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MINUTES
Regular Meeting of the Lompoc City Council
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
City Hall, 100 Civic Center Plaza, Council Chamber
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04/05/2022 City of Lompoc City Council Minutes Page 2 of 8 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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CLOSED SESSION
OPEN SESSION – 6:00 P.M. – Council Chamber
Council Members Present: Dirk Starbuck, Gilda Cordova, Jeremy Ball, and Council Member Vega.
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 LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION: Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1) City of Lompoc v. Mission Hills Community Services District, Santa Barbara County Superior Court Case No. 20CV02225.
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION: Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1) Environmental Defense Center v. City of Lompoc, U.S.
District Court, Central District of California Case No. 2:21-CV-01714 OPEN SESSION - 6:30 P.M. – Council Chamber
Council Members Present: Dirk Starbuck, Gilda Cordova, Jeremy Ball, and Council Member Vega.
Staff Present: City Manager Dean Albro, City Clerk Stacey Haddon, City Attorney Jeff Malawy, Police Chief Joseph Mariani, Police Captain Kevin Martin, Library Director Sarah Bleyl, Management Services Director Christine Donnelly, Dispatch Supervisor Leah Garza, Parks & Recreation Manager Mario Guerrero, Recreation Supervisor Michael Espino, Radio Technician Kristofer Elliot, Facilities and Fleet Maintenance Manager Dirk Ishiwata, and Public Works Director Michael Luther.
Others Present:Beckie Jazo, Kathy Luette, Marh Fahning, Jason Byard, David Seipel, Deb Andrews, Michael Baker, Ann McCarty, Stephanie Saucedo, and Suzie (Unknown last name). 04/05/2022 City of Lompoc City Council Minutes Page 3 of 8 REPORT ON ACTION TAKEN DURING CLOSED SESSION:
City Attorney Jeff Malawy announced no reportable action was taken during the Closed Session.
Chaplin Greg Nelson provided the invocation and Mayor Pro-Tempore Jeremy Ball led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Pro-Tempore Jeremy Ball presented proclamations in honor of:
National Telecommunicators Week
Police Chief Joseph Mariani and Dispatch Supervisor Leah Garza thanked Council for this recognition and praised all dispatchers for doing a difficult job with professionalism, and great care for the citizens and first responders.
National Library Week
Library Director Sarah Bleyl provided a short presentation and announced the Library’s Summer Reading Program will begin June 1, 2022.
Sexual Assault Prevention Month
Child Abuse Awareness & Prevention Month
North County Rape Crisis and Child Protection Service Executive Director Ann McCarty accepted the proclamations, thanked the City for their continued partnership and working relationship and encouraged everyone to take care of each other.
CITY MANAGER REPORT: (Information only)
List of City expenditures
o February 21 – 25, 2022 - $4,604,826.62
o February 28, 2022 – March 4, 2022 - $1,349,402.04
o March 7 – 11, 2022 - $555,180.90
o Payroll March 4, 2022 - $1,585,526.78
City Manager Dean Albro spoke about attending the swearing in ceremony held for newly promoted Police Sergeant Andrew White, and Police Corporal Henry Strong on March 24, 2022 at the Lompoc Police Department; and congratulated Christine Donnelly on her permanent appointment as Management Services Director. Ms. Donnelly stated she is thankful and excited to have been given this promotion.
Council Member Cordova congratulated Ms. Donnelly and thanked her for her words.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS (Max of 3 Minutes): None CONSENT CALENDAR:
Council Member Cordova pulled Consent Item No. 6 for discussion ACTION: Motion/Second: Vega/Starbuck. By a 4-0-1 vote (Mayor Osborne was absent), Council:
1. Approved the Minutes of the Lompoc City Council Regular Meeting of March 1, 2022
2. Adoption of Resolution No. 6480(22) Approving Amendment No. 4 to the 2019-2021 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) With Employees Represented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 1245, Amending the City’s Compensation Plan Accordingly, and Approving Supplemental Appropriations to Fund the Amended MOU and Compensation Plan.
04/05/2022 City of Lompoc City Council Minutes Page 4 of 8 CONSENT CALENDAR: (cont’d)
Item No. 2 - Action
Approved Amendment No. 4 to the 2019-2021 Memorandum of Understanding (IBEW MOU) between the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 1245 (IBEW 1245) and the City (Amendment), providing equity adjustments to certain classifications represented by IBEW 1245; approved the proposed equity adjustments as prescribed in the Amendment; amend the City’s Compensation Plan to include the equity adjustments as prescribed in the Amendment; approved the supplemental appropriations which will fund the proposed equity adjustments for the remainder of Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-22 and FY 2022-23; and approved the supplemental resources to fund the supplemental appropriations.
3. Adoption of Resolution No. 6481(22) Amending the Compensation Plan to Reflect Salary Adjustments for Certain Management, Supervisory, and Confidential Classifications; and Approving Supplemental Appropriations to Fund the Amended Compensation Plan
Adopted Resolution No. 6481(22), which:
Approved an amendment to the Compensation Plan (Amendment) for certain Management, Supervisory, and Confidential (MS&C) Classifications effective the first full pay period after adoption of the resolution and authorized onetime non-pensionable equity lump sum compensation payment to 3 of those classifications; approved the supplemental appropriations which will fund the proposed salary range adjustments for the remainder of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-22 and FY 2022-23; and approved the supplemental resources to fund the supplemental appropriations.
