Solvang City Council
May 28, 2024

Agenda 2024-05-28 CC
AGENDA

SOLVANG CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MAY 28, 2024
6:30 PM REGULAR MEETING
City Council: 1644 Oak Street, Solvang, Ca 93463
Mark Infanti, Mayor Virtual & in Council Chamber
David Brown Mayor pro tem, District 3
Elizabeth Orona District 4
Robert Clarke at-large
Claudia Orona at-large
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6:30 PM REGULAR MEETING

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

1. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS AND CEREMONIAL ITEMS: None AGENDA AND SUPPORTING MATERIALS – Available for viewing 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m. at City Hall, 1644 Oak Street, Solvang, and on the City’s website https://www.cityofsolvang.com/agendacenter. Additional writings distributed to a majority of the City Council after the posting of the agenda will be made available at City Hall and on the City’s website.

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Virtual speakers will follow.

CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION DISCLOSURE - Pursuant to Government Code Section 84308, any party to a City proceeding must disclose on the record any campaign contributions made to a member of the City Council [or commission] in excess of $250 in the past 12 months. This disclosure requirement includes contributions by the party’s agent and aggregated contributions from persons or entities related to the party. Please make the disclosure as soon as possible, but not later than the beginning of the proceeding.

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 Agenda 2024-05-28 CC

2. PRESENTATIONS:
a. Master Plan for Aging presentation 4

3. 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 act on issues not on the agenda, except to briefly respond or ask Staff to follow up on such items.

4. CITY MANAGER REPORT AND ADVANCE CALENDAR
Informational Report 47

5. COUNCIL COMMENTS, REQUESTS, GC SECTION 53232.3(d) (aka AB 1234) and GC SECTION 84308 (aka SB 1439) REPORT OUT
Reports of meetings attended, contributions made or received, and Comments and requests from City Council Members.

6. 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 at the 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: May 13, 2024. 48
c. Adopt Resolution No. 24-1255 Authorizing the Execution of the Certifications and Assurances and Authorized Agent Forms for the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) for the SYVT ADA Bus Stop Improvement Project, $31,889 53
d. Receive and file SBC Sheriff’s April Statistics 57
e. By second reading Adopt 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. 60 f. Receive and file April Monthly Financial Report. 65

7. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
a. Public Hearing to consider Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 24-0375 Amending Chapter 2 (Sewer Code) and Chapter 3 (Water Code) of Title 9 (Water and Sewer) of the Solvang Municipal Code to Require Utility Accounts to be in the Property Owner’s Name, Incorporate State Requirements for Disconnection of Delinquent Residential Accounts, Provide Additional Enforcement Options and Make other Conforming Edits; and Making a Determination of Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act. 66

8. DISCUSSION ITEMS
a. Discussion and possible action to advance Grant Funding Requests for addition into the proposed budget. 82

9. COUNCIL CLOSING COMMENTS
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10. ADJOURNMENT

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 May 2024
3 Moving Forward with the Master Plan for Aging
4 • A blueprint for aging across the
lifespan
• Addressing the demographic shift
toward an older, more diverse
population
• Benefiting all ages and abilities,
across all sectors of the
community
• Creating age and disability
friendly communities by design
• Opening the door to future
resources and funding
Master Plan for Aging
5 5 Bold Goals
of the MPA
6 Action in Santa Barbara County
• Behavioral and mental health needs
(California Mental Health Oversight and Accountability Commission) • Counseling and case management
(Modernization of the Older Americans Act)
• Digital connections
(California Dept of Aging)
• Senior Nutrition Program
(California Dept of Aging)
• CalAIM Enhanced Care
(CenCal Health)
• Aging & Disability Resource Center
(AAA and ILRC)
7 Local Action
PHASE 1 (2021-2023)
• Addressed senior housing concerns via
Housing Element Updates
• Partnered with Caring Together Santa Barbara
County
• Community Forums
PHASE 2 (2023 – 2025)
• 1 of 15 regions to receive initial funding to
create a plan
• Conducting community assessment to
understand the experience of aging in our area
• Creating a plan anchored in local data and the
needs of local people
8 Over age 60:
• 1 in 3 struggle with poverty
• 1 in 3 live with a disability
• 1 in 5 have a chance of
developing dementia
• 7 in 10 need help at home or in
a facility
• Housing is unavailable and
unaffordable for many
1 in 4 people will be age
60 or older in 2030
9 Age Friendly Communities
• Walkable neighborhoods
• Transportation options
• Access to quality
services
• Opportunities to engage
in community activities
• Housing that is
affordable and adaptable
10 AARP’s Age-Friendly Network of Communities
Well-designed, age-friendly
communities foster economic
growth and make for happier,
healthier residents of all ages
and abilities.

The Network includes California,
9 other states, 1 territory, and
837 cities. Will Solvang be next?
We are here to assist you.
11 Joining the AARP Network
12 Member Benefits
• An organizing structure for community improvements that benefit people of all ages
• A process that fosters partnerships among community groups and local stakeholders
• Tools: expert guidance and support, best-practice resources, webinars, technical assistance, e-newsletters, connections to other communities • Results:
• 68% of communities advance a policy change
• 86% of communities overcome a barrier
13 AARP Livability Index – Solvang
Score determined:
• Housing
• Neighborhood
• Transportation
• Environment
• Health
• Engagement
• Opportunity
14 AARP Livability Index – Solvang
15 Moving Forward Together
Adult & Aging Network
SBCAAN.org
Master Plan for Aging
SBCAAN.org/master-plan-for-aging
Margaret Weiss, MPH
Project Coordinator
[email protected]
16 AGING WELL IN SANTA BARBARA COUNTY
Moving Forward with the California Master Plan for Aging

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Santa Barbara Aging Report Exec Summary_V5.indd 1 10/9/23 1:11 PM 17 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This is not a plan simply for today’s older adults. Instead, it is a blueprint for aging across the lifespan. The Master Plan for Aging calls on all California communities to build a California for All Ages & Abilities: for older Californians currently living through the many different stages of the second half of life; for younger generations who can expect to live longer lives than their elders; for communities of all ages – family, friends, neighbors, coworkers, and caregivers – surrounding older adults and people with disabilities. As Californians, we can create communities where people of all ages and abilities are engaged, valued, and afforded equitable opportunities to thrive as we age, how and where we choose. — CA Master Plan for Aging The California Master Plan for Aging (MPA) is underway in Santa Barbara County. Since October 2021, service providers, stakeholders, and local leaders have joined together to forge priorities and recommendations aligned with the MPA vision of building an integrated system of accessible and affordable long-term care for an aging population.The MPA offers a once-in-a-generation opportunity to address long-standing systemic challenges which have stymied service providers, funders, and policymakers for decades. Addressing issues through a siloed system of care funded through short term budget and JUDQWIXQGLQJF\FOHVLVQRORQJHUVXIÀFLHQWWRPHHWWKHJURZLQJQHHGVRIDEXUJHRQLQJaging and more diverse population. By 2030, one in four Californians will be 60 or older, and Santa Barbara County is no exception. Long-term growth forecasts indicate that Santa Barbara County’s elderly population will grow by over 118% percent by 2060. The older adult population will be more diverse and an increasing number of older adults will identify as living with a disability.The time has come to adopt a long-term strategy that will address the inter-related and often complex issues facing older adults, families, and communities. By this report, the Santa Barbara County Adult & Aging Network (AAN) is calling upon community leaders, county and city planners, and human service and health care providers to take a fundamentally different and comprehensive approach through the California Master Plan for Aging.The California Master Plan for Aging OpportunityThe Master Plan for Aging offers a paradigm shift away from fragmented programs that WDUJHWDVSHFLÀFGHPRJUDSKLFRUDVSHFLÀFQHHGWRZDUGDPRUHKROLVWLFDSSURDFKWKDWrecognizes aging as a multi-faceted journey experienced by everyone. This new mindset places the needs of older adults and people with disabilities into every aspect of planning and policy-making as a means of improving the quality of life for residents of all ages. It requires a shift from the past legacy of short term programs and opportunities to a more comprehensive and sustainable system of integrated services and supports. 1 Santa Barbara Aging Report Exec Summary_V5.indd 2-3 10/9/23 1:11 PM 18 7KH UHVXOWV ZLOO EHQHÀW QRW RQO\WKH EXUJHRQLQJ DJLQJ population, but will also alleviate pressure for younger generation family members and communities who are ZRUNLQJRYHUWLPHWRÀOOWKHJDSVLQFDUH+DUQHVVLQJWKHMPA vision will support an age-and disability-friendly future for everyone in Santa Barbara County.Santa Barbara County is well positioned to seize this opportunity and leverage the state resources committed to achieving these ambitious, but necessary, goals. The county has a strong network of providers in health and social services, and government and public leaders are recognizing the need for creating age-and-disability-friendly communities. There is also tremendous potential in the thousands of members of the county’s aging adult and disability communities whose voices will undoubtedly provide direction and support for the process.Local ImplementationIn October 2021, AAN invited service providers, stakeholders and local leaders to come together in a countywide forum to launch local MPA planning and prioritization. With broad community discussion DQGLQSXWWZR RIWKH03$·V ÀYH EROG JRDOV ZHUH FKRVHQ DV ÀUVW SULRULWLHV IRU ORFDO 03$ LPSOHPHQWDWLRQ 1) Housing for All Stages & Ages; and 2) Caregiving That Works. A third goal, Health Reimagined, was explored at the opening forum and has since emerged as a third priority for implementation.The launch was followed by research and the development of preliminary recommendations on the priority JRDOVFRQGXFWHGE\DQ$$103$$G+RF$GYLVRU\&RPmittee (Committee) in cooperation with Caring Together Santa Barbara County (CTSBC), a regional collaborative network of health and human service providers.

The Committee and CTSBC also gathered and reviewed data to better understand the experience of aging in Santa Barbara County today. Information was obtained through surveys of local caregivers, a community caregiving solutions pilot, and data research from the 2020 United States census, the California Department of Finance, the California Master Plan for Aging, the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments, and many other sources. Additionally, interviews and listening sessions were conducted in late 2022 and in 2023 with members of the Committee and with select service providers from the AAN.

A Snapshot of Aging in Santa Barbara CountyThe data gathering and review process provided a snapshot of some of the pressure points in the current experience of aging in Santa Barbara County. These center around challenges to affording aging and accessing housing and levels of care appropriate to different stages in the aging journey. Older adults and people with disabilities are increasingly living without basic necessities required for healthy aging due to a lack of affordable inhome care and a shortage of home care providers, long waiting lists for affordable housing and senior housing facilities, and increased rental evictions, often leading to homelessness. Behavioral health challenges and a lack of services for older and disabled adults with complex needs were repeatedly raised as concerns that require immediate attention. Behind this list of issues lie stories of countless individuals, families, and caregivers whose lives, safety, and well-being are at stake. The data and anecdotal stories reveal that older adults are particularly vulnerable today. Recent hard-hitting challenges - the pandemic and natural disas- WHUVWKHHFRQRP\DQGLQÁDWLRQWKHKRXVLQJFULVLVDQGDQ historic caregiver shortage, the rise in cognitive disability and behavioral health issues, to name a few - have created a vortex of vulnerability and distress for older adults and people with disabilities. Fortunately, the MPA provides a framework and state support to help meet the challenge. Resources are al- UHDG\ÁRZLQJLQWR6DQWD%DUEDUD&RXQW\WKURXJKVHYHUDO grants to strengthen home and community-based aging related supports. These include a grant from the Califor- QLD0HQWDO+HDOWK6HUYLFHV2YHUVLJKWDQG$FFRXQWDELOLW\ Commission to address the unmet behavioral and mental health needs of seniors, funding from the Modernization of the Older Americans Act to support home and commu- nity-based counseling and case management to seniors, and grants from the California Department of Aging to address isolation through digital connections and to LPSURYH LQIUDVWUXFWXUH DQG ÀQDQFLDO VXSSRUW IRU WKHSenior Nutrition Program.&HQ&DO +HDOWK6DQWD %DUEDUD&RXQW\·V0HGL&DOSURvider, is participating in the California Advancing and InQRYDWLQJ0HGL&DO &DO$,0
DÀYH\HDUV\VWHPVFKDQJHinitiative to improve care and outcomes for Medi-Cal enrollees, especially those with the most complex needs. CalAIM seeks to reduce patient or short-term nursing home stays through integrated models of “whole person” care and coordinated health and social services. The MPA vision to achieve a statewide network of Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs) is taking root in Santa Barbara County. A new ADRC formed jointly with the Central Coast Commission for Senior Citizens (the local Area Agency on Aging) and the Independent Living Resource Center, is providing equitable access to 2 3
Santa Barbara Aging Report Exec Summary_V5.indd 4-5 10/9/23 1:11 PM 19 long-term services and supports for older adults, people with disabilities, caregivers, veterans, and families, regardless of age and ability.Preparing to leverage and coordinate future MPA resources and initiatives will be an important next step in local MPA planning. It will require dedication from leadership across multiple sectors and engagement with local residents from diverse communities throughout the county. This work will be conducted with the support of a Local Aging & Disability Action Planning Grant provided by the California Department of Aging to facilitate the development of a comprehensive local MPA by March 2025. Another grant, awarded to CTSBC by the CaliforQLD$FFRXQWDEOH&RPPXQLWLHVIRU+HDOWK,QLWLDWLYH &$-&+,
DQGIXQGHGE\WKH&DOLIRUQLD'HSDUWPHQWRI3XEOLF
+HDOWK ZLOO VXSSRUW HQJDJHPHQW DQG SURJUHVV WRZDUGone of the MPA goals, Caregiving that Works. With this support, Santa Barbara County has the potential to build a model of age-and disability-friendly living that all its residents deserve.

