crosswalk Design with one change.
► Revise to be Bounded by White Stripe
New Non-Standard
Crosswalk at Chumash
and Mission Drive
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Action Tonight
► Approve or Deny the Pride Month Banner consideration and Direct Staff to process Banner Permit Accordingly.
► Approve or Deny the consideration of Pride Month Crosswalks for Placement in the City of Solvang Downtown, and direct staff to process the appropriate process. accordingly.
► Design Review Committee review for "Public Art"
► Encroachment Permit
► Approve or Deny the placement of alternative style crosswalks in the City of Solvang Downtown.

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CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM 6.e
Meeting Date: February 27, 2022
SUBJECT: Discussion and possible action to approve the Letter of Public Convenience or Necessity for The M Hotel at 293 Alisal Road PREPARED BY: Sophia Checa, Planning Manager
DISCUSSION:

At the August 23, 2010 Meeting, the City Council established a policy that all requests for Letters of Public Convenience or Necessity (PCN) be brought before the Council as a regular agenda item. PCNs are required for the following license types: 20, 21, 40, 42, and 48. The Business and Professions Code requires the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) to deny an application for a license to sell alcoholic beverages at a premises where undue concentration exists within a consensus tract, unless the local governing body determines that public convenience or necessity would be served by the issuance of a license. These letters are required due to a higher concentration of ABC licenses per census tract.

The M Hotel at 293 Alisal Road is seeking a type 20 license for the wine and gift shop for guests. This space is going to be built in their existing eating and drinking area. The Applicant has been working with the Planning and Building Divisions and has assured both divisions that the space is restricted to guests. The goal of the Applicant is to expose their guests to the amazing local businesses in the Santa Ynez Valley and create more of a community presence through the hotel.

According to report downloaded from the ABC website, there are 105 licenses in the City of Solvang.

Most licenses are Type 41 On-Sale General – Eating Place. This type accounts for 29% of ABC Licenses in Solvang. There are 3 Type 20 Licenses, not including the license requested by The M Hotel; these represent 5% of licenses in the city. There are 21 licenses that require a PCN; these account for 20% of the licenses.

ALTERNATIVES:

City Council can deny this request for a Letter of Public Convenience and Necessity FISCAL IMPACT:

There is no fiscal impact.

ATTACHMENTS:

