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Special Closed Session – 5:30 PM
Regular Meeting - 6:30 PM
5:30 PM SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Infanti called the Special Closed Session meeting to order at 5:30 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, Assistant City Attorney Dave Fleishman, City Clerk Annamarie Porter
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Infanti led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION ONLY
Denise El Amin
There were no other public comments.
2. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION – 5:32 p.m.
a. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR – pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8
PROPERTY:
APN 139-192-024
425 First St, Solvang, CA 93463
AGENCY NEGOTIATOR:
Randy Murphy, City Manager
NEGOTIATING PARTY:
Jameson Elias Holding Ltd
UNDER NEGOTIATION:
Both price and terms
b. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – Anticipated Litigation – Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 One Potential Case
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION – 6:25 PM
MINUTES
SOLVANG CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY, MAY 13, 2024
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3. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS
City Attorney O’Sullivan announced there were no reportable actions taken in Closed Session.
4. ADJOURNMENT – 6:26 PM
6:30 PM REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Infanti called the Regular 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 David Brown, Councilmembers Robert Clarke, Claudia Orona, Elizabeth Orona
Staff: City Manager Randy Murphy, City Attorney Chelsea O’Sullivan, Assistant City Attorney David Fleishman, City Clerk Annamarie Porter, Planning Manager Rafael Castillo, Public Works Director Rodger Olds
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Jim Enderle led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS AND CEREMONIAL ITEMS
a. Public Works Week Proclamation
Received by Public Works Director Olds
PRESENTATIONS
a. Central Coast Water Authority (CCWA) Overview
Ray Stokes, CCWA, presented an overview of the Central Coast Water Authority and their operations.
Discussion followed regarding security for hacking and other terrorist threats, the agency’s ability to deliver full table amounts, actions to encourage conservation and the reason for the low allocations in 2024.
1. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS – NON-AGENDA AND CONSENT ITEMS Mayor Infanti invited public comments.
Denise El Amin
Dennis Beebe
Craig Kent
There were no other public communications.
2. CITY MANAGER REPORT AND ADVANCE CALENDAR
City Manager Murphy announced the upcoming Waste Management Quarterly Cleanup and noted DocuSign Envelope ID: EDBFD1C9-B284-4C57-BA7C-47351C9601B5 M 2024-05-13 CC 3
more information is available on the City’s website.
3. COUNCIL COMMENTS, REQUESTS, GC SECTION 53232.3(d) (aka AB 1234) and GC SECTION 84308 (aka SB 1439) REPORT OUT
Councilmember Clarke mentioned a recent, productive budget meeting and spoke about revisiting rules for signs for businesses.
Councilmember Claudia Orona reported attending the recent Economic Alliance Energy Forum as a guest of PG&E; spoke about opportunities for residents to tour the PG&E Powerplant; addressed topics discussed and agreed with Councilmember Clarke’s comment about upgrading the sign ordinance and zoning code, with community input.
Mayor pro tem Brown reported attending an American Association of Pediatrics (AAP) Chapter meeting in Santa Barbara and noted speaking with Parks and Recreation staff to explore policies that would help scheduling events, mid-week.
Councilmember Elizabeth Orona reported attending the Measure U Committee meeting and the Santa Ynez Valley Multimodal Connector Path public meeting.
Mayor Infanti spoke about a Mayor’s meeting at the Vandenberg Space Center; attending an Economic Development Roundtable in Goleta, a Visit Santa Ynez Valley Spring reception in Los Olivos, an SBCAG North Regional meeting, an Alternative Transportation meeting, Cycle-mania in Solvang Park, a grant-funding meeting and the Economic Alliance Energy Forum.
Councilmember Clarke reported hearing from residents that whenever there is a Saturday event, hotels are losing one night, and business is slower on Sundays.
City Attorney O’Sullivan noted that having this discussion on this matter, at this time would be off the agenda and City Council can certainly provide direction to staff to bring that item back.
There was a consensus to direct staff to place the item on an upcoming agenda for discussion.
Councilmember Clarke advised those interested in touring the Diablo Canyon Powerplant to bring their identification.
4. CONSENT ITEMS
a. Approve Order of Agenda, as presented
b. Approve City Council Minutes: April 22, 2024
c. Approve April Accounts Payable
d. Award the contract to JJ Fisher Construction for the FY 2023-24 Concrete Repair project PW 24-4 in the amount not to exceed $472,215 and contingency and project delivery costs for a total not to exceed $560,000.00, and authorize the Mayor to execute on behalf of the City; and Authorize a budget adjustment in the amount of $95,000 from Measure A funds e. Receive and file Islett Agency Social Media Report April 2024 f. Adopt Resolution No. 24-1252 Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an FTA 5311 Grant Agreement with CALTRANS for Operation Assistance for Public Transit.
