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Councilmember Infante raised questions about whether the city should commit to three-year contract terms or retain year-to-year renewals in light of rapidly developing AI tools and marketing technology. Staff and the contract vendors said a three-year term was recommended to preserve momentum, continuity and institutional knowledge. \"When you're marketing a destination, our synergy ... we've been together now a year. We have really good momentum,\" a marketing staff member said.

Staff pointed to the termination clause in the contract documents: \"Notwithstanding any other provision of this agreement, any party hereto may terminate this agreement at any time without cause by giving at least 30 days prior written notice to the other parties of this agreement.\" That provision means the city can cancel with 30 days' written notice if circumstances change, staff said, and individual contract terms can be amended by mutual agreement.

Council requested continued transparency and annual or quarterly reporting to the council. Staff said contractors will continue to provide quarterly reports and a dashboard, and staff will ensure annual summaries are provided in the city packet.

Each of the three contract approvals was moved and approved separately; roll-call tallies were 5-0 for items 6d, 6e and 6f.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Solvang City Council Meeting 6/09/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Solvang approved three separate marketing contracts (items 6d, 6e and 6f) after discussion about contract length and possible future AI-driven changes; council approved each contract by roll call 5-0 and staff confirmed termination and amendment language allowing 30 days' notice and yearly reporting.","taxTitle","Solvang, Santa Barbara County, California","taxId",60283,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6658810,"Solvang council reviews FY 2025–26 draft budget, directs Measure U/E reallocations and conditional pool pledge",3034,7551000,10585000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3796617-1175577f605c0c8c35572794d5aa9a42&start=7551&end=10585","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3796617-1175577f605c0c8c35572794d5aa9a42/thumbnail_7551000.jpg","/articles/6658810/Solvang/Santa-Barbara-County/California/Solvang-council-reviews-FY-202526-draft-budget-directs-Measure-UE-reallocations-and-conditional-pool-pledge","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6658810-c983f0b18f6b1232a568c76e403388a9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771046674&Signature=n-~u-AufA8jEQItLHE2ZDPp6PC1XSS1M8eJxrboKKT-UugnDx0cBnqsCwm5M-CuEv-la5Z8R-RMcbzKwBkYI3nO3WYtDudDXgwll7QBq5~KlozfyFD~pG6-cMJqI91rxGcp2XjFvn-f1IGBDsJnh8Jg6hyN8cr~BGV3E1-XKb6aLpCu3Vh~sGiw1piAFLVCkPxpfjzVgfZKkJFqksbEjQ7kYFDFQVP0Gu0k0Bjoy1tgFpcOfjg~x8yb9MV2HSpZJElHovYc4Cce72yCPUniSk8Mf4RFfGh0JbXZ1NLnjUbyZR4NS1nLcnFl4XzmcxSvbnsg4l3AGR4Of-oNy2ab6tg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","On June 9 the Solvang City Council reviewed the draft fiscal year 2025–26 budget and provided staff direction on Measure U and Measure E line items, following presentations from finance staff and public comment.

Staff presented a budget showing a projected surplus across all funds of $940,715 and a general fund surplus of $29,232. Major revenue estimates shown included transient-occupancy tax of $5,700,000, sales tax of $1,960,000 and property tax of $1,700,000. The water fund projection showed a surplus of approximately $367,828 and the wastewater fund a surplus of $132,187. The 10-year capital improvement plan for 2025–26 listed roughly $11.4 million in projects.

Council and the Measure U committee discussed allocations that had been recommended by the Measure U review. The council indicated its support for three principal changes recommended by the Measure U advisory group and the budget ad hoc:
- Move Theater Fest funding ($25,000) from Measure U to Measure E so tourism event funding aligns with Measure E purposes.
- Increase the Measure U fire-safety allocation from $25,000 to $50,000.
- Make the $3xx,xxx (budget entry for the aquatics project) a conditional pledged allocation: the city will keep the funds restricted for the pool project but will release funds only upon project groundbreaking and subject to conditions that the project serve seniors, adults and youth; if the project does not make measurable progress or becomes nonviable by June 30, 2028, funds would be withdrawn.