A – License Type Data Analysis
B – Letter from The M Hotel
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License Number Status License Type Orig. Iss. Date Expir. Date Primary Owner Premises Addr. Business Name 1 387242 ACTIVE 2 5/31/2002 6/30/2023 LUCAS AND LEWELLEN VINEYARDS INC 1645 COPENHAGEN DR,SOLVANG, CA  93463Census Tract:  0019.03 LUCAS & LEWELLEN VINEYARDS 2 409740 ACTIVE 2 5/4/2004 6/30/2023 LIONS PEAK 1659 COPENHAGEN DR, STE A,SOLVANG, CA  93463‐3742Census Tract:  0019.03 LIONS PEAK 3 518906 ACTIVE 2 7/13/2012 6/30/2023 FAUST AVENUE LLC 1607 MISSION DR, STE 111 & 112,SOLVANG, CA  93463‐3651Census Tract:  0019.03 CASA CASSARA WINERY & VINEYARD 4 532641 ACTIVE 2 7/23/2013 6/30/2023 CALIFORNIA LOVE WINES LLC 1651 COPENHAGEN DR,SOLVANG, CA  93463‐3742Census Tract:  0019.03 CALI LOVE WINE 5 584235 ACTIVE 2 10/3/2017 6/30/2023 FELIZ NOCHE CELLARS, LLC 473 ATTERDAG RD, UNIT 103,SOLVANG, CA  93463‐3744Census Tract:  0019.10 FELIZ NOCHE 6 585467 ACTIVE 2 11/6/2017 6/30/2023 BROKEN CLOCK VINEGAR WORKS, LLC 1210 MISSION DR, STE 103,SOLVANG, CA  93463‐2978Census Tract:  0019.03 BROKEN CLOCK VINEGAR WORKS 7 588932 ACTIVE 2 1/5/2018 6/30/2023 FINAL BLEND WINE  COMPANY, LLC 1588 MISSION DR,SOLVANG, CA  93463Census Tract:  0019.03 FINAL BLEND WINE COMPANY/D VOLK WINES 8 593218 ACTIVE 2 7/10/2018 6/30/2023 OLIVE HOUSE INC 1603 COPENHAGEN DR STE 1,SOLVANG, CA  93463‐2700Census Tract:  0019.03 FEELEY WINES 9 596689 ACTIVE 2 10/29/2018 6/30/2023 SFW, LLC 1582 & 1584 MISSION DR,SOLVANG, CA  93463Census Tract:  0019.03 SANGER FAMILY OF WINES THE 10 606065 ACTIVE 2 10/29/2019 6/30/2023 CRAWFORD FAMILY WINES, LLC 1661 MISSION DR,SOLVANG, CA  93463‐2632Census Tract:  0019.09 CRAWFORD FAMILY WINES 11 606727 ACTIVE 2 7/24/2019 6/30/2023 GLEASON FAMILY VINEYARDS, LP 1687 MISSION DR,SOLVANG, CA  93463Census Tract:  0019.03 GLEASON FAMILY VINEYARDS, ROBLAR, ROYAL OAKS WINERY 12 617627 ACTIVE 2 8/25/2020 6/30/2023 LUCAS AND LEWELLEN VINEYARDS INC 1650 COPENHAGEN DR,SOLVANG, CA  93463Census Tract:  0019.03 MANDOLINA VINEYARDS 13 624235 ACTIVE 2 6/25/2021 6/30/2023 MCCLAIN FAMILY CELLARS, INC. 1623 MISSION DR, STE B, C & D,SOLVANG, CA  93463‐2636Census Tract:  0019.03 MCCLAIN CELLARS 14 626608 ACTIVE 2 7/30/2021 6/30/2023 EAST VALLEY WINES LLC 1623 MISSION DR, STE E & F,SOLVANG, CA  93463Census Tract:  0019.03 DASCOMB CELLARS 15 626764 ACTIVE 2 10/6/2021 6/30/2023 TERLINDEN, ETIENNE CHARLES 1623 MISSION DR, STE I & J,SOLVANG, CA  93463‐2636Census Tract:  0019.03 CORDON 16 627367 ACTIVE 2 11/3/2021 6/30/2023 VIN DE ZO, LLC 1623 MISSION DR, STE M & N,SOLVANG, CA  93463‐2636Census Tract:  0019.03 ALMA ROSA WINERY & VINEYARD 17 629731 ACTIVE 2 11/16/2021 6/30/2023 VIN DE ZO, LLC 1607 MISSION DR , STE 300 & 306,SOLVANG, CA  93463‐3640Census Tract:  0019.03 ALMA