On the agenda: Solvang meeting — Surveillance Camera (May 27)

AGENDA
SOLVANG CITY COUNCIL

TUESDAY MAY 27, 2025
6:30 PM REGULAR MEETING
City Council:
David Brown,
Mark Infanti
Claudia Orona
Louise Smith
Elizabeth Orona

Mayor
District 1

1644 Oak Street, Solvang, Ca 93463
Virtual & in Council Chamber

Mayor pro tem, District 2

District 3
District 4

AGENDA AND SUPPORTING MATERIALS – Available for viewing 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m. at City Hall, 1644 Oak
Street, Solvang, and on the City’s website https://www.cityofsolvang.com/agendacenter. Additional writings
distributed to a majority of the City Council after the posting of the agenda will be made available at City Hall and
on the City’s website.
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PUBLIC 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.
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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.
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6:30 PM REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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1. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS AND CEREMONIAL ITEMS - None
2. PRESENTATIONS - None
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

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5. GC SECTION 53232.3(d) (aka AB 1234) and GC SECTION 84308 (aka SB 1439), REPORT OUT,
EX-PARTE COMMUNICATIONS, COUNCIL COMMENTS, REQUESTS

Reports of meetings attended, contributions made or received, communications, and Comments and requests
from City Council Members.

6. CONSENT ITEMS
Consent is designed for routine; administrative city matters and is approved by roll call vote with one motion.
These items are discussed only at the request of council members. Members of the public were afforded an
opportunity to speak on Consent items during the Public Communications portion of this agenda.

a. Approve Order of Agenda as Presented.
b. Approve City Council Minutes: May 12, 2025

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7. PUBLIC HEARINGS

a. Public Hearing to consider introduction by title only for first reading Ordinance 25-0382 to amend

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b. Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 25-1292 to approve the SB1 – Road

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c. Public Hearing to consider to receive and file AB 2561 local agencies report of vacancies,

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Title 10, Building Code Regulations, Chapter 2 Fire Prevention and Protection, adopting the Fire
Severity Zone Map in a local responsibility Area (LRA) pursuant California Government Code
Section 51178.5, as recommended by the California Dept. of Forestry and Fire Protection under
the direction of the Office of the State Fire Marshal.
Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account – Project List for 2025/26.

recruitment and retention efforts.

8. DISCUSSION ITEMS:

a. Discussion and possible action to Award Human Services Grant Funding Requests.

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b. Discussion and possible action to Adopt Resolution No. 25-1293 Approving the Measure A 5-Year

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c. Discussion and possible action to approve request from Eastern Management Area Groundwater

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d. Continued discussion and possible action to Introduce for first reading by Title Only Ordinance 25-

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Local Program of Projects for Fiscal Years 2025/26-2029/30.

Sustainability Agency to extend loan repayment terms for member agency contributions.

0381 an Ordinance of the City Council amending Section 7-3-10 (Recreational Vehicles) and
Chapter 6 (Camping) of Title 5 (Public Health and Safety) of the Solvang Municipal Code to
Establish Camping Regulations in the City and Making a Determination of Exemption Under the
California Environmental Quality Act.

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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 21st day of May 2025.

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CITY COUNCIL ADVANCE CALENDAR
Meeting Date

Agenda
Consent
Discussion
Draft Budget
Presentation
Flag Etiquette
Consent
Approve Marketing Contracts
Discussion
Approve Genasys MOA
Award Nyborg Estates Water Mainline Replacement Contract Discussion
Agenda Item

9-Jun Fire Hazard Severity Zone Ordinance 2nd reading

Emergency Generator Purchase

23-Jun Final Budget Adoption

Award Information Technology Services Contract
Amend Appropriation Limit (GANN)
Capital Improvement Program
14-Jul Chain Retailers
28-Jul No Meeting

11-Aug
25-Aug No Meeting

Future Meetings

RFQ Interim Financing WWTP Administration
Outdoor dining ordinance
Modify City Code Title 9, Chapter 3, 9-3D-3 Water
Conservation
Divestment of Transit responsibility
On-Street Parking Restrictions Policy
Calpers Debt Reduction Plan
Surveillance Camera Policy

Dept
Planning
Administration
Mayor
Parks & Rec
Administration
Utilities

Discussion
Consent
Discussion
Public Hearing
Discussion
Discussion

Utilities
Administration
Administration
Administration
FIN/Public Works
Planning

Discussion
Public Hearing
Public Hearing

Finance
Planning
Utilities

Discussion
Discussion
Discussion
Discussion

Public Works
Public Works
City Manager
Administration

Council Requested Agenda Items

Agenda

Dept

Agenda Item
Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
Brown Act, Public Records Act, Levine Act Training

Agenda
Discussion
Presentation

Dept
Finance
City Attorney

Appointment to Boards, Commissions, Committees

Discussion

City Clerk

Fee Schedule Review
Investment Policy Annual Review
Budget to Actual

Discussion
Discussion
Discussion

Finance
Finance
Finance

Measure A 5-Year Local Program of Projects
Mid-Year Budget Adjustments
Council Budget Goal Setting

Public Hearing
Public Workshop

Public Works
Finance
City Manager

Discussion
Public Hearing
Public Hearing
Consent
Consent
Public Hearing
Discussion
Public Hearing
Consent
Consent
Consent
Discussion
Discussion

Planning
Public Works
Public Works
Public Works
Public Works
City Attorney
Finance
Administration
Finance
Parks & Rec
City Clerk
Finance
Finance

June
June/July
November
December
December

Housing General Plan Annual Report
SB1 RMRA project List
Solvang Mesa LLMD Annual Assessment
FTA 5311 Grant Agreement
TDA (Transit Development Act) Grant Funding
Ordinance 1st Reading & Adoption Conflict of Interest
Human Services Grant Funding Awards
AB 2561 Vacancy Report
Quarterly Financial Reports
Quarterly Marketing Reports
Quarterly Public Records Requests Report
Preliminary Budget
Two-Year Financial Plan Development or Supplemental
Budget adoption
Capital Improvement Program
Amend Appropriation Limit (GANN)
Stormwater Management Program Annual Report
AB 1600 Report
City Council Reorganization - Appointment of Mayor pro tem

Discussion
Public Hearing
Consent
Discussion
Discussion

FIN/Public Works
Administration
Public Works
Public Works
City Clerk

December (even
years)

City Council Reorganization Council selection of
representatives to Committees and Agencies

Discussion

City Clerk

Target Date

Agenda Item

Annual Reports

January
January (odd
years)
January (odd
years)
January
January
February (even
years)
February
February
February (even
years)
March
March
March
March
March
May (even years)
May
May
Oct/Jan/April/July
Oct/Jan/April/July
Oct/Jan/April/July
June
June

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MINUTES
SOLVANG CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY, MAY 12, 2025
Special Closed Session – 5:30 PM
Regular Meeting – 6:30 PM
5:30 PM SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Brown called the Special Closed Session meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council
Chamber, 1644 Oak Street, Solvang, California.
ROLL CALL
Present:

Mayor David Brown, Mayor pro tem Claudia Orona, Councilmembers Mark Infanti and
Louise Smith

Absent:

Councilmember Elizabeth Orona

Staff:

City Manager Randy Murphy, City Attorney Craig Steele, City Clerk Annamarie Porter

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
City Manager Murphy 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 5:02 p.m.
a. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS – The Closed Session is authorized by
Government Code Section 54957.6
AGENCY REPRESENTATIVE:
Randy Murphy, City Manager
EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION:
All Unrepresented Employees
b. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR – The Closed Session is authorized by Government
Code Section 54957.6
AGENCY DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE:
Dave Fleishman, Assistant City Attorney
EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION:
Teamsters Union Local 986
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION reconvened to Open Session at 6:28 p.m.
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3. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS
City Attorney Steele announced there was no reportable action taken during Closed Session.
4. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Brown adjourned the Closed Session at 6:28 p.m.
6:30 PM REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Brown called the Regular meeting to order at 6:32 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber, 1644
Oak Street, Solvang, California.
ROLL CALL
Present:

Mayor David Brown, Mayor pro tem, Claudia Orona, Councilmembers Mark Infanti and
Louise Smith

Absent:

Councilmember Elizabeth Orona

Staff:

City Manager Randy Murphy, City Attorney Craig Steele, City Clerk Annamarie Porter,
Public Works Director Bridget Paris, Planning Manager Rafael Castillo

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Dennis Beebe led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS AND CEREMONIAL ITEMS
a. Public Works Week Proclamation
Received by Public Works Director Paris
b. Memorial Day Proclamation
2. PRESENTATIONS - None
3. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS – NON-AGENDA AND CONSENT ITEMS
There were no public communications on Non-Agenda and Consent Items.
4. CITY MANAGER REPORT AND ADVANCE CALENDAR
SBCFD Battalion Chief Tom Himmelrich and Captain Andrew Wedell spoke of the structure fire incident
(Molle incident) on May 2, 2025 and stated the case is under investigation.
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 the opening ceremony at the new Chumash Museum and
announced a California Air Resources Board public landscaper work group meeting on May 28th.
Councilmember Smith reported attending the Community Aquatics Foundation reception, the Chumash
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Museum opening ceremony, the Rotary Run for the Roses Fundraiser, the Ad Hoc Budget Committee
meeting on May 8th, and the campaign kickoff for Carla Mead.
Mayor pro tem Claudia Orona reported attending the Rotary Run for the Roses Fundraiser.
Mayor Brown reported attending the Chumash Museum opening ceremony and the Community
Aquatics Foundation reception.
6. CONSENT ITEMS
a. Approve Order of Agenda as Presented.
b. Approve City Council Minutes: April 28, 2025
c. Approve the Fourth Amendment to the Agreement with Cannon Corporation to Support the AMI
Meter Changeout Project to extend the term to December 31, 2026.
d. Approve the First Amendment to the Agreement with Cannon Corporation to Support the HCA
Middle Well Reliability Project to extend the term to December 31, 2026.
e. Approve the First Amendment to the agreement with Cannon Corporation for Nyborg Estates
Waterline Replacement Project Services to extend the term to June 30, 2026.
f.

Approve the Second Amendment to the agreement with Cannon Corporation for Wastewater
Treatment Plant Operations Manual and Climate Adaption Plan Services to extend the term to June
30, 2026.

g. Approve the Eighth Amendment to the agreement with GSI Water Solutions Inc for the River Wells
Project Administrative Hearing Participation Services to extend the term to June 30, 2026.
h. Approve the First Amendment to the agreement with Carollo Engineers Inc for the Source Water
Improvement Study Project Services to extend the term to June 30, 2026.
i.

Adopt Resolution No. 25-1291, Updating and Establishing User and Regulatory Fees for various
City services.

j.

Approve an Emergency Facility Use Agreement with the County of Santa Barbara for Solvang
Veteran’s Hall at No Cost, for the term May 12, 2025 – May 11, 2030 and Authorize the City
Manager to Execute on Behalf of the City.

k. Approve April 2025 Warrants
l. Approve October, November, December 2024 and January, February, March 2025 Warrants.
m. Receive and file SYVT April 2025 ridership, productivity, and manager summary reports.
Motion by Councilmember Infanti to approve Consent Items as presented, seconded by Mayor pro tem
Claudia Orona, and carried 4-0. Councilmember Elizabeth Orona absent.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. Public Hearing to Consider Adoption of Resolution No. 25-1290 Confirming and Levying
Assessments for the Solvang Mesa Landscape & Lighting Maintenance District No. 2004-1
for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
Public Works Director Paris reported the assessment levied this year would be a 3% increase from last
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year and that the Solvang Mesa LLMD reserves are in good shape.
Mayor Brown opened the public hearing and invited public comments.
There were no public comments at this time and the public hearing was closed.
Motion by Mayor Brown to adopt Resolution No. 25-1290 Confirming and Levying Assessments for the
Solvang Mesa Landscape & Lighting Maintenance District No. 2004-1 for Fiscal Year 2025-26,
seconded by Councilmember Infanti, and carried 4-0. Councilmember Elizabeth Orona absent.
7. DISCUSSION ITEMS
a. Discussion and possible action to receive and file the Design Review Committee (DRC)
Role
Planning Manager Castillo narrated a staff report.
Mayor Brown invited public comments.
Dennis Beebe
Esther Jacobsen Bates
Susan Bott (via Zoom)
There were no further public comments.
Motion by Councilmember Infanti to Receive and File the Design Review Committee (DRC) Role,
seconded by Mayor pro tem Claudia Orona, and carried 4-0. Councilmember Elizabeth Orona absent.
b. Discussion and possible action to receive and file the Solvang Entitlement and Building
Checklist.
Planning Manager Castillo narrated a staff report.
Mayor Brown invited public comments.
There were no comments.
Motion by Mayor Brown to receive and file the Solvang Entitlement and Building Checklist, seconded by
Councilmember Infanti, and carried 4-0. Councilmember Elizabeth Orona absent.
c. Discussion and possible action to introduce by Title Only, Ordinance No. 0380 Amending the
Title of Chapter 6 of Title 2 of the Solvang Municipal Code and Sections 1-11-2(B)(10), 2-6-1 8
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(B) to revise the name of the Measure U Citizens’ Oversight Committee to the Revenue
Measures Oversight Committee and Finding such action to be Exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act.
Mayor Brown invited public comments.
There were no comments.
Motion by Councilmember Infanti to introduce by Title Only, Ordinance No. 0380 Amending the Title of
Chapter 6 of Title 2 of the Solvang Municipal Code and Sections 1-11-2(B)(10), 2-6-1 8 12 16 20 24 28
31 34 68 79 90 152 170 194 196 240 3 Agenda 2025-05-12 CC and 2-6-3(A) and (B) to revise the
name of the Measure U Citizens’ Oversight Committee to the Revenue Measures Oversight Committee
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and Finding such action to be Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act, seconded by
Councilmember Smith, and carried 4-0. Councilmember Elizabeth Orona absent.
d. Discussion and possible action to Introduce by Title Only Ordinance 25-0381 an Ordinance
of the City Council of the City of Solvang, California amending Section 7-3-10 (Recreational
Vehicles) and Chapter 6 (Camping) of Title 5 (Public Health and Safety) of the Solvang
Municipal Code to Establish Camping Regulations in the City and Making a Determination of
Exemption Under the California Environmental Quality Act for Introduction and First
Reading.
City Attorney Steele noted he had just received feedback from the County, and recommended this item
be continued to a next meeting so staff can respond to the County’s concerns and compare this
ordinance to the newly announced model ordinance from the state.
Mayor Brown invited public comments.
There were no comments.
There was a consensus by the Council to continue this item to the next meeting to allow staff to revise
as needed with the new guidance.
9. COUNCIL CLOSING COMMENTS - None
10. ADJOURNMENT – 8:05 p.m.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:

