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MINUTES
Regular Meeting of the Lompoc City Council
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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
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Alternatively, you may submit comments via email to [email protected] not later than 4:00pm on Tuesday, January 16, 2024.
01/16/2024 City of Lompoc City Council Minutes Page 2 of 7 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 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, Management Services Director Christie Donnelly, Police Chief Kevin Martin, Planning Manager Brian Halvorson, and Parks & Recreation Manager Mario Guerrero.
Others Present: Alison Wales, Landon Ranck, David Jankins, Marcia Wertz, Carl Jone, Kathy Howard, and Sherry Foster.
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 a proclamation in honor of Human Trafficking Awareness Month CITY MANAGER REPORT: (Information only)
CLOSED SESSION
OPEN SESSION – 5:45 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:
CLOSED SESSION – City Council Conference Room
BUSINESS ITEM:
1. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: Title: City Manager; Annual Review as Required by City Manager’s Employment Agreement.
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS: Agency designated representatives: Jeff Malawy, City Attorney; Unrepresented employee: City Manager. 01/16/2024 City of Lompoc City Council Minutes Page 3 of 7 • List of City expenditures
o October 30, 2023 – November 3, 2023 - $878,566.43
o November 6 – 9, 2023 - $658,076.36
o November 27, 2023 - December 1, 2023 - $1,282,021.53
o December 4 – 8, 2023 - $1,852,851.03
o December 11 – 15, 2023 - $1,689,496.96
o December 18 – 22, 2023 - $2,472,327.10
o December 25 – 29, 2023 - $428,926.64
o Payroll November 11, 2023 - $1,870,439.34
o Payroll December 8, 2023 - $1,939,725.04
o Payroll December 22, 2023 - $2,007,454.16
City Manager Dean Albro announced the upcoming TOTAL Teen Conference, the new Youth in Government Program, the Father & Daughter Dance, and the survey online regarding City water and wastewater services.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS (Max of 3 Minutes): None CONSENT CALENDAR:
ACTION: Motion/Second: Ball/Starbuck. By a 5-0 vote, Council:
1. Approved the Minutes of the Lompoc City Council Regular Meetings of October 17, 2023 and November 7, 2023
2. Adoption of Resolution No. 6628(24) Approving Amendment No. 2 to the Memorandum of Understanding With Employees Represented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 1245; Amending the City’s Compensation Plan/Pay Plan to Reflect the Cost of Living Adjustments as Prescribed in the Amendment; and Approving Supplemental Appropriations.
Adopted Resolution No. 6628(24), which will approve Amendment No. 2 to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 1245 (IBEW 1245) and the City; amend the City’s Compensation Plan/Pay Plan to include the cost of living adjustments for all IBEW 1245 classifications for Fiscal Year 2024-25, and Fiscal Year 2025-26 respectively; and approved the supplemental appropriations which will fund the proposed revised salary ranges, and health benefit contribution adjustments as prescribed in Amendment No. 2.
3. First Amendment To Central Valley Project Corporation Membership Agreement; Adoption of Resolution No. 6630(24).
Approved the First Amendment To Central Valley Project Corporation Membership Agreement; and adopted Resolution No. 6630(24) authorizing the execution of the First Amendment to Central Valley Project Corporation Membership Agreement and authorizing the Mayor, City Manager, and/or the Utility Director to execute future extensions of the Central Valley Project Corporation Membership Agreement.
4. Adoption of Resolution No. SA09(24) Approving the Administrative Budget and Adoption of Resolution No. SA10(24) Approving the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025.
Successor Agency adopted Resolution No. SA09(24) approving the Successor Agency’s Administrative Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25; and adopted Resolution No. SA10(24) approving the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) for the period July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, pursuant to Health and Safety Code subdivisions 34177(l) and (o).