ROSA WINERY & VINEYARD 18 635188 ACTIVE 6 7/15/2022 6/30/2023 URIBE‐RICO, ALEJANDRO 606 ALAMO PINTADO RD, STE 5 & 6,SOLVANG, CA  93463Census Tract:  0019.10 CALIFORNIA TACOS 19 555018 ACTIVE 9 3/30/2015 6/30/2023 LOCAL CRAFT DISTRIBUTION INC 1230 MISSION DR, BLDG 9,SOLVANG, CA  93463‐2930Census Tract:  0019.03 LOCAL CRAFT DISTRIBUTION 20 555018 ACTIVE 12 3/30/2015 6/30/2023 LOCAL CRAFT DISTRIBUTION INC 1230 MISSION DR, BLDG 9,SOLVANG, CA  93463‐2930Census Tract:  0019.03 LOCAL CRAFT DISTRIBUTION 21 555018 ACTIVE 14 3/30/2015 11/30/2023 LOCAL CRAFT DISTRIBUTION INC 1230 MISSION DR, BLDG 9,SOLVANG, CA  93463‐2930Census Tract:  0019.03 LOCAL CRAFT DISTRIBUTION 22 555018 ACTIVE 17 3/30/2015 6/30/2023 LOCAL CRAFT DISTRIBUTION INC 1230 MISSION DR, BLDG 9,SOLVANG, CA  93463‐2930Census Tract:  0019.03 LOCAL CRAFT DISTRIBUTION 23 566000 ACTIVE 17 2/29/2016 1/31/2023 BRAVO, JUAN  FABIAN 1661 MISSION DR,SOLVANG, CA  93463‐2632Census Tract:  0019.09 BRAVO WINE COMPANY 24 637796 ACTIVE 17 12/22/2022 11/30/2023 NEIGHBORS GOODS LLC 1778 LAUREL AVE,SOLVANG, CA  93463‐2144Census Tract:  0019.09 FORSU WINES 25 555018 ACTIVE 18 3/30/2015 6/30/2023 LOCAL CRAFT DISTRIBUTION INC 1230 MISSION DR, BLDG 9,SOLVANG, CA  93463‐2930Census Tract:  0019.03 LOCAL CRAFT DISTRIBUTION 26 328375 ACTIVE 20 10/21/1998 9/30/2023 COVARRUBIAS, MARTHA S 1656 FIR AVE, STE A,SOLVANG, CA  93463Census Tract:  0019.09 LA MORENA MARKET 27 612065 ACTIVE 20 3/27/2020 2/29/2024 NEW FRONTIERS NATURAL FOODS IX, INC. 1984 OLD MISSION DR,SOLVANG, CA  93463Census Tract:  0019.10 NEW FRONTIERS MARKET 28 637796 ACTIVE 20 12/22/2022 11/30/2023 NEIGHBORS GOODS LLC 1778 LAUREL AVE,SOLVANG, CA  93463‐2144Census Tract:  0019.09 FORSU WINES 29 305334 ACTIVE 21 4/14/1995 7/31/2023 BIT O DENMARK INC 440 ALISAL RD,SOLVANG, CA  93463Census Tract:  0019.10 H & P VINHUS LTD 30 328787 ACTIVE 21 2/23/1998 6/30/2023 THRIFTY PAYLESS, INC. 616 ALAMO PINTADO RD,SOLVANG, CA  93463Census Tract:  0019.10 RITE AID STORE 6185 31 533883 ACTIVE 21 8/7/2013 7/31/2023 COPENHAGEN LIQUOR, INC 1645 MISSION DR,SOLVANG, CA  93463‐2632Census Tract:  0019.09 COPENHAGEN LIQUOR 32 596207 ACTIVE 21 11/17/2018 10/31/2023 KIMSTAR, INC. 475 5TH ST,SOLVANG, CA  93463‐2709Census Tract:  0019.10 SOLVANG MARKET 33 606906 ACTIVE 21 8/2/2019 7/31/2023 VALLEY FRESH MARKET LLC 608 ALAMO PINTADO RD,SOLVANG, CA  93463‐2202Census Tract:  0019.10 VALLEY FRESH MARKET 34 615876 ACTIVE 21 5/11/2020 4/30/2023 GARFIELD BEACH CVS LLC 1982 OLD MISSION DR , STE B,SOLVANG, CA  93463‐2304Census Tract:  0019.10 CVS PHARMACY #11295 35 190811 ACTIVE 41 9/2/1986 1/31/2024 GREENWALD, CHARLES ARTHUR 1531 MISSION DR,SOLVANG, CA  93463Census Tract:  0019.09 PAULAS PANCAKE HOUSE 36 281595 ACTIVE 41 4/8/1993 3/31/2023 SEABERRY INC 436 ALISAL RD, C & D,SOLVANG, CA  