Annamarie Porter, CMC, City Clerk

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CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item 7.a
Meeting Date: May 27, 2025
SUBJECT:

Introduction by title only for first reading Ordinance 25-0382 to amend Title
10, Building Code Regulations, Chapter 2 Fire Prevention and Protection,
adopting the Fire Severity Zone Map in a local responsibility Area (LRA)
pursuant California Government Code Section 51178.5, as recommended
by the California Dept. of Forestry and Fire Protection under the direction
of the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

PREPARED BY:

Rafael Castillo, AICP, Planning and Building Manager

DISCUSSION:
As required by California Government Code Section 51179, local jurisdictions, including charter cities,
are required to adopt, by ordinance, updated fire hazard severity zones (FHSZ) within 120 days of
receiving recommendations from the State Fire Marshal pursuant to Section 51178. CalFire provided
the recommended FHSZ Map to the city of Solvang on March 10, 2025. The City of Solvang posted the
new maps on its website https://www.cityofsolvang.com/568/Proposed-Fire-Hazard-Severity-MapUpdate. The city is required to adopt this map (Attachment A).
What is a Fire Severity Zone Map
The Fire Hazard Severity Zone map evaluates “hazard,” not “risk”. This map is similar to Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) flood zone maps, where properties are described in terms of
the probability level of a particular area being inundated by a flood event. “Hazard” is based on the
physical conditions that create a likelihood and expected fire over a 30 to 50-year period without
considering mitigation measures such as home hardening, recent wildfire, or fuel reduction efforts.
“Risk” is the potential damage a fire can do to the area under existing conditions, accounting for any
modifications such as fuel reduction projects, defensible space, and ignition resistant building
construction.
Existing Fire Severity Zone Map
The City of Solvang mapped local fire severity zone areas with assistance from the Santa Barbara
County Fire Department in 2016 as a part of its Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP). The 2016 zones
depict Moderate and High zones throughout the city, therefore were not required to be adopted.
Proposed 2025 Fire Severity Zone Map
Due to changes in State Law (SB 63), all municipalities must adopt a fire severity map. Before that, only
areas mapped as “very high” were required to be adopted. The proposed fire severity map is based on
the following elements:
• Probability of an area burning;
• Expected fire behavior under extreme fuel and weather conditions
• reflect areas that have similar burn probabilities and fire behavior characteristics
• fire history
• flame length
• terrain
• local weather; and
• potential fuel over a 50-year period.

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Outside of wildlands, the model considers factors that might lead to buildings being threatened,
including terrain, weather, urban vegetation cover, blowing embers, proximity to wildland, fire history,
and fire hazard in nearby wildlands.
The boundaries were developed with recommendations from the California Department of Forestry and
Fire Protection based on the evaluation of fire history, fuel growth, density of housing, proposed
developments, access, water supply considerations, and potential patterns of wind during a fire event.
For the City of Solvang, areas to the south along Alisal Road and Rancho Alisal Road are proposed to
be classified as a very high fire severity zone. Proposed on the outer edge along Fjord Drive in the
South, and properties to the north of Hans Christian Andersen Park and Fredensborg Canyon Road will
be categorized as mix of moderate and high fire risk.
Properties that are designated under the new fire severity zones will require the following:
• Properties that are designated as “Moderate” hazard have no requirements, simply designated
as such.
• Properties that are designated as “High” hazard will need to disclose at the time of sale, location
of such properties within a high fire hazard zone. As of January 1, 2026, new construction on
these properties will need to adhere to Chapter 7A of the 2025 California Building Code, which
will contain minimum standards for materials and construction methods to enhance a building's
resistance to wildfires, especially in areas with a high Fire Hazard Severity Zone or within a
Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area. It focuses on protecting life and property by making
buildings less susceptible to fire intrusion from flames or burning embers.
• Properties that are designated as “Very High” are subject to the same requirements as “High”
and will need to create defensible space of 100-foot requirement, and have additional scrutiny
for development projects including new construction, subdivisions, etc.
Next Steps
The City has until July 8, 2025 to adopt these maps. While the City can increase the severity zone
level, it cannot decrease it. City staff will need to follow up with changes to the municipal code for
landscaping and defensible space later this year, and, finally, adopting the 2025 California Building
Code in late fall.
ALTERNATIVES:
None. The City must adopt this map prior to July 8, 2025. City staff has consulted with the Santa
Barbara County Fire Department and they concur with the State Fire Marshal’s assessment.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Ordinance 25-0382

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ORDINANCE NO. 25-0382
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOLVANG, CALIFORNIA
AMENDING CHAPTER 2 FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION OF TITLE 10 (BUILDING
CODES) OF THE SOLVANG MUNICIPAL CODE, ADOPTING THE FIRE SEVERITY ZONE
MAP IN A LOCAL RESPONSIBILITY AREA (LRA) PURSUANT CALIFORNIA
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 51178.5, AS RECOMMENDED BY THE CALIFORNIA
DEPT. OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE
OFFICE OF THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL AND MAKING A DETERMINATION OF
EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
WHEREAS, the State Fire Marshal of the California Department of Forestry and Fire
Protection is required to identify areas in the State of California as moderate, high, and very high
fire severity zones based on consistent statewide criteria and based on the severity of the fire
hazard that is expected to prevail in those areas; and
WHEREAS, moderate high, and very high fire hazard severity zones are based on fuel
loading, slope, fire, weather, and other relevant factors including areas where winds have been
identified by the Office of the State Fire Marshal as a major cause of wildfire spread; and
WHEREAS, The City of Solvang is the designated a “local agency” as defined in
Government Code Section 51177(e); and
WHEREAS, In accordance with Government Code Section 51179(a), the City of Solvang
hereby designates the Fire Hazard Severity Zones in its jurisdiction as recommended by the State
Fire Marshal pursuant to Government Code section 51178 and received by the City on March 10,
2025; and
WHEREAS, In accordance with California Government Code section 51178.5, within 30
days of receiving the Fire Hazard Severity Zones as recommended by the State Fire Marshal, the
City of Solvang made the information available for public review and comment and presented the
information in a format that was understandable and accessible to the general public including but
not limited to maps, information, and social media posts; and
WHEREAS, The City of Solvang finds that this Ordinance is statutorily exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code section
21080(b)(1) and CEQA Guidelines Section 15002(i), as a ministerial action, required by
Government Code section 51179(a); and
WHEREAS, the City Council determines that the proposed amendments are in the
interests of the general community welfare.
NOW, THEREFORE, the people of the chartered City of Solvang do ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. The City of Solvang hereby designates the Fire Hazard Severity Zones as
recommended by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection pursuant to California
Government Code Section 51178, as shown in Exhibit A.
SECTION 2. The map, approved by the City of Solvang as shown in Exhibit A is hereby
incorporated by reference and Entitled “City of Solvang Fire Hazard Severity Zones”.
SECTION 3. The following section is added to Title 10 Building Codes, Chapter 2 Fire Protection
and Prevention as follows:
§ 10-2-4. Fire Hazard Severity Zones.
A. Purpose. The purpose of the map is to identify areas in the state as moderate, high, and very

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high fire hazard severity zones based on consistent statewide criteria and based on the
severity of fire hazard that is expected to prevail in those areas. Moderate, high, and very high
fire hazard severity zones shall be based on fuel loading, slope, fire weather, and other
relevant factors including areas where winds have been identified by the Office of the State
Fire Marshal as a major cause of wildfire spread.
B. Fire Severity Zones Adoption. The City designates fire severity zones as recommended by the
State Fire Marshal pursuant to Government Code section 51178. These zones are mapped
moderate, high, and very high.
C. Fire Severity Map Determination. In instances where a single parcel of land includes multiple
Fire Hazard Severity Zone designations, including but not limited to Moderate, High, or Very
High, the entire parcel shall be considered as falling within the highest designated zone
present on any portion of the parcel.
D. Copies of Fire Severity Map. The fire severity map shall be maintained in electronic format by
the City of Solvang, as authorized by the planning manager. These copies shall be available
on the city’s website.
SECTION 4. This Ordinance is statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21080(b)(1) and CEQA Guidelines Section
15002(i), as a ministerial action, required by Government Code section 51179(a).
SECTION 5. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is held to be
invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of a court of competent jurisdiction or preempted by State
or Federal legislation, such decision or legislation shall not affect the validity of the remaining
provisions of this ordinance.
SECTION 6. Solvang is a Charter City and has adopted its own rules for summarizing and posting
ordinances once they are adopted. A summary of this ordinance will be prepared by the City Clerk.
The summary will be posted in three locations after adoption as directed in the Solvang Municipal
Code. A true and correct copy of the full ordinance together with a record of the vote of each
council member shall be kept by the City Clerk.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED on this 9th day of June 2025.

David Brown, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

ATTEST:

Chelsea O’Sullivan, City Attorney

Annamarie Porter, City Clerk

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA
CITY OF SOLVANG

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I, Annamarie Porter, City Clerk of the City of Solvang, California do hereby certify that the
foregoing Ordinance No. 25-0382 was duly introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council held on
the 27th day of May, 2025, and was duly adopted at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the
9th day of June, 2025, and thereafter signed and approved by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk,
and that said Ordinance was adopted by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:

Annamarie Porter, City Clerk

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Exhibit A
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CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item 7.b
Meeting Date: May 27, 2025
SUBJECT:

Public Hearing to consider Adoption of Resolution No. 25-1292 Approving
the FY 2025/26 List of Projects to be funded by SB1 Road Maintenance and
Rehabilitation Account (RMRA)

PREPARED BY:

Bridget Paris, Public Works Director / City Engineer

DISCUSSION:
Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, was passed by the Legislature
and signed into law by Governor Brown on April 28, 2017, to address significant transportation funding
shortfalls across the state.
Revenues generated by SB 1 are distributed by the State of California Department of Transportation
(Caltrans) through several programs. The program most directly affecting the City of Solvang is the
Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA), under which the City receives an annual
population-based allocation for roadway, drainage, and transportation-related projects. The projected
RMRA funding for Fiscal Year 2025/26 is $152,541.
The RMRA program includes accountability and transparency provisions to ensure that Solvang
residents are informed about proposed projects and those completed each fiscal year. The City is
required to present a list of all projects proposed to receive RMRA funding at a public City Council
meeting. This list must include a description and location of each project, a proposed completion
schedule, and the estimated useful life of the improvement. By presenting this staff report, conducting a
public hearing, and adopting a resolution approving the project list, the City will fulfill its obligation to
incorporate public input into Solvang’s transportation priorities.
The Public Works Department maintains a Pavement Management Program using the Metropolitan
Transportation Commission’s (MTC) StreetSaver software. This program helps track inventory, record
work history, and provide budget estimates to optimize funding for the City’s pavement network.
Through this program, Alamo Pintado Road was identified as a priority for rehabilitation. Deflection
testing and visual evaluations were performed, and rehabilitation alternatives were developed. The
project is now in the final design phase, with construction scheduled for FY 2025/26 on the segment
from Viborg Road to the northern City limits, just past Sunny Fields Park. This project is listed in the
RMRA Project List Resolution.
The City Council has previously approved a 10-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP), which
alternates lighter preventative maintenance projects (such as slurry seals) with more intensive
rehabilitation projects every other year. According to the CIP schedule, FY 2025/26 is designated for
rehabilitation and slurry seal preparation for the FY 2026/27 Slurry Seal 1 Project.
ALTERNATIVES:
The City Council may approve the Project List as presented, revise it as deemed appropriate, or
choose not to adopt the recommended resolution. Failure to adopt the Project List and resolution would
result in the loss of FY 2025/26 RMRA funding.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The City is projected to receive $152,541 from the RMRA Program. Full project funding for the Alamo
Pintado Road Pavement Rehabilitation Project will utilize a combination of RMRA funds, Gas Tax,
Measure A, Measure U, and General Fund resources.
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Resolution No. 25-1292

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RESOLUTION NO. 25-1292
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOLVANG CALIFORNIA ADOPTING A
LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND
ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (Chapter 5,
Statutes of 2017) was passed by the Legislature and Signed into law by the Governor in April 2017 to
address the significant multi-modal transportation funding shortfalls statewide; and
WHEREAS, SB 1 includes accountability and transparency provisions that will ensure the
residents of our City are aware of the projects proposed for funding in our community and which
projects have been completed each fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, the City must adopt by resolution a list of projects proposed to receive fiscal year
funding from the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA), created by SB 1, which must
include a description and the location of each proposed project, a proposed schedule for the project’s
completion, and the estimated useful life of the improvement; and
WHEREAS, the City, will receive an estimated $152,541 in RMRA funding in Fiscal Year
2025-26 from SB 1; and
WHEREAS, SB 1 funding and will enable the City to continue essential road maintenance and
rehabilitation projects, safety improvements, repairing and replacing aging bridges, and increasing
access and mobility options for the traveling public that would not have otherwise been possible without
SB 1; and
WHEREAS, the City has undergone a robust public process to ensure public input into our
community’s transportation priorities/the project list; and
WHEREAS, the City used a Pavement Management System (StreetSaver) to develop the SB 1
project list to ensure revenues are being used on the most high-priority and cost-effective projects that
also meet the community's priorities for transportation investment; and
WHEREAS, the funding from SB 1 will help the City maintain and rehabilitate streets/roads, and
add active transportation infrastructure throughout the City this year and other similar projects into the
future; and
WHEREAS, the 2023 California Statewide Local Streets and Roads Needs Assessment Final
Report found that the City’s streets and roads are in an “at-risk” condition and this revenue will help us
maintain the overall quality of our road system; and
WHEREAS, the City’s 2024 Pavement Management Program Update Final Report found that
the City’s streets and roads are in “fair” condition and this revenue will help to maintain the system at its
current overall PCI of 59. These funds will cover approximately 5 percent of the estimated average
need of $3.1 million annually over the next 5 years to maintain the current road system; and
WHEREAS, the SB 1 project list and overall investment in our local streets and roads
infrastructure with a focus on basic maintenance and safety, investing in complete streets
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infrastructure, and using cutting-edge technology, materials and practices, will have significant positive
co-benefits statewide.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOLVANG DOES HEREBY
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct.
SECTION 2. The following list of newly proposed projects will be funded in-part or solely with Fiscal
Year 2025-26 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account revenues:
Project Title: Alamo Pintado Road Pavement Rehabilitation Project
Project Description: Cold plane and remove asphalt pavement within travel lanes, asphalt
overlay across entire width of road, remove and reconstruction of corner ramps and all
ancillary work associated with the pavement rehabilitation. Slurry seal preparation on
various streets.
Project Location: Alamo Pintado Road
Estimated Project Schedule: Start (07/25)– Completion (11/25)
Estimated Project Useful Life: 10 to 20 years
SECTION 3. That this resolution shall be effective upon adoption.
SECTION 4. That 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 27th day of May, 2025.

