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AGENDA
Regular Meeting of the Lompoc City Council
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
City Hall, 100 Civic Center Plaza, Council Chamber
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Alternatively, you may submit comments via email to [email protected] not later than 4:00pm on Tuesday, April 4, 2023.
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 as soon as possible prior to the meeting. This will allow time for the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to the meeting.
04/04/2023 City of Lompoc City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 5 The general Oral Communications periods are reserved for persons desiring to address the Lompoc City Council on any subject within the jurisdiction of the City Council. Closed Session and Consent Calendar Oral Communications periods are limited to the subjects of the closed session/consent calendar agenda items.
CLOSED SESSION
OPEN SESSION – 5:45 P.M. – Council Chamber
Council Members Present: Jeremy Ball, Gilda Cordova, Dirk Starbuck, 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. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS: Government Code Section 54956.8. Property: approximately 82 acres including and adjacent to Ken Adam Park (APN: 095-070-008). City Negotiators: City Manager Dean Albro, City Attorney Jeff Malawy. Negotiating Parties: City of Lompoc, Pale Blue Dot Ventures, Inc. Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment.
OPEN SESSION - 6:40 P.M. – Council Chamber
Council Members Present: Jeremy Ball, Gilda Cordova, Dirk Starbuck, Victor Vega, and Mayor Jenelle Osborne.
Staff Present: City Manager Dean Albro, City Clerk Stacey Haddon, and City Attorney Jeff Malawy.
Others Present: Allison Wales, Scott Burns, Angelina Dettamanti, LeAnne Woolever, Karen Hauenstein, Marcia Wertz, and Carl Jones.
REPORT ON ACTION TAKEN DURING CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Jeff Malawy stated no reportable action was taken during the Closed Session.
Mayor Jenelle Osborne led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS:
• Mayor Osborne presented Proclamations in honor of:
▪ Healthy People Healthy Trails
▪ Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention Month
▪ Child Abuse Awareness & Prevention Month
▪ National Donate Life Month
CITY MANAGER REPORT: (Information only)
• List of City expenditures
o February 27, 2023 – March 3, 2023 - $768,590.65
o March 6 – 10, 2023 - $857,570.57
o Payroll March 3, 2023 - $1,762,399.94
City Manager Dena Albro presented a quick video of the recent updates completed at Thompson Park.
04/04/2023 City of Lompoc City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 5 PUBLIC COMMENT ON CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS (Maximum of 3 Minutes):
1. Angelina Dettamanti suggested Council include a detailed list of the City Expenditures on the Agenda for the public.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
ACTION: Motion/Second: Starbuck/Ball. By a 5-0 vote, Council:
1. Approved the Minutes of the Lompoc City Council Regular Meeting of February 7, 2023
2. Adoption of Resolution No. 6568(23) Adopting the City’s Updated Local Hazard Mitigation Annex to the Santa Barbara County Multi Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Adopted Resolution No. 6568(23), adopting the City of Lompoc Local Hazard Mitigation Plan to be annexed to the updated Santa Barbara County MultiJurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan.
STAFF PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS/REQUESTS: None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (3 Minutes Maximum):
1. Calvin Tucker, a member of the Linda Vista Home Owners Association asked for direction on the Association’s ability to have cars towed off streets in the Linda Vista neighborhood.
2. Jessie Bender and (Name not provided) spoke about the current agreement between the City and Visit Lompoc, Inc., and suggested Visit Lompoc is in violation of the Lompoc Tourism Improvement District Management Agreement.
3. Marcia Wertz complained about a constant and long lasting noise and vibrational disturbance she has experienced while at her home on West Walnut Avenue and is requesting the City intervene in this matter.
4. Leanne Woolever requested Ron Fink not be appointed to the Planning Commission and suggested the City terminate the Visit Lompoc, Inc., agreement.
5. Sherry Foster spoke about her personal life including her past service in the Air Force and recent enrollment at Allan Hancock College and read a passage from the Bible.
6. Susan Hudspeth asked Council to repair the many potholes on City streets.
7. Karen Hauenstein expressed her concern about the increase in traffic in the City and asked the Council to advocate for the re-opening of McLaughlin Road.
8. Angela Dettamanti critized the City Council for homeless persons in the City as well as trash accumulation throughout the City, asked if the City Attorney is available to help citizens with personal matters, and stated she does not see the Council caring about the citizens and requested the Mayor resign immediately.