93463‐2774Census Tract:  0019.10 TOWER PIZZA 37 287140 ACTIVE 41 8/30/1993 7/31/2023 GREENWALD, CHARLES A 1671 COPENHAGEN DR,SOLVANG, CA  93463Census Tract:  0019.10 BELGIAN CAFE THE 38 338621 ACTIVE 41 3/30/1998 2/28/2023 SURAVI INCORPORATED 1988 OLD MISSION DR, STE B7 & B8,SOLVANG, CA  93463Census Tract:  0019.10 GIOVANNIS OF SOLVANG 39 349667 ACTIVE 41 2/25/1999 1/31/2024 PANINO INC 475 1ST ST, STE 1,SOLVANG, CA  93463Census Tract:  0019.10 PANINO 40 364697 ACTIVE 41 6/1/2000 5/31/2023 BECERRA, JUAN GARCIA 1510 MISSION DR A,SOLVANG, CA  93463Census Tract:  0019.10 BIG BOPPER DRIVE IN 41 455481 ACTIVE 41 8/24/2007 7/31/2023 CARMONA INC 614 ALAMO PINTADO RD,SOLVANG, CA  93463‐2202Census Tract:  0019.10 TACO ROCO 42 506694 ACTIVE 41 4/15/2011 8/31/2023 ALVAREZ, LEONEL 446 & 448 ALISAL RD, STE C D & E,SOLVANG, CA  93463‐3736Census Tract:  0019.10 VIKING GARDEN RESTAURANT 43 507179 ACTIVE 41 3/4/2011 8/31/2023 ANDIAMO SOLVANG INC 475 1ST ST, STE 9,SOLVANG, CA  93463‐3727Census Tract:  0019.10 CECCO RISTORANTE 44 522085 ACTIVE 41 9/12/2012 8/31/2023 SYBCI CALIFORNIA HOTEL NO. 2, LLC 1450 MISSION DR,SOLVANG, CA  93463‐2916Census Tract:  0019.10 HADSTEN HOUSE 45 549607 REVPEN 41 12/8/2014 11/30/2022 HUYNH, CHI LIEN 435 ALISAL RD,SOLVANG, CA  93463‐3740Census Tract:  0019.10 PHO 805 46 554512 ACTIVE 41 4/4/2016 3/31/2023 COPENHAGEN SAUSAGE GARDEN LLC 1660 COPENHAGEN DR,SOLVANG, CA  93463‐2735Census Tract:  0019.10 COPENHAGEN SAUSAGE GARDEN 47 560279 ACTIVE 41 9/15/2015 8/31/2023 COQUELICOT 409 1ST ST,SOLVANG, CA  93463‐2713Census Tract:  0019.10 FIRST & OAK 48 567274 ACTIVE 41 11/15/2016 2/29/2024 AEBLE INCORPORATED 1672 COPENHAGEN DR,SOLVANG, CA  93463‐2759Census Tract:  0019.10 SOLVANG RESTAURANT 49 572523 ACTIVE 41 9/30/2016 8/31/2023 GAREHOLMES, LLC THE 490 1ST ST, STE A,SOLVANG, CA  93463‐3724Census Tract:  0019.10 FITZPATRICKS TAVERN 50 574845 ACTIVE 41 10/17/2016 1/31/2024 CHOMP BURGERS, FRIES, SHAKES INC. 1693 MISSION DR,SOLVANG, CA  93463‐2635Census Tract:  0019.09 CHOMP BURGERS FRIES SHAKES 51 603832 ACTIVE 41 4/17/2019 3/31/2023 RAMEN KOTORI, INC. 1618 COPENHAGEN DR,SOLVANG, CA  93463‐2753Census Tract:  0019.10 RAMEN KOTORI 52 604598 ACTIVE 41 5/15/2019 4/30/2023 SCR VACATION RENTALS, LLC 1546 MISSION DR,SOLVANG, CA  93463‐3600Census Tract:  0019.10 OSTERIA GRAPPOLO 53 605869 ACTIVE 41 9/11/2019 8/31/2023 PETERSEN, AARON ROY 1655 MISSION DR, STE B,SOLVANG, CA  93463‐3646Census Tract:  0019.09 BREKKIE BREAKFAST AND BRUNCH 54 609105 ACTIVE 41 9/4/2020 8/31/2023 1525 TAPS AND SPORTS LLC 1525 MISSION DR,SOLVANG, CA  93463‐2607Census Tract:  0019.09 1525 TAPS AND SPORTS 55 609422 ACTIVE 41 10/18/2019 3/31/2023 FFMM, LLC 485 ALISAL RD, STE 163,SOLVANG, CA  93463‐3773Census Tract:  0019.10 TOSCANA 56 614091 ACTIVE 41 2/21/2020 1/31/2023 