___________________________________
David Brown, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

ATTEST:

______________________________________
Craig Steele, Acting City Attorney

_________________________________
Annamarie Porter, City Clerk

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA
CITY OF SOLVANG

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I, Annamarie Porter, City Clerk of the City of Solvang, California do hereby certify that Resolution No.
25-1292 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Solvang at a regular meeting of
said City Council held on the 27th day of May, 2025, 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

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CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item: 7.c
Meeting Date: May 27, 2025
SUBJECT:

Public Hearing to consider to Receive and file AB 2561 local agency’s report of
vacancies, recruitment and retention efforts.

PREPARED BY:

Wendy Berry, Administrative Services Director

DISCUSSION:
Assembly Bill 2561 (AB 2561), effective January 1, 2025, is a law that mandates public agencies
conduct a public hearing each fiscal year prior to budget adoption to present information on the status
of their job vacancies, recruitment and retention efforts.
The essential purpose of this new law is to increase transparency regarding staffing issues within
the public sector and to address persistent vacancies by requiring annual updates on workforce
data; this allows employee organizations and the public to participate in the discussions about
staffing shortages.
The required items to report annually are vacancies, recruitment, hiring practices, and retention.
Currently, the City has zero vacancies, and is not recruiting to fill any vacant positions, and has no
changes to policies, procedures or recruitment activities that negatively impact the City’s efforts to
reduce its vacancies.
The Teamsters Union Local 986 confirmed they will not be presenting on AB 2561.
The City is required to report this information annually prior to budget adoption.
ALTERNATIVES:
None
FISCAL IMPACT:
No Fiscal Impact
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Vacancy Report

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2024 Annual AB 2561 Vacancy Report
Average Full
Time
Employee
Positions
40.5

All Position
Represented
Unrepresented

Unrepresented

Represented

9.5

31

Vacancy Rate
14
11
3

Average
Turnover Rate
All Positions
Represented
Unrepresented
Retention Rate
All positions
Represented
Unrepresented

34%
37%
32%

22%
25%
12.5%

110%
108%
113%

Average Time
of Hire
All positions

90 days

All positions
Unrepresented
Unrepresented
Represented

71 days
127 days
157 days
55 days

Includes PW Director and Utility Director
two recruits each
Minus two unsuccessful hires
Only one PW & Utility Dir.
Includes Unsuccessful hire Utility Dir.

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CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item: 8.a
Meeting Date: May 27, 2025
SUBJECT:

Discussion and possible action to Award Human Services Grant Funding
Requests.

PREPARED BY:

Wendy Berry, Administrative Services Director

DISCUSSION:
The grant funding application period was open from February 1 through March 31, 2025. During this
time, staff conducted two informational meetings—on February 19 and March 11—to provide guidance
to potential applicants. Attendance at a minimum of one meeting was a mandatory requirement for
eligibility. These sessions outlined the necessary documentation and submission procedures to ensure
complete applications.
A total of 18 individuals attended the meetings, and staff subsequently received 12 grant applications.
Of these, only four applications were initially deemed complete, having submitted all required
documentation by the deadline.

Recognizing the efforts of all applicants and the importance of equitable access to funding, the Ad Hoc
Budget Committee approved a one-time courtesy extension for those who were initially disqualified. All
previously incomplete applicants have since submitted the required materials and are now considered
eligible for consideration.

The City will prioritize funding for services and programs that directly benefit Solvang residents, with
particular focus on the following populations: senior citizens, Veterans, youth and minors with
disabilities, and initiatives that serve the Solvang community specifically.

During its review process, the Ad Hoc Budget Committee carefully evaluated each proposal, assessing
how effectively each program aligns with the core mission of the grant funding. The Committee
expressed appreciation for all applicants and acknowledged the value of each proposed service or
program. Funding decisions were made after thoughtful deliberation and were not taken lightly.
All applicants awarded funding will be required to submit supporting documentation to verify the
delivery of services or programs as outlined in their applications.

ALTERNATIVES:
None
FISCAL IMPACT:
Grant applications will be discussed in the budget meetings and the approved applications will be
included in the final draft budget.

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ATTACHMENTS:
A. Grant Funding Summary
B. Applications

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25/26 Grant Funding Application Recap
Submitted all
Required
Documents
by 1st deadline

24/25 Request

24/25 Grant
Funded

24/25 Grant
Requirement
add'l doucuments

yes

$

20,000.00

$ 10,000.00

15,000.00

no

$

15,000.00

$

$

450,000.00

yes

$

10,000.00

no

$

9,090.00

no

$

15,000.00

yes

$

25,000.00

no

Santa Ynez Valley
Western Heritage
Foundation

$

50,000.00

no

Solvang Chamber of
Commerce

$

46,500.00

no

$

$

50,000.00

no

25/26 Proposed
Funding

25/26 Request

Atterdag At Home

$

20,000.00

$

20,000.00

Bethania Food
Distribution

$

10,000.00

$

Santa Ynez
Valley Aquatics

$

450,000.00

$

10,000.00

$

7,000.00

$

15,000.00

Applicant Name

Santa Ynez Valley Fruit and
Vegetable Rescue
Santa Ynez Valley
Historical Museum
Santa Ynez Valley People
Helping People
Solvang Arts and Music
Foundation (Solvang School
Education Foundation)

$

23/24 Grant
Funded

Not required

$

20,000.00

$ 20,000.00

inv/proof pymt

$

10,000.00

$ 10,000.00

n/a

n/a

5,000.00

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

$

20,000.00

$ 20,000.00

Invoices/
Proof pymt

$

6,000.00

$

n/a
$

2,000.00

23/24 Request

15,000.00

10,000.00

$

$

n/a

3,000.00

n/a
$

15,000.00

n/a
$ 15,000.00

n/a

n/a

n/a

6,000.00

n/a

n/a

n/a

55,000.00

$ 23,825.00

n/a

$

100,000.00

$ 40,000.00

$

50,000.00

$ 30,000.00

Invoices/
proof pymnt

$

50,000.00

$ 50,000.00

Solvang Danish Days
Foundation

$

40,000.00

Solvang Rotary Foundation

$

10,180.00

$

10,180.00

no

$

9,500.00

$

9,500.00

Invoices/pymt

n/a

n/a

Viking Charities

$

3,000.00

$

3,355.00

yes

$

3,159.00

$

1,555.00

Invoices/Pymt

n/a

n/a

Total

$

565,180.00

$

704,125.00

Prior Year Applicants
Bethania Preschool

n/a

n/a

$

10,000.00

$2000
Scholarship to
no payment Resident w/in City Limits

n/a

n/a

Nature track
Santa Ynez Valley Rotary Club
Foundation

n/a

n/a

$

5,000.00

no funding

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

budget

$

25,000.00

$ 25,000.00

Contract

$

70,000.00

$ 70,000.00

5,000.00

n/a

$

10,000.00

$ 10,000.00

no funding

n/a

$

100,000.00

$ 50,000.00

n/a

n/a

Santa Ynez Valley Senior
Advisory Council (dba Solvang
Senior Center)

n/a

n/a

$

520,000.00

$ 510,000.00

SYV Therapeudic Riding
Academy

n/a

n/a

$

10,000.00

$

Solvang Festival Theater

n/a

n/a

$

100,000.00

n/a

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SOLVANG
AGENCY GRANT FUNDING
APPLICATION
Legal Organization/Agency Name and dba if applicable: ATTERDAG AT HOME, INC.
Mailing Address: 636 ATTERDAG ROAD, SOLVANG, CA 93463
Physical Address: 636 ATTERDAG ROAD, SOLVANG, CA 93463
Authorized signer email: (typical signers are usually CEO, CFO): [email protected]
Total Funding Request: $20,000.00
1. Authorized contract signer, position, email, and phone number, if different than contact number
below
Karen Brown, Director

[email protected]

(805) 350-8478

2. Contact Person Name, Title within the Organization, Email, and phone number:
Karen Brown, Director

[email protected]

(805) 350-8478

3. Organization’s purpose? Goals and objectives?
“Neighbors helping neighbors age in place” is the mission statement of Atterdag at Home. Our tagline
is “Helping seniors stay connected and supported...” Our goal is to improve the health and quality of
life of the seniors we serve at a low or no cost to them so that no one is left hungry and isolated.
For the past 57 years, the Solvang Lutheran Home, Inc. has been preparing meals for the Santa Ynez
Valley Meals on Wheels. In an effort to prevent Meals on Wheels from being discontinued in 2016,
Atterdag at Home, Inc., took over the management of the program and expanded the services.
Atterdag at Home provides the following support services for seniors, veterans, and the handicapped
in Solvang, Ballard, Santa Ynez, and Los Olivos areas in Santa Barbara County: delivery of hot meals
(Meals on Wheels at low or no cost) and Brown Bags (on Fridays for weekend nutrition-no cost);
transportation to local doctors’ appointments and shopping; social visits; offering a list of professional
local vendors and service providers, Atterdag at Home annually seeks grants and donations to cover a
deficit of $144,870 for a balanced budget to avoid a discontinuance of this critical service.
Two Hundred Forty (240) dedicated volunteers who deliver Meals on Wheels Monday-Friday, yearround, are essential to the success of the program. Our devoted volunteers have become in tune with
those to whom they deliver meals. The volunteers know their recipient’s habits and report back to
the Director with any concerns for the seniors’ well-being or unmet needs. Some of these concerns
relate to unsafe environments in the home.
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In 2024 Atterdag at Home began offering the more vulnerable, low-income homebound seniors free
support for housekeeping, caregiving, and minor construction services. (All costs supplied through
Atterdag at Home, Inc. in an effort to keep those seniors safe in their own home).
4. Provide a detailed accounting of what specific program or event and how the granted funds
will be used for hat program or event?
a) For the purchase of food for our Meals on Wheels Program. Through the Meals on Wheels
Program, homebound seniors receive hot nutritious meals (at reduced or no cost)
Monday-Friday, year-round including Thanksgiving and Christmas. In 2024 we served
20,599 meals. In the first two months of 2025, we served 3,385 meals.
b) Brown Bag Breakfast (free of charge) - Cereal, muffin or breakfast cake, fresh fruit, and
milk, delivered with Friday’s meal for nutritional weekend support for those homebound
seniors taking medication.
c) Atterdag at Home, Inc. Programs – including minor home repairs; light yard work; meal
assistance; errands; transportation; watering plants and gardening; pet visits; professional
referrals; social visits; reading to clients; computer/phone assistance.
d) Social interaction – week-day check-ins by caring volunteers who have come to know
these seniors well and report back to the AAH Director if they feel the senior has unmet
needs or is in need or needs medical attention.
5. How many Solvang residents will be impacted by the proposed use of the grant funds?
We estimate that over 141 Solvang Residents will be impacted by the proposed use of
these grant funds.
6. What is the organization’s total budget? $245,970
7. What are the sources of revenue for your organization? How are you funded? (Do not list City
grant as part of your revenue).
Atterdag at Home, Inc. is funded by grants, private contributions, and meal revenue.

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CITY OF SOLVANG
HUMAN SERVICES GRANT FUNDING
APPLICATION
Legal Organization/Agency Name and dba if applicable:
Bethania Lutheran Church / Bethania Tuesday Food Distribution
Mailing Address:
Bethania Tuesday Food Distribution
621 Atterdag Rd
Solvang, CA 93463
Physical Address:
603 Atterdag Road, Solvang
Authorized signer email:
[email protected]
Total Funding Request: $15,000
1. Authorized contract signer, position, email and phone number:
Linda Marzullo
Chair, Social Ministry Committee
[email protected]
(805) 688-5219, (805) 451-5548
2. Contact Person Name, Title within the Organization, Email and phone number:
Linda Marzullo
Chair, Social Ministry Committee
[email protected]
(805) 688-5219, (805) 451-5548
3. Organization’s purpose? Goals and objectives?
The primary mission of Bethania Tuesday Food Distribution (BTFD) program is to help
fight hunger in the Santa Ynez Valley. The secondary objective is to improve the living
situations of our clients through the Community Networking Fair, which gives them
access to information about banking, services, employment, education and housing.
4. Program of the funding request? Provide a detailed accounting of what specific
program the granted funds will be used for?