STAFF PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS/REQUESTS:
Successor Agency
01/16/2024 City of Lompoc City Council Minutes Page 4 of 7 Finance Department provided an update on the City’s Electric Utility Operation and Reserve Funds. Council thanked Staff for the information provided.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (3 Minutes Maximum):
1. Two persons who did not provide their names, read a statement or proclamation regarding New California.
APPOINTMENTS:
5. Appointments or Affirmations of Council Member Appointments to External Agencies for Calendar Year 2024.
ACTION: Motion/Second: Starbuck/Ball. By a 5-0 vote, Council affirmed the appointments of Council Members to outside agencies as follows:
CommUnify Council Member Ball
Lompoc Chamber
Of Commerce Council Member Starbuck
Northern California
Power Agency (NCPA) Mayor Osborne
Transmission Agency
Of Northern California (TANC) Mayor Osborne
Santa Barbara County Air
Pollution Control District Council Member Cordova
Santa Barbara County
Association of Governments (SBCAG) Mayor Osborne
Breeze Political Advisory
Committee (PAC) Council Member Vega
Multi-Jurisdictional Solid Waste
Task Group Council Member Starbuck
Home For Good Council Member Ball
Western Area of the Santa Ynez River Valley
Groundwater Basin Council Member Ball
Central Coast Commission for
Senior Citizens Area Agency On Aging Council Member Starbuck CA Municipal Utilities
Association (CMUA) Legislative Committee Mayor Osborne
SB County City Selection Committee Mayor Osborne
Lompoc Community Benefit Foundation Mayor Osborne
PUBLIC HEARING:
01/16/2024 City of Lompoc City Council Minutes Page 5 of 7
6. Approving an Addendum to the Burton Ranch Specific Plan Final Environmental Impact Report (SP 04-01) (FEIR) and Introduction of Ordinance No. 1708(24) Approving a Third Amendment to the Burton Ranch Specific Plan.
Brian Halvorson, Planning Manager presented the Staff report and recommendations.
Public Comment: None
ACTION: Motion/Second: Starbuck/Vega. By a 5-0 vote, held a public hearing; and approved an Addendum to the Burton Ranch Specific Plan Final Environmental Impact Report; and introduced, for first reading by title only with further reading waived Ordinance No. 1708(24) approving a third amendment to the Burton Ranch Specific Plan.
7. Approval of an Addendum to the Burton Ranch Specific Plan Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) and Introduction of Ordinance No. 1709(24) Approving a Third Amendment to the Burton Ranch Development and Annexation Agreement (SP 04-01).
Brian Halvorson, Planning Manager presented the Staff report and recommendations.
Public Comment: None
ACTION: Motion/Second: Vega/Ball. By a 5-0 vote, Council held a public hearing; and approved an Addendum to the Burton Ranch Specific Plan Final Environmental Impact Report; and introduced, for first reading by title only with further reading waived, Ordinance No. 1709(24) approving a Third Amendment to the Burton Ranch Development and Annexation Agreement.
8. General Plan Amendments, Zone Change and Zoning Text Amendments (GP 23-02 & ZC 23-01) for Various Properties in the City associated with the City of Lompoc 2030 General Plan Housing Element Update (GP 21-02); Approve Addendum to Environmental Impact Report for the 2030 General Plan Update.
Brian Halvorson, Planning Manager presented the Staff report and announced Attachment #2 to the Staff report was incorrect, a corrected version was provided to Council, posted to the website, and placed in the lobby for the audience.
City Attorney Jeff Malawy explained Council Starbuck will recuse himself from participating in any discussion or vote on all properties listed on Exhibit A of Ordinance No. 1711(24), due to a conflict of interest in real property.
Council thanked Staff for the information presented and expressed concern about zoning properties to allow building housing on lots that could be used for industrial and or commercial uses.
Public Comment:
1. David Jankins complained about previous high density housing developments.
ACTION: Motion/Second: Mayor/Ball. By a 3-2 vote (Council Members Starbuck and Cordova voted No), Council adopted Resolution No. 6629(24), approving the Addendum to Environmental Impact Report for the 2030 General Plan Update; General Plan Amendment of 10 acres located at 1600 East Ocean Avenue (Assessor Parcel Number: 085-360-007) from General Commercial (GC) to Mixed Use (MU) and 2.9 acres located at 917 East Walnut Avenue (APN: 085-110-026) from Business Park (BP) to High Density Residential (HDR); and text amendments to the General Plan Land Use Element to implement requirements contained in Government Code Section 65583.2(h).
