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Minutes
Regular Meeting of the Lompoc City Council
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
City Hall, 100 Civic Center Plaza, Council Chamber
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06/21/2022 City of Lompoc City Council Minutes Page 2 of 7
CLOSED SESSION
OPEN SESSION – 6:00 P.M. – Council Chamber
Council Members Present: Dirk Starbuck, Gilda Cordova, Jeremy Ball, Victor Vega, and Mayor Jenelle Osborne.
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. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION:
Title: City Manager
Six-Month Review as Required by City Manager’s Employment Agreement OPEN SESSION - 6:30 P.M. – Council Chamber
Council Members Present: Dirk Starbuck, Gilda Cordova, Jeremy Ball, Victor Vega, and Mayor Jenelle Osborne.
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, Special Counsel, City Attorney’s Office Danny Aleshire, Aviation/Transportation Administrator Richard Fernbaugh, and Senior Administrative Analyst Erin Keller.
Others Present: Deb Andrews, Luis Castaneda, Bill Meyers, Leah (Last name not provided), Nick Nickelenko, and Kathy Howard.
REPORT ON ACTION TAKEN DURING CLOSED SESSION:
City Attorney Jeff Malawy announced no reportable action was taken during the Closed Session.
Mayor Jenelle Osborne led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS:
Library Director Sarah Bleyl provided a presentation on the Library Summer Program Council thanked Ms. Bleyl and her entire Staff for the programs offered to the public during the entire year and especially during the summer.
CITY MANAGER REPORT: (Information only)
List of City expenditures
o May 16 – 20, 2022 - $1,943,383.15
o May 23 – 27, 2022 - $1,809,968.51
o Payroll May 27, 2022 - $1,637,735.94
City Manager Dean Albro stated the City will soon be receiving the second tranche of American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 funds, and pointed out the newly installed projector and monitor in the Council Chamber.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS (Max of 3 Minutes):
1. Deb Andrews expressed concern about Consent Calendar items 7 and 8, and complained about the broken drinking fountain in the lobby of City Hall.
2. Nick Nickelenko suggested Council require stricter background checks for its potential employees.
06/21/2022 City of Lompoc City Council Minutes Page 3 of 7 CONSENT CALENDAR:
Council Member Starbuck asked Staff to clarify if Consent Calendar Item No. 8 is creating a new position. Human Resources Manager Gabriel Garcia stated the requested action is to create a career ladder for an existing position and is not adding a new position.
Council Member Cordova asked Staff to provide a robust education program for Consent Calendar Item No. 7, and suggested inserts be provided in utility customer bills.
Council Member Ball asked Staff to provide a quick overview of Consent Calendar Item No. 9.
Utility Department Head Charles Berry explained the City is working with Vandenberg Space Force Base to ensure the Base is able to operate its wastewater services efficiently and within the required regulations.
ACTION: Motion/Second: Vega/Cordova. By a 5-0 vote, Council:
1. Approved the Minutes of the Lompoc City Council Regular Meeting of April 19, 2022
2. Adoption of Resolution No: 6512(22) Adopting the 2022 City of Lompoc Wildfire Mitigation Plan
Adopted Resolution No. 6512(22) adopting the 2022 City of Lompoc Wildfire Mitigation Plan.
3. Adoption of Resolution No. 6515(22) Approving Road Repair and Accountability Act List of Proposed Projects (Fiscal Year 2022-23).
Adopted Resolution No. 6515(22) approving a list of proposed projects to be funded with Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account revenues for Fiscal Year 2022-23.
4. Approval of the Annual Operations and Maintenance Plan (ER22-03) for Fiscal Year 2022-23; Adoption of Resolution No. 6516 (22) Adopted Resolution No. 6516 (22), approving the Annual Operations and Maintenance Plan for Fiscal Year 2022-23 and authorizing staff to submit the Notice of Exemption to the Santa Barbara County Clerk of the Board.