Staff also reported the Measure U committee had recommended shifting some flexibility within street repair funding; council members discussed retaining specificity for the Alamo Pintado street repair item because staff said prior pavement-condition analysis prioritized that segment.

Public comment on the budget included a letter and on-the-record remarks opposing any formal parking improvements at Lot 72, a parcel near the Village Collection; several residents said Lot 72 is subject to lease restrictions and should remain open space. Council directed staff that any future Lot 72 work would require prior council review.

Staff will revise the draft to reflect council direction and return to council for final budget adoption at the June 23 meeting.","Council reviewed the draft FY 2025–26 budget, heard public comment on Lot 72, and gave staff direction to reallocate $25,000 from Measure U (Theater Fest) to Measure E, increase fire safety funding to $50,000, and treat an aquatics pool pledge as conditional and restricted pending project progress; final adoption scheduled for June 23.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6658815,"Solvang awards $2.45 million contract to replace Nyborg Estates water mainlines",978,5757000,6735000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3796617-1175577f605c0c8c35572794d5aa9a42&start=5757&end=6735","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3796617-1175577f605c0c8c35572794d5aa9a42/thumbnail_5757000.jpg","/articles/6658815/Solvang/Santa-Barbara-County/California/Solvang-awards-245-million-contract-to-replace-Nyborg-Estates-water-mainlines","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6658815-075ca8708c7d862fae21cf5b11011532/orig.mp4?Expires=1771046674&Signature=PixEmjoPMFKUOGfOv7hqdiUMlTaJi9IvvGMMwj4HfkPrwl9q0fSuuY4GDYMJY2xGjefiQ5QZo5Tm44vtJzu6HYv7Ke68YvjWSRTgFYogAwoU~rYhsmBa9AM8d8DXzW2fYw5Hv5HXwkt83c8HIORJ03k8JeZvVx5lH6~OcCww7lUI1ltVfbMaYbtDYIUdmZZrdOpst1dQw01rlN8Ywr4oBleCBwyG09IM5rDDYqhV9WMGcggSJOtX8eu7HCy5I6dZB6JwIVf7CCm8j6DHAH47pKTFvjm0-noKKQxFnfoLT8Py7v4DKlUxCVupOFg3dSlw94BNagXOA~aNftNo7e~Eyw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Solvang City Council on June 9 awarded a construction contract to Tierra Contracting Inc. for the Nyborg Estates water main replacement project, authorizing a contract amount not to exceed $2,446,587 including contingency.

Public works staff described the project as a priority due to pipe deterioration from soil electrolysis and prior improper installation. The scope includes replacement of roughly 4,900 linear feet of mainline, installation of 55 new valves, replacement of 14 fire hydrants, and the replacement or relocation of about 82 water service lines and meters as needed.

Staff said the city solicited competitive bids and received 13 responses ranging from about $2.2 million to $4.9 million. Tierra submitted the lowest responsive and responsible bid; another apparent low bidder, Joseph Engineering, submitted a bid that staff deemed incomplete because of missing signed documents and an omitted updated bid schedule tied to addendum No. 2. Joseph Engineering requested that the council delay action and argued the omissions were clerical and did not affect the total price.

Crystal Joseph, vice president of Joseph Engineering, told the council her firm had the lowest numerical price and asked the council to waive non-prejudicial irregularities or delay action for investigation. City staff and the city attorney said the council may waive non-prejudicial informalities but is not obligated to do so; staff recommended awarding to the lowest responsive bidder, Tierra.

Councilmember Infante moved to award the contract to Tierra Contracting Inc.; the motion carried 5-0.

Officials said the project is budgeted within the adopted CIP (originally estimated at $3.4 million) and that construction will include measures to limit customer service interruptions, notifications to residents about scheduled shutoffs, and installation of hydrant check valves to limit water loss in the event a hydrant is struck.