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Foodbank of Santa Barbara County orders, supplemental food purchases beyond what
the Foodbank provides, infant formula, senior supplements, etc. (see included budget
for details)
5. How many Solvang residents will be impacted by the proposed use of the grant
funds?
Over 550 residents or workers in Solvang take advantage of BTFD every week.
6. What is the organization’s total budget?
$120,700 (see included budget for details)
7. What are the sources of revenue for your organization? How are you funded?
Grants, donations, and fund raisers (see included budget for details)

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1. Authorized contract signer, position, email and phone number, if different than
contact number below
Lisa Palmer, SYVCAF Board President, Campaign Chair, [email protected], (805)
680-2336
2. Contact Person Name, Title within the Organization, Email and phone number:
Alexis Adler, Campaign Coordinator, [email protected], (805) 637-2077
3. Organization's purpose? Goals and objectives?
The Santa Ynez Valley Community Aquatics Foundation (SYVCAF) is dedicated to
developing and sustaining a state-of-the-art two pool community aquatic complex at the
Santa Ynez Valley High School (SYVHS) campus. Our mission is to provide accessible,
high-quality aquatic facilities that serve the diverse needs of our entire community - supporting
youth, seniors, competitive athletes, and individuals of all abilities.
Our goals and objectives include:
1. Facility Development & Accessibility
○ Construct a modern aquatic complex featuring a competition-sized pool, a
warm-water therapy and municipal pool, and essential support facilities.
○ Ensure affordability and access for all residents of the City of Solvang and the
Santa Ynez Valley.
2. Community Health & Wellness
○ Offer year-round swim programs for youth, adults, and seniors to promote
fitness and overall well-being.
○ Provide learn-to-swim programs to enhance water safety and reduce drowning
risks.
○ Partnering with local organizations, including the Boys & Girls Club, Buellton
Recreation, Club Swim & Water Polo, Cottage Rehab, Santa Barbara County
Parks, the SY Band of Chumash Indians, SYHS Athletics & Physical
Education, SYV Youth Rec, Solvang Parks & Rec, Stuart Gildred YMCA,
Hidden Wings, Atterdaag Village, Golden Village Inn, and the Tribal Health
Clinic.
3. Youth & School Programs
○ Support local schools by providing facilities for swim teams, water polo, and
physical education classes.

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○​ Develop scholarship opportunities for low-income students to participate in
swim lessons and aquatic sports.
4.​ Economic & Community Impact
○​ Attract regional aquatics competitions (swim, dive, water polo, triathlon, etc),
generating economic benefits for local businesses.
○​ Foster community engagement through aquatic events, adaptive swim
programs, and partnerships with local organizations.
5.​ Sustainability & Long-Term Viability
○​ Secure public and private funding to ensure the ongoing success of the aquatic
complex.
○​ Implement environmentally responsible practices in facility design and
maintenance.
The SYV Community Aquatics Foundation is committed to making aquatic recreation,
fitness, and competition accessible to all residents of Solvang, the Santa Ynez Valley and
surrounding communities. By investing in this project, the City of Solvang can play a vital role
in promoting public health and wellness, youth development, and local economic growth.

4. Provide a detailed accounting of what specific program or event and how the granted
funds will be used for that program or event?
The Santa Ynez Valley Community Aquatics Foundation (SYVCAF) is requesting a
$450,000 grant from the City of Solvang to support the development of the Santa Ynez
Valley Community Aquatic Complex, a two-pool public facility at Santa Ynez Valley High
School (SYVHS). These funds will be specifically allocated to pre-construction costs,
design and engineering, and site preparation, which are essential to advancing the project
toward breaking ground.
Specific Use of Funds
The requested $450,000 will contribute to the following project components:
1.​ Design, Engineering, and Permitting – $1,496,458 (Total Estimate)
○​ The grant will help fund finalized architectural designs, engineering plans,
and permit applications, ensuring the project meets regulatory requirements
and is shovel-ready.
○​ This phase is critical for securing additional funding and keeping the project on
schedule.

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Impact of the Funding​
​
By contributing $450,000 to these early-stage costs, the City of Solvang will play a pivotal
role in moving the SYV Community Aquatics Complex closer to reality. This facility will
provide:
●​ Year-round access to aquatic programs for all ages, including youth swim teams,
senior fitness, and water safety education.
●​ A state-of-the-art competition pool, attracting regional swim meets and driving local
economic benefits.
●​ A municipal pool, ensuring accessibility for all residents, including individuals with
disabilities and rehabilitation needs.
With an estimated total project cost of $13.5 million, securing this funding now allows us to
continue momentum, finalize critical planning, and begin physical site preparations.
The City of Solvang’s investment will demonstrate strong local support, helping leverage
additional funding from state, federal, and private sources.
With an estimated total project cost of $13.5 million, securing this funding allows us to
maintain momentum, finalize critical planning, and begin physical site preparations. The City
of Solvang’s investment will demonstrate strong local support, helping to leverage additional
funding from state, federal, and private sources. Potential additional funding opportunities
include a matching grant from the City of Buellton and a $6 million Land and Water
Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant in August 2025, further strengthening the project’s
financial foundation.

5. How many Solvang residents will be impacted by the proposed use of grant funds?
The Santa Ynez Valley Community Aquatics Complex will provide year-round aquatic
programs and facilities that directly benefit a significant portion of Solvang’s population.
Based on demographic data and community interest, we estimate that at least 3,500
Solvang residents will be positively impacted by the proposed use of grant funds.
Who Will Benefit?
1.​ Children & Youth (1,500+ residents)
○​ Local students, including those attending Solvang School and Santa Ynez
Valley High School, will gain access to swim lessons, water polo, and

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competitive swim programs.
○​ Essential learn-to-swim and water safety programs will help reduce
drowning risks among children.
2.​ Adults & Seniors (1,200+ residents)
○​ Lap swimming, aqua aerobics, and rehabilitation programs will support
active lifestyles, health and wellness, and improve health outcomes.
○​ Senior-friendly aquatic therapy programs will aid in mobility, recovery, and
wellness.
3.​ Families & Community Members (800+ residents)
○​ The municipal pool will provide a safe and welcoming space for families,
including those with young children and individuals with disabilities.
○​ Community-wide events, including seasonal swim programs and local
competitions, will encourage engagement and bring Solvang residents
together.
Broader Regional Impact
While Solvang residents will be key beneficiaries, the facility will also serve neighboring
communities in the Santa Ynez Valley, attracting visitors and increasing economic activity.
The City of Solvang’s investment will ensure that local residents have priority access to a
high-quality aquatic facility, fostering a healthier, more connected community.
By funding critical pre-construction efforts, the City will help turn this long-awaited project into
a reality - delivering lasting benefits to thousands of Solvang residents for generations to
come.

6. What is the organization’s total budget?
The total budget for the SYV Community Aquatics Complex is estimated at $13.7 million.
This budget encompasses both construction costs and operational expenses over the initial
two years of operation. Below is a breakdown of the budget components:
Construction Costs
1.​ Myrtha Provided Estimate:
○​ Competition Pool (33 m x 25 yd): $3,850,000
○​ Municipal Pool (25 yd x 50 ft): $1,898,000 (or $1,725,000 if concrete is used)
2.​ Diani Provided Estimate:
○​ Demolition, Site Work, Pool Building: $5,931,557
3.​ 19Six Provided Estimate:

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○​ Design/Engineering/Permits/Soft Costs: $1,496,458
Total Project Costs
●​ Total Construction Costs: $13,176,015
Operating Budget for 2025 - 2026
1.​ Pre-Construction Project Manager: $0 ($100,000/year in kind services from Diani
Building Corp.)
2.​ Fundraising Counsel: $240,000 ($120,000/year)
3.​ Campaign Coordinator: $60,000 ($30,000/year)
4.​ Accounting/Admin: $30,000 ($15,000/year)
5.​ Campaign Operating Costs: $330,000
The total budget of $13.5 million reflects the comprehensive financial planning necessary
to ensure the successful development and operation of the SYV Community Aquatics
Complex. This budget not only supports the construction of essential aquatic facilities but
also lays the groundwork for sustainable operations that will serve the Solvang community
and surrounding areas for many years to come.

7. What are the sources of revenue for your organization? How are you funded? (Do
not list City grant as part of your revenue).
The Santa Ynez Valley Community Aquatics Foundation (SYVCAF) is committed to
ensuring the long-term sustainability of the SYV Community Aquatics Complex through a
focused funding approach. The primary sources of revenue for our organization include:
1.​ Community Donations and Grants
○​ We anticipate securing financial contributions from the community through
donations, regional foundations, and public grants. This funding will be
crucial in supporting the operational costs of the aquatic complex, ensuring
accessibility and affordability for all community members.
2.​ Program Revenues
○​ While membership fees will not be a primary source of income, we expect to
generate minimal revenue from programming and recreational use of the
aquatic facilities. This revenue will help contribute to ongoing operational costs
and maintain the quality of services offered to the community.
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It's important to note that the operational and maintenance costs of the SYV Community
Aquatics Complex will be covered by the Santa Ynez Union High School District, to be
outlined in a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Nominal entrance fees, facility rental
fees, and ongoing fundraising will help to ensure that the facility remains well-maintained and
accessible to the community without placing undue financial burden on residents.
By focusing on these key revenue sources, SYVCAF is dedicated to creating a sustainable
aquatic facility that meets the needs of Solvang and surrounding communities for years to
come.

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Solvang Agency Grant Funding Application

Legal Name of Organization: SYV Fruit & Vegetable Rescue, dba Veggie Rescue
Mailing Address: PO Box 1651, Santa Ynez, CA 93460
Physical Address: 3630 Sagunto St C1, Santa Ynez, CA 93460
Total Funding Request: $10,000
1-2. Contact & Authorized Signer Email: [email protected], Eryn Shugart, Interim
Executive Director, 805-455-0165
3. Organization’s Purpose? Goals and Objectives? The purpose of Veggie Rescue is to
pick up surplus produce and other food from farm and business donors and donate it
within 24 hours to nonprofits working with food insecure individuals in our refrigerated
trucks and vans.

Goals:
1. Nourish Food-Insecure Individuals – Ensure that rescued food reaches individuals
and families who lack reliable access to nutritious meals.
2. Reduce Food Waste – Divert surplus food from farms, businesses, and other
sources away from landfills and into the hands of those who need it.

Objectives:
1. Increase Food Recovery Efforts
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Partner with local farms, grocery stores, and restaurants to rescue surplus produce
and reduce food waste.
Continue to use our new digital tracking system to measure the pounds of food
saved each month.
Increase food recovery by 10% over the next year.

2. Improve Food Distribution to Food-Insecure Communities
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Expand partnerships with food banks, shelters, and community organizations to
ensure recovered food reaches those in need.
Develop a logistics plan to streamline transportation and storage of rescued food.

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Ensure at least 90% of rescued food is distributed within 24 hours to maintain
freshness.

3. Enhance Community Engagement and Awareness
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Conduct educational workshops on food waste reduction and nutrition for
community members.
Launch a social media campaign highlighting the impact of food recovery efforts.

4. Strengthen Organizational Capacity and Funding
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Continue applying for grants and fundraising initiatives to support food rescue and
distribution efforts.
Develop a sustainable funding model to cover transportation, refrigeration, and
staffing needs.

5. Measure and Report Impact
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Publish an annual impact report to share success stories and data with
stakeholders.

Use of Funds:
Grant funds will directly support Veggie Rescue’s core mission: rescuing surplus produce
and nutritious food from local farms and businesses and delivering it—within 24 hours—to
nonprofits serving food-insecure residents across Santa Barbara County. Specifically, this
funding will help offset critical operational costs, including fuel and maintenance for our
three refrigerated trucks, as well as wages for our dedicated drivers who transport food to
organizations in and around Solvang.
In the Solvang area, Veggie Rescue partners with local nonprofits, churches, and schools
such as Bethania Church, Atterdag at Home, People Helping People, Solvang School, and
the Solvang Senior Center to ensure fresh food reaches those who need it most. This grant
will allow us to continue and expand these vital deliveries, ensuring no edible food goes to
waste while addressing hunger in our community.
Impact:

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According to World Population Review, Solvang has a population of 5,875 residents, with
an estimated 7.74% living below the poverty line—approximately 463 individuals. Based on
the reach of our local nonprofit partners and current distribution patterns, we estimate
that our food deliveries will benefit approximately this number of Solvang residents who
rely on these organizations for regular access to healthy food.

6. What is the organization’s total budget? $455,500
7. What are the sources of revenue for your organization? How are you funded? Do not list
City grant as part of your revenue. $315,000 of this year’s expected revenue will come from
grants, $67,000 from individuals, $62,000 from our 15-year anniversary event and a
summer gleaning event, $10,000 from businesses, and $1,500 from coin boxes located at
various businesses throughout the valley. Our anticipated revenue this year is largely
aligned with our realized revenue last year.