5. Award of Project No. FY-22-S-1, 2022 Curb Ramp Upgrade Project.
Adopted the Special Provisions for Project No. FY-22-S-1, 2022 Curb Ramp Upgrade Project, as required by Section 22039 of the Public Contract Code (copies of Special Provisions are on file in the City Engineer's Office); awarded the Construction Contract in the amount of $784,667 to JJ Fisher Construction, Inc.; authorized the City Manager to execute the necessary agreements for that Contract; authorized the City Engineer, or designee, to approve additional construction costs and construction contract change orders in an amount not to exceed $100,000; and approved a budget for other services and expenses primarily including Materials Testing in the amount of $20,000.
6. Revisions to Handbook for Commission, Committee, and Board Members Relating to the Meeting Days and Times for the Parks and Recreation Commission; Adoption of Resolution No. 6518(22) Adopted Resolution No. 6518(22), revising the Handbook for Commission, Committee, and Board Members to change the meeting day for the Parks and Recreation Commission from the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 P.M., to the second Tuesday in January, March, May, July, September, and November at 7:00 P.M.
06/21/2022 City of Lompoc City Council Minutes Page 4 of 7 CONSENT CALENDAR: (cont’d)
7. Assembly Bill 1276 Single-Use Foodware Accessories and Standard Condiments; Adoption of Resolution No. 6519(22) Authorizing an Enforcement Agency.
Adopted Resolution No.6519(22), authorizing the Utilities Director, or designee, as the enforcement authority of Assembly Bill 1276, specifically Chapter 5.2 Single-Use Foodware Accessories and Condiments of Part 3 of Division 30 of Public Resources Code, within the City of Lompoc.
8. Adoption of Resolution No. 6520(22) to Establish a Buyer Series Classifications to include a Senior Buyer Position in the Management Services Department, Purchasing Division, and to Amend the City’s Compensation and Classification Plans Accordingly
Reorganized the Management Services Department, Purchasing Division, and approve the reallocation of positions within the department’s budget as follows:
establish a Buyer series classifications by creating a Senior Buyer job classification; establish/reallocate the position allocation and salary for the proposed Senior Buyer job classification replacing one Buyer position allocation; adjust the department’s budget accordingly; and adopted Resolution No. 6520(22), which will amend the City’s Classification Plan to establish the Buyer series classification to include the Senior Buyer job classification, an International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local Union 1245 classification; amended the City’s Compensation Plan to approve and adopt the proposed salary for the Senior Buyer classification as prescribed in the IBEW Ad Hoc 12/8/21; approved and adopted the proposed new position, position allocation, compensation, and adjustment of funding reallocations for the Management Services Department, Purchasing Division for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-22, and FY 2022-23 respectively; approved supplemental appropriations which will fund the proposed salary for the Senior Buyer classification for FYs 2021-23; and approved the supplemental resources to fund the supplemental appropriation.
9. Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Intergovernmental Service Agreement and Any Required Documents with Vandenberg Space Force Base to Provide Wastewater Treatment Plant Support Services Authorized the City Manager to execute the Memorandum of Agreement with Vandenberg Space Force Base and any required documents, as approved by the City Attorney, to provide wastewater treatment plant support services.
STAFF PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS/REQUESTS:
Lompoc Police Department’s Captain Kevin Martin provided a presentation regarding the City’s plan for responding to illegal fireworks inside the City Limits.
Council thanked Staff for the information provided and asked about the use of the City’s drone, if citations and fines will be issued to persons who use illegal fireworks inside the City, and if there are certain areas inside the City which are of greater concern. Captain Martin explained the Police Department will not use the drone for a response to illegal fireworks due to concern for the possible damage or loss to that equipment; stated tickets and fines will be issued when appropriate; and the Department will continue to cover the entire City.
Mayor Osborne encouraged all citizens to be safe and to not use illegal fireworks at all, especially due to the high fire danger everywhere.