The contract term is 06/09/2025 through 01/31/2026; staff was authorized to approve change orders within the approved contingency.","The City Council awarded a $2,224,170 construction contract (plus a $222,417 contingency) to Tierra Contracting Inc. for the Nyborg Estates water main replacement project after rejecting a lower bid as nonresponsive; council voted 5-0 to proceed.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6658821,"Solvang approves purchase of mobile emergency generator for water system, citing urgency",1810,5195000,7005000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3796617-1175577f605c0c8c35572794d5aa9a42&start=5195&end=7005","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3796617-1175577f605c0c8c35572794d5aa9a42/thumbnail_5195000.jpg","/articles/6658821/Solvang/Santa-Barbara-County/California/Solvang-approves-purchase-of-mobile-emergency-generator-for-water-system-citing-urgency","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6658821-1f4b932dcbc3f16aed90e0ab980c0782/orig.mp4?Expires=1771046674&Signature=jNZZAFxoo56DLGX5dvCdr1R7TfhuXEfaR6gm6kWGKVag~py-xbl6d1PW47hqK39xEgUFcxq7UJL-I5oeCdONNu6VLXnOeyvcOvJAoZFRGm5~D5xKxFFNB1KxkpK45GU0txibNUnSu4oruYiMOPM-2tY7-qQQHToSgxm4zgs1kQId1xjTakO2OFalc3d7UkXVhC6breZqcbVvlbzGC75UiOOFFlOC9R9e8e0yH4YYQa3XoO9m2sj7Co0jfeLWyayFuGeQLjxt4u5GO1p0i5YuVYl6kTOf1aNiaWL~PPez-1XIzgqzmPQhyFmDtg7LC27Ilxxj1JsttcSRCFi6Z8IsWQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Solvang City Council voted 5-0 on June 9 to authorize purchase of a trailer-mounted emergency generator for the city's water infrastructure, a purchase staff said is necessary to maintain water service during outages.

Jose Acosta, the city's utility director, told council the generator will increase redundancy for critical locations including the State Water Project pump station and Zone 2/3 pump stations that boost pressure for higher-elevation areas. The generator purchase was budgeted in the capital improvement plan at $180,000, and staff solicited three bids through a Sourcewell cooperative agreement.

Acosta said staff received three compliant quotes: a Caterpillar unit quoted at about $241,000 (higher specification), a Cummins quote near $186,000, and a MultiQuip (MQ) trailer-mounted unit that offered the lowest price and fastest delivery. \"All three of these generators did meet the specifications we put in our request for quotes,\" Acosta said. \"MultiQuip because of their price tag and their ability to deliver and set up and train was selected as the one we're recommending this evening.\"

Council members asked about mobility, maintenance and alternatives. The recommended unit is trailer-mounted so it can be moved between well sites if needed. Acosta said two of the city's existing generators are more than 40 years old and require frequent servicing; one service recently cost roughly $10,000.

Councilmember Infante moved to approve the purchase; the motion passed 5-0. Staff noted the chosen quote had limited bid validity and that prices for equipment have been increasing; staff said the quoted purchase price was available only for a short window.

Clarifying details provided at the meeting:
- Capital improvement plan allocation: $180,000 (staff bid came in slightly under that figure).
- Recommended purchase: trailer-mounted MultiQuip generator via Quinn Power Systems, amount not to exceed $175,777.
- Procurement: three bids obtained; lead time and vendor training were factors in recommendation.
- Existing equipment: two city generators are over 40 years old and one required an approximately $10,000 service.

