City Manager Review: SW
Council Agenda Item No.: 1
CITY OF BUELLTON
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Special Meeting of April 29, 2022
City Council Chambers, 140 West Highway 246
Buellton, California
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor King called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
Present: Council Members Hudson Hornick, Elysia Lewis, John Sanchez, Vice Mayor David Silva and Mayor Dave King
Staff: City Manager Scott Wolfe, Finance Director Shannel Zamora, City Clerk Linda Reid, and Public Works Director Rose Hess
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None
BUSINESS ITEMS
1. Joint Powers Authority Amendment for SBCAG to Allow Coordination of Broadband Activities
Council Member Hornick recused himself from this item due to his employment with Santa Barbara County.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council authorize the amendment to the Joint Powers Authority for Santa Barbara County Association of Governments to add the role of coordination of broadband activities.
STAFF REPORT:
City Manager Wolfe presented the staff report.
DOCUMENTS:
Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report.
Special City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 April 29, 2024 MOTION:
Motion by Vice Mayor Silva, seconded by Council Member Lewis approving the amendment to the Joint Powers Authority for Santa Barbara County Association of Governments to add the role of coordination of broadband activities.
VOTE:
Motion passed by a roll call vote of 4-0-1.
Council Member Hornick – Abstain
Council Member Lewis - Yes
Council Member Sanchez - Yes
Vice Mayor Silva – Yes
Mayor King – Yes
2. Re-Appointment of Ad Hoc Committee for Negotiation of Development Opportunity Reserve Agreements on Avenue of Flags
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council re-appoint the Mayor and Vice Mayor as an Ad Hoc Committee for the negotiation of any DOR program development agreements for projects within the Avenue of Flags Specific Plan Area.
STAFF REPORT:
City Manager Wolfe presented the staff report.
DOCUMENTS:
Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report.
MOTION:
Motion by Council Member Sanchez, seconded by Council Member Lewis re-appointing the Mayor and Vice Mayor as an Ad Hoc Committee for the negotiation of any DOR program development agreements for projects within the Avenue of Flags Specific Plan Area.
VOTE:
Motion passed by a roll call vote of 5-0.
Council Member Hornick – Yes
Council Member Lewis - Yes
Council Member Sanchez - Yes
Vice Mayor Silva – Yes
Mayor King – Yes
Special City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 April 29, 2024
3. Consideration of Funding Options for Meals on Wheels Program RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council consider the request of Santa Ynez Valley Community Outreach (SYVCO) and, if appropriate, direct staff to take appropriate action.
STAFF REPORT:
City Manager Wolfe presented the staff report.
DOCUMENTS:
Staff report with attachments as listed in the staff report.
SPEAKERS/DISCUSSION:
Pam Gnekow, Executive Director of Santa Ynez Valley Community Outreach (SYVCO), discussed the Meals on Wheels Program and the need for additional funding. Ms. Gnekow provided the City Council with handouts, which were added to the record.
The City Council discussed the following issues:
• The City’s current budget reserves.
• Influx of people seeking meals.
• Forming an Ad Hoc Committee, including two Council Members to meet with Ms.
Gnekow every six months to discuss the Meals on Wheels program in order to maintain transparency and have some oversight over the funding. • Discussion of funding options for SYVCO.
• Provide emergency support funding for SYVCO to be evaluated annually by the Ad Hoc Committee to determine whether additional support is needed. • City to have first right of refusal to purchase the Senior Thrift Store property.
MOTION:
Motion by Council Member Lewis, seconded by Vice Mayor Silva approving emergency funding for the Meals on Wheels program, in the amount of $110,000, adding an Ad Hoc Committee, including two Council Members, to determine whether additional annual funding is needed for the Meals on Wheels program, and that the City receive first right of refusal if the Senior Thrift Store property is listed for sale.
VOTE:
Motion passed by a roll call vote of 5-0.
Council Member Hornick – Yes
Council Member Lewis - Yes
Council Member Sanchez - Yes
Vice Mayor Silva – Yes
Mayor King – Yes
Special City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 April 29, 2024
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor King adjourned the Special Meeting at 7:11 p.m. The next regular meeting of the City Council will be held on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. _________________________________
Dave King
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Linda Reid
City Clerk