Aging is changing and it’s changing California. California’s over-6o population is projected to diversify and grow faster than any other age group. By 2030, 10.8 million Californians will be an older adult, making up one-quarter of the state’s population. —CA Master Plan for Aging

NEXT STEP RECOMMENDATIONS
Data Gathering & Community Listening While the preliminary data review in WKHÀUVWSKDVHRI03$SODQQLQJSURYLGHVDVQDSVKRWRIthe status of older adults and people with disabilities, it also points to knowledge gaps. Additional quantitative and qualitative research and analysis is needed to better understand and interpret the complex array of challenges relayed in interviews and discussions with service providers across the spectrum of adult, aging, and disability services and programs. Most importantly, older adults and people living with disabilities need to be given opportunities to speak about their direct experiences and needs in a changed, post-pandemic environment. Special attention must be paid to engaging communities of color, minority groups, and those who have been historically underrepresented and marginalized.

Housing For All Stages & Ages Older adults have complex and changing needs throughout the stages of aging related to income, mobility, increased disability, transportation, caregiving needs, and healthcare access. The age-related system of care needs a continuum of integrated housing and care options that align with the stages of aging, including affordable in-home supports to prevent premature institutionalization or homelessness.

Santa Barbara County has exemplary models of affordable integrated housing programs such as Garden &RXUWWKH*ROGHQ,QQDQG9LOODJHDQGWKHQHZ+DUU\·V+RXVHWRKHOSLQIRUPDSODQIRUH[SDQGHGKRXVLQJoptions throughout the county. A local MPA must include strategies for expanding on some of the region’s successful housing resources to meet the growing need for affordable housing with supports, and draw upon model programs for meeting the rising need for cognitive and memory care. The next phase of MPA planning should include engagement with developers, realtors, health care proYLGHUV DQG+RXVLQJ(OHPHQWSODQQHUVWR HQVXUHLQtegrated planning, policies, and budgeting through WKHQH[WVWHSVRIWKH+RXVLQJ(OHPHQWSODQQLQJDQGimplementation process. “Housing that works is
housing that takes into
account the needs of aging.”
— Margot Kushel, MD,
Director Benioff Homelessness
& Housing Initiative
4 5
Santa Barbara Aging Report Exec Summary_V5.indd 6-7 10/9/23 1:12 PM 20 Caregiving That Works Santa Barbara County has a caregiver shortage resulting in a lack of access to vital caregiving support across all income levels. There are many contributing factors to the caregiver shortage, including an undervalued and underpaid caregiving workforce earning less than half of California’s median annual income and a service delivery gap for middle income seniors who cannot afford the high costs of care.

The shortage of affordable housing also impacts the shortage in the caregiving workforce. Caregivers and family members often cannot afford to live within commuting distance of those who need their care, whether DWKRPHRULQFRQJUHJDWHVHWWLQJV(YHQVHQLRUVZKRare well resourced and prepared for aging’s challenges face obstacles to receiving care, including shortages in available private caregivers and a lack of access to assisted living and memory care when needed.

Addressing the caregiving shortage requires a multipronged approach. A local MPA must integrate housing and caregiving needs and include strategies for caregiver career path development and support for IDPLO\ FDUHJLYHUV 6SHFLÀF VWUDWHJLHV PXVW DGGUHVVways to increase support for unpaid family caregivers, ensure liveable wages and career path opportunities for the caregiving workforce, connect families and caregivers to respite and other resources in the community, and address inequities in access to care across income levels. 40% of the requests for private pay caregivGTUCTGPQVHWNƂNNGFFWGVQUVCHƂPIUJQTVCIGUscheduling, and lack of affordability for private pay care. —CTSBC 2022 survey
The MPA Vision is “an age and ability friendly California in which the wish of the majority of older adults - to age safely and with dignity at home and as an integral part of their community - becomes an accessible and affordable reality. — CA Master Plan for Aging Health ReimaginedThe vast majority of adults want to “age in place” – in the comfort of their own home and connected to their communities (AARP 2011). Under the current strucWXUHRIFDUH,Q+RPH6XSSRUWLYH6HUYLFHV ,+66
LVRQO\available to those who qualify under Medi-Cal. The MPA UHGHÀQHVWUDGLWLRQDOVXSSRUWVIRUROGHUDGXOWKHDOWKDQGwellness which was previously focused on the healthcare DQGPDQDJHGFDUHV\VWHPVRIVXSSRUW+HDOWKUHLPDJLQHGis designed to ensure that older adults have affordable access to necessary services for living in a home setting of their choice through the different stages of aging.

The snapshot of aging provided in this report points to the need for a robust system of home and communitybased supports throughout the county. The next step in MPA planning must include a mapping of existing home DQGFRPPXQLW\EDVHGVHUYLFHV +&%6
DQGJDSVLQVHUYLFHGHOLYHU\0RGHO+&%6SURJUDPVDQGIXQGLQJVWUXFtures from other counties and jurisdictions should be reviewed and considered for implementation with the goal of designing a comprehensive system of health and social services that will meet the needs of Santa Barbara County residents and their caregivers. 6 7
Santa Barbara Aging Report Exec Summary_V5.indd 8-9 10/9/23 1:12 PM 21 CONSIDERATIONS
‡+RZFDQ6DQWD%DUEDUD&RXQW\EHVWSUHSDUHWRmeet the needs of its rapidly aging population? • What services and systems currently exist and what more will be needed by 2030?• Are there best practices and programs to adopt and, if so, who will be responsible for adopting and managing them?• What county investments can be made to ensure adequate access to housing and caregiving in the short term for older and disabled adults? • What kind of leadership and infrastructure is needed to build a fully integrated and well-functioning system of care across sectors?• What kind of resources are needed and what state and federal resources and opportunities can be leveraged? ‡+RZFDQWKHFRXQW\HQVXUHHTXLW\LQDFFHVVDQGaffordability across all economic groups and communities and in all parts of the county?‡+RZFDQWKHFRXQW\PLWLJDWHDJHLVPDQGUHFRJQL]Hthe great strengths and vibrancy that older adults and people with disabilities bring to the community?In other words, what would a successful local MPA and its implementation look like in Santa Barbara County? Answering these questions will require bold commitments of time and focus. It will involve new ways of working together in multi-disciplinary partnerships and across government departments and community sectors. AAN looks forward to partnering with a wide range of stakeholders, leaders, and community members to create an age-friendly county that secures dignity, support, and a thriving personal and community life for all residents.

The MPA challenges communities to embrace the goal of successful aging for all its residents. It lays the founGDWLRQIRUWKHUROHRIFLYLFOHDGHUVJRYHUQPHQWRIÀFLDOVDJHQF\GLUHFWRUVSKLODQWKURSLVWVSROLF\PDNHUVDQGcommunities to help residents thrive in every life stage. The next phase of the MPA in Santa Barbara County will be to work together to decide the vision, strategies, and sustainability of a comprehensive local MPA with a timeline for implementation. AAN invites countywide participation and support to seize this unique opportunity DQGH[SORUHWKHVHFRUHTXHVWLRQVLQWKHFRPLQJPRQWKV

More attention must be brought to the reality that our population is rapidly aging, that there will soon be as many people over 60 as under 19, and that groundbreaking solutions are needed to ensure that older Californians and persons with disabilities can remain in their communities and thrive. — Master Plan for Aging IMPACT Committee Report 8 9
Santa Barbara Aging Report Exec Summary_V5.indd 10-11 10/9/23 1:12 PM 22 www.sbcaan.org
For more information and to participate in
California Master Plan for Aging planning and
activities in Santa Barbara County, please contact:

Barbara Finch
Children & Adult Network Director
Santa Barbara County Dept. of Social Services
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Santa Barbara Aging Report Exec Summary_V5.indd 12 10/9/23 1:12 PM 23 Every day until
2030, 10,000
Baby Boomers
will turn 65.

Californians age
65 or over have a
1 in 5 chance of
developing some
type of dementia.

Source: U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
7 out of 10
people will require
long term care in
their lifetime.

Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (2020) Access to Caregiving
is a Growing Concern
By 2030, California will be
facing a shortage of as many
as 3.2 million care providers.

The number of
Alzheimer’s patients
over the age of 55
who will need care is
expected to grow by
97% in Santa Barbara
County by 2040
Source: CA Master Plan for Aging, 2021
Source: Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Facts and Figures in California: Current Status and Future Projections, (2021) Caregiver wages are far below
the living wage for Santa Barbara
County. The hourly wage for
private-pay caregivers in Santa
Barbara County ranges from
$16-$25/hour
The hourly wage for IHSS providers was
recently increased to $17.22. The living
wage for one person with no children is
$24.85, with one child $47.49 and with
two children is $60.34
Source: Caring Together Santa Barbara County survey, 2022 Source: Glasmeier, Amy K. Living Wage Calculator. 2023.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
2 Other/Mixed Race
Black
4 Asian
11 Latino, immigrant
34 22
Latino, US born
Caregivers in Santa Barbara County
Note: Universe includes employed individuals ages 25 to 64.

Data represent a 2014 through 2018 average. Source: Central Coast Regional Equity Study, December 2021.

In 2018, 73% of care providers identified as people of color Numbers in Percent
In SBC, an estimated
99,000 people, or 29%
of the adult population
are unpaid family
caregivers; nearly 1 in
4 family caregivers are
seniors taking care of
other seniors.

Source: Final Report on the Santa
Barbara County Community
Caregiving Initiative (2016-2022) and
Worn Out and Invisible, Family
Caregivers in Santa Barbara County
Why We Need a Master Plan for Aging
Source: CA Health Care Foundation (Jan 2023)
Join the Master Plan for Aging Coalition, and together we can make a difference! sbcaan.org
24 Santa Barbara County’s Population is
Aging and Changing
22% of the current population
in Santa Barbara County
is age 60 or older
4%
7%
11%
78%
Under 60 60-69 70-79 80 +
The number of seniors in California with
disabilities will increase by 135%, from

1.2 million in 2019 to 2.7 million in 2060.
1 in 3
people over the age of 60 in
Santa Barbara County live with a disability
Santa Barbara County Older Population Growth by 2060
0 17,500
35,000
52,500
70,000
2020: 99,102 2030: 113,407 2040: 118,341 2050: 126,199 2060: 130,778 Men Women
California Department of Finance, County Population Projections (2020-2060) Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, B18101, 2022 Source: “A Long Term Outlook: Disability Among California’s Seniors,” , Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020), ACS 1-Year Estimate Legislative Analyst’s Office (2016).

Challenges to Affording Aging
in Santa Barbara County
$0
$1,500
$3,000
$4,500
$6,000
Single
Renter
Single
Own Home
Mortgage
Single
Own Home
No Mortg
Couple
Renter
Couple
Own Home
Mortgage
Couple
Own Home
No Mortg
Avg SS
Benefit
in SB
Max SSI
Benefit
Average
Income
Single Renter $3,626
Single Homeowner, with mortgage $3,992
Single Homeowner, no mortgage $2,174
Couple, Renter $4,771
Couple, Homeowner, with mortgage $5,137
Couple, Homeowner, no mortgage $3,319
$1,659
$1,134
Average Income $3,067
Social Security Covers Less Than Half of the Cost of Living in Santa Barbara County Cost of Living Monthly for
a 65+ senior in good health
Cost of Living (UMass Elder Index) vs. Social Security and SSI, 2021 Source: Umass Boston 2022 Elder Index and Social Security Office of Retirement & Disability Policy OASDI Beneficiaries by State & County (2021) of households with
one or more people
aged 60 or above
receive food stamps
or participate in the
Supplemental
Nutrition Assistance
Program (SNAP)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022: ACI 1-Year Estimates, S2201 33%
Source: Santa Maria/Santa Barbara County Continuum of Care 2023 Point In Time Count.

43.8%
of homeless adults are
over the age of 55 in
Santa Barbara County
and have high rates of
disability (39 % mental
health, 27% physical, 9%
developmental, 29%
chronic health condition).

Source: CA Department of Aging, Master Plan for Aging Data Dashboard <100% FPL 6.5%
100-199% FPL 15.5%
> 200% FPL and <
Elder Index Standard

14.2%
Total share of seniors in
economic hardship

36.2%
Senior Poverty
Average Social Security Benefit
Maximum SSI Benefit
<100% FPL
100-199% FPL
> 200% FPL and < Elder Index Standard
0% 4% 8% 12% 16%
25 America’s Population
Is Rapidly Aging
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, by 2034
the nation will have more people age 65 or older
than under 18. By 2060, nearly 1 in 4 people in
the United States will be at least 65 years old.