4. Adoption of Resolution No. 6483(22) Approving, and Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Execute all Documents Associated with, the Western Assignment Administration Agreement with Northern California Power Agency.
Adopted Resolution No. 6483(22), which approved, and authorized the City Manager or designee to execute, the Western Assignment Administration Agreement with Northern California Power Agency (NCPA).
5. Revision to Handbook for Commission, Committee, and Board Members to Change the Meeting Frequency of the Public Safety Commission; Adoption of Resolution No. 6484(22).
Adopted Resolution No. 6484(22), revising the Handbook for Commission, Committee, and Board Members to change the meeting frequency of the Public Safety Commission from once per month to six times per year. The regular meetings would be held on the third Wednesday of January, March, May, July, September, and November.
This item was pulled for discussion
6. Adoption of Resolution No. 6485(22) Authorizing Participation in a Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Santa Barbara, and the cities of Buellton, Carpinteria, Goleta, Santa Barbara, and Solvang to Share the Cost of the Development and Implementation of the “Santa Barbara County Regional SB 1383 Food Recovery Plan”.
STAFF PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS/REQUESTS: None
04/05/2022 City of Lompoc City Council Minutes Page 5 of 8 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (3 Minutes Maximum):
1. Deb Andrews spoke about her concerns regarding the need for rehabilitation of the City’s Ken Adams Park.
2. David Seiple expressed concern about the possible new traffic issues that will arise when the Burton Ranch housing project begins and is completed.
3. United Boys & Girls Club of Santa Barbara CEO Michael Baker gave summary of the events the Lompoc Clubhouse has been doing this past year, and thanked the Lompoc Unified School District for its partnership during COVID pandemic to help provide service to the children in the Lompoc area.
4. (Name not provided), stated outlets and amenities need to be provided to the children inside the City.
5. Kathy Luette, Community Relations Representative from the Burton Ranch project stated traffic mitigation plans have been put into place and let everyone know she is available to meet to discuss these issues.
6. Stephanie Saucedo, Suzie (Unknown last name), Beckie Jazo, and Mary Fahning spoke in favor of the City funding the construction of pickleball courts.
APPOINTMENTS:
7. Council Appointments to the Youth Commission.
ACTION: Motion/Second: Starbuck/Vega. By a 4-0-1 vote (Mayor Osborne was absent), Council made the following appointments to the Youth Commission:
Karla Pariagua (19) Adult Term which ends January 2024
Nathaniel Gordon (15) Youth Term which ends January 2024 Matthew Gordon (17) Youth Term which ends January 2023
Maria Joanne Cacho (15) Youth Term which ends January 2024 Jomelyza Wilhelm (16) Youth Term which ends January 2023 NEW BUSINESS:
8. Continuation of Capital Improvement Plan Budget Workshop; Selection of Priority Projects to be Funded by Capital Project Fund Management Services Director Christine Donnelly presented the Staff report and recommendations.
Council discussed this item.
Public Comment: None
Council continued to discuss the matter and with a general consensus, pulled the item to be continued after New Business Item No. 10.
9. Adoption of Resolution No. 6482(22) Authorizing Appropriations for Aquatic Center Roof Repair, Pool Heaters and Dehumidification System Replacement Project.
Mario Guerrero, Jr., Parks & Recreation Manager briefly spoke about this matter and introduced Recreation Supervisor at the Aquatic Center Michael Espino. Mr. Espino presented a Power Point Presentation and the Staff recommendations.
04/05/2022 City of Lompoc City Council Minutes Page 6 of 8 NEW BUSINESS: (cont’d)
Item No. 9
Council thanked Staff for the information presented and discussed the time required for the repairs, the current equipment, the fact City Staff has prolonged the life of the current equipment that needs to be repaired or replaced, the proposed replacement equipment, the need for a definite maintenance schedule for current and any replaced equipment for the Aquatic Center.
Recreation Supervisor Michael Espino stated the newly proposed equipment is more energy efficient and will be installed almost entirely during the Centers annual maintenance closure.
Public Comment: None
ACTION: Motion/Second: Starbuck/Vega. By a 4-0-1 vote (Mayor Osborne was absent), Counci adopted Resolution No. 6482(22), authorizing the supplemental appropriations of $983,288 for the Aquatic Center Roof Repair, Pool Heaters and Dehumidification System Replacement Project.
10. Adoption of Resolution No. 6486(22) Authorizing Appropriations for City Radio Network Replacement Project.
Dirk Ishiwata, Fleet and Facilities Manager briefly spoke about this item and introduced Radio Technician Kristofer Elliot. Mr. Elliot provided a short Power Point Presentation.
Council discussed the information presented, the City’s current radios and radio network which is at least 30 years old, the legal requirements for the radio system to be upgraded for the Police Department by May 2023, and the requested supplemental appropriations amount to be an estimate for replacement of all equipment needed for the City’s radio network.