06/21/2022 City of Lompoc City Council Minutes Page 5 of 7 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (3 Minutes Maximum):
1. Deb Andrews stated she is disappointed she cannot locate videos of some City Council Meetings on the City’s website.
2. Luis Castaneda, owner of the Roots Dispensary, requested Council limit the number of commercial cannabis businesses inside the City of Lompoc.
3. (Name not provided), suggested the Police Department needs to be more active in combating the violence in the City.
PUBLIC HEARING:
10. Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Gann Appropriation Limitation; Adoption of Resolution No. 6517(22)
Christie Donnelly, Management Services Director presented the Staff report and recommendations.
Public Comment: None
ACTION: Motion/Second: Vega/Ball. By a 5-0 vote, Council adopted Resolution No. 6517(22), setting the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23 Gann appropriation limit at $54,889,655.
NEW BUSINESS:
11. Hangar and Tie-Down Rental Rate Adjustments at Lompoc Airport; Adoption of Resolution No. 6514(22)
Richard Fernbaugh, Aviation/Transportation Administrator presented the Staff report and recommendations.
Council thanked Staff for the information and asked about the overall condition of the Airport. Mr.
Fernbaugh stated there are some deficiencies at the Airport, but the City is continuing to work on rehabilitation and upgrades to the Airport and expect to have several projects completed by the end of 2022.
ACTION: Motion/Second: Vega/Cordova By a 5-0 vote, Council received Staff input, requested public comment; and adopted Resolution No. 6514(22) which sets fees for hangar and tie-down rentals at the Lompoc Airport effective July 1, 2022.
12. Amendment to the City of Lompoc’s Sphere of Influence Application for the Bailey / Bodger Properties (APNs 093-070-065 and 093-111-007, -008, -009, -010, -011, -012) and Addendum #7 to the City’s 2030 General Plan Update Final Environmental Impact Report
Jeff Malawy, City Attorney and Danny Aleshire, Special Counsel, City Attorney’s Office presented the Staff report and recommendations.
Council thanked Staff for the information presented and discussed the matter at length.
Public Comment:
1. Via Phone – Nadia Abushanab, Advocacy Director of Santa Barbara County Action Network (SBCAN), and Claire Wineman, President of the Grower Shipper Assocation of Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties, spoke against this matter going forward and suggested Council not approve the proposed amendment.
2. (Name not provided), stated the City will need to provide services if a housing development is completed in this area.
3. Leah (Last Name not provided) provided cauliflowers to Council and suggested Council work towards developing in-fill housing. 06/21/2022 City of Lompoc City Council Minutes Page 6 of 7 NEW BUSINESS: (cont’d)
Public Comment
4. Bill Meyers, representative of the Bailey / Bodger Property Owners, thanked Council and Staff for their continued work on this matter.
Council continued to discuss this matter.
ACTION: Motion/Second: Starbuck/Cordova By a 4-1 vote (Council Member Ball voted No), Council adopted Resolution No. 6523(22) requesting the Santa Barbara County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) process and approve an amendment to the City’s prior application for a Sphere of Influence (SOI) amendment/adjustment for the Bailey / Bodger Properties (Amended SOI Application) and approving the associated Addendum #7 to the City’s Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) for the 2030 General Plan Update: and directed Staff to take all actions necessary or reasonably required to submit, process, and receive approval of the Amended SOI Application as may be required by LAFCO staff.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
13. Approval of the Agreement for Animal Control Services with the County of Santa Barbara for Fiscal Years 2022-23 – 2026-27
Erin Keller, Senior Administrative Analyst presented the Staff report and recommendations.
Council discussed the information presented and thanked Staff for their work on this matter.
Public Comment:
1. Nick Nickelenko, Kathy Howard, Lee Heller (via phone), and Unknown Phone Caller suggested Council research options for Animal Control Services outside of the County of Santa Barbara proposed agreement.
2. Via Phone – Van Do-Reynoso, Director of Santa Barbara County Public Health spoke about the services provided to the City of Lompoc and suggested the County provide a presentation at a future meeting.
Council continued to discuss this matter.
