Solvang City Council
July 8, 2024

AGENDA

SOLVANG CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY JULY 8, 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 0BAGENDA 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.
1BAGENDA POSTING NOTIFICATION - Subscribe to receive email or text message notifications when agendas are posted online through “Notify Me” at: https://www.cityofsolvang.com/List.aspx 2BPUBLIC COMMENT - The public is encouraged to address the City Council in-person, virtually, or in-writing on agenda and non-agenda items. If provided in writing, comments must be submitted to the City Clerk at [email protected] by 5:00 p.m. on the Friday before the meeting to be considered. Your comment will be recorded and distributed appropriately. Comments on agenda items will be heard at the time each item is considered, including non-agenda items. In-person speakers will be invited to make public comments first.

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. 3BAMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT - If, as a participant of this meeting, you need special assistance the City will attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable manner. Please contact the City Clerk at either (805) 688-5575 x206 or [email protected]. 72- hours’ notice is requested 1 2. PRESENTATIONS:
a. CCCE 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 17

5. GC SECTION 53232.3(d) (aka AB 1234) and GC SECTION 84308 (aka SB 1439) REPORT OUT,

COUNCIL COMMENTS, REQUESTS
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: June 24, 2024. 18
c. Receive and file June Monthly accounts payable 24
d. Approve City Manager Employment Agreement. 37
e. Adopt Resolution No. 24-1267 to Appoint a Director and Alternate to the Santa Ynez River Valley Basin Eastern Management Area Groundwater Sustainability Agency Board of Directors ..........................................................................................53 f. Approve a Cooperation Agreement between the County of Santa Barbara and the City of Solvang CDBG Urban County Program for Federal Fiscal Years (2024-2027), and Adopt Resolution 24-1268 authorizing the City Manager to enter into a cooperation agreement between the County of Santa Barbara and the City of Solvang for participation in the Santa Barbara Urban County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)program for three federal fiscal years (2024-2027) 56

7. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
a. Public Hearing to consider:
1) Adoption of Resolution No. 24-1253 Certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report, Adopting Findings of Fact Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, Adopting a Mitigation and Monitoring and Reporting Program, and Adopting a Statement of Overriding Considerations for the Solvang 2045 General Plan Consisting of the Following Elements: Land Use, Community Design, Economic Development, Mobility, Environment and Sustainability, Safety, and Public Facilities, Services and Infrastructure (SCH#2023060448); and 2) Adopting Resolution No. 24-1254 Adopting the City of Solvang 2045 General Plan Consisting of the Following Elements: Land Use, Community Design, Economic Development, Mobility, Environment and Sustainability, Safety, and Public Facilities, Services and Infrastructure. 70 2 8. DISCUSSION ITEMS
a. Discussion and possible action to Approve the City of Solvang Active Transportation Plan. 1011 b. Discussion and possible direction to Staff regarding RATPDev request for a contract amendment to include rate structure modifications and rate increases to operate the Santa Ynez Valley Transit service. 1144
c. Discussion and possible action to receive and file Public Records Requests Report for January 1, 2024 – June 30, 2024. 1151
d. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve Updated City Council Protocols to Conform with Regulatory Requirements and Make Other Conforming Edits. 1170 e. Discussion and possible action to reaffirm City Council Legislative Priorities 2021 Platform and make other Conforming edits. 1195
f. Discussion and Possible direction to Staff regarding Solvang’s Camping Ordinance in light of the recent Supreme Court of the United States Decision. 1210

9. COUNCIL CLOSING COMMENTS

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 3rd day of July 2024
3 Judith Young
Senior Account Manager, Member Agencies
July 8, 2024

CITY OF SOLVANG
3CE Annual Presentation
4 A PARTNERSHIP TO SUPPORT SHARED CUSTOMERS
5 2023 YEAR IN REVIEW
Lower emissions
Cleaner more reliable grid
Community investment
Stable and responsible rates
6 3CE PRIORITIZES INNOVATION
–One of California’s first solar + storage projects –The state’s first new geothermal project in three decades –The largest compressed air battery storage in the world 7 ADDITIONALITY – THE KEY TO OUR

PROCUREMENT STRATEGY
Investing in a diverse portfolio of renewables coupled with innovative energy storage capacity
8 CALIFORNIA BREAKS RENEWABLE ENERGY

RECORDS
It’s working!
9 3CE DELIVERS POWER FOR GOOD
Affordable Rates Project Selection Criteria Rebates & Incentives 10 INVESTING IN YOUR COMMUNITY
Residential, Commercial, & Agriculture Rebates Available Agriculture
Electrification
Program
- $75,000
Electrify Your Home
$17,385
$2,500 per unit
Concierge - $24,000
New Construction
Electrification
$5,000
$250,000
Electric Bus - $200,000
$1000-4000
$150,000
Electrify Your Ride
Residential
Commerical & Ag
11 INVESTING IN YOUR COMMUNITY
Total Investment Over $462,000
$98,155
Electrify Your Ride
$11,300
Electrify Your
Home
$1,000
Central Coast
Incentive Project
$7,000
Agriculture
Electrification
Program
$150,000
12 INVESTING IN YOUR CITY’S ENERGY TRANSITION
Member Agency Programs:

Plan Your Fleet
Electrify Your Fleet
Charge Your Fleet
13 INVESTING IN YOUR CITY’S ENERGY TRANSITION
– Reach Code Program
– Charging Stations/Charge-ready –Member Agency
Communications
14 Thank You
12 3CE.org [email protected]
877-455-2223
Senior Account Manager (805) 693-2000
Judith Young [email protected]
15 16
Meeting Date Agenda Item Agenda Dept
22-Jul SBC Youth Poet Laureate Jasmine Guerrero Presentation City Manager Marketing & Tourism Quarterly Update Presentation Parks & Rec Residential Water Disconnection Policy Discussion City Attorney Waste Management Contract Amend 4 Discussion City Manager Zoning Code direction Discussion Planning
Approve Planning & Engineering Tech Job Descript Consent HR/Finance 12-Aug City Council Goals Quarterly Update Consent City Manager Select Cal Cities Voting delegate & alternate Discussion City Clerk Alamo Pintado Bridge Project Presentation City Manager
Approve Capital Improvement Program Discussion Fin/Public Works 26-Aug Frontier Communications Presentation City Manager Zoning Ord to implement GP 1st Reading Public Hearing Planning 9-Sep Zoning Ordinance to implement GP 2nd reading Consent Planning Sign Ordinance review Discussion Planning
PERS liability discussion Presentation City Manager
23-Sep Cal Cities Legislative Update Presentation City Manager Special Event weekends impacts on busineses Discussion Parks & Rec Future Meetings RFQ Interim Financing WWTP Administration Discussion Finance Stormwater Management Program Update Discussion Public Works Short Term Vacation Rental update Discussion Finance/Planning Outdoor dining ordinance Public Hearing Planning
Modify City Code Title 9, Chapter 3, 9-3D-3 Water
Conservation
Public Hearing Utilities
Meeting Date Agenda Item Agenda Dept
Fire abatement and brush removal program Discussion City Manager On-street Parking Restrictions Policy Direction Discussion Public Works Agenda Item Agenda Dept
January Annual Comprehensive Financial Report Discussion Finance January (odd
years)
Brown Act, Public Records Act, Levine Act Training Presentation City Attorney January (odd
years)
Appointment to Boards, Commissions, Committees Discussion City Clerk January Fee Schedule Review Discussion Finance
January Investment Policy Annual Review Discussion Finance February (even
years)
Budget to Actual Discussion Finance
February Measure A 5-Year Local Program of Projects Public Hearing Public Works February Mid-Year Budget Adjustments Finance
February (even
years)
Council Budget Goal Setting Public Workshop City Manager March Housing General Plan Annual Report Discussion Planning March SB1 RMRA project List Public Hearing Public Works March Solvang Mesa LLMD Annual Assessment Public Hearing Public Works March FTA 5311 Grant Agreement Consent Public Works
March TDA Grant Funding Consent Public Works
May (even years) Ordinance 1st Reading & Adoption Conflict of Interest Public Hearing City Attorney May Grant Funding Applications review Discussion Finance Oct/Jan/April/July Quarterly Financial Reports Discussion Finance Oct/Jan/April/July Quarterly Marketing Update Presentation Parks & Rec June Preliminary Budget Discussion Finance
June Two-Year Financial Plan Development or Supplemental Budget adoption
Discussion Finance
June Capital Improvement Program Discussion FIN/Public Works June/July Amend Appropriation Limit Public Hearing
November Stormwater Management Program Annual Report Consent Public Works December AB 1600 Report Discussion Public Works
December City Council Reorganization - Appointment of Mayor pro tem
Discussion City Clerk
December (even
years)
City Council Reorganization Council selection of
representatives to Committees and Agencies
Discussion City Clerk
Council Requested Agenda Items
Annual Reports

CITY COUNCIL ADVANCE CALENDAR
17 Special Closed Session – 5:30 PM
Regular Meeting - 6:30 PM
5:30 PM SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION

CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Infanti called the Special Closed Session meeting to order at 5:32 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber, 1644 Oak Street, Solvang, California.

ROLL CALL

Present: Mayor Mark Infanti, Councilmembers Robert Clarke, Claudia Orona, Elizabeth Orona

Absent: Mayor pro tem David Brown
Staff: City Manager Randy Murphy, City Attorney Chelsea O’Sullivan, City Clerk Annamarie Porter

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Infanti led in the Salute to the Flag.

1. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION ONLY
None.

2. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
a. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS – pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6
Agency designated representative:

Chelsea O’Sullivan, City Attorney
Unrepresented employee:

City Manager
Mayor Infanti adjourned to Closed Session at 5:35 p.m.

RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
Mayor Infanti reconvened to Open Session at 6:25 p.m. with all Councilmembers, present, except Mayor pro tem Brown (absent)

3. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS
City Attorney O’Sullivan reported that there was no reportable action other than direction given to staff.

MINUTES

SOLVANG CITY COUNCIL
Monday, June 24, 2024
Agenda Item 6.b
18 4. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Infanti adjourned the meeting at 6:26 p.m.
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, Councilmembers Robert Clarke, Claudia Orona, Elizabeth Orona

Absent: Mayor pro tem David Brown
Staff: City Manager Randy Murphy, City Attorney Chelsea O’Sullivan, City Clerk Annamarie Porter, Administrative Services Director Wendy Berry, Public Works Director Rodger Olds

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Jim Richardson led in the Pledge of Allegiance.

1. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS AND CEREMONIAL ITEMS - None

2. PRESENTATIONS - None

3. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS – NON-AGENDA AND CONSENT ITEMS Steve Brown
Jim Richardson
Eddie Sway
Al Cortese

4. CITY MANAGER REPORT AND ADVANCE CALENDAR
City Manager Murphy shared a video promoting upcoming surveys of Solvang residents and encouraged residents to sign up; discussed a contract for concrete repair in the Alisal Glenn neighborhood starting July 1st; and announced upcoming Business Talks sessions.

Discussion followed regarding developing a list of upcoming survey topics and promoting the survey in the water bills.

5. GC SECTION 53232.3(d) (aka AB 1234) and GC SECTION 84308 (aka SB 1439) REPORT OUT,

COUNCIL COMMENTS, REQUESTS
Councilmember Clarke reported that if the City did not have Measure U, it would be running at a deficit; Saturday events being difficult on hotels; suggested a review of TOT revenue for one-day versus twoday events to determine their impacts on hotels and TOT and talked about the timing of parking and whether it is a factor in increases in the homeless population on City streets.

Mayor Infanti talked about a recent meeting of all Santa Barbara County leaders and topics discussed; spoke about the recent SBCAG North Regional meeting, the Air Pollution Control District (APCD) meeting and topics discussed and a meeting regarding the Santa Ynez River homeless issue. 19 City Manager Murphy reported City Council will consider on September 23, 2024, special event weekend impacts on businesses and noted discussions with the Tourism and Marketing Advisory Committee (TMAC) which is getting input from local businesses about their experiences.

Mayor Infanti reported having discussions with a group about additional parking and noted grant funding will be addressed later in budget discussions.

6. CONSENT ITEMS
a. Approve Order of Agenda as Presented.
b. Approve City Council Minutes: June 10, 2024
c. Receive and file May Monthly Financial Report
d. Approve Amendment 7 to the Agreement with GSI Water Solutions Inc to extend the term to June 30, 2025, and authorize the Mayor to execute on behalf of the City e. Adopt Resolution No. 24-1264 Approving the FY 2024-25 List of Projects to be funded by the SB 1 Road Repair and Accountability Act and Repealing Resolution No. 24-1242 f. Approve Amendment 5 to the Agreement with ZWorld GIS LLC for GIS Web application and subscription services for the additional amount of $37,500. for a total contract amount not to exceed $370,500, and to extend the term to June 30, 2025, and authorize the Mayor to execute on behalf of the City
g. Approve Amendment 6 to the Agreement with Mintier Harnish LP to complete the General Plan Update process and implement the 2023-2031 Housing Element to extend the term to June 30, 2025, and authorize the Mayor to execute on behalf of the City h. Approve an Agreement with Solvang Hygge Husset LLC for Solvang Visitor Center Services for the amount not to exceed $152,970. per year for a total contract amount not to exceed $305,940. for the term July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2026, and authorize the Mayor to execute on behalf of the City
i. Approve Amendment 4 to the Agreement with Urban Concepts for Planning Division Consultant Services for the additional amount not to exceed $150,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $587,000 and to extend the term to December 31, 2024, and authorize the Mayor to execute on behalf of the City
j. Approve Amendment 3 to the Agreement with Wildan Engineering for building plan review, building inspection, building official services, and permit counter technician services for the additional amount not to exceed $200,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $786,595., and to extend the term to June 30 2025, and authorize the Mayor to execute on behalf of the City
k. Approve Amendment 2 to the Agreement with Tetra Tech Inc for Staffing Engineering Services for the additional amount of $83,200, for a total contract amount not to exceed $249,600 and to extend the term to June 30, 2025, and authorize the Mayor to execute on behalf of the City Motion by Councilmember Clarke, to approve Consent Items as amended, with corrections submitted under Blue Folder for Item No. 6.i, seconded by Councilmember Claudia Orona and carried, 4-0, with Mayor pro tem Brown absent.
20 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS -
a. Public Hearing to consider adopting Resolution No. 24-1265, amending the Appropriation Limit for fiscal year 2024-2025 Pursuant to Article XIII B of the California Constitution Administrative Services Director Berry presented details of the report.

Mayor Infanti opened the public hearing.

There were no public comments.

Mayor Infanti closed the public hearing.

Motion by Councilmember Elizabeth Orona, to adopt Resolution No. 24-1265, amending the Appropriation Limit for fiscal year 2024-2025 Pursuant to Article XIII B of the California Constitution, seconded by Councilmember Clarke, and carried, 4-0 with Mayor pro tem Brown absent.

8. DISCUSSION ITEMS
a. Approve Amendment 2 to the agreement with MNS Engineers, Inc for engineering support and environmental permitting, for the South Alisal Emergency repair Project for the additional amount not to exceed amount of $7,110 for a total contract amount not to exceed $194,278, and extending the term to June 30, 2025, and authorize the Mayor to execute on behalf of the City
Public Works Director Olds narrated a PowerPoint presentation with details of the report.

There were no public comments on this item.

Motion by Councilmember Clarke, to approve Amendment 2 to the agreement with MNS Engineers, Inc for engineering support and environmental permitting, for the South Alisal Emergency repair Project for the additional amount not to exceed amount of $7,110 for a total contract amount not to exceed $194,278, and extending the term to June 30, 2025, and authorize the Mayor to execute on behalf of the City, seconded by Councilmember Elizabeth Orona, and carried, 4-0, with Mayor pro tem Brown absent.
b. Approve Amendment 2 to the agreement with MNS Engineers, Inc for annual implementation, support, and compliance with the City’s Storm Water Management Plan Permit for the additional amount not to exceed amount of $133,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $351,950, and extending the term to June 30, 2025 and authorize the Mayor to execute on behalf of the City
Public Works Director Olds narrated a PowerPoint presentation with details of the report.

There were no public comments on this item.

Motion by Councilmember Elizabeth Orona, to approve Amendment 2 to the agreement with MNS Engineers, Inc for annual implementation, support, and compliance with the City’s Storm Water Management Plan Permit for the additional amount not to exceed amount of $133,000 for a total contract amount not to exceed $351,950, and extending the term to June 30, 2025 and authorize the Mayor to execute on behalf of the City, seconded by Councilmember Claudia Orona, and carried, 4-0 with Mayor pro tem Brown, absent.
c. Discussion and possible action to Adopt Resolution No. 24-1266 Adopting a Biennial Budget for Fiscal Years 2024-2026
21 Administrative Services Director Berry presented details of the report.

City Attorney O’Sullivan noted that any adoption of the budget, should City Council choose to do that, although Mayor pro tem Brown is absent, he recused himself from any of the votes regarding the Atterdag at Home grant funding. She confirmed that all budgets have increased and are net positive.

Mayor Infanti invited public comments.

Jim Richardson
There were no other public comments on this item.

Discussion followed regarding Measure U and public access to the budget, generating a contract with the Senior Center to answer calls to the City regarding available services for seniors, grant requests, allowing each Councilmember a discretionary $25,000 to allocate to support non-profit and community organizations that apply, according to pre-established rules and policies and based on recommendations of the ad hoc committee.

City Manager Murphy reported that Staff will work with the City Attorney to establish rules, criteria and procedures.

Discussion followed regarding Measure U and the General Fund, the need to treat the money as a combined General Fund bucket and increased Julefest costs due to inclusion of the skating rink and more restrooms.

Mayor Infanti invited public comments.

Jim Richardson
Steve Brown
Denis Beebe
There were no other public comments on this item.

Discussion followed regarding approving the budget and directing staff to return with a policy relative to grant funding procedures and rules.

Motion by Mayor Infanti, to adopt Resolution No. 24-1266 Adopting a Biennial Budget for Fiscal Years 2024-2026, as amended to add the Senior Center contract, in an amount NTE $60,000, seconded by Councilmember Elizabeth Orona, and carried, 4-0, with Mayor pro tem Brown absent.

Direction was given to staff to return with establishing application guidelines and criteria for a discretionary grant funding process.

9. COUNCIL CLOSING COMMENTS - None

10. ADJOURNMENT – 8:11 p.m.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:11 p.m.

Respectfully submitted:

Annamarie Porter, CMC
City Clerk
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Expense Approval Report
City of Solvang By Segment (Select Below)
Payment Dates 6/1/2024 - 6/30/2024
Vendor Name Payable Number Post Date Description (Item) Account Number Amount The Guardian Team LLC 1138 06/03/2024 Security 100-16002 483.00 Pacific Gas & Electric Company 7582 06/17/2024 06/17/2024 Acct#0408007582-5 100-16002 1,868.73 Tyler Technologies, Inc 025-462215 05/01/2024 Subscription for FY24-25 100-16003 13,828.04 Tyler Technologies, Inc 025-462829CR 04/19/2024 Subscription Fees Credit 100-16003 -864.56 SYHS Beach Volleyball INV0012319 05/24/2024 Recreation Refund 100-20036 100.00 Kylie Kelleher INV0012320 05/29/2024 Recreation Refund 100-20036 100.00 Kenna Gose INV0012321 05/29/2024 Recreation Refund 100-20036 75.00 Andrea Hill INV0012346 06/05/2024 Recreation Refund 100-20036 100.00 DANISH BROTHERHOOD INV0012350 06/05/2024 Recreation Refund 100-20036 440.00 Araceli Angel INV0012354 06/06/2024 Recreation Refund 100-20036 877.00 Superior Court of California - … INV0012355 06/11/2024 Recreation Refund 100-20036 700.00 Five Star Bank 5250 05/31/2024 05/31/2024 Acct# 5250 100-20037 7,687.40 MNS Engineers, Inc. 86210 05/06/2024 Project #CISOL.200359.08 100-23011 3,120.90 Tyler Technologies, Inc 025-462215 05/01/2024 Subscription for FY24-25 500-16003 13,828.04 Tyler Technologies, Inc 025-462829CR 04/19/2024 Subscription Fees Credit 500-16003 -864.56 Tyler Technologies, Inc 025-462215 05/01/2024 Subscription for FY24-25 501-16003 13,828.04 Tyler Technologies, Inc 025-462215 05/01/2024 Subscription for FY24-25 501-16003 13,828.02 Tyler Technologies, Inc 025-462829CR 04/19/2024 Subscription Fees Credit 501-16003 -864.56 Tyler Technologies, Inc 025-462829CR 04/19/2024 Subscription Fees Credit 501-16003 -864.58 Central Holding Group, LLC INV0012383 06/30/2024 Transit Rent - July 502-16003 2,797.13 70,203.04
Department: 1000 - Council
General Code, LLC PG000036400 05/22/2024 Supplementary Text Pages 100-1000-100-57014 1,926.40 Column Software PBC 8BC38120-0090 06/06/2024 Ordinance 24-0374 100-1000-100-57015 107.37 Column Software PBC 8BC38120-0091 06/14/2024 Summary Ordinance 24-0375 100-1000-100-57015 136.84 Column Software PBC 8BC38120-0092 06/14/2024 Notice CC PH Gann Reso 100-1000-100-57015 158.55 Maria Shafer 2024-016 SOLV 05/23/2024 Maria Shafer FY 2023-24 100-1000-100-57016 127.50 Maria Shafer 2024-017 SOLV 06/03/2024 Maria Shafer FY 2023-24 100-1000-100-57016 212.50 Maria Shafer 2024-018 SOLV 06/06/2024 Maria Shafer FY 2023-24 100-1000-100-57016 127.50 County of Santa Barbara LIB-0002 06/05/2024 Library Polling City Cost Sharing 100-1000-100-57016 852.00 Islay Events 1326 05/31/2024 Islay Events FY 2023-24 100-1000-100-63002 1,445.00 Bethania Evangelical Lutheran…INV0012352 05/31/2024 Bethania Tuesday Food Distri… 100-1000-110-59042 10,000.00 Santa Barbara Co Sheriff Dept 2155 05/30/2024 Law Enforcement Services - Ju…100-1000-130-56006 245,020.00 Department 1000 - Council Total: 260,113.66
Department: 1100 - Administration
Advantage Group, The 171707 05/31/2024 Annual Renewal/Admin Flex F… 100-1100-105-51005 156.85 Advantage Group, The INV0012394 06/26/2024 Retirees Reimbursements 100-1100-105-51005 5,850.99 Nielsen Building Material 160565 05/29/2024 XLarge Gloves 100-1100-120-43021 -0.61 Nielsen Building Material 161381 06/03/2024 6 Point Socket 100-1100-120-43021 -3.04 Nielsen Building Material 161790 06/05/2024 8'Extension Cord 100-1100-120-43021 -0.09 Nielsen Building Material 161950 06/05/2024 Mixer Mud 100-1100-120-43021 -0.44 Nielsen Building Material 162708 06/10/2024 5/8" Hex Nuts 100-1100-120-43021 -0.22 Nielsen Building Material 163355 06/13/2024 Drill Bit 100-1100-120-43021 -0.64 Reece Plumbing S118191136.001 05/24/2024 Spears 100-1100-120-43021 -0.58 Reece Plumbing S118195705.001 05/28/2024 Gerber WH 19x17 100-1100-120-43021 -2.02 Internal Revenue Service INV0012406 06/26/2024 Q1 2024 Balance Due Payment 100-1100-120-51002 30.10 Staples Advantage 6004336607 06/08/2024 Office Supplies 100-1100-120-52003 149.95 Quadient Finance USA, Inc. 1265 05/16/2024 05/16/2024 Postage 100-1100-120-52008 200.00 Exclusive Alarm Services 012898 03/08/2024 Test Alarm Monthly Call 100-1100-120-54002 197.00 Exclusive Alarm Services 013096 06/04/2024 Monitoring Security System 100-1100-120-54002 186.00 Exclusive Alarm Services 013098 06/04/2024 Monitoring Security System 100-1100-120-54002 150.00 Exclusive Alarm Services 013099 06/04/2024 Monitoring Security System 100-1100-120-54002 150.00 Exclusive Alarm Services 013100 06/04/2024 Monitoring Security System 100-1100-120-54002 150.00 Quadient Leasing USA, Inc. Q1363751 06/04/2024 Lease Payments 100-1100-120-57011 161.83 Agenda Item 6.c
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Vendor Name Payable Number Post Date Description (Item) Account Number Amount Richards, Watson & Gershon A…247525 04/25/2024 Professional Services - Person… 100-1100-120-57012 83.70 Richards, Watson & Gershon A…247527 04/25/2024 Professional Services - South … 100-1100-120-57012 16,024.72 Richards, Watson & Gershon A…247528 04/25/2024 Professional Services - Admini… 100-1100-120-57012 24,910.00 Judith S. Smith 12588 05/31/2024 HR Consulting 100-1100-120-57016 43.75 The Lew Edwards Group 23-007 05/31/2024 FY 2022-23 Professional Servi… 100-1100-120-57016 6,000.00 California Consulting, Inc. 6858 05/31/2024 Grant Services 100-1100-120-57016 4,450.00 Concept Management Interna…INV0012348 05/21/2024 Graphic Image License Agree… 100-1100-120-57016 1.00 Government Revenue Solutio… INV06-018863 05/24/2024 SUTA Services for the Tax Qua…100-1100-120-57025 8,717.07 Satcom Global FZE AS06240611 06/01/2024 Iridium SIM Card 100-1100-120-60006 42.75 Comcast 0775 06/15/2024 06/15/2024 Acct#939750775 100-1100-121-57064 384.54 Bluebeam, Inc. 1950141 05/30/2024 Studio Prime Annual Subsripti… 100-1100-121-57064 2,340.00 ZWorld GIS 2024-0150 06/01/2024 Annual GIS Services and Subsc…100-1100-121-57064 1,634.79 Frontier Communications 5575 06/13/2024 06/13/2024 Acct# 805 688 5575 062171 5 100-1100-121-57064 91.17 Lanspeed 58179 06/01/2024 Monthly Billing - June 100-1100-121-57064 1,225.50 Lanspeed 58219 06/01/2024 Monthly Billing - Open Gov 100-1100-121-57064 146.32 Lanspeed 58227 06/01/2024 Monthly Barracuda - June 100-1100-121-57064 49.68 Comcast 5898 05/28/2024 05/28/2024 Acc# 8155 70 005 0125898 100-1100-121-57064 71.39 Verizon Wireless Services, LLC 9964561898 05/19/2024 Acct#617131340-00001 100-1100-121-57064 819.56 RingCentral, Inc. CD_000818594 05/15/2024 DigitalLine Unlimited Standard 100-1100-121-57064 1,087.06 RingCentral, Inc. CD_000841835 06/15/2024 DigitalLine Unlimited Standard 100-1100-121-57064 1,087.06 Solvang Chamber of Commerce INV0012344 05/30/2024 Grant Funds 100-1100-220-59026 40,000.00 Department 1100 - Administration Total: 116,585.14
Department: 1200 - Planning & Building
ReadyRefresh by Nestle 14E36708080529 05/28/2024 Acct#6708080529 100-1200-200-52003 10.24 Quadient Finance USA, Inc. 1265 05/16/2024 05/16/2024 Postage 100-1200-200-52008 25.00 Mintier Harnish, LP SolvangGPU-37 06/18/2024 General Pln Update Contract 100-1200-200-57007 21,455.32 Quadient Leasing USA, Inc. Q1363751 06/04/2024 Lease Payments 100-1200-200-57011 52.31 Richards, Watson & Gershon A…247526 04/25/2024 Professional Services - Code E… 100-1200-200-57012 195.30 Richards, Watson & Gershon A…247529 04/25/2024 Professional Services - Comm… 100-1200-200-57012 7,875.39 Hankering Corporation, The 89743 05/29/2024 Solvang General Planning & R… 100-1200-200-57015 845.38 Hankering Corporation, The 89758 05/30/2024 Solvang General Planning & R… 100-1200-200-57015 367.59 Urban Planning Concepts, Inc. 11715 06/07/2024 Urban Planning FY 2023-24 100-1200-200-57016 5,700.00 ReadyRefresh by Nestle 14E36708080529 05/28/2024 Acct#6708080529 100-1200-210-52003 10.25 Quadient Finance USA, Inc. 1265 05/16/2024 05/16/2024 Postage 100-1200-210-52008 25.00 Quadient Leasing USA, Inc. Q1363751 06/04/2024 Lease Payments 100-1200-210-57011 22.07 Willdan Engineering 002-31774 05/15/2024 Willdan Engineering 100-1200-210-57016 4,190.31 Willdan Engineering 00231775 05/15/2024 Willdan Engineering 100-1200-210-57016 8,905.00 Willdan Engineering 00231776 05/15/2024 Willdan Engineering 100-1200-210-57016 2,892.50 Willdan Engineering 00231905 06/17/2024 Willdan Engineering 100-1200-210-57016 9,025.00 Willdan Engineering 002-31906 06/17/2024 Willdan Engineering 100-1200-210-57016 2,440.86 Willdan Engineering 00231907 06/17/2024 Willdan Engineering 100-1200-210-57016 3,417.70 Department 1200 - Planning & Building Total: 67,455.22
Department: 1300 - Parks and Recreation
ReadyRefresh by Nestle 14E36708080529 05/28/2024 Acct#6708080529 100-1300-350-52003 10.24 Staples Advantage 6003134047 05/25/2024 Office Supplies 100-1300-350-52003 70.55 Quadient Finance USA, Inc. 1265 05/16/2024 05/16/2024 Postage 100-1300-350-52008 50.00 Quadient Leasing USA, Inc. Q1363751 06/04/2024 Lease Payments 100-1300-350-57011 53.13 Frederick Paul Lageman INV0012357 05/31/2024 Fred Lageman Professional Se… 100-1300-350-57016 1,140.00 Cloud 9 Sports, LLC JS770 05/30/2024 Softballs 100-1300-360-52005 434.16 Brandon James Roberts 5/2024 05/31/2024 Music Lessons 100-1300-365-52005 465.50 Solvang Bakery Inc. 713960 06/19/2024 Cookie Decorating Kit 100-1300-365-52005 260.00 Christophe Millner INV0012322 05/31/2024 Kung Fu Youth Programs 100-1300-365-52005 857.50 Christophe Millner INV0012389 06/17/2024 Kung Fu Youth Programs 100-1300-365-52005 535.50 Melissa's Bees 1019 06/03/2024 Class 100-1300-370-52005 182.00 Brandon James Roberts 5/2024 05/31/2024 Music Lessons 100-1300-370-52005 266.00 Christophe Millner INV0012323 05/31/2024 Tai Chi - Adult Programs 100-1300-370-52005 87.50 Christophe Millner INV0012390 06/17/2024 Tai Chi - Adult Programs 100-1300-370-52005 129.50 Department 1300 - Parks and Recreation Total: 4,541.58
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Vendor Name Payable Number Post Date Description (Item) Account Number Amount Department: 1400 - Tourism
Visit the Santa Ynez Valley INV0012395 06/24/2024 SYVTBID - April (collected in … 100-1400-400-43020 -1,016.46 Solvang Hygge Huset LLC 1024 06/07/2024 Visitors Center 100-1400-400-59010 9,783.15 Islett Agency Inc. 2026 06/01/2024 Islett Agency through Decemb…100-1400-400-59010 4,000.00 Frontier Communications 4056 06/11/2024 06/11/2024 Acct#805 686 4056 091119 5 100-1400-400-59010 166.13 Stiletto Events SOL-0524-1 06/16/2024 Stiletto Events 100-1400-400-59010 4,858.58 Solvang Danish Days Foundati… 2021-9 09/07/2023 Grant Fund 100-1400-400-59015 8,245.32 Visit the Santa Ynez Valley INV0012395 06/24/2024 SYVTBID - April (collected in … 700-1400-400-59016 49,806.54 Visit the Santa Ynez Valley INV0012395 06/24/2024 SYVTBID - April (collected in … 700-1400-400-61003 1,016.46 Department 1400 - Tourism Total: 76,859.72
Department: 1600 - Public Works/Engineering
Quadient Finance USA, Inc. 1265 05/16/2024 05/16/2024 Postage 100-1600-300-52008 25.00 Jim's Service Center INV0012356 06/01/2024 Fuel - May 100-1600-300-52015 50.07 Jim's Service Center INV0012356 06/01/2024 Fuel - May 100-1600-300-52015 96.59 Jim's Service Center INV0012356 06/01/2024 Fuel - May 100-1600-300-52015 144.99 Jim's Service Center INV0012356 06/01/2024 Fuel - May 100-1600-300-52015 417.63 Jim's Service Center INV0012356 06/01/2024 Fuel - May 100-1600-300-52015 435.66 Jim's Service Center INV0012356 06/01/2024 Fuel - May 100-1600-300-52015 112.69 Jim's Service Center INV0012356 06/01/2024 Fuel - May 100-1600-300-52015 535.16 Quadient Leasing USA, Inc. Q1363751 06/04/2024 Lease Payments 100-1600-300-57011 69.47 Valley Fresh Market, LLC 06-519559 05/24/2024 Water 100-1600-310-52003 8.74 DellaValle Embroidery 3255 06/06/2024 Embroidered Logos 100-1600-310-52003 36.00 Vestis Services, LLC 5020559821 05/22/2024 Mats & Towels (Vets Hall,City … 100-1600-310-52003 55.67 Vestis Services, LLC 5020579179 06/19/2024 Mats & Towels (Vets Hall,City … 100-1600-310-52003 55.67 SiteOne Landscaping Supply, L…142503019-001 06/06/2024 Latching Solenoid Assembly 100-1600-310-53003 54.88 Valley Shield Termite and Pest…22850 05/10/2024 Twice a Month AG Service - H… 100-1600-310-53003 100.00 Valley Shield Termite and Pest…22851 05/24/2024 Twice a Month AG Service - H… 100-1600-310-53003 100.00 Valley Shield Termite and Pest…22955 05/14/2024 Monthly Pest Control - HCA 100-1600-310-53003 59.00 Valley Shield Termite and Pest…23288 06/05/2024 Twice a Month AG Service - H… 100-1600-310-53003 100.00 Dog Waste Depot 712147 06/04/2024 Dog Waste Roll Bag 100-1600-310-53003 188.11 Santa Ynez Valley Hardware INV0012361 06/01/2024 Supplies - May 100-1600-310-53003 148.15 Pacific Gas & Electric Company 7582 06/17/2024 06/17/2024 Acct#0408007582-5 100-1600-310-55001 27.95 Pacific Gas & Electric Company 7582 06/17/2024 06/17/2024 Acct#0408007582-5 100-1600-310-55001 62.61 Procare Janitorial Supply, Inc 172611 05/24/2024 Janitorial Supply - RR#2 100-1600-320-52003 285.47 Procare Janitorial Supply, Inc 172612 05/24/2024 Janitorial Supply - RR#2 100-1600-320-52003 269.74 Procare Janitorial Supply, Inc 172981 06/07/2024 Janitorial Supply - RR#2 100-1600-320-52003 477.79 Procare Janitorial Supply, Inc 172982 06/07/2024 Janitorial Supply - RR#2 100-1600-320-52003 38.46 Procare Janitorial Supply, Inc 173273 06/19/2024 Janitorial Supply - RR#2 100-1600-320-52003 285.47 Santa Ynez Valley Hardware INV0012361 06/01/2024 Supplies - May 100-1600-320-52003 176.14 Mr. Rooter Plumbing of the C… 25905513 06/09/2024 Temporary Repair to Relieve S…100-1600-320-53003 254.00 Ferguson Enterprises, Inc 5157885 06/06/2024 Supplies 100-1600-320-53003 152.08 Ferguson Enterprises, Inc 5157939 06/06/2024 Comp Navigator 100-1600-320-53003 27.61 Dog Waste Depot 712147 06/04/2024 Dog Waste Roll Bag 100-1600-320-53003 188.11 Streator Pipe & Supply S1741595.001 04/02/2024 1-Hole Metering Faucet 100-1600-320-53003 73.52 Pacific Gas & Electric Company 7582 06/17/2024 06/17/2024 Acct#0408007582-5 100-1600-320-55001 27.64 Pacific Gas & Electric Company 7582 06/17/2024 06/17/2024 Acct#0408007582-5 100-1600-320-55001 140.40 Valley Fresh Market, LLC 06-519559 05/24/2024 Water 100-1600-330-52003 8.74 SiteOne Landscaping Supply, L…141873859-001 05/22/2024 Kinetix Full-Synthetic Oil 100-1600-330-52003 239.52 SiteOne Landscaping Supply, L…141907969-001 05/23/2024 Lesco Weed & Feed 100-1600-330-52003 220.83 Procare Janitorial Supply, Inc 172615 05/24/2024 Janitorial Supply - SF 100-1600-330-52003 285.47 Procare Janitorial Supply, Inc 172954 06/05/2024 Janitorial Supply - SF 100-1600-330-52003 365.94 Procare Janitorial Supply, Inc 172985 06/07/2024 Janitorial Supply - SF 100-1600-330-52003 285.47 Procare Janitorial Supply, Inc 173275 06/19/2024 Janitorial Supply - SF 100-1600-330-52003 176.10 Vestis Services, LLC 5020559821 05/22/2024 Mats & Towels (Vets Hall,City … 100-1600-330-52003 55.69 Vestis Services, LLC 5020579179 06/19/2024 Mats & Towels (Vets Hall,City … 100-1600-330-52003 55.69 Santa Ynez Valley Hardware INV0012361 06/01/2024 Supplies - May 100-1600-330-52003 95.83 JV Outdoor Power Equipment 22040 05/23/2024 SRM-266 Carb 100-1600-330-53003 183.67 Valley Shield Termite and Pest…22852 05/03/2024 Weekly Pest Control - SF 100-1600-330-53003 100.00 Valley Shield Termite and Pest…22853 05/08/2024 Weekly Pest Control - SF 100-1600-330-53003 100.00 Valley Shield Termite and Pest…22854 05/15/2024 Weekly Pest Control - SF 100-1600-330-53003 100.00 25 Expense Approval Report Payment Dates: 6/1/2024 - 6/30/2024 7/3/2024 10:49:33 AM Page 4 of 13
Vendor Name Payable Number Post Date Description (Item) Account Number Amount Valley Shield Termite and Pest…22855 05/22/2024 Weekly Pest Control - SF 100-1600-330-53003 100.00 Valley Shield Termite and Pest…22856 05/31/2024 Weekly Pest Control - SF 100-1600-330-53003 100.00 Valley Shield Termite and Pest…22862 05/28/2024 Quarterly Pest Control - SF 100-1600-330-53003 85.00 Valley Shield Termite and Pest…23290 06/05/2024 Weekly Pest Control - SF 100-1600-330-53003 100.00 Dog Waste Depot 712147 06/04/2024 Dog Waste Roll Bag 100-1600-330-53003 188.11 Jean-Paul Demeure 863. 06/05/2024 Adjust SF Restroom Doors 100-1600-330-53003 760.00 Santa Ynez Valley Hardware INV0012361 06/01/2024 Supplies - May 100-1600-330-53003 221.87 Reece Plumbing S118191136.001 05/24/2024 Spears 100-1600-330-53003 31.41 Reece Plumbing S118222371.001 05/30/2024 BWF #FGV-1DCV 100-1600-330-53003 17.56 Pacific Gas & Electric Company 7582 06/17/2024 06/17/2024 Acct#0408007582-5 100-1600-330-55001 110.32 S.Y.R.W.C.D. ID #1 0001 05/28/2024 05/28/2024 Acct#000017040001 100-1600-330-55002 2,154.75 Valley Shield Termite and Pest…23292 06/14/2024 Weekly Pest Control - SF 100-1600-330-57057 100.00 SiteOne Landscaping Supply, L…142277979-001 06/07/2024 Softball Infield dirt mix 100-1600-330-57060 1,949.09 Dog Waste Depot 712147 06/04/2024 Dog Waste Roll Bag 100-1600-340-53003 188.10 Santa Ynez Valley Hardware INV0012361 06/01/2024 Supplies - May 100-1600-340-53003 219.95 Pacific Gas & Electric Company 7582 06/17/2024 06/17/2024 Acct#0408007582-5 100-1600-340-55001 15.51 Inner Nature 16025 05/31/2024 Village Planeter Maintenance 100-1600-340-57029 3,500.00 Extreme Clean Janitorial 3000 05/13/2024 Extreme Clean FY 23-24 100-1600-400-57005 3,952.00 Extreme Clean Janitorial 3001 05/13/2024 Extreme Clean FY 23-24 100-1600-400-57005 2,028.00 Extreme Clean Janitorial 3004 05/20/2024 Extreme Clean FY 23-24 100-1600-400-57005 1,560.00 Extreme Clean Janitorial 3005 05/20/2024 Extreme Clean FY 23-24 100-1600-400-57005 3,640.00 Extreme Clean Janitorial 3009 05/27/2024 Extreme Clean FY 23-24 100-1600-400-57005 520.00 Extreme Clean Janitorial 3010 05/27/2024 Extreme Clean FY 23-24 100-1600-400-57005 4,576.00 Extreme Clean Janitorial 3011 05/27/2024 Extreme Clean FY 23-24 100-1600-400-57005 2,028.00 Extreme Clean Janitorial 3012 05/27/2024 Extreme Clean FY 23-24 100-1600-400-57005 468.00 Extreme Clean Janitorial 3017 05/31/2024 Extreme Clean FY 23-24 100-1600-400-57005 375.00 Extreme Clean Janitorial 3018 06/02/2024 Extreme Clean FY 23-24 100-1600-400-57005 375.00 Extreme Clean Janitorial 3019 06/02/2024 Extreme Clean FY 23-24 100-1600-400-57005 468.00 Extreme Clean Janitorial 3020 06/02/2024 Extreme Clean FY 23-24 100-1600-400-57005 520.00 Extreme Clean Janitorial 3021 06/02/2024 Extreme Clean FY 23-24 100-1600-400-57005 4,420.00 Extreme Clean Janitorial 3022 06/02/2024 Extreme Clean FY 23-24 100-1600-400-57005 2,340.00 Extreme Clean Janitorial 3032 06/09/2024 Extreme Clean FY 23-24 100-1600-400-57005 6,812.00 Extreme Clean Janitorial 3033 06/17/2024 Cleaning Services 100-1600-400-57005 6,230.00 Extreme Clean Janitorial 3033 06/17/2024 Extreme Clean FY 23-24 100-1600-400-57005 166.00 SP Maintenance Services, Inc 93413 06/01/2024 Sidewalk Cleaning 100-1600-400-57018 3,433.33 ReadyRefresh by Nestle 14E36708080529 05/28/2024 Acct#6708080529 100-1600-600-52003 10.24 DellaValle Embroidery 3255 06/06/2024 Embroidered Logos 100-1600-600-52003 54.00 DellaValle Embroidery 3255 06/06/2024 Embroidered Logos 100-1600-600-52003 18.00 Staples Advantage 6004705972 06/15/2024 Office Supplies 100-1600-600-52003 377.53 Quadient Finance USA, Inc. 1265 05/16/2024 05/16/2024 Postage 100-1600-600-52008 25.00 Jim's Service Center INV0012356 06/01/2024 Fuel - May 100-1600-600-52015 131.89 Quadient Leasing USA, Inc. Q1363751 06/04/2024 Lease Payments 100-1600-600-57011 20.43 Tetra Tech, Inc 52258616 06/14/2024 General Engineering Services 100-1600-600-57016 11,340.00 Tetra Tech, Inc 52258617 06/14/2024 Fredensborg Canyon Road 100-1600-600-57016 2,088.00 Tetra Tech, Inc 52258617 06/14/2024 General Engineering Services 100-1600-600-57016 26,147.50 Buellton Medical Center INV0012387 05/13/2024 Pre-Employment Screening - J.…100-1600-605-51010 31.25 Buellton Medical Center INV0012388 05/13/2024 Drug Test - J. Flynn 100-1600-605-51010 15.00 Quadient Finance USA, Inc. 1265 05/16/2024 05/16/2024 Postage 100-1600-605-52008 25.00 Jim's Service Center INV0012356 06/01/2024 Fuel - May 100-1600-605-52015 120.73 Nielsen Building Material 161023 05/31/2024 Tek MD Truss 100-1600-605-53003 10.33 Nielsen Building Material 161054 05/31/2024 Deck Elite Screws 100-1600-605-53003 96.96 Nielsen Building Material 161168 05/31/2024 WHT HVY BRKT 22" 100-1600-605-53003 34.78 Nielsen Building Material 161381 06/03/2024 6 Point Socket 100-1600-605-53003 165.01 Nielsen Building Material 161790 06/05/2024 8'Extension Cord 100-1600-605-53003 4.99 Nielsen Building Material 162708 06/10/2024 5/8" Hex Nuts 100-1600-605-53003 11.74 Nielsen Building Material 163355 06/13/2024 Drill Bit 100-1600-605-53003 34.79 JV Outdoor Power Equipment 21906 05/23/2024 Fuel Cap 100-1600-605-53003 154.87 O'Reilly Automotive Stores, In… 4372-435172 06/03/2024 Wiper Blade - 2006 Chevy Silv… 100-1600-605-53003 43.94 Santa Ynez Valley Hardware INV0012361 06/01/2024 Supplies - May 100-1600-605-53003 469.70 Home Depot Credit Services 3805244 05/03/2024 Shovel Holder 100-1600-605-53008 211.02 26 Expense Approval Report Payment Dates: 6/1/2024 - 6/30/2024 7/3/2024 10:49:33 AM Page 5 of 13
Vendor Name Payable Number Post Date Description (Item) Account Number Amount O'Reilly Automotive Stores, In… 4372-432551 05/22/2024 ACP w/Gauge 100-1600-605-53008 74.64 O'Reilly Automotive Stores, In… 4372-438592 06/18/2024 LED Lite Bar 100-1600-605-53008 293.77 Quadient Leasing USA, Inc. Q1363751 06/04/2024 Lease Payments 100-1600-605-57011 38.41 Procare Janitorial Supply, Inc 172614 05/24/2024 Janitorial Supply - Vets 100-1600-610-52003 285.47 Procare Janitorial Supply, Inc 172986 06/07/2024 Janitorial Supply - Vets 100-1600-610-52003 200.97 Vestis Services, LLC 5020559821 05/22/2024 Mats & Towels (Vets Hall,City … 100-1600-610-52003 55.67 Vestis Services, LLC 5020579179 06/19/2024 Mats & Towels (Vets Hall,City … 100-1600-610-52003 55.67 Valley Shield Termite and Pest…22857 05/03/2024 Twice a Month AG Service - Ve…100-1600-610-53003 100.00 Valley Shield Termite and Pest…22858 05/17/2024 Twice a Month AG Service - Ve…100-1600-610-53003 100.00 Valley Shield Termite and Pest…22968 05/14/2024 Monthly Pest Control - Vets 100-1600-610-53003 100.00 Valley Shield Termite and Pest…23294 06/05/2024 Twice a Month AG Service - Ve…100-1600-610-53003 100.00 Scott Reardon's Locksmith Ser…31978 06/07/2024 Service Call 100-1600-610-53003 105.00 Ferguson Enterprises, Inc 5157885 06/06/2024 Supplies 100-1600-610-53003 152.08 Ferguson Enterprises, Inc 5157939 06/06/2024 Comp Navigator 100-1600-610-53003 27.61 Home Depot Credit Services 8280283 05/08/2024 Premium Vinyl 100-1600-610-53003 466.48 Home Depot Credit Services 8316343 05/08/2024 Premium Vinyl 100-1600-610-53003 488.99 Home Depot Credit Services 8836372 05/08/2024 Premium Vinyl 100-1600-610-53003 103.80 Santa Ynez Valley Hardware INV0012361 06/01/2024 Supplies - May 100-1600-610-53003 98.90 Streator Pipe & Supply S1741595.001 04/02/2024 1-Hole Metering Faucet 100-1600-610-53003 73.52 Southern California Gas Comp… 2500 06/19/2024 06/19/2024 Acct#194 215 2500 7 100-1600-610-55001 103.41 Pacific Gas & Electric Company 7582 06/17/2024 06/17/2024 Acct#0408007582-5 100-1600-610-55001 1,303.07 Comcast 8155 06/05/2024 06/05/2024 Acct# 815570 005 00228155 100-1600-610-55001 212.56 Procare Janitorial Supply, Inc 172988 06/07/2024 Janitorial Supply - City Hall 100-1600-620-52003 135.15 Vestis Services, LLC 5020559821 05/22/2024 Mats & Towels (Vets Hall,City … 100-1600-620-52003 55.67 Vestis Services, LLC 5020579179 06/19/2024 Mats & Towels (Vets Hall,City … 100-1600-620-52003 55.67 Valley Shield Termite and Pest…22938 05/28/2024 Rodent Control Monthly - City… 100-1600-620-53003 75.00 Ferguson Enterprises, Inc 5157885 06/06/2024 Supplies 100-1600-620-53003 152.08 Ferguson Enterprises, Inc 5157939 06/06/2024 Comp Navigator 100-1600-620-53003 27.61 Clean Machine Laundromat 8116-12 06/03/2024 Laundry 100-1600-620-53003 42.00 Santa Ynez Valley Hardware INV0012361 06/01/2024 Supplies - May 100-1600-620-53003 10.86 Streator Pipe & Supply S1741595.001 04/02/2024 1-Hole Metering Faucet 100-1600-620-53003 73.52 Streator Pipe & Supply S1751425.001 05/31/2024 Service Charge 100-1600-620-53003 5.51 Pacific Gas & Electric Company 7582 06/17/2024 06/17/2024 Acct#0408007582-5 100-1600-620-55001 873.87 Southern California Gas Comp… 9500 06/17/2024 06/17/2024 Acct#098 214 9500 0 100-1600-620-55001 76.67 Procare Janitorial Supply, Inc 172987 06/07/2024 Janitorial Supply - Annex 100-1600-630-52003 436.85 Vestis Services, LLC 5020559821 05/22/2024 Mats & Towels (Vets Hall,City … 100-1600-630-52003 55.67 Vestis Services, LLC 5020579179 06/19/2024 Mats & Towels (Vets Hall,City … 100-1600-630-52003 55.67 Valley Shield Termite and Pest…22848 05/28/2024 Monthly Pest Control - Annex 100-1600-630-53003 75.00 Clean Machine Laundromat 7468-20 04/11/2024 Laundry 100-1600-630-53003 20.00 Pacific Gas & Electric Company 7582 06/17/2024 06/17/2024 Acct#0408007582-5 100-1600-630-55001 635.86 Southern California Gas Comp… 9410 06/17/2024 06/17/2024 Acct#188 514 9410 6 100-1600-630-55001 26.86 Vestis Services, LLC 79953 06/06/2024 AED for Vistor's Center 100-1600-650-52003 2,278.31 Pacific Gas & Electric Company 7582 06/17/2024 06/17/2024 Acct#0408007582-5 100-1600-650-55001 109.76 Procare Janitorial Supply, Inc 172609 05/24/2024 Janitorial Supply - RR#1 100-1600-670-52003 368.42 Procare Janitorial Supply, Inc 172610 05/24/2024 Janitorial Supply - RR#1 100-1600-670-52003 414.77 Procare Janitorial Supply, Inc 172979 06/07/2024 Janitorial Supply - RR#1 100-1600-670-52003 477.79 Procare Janitorial Supply, Inc 172980 06/07/2024 Janitorial Supply - RR#1 100-1600-670-52003 38.46 Procare Janitorial Supply, Inc 173272 06/19/2024 Janitorial Supply - RR#1 100-1600-670-52003 285.47 Vestis Services, LLC 5020559819 05/22/2024 Mops for RR#1 100-1600-670-52003 261.88 Vestis Services, LLC 5020579177 06/19/2024 Mats & Towels - RR#1 100-1600-670-52003 261.88 Santa Ynez Valley Hardware INV0012361 06/01/2024 Supplies - May 100-1600-670-52003 21.74 Ferguson Enterprises, Inc 5157885 06/06/2024 Supplies 100-1600-670-53003 152.08 Ferguson Enterprises, Inc 5157939 06/06/2024 Comp Navigator 100-1600-670-53003 27.61 Santa Ynez Valley Hardware INV0012361 06/01/2024 Supplies - May 100-1600-670-53003 67.39 Reece Plumbing S118352408.001 06/17/2024 Supplies 100-1600-670-53003 31.57 Streator Pipe & Supply S1741595.001 04/02/2024 1-Hole Metering Faucet 100-1600-670-53003 73.52 Pacific Gas & Electric Company 7582 06/17/2024 06/17/2024 Acct#0408007582-5 100-1600-670-55001 1,161.42 Procare Janitorial Supply, Inc 172613 05/24/2024 Janitorial Supply - RR#3 100-1600-680-52003 285.47 Procare Janitorial Supply, Inc 172983 06/07/2024 Janitorial Supply - RR#3 100-1600-680-52003 477.79 Procare Janitorial Supply, Inc 172984 06/07/2024 Janitorial Supply - RR#3 100-1600-680-52003 38.46 27 Expense Approval Report Payment Dates: 6/1/2024 - 6/30/2024 7/3/2024 10:49:33 AM Page 6 of 13
Vendor Name Payable Number Post Date Description (Item) Account Number Amount Procare Janitorial Supply, Inc 173274 06/19/2024 Janitorial Supply - RR#3 100-1600-680-52003 285.47 Vestis Services, LLC 5020559820 05/22/2024 Mops - RR#3 100-1600-680-52003 350.60 Vestis Services, LLC 5020579178 06/19/2024 Mats & Towels - RR#3 100-1600-680-52003 350.60 Nielsen Building Material 160565 05/29/2024 XLarge Gloves 100-1600-680-53003 33.04 Ferguson Enterprises, Inc 5157885 06/06/2024 Supplies 100-1600-680-53003 152.08 Ferguson Enterprises, Inc 5157939 06/06/2024 Comp Navigator 100-1600-680-53003 27.61 Santa Ynez Valley Hardware INV0012361 06/01/2024 Supplies - May 100-1600-680-53003 116.16 Reece Plumbing S118195705.001 05/28/2024 Gerber WH 19x17 100-1600-680-53003 108.66 Streator Pipe & Supply S1741595.001 04/02/2024 1-Hole Metering Faucet 100-1600-680-53003 73.50 Pacific Gas & Electric Company 7582 06/17/2024 06/17/2024 Acct#0408007582-5 100-1600-680-55001 1,382.84 Pacific Gas & Electric Company 2871 06/12/2024 06/12/2024 Acct#32080282871 8 100-1600-685-55001 9.04 Buellton Medical Center INV0012387 05/13/2024 Pre-Employment Screening - J.…100-1600-690-51010 31.25 Buellton Medical Center INV0012388 05/13/2024 Drug Test - J. Flynn 100-1600-690-51010 15.00 Valley Fresh Market, LLC 05-798846 05/09/2024 Water 100-1600-690-52003 43.45 Traffic Management, Inc. 06-107195 05/09/2024 Street Name Bracket 100-1600-690-53003 235.95 Traffic Management, Inc. 06-107818 06/04/2024 Roadmax Paint 100-1600-690-53003 987.00 Traffic Management, Inc. 06-107893 06/05/2024 Straight Leg Saddle 100-1600-690-53003 40.93 Nielsen Building Material 161950 06/05/2024 Mixer Mud 100-1600-690-53003 23.93 Ferguson Enterprises, Inc 5157885 06/06/2024 Supplies 100-1600-690-53003 155.74 Ferguson Enterprises, Inc 5157939 06/06/2024 Comp Navigator 100-1600-690-53003 28.28 Farm Supply Co 70426 06/17/2024 Straw Wattle 100-1600-690-53003 62.47 MNS Engineers, Inc. 86379 05/17/2024 Alisal Emergency contract Am… 100-1600-690-53003 8,295.00 Santa Ynez Valley Hardware INV0012361 06/01/2024 Supplies - May 100-1600-690-53003 209.26 AM Signal, LLC M28756 04/23/2024 Solar Panel 100-1600-690-53003 583.31 Pacific Gas & Electric Company 7582 06/17/2024 06/17/2024 Acct#0408007582-5 100-1600-690-53007 23.80 Pacific Gas & Electric Company 5526 05/15/2024 05/15/2024 Acct# 3982645526-1 100-1600-690-55006 2,393.28 Pacific Gas & Electric Company 5526 06/13/2024 06/13/2024 Acct#3982645526-1 100-1600-690-55006 2,387.13 Pacific Gas & Electric Company 7582 06/17/2024 06/17/2024 Acct#0408007582-5 100-1600-690-55006 118.56 Quadient Leasing USA, Inc. Q1363751 06/04/2024 Lease Payments 100-1600-690-57011 77.65 MNS Engineers, Inc. 85800 06/04/2024 Assistance for FEMA Applicati… 100-1600-690-57016 2,022.50 Buellton Medical Center INV0012387 05/13/2024 Pre-Employment Screening - J.…100-1600-700-51010 31.25 Buellton Medical Center INV0012388 05/13/2024 Drug Test - J. Flynn 100-1600-700-51010 15.00 Quadient Leasing USA, Inc. Q1363751 06/04/2024 Lease Payments 100-1600-700-57011 16.35 Traffic Management, Inc. 06-107756 05/21/2024 Parking lot Paint 100-1600-710-53003 3,478.89 Traffic Management, Inc. 06-107757 05/21/2024 Parking lot Paint 100-1600-710-53003 515.13 Pacific Gas & Electric Company 5526 05/15/2024 05/15/2024 Acct# 3982645526-1 100-1600-710-55001 2,393.28 Pacific Gas & Electric Company 5526 06/13/2024 06/13/2024 Acct#3982645526-1 100-1600-710-55001 2,387.13 Buellton Medical Center INV0012387 05/13/2024 Pre-Employment Screening - J.…100-1600-720-51010 31.25 Buellton Medical Center INV0012388 05/13/2024 Drug Test - J. Flynn 100-1600-720-51010 15.00 Quadient Leasing USA, Inc. Q1363751 06/04/2024 Lease Payments 100-1600-720-57011 27.79 MNS Engineers, Inc. 86211 05/06/2024 Stormwater Permit Services 100-1600-720-57016 9,600.97 Underground Service Alert of … 23-2425984 06/01/2024 California State Fee for Regula…100-1600-720-57028 23.30 Underground Service Alert of … 520240707 06/01/2024 New Ticket Charges 100-1600-720-57028 25.82 MNS Engineers, Inc. 86211 05/06/2024 Stormwater Permit Services 100-1600-720-61007 602.86 MNS Engineers, Inc. 86211 05/06/2024 Stormwater Permit Services 100-1600-720-70937 486.17 Pavement Engineering, Inc. 2405-085 06/14/2024 Pavement Management Progr…300-1600-600-70105 33,110.00 Pavement Engineering, Inc. 2405-086 06/14/2024 Pavement Evaluation 300-1600-600-70105 6,656.00 Pavement Engineering, Inc. 2405-086 06/14/2024 Pavement Management Progr…300-1600-600-70105 24,040.00 MNS Engineers, Inc. 86378 05/17/2024 Facilities Master Plan Amend… 300-1600-600-70105 2,040.00 Cannon Associates 88452 05/17/2024 Complete Lot 5 EV Parking Lot…300-1600-600-70105 361.33 Department 1600 - Public Works/Engineering Total: 223,694.06 Department: 2700 - Measure U
Santa Barbara Co Sheriff Dept 2155 05/30/2024 Law Enforcement Services - Ju…207-2700-807-56006 3,320.00 Department 2700 - Measure U Total: 3,320.00
Department: 3500 - Solvang Mesa LLD
BrightView Landscape Services 8890234 05/31/2024 Brightview LS Services for LL… 205-3500-804-53005 7,382.00 BrightView Landscape Services 8942647 05/31/2024 Brightview LS Services for LL… 205-3500-804-53005 426.44 Pacific Gas & Electric Company 5240 06/12/2024 06/12/2024 Acct#0053695240 1 205-3500-804-55001 360.18 Department 3500 - Solvang Mesa LLD Total: 8,168.62
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Vendor Name Payable Number Post Date Description (Item) Account Number Amount Department: 5000 - Transit
Roadrunner Management Serv…6919 06/01/2024 Farebox Collections 502-5000-850-35021 -5,045.49 Roadrunner Management Serv…6919 06/01/2024 Comcast Upgrade 502-5000-850-35021 105.00 Roadrunner Management Serv…6920 06/01/2024 Fuel RAeimbursement - May 502-5000-850-52015 10,421.22 City of Lompoc Finance Dept. 14545 05/22/2024 Transit Services - June 502-5000-850-56003 1,666.66 Roadrunner Management Serv…6919 06/01/2024 SYVT Transit Operations Servi… 502-5000-850-56010 63,442.57 Moore & Associates, Inc. 24-5120 06/03/2024 SYVT Marketing 502-5000-850-57001 3,178.67 Moore & Associates, Inc. 24-5120 06/03/2024 Marketing & Advertising 502-5000-850-57001 1,341.65 Moore & Associates, Inc. 24-5121 06/03/2024 SYVT profesional Transit Servi… 502-5000-850-57016 5,812.50 Department 5000 - Transit Total: 80,922.78
Department: 5100 - Water
Advantage Group, The 171707 05/31/2024 Annual Renewal/Admin Flex F… 500-5100-105-51005 12.40 Advantage Group, The INV0012394 06/26/2024 Retirees Reimbursements 500-5100-105-51005 461.71 Buellton Medical Center INV0012385 04/17/2024 Pre-Employment Screening - A…500-5100-501-51010 125.00 Buellton Medical Center INV0012386 04/17/2024 Drug Test - A. Griggs 500-5100-501-51010 60.00 Santa Ynez Valley Hardware INV0012361 06/01/2024 Supplies - May 500-5100-501-51014 14.66 California Rural Water Assoc. 202406 05/23/2024 Annual CRWA Membership Jul…500-5100-501-52002 1,364.00 ReadyRefresh by Nestle 04E6702214026 05/29/2024 Acct#6702214026 500-5100-501-52003 24.74 DellaValle Embroidery 3255 06/06/2024 Embroidered Logos 500-5100-501-52003 8.00 DellaValle Embroidery 3255 06/06/2024 Embroidered Logos 500-5100-501-52003 16.00 DellaValle Embroidery 3255 06/06/2024 Embroidered Logos 500-5100-501-52003 45.00 Infosend, Inc 263029 05/28/2024 Insert #46582 500-5100-501-52004 214.96 Infosend, Inc 263731 05/31/2024 Utility Billing - May 500-5100-501-52004 606.10 Infosend, Inc 264204 06/06/2024 Insert #46920 500-5100-501-52004 246.92 Infosend, Inc 264206 06/06/2024 Insert #46940 500-5100-501-52004 214.15 Quadient Finance USA, Inc. 1265 05/16/2024 05/16/2024 Postage 500-5100-501-52008 62.50 Brenntag Pacific, Inc BPI435285 06/05/2024 Chlorine 500-5100-501-52014 1,929.54 USA Blue Book INV00389477 06/10/2024 Hach Monochlor F Powder 500-5100-501-52014 401.29 Hill Brothers Chemical Co. INV126484 05/31/2024 Ammonia 500-5100-501-52014 1,056.00 Jim's Service Center INV0012356 06/01/2024 Fuel - May 500-5100-501-52015 274.08 Jim's Service Center INV0012356 06/01/2024 Fuel - May 500-5100-501-52015 291.18 Jim's Service Center INV0012356 06/01/2024 Fuel - May 500-5100-501-52015 380.45 Jim's Service Center INV0012356 06/01/2024 Fuel - May 500-5100-501-52015 179.99 Jim's Service Center INV0012356 06/01/2024 Fuel - May 500-5100-501-52015 118.75 SAF-T-FLO WATER SERVICES, I… 103033 05/22/2024 Quill 500-5100-501-53003 37.65 SAF-T-FLO WATER SERVICES, I… 103033 05/22/2024 new Chem quils 500-5100-501-53003 1,390.00 Santa Ynez Valley Hardware INV0012361 06/01/2024 Supplies - May 500-5100-501-53003 61.96 USA Blue Book INV00389002 06/10/2024 HDPE Tubing 500-5100-501-53003 49.98 USA Blue Book INV00393110 06/13/2024 new booster pump 500-5100-501-53003 4,168.57 Iconix Waterworks (US) Inc. U2416009222 03/15/2024 new meter boxes and lids 500-5100-501-53003 16,577.00 Iconix Waterworks (US) Inc. U2416009222 03/15/2024 Water Meter Boxes 500-5100-501-53003 153.67 Pacific Gas & Electric Company 0769 06/11/2024 06/11/2024 Acct#4922450769-6 500-5100-501-55005 2,630.80 Pacific Gas & Electric Company 4776 06/14/2024 06/14/2024 Acct#8496674776 2 500-5100-501-55005 2,215.29 Pacific Gas & Electric Company 7582 06/17/2024 06/17/2024 Acct#0408007582-5 500-5100-501-55005 11,309.30 S.Y.R.W.C.D. ID #1 5001 05/31/2024 05/31/2024 Acct#000017005001 500-5100-501-55010 2,828.19 S.Y.R.W.C.D. ID #1 7501 05/31/2024 05/31/2024 Acct#000017037501 500-5100-501-55010 1,767.62 S.Y.R.W.C.D. ID #1 INV0012345 06/03/2024 DWR/CCWA - Variable O&M 500-5100-501-55010 55,123.18 Oilfield Environmental & Com… 2403558 06/02/2024 Perchlorate 314.0 500-5100-501-57010 442.10 FGL Environmental, Inc. 405413A 05/21/2024 Sub Contractred-PFOS 500-5100-501-57010 860.00 FGL Environmental, Inc. 405883A 05/29/2024 Wet Chemistry 500-5100-501-57010 59.00 FGL Environmental, Inc. 405884A 05/07/2024 Coliform-Quanti Tray 500-5100-501-57010 143.00 FGL Environmental, Inc. 405885A 05/29/2024 Metals, Total-U 500-5100-501-57010 236.00 FGL Environmental, Inc. 405886A 05/07/2024 Coliform-Colilert 500-5100-501-57010 19.00 FGL Environmental, Inc. 406266A 05/07/2024 Coliform-Colilert 500-5100-501-57010 115.00 FGL Environmental, Inc. 406267A 05/07/2024 Coliform-Colilert 500-5100-501-57010 19.00 FGL Environmental, Inc. 406684A 05/22/2024 Coliform-Colilert 500-5100-501-57010 19.00 FGL Environmental, Inc. 406685A 05/22/2024 Coliform-Colilert 500-5100-501-57010 115.00 FGL Environmental, Inc. 407250A 05/23/2024 Wet Chemistry-Percholate 500-5100-501-57010 70.00 FGL Environmental, Inc. 407251A 05/29/2024 Coliform-Colilert 500-5100-501-57010 75.00 FGL Environmental, Inc. 407252A 05/29/2024 Coliform-Quanti Tray 500-5100-501-57010 51.00 29 Expense Approval Report Payment Dates: 6/1/2024 - 6/30/2024 7/3/2024 10:49:33 AM Page 8 of 13
Vendor Name Payable Number Post Date Description (Item) Account Number Amount FGL Environmental, Inc. 407253A 05/29/2024 Coliform-Colilert 500-5100-501-57010 59.00 FGL Environmental, Inc. 407716A 05/29/2024 Coliform-Colilert 500-5100-501-57010 19.00 FGL Environmental, Inc. 407717A 05/29/2024 Coliform-Colilert 500-5100-501-57010 115.00 Quadient Leasing USA, Inc. Q1363751 06/04/2024 Lease Payments 500-5100-501-57011 116.88 Richards, Watson & Gershon A…247530 04/25/2024 Professional Services - Water R…500-5100-501-57012 892.80 MNS Engineers, Inc. 85965 04/10/2024 Update Water Standard Details 500-5100-501-57016 1,497.50 Underground Service Alert of … 23-2425984 06/01/2024 California State Fee for Regula…500-5100-501-57028 23.30 Underground Service Alert of … 520240707 06/01/2024 New Ticket Charges 500-5100-501-57028 25.82 Aqua-Metric Sales Company INV0101880 05/29/2024 new meter registers 500-5100-501-57030 5,376.78 Tyler Technologies, Inc 025-465819 06/01/2024 Utility Billing - June 500-5100-501-57064 20.00 Comcast 0775 06/15/2024 06/15/2024 Acct#939750775 500-5100-501-57064 47.88 Frontier Communications 1425 05/20/2024 05/20/2024 Acct#805 688 1425 042023 5 500-5100-501-57064 85.77 ZWorld GIS 2024-0150 06/01/2024 Annual GIS Services and Subsc…500-5100-501-57064 203.54 Frontier Communications 5575 06/13/2024 06/13/2024 Acct# 805 688 5575 062171 5 500-5100-501-57064 11.35 Lanspeed 58179 06/01/2024 Monthly Billing - June 500-5100-501-57064 1,225.50 Lanspeed 58219 06/01/2024 Monthly Billing - Open Gov 500-5100-501-57064 146.32 Lanspeed 58227 06/01/2024 Monthly Barracuda - June 500-5100-501-57064 49.68 Comcast 5898 05/28/2024 05/28/2024 Acc# 8155 70 005 0125898 500-5100-501-57064 15.14 Verizon Wireless Services, LLC 9964561898 05/19/2024 Acct#617131340-00001 500-5100-501-57064 351.05 Santa Barbara County INV0012407 02/15/2024 Business Plan Level 3 500-5100-501-61009 559.90 Alexander Pump Service, Inc. 2603 06/10/2024 Pull SPW Pump 3 500-5100-501-63007 8,100.00 Nviro 3884 05/10/2024 Misc. SCADA Upgrades 500-5100-501-70851 647.50 Cannon Associates 88751 06/13/2024 Nyborg Waterline Replacement 803-5100-501-70105 15,682.25 Department 5100 - Water Total: 143,915.69
Department: 5200 - Sanitary Sewer
Advantage Group, The 171707 05/31/2024 Annual Renewal/Admin Flex F… 501-5200-105-51005 12.28 Advantage Group, The INV0012394 06/26/2024 Retirees Reimbursements 501-5200-105-51005 461.71 Western Aeromedical Consort…137484 06/03/2024 Yearly Renewal Membership 501-5200-502-51009 50.00 Staples Advantage 6004336608 06/08/2024 Office Supplies 501-5200-502-52003 107.91 Infosend, Inc 263029 05/28/2024 Insert #46582 501-5200-502-52004 214.97 Infosend, Inc 263731 05/31/2024 Utility Billing - May 501-5200-502-52004 606.09 Infosend, Inc 264204 06/06/2024 Insert #46920 501-5200-502-52004 246.93 Infosend, Inc 264206 06/06/2024 Insert #46940 501-5200-502-52004 214.15 A-OK Power Equipment 786468 06/04/2024 Carburetor 501-5200-502-52009 44.27 Jim's Service Center INV0012356 06/01/2024 Fuel - May 501-5200-502-52015 109.00 Olivera's Repair, Inc. 1-1323 06/07/2024 Terra Grappler - Truck #627 501-5200-502-53008 568.27 Advanced Automotive Solutio… 39099 05/30/2024 Oil Change - 2015 Chevy Silver…501-5200-502-53008 46.34 Advanced Automotive Solutio… 39116 06/03/2024 Replace Drag Link - 2019 Ford …501-5200-502-53008 333.78 O'Reilly Automotive Stores, In… 4372-437136 06/12/2024 Vent Wrap 501-5200-502-53008 57.04 Pacific Gas & Electric Company 7582 06/17/2024 06/17/2024 Acct#0408007582-5 501-5200-502-55001 368.44 Quadient Leasing USA, Inc. Q1363751 06/04/2024 Lease Payments 501-5200-502-57011 52.31 Underground Service Alert of … 23-2425984 06/01/2024 California State Fee for Regula…501-5200-502-57028 24.01 Underground Service Alert of … 520240707 06/01/2024 New Ticket Charges 501-5200-502-57028 26.61 Tyler Technologies, Inc 025-465819 06/01/2024 Utility Billing - June 501-5200-502-57064 20.00 Comcast 0775 06/15/2024 06/15/2024 Acct#939750775 501-5200-502-57064 18.13 ZWorld GIS 2024-0150 06/01/2024 Annual GIS Services and Subsc…501-5200-502-57064 77.08 Frontier Communications 5575 06/13/2024 06/13/2024 Acct# 805 688 5575 062171 5 501-5200-502-57064 4.30 Lanspeed 58179 06/01/2024 Monthly Billing - June 501-5200-502-57064 1,225.50 Lanspeed 58219 06/01/2024 Monthly Billing - Open Gov 501-5200-502-57064 146.32 Lanspeed 58227 06/01/2024 Monthly Barracuda - June 501-5200-502-57064 49.68 Comcast 5898 05/28/2024 05/28/2024 Acc# 8155 70 005 0125898 501-5200-502-57064 6.49 Frontier Communications 7459 05/25/2024 05/25/2024 Acct#805688 7459 060995 5 501-5200-502-57064 111.52 Verizon Wireless Services, LLC 9964561898 05/19/2024 Acct#617131340-00001 501-5200-502-57064 172.45 Department 5200 - Sanitary Sewer Total: 5,375.58
Department: 5300 - WasteWater
Advantage Group, The 171707 05/31/2024 Annual Renewal/Admin Flex F… 501-5300-105-51005 12.47 Advantage Group, The INV0012394 06/26/2024 Retirees Reimbursements 501-5300-105-51005 462.44 Western Aeromedical Consort…137484 06/03/2024 Yearly Renewal Membership 501-5300-503-51009 50.00 ReadyRefresh by Nestle 24E0018038034 05/29/2024 Acct#0018038034 501-5300-503-52003 145.33 Atco International I0630362 06/05/2024 MM-200 501-5300-503-52003 437.68 30 Expense Approval Report Payment Dates: 6/1/2024 - 6/30/2024 7/3/2024 10:49:33 AM Page 9 of 13
Vendor Name Payable Number Post Date Description (Item) Account Number Amount Quadient Finance USA, Inc. 1265 05/16/2024 05/16/2024 Postage 501-5300-503-52008 62.50 A-OK Power Equipment 783692 05/21/2024 Carburetor Parts Set 501-5300-503-52009 87.90 A-OK Power Equipment 786468 06/04/2024 Carburetor 501-5300-503-52009 44.27 Grainger 9129647641 05/23/2024 Carburetor 501-5300-503-52009 69.62 Polydyne, Inc 1838919 06/04/2024 annual PO For Polymer 501-5300-503-52010 1,772.81 Jim's Service Center INV0012356 06/01/2024 Fuel - May 501-5300-503-52015 150.71 Jim's Service Center INV0012356 06/01/2024 Fuel - May 501-5300-503-52015 123.93 Jim's Service Center INV0012356 06/01/2024 Fuel - May 501-5300-503-52015 250.16 Grainger 9146450862 06/10/2024 Fuse 501-5300-503-53003 191.62 Advanced Automotive Solutio… 39099 05/30/2024 Oil Change - 2015 Chevy Silver…501-5300-503-53008 46.34 Advanced Automotive Solutio… 39116 06/03/2024 Replace Drag Link - 2019 Ford …501-5300-503-53008 333.78 Pacific Gas & Electric Company 7582 06/17/2024 06/17/2024 Acct#0408007582-5 501-5300-503-55001 24,938.55 Oilfield Environmental & Com… 2404412 06/06/2024 Annual PO For lab fees 501-5300-503-57010 346.00 Oilfield Environmental & Com… 2404724 06/06/2024 Annual PO For lab fees 501-5300-503-57010 346.00 Oilfield Environmental & Com… 2404923 06/06/2024 Annual PO For lab fees 501-5300-503-57010 346.00 Oilfield Environmental & Com… 2405229 06/15/2024 Annual PO For lab fees 501-5300-503-57010 615.00 Quadient Leasing USA, Inc. Q1363751 06/04/2024 Lease Payments 501-5300-503-57011 108.71 Engel & Gray 45J00008 05/19/2024 Annual PO for Sludge Disposal 501-5300-503-57020 817.09 Engel & Gray 45Q00005 05/26/2024 Annual PO for Sludge Disposal 501-5300-503-57020 747.71 Engel & Gray 46200014 06/02/2024 Annual PO for Sludge Disposal 501-5300-503-57020 766.48 Engel & Gray 46900008 06/09/2024 Annual PO for Sludge Disposal 501-5300-503-57020 775.48 Engel & Gray 46G00007 06/16/2024 Annual PO for Sludge Disposal 501-5300-503-57020 1,494.22 Comcast 0775 06/15/2024 06/15/2024 Acct#939750775 501-5300-503-57064 39.50 ZWorld GIS 2024-0150 06/01/2024 Annual GIS Services and Subsc…501-5300-503-57064 167.92 Frontier Communications 2900 05/28/2024 05/28/2024 Acct#805 688 2900 110481 5 501-5300-503-57064 94.77 Frontier Communications 5575 06/13/2024 06/13/2024 Acct# 805 688 5575 062171 5 501-5300-503-57064 9.36 Lanspeed 58179 06/01/2024 Monthly Billing - June 501-5300-503-57064 1,225.50 Lanspeed 58219 06/01/2024 Monthly Billing - Open Gov 501-5300-503-57064 146.33 Lanspeed 58227 06/01/2024 Monthly Barracuda - June 501-5300-503-57064 49.68 Comcast 5898 05/28/2024 05/28/2024 Acc# 8155 70 005 0125898 501-5300-503-57064 15.14 Frontier Communications 6997 05/19/2024 05/19/2024 Acct#805 688 6997 072877 5 501-5300-503-57064 409.33 Verizon Wireless Services, LLC 9964561898 05/19/2024 Acct#617131340-00001 501-5300-503-57064 21.65 Santa Barbara County INV0012353 02/15/2024 Business Plan Level 3 501-5300-503-61009 1,036.20 Carollo Engineers, Inc FB51117 05/13/2024 Amendment 2 804-5300-503-70105 4,257.50 Carollo Engineers, Inc FB51622 06/06/2024 Amendment 2 804-5300-503-70105 1,461.00 Carollo Engineers, Inc FB52012 06/10/2024 Improvement Studies 804-5300-503-70105 4,853.25 Department 5300 - WasteWater Total: 49,329.93
Grand Total: 1,110,485.02
31 Expense Approval Report Payment Dates: 6/1/2024 - 6/30/2024 7/3/2024 10:49:33 AM Page 10 of 13
Report Summary
Fund Summary
Fund Payment Amount
100 - GENERAL FUND 660,734.56
205 - SKYTT MESA LLMD 8,168.62
207 - MEASURE U 3,320.00
300 - CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND 66,207.33
500 - WATER FUND 141,196.92
501 - WASTEWATER FUND 70,060.68
502 - TRANSIT FUND 83,719.91
700 - SYV - TOURISM BUS IMP DIST 50,823.00
803 - WATER CAPITAL PROJECTS 15,682.25
804 - WWTP CAPITAL PROJECTS 10,571.75
Grand Total: 1,110,485.02
Account Summary
Account Number Account Name Payment Amount
100-1000-100-57014 Muni Code Codification 1,926.40
100-1000-100-57015 Printing and Publishing 402.76
100-1000-100-57016 Professional Services 1,319.50
100-1000-100-63002 Audio/Video System R/M 1,445.00
100-1000-110-59042 Bethania Lutheran Chur… 10,000.00
100-1000-130-56006 Law Enforcement Contra… 245,020.00
100-1100-105-51005 Retiree Medical/Dental/L… 6,007.84
100-1100-120-43021 Accts Payable Discounts -7.64
100-1100-120-51002 FICA 30.10
100-1100-120-52003 Supplies 149.95
100-1100-120-52008 Postage 200.00
100-1100-120-54002 Equipment 833.00
100-1100-120-57011 Lease Payments 161.83
100-1100-120-57012 Legal Fees 41,018.42
100-1100-120-57016 Professional Services 10,494.75
100-1100-120-57025 Studies/Sales Tax 8,717.07
100-1100-120-60006 EOC Phone 42.75
100-1100-121-57064 IT Expenses 8,937.07
100-1100-220-59026 Solvang Chamber of Co… 40,000.00
100-1200-200-52003 Supplies 10.24
100-1200-200-52008 Postage 25.00
100-1200-200-57007 General Plan 21,455.32
100-1200-200-57011 Lease Payments 52.31
100-1200-200-57012 Legal Fees 8,070.69
100-1200-200-57015 Printing and Publishing 1,212.97
100-1200-200-57016 Professional Services 5,700.00
100-1200-210-52003 Supplies 10.25
100-1200-210-52008 Postage 25.00
100-1200-210-57011 Lease Payments 22.07
100-1200-210-57016 Professional Services 30,871.37
100-1300-350-52003 Supplies 80.79
100-1300-350-52008 Postage 50.00
100-1300-350-57011 Lease Payments 53.13
100-1300-350-57016 Professional Services 1,140.00
100-1300-360-52005 Recreation Programs 434.16
100-1300-365-52005 Recreation Programs 2,118.50
100-1300-370-52005 Recreation Programs 665.00
100-1400-400-43020 TBID - Admin. Reimburs… -1,016.46
100-1400-400-59010 Tourism/Marketing Exp… 18,807.86
100-1400-400-59015 Danish Days 8,245.32
100-16002 REIMBURSEABLE A/P PA… 2,351.73
100-16003 Prepaid Expenditures 12,963.48
100-1600-300-52008 Postage 25.00
32 Expense Approval Report Payment Dates: 6/1/2024 - 6/30/2024 7/3/2024 10:49:33 AM Page 11 of 13
Account Summary
Account Number Account Name Payment Amount
100-1600-300-52015 Vehicle Fuel 1,792.79
100-1600-300-57011 Lease Payments 69.47
100-1600-310-52003 Supplies 156.08
100-1600-310-53003 Repairs and Maintenance 750.14
100-1600-310-55001 Utilities 90.56
100-1600-320-52003 Supplies 1,533.07
100-1600-320-53003 Repairs and Maintenance 695.32
100-1600-320-55001 Utilities 168.04
100-1600-330-52003 Supplies 1,789.28
100-1600-330-53003 Repairs and Maintenance 2,087.62
100-1600-330-55001 Utilities 110.32
100-1600-330-55002 Water and Sewer Charges 2,154.75
100-1600-330-57057 Pest Management 100.00
100-1600-330-57060 Turf Repair 1,949.09
100-1600-340-53003 Repairs and Maintenance 408.05
100-1600-340-55001 Utilities 15.51
100-1600-340-57029 Village Planter Maint. 3,500.00
100-1600-400-57005 Custodial-Restrooms 40,478.00
100-1600-400-57018 Sidewalk Cleaning 3,433.33
100-1600-600-52003 Supplies 459.77
100-1600-600-52008 Postage 25.00
100-1600-600-52015 Vehicle Fuel 131.89
100-1600-600-57011 Lease Payments 20.43
100-1600-600-57016 Professional Services 39,575.50
100-1600-605-51010 Employee Screening 46.25
100-1600-605-52008 Postage 25.00
100-1600-605-52015 Vehicle Fuel 120.73
100-1600-605-53003 Repairs and Maintenance 1,027.11
100-1600-605-53008 Vehicle Repairs & Maint. 579.43
100-1600-605-57011 Lease Payments 38.41
100-1600-610-52003 Supplies 597.78
100-1600-610-53003 Repairs and Maintenance 1,916.38
100-1600-610-55001 Utilities 1,619.04
100-1600-620-52003 Supplies 246.49
100-1600-620-53003 Repairs and Maintenance 386.58
100-1600-620-55001 Utilities 950.54
100-1600-630-52003 Supplies 548.19
100-1600-630-53003 Repairs and Maintenance 95.00
100-1600-630-55001 Utilities 662.72
100-1600-650-52003 Supplies 2,278.31
100-1600-650-55001 Utilities 109.76
100-1600-670-52003 Supplies 2,130.41
100-1600-670-53003 Repairs and Maintenance 352.17
100-1600-670-55001 Utilities 1,161.42
100-1600-680-52003 Supplies 1,788.39
100-1600-680-53003 Repairs and Maintenance 511.05
100-1600-680-55001 Utilities 1,382.84
100-1600-685-55001 Utilities 9.04
100-1600-690-51010 Employee Screening 46.25
100-1600-690-52003 Supplies 43.45
100-1600-690-53003 Repairs and Maintenance 10,621.87
100-1600-690-53007 Highway Entrance Signs 23.80
100-1600-690-55006 Street Light Power 4,898.97
100-1600-690-57011 Lease Payments 77.65
100-1600-690-57016 Professional Services 2,022.50
100-1600-700-51010 Employee Screening 46.25
100-1600-700-57011 Lease Payments 16.35
100-1600-710-53003 Repairs and Maintenance 3,994.02
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Account Summary
Account Number Account Name Payment Amount
100-1600-710-55001 Utilities 4,780.41
100-1600-720-51010 Employee Screening 46.25
100-1600-720-57011 Lease Payments 27.79
100-1600-720-57016 Professional Services - … 9,600.97
100-1600-720-57028 Underground Alert 49.12
100-1600-720-61007 Storm Water Permit 602.86
100-1600-720-70937 Annual Stormwater Rep… 486.17
100-20036 Due to A/R Customer-Civ… 2,392.00
100-20037 Business Card Payable 7,687.40
100-23011 Public Work Deposits 3,120.90
205-3500-804-53005 Open Space/Landscape … 7,808.44
205-3500-804-55001 Utilities 360.18
207-2700-807-56006 Law Enforcement Contra… 3,320.00
300-1600-600-70105 Projects -GEN FUND 66,207.33
500-16003 Prepaid Expenditures 12,963.48
500-5100-105-51005 Retiree Medical/Dental/L… 474.11
500-5100-501-51010 Employee Screening 185.00
500-5100-501-51014 Safety Gear 14.66
500-5100-501-52002 Membership Dues 1,364.00
500-5100-501-52003 Supplies 93.74
500-5100-501-52004 Utility Bill Printing/Suppl… 1,282.13 500-5100-501-52008 Postage 62.50
500-5100-501-52014 Chlorination 3,386.83
500-5100-501-52015 Vehicle Fuel 1,244.45
500-5100-501-53003 Repairs and Maintenance 22,438.83
500-5100-501-55005 Power for Pumping 16,155.39
500-5100-501-55010 Purchased Water 59,718.99
500-5100-501-57010 Lab Fees 2,416.10
500-5100-501-57011 Lease Payments 116.88
500-5100-501-57012 Legal Fees 892.80
500-5100-501-57016 Professional Services 1,497.50
500-5100-501-57028 Underground Alert 49.12
500-5100-501-57030 Water Meter Replaceme… 5,376.78
500-5100-501-57064 IT Expenses - Water Fund 2,156.23
500-5100-501-61009 Permit Fees 559.90
500-5100-501-63007 Pump-Motor-Impellor M… 8,100.00
500-5100-501-70851 SCADA Upgrades 647.50
501-16003 Prepaid Expenditures 25,926.92
501-5200-105-51005 Retiree Medical/Dental/L… 473.99
501-5200-502-51009 Employee Medical Exams 50.00
501-5200-502-52003 Supplies 107.91
501-5200-502-52004 Utility Bill Printing/Suppl… 1,282.14 501-5200-502-52009 Small Equipment 44.27
501-5200-502-52015 Vehicle Fuel 109.00
501-5200-502-53008 Vehicle Repairs & Maint. 1,005.43
501-5200-502-55001 Utilities 368.44
501-5200-502-57011 Lease Payments 52.31
501-5200-502-57028 Underground Alert 50.62
501-5200-502-57064 IT Expenses - Sewer 1,831.47
501-5300-105-51005 Retiree Medical/Dental/L… 474.91
501-5300-503-51009 Employee Medical Exams 50.00
501-5300-503-52003 Supplies 583.01
501-5300-503-52008 Postage 62.50
501-5300-503-52009 Small Equipment 201.79
501-5300-503-52010 Chemicals 1,772.81
501-5300-503-52015 Vehicle Fuel 524.80
501-5300-503-53003 Repairs and Maintenance 191.62
501-5300-503-53008 Vehicle Repairs & Maint. 380.12
34 Expense Approval Report Payment Dates: 6/1/2024 - 6/30/2024 7/3/2024 10:49:33 AM Page 13 of 13
Account Summary
Account Number Account Name Payment Amount
501-5300-503-55001 Utilities 24,938.55
501-5300-503-57010 Lab Fees 1,653.00
501-5300-503-57011 Lease Payments 108.71
501-5300-503-57020 Sludge Disposal 4,600.98
501-5300-503-57064 IT Expenses - WWTP 2,179.18
501-5300-503-61009 Permit Fees 1,036.20
502-16003 Prepaid Expenditures 2,797.13
502-5000-850-35021 Fare Box Revenue -4,940.49
502-5000-850-52015 Vehicle Fuel 10,421.22
502-5000-850-56003 Wine Country Express 1,666.66
502-5000-850-56010 Transit Contract 63,442.57
502-5000-850-57001 Marketing & Advertising 4,520.32
502-5000-850-57016 Professional Services 5,812.50
700-1400-400-59016 SYVTBID Payments 49,806.54
700-1400-400-61003 City Admin Fee 1,016.46
803-5100-501-70105 Projects -WATER 15,682.25
804-5300-503-70105 Projects -WASTEWATER 10,571.75
Grand Total: 1,110,485.02
Project Account Summary
Project Account Key Payment Amount
**None** 1,074,380.93
City 171.21
Dist 35,932.88
Grand Total: 1,110,485.02
35 CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM 6.d
Meeting Date: July 8, 2024
SUBJECT: Approve City Manager Employment Agreement
PREPARED BY: Chelsea O’Sullivan, City Attorney
DISCUSSION:

The City Council has completed its annual evaluation of Randy Murphy’s performance as City Manager. After the conclusion of the evaluation, the City Council directed the City Attorney to prepare a new employment agreement for City Council review. The new agreement would include the same basic terms as the current employment contract but would include an adjustment to the contract term, compensation, severance, and certain benefits as discussed in more detail below. Mr. Murphy informed the City Attorney that he agrees with the terms of the proposed contract, subject to approval of the City Council.

The proposed employment agreement for the City Manager would include the following terms that would be effective June 24, 2024 if approved:

Term: The employment term was extended by two years to end on June 30, 2028.

Salary: The City Manager’s base salary will be $205,200.00, an 8% increase from the current base salary.

Severance: If terminated without cause, the City Manager will receive nine (9) month severance benefit including salary and medical, dental and vision benefits. This is an increase over the current six (6) month severance benefit.

Benefits: The City Manager will continue to receive standard benefits, including health insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off, housing allowance, a vehicle allowance, cellular telephone allowance, and a technology allowance provided under the current agreement with the following changes:
• Deferred compensation of 3% of the annual salary and a one-time deferred compensation payment of $2,421.88 in 2024. Deferred compensation is currently 2% of annual salary. • Vehicle allowance of $500 per month and mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate for trips outside a twenty (20) mile radius for City business travel. The current allowance is $350 per month.
• Cellular telephone allowance of $100 per month. The current allowance is $50 per month. • Housing allowance of $2,000 per month. The current allowance is $1,000 per month.

The proposed agreement makes other conforming edits, including updating Mr. Murphy’s contact information and the name of the City Attorney and deleting provisions that are no longer applicable, including the provision providing for moving expenses.

Staff recommends the City Council approve the new City Manager employment agreement for Mr.

Murphy.

ALTERNATIVES:

Reject the employment contract and provide further direction to the City Attorney FISCAL IMPACT:

The annualized costs of the salary and benefits for this position are covered in the existing budget. 36 ATTACHMENTS:

A - City Manager Employment Contract
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CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

1. Employment:

This City Manager Employment Agreement (Agreement) is entered into by and between the CITY OF SOLVANG (City) and RANDOLPH MURPHY (Manager), on this 24th day of June, 2024, and shall become effective, as of June 24th, 2024, upon ratification by the City Council at a duly-noticed meeting. Under this Agreement, the City offers, and Manager accepts, employment as City Manager of the City.

2. Duties:

Manager shall perform those duties and have those responsibilities that are commonly assigned to a city manager of a city in California, and as may be further set forth in the City’s Charter and Municipal Code. Manager shall perform such other legally permissible and proper duties and functions consistent with the office of City Manager, as the City Council shall from time to time assign. Manager commenced work on April 28, 2023.

3. Devotion to City Business:

A. Manager’s position is full-time. Recognizing that certain outside consulting or teaching opportunities provide indirect benefits to the City and the community, Manager may, with Council authorization, elect to accept limited teaching, consulting or other business opportunities with the understanding that such arrangements shall not constitute interference with nor a conflict of interest with his responsibilities under this Agreement. It is recognized that Manager must devote a great deal of time outside the City’s normal office hours on business for the City, including but not limited to City Council and other meetings occurring during evening and night hours. City is retaining Manager to perform the duties of city manager, and not for any particular working hours or schedule. Manager shall be entitled to no additional compensation for hours worked outside the City’s normal office hours.

B. Manager shall on an annual basis perform a strategic planning and goal setting session for the City Council. Manager shall further perform an annual executive team strategic planning and goal setting session. City agrees to budget appropriate amounts for such sessions.
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4. Term:

Manager’s employment commenced on April 28, 2023, and shall continue until June 30, 2028, or the date of earlier termination in accordance with provisions in this Agreement. City shall notify Manager not later than six months prior to the end of the Term that City does not intend to extend the Term. City’s election not to extend this Agreement shall not entitle Manager to Severance pursuant to Section 6 of this Agreement. Subject to payment of Severance as required herein and notwithstanding the term of the agreement, Manager acknowledges that his position with the City is an “at-will” position, and City need not provide advance notification, sufficient or just cause or a right of appeal from a decision to terminate Manager. Manager shall be entitled to only such benefits upon termination as are explicitly set forth in this Agreement.

5. City Council Commitments:

A. Except for the purpose of inquiry, the City Council and its members shall deal with all subordinate City employees, officers, contractors, and consultants solely through the Manager or the Manager’s designee, and neither the City Council nor any member thereof shall give direction to any subordinate of the Manager, either publicly or privately.

B. No member of the City Council will order the appointment or removal of any person to any office or employment under the supervision and control of the Manager.

C. Neither the City Council nor any of its members shall interfere with the execution of the powers and duties of the Manager, as specified in the City Charter, the Municipal Code, this Agreement, or any other lawfully adopted and authorized document.

6. Termination of Employment and this Agreement; General Release; Severance:

A. If City terminates this Agreement (thereby terminating Manager’s employment) without Cause, as determined by the affirmative votes of a majority of the members of the City Council at a duly noticed meeting of the City Council, and if Manager signs, delivers to the City Council, and does not revoke, the General Release Agreement (“Release Agreement”) in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit A, City shall pay Manager a lump sum benefit equal to nine (9) months of his then Base Salary, and shall provide premium payments for nine (9) months of health (medical, dental, and vision) benefits continuing under the benefit plans in which Manager and his dependents are then enrolled (the lump sum payment and continuing benefits, 39

collectively “Severance”). Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this subsection, pursuant to Government Code Section 53243.2, regardless of the term of this Agreement, if the Agreement is terminated, any cash settlement related to the termination that Manager may receive from City shall be fully reimbursed to City if Manager is convicted of a crime involving an abuse of his office or position as city manager of City.