CHERNEY HOSPITALITY INC. 487 ATTERDAG RD,SOLVANG, CA  93463‐2730Census Tract:  0019.10 PEASANTS FEAST 57 615316 ACTIVE 41 5/22/2020 4/30/2023 WINE CLUB MARKETING, INC. 448 ATTERDAG RD, UNIT 1,SOLVANG, CA  93463‐2731Census Tract:  0019.10 58 621973 ACTIVE 41 3/3/2021 2/29/2024 DON NACHO LLC 446 ALISAL RD, STE 5,SOLVANG, CA  93463Census Tract:  0019.10 DON NACHOS CAFE 59 622214 ACTIVE 41 4/16/2021 3/31/2023 SILK ROAD TRANSPORTATION, LLC 453 ATTERDAG RD,SOLVANG, CA  93463Census Tract:  0019.10 SILK ROADS KITCHEN 60 627138 ACTIVE 41 9/14/2021 8/31/2023 DANISH MILL BAKERY INC 1682 COPENHAGEN DR,SOLVANG, CA  93463Census Tract:  0019.10 DANISH MILL BAKERY 61 630500 ACTIVE 41 4/14/2022 3/31/2023 SOLVANG FLAVORS LLC 436 ALISAL RD, STE B,SOLVANG, CA  93463‐2774Census Tract:  0019.10 SOLVANG FLAVORS LLC 62 632730 ACTIVE 41 1/27/2022 12/31/2023 CHERNEY HOSPITALITY INC. 473 ATTERDAG RD, UNIT 104,SOLVANG, CA  93463Census Tract:  0019.10 PEASANTS DELI 63 633465 ACTIVE 41 3/22/2022 2/29/2024 CAILLOUX CHEESE SHOP LLC 1623 MISSION DR, STE K & L,SOLVANG, CA  93463‐2636Census Tract:  0019.09 CAILLOUX CHEESE SHOP 64 635963 ACTIVE 41 6/21/2022 5/31/2023 LEONARDO'S RISTORANTE & PIZZERIA, LLC 606 ALAMO PINTADO RD, STE 1,SOLVANG, CA  93463‐3209Census Tract:  0019.10 L'ANGOLINO 65 308258 ACTIVE 42 6/28/1995 5/31/2023 BIT O DENMARK INC 440 ALISAL RD, STE B,SOLVANG, CA  93463Census Tract:  0019.10 H & PS VINHUS LTD 66 523059 ACTIVE 42 8/23/2012 7/31/2023 CHEESE SANDWICH, INC. 1672 MISSION DR,SOLVANG, CA  93463‐2633Census Tract:  0019.10 GOOD LIFE THE 67 591309 ACTIVE 42 4/12/2018 3/31/2023 ANDIAMO SOLVANG INC 475 1ST ST , STE 5,SOLVANG, CA  93463‐3727Census Tract:  0019.10 CECCHETTI 68 597817 ACTIVE 42 10/24/2018 9/30/2023 PELONIS SOUND AND ACOUSTICS, INC. 1576 COPENHAGEN DR, STE 1,SOLVANG, CA  93463‐3746Census Tract:  0019.10 LOST CHORD GUITARS 69 615979 ACTIVE 42 7/2/2020 6/30/2023 CARDIFF GIANT ENTERPRISES LLC 433 ALISAL RD, STE A & B,SOLVANG, CA  93463‐3717Census Tract:  0019.10 HIGH ROLLER TIKI LOUNGE 70 616636 ACTIVE 42 6/22/2020 5/31/2023 ARROWSMITH VINEYARD, INC 1539 MISSION DR, # C,SOLVANG, CA  93463‐2607Census Tract:  0019.09 ARROWSMITHS 71 626102 ACTIVE 42 9/7/2021 8/31/2023 BACKROOM, LLC THE 515 4TH PL,SOLVANG, CA  93463‐3633Census Tract:  0019.09 BACKROOM LLC THE 72 35971 ACTIVE 47 7/1/1975 1/31/2024 ALISAL PROPERTIES 1054 ALISAL RD,SOLVANG, CA  93463Census Tract:  0019.07 ALISAL GUEST RANCH 73 285590 ACTIVE 47 8/11/1993 7/31/2023 BIT O DENMARK INC 473 ALISAL RD,SOLVANG, CA  93463Census Tract:  0019.10 74 351629 ACTIVE 47 5/17/1999 4/30/2023 OLSEN, BENT 1684 COPENHAGEN DR,SOLVANG, CA  93463Census Tract:  0019.10 RED VIKING RESTAURANT THE 75 540412 ACTIVE 47 3/20/2014 2/29/2024 1576 MISSION DRIVE LLC 1576 MISSION DR,SOLVANG, CA  93463‐3601Census Tract:  