PUBLIC HEARING: (cont’d)
01/16/2024 City of Lompoc City Council Minutes Page 6 of 7 Item No. 8 – Action continued
ACTION: Motion/Second: Ball/Cordova. By a 3-2 vote (Council Members Starbuck and Vega voted No), Council introduced by first reading, with further reading waived, Ordinance No. 1710(24), approving zone Change of 10 acres located at 1600 East Ocean Avenue (Assessor Parcel Number: 085-360-007) from Planned Commercial Development (PCD) to Mixed Use, Planned Development Overlay (MU/PD), 2.9 acres located at 917 East Walnut Avenue (APN:
085-110-026) from Business Park (BP) to High Density Residential, Planned Development Overlay (R-3/PD) and the addition of the Planned Development Overlay to be added to 111 properties throughout the City; zoning Code Text amendments to implement requirements contained in Government Code sections 65583.2(c), (h) and to remove procedures associated with the Planned Development Overlay Zone.
Council Member Starbuck stepped down from the dais and exited the Chamber.
ACTION: Motion/Second: Vega/Ball. By a 4-0-1 vote (Council Member Starbuck was absent), Council introduced by first reading, with further reading waived, Ordinance No. 1711(24), approving the addition of Planned Development Overlay to be added to 13 properties throughout the City.
COUNCIL REQUESTS:
9. Review and Discussion of “Safe and Sane Fireworks” Program Finances and Options for Use of Surplus Fireworks Program Funds.
Christie Donnelly, Management Services Director
[email protected]
Recommendation: Council receive Staff’s review of the Safe and Sane Fireworks Program finances and provide direction, if any.
Public Comment:
1. Marcia Wertz, Carl Jones, Kathy Howard, and Sherry Foster, spoke in favor of the Council providing a refund of the surplus of fireworks program funds to the nonprofits that participated in the Safe & Sane Fireworks sales booths.
ACTION: Motion/Second: Ball/Vega. By a 5-0 vote, Council received Staff’s review of the Safe and Sane Fireworks Program finances; directed Staff to provide a refund as shown in the table below, to the ten (10) different nonprofit organizations that have participated in the Safe and Sane Fireworks program over the past five years; lower the percentage of the net profit contribution from each nonprofit participant from 30% to 20% for the next two years; and retain the surcharge of 4% of the gross receipts of each distributor which is to be used to assist with the fireworks task force costs.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None
Non Profit
Refund of Surplus less $30,000
for 2024 Fourth of July Show
A $7,566
B $2,854
C $2,550
D $2,991
E $69
F -
G $1,025
H $35
I -
J $637
01/16/2024 City of Lompoc City Council Minutes Page 7 of 7 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (2 Minutes Maximum):
1. Carl Jones announced there is a work day happening on February 3, 2024 beginning at 9am at the botanical gardens behind the Lompoc Allan Hancock College complex and invited everyone to show up.
COUNCIL COMMENTS AND MEETING REPORTS:
Council Member Ball announced he attended the Martin Luther King celebration event on January 15, 2024 held at the DeWees Community and Senior Center.
Mayor Osborne reported she attended several meetings and events including a promotion ceremony for Lieutenant General Schiess as well as the decommissioning ceremony of the Command Space Force Command Center at the Vandenberg Space Force Center; several special meetings with the Northern California Power Agency (NCPA); regular monthly Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG), and Santa Barbara Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) meetings; and the Lompoc Leadership Valley Public Safety and Government Day held at Lompoc City Hall; and then thanked all the work done by Grace Temple Missionary Baptist Church and Pastor Wiley for putting together a well thought out and welcoming event to all citizens which celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
ADJOURNMENT: At 8:47 P.M. Mayor Osborne adjourned the Lompoc City Council to a Regular Meeting on February 6, 2024 at 6:30 P.M., in City of Lompoc Council Chamber.
Approved by Council action on April 16, 2024: /Stacey Haddon/ Stacey Haddon, City Clerk