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SOLVANG
AGENCY GRANT FUNDING
APPLICATION
Legal Organization/Agency Name and dba if applicable: The Santa Ynez Valley Historical Museum
(SYVHM)
Mailing Address: PO Box 181, Santa Ynez, CA 93460
Physical Address: 3596 Sagunto Street, CA 93460
Authorized signer email: Krissy Castillo, E.D. - [email protected]
Total Funding Request: $9,090
1.
Authorized contract signer: Krissy Castillo, Executive Director,
[email protected] , 805.705.9221
2.
Contact Person: Mary Maranville, Grant Writer, [email protected],
805.746.0606
3.
Organization’s purpose, goals and objectives:
a.
The purpose of SYVHM is to preserve, interpret and celebrate the history of the human
experience in California’s Santa Ynez Valley and Central Coast by informing, educating,
inspiring and engaging Museum guests of all ages and backgrounds.
b.
Goals: The SYVHM’s goals are to curate, highlight and showcase Western cultural exhibits,
fine art, while odering youth and adult educational programming that explores historical
events and highlights the diverse communities of California’s Central Coast for all
residents in the Valley and visitors.
c.
Objectives:
• Host museum day visitors: Host at least 4,160 (80 per week x 52 weeks a year) local
community members and tourists annually.
• OLer free educational tours: Provide at least one monthly comprehensive “Step Back
in Santa Ynez Valley History” educational tour to museum members and nonmembers.
The tour will include the West Room, Pioneer Room, Valley Room, and Carriage House.
• Provide free History of Santa Ynez Valley educational elementary school field trips:
Provide at least 1,000 2nd – 5th grade elementary school students from Santa Ynez,
Solvang, Buellton, Ballard, Los Olivos and Buellton with field trips. Each field trip will be
specifically aligned to CA Content History-Social Science content standards by grade
level that fit the needs of the schools, teachers and students. Serve as a center for
education and lifelong learning by delivering quality educational programs.
• Youth Wild West Summer Camp: Provide 25 students with an interactive Old West
educational experience at the museum where they can learn about and appreciate the
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the following lesson plans: roping, falconry, quilting, baking, line dancing, branding, old
schoolhouse tour and more.
• Exhibit fine art collections: To research, acquire, curate, showcase and exhibit at least
two western themed fine art collections annually.
• Act as a cultural center: Host and partner in local Western themed events that help
promote and preserve the spirit of the Valley and the West, like the Vaquero
Competition and Roping event and Vaquero Benefit Dinner & Auction. Partner in Santa
Ynez Old Days and Rodeo. Conducting education and partnering with other local
organizations by hosting traditional Vaquero events lead to the preservation and
appreciation of the local western way of life.
• OLer and host other adult programming special events: Provide a platform for local
authors, Western artisans and artists to showcase their work, such as book readings
and signings and art exhibits.
• Membership: Host annual membership meeting and recruit at least 50 new museum
members annually.
4.
Provide a detailed accounting of what specific program or event and how the granted funds
will be used for that program or event? Budget is included.
• Wild West Youth Summer Camp:
o Scholarships or Solvang Elementary School Students:
§ 5 students x $300 = $1,500
§ Subtotal = $1,500
• History of Santa Ynez Valley Elementary School Field Trips:
o School bus transportation costs:
§ Solvang Elementary School 2nd – 5th grade classrooms.
§ 8 classrooms: 4.5 hours per trip x $195 per hour = $877 x 8 = $7,020
§ Subtotal = $7,020
• Adult Programming | Fine Art Exhibits | Book Signings | Educational Tours:
o Three adult programming events:
o Art opening reception, VIP tour, book reading.
o Publicity: 3 press releases $95 per hour x 6 hours = $570
• Subtotal = $570
• TOTAL: $9,090
How many Solvang residents will be impacted by the proposed use of the grant funds? We are
projected to impact over 250 school children and 1,000 adults in Solvang. 1,250
What is the organization’s total budget? Our 2025 projected budget is $907,000
What are the sources of revenue for your organization? How are you funded?
• Grants: Private and Public Foundations
o Wood-Claeyssens Foundation
o Williams-Corbett Foundation
o Elizabeth Bixby Janeway Foundation
o Schlinger Foundation
o Various others

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Corporate / Business Donations and Sponsorships
o Mechanics Bank
o Rio Vista Chevrolet
o AgWest Farm Credit
o Ranchero Visitadores
o Various others
Private Individuals
o Various
Membership Dues
o Various
Museum Admissions
o Various
Event & Facility Rental
o Weddings and other private events
Events:
o Vaquero Benefit Dinner and Auction ticket sales - various

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SOLVANG
AGENCY GRANT FUNDING
APPLICATION
Legal Organization/Agency Name: Santa Ynez Valley People Helping People
Mailing Address: PO Box 1478, Solvang, CA 93464
Physical Address: 545 N. Alisal Road, Solvang, CA 93463
Authorized signer email: [email protected]
Total Funding Request: $15,000
1. Authorized contract signer, position, email and phone number
Erica Jane Flores, CEO
[email protected]
805-686-0295
2. Contact Person Name, Title within the Organization, Email and phone number:
Erica Jane Flores, CEO
[email protected]
805-686-0295
3. Organization’s purpose? Goals and objectives?
People Helping People is dedicated to improving the lives of men, women, and children in the
Santa Ynez Valley, Los Alamos, and surrounding communities by addressing emergency and basic
needs, furnishing comprehensive integrated family and individual support services, and acting as a
catalyst for positive community change.
4. Provide a detailed accounting of what specific program or event and how the granted funds
will be used for that program or event?
People Helping People offers a safety net to all Santa Ynez Valley residents (from infants to the
elderly), but its clients are primarily working families who struggle to afford the basics and
seniors on a fixed income.
Program Title: Solvang Supportive Services Network (SSSN)
Program Overview:
The Solvang Supportive Services Network (SSSN) is a comprehensive community-based
initiative designed to enhance the well-being, stability, and self-sufficiency of low-income
residents living in Solvang, California. The program connects residents to essential supportive
services that address immediate needs and support long-term goals in housing, employment,
health, and community engagement.
Program Goals:
1. Prevent homelessness and housing instability.
2. Improve access to health and mental health services.
3. Promote economic self-sufficiency through employment and education.
4. Reduce isolation and promote well-being among seniors and people with disabilities.
5. Strengthen families and improve outcomes for youth.

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Target Population:
• Individuals and families earning less than 80% of Area Median Income (AMI).
• Seniors on fixed incomes.
• People with disabilities.
• Veterans.
• Unhoused or unstably housed individuals.
• Transitional-aged youth aging out of foster care.
Core Supportive Services
1. Housing Stability Services
• Rental assistance navigation: Help applying for local, state, and federal rental aid.
• Landlord mediation: Support with resolving disputes to prevent evictions.
• Move-in assistance: Security deposit and utility hookup support.
• Emergency shelter referrals: Coordination with county services for temporary housing.
• Housing search and placement: Help locating and applying for affordable housing
options.
2. Health & Mental Health Support
• Health care navigation: Enrollment in Medi-Cal and Covered California.
• Mobile health clinic access: Routine visits for basic medical care and screenings.
• Mental health counseling: Trauma-informed therapy and group support, especially for
youth, survivors of domestic violence, and isolated seniors.
• Substance use services: Referrals and transportation to local detox and treatment
centers.
3. Food & Nutrition Assistance
• Grocery assistance: Monthly grocery cards or pantry boxes with fresh produce and
staples.
• CalFresh enrollment: Application assistance and recertification support.
• Homebound Meal Delivery: Weekly hot meal services in partnership with local churches
and nonprofits.
• Mission Food Distribution: bi-monthly food distribution.
4. Family & Youth Services.
• Parenting workshops: Positive parenting, budgeting, and child development.
• Childcare assistance: Support applying for subsidized care or connecting with trusted
providers.
• Youth Mental Health: Access to therapeutic services.
5. Senior and Disability Services
• In-home support services coordination: Assistance connecting to IHSS.
• Home modification grants: Small repairs and accessibility improvements.
• Paperwork Assistance: Help with SSI/SSDI applications, power of attorney, and tenant
rights.

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5. How many Solvang residents will be impacted by the proposed use of the grant funds?
In the last year, PHP has served 388 Solvang residents, nearly 40% of which were seniors, a
significant increase from prior years. Seniors are the fastest growing group of homeless with senior
population growth at 7% but seniors seeking homelessness services have increased 84% while all
others increased 43% during the same time. https://www.bcsh.ca.gov/calich/hdis.html
PHP expects its service numbers to increase over the next year as Federal essential service
programs experience downsizing or a complete elimination, the cost of living continues to rise, and
the population continues to age.
PHP Solvang Resident Service Data
March 20, 2024 - March 20, 2025

All Services
Individual Clients
Seniors
Seniors with Medi-Cal*
Children
Children with Medi-Cal*
Total Clients with Medi-Cal*
Homelessness Services
Homelessness Services to Seniors
Individual Homelessness Clients
Homelessness Seniors

Number
1,619
388
153
20
80
28
81
54
32
29
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Percentage

39.43%
13.07%
18.04%
40.00%
20.87%

59.26%
55.17

*Medi-Cal Numbers are low because PHP only started collecting
this information in Q4 of 2024 in preparation of its CalAIM
launch.
We know that in 93463 Medi-Cal enrollment is 1,610 individuals
Age
Number
0-17
502
18-64
941
65+
164
1,610
6. What is the organization’s total budget?
$1,705,123
7. What are the sources of revenue for your organization? How are you funded?
PHP uses a braided funding approach, recognizing revenue from private donors, grant funding,
private contracts, and government contracts.

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SOLVANG AGENCY GRANT FUNDING APPLICATION
Legal Organization Name: Solvang School Education Foundation
Mailing Address: PO Box 304, Solvang, CA 93464
Physical Address: 565 Atterdag Rd., Solvang, CA 93463
Authorized signer email: [email protected]
Total Funding Request: $25,000
2. Contact Person Name, Title within the Organization, Email and phone number: Jody
Williams, President/Executive Director, [email protected], 805-679-1723
3. Organization’s purpose? Goals and objectives?
The goal for SSEF is to ensure that every student at Solvang School has access to a
comprehensive education for the whole child – challenging their brains, cultivating their
creative spirits and promoting physical wellbeing. This is accomplished through our
dedication to funding science camps and enrichment trips, a large portion of the music, art
and drama teacher’s salaries and helping purchase needed school supplies and help
secure funding for important facility upgrades. Through our funding, we help the school
provide excellent, interdisciplinary education now to nurture thoughtful and broad-minded
community leaders for the future.
4. Provide a detailed accounting of what specific program or event and how the granted
funds will be used for that program?
This grant request is to fund the refurbishing of the Solvang School gym floor. The gym was
built in 1997 and the flooring has never been redone. After nearly 30 years and thousands
of people using the gym, the floors are in disrepair and need to be extensively refurbished.
To ensure that the gym can provide another 30 years of love and joy to the community, the
floors need to be stripped, sanded, repainted and resealed. This is a costly endeavor that is
outside the realm of the school’s budget. With the amount of budget cuts occurring within
the public school sector, the district does not see any foreseeable circumstance where it
can afford to allocate funds to this crucial maintenance. District funds are completely
allocated to staff salaries to make sure our students receive the high level of instruction
and positive learning environment required to graduate well-adjusted individuals.
The gym not only serves the 600+ students and staff of Solvang School annually, but it also
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valley youth. As Solvang does not have its own community recreation center, the Solvang
School gym plays an important role in the civic amenities of the city.
Ways the gym is used by Solvang and its residents:
Solvang School
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Monthly assemblies for grades TK-8th grade
Physical education classes and After School childcare
Cultural events for students and families like Dia de los Muertos and the Heritage
Fair
Music and band performances in Winter and Spring
8th grade Promotion
Girls/Boys Basketball and Girls/Boys Volleyball – practices and games
Host the annual Basketball tournaments for the valley’s boys and girls school teams
Scholastic Book Fair
Annual School Talent Show

Solvang and the surrounding community:
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Solvang Parks and Rec- use the gym for camps and youth sports
YMCA -youth basketball games and practices
Fun in the Sun and Boys & Girls Club Summer Camps

5. How many Solvang residents will be impacted by the proposed use of the grant funds?
All Solvang residents will be impacted by the gym floor upgrade either directly or indirectly
and for years to come. School students and families will directly benefit and Solvang and
Santa Ynez Valley residents can benefit from either attending an event or having a relative
that attends the school. At the very least, if the school maintains an average of 600
students per year who have 2 additional family members who benefit from their child’s
access to the gym for sports or academics that is 1,800 per year x 30 years = 54,000 people
who could potentially benefit from this important gym upgrade. On the other side of the
spectrum if an average of 5,000 Solvang residents benefit from the gym in some way the
impact could reach 150,000 people over the next 30 years.
6. What is the organization’s total budget? $200,00
7. What are the sources of revenue for your organization? How are you funded?
Private Donations, Grants, School Fundraisers

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SOLVANG
AGENCY GRANT FUNDING
APPLICATION
Legal Organization/Agency Name and dba if applicable:
Santa Ynez Valley Western Heritage Foundation
Mailing Address:
PO Box 298 Santa Ynez CA 93460
Physical Address:
Rodeo Site Corner of Meadowvale and 246 Santa Ynez, CA 93460
Authorized signer email: (typical signers are usually CEO, CFO): Kevin Murphy, President
Total Funding Request: $50,000

1. Authorized contract signer, position, email and phone number, if different than contact number
below
Kevin Murphy, President of the Santa Ynez Western Heritage Foundation
[email protected], Cell (805) 588-5720
2. Contact Person Name, Title within the Organization, Email and phone number:
Kevin Murphy, President of the Santa Ynez Western Heritage Foundation
[email protected], Cell (805) 588-5720
3. Organization’s purpose? Goals and objectives?
We are dedicated to enriching our community by supporting local youth organizations
and community events, which are dedicated to preserving Western Traditions and
Agricultural Roots in the Santa Ynez Valley. We aim to preserve the rich legacy of the
Western Way of Life for future generations.
We hold an annual fundraiser, the Old Santa Ynez Days Rodeo, which is run entirely by
volunteers and funded through ticket sales and donations. All proceeds from this
fundraising event are donated to youth organizations in our area. We have provided
donations to the Ag Program at Santa Ynez Valley High School ($10,000), Sheriff's
Explorers program of Santa Barbara County, Elks Circle of Champions, Elks Children's
Christmas fund, to name a few.
We hope to continue to grow the Rodeo, our primary fundraising event, to increase our
ability to fund further donations directly to the youth in our community.

