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6:00 PM SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Brown called the Special Closed Session meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber, 1644 Oak Street, Solvang, California.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor David Brown, Mayor pro tem Louise Smith, Councilmembers Mark Infanti, Claudia Orona, Elizabeth Orona
Staff: City Manager Randy Murphy, Associate City Attorney Craig Steele, City Clerk Annamarie Porter
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor pro tem Smith led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION ONLY - None
2. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Brown recessed to Closed Session at 6:03 p.m.
a. Conference with Real Property Negotiators - pursuant to Government Code 54956.8 Property: 478 4th Place, Solvang CA APN 139-173-014
Agency Negotiator: Randy Murphy, City Manager
Negotiating Party: CRASolvang RE LLC
Under Negotiation: Both Price and Terms
b. Conference with Real Property Negotiator – pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: APN 139-192-024 425 First St, Solvang, CA 93463 Agency Negotiator: Randy Murphy, City Manager
Negotiating Party: Jameson Elias Holding Ltd
Under Negotiation: Both price and terms
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS
MINUTES
SOLVANG CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY, MAY 11, 2026
SPECIAL CLOSED AND REGULAR MEETING
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Associate City Attorney Steele announced that there was no reportable action.
3. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Brown adjourned the Closed Session at 6:29 p.m.
6:30 PM REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Brown 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 David Brown, Mayor pro tem Louise Smith, Councilmembers Mark Infanti, Claudia Orona, Elizabeth Orona
Staff: City Manager Randy Murphy, Associate City Attorney Craig Steele, City Clerk Annamarie Porter, Public Works Director Bridget Paris, Administrative Services Director Wendy Berry, Public Works Director Bridget Paris, Assistant to the City Manager Olivia Mutal-Uribe, Marketing Coordinator Candice Libera.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Resident Dennis Beebe led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS AND CEREMONIAL ITEMS
a. National Public Works Week May 17-23, 2026 Proclamation
2. PRESENTATIONS
a. Waste Management 2025 Annual Report
3. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS – NON-AGENDA AND CONSENT ITEMS George Fleming, Robb Kennedy, Jan Paul, Ray Schmitter, Barbara Montgomery, Jim Palam, Michelle Brischoff, Joe Jolliff, Phil O’Neill, Susan Otten, Cynthia Joyner, Dennis Beebe, Denise El Amin, Patricia Rainwater
4. CITY MANAGER REPORT AND ADVANCE CALENDAR
5. GC SECTION 53232.3(d) (aka AB 1234) and GC SECTION 84308 (aka SB 1439)
REPORT OUT, COUNCIL COMMENTS, REQUESTS
Councilmember Infanti reported attending a Friends of the Library Meeting.
Claudia Orona coordinated with Visit California for Solvang as a possible destination for the World Cup.
Elizabeth Orona reported attending the Ad Hoc Committee for Joint Use meeting for the Docusign Envelope ID: 4A72316D-EB3A-8C0C-80E3-CC82B5C4D735 M 2026-05-11 CC
Aquatic Center.
Mayor Brown reported attending the APCD meeting (via Zoom), Rancho Vistadores Parade, St.
Marks Classic event, Lulu’s Birthday (the Troll at the California Nature Museum), Visit SYV lunch, Realtors meeting.
6. CONSENT ITEMS
a. Approve Order of Agenda
b. Approve City Council Special Closed and Regular meeting Minutes of April 27, 2026 c. Approve April 2026 Warrants
d. First Quarter Marketing Reports
e. Receive and file Quarterly Investment Report for January through March 2026 f. Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office January to March 2026 Compliance Reports g. Approve the Second Amendment to the Agreement with Carollo Engineers Inc. for the Source Water Improvement Study Project
h. Approve MOU with City of Buellton for Recreation Services Motion by Councilmember E Orona, seconded by Councilmember Infanti to approve Consent, carried 5-0.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. DISCUSSION ITEMS
a. Discussion and possible action to Adopt Resolution No. 26-1316 initiating Intention of the Annual Assessment for the Solvang Mesa Landscape & Lighting Maintenance District No. 2004-1 for Fiscal Year 2026/27, and setting June 8, 2026 as the date for the Public Hearing.
Public Works Director Paris and Consultant Anthony Hernandez with Francisco and Associates provided the report.
Public Comment: Cynthia Joyner, Carla Colton, Denise El Amin Motion by Mayor Brown, seconded by Councilmember Infanti to Adopt Resolution No. 26-1316 initiating Intention of the Annual Assessment for the Solvang Mesa Landscape & Lighting Maintenance District No. 2004-1 for Fiscal Year 2026/27, and setting June 8, 2026 as the date for the Public Hearing, carried 5-0
b. Adoption of 2026/2028 City Council Goals
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Public Comment: Denise El Amin
Motion by Councilmember Infanti, seconded by Councilmember Smith to Adopt 2026/2028 City Council Goals amended to include Parking and Traffic, carried 5-0 c. Adoption of Promotional Items Policy
Marketing Coordinator Libera provided the report
Public Comment: Denise El Amin
Motion by Councilmember E Orona, seconded by Councilmember C Orona to Adopt Promotional Items Policy, carried 5-0
d. Adoption of Resolution 26-1315 waiving formal bidding requirements and authorizing purchase of four (4) Chevrolet Colorado trucks from Rio Vista Chevrolet Administrative Services Director Berry provided the report Public Comment: Denise El Amin
Motion by Councilmember Infanti, Seconded by Councilmember C Orona to adopt Resolution 26-1315 waiving formal bidding requirements and authorizing purchase of four (4) Chevrolet Colorado trucks from Rio Vista Chevrolet carried 5-0.
e. Introduce for first reading Ordinance No. 26-0395, Adding Chapter 7 to Title 5 (Public Health and Safety) of the Solvang Municipal Code to Prohibit Public Urination and Defecation Associate City Attorney Steele provided the report.
Public Comment: None
Motion by Mayor Brown, Seconded by Councilmember Smith to Introduce for first reading Ordinance No. 26-0395, Adding Chapter 7 to Title 5 (Public Health and Safety) of the Solvang Municipal Code to Prohibit Public Urination and Defecation, carried 5/0
9. COUNCIL CLOSING COMMENTS
10. ADJOURNMENT – 9:08 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
Annamarie Porter, MMC, City Clerk
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