B. If City terminates this Agreement (thereby terminating Manager’s employment) with Cause, as determined by the affirmative votes of a majority of the members of the City Council at a duly noticed meeting of the City Council, Manager shall not be entitled to any additional compensation or payment, including Severance, but shall be entitled only to accrued Base Salary and vacation pay, and any other accrued and unused benefit allowances according to their terms (“Accrued Salary and Benefits”). As used in this Agreement, “Cause” shall only mean any of the following:

1. Conviction of, or plea of guilty or nolo contendere to, any crime or offense (other than minor traffic violations or similar offenses) which is likely to have a material adverse impact on the City or on the Manager’s reputation;

2. Proven failure or refusal of the Manager to observe or perform any of his duties and obligations, if that failure or refusal continues for a period of thirty (30) business days from the date of his receipt of notice from the City Council specifying the acts or omissions deemed to amount to that failure;

3. Conviction of any crime involving an “abuse of office or position,” as that phrase is defined in Government Code Section 53243.4;

4. Repeated failure or refusal to carry out a lawful directive or directives of the City Council made by the City Council as a body at a duly-noticed meeting; and

5. Any grossly negligent action or inaction by Manager that materially and adversely: (a) impedes or disrupts the operations of City or its organizational units; (b) is detrimental to employees or public safety; or (c) violates City’s properly-established rules or procedures.

C. In no event may Manager be terminated within ninety (90) days before or after any municipal election for the selection or recall of one or more of the members of the City Council.

D. If, during the Term or any extended Term, Manager dies, Manager’s estate shall receive Accrued Salary and Benefits, but shall not be entitled to any additional compensation or payment, including Severance.
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E. In the event Manager is permanently disabled or is otherwise unable to perform his duties because of sickness, accident, injury, or mental incapacity for a period of three consecutive months beyond any City-paid sick leave, with or without reasonable accommodation, the City may terminate Manager’s employment and this Agreement subject to the Severance pay requirements of this section.

F. Manager may resign from his employment at any time, upon giving forty-five (45) days written notice to the City Council. Manager shall not be entitled to Severance in the event of his resignation unless Manager resigns following an offer by the City Council at a duly-noticed meeting to accept resignation for Severance, or following a suggestion to resign by the City Council at a duly-noticed meeting, whether such suggestion is formal or informal. A suggestion to resign by less than a majority of the City Council shall not constitute a suggestion to resign by the City Council.

G. If the City Council, citizens or the State legislature act to amend any provisions of the Municipal Code or City Charter pertaining to the role, powers, duties, authority, responsibilities of the Manager’s position that substantially changes the form of the government from the council-manager form of government, Manager shall have the right to declare that such amendments constitute termination of this Agreement without Cause.

7. Compensation and Annual Evaluation:

A. As of the effective date of this Agreement, Manager’s annual Base Salary shall be Two Hundred and Five Thousand, Two Hundred Dollars ($205,200.00). Said amount shall be payable in monthly or bi-weekly installments at the same time and in the same manner as other employees of the City are paid. Increases in Manager’s Base Salary may be effective at any time in the sole discretion of the City Council.

B. City, by the City Council, and Manager may set mutually-agreed-upon objectives for each year under this Agreement. The City Council shall evaluate Manager’s performance at least once a year. (“Annual Evaluation”). Following the completion of the Annual Evaluation, the City Council may, in its sole discretion, grant Manager a Performance Bonus in any amount between Zero Dollars ($0.00) and a maximum of Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000.00).

C. Whenever a cost of living adjustment or other non-merit based salary increase is provided to other management employees, the City Council shall consider whether it is reasonable and appropriate to grant a similar increase to the City Manager’s Base Salary upon the written request of the City Manager.
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D. Manager’s Base Salary increases approved by the City Council from time to time pursuant to this Agreement shall not require an amendment to this Agreement to be effective.

Such increases may be set forth in a salary resolution in accordance with applicable law approved by the City Council at a regular meeting of the City Council.

E. If the City reduces the Base Salary or any other financial benefit of the Manager in a percentage that is greater than the average reduction of all department head employees, such action shall constitute a termination of this Agreement without Cause under Section 6.A. of this Agreement, and Manager shall be entitled to Severance.

8. Deferred Compensation:

As part of Manager’s annual compensation, City agrees to provide a Section 457 or 401(a) deferred compensation program, and each year of this Agreement to pay into such program for Manager’s benefit the sum equal to three percent (3.0%) of annual salary, on a per pay period basis. In addition, the City agrees to provide a one-time payment to the Section 457 or 401(a) deferred compensation program of $2,421.88 in 2024.

9. Retirement:

City agrees to enroll Manager as a member of the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) in the PERS plan offered by City to other similarly-situated management employees of City, and to make such contributions to the PERS plan as are made on behalf of other similarlysituated management employees of City.

10. Health and Medical Benefits Insurance:

City shall provide Manager with the same health plans (medical, dental, and vision) and health savings or flexible spending programs which are provided to other City employees, and shall pay that portion of the employee and dependent rate or premium as is determined by the City Council for all management employees.

11. Life Insurance:

The City agrees to pay for a term life insurance policy in the face amount equal to Manager’s Base Salary on Manager’s life with a carrier selected by the City. Manager shall designate the beneficiaries of the policy. Manager shall also be entitled to participate in any group 42

life, disability or other insurance programs approved by the City Council for all employees.

12. Car Allowance:

Manager’s duties require him to be available and to respond to the demands of City business at all times and outside of regular business hours, including weekends. City shall pay Manager Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) monthly in compensation as a vehicle allowance to be used to purchase, lease, or own, operate and maintain a vehicle. Manager shall be responsible for paying for liability, property damage, and comprehensive insurance coverage upon such vehicle with liability limits not less than $100,000 per occurrence/$300,000 aggregate, and shall further be responsible for all expenses attendant to the purchase, operation, maintenance, repair, depreciation and replacement of said vehicle. The City is not liable for any damage to Manager’s vehicle, unless caused by the City’s negligence (Manager’s negligence excepted). If Manager is responsible for an accident while driving his personally owned vehicle while on City business, he is responsible for any increase in his automobile insurance premium. In addition to the above benefit, the City shall provide mileage reimbursement at the then applicable IRS reimbursement rate for trips with the Manager’s vehicle outside a twenty (20) mile radius (roundtrip greater than forty (40) miles) of the City for City business travel.

13. Bonding
City shall bear the full cost of any fidelity or other bonds required of the Manager under any law or ordinance.

14. Equipment:

A. City shall pay Manager a monthly allowance in the same amount provided to other management employees for Manager’s business use of his personal cellular telephone. This amount is One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) per month. In the alternative, City may, at Manager’s request, provide Manager a City-owned cellular telephone for his business use in lieu of the monthly allowance.

B. City shall pay for the purchase and maintenance of a Microsoft Surface Pro tablet and Office 365 subscription for Manager to use outside City Hall, primarily for his use in conducting City business; provided, however, that it is expressly understood that the equipment may be subject to incidental personal use by Manager so long as it does not interfere with the equipment’s primary business use. Manager acknowledges that Manager has no expectation of personal 43

privacy while using the tablet, that California’s Public Records Act may apply to records maintained on the tablet, and that the City may require Manager to provide access to the tablet at any time to comply with requests under the Public Records Act. Manager agrees that the equipment issued under this Agreement will be immediately returned to the City in good working condition upon request and/or at the termination of his employment with the City.

15. Business and Professional Expenses:

A. City recognizes that Manager may incur expenses of a non-personal, job-related nature that are reasonably necessary to Manager’s service to City. City agrees to either pay such expenses in advance or to reimburse the expenses, so long as the expenses are incurred and submitted according to City’s normal expense reimbursement procedures or such other procedure as may be designated by the City Council. To be eligible for reimbursement, all expenses must be supported by documentation meeting City’s normal requirements and must be submitted within time limits established by City.

B. City agrees to pay the professional dues and subscriptions on behalf of Manager which are necessary for Manager’s continuation or full participation in international, national, regional, state, or local associations and organizations necessary and desirable for Manager’s continued professional participation, growth and advancement, or for the good of the City, in an amount up to Three Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($3,500.00) per year, or such greater amount as authorized by the City Council as part of the budget.

C. City agrees to pay Manager’s travel and subsistence expenses for official travel, meetings, and occasions reasonably necessary to continue Manager’s professional development, and for Manager’s reasonable participation in necessary official and other functions for the City; including, but not limited to, national, regional, state, and local conferences, and governmental groups and committees on which Manager serves as a member. Notwithstanding the above, the number of conferences or meetings City will pay for each year, and attendance at out-of-state conferences and meetings, shall be at the discretion of the City Council as set forth in the City’s budget.

16. Vacation and Sick Leave:

Manager shall accrue vacation leave, administrative leave and sick leave, and be entitled to take holiday leave, at the same rate and under the same conditions as other management 44

employees of the City, provided that Manager shall be deemed for accrual of vacation leave only to have five years tenure with the City as of the date of execution of the Manager’s original employment agreement approved by City Council on April 10, 2023. Upon termination or resignation from employment or the non-renewal of this Agreement, Manager shall be paid for all accrued and unused vacation time at the applicable rate of compensation at that time. Manager shall be permitted to accumulate leave, and cash out such leave, in accordance with the policies adopted from time to time for department head employees.

17. Housing Assistance
City shall pay a monthly housing allowance to Manager in the amount of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00).

18. Abuse of Office or Position:

If Manager is convicted of a crime involving an abuse of his office or position as that phrase is defined in Government Code Section 53243.4, both of the following shall apply: (a) if Manager is provided with administrative leave pay pending an investigation, Manager shall be required to fully reimburse City such amounts paid; (b) if in the sole discretion of the City Council, City pays for the criminal legal defense of Manager, Manager shall be required to fully reimburse City such amounts paid.

19. Enforcement of this Agreement:

The prevailing party in any action brought to enforce this Agreement or to resolve any dispute or controversy arising under its terms and conditions, shall be entitled to payment of his/its reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs.

20. Communications Upon Manager’s Separation:

In the event the City terminates the Manager for any reason or no reason, the City and the Manager agree that no member of the City Council, the City management staff, nor the Manager, shall make any written, oral or electronic statement to any member of the public, the press, or any city employee concerning the Manager’s termination except in the form of a joint press release or statement, the content of which is mutually agreeable to the City and the Manager.

The joint press release or statement shall not contain any text or information that is disparaging to either party. Either party may verbally repeat the substance of the joint press release or 45

statement in response to any inquiry.

21. Indemnification:

Consistent with sections 995 et seq. of the California Government Code, City shall defend, hold harmless, and indemnify Manager using legal counsel of City’s choosing, against expense or legal liability for acts or omissions by Manager occurring within the course and scope of Manager’s employment under this Agreement. Legal representation, provided by City for Manager, shall extend until a final determination of the issues including any and all losses, damages, judgments, interest, settlements, fines, court costs, and the reasonable costs and expenses of legal proceedings, including appeals, and including attorneys’ fees, and expert witness fees and all other trial and appellate costs, and other liabilities incurred, imposed upon, or suffered by Manager in connection with or resulting from any claim, action, suit, or proceeding, actual or threatened. Manager recognizes that City shall have the right to compromise and settle all actions or proceedings in which City is providing Manager a defense, even if Manager objects to such compromise or settlement. In the event there is a conflict of interest between City and Manager such that independent counsel is required for Manager, Manager may engage his own legal counsel, in which event City shall indemnify Manager, including direct payment of all such reasonable costs related thereto.

22. Notices:

Any notices to be given hereunder by either party to the other in writing may be delivered either by personal delivery, mail, or email. Mailed notices shall be addressed to the parties as set forth below, but each party may change his/its address by written notice given in accordance with this Section. Notices delivered personally or by email will be deemed communicated as of actual receipt. Mailed notices will be deemed communicated and received as of three (3) calendar days following the date of mailing.

City:

City of Solvang
1644 Oak Street
Solvang, CA 93464
Attn: Mayor
Manager:

Randolph Murphy
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With a copy to:

Chelsea O’Sullivan, City Attorney
Richards, Watson & Gershon
847 Monterey Street, Suite 206
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

23. Conflict With City Charter or Municipal Code:

The City personnel ordinances, resolutions, rules and policies shall apply to Manager in the same manner as applied to other management employees, provided, however, in the event of a conflict between the provisions of this Agreement and the City Charter, or this Agreement and the Municipal Code, the City Charter or the Municipal Code shall prevail over this Agreement.

24. Modifications:

Any modifications to this Agreement shall be effective only if in writing and signed by both of the parties hereto.

25. Effect of Waiver:

The failure of either party to insist upon strict compliance with any of the terms, covenants, or conditions of this Agreement by the other party shall not be deemed a waiver of that term, covenant, or condition, nor shall any waiver or relinquishment of any right or power at any one time or times be deemed a waiver or relinquishment of that right or power for all or any other times.

26. Partial Invalidity:

If any provision of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall nevertheless continue in full force without being impaired or invalidated in any way.

27. Governing Law:

This Agreement shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns of the parties, provided, however, that Manager may not assign his obligations hereunder. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, and venue for any action concerning this Agreement shall be limited to the Superior Court for the County of Santa Barbara. 47

The parties hereto acknowledge and agree that, although this Agreement has been drafted by City's legal counsel, Manager has reviewed, or had an opportunity to review, the terms of this Agreement with his legal counsel. Consequently, the doctrine that ambiguities in an agreement should be resolved against the drafting party shall not be employed in connection with this Agreement and this Agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with its fair meaning.

28. Entire Agreement:

This Agreement represents the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes any and all other agreements, either oral or in writing, between the parties with respect to the employment of Manager by City, and contains all of the covenants and agreements between the parties with respect to that employment. Each party to this Agreement acknowledges that no representations, inducements, promises, or agreements, oral or otherwise, have been made by either party, or by anyone acting on behalf of either party, which are not embodied herein, and that no other employment agreement, statement, or promise not contained in this Agreement shall be valid or binding upon either party.

CITY OF SOLVANG (“CITY”)
By:_________________________________
Mark Infanti, Mayor
ATTEST:

By:_________________________________
Annamarie Porter, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

By:_________________________________
Chelsea O’Sullivan, City Attorney
RANDOLPH MURPHY (“MANAGER”)
By:______________________________
Randolph Murphy
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GENERAL RELEASE AGREEMENT
This General Release Agreement (“Release Agreement”) is entered into by and between RANDOLPH MURPHY ("Manager") and CITY OF SOLVANG (“City"), in light of the following facts:

A. Manager’s employment with City concluded on ____________.

B. Certain disputes have arisen between City and Manager.

C. City and Manager each deny any liability whatsoever to the other.

D. City and Manager wish to fully and finally resolve any and all disputes they may have with each other.

E. Manager is hereby informed that he has twenty-one (21) days from receipt of this Agreement to consider it. City hereby advises Manager to consult with his legal counsel before signing this Agreement.

F. Manager acknowledges that for a period of seven (7) days following the signing of this Agreement ("Revocation Period"), he may revoke the Agreement. This Agreement shall not become effective or enforceable until the day the Revocation Period has expired.

G. Manager acknowledges that the Salary Payment referenced in paragraph 1 of this Agreement represents all compensation, including salary, accrued benefit balances and reimbursed expenses, due and payable to him through the date of employment termination.

Manager also acknowledges that City has made this Salary Payment without regard to whether he signs this Agreement. The Salary Payment does not constitute consideration for this Agreement.

1. Receipt of Salary Payment. Manager hereby acknowledges receipt of a check or checks for all compensation owing to him/her, including salary, accrued benefit balances and reimbursed expenses ("Salary Payment") from City.

2. Severance. Within five (5) days following Manager’s signing, delivering to the City, and not revoking this Agreement, City shall pay Manager the gross amount provided for in Section

6.A. of the attached Employment Agreement, less applicable deductions, and shall provide the months of medical benefits as provided in that same Section 6.A. Manager acknowledges that the Severance is in excess of all amounts due and owing him as a result of his employment by City.
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3. General Release. In consideration of the Severance to be paid and provided to Manager, and other good and valuable consideration, Manager hereby releases and discharges City and its past and present City Council Members, employees, representatives and agents, from all rights, claims, causes of action, and damages, both known and unknown, in law or in equity, concerning and/or arising out of his employment by City which he now has, or ever had, including but not limited to any rights, claims, causes of action or damages arising under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Older Workers Benefits Protection Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, the Domestic Partners Act of 2003, the California Labor Code, the Private Attorneys General Act of 2004, the California Moore-Brown-Roberti Family Rights Act, the California Unruh Civil Rights Act, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, any other federal, state, or local employment practice legislation, or any federal or state common law, including wrongful discharge, breach of express or implied contract, or breach of public policy. Manager hereby waives and relinquishes all rights and benefits afforded by Section 1542 of the Civil Code of California. Manager understands and acknowledges the significance and consequences of this specific waiver of Section 1542. Section 1542 of the Civil Code of California states as follows:
" A general release does not extend to claims that the creditor or releasing party does not know or suspect to exist in his or her favor at the time of executing the release and that, if known by him or her, would have materially affected his or her settlement with the debtor or released party.”
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 1542, and for the purpose of implementing a full and complete release and discharge of City and its past and present City Council Members, employees, representatives and agents, Manager expressly acknowledges that this General Release is intended to include in its effect, without limitation, all claims which he does not know or suspect to exist in his favor.

Manager further acknowledges that he has read this General Release and that he understands that this is a general release, and that he intends to be legally bound by the same. 50

4. Fees and Costs. Manager and City agree that in the event of litigation relating to this Release Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover his/its reasonable attorneys' fees and costs.

CITY OF SOLVANG (“CITY”)
By:_________________________________
Mark Infanti, Mayor
ATTEST:

By:_________________________________
Annamarie Porter, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

By:_________________________________
Chelsea O’Sullivan, City Attorney
RANDOLPH MURPHY (“MANAGER”)
By:______________________________
Randolph Murphy
51 CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM 6.e
Meeting Date: July 8, 2024
SUBJECT: Adopt Resolution No. 24-1267 to Appoint a Director and Alternate to the Santa Ynez River Valley Basin Eastern Management Area Groundwater Sustainability Agency Board of Directors
PREPARED BY: Randy Murphy, City Manager
DISCUSSION:

Council approved the Joint Powers Agreement for the Santa Ynez River Valley Basin Eastern Management Area Groundwater Sustainability Agency (EMA GSA) at its June 10th meeting. Since this is a new Agreement, the City’s representatives need to be authorized by Resolution of this Council.

ALTERNATIVES:

Council could appoint different members to serve on the EMA GSA Board of Directors.

FISCAL IMPACT:

None.

ATTACHMENTS:

Resolution No. 24-1267
52 RESOLUTION NO. 24-1267

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

TO APPOINT A DIRECTOR AND ALTERNATE TO THE SANTA YNEZ RIVER

VALLEY BASIN EASTERN MANAGEMENT AREA GROUNDWATER

SUSTAINABILITY AGENCY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
WHEREAS, the California legislature passed a statewide framework for sustainable groundwater management, known as the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (California Water Code § 10720 et seq.) as amended, which became effective January 1, 2015; and WHEREAS, the City of Solvang has entered into a Joint Powers Agreement to form the Santa Ynez River Valley Basin Eastern Management Area Groundwater Sustainability Agency in conjunction with the Santa Ynez River Water Conservation District, Santa Barbara County Water Agency (County Water Agency), and the Santa Ynez River Water Conservation District, Improvement District No. 1 and which may include at a later time other local agencies and other legally authorized entities; and WHEREAS, the Joint Powers Agreement for the Santa Ynez River Valley Basin Eastern Management Area Groundwater Sustainability Agency specifies that the City of Solvang shall appoint by resolution one Director who shall be an elected official, and one alternate who shall be an elected official or staff of the appointing member; and
WHEREAS, the City of Solvang lies within the Santa Ynez River Valley Basin Eastern Management Area.

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

SECTION 1. That the Board of Directors of the Santa Barbara County Water Agency declares and directs as follows:

1. Councilmember Elizabeth Orona is hereby appointed as a Director of the Santa Ynez River Valley Basin Eastern Management Area Groundwater Sustainability Agency representing the City of Solvang; and

2. Mayor pro tem David Brown is hereby appointed as an Alternate Director of the Santa Ynez River Valley Basin Eastern Management Area Groundwater Sustainability Agency representing the City of Solvang.

SECTION 2. This resolution shall be effective upon adoption SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify the passage and adoption of this resolution and shall cause a certified copy to be filed in the book of original resolutions.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of July, 2024. __________________________________
Mark Infanti, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
________________________________ __________________________________ Chelsea O’Sullivan, City Attorney Annamarie Porter, City Clerk 53 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. 24-1267 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Solvang at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the 8th day of July 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
54 CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM 6.f
Meeting Date: July 8, 2024
SUBJECT: Approve a Cooperation Agreement between the County of Santa Barbara and the City of Solvang CDBG Urban County Program for Federal Fiscal Years (2024- 2027), and
Adopt Resolution 24-1268 authorizing the City Manager to enter into a cooperation agreement between the County of Santa Barbara and the City of Solvang for participation in the Santa Barbara Urban County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)program for three federal fiscal years (2024-2027) PREPARED BY: Rafael Castillo, AICP, Planning Manager
DISCUSSION:

Background
The City has participated in the Santa Barbara Urban County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program since 2007. Cities and smaller communities within the metropolitan area that do not qualify as metropolitan cities by the Federal Government may join the County in which the community is located for applications to qualify for CDBG funds creating a more comprehensive, and competitive countywide effort. CDBG funds may be used for the support of activities that provide decent housing and suitable living environments and expanded economic opportunities principally for persons of lowand moderate-income. Members of the CDBG Cooperation Agreement currently include the County of Santa Barbara and the cities of Buellton, Carpinteria, Goleta, Lompoc, and Santa Maria.

The Santa Barbara County HOME Consortium was formed in 1994 with the goal of increasing the supply of affordable housing for low and very low-income families throughout Santa Barbara County.

The Consortium was formed to enable cities and the County to qualify as a group for a funding allocation which could not be accessed individually. Members of the HOME Consortium currently include the County of Santa Barbara and the cities of Buellton, Carpinteria, Goleta, Lompoc, Santa Maria, and Solvang. The City has been a member of this consortium since 2007. 2024-2027 Renewal
The Cooperation Agreements are in effect for a three-year period. The current agreements expire at the end of the current federal fiscal year, or September 30, 2024. City staff participates on the steering committee for the Agreements, represented by the City Manager and the Planning Manager.

Agreements for the upcoming fiscal federal years 2024-2027 are included in Attachment A. In the recent past, this agreement has been renewed by the City Manager and not returned to the Council. In the interest of transparency for the Council and residents, City staff is raising the issue here in order to ensure the Council is informed of this current agreement.

From Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 through 2023, Solvang’s share of the CDBG funding totaled $171,314.

This is calculated as 3.40% of the total allocation after deducting allowed, minus admin costs, proportional to Solvang’s share of the Urban County’s total population. During this period, organizations in Solvang were selected for six awards totaling $224,218, of which $142,174 was for one Capital project (remodel of the People Helping People Food Pantry in 2019) and $82,044 was for the following service programs:
• People Helping People – Senior Services
• Units Boys and Girls Club of Solvang
55 • People Helping People – Mental Health Services.

Urban County member cities have the option to either pool their Public Services funds with the County’s during federal funding allocation periods or have organizations apply for the city’s share of the allocation as a separate funding source in the NOFA. Solvang has historically opted to pool its funds, which has more than doubled the amount of Public Services funding brought into the City over the last five years. Typically, cities of Solvang size have neither adequate city staff nor needs to complete these applications on their own.

For Capital projects, cities may choose to reserve their share of an annual allocation for a specific eligible project outside of the funding application process. Since the cities’ share of the allocation is relatively low compared to the cost of a Capital project, each city can “bank” up to three years of funding to use at one time. For example, if Solvang had selected a project in 2021, since it had not selected a project in either of the two preceding years, it could have reserved an amount equal to its 2019, 2020, and 2021 allocations ($84,026) to be excluded from the federal funding and dedicated directly to the project that was eligible for such funding. In this scenario, 2019 funds are still available to Solvang because SYV People Helping People applied for its 2019 Capital project via a competitive application rather than receiving a City reservation. The competitive application can also be used to request additional funds for a City-sponsored project if the City’s reservation is not sufficient to cover project costs.

City staff recommends renewal of both Agreements to allow the City to continue to participate in the programs and work with County Staff to receive funding for social services programs, as well as targeting capital project investment.

ALTERNATIVES:

The City Council could provide direction and refer back to staff.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Participation in the CDBG Program and the HOME Consortium enables the City to access funding opportunities which would not otherwise be available. Consequently, participation in these programs is a fiscal benefit to the City, with the only cost being staff time for participation in meetings to discuss funding opportunities.

ATTACHMENTS:

A –Resolution 24-1268
B. Agreement
56 RESOLUTION NO. 24-1268

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

AUTHORIZATINGTHE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A COOPERATION AGREEMENT

BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA AND THE CITY OF SOLVANG FOR

PARTICIPATION IN THE SANTA BARBARA URBAN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM FOR
THREE FEDERAL FISCAL YEARS (2024-2027)
WHEREAS, the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended “Pub. Law 93-383, 42 USC 5301”, (the "Act"), provides that Community Development Block Grant, ("CDBG") funds may be used for the support of activities that provide decent housing and suitable living environments and expanded economic opportunities principally for persons of low- and moderateincome; and WHEREAS, CDBG regulations allow contiguous units of general government to join together to qualify as an urban county; and
WHEREAS, the Community Development Block Grant Regulations issued pursuant to the Act provide that qualified urban counties must submit an application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD") for funds, and that cities and smaller communities within the metropolitan area not qualifying as metropolitan cities may join the County in said application and thereby become a part of a more comprehensive countywide effort; and WHEREAS, the County of Santa Barbara and the City of Solvang have participated in the HOME Consortium Program since 1994, the Santa Barbara Urban County Program since 2007, and the Emergency Solutions Grant (formerly Emergency Shelter Grant) Program since 2008; and WHEREAS, “ 24 CFR 570.307(a) sets forth requirements for the qualifying and requalifying of counties for the CDBG Urban County program, and that the current three- (3) year cycle is set to expire in 2024 and that a new Agreement for Program Years 2024-2027 for Fiscal Years 2024-25, 2025-26, and 2026-27 must be executed in July 2024; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code Section 65351, the City engaged the community to help formulate the 2045 General Plan by holding six (6) community workshops on February 6, 2021, April 8, April 9, 2021, March 24, 2022, May 11, 2022, and July 18, 2022 and providing other public engagement opportunities; and
WHEREAS, as a member of the CDBG Urban County, which includes the cities of Buellton, Carpinteria, Lompoc, and Santa Maria, the City of Solvang also agrees to participate in the Santa Barbara HOME Consortium, which includes the cities of Goleta and Santa Maria, since the Urban County is a member of the HOME Consortium and the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program, as the Urban County receives funding under the ESG program; and WHEREAS the Urban County is concurrently revising and renewing the HOME Agreement which requires execution by the Urban County; and
WHEREAS, HUD will review and certify this Agreement in order to assure compliance with HUD requirements; and,
WHEREAS, Santa Barabra County has complied with all requirements for Counties seeking entitlement status under the CDBG program; and
WHEREAS, as the urban county applicant, the COUNTY must take responsibility and assume all obligations of an applicant under federal statutes, including: the analysis of needs, the setting of objectives, the development of community development and housing assistance plans, the 57 consolidated plan, and the assurances of certifications.

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

SECTION 1. In consideration of the mutual covenants herein set forth and the mutual benefits to be derived therefrom, the parties agree to an executed Agreement contained in Exhibit A.

SECTION 2. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute the Agreement contained in Exhibit A.

SECTION 3. This Resolution is effective immediately upon adoption.

SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify the passage and adoption of this Resolution and cause a certified copy to be filed in the book of original resolutions.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of July, 2024. __________________________________
Mark Infanti, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
__________________________________ __________________________________ Chelsea O’Sullivan, City Attorney Annamarie Porter, City Clerk 58 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. 24-1268 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Solvang at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the 8th day of July, 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
59 Exhibit A

COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA AND THE CITY

OF SOLVANG CDBG URBAN COUNTY PROGRAM
FEDERAL FISCAL YEARS (2024-2027)

1. GENERAL
This Agreement covers the COUNTY and CITY'S participation in the federal CDBG Program and supersedes and replaces prior Urban County Agreements.

The COUNTY shall apply to HUD pursuant to 24 CFR 570.307(a) for a renewal of its designation as an urban county as that term is defined in 42 U.S.C.A. Sec. 5302 (a) (6) (A) ("Urban County").

The COUNTY shall have the authority to undertake or assist in accepting CDBG funding as an Urban County and undertaking eligible community development activities for the next three Federal Fiscal Years (2024-2027), funded from the CDBG program and from any CDBG program income generated from the expenditure of such funds. COUNTY and CITY agree to cooperate to undertake, or assist in undertaking, community renewal and lower income housing assistance activities.

2. TERM AND AUTOMATIC RENEWAL
The term of this Agreement shall be the COUNTY CDBG Urban County qualification period of the federal fiscal years 2024-2027, commencing on October 1, 2024 and ending on September 30, 2027 which overlaps with Program Years 2024-25, 2025-26, 2026-27, commencing on July 1, 2024 and ending on June 30, 2027, unless an earlier date of termination is fixed by HUD, pursuant to the Act. Notwithstanding the above, if there are activities undertaken pursuant to this Agreement that are not yet completed or funded, then for the purpose of those activities only, this AGREEMENT shall remain in effect until all CDBG funds received pursuant to this AGREEMENT, and any program income received with respect to activities carried out pursuant to this Agreement, are expended, and the funded activities are completed.

Process
COUNTY will notify CITY no later than May of the renewal year, or in accordance with the applicable Community Planning and Development (CPD) notice pertaining to Urban County qualification, of its right to be excluded from the Urban County prior to the start of a successive three-year term. CITY will have until June of the renewal year, or in accordance with the applicable CPD notice pertaining to Urban County qualification, to notify COUNTY and the HUD Field Office of its decision to cease participating in the Urban County. The specific dates for these deadlines will be based on the most recent HUD CPD notice. The dates specified in the most recent HUD CPD notice will supersede timelines and dates described in this Agreement.

In addition, this Agreement automatically renews to new consecutive three-year terms unless CITY provides written notice to COUNTY at least 30 days prior to the end of the term ending June 30, 2027 that CITY elects not to participate in a new qualification period.

The Parties agree to adopt amendments to this Agreement incorporating any changes necessary to meet the requirements for cooperation agreements set forth in the Urban County Qualification Notice by HUD, prior to a subsequent three-year extension of the term. Any amendment to this Agreement shall be submitted to HUD as required by the regulations. Failure to adopt amendments incorporating changes necessary to meet HUD requirements shall result in the automatic renewal provisions being voided.
60 3. PREPARATION OF CDBG APPLICATION
The parties agree that CITY shall be included in the application COUNTY shall submit to HUD for Title I Housing and Community Development Block Grant funds under the Act.

COUNTY shall be responsible for preparing and submitting to HUD, pursuant to 24 CFR 91, all necessary applications and materials to maintain CDBG entitlement as an Urban County under the Act. This duty shall include complying with all applicable noticing requirements, the preparation and processing of COUNTY Housing, Community and Economic Development Needs Identification, Citizen Participation Plans, the County Consolidated Plan, and other CDBG related programs which satisfy the application requirements of the Act and all applicable regulations. Further, COUNTY shall, as applicant, be responsible for holding public hearings and preparing and submitting the CDBG funding application and supporting materials in a timely and thorough manner, as required by the Act and the federal regulations established by HUD to secure entitlement grant funding.

CITY shall assist COUNTY by preparing a community development plan, for the period of this Agreement, which identifies community development and housing needs, projects and programs for the CITY; and specifies both short- and long-term CITY objectives, consistent with requirements of the Act. COUNTY agrees to: (1) include the CITY plan in the program application, and (2) include CITY's desired housing and community development objectives, policies, programs, projects and plans as submitted by CITY in COUNTY's consolidated plan.

4. COMPLIANCE WITH FINAL PROGRAMS AND PLANS
COUNTY and CITY shall comply in all respects with final community development plans and programs, which are developed through mutual cooperation pursuant to the application requirements of the Act and its regulations and approved by HUD.

5. COMPLIANCE WITH ACT AND REGULATIONS
COUNTY and CITY shall comply with all applicable requirements of the Act and its regulations in undertaking all acts under this Agreement, and shall take all actions necessary to meet the requirements of other applicable laws including the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, the Uniform Relocation Act, the Fair Housing Act and affirmative furthering fair housing, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, Executive Order 11988, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Section 109 of Title I of the Act, Section 104(b) of Title I of the Act as amended, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other applicable federal laws.