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4.
Provide a detailed accounting of what specific program or event and how the
granted funds will be used for that program or event?
Our non profit PRCA sanctioned rodeo, The Old Santa Ynez Days Rodeo, is our
primary annual fundraiser. Each year we have seen the event grow and have had
wonderful community response and involvement. The rodeo reaches so many
people in our community but also beyond. We field phone calls about lodging,
events, restaurants, etc, in our area throughout the year through our rodeo.
We are hoping to secure grant funds to increase our advertising budget which is
currently $25,800 based off last years numbers. Grant proceeds will allow us to
better market the Rodeo weekend on a national level to draw in more revenue to our
area. With the granted funds we can advertise with the Cowboy Channel which can
provide the Rodeo and the City of Solvang with national exposure.
5.
How many Solvang residents will be impacted by the proposed use of the grant
funds?
The Old Santa Ynez Days rodeo draws in spectators from everywhere. We have
many participants from out of state as well. Rodeo weekend attendance
(including spectators, participants, vendors, etc) is between 4,000-6,000 people.
Hotels, rentals, restaurants, retail stores, gas stations, etc all benefit from the
weekend Rodeo event. We provide an event that helps to boost the economy in the
area and then use any proceeds to give back to the area youth. Your seeing the
impact from the fundraiser boost the economy and then as the beneficiary from
donations to local youth organizations and events.
6.

What is the organization’s total budget? $351,478

7.
What are the sources of revenue for your organization? How are you funded? (Do
not list City grant as part of your revenue).
We are funded through donations and ticket sales for our annual Old Santa Ynez
Days rodeo fundraiser.

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SOLVANG
AGENCY GRANT FUNDING
APPLICATION

Legal Organization/Agency Name and dba if applicable: Solvang Rotary Foundation
Mailing Address: PO Box 636, Solvang, CA 93463
Physical Address: N/A
Authorized signer email: (typical signers are usually CEO, CFO): Valerie Kissell, President
[email protected]
Total Funding Request: $ 10,180.00

1. Authorized contract signer, position, email and phone number, if different than contact number
below Valerie Kissell, President, [email protected] C: 724-366-3679
2. Contact Person Name, Title within the Organization, Email and phone number:
Steve Palmer, Event Chair, [email protected] C: 805-245-8442
3. Organization's purpose? Goals and objectives?
The purposes of this club are to pursue the Object of Rotary, carry out successful service projects
based on the Five Avenues of Service, contribute to the advancement of Rotary by strengthening
membership, support The Rotary Foundation, and develop leaders beyond the club level. Provide
support and services in the community and showcase Solvang by drawing visitors for this very
popular event, The 4th of July Parade.
4. Provide a detailed accounting of what specific program or event and how the granted funds will
be used for hat program or event?
These funds will be used to provide materials, services and marketing for the annual Solvang
4th of July Parade.
5. How many Solvang residents will be impacted by the proposed use of the grant funds?
Thousands of Solvang residents, Santa Ynez Valley residents and visitors from the region, state
and around the world eagerly anticipate the parade. Solvang residents place their chairs and
blankets the night before to secure their favorite and best viewing spot.
6. What is the organization's total budget?
$114,000.00
7. What are the sources of revenue for your organization? How are you funded? (Do not list City
grant as part of your revenue).
The Rotary is funded through membership dues and fundraising activities.

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CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item 8.b
Meeting Date: May 27, 2025
SUBJECT:

Discussion and possible action to Adopt Resolution No. 25-1293 Approving
the Measure A 5-Year Local Program of Projects for Fiscal Years 2025/262029/30.

PREPARED BY:

Bridget Paris, Public Works Director / City Engineer

DISCUSSION:
On November 4, 2008, the voters of Santa Barbara County approved Ordinance No. 5, the Road
Repair, Traffic Relief, and Transportation Safety Measure, commonly known as Measure A. Measure A
is a one-half of one percent retail transactions and use tax dedicated to the construction, maintenance,
repair, and rehabilitation of existing roads and bikeways, as well as the expansion of public transit
services.
The measure became effective on April 1, 2010 with disbursement of revenues beginning in July 2010.
Each year, the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) provides an estimate of
the apportionment of Measure A revenues. The next 5-year estimate for Solvang is as follows:
Fiscal Year
FY 2025/26
FY 2026/27
FY 2027/28
FY 2028/29
FY 2029/30

Revenue Estimate
$489,866
$459,226
$473,201
$487,830
$502,963

To ensure transparency and accountability, the Measure A program requires the City of Solvang to
prepare a Program of Projects outlining the Local Street & Transportation Improvement projects to be
funded with the above revenues. The Program of Projects must be presented to the public through a
formal public hearing and subsequently approved by the City Council. Once approved, it will be
submitted to SBCAG, which will compile and present the Program of Projects from all member
agencies.
The Public Works Department has developed the City of Solvang’s 5-Year Program of Projects based
on the current Capital Improvement Program. This program is included as Attachment B.
Per the Measure A Ordinance, local agencies must comply with a Maintenance of Effort (MOE)
requirement using discretionary funds.
The Ordinance states:
“Each local agency receiving revenues pursuant to the Investment Plan shall annually maintain an
expenditure of local discretionary funds for street and road purposes which is no less than that reported
in the State Controller’s Annual Report of Financial Transactions for Streets and Roads for the Fiscal
Year 2007-08, and adjusted annually by the percentage change in the amount of retail transaction and
use tax receipts collected through the imposition of this measure.”
Based on the current budget, the City of Solvang will be able to meet the MOE requirement. Failure to
meet the MOE would result in a reduction of Measure A revenues in the following fiscal year equal to
the shortfall.

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The proposed Measure A 5-Year Program of Projects is both appropriate and achievable. A draft
resolution adopting the program for FY 2025/26 through 2029/30 is included as Attachment A.
ALTERNATIVES:
The City Council may choose to allocate Measure A funds differently, provided that the revised
allocation complies with the Measure A Local Allocation Rules.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Measure A revenue in Fiscal Year 2025/26 is estimated to be $489,866.00.
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Resolution No. 25-1293
B. Measure A 5-Year Program of Projects List

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Attachment A
RESOLUTION NO. 25-1293
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SOLVANG, COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA,
ADOPTING THE MEASURE A 5-YEAR LOCAL PROGRAM OF PROJECTS
FOR FISCAL YEARS 2025/26 – 2029/30
WHEREAS, on November 4, 2008, the voters of Santa Barbara County approved Ordinance
No. 5, the Road Repair, Traffic Relief, and Transportation Safety Measure known as Measure A; and
WHEREAS, the City of Solvang was provided with an estimate of annual Measure A local
revenues for Fiscal Years 2025/26 through 2029/30; and
WHEREAS, the Ordinance provides that the Santa Barbara County Local Transportation
Authority shall annually approve a program of projects submitted by local jurisdictions identifying those
transportation projects eligible to use Measure A funds during the succeeding five-year period; and
WHEREAS, the City of Solvang has held a public hearing in accordance with Section 18 of the
Ordinance.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOLVANG DOES HEREBY
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City of Solvang does hereby adopt the attached Measure A 5-Year Program of
Projects to be funded in part with Measure A revenues.
SECTION 2. The City of Solvang certifies that it will include in its budget an amount of local discretionary
funding for local streets and roads sufficient to comply with the Maintenance of Effort requirements
contained in Section 27 of the Ordinance; and
SECTION 3. The City of Solvang will not use Measure A revenues to replace private developer funding
that has been committed to a transportation project or would otherwise be required under current City
policies; and
SECTION 4. The City of Solvang has complied with all other applicable provisions and requirements of
the Ordinance.
SECTION 5. That this resolution shall be effective upon adoption
SECTION 6. That the City Clerk shall certify to 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 27th day of May, 2025.
_______________________________
David Brown, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
___________________________________
Craig Steele, Acting City Attorney
R 25-1293 Measure A 5yr POP

ATTEST:
_______________________________
Annamarie Porter, City Clerk

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Attachment A
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. 25-1293 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Solvang
at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the 27th day of May, 2025, 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

R 25-1293 Measure A 5yr POP

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Attachment B

City of Solvang
Five Year Measure A Program of Projects (FYs 25/26 to 29/30)
Measure A Local Street and Transportation Improvements Submittal Form
(Figures in $1000's)
Measure A Revenues

Local Street & Transportation Improvements
Project Descriptions

FY 2023/24
Actual
Expenditures

Maintenance, Improvement or Construction of Roadways & Bridges
Rehabilitation & Slurry Seal 1 Prep
Slurry Seal 1
Rehabilitation & Slurry Seal 2 Prep
Slurry Seal 2
Rehabilitation & Slurry Seal 3 Prep

Carry-over
from FY
23/24

Carry-over
from FY
24/25

$1,525

$1,009

FY 25/26

$390

FY 26/27

$460

FY 27/28

$373

FY 28/29

FY 29/30

$488

$403

Safety Improvements
Urban Forestry Street Tree Program
Storm Damage Repair to Transportation Facilities
Roadway Drainage Facilities
Traffic Signal Coordination, Intersection Channelization
Traffic Management
Landscaping Maintenance
Highway Improvements
Matching Funds for State and Regional Programs and Projects
TOTAL

0

$1,009

$390

$460

Maintenance, Repair, Construction & Improvement of Bike & Ped Facilities

$488

$403

TOTAL Measure A
Revenues

Local

FY 2023/24
Actual
Expenditures

Carry-over
from FY
23/24

Carry-over
from FY
24/25

FY 25/26

FY 26/27

$100

FY 27/28

FY 28/29

$100

State

Federal

$3,587
$1,159
$5,043
$564
$4,691
$0
$0

$0
$0

$0
$0

$0
$0

$0
$0

$0
$0

$0
$0

$0
$0

$0
$0

$0
$0

$0
$0

$0
$0

$0
$0

$0
$0

$0
$0

$0
$0

$0
$0

$0
$0

$0
$0

$0
$0

$0
$0

$0
$0

$0
$0

$0
$0

$0
$0

$0
$11,920

$0
$15,043

$0
$3,123

$2,188
$699
$4,670
$76
$4,288

$11,920

$0

$0

$100

Safe Routes to School Improvements
Reduced Transit Fares for Seniors & Disabled
Bus and Rail Transit Services and Facilities
Programs, Education, & Incentives to Reduce Single Occupant Auto Trips or
Transportation Demand

TOTAL Measure A
Revenues

Local

State

Federal

TOTAL Non-Measure A
Revenues

$300
$0

$0
$0

$0
$300
$0

$0
$0

$0
$0

$0
$0

$0
$0

$0
$0

$0
$0

$0
$0

$0
$0

$0
$0

$0

$0

$0

$0
$0
$0

$0
$0
$300

$11,920

$0

$0

$11,920

$15,343

TOTAL ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION EXPENDITURES

0

$0

$100

$0

$100

$0

$100

$0
$0
$300

TOTAL EXPENDITURES

0

$1,009

$490

$460

$473

$488

$503

$3,423

$0

Total Project
Cost

Non-Measure A Revenues

FY 29/30

For Santa Barbara County
Only
Class 2 Bikeway Maintenance
Expenditure - Count as
Alternative Transportation
Expenditure

TOTAL Non-Measure A
Revenues
$2,188
$699
$4,670
$76
$4,288
$0
$0

$1,399
$460
$373
$488
$403
$0
$0

Measure A Revenues

Alternative Transportation Expenditures
Project Descriptions

$373

Total Project
Cost

Non-Measure A Revenues

Alternative Transportation Summary
TOTAL MEASURE A ALLOCATION (FY 2021/22 TO 2025/26)

$3,423

MINIMUM ALTERNATIVE PERCENTAGE PRESCRIBED BY INVESTMENT PLAN TO
BE MET BY FY 2021/22 FOR FISCAL YEARS 2016/17 THROUGH 2021/22

15%

TOTAL MEASURE A ALLOCATION TO ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION
PERCENTAGE OF MEASURE A ALLOCATION TO ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION

$300

$300
20%

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CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM 8.c
Meeting Date: May 27, 2025
SUBJECT:

Discussion and possible action to approve request from Eastern Management
Area Groundwater Sustainability Agency to extend loan repayment terms for
member agency contributions

PREPARED BY: Randy Murphy, City Manager
DISCUSSION:
The Eastern Management Area Groundwater Sustainability Agency (EMA GSA) has submitted a formal
request for an extension of the loan repayment schedule related to Member Agency contributions. The
original repayment terms, as outlined in the EMA GSA Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement, require
repayment of agency contributions beginning after December 2026.
The EMA GSA has requested written approval to:
o
o
o

Postpone repayment of the $200,000 already contributed, and an additional $200,000 in
requested FY 2024–2025 contributions.
Extend the repayment schedule to FY 2027–2030.
Apply interest on these contributions in accordance with the terms of Section 14.3 of the
JPA beginning after December 2026.