0019.10 LANDSBY THE 76 574422 ACTIVE 47 1/4/2018 12/31/2023 JIMENEZ, CESAR  URIBE 448 ALISAL RD,SOLVANG, CA  93463‐3738Census Tract:  0019.10 ALISAL CELLARS 77 607646 ACTIVE 47 5/22/2020 4/30/2023 V LOUNGE, LLC 1455 MISSION DR,SOLVANG, CA  93463‐2915Census Tract:  0019.09 V LOUNGE 78 610944 ACTIVE 47 3/6/2020 2/28/2023 SUCCULENT GROUP, INC. 1555 & 1557 MISSION DR,SOLVANG, CA  93463‐2607Census Tract:  0019.09 SUCCULENT CAFE WINE CHARCUTERIE 79 618061 ACTIVE 47 1/19/2021 12/31/2023 SHER, BRADLEY JOSEPH 442 ATTERDAG RD,SOLVANG, CA  93463Census Tract:  0019.10 WHISKEY & RYE 80 621336 ACTIVE 47 2/23/2021 1/31/2024 LEONARDO'S RISTORANTE & PIZZERIA, LLC 632 ALAMO PINTADO RD,SOLVANG, CA  93463‐2202Census Tract:  0019.10 LEONARDO'S RISTORANTE & PIZZERIA 81 622394 ACTIVE 47 1/6/2021 12/31/2023 COAST RANGE SYV LLC 1635 MISSION DR,SOLVANG, CA  93463‐2632Census Tract:  0019.09 COAST RANGE 82 636133 ACTIVE 47 9/6/2022 8/31/2023 CNPRKV1 LLC 478 4TH PL,SOLVANG, CA  93463Census Tract:  0019.10 SEARS STEAK HOUSE 83 636540 ACTIVE 47 10/27/2022 9/30/2023 CORQUE CRAFTHOUSE AND KITCHEN LLC 400‐420 ALISAL RD,SOLVANG, CA  93463‐3741Census Tract:  0019.10 CORQUE CRAFTHOUSE 84 35971 ACTIVE 58 7/1/1975 1/31/2024 ALISAL PROPERTIES 1054 ALISAL RD,SOLVANG, CA  93463Census Tract:  0019.07 ALISAL GUEST RANCH 85 488401 ACTIVE 58 9/29/2010 8/31/2023 SOLVANG BREWING COMPANY INC 1547 MISSION DR,SOLVANG, CA  93463‐2607Census Tract:  0019.09 SOLVANG BREWING COMPANY INC 86 506694 ACTIVE 58 4/15/2011 8/31/2023 ALVAREZ, LEONEL 446 & 448 ALISAL RD, STE C D & E,SOLVANG, CA  93463‐3736Census Tract:  0019.10 VIKING GARDEN RESTAURANT 87 523059 ACTIVE 58 8/23/2012 7/31/2023 CHEESE SANDWICH, INC. 1672 MISSION DR,SOLVANG, CA  93463‐2633Census Tract:  0019.10 GOOD LIFE THE 88 597817 ACTIVE 58 10/24/2018 9/30/2023 PELONIS SOUND AND ACOUSTICS, INC. 1576 COPENHAGEN DR, STE 1,SOLVANG, CA  93463‐3746Census Tract:  0019.10 LOST CHORD GUITARS 89 616636 ACTIVE 58 6/22/2020 5/31/2023 ARROWSMITH VINEYARD, INC 1539 MISSION DR, # C,SOLVANG, CA  93463‐2607Census Tract:  0019.09 ARROWSMITHS 90 636540 ACTIVE 58 10/27/2022 9/30/2023 CORQUE CRAFTHOUSE AND KITCHEN LLC 400‐420 ALISAL RD,SOLVANG, CA  93463‐3741Census Tract:  0019.10 CORQUE CRAFTHOUSE 91 510400 ACTIVE 64 6/14/2011 5/31/2023 SOLVANG THEATERFEST 420 2ND ST,SOLVANG, CA  93463‐2762Census Tract:  0019.10 SOLVANG FESTIVAL THEATER 92 594122 ACTIVE 66 4/13/2019 3/31/2023 LOMBARD STREET, L.P. 1564 COPENHAGEN DR,SOLVANG, CA  93463‐2754Census Tract:  0019.10 WINE VALLEY INN 93 616633 ACTIVE 66 7/31/2020 6/30/2023 GF OLD MILL LLC 486 FIRST ST , STE C ,SOLVANG, CA  93463‐2791Census Tract:  0019.10 WINSTON THE 94 594122 ACTIVE 68 4/13/2019 3/31/2023 LOMBARD STREET, L.P. 1564 COPENHAGEN DR,SOLVANG, CA  93463‐2754Census Tract:  0019.10 WINE VALLEY INN 95 