CITY agrees CDBG funding for activities in or in support of CITY are prohibited if CITY does not affirmatively further fair housing within its own jurisdiction or impedes COUNTY actions to comply with its fair housing certification.

6. PROHIBITION ON CITY APPLICATION TO OTHER CDBG PROGRAM By executing this Agreement, CITY understands and agrees it may not apply for grants from appropriations under the Small Cities or State CDBG Programs during the period in which the City participates in the Urban County's CDBG program.

7. POLICIES
COUNTY and CITY have adopted and are enforcing policies prohibiting the use of excessive force by law enforcement agencies within its jurisdiction against any individuals engaged in non-violent civil rights demonstrations and a policy of enforcing applicable state and local laws against physically barring entrance to or exit from a facility or location which is the subject of such nonviolent civil rights demonstrations within jurisdictions. 61 8. DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS
CDBG funds will be suballocated by COUNTY to CITY pursuant to a pro rata distribution based on the most current census data. Upon allocation, CITY may distribute funds at its discretion subject to all applicable CDBG rules and regulations.

9. METHOD OF DISTRIBUTION
a. On or about November of each year, the COUNTY will issue a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for public services, capital and other eligible projects. CITY may issue its own NOFA to solicit applications for CITY's suballocation of CDBG funds. COUNTY may also issue an 'off-cycle' NOFA at any time throughout the year. The COUNTY NOFA will describe the process to apply for CDBG funds, including applications for funding from the pro-rata shares of the cities of Carpinteria, Solvang and Buellton, should the cities choose not to issue their own NOFA. The COUNTY's CDBG application requires applicants to identify which jurisdiction's(') funding is requested. b. Applicants of eligible projects that are located within the jurisdiction of CITY may apply to COUNTY for additional CDBG funds from the remaining COUNTY allocation. CITY also may contribute all or a portion of its own suballocation to these eligible projects. c. COUNTY is responsible for directing the NOFA process and ensuring CDBG eligibility of projects submitted for funding consideration. Project funding requests from applicants for CITY's suballocation must include a letter of support from CITY. COUNTY will review all applications submitted for eligibility. On or about February of each year, COUNTY will convene various steering and technical advisory committees to advise COUNTY on the use of CDBG Urban County funds. COUNTY will take funding recommendations to the County Board of Supervisors for consideration and final funding decisions on the use of the unincorporated COUNTY'S allocation of funds.
d. Applications approved by the BOS will be included in the draft Annual Action Plan which will be posted for public comment for 30 days. CITY' s approved applications will be included in the Action Plan. The NOF A will contain a calendar (NOF A calendar) to assist in meeting deadlines for the submission of the Action Plan to HUD. CITY agrees to have its proposed projects approved by its City Council before the start of the 30-day comment period listed in the NOFA calendar.
e. Prior to the disbursement of any CDBG funds to a project or to CITY for eligible program costs, COUNTY and CITY will execute a subrecipient agreement, pursuant to CDBG regulations at 24 CFR 570.50l(b) and 570.503. COUNTY will execute a subrecipient agreement with a contractor or subrecipient if CITY will not directly administer the project. f. HUD will hold the County responsible for any violation of the CDBG regulations at 24 CFR 570.501 and 570.906, therefore the subrecipient agreement between COUNTY and CITY will contain provisions that enable COUNTY to recover from CITY any funds expended in violation of CDBG regulations.

10. METHOD OF REDISTRIBUTION
a. At least thirty days (30) days prior to the date that COUNTY issues the annual NOFA for CDBG funds (on or about November) for the upcoming program year (July- June), COUNTY will notify CITY of the date that COUNTY will issue the NOF A. At least ten (10) days prior to the NOF A issue date, CITY must notify COUNTY if it plans to use all or a portion of its upcoming program year suballocation for eligible projects to be identified by CITY, or if CITY will issue its own NOF A to solicit applications for CITY's suballocation of CDBG funds. If CITY does not notify COUNTY of CITY's planned use of CDBG funds at least ten (10) days prior to 62 the date that the NOF A will be issued, then CITY's funds will be included in COUNTY's pro rata allocation amount and be made available to projects which apply for COUNTY funds.

CITY agrees that it will forego the ability to identify uses of CDBG funds for the upcoming program year.
b. On or before the application deadline published in the NOF A, CITY must identify proposed projects for the use of all or a portion of CITY's suballocation of funds, unless CITY's funds were included in COUNTY's pro rata allocation amount in accordance with subsection a. of this section. CITY agrees to work with COUNTY to get CITY's proposed projects approved through CITY's City Council process in time to be included in the draft Urban County Action Plan and approved by the County Board of Supervisors for the upcoming program year. c. In the interest of fair share allocations and broad county-wide use of funds, an eligible project identified by a member CITY that did not receive allocation awards in the previous three-year cycle shall be given funding priority in the current cycle. This funding priority will consist of a minimum level of funding from the County's pro-rata allocation equal to the share of unspent funds turned back into the CDBG pool in the prior years. This provision does not apply to the use of CDBG funds for public service projects.
d. The three-year cycle in paragraph c. presumes the member CITY participated in the previous three-year cycle in order to be given funding priority in the current three-year cycle. e. When considering funding of projects, consideration shall be given to project readiness, the number of persons served, Consolidated Plan priority and urgency of project. COUNTY shall be responsible for tracking unspent funds returned to the CDBG funding pool, and prior year's projects and associated funding amounts.
f. Projects funded with CDBG funds must be reasonably expected to be completed within one year and the expenditure of CDBG funds must meet the CDBG expenditure requirements set forth in 24 CFR 570.902 (a), which states, in part, that HUD will find COUNTY to be failing to carry out its CDBG activities if sixty (60) days prior to the end of the grantee's current program year, the amount of CDBG funds available to the recipient under grant agreements but undisbursed by the U.S. Treasury is more than 1.5 times the CDBG funding amount for its current program year.
g. COUNTY as Lead Entity of the Urban County reserves the right to determine CDBG eligibility of proposed projects and to reallocate uncommitted funds, or funds committed to projects that are not satisfactorily progressing pursuant to program requirements, to other eligible projects to meet CDBG program deadlines and requirements.

11. OTHER REQUIREMENTS
a. The Urban County is a member of the Santa Barbara County HOME Consortium. As a member of the Urban County, CITY may only receive a suballocation of HOME funds under the HOME Consortium. If the Urban County does not receive a HOME formula allocation, CITY cannot form a HOME Consortium with other local governments. This does not preclude CITY from applying to the State for HOME funds, if the state allows. b. COUNTY is authorized to execute a HOME Consortium Agreement on behalf of the Urban County (as specified in CPD Notice CPD 13-002, page 1, section II. A. (1)). COUNTY is authorized to execute an ESG agreement on behalf of the Urban County. c. City may receive a formula allocation under the ESG Program only through the Urban County.

This does not preclude CITY from applying to the state for ESG funds, if the state allows it. d. Pursuant to the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Relate Agencies 63 Appropriations Act, 2014, Pub.L. 113-76, CITY may not sell, trade or otherwise transfer all or any portion of such funds to another such metropolitan city, urban county, unit of general local government, Indian tribe or insular area that directly or indirectly receives CDBG funds in exchange for any other funds, credits or non-Federal considerations, but must use such funds for activities eligible under Title 1 of the Act.

12. DISPOSITION OF PROGRAM INCOME
a. COUNTY shall retain any income generated by the expenditure of CDBG funds received by CITY under this Agreement and such income shall be used only for eligible activities selected by CITY in accordance with all applicable CDBG requirements and regulations. Consistent with CDBG regulations, the COUNTY reserves the right to use twenty percent (20%) of all CDBG program income earned in the program year for General Administration, and fifteen percent (15%) of all program income earned in the prior year for Public Services. b. Any income generated from the disposition or transfer of real property acquired and/or improved with CDBG funds prior to any close out or change of status shall be treated as program income.

COUNTY shall be responsible for monitoring and reporting to HUD on the use of any such program income.
c. In the event of CDBG close-out or the non-participation of CITY under the CDBG program, any unexpended CDBG program income generated from CITY-awarded CDBG activities pursuant to this Agreement, shall be the property of COUNTY. Any CDBG program income generated from the disposition or transfer of real property acquired or improved with CDBG funds prior to any such close-out or change of status shall be treated the same as CDBG program income.

13. ADMINISTRATION OF PROGRAM
a. COUNTY shall have the responsibility of administering the CDBG program including but not limited to preparation of plans to be submitted to HUD, issuance of notices, requests for project submittals, evaluation, administration and monitoring of projects, tracking and receiving program income and reporting to HUD. COUNTY is, to the greatest extent permissible by law and regulations, responsible for compliance with the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) and for all required noticing and documentation for projects funded under this Agreement. The COUNTY is not responsible for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for projects undertaken in CITY.
b. COUNTY will retain up to twenty percent (20%) of the Urban County annual allocation, prior to the calculation of the allocation formula at Section 8 is applied, to cover COUNTY costs to administer the CDBG Program, as permitted by HUD regulations. c. COUNTY will be responsible for reports to be prepared as may be required by CDBG regulations, including but not limited to the Consolidated Plan, the Annual Action Plan and the Comprehensive Annual Performance Report (CAPER), and Cash and Management Information System reports. COUNTY and CITY will cooperate in the collection of, and will furnish all information required for, reports to be prepared as may be required by applicable laws and regulations.
d. COUNTY agrees to abide by program administrative costs parameters stated in 24 CFR 570.206.
e. CITY agrees to act in good faith and with due diligence in performance of CITY obligations and responsibilities under this Agreement and under all subrecipient agreements. CITY further agrees that it shall fully cooperate with COUNTY in all things required and appropriate to comply with the provisions of any grant agreement received by COUNTY pursuant to the Act and its Regulations.
64 14. CITY AWARD OF CDBG FUNDS
CITY maintains sole authority over the selection of CDBG-eligible activities awarded funds from the formula allocation pursuant to this AGREEEMENT.

15. DISPOSITION OF REAL PROPERTY
a. The provisions of this paragraph set forth the standards and rules that shall apply to real property acquired or improved in whole or in part using CDBG funds received by CITY pursuant to this Agreement. Prior to any modification or change in the use of said real property from the use or ownership planned at the time of its acquisition or improvements, CITY shall notify COUNTY and obtain authorization for said modification or change. CITY shall reimburse COUNTY with non-CDBG funds in an amount equal to the current fair market value (less any portion thereof attributable to expenditures of non-CDBG funds) of property acquired or improved with CDBG funds that is sold or otherwise transferred to a use that does not qualify for funding under CDBG laws and regulations.
b. CITY is to include 'change in use' requirements in 24 CFR 570.505 in its agreements executed with CITY's subrecipients. Subrecipients must adhere to the change of use requirements, which includes a provision that the project improved with CDBG funds meet a CDBG national objective for five (5) years after closeout of the Urban County's participation in the CDBG program or, with respect to other recipients, until five (5) years after the close-out of the grant from which the assistance to the property was provided.

16. CONTINUATION OF BENEFITS OF THIS AGREEMENT
Notwithstanding the above, for any future year, in no event shall COUNTY be obligated to distribute more funds to CITY under this Agreement than COUNTY receives for a given fiscal year under the CDBG Program. If HUD or another federal agency does not award CDBG funds to COUNTY, COUNTY will not award CDBG funds to CITY.

17. EFFECTIVE DATES
This Agreement shall be effective for all purposes when this Agreement and like agreements have been executed by COUNTY and CITY, properly submitted to HUD, the granter, by the designated deadline, and approved by HUD.

18. INDEMNIFICATION
a. INDEMNIFICATION
In lieu of and notwithstanding the pro rata risk allocation which might otherwise be imposed between the parties pursuant to California Government Code Section 895.6, the parties agree that all losses or liabilities incurred by a party shall not be shared pro rata but instead all parties agree that pursuant to California Government Code Section 895.4, each of the parties hereto shall fully indemnify and hold each of the other parties, their officers, board members, employees and agents, harmless from any claim, expense or cost, damage or liability imposed for injury (as defined by California Government Code Section 810.8) occurring by reason of the negligent acts or omissions or willful misconduct of the indemnifying party, its officers, board members, employees or agents, under or in connection with or arising out of any work, authority or jurisdiction delegated to such party under this Agreement. No party, nor any officer, board member, employee or agent thereof shall be responsible for any damage or liability occurring by reason of the negligent acts or omissions or willful misconduct of other parties hereto, their officers, board members, employees or agents, under or in connection with or arising out of any work, authority or jurisdiction delegated to such other parties under this Agreement.
65 b. INSURANCE
Each party shall maintain its own insurance coverage, through commercial insurance, selfinsurance or a combination thereof, against any claim, expense, cost, damage, or liability arising out of the performance of its responsibilities pursuant to this Agreement.

19. OTHER AGREEMENTS
Pursuant to federal regulations at 24 CFR 570.S0l(b), CITY is subject to the same requirements applicable to subrecipients, including the requirement of a written agreement set forth in federal regulations at 24 CFR 570.503. COUNTY and CITY will enter into a further written agreement that contains these minimum requirements. Prior to disbursing any CDBG funds to CITY, COUNTY, shall execute said written agreement with CITY. Said agreement shall remain in effect during any period that CITY has control over CDBG funds, including program income.

20. NOTIFICATION
Any and all notices, writings, correspondences, etc., sent pursuant to this Agreement shall be directed to CITY and COUNTY as follows:

CITY COUNTY
City of Solvang Housing and Community Development Div
City Manager Deputy Director
1644 Oak Street 123 E. Anapamu Street, 2nd Floor
Solvang, CA 93461 Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 688-5575 (805) 568-3520
City of Solvang
Planning and Building Manager
410 2nd Street
Solvang, CA 93461

21. AGREEMENT NOT APPLICABLE TO OTHER FUNDS
This Agreement applies only to those funds received under the CDBG Program and program income generated by CDBG funds, the HOME Program and the ESG Program. This Agreement does not apply to or control funds other than those described in this paragraph.

22. RECORDS
CITY and COUNTY shall maintain, on a current basis, complete records, including but not limited to contracts, loan documents, rehabilitation write-ups, final inspection reports, books of original entry, source documents supporting accounting transactions, eligibility and service records any of which may be applicable, a general ledger, personnel and payroll records, canceled checks and related documents and records to assure proper accounting of funds and performance of this Agreement in accordance with CDBG regulations. To the extent permitted by law, COUNTY and CITY will also permit access to all books, accounts or records of any kind for purposes of audit or investigation, in order to ascertain compliance with the provisions of this Agreement.

HUD specifies record retention requirements in 24 CFR 85.42 as modified by 570.502(a) (16), 24 CFR 84.53(b) as modified by 570.502(b) (3) (ix) (A) and (B). Records are to be retained for four years from the date of submission of the COUNTY's CAPER in which the specific activity is reported for the last time, unless there is litigation, claims, audit, negotiation, or other actions involving the records, which has started before expiration of the four-year period. In such cases, the records must be retained until completion of the action and resolution of all issues which arise from 66 it or the end of the regular four-year period, whichever is longer.

23. NONDISCRIMINATION
CITY shall comply with COUNTY laws, rules and regulations regarding nondiscrimination as such are found in the Santa Barbara County Code and as such may from time to time be amended.

These provisions are incorporated herein as if they were fully set forth.

Noncompliance with provisions of this section shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement and in addition to any other remedies provided by law, COUNTY shall have the right to terminate this Agreement and the interest hereby created without liability therefor.

CITY OF SOLVANG
By: ______________________________
Randy Murphy, City Manager

APPROVED AS TO FORM
_________________________________
Chelsea E. O’Sullivan, City Attorney
67 “COUNTY”

COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA
By: ______________________________
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

County Counsel
By: ____________________________
ATTEST:
____________________ _
Clerk of the Board
68 CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM 7.a
Meeting Date: July 8, 2024
SUBJECT: Public hearing to consider:
1) Adoption of Resolution No. 24-1253 Certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report, Adopting Findings of Fact Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, Adopting a Mitigation and Monitoring and Reporting Program, and Adopting a Statement of Overriding Considerations for the Solvang 2045 General Plan Consisting of the Following Elements: Land Use, Community Design, Economic Development, Mobility, Environment and Sustainability, Safety, and Public Facilities, Services and Infrastructure (SCH#2023060448); and 2) Adopting Resolution No. 24-1254 Adopting the City of Solvang 2045 General Plan Consisting of the Following Elements: Land Use, Community Design, Economic Development, Mobility, Environment and Sustainability, Safety, and Public Facilities, Services and Infrastructure.

PREPARED BY: Rafael Castillo, AICP, Planning Manager
Laurie Tamura, AICP, Planning Consultant
DISCUSSION:

Background
The state of California requires that every city and county adopt their own General Plan. The General Plan serves as a community’s blueprint for future growth, development, and land preservation within its jurisdictional boundary. The California Government Code (§65300 et. seq.) requires eight mandatory elements and allows for optional elements. The mandated elements are Land Use, Circulation, Housing, Conservation, Open Space, Noise, Safety, and Environmental Justice. The City of Solvang last adopted a comprehensive update of its General Plan in 1988, with incremental updates completed, particularly in 2008 when the Land Use element was updated.

This updated comprehensive General Plan 2045 includes the following elements:
• Land Use (LU)
• Community Design (CD) (optional)
• Economic Development (ED) (optional)
• Mobility (MOB)
• Public Facilities, Services, and Infrastructure (PFS) (optional) • Environment and Sustainability (E&S) (merged Conservation and Open Space Elements) • Safety (SAF) (includes Noise Element)
The initial review of the city population and environmental setting indicated that Environmental Justice Element requirements were not applicable to the City of Solvang, therefore no separate element was completed, however, some policies have been included for various elements consistent with State Law.

The Housing Element was initially not a part of the comprehensive update, however a contract addendum created this as a separate task completed by the Consultant after the Regional Housing Needs Allocations (RHNA) were released by SBCAG. The Housing Element (the 6th Cycle) was adopted separately by the City Council in December of 2023, and not included in this update. 69 Each element of the General Plan contains goals, policies, and programs to provide guidance to decision-makers and the public when questions arise about the appropriate use of individual parcels of land and other resources. Following adoption of this 2045 General Plan, staff will be tasked with implementing the many programs identified in the various elements.

General Plan Update Process
As part of the 2020-2021 budget, the City Council directed the City Manager to initiate updating all elements of the City of Solvang General Plan. The Council also directed staff to apply for available matching funds being provided by the state. In 2020, two grants were awarded to the City of Solvang for $182,000 for planning and housing element updates. Mintier Harnish was the firm chosen to prepare the General Plan Update with Rincon Consultants with the original contract totaling $527,822, and a time frame of two (2) years for completion. Managing of the General Plan’s update consultant team and the project management consultant was handled through the City Manager's Office.

The first community workshop was held in February 2021 and, during the initial stages, the consultant team completed an outreach campaign known as “Plan Solvang”. This moniker was used to set up the website, www.plansolvang.com, to which newsletter and outreach campaign materials were posted.

After several workshops, the City Council directed the consultant team to establish a General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC). This committee consisted of two City Council members, two Planning Commission members, two Design Review Committee members, and nine other members of the public appointed by the City Council.

In Mid-2021, the Santa Barbara Association of Governments (SBCAG) assigned the city its Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA). as part of the 6th Housing Cycle. Alternatives Analysis (land uses) was formulated and provided to the City for review and formed the basis for proposed land use map revisions to accommodate additional housing units. The Draft Housing Element was reviewed by the City Council on February 12, 2023, with that draft transmitted to the State of California for review.

In April 2023, a Draft General Plan Document was released to the public. Additional GPAC meetings were held to refine the draft General Plan. The State provided City staff and its consultant team comments on the Draft Housing element in May of 2023. The City held an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) scoping meeting in June 2023, which coincides with release of the Notice of Preparation (NOP), a requirement to complete the EIR.

In September 2023, City staff, in consultation with the consultant team, elected to bifurcate the Housing Element from the remainder of the General Plan due to a delay in data collection for the Draft General Plan EIR, which would further delay in adopting the Housing Element. The Housing Element was revised and sent back to the State in October 2023, with approval by the City Council in December 2023, with conditional State certification in February 2024.

City staff and the consultant team completed the Draft EIR (Attachment C) and released to the public on February 29, 2024. The Draft EIR comment period closed on April 15, 2024. City staff and the consultant team worked to wrap up the Final EIR, and other required environmental documentation culminating with final public hearings in June and July 2024. A complete timeline is provided in Attachment D.

Plan Solvang 2045
The initial scope for the comprehensive update of the General Plan envisioned that it would guide the City’s growth and development pattern to a 2040 planning horizon. Many of the early documents refer to this target date. Since the process has taken longer than expected, the new 20-year horizon is 2045.

This will take the planning of the City through two housing element cycles (2022-2030 and 2031-2039) and will give the City time to prepare for the next cycle. The following describes each element that comprises Plan Solvang 2045 (Attachment B).
70 Land Use Element:

The Land Use Element establishes goals, policies, and programs to strategically accommodate future growth, while preserving and enhancing the qualities that make Solvang a desirable place to live, work and visit. The Element also contains the Land Use Diagram, a map of land uses within the planning area, and a description of the land use designations.

City staff directed the consultant to update the color coding of the Land Use Diagram for consistency with industry standard colors. For example, the old plans had residential in various shades of blue.

However, the standard color for residential designations is shades of yellow.

One of the important policy changes would allow existing and proposed residential uses in the Tourist Related/Village and Commercial zones as permitted uses, versus the existing secondary uses. This change would encourage older homes in the TRC district to remain but also have commercial uses in the units or on the lot. While language contained in the 2008 land use element hinted at allowing such uses, an implementation policy is included to amend the zoning ordinance to reflect this change. City staff anticipates this amendment to return to the Planning Commission in August 2024.

The following are other highlights of proposed land use designation amendments:
• Removal of the agricultural land use designation. This designation was previously applied to areas such as the Alisal Ranch Golf Course, Mission Santa Inez, and other open space areas throughout the City. The more appropriate land use designation is Open Space/Recreation. The Open Space/Recreation will be applied with a green color in the Land Use Diagram. • Alisal Ranch Guest Ranch. A new land use designation will be created to reflect the Alisal Ranch’s operations as an agriculture tourist area with a functioning ranch and hotel operation.

City staff is also recommending text edits to ensure the land use designation language matches the existing and potential future operations of the Alisal Ranch. A zoning district will need to be created to accommodate this use.
• Kaslow property: 790 Alamo Pintado Road. In the 1970’s when the property was in the County of Santa Barbara, the building on this site was converted into a medical (dentist) office. Several years later, the site was part of the subdivision to create several residential lots, with a condition of approval that this “non-conforming” medical building would have to become residential in 25 years after the residential map was recorded. Over the last 25 years this property and building have operated as a dental/medical office and this condition timeline ended in 2023. The owner requested that their property be designated Professional Office. Staff allowed this use to continue while the City updated the General Plan. Staff recommends approval of this request, and this is reflected in the Land Use Diagram.
• Bratt Property: 1836 Mission Drive. This small parcel and building is the current location of the AMR office. Because this is a small site, the land use designation of Professional Office gets lost on some of the maps. Staff confirms that the designation for this property is Professional Office (PO) and this land use is reflected in the Land Use Diagram. • Mission Santa Inez: This is an important building and property in Solvang. As noted above, this property's agricultural designation is being proposed as Open Space/Recreational. There is a blue square in the center of the property noting Public/Institution. Staff realized that this square does not represent the full area that the church, accessory buildings, and parking lot cover. City staff recommends that this designation be consistent with the existing church grounds. This change will extend the blue color to the developed portion of the property. 71 • Village Estates Specific Plan 2 (Village Collective). The draft land use map indicated that this entire area as “Low Density Residential”. City staff recommends that the land use designations be consistent with the designations adopted in the Village Estates Specific Plan (SP-2 Overlay, Ordinance 91-22), previously known as the “Duff Mesa Specific Plan SP-1”. • Designating City Owned Lots. The draft land use map includes City of Solvang parking lots as “Tourist Related/Village Commercial” designation. City staff is recommending that these designations be converted to “Public/Institutional” for better flexibility in land use and zoning as these are City owned properties. These sites will be designated as blue in the Land Use Diagram.
• Site C/Wildwood Site. The draft land use map reflects the February 2023 City Council decision to re-designated 2.5-acres of the site as “High Density Residential” and the remaining portion of “Low/Medium Density Residential” as shown in Exhibit F of Attachment C. This proposed land use designation does not affect the current application in process at this site, nor constitute approval of the application that is in process and has currently been deemed incomplete by City staff.
• Old Lumber Yard Site. City staff is recommending that the site known as the “Old Lumber Yard” be re-designated as “Tourist Related/Village Commercial” with a corresponding zoning. This designation envisions a mixed-use commercial with residential uses. This would allow ultimate flexibility in site planning and uses for this site in proximity to the Village Core and Mission Santa Inez. Re-designation of these properties does not constitute approval of any future entitlement applications.
• Site B and D Housing Element Sites. These two sites were reviewed and approved for changes to their land use designations in April 2024. After HCD accepted the Housing Element, staff brought forth the rezoning of these two sites with DR-20 units per acre. The Land Use Element Map includes the changes already approved for these two sites.

Other minor revisions to the land use element are included in Exhibit C of Attachment B. These revisions have been completed to be consistent with proposed future zoning ordinance amendments that will return to the City Council later this summer.

Community Design Element:

This is an optional element but important for the City of Solvang with its primary purpose to create policies and implementation measures that new development and renovations of existing buildings are well-designed and compatible with the community’s historic character. The Community Design Element was adopted in 1988 and has not been revised. The Community Design Element contains policy and implementation measures for potential future growth and development in the City by creating three distinct design areas:
• The Village Area Design District incorporates most of the existing TRC district This District has been developed based on the “Old World Danish” design theme that has been carried over from the previous design elements.
• The Mission Design District is along Highway 246 and includes the Mission property, the Veterans Memorial Hall, The Lumber Yard, and other buildings along Alamo Pintado Drive. • The residential neighborhoods north and south of the City's core area have few design requirements, but there are some policies focusing on hillside development in these areas.

The GPAC and the Design Review Committee have reviewed this element several times and provided very constructive comments. This element contains many policies and implementation measures that serve as the basis for the future update to the City Zoning Ordinance, Design Guidelines, and project 72 review. Revisions to the draft Community Design Element are shown in text format, as shown in Exhibit C and D of Attachment B.

Economic Development
The Economic Development Element is an optional element of the General Plan as it addresses key functions that drive the City’s economy. Tourism is the largest sector in Solvang’s economy, accounting for one third of the jobs and nearly two thirds of the City’s General Fund revenue. Commercial and professional services are also an important component of the City economy as the center of the Santa Ynez Valley. Goals and policies of the Economic Element include the following:
• Expand activities and resources for the visiting public. • Diversity of commercial uses to serve the local community. • Provide jobs for the residents. increase access to high-speed broadband.

This element includes policies to encourage economic diversity and growth over the next 20 years.

Mobility
This element meets the Circulation Element requirements by the State. The Mobility Element is designed to address all aspects of safely moving people and goods through the City. This element places as important emphasis on improving accessibility for visitors moving around Solvang. Some of the policies of the Mobility Element include the following:
• Encourage alternative transportation means within the existing community. • Plans for EV and alternative energy sources in the City. • Pursue grants and other funding sources for improvements.

The element also discusses multi-modal transportation options for pedestrians, bicycle riders, and buses. Each of these options will help reduce traffic in the main commercial area. Many of the policies in this section focus on Mission Drive and coordination between CalTrans and Public Works. The other focus for the City is to improve the pedestrian experience with walkways, landscaping, signage, and destinations throughout the city.

Public Facilities, Service, and Infrastructure (PFS):

This is an optional element for the City of Solvang. This element provides additional planning policies for the basic utilities serving the residents and visitors including potable water, wastewater, solid waste and recycling services, and Park and Recreation programs. Public Services provided by the City are funded through user fees. Typically, new developments are required to pay developer fees for capital improvements, which are collected at the time of permit issuance if a fee has been adopted by the Council. This element recommends adoptions of such fees to help offset the cost of new growth.

Other services provided under contract between the City and the County include law enforcement through the Sheriff’s Department and fire protection through County Fire. The City also coordinates with the City of Goleta for library services. Emergency Services and Medical Services are provided by private companies and are also detailed in this element. This element also includes information and coordination between the City and the school districts.

The review of the current services indicates that all these services will meet the existing residents, visitors, and future growth for the City of Solvang.

Environmental and Sustainability (E&S):

The E&S covers the mandated elements of Conservation Element and Open Space Element into one.

This E&S element focuses on the existing natural resources, open space, and parks within the City. As noted in the Land Use Element, there were many properties within the City that had previously been 73 designated as Agriculture. Those sites are now proposed to be designated as Open SpaceRecreational. This designation will be more appropriate for the current uses of these properties.

This element also has policies that encourage coordination and cooperation with the County to maintain the surrounding agricultural lands outside the City to protect the scenic views enjoyed by the residents and the many visitors.

Safety (SAF)
The Safety Element provides information about the natural hazards that influence how the City of Solvang develops and operates. Earthquakes, wildfires, and flooding are of the highest concerns as well as an increased number of high heat days and droughts. The element provides broad policies and action items reflecting the City’s commitment to achieving acceptable levels of risk and public safety.

Polices contained in the Safety Element include:
• Maintaining and updating Emergency Response Plans and Programs. • Establish and maintain Mutual Aid Agreements with surrounding agencies. • Consider the existing natural hazards for existing and future projects. • Noise impact provisions and policies related to construction and traffic.

General Plan Implementation
The General Plan is a blueprint for growth, development, and preservation; however, it is not the primary implementation tool. This falls on the Zoning Ordinance, establishment of design guidelines, and other documents to implement its vision. The previous 2008 Land Use Update contained similar goals, policies and objectives; however, many of them were never implemented. City staff proposes the following steps to implement the General Plan for future work efforts:
• Return to the Planning Commission with proposed Zoning Ordinance amendments for its review and comments. City staff will present a finalized Zoning Ordinance revision based on comments and feedback it received from the May meeting, as well as July meeting. These amendments would focus on the following: residential zoning consolidation, new zones for consistency with the adopted General Plan, land use definition amendments with allowed and conditionally allowed uses, entitlement amendments, and development standard amendments. • Adopt objective design standards for the newly created design districts to serve as a “temporary stop gap” until new objective standards replace these in a work effort for fiscal year 24-25. • Amend the Zoning Ordinance consistent with Housing Element policies to satisfy State Requirements.
• Amend the Zoning Ordinance to codify objective design standards consistent with the Community Design Element.
• Amend the Zoning Ordinance’s Signage Chapter for implementation of the Economic Development and Community Character elements.
• Revise Public Works street standards and documents for consistency with mobility element. • Revise utility standards for consistency with Public Facilities, Infrastructure, and Services element.
• Implement revisions to fee structures and create development impact fees to recapture increase in expenditures in Fire, Public Safety, and Parks that accommodate new growth and provide adequate public services.
• Other work efforts identified by City staff.

These efforts can be completed over time, as budget and staff combined with Council priorities allow for completion.

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
The City of Solvang prepared an Initial Study to determine if the proposed project would have a significant adverse effect on the environment. The Initial Study found that the proposed Draft General 74 Plan may have adverse environmental effects with the following: Aesthetics, Air Quality, Biological Resources, Cultural Resources, Energy, Geology/Soils, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Hazards and Hazardous Materials, Hydrology and Water Quality, Land Use and Planning, Noise, Population and Housing, Public Service and Recreation, Transportation, Tribal Cultural Resources, Utilities and Service Systems, and Wildfire.

Consequently, an Environmental Impact Report was prepared for the Project (See Attachment B). The Draft EIR was circulated on February 29, 2024, for the required 45-day review period ending April 15, 2024. Staff published the required Public Hearing Notice in a newspaper of general circulation for the Draft EIR for a 45-day public review comments. The public notice has been published for the Planning Commission’s review and recommendation to the City Council for the Final EIR Approval and General Plan adoption. The Public Hearing Notice was also posted in three public locations in the City as required by Government Code Section 65090 on May 15, 2024.