This demographic shift presents an opportunity
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27 Solvang, California
Community Level: City
Location: California > Santa Barbara County
Population: 5,644
2023 average city score
48 23
2023 lowest
city score
73 2023 highest
city score
0 62 100
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index score
for Solvang,
California is

62. This is in the
top half of
communities
in the U.S.

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28 Category Scores
These are the category scores for Solvang, California. Explore the metrics and policies behind the numbers.
0 40 100
Key: Getting
Better
No
Change
Getting
Worse
Imputed
Data
Performance: Top Third of
Communities
Middle
Third
Bottom
Third
Housing
Affordability and Access
Indicators: Metrics 2015
Value Change 2023 Value& Measure Tertile
2023
Median US
City
Zero-step entrances 62.0% of
units 53.8%
Availability of multifamily housing

38.5% of
units are
multi-family

22.9% of
units are
multi-family

8.7%
Housing costs $2,027 per
month
$2,226 per
month $803
Housing cost burden

33.6% of
income spent
on housing

26.7% of
income spent
on housing

12.8%
Availability of
subsidized housing

36.9 units
per 10,000
people

0.8 Indicators: Policies Is there a policy here?
State and local inclusive design laws
State and local laws that make housing accessible for people of all No Policy 29 abilities
State and local housing trust funds
State and local funds that support the development and
preservation of affordable housing
County Policy
State manufactured housing protections
State laws guaranteeing notice and/or first right of purchase to residents of manufactured housing communities prior to sale No Policy
State foreclosure prevention and protection
State policies and programs that protect homeowners from losing their homes to foreclosure
No Policy
State accessory dwelling unit support
State laws that facilitate the creation of local accessory dwelling units.

State Policy
State and local plans to create age-friendly communities Communities that have taken comprehensive steps to prepare for the aging of the U.S. population
State Policy
30 0 57 100
Key: Getting
Better
No
Change
Getting
Worse
Imputed
Data
Performance: Top Third of
Communities
Middle
Third
Bottom
Third
Neighborhood
Proximity and Security
Indicators: Metrics 2015
Value Change 2023 Value& Measure Tertile
2023
Median US
City
Access to grocery
stores and farmers
markets

0.9 stores
and markets 0.0
Access to parks 3.7 parks 0.0
Access to libraries 0.2 libraries 0.2 libraries 0.0
Access to jobs by
transit 12153.2 jobs 0.0
Access to jobs by
auto 6595.7 jobs 5314.7
Diversity of
destinations

0.88 (Index
from 0 to 1)

0.71 (Index
from 0 to 1) 0.42
Activity density
5538.0 jobs
and people
per sq. mi.
4391.8 jobs
and people
per sq. mi.
198.4
Crime rate
251.0 crimes
per 10,000
people
257.3 crimes
per 10,000
people
197.4
Vacancy rate 4.8% of units
are vacant

4.2% of units
are vacant 12.5%
Indicators: Policies Is there a policy here?
State and local TOD programs
31 State and local TOD programs
State and local programs that support transit-oriented
development
No Policy
State and local plans to create age-friendly communities Communities that have taken comprehensive steps to prepare for the aging of the U.S. population
State Policy
32 0 64 100
Key: Getting
Better
No
Change
Getting
Worse
Imputed
Data
Performance: Top Third of
Communities
Middle
Third
Bottom
Third
Transportation
Safety and Convenience
Indicators: Metrics 2015
Value Change 2023 Value& Measure Tertile
2023
Median US
City
Frequency of local
transit service

3.9 buses and
trains per
hour

0.0 ADA-accessible
stations and vehicles

18.8% of
stations and
vehicles are
accessible

82.2% of
stations and
vehicles are
accessible

82.2%
Walkability

14.82 trips
per
household
per day

6.17 Congestion

29.1 hours
per person
per year

0.0 Household
transportation costs
$16,292 per
year $16,848
Speed limits 26.6 miles
per hour 29.3
Crash rate

5.8 fatal
crashes per
100,000
people per
year

11.0 Indicators: Policies Is there a policy here?
33 State and local Complete Streets policies
State and local Complete Streets policies State Policy
State human services transportation coordination
State human services transportation coordination councils State Policy State volunteer driver policies
State policies that remove barriers to volunteer driver programs State Policy State and local plans to create age-friendly communities Communities that have taken comprehensive steps to prepare for the aging of the U.S. population
State Policy
34 0 61 100
Key: Getting
Better
No
Change
Getting
Worse
Imputed
Data
Performance: Top Third of
Communities
Middle
Third
Bottom
Third
Environment
Clean Air and Water
Indicators: Metrics 2015
Value Change 2023 Value& Measure Tertile
2023
Median US
City
Drinking water
quality

3.70% of
people are
exposed to
violations

0.01% of
people are
exposed to
violations

0.00%
Regional air quality

2.7 unhealthy air
quality days
per year

5.0 unhealthy air
quality days
per year

3.9 Near-roadway
pollution

0.00% of
people are
exposed

0.00%
Local industrial
pollution

0.00 RSEI
Score from 0
to 13,248

0.00 Indicators: Policies Is there a policy here?
State utility disconnection policies
State date-based policies prohibiting disconnection of utility service
No Policy
Local multi-hazard mitigation plans
FEMA-approved local multi-hazard mitigation plans City Policy, County Policy State energy efficiency scorecard
State Policy
35 State policies that support energy-efficient buildings, facilities, and appliances
State Policy
State and local plans to create age-friendly communities Communities that have taken comprehensive steps to prepare for the aging of the U.S. population
State Policy
36 0 84 100
Key: Getting
Better
No
Change
Getting
Worse
Imputed
Data
Performance: Top Third of
Communities
Middle
Third
Bottom
Third
Health
Prevention, Access and
Quality
Indicators: Metrics 2015
Value Change 2023 Value& Measure Tertile
2023
Median US
City
Smoking prevalence

10.5% of
adults smoke
regularly

18.8%
Obesity prevalence

19.3% of
adults are
obese

28.8% of
adults are
obese

35.2%
Access to exercise
opportunities

93.4% of
people have
access

64.8%
Healthcare
professional shortage
areas

0.0 (Index
from 0 to 25)

0.0 (Index
from 0 to 25) 12.0
Preventable
hospitalization rate

18.5 preventable
hospitalizations
per 1,000
patients

38.2 Patient satisfaction

97.0% of
patients are
satisfied

83.4% of
patients are
satisfied

69.0%
Indicators: Policies Is there a policy here?
State and local smoke-free laws
State Policy
37 State and local laws that prohibit smoking in workplaces, restaurants, and bars
State Policy
State and local plans to create age-friendly communities Communities that have taken comprehensive steps to prepare for the aging of the U.S. population
State Policy
38 0 76 100
Key: Getting
Better
No
Change
Getting
Worse
Imputed
Data
Performance: Top Third of
Communities
Middle
Third
Bottom
Third
Engagement
Civic and Social Involvement
Indicators: Metrics 2015
Value Change 2023 Value& Measure Tertile
2023
Median US
City
Broadband cost and
speed

93.3% of
residents
have highspeed,
competitivelypriced service

73.8%
Opportunity for civic
involvement

6.1 organizations
per 10,000
people

24.7 organizations
per 10,000
people

8.0 Voting rate 57.1% of
people voted 63.6%
Social involvement
index

1.26 (Index
from 0 to 2.5) 1.02
Cultural, arts, and
entertainment
institutions

4.5 institutions
per 10,000
people

1.9 Indicators: Policies Is there a policy here?
State barriers to community broadband
Absence of state policies that prevent or discourage communities from operating public broadband networks
No Policy
Early, absentee, or mail-in state voting laws
39 Early, absentee, or mail-in state voting laws
State laws allowing early, no-excuse absentee, or mail-in voting; State Policy Local human rights commissions
Local human rights commissions No Policy
Municipal LGBTQ+ anti-discrimination laws
Total score of 75 or greater from the Human Rights Campaign Municipal Equality Index
No Policy
State and local plans to create age-friendly communities Communities that have taken comprehensive steps to prepare for the aging of the U.S. population
State Policy
40 0 50 100
Key: Getting
Better
No
Change
Getting
Worse
Imputed
Data
Performance: Top Third of
Communities
Middle
Third
Bottom
Third
Opportunity
Inclusion and Possibilities
Indicators: Metrics 2015
Value Change 2023 Value& Measure Tertile
2023
Median US
City
Income inequality 0.48 (Index
from 0 to 1)

0.48 (Index
from 0 to 1) 0.45
Jobs per worker 0.66 jobs per
worker

0.70 jobs per
worker 0.70
High school
graduation rate

98.9% of
students
graduate

95.0% of
students
graduate

89.7%
Age diversity 0.78 (Index
from 0 to 1)

0.79 (Index
from 0 to 1) 0.84
Indicators: Policies Is there a policy here?
Local government creditworthiness
Local government AAA general obligation bond rating No Policy State and local minimum wage increase
State and local minimum wage is higher than the federal minimum wage and is adjusted for increases in the cost of living State Policy
State expansion of the Family and Medical Leave Act
State policies that expand upon the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to provide additional leave benefits to workers State Policy
State and local plans to create age-friendly communities Communities that have taken comprehensive steps to prepare for State Policy 41 the aging of the U.S. population
42 Characteristics of Solvang, California
Demographics
Total Population:
5,644
Climate
2022 Temperature January July
Lowest 41° 57°
Average 52° 70°
Highest 64° 83°
2022 Avg. Precipitation January July
0" 0"
Black/African American: 1%
Asian American: 2%
Hispanic/Latino: 20%
White: 92%
American Indian/Alaska Native: <1%
Age 50+: 47%
Age 65+: 27%
% of the population with a disability: 9%
Life Expectancy: 86 years old
Households Without a Vehicle: 1%
Median Household Income: $95,339
% of the population with income below poverty: 7%
Upward Mobility: 100
Characteristics Sources
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CITY COUNCIL ADVANCE CALENDAR
47 M 2024-05-13 CC 1
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
48 M 2024-05-13 CC 2

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 Bebee
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 49 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.
50 M 2024-05-13 CC 4

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. 51 M 2024-05-13 CC 5
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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AGENDA ITEM 6.c
Meeting Date: May 28, 2024
SUBJECT: Adopt Resolution No. 24-1255 Authorizing the Execution of the Certifications and Assurances and Authorized Agent Forms for the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) for the SYVT ADA Bus Stop Improvement Project, $31,889
PREPARED BY: Rodger A. Olds, Public Works Director/City Engineer DISCUSSION:

The LCTOP was created to provide operating and capital assistance for transit agencies to reduce greenhouse gas emission and improve mobility, with a priority on serving disadvantaged communities.

The program is administered by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). Caltrans has developed guidelines for the distribution of these funds to transit agencies. As part of these guidelines, the City, as an eligible project sponsor, is required to delegate an “Authorized Agent” to sign all documents pertaining to the LCTOP program. Approval of the resolution will delegate the City Manager, Randy Murphy, as the Authorized agent and allow the City to complete the certification, assurances, and authorized agent forms required to receive LCTOP funding.

Three bus stops have been identified by Santa Ynez Valley Transit (SYVT) staff along the route as needing improvements to improve accessibility and by the busses, particularly as it pertains to riders with mobility challenges. One stop is located in Solvang near Alamo Pintado Road, one is in Buellton and the other is within the unincorporated County of Santa Barbara.

In coordination with the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) and the local transit providers, a portion of the available funding from the fiscal year 2023-2024 LCTOP program has been identified for this bus stop improvement project. The projected funds from LCTOP for this project include $30,000 in county-wide program funds and $1,108 in LCTOP funds specifically assigned to the City of Solvang for SYVT, for a total of $31,889 to be applied for this project. Staff will be working with SYVT Operational staff to refine the scope of the project in order to provide the greatest access to the SYVT Transit system.

ALTERNATIVES:

City Council could choose not to approve the resolution. This would result in forfeiture of the available funding and Caltrans would reassign the LCTOP funding to other eligible transit agencies.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The City’s is projected to receive $31,889 from the LCTOP Program.

ATTACHMENTS:

A - Resolution 24-1255 Authorizing the City Manager execution of the LCTOP 53 Reso No. 24-1255 – SYVT ADA Bus Stop Improvement Project LCTOP Claim RESOLUTION NO. 24-1255

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOLVANG,

CALIFORNIA AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE

CERTIFICATIONS AND ASSURANCES AND AUTHORIZED AGENT FORMS

FOR THE LOW CARBON TRANSIT OPERATIONS PROGRAM (LCTOP) FOR THE SYVT ADA BUS STOP IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, $31,889
WHEREAS, the City of Solvang is an eligible project sponsor and may receive state funding from the Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) for transit projects; and WHEREAS, the statutes related to state-funded transit projects require a local or regional implementing agency to abide by various regulations; and WHEREAS, Senate Bill 862 (2014) named the Department of Transportation (Department) as the administrative agency for the LCTOP; and
WHEREAS, the Department has developed guidelines for the purpose of administering and distributing LCTOP funds to eligible project sponsors (local agencies); and WHEREAS, the City of Solvang wishes to delegate authorization to execute these documents and any amendments thereto to Randy Murphy, City Manager, and WHEREAS, the City of Solvang wishes to implement the following LCTOP project: the SYVT ADA Bus Stop Improvement Project ($31,889).

