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MINUTES
Regular Meeting of the Lompoc City Council
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
City Hall, 100 Civic Center Plaza, Council Chamber
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05/07/2024 City of Lompoc City Council Minutes Page 2 of 6
CLOSED SESSION
OPEN SESSION – 5:30 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, and City Attorney Jeff Malawy.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None
Mayor Osborne announced Closed Session Items No. 1 and No. 2 will be continued to a future date.
BUSINESS ITEM:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS: City Designated Representatives:
Christie Donnelly, Dean Albro, Gabriel Garcia, Jeff Malawy, Che Johnson. Employee Organization: International Association of Firefighters Local 1906 (IAFF).
2. LIABILITY CLAIMS: Claimant: Unspecified pursuant to Government Code section 54961(b); Agency claimed against: City of Lompoc.
3. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS: 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: Pale Blue Dot Ventures, Inc. and City of Lompoc; Under negotiation: Price and terms of payment.
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, and City Attorney Jeff Malawy.
Ohers Present: Brian Woodring, Keith Jones,
REPORT ON ACTION TAKEN DURING CLOSED SESSION:
City Attorney Jeff Malawy reported Closed Session Items No. 1 and No. 2 were not discussed and no reportable action was taken regarding Item No. 3.
Chaplain Kieth McLellan provided an invocation and Mayor Jenelle Osborne led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Osborne presented proclamations in honor of:
• Professional Municipal Clerk’s Week May 5 – May 11, 2024 • May 12 – May 18, 2024 as Police Week; and
• May 15, 2024 as Peace Officer’s Memorial Day
Utility Director Brad Wilkie introduced Keith Jones and Brian Woodring from Utility Service Co., Inc. who gave a presentation on water reservoir management and maintenance services as a response to a request for proposals.
Council Member Ball thanked Mr. Jones and Mr. Woodring for the informative presentation. 05/07/2024 City of Lompoc City Council Minutes Page 3 of 6 CITY MANAGER REPORT: (Information only)
• List of City expenditures
o March 25-29, 2024 - $1,564,411.57
o April 1-5, 2024 - $370,438.91
o April 8-12, 2024 - $708,989.11
o Payroll April 29, 2024 - $1,746,449.62
o Payroll April 12, 2024 - $1,930,741.28
City Manager Dean Albro presented a video the City produced for the 2024 City State of the City Address highlighting the City’s landfill.
City Attorney Jeff Malawy announced any and all protests on whether to submit the question of discontinuing the Public Park Use of Approximately 82 Acres including Ken Adam Park to the City voters at the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election, must be received in writing before 6:30 P.M. on May 21, 2024.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS (Max of 3 Minutes): None CONSENT CALENDAR:
Council Member Ball asked Staff to provide a brief explanation of Consent Calendar Items No. 4 and No. 5. Human Resources Director Gabriel Garcia stated previous Council action dictated certain positions represented by the International Brotherhood of Electric Workers Local Union 1245, were to be revised by the City, these are those positions.
ACTION: Motion/Second: Vega/Starbuck. By a 5-0 vote, Council:
1. Approved the Minutes of the Lompoc City Council Regular Meeting of February 6, 2024
2. Adoption of Resolution No. 6648(24) Approving a Declaration of Nuisance and Abatement Order for Weeds and Debris.
Adopted Resolution No. 6648(24), declaring certain parcels of property as public nuisances by virtue of weed growth or by the accumulation of rubbish, refuse and dirt, pursuant to Government Code Sections 39560-39588.
3. Adoption of Resolution No. 6649(24) Authorizing the Filing of a Transportation Development Act Claim for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
Adopted Resolution No. 6649(24), which sets forth expenditures for California Transportation Development Act (TDA) Local Transportation Funds (LTF) and State Transit Assistance Fund in Fiscal Year 2024-25 and authorizes the filing of TDA claim package with the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments.
4. Adoption of Resolution No. 6650(24) Approving Amendment No. 3 to the 2022-24 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) With Employees Represented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 1245, Amending the City’s Classification and Compensation Plans Accordingly, and Approving Supplemental Appropriations to Fund the Amended MOU and Compensation Plan. 05/07/2024 City of Lompoc City Council Minutes Page 4 of 6 CONSENT CALENDAR: (cont’d)
Item No. 4 – Action
Adopted Resolution No. 6650(24), which will approve Amendment No. 3 to the 2022-24 Memorandum of Understanding (IBEW MOU) between the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local Union 1245 (IBEW 1245), and the City (Amendment No. 3), establishing new classifications and job descriptions, revising certain job descriptions, deleting obsolete classifications and job descriptions, and providing equity adjustments to certain classifications in the Public Works Department, Street Maintenance and Urban Forestry Divisions; amend the City’s Classification Plan to include the proposed new and revised classifications and/or job descriptions; amend the City’s Compensation Plan to include the proposed new salary ranges and equity adjustments as prescribed in Amendment No. 3; approve the position allocations for the proposed new and/or revised classifications and deleted position allocations; and approve supplemental appropriations from the City’s General Fund, which will fund the proposed new salaries of the new classifications, equity adjustments for certain classifications for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 and FY 2024-25 respectively.
5. Adoption of Resolution No. 6651(24) Amending the City’s Classification and Compensation/Pay Plans to Include Revised Classifications and Salary Adjustments for Certain Management, Supervisory, and Confidential Classifications, and Unrepresented Classifications; and Approving Supplemental Appropriations to Fund the Amended Compensation Plan.