The City of Solvang has already contributed $50,000 in loan funding and will be contributing an
additional $50,000 for FY 2024–2025. These funds have been budgeted and approved for
disbursement by the City Manager.
Staff is requesting Council to discuss and possibly approve the request from the EMA GSA to postpone
the repayment of Fiscal Year 2024–2025 Member Agency contributions to Fiscal Years 2027–2030,
with interest to begin accruing at the annual rate published as the yield of the Local Agency Investment
Fund, after December 2026, in accordance with the Joint Powers Agreement and Interim Cost Share
Agreement.
Member agencies may choose to waive or modify interest accrual terms per the Interim Cost Share
Agreement. The City can waive interest payment and receive repayment of the $100,000 contribution
only. This amount may increase if there is a request from the EMA GSA to the member agencies for
additional gap funding. Further details regarding the repayment along with the interest are available in
the EMA GSA’s Groundwater Extraction Fee Rate Study Report.
ALTERNATIVES:
A. The Council could elect to provide direction to Staff to reject the request from EMA GSA and
request funds be repaid based on the previously agreed terms.
B. The Council could elect to waive any accrued interest for the duration of the repayment period.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Postponing repayment allows the EMA GSA to maintain operating cash flow and delay financial
obligations for member agencies, with manageable interest implications. The City has budgeted for the
requested loan amounts in the Water Enterprise Fund..
ATTACHMENTS:
A. EMA GSA Request Letter (May 7, 2025)

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Board of Directors:
Douglas R. Circle, Agricultural Director
Joan Hartmann, Santa Barbara County Water
Agency
Brad Joos, Santa Ynez River Water Conservation
District, I.D. No. 1
J. Brett Marymee, Santa Ynez River Water
Conservation District
Elizabeth Orona, City of Solvang

Daniel Heimel
P.O. Box 68
Santa Ynez, CA 93460

[email protected]
EMA-SantaYnezWater.org

May 12, 2025
Member Agency Representatives (Santa Ynez River Water Conservation District; Santa Ynez River Water Conservation
District, I.D. No. 1; City of Solvang; Santa Barbara County Water Agency) and Board of Directors
Santa Ynez River Valley Groundwater Basin
Eastern Management Area Groundwater Sustainability Agency (EMA GSA)
EMAIL: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected],
[email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]
BCC: EMA GSA Board of Directors and Legal Counsel
Re: Request for EMA GSA Extension of Loan Repayment Terms
Dear Member Agency Representatives and Board of Directors,
On behalf of the Santa Ynez River Valley Groundwater Basin Eastern Management Area Groundwater Sustainability
Agency (EMA GSA), I am writing to formally request that the Member Agencies provide written approval to postpone
repayment of their Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 – 2025 EMA GSA contributions to FY 2027 – 2030. The original repayment terms
in the EMA GSA Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement (JPA) called for repayment after December 2026. Therefore, written
approval from your agency is needed to extend the payback period.
The repayment would include the $200,000 that the EMA GSA has received in Member Agency contributions, the
additional $200,000 that is currently being requested in Member Agency contributions, and interest accrued in
accordance with the terms of Section 14.3 of the JPA. As stated in the Interim Cost Share Agreement, interest will begin
accruing after December 2026 unless your agency indicates in writing that it elects to waive interest or extend the date
upon which interest begins to accrue. Further details on the proposed repayment schedule are available in the
Groundwater Extraction Fee Rate Study Report, which can be accessed on the EMA GSA website at EMASantaYnezWater.org.
We welcome any questions or comments you may have regarding this request. Your continued support of the EMA GSA’s
efforts in groundwater sustainability and Groundwater Sustainability Plan implementation are greatly appreciated.

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Sincerely,
Daniel Heimel
Executive Director
Santa Ynez River Valley Groundwater Basin
Eastern Management Area Groundwater
Sustainability Agency

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CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM 8.d
Meeting Date: May 27, 2025
SUBJECT:

Continued discussion and possible action to Introduce for first reading and read
by title only Ordinance No. 25-0381 amending Sections 7-3-10 and Chapter 6
(Camping) to Title 5 (Public Health and Safety) of the Solvang Municipal Code
and making a determination of exemption under the California Environmental
Quality Act

PREPARED BY:

Taylor Foland, Assistant City Attorney

DISCUSSION:
Background
In 2023 the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 23-0369, amending the Solvang Municipal Code to
update the City’s camping regulations in accordance with current law, namely the Ninth Circuit Court of
Appeals decisions in Martin v. City of Boise 1 and Johnson v. City of Grants Pass 2. At that time, the
Ninth Circuit’s rulings prohibited cities from enforcing anti-camping ordinances unless the city could
demonstrate that there were sufficient shelter beds available in the city to house its homeless
population, or that a person’s homeless status was otherwise voluntary. The Ninth Circuit’s ruling in
Grants Pass was appealed to the Supreme Court and, in June 2024, the Supreme Court effectively
reversed the Ninth Circuit’s Boise and Grants Pass decisions 3. Now, pursuant to the Supreme Court’s
ruling, cities may enforce camping ordinances regardless of the availability of shelter space or whether
a person’s homeless status is involuntary.
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Proposed Ordinance
The City regulates camping in two places in the Municipal Code. Camping outdoors on public and
private property is regulated in Chapter 6 (Camping), Title 5 (Public Health and Safety). Chapter 6 does
not regulate the use of vehicles, automobiles, or recreational vehicles used for shelter and/or sleeping
on public property. These uses are regulated in Section 7-3A-10 (Recreational Vehicles). The proposed
ordinance updates both Chapter 6 and Section 7-3A-10 in accordance with the Supreme Court’s
decision. Specifically, the proposed ordinance makes the following amendments:
Use of Vehicles for Human Habitation (Section 7-3A-10)
Currently, section 7-3A-10.C prohibits the use of vehicles for human habitation on public property
overnight, and at all times within 200 feet of schools, within the TRC (now, the VMU). However, the City
Manager may specifically authorize a public street, alley, city parking lot, city right-of-way, or public
property to be used for habitation. The proposed ordinance would revise this section to prohibit the use
of vehicles for human habitation on all public property at all times. The City Manager would retain their
ability to authorize specific areas for habitation.
Camping (Chapter 6, Title 5)
Camping on Public Property
Currently, the City’s code prohibits camping at all times on City property, rights of way, and essential
City-owned and -operated public utilities (as defined), but provides an exception for persons who do not
have a permanent residence, or who are involuntarily homeless. Such individuals are permitted to
camp on City property subject to certain time, place and manner restrictions aimed at preserving public
health and safety (e.g. no open flames, no accumulation of rubbish, no camping at any time within
specified areas, etc.). The proposed ordinance would prohibit camping at all times in the following
(9th Cir. 2019) 920 F.3d 584.
(9th Cir. 2022) 50 F.4th 787.
3
City of Grants Pass v. Johnson (2024) 603 U.S. 520.
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areas: the VMU, essential City-owned and -operated utilities, any place where camping impedes
ingress, egress, or access to a property, all vehicle lanes, bicycle lanes, and roundabouts, streets
closed for construction, and within 100 feet of Mission Drive. In addition, the proposed ordinance would
prohibit camping from the hours of one-half hour after sunset to 6:00 a.m. the following day on all other
public property. During the daytime, when camping would not be prohibited on public property not
specifically mentioned above, the proposed ordinance would impose time, place and manner
restrictions on camping. These restrictions would remain largely the same as those in the City’s current
code. However, the proposed ordinance would remove regulations governing the spacing and size of
encampments as those regulations were included to allow involuntarily homeless persons to maintain
the essentials for living. Such a concession is no longer required in light of the Supreme Court’s
decision. In addition, the proposed ordinance would expand the existing prohibition on digging,
excavation, terracing of soil, alteration of ground, water or infrastructure, and damage to vegetation or
trees to also prohibit attaching or affixing materials or personal property to vegetation, trees, or Cityowned buildings and structures unless approved by the City Manager.
Camping on Private Property
Currently, the Code prohibits camping overnight on private property except with the property owner’s
permission and provided that those camping on private property have access to sanitary and trash
disposal facilities. The proposed ordinance makes no changes to these rules.
Storage of Personal Property on Public Property
The existing Code prohibits storage of personal property on public property, requires the City to provide
a 72-hour notice prior to removing personal property, and requires the City to store personal property
for 90 days prior to destruction. These regulations are currently located in the “Violations” section of
Chapter 6. The proposed ordinance would create a new section to house all regulations for the storage
of personal property. Under this section, the proposed ordinance would retain the City’s ban on storage
of personal property on public property but shorten the notice and storage periods. The City would be
required to provide 24-hour notice prior to removing improperly stored personal property, and store the
property for 60 days, or the duration required by law. The proposed ordinance would also list the
information required to be included in the notice. This information is the same information required by
the County of Santa Barbara for their notices.
Enforcement of Camping Ordinance
Currently, Section 5-6-5 of the Municipal Code allows the City Manager to modify or suspend
enforcement of the camping ordinance in the event of a declared emergency, pursuant to administrative
rules or policies, weather conditions, or for any other reason as determined necessary by the City
Manager. Section 5-6-5 also allows the City Manager to adopt administrative rules or policies governing
or guiding enforcement of the camping regulations. The proposed ordinance would relocate these
provisions unchanged to Section 5-6-6.
Violations and Remedies – Exclusion Orders
The proposed ordinance would also amend the enforcement provisions (current Section 5-6-6
(Violations)) of Chapter 6. The proposed ordinance would allow for cumulative remedies and would
eliminate the requirement that a citation be issued only after other means of achieving compliance have
proven unsuccessful or impracticable. In addition to criminal and administrative citations for violations of
Chapter 6, the proposed ordinance would add a new enforcement mechanism – an Exclusion Order.
An Exclusion Order would temporarily ban an individual from a public park or essential City-owned or operated utility for a period of 30 days. An enforcement officer can issue an Exclusion Order for a public
park or essential City-owned or -operated utility on which an individual has previously: (1) violated the
camping ordinance two or more times in one year, or (2) violated state law one or more times in one
year. An Exclusion Order can also be issued if, within three months of having been issued an Exclusion
Order, a person violates the camping ordinance or State Law on another public park or essential Cityowned or -operated utility. In this case, the proposed ordinance would allow an enforcement officer to
issue an Exclusion Order for that new location. Exclusion Orders would only apply to the particular
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Under the proposed ordinance, the Exclusion Order would go into effect immediately, and the individual
to whom the Exclusion Order is issued may file a written objection within five days of its issuance. If an
objection is filed, the Exclusion Order would be stayed until the appeal is resolved by the City Council at
a regular or special meeting within fourteen days of the appeal.
Definitions
Lastly, the proposed ordinance would add new definitions to Chapter 6 for clarification.
Enforcement
As with the current ordinance, the Santa Barbara County Sheriff and City staff would have enforcement
responsibilities. We provided the draft ordinance to the Sheriff’s office for review and discussed it with
County Counsel. We have added text to the Exclusion Order section of the proposed ordinance to
respond to comments from County Counsel. The additional text, providing additional notice regarding
the basis for the Order, additional time (five days instead of the original two) to file an appeal and a time
period during which the appeal must be filed, beefs up the due process protections for individuals who
are being deprived of their rights to be in certain public locations. If the ordinance is adopted, our office
will prepare a template Exclusion Order for use in enforcing the ordinance.
ALTERNATIVES:
The Council could decline to introduce the proposed ordinance and give staff alternative direction.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with the introduction of the proposed ordinance. Should the
Council adopt the proposed ordinance on second reading, minor codification expenses will be incurred
that are within currently budgeted expenses. The additional cost of enforcement will depend on the
frequency of future violations of the proposed ordinance. While the City may recover costs through
collection of administrative fees, the ability of violators to pay fines may reduce the amount the City
recovers under this proposed ordinance.
ATTACHMENTS:
A.
Draft Ordinance No. 25-0381

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ORDINANCE NO. 25-0381
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOLVANG, CALIFORNIA
AMENDING SECTION 7-3-10 (RECREATIONAL VEHICLES) AND CHAPTER 6
(CAMPING) OF TITLE 5 (PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY) OF THE SOLVANG
MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH CAMPING REGULATIONS IN THE CITY AND
MAKING A DETERMINATION OF EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
WHEREAS, on September 25, 2023 the City Council of the City of Solvang (“City”) adopted
Ordinance No. 23-0369 to establish camping and vehicle habitation regulations in accordance with the
law in effect at that time; and
WHEREAS, at the time Ordinance No. 23-0369 was adopted, the Ninth Circuit’s rulings in
Martin v. City of Boise (Martin) and Johnson v. City of Grants Pass (Johnson), restricted cities’ ability to
enforce public camping ordinances; and
WHEREAS, Martin and Johnson held that the 8th Amendment prohibited cities from enforcing
public camping ordinances with criminal penalties on homeless persons when shelter space in a city
was unavailable to meet the needs of a city’s homeless population, or when a person’s homeless status
was otherwise involuntary; and
WHEREAS, on June 28, 2024, the United States Supreme Court issued a decision reversing
the Ninth Circuit’s Martin and Johnson cases, holding that public camping and sleeping ordinances may
be enforced against any individuals, regardless of shelter availability, without running afoul of the 8th
Amendment; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to amend its camping and vehicle habitation ordinances in
accordance with current law; and
WHEREAS, the City finds that camping and storage of personal property in public spaces can
interfere with the intended use of such spaces and create public health and safety hazards that
adversely affect the City’s residents and visitors; and
WHEREAS, the City has determined that maintaining all public spaces in a clean, sanitary and
accessible condition allows the public to use and enjoy public areas and amenities for their intended
purposes; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to amend its camping and vehicle habitation ordinances for the
purpose of protection of the public health, welfare and safety of its residents and visitors, in accordance
with current law.
NOW, THEREFORE, the people of the charted City of Solvang do ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. Subsection C of Section 7-3A-10 (Recreational vehicles) of Chapter 3 (Stopping,
standing and parking), of Title 7 (Motor Vehicles and Traffic) of the City of Solvang Municipal Code is
hereby amended to read as follows:
“C. Use of Vehicles for Human Habitation on Public Property. It is unlawful for any person to use
any vehicle, recreational vehicle, or temporary recreational vehicle, for human habitation on any
public street or alley, city parking lot, city right-of-way, or public property unless the City Manager,
or their designee, specifically authorizes a public street, alley, city parking lot, city right-of-way or
public property to be used for habitation.”

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SECTION 2. Chapter 6 (Camping) of Title 5 (Public Health and Safety) is hereby amended in its entirety
to read as follows:
“Chapter 6.
5-6-1
5-6-2
5-6-3
5-6-4
5-6-5
5-6-6
5-6-7

Camping and Storage of Personal Property

Purpose.
Definitions.
Camping on City property.
Camping on private property.
Storage of personal property on public property.
Enforcement.
Violations.