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOLVANG DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. That the City of Solvang, as the fund recipient, agrees to comply with all conditions and requirements set forth in the Certification and Assurances and the Authorized Agent documents and applicable statutes, regulations and guidelines for all LCTOP funded transit projects.

SECTION 2. That Randy Murphy, City Manager, be authorized to execute all required documents of the LCTOP program and any Amendments thereto with the California Department of Transportation.

SECTION 3. That it hereby authorizes the submittal of the following project nomination(s) and allocation request(s) to the Department in FY2023-2024 LCTOP funds:

Project Name: SYVT ADA Bus Stop Improvement Project
Amount of LCTOP funds requested: $31,889
Short description of project: This project will fund improvements to three bus stop locations to improve accessibility by individuals using mobility devices or requiring use of the wheelchair lift.

Contributing Sponsors: None
SECTION 4. That a copy of this resolution will be transmitted to the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments in conjunction with the application for these funds.

SECTION 5. That this resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption. 54 Reso No. 24-1255 – SYVT ADA Bus Stop Improvement Project LCTOP Claim SECTION 6.That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolutionand shall cause a certified copy to be filed in the book of original resolutions.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED on this 28th day of May, 2024. ______________________________
Mark Infanti, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
______________________________ ______________________________ Chelsea O’Sullivan, City Attorney Annamarie Porter, City Clerk 55 Reso No. 24-1255 – SYVT ADA Bus Stop Improvement Project LCTOP Claim

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA )ss

CITY OF SOLVANG )
I, Annamarie Porter, City Clerk of the City of Solvang, California do hereby certify that Resolution No. 24-1255 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Solvang at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the 28th day of May 2024, and thereafter signed and approved by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk, and that said resolution was adopted by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

Annamarie Porter, City Clerk
56 City of Solvang Recap
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Totals YTD CRIMINAL HOMICIDE 2024 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Totals YTD FORCIBLE RAPE 2024 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Totals YTD ROBBERY 2024 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
ROBBERY 2023 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
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 1
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Totals YTD ALL ASSAULTS 2024 0 2 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 7
ALL ASSAULTS 2023 4 1 5 2 10 2 3 0 1 2 3 2 35 12
ALL ASSAULTS 2022 1 1 4 1 2 2 4 2 3 1 4 3 28 7
ALL ASSAULTS 2021 1 3 3 1 1 2 4 4 2 3 2 0 26 8
BURGLARY Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Totals YTD BURGLARY TOTAL 2024 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2
BURGLARY TOTAL 2023 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 5 2
BURGLARY TOTAL 2022 3 2 1 0 1 0 4 0 0 0 1 1 13 6
BURGLARY TOTAL 2021 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 7 3
RESIDENTIAL 2024 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
RESIDENTIAL 2023 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0
RESIDENTIAL 2022 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 3
RESIDENTIAL 2021 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
COMMERCIAL 2024 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
COMMERCIAL 2023 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 1
COMMERCIAL 2022 2 1 0 0 1 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 8 3
COMMERCIAL 2021 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 3 2
INSTITUTIONAL 2024 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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
ALL OTHERS 2024 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
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 0
ALL OTHERS 2021 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 1
THEFTS Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Totals YTD THEFTS 2024 3 3 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 10
THEFTS 2023 4 3 3 3 4 3 5 2 0 3 1 3 34 13
THEFTS 2022 2 2 10 5 0 2 2 3 4 4 4 3 41 19
THEFTS 2021 3 6 7 10 6 5 6 7 2 8 1 3 64 26
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PROPERTY VALUE Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Totals YTD STOLEN 2024 $ 13,714 $ 2,188 $ 1,038 $ 2,351 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 19,291 $ 19,291 STOLEN 2023 $ 100 $ 98 $ 5,300 $ 7,155 $ 28,838 $ 16 $ 13,852 $ 12,982 $ 2,864 $ 1,135 $ 15,980 $ 766 $ 89,086 $ 12,653 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 $ 84,178 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 $ 29,664 RECOVERED 2024 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - RECOVERED 2023 $ - $ 87 $ 150 $ - $ 1,300 $ 11 $ - $ 9,000 $ - $ 280 $ - $ - $ 10,828 $ 237 RECOVERED 2022 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 6,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 6,000 $ - RECOVERED 2021 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 5,000 $ - $ 220 $ - $ 1,152 $ - $ 9 $ 6,381 $ - Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Totals YTD VEHICLE THEFT 2024 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2
VEHICLE THEFT 2023 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 3 0
VEHICLE THEFT 2022 1 0 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 6 4
VEHICLE THEFT 2021 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 5 0
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Totals YTD VEHICLES RECOVERED 2024 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
VEHICLES RECOVERED 2023 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 3 0
VEHICLES RECOVERED 2022 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 2
VEHICLES RECOVERED 2021 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
TRAFFIC COLLISIONS Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Totals YTD ACCIDENTS 2024 6 6 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 14
ACCIDENTS 2023 2 1 5 1 3 2 3 5 2 4 7 3 38 9
ACCIDENTS 2022 2 1 3 4 3 3 1 3 3 1 4 1 29 10
ACCIDENTS 2021 1 2 2 5 3 4 1 3 2 7 2 2 34 10
INJURY COLLISIONS 2024 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
INJURY COLLISIONS 2023 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 4 1
INJURY COLLISIONS 2022 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1
INJURY COLLISIONS 2021 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 5 1
PERSONS INJURED 2024 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
PERSONS INJURED 2023 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 4 1
PERSONS INJURED 2022 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1
PERSONS INJURED 2021 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 5 1
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
TRAFFIC DEATHS 2024 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
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Totals YTD CITATIONS 2024 2 1 4 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 14
CITATIONS 2023 7 4 8 6 5 1 12 2 4 5 5 6 65 25
CITATIONS 2022 0 2 2 9 5 11 1 10 3 6 6 6 61 13
CITATIONS 2021 4 2 12 3 5 0 27 11 12 16 15 6 113 21
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Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Totals YTD DUI ARRESTS 2024 4 5 5 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 17 17
DUI ARRESTS 2023 4 0 1 1 3 1 8 2 2 2 4 2 30 6
DUI ARRESTS 2022 1 1 1 2 5 3 2 1 4 0 2 2 24 5
DUI ARRESTS 2021 1 3 0 1 2 2 2 2 1 1 4 3 22 5
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Totals YTD TOWED VEHICLES 2024 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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 2
TOWED VEHICLES 2021 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 2 1 1 7 1
ARRESTS Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Totals YTD FELONY 2024 1 5 1 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13 13
FELONY 2023 2 2 2 2 7 2 3 0 0 3 1 2 26 8
FELONY 2022 2 4 4 2 5 0 1 3 1 5 3 2 32 12
FELONY 2021 1 4 4 3 6 0 6 6 3 4 8 1 46 12
MISDEMEANOR 2024 6 11 10 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 42 42
MISDEMEANOR 2023 13 8 6 6 14 8 18 5 7 13 7 7 112 33
MISDEMEANOR 2022 9 11 7 9 11 8 6 5 9 5 8 9 97 36
MISDEMEANOR 2021 13 7 7 15 14 13 18 16 13 5 18 5 144 42 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Totals YTD CALLS FOR SERVICE 2024 313 301 258 397 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,269 1,269 CALLS FOR SERVICE 2023 280 294 338 358 398 333 428 334 282 350 302 373 4,070 1,270 CALLS FOR SERVICE 2022 332 309 353 351 419 437 388 393 404 413 391 356 4,546 1,345 CALLS FOR SERVICE 2021 290 337 395 400 401 430 553 452 413 433 428 353 4,885 1,422 REPORTS TAKEN 2024 30 39 34 42 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 145 145
REPORTS TAKEN 2023 45 34 41 32 58 32 42 33 29 39 35 30 450 152 REPORTS TAKEN 2022 40 41 47 47 56 37 37 44 46 31 50 32 508 175 REPORTS TAKEN 2021 45 39 41 57 55 45 47 60 46 51 56 27 569 182 Transient/Homeless Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Totals YTD CALLS FOR SERVICE 2024 16 10 7 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 47 47 REPORTS TAKEN 6 4 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16 16
ARRESTS MADE 2 2 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 10
CALLS FOR SERVICE 2023 11 8 4 3 17 12 16 4 6 11 7 12 111 26 REPORTS TAKEN 3 3 0 2 13 2 6 0 3 7 3 3 45 8
ARRESTS MADE 0 3 0 1 9 1 4 0 2 4 3 2 29 4
Detective Tracking Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Totals YTD 2024 New Cases Forwarded to
Investigations 10 10 17 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 50 50
2024 Cases Suspended 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2024 Cases Assigned 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
2024 Cases Closed by Arrest 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2024 Cases Closed by Other 10 1 17 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 41 41 2024 Submitted for Complaint 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 10 2024 Current Active Cases 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023 New Cases Forwarded to
Investigations 8 20 9 10 14 11 9 10 10 11 8 6 126 47
2023 Cases Suspended 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023 Cases Assigned 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 4 2
2023 Cases Closed by Arrest 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 4 1 2023 Cases Closed by Other 11 22 10 0 13 10 8 9 9 9 7 6 114 43 2023 Submitted for Complaint 0 0 0 10 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 13 10 2023 Current Active Cases 4 4 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
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59 CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM 6.e
Meeting Date: May 28, 2024
SUBJECT: For Second Reading Adopt by Title Only Ordinance No. 24-0374 of the City Council of the City of Solvang, California Amending Subsections A and B of Section 1-11-2 (Designated Positions) of Chapter 11 (Conflict of Interest Code) 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
PREPARED BY: Chelsea O’Sullivan, City Attorney
DISCUSSION:

Staff recommends the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 24-0374. If adopted, Ordinance 24-0374 would amend the City’s conflict of interest code to address changed circumstances such as creation of new designated positions. The City is required to review and amend the code as necessary to address changed circumstances each even-numbered year pursuant to Government Code Section 87306.5 and Solvang Municipal Code Section 1-11-5. Because 2024 is an even year, staff is bringing the conflict of interest code forward for the Council’s review and approval.

Draft Ordinance No. 24-0374 adds the following positions to Subsection B of Section 1-11-2 (Designated Positions) as designated positions:
• Special Advisor. This is the position was created to advise the City Council on its goal setting and perform other related duties.
• Management Analyst. This position is already included in the organizational chart but has been vacant since 2022. On April 8th the City Council approved a revised job description and staff has determined this position should now be included as a designated position.

The Draft Ordinance also makes other clarifying edits to Subsection A of Section 1-11-2 (Designated Positions) to delete the reference to “disclosure categories” in Subsection A.

At its May 13, 2024 meeting, the City Council introduced Ordinance No. 24-0374 for a first reading.

The attached Draft Ordinance is returning to Council for second reading and adoption.

ALTERNATIVES:

The Council could decline to adopt the Ordinance and give staff alternative direction.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Adoption of the ordinance may result in minor costs of recodification and implementation of ordinance changes but such costs are expected to be within existing budgetary limits.

ATTACHMENTS:

A. Draft Ordinance No. 24-0374
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ORDINANCE NO. 24-0374

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOLVANG, CALIFORNIA AMENDING SUBSECTIONS A AND B OF SECTION 1-11-2 (DESIGNATED POSITIONS) OF CHAPTER 11 (CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE) 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 WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code Section 87306.5 and Solvang Municipal Code Section 1-11-5, by July 1st of each even-numbered year the City Council must review the City’s conflict of interest code and amend the code as necessary to address changed circumstances, including the creation of new designated positions; and
WHEREAS, the City created a “Special Advisor” position to assist the City with goal setting and other related tasks; and
WHEREAS, the City Council approved a revised job description for the “Management Analyst” position on April 8, 2024; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds these two positions need to be added as designated positions under Solvang Municipal Code Section 1-11-2.B to address these changed circumstances; and
WHEREAS, Solvang Municipal Code Section 1-11-2.A refers to “disclosure categories” for designated positions but the City does not distinguish designated positions by different disclosure categories and instead requires all designated positions to disclose all of the information set forth on conflict of interest forms prescribed by the Fair Political Practice Commission; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds the reference to “disclosure categories” should be deleted for clarity; and
WHEREAS, the City council finds that this action constitutes general policy making that will not result in a direct impact to the environment and is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

NOW, THEREFORE, the people of the chartered City of Solvang do ordain as follows:

SECTION 1. Subsection A of Section 1-11-2 (Designated Positions) of Chapter 11 (Conflict of Interest) of Title 1 (Administration) is hereby amended to read as follows:

A. The terms of title 2, division 6 of the California Code of Regulations, and any amendments thereto duly adopted by the fair political practices commission are hereby incorporated by reference and, along with the following sections in which officials and positions are designated, constitute the designated position conflict of interest provisions for the City of Solvang. This chapter constitutes the "appendix" to title 2, division 6 of the California Code of Regulations, section 18730 et seq.