Adopted Resolution No. 6651(24), which will approve and adopt revised job descriptions for five Management, Supervisory, and Confidential (MS&C) and Unrepresented (UR) Classifications and amend the City’s Classification Plan to include the updated job descriptions; approve and adopt compensation adjustments of 15.94% for the Street Maintenance Supervisor and Urban Forestry Supervisor classifications and amend the City’s Compensation/Pay Plan to reflect the adjustment to be effective the first full pay period after adoption of the resolution; amended the City’s Compensation/Pay Plan to revise position allocations to include Librarian II (in addition to Librarian I), Librarian III (in addition to Librarian II), Librarian Assistant II (in addition to Librarian Assistant I), and Library Technician II (in addition to Library Technician I); and approved supplemental appropriations from the City's General Fund for the Public Works Department and Lompoc Public Library to fund the compensation increases for the remainder of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 and FY 2024-25 respectively.
6. Award of a Contract Purchase Order in the amount of $316,412 to Public Restroom Company for Purchase of a Prefabricated Restroom Building for College Park.
Awarded a contract purchase order for the purchase of a Prefabricated Restroom Building for College Park from Public Restroom Company through a Sourcewell cooperative purchasing agreement not to exceed $316,412; and authorized the Purchasing and Materials Manager or their designee to issue a Contract Purchase Order encumbering funds in account number 424CIP - 792112, not to exceed $316,412.
7. Award of a Contract Purchase Order in the amount of $259,936.24 to PorterCorp for Purchase of Two Poligon Custom Shade Structures for College Park.
Awarded a contract purchase order for the purchase of two Poligon Custom Shade Structures for the College Park picnic area and skateboard park from PorterCorp through a Sourcewell cooperative purchasing agreement not to exceed $259,939.24: and authorize the Purchasing and Materials Manager or their designee to issue a Contract Purchase Order encumbering funds in account number 424CIP - 792112, not to exceed $259,939.24. 05/07/2024 City of Lompoc City Council Minutes Page 5 of 6 STAFF PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS/REQUESTS: None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (3 Minutes Maximum):
1. Chuck Madson, representative from local non-profit FUTURE requested Council agree to give FUTURE a $50,000 grant.
2. Chaplain Keith McClellen provided praise to Police Chief Kevin Martin for providing a well-run awards program to recognize the work and contributions to the City Police Department personnel give to the City and its citizens.
3. (Name not Provided) spoke about the City’s adopted budget and the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), stating he believes there are items that should be reviewed by the Council in these documents.
APPOINTMENTS:
8. Council Appointment to Airport Commission.
ACTION: Motion/Second: Ball/Starbuck. By a 5-0 vote, Council appointed William Travis Kalin to the Airport Commission with a term ending January 31, 2028.
NEW BUSINESS:
9. Parks & Recreation Analysis – Ryon Park Performance Stage Repair or Replacement Feasibility; Selection of Options for Repair or Replacement of Stage and Renovation of the Existing Concrete Pad for Food Booths.
Mario Guerrero Jr., Parks and Recreation Manager presented the Staff report and recommendations.
Council discussed this matter at length.
Public Comment: None
ACTION: Motion/Second: Cordova/Ball. By a 5-0 vote, Council discussed the information provided by Staff; and directed Staff to proceed with option 1 - Repair concrete masonry unit wall, re-surface the concrete stage, build new stage backdrop (current concept), add Americans with Disabilities Act compliant ramp, and re-grade surrounding area. Electrical upgrades to the panel for greater output with an estimated construction cost, permits, design & contingency cost of $122,500; and return at a later date with a report to allow Council to discuss possible backdrop and cover over the stage as well as bathroom replacements for Ryon Park.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None
COUNCIL COMMENTS AND MEETING REPORTS:
Council Member Ball reported he attended the Police Department’s personnel awards program and announced the upcoming Lompoc Police Department Food Truck Fest scheduled to be held in the City Hall parking lots on May 15, 2024.
Council Member Starbuck reported he attended and participated in the Lompoc Compliance Committee regular meeting on April 24, 2024 at City Hall.
Council Member Cordova requested for Staff to return at a future meeting to allow Council to discuss and take possible action on the request from FUTURE for a $50,000 grant from the City, this request was seconded by Council Member and carried by Mayor Osborne.
Council Member Vega thanked Staff for information provided during the meeting. 05/07/2024 City of Lompoc City Council Minutes Page 6 of 6 COUNCIL COMMENTS AND MEETING REPORTS: (cont’d)
Mayor Osborne expressed condolences to the family of former Council Member Wil Schuyler, Mr.
Schuyler passed away May 4, 2024; announced she attended several meetings and events, including the American Defense Communities (ADC) Conference and the Northern California Power Agency (NCPA) and North Western Public Power Agencies (NWPPA) Federal Policy Conference, both conferences held in Washington, DC; the City of Lompoc State of the City Address; the Lompoc Senior Health Expo; the Lompoc Youth Commission regular meeting, the Vandenberg Space Force Base Mayors Forum; the 25th Anniversary Celebration of the Allan Hancock Lompoc Campus; the regular meetings for NCPA and Santa Barbara County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO); and the Lompoc Police Department’s personnel awards program.
ADJOURNMENT: At 8:06 P.M. Mayor Osborne adjourned the Lompoc City Council to a Regular Meeting on May 21, 2024 at 6:30 P.M., in City of Lompoc Council Chamber.
Approved by Council action on July 2, 2024: /Stacey Haddon/ Stacey Haddon, City Clerk