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Minutes
Regular Meeting of the Lompoc City Council
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
City Hall, 100 Civic Center Plaza, Council Chamber
THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA AND COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA REQUIRE A FACE MASK
BE WORN BY ALL INDIVIDUALS, WHETHER VACCINATED OR UNVACCINATED, IN INDOOR PUBLIC SETTINGS. (CAL. DEPT. OF PUBLIC HEALTH JANUARY 5, 2022 ORDER; COUNTY HEALTH OFFICER ORDER NO. 2022-10) ALL ATTENDEES MUST WEAR MASKS AT THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
The City Council meeting will be broadcast live on Comcast Channel 23 and the radio at KPEG 100.9 FM, and livestreamed on the internet at www.cityoflompoc.com (Click the “City Council” button, and then “View City Council Meeting Videos”).
If you choose not to attend in-person but wish to make a comment during oral communications or on a specific agenda item, you may call (805) 875-8201 before the close of public comment on the agenda item. You will be provided 3 minutes for your comment.
Alternatively, you may submit comments via email to [email protected] not later than 4:00pm on Tuesday, February 15, 2022.
02/15/2022 City of Lompoc City Council Minutes Page 2 of 6 De conformidad con la ley estatal, cualquier miembro del público puede dirigirse al Concejo Municipal con respecto a cualquier tema de la agenda. Tenga en cuenta que los elementos del Calendario de consentimiento se consideran de rutina y normalmente se decreta con un voto del Municipio. Si desea hablar sobre un artículo particular del calendario de consentimiento, hágalo durante "Comentarios públicos sobre artículos del calendario de consentimiento".
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North Avenue, Lompoc, California, de lunes a jueves de 10 a.m. a 7 p.m. y viernes y sábado entre la 1 p.m. y 5 p.m. La Ciudad puede cobrar los costos habituales de fotocopiado por copias de documentos anteriormente mencionados.
De conformidad con la ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades, si necesita asistencia especial para participar en esta reunión, incluyendo la revisión de la agenda y los documentos relacionados, comuníquese con el Secretario de la Ciudad al (805) 875-8241 al menos 48 horas antes de la reunión.
Esto le dará tiempo a la Ciudad para hacer arreglos razonables para asegurar la accesibilidad a la reunión. Para solicitar un traductor de español, llame al (805) 875-8241 antes de las 4 p.m. el viernes antes de la reunión del consejo, para dar tiempo a la ciudad para coordinar un traductor.
CLOSED SESSION
OPEN SESSION – 6:00 P.M. – Council Chamber
Council Members Present: Dirk Starbuck, Gilda Cordova, Jeremy Ball, and Mayor Jenelle Osborne. Council Member Vega arrived at 6:06 P.M.
Staff Present: City Manager Dean Albro, City Clerk Stacey Haddon, and City Attorney Jeff Malawy.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None
CLOSED SESSION – City Council Conference Room
BUSINESS ITEM:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS: City Designated Representatives:
Christine Donnelly, Dean Albro, Gabriel Garcia, Jeff Malawy. Employee Organization:
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 1245 (IBEW)
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION: Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1) Name of Case: Steven Terrones, et al. v. City of Lompoc, et al.; Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) Van Nuys Claim No. 21 COL 0014.
OPEN SESSION - 6:30 P.M. – Council Chamber
Council Members Present: Victor Vega, Dirk Starbuck, Gilda Cordova, Jeremy Ball, and Mayor Jenelle Osborne.
Staff Present: City Manager Dean Albro, City Clerk Stacey Haddon, City Attorney Jeff Malawy, Acting Management Services Director Christine Donnelly, P.E., Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer Craig Dierling, and Human Resources Manager Gabriel Garcia.
Others Present: Deb Andrews, Nick Nicolenko, Devika Stalling, Luis Castaneda, and Terry Dabney.
REPORT ON ACTION TAKEN DURING CLOSED SESSION:
City Attorney Jeff Malawy announced Council Member Vega was present for the Closed Session and stated no reportable action was taken during the Closed Session. 02/15/2022 City of Lompoc City Council Minutes Page 3 of 6 Pastor Nate Marsh gave the invocation and Mayor Jenelle Osborne led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS:
• Lompoc Chamber of Commerce and Visitor’s Bureau President & CEO DeVika Stalling and Chamber Economic Development Committee Member Luis Castaneda provided a brief report on the activities and events held and led by the Chamber.