SECTION 2. Subsection B of Section 1-11-2 (Designated Positions) of Chapter 11 (Conflict of Interest) of Title 1 (Administration) is hereby amended to read as follows:

B. Designated positions are set forth below in this subsection. Each person filling a designated position, and any person filling a designated position on a temporary or acting basis for more than 30 consecutive calendar days, shall disclose all of the information set forth on conflict of interest forms prescribed by the Fair Political Practice Commission.

Designated positions:
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1. City Clerk.

2. Administrative Services Director.

3. Planning/Community Development Director.

4. Parks and Recreation Director.

5. Public Works Director/City Engineer.

6. Utilities Director.

7. Marketing and Events Manager.

8. Planning Manager.

9. Design Review committee members.

10. Measure U Citizens' Oversight Committee members.

11. Special Advisor

12. Management Analyst

13. Consultants. Consultants shall disclose pursuant to this conflict of interest code, provided that the City Manager may determine in writing that a particular consultant, although a designated position, is hired to perform a range of duties that is limited in scope and thus is not required to fully comply with the disclosure requirements in this section. Such written determination shall include a description of the consultant's duties and, based upon that description, a statement of the extent of disclosure requirements. The City Manager's determination is a public record and shall be retained for public inspection.

SECTION 3. This Ordinance has been reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the CEQA Guidelines (Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3 of the California Code of Regulations), and the City’s environmental procedures. The City has determined that this Ordinance is exempt from CEQA because the Ordinance is not a project pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(2) and (5). The Ordinance constitutes administrative activities and general policy-making that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment.

SECTION 4. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of a court of competent jurisdiction or preempted by State or Federal legislation, such decision or legislation shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions of this ordinance.

SECTION 5. Solvang is a Charter City and has adopted its own rules for summarizing and posting ordinances once they are adopted. A summary of this ordinance will be prepared by the City Clerk. The summary will be posted in three locations after adoption as directed in the Solvang Municipal Code. A true and correct copy of the full ordinance together with a record of the vote of each Councilmember shall be kept by the City Clerk.

SECTION 6. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its passage.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED on this 28th day of May 2024. __________________________________
Mark Infanti, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )

COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA )

CITY OF SOLVANG )
I, Annamarie Porter, City Clerk of the City of Solvang, California do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 23-0374 was duly introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 13th day of May, 2024, and was duly adopted at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the 28th day of May, 2024, and thereafter signed and approved by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk, and that said Ordinance was adopted by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

Annamarie Porter, City Clerk
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2024 Local Agency Biennial Notice
Name of Agency:

Mailing Address:

Contact Person: Phone No.

Email: Alternate Email:

Accurate disclosure is essential to monitor whether officials have conflicts of interest and to help ensure public trust in government. The biennial review examines current programs to ensure that the agency’s code includes disclosure by those agency officials who make or participate in making governmental decisions.

This agency has reviewed its conflict of interest code and has determined that (check one BOX):
 An amendment is required. The following amendments are necessary:
(Check all that apply.)
 Include new positions
 Revise disclosure categories
 Revise the titles of existing positions
 Delete titles of positions that have been abolished and/or positions that no longer make or participate in making governmental decisions
 Other (describe)
 The code is currently under review by the code reviewing body.  No amendment is required. (If your code is over five years old, amendments may be necessary.)
Verification (to be completed if no amendment is required) This agency’s code accurately designates all positions that make or participate in the making of governmental decisions. The disclosure assigned to those positions accurately requires that all investments, business positions, interests in real property, and sources of income that may foreseeably be affected materially by the decisions made by those holding designated positions are reported. The code includes all other provisions required by Government Code Section 87302.
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All agencies must complete and return this notice regardless of how recently your code was approved or amended. Please return this notice no later than October 1, 2024, or by the date specified by your agency, if earlier, to:
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65 CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM 7.a
Meeting Date: May 13, 2024
SUBJECT: Public Hearing to consider Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance No. 24- 0375 Amending Chapter 2 (Sewer Code) and Chapter 3 (Water Code) of Title 9 (Water and Sewer) of the Solvang Municipal Code to Require Utility Accounts to be in the Property Owner’s Name, Incorporate State Requirements for Disconnection of Delinquent Residential Accounts, Provide Additional Enforcement Options and Make other Conforming Edits; and Making a Determination of Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act.

PREPARED BY: Randy Murphy, City Manager
Chelsea O’Sullivan, City Attorney
DISCUSSION: At the February 26, 2024 City Council meeting staff explained the City has encountered difficulty recovering delinquent utility bills, including bills incurred by tenants when the tenant, not the property owner, is the utility customer. Staff requested direction on how to exercise enforcement discretion on shutting off water to delinquent accounts and whether the City should require water service accounts to be in the property owner’s name instead of a tenant. The City Council directed staff to enforce against delinquent accounts consistent with, and to the extent allowed under, state law and bring back an ordinance amending the municipal code to require water utility accounts be in the property owner’s name.

Ordinance No. 24-0375 amends the municipal code consistent with this direction. The ordinance requires all accounts for water service to be in the property owner’s name, that the owner be fully responsible and liable for payment of all charges and penalties for that property and that the owner provide proof of ownership of the property upon application for water service.

The ordinance also allows for the owner to designate another person or entity, including a tenant, to receive the utility bill. However, even if a designated person receives the bill, the Ordinance specifies that the account remains in the name of the owner and the owner is fully responsible and liable for the payment of charges and penalties. This requirement would be prospective only and would not apply to tenant utility accounts already in place prior to the effective date of the ordinance. But should those tenants move and their utility account close, the new account would be required to set up in the property owner’s name.

The Ordinance also makes certain other amendments consistent with Council’s direction to enforce against delinquent accounts consistent with, and to the extent allowed under, state law. Specifically, the Ordinance:
• Clarifies that the procedures for disconnection of water service for residential customers is pursuant to state law and in accordance with the City’s residential water disconnection policy.

Note that should the City Council choose to introduce this Ordinance, staff would then work to update the City’s residential water disconnection policy to more thoroughly explain applicable state law requirements.
• Clarifies the City is authorized, among other remedies, to send delinquent amounts to a collection agency.
• Consolidates the remedies for delinquent water bills in Section 9-3C-6.D. • Makes other conforming edits for clarity and to address inconsistencies across various sections. 66 Staff reviewed the ordinance for compliance with CEQA and determined that the ordinance is a general policy making action that will not result in a direct physical change to the environment and is there not a project subject to CEQA.

ALTERNATIVES:
• Request changes to Ordinance 24-0375.
• Provide further direction to staff.

FISCAL IMPACT: There will be administrative costs associated with updating the code but these are within current budgeted amounts.

ATTACHMENTS:A. Draft Ordinance 24-0375.

B. Legislative Changes
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ORDINANCE NO. 24-0375

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOLVANG, CALIFORNIA AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 2 (SEWER CODE) AND CHAPTER 3 (WATER CODE) OF TITLE 9 (WATER AND SEWER) OF THE SOLVANG MUNICIPAL CODE TO REQUIRE UTILITY ACCOUNTS TO BE IN THE PROPERTY OWNER’S NAME, INCORPORATE STATE

REQUIREMENTS FOR DISCONNECTION OF DELINQUENT RESIDENTIAL ACCOUNTS, PROVIDE ADDITIONAL ENFORCEMENT OPTIONS AND MAKE OTHER CONFORMING EDITS; AND

MAKING A DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL

QUALITY ACT
WHEREAS, the City provides water and sewer service to its residents and businesses; and WHEREAS, there are a handful of water and sewer accounts at any given time that are delinquent on their utility bills in amounts in the hundreds of dollars and sometimes higher; and WHEREAS, on February 26th staff requested City Council direction on how to exercise enforcement discretion when discontinuing water service to delinquent accounts and whether the City should require water service accounts to be in the property owner’s name instead of a tenant; and WHEREAS, on February 26th the City Council directed staff to enforce against delinquent accounts consistent with, and to the extent allowed under, state law and to bring back an ordinance amending the municipal code to require water utility accounts be in the property owner’s name; and WHEREAS, the City is authorized pursuant Chapter 2 and Chapter 3 of Title 9 of the Solvang Municipal Code to disconnect water and sewer service for non-payment of charges and fees; and

WHEREAS, the Water Shutoff Protection Act, Health and Safety Code Sections 116902 et seq. and Public Utilities Code Sections 10010 and 10010.1 establish certain procedures to disconnect residential water service; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 2 and Chapter 3 of Title 9 are generally consistent with state requirements but the City Council finds such Chapters would benefit from certain clarifying edits to better put the public on notice of state requirements and allow for more effective enforcement against delinquent accounts; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 9-3A1-1 of the Solvang Municipal Code, the City currently allows water utility accounts to be in the tenant’s name provided the owner of the property accepts responsibility to pay any tenant unpaid water and sewer charges on the property; and WHEREAS, the City has encountered difficulty in recovering delinquent charges incurred by tenants from owners despite the requirement for owners to accept responsibility for such charges; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that going forward utility accounts should be in the name of the owner of the property because the owner has an interest in maintaining its property and timely paying utility bills and is in the best position, through its lease, to ensure a tenant contributes their share of any utilities; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that language clarifying the City’s authority to bring suit, utilize collections services, and impose liens for delinquent water and sewer charges and associated penalties and other conforming edits are needed to allow for more effective enforcement of Chapter 2 and Chapter 3 of Title 9 (Water and Sewer); and
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WHEREAS, the City Council finds that this action constitutes general policy making that will not result in a direct impact to the environment and is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

NOW, THEREFORE, the people of the chartered City of Solvang do ordain as follows:

SECTION 1. Section 9-2E-5 (Collection of water and sewer charges) of Chapter 2 (Sewer Code) of Title 9 (Water and Sewer) is hereby amended to read as follows:

All users of the sewer system shall be deemed to have contracted with the city for the services of such system and shall be deemed to have agreed to comply with all provisions of this code. No payment of water charges shall be accepted without payment of the sewer service charges. The city shall discontinue water service to any premises for which the sewer service charges are in arrears and any such discontinuance of water service shall be in accordance with Section 9-3C-5.

A. Premises Using Both Sewer and Water. When premises are served by the city water system, sewer service charges shall be collected together with and not separately from the charges for water services rendered by the City, and all sewer and water charges shall be billed upon the same bill to the account established pursuant to Section 9-3A1-1 and collected as one item.

Consistent with Section 9-3A1-1, the account for sewer services shall be held by the owner of the property and the owner of the property shall be fully responsible and liable for payment of all sewer charges, and any delinquent sewer service charges, and any penalties applicable to his or her property.

B. Premises Using Only Sewer. Where the user of the sewer system is not also a user of the City water system, the user shall be billed separately for sewer service charges. Sewer service to a user of the sewer system who shall fail to pay sewer charges for his or her premises before they become delinquent shall be disconnected. The City inspector shall estimate the cost of disconnection from and reconnection to the system, and such user shall deposit the cost as estimated of disconnection and reconnection before such user is reconnected to the system. In the event such arrearages are paid, and the user is reconnected to the system, the City inspector shall refund any part of the deposit remaining after payment of all costs of disconnection and reconnection.

SECTION 2. Subsection B of Section 9-2E-6 (Delinquent Accounts) of Chapter 2 (Sewer Code) of Title 9 (Water and Sewer) is hereby amended to read as follows:

B. Suit and Collections. All unpaid rates and charges and penalties herein provided may be collected by suit. Defendant shall pay all costs of suit, including attorney fees, in any judgment rendered in favor of City. In any such action, the delinquent balances may also be collected through a collection agency.

SECTION 3. Section 9-3A1-1 (Application for Water Service) of Article A1 (Installations and Connections) of Chapter 3 (Water Code) of Title 9 (Water and Sewer) is hereby amended to read as follows:

A. Applications for regular water services shall be made in such form as prescribed by the City. An application must be on file prior to water service being turned on and will signify the customer's willingness and intention to comply with the provisions of this code relating to regular water service, and to make payment for water service required.

B. All accounts for City water services shall be established by, and held in the name of, the owner of the property to which the City provides water services for such account. The owner of a property receiving City water services shall be fully responsible and liable for the payment of all water service charges, any delinquent water service charges, and any penalties applicable to his or her property.
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1. At the time application for water service is requested, and upon request by the City, the applicant shall provide proof of ownership of the property to be served.

2. The owner of a property receiving City water services may designate, upon such form as may be specified by the City, any other person or entity, including a tenant on the property, to receive the bill for such water services; however the account shall remain in the name of the owner of the property and in the event the person designated by the owner to receive the bill fails to pay the bill, the owner of the property shall be fully responsible and liable for the payment of any charges, fines, penalties or amounts incurred under such account as if the bill had been sent to the owner of the property.

C. No application will be accepted unless payment in full has been made for water service previously rendered to the applicant by the City. Water will not be turned on if outstanding charges remain for water service previously rendered to the applicant by the City.

