11/07/2023 City of Lompoc City Council Meeting Agenda Page 1 of 6 AGENDA
Regular Meeting of the Lompoc City Council
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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, November 7, 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. 11/07/2023 City of Lompoc City Council Meeting 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".
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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 – 5:30 P.M. – Council Chamber
ROLL CALL: Mayor Jenelle Osborne
Mayor Pro Tempore Dirk Starbuck
Council Member Jeremy Ball
Council Member Gilda Cordova
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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS: Property: approximately 82 acres including and adjacent to Ken Adam Park (APN: 095-070-008). City negotiators:
Acting City Manager Christie Donnelly, City Attorney Jeff Malawy. Negotiating parties: City of Lompoc and Pale Blue Dot Ventures, Inc. Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment.
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION: Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) Name of case: City of Lompoc v. Eduardo Chavez Hernandez, et al.
Santa Barbara County Superior Court Case No. 22CV04770
11/07/2023 City of Lompoc City Council Meeting Agenda Page 3 of 6 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.
OPEN SESSION – 6:30 PM – Council Chamber
ROLL CALL: Mayor Jenelle Osborne
Mayor Pro Tempore Dirk Starbuck
Council Member Jeremy Ball
Council Member Gilda Cordova
Council Member Victor Vega
REPORT ON ACTION TAKEN DURING CLOSED SESSION:
INVOCATION: Pastor Jon McIntosh
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Jenelle Osborne
PRESENTATIONS PRESENTED ELSEWHERE:
PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Osborne to present a proclamations in honor of:
• Extra Mile Day; and
• Law Enforcement Records Support Staff Day 2023
Members of the Lompoc Valley Flower Association will give a brief presentation on past and upcoming events.
CITY MANAGER REPORT: (Information only)
• List of City expenditures
o September 25 – 29, 2023 - $3,034,438.03
o October 2 – 6, 2023 - $1,520,925.40
o October 9 – 13, 2023 - $1,607,894.45
o Payroll September 29, 2023 - $1,714,718.18
o Payroll October 13, 2023 - $1,817,119.75
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS (Max of 3 Minutes):
11/07/2023 City of Lompoc City Council Meeting Agenda Page 4 of 6 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 August 1, 2023
2. Adoption of Resolution No. 6612(23), to Implement State Mandated Minimum Wage Increase Effective January 1, 2024 and Approve Appropriations for the Increase.
Amabelle Apolinario, Principal Human Resources Analyst
[email protected]
Recommendation: Council adopt Resolution No. 6612(23), which will amend the City’s Compensation Plan to revise the salary rates for various part-time, at-will, temporary positions affected by the State-mandated minimum wage increase; and approve the appropriations to fund the salary rate adjustments for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2023-24.
3. Adoption of Resolution No. 6613(23) Accepting Bequests from the Lena Kaye aka W. Lena Kappler Trust to the Lompoc Parks & Recreation Youth Programs and the Lompoc Parks & Recreation Senior Adult Programs.
Mario Guerrero, Parks & Recreation Manager
[email protected]
Recommendation: Council adopt Resolution No. 6613(23), accepting the bequests to the Lompoc Parks & Recreation Youth Programs and the Lompoc Parks & Recreation Senior Adult Programs from the Lena Kaye aka W. Lena Kappler Trust and authorizing the City Manager to execute documents related thereto.
4. Award of a Sole Source Construction Contract for Council Chamber Audio/Presentation/Voting System upgrades in the amount of $279,256.42 to Triton Technology Solutions
Facilities & Fleet Maintenance Manager Dirk Ishiwata
[email protected]
Radio Technician John Mejia
[email protected]
11/07/2023 City of Lompoc City Council Meeting Agenda Page 5 of 6 CONSENT CALENDAR: (cont’d)
Item No. 4 - Recommendation
Recommendation: City Council Waive competitive bidding requirements and approve a sole-source contract for upgrades to the City Council Chamber Audio/ Presentation/ Voting system to TRITON Technology Solutions in an amount not to exceed $279,256.42; direct the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with TRITON; authorize the Public Works Director or his designee to authorize contract change orders in an amount not to exceed $40,000; and authorize the Purchasing and Materials Manager to issue a Contract Purchase Order encumbering funds in the account numbers designated by the Management Services Director from organization codes 244CV1 and 424CIP, not to exceed a combined total $279,256.42.
5. Award of a Contract Purchase Order for Ten Solid Waste Collection Vehicles for a Total Amount not to Exceed $5,000,000; Adoption of Resolution No. 6615(23), Approving Supplemental Appropriations for the Procurement of Eight Solid Waste Collection Vehicles.
Ray Ambler, Purchasing & Materials Manager
[email protected]
Recommendation: Council approve the award of a contract to purchase ten 2023 Autocar ACX64 Side Loader Collection vehicles for an amount not to exceed $5,000,000 to Velocity Truck Centers of Oxnard, California; authorize and direct the Fleet Division to initiate the requisition process and authorize the Purchasing Manager to issue a contract purchase order immediately upon completion of the requisition process in an amount not to exceed $5,000,000; and adopt Resolution No. 6615(23), approving supplemental appropriations and estimated revenues for the acquisition of eight Solid Waste collection vehicles in addition to the two Solid Waste collection vehicles included in the Biennial Budget Fiscal Years 2023-25.
6. Receive and File Report on Financial Feasibility of Pale Blue Dot’s Proposed Development of a Space Center Project on Approximately 82 Acres Including and Adjacent to Ken Adam Park (APN 095-070-008) Jeff Malawy, City Attorney
[email protected]
Recommendation: Council receive and file this staff report on the financial feasibility analysis prepared by the City’s consultant, Pro Forma Advisors LLC, regarding the proposed Pale Blue Dot Space Center Project.
STAFF PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS/REQUESTS:
Utility Conservation Representative Juan Esqueda will provide an overview on the City’s Holiday Light Exchange Program.
11/07/2023 City of Lompoc City Council Meeting Agenda Page 6 of 6 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (3 Minutes Maximum):
NEW BUSINESS:
7. Adoption of Resolution No. 6614(23), Approving Amendments to the Electric Rate Assistance Program.
Juan Esqueda, Utility Conservation Representative
[email protected]
Recommendation: Council adopt Resolution No. 6614(23), which will implement the following amendments to the Electric Rate Assistance (ERA) program:
a. Increase the maximum monthly billing credit towards electricity charges for program participants from $9 to $18;
b. Extend the applicant recertification period from one year (12 billing cycles) to two years (24 billing cycles);
c. Remove the quarterly electric history usage verification requirement for mobile home residents; and
d. Require submission of an affidavit from program applicants with no source of income.
(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 November 21, 2023.
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 November 2023
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Stacey Haddon, City Clerk