Council thanked Ms. Stalling for the provided information and asked that Council continue to be included in email updates.
CITY MANAGER REPORT: (Information only)
• List of City expenditures
o January 10 – 14, 2022 - $542,244.05
o January 18 – 21, 2022 - $2,051,195.21
o Payroll January 21, 2022 - $1,609,453.29
City Manager Dean Albro stated the current mask mandate will end on February 16, 2022; and introduced a new video highlighting the Aquatic Center and produced by City Public Information Officer Samantha Scroggin.
Council thanked Mr. Albro for sharing the video and commended Ms. Scroggin for a well-produced video highlighting City employees.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS (Max of 3 Minutes): None CONSENT CALENDAR:
Council Member Starbuck asked Staff to confirm the response letter in Consent Calendar Item No. 6 does include the re-amortization City’s pension obligation with the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). City Manager Dean Albro stated yes, the letter does point out the City changed its payment schedule from 30 years to 15 years.
Council Member Ball asked Police Chief Mariani to briefly speak about Consent Calendar Item No. 2. Police Chief Mariani stated a future Staff report will be brought forward with an analysis on the costs of the City providing a mental health professional inside the Police Department.
ACTION: Motion/Second: Vega/Ball. By a 5-0 vote, Council:
1. Approved the Minutes of the Lompoc City Council Regular Meeting of January 18, 2022 and the Special Meeting of February 2, 2022
2. Approval of Response to the 2021 Santa Barbara County Grand Jury Report – Lompoc Police Department, “Moving Toward a Safe and Proud Community”
Reviewed the 2021 Santa Barbara County Grand Jury report entitled Lompoc Police Department, Moving Toward a Safe and Proud Community and approve the proposed response letter presented on behalf of the City, pursuant to California Penal Code Sections 933(c) and 933.05(a), (b) and (c).
3. Adoption of Resolution No. 6476(22) Authorizing Submission of Applications for CalRecycle Grant and Payment Programs, Including The Program to Assist with Funding the City’s Compliance with Senate Bill 1383 Mandatory Organic Waste Disposal Reduction Requirements.
Adopted Resolution No. 6476(22), authorizing the submittal of applications to the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) for any of its grant and payment programs, including programs to provide funding to local jurisdictions in order to comply with State recycling requirements and SB 1383 organics disposal reduction requirements.
02/15/2022 City of Lompoc City Council Minutes Page 4 of 6 CONSENT CALENDAR: (cont’d)
4. Award of a Professional Services Agreement for Housing Element and Technical Updates to the 2030 General Plan; Adoption of Resolution No. 6477(22) Approving Budget Adjustments and Associated Appropriations for the Project.
Awarded a Professional Services Agreement (Agreement) to Mintier Harnish Planning Consultants (Consultant) in the amount of $487,461 for providing updates to the Housing Element and technical updates to the 2030 General Plan; authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement; and adopted Resolution No. 6477(22) approving $487,461 in appropriations to allow the required updates to the Housing Element and technical updates to the 2030 General Plan.
5. Adoption of Resolution No. 6478(22) Directing SCI Consulting Group to Prepare the Engineer’s Report for Fiscal Year 2022-23 for the Continuation of Levying the Annual Assessments for the Park Maintenance and City Pool Assessment District No. 2002-01.
Adopted Resolution No. 6478(22), directing SCI Consulting Group (SCI) to prepare the Engineer’s Report for the Park Maintenance and City Pool Assessment District No. 2002-01 for Fiscal Year 2022-23, for the continuation of the assessments that provide important revenues to fund the Lompoc Aquatic Center, as well as other park and recreation improvements and services.
6. Approval of Response to the 2021 Santa Barbara County Grand Jury Report – “Pensions in Santa Barbara County Require Vigilance” Reviewed the Santa Barbara County Grand Jury report entitled Pensions in Santa Barbara County Require Vigilance and approve the proposed response letter presented on behalf of the City, pursuant to California Penal Code Sections 933 and 933.05.
STAFF PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS/REQUESTS: None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (3 Minutes Maximum):
1. Deb Andrews spoke against mandates for COVID-19 vaccinations, especially for children.
2. Nick Nicolenko expressed concern regarding crime in the City.
3. Terry Dabney stated she is sorry to hear about the mask mandates ending, and thanked Council for all the work they do to care for Lompoc.