D. Subsection B shall apply to all applications for water service submitted to the City after the effective date of the ordinance revising this section to require accounts to be established solely in the name of the owner and shall not be retroactive.

SECTION 4. Subsection E is hereby deleted in its entirety from Section 9-3C-4 (Billing) of Chapter 3 (Water Code) of Title 9 (Water and Sewer); all other portions of Section 9-3C-4 remain the same.

SECTION 5. Section 9-3C-5 (Discontinuing Service) of Chapter 3 (Water Code) of Title 9 (Water and Sewer) is hereby amended to read as follows:

A. Disconnection for Nonpayment.

1. Residential Services. The City Council shall adopt a residential water discontinuation policy by resolution to comply with and implement the Water Shutoff Protection Act (Health and Safety Code §§ 116902 et seq.) and Public Utilities Code Sections 10010 and 10010.1. The City may discontinue residential water service for delinquent payment but only in the manner set forth in the City’s residential water discontinuation policy.

2. Non-residential Services. The City may discontinue non-residential water service in accordance with this subsection.
i. The City may discontinue non-residential water service for nonpayment of statements 60 days after the twenty-fifth (25th) day of the month following the month during which the statement was sent. At least seven days prior to such discontinuance, the nonresidential customer will be contacted by either a phone call and/or a final written notice informing them that discontinuance will be enforced if payment is not made within the time specified in said notice. The failure of the non-residential customer to receive any of the said notices shall not affect the City's power hereunder. A non-residential customer's water service may be discontinued if water service furnished to that non-residential customer at a previous location is not paid for within the time herein fixed for the payment of statements. If a non-residential customer receives water service at more than one location and the bill for service at any one location is not paid within the time provided for payment, water service at all locations may be turned off. Residential service, however, will not be turned off for nonpayment of statements for non-residential service.
ii. Utility Bill Appeal and Alternative and Deferred Payment Plans. a. Utility Bill Appeal. Utility Bills may be appealed by filling out a Utility Bill Appeal Form available on the city of Solvang website at www.cityofsolvang.com or in person at City Hall at 1644 Oak Street. Water will not be shut off while a utility bill appeal is pending.
b. Alternative Payment Plans. Utility customers may be granted an alternative payment plan, where the past due balance is extended no more than 20 calendar days out 70 O 24-0375 Utility Amendments
with no additional fees to the customer. A customer may receive no more than three alternative payment plans a calendar year.
c. Deferred Payment Plan. The City may offer a one-time per calendar year deferred payment plan where the past due balance is amortized over a period not to exceed 12 months in duration.
d. Customers may be allowed a penalty waiver of late fees not to exceed one time per calendar year.

B. Disconnection and Reconnection Charges.

1. Disconnection Charge. A disconnection charge shall be assessed as soon as City personnel leave City offices to initiate a disconnection of service for non-payment. The disconnection charge shall be in an amount established by resolution of City Council.

2. Reconnection. Disconnection charges, any delinquent charges and applicable penalties shall be imposed and collected prior to reconnection of water service following discontinuance of service for nonpayment of City fees and charges. Following payment of all fees and charges, including the disconnection charge, any delinquent fees and charges, and any applicable penalties, the City shall reconnect water service on the next business day or as soon thereafter as reasonably possible.
i. Charge for After-hours Reconnection. Upon request by a customer and payment of the after-hours reconnection fee, the City may at the City’s sole discretion reconnect water service outside of normal business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday except holidays). The after-hours reconnection fee shall be in an amount to be determined by resolution of City Council.
ii. Charges for Reconnection of Certain Residential Customers. A residential customer who demonstrates a household income below 200 percent of the federal poverty line adjusted for household size shall be charged a reconnection fee and after-hours reconnection fee in amount set by City Council and consistent with Health and Safety Code Section 116914. Demonstration of a household income below 200 percent of the federal poverty line shall be in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 116914.

3. Charge for Returned Checks. A charge, in an amount to be determined by resolution of the City Council, shall be imposed for checks returned by the bank for any reason. If a check given to avoid discontinuation of service is returned by the bank or any reason, an additional disconnection charge, in an amount to be determined by resolution of City Council, shall be assessed as soon as City personnel leave City offices to initiate a disconnection of service for non-payment as a result of such returned check. The City reserves the right to require payment in the form of cash or its equivalent.

C. Prohibited Acts and Conditions. Water services may be refused or discontinued to any premises, both residential and non-residential, for the following acts or conditions:

1. Unsafe Apparatus. Where apparatus or appliances are in use which might endanger or disturb the service to other customers.

2. Cross Connections. Where there exists a cross connection in violation of state or federal laws, and/or where backflow prevention is determined necessary by the City inspector to protect the public health and safety.

3. Fraud or Abuse. To protect the City against fraud or abuse.

4. Noncompliance with Regulations. For noncompliance with this code or any other regulation related to the water service.

D. Vacation of Premises. Any customer desiring to discontinue service should so notify the City two working days prior to vacating the premises. Unless discontinuance of service is ordered, the customer shall be liable for charges whether or not any water is used.

E. Short-Term Disconnection. Upon notification to the City, short-term disconnections will be made where the time involved is greater than 45 consecutive calendar days.

SECTION 6. Section 9-3C-6 (Collection and enforcement) of Chapter 3 (Water Code) of Title 9 (Water and Sewer) is hereby amended to read as follows:
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All users of the water system shall be deemed to have contracted with the City for the services of such system and to have agreed to comply with all the regulations of the City in regard thereto. No payment of water charges shall be accepted without payment of the sewer service charges. The City shall discontinue water service to any premises for which the sewer service charges are in arrears and any such discontinuance of water service shall be in accordance with Section 9-3C-5.

A. Service to Premises.

1. Using Both Sewer and Water. When premises are served by the City water system, sewer service charges shall be collected together with and not separately from the charges for water services rendered by the City, and all sewer and water charges shall be billed upon the same bill to the account established pursuant to Section 9-3A1-1 and collected as one item. If all or any part of the bill is not paid, the City may discontinue sewer services for which the bill was rendered. The City may also discontinue water services pursuant to Section 9-3C-5.

2. Using Only Sewer. Where the user of the sewer system is not a user of the City water system, they shall be billed separately for sewer service charges.

B. Penalty on Delinquency. All bills not paid on or before the twenty-fifth (25th) day of the month following the month service is rendered shall be delinquent, unless the twenty-fifth (25th) falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday the payment would be due by five (5:00) p.m. the next business day, and a penalty of 10% of the bill or amount due may be collected as a part of the principal amount thereof.

C. Nuisance During Disconnection. During the period of such disconnection, habitation of such premises by human beings shall constitute a public nuisance, whereupon the City Council shall cause proceedings to be brought for the abatement of the occupancy of said premises by human beings during the period of such disconnection. In such an event, and as a condition of reconnection, there is to be paid to the City a reasonable attorney fee and costs of suit arising in said action.

D. Enforcement and Remedies.

1. Disconnection. The procedure for disconnecting delinquent premises, as set out in section 9-3C-5 of this article, is established as a means of enforcement of collection of said charges, and not as a penalty.

2. Tax Bill Collection. In case any such charges remain unpaid at the time specified for fixing the tax rate of the City, if the property is owned, controlled or in the possession of the same person who owned, controlled or was in possession of it during the time such charges were incurred, or if the only transfers made of the property since the date such charges were incurred have been transfers by gifts, descent, or devise, the amount due for such charges may be added to and become a part of the annual taxes levied against the land served by the City facilities. Such charges so added constitute a lien on said land. If the taxes are divided and made payable in two installments, the unpaid charges may be added to and become a part of the first installment. The City Council shall include in the statement of tax rate transmitted to the tax authorities the amount of such charges to be levied against the land served, which amount shall be included in the tax bill.

3. Suit and Collections. All unpaid rates and charges and penalties herein provided may be collected by suit. Defendant shall pay all costs of suit, including attorney fees, in any judgment rendered in favor of the City. In any such action, the delinquent balances may also be processed through a collection agency.

4. All remedies included herein are cumulative to each other and to the remedies available under all laws of this state and this municipal code.

SECTION 7. This Ordinance has been reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the CEQA Guidelines (Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3 of the California Code of Regulations), and the City’s environmental procedures. The City has determined that this Ordinance is exempt from CEQA because the Ordinance is not a project pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(2) and (5). The Ordinance constitutes administrative activities and general policy-making that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. 72 O 24-0375 Utility Amendments
SECTION 8. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of a court of competent jurisdiction or preempted by State or Federal legislation, such decision or legislation shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions of this ordinance.

SECTION 9. Solvang is a Charter City and has adopted its own rules for summarizing and posting ordinances once they are adopted. A summary of this ordinance will be prepared by the City Clerk. The summary will be posted in three locations after adoption as directed in the Solvang Municipal Code. A true and correct copy of the full ordinance together with a record of the vote of each Councilmember shall be kept by the City Clerk.

SECTION 10. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its passage.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED on this 10th day of June 2024. __________________________________
Mark Infanti, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )

COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA )

CITY OF SOLVANG )
I, Annamarie Porter, City Clerk of the City of Solvang, California do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 24-0375 was duly introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 28th day of May 2024, and was duly adopted at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the 10th day of June 2024, and thereafter signed and approved by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk, and that said Ordinance was adopted by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

Annamarie Porter, City Clerk
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SECTION 1. Section 9-2E-5 (Collection of water and sewer charges) of Chapter 2 (Sewer Code) of Title 9 (Water and Sewer) is hereby amended to read as follows:

All users of the sewer system shall be deemed to have contracted with the city for the services of such system, and shall be deemed to have agreed to comply with all provisions of this code.

No payment of water charges shall be accepted without payment of the sewer service charges. WaterThe city shall discontinue water service shall be discontinued to any premises for which the sewer service charges are in arrears and any such discontinuance of water service shall be in accordance with Section 9-3C-5.

A. Premises Using Both Sewer and Water. When premises are served by the city water system, sewer service charges shall be collected together with and not separately from the charges for water services rendered by the city, and all sewer and water charges shall be billed upon the same bill to the account established pursuant to Section 9-3A1-1 and collected as one item. If all or any part of the bill is not paid, the city may discontinue any and all services for which the bill was rendered Consistent with Section 9-3A1-1, the account for sewer services shall be held by the owner of the property and the owner of the property shall be fully responsible and liable for payment of all sewer charges, and any delinquent sewer service charges, and any penalties applicable to his or her property. B.

Premises Using Only Sewer. Where the user of the sewer system is not also a user of the city water system, the user shall be billed separately for sewer service charges.

Sewer service to a user of the sewer system who shall fail to pay sewer charges for his or her premises before they become delinquent shall be disconnected. The city inspector shall estimate the cost of disconnection from and reconnection to the system, and such user shall deposit the cost as estimated of disconnection and reconnection before such user is reconnected to the system. In the event such arrearages are paid and the user is reconnected to the system, the city inspector shall refund any part of the deposit remaining after payment of all costs of disconnection and reconnection.

SECTION 2. Subsection B of Section 9-2E-6 (Delinquent Accounts) of Chapter 2 (Sewer Code) of Title 9 (Water and Sewer) is hereby amended to read as follows:

B. Suit Institutedand Collections. All unpaid rates and charges and penalties herein provided may be collected by suit. Defendant shall pay all costs of suit, including attorney fees, in any judgment rendered in favor of city. In any such action, the delinquent balances may also be collected through a collection agency.

SECTION 3. Section 9-3A1-1 (Application for Water Service) of Article A1 (Installations and Connections) of Chapter 3 (Water Code) of Title 9 (Water and Sewer) is hereby amended to read as follows:
75 A. Applications for regular water services shall be made in such form as prescribed by the city. An application must be on file prior to water service being turned on and will signify the customer's willingness and intention to comply with the provisions of this code relating to regular water service, and to make payment for water service required. In the case of a tenant filing an application, an application will also be required of the property owner signifying his or her acceptance of responsibility to pay any tenant unpaid water and sewer charges on his or her property.

B. All accounts for city water services shall be established by, and held in the name of, the owner of the property to which the city provides water services for such account. The owner of a property receiving city water services shall be fully responsible and liable for the payment of all water service charges, any delinquent water service charges, and any penalties applicable to his or her property.

1. At the time application for water service is requested, and upon request by the city, the applicant shall provide proof of ownership of the property to be served.

2. The owner of a property receiving city water services may designate, upon such form as may be specified by the city, any other person or entity, including a tenant on the property, to receive the bill for such water services; however the account shall remain in the name of the owner of the property and in the event the person designated by the owner to receive the bill fails to pay the bill, the owner of the property shall be fully responsible and liable for the payment of any charges, fines, penalties or amounts incurred under such account as if the bill had been sent to the owner of the property.

C. No application will be accepted unless payment in full has been made for water service previously rendered to the applicant by the city. Water will not be turned on if outstanding charges remain for that propertywater service previously rendered to the applicant by the city.

D. Subsection B shall apply to all applications for water service submitted to the city after the effective date of the ordinance revising this section to require accounts to be established solely in the name of the owner and shall not be retroactive.

