Pursuant to State Law, any member of the public may address the City Council concerning any Item on the Agenda. Please be aware that Items on the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and are normally enacted by one vote of the City Council. If you wish to speak on a Consent Calendar Item, please do so during “Public Comment on Consent Calendar Items”.
Regular City Council meetings will be videotaped and available for review on the City’s website by the end of the day on the Thursday following the City Council Meeting. The Agenda and related Staff reports are available on the City’s web site: www.cityoflompoc.com the Friday before Council meetings between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Any documents produced by the City and distributed to a majority of the City Council regarding any item on this agenda will be made available the Friday before Council meetings at the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall, 100 Civic Center Plaza, Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. and at the Information Desk at the Lompoc Library, 501 E. North Avenue, Lompoc, California, Monday - Thursday between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. and Friday and Saturday between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. The City may charge customary photocopying charges for copies of such documents.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, including review of the Agenda and related documents, please contact the City Clerk at (805) 875- 8241 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. This will allow time for the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to the meeting. To request a Spanish translator, please call (805) 875-8241 by 4P.M. on the Friday before the Council Meeting, to allow time for the City to coordinate a translator.
AGENDA
Regular Meeting of the Lompoc City Council
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
City Hall, 100 Civic Center Plaza, Council Chamber
The City Council meeting will be broadcast live on Comcast Channel 23 and on the radio at KPEG 100.9 FM
Or video livestreamed via this link:
https://www.cityoflompoc.com/government/committees-boards/city-council/live-webcast Or internet radio via this link:
https://www.cityoflompoc.com/government/departments/utilities/media-center/kpeg-radio 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, December 6, 2022.
12/06/2022 City of Lompoc City Council Agenda 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".
Las reuniones regulares del Concejo Municipal se grabarán en video y estarán disponibles para su revisión en el sitio web de la Ciudad al final del día del jueves siguiente a la reunión del Concejo Municipal. La agenda y los informes relacionados del personal están disponibles en el sitio web de la ciudad:
www.cityoflompoc.com el viernes antes de las reuniones del consejo entre las 9:00 a.m. y las 5:00 p.m.
Cualquier documento producido por la ciudad y distribuido a la mayoría del concejo municipal con respecto a cualquier tema en esta agenda estará disponible el viernes antes de las reuniones del concejo en la oficina del Secretario de la Ciudad en el Ayuntamiento, 100 Civic Center Plaza, de lunes a viernes entre las 9 a.m. y 5 p.m. y en el mostrador de información de la biblioteca de Lompoc, 501 E. 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 – 5:45 P.M. – Council Chamber
ROLL CALL: Mayor Jenelle Osborne
Mayor Pro-Tempore Jeremy Ball
Council Member Gilda Cordova
Council Member Dirk Starbuck
Council Member Victor Vega
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: (maximum of three minutes per speaker, limited to subject of “Closed Session”)
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. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: City Manager; Annual Review as Required by City Manager’s Employment Agreement
3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS: Agency designated representatives:
Jeff Malawy, City Attorney; Unrepresented employee: City Manager 12/06/2022 City of Lompoc City Council Agenda Page 3 of 6 OPEN SESSION - 6:30 P.M. – Council Chamber
ROLL CALL: Mayor Jenelle Osborne
Mayor Pro-Tempore Jeremy Ball
Council Member Gilda Cordova
Council Member Dirk Starbuck
Council Member Victor Vega
REPORT ON ACTION TAKEN DURING CLOSED SESSION:
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Jenelle Osborne
PRESENTATIONS:
• Recognition of the City of Lompoc Electric Division and Supporting Staff for Earning the Smart Energy Provider (SEP)® Designation
• County Broadband Consortium Representatives to provide update on the Strategic Plan.
CITY MANAGER REPORT: (Information only)
• List of City expenditures
o October 24 – 28, 2022 - $2,274,402.15
o October 31, 2022 – November 4, 2022 - $642,703.78
o November 7 – 11, 2022 - $531,793.57
o Payroll October 28, 2022 - $1,777,138.21
o Payroll November 11, 2022 - $1,746,938.40
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS (Max of 3 Minutes):
CONSENT CALENDAR: All items listed under Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and will be enacted, after one motion, in the form listed below. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless good cause is shown prior to the Council vote. Any items withdrawn from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion will be addressed immediately before the second Oral Communications, near the end of the meeting.
1. Approval of Minutes of the Lompoc City Council Regular Meeting of September 20, 2022.
2. Adoption of Resolution No. 6552(22) to Amend the City’s Classification and Compensation Plans to Include New and Revised Part-Time, At-Will Classifications and Salary Ranges in the Community Development Department, Parks & Recreation Division.
