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MINUTES
Regular Meeting of the Lompoc City Council
Tuesday, October 3, 2023
City Hall, 100 Civic Center Plaza, Council Chamber
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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”.
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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. 10/03/2023 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 LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION: Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code 54956.9(d)(2): Two Cases.
OPEN SESSION – 6:30 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, City Attorney Jeff Malawy, and Library Director Sarah Bleyl.
Others Present: Michael Barriere, Marcia Wertz, Jill Anderson, Sarah Aguilar, De Anne Carr, Will Schuyler, James Aranguren, Brandon Bridge, Nick Nickelenko, Carl Jones, Tiffany Van de Vein, Kim Coy, Kathy Howard, Steve Bridge, Linda (Last name not given), Randall Cena, Nick Gonzalez, Steve Franck, Linda Lee, and Leah (Last name not given).
Pastor Joy Price gave an invocation and Mayor Jenelle Osborne led the Pledge of Allegiance.
REPORT ON ACTION TAKEN DURING CLOSED SESSION:
City Attorney Jeff Malawy reported Council discussed the Closed Session item but no reportable action was taken.
PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Osborne presented a proclamation in honor of Public Power Week.
City Administrative Analyst Steven Valle provided a presentation and review of Financial Report for Animal Services & Discussion of Phased Improvements at Lompoc Shelter. Santa Barbara County Animal Services Director Sarah Aguilar spoke about the County’s work to re-open the Lompoc facility and provide more comprehensive animal services to the Lompoc Valley.
Council thanked City Staff and Director Aguilar for the information presented and the work being done to return services to the Lompoc Shelter; and asked for Staff to provide Council a list of costs citizens are charged for when services are provided by the County of Santa Barbara Animal Services.
CITY MANAGER REPORT: (Information only)
• List of City expenditures
o August 28, 2023 – September 1, 2023 - $1,456,973.36
o September 4 – 8, 2023 - $5,030,966.63
o Payroll $1,974,022.08
10/03/2023 City of Lompoc City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 5 CITY MANAGER REPORT: (cont’d)
City Manager Dean Albro thanked Santa Barbara County Animal Services Director Sarah Aguilar for all the work being done at the Lompoc Animal Services Shelter; announced the Parks & Recreation Lompoc Valley Children’s Christmas Season Parade will be held on December 1, 2023 and encouraged all to participate; and stated the presentation of the Fire Department’s newest engines will be moved to a future meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS (Max of 3 Minutes): None CONSENT CALENDAR:
ACTION: Motion/Second: Ball/Cordova. By a 5-0 vote, Council:
1. Approved the Minutes of the Lompoc City Council Regular Meeting of June 20, 2023
2. Adoption of Resolution No. 6605(23) Amending the City Classification Plan to Include Revised Classifications for Certain International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 1245 Positions.
Adopted Resolution No. 6605(23), which will: approve the revised class specifications for certain International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 1245 (IBEW 1245) positions, and amend and include them in the City’s Classification Plan; and approve the job descriptions for those revised classifications.
3. Community Facilities District No. 2018-01 (Summit View Homes) Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2022-23 and Notice of Special Tax Lien Disclosure.
Accepted the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23 Community Facilities District No. 2018-01 Summit View Homes Annual Tax Report the FY 2023-24 Notice of Special Tax Lien Disclosure, and direct Staff to file the annual report with the City Clerk’s Office.
4. Award of a Sole Source Contract Purchase Order for a 2024 Freightliner M2 Roll Off Truck in the Amount of $217,711.31 to Commerce Truck and Equipment Sales, LLC.
Waived competitive bidding and award a sole source contract purchase order for the purchase of a 2024 Freightliner M2 Roll Off Truck in the amount of $217,711.31 to Commerce Truck and Equipment Sales, LLC.
5. Adoption of Resolution No. 6606(23) Authorizing Supplemental Appropriations for Council Chamber Audio/Presentation/Voting System.
Adopted Resolution No. 6606(23), authorizing supplemental appropriations of $191,157.83 to upgrade the City Council Chamber Audio/ Presentation/ Voting system.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (3 Minutes Maximum):
1. Michael Barriere suggested the Council and City investigate the possible installation of a micro-grid.
2. Marcia Wertz complained about a constant noise and vibration she hears and feels at her home, suggested the City setup a work program to allow citizens to pay off fines or debt, and announced the Fallen Warriors Memorial program is holding a Sees Candy fundraising event.