SECTION 4. Subsection E is hereby deleted in its entirety from Section 9-3C-4 (Billing) of Chapter 3 (Water Code) of Title 9 (Water and Sewer); all other portions of Section 9-3C-4 remain the same.

E. Tax Bill Collection. In case any such charges remain unpaid at the time specified for fixing the tax rate of the city, if the property is owned, controlled or in the possession of the same person who owned, controlled or was in possession of it during the time such charges were incurred, or if the only transfers made of the property since the date such charges were incurred have been transfers by gifts, descent, or devise, the amount due for such charges may be added to and become a part of the annual taxes levied against the land served by the city facilities. Such charges so added constitute a lien on said land. If the taxes are divided and made payable in two installments, the unpaid charges may be added to and become a part of the first installment. The city council shall include in the 76 statement of tax rate transmitted to the tax authorities the amount of such charges to be levied against the land served, which amount shall be included in the tax bill.

SECTION 5. Section 9-3C-5 (Discontinuing Service) of Chapter 3 (Water Code) of Title 9 (Water and Sewer) is hereby amended to read as follows:

A. Disconnection for Nonpayment. Service may be discontinued

1. Residential Services. The city council shall adopt a residential water discontinuation policy by resolution to comply with and implement the Water Shutoff Protection Act (Health and Safety Code §§ 116902 et seq.) and Public Utilities Code Sections 10010 and 10010.1. The city may discontinue residential water service for delinquent payment but only in the manner set forth in the city’s residential water discontinuation policy.

2. Non-residential Services. The city may discontinue non-residential water service in accordance with this subsection.
i. The city may discontinue non-residential water service for nonpayment of statements 60 days after the twenty-fifth (25th) day of the month following the month during which the statement was sent. At least seven days prior to such discontinuance, the non-residential customer will be contacted by either a phone call and/or a final written notice informing them that discontinuance will be enforced if payment is not made within the time specified in said notice. The failure of the non-residential customer to receive any of the said notices shall not affect the city's power hereunder. A non-residential customer's water service may be discontinued if water service furnished to that non-residential customer at a previous location is not paid for within the time herein fixed for the payment of statements. If a non-residential customer receives water service at more than one location and the bill for service at any one location is not paid within the time provided for payment, water service at all locations may be turned off.

DomesticResidential service, however, will not be turned off for nonpayment of statements for other classes ofnon-residential service.

Bii. Utility Bill Appeal and Alternative and Deferred Payment Plans. 1a. Utility Bill Appeal. Utility Bills may be appealed by filling out a Utility Bill Appeal Form available on the city of Solvang website at www.cityofsolvang.com or in person at City Hall at 1644 Oak Street. Water will not be shut off while a utility bill appeal is pending. 2b. Alternative Payment Plans. Utility customers may be granted an alternative payment plan, where the past due balance is extended no more than 20 calendar days out with no additional fees to the customer. A customer may receive no more than three alternative payment plans a calendar year. 77 3c. Deferred Payment Plan. OfferThe city may offer a one -time aper calendar year deferred payment plan where the past due balance is amortized over a period not to exceed 12 months in duration.
4d. Customers aremay be allowed a penalty waiver of late fees not to exceed one time aper calendar year.

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B. Disconnection and Reconnection Charges.

1. Disconnection Charge. A disconnection charge shall be assessed as soon as city personnel leave city offices to initiate a disconnection of service for non-payment. The disconnection charge shall be in an amount established by resolution of city council plus.

2. Reconnection. Disconnection charges, any delinquent charges and applicable penalties shall be imposed and collected prior to renewalreconnection of water service following discontinuance of service for nonpayment of city fees and charges. The disconnection charge shall be assessed as soon as city personnel leave the city offices to initiate a disconnection of service. A charge, in an amount to be determined by resolution of the city council, shall be imposed for checks returned by the bank for any reason; however, an additional disconnection charge, in an amount to be determined by resolution of city council, will be imposed for returned checks given to avoid discontinuance of service, with service again discontinued pending payment of all outstanding charges. Following payment of all fees and charges, reconnection will normally take placeincluding the disconnection charge, any delinquent fees and charges, and any applicable penalties, the city shall reconnect water service on the next business day or as soon thereafter as reasonably possible. i. Charge for city staff. AnyAfter-hours Reconnection. Upon request by a customer desiringand payment of the after-hours reconnection fee, the city may at the city’s sole discretion reconnect water service outside of normal business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday except holidays) may receive the. The after-hours reconnection subject to the discretion of the cityfee shall be in an amount to be determined by resolution of city council.
ii. Charges for Reconnection of Certain Residential Customers. A residential customer who demonstrates a household income below 200 percent of the federal poverty line adjusted for household size shall be charged a reconnection fee and subject to paying the after-hours disconnection feereconnection fee in amount set by city council and consistent with Health and Safety Code Section 116914.

Demonstration of a household income below 200 percent of the federal poverty line shall be in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 116914.

3. Charge for Returned Checks. A charge, in an amount to be determined by resolution of the city council, shall be imposed for checks returned by the bank for any reason. If a check given to avoid discontinuation of service is returned by the bank or any reason, aAn additional disconnection charge, in an amount to be determined by resolution of city council, and the delinquent utility account balance in cash to the 78 water department personnel. Exact amount only, no change will be made.

Overpayments will appear as a credit on the utility account. Disconnection charges and related fees shall be paidshall be assessed as soon as city personnel leave city offices to initiate a disconnection of service for non-payment as a result of such returned check. The city reserves the right to require payment in the form of cash or its equivalent.

DC. Prohibited Acts and Conditions. Water services may be refused or discontinued to any premises, both residential and non-residential, for the following acts or conditions:

1. Unsafe Apparatus. Where apparatus or appliances are in use which might endanger or disturb the service to other customers.

2. Cross Connections. Where there exists a cross connection in violation of state or federal laws, and/or where backflow prevention is determined necessary by the city inspector to protect the public health and safety.

3. Fraud or Abuse. To protect the city against fraud or abuse. 4. Noncompliance with Regulations. For noncompliance with this code or any other regulation related to the water service.

ED. Vacation of Premises. CustomersAny customer desiring to discontinue service should so notify the city two working days prior to vacating the premises. Unless discontinuance of service is ordered, the customer shall be liable for charges whether or not any water is used.

FE. Short-Term Disconnection. Upon notification to the city, short-term disconnections will be made where the time involved is greater than 45 consecutive calendar days.

SECTION 6. Section 9-3C-6 (Collection and enforcement) of Chapter 3 (Water Code) of Title 9 (Water and Sewer) is hereby amended to read as follows:

All users of the water system shall be deemed to have contracted with the city for the services of such system and to have agreed to comply with all the regulations of the city in regard thereto. No payment of water charges shall be accepted without payment of the sewer service charges. The city shall discontinue water service to any premises for which the sewer service charges are in arrears.

A and any such discontinuance of water service shall be in accordance with Section 9-3C-5.

A. Service to Premises.

1. 1. Using Both Sewer and Water. When premises are served by the city water system, sewer service charges shall be collected together with and not separately from the charges for water services rendered by the city, and all sewer and water charges shall be billed upon the same bill to the account established pursuant to Section 9-3A1-1 and collected as one item. If all or any part of the bill is not paid, the city may discontinue any and allsewer services for which the bill was rendered. 2 The City may also discontinue water services pursuant to Section 9-3C-5.

2. Using Only Sewer. Where the user of the sewer system is not a user of the city water system, they shall be billed separately for sewer service charges. 79 B. B. Penalty on Delinquency. All bills not paid on or before the twenty-fifth (25th) day of the month following the month service is rendered shall be delinquent, unless the twenty-fifth (25th) falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday the payment would be due by five (5:00) p.m. the next business day, and a penalty of 10% of the bill or amount due may be collected as a part of the principal amount thereof. All unpaid rates and charges and penalties herein provided may be collected by suit. Defendant shall pay all costs of suit, including attorney fees, in any judgment rendered in favor of the city.

C. C. Nuisance During Disconnection. During the period of such disconnection, habitation of such premises by human beings shall constitute a public nuisance, whereupon the city council shall cause proceedings to be brought for the abatement of the occupancy of said premises by human beings during the period of such disconnection. In such event, and as a condition of reconnection, there is to be paid to the city a reasonable attorney fee and costs of suit arising in said action.

D. D. Enforcement and Remedies.

1. Disconnection. The procedure for disconnecting delinquent premises, as set out in section 9-3C-5 of this article, is established as a means of enforcement of collection of said charges, and not as a penalty.

2. Tax Bill Collection. In case any such charges remain unpaid at the time specified for fixing the tax rate of the city, if the property is owned, controlled or in the possession of the same person who owned, controlled or was in possession of it during the time such charges were incurred, or if the only transfers made of the property since the date such charges were incurred have been transfers by gifts, descent, or devise, the amount due for such charges may be added to and become a part of the annual taxes levied against the land served by the city facilities. Such charges so added constitute a lien on said land. If the taxes are divided and made payable in two installments, the unpaid charges may be added to and become a part of the first installment. The city council shall include in the statement of tax rate transmitted to the tax authorities the amount of such charges to be levied against the land served, which amount shall be included in the tax bill.

3. Suit and Collections. All unpaid rates and charges and penalties herein provided may be collected by suit. Defendant shall pay all costs of suit, including attorney fees, in any judgment rendered in favor of the city. In any such action, the delinquent balances may also be processed through a collection agency.

4. All remedies included herein are cumulative to each other and to the remedies available under all laws of this state and this municipal code. 80 Document comparison by Workshare 10.0 on Thursday, May 2, 2024 4:19:06 PM Input:

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81 CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM 8.a
Meeting Date: May 28, 2024
SUBJECT: Discussion and possible action to advance grant funding requests to the preliminary draft budget for fiscal year 24/25.

PREPARED BY: Wendy Berry, Administrative Services Director DISCUSSION:

The City of Solvang recognizes the value of Non-profit organizations’ contributions to our community, through special programs, or holding special events within the City, and has maintained a Grant Funding Policy whereby the City Council reviews grant funding requests each year during the annual budget development process. The grant funding policy prioritizes funding for senior services, Solvang citizens services, Veterans services and minors with disabilities. Grant funding is based on the availability of funds.

If the City Council approves the following requests, these amounts will be included in the proposed budget. June 10th will be the preliminary budget review and June 24th will be the public hearing and final adoption.

The Ad Hoc budget committee met on May 8th and again on May 18th to determine the grant funding amounts. The City’s General Fund budget is at a deficit of $873,351 without including capital expenditures or any grant funding. The General Fund fund-balance has declined over the last several years and cannot continue on this course. The Ad Hoc budget committee determined, due to the deficit, funds are not available to give to all the grant applicants. The committee understands how important each agency’s program is to Solvang and it was a difficult decision. The Grant requests, the amount requested and the proposed grant amounts are listed in the table below.

Applicant Requested Proposed Requirements
Atterdag Home $20,000 $10,000
Bethania Tuesday Food
Distribution
$15,000 $2000 Provide Receipts for purchased
food. Provide traffic plan for
approval by w/ time of day
Bethania Preschool $10,000 $2000 Proof for Solvang Resident only Danish Days $50,000 $30,000 Invoices, Receipts, proof of pymt, Nature Track $5000 $0
Solvang Chamber of
Commerce
$55,000 $0 Discussion of per event
sponsorship
Solvang Senior Center $70,000 $0 Provide up to $50,000 of additional Vets Hall utility expenses instead
Solvang Elementary School
Education Foundation
$10,000 $3000 Proof for Solvang resident only
Solvang Theaterfest $100,000 $0
SYV Therapeutic Riding
Program
$10,000 $5000
Veggie Rescue $15,000 $5000
Solvang Rotary July 4th
Parade
$9500 $9500
Viking Charities $3159 $3159
Total $372,659 $69,659
Staff understands that one Councilmember has a conflict of interest in decisions involving Atterdag at Home and thus must recuse himself from decisions on that entity’s grant application. To allow all members of the Council to participate as fully as possible on this agenda item, staff 82 recommends the City Council segment its decisions in this agenda item by following the below procedures in its consideration and approval of the requested grants:

After conclusion of the staff presentation and public comment, the Councilmember with the conflict of interest should state the basis of the conflict, recuse himself, and leave the room.

The remaining Council members should then determine whether the Council wants to set an overall cap on the grant funding program and, if so, make a motion to approve such a cap.

The remaining Councilmembers should then deliberate and make a motion to approve or disapprove grant funding to Atterdag at Home, including the amount of such funding.

After the Council takes the above actions, the Councilmember with the conflict of interest can rejoin the meeting and the Council can proceed to deliberate on, and take action on, the remaining grant applications. The Council may award all the remaining grants in one joint decision or individually.

ALTERNATIVES:

Provide further direction to staff.

FISCAL IMPACT:

If the Council approves the funding, $69,659 will be added to the draft budget for final consideration on June 24th. Funding will be included in the General Fund expenses.