636540 ACTIVE 68 10/27/2022 9/30/2023 CORQUE CRAFTHOUSE AND KITCHEN LLC 400‐420 ALISAL RD,SOLVANG, CA  93463‐3741Census Tract:  0019.10 CORQUE CRAFTHOUSE 96 594122 ACTIVE 70 4/13/2019 3/31/2023 LOMBARD STREET, L.P. 1564 COPENHAGEN DR,SOLVANG, CA  93463‐2754Census Tract:  0019.10 WINE VALLEY INN 97 616633 ACTIVE 70 7/31/2020 6/30/2023 GF OLD MILL LLC 486 FIRST ST , STE C ,SOLVANG, CA  93463‐2791Census Tract:  0019.10 WINSTON THE 98 635188 ACTIVE 74 7/15/2022 6/30/2023 URIBE‐RICO, ALEJANDRO 606 ALAMO PINTADO RD, STE 5 & 6,SOLVANG, CA  93463Census Tract:  0019.10 CALIFORNIA TACOS 99 488401 ACTIVE 75 9/29/2010 8/31/2023 SOLVANG BREWING COMPANY INC 1547 MISSION DR,SOLVANG, CA  93463‐2607Census Tract:  0019.09 SOLVANG BREWING COMPANY INC 100 488401 ACTIVE 77 9/29/2010 8/31/2023 SOLVANG BREWING COMPANY INC 1547 MISSION DR,SOLVANG, CA  93463‐2607Census Tract:  0019.09 SOLVANG BREWING COMPANY INC 101 636540 ACTIVE 77 10/27/2022 9/30/2023 CORQUE CRAFTHOUSE AND KITCHEN LLC 400‐420 ALISAL RD,SOLVANG, CA  93463‐3741Census Tract:  0019.10 CORQUE CRAFTHOUSE 102 644947 ACTIVE 79 12/23/2022 6/30/2023 GLEASON FAMILY VINEYARDS, LP COPENHAGEN DR & 1ST STREET,SOLVANG, CA  93463Census Tract:  0019.10 GLEASONFAMILY VINEYARDS, LP@SOLVANG FARMERS MARKET 103 613917 ACTIVE 85 3/16/2020 2/28/2023 WORLD SOURCE SUPPLY INC 1232 PETERSEN AVE ,SOLVANG, CA  93463Census Tract:  0019.09 104 606906 ACTIVE 86 8/2/2019 7/31/2023 VALLEY FRESH MARKET LLC 608 ALAMO PINTADO RD,SOLVANG, CA  93463‐2202Census Tract:  0019.10 VALLEY FRESH MARKET 105 612065 ACTIVE 86 3/27/2020 2/29/2024 NEW FRONTIERS NATURAL FOODS IX, INC. 1984 OLD MISSION DR,SOLVANG, CA  93463Census Tract:  0019.10 NEW FRONTIERS MARKET 214
February 17, 2023
City Council Members
City of Solvang
1644 Oak Street
Solvang, Ca, 93463
Dear Council Members,
I hope this day finds all of you happy and in good health! As the owner and operator of The M Solvang Hotel located at 293 Alisal Road in the wonderful city of Solvang, I am proposing to open a wine and gift shop. The Hotel has always provided breakfast along with various other events for our guests within the proposed space. Since Covid we have reimagined the space as a wine and gift shop. We will be focused on promoting the vineyards, wineries, specialty goods, and souvenirs from local businesses in the Santa Ynez Valley. Our goal is to expose our guests to the amazing local businesses from the Santa Ynez area and create more of a community presence through our hotel.

Thank you for your consideration of our proposal and as always we look forward to sharing the lovely community of Solvang with our guests.

Sincerely yours,
Eric Rochin
293 ALISAL ROAD SOLVANG CALIFORNIA 93463
[email protected]
310 456 6870
The M Solvang
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