Motion by Councilmember Elizabeth Orona, to approve Consent Items as presented, seconded by Councilmember Clarke and carried, 5-0.
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5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. Public Hearing to consider Adopt Resolution No. 24-1251 Confirming and Levying Assessments for Solvang Mesa Landscape & Lighting Maintenance District No. 2004-1 for fiscal year 2024-25
Public Works Director Olds narrated a PowerPoint presentation with details of the item.
Public Works Director Olds discussed the Special Lighting Project reported that if the project does not occur the funds will be expended for other projects including compliance with laws relative to green space.
Discussion followed regarding the reporting frequency.
Mayor Infanti opened the public hearing and invited public comments.
Denise El Amin
There were no other public comments and Mayor Infanti closed the public hearing.
Motion by Mayor pro tem Brown, to adopt Resolution No. 24-1251 Confirming and Levying Assessments for Solvang Mesa Landscape & Lighting Maintenance District No. 2004-1 for fiscal year 2024-25, as corrected, seconded by Mayor Infanti and carried, 5-0.
6. DISCUSSION ITEMS
a. Discussion and possible action to approve the request for a Letter of Public Convenience or Necessity for Endcorp Enterprises, INC. (DBA Jim’s Service Center) at 2015 Mission Drive (APN 139-540-035)
Planning Manager Castillo presented details of the staff report.
Discussion followed regarding other gas stations in the county serving beer and wine, the ABC Licensing density rule, limitation on business hours for alcohol sales and other items offered for sale at the venue.
Mayor Infanti invited public comments, there being none, public comments were closed.
Motion by Councilmember Clarke, to adopt Resolution No. 24-1251 Confirming and Levying Assessments for Solvang Mesa Landscape & Lighting Maintenance District No. 2004-1 for fiscal year 2024-25, as corrected, seconded by Councilmember Elizabeth Orona and carried, 5-0. b. Discussion and possible action to Review Conflict of Interest Code and Introduce for First Reading by title only Ordinance No. 24-0374 Amending Subsections A and B of Section 1-11- 2 (Designated Positions) of Chapter 11 (Conflict of Interest) of Title 1 (Administration) to Designate Certain Positions and Make Certain Clarifying Edits and Make a Determination of Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act City Attorney O’Sullivan presented details of the staff report including highlights of the proposed changes.
Discussion followed regarding potential open positions, interim positions and additions to job descriptions.
Mayor Infanti invited public comments, there being none, public comments were closed.
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Motion by Councilmember Clarke, to introduce for First Reading by title only Ordinance No. 24-0374 Amending Subsections A and B of Section 1-11-2 (Designated Positions) of Chapter 11 (Conflict of Interest) of Title 1 (Administration) to Designate Certain Positions and Make Certain Clarifying Edits and Make a Determination of Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act, seconded by Councilmember Claudia Orona and carried, 5-0.
c. Discussion and possible action to provide staff direction on finalizing a Joint Powers Agreement for Santa Ynez Valley Basin Eastern Management Area Groundwater Sustainability Agency
Assistant City Attorney Fleishman presented details of the staff report; provided a brief background; addressed reasons for establishing a Joint Powers Authority and the status of the agreements; spoke about ongoing negotiations and discussed the concept of an Agricultural Director and agreements relative to his/her appointment by the unanimous consent of the four Member Directors. Additionally, he addressed qualifications, voting strength and contributions of seed money and listed outstanding issues.
Mayor Infanti invited public comments.
Denise El Amin
There were no other public comments.
Assistant City Attorney Fleishman summarized Council’s direction that an Agricultural Director is not necessary at this time, but Council would be open to it at a later date, after the JPA is up and running; to change the vote structure until the Agricultural Director is on board the JPA and limit serving in an administrative role in the JPA, absence of a fair-share contribution by an agency.
7. COUNCIL CLOSING COMMENTS
Councilmember Clarke requested placing on an upcoming agenda, discussion and possible action related to Saturday events and their impact to Sunday businesses as well as a review of the City’s sign ordinance.
8. ADJOURNMENT – 8:37 p.m.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:37 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
Annamarie Porter, CMC
City Clerk
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