MINUTESSOLVANG CITY COUNCILMonday, March 11, 2024MINUTESSOLVANG CITY COUNCILMonday, March 11, 2024 Special Closed Session – 6:00 PM Regular Meeting - 6:30 PM
MINUTES
SOLVANG CITY COUNCIL
Monday, March 11, 2024
MINUTES
SOLVANG CITY COUNCIL
Monday, March 11, 2024
6:00 PM SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Infanti called the Special meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber, 1644 Oak Street, Solvang, California.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Mark Infanti, Mayor pro tem David Brown, Councilmembers Robert Clarke, Claudia Orona, Elizabeth Orona Staff: City Manager Randy Murphy, City Attorney Chelsea O’Sullivan, City Clerk Annamarie Porter
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Elizabeth Orona led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION ONLY
Mayor Infanti invited public comments on Closed Session only.
Denise El Amin
There were no other public comments.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION – 6:05 p.m.
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 – 6:30 p.m.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS
City Attorney O’Sullivan reported there were no reportable actions.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p.m.
6:30 PM REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Infanti called the Regular meeting to order at 6:31 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber, 1644 Oak Street, Solvang, California.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Mark Infanti, Mayor pro tem David Brown, Councilmembers Robert Clarke, Claudia Orona, Elizabeth Orona Staff: City Manager Randy Murphy, City Attorney Chelsea O’Sullivan, City Clerk Annamarie Porter, Public Works Director Rodger Olds
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Frank Smithson, Resident, led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS AND CEREMONIAL ITEMS - None PRESENTATIONS - None
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS – NON-AGENDA AND CONSENT ITEMS
Mayor Infanti invited public comments.
Denise El Amin
There were no other public communications on Non-Agenda and Consent Items.
CITY MANAGER REPORT AND ADVANCE CALENDAR
City Manager Murphy discussed the recent City Council Goal Setting meeting; reported working with the Grant Writing team, submitted an application for a State Earmark Request for the Wastewater Treatment project; that PG&E just approved another $5 per month increase and mentioned another rate raises in the works.
Discussion followed regarding the status of the solar generator for City Hall.
Councilmember Elizabeth Orona reported she was disappointed with the Sheriff’s report and spoke about the Senior Center moving to the Veterans Hall in May.
COUNCIL COMMENTS, REQUESTS, GC SECTION 53232.3(d) (aka AB 1234) and GC SECTION 84308 (aka SB 1439) REPORT OUT
Mayor Infanti spoke about the Goal Setting meeting; thanked those who participated and reported attending the Woman of the Year Awards.
CONSENT ITEMS
a. Approve Order of Agenda as Presented
b. Approve City Council Minutes: February 26, 2024
c. Receive and file Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s report d. Approve February Payables
Approve Recreation Coordinator Job Description
Receive and file Solvang Senior Center Update
Motion by Councilmember Clarke, to approve Consent Items, seconded by Councilmember Claudia Orona and carried 5-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Public Hearing to consider Adopting Resolution No. 24-1242 Approving the FY 2024-25 List of Projects to be funded by the SB 1 Road Repair and Accountability Act.
Mayor Infanti opened the public hearing.
Public Works Director Olds narrated a PowerPoint presentation with details of the SB1 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) and the FY 2024-25 List of Projects.
Mayor Infanti invited public comments.
Denise El Amin
Arthur George, Representing the Board of Directors of the Village Collection Neighborhood Frank Smithson
City Manager Murphy discussed the deflection testing; reported staff does not have a list of specific streets, yet, and noted the specifics will be determined later, through the budget process.
There were no other public comments and Mayor Infanti closed the public hearing.
Motion by Mayor Infanti, to adopt Resolution No. 24-1242, approving the FY 2024-25 List of Projects to be funded by the SB 1 Road Repair and Accountability Act, seconded by Councilmember Claudia Orona and carried 5-0.
Public Hearing to consider Adopting Resolution No. 24-1243 approving the Measure A 5-year Local Program of Projects for Fiscal Years 24/25 – 28/29.
Mayor Infanti opened the public hearing.
Public Works Director Olds narrated a PowerPoint presentation with details of the Measure A 5-year Local Program of Projects for Fiscal Year 24/25 – 28/29.
Mayor Infanti invited public comments.
Denise El Amin
Arthur George, Representing the Board of Directors of the Village Collection Neighborhood There were no other public comments and Mayor Infanti closed public comments.
Motion by Councilmember Elizabeth Orona, to adopt Resolution No. 24-1243, approving the Measure A 5-year Local Program of Projects for Fiscal Years 24/25 – 28/29, seconded by Councilmember Clarke, and carried 5-0.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
Discussion and Possible Action to Award a Contract to Tetra Tech Inc for Fredensborg Canyon Multi-purpose Design Services in the amount not to exceed $179,011 for the term March 11, 2024 – July 1, 2025, and authorize the Mayor to execute on behalf of the City.
Public Works Director Olds narrated a PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Infanti invited public comments.
Denise El Amin
There were no other public comments.
Discussion followed regarding the costs of the project, liability issues, focusing first on road safety, slowing traffic down, and then on providing a proportionate design to build a pedestrian and possible bike path later, and grant funding possibilities, rewriting the scope to include a three-tiered scenario (options) and putting the item back for bid in hopes of getting more bid responses.
Motion by Councilmember Clarke, to direct staff to present three different options, from low end to high end, and issue an RFP to solicit bids for the three options including a cost analysis.
Public Works Director Olds discussed requirements for safety grants; reported the funds will be from Measure A funds in the current CIP and noted this was an RFP process and not a formal bidding process.
Councilmember Clarke withdrew his motion.
Motion by Mayor pro tem Brown, to award a contract to Tetra Tech Inc. for Fredensborg Canyon Multi-purpose Design Services in the amount not to exceed $179,011 for the term March 11, 2024 – July 1, 2025, and authorize the Mayor to execute on behalf of the City, seconded by Councilmember Claudia Orona, and carried 3-2, with Councilmembers Clarke and Elizabeth Orona, opposed.
COUNCIL CLOSING COMMENTS
Mayor pro tem Brown stated that while he appreciates public comments, he does not appreciate condescending and untruths and hoped that will stop.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
Annamarie Porter, City Clerk
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