The council recorded a unanimous vote to proceed, and Acosta said staff will continue to pursue possible grant funding for future generator purchases as part of the city's CIP.","The City Council authorized purchase of a trailer-mounted emergency generator for water facilities from Quinn Power Systems for an amount not to exceed $175,777 to ensure redundancy for wells and pump stations; staff recommended the lower-cost MultiQuip unit based on price and lead time.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6658825,"Solvang approves county MOA to join Genesys EVAC mapping and Ready SBC alerts",2382,6401000,8783000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3796617-1175577f605c0c8c35572794d5aa9a42&start=6401&end=8783","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3796617-1175577f605c0c8c35572794d5aa9a42/thumbnail_6401000.jpg","/articles/6658825/Solvang/Santa-Barbara-County/California/Solvang-approves-county-MOA-to-join-Genesys-EVAC-mapping-and-Ready-SBC-alerts","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6658825-8a79137cc40f78e865c58f17115bc5ad/orig.mp4?Expires=1771046674&Signature=D0phsEIjY07SeVprhLnK1OXqtUxNsp4Nrvd8aynCwg5YaswGfhx5nQXE4XAQ8bfKknzARM~ju9JYjZPFpEgHY0MAsPRNwrBPPWJKfhrGBuy8qSvhT0J~oQmUS1YiUjvMVucIpjQYxAAdPESGUkUM8Ja~Zn88XRgF3GjGVMI0WyJBQI9a4pN87P~4mYIsM7z95Pmn90pgZmdOKeW0uet5n6Ha7kQsLBSkIqkq~fc2yRPiSXHTfIL54nC10n9PDRPsam3s3U7qz7F4LUL028SnWXFSjivgOey7Vgn6dYWKk9lGRV0~iAZinOrJtvRp7CwDJTOUCAfQi9LRF4X19IeXAQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Solvang City Council on June 9 approved a memorandum of agreement with the Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Management to participate in the countywide Ready SBC alerting network and the Genesys EVAC zone-mapping platform.

City staff said the MOA gives Solvang access to two linked tools: an internal mapping and situational-awareness platform for first responders and a public-facing map and mobile app where residents can find evacuation-zone information. \"This MOA allows Solvang to formally participate in the ready SBC alert system and Genesys EVAC zone mapping platform,\" said Olivia Reba Mutal, emergency-management staff in the city manager’s office.

Council members were presented with several operational details and limits. Staff and county representatives stressed that Genesys EVAC is not itself an alerting system; it complements the county'managed Ready SBC alerts that send notices by text, phone and email. \"It is not an emergency alert system. We have an established system for that, which is the Ready SBC system,\" said Stacy Silva, associate director of emergency management for Santa Barbara County.

The MOA establishes that Solvang will retain control of its locality-specific data and that sensitive information about vulnerable individuals will not be exposed on the public map. Staff said system training for designated city users is required and that an internal use agreement covering security, data and ethics will be signed by authorized users. County staff told the council the platform is currently English-only but that the county will include bilingual messaging in the \"reason\" or description fields that appear in public notices.

Key technical and operational notes discussed in the meeting included:
- The Genesys platform uses preidentified zones developed with local public-safety partners; residents may register for up to five zones to receive push notifications when protective actions are issued.
- The system is GPS-enabled and will allow visitors and residents who are away from home to receive zone-specific notifications for the area they are in.
- Fire-hazard severity maps published by the state are separate from Genesys zone definitions; staff said those hazard layers can be added to Genesys as an optional map layer for situational awareness, but county and field commanders make incident-specific protective-action decisions.
- The county was funding the platform with a homeland security grant and county staff said there is currently no direct cost to Solvang through at least fiscal year 2027–28; long-term cost allocation had not been finalized and could be allocated by population or absorbed by fire districts.

During public comment a resident asked whether Genesys and Ready SBC would duplicate one another. County and city staff replied they serve different purposes: Genesys provides a consistent zone map and situational information while Ready SBC performs the official alerting.

Councilmember Infante moved to approve the MOA; the motion carried 5-0.

The county plans a public launch of the platform and an associated bilingual outreach campaign, and staff said the system was scheduled for countywide activation on June 24, 2025.","The Solvang City Council voted 5-0 to authorize a memorandum of agreement with the Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency Management to join the Ready SBC alerting network and the Genesys EVAC zone-mapping platform, giving the city access to preidentified evacuation zones, a public-facing map and county alerting support.","actionData","errors"]

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