ACTION: Motion/Second: Mayor Osborne/Starbuck By a 4-1 vote (Council Member Cordova voted No), Council authorized the City Manager to execute a one to five-year Agreement for Animal Control Services by the County of Santa Barbara in a form approved by the City Attorney and direct Staff to evaluate, during the term of the Agreement, the feasibility of other options for providing animal control services and bring analysis of the City contracting with another provider for the same services; or the City to provide full animal services on its own; or the City adopt a hybrid approach and contract with the County for sheltering services only while providing all other animal control services itself; or a combination of the previous options; and return to the City Council for discussion and possible action not later than January 17, 2023.
BREAK: At 9:23 P.M. Mayor Osborne announced a break.
The meeting was reconvened at 9:28 P.M. with
all Council Members present.
COUNCIL REQUESTS:
14. Consider Approving Amendments to Bylaws of the Lompoc Community Benefit Foundation to Change the Residency Requirements for Board Members Who Are Business Representatives and to Add Two Business Representative Alternates; Appoint Business Representatives and Alternates
Jeff Malawy, City Attorney presented the Staff report and recommendations.
Public Comment: None
06/21/2022 City of Lompoc City Council Minutes Page 7 of 7 COUNCIL REQUESTS: (cont’d)
Item No. 14 - Action
ACTION: Motion/Second: Mayor Osborne/Ball. By a 5-0 vote, Council approved the amendments to the bylaws of the Lompoc Community Benefit Foundation as described in this report, subject to and effective upon approval by the Foundation; and appoint members of the Lompoc Community Benefit Foundation board of directors that represent businesses in the City and appoint alternates; and if any reside outside City limits or are an alternate, appoint them subject to and effective upon approval of the above bylaws amendments by the Foundation APPOINTMENTS:
15. Council Appointments to the Planning Commission and to the Lompoc Community Benefit Foundation.
ACTION: Motion/Second: Cordova/Ball. By a 5-0 vote, Council appointed Steve Bridge to the Planning Commission with a term ending December 31, 2024.
ACTION: Motion/Second: Ball/ Mayor Osborne. By a 5-0 vote, Council appointed David Casper as an Alternate Board Member of the Lompoc Community Benefit Foundation.
ACTION: Motion/Second: Mayor Osborne/Ball. By a 5-0 vote, Council appointed Luis Castaneda and Eric Oviatt as Business Representative Board Members of the Lompoc Community Benefit Foundation.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (2 Minutes Maximum):
1. Deb Andrews encouraged Council not to approve anything that is unconstitutional.
COUNCIL COMMENTS AND MEETING REPORTS:
Council Member Starbuck asked Staff for an update on the City’s fireworks show. Community Development Director Christie Alarcon stated the pyrotechnics company the City contracted with for a fireworks show refused to have a fireworks show at Ryon Park and the Lompoc Unified School District will not allow a fireworks show in Huyck Stadium, this left the City without a location for a fireworks show for this year.
Council Member Cordova invited citizens from District 1 to apply to become a member of the City’s Parks & Recreation Commission and the Public Safety Commission.
Council Member Ball reported he attended several events and meetings, including the dedication of the Community Action Commission Health Center, the Savvi Health Offices, and the Juneteeth Celebration Event.
Mayor Osborne announced she attended several meetings and events, including the Community Action Commission Health Center, the Savvi Health Offices, Juneteeth Celebration Event, the County Mayors and City Managers meeting, the swearing-in ceremony for four new Lompoc Police Officers, welcomed the AIDS/Lifecycle participants to the City, toured the DenMat facilities; and thanked Allan Hancock College for expanding their associates degree programs at the Lompoc facility.
ADJOURNMENT: At 9:46 P.M. Mayor Osborne adjourned the Lompoc City Council to a Regular Meeting on July 5, 2022 at 6:30 P.M., in City of Lompoc Council Chamber.
Approved by Council action on August 16, 2022: /Stacey Haddon/ Stacey Haddon, City Clerk