APPOINTMENTS:
3. City Council Appointment to the Planning Commission.
Council Member Cordova requested this item be continued to the April 18, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting.
04/04/2023 City of Lompoc City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 5 NEW BUSINESS:
4. Approval of Additional National Opioid Settlements with Teva, Allergan, Walmart, Walgreens, and CVS; Adoption of Resolution No. 6569(23) Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Settlement Documents.
Jeff Malawy, City Attorney presented the Staff report and recommendations.
Council Member Starbuck asked if the City has a plan for the use of the anticipated funds and asked if administrative costs of administrating the possible projects could be paid with these funds.
Police Chief Kevin Martin stated Staff is working to bring a proposed plan to Council for possible uses of these funds. City Attorney Jeff Malawy answered no, stating the funds could not be used for administrative costs.
Public Comment:
1. Leanne Woolever spoke in favor of the City receiving the funds directly.
2. (Name not Provided) suggested local non-profits and churches come together to provide services to the community.
3. Angelina Dettamanti suggested all the funding be provided to law enforcement.
ACTION: Motion/Second: Cordova/Vega. By a 5-0 vote, Council approved Settlement Agreements and Participation Forms for the City’s participation in the National Opioid Settlement Agreements with Teva, Allergan, Walmart, Walgreens, and CVS; and approved the California State-Subdivision Agreements Regarding Distribution and Use of Settlement Funds relating to the National Opioid Settlement Agreements with Teva, Allergan, Walmart, Walgreens, and CVS; and adopted Resolution 6569(23) approving and authorizing the City Manager to carry out all necessary acts such that the City can participate in the National Opioid Settlements with Teva, Allergan, Walmart, Walgreens, and CVS, including signing necessary documents and transmittal thereof as necessary; and chose to have Lompoc’s share of the settlement funds received directly by Lompoc; and directed Staff to return at future Council meeting to provide proposals for City uses of these funds.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (2 Minutes Maximum):
1. (Name not Provided), Leanne Woolever, Angelina Dettamanti, and (Another Name not Provided), suggested the City call for a financial audit of Visit Lompoc, Inc.
2. Via Phone – (Name not Provided), stated he is a Board Member of Explore Lompoc and informed everyone the Explore Lompoc Board has called for an independent financial audit.
3. Marcia Wertz suggested all citizens review the documents Martin Bender has written regarding Visit Lompoc, Inc.
4. Carl Jones suggested the public allow the review process of any accusations of misconduct by the City and or Visit Lompoc, Inc., be completed.
COUNCIL COMMENTS, AND MEETING REPORTS:
Council Member Ball announced the first Old Town Market event will be held on Friday, July 7, 2023, and a First Friday Event will commence on Friday, April 7, 2023.
Council Member Vega thanked all who have attended and participated in this meeting and requested any member of public who are interested in helping this local government that they apply to be appointed to any of the current vacancies on the City’s Boards, Commissions, or Committees.
Council Member Cordova read a statement in response to allegations she has acted illegally as a member of the City Council and the president of Visit Lompoc, Inc., in which she stated she is working to provide a written response to all allegations. 04/04/2023 City of Lompoc City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 5 COUNCIL COMMENTS, AND MEETING REPORTS: (cont’d)
Mayor Osborne reported she attended several meetings and events, including the regular Northern California Power Agency meeting in Roseville, CA., the 2023 Legislative Trip to Washington DC with the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) and the National League of Cities Congressional City Conference also held in Washington DC; and announced several upcoming events – the Annual City Easter Egg Hunt on April 8, 2023 at River Park, the Lompoc Kiwanis Track & Field Meet on April 23, 2023 at Huyck Stadium at Lompoc High School, an celebration of Earth Day hosted by the local American Association of University Women (AAUW) on April 17, 2023 at the Lompoc Public Library in the Grossman Gallery, as well as the City’s annual Mother & Son Luau on May 12 & 13, 2023 at the Lompoc Anderson Recreation Center; and provided the City’s phone number of (805) 315-7017 for reporting graffiti.
ADJOURNMENT: At 8:37 P.M. Mayor Osborne adjourned the Lompoc City Council to a Regular Meeting on April 18, 2023 at 6:30 P.M., in City of Lompoc Council Chamber.
Approved by Council action on May 16, 2023: /Stacey Haddon/ Stacey Haddon, City Clerk