PUBLIC HEARING:
7. Public Hearing to Consider Measure A Five-Year Local Program of Projects for Fiscal Years 2023-27; Adoption of Resolution No. 6475(22) Craig Dierling, P.E., Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer presented the Staff report and recommendations.
Council briefly discussed the information presented, and thanked Staff for the presentation.
Council Member Starbuck asked Staff if the $2 million dollar requirement for alternate transportation projects is an annual requirement. Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer Craig Dierling stated the $2 million dollar requirement is for a five year period. 02/15/2022 City of Lompoc City Council Minutes Page 5 of 6 Public Comment:
1. (Name not provided) asked if there are any plans for improvements to the entrances to the City.
2. (Name not provided) spoke about the need for dedicated bike lanes on the City’s major streets.
Mayor Osborne stated the bridge on Hwy 246, commonly known as the Robinson Bridge, is not inside the City Limits of Lompoc and Ocean Avenue and H Street are State highways and encouraged citizens to contact CalTrans directly to voice their concerns and needs for these streets.
ACTION: Motion/Second: Starbuck/Vega. By a 5-0 vote, Council held the Public Hearing and took public input on Measure A Five-Year Local Program of Projects for Fiscal Years 2023-27; adopted Resolution No. 6475(22), approving the Local Program of Projects for Fiscal Years 2023-27.
COUNCIL REQUESTS:
8. Introduction of Ordinance No. 1689(22) Repealing Chapters 5.20, 5.24, and 5.28 of the Lompoc Municipal Code Which Currently Require a Police Dept. Permit to Operate Any Dance Hall, Dance Academy, or Skating Rink.
City Attorney Jeff Malawy presented the Staff report and recommendations.
Council discussed this matter at length.
Public Comment:
1. (Name not provided) spoke about the need for a viable code enforcement system in the City.
Council Member Cordova motioned for Council to reject the recommended repeal of Chapters
5.20, 5.24, and 5.28 of the Lompoc Municipal Code. The motion died for a lack of a second.
Council continued to discuss this matter.
ACTION: Motion/Second: Mayor Osborne/Starbuck. By a 5-0 vote, Council directed Staff to return at a later date with revisions to the Lompoc Municipal Code which will provide protections for minors and address Chapters 5.20, 5.24, and 5.28.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
9. Adoption of Ordinance No. 1687(22) Authorizing an Amendment to the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) Contract to Implement Cost Sharing which will Repeal Ordinance No. 1676(20).
Gabriel Garcia, Human Resources Manager presented the Staff report and recommendations.
Public Comment: None
ACTION: Motion/Second: Mayor Osborne/Starbuck. By a 5-0 vote, Council adopted Ordinance No. 1687(22), authorizing an Amendment to the Contract between the City and the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) which repeals and replaces prior Ordinance No. 1676(20).
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (2 Minutes Maximum): None
02/15/2022 City of Lompoc City Council Minutes Page 6 of 6 COUNCIL COMMENTS AND MEETING REPORTS:
Council Member Ball asked Staff to comment on the closure of the playground at Thompson Park and stated he has the upmost respect for Council Member Cordova and is looking forward to a future discussion regarding possible protections the City can put into place for minors. City Manager Dean Albro stated the playground equipment at Thompson Park is in need of replacement and Staff is working on that matter.
Mayor Osborne reported she attended several meetings and events including Northern California Power Agency (NCPA) Capital Day Meetings, the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) monthly meeting, the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation (OLDCC) briefing and the Santa Barbara Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) monthly meeting; and announced the annual Point in Time Count will be on February 23, 2022 and the last training for to participate is to be held on February 16, 2022; the Grossman Gallery in the Lompoc Public Library is calling for artists to provide 6 pieces of original art for possible showing in the Gallery; the City’s Youth Commission is holding a teen leadership conference Teaching Our Teens as Leaders (TOTAL) on March 25, 2022 at the DeWees Community and Senior Center; and reminded everyone of the upcoming Lompoc Restaurant Week hosted by the Lompoc Valley Chamber of Commerce and Visitor’s Bureau February 21 – 27, 2022.
ADJOURNMENT: At 8:26 P.M. Mayor Osborne adjourned the Lompoc City Council to a Regular Meeting on March 1, 2022 at 6:30 P.M., in City of Lompoc Council Chamber.
Approved by Council action on March 15, 2022: /Stacey Haddon/ Stacey Haddon, City Clerk