Public Comment:
1. Jason Byard spoke in favor of the recommendation to authorize the funding to replace the City’s radio network.
ACTION: Motion/Second: Vega/Starbuck. By a 4-0-1 vote (Mayor Osborne was absent), Council adopted Resolution No. 6846(22), authorizing the supplemental appropriations of $2,500,000 for the Radio Network Replacement Project.
NEW BUSINESS: (cont’d)
Item No. 8
8. Continuation of Capital Improvement Plan Budget Workshop; Selection of Priority Projects to be Funded by Capital Project Fund Council Member Starbuck asked Staff to confirm the total amount of funding available in the Capital Project Fund after the approvals of appropriations for the Aquatic Center Roof Repair, Pool Heaters and Dehumidification System Replacement Project and City Radio Network Replacement Project. Management Services Director Christine Donnelly stated there is a total of $889,000 available in the Capital Project Fund, and Staff is recommending that amount be assigned to the City parks and recreation capital improvements.
ACTION: Motion/Second: Vega/Starbuck. By a 4-0-1 vote (Mayor Osborne was absent), Council directed Staff to provide the remaining $889,000 available in the Capital Project Fund to the Parks and Recreation Division for parks and recreation capital improvements and to return at a future meeting with a report which outlines the projects to be funded with this money. 04/05/2022 City of Lompoc City Council Minutes Page 7 of 8 NEW BUSINESS: (cont’d)
11. Introduction of Ordinance No. 1693(22) Adding a New Chapter to Title 12 of the Lompoc Municipal Code Allowing the City to Place Limits on Public Access and Use of City Owned and Controlled Properties; Adoption of Resolution No. 6487(22) Closing Three City-Owned Parcels East of the Lompoc Airport to Public Access and Use (APNs 093-051- 012, 093-051-013, and 093-051-014) and Approving Supplemental Budget Appropriations for the Closure.
Dean Albro, City Manager presented the Staff report and recommendations.
Council thanked Staff for the information presented and discussed the item at length which included the estimated costs for installing and maintaining fencing, concern about the General Fund paying for an item that will be located on an enterprise fund property, the limitation of public use on any or all of City-owned property, and the harmful effects realized by not addressing illegal camping and trespassing on City-owned properties.
Public Comment:
1. Jason Byard spoke in favor of Staff recommendations.
ACTION: Motion/Second: Cordova/Vega. By a 4-0-1 vote (Mayor Osborne was absent), Council introduced, for first reading by title only with further reading waived, Ordinance No. 1693(22) adding Chapter 12.40 to the Lompoc Municipal Code to provide for limitations on public access and use of City-owned properties; and adopt Resolution No. 6487(22), closing three City-owned parcels east of the Lompoc Airport to public access and use (APNs 093-051-012, 093-051-013, and 093-051-014), approving $175,000 in supplemental budget appropriations for the closure; and directing Staff to setup a repayment process to the general fund for the airport’s portion of this matter, and to return at a later date (after the installation of the fencing at these properties) with an update on the cost of installation and an estimate of maintenance costs.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None
CONSENT CALENDAR: (cont’d)
6. Adoption of Resolution No. 6485(22) Authorizing Participation in a Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Santa Barbara, and the cities of Buellton, Carpinteria, Goleta, Santa Barbara, and Solvang to Share the Cost of the Development and Implementation of the “Santa Barbara County Regional SB 1383 Food Recovery Plan”.
Keith Quinlan, Solid Waste Superintendent presented a brief summary of this item.
Council discussed this matter briefly and realized the exhibits to the proposed Memorandum of Understanding where not provided in the Staff report. City Attorney Jeff Malawy suggested this item be continued to a future meeting. With a general consensus, the Council approved to move this to a future meeting when all attachments and exhibits are available for review.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (2 Minutes Maximum): None
04/05/2022 City of Lompoc City Council Minutes Page 8 of 8 COUNCIL COMMENTS AND MEETING REPORTS:
Council Member Starbuck asked Council to agree to allow City Manager Dean Albro to speak with County of Santa Barbara Supervisor Joan Hartmann regarding the McLaughlin Road crossing, the request was seconded by Council Member Ball and carried by Council Member Vega.
Council Member Ball reported he participated in the recent walking audit of Lompoc with citizens and members of the Lompoc Valley Community Healthcare Organization; thanked Mayor Osborne for attending the Northern California Power Agency (NCPA) Federal Policy Conference in Washington DC; and announced the City’s Recreation Division is hosting a teen job fair at the Anderson Recreation Center from 9am-12pm on April 20 & 21, 2022, the 17th Annual Golf Tournament will be held on April 29, 2022 at the Mission Club, and the Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be at River Park on April 16, 2022.
ADJOURNMENT: At 10:52 P.M. Mayor Pro-Tempore Jeremy Ball adjourned the Lompoc City Council to a Regular Meeting on April 19, 2022 at 6:30 P.M., in City of Lompoc Council Chamber.
Approved by Council action on May 17, 2022: /Stacey Haddon/ Stacey Haddon, City Clerk