The City received 11 written comments during the review period. A significant portion of the impacts discussed in the EIR (Summary Chapter attached) was reduced to less than significant based on identified Mitigation Measures.

The Class 1 Significant Unavoidable Impacts included:
• Air Quality: Construction related air quality impacts are considered unavoidable if with the required Air Pollution Control District (APCD) dust control measures cannot reduce potential shot term construction activities to a less than significant level. Because the EIR is not a “project level analysis”, it cannot accurately asses the short term effects of dust, therefore it remains a significant impact.
• Cultural Resources: Historic resources within the City boundaries could be impacted by future development. Even with the recommended Mitigation Measure CUL-1 which requires studying and implementing protection measures for cultural and historic resources, it cannot be guaranteed that historic resources would not be impacted or demolished. • Noise: Construction related noise was identified as a Class 1 impact because any construction within the City could impact existing residential or other noise sensitive uses. MM NOI-1 would reduce potential impacts for noise during short-term construction and to less than significant levels by reducing noise sources; however, the impacts would remain significant and unavoidable.
• Transportation: The analysis for this section of the EIR focused on Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) resulting from any new projects. Even though future projects are considered infill within the City and should reduce VMT, the City does not have its own VMT threshold, and the consultant had to use the County of Santa Barbara model. This model run made many assumptions about future projects in the City with the result exceeding the County’s VMT threshold. Future projects will require us to do project specific traffic study using the county or City-adopted VMT model. Even with many potential Mitigation Measures to reduce traffic and vehicle trips, the General Plan Update was found to exceed the VMT threshold and would result in a significant impact.

Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan (MMRP) has been included consistent with CEQA. This document provides a list of each mitigation measure and is contained in the Final EIR. A response to comments was also produced for the 11 comment letters received. Because the EIR identified four areas with significant, unavoidable impacts, a Statement of Overriding Considerations has been produced with a set of findings included to be adopted to acknowledge the impacts of this plan and the bases for approving the project as proposed. Certification of an EIR will satisfy the requirements of CEQA for the City of Solvang Comprehensive General Plan update. The FEIR is included in Attachment A, Exhibit A of this report.
75 Planning Commission Recommendation
On June 3, 2024, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to review and discuss the 2045 General Plan. The Planning Commission acted on specific properties that they may have had a conflict of interest based on their location to the specific properties. They also recommended a change to the Community Design Element maps to include the south side of Copenhagen Drive into the Village Area Design District that is currently designated High Density Residential to ensure compatibility for future development by the surrounding Village Commercial properties. The Commission voted 5-0 recommending to the City Council adoption of the Statement of Overriding Considerations, the FEIR, and 2045 Solvang General Plan.

ALTERNATIVES:

The City Council may provide direction to the staff on potential revisions to the Draft General Plan, Draft Land Use Map, and the proposed revisions to the Draft General Plan. The City Council may also make recommendations to adopt one of the land use alternatives in the Final EIR.

The City Council may deny the General Plan amendments revisions. The City Council should be clear and concise about the findings on recommendation for denial. If the City Council moves to deny the General Plan, the existing adopted elements will remain in effect.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The General Plan Update had an approved budget for Mintier Harnish and their subconsultants of $714,597 of which approximately $32,000 is remaining. This remaining budget will be utilized to accomplish housing element implementation. As of May 2024, approximately $235,000 has been expended on the planning consultant contract for the General Plan update, as well as assisting the Planning & Building Department over the last four years. The contract planner’s time was significantly curtailed beginning in October 2023 with the addition of Planning and Building staff. Additional fiscal impact will occur for implementation of the General Plan, including various code updates that cannot be completed by in-house city staff.

ATTACHMENTS:

A –City Council Resolution No. 24-1253
Exhibit A – Final EIR & Mitigation Monitoring Program
Exhibit B – Statement of Overriding Considerations
B –City Council Resolution No. 24-1254
Exhibit A – Draft Solvang 2045 Comprehensive General Plan Exhibit B – Revised Land Use Diagram
Exhibit C – Revised Chapter 3, Community Design Element Exhibit D – Revised Design Districts Map
C – General Plan Timeline
D - Draft General Plan EIR
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76 RESOLUTION NO. 24-1253

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

CERTIFYING THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, ADOPTING FINDINGS OF

FACT PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, ADOPTING A

MITIGATION AND MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM, AND ADOPTING A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE 2045 GENERAL PLAN CONSISTING OF THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS: LAND USE, COMMUNITY DESIGN,

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, MOBILITY, ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY, SAFETY AND PUBLIC FACILITIES, SERVICES AND INFRASTRUCTURE (SCH#2023060448) WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 65300 requires the City of Solvang (“City”) to adopt and maintain a General Plan that contains certain elements, describes the City's long-term goals for growth and development, and identifies policies and programs to achieve those goals; and WHEREAS, the last comprehensive update to the City's General Plan was in 1989, with various elements updated since the last comprehensive update; and WHEREAS, in 2020, the City began the process of comprehensively updating the City's General Plan, and since this time City officials, City staff, and community members have been actively involved in the preparation of the 2045 General Plan Update ("2045 General Plan"); and WHEREAS, the 2045 General Plan applies to lands within City limits (“City Planning Area”).

The City's Planning Area covers a total of 2.4 square miles of land; and WHEREAS, in December 2020, the City selected Mintier Harnish and Rincon Consultants to prepare the 2045 General Plan and a corresponding Environmental Impact Report; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code Section 65351, the City engaged the community to help formulate the 2045 General Plan by holding six (6) community workshops on February 6, 2021, April 8, April 9, 2021, March 24, 2022, May 11, 2022, and July 18, 2022 and providing other public engagement opportunities; and
WHEREAS, the City formed a General Plan Advisory Committee ("GPAC") made up of fifteen (15) members from the community to provide input and review the policy directions contained in the 2045 General Plan; and
WHEREAS in accordance with Government Code sections 65351 through 65352.5, the City has provided opportunities for public input and involvement on the 2045 General Plan, and provided opportunities for consultation to affected public agencies and California Native American tribes on the 2045 General Plan; and
WHEREAS, in conformance with Government Code section 65302 describing the mandatory elements of a general plan, the 2045 General Plan contains the following chapters, which address the mandatory elements: Land Use, Mobility, Environment and Sustainability, Safety and Public Facilities, Services, and Infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the Housing Element was adopted by the Solvang City Council (“City Council”) on December 11, 2023 and was certified by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for the 6th Cycle Housing element (2023-2031) on February 12, 2024; and WHEREAS, for the purpose of the City Council’s determination contained herein the 2045 General Plan includes the following elements: Land Use, Community Design, Economic Development, Mobility, Environment and Sustainability, Safety, and Public Facilities, Services, and Infrastructure; and does not include the Housing Element; and
77 WHEREAS, there are no proposed changes to the City's Sphere of Influence accompanying the 2045 General Plan, nor has the City submitted any applications to the Santa Barbara County Local Agency Formation Commission in connection with the 2045 General Plan; and WHEREAS, the Land Use Diagram for the 2045 General Plan re-designates certain properties to high density residential uses, commercial mixed-use, and other re-designations, adds, a new land use category, “Guest Ranch”, and eliminates the “Agriculture” land use designation, as it will no longer be a land use designation within City limits; and
WHEREAS, the City is the lead agency for the 2045 General Plan project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"); and
WHEREAS, the City has completed the 2045 General Plan and analyzed potential environmental impacts in compliance with CEQA; and
WHEREAS, on June 15, 2023, the City filed a Notice of Preparation ("NOP") with the State Office of Planning and Research (“OPR") to determine the scope of environmental review for the 2045 General Plan. The City circulated the NOP to the relevant state and local public agencies, as well as to interested organizations and members of the public between June 15, 2023 and July 15, 2023. On June 28, 2023, the City conducted a scoping meeting to receive public comments on the scope and content of the environmental impact report; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to CEQA, the City prepared a Draft Environmental Impact Report ("Draft ElR") (SCH No. 2023060448) for the 2045 General Plan; and WHEREAS, on February 29, 2024, the City filed a Notice of Completion ("NOC") informing OPR that the City had completed the Draft EIR, and recommending distribution of the Draft EIR to certain state agencies for review; and
WHEREAS, prior to circulating the Draft EIR for public review, the City distributed and published a Notice of Availability ("NOA") for the Draft EIR to all interested groups, organizations, and individuals, including the Office of Planning and Research, Air Resources Board, California Highway Patrol, Caltrans District 5, Caltrans Planning Division, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, California Housing and Community Development Department, Native American Heritage Commission, the Office of Historic Preservation, California Department of Parks and Recreation, the Regional Water Quality Control Board, the California Department of Water Resources, The California Department of Toxic Substances Control, the Santa Barbara Air Pollution Control District, and the Santa Barbara County Council of Governments on February 29, 2024, to solicit public comment on the Draft EIR; and
WHEREAS, the Draft EIR was available for public review, inspection and comment at City Hall, located at 1644 Oak Street, Solvang, CA 93463 and the City of Solvang’s website for forty-five (45) days, between February 29, 2024 and April 15, 2024; and WHEREAS, the City received a total of eleven (11) comments, comment letters, and emails relating to the 2045 General Plan Draft EIR during the public review period; and WHEREAS, in compliance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15088, the City evaluated and responded to each of the comments received on the Draft EIR; and WHEREAS, the City has prepared the Final Environmental Impact Report ("Final EIR") for the 2045 General Plan, which incorporates the Draft ElR, the City's responses to written comments received on the Draft EIR, and revisions to the Draft EIR; and WHEREAS, none of the comments on the Draft EIR or any of the revisions to the Draft EIR presented any new significant environmental impacts or otherwise constituted significant new 78 information requiring recirculation of the Draft EIR pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15088.5; and WHEREAS, the Final EIR will be made available to the public and to all commenting agencies at least 10 days prior to its certification, in compliance with Public Resources Code Section 21092.5(a); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3 ("CEQA Guidelines"), section 15090, the lead agency shall certify that the Final EIR was prepared in compliance with CEQA, the lead agency’s decision-making body reviewed and considered the Final EIR prior to approving the project, and the Final EIR reflects the lead agency’s independent judgment and analysis; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15091, the City has prepared findings of fact regarding the significant adverse environmental impacts that may result from approval and implementation of the 2045 General Plan ("CEQA Findings of Fact"); and WHEREAS, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines sections 15091 and 15093, the City has prepared a Statement of Overriding Considerations for environmental impacts that are expected to remain significant and unavoidable; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15091 and 15097, the City has prepared a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program ("MMRP") for mitigation measures imposed to avoid or mitigate significant environmental impacts; and
WHEREAS, under State law and the Solvang Municipal Code, the Solvang Planning Commission ("Planning Commission") is charged with reviewing updates and amendments to the City's General Plan, and making recommendations to the City Council; and WHEREAS, following notice duly provided as required by law, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on June 3, 2024 at which all interested parties were given an opportunity to comment on the 2045 General Plan, Final EIR, CEQA Findings of Fact, Statement of Overriding Considerations, and MMRP prior to the Planning Commission's recommendation to the Solvang City Council; and WHEREAS, during such duly noticed public hearing on June 3, 2024, the Planning Commission considered the 2045 General Plan, Final EIR, CEQA Findings of Fact, Statement of Overriding Considerations, and MMRP, all written and oral reports of City staff, and all comments by interested parties on the matter as reflected in the record prior to the Planning Commission’s recommendation to the City Council on the 2045 General Plan; and
WHEREAS, after such duly noticed public hearing, the Planning Commission recommended the City Council adopt a resolution certifying the Final EIR and adopting the CEQA Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations and the MMRP and adopt a resolution adopting the 2045 General Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the Final EIR, the CEQA Findings of Fact and the Statement of Overriding Considerations, and the MMRP; and WHEREAS, following notice duly provided as required by law, the City Council held a public hearing on July 8, 2024 at which all interested parties were given an opportunity to comment on the 2045 General Plan, Final EIR, CEQA Findings of Fact, Statement of Overriding Considerations, and MMRP prior to the City Council’s decision on the CEQA documents and 2045 General Plan; and WHEREAS, during such duly noticed public hearing on July 10, 2024, the City Council considered the 2045 General Plan, Final EIR, CEQA Findings of Fact, Statement of Overriding Considerations, and MMRP, the Planning Commission’s recommendation, all written and oral reports of City staff, and all comments by interested parties on the matter as reflected in the record prior to the 79 prior to the City Council’s decision on the CEQA documents and the 2045 General Plan.

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

SECTION 1. The Recitals set forth above are true and correct and are incorporated herein and adopted as findings in support of this Resolution.

SECTION 2. The City Council hereby finds and certifies that:

1. Agencies and interested members of the public have been afforded ample notice and opportunity to comment on the Final EIR, which incorporates the Draft EIR and is incorporated hereto as Exhibit A

2. The 2045 General Plan has been environmentally reviewed pursuant to the provisions of CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines and the Final EIR, which incorporates the Draft EIR, was prepared in compliance with CEQA.

3. The City Council has independently reviewed and considered the Final EIR, which incorporates the Draft EIR, prior to making its decision on the 2045 General Plan consistent with CEQA Guidelines Section 15090.

4. The Final EIR, which incorporates the Draft EIR, represents the City Council’s independent judgement and analysis.

5. The MMRP for the Project was developed in order to mitigate or avoid significant effects on the environment, and further, the City Council commits the MMRP will be adopted and made enforceable by the City Council’s approval the 2045 General Plan.

6. As analyzed and determined in the Final EIR and as shown in the CEQA Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations, the City has substantially lessened all significant effects where feasible and the remaining effects are unavoidable and determined to be acceptable due to overriding considerations pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15091 and 15093.

7. Location and Custodian of Documents. The record of the 2045 Solvang General Plan project approval and Final EIR shall be kept at Solvang City Hall, 1644 Oak Street, Solvang, CA 93461.

SECTION 3. Based up on all the foregoing, pursuant to CEQA the City Council hereby adopts:

1. The CEQA Findings of Fact, attached hereto Exhibit B, and incorporated herein by this reference pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15091;

2. The Statement of Overriding Considerations, attached hereto Exhibit B, and incorporated herein by this reference pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15093; and

3. The MMRP, attached hereto Exhibit B, and incorporated herein by this reference pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15091(d).

SECTION 4. Based upon all the foregoing, the City Council hereby certifies the Final EIR, attached hereto as Exhibit A.

SECTION 5. This Resolution is effective immediately upon adoption.

SECTION 6. The City Clerk shall certify the passage and adoption of this Resolution and cause a 80 certified copy to be filed in the book of original resolutions.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of July, 2024.

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Mark Infanti, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
__________________________________ __________________________________ Chelsea O’Sullivan, City Attorney Annamarie Porter, City Clerk 81 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. 24-1253 was __________ and __________ by the City Council of the City of Solvang at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the 8th day of July, 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:
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Annamarie Porter, City Clerk
82 2045 General Plan
Final Environmental Impact Report
State Clearinghouse Number: 2023060448
prepared by
City of Solvang
Planning Division
411 2nd Street
Solvang, California 93463
Contact: Rafael Castillo, AICP, Planning and Building Manager prepared with the assistance of
Rincon Consultants, Inc.
319 East Carrillo Street, Suite 105
Santa Barbara, California 93101
May 2024
83 Table of Contents
1 Introduction................................................................................................................................ 1-1

1.1 Final EIR Contents........................................................................................................... 1-1

1.2 Draft EIR Public Review Process...................................................................................... 1-1

1.3 EIR Certification Process and Project Approval .............................................................. 1-1

1.4 Draft EIR Recirculation Not Required.............................................................................. 1-2 2 Responses to Comments on the Draft EIR.................................................................................. 2-1 3 Errata to the Draft EIR ................................................................................................................ 3-1

3.1 Revisions to the Draft EIR................................................................................................ 3-1 4 Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.......................................................................... 4-1 84 This page intentionally left blank.
85 Introduction

1.1 Final EIR Contents
This Final Environmental Impact Report (Final EIR) has been prepared by the City of Solvang Planning Division (City) to evaluate the potential environmental impacts of the proposed General Plan Update (referred to in this EIR as “2045 General Plan” or “proposed project”).

As prescribed by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15088 and 15132, the lead agency, the City, is required to evaluate comments on environmental issues received from persons who have reviewed the Draft EIR and to prepare written responses to those comments. This document, together with the Draft EIR (incorporated by reference) comprise the Final EIR for this project. This Final EIR includes individual responses to each letter received during the public review period for the Draft EIR. In accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15088(c), the written responses describe the disposition of significant environmental issues raised.

The City has provided a good faith effort to respond to all significant environmental issues raised by the comments. The Final EIR also includes amendments to the Draft EIR consisting of changes suggested by certain comments, as well as minor clarifications, corrections, or revisions to the Draft EIR. The Final EIR includes the following contents:
 Section 1: Introduction
 Section 2: Responses to Comments on the Draft EIR, which also includes a list of all commenters and public comment letters
 Section 3: Amendments to the Draft EIR
 Section 4: Mitigation Monitoring and Report Program
 Appendices, which includes revised appendices

1.2 Draft EIR Public Review Process
The City filed a notice of completion (NOC) with the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research to begin the 46-day public review period (Public Resources Code [PRC] Section 21161), which began on February 29, 2024 and ended on April 15, 2024. The Draft EIR was made available on the City’s website (https://plansolvang.com/). A notice of availability (NOA) of the Draft EIR was published on February 29, 2024. As a result of these notification efforts, written and verbal comments on the content of the Draft EIR were received from four State and local agencies, one organization, and six individuals. Section 2, “Responses to Comments on the Draft EIR,” identifies these commenting parties, their respective comments, and responses to these comments. None of the comments received, or the responses provided, constitute “significant new information” by CEQA standards (State CEQA Guidelines CCR Section 15088.5).

1.3 EIR Certification Process and Project Approval
Before adopting the proposed project, the lead agency is required to certify that the EIR has been completed in compliance with CEQA, that the decision-making body reviewed and considered the information in the EIR, and that the EIR reflects the independent judgment of the lead agency. 86 Upon certification of an EIR, the lead agency makes a decision on the project analyzed in the EIR. A lead agency may: (a) disapprove a project because of its significant environmental effects; (b) require changes to a project to reduce or avoid significant environmental effects; or (c) approve a project despite its significant environmental effects, if the proper findings and statement of overriding considerations are adopted (State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15042, 15043, 15091, 15093).

In approving a project, for each significant impact of the project identified in the EIR, the lead or responsible agency must find, based on substantial evidence, that either: (a) the project has been changed to avoid or substantially reduce the magnitude of the impact; (b) changes to the project are within another agency's jurisdiction and such changes have or should be adopted; or (c) specific economic, social, or other considerations make the mitigation measures or project alternatives infeasible (State CEQA Guidelines Section 15091). Per PRC Section 21061.1 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15364, feasible means capable of being accomplished in a successful manner within a reasonable period of time, taking into account, economic, environmental, legal, social, and technological factors.

If an agency approves a project with unavoidable significant environmental effects, it must prepare a written Statement of Overriding Considerations that sets forth the specific social, economic, or other reasons supporting the agency’s decision and explains why the project’s benefits outweigh the significant environmental effects (State CEQA Guidelines Section 15093). Because the proposed project has identified unavoidable significant environmental effects, Findings of Fact and a Statement of Overriding Considerations will be made by the City.

When an agency makes findings on significant effects identified in the EIR, it must adopt a reporting or monitoring program for mitigation measures that were adopted or made conditions of project approval to mitigate significant effects (State CEQA Guidelines Section 15091[d]). Section 4 of this Final EIR contains the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP).

1.4 Draft EIR Recirculation Not Required
CEQA Guidelines Section 15088.5 requires Draft EIR recirculation when comments on the Draft EIR or responses thereto identify “significant new information.” Significant new information is defined as including:

A new significant environmental impact would result from the project or from a new mitigation measure proposed to be implemented.

A substantial increase in the severity of an environmental impact would result unless mitigation measures are adopted that reduce the impact to a level of insignificance.

A feasible project alternative or mitigation measure considerably different from others previously analyzed would clearly lessen the significant environmental impacts of the project, but the project's proponents decline to adopt it.

The draft EIR was so fundamentally and basically inadequate and conclusory in nature that meaningful public review and comment were precluded.

The comments, responses, and Draft EIR amendments presented in this document do not constitute such “significant new information;” instead, they clarify, amplify, or make insignificant modifications to the Draft EIR. For example, none of the comments, responses, and Draft EIR amendments disclose new or substantially more severe significant environmental effects of the proposed project, 87 or new feasible mitigation measures or alternatives considerably different than those analyzed in the Draft EIR that would clearly lessen the proposed project’s significant effects. 88 Responses to Comments on the Draft EIR
This section includes comments received during public circulation of the Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) prepared for the 2045 General Plan (Project).

The Draft EIR was circulated for a 46-day public review period that began on February 29, 2024 and ended on April 15, 2024. The City of Solvang received 11 comment letters on the Draft EIR. The commenters and the page number on which each commenter’s letter appear are listed below.

Letter No. and Commenter Agency Page No.
1 Steven M. Fort Suzanne Elledge Planning and Permitting Services Inc. 2-2 2 Josh Richman 2-8
3 Constantin Raether California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (CAL OES) 2-14 4 Bryan Wong Santa Barbara Air Pollution Control District (SBAPCD) 2-16 5 Sandy Mills 2-25
6 Dennis Beebe 2-28
7 Craig Kent 2-38
8 Shelby Frederick California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) 2-44 9 Lansing Duncan 2-48
10 Ingrid McRoberts 2-58
11 Stephen Martin 2-61
The comment letters and responses follow. The comment letters are numbered sequentially and each separate issue raised by the commenter, if more than one, has been assigned a number. The responses to each comment identify first the number of the comment letter, and then the number assigned to each issue (Response 1.1, for example, indicates that the response is for the first issue raised in Comment Letter 1).

Where a comment resulted in a change to the Draft EIR text, a notation is made in the response indicating that the text is revised. Changes in text are signified by strikeout font (strikeout font) where text was removed and by underlined font (underlined font) where text was added. These changes in text are also included in Section 3, Revisions to the Draft EIR. 2-1
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89 20 March 2024
City of Solvang
Planning Division
Attn: Rafael Castillo, Planning Manager
411 Second Street
Solvang, CA 93463
Via email to:
[email protected]
[email protected]
Subject: Public Comment
2045 Solvang General Plan Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) Dear Rafael:

On behalf of the owners of Alisal Ranch, SEPPS respectfully submits the following public comment on the 2045 Solvang General Plan Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR).

The area of the Alisal Ranch that lies within the City of Solvang is located at 1054 Alisal Road/APN 137-310-010.

Comments provided herein are consistent with previously submitted comments dated January 3, 2024 related to the Public Review Draft of the 2045 General Plan. We continue to be concerned that the Public Review Draft General Plan, and now the Draft EIR, fail to acknowledge existing agricultural land use on the southern portion of APN 137-310-010 where there are existing equestrian and cattle grazing areas and ag and equestrian/cattle support facilities and structures. Alisal Ranch has been operating as a working ranch on the subject parcel and adjacent parcels since 1946. Agriculture is a defining component of the Ranch’s operation and long-standing history in the community, and is important to the guest ranch experience which is a cornerstone of the City’s tourism sector. Enclosed is a screen shot of an aerial photo of this area for reference; note grazing, pens, stables, barns, equestrian facilities, and ag support structures.

Comments on the General Plan Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) are as follows:

Project Description - Table 2-3 Proposed Land Use Designations (page 2-13) Consistent with our previous comment letter related to the Public Review Draft 2045 General Plan, it is important that the proposed definition of “Guest Ranch” (which is proposed to be applied to the property) be revised to reflect ag uses as follows:

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“Guest Ranch (GR): This designation is established to recognize the approximately 30 acres of the Alisal Ranch located within the city. Allowed uses include guest lodging, employee housing, restaurants, and recreation and entertainment, and agriculture.”
Section 4.18.1 - Effects Found Not to be Significant – Agricultural and Forestry Resources – Assessment of Impacts (bottom page 4.18-1 and top page 4.18-2) The paragraph at the bottom of page 4.18-1 indicates the Ranch property within the City “is not currently used for agriculture”. This is not accurate, as discussed above and as can be seen on the aerial photo of the southern portion of APN 137-310-010. There are existing equestrian and cattle grazing areas and ag and equestrian/cattle support facilities and structures.

The paragraph at the top of page 4.18-2 also fails to acknowledge existing ag uses and activity, and highlights why (pursuant to our previous comment letter and discussed above) it is important that the proposed land use definition of “Guest Ranch” be revised to reflect ag uses.

We again request that the “Guest Ranch” land use definition in the Draft General Plan be revised and the text at the bottom of page 4.18-1 and the top of page 4.18-2 of the Draft EIR be revised to reflect existing and future ag use and that implementation of the 2045 General Plan will avoid conversion of farmland to non-agricultural use; the Guest Ranch land use designation for Alisal Ranch would simply continue to include ag uses.

For reference, the currently applicable “Agriculture/Guest Ranch” land use designation as described in the 2008 General Plan as follows:
“This General Plan designation is intended to recognize the Alisal Ranch as a unique use in the community. The Alisal Ranch is a working ranch that encompasses over 10,000 acres of which only approximately 29.8 acres are within the City of Solvang. The area within the City includes lodging with 66 units, employee housing, equestrian facilities, two dining rooms, a lounge / cocktail lounge, tennis club, golf course, and golf club. The current Conditional Use Permit for the facility allows a total of 75 guest units. This land use designation does not infer expansion of the facility for any kind of commercial or retail use, and limits the number of guest units allowed to 100.”
Alisal Ranch has been operating as a working ranch on the subject parcel and adjacent parcels since 1946. Agriculture is a defining component of the Ranch’s operation and long-standing history in the community, and is important to the guest ranch experience which is a cornerstone of the City’s tourism sector. The guest ranch experience also promotes agritourism through equestrian activities on APN 137-310-010 and equestrian activities, hiking, mountain biking, and fishing on adjacent parcels that are not currently within the City’s boundary.
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As Alisal Ranch continues to function as a guest ranch and a working agricultural operation, it is critical the 2045 General Plan and the related EIR identify agricultural uses as a key component of their existing and future land use designation.

These proposed revisions are necessary to accurately reflect existing and future land uses at the subject property, but also ensures adoption of the 2045 General Plan does not result in the creation of nonconforming uses at Alisal Ranch, which could result in limitations on expanding agricultural uses in the future.

We appreciate the City’s consideration of these comments. We believe the revisions requested in the comments above are appropriate and necessary to accurately characterize existing land uses and operations at Alisal Ranch. Should you have any questions or require additional information regarding these requested updates, please contact me at (805) 966-2758 x101 or [email protected].

Sincerely,

SUZANNE ELLEDGE
PLANNING & PERMITTING SERVICES, INC.

Steven M. Fort
Senior Planner
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Letter 1
COMMENTER: Steven M. Fort, Senior Planner, Suzanne Elledge, Planning and Permitting Services, Inc.

DATE: March 20, 2024
Response 1.1
The commenter notes that they are commenting on behalf of the owners of Alisal Ranch.

This comment is noted.

Response 1.2
The commenter notes that the Public Review Draft General Plan and Draft EIR do not acknowledge that existing agricultural land use occurs on Alisal Ranch. A screenshot is attached to show the activities that occur on the ranch as stated by the commenter.

This comment has been noted and passed on to decision makers for consideration. The City plans to address this in a revision to the 2045 General Plan and proposed Zoning Ordinance amendments that will implement the General Plan. The commenter’s suggestions and the corresponding changes in the 2045 General Plan regarding existing land uses at Alisal Ranch and proposed definitions of the term Guest Ranch do not pertain to the conclusions of the environmental analysis in the DEIR.

Response 1.3
The commenter suggests a revision of the “Guest Ranch” definition to include agriculture.

This comment has been noted and passed on to decision makers for consideration. The City plans to address this in a revision to the 2045 General Plan. The commenter’s suggestions regarding existing land uses at Alisal Ranch and proposed definitions of the term Guest Ranch do not alter the conclusions of the environmental analysis in the DEIR.

Response 1.4
The commenter suggests a revision to the bottom of page 4.18-1 which states that the Ranch property is not currently used for agriculture to reflect the agricultural activities mentioned by the commenter.

This comment has been noted and passed on to decision makers for consideration. The City plans to address this in a revision to the 2045 General Plan. The commenter’s suggestions regarding existing land uses at Alisal Ranch and proposed definitions of the term Guest Ranch do not alter the conclusions of the environmental analysis in the DEIR.

Response 1.5
The commenter suggests a revision on page 4.18-2 to update the definition of “Guest Ranch” to reflect the existing and future agricultural land uses. The commenter cites the 2008 General Plan as a reference.

This comment has been noted and passed on to decision makers for consideration. The City plans to address this in a revision to the 2045 General Plan. The commenter’s suggestions regarding existing 2-6 94
land uses at Alisal Ranch and proposed definitions of the term Guest Ranch do not alter the conclusions of the environmental analysis in the DEIR.

Response 1.6
The commenter notes that Alisal Ranch has been a working ranch since 1946 and adds the agritourism and recreational activities associated with the Ranch.

This comment has been noted and passed on to decision makers for consideration. The commenter’s suggestions regarding existing land uses at Alisal Ranch and proposed definitions of the term Guest Ranch do not pertain to the conclusions of the environmental analysis in the DEIR.

Response 1.7
The commenter summarizes their suggestions and expresses appreciation for the opportunity to review.

This comment is noted.
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Dear Rafael,
I have the following comments on the February 2024 Draft EIR for the General Plan Update.

1. Clarification as to the EIR “Project Description” Pertaining to Site C. Page ES-3 of the draft EIR includes “Site C” within the scope of the environmental review. The description of Site C on that page identifies three possible future uses for the site:
- 11-14 housing units under a 20-R-1 current zoning designation. - 40-50 housing units on the “lower half” of the site at a zoning of DR-20 with the “other half of the site designated for 20-R-1 or Open Space”. - An “alternative plan” for 109 housing units as proposed by a plan submitted by the landowner.

An “Alternative 3” is later described on page ES-6 as “No Alamo Pintado Project.” It is unclear which of the above three possible future uses for the site was considered for the main project vs the Alternative 3. If by “Alamo Pintado Project” the environmental document intends to refer to the 109-unit plan submitted by the landowner (depicted in Appendix B to the draft EIR), then I believe this could be clarified on pages ES-3, ES-6, 2-9, 2-10, 4.7-17, 6- 19, 6-36, and elsewhere in the report where appropriate. This way, Alternative 3 “No Alamo Pintado Project” will be clearly understood to mean no 109-unit project as proposed by the developer.
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From: Josh Richman <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, March 28, 2024 2:46 PM
To: General Plan <[email protected]>
Subject: Comments on Dra EIR - Clarificaons as to Site C and Alternaves 3 & 4 2-8
96 2. Clarification as to the Meaning of “2045 General Plan” as to Site C. Page ES-6 states that: “Alternative 3 (No Alamo Pintado Project) would involve implementation of the 2045 General Plan and exclusion of the Alamo Pintado site as an area of potential growth. [….] Under Alternative 3, the proposed Alamo Pintado Project would not be implemented, and the zoning and General Plan designations would not change from the existing designations.” As stated above, how Site C is treated in the 2045 General Plan, and how it was studied, is ambiguous and should be clarified. While Site C is currently zoned 20-R-1 and has been zoned this way for more than 30 years, the City Council just voted in 2023 to designate the “lower half” of Site C DR-20 (high density residential) for its 2023-2031 Housing Element Update. It is my understanding that the City Council intends to vote to rezone the “lower half” of the site in Summer 2024. Therefore, it would seem that “implementing the 2045 General Plan as to Site C” would necessarily need to consider the environmental impacts of rezoning the “lower half” of Site C to DR-20 while keeping the upper half 20-R-1.