5-6-1 Purpose.
Public areas within the City should be accessible and available to residents and the public at large for
their intended uses. The unauthorized use of public areas for camping and the storage of personal
property interferes with the rights of other members of the public to use public areas for their intended
purposes and can create a public health or safety hazard that adversely affects residential and
commercial areas. The purpose of this chapter is to maintain public areas in clean, sanitary and
accessible condition to prevent the misappropriation of public areas for personal use, and to promote
the public health and safety by ensuring that public areas remain readily accessible for their intended
uses.
5-6-2 Definitions.
CAMP or TENT CAMP or CAMPING means to pitch a tent, use, or occupy camp materials or a camp
for the purpose of occupancy, habitation, or sheltering for survival, and in such a way as will facilitate
sleeping or storage of personal belongings, carrying on cooking activities, taking measures to keep
protected from the elements including heat and cold, or any of these activities in combination with one
another or in combination with either sleeping or making preparations to sleep. A “Camp” or “Campsite”
is a location where people camp or are camping. Camp, tent camp, or camping does not include
vehicles, automobiles or recreational vehicles used for shelter and/or sleeping on public property, which
is regulated in Section 7-3A-10.
CAMP MATERIALS may include, but are not limited to, tents, chairs, tarps or tarpaulins, cots, beds,
sleeping bags, flameless stoves, blankets, sleeping or bedding materials, food or food storage items,
and/or similar items that are or appear to be used as living and/or sleeping accommodations, or to
assist with living and/or sleeping activities.
ESSENTIAL CITY-OWNED OR OPERATED PUBLIC UTILITIES means all City-owned or controlled
property, whether in fee title, or as holder of an easement or lease, on which the City operates public
utilities or other essential services, including, but not limited to the Solvang Municipal Center, Solvang
Wastewater Treatment Plant and water wells operated by the City.
PERSONAL PROPERTY means tangible personal belongings or possessions, which shall include any
movable or tangible thing that is subject to ownership; property that can be seen, weighed, measured,
felt, or touched, including, but not limited to, furniture, appliances, camp materials, as defined in this
Section, money, books, and shopping carts or carts or laundry carts as defined in Business and
Professions Code Section 22435.
PORTABLE means able to be easily carried or moved without mechanized aid, or designed to be
moved from place to place, and not permanently attached to a structure or the ground.

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PUBLIC PARK means all park land, open spaces, dedicated parks, planted parkways, triangles and
traffic circles maintained by the City, except the parkway strips between curb and sidewalk along the
streets and highways of the City, or as otherwise defined by Chapter 8-1 of the Code.
PUBLIC PROPERTY means a City-owned or controlled place, including, but not limited to any public
street, alley, public right-of-way, public parking lot, public park, public parkway, public sidewalk, public
recreational area, public recreational facility, open space, essential City-owned or operated public
utilities, and any and all other publicly-owned or controlled property in the City.
PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY means all City-owned or controlled rights-of-way or any other publicly
owned or controlled right-of-way, whether held in fee title or as holder of an easement for right-of-way
or public access purposes. Public rights-of-way include but are not limited to any public road, street,
sidewalk, or private street or other property that is subject to a public access easement dedicated or
granted to the City for vehicular, pedestrian, utilities or other means, and any planter strip or
landscaped area located adjacent to or contained within streets that is part of the public right-of-way.
5-6-3 Camping on City property.
A. It is unlawful for any person to camp between the hours of one-half (1/2) hour after sunset of
one day and six (6:00) a.m. of the next day in or on any public property.
B. In addition to the prohibition on camping on public property in subsection A, camping is not
allowed at any time in any of the following places:
a. Any area zoned Village Mixed Use (VMU) on the city of Solvang zoning map in effect at
the time.
b. Property of any essential city-owned or -operated public utilities.
c. Any place where camping, a camp, or camp materials create a physical impediment to
emergency or non-emergency ingress, egress, or access to property, whether private or
public, or on public sidewalks or other public rights-of-way, including, but not limited to,
driveways providing access to vehicles, and entrances or exists from buildings and/or
other real property.
d. Any vehicle lane, bicycle lane, or roundabout within any public right-of-way.
e. On any street or public right-of-way the city has closed to camping due to construction,
heavy vehicle use, or other use of the roadway that is incompatible with camping in the
right-of-way. The city does not need to close a street to vehicle traffic or close a street to
camping under this section.
f.

Any location within 100 feet of Mission Drive (SR 246).

C. Camping, when and where allowed, is subject to all of the following:
a. Individuals, camp materials, camps or personal property may not obstruct sidewalk
accessibility or passage, clear vision, fire hydrants, city or other public utility
infrastructure, or otherwise interfere with the use of the right-of-way for vehicular,
pedestrian, bicycle, or other passage.
b. Individuals may not accumulate, discard, or leave behind garbage, debris, unsanitary or
hazardous materials, or other items of no apparent utility in the public rights-of-way, on
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c. Open flames, recreational fires, burning of garbage, bonfires, or other fires, combustible
fuel-based flames, or heating deemed unsafe by the city or the county sheriff are
prohibited. Flameless cooking stoves and other flameless devices for keeping warm are
permitted.
d. Dumping or collecting of gray water (i.e., wastewater from baths, sinks, and the like) or
black water (i.e., sewage) into any facilities or places not intended for gray water or black
water disposal or collection is prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to, city streets,
public rights-of-way, public waterways and storm drains, which are not intended for
disposal of gray water or black water.
e. Unauthorized connections or taps to electrical or other utilities, or violations of building,
fire or other relevant codes or standards, are prohibited.
f.

Items used for camping must be readily portable, such as tents. Individuals may not
build or erect structures that are not readily portable, such as structures constructed out
of plywood, wood materials, pallets, or other similar materials.

g. Digging, excavation, terracing of soil, alteration of ground, water or infrastructure, or
damage to vegetation, trees or City-owned or operated buildings and structures is
prohibited. This includes, but is not limited to, attaching or affixing camp materials and
personal property to vegetation, trees or City-owned or operated buildings and structures
by any means not permitted in writing by the City Manager or their designee.
5-6-4 Camping on private property.
It is unlawful for any person to camp between the hours of one-half (1/2) hour after sunset of one day
and six (6:00) a.m. of the next day, whether inside or outside of a vehicle, in or on any private property,
including, but not limited to vacant lots, parking areas, and residential and commercial properties,
unless the person camping in or on such private property:
A. Is the owner thereof, or the lessee of such property or the houseguest of such owner or lessee
or has the permission of the owner of such property, his or her agent or the person in lawful
possession of such property; and,
B. The person(s) camping have access to sanitary facilities approved by the health officer of the
county, including, but not limited to toilet, hand washing and trash disposal facilities at all times
people are authorized to be present for camping.
5-6-5 Storage of personal property on public property.
It is unlawful and a public nuisance for any person to store personal property on any public property,
except as otherwise approved by the City Manager.
A. Personal property shall be deemed to be stored if it has not been removed from the property
within 24 hours of service of written notice provided pursuant to subsection (C) of this Section.
B. All personal property stored in violation of this Section may be impounded by the City pursuant
to this Section.
C. Before impoundment of any personal property, the enforcement officer shall notify the owner of
the personal property in writing, if their identity is reasonably ascertainable; or, if the identity of
the owner is not reasonably ascertainable, cause a written notice to be posted in a prominent
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personal property if not removed within 24 hours. Such notice shall include the following
information:
1. The date the notice was posted;
2. The date the removal is scheduled to begin if personal property is not voluntarily
removed;
3. The time period during which removal will occur, which cannot exceed four (4) hours;
4. Where personal property will be stored if removed by the City;
5. How personal property may be claimed by its owner;
6. The date on which stored items will be disposed of; and
7. Contact information for an outreach provider that can provide services and shelter
alternatives.
D. Following removal of personal property, the City shall post a notice for a minimum of 10 days at
or as near as possible to the location where the personal property was collected, and on the
City’s website. This notice shall include the following information:
1. The date the personal property was removed;
2. Where the personal property is being stored;
3. How personal property may be claimed by its owner, including the phone number and
hours a person claiming ownership;
4. The date on which stored items will be disposed of; and
5. Contact information for an outreach provider that can provide services and shelter
alternatives.
E. Personal property removed by the City pursuant to this Section will be stored by the City for a
minimum of sixty (60) days, or the duration required by law at the time of removal.
F. The City shall maintain an inventory reasonably identifying personal property removed pursuant
to this Section, where the personal property was approximately located prior to removal, and the
identity of the owner, if known.
G. The City shall release personal property to the owner identified in the inventory or, if identify of
the owner is not known, to a person who claims ownership of the property and can describe the
property with particularity. The City shall not require presentation of any identification to retrieve
property.
H. The City may dispose of any personal property that remain unclaimed after sixty (60) days, or
such duration as required by law.
I.

Nothing in this section shall prevent, restrict, or otherwise limit the City’s right to remove, without
prior notice: (1) evidence of a crime or contraband from public property; (2) personal property
located on public property that poses an immediate threat to the health or safety of the public;
(3) items that are perishable, that have no apparent use, are not identifiable as belonging to an
individual, or that are in an unsanitary condition due to saturation or contamination from bodily
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otherwise authorized by law to be removed without prior notice. For all evidence, property, and
items removed pursuant to this subsection, a post-removal notice shall be provided as set forth
in subsection (D) of this Section.
J. Weapons, drug paraphernalia, or other contraband, and items that appear to be either stolen or
evidence of a crime, shall be given to law enforcement officials.
5-6-6 Enforcement.
A. The City Manager, or their designee, is specifically authorized to modify or suspend
enforcement of any section or element of this Chapter in the event of a declared emergency,
pursuant to administrative rules or policies, weather conditions (including but not limited to
extreme heat or cold), or for any other reason within the City Manager's authority, regardless of
whether an emergency has been declared.
B. The City Manager, or their designee, may adopt administrative rules or policies governing or
guiding enforcement of this Chapter, including, but not limited to ensuring consistent and
appropriate enforcement for various circumstances.
5-6-7 Violations and Remedies.
A. Any violation of this Chapter may be prosecuted as a misdemeanor pursuant to Chapter 3 of
Title 1 of this Code. At the City’s discretion, it may issue administrative citations as permitted by
Chapter 5A of Title 6 of this Code.
B. In addition to all other remedies, an individual may be issued a written exclusion order by an
enforcement officer temporarily prohibiting said individual from a public park or essential Cityowned or operated public utility on which violations described in this Section occurred, for a
period of thirty (30) days:
1. If within a one-year period, the individual:
i. Is issued two or more citations on the same public park or essential City-owned
or operated public utility for violating this Chapter, or
ii. Is issued one or more citations for violating any state law(s) while on the same
public park or essential City-owned or operated public utility; or
2. If, within three months of being issued an exclusion order pursuant to subsection B.1, an
individual is issued a citation for violating this Chapter or any state law(s) on a public
park or essential City-owned or operated public utility.
The foregoing exclusion order(s) shall only apply to the particular public park or essential Cityowned or operated public utility on which the offending conduct occurred.
C. An exclusion order shall include the following information:
1. The reasons for the exclusion;
2. The particular public park or essential City-owned or operated public utility from which
the individual issued the exclusion order is temporarily prohibited;
3. The period of time during which the individual is excluded from the stated public park or
essential City-owned or operated public utility (i.e. 30 days); and
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4. How the individual may file an appeal of the exclusion order.
D. An individual issued a written exclusion order may file a written objection to the order with the
City Manager within five (5) business days of its issuance. If a written objection is filed, the
matter shall be placed on the City Council’s agenda within fourteen (14) days after receiving the
objection. The exclusion order shall be stayed during the pendency of the appeal. The objection
may be heard by the City Council at a regular or special meeting. At the hearing, City staff shall
provide the City Council with information regarding the basis for the exclusion order, and the
individual shall be allowed to present relevant evidence. City Council may affirm the order upon
finding that the criteria in subsection (C) of this Section have been met by a preponderance of
the evidence. The decision of the City Council is final. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City
Council may appoint a hearings officer as its designee for the purpose of conducting appeals of
exclusion orders. In such case, the decision of the hearings officer shall be final.
E. The remedies or penalties provided by this title are cumulative to each other and to the
remedies or penalties available under all other laws of this state.
SECTION 3. This Ordinance has been reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA), the CEQA Guidelines (Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3 of the California Code of
Regulations), and the City’s environmental procedures. The City has determined that this Ordinance is
exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with
certainty that there is no possibility the passage of this Ordinance will result in a direct or reasonably
foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment nor have a significant effect on the
environment.
SECTION 4. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance is held to be
invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of a court of competent jurisdiction or preempted by State or
Federal legislation, such decision or legislation shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions of
this Ordinance.
SECTION 5. This Ordinance shall become effective 30 days after its adoption.
SECTION 6. The City of Solvang is a Charter City and has adopted its own rules for summarizing and
posting ordinances once they are adopted. A summary of this Ordinance will be prepared by the City
Clerk. The summary will be posted in three locations after adoption as directed in the Solvang
Municipal Code. A true and correct copy of the full ordinance together with a record of the vote of each
council member shall be kept by the City Clerk.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED on this 9th day of June 2025.

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David Brown, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

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Chelsea O’Sullivan, City Attorney

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA
CITY OF SOLVANG

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I, Annamarie Porter, City Clerk of the City of Solvang, California do hereby certify that the foregoing
Ordinance No. 25-0381 was duly introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 27th
day of May 2025, and was duly adopted at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the 9th day of
June 2025, and thereafter signed and approved by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk, and that
said Ordinance was adopted by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:

Annamarie Porter, City Clerk

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