ATTACHMENTS:

A. Revenue/expense for 24/25
B. Fund balance recap
C. Human Services Grant Policy & Applications
D. 24/25, 23/24 & 22/23 grant funding recap
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FUND DEPT REVENUES EXPENSES NET FUND DEPT REVENUES EXPENSES NET 100 100
1000 $ - $ 3,138,060.00 $ (3,138,060.00) 1000 $ - $ 3,512,155.00 $ (3,512,155.00) 1100 $ 9,927,270.00 $ 2,811,816.00 $ 7,115,454.00 1100 $ 9,886,558.00 $ 2,680,804.00 $ 7,205,754.00 1200 $ 341,755.00 $ 1,155,636.00 $ (813,881.00) 1200 $ 285,606.00 $ 853,478.00 $ (567,872.00) 1300 $ 318,825.00 $ 1,213,528.00 $ (894,703.00) 1300 $ 140,825.00 $ 1,259,588.00 $ (1,118,763.00) 1400 $ 11,000.00 $ 835,173.00 $ (824,173.00) 1400 $ 11,000.00 $ 1,153,982.00 $ (1,142,982.00) 1600 $ 243,422.00 $ 2,561,410.00 $ (2,317,988.00) 1600 $ 243,422.00 $ 2,620,336.00 $ (2,376,914.00) TOTAL $ 10,842,272.00 $ 11,715,623.00 $ (873,351.00) TOTAL $ 10,567,411.00 $ 12,080,343.00 $ (1,512,932.00) 200 200
2600 $ 58,595.00 $ 10,000.00 $ 48,595.00 2600 $ 58,595.00 $ 10,000.00 $ 48,595.00 TOTAL $ 58,595.00 $ 10,000.00 $ 48,595.00 TOTAL $ 58,595.00 $ 10,000.00 $ 48,595.00 201 201
2000 $ 5,050.00 $ 5,050.00 $ - 2000 $ 5,050.00 $ 5,050.00 $ - TOTAL $ 5,050.00 $ 5,050.00 $ - TOTAL $ 5,050.00 $ 5,050.00 $ - 202 202
2100 $ 312,724.00 $ 118,122.00 $ 194,602.00 2100 $ 312,724.00 $ 118,122.00 $ 194,602.00 TOTAL $ 312,724.00 $ 118,122.00 $ 194,602.00 TOTAL $ 312,724.00 $ 118,122.00 $ 194,602.00 203
2200 $ 86,663.00 $ 35,000.00 $ 51,663.00 $ 86,663.00 $ 35,000.00 $ 51,663.00 TOTAL $ 86,663.00 $ 35,000.00 $ 51,663.00 TOTAL $ 86,663.00 $ 35,000.00 $ 51,663.00 204 204
2500 $ 496,374.00 $ 33,000.00 $ 463,374.00 2500 $ 496,374.00 $ 33,000.00 $ 463,374.00 TOTAL $ 496,374.00 $ 33,000.00 $ 463,374.00 TOTAL $ 496,374.00 $ 33,000.00 $ 463,374.00 205 205
3500 $ 228,524.00 $ 234,780.00 $ (6,256.00) 3500 $ 228,524.00 $ 234,780.00 $ (6,256.00) TOTAL $ 228,524.00 $ 234,780.00 $ (6,256.00) TOTAL $ 228,524.00 $ 234,780.00 $ (6,256.00) 207 207
2700 $ 1,780,000.00 $ 450,000.00 $ 1,330,000.00 2700 $ 1,780,000.00 $ - $ 1,780,000.00 TOTAL $ 1,780,000.00 $ 450,000.00 $ 1,330,000.00 $ 1,780,000.00 $ - $ 1,780,000.00 300 300
1600 $ 4,000.00 1600 $ 4,000.00
TOTAL $ 4,000.00 $ - $ 4,000.00 TOTAL $ 4,000.00 $ - $ 4,000.00 500 500
5100 $ 5,932,222.00 $ 4,735,379.00 $ 1,196,843.00 5100 $ 6,252,527.00 $ 6,174,738.00 $ 77,789.00 TOTAL $ 5,932,222.00 $ 4,735,379.00 $ 1,196,843.00 TOTAL $ 6,252,527.00 $ 6,174,738.00 $ 77,789.00 501 501
5200 $ 906.00 $ 673,276.00 $ (672,370.00) 5200 $ 906.00 $ 693,952.00 $ (693,046.00) 5300 $ 2,993,017.00 $ 2,167,029.00 $ 825,988.00 5300 $ 3,380,672.00 $ 2,204,422.00 $ 1,176,250.00 TOTAL $ 2,993,923.00 $ 2,840,305.00 $ 153,618.00 TOTAL $ 3,381,578.00 $ 2,898,374.00 $ 483,204.00 502 502
5000 $ 2,223,303.00 $ 1,312,181.00 $ 911,122.00 5000 $ 2,223,303.00 $ 1,313,110.00 $ 910,193.00 TOTAL $ 2,223,303.00 $ 1,312,181.00 $ 911,122.00 TOTAL $ 2,223,303.00 $ 1,313,110.00 $ 910,193.00 600 600
3000 $ 193,169.00 $ 57,000.00 $ 136,169.00 3000 $ 196,436.00 $ 57,000.00 $ 139,436.00 TOTAL $ 193,169.00 $ 57,000.00 $ 136,169.00 TOTAL $ 196,436.00 $ 57,000.00 $ 139,436.00 650 650
1100 $ 85,000.00 $ 85,000.00 1100 $ 85,000.00 $ 85,000.00 TOTAL $ 85,000.00 $ - $ 85,000.00 TOTAL $ 85,000.00 $ - $ 85,000.00 700 700
1400 $ 500,000.00 $ 510,000.00 $ (10,000.00) 1400 $ 500,000.00 $ 510,000.00 $ (10,000.00) TOTAL $ 500,000.00 $ 510,000.00 $ (10,000.00) TOTAL $ 500,000.00 $ 510,000.00 $ (10,000.00) GRAND TOTAL $ 25,741,819.00 $ 22,056,440.00 $ 3,685,379.00 $ 26,178,185.00 $ 23,469,517.00 $ 2,708,668.00 Attachment A
84 General Fund Water Wastewater Transit Gov't. Impact Fees Traffic Safety Gas Tax Local Transportation Measure A Skytt Mesa Measure U Vehicle Equipment Pool OPEB Trust Fund SYV TBID 100 500 501 502 200 201 202 203 204 205 207 600 650 700 Fund Balance as of 6/30/22 (unrestricted) $ 8,681,026.14 $ 7,290,226.00 $ 1,103,657.00 $ 1,870,019.00 $ 1,531,507.00 $ 3,497.00 $ 91,544.00 $ 367,730.00 $ 968,632.00 $ 401,275.00 $ - $ 1,277,764.00 $ 1,046,065.00 $ 86,887.43 FY 22-23 (Actual)
+Revenues $ 14,251,373.00 $ 5,112,107.00 $ 3,072,644.27 $ 1,330,180.51 $ 33,921.00 $ 4,920.00 $ 274,665.00 $ 94,173.00 $ 518,185.00 $ 226,737.00 $ 536,262.87 $ 225,338.00 $ 85,000.00 $ 470,000.00 -Expenditures $ 11,156,758.00 $ 4,303,598.00 $ 2,402,724.00 $ 1,036,659.51 $ 5,050.00 $ 118,122.00 $ 35,000.00 $ 33,000.00 $ 202,440.00 $ - $ 325,000.00 $ 480,000.00 Capital Expenses $ 1,439,859.14 $ 278,201.00 $ 254,048.27 $ 500,000.00 $ - $ - $ 222,791.39 $ - $ 429,668.15 Actual Fund Balance as of 6/30/23 $ 10,335,782.00 $ 7,820,534.00 $ 1,519,529.00 $ 1,663,540.00 $ 1,565,428.00 $ 3,367.00 $ 25,295.61 $ 426,903.00 $ 1,024,148.85 $ 425,572.00 $ 536,262.87 $ 1,178,102.00 $ 1,131,065.00 $ 76,887.43 FY 23-24 (approved budget)
+Revenues $ 10,558,825.37 $ 5,675,215.00 $ 2,766,434.00 $ 1,195,428.00 $ 38,095.00 $ 5,050.00 $ 313,270.00 $ 84,725.00 $ 515,581.00 $ 220,524.00 $ 2,030,000.00 $ 225,338.00 $ 85,000.00 $ 470,000.00 -Expenditures $ 12,063,620.50 $ 6,369,174.62 $ 2,515,056.57 $ 1,185,676.01 $ 10,000.00 $ 5,050.00 $ 118,122.00 $ 35,000.00 $ 33,000.00 $ 225,716.09 $ 500,000.00 $ 187,000.00 $ 480,000.00 Capital Expenses $ 1,191,865.00 $ 1,773,284.00 $ 2,431,275.00 $ 215,000.00 $ - $ - $ 150,000.00 $ 250,000.00 $ 593,000.00 Projected Fund Balance as of 6/30/24 $ 7,639,121.87 $ 5,353,290.38 $ (660,368.57) $ 1,458,291.99 $ 1,593,523.00 $ 3,367.00 $ 70,443.61 $ 226,628.00 $ 913,729.85 $ 420,379.91 $ 2,066,262.87 $ 1,216,440.00 $ 1,216,065.00 $ 66,887.43 FY 24-25 (proposed budget)
+Revenues $ 10,842,272.00 $ 5,932,222.00 $ 2,993,923.00 $ 2,223,303.00 $ 58,595.00 $ 5,050.00 $ 312,724.00 $ 86,663.00 $ 496,374.00 $ 228,524.00 $ 1,780,000.00 $ 193,169.00 $ 85,000.00 $ 500,000.00 -Expenditures $ 11,715,623.00 $ 4,735,379.00 $ 2,840,305.00 $ 1,312,181.00 $ 10,000.00 $ 5,050.00 $ 118,122.00 $ 35,000.00 $ 33,000.00 $ 234,780.00 $ 450,000.00 $ 57,000.00 $ 510,000.00 Capital Expenses
Projected Fund Balance as of 6/30/25 $ 6,765,770.87 $ 6,550,133.38 $ (506,750.57) $ 2,369,413.99 $ 1,642,118.00 $ 3,367.00 $ 265,045.61 $ 278,291.00 $ 1,377,103.85 $ 414,123.91 $ 3,396,262.87 $ 1,352,609.00 $ 1,301,065.00 $ 56,887.43 FY 25-26 (proposed budget)
+Revenues $ 10,567,411.00 $ 6,252,527.00 $ 3,381,578.00 $ 2,223,303.00 $ 58,595.00 $ 5,050.00 $ 312,724.00 $ 86,663.00 $ 496,374.00 $ 228,524.00 $ 1,780,000.00 $ 196,436.00 $ 85,000.00 $ 500,000.00 -Expenditures $ 12,080,343.00 $ 6,174,738.00 $ 2,898,374.00 $ 1,313,110.00 $ 10,000.00 $ 5,050.00 $ 118,122.00 $ 35,000.00 $ 33,000.00 $ 234,780.00 $ 57,000.00 $ 510,000.00 Capital Expenses
Projected Fund Balance as of 6/30/26 $ 5,252,838.87 $ 6,627,922.38 $ (23,546.57) $ 3,279,606.99 $ 1,690,713.00 $ 3,367.00 $ 459,647.61 $ 329,954.00 $ 1,840,477.85 $ 407,867.91 $ 5,176,262.87 $ 1,492,045.00 $ 1,386,065.00 $ 46,887.43 FUND
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Requested
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Funded
Requirements
Atterdag at Home $ 20,000.00 $ 10,000.00 $ 20,000.00 $ 20,000.00 Bethania Tuesday
Food Dist- Bethania
Lutheran Church
$ 15,000.00 $ 2,000.00 $ 10,000.00 $ 10,000.00 Receipts Proof of pymt
Bethania Preschool $ 10,000.00 $ 2,000.00 n/a
Danish Days $ 50,000.00 $ 30,000.00 $ 50,000.00 $ 50,000.00 Receipts/ Proof Pymt
Nature Track $ 5,000.00 $ - n/a
Solvang Chamber $ 55,000.00 Issue a new
contract $ 100,000.00 $ 40,000.00 Receipts/Proof Pymt
Solvang Senior Center $ 70,000.00 $ - $ 70,000.00 $ 70,000.00 Solvang School
Education Foundation $ 10,000.00 $ 3,000.00 $ 6,000.00 $ 6,000.00 Solvang Theaterfest $ 100,000.00 $ - $ 100,000.00 $ 50,000.00 SYV Therapeutic
Riding Program $ 10,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 10,000.00 $ 10,000.00 SYV People Helping
People $ - $ - $ 20,000.00 $ 20,000.00
SYV Fruit and
Vegetable Rescue $ 15,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ 15,000.00 $ 15,000.00 Solvang Rotary (Parade) $ 9,500.00 $ 9,500.00 n/a
SYV Rotary (Fireworks) $ 25,000.00 $ 25,000.00
Viking Charities $ 3,159.00 $ 3,159.00 n/a
Grand Total $ 372,659.00 $ 69,659.00 $ 426,000.00 $ 316,000.00 $ - Grant Funding
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