3. Clarification as to Alternative 3. Alternative 3, described on ES-6, explains that “No Alamo Pintado Project” means that “the zoning and General Plan designations would not change from the existing designations” but that “housing could still be built on the Alamo Pintado Project site, for a total of 2 units and 5 new residents.” It goes on to say that “Alternative 3 would result in…107 fewer housing units in Solvang in 2045.” It is unclear how these numbers were derived.

The existing zoning designation for Site C is 20-R-1, which would permit one single family residence per 20,000 square feet of lot area. Site C is approx. 5.5 acres or approximately 239,580 square feet. Therefore, under the existing zoning designation, 11 single family housing units would be allowable.
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97 The zoning designation being proposed by the City in its 2023-2031 Housing Element Update contemplates DR-20 for the lower half of the site while retaining 20-R-1 zoning for the upper half. This would mean 40-50 housing units on the lower half and 4-5 housing units on the top half.

The zoning designation being proposed by the developer is DR-20 for the entire site, totaling 109 residential units.

Please provide clarification on how the projected buildout figures in Alternative 3 were arrived at, or revise them to be in line with the buildout figures that align with the current zoning.

4. Clarification as to Alternative 4. Since Alternative 3 and 4 both contemplate “No Alamo Pintado Project” any change made to Alternative 3 should also be applied to Alternative 4.

This concludes my comments on the draft Program EIR.

Sincerely,
Josh Richman
805-350-1791
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Letter 2
COMMENTER: Josh Richman
DATE: March 28, 2024
Response 2.1
The commenter notes that the DEIR Project Description identifies three possible scenarios for Site C.

The commenter requests clarification about which of the three possible future uses for Site C is considered for the project and which is considered for Alternative 3.

The commenter is correct that three possible future uses are envisioned for the site. The landowner’s plan for 109 housing units is incorporated into the DEIR analysis in order to evaluate the most conservative (greatest amount of development) scenario. Alternative 3 analyzes the proposed General Plan Update without increased development (compared to existing land uses) at the Alamo Pintado Site in order to provide the City, public, and decision makers the ability to assess the individual project impacts to compare to the overall General Plan impacts.

As described in Section 6, Alternatives, of the DEIR, the project as evaluated in the DEIR would involve a zone change on Site C to Design Residential 20 (DR-20). Under the proposed General Plan Update, the project site would have a land use designation of High Density Residential. Under Alternative 3, the proposed Alamo Pintado Project would not be implemented, and the zoning and General Plan designations would not change from the existing designations. However, housing could still be built on the Alamo Pintado Project site.

Response 2.2
The commenter requests clarification on how Site C would be zoned in the proposed 2045 General Plan. The commenter notes that the lower half of Site C is described as DR-20 in the recently certified Housing Element.

As discussed in Response 2.1, there are three possible scenarios for Site C evaluated in the DEIR. The impact analysis in the DEIR assumes a rezone of the full site to DR-20 and the development of the 109-unit Alamo Pintado project, because this scenario provides the most conservative scenario to assess the greatest possible environmental impacts.

Regarding the Housing Element, the purpose of the housing element’s site inventory is to identify and analyze specific land (sites) that is available and suitable for residential development in order to determine the jurisdiction’s capacity to accommodate residential development and reconcile that capacity with the jurisdiction’s Regional Housing Need Allocation (RHNA). The site inventory enables the jurisdiction to determine whether there are sufficient adequate sites to accommodate the RHNA by income category. A site inventory and analysis determines whether program actions must be adopted to “make sites available” with appropriate zoning, development standards, and infrastructure capacity to accommodate the new development need.

While Site C is included in the site inventory as a vacant site with proposed rezoning in the certified Housing Element and described with only the lower half being rezoned to DR-20, the land use that is proposed in the 2045 General Plan was analyzed as part of the overall buildout scenario in the General Plan EIR. The land use in the final 2045 General Plan, along with the zoning ordinance, will take precedence over the site inventory description in the Housing Element. 99 As stated on page ES-1 of the DEIR, the project analyzed in the DEIR involves updates to all of the City’s existing General Plan Elements, except for the Housing Element which was updated as part of a separate project and adopted in 2023. Therefore, the Housing Element was not included in the DEIR for the General Plan Update.

Response 2.3
The commenter requests clarification about how the number of units for the Alamo Pintado project, and Alternative 3’s were determined.

The buildout numbers for proposed development at Site C are detailed on page 6-19. As described therein, the Alamo Pintado Project site is currently vacant. The Alamo Pintado Project, as analyzed in the General Plan Update EIR and proposed by the project applicant, would involve construction of three, three-story apartment buildings featuring one- and two-bedroom units. Building A would include 25 units, Building B would include 38 units, and Building C would include 46 units (for a total of 109 units). The project would include amenities, an open space/drainage basin area, trash enclosures, and 143 parking spaces including 24 private garages.

In response to this comment, Page 6-19 of the DEIR has been revised with the following (changes shown in strikeout/underline), for clarification:

The project site is currently zoned Residential, 20,000 square feet (20-R-1), which allows for single-family residential development, and has a General Plan land use designation of Low/Medium Residential (2 dwelling units per acre, with up to 3 accessory dwelling units). The proposed General Plan Update would involve a zone change to Design Residential 20 (DR-20).

Under the proposed General Plan Update, the project site would have a land use designation of High Density Residential.

Although the Alamo Pintado Project would not be included under Alternative 3, this would not preclude development from occurring on the site in the future. There are currently two existing lots and therefore 2 units were assumed to be developed under the existing zoning of Residential, 20,000 square feet (20-R-1), which allows for single-family residential development, and a General Plan land use designation of Low/Medium Residential (2 dwelling units per acre, with up to 3 accessory dwelling units). Based on the zoning of 20-R-1 there is a potential for up to 11 units or lots to be designed for this 5.5-acre property. Additionally, there is potential for Accessory Dwelling Units. This level of development would require the process of a Development Plan and additionally a Tentative Tract Map. These discretionary applications would require process of the applications, environmental review and a public hearing at the Planning Commission.

Under Alternative 3, the proposed Alamo Pintado Project would not be implemented, and the zoning and General Plan designations would not change from the existing designations.

However, housing could still be built on the Alamo Pintado Project site, for a total of 2 to 11 units and 5 to 27 new residents.

Therefore, in comparison to the 2045 General Plan’s anticipated 2045 population of 7,253 and housing stock of 3,019 units, Alternative 3 would result in 235 to 256 fewer additional residents and 107 to 98 fewer housing units in Solvang in 2045. As a result, the anticipated growth in Solvang would be less than the 2045 General Plan. Furthermore, Alternative 3 would not fulfill the Project Objectives of supporting strategic land uses and diverse housing options. 2-12100
This revision is included in the DEIR for clarification. These changes do not alter the conclusions of the findings or analysis in the DEIR and do not result in a new or substantial increase in any environmental impacts compared to the DEIR.

Response 2.4
The commenter requests clarification on Alternative 4 because both Alternatives 3 and 4 consider “no Alamo Pintado Project” so changes suggested in this letter for Alternative 3 should apply to Alternative 4 as well.

This comment has been noted.
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<[email protected]>; CalOES Migaon Planning <[email protected]> Subject: City of Solvang General Plan Update
Good afternoon The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Local Hazard Mitigation Planning Team has taken the time to review the proposed updates/changes to your General P sophospsmartbannerend Good afternoon
The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Local Hazard Mitigation Planning Team has taken the time to review the proposed updates/changes to your General Plan. Government Code 65302(g)(8) states “before preparing or revising its Safety Element, each city and county shall consult…. the Office of Emergency Services for the purpose of including information known by and available to the department.”
The Cal OES Local Hazard Mitigation Planning Team reviews and compares your current Safety Element hazards against those listed in the most recent Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved Santa Barbara County MultiJurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (MJHMP).

Our office has reviewed your proposed Safety Element and found no substantive changes to your hazard profiles when compared against the most recent FEMA approved Sant County MJHMP.

Please reach out to you our office at [email protected] if you have any further questions or need additional assistance.

Regards
Constantin Raether, Associate Environmental Planner
Local Mitigation Planning | Recovery Directorate
California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services
Office: (916) 328-7778
Cell: (916) 715-9408
www.caloes.ca.gov/HMGP
From: Raether, Constann@CalOES <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, April 4, 2024 1:53 PM
To: General Plan <[email protected]>
Cc: LaMar-Haas, Victoria@CalOES <[email protected]>; Boemecke, Wendy@CalOES Letter 3
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Letter 3
COMMENTER: Constantin Raether, Associate Environmental Planner at CalOES DATE: April 4, 2024
Response 3.1
The commenter states CalOES’s obligation to review the safety element.

This comment is noted.

Response 3.2
The commenter states that the CalOES Local Hazard Mitigation Planning Team compared the current Safety Element hazards with those listed by FEMA approved by Santa Barbara County MultiJurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan.

This comment is noted.

Response 3.3
The commenter states that they found no substantive changes to hazard profiles when compared with the most recent FEMA approved Santa Barbara County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan.

This comment is noted.

Response 3.4
The commenter provides contact information.

This comment is noted.
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April 10, 2024
Planning Division, City of Solvang Sent Via Email: [email protected] c/o Rafael Castillo, AICP, Planning and Building Manager 411 2nd Street
Solvang, California
Re: Air Pollution Control District Comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Report for the City of Solvang Comprehensive General Plan Update and Rezoning Project Dear Mr. Castillo:

The Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (District) appreciates the opportunity to provide comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the City of Solvang Comprehensive General Plan Update and Rezoning. The City proposes to update the City of Solvang General Plan which presents the community’s vision for Solvang through 2045. The General Plan serves as the City’s primary guide for land use and development decisions and will influence the rezoning of properties to be consistent with the Housing Element and other proposed zoning changes. The General Plan update will include the following elements: Land Use; Community Design; Economic Development; Mobility; Public Facilities, Services, and Infrastructure; Environmental and Sustainability; Safety; and Housing.

District staff reviewed the Draft EIR and offers the following comments related to Air Quality:

1. Page 4.2-12 - 13, Section 4.2.3.b, Project Impacts and Mitigation Measures, Impact AQ-1:

By definition, consistency with the Ozone Plan for the projects means that direct and indirect emissions associated with the project are accounted for in the Ozone Plan’s emissions growth assumptions and the project is consistent with measures that are developed and implemented in accordance with the Ozone Plan. As stated in the District’s Scope and Content of Air Quality Sections in Environmental Documents and mentioned at the end of Section 4.2.3.a on page 4.2- 11, of the Draft EIR, “any general plan amendment that would provide for increased population growth above that forecasted in the most recently adopted Ozone Plan is inconsistent with the Ozone Plan and may have a significant impact on air quality.” Since the 2045 General Plan project would lead to population growth above SBCAG’s 2045 population forecast (which is similar to the growth data used by the District1
), the project is potentially inconsistent with the
District's current Ozone Plan.

The District is in the process of developing our next, triannual Ozone Plan. The District’s 2025 Ozone Plan will incorporate revised population growth data available since the development of the 2022 Plan, including updated Department of Finance’s growth projections, general plan updates, and other available sources. Therefore, the Santa Barbara County growth profiles of the 2025 Ozone Plan will account for the anticipated population growth from the 1 The 2022 Ozone Plan’s Population and Housing growth factors are based on the Department of Finance’s growth projections, which are similar to SBCAG’s 2050 Regional Growth Forecast values.

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project. The 2025 Ozone Plan would also incorporate any new control measures necessary to maintain air quality standards. Therefore, due to the required and forthcoming updates to the District’s planning document that will consider and address the proposed growth, we agree that growth impacts as a result of the project would be less than significant.

2. Page 4.2-13, Section 4.2.3.b, Project Impacts and Mitigation Measures, Impact AQ-1, MM AQ-1 SBCAPCD’s Construction Impact Mitigation: PM10 Mitigation Measures: The District recommends this measure is updated to be consistent with the District’s most current Fugitive Dust Control Measures (see Attachment A).

3. Page 4.2-14 - 17, Section 4.2.3.b, Project Impacts and Mitigation Measures, Impact AQ-2: The District recommends that the District’s recommended measures to reduce diesel particulate and NOx emissions (see Attachment B) also be included as required measures to address construction-related impacts, as the currently included measure (MM AQ-1) only addresses impacts from fugitive dust (i.e. PM10/2.5 emissions).

4. Page, 4.2-19, Section 4.2.3.b, Project Impacts and Mitigation Measures, Impact AQ-3, MM AQ-1 Construction Equipment Exhaust Control Measures: It appears that the mitigation measure identified on page 4.2-19 as “MM AQ_1 Construction Equipment Exhaust Control Measures” should be numbered as “MM AQ-2” given that the document contains a measure numbered as MM AQ-1 “SBCAPCD’s Construction Impact Mitigation: PM10 Mitigation Measures” on page 4.2-13. Please revise the mitigation measure numbering as appropriate.

5. Page 4.2-19, Section 4.2.3.b, Project Impacts and Mitigation Measures, Impact AQ-3, MM AQ-1 Construction Equipment Exhaust Control Measures: This measure currently requires large construction projects to use equipment meeting CARB Tier 3 or higher for off-road heavyduty diesel engines. To be consistent with the District’s Diesel Particulate and NOX Emissions Reduction Measures (see Attachment B) and demonstrate that the impacts from toxic air contaminant exposure are reduced to the maximum extent feasible during project construction, the District recommends that the project be required to employ off-road heavy-duty diesel equipment with engines certified to meet U.S. EPA Tier 4 emission standards whenever commercially available. It should be noted that Tier 4 engines are readily available and comprise the largest group of equipment in use in the state2
. The District also recommends that this
measure include a requirement to employ electric equipment and/or equipment/vehicles powered by alternative fuels, such as compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied natural gas (LNG), propane or renewable diesel, whenever feasible.

We hope you find our comments useful. We look forward to reviewing the Final EIR. Please contact me at (805) 979-8302 or via email at [email protected] if you have questions. 2 South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD). 2023. California Air Resources Board, PowerPoint on Development of Amendments to the In-Use Off-Road Diesel-Fueled Fleets Regulation, South Coast AQMP Mobile Source Working Group, June 15, 2021. Available at: https://www.aqmd.gov/docs/default-source/clean-airplans/air-quality-management-plans/2022-air-quality-management-plan/carb-construction-aqmp-mswg-final-06- 15-21.pdf?sfvrsn=14.
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Sincerely,
Bryan Wong
Air Quality Specialist
Planning Division
Attachments: Fugitive Dust Control Measures
Diesel Particulate and NOx Emission Measures
cc: Planning Chron File
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ATTACHMENT A

FUGITIVE DUST CONTROL MEASURES
These measures should be required for all projects involving earthmoving activities regardless of the project size or duration. Projects are expected to manage fugitive dust emissions such that emissions do not exceed APCD’s visible emissions limit (APCD Rule 302), create a public nuisance (APCD Rule 303), and are in compliance with the APCD’s requirements and standards for visible dust (APCD Rule 345). • During construction, use water trucks, sprinkler systems, or dust suppressants in all areas of vehicle movement to prevent dust from leaving the site and from exceeding the APCD’s limit of 20% opacity for greater than 3 minutes in any 60 minute period. When using water, this includes wetting down areas as needed but at least once in the late morning and after work is completed for the day. Increased watering frequency should be required when sustained wind speed exceeds 15 mph. Reclaimed water should be used whenever possible. However, reclaimed water should not be used in or around crops for human consumption.
• Onsite vehicle speeds shall be no greater than 15 miles per hour when traveling on unpaved surfaces. • Install and operate a track-out prevention device where vehicles enter and exit unpaved roads onto paved streets. The track-out prevention device can include any device or combination of devices that are effective at preventing track out of dirt such as gravel pads, pipe-grid track-out control devices, rumble strips, or wheelwashing systems. • If importation, exportation, and stockpiling of fill material is involved, soil stockpiled for more than one day shall be covered, kept moist, or treated with soil binders to prevent dust generation. Trucks transporting fill material to and from the site shall be tarped from the point of origin. • Minimize the amount of disturbed area. After clearing, grading, earthmoving, or excavation is completed, treat the disturbed area by watering, OR using roll-compaction, OR revegetating, OR by spreading soil binders until the area is paved or otherwise developed so that dust generation will not occur. All roadways, driveways, sidewalks etc. to be paved should be completed as soon as possible. • Schedule clearing, grading, earthmoving, and excavation activities during periods of low wind speed to the extent feasible. During periods of high winds (>25 mph) clearing, grading, earthmoving, and excavation operations shall be minimized to prevent fugitive dust created by onsite operations from becoming a nuisance or hazard.
• The contractor or builder shall designate a person or persons to monitor and document the dust control program requirements to ensure any fugitive dust emissions do not result in a nuisance and to enhance the implementation of the mitigation measures as necessary to prevent transport of dust offsite. Their duties shall include holiday and weekend periods when work may not be in progress. The name and telephone number of such persons shall be provided to the Air Pollution Control District prior to grading/building permit issuance and/or map clearance.

PLAN REQUIREMENTS: All requirements shall be shown on grading and building plans and/or as a separate information sheet listing the conditions of approval to be recorded with the map. Timing: Requirements shall be shown on plans prior to grading/building permit issuance and/or recorded with the map during map recordation.

Conditions shall be adhered to throughout all grading and construction periods.

MONITORING: The Lead Agency shall ensure measures are on project plans and/or recorded with maps. The Lead Agency staff shall ensure compliance onsite. APCD inspectors will respond to nuisance complaints. 107

ATTACHMENT B

DIESEL PARTICULATE AND NOX EMISSION REDUCTION MEASURES
Particulate emissions from diesel exhaust are classified as carcinogenic by the state of California. The following is a list of regulatory requirements and control strategies that should be implemented to the maximum extent feasible.

The following measures are required by state law:
• All portable diesel-powered construction equipment greater than 50 brake horsepower (bhp) shall be registered with the state’s portable equipment registration program OR shall obtain an APCD permit. • Fleet owners of diesel-powered mobile construction equipment greater than 25 hp are subject to the California Air Resource Board (CARB) In-Use Off-Road Diesel-Fueled Fleets Regulation (Title 13, California Code of Regulations (CCR), §2449), the purpose of which is to reduce oxides of nitrogen (NOx), diesel particulate matter (DPM), and other criteria pollutant emissions from in-use off-road diesel-fueled vehicles. Off-road heavy-duty trucks shall comply with the State OffRoad Regulation. For more information, see www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/ordiesel/ordiesel.htm. • Fleet owners of diesel-fueled heavy-duty trucks and buses are subject to CARB’s On-Road Heavy-Duty Diesel Vehicles (InUse) Regulation (Title 13, CCR, §2025), the purpose of which is to reduce DPM, NOx and other criteria pollutants from inuse (on-road) diesel-fueled vehicles. For more information, see www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/onrdiesel/onrdiesel.htm. • All commercial off-road and on-road diesel vehicles are subject, respectively, to Title 13, CCR, §2449(d)(3) and §2485, limiting engine idling time. Off-road vehicles subject to the State Off-Road Regulation are limited to idling no more than five minutes. Idling of heavy-duty diesel trucks during loading and unloading shall be limited to five minutes, unless the truck engine meets the optional low-NOx idling emission standard, the truck is labeled with a clean-idle sticker, and it is not operating within 100 feet of a restricted area.

The following measures are recommended:
• Off-road heavy-duty diesel equipment with engines certified to meet U.S. EPA Tier 4 emission standards should be used to the maximum extent feasible. Please contact the District if alternative strategies for meeting Tier 4 emission standards are considered.
• On-road heavy-duty equipment with model year 2010 engines or newer should be used to the maximum extent feasible. • Diesel powered equipment should be replaced by electric equipment whenever feasible. Electric auxiliary power units should be used to the maximum extent feasible.
• Equipment/vehicles using alternative fuels, such as compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied natural gas (LNG), propane or renewable diesel, should be used on-site where feasible. • Catalytic converters shall be installed on gasoline-powered equipment, if feasible. • All construction equipment shall be maintained in tune per the manufacturer’s specifications. • The engine size of construction equipment shall be the minimum practical size. • The number of construction equipment operating simultaneously shall be minimized through efficient management practices to ensure that the smallest practical number is operating at any one time. • Construction worker trips should be minimized by requiring carpooling and by providing for lunch onsite. • Construction truck trips should be scheduled during non-peak hours to reduce peak hour emissions whenever feasible. • Proposed truck routes should minimize impacts to residential communities and sensitive receptors. • Construction staging areas should be located away from sensitive receptors such that exhaust and other construction emissions do not enter the fresh air intakes to buildings, air conditioners, and windows.

PLAN REQUIREMENTS AND TIMING: Prior to grading/building permit issuance and/or map recordation, all requirements shall be shown as conditions of approval on grading/building plans, and/or on a separate sheet to be recorded with the map. Conditions shall be adhered to throughout grading and construction periods. The contractor shall retain onsite the Certificate of Compliance for CARB’s In-Use Regulation for Off-Road Diesel Vehicles and have it available for inspection.

MONITORING: The Lead Agency shall ensure measures are on project plans and/or recorded with maps. The Lead Agency staff shall ensure compliance onsite. APCD inspectors will respond to nuisance complaints. 2-20108
Letter 4
COMMENTER: Bryan Wong, Air Quality Specialist at Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District
DATE: April 10, 2024
Response 4.1
The commenter states appreciation to review the EIR and summarizes the General Plan purpose and components.

This comment is noted.

Response 4.2
The commenter states that the General Plan would potentially be inconsistent with the District’s current Ozone Plan due to the Plan increasing the City’s population. However, due to the required and upcoming updates to the District’s Ozone Plan that will consider and address the proposed growth, the Air Pollution Control District is in agreement that impacts would be less than significant.

This comment is noted.

Response 4.3
The commenter recommends MM AQ-1 be revised to be consistent with the District’s most current Fugitive Dust Control Measures, attached to the letter.

In response to this comment, the City has revised mitigation contained in Section 4.2, Air Quality.

Mitigation Measure AQ-1 on page ES-9 and 4.2-13 of the DEIR has been revised with the following (changes shown in strikeout/underline), which reflect SBCAPCD’s most current Fugitive Dust Control Measures:

AQ-1 SBCAPCD’s Construction Impact Mitigation: PM10 Mitigation Measures The applicant shall require all construction contractors to implement the basic construction mitigation measures recommended by SBCAPCD to reduce fugitive dust emissions. These measures should be required for all projects involving earthmoving activities regardless of the project size or duration. Projects are expected to manage fugitive dust emissions such that emissions do not exceed APCD’s visible emissions limit (APCD Rule 302), create a public nuisance (APCD Rule 303), and are in compliance with the APCD’s requirements and standards for visible dust (APCD Rule 345). Emission reduction measures will include, at a minimum, the following measures:
 During construction, water trucks or sprinkler systems shall be used to keep all areas of vehicle movement damp enough to prevent dust from leaving the site and from exceeding SBCAPCD’s limit of 20 percent opacity for greater than three minutes in any 30-minute period. At a minimum, this should include wetting down such areas in the late morning and after work is completed for the day. Increased watering frequency shall be required whenever the wind speed exceeds 15 miles per hour (mph). Reclaimed water shall be used whenever possible. However, reclaimed water shall not be used in or around crops for human consumption.
 The amount of disturbed area shall be minimized.
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 On-site vehicle speeds shall be no greater than 15 mph when traveling on unpaved surfaces.  A track-out prevention device shall be installed and operated where vehicles enter and exit unpaved roads onto paved streets. The track-out prevention device can include any device or combination of devices that are effective at preventing track out of dirt such as gravel pads, pipe-grid track-out control devices, rumble strips, or wheel washing systems.  If stockpiling of material is involved, soil stockpiled for more than one day shall be covered, kept moist, or treated with soil binders to prevent dust generation.  After clearing, grading, earth moving or excavation is completed, the disturbed area shall be treated by watering, or using roll-compaction, or revegetating, or by spreading soil binders until the area is paved or otherwise developed so that dust generation will not occur. All driveways and sidewalks to be paved/surfaced shall be completed as soon as possible.  The contractor or builder shall designate a person or persons to monitor the dust control program and to order increased watering, as necessary, to prevent transport of dust offsite. Their duties shall include holiday and weekend periods when work may not be in progress. The name and telephone number of such persons shall be provided to the SBCAPCD prior to grading/building permit issuance and/or map clearance.  The project applicant shall comply with SBCAPCD Rule 345: Control of Fugitive Dust from Construction and Demolition Activities, including all applicable standards and measures therein.
 If importation, exportation, and stockpiling of fill material is involved, soil stockpiled for more than one day shall be covered, kept moist, or treated with soil binders to prevent dust generation. Trucks transporting fill material to and from the site shall be tarped from the point of origin.
 Schedule clearing, grading, earthmoving, and excavation activities during periods of low wind speed to the extent feasible. During periods of high winds (>25 mph) clearing, grading, earthmoving, and excavation operations shall be minimized to prevent fugitive dust created by onsite operations from becoming a nuisance or hazard.

Changes to Mitigation Measure AQ-1 do not rise to the level of “new information” as defined in Section 15088.5 of the CEQA Guidelines, and thus recirculation of the Draft EIR is not required.

These changes do not alter the findings or analysis in the DEIR and do not result in a new or substantial increase in any environmental impacts compared to the DEIR.

Response 4.4
The commenter recommends inclusion of the District’s recommended measures to reduce diesel particulate and NOx emissions in order to address construction related impacts in MM AQ-2.

In response to this comment, the City has revised mitigation contained in Section 4.2, Air Quality.

Mitigation Measure AQ-2 on page ES-11 and 4.2-14 of the DEIR has been revised with the following (changes shown in strikeout/underline), which reflect SBCAPCD’s recommended measures to reduce diesel particulate and Nox emissions.

AQ-12 Construction Equipment Exhaust Control Measures
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the City shall enforce a project specific Condition of Approval requiring the following: off-road heavy-duty diesel engines to meet CARB-certified Tier 3 or higher emission standards or employ CARB-certified Level 3 diesel particulate filters to the extent that this equipment is commercially available. “Commercially available” shall be defined as the availability of required equipment in geographic proximity to the project site and within a reasonable timeframe relative to critical path construction timing. If Tier 3 or higher emission standard equipment or Level 3 diesel particulate filters are not commercially available, documentation shall be provided by the project applicant to the City stating that Tier 3 equipment or higher emission standard or Level 3 diesel particulate filters are not commercially available with supporting evidence from the contractor. If CARB-certified Level 3 diesel particulate filters are utilized, they shall be kept in working order and maintained in operable condition according to manufacturer’s specifications, as applicable.
 Off-road heavy-duty diesel equipment with engines certified to meet U.S. EPA Tier 4 emission standards should be used to the maximum extent feasible.  On-road heavy-duty equipment with model year 2010 engines or newer should be used to the maximum extent feasible.
 Diesel powered equipment should be replaced by electric equipment whenever feasible.

Electric auxiliary power units should be used to the maximum extent feasible.  Equipment/vehicles using alternative fuels, such as compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied natural gas (LNG), propane or renewable diesel, should be used on-site where feasible.  Catalytic converters shall be installed on gasoline-powered equipment, if feasible.  All construction equipment shall be maintained in tune per the manufacturer’s specifications.
 The engine size of construction equipment shall be the minimum practical size.  The number of construction equipment operating simultaneously shall be minimized through efficient management practices to ensure that the smallest practical number is operating at any one time.
 Construction worker trips should be minimized by requiring carpooling and by providing for lunch onsite.
 Construction truck trips should be scheduled during non-peak hours to reduce peak hour emissions whenever feasible.
 Proposed truck routes should minimize impacts to residential communities and sensitive receptors.
 Construction staging areas should be located away from sensitive receptors such that exhaust and other construction emissions do not enter the fresh air intakes to buildings, air conditioners, and windows.

Changes to Mitigation Measure AQ-2 do not rise to the level of “new information” as defined in Section 15088.5 of the CEQA Guidelines, and thus recirculation of the Draft EIR is not required.

These changes do not alter the findings or analysis in the DEIR and do not result in a new or substantial increase in any environmental impacts compared to the DEIR. 2-23111

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Response 4.5
The commenter recommends revision of MM numbering MM AQ-1 Construction Equipment Exhaust Control Measures to MM AQ-2.

The labeling of the Mitigation Measure on page 4.2-19 of the DEIR has been revised with the following (changes shown in strikeout/underline), for clarification:

AQ-12 Construction Equipment Exhaust Control Measures
Response 4.6
The commenter recommends revising MM AQ-1 Construction Equipment Exhaust Control Measures to be more consistent with the District’s Diesel Particulate and Nox Emissions Reduction Measures.

This includes requiring the project to employ off-road heavy-duty diesel equipment with engines certified to meet U.S. EPA Tier 4 emission standards whenever commercially available. The District also recommends that this measure include a requirement to employ electric equipment and/or equipment/vehicles powered by alternative fuels, such as compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied natural gas (LNG), propane or renewable diesel, whenever feasible.

Please refer to Response 4.4. As shown therein, MM AQ-2: Construction Equipment Exhaust Control Measures has been revised to reflect the use of U.S. EPA Tier 4 emissions standards wherever commercially available and to include a requirement to employ electric equipment and/or equipment/vehicles powered by alternative fuels, such as compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied natural gas (LNG), propane or renewable diesel, whenever feasible. Other conforming edits have also been made to replace references to Tier 3 emission standards with references to Tier 4.

Response 4.7
The commenter provides contact information.

This comment is noted.
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The Transportation Section (4.14) of the DEIR appears to be based upon an incomplete Traffic analysis, as shown in Appendix G. One of the Primary Arterials was not included in the data used to model VMT, namely Alamo Pintado Road. Alamo Pintado is an important high volume corridor and is a Gateway to Solvang for tourists. It should have been a part of the selected links in the ADT Volume Collection (Figure 11 in Appendix G).

Alamo Pintado Road carries traffic from multiple sources other than tourists, including local residences, retail access to shopping centers, and emergency traffic to the Cottage Hospital.

Already, there is a large amount of road congestion along this corridor that was not considered in the model. Bypassing the data from this Primary Arterial puts the estimates of VMT used in question.

As stated in the Alternatives (Section 6), the transportation impacts will be greater with reduced buildout, Alternative 4. The difference in the impact is very small, less than 0.2%, which is considered insignificant, in modelled data. Specifically, the VMT per capita with buildout is 22.18 per capita vs. 22.21 per capita for reduced buildout, and 21.52 per employee for buildout vs. 21.55 per employee for reduced buildout. Given that the model is missing data, this small difference may change if the additional corridor is added. It would be better to state that the transportation impact is similar for Alternative 4.

Lastly, future development projects in the area of Alamo Pintado will drastically increase traffic congestion, although the EIR doesn’t take that into consideration. It would also affect air pollution, health, and safety. Specifically, the Alamo Pintado project proposes a development which has 109 units, and 143 parking places. It can be assumed that the additional 143 cars will be making multiple trips on Alamo Pintado daily, increasing VMT significantly. In addition, this project only has one entrance to the parking lot off of Hillside Drive, with no alternative for emergency access if this driveway or street becomes blocked.

The current Traffic analysis underestimates this project’s detrimental affect on Solvang, and it should not be allowed to move forward. The EIR conclusion that Alternative 4 is the most environmentally superior is correct and would be strengthened by a better traffic model including Alamo Pintado in the data.

Letter 5
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From: Sandy Mills <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, April 12, 2024 10:38 AM
To: General Plan <[email protected]>
Subject: Comment on draft EIR
Please see attached.
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Letter 5
COMMENTER: Sandy Mills
DATE: April 12, 2024
Response 5.1
The commenter states that Alamo Pintado Road was excluded from VMT analysis and states that it should have been included in selected links in Figure 11 of Appendix G.

Lead agencies have the discretion to choose the most appropriate methodology to evaluate a project’s VMT pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.3(b)(4).

As discussed on Page 4.14-3 of the DEIR, Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) is a measure used in transportation planning. VMT measures the amount of travel for all vehicles in a geographic region over a given period of time, typically a one year period. VMT is calculated by adding up all the miles driven by all the cars and trucks on all the roadways in a region. Therefore, Alamo Pintado Road was included as part of the Countywide VMT Analysis.