3. Jill Anderson, vice-chair of the Santa Barbara County Animal Services Task Force encouraged everyone to become involved in animal services, these issues and problems regarding animal services will need community involvement. 10/03/2023 City of Lompoc City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 5 PUBLIC HEARING:
6. Public Hearing for Recovery of Cost for Abatement of Public Nuisances at 127-129 North E Street Via Special Assessment Process; Adoption of Resolution No. 6607(23) Assessing Costs of Abatement.
Jeff Malawy, City Attorney presented the Staff report and recommendations.
Public Comment:
1. (name not provided) – stated she is the property owner and requested Council waive the costs of the abatement process.
2. (name not provided), and James (last name unknown), spoke in favor of the Council waiving the costs of the abatement process.
Council held the public hearing and discussed the matter.
ACTION: Motion/Second: Mayor Osborne/Starbuck. By a 5-0 vote, Council held a public hearing to accept objections; confirmed the cost report provided by Staff; and approved to abandon the recovery of the City’s costs from the property owners of 127-129 North E Street via a special assessment; Resolution No. 6607(23), was not adopted.
NEW BUSINESS:
7. Adoption of Resolution No. 6608(23) to Schedule a Protest Hearing on Whether to Submit the Question of Discontinuing the Public Park Use of Approximately 82 Acres Including Ken Adam Park (APN 095-070-008) to City Voters at a March 5, 2024, Special Election, in Order to Allow for Other Educational and Recreational Uses, or Open Space Uses, or Both; Declaring the Public Interest or Convenience Requires Discontinuing the Public Park Use; and Declaring Intent to Call a Special Election on the Discontinuance; Approval of a Reimbursement Agreement with Pale Blue Dot Ventures, Inc., Regarding Election Costs; Adoption of Resolution No. 6609(23) Declaring The Site Is Exempt Surplus Land.
Council discussed this matter briefly and opened up public comment.
Public Comment:
1. Debbie Blow, Will Schuyler, Brarndon Bridge, Tiffany Van der Vein, Steve Bridge, Linda (unknown last name), (name not provided), Randall Cena, Nick Gonzalez, Steve Franck, and Linda Lee, spoke in favor of this project moving forward.
2. De Anne Carr expressed confusion about the proposed location site of this proposed project.
3. James Aranguren stated he is in favor of the proposed project, but has concerns about this specific request.
4. Nick Nickelenko asked if a project like this could co-exist with the current City park.
5. Carl Jones suggested the consultants review report should be provided to the public before this project moves forward, if it becomes necessary for a vote of the people, that could be held off until November 2024.
6. Kim Coy spoke in support of keeping Ken Adam Park a City-owned recreational facility.
7. Kathy Howard stated she would like the opportunity to vote on this complicated matter.
ACTION: Motion/Second: Cordova/Mayor Osborne. By a 4-1 (Council Member Starbuck voted No) vote, Council approved to table this matter to a future meeting. 10/03/2023 City of Lompoc City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 5 STAFF PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS/REQUESTS: None
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (2 Minutes Maximum):
1. (Name not given), thanked Council for holding off on taking action on Item No. 7 of this agenda, expressed concern about crime inside the City, and expressed appreciation for the City’s willingness to negotiate and work with the County Animal Services.
2. Leah (Last name not given), thanked the Lompoc Police Department for the response to a call for service today.
COUNCIL COMMENTS, AND MEETING REPORTS:
Council Member Ball reported he attended the Good Samaritan – Recovery Day in the Park.
Council Member Vega thanked everyone who showed up to this meeting.
Mayor Osborne reported she attended the League of California Cities Annual Conference, the monthly Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) meeting, and thanked everyone who participated in the meeting this evening and encouraged all citizens to remain involved.
ADJOURNMENT: At 9:00 P.M. Mayor Osborne adjourned the Lompoc City Council to a Regular Meeting on October 17, 2023 at 6:30 P.M., in City of Lompoc Council Chamber.
Adopted by Council action on December 19, 2023: /Stacey Haddon/ Stacey Haddon, City Clerk