Gabriel Garcia, Human Resources Manager
[email protected]
12/06/2022 City of Lompoc City Council Agenda Page 4 of 6 CONSENT CALENDAR: (cont’d)
Item No. 2 – recommendations
Recommendation: Council adopt Resolution No. 6552(22), which will approve the new and revised class specifications for certain part-time, at-will, and non-represented positions and amend and include them in the City’s Classification Plan; approve the job descriptions for those new and revised classifications; delete the PT Recreation Water Safety Instructor job classification and salary including the pay code for PT Recreation Water Safety Instructor with PERS; approve the new and revised salary ranges for the new and revised certain job classifications and amend and include them in the City’s Compensation/Pay Plan; and approve and adopt the proposed new position, compensation, and adjustment of funding allocations for the Community Development Department, Parks & Recreation Division for the remaining Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23.
3. Acceptance of Building Forward Infrastructure Grant Funds for HVAC Replacement and ADA Restroom Upgrade Project at the Lompoc Library; Adoption of Resolution No. 6553(22) Accepting Grants Funds and Approving Supplemental Appropriations for the Project.
Sarah Bleyl, Library Director
[email protected]
Recommendation: Council adopt Resolution No. 6553(22) accepting $402,442 in grant funds awarded under the California State Library’s Building Forward grant program and authorize the City Manager to execute any required documents and approving supplemental appropriations of $201,721 for the required local match for the project.
4. Adoption of Resolution No. 6555(22), Declaring the Results of the Consolidated General Election Held in Lompoc on November 8, 2022.
Stacey Haddon, City Clerk
[email protected]
Recommendation: Council adopt Resolution No. 6555(22), which recites the facts and declares the results of the Consolidated General Election held on November 8, 2022, as provided by the County Clerk-Recorder-Assessor and Registrar of Voters Certification of Election Results of the Official Canvass.
ELECTION PRESENTATION:
• Presentation of Certificates of Election, Administration of The Oaths of Allegiance, and Seating of Newly Elected Mayor and Council Members.
THERE WILL BE A RECESS IN THE MEETING AT THIS TIME
12/06/2022 City of Lompoc City Council Agenda Page 5 of 6 STAFF PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS/REQUESTS:
• Planning Manager Brian Halvorson to provide an update on the City of Lompoc Housing Element and Technical General Plan Update.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (3 Minutes Maximum):
COUNCIL REQUESTS:
5. Parks & Recreation Analysis – Ryon Park Performance Stage Repair or Replacement Feasibility; Selection of Options for Repair or Replacement of Stage.
Jason Rojas, Parks Project Coordinator
[email protected]
Recommendation: Council discuss information provided by Staff; and direct Staff to proceed with one of the options presented; or provide alternate direction.
(Public Comment)
NEW BUSINESS:
6. Adoption of Resolution No. 6554(22) Rescinding the Moratorium on Utility Service Disconnections for Non-Payment, And Rescinding Waiver of Late Fees and Penalties on Utility Accounts.
Christie Donnelly, Management Services Director
[email protected]
Recommendation: Council adopt Resolution No. 6554(22), rescinding the moratorium on utility service disconnections for non-payment and waiver of late fees and penalties on utility accounts effective beginning April 2023. (Public Comment)
12/06/2022 City of Lompoc City Council Agenda Page 6 of 6 NEW BUSINESS: (cont’d)
7. Presentation by Pale Blue Dot Ventures, Inc. of Concept & Feasibility Study and Experience Design Plan for Proposed Development of a Space Center Project on Approximately 82 Acres Including and Adjacent to Ken Adam Park; and Approval of a Sixth Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding to Extend the Exclusive Negotiating Period.
Dean Albro, City Manager
[email protected]
Jeff Malawy, City Attorney
[email protected]
Recommendations: Council receive a presentation by Pale Blue Dot Ventures, Inc. (Pale Blue Dot) of its Concept & Feasibility Study and Experience Design Plan for a proposed development of a space center project on approximately 82 acres of City-owned land including and adjacent to Ken Adam Park; and decide whether to approve the requested Sixth Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) (Attachment 1) with Pale Blue Dot (Sixth Amendment), which would extend the exclusive negotiating period under the MOU, which currently expires on December 31, 2022. An extended exclusive negotiating period will allow the City and Pale Blue Dot the time needed to work towards the next step under the MOU – negotiating a Disposition & Development Agreement to govern development of the property and its sale to Pale Blue Dot.
(Public Comment)
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (2 Minutes Maximum):
COUNCIL COMMENTS AND MEETING REPORTS:
ADJOURNMENT: Lompoc City Council will adjourn to a Regular Meeting at 6:30 P.M. on December 20, 2022.
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing agenda was posted on the City Hall bulletin board not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.
Dated this 2nd day of December 2022
Stacey Haddon, City Clerk