As described on page 4.14-2 of the DEIR, VMT estimates were modeled using the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) travel demand model released in July 2022. As shown in Figure 6 of Appendix G, Alamo Pintado Road is included in the SBCAG model links. Therefore, Alamo Pintado Road was included as part of the Countywide VMT Analysis.

Regarding the commenter’s reference to Figure 11 of Appendix G, these ADT segments were chosen not to analyze traffic, but rather to analyze noise. Noise analysis, such as the noise contour maps, evaluates citywide noise at key locations where traffic congregates. Selected segments included in the analysis were chosen to represent noise from various sources including traffic from roadways like Alamo Pintado that may utilize busier roadways such as SR 246. Therefore, a segment of SR 246 between Alamo Pintado Road and Old Mill Road was included in the noise analysis. As shown in Tables 13-18 of Appendix G, sections of SR 246 between Alamo Pintado Road and Old Mill Road were incorporated into the analysis to determine Average Daily Trips (ADT) for the various project scenarios.

Response 5.2
The commenter notes that with the missing data on Alamo Pintado Road, the impact of Alternative 4 would change from less impactful to similar.

Refer to Response 5.1 regarding the inclusion of Alamo Pintado road in the VMT model analysis.

Response 5.3
The commenter notes that the future development projects in the area of Alamo Pintado Road would drastically increase traffic congestion and VMT would increase significantly. The commenter also notes that the project only has one entrance to the parking lot leaving no alternatives for emergency access if there is congestion.

VMT is discussed in Section 4.14, Transportation, of the DEIR. As stated therein, Mitigation Measure TRA-1 would require project applicants of individual projects with potentially significant VMT impacts to implement VMT reduction strategies. Adoption and implementation of the City’s VMT thresholds in accordance with Policy MOB-1.4 would ensure that development facilitated by the 2-26114
project would generally be consistent with SB 743. However, individual projects that may occur would not be guaranteed to be below thresholds in the adopted VMT Program nor would feasible mitigation therein necessarily reduce VMT below thresholds. Therefore, the project’s impacts related to VMT would be significant and unavoidable.

Impacts regarding emergency access are discussed in Section 4.14, Transportation, of the DEIR. As stated therein, existing State and local requirements, and the proposed 2045 General Plan policies would ensure transportation safety and maintain adequate emergency access. These policies include the following:
 Policy MOB-1.5: New Development Access. The City shall require new development to be served by roads of adequate capacity and design standards to provide reasonable access in accordance with City standards.
 Policy MOB-1.6: Rights-of-way Preservation. The City shall reserve and protect adequate rightsof-way to accommodate future roadway widening projects.  Policy MOB-1.9: Safe Speeds. The City shall enforce speed limits and consider lower posted speeds as warranted.

Future development facilitated by the 2045 General Plan would be reviewed by City staff to ensure consistency with all applicable City and State design standards, including standards for project access points, location, and design, sight lines, roadway modifications, provisions for bicycle, pedestrian, and transit connections, and emergency access. As a result, these impacts were determined to be less than significant.

Response 5.4
The commenter agrees with the DEIR conclusion that Alternative 4 is the environmentally superior option and states the opinion that analysis would be strengthened by including Alamo Pintado in the data for the traffic modeling.

This comment has been noted and passed on to decision makers for consideration. Refer to Response 5.1 regarding the inclusion of Alamo Pintado Road in the traffic (VMT) analysis. 2-27115
Letter 6
Draft EIR Comments – Dennis E. Beebe
EIR
Page
EIR
Section
Comment Recommendation
ES-1 First para refers to “seven…elements” while the
on same page , “eight…elements” are stated and
7 are listed.

First page of Introduction and Project Description
also state, “eight…elements”
Be consistent throughout document.

Section 1 of GP is Introduction. Perhaps the
eighth element is the Housing Element?
ES-2 The section that includes the Old Lumberyard
Site, Site B, Site C and Site D is unexplained. Are
these projects part of the basic 2045 GP or not?
If these are alternatives to the basic 2045 GP, so
state
Explain these projects are included in the EIR
ES-3 The Site C summary merely says, “,,, the Council
authorized the review of the lower half of the
site…”
In fact, the Council approved this use and rezoning of the Site C in the Housing Element and “authorized the lower half of the site
with a land use designation of DR-20” (Page
2-9)
E#-3 You state that “the landowner has provided an
alternative plan…”[for Site C}. Alternate to what?
What is the basic Site C plan in 2045 GP? ”
Describe clearly the basic plan for Site C in
2045 GP
ES-6 Don’t understand Alt 3 resulting in “ 2 units and 5 new residents”. This is inconsistent with the
statement on ES-1 that reads, “The current land
use/zoning designation for this site is 20-R-1 with
a potential buildout of 11-14 units”.

Revise to correct potential development
under Alternative 3
I-2 Both “programmatic” and “program” are used to
describe this EIR
Be consistent throughout document

1.2.2 Many public comments received do not apply to
EIR but should be considered in GP revisions
How will these comments be addressed in
GP?
2-1 “Eight…elements” are stated but only 7 are listed
2-1 “environmental justice” is not a term discussed
by the GPAC or documented in GP
Delete reference(s) to environmental justice
2-3 Use “Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians”
rather than “Chumash”
2-7 You list 7 elements but claim 8 Just point out that the 8th element is Housing 2-11-2-
12 Your term, “Land Use Map” is inconsistent with
General Plan term
Use “Land Use Diagram throughout
4-5 &
4-13

4.4.1 &

4.4.3

known archeological resources, while page 4-13
states there are “three known archeological
resources”
Revise/correct for consistency and identify
these resources

4.11-
25 4.11-5 Table 4.11-2 quantifies traffic noise levels but does not include Alamo Pintado Rd even though
this a primary artery serving Solvang
Add Alamo Pintado traffic data

4.12-4 4.12-2c.
to read,
“
Update Housing Element description with State’s
certification action
Revise last sentence in this section to read,
“The updated Housing Element, which was
adopted by the City in December 2023 and
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3 4
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7 8
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8 certified by the Starte in February 2024,
includes…”

4.14-3 Table 4.14-1 is confusing and unexplained. The
text states Solvang’s VMT has increased without
providing any VMT data. Solvang does not
appear in Table. The text and table stare that the
VMT per capita and per employee with no
explanation. Does this data relate to Solvang?
The last column in table, 15 Percent Below
Existing VMT is unexplained
Provide Solvang specific data or delete the
table. Later you state that Solvang’s goal is
15 % of region VMT numbers, state so here

4.14-4 4.14.1d. Change “SMART” to read, “SMRT”
6-2 6.1.1 Revise last sentence of 3rd paragraph to read, “…adopted in December 2023 and certified
by the State in February 2024.”
6-19 6.3.1 The statement in 2nd paragraph, “However,
housing could still be built on the Alamo Pintado
Project site, for a total of 2 units and 5 new
residents” is inconsistent with the statement on,
pg ES-1 that reads, “The current land use/zoning
designation for this site is 20-R-1 with a potential
buildout of 11-14 units -
Make changes to this paragraph to be
consistent and correct
6-19 6.3.1 I question the statement that Alternative 3 would result in Site C being vacant with current zoning.

If the Site C development is an alternative to
2045 GP, then Alternative 3 would revert to the
basic provisions of the 2045 GP. The certified
Housing Element, a part of the 2045 GP, includes
a re-zoning project that is not discussed here
Describe the result of “no project” that
includes provisions of the GP housing
element that would re-zone a portion of this
site to high density residential (20 units per
acre for approximately haff the site)
6-19 I disagree with the sentence that states in part,
“The Alamo Pintado site is currently vacant, and
the addition of multi-story residential
apartments, as proposed in the 2045 General
Plan,…” This project is not proposed in the GP, it
is an alternative to the GP.

Rewrite the sentence to read, “The Alamo
Pintado site is currently vacant, and the
addition of multi-story residential
apartments, as proposed as an alternative to
that described in 2045 General Plan,…”
6-21 6.3.2d. The statement that Site C “… is currently vacant and therefore does not contain historical
resources” is wrong!
The mission era aqueduct stretches across
the entire site. Revise analysis and text to
addresst this reality
App F The noise tables do not list Alamo Pintado Rd.

How can this be? The GP recognizes APR as a
significant artery for entrance from the North?
Add alamo Pintado Rd to the noise analysis
App G This appendix by DKS states that they have
analyzed “Alternative 4 with Fjord Extension”, a
Fjord extension to CA 246. Where did this
alternative come from? It is not in the body of
the General Plam?
Either revise this appendix to delete this
analysis from DEIR or clearly explain this
analysis was done for future planning
purposes but is not included in the 2045 GP..
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Letter 6
COMMENTER: Dennis Beebe
DATE: March 29, 2024
Response 6.1
The commenter requests revisions to ensure more consistency throughout the document specifically regarding how many elements are in the General Plan (some instances in the EIR say 7 elements, others say 8).

This comment has been noted. The commenter is correct that there are eight elements of the Solvang General Plan including the Housing Element. The first paragraph on page ES-1 states that the proposed project includes updates to seven of the City General Plan elements. The project does not include updates to the Housing Element which was updated as part of a separate project and adopted in 2023. Therefore, while the commenter is correct that there are eight City General Plan elements including the Housing Element the proposed project only includes updates to seven of the City General Plan elements, and no revision is required to the first paragraph on Page ES-1.

The following revision has been made on page 1-1 for clarification (changes shown in strikeout/underline):

This document is a programmatic Environmental Impact Report (EIR) that assesses the potential environmental impacts associated with the implementation of an update to the Solvang General Plan (collectively referred to in this EIR as the “2045 General Plan” or “proposed project”).

Including eight respective The proposed project includes updates to seven of the City General Plan elements.

These changes do not alter the findings or analysis in the DEIR and do not result in a new or substantial increase in any environmental impacts compared to the DEIR. No recirculation is required.

Response 6.2
The commenter requests clarification on whether Old Lumberyard site, Site B, Site C, and Site D are included in the project or alternatives.

In order to provide the most conservative impact analysis, the DEIR considers the maximum potential buildout of the proposed sites for development (Old Lumberyard site, Site B, Site C, and Site D). For clarification, the proposed development on those sites is included in the DEIR analysis for the 2045 General Plan.

CEQA requires an EIR to consider and analyze a range of reasonable project alternatives that would feasibly attain most of the basic objectives but would avoid or substantially lessen significant impacts of the project. (Ocean Street Extension Neighborhood Assn. v. City of Santa Cruz (2021) 73 Cal.App.5th 985, 1013.) The purpose of alternatives is to reduce the identified impacts of the project.

In compliance with CEQA, the Alternatives evaluated in the EIR address possible alternative scenarios for the 2045 General Plan, including no development, or no development, on the proposed sites for development.
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Response 6.3
The commenter suggests a more elaborate discussion regarding the City Council’s review of the lower half of Site C.

See Response 2.2 for clarification about Site C in the Housing Element site inventory.

The following revision has been made on page ES-3 for clarification (changes shown in strikeout/underline):

The City Council authorized the adopted the Housing Element in December 2023 which includes Site C as a vacant site with proposed rezoning. Review of The Housing Element considers a rezone of the lower half of the site with a land use designation of DR-20 units per acre. The estimated buildout would be 4036 to 50 units with the other half of the site designated for 20- R-1 or Open Space as noted in the adopted Housing Element.

These changes do not alter the findings or analysis in the DEIR and do not result in a new or substantial increase in any environmental impacts compared to the DEIR. No recirculation is required.

Response 6.4
The commenter requests clarity on the alternative plan for Site C provided by the landowner.

As described on Page ES-3 of the DEIR, under the 2045 General Plan, the project site would have a land use designation of High Density Residential.

Response 6.5
The commenter requests clarification and revisions on alternative 3 and the buildout results.

Refer to Response 2.3 for clarification and revisions regarding Alternative 3. The following revision has been made on page ES-6 for clarification (changes shown in strikeout/underline):

Alternative 3 (No Alamo Pintado Project) would involve implementation of the 2045 General Plan and exclusion of the Alamo Pintado site as an area of potential growth. Although the Alamo Pintado Project would not be included under Alternative 3, this would not preclude development from occurring on the site in the future. Under Alternative 3, the proposed Alamo Pintado Project would not be implemented, and the zoning and General Plan designations would not change from the existing designations. However, housing could still be built on the Alamo Pintado Project site, for a total of 2 to 11 units and 5 to 27 new residents. Therefore, in comparison to the 2045 General Plan’s anticipated 2045 population of 7,253 and housing stock of 3,019 units, Alternative 3 would result in 235 to 256 fewer additional residents and 107 to 98 fewer housing units in Solvang in 2045. As a result, the anticipated growth in Solvang would be less than the 2045 General Plan.

These changes do not alter the findings or analysis in the DEIR and do not result in a new or substantial increase in any environmental impacts compared to the DEIR. No recirculation is required.
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Response 6.6
The commenter states that the terms “program” and “programmatic” are both used to describe the DEIR. The commenter requests consistency with the use of these terms.

This comment has been noted. The terms “program” and “programmatic” are both used interchangeably to describe the DEIR. This comment does not address the environmental analysis or conclusions of the DEIR and no revisions are required.

Response 6.7
The commenter asks how comments pertaining to the Draft General Plan will be incorporated into the General Plan.

Please see the City’s website for more information on the 2045 General Plan public review process. https://plansolvang.com/
Response 6.8
The commenter suggests removing references to the term “environmental justice” since it is not a term discussed by the GPAC or documented in the General Plan.

This comment has been noted and passed to decision makers for consideration. The term environmental justice is used in the DEIR in the context of existing regulations and relevant regional plans including the SBCAG Connected 2050 RTP/SCS.

Response 6.9
The commenter requests revision of Chumash to Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians on page 2-3.

The 2045 General Plan covers approximately 3.1 square miles (1,968 acres) of land within Solvang’s Planning Area. Solvang is characterized as a compact city which has evolved into a widely recognized tourist destination in the village core due to its unique architecture. The Mission District contains the Mission Santa Inés and the surrounding open space around the mission. Other influences in the surrounding region include surrounding wineries and agricultural uses, and the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians Chumash reservation and casino.

Response 6.10
The commenter suggests revising Land Use Map to Land Use Diagram due to inconsistency with the General Plan term.

This comment has been noted and passed on to decision makers for consideration. The term Land Use Map and Land Use Diagram are used interchangeably.

The Land Use Element contains the Land Use Map (also referred to as the Land Use Diagram) as well as the policies and standards that directly shape land use decisions and the resulting physical development of Solvang.
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Response 6.11
The commenter notes that there are discrepancies in how many archaeological resources were discovered in the study.

As discussed in Section 4.4.1, Setting, there are three four known archaeological resources located in the Planning Area. In addition to these known archaeological resources, there may be other yet unidentified archaeological resources which may be eligible for inclusion in the NRHP or CRHR.

This revision is made for clarification. It does not result in any changes to the conclusions in the Draft EIR.

Response 6.12
The commenter requests inclusion of Alamo Pintado Road to the traffic data as it is a primary arterial.

See Response 5.1 regarding Alamo Pintado Road being included as part of the Countywide VMT Analysis. The noise analysis, such as the noise contour maps, evaluates citywide noise at key locations where traffic congregates. Selected segments included in the analysis were chosen to represent noise from various sources including traffic from roadways like Alamo Pintado that may utilize busier roadways such as SR 246. Therefore, a segment of SR 246 between Alamo Pintado Road and Old Mill Road was included in the noise analysis.

Response 6.13
The commenter suggests revision of the last sentence on 4.12-4 to include the state’s certification.

Please note that the baseline for analysis is typically set at the time the NOP is published, consistent with CEQA Guidelines Section 15125. Therefore, no revisions to the EIR are necessary. However, the following revision is made on 4.12-4 for clarification (changes shown in strikeout/underline):

The updated Housing Element, which was adopted by the City in December 2023 and certified by the state in February 2024, includes a detailed analysis of housing needs, resources, and constraints; an analysis and identification of any areas that may perpetuate housing inequities in the community; and policies and programs with the goal of achieving more equitable housing practices.

This revision is made for clarification. It does not result in any changes to the conclusions in the Draft EIR.

Response 6.14
The commenter requests clarity on Table 4.14-1 and how the data shows Solvang’s VMT has increased and requests revisions accordingly.

The following revision is made on 4.12-4 for clarification (changes shown in strikeout/underline):

Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) is a measure used in transportation planning. VMT measures the amount of travel for all vehicles in a geographic region over a given period of time, typically a one year period. VMT is calculated by adding up all the miles driven by all the cars and trucks on all the 121
roadways in a region. Since 2005, daily miles traveled within Solvang has increased by 13 percent.

VMT on local roads within Solvang has seen a net increase of nearly 28 percent since 2005.

Approximately 55 percent of the city’s total VMT is on SR 246, with the remaining 45 percent on local roads. The City currently uses the existing regional SBCAG thresholds for VMT. The Technical Advisory recommends that general plans, area plans, or community plans may have a significant impact on transportation if the VMT increases would exceed a threshold of 15 percent lower per capita or per employee VMT than existing regional development. As shown in Table 4.14-1, the SBCAG region’s existing VMT per capita is 21.74 and VMT per employee is 25.07.

Table 4.14-1 Existing Vehicle Miles Traveled Summary
Area Scenario VMT 15 Percent Below Existing VMT
SBCAG Region Existing Per Capita (2015) 21.74 18.48
Existing Per Employee (2015) 25.07 21.31
Source: Appendix G
This revision is made for clarification. It does not result in any changes to the conclusions in the Draft EIR.

Response 6.15
The commenter suggests a revision of the term SMART to SMRT.

Page and 4.2-13 of the DEIR has been revised with the following (changes shown in strikeout/underline):

SMARTSMRT Breeze 200 Bus: Route runs from Santa Maria to Buellton and Solvang.

Response 6.16
The commenter requests revision of the sentence in the last sentence of the third paragraph on 6-2 to include the state certification.

Please note that the baseline for analysis is typically set at the time the NOP is published, consistent with CEQA Guidelines Section 15125. Therefore, no revisions to the EIR are necessary. However, the following revision is made on Page 6-2 for clarification (changes shown in strikeout/underline):

This alternative would not remove the Agriculture Land Use designation, focus on affordable housing, or result in other updates to comply with current State law, or updates to address preservation of natural resources. Under the No Project Alternative, the existing zoning would not provide adequate residential zones and capacity necessary to meet the housing needs identified under the current Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) 6th Cycle. This could result in inconsistency between the 2045 General Plan and the adopted Housing Element, which was adopted by the City in December 2023 and certified by the state in February 2024.

Considering the 2045 General Plan would guide development through 2045, land use decisions made now would impact the City’s ability not only to meet the State’s current 6th Cycle RHNA, but also future RHNA cycles through 2045.

This revision is made for clarification. It does not result in any changes to the conclusions in the Draft EIR.
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Response 6.17
The commenter requests clarity on the housing allowed to be built on the Alamo Pintado project site and the inconsistency with the statement “The current land use/zoning designation for this site is 20- R-1 with a potential buildout of 11-14 units . . .”
Refer to Response 2.3 for clarification and revisions to Page 6-19 of the DEIR.

Response 6.18
The commenter requests inclusion on the following: “the result of “no project” that includes provisions of the GP housing element that would re-zone a portion of this site to high density residential (20 units per acre for approximately half the site).

Please see Response 2.2 for clarification regarding Site C’s inclusion in the Housing Element as a vacant site with proposed rezoning.

Response 6.19
The commenter requests the revision of the sentence on page 6-19 to exclude language saying that the Alamo Pintado site multi-story residential apartments are proposed in the 2045 General Plan.

The Alamo Pintado site’s proposed multi-story residential apartments are considered and evaluated as part of the General Plan Update in the DEIR to provide the most conservative analysis. As described in Section 6, Alternatives, of the DEIR, the project as evaluated in the DEIR would involve a zone change on Site C to Design Residential 20 (DR-20). Under the proposed General Plan Update, the project site would have a land use designation of High Density Residential. Under Alternative 3, the proposed Alamo Pintado Project would not be implemented, and the zoning and General Plan designations would not change from the existing designations.

Response 6.20
The commenter states the opinion that the DEIR assertion that Site C is currently vacant and does not contain historical resources is incorrect.

Impacts regarding historic resources are discussed on Pages 4.4-10 through 4.4-12 of the Draft EIR.

As stated therein, potential future development occurring under the 2045 General Plan may include site preparation, demolition, and construction activities. Policies included in the Environment and Sustainability Element of the 2045 General Plan, listed below, would reduce impacts to a historical resource.
 ENV-5.1: Protect Significant Sites and Buildings. The City shall protect and enhance Solvang’s historically and architecturally significant sites and buildings.  ENV-5.2: Support Property Owners. The City shall encourage the efforts of property owners to preserve and renovate historic and architecturally significant structures. Where such buildings cannot be preserved intact, the City shall seek to preserve the building facades and ensure renovations are consistent with the applicable standards set forth in the Community Design Element and design guidelines.

The goals and policies included in the Environment and Sustainability Element would reduce the potential for historical resources to be adversely impacted from the development facilitated by the 2045 General Plan. Future development facilitated by the 2045 General Plan would also be subject to the provisions of applicable federal and State cultural resource regulations, as well as Chapter 4 123
and Section 11-4-6 of the City’s Municipal Code. However, there would still be potential for development to impact historical resources.

As such, development facilitated by the 2045 General Plan could result in substantial alterations to or demolition of historical resources.

Implementation of Mitigation Measure CUL-1 would reduce potential adverse impacts on historical resources to the extent feasible by requiring an identification of historic-age built environment features, an evaluation of historical resources in compliance with the State Office of Historic Preservation, and, if necessary, compliance with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for the Treatments of Historic Properties. However, it cannot be guaranteed that historical resources would not be demolished as a result of development facilitated by the 2045 General Plan, therefore impacts remain significant and unavoidable.

The following revision is made on Page 6-21 for clarification (changes shown in strikeout/underline):

Alternative 3 would result in reduced buildout potential compared to the 2045 General Plan; however, the Alamo Pintado site is known to contain remnants of a mission-era aqueduct which may qualify as a historical resource under CEQA is currently vacant and therefore does not contain historical resources. Therefore, both the 2045 General Plan and Alternative 3 would have a similar potential impact on historical resources, as development that could impact preexisting historical resources would be identical in location. Similar to the 2045 General Plan, Alternative 3 would implement policies to protect historical and culturally significant resources, and would implement Mitigation Measure CUL-1 to identify historic-age features that an individual development would alter or demolish. Therefore, Alternative 3 would have a similar level of impact when compared to the 2045 General Plan, and this alternative’s impact on historical resources would be less than significant with mitigation, similar to the proposed project.

This revision is made for clarification. It does not result in any changes to the conclusions in the Draft EIR. The conclusion that Alternative 3 would have a similar level of impact when compared to the 2045 General Plan remains the same, since either scenario could result in development that could impact pre-existing historical resources and the policies and mitigation would remain applicable under either scenario.

Response 6.21
The commenter questions why Alamo Pintado Road is not included in the noise analysis in the tables in Appendix F.

The commenter does not specify which tables they are referring to in Appendix F. Noise analysis, such as the noise contour maps, evaluates citywide noise at key locations where traffic congregates.

Selected segments included in the analysis were chosen to represent noise from various sources including traffic from roadways like Alamo Pintado that may utilize busier roadways such as SR 246.

Therefore, a segment of SR 246 between Alamo Pintado Road and Old Mill Road was included in the noise analysis.
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Response 6.22
The commenter requests clarity on the Alternative 4 with Fjord Extension shown in Appendix G and requests clarification as to why it is not included in the General Plan but discussed in the appendix.

The Alternative 4 with Fjord Extension shown in Appendix G was considered earlier in the planning when the Traffic Analysis Data Memo was created. However, it was not included in the draft 2045 General Plan or DEIR. This response is provided for clarification and does not result in any changes to the conclusions in the Draft EIR.
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April 15, 2024
Rafael Castillo, AICP, Planning & Building Manager
Planning and Building Department
City of Solvang
411 2nd Street
Solvang, CA 93463
Comments may also be submitted via email to [email protected] RE: 2045 SOLVANG GENERAL PLAN DRAFT EIR
Dear Mr. Castillo,
With regards to the Transportation section 4.14:

The Traffic Analysis Data Memorandum prepared by DKS Associates in December 2023 (Appendix G) which utilizes the updated SBCAG model released in July 2022 has no data for traffic on Alamo Pintado Road North of the Hwy 246 intersection. Specifically, it provides no traffic data to facilitate assessment of traffic impacts which would be created by the several high density projects proposed/planned that are located along Alamo Pintado Rd between Hwy 246 and the northern city limit of Solvang. Given the size of these projects and their probable impacts on the Alamo Pintado Rd./Old Mission Dr/Nielsen’s Shopping Center intersection, the Alamo Pintado Rd./Village Ln. intersection and the Alamo Pintado Rd./Viborg Rd. intersection. The omission of data on these intesections appears to be a serious deficiency in the assessment of Transportation impacts, particularly with regard to Safety.

The Alamo Pintado Rd./Old Mission Dr/Nielsen’s Shopping Center intersection already experiences gridlock at certain times of the day, principally weekdays around 11:30 AM to 1 PM.

The short distance between the Alamo Pintado Rd./Old Mission Dr/Nielsen’s Shopping Center intersection, which has a 4-way stop and allows u-turns, and the signalized Hwy 246 intersection results in Southbound vehicles on Alamo Pintado backing up from the light at Hwy 246 and impeding vehicles southbound from the north side of the intersection.

Vehicles attempting to turn right or left to travel southbound on Alamo Pintado Rd become trapped in the intersection by the stopped southbound traffic. This in turn impedes vehicles traveling north from Hwy 246 on Alamo Pintado resulting in a short term gridlock preventing any movement until the light and traffic at Hwy 246 facilitates the southbound traffic proceeding thus allowing the Alamo Pintado Rd./Old Mission Dr/Nielsen’s Shopping Center intersection to clear.

The primary concern is during incident response which can create difficulties for emergency vehicles attempting to enter and exit the shopping cneters and communities Along Alamo Letter 7
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Pintado Road north of Hwy 246.

It is obvious and well understood that congested streets and limited connections and access points can significantly increase response times. Traffic congestion may impede the ability of emergency vehicles to reach the site of a traffic incident or other disaster in a fast and reliable manner. The congestion may also impede the timely ability of emergency vehicles to reach Cottage hospital and emergency room on Viborg Road.
“Rapidly responding to emergency calls requires both an efficient network of first responders and dispatchers as well as an effective road infrastructure system. The literature shows that response times are critical for a number of health outcomes including hospitalization, rehabilitation and survival following an accident, stroke or heart attack (Wilde, 2013; Emberson et al., 2014; Jena et al., 2017).

Police response times have also been shown to affect crime clearance rates (Blanes i Vidal and Kirchmaier (2015)). Although first responders are typically expeditious, one factor beyond their control that affects response times is traffic. This is a particularly pressing concern giving increasing trends of urbanization that have led to commensurate increases in traffic congestion.” Source: - Traffic Congestion and the Performance of First Responders: Evidence from California Fire Departments Louis-Philippe Beland Louisiana State University Daniel Brent Louisiana State University May 2018
The response time for an emergency vehicle begins at the time of the call and includes manning the vehicle, driving to the site of the incident and then transporting any victim(s) to the appropriate care providing facility (emergency room).
“the odds of having a negative outcome (death) if the response time is more than 8 minutes is double the odds of dying if the response time is less than 8 minutes” Ref: The Effects of Ambulance Response Time on Survival Following Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest.

Open Access Emerg Med. 2020 Dec 1.

A secondary, but none the less important, concern is the pedestrian and bicyle traffic that crosses the Alamo Pintado Rd./Old Mission Dr/Nielsen’s Shopping Center intersection. In heavy traffic situations, particularly at a 4-way stop intersection that is congested, drivers can and do become impatient, get distracted by other vehicles going out of turn and other vehicle movements. This increases the risk that a pedestrian or bicyclist may be subjected to a near miss or even hit by a vehicle and injured.

An apparent negative consequence of the shift from level of service assessments of intersections to vehicle miles travelled assessments is helpful in assessing environmental impacts but leads to deficiencies in assessing safty impacts from congested intersections unless LOS data continues to be collected and analyzed.

There is a concept referred to as low side compliance relative to specifications and requirments that is sometimes used to manage the scope of work to that which is specifically required. This is useful for managing projects but not infrequently it results in 2 (cont.)
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higher risk to estimates that may have a larger uncertainty factor or are difficult to accurately assess. Sometimes it is done intentionally and in some cases unintentionally. In the case of the State requirement shifting from LOS to VMT it appears to increase the risk of not adequately assessing saftey impacts at road intersections. Fortunately, the City has the authority to go beyond the minimum required VMT assessment and it is recommended that the City of Solvang continue to require projects to utilize LOS data and associated analysis to aaid in assessing road intersection safet impacts.

With regard to Tribal Cultural Resources section 4.15
The CENTRAL COAST INFORMATION CENTER operated by the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History (which took over operating this center from UCSB). Is the State authorized repository for archaeological and cultural reporting and information.

In discussions with the curator there appears to have been no requests from the City of Solvang for reports relative to any projects in Solvang for at least 5 years. This seems to me to be an oversight and given the known history and number of identified sites as well as the probability for as yet unidentified sites, the City of Solvanfg should be requesting a report for every project that disturbes the ground.

This requirement and the reference to the information center appear to be absent in the Draft EIR.

Respectfully,
Craig Kent
1901 Old Mission Dr.

Solvang, CA 93463
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Letter 7
COMMENTER: Craig Kent
DATE: April 15, 2024
Response 7.1
The commenter requests the inclusion of Alamo Pintado Road in the traffic analysis and expresses concerns about traffic congestion and safety.

Refer to Response 5.1 regarding the inclusion of Alamo Pintado Road (including portions of Alamo Pintado north of SR 246) in the traffic analysis.

Regarding congestion, SB 743, which was signed into law in 2013, directed OPR to develop revisions to the CEQA Guidelines by July 1, 2014 to establish new criteria for determining the significance of transportation impacts and define alternative metrics instead of traffic level of service. SB 743 requires the new criteria to “promote the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, the development of multimodal transportation networks, and a diversity of land uses.” It also states that alternative measures of transportation impacts may include “vehicle miles traveled, vehicle miles traveled per capita, automobile trip generation rates, or automobile trips generated.” SB 743 changes the way that public agencies evaluate the transportation impacts of projects under CEQA by recognizing that roadway congestion, while an inconvenience to drivers, is not itself an environmental impact (PRC Section 21099, subdivision [b][2]).

Safety impacts related to transportation and traffic are discussed on Pages 4.14-19 through 4.14-20 of the DEIR. As stated therein, all improvement plans for projects within the city, including, but not limited to, grading, water, sewer, streets and other surface and subsurface structures, shall be prepared based upon and incorporate the standard construction details as prepared by the city. As individual developments are proposed, project applicants would be required to follow appropriate design guidelines in implementing roadway improvements that are necessary to alleviate transportation hazards. Therefore, implementation of the 2045 General Plan would not substantially increase hazards due to a geometric design feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment).

In addition to existing State and local requirements, the 2045 General Plan proposes policies that would ensure transportation safety. These policies include the following:
 Policy MOB-1.5: New Development Access. The City shall require new development to be served by roads of adequate capacity and design standards to provide reasonable access in accordance with City standards.
 Policy MOB-1.6: Rights-of-way Preservation. The City shall reserve and protect adequate rightsof-way to accommodate future roadway widening projects.  Policy MOB-1.9: Safe Speeds. The City shall enforce speed limits and consider lower posted speeds as warranted.

In addition, future development facilitated by the 2045 General Plan would be reviewed by City staff to ensure consistency with all applicable City and State design standards, including standards for project access points, location, and design, sight lines, roadway modifications, provisions for bicycle, pedestrian, and transit connections, and emergency access. As a result, these impacts were determined to be less than significant.
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Response 7.2
The commenter notes another point of the impact of congestion on emergency services on Alamo Pintado Road, which is another reason to include the major arterial.

Emergency access impacts as they pertain to hazards and hazardous materials are discussed on