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 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting. This will allow time for the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to the meeting. To request a Spanish translator, please call (805) 875-8241 by 4P.M. on the Friday before the Council Meeting, to allow time for the City to coordinate a translator.
AGENDA
Regular Meeting of the Lompoc City Council
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
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, January 7, 2025.
01/07/2025 City of Lompoc City Council 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".
Las reuniones regulares del Concejo Municipal se grabarán en video y estarán disponibles para su revisión en el sitio web de la Ciudad al final del día del jueves siguiente a la reunión del Concejo Municipal. La agenda y los informes relacionados del personal están disponibles en el sitio web de la ciudad: www.cityoflompoc.com el viernes antes de las reuniones del consejo entre las 9:00 a.m. y las 5:00 p.m.
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 – 5:45 P.M. – Council Chamber
ROLL CALL: Mayor James Mosby
Council Member Jeremy Ball
Council Member Steve Bridge
Council Member Dirk Starbuck
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. 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
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--EXISTING LITIGATION: Government Code 54956.9(d)(1); Name of case: City of Lompoc v. Eduardo Chavez Hernandez, et al.; Santa Barbara County Superior Court Case No. 22CV04770
01/07/2025 City of Lompoc City Council 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 P.M. – Council Chamber
ROLL CALL: Mayor James Mosby
Council Member Jeremy Ball
Council Member Steve Bridge
Council Member Dirk Starbuck
Council Member Victor Vega
REPORT ON ACTION TAKEN DURING CLOSED SESSION:
INVOCATION: Dina Washington
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor James Mosby
PRESENTATIONS:
Fire Chief Brian Fallon to present a certificate of appreciation.
CITY MANAGER REPORT: (Information only)
• List of City expenditures
o November 25 – 29, 2024 - $1,783,047.49
o December 2 – 6, 2024 - $3,192,654.00
o December 9 – 13, 2024 - $730,543.66
o Payroll December 6, 2024 - $2,052,097.75
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS (Max of 3 Minutes):
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 December 17, 2024
01/07/2025 City of Lompoc City Council Agenda Page 4 of 6 CONSENT CALENDAR: (cont’d)
2. Adoption of Ordinance No. 1713(25) Amending the City’s Architectural Review Guidelines Including Providing Objective Design Guidelines and Standards for Compliance with State Provisions Regarding Eligible Residential and Mixed Use Developments.
Recommendation: Council adopt Ordinance No. 1713(25), amending and renaming the City’s Architectural Review Standards including providing objective design guidelines and standards for compliance with State provisions regarding eligible residential and mixed use developments in the City.
3. Adoption of Ordinance No. 1714(25) Amending Section 3.36.025 of the Lompoc Municipal Code to Allow Electronic Submission of Bids for Public Projects.
Recommendation: Council adopt Ordinance No. 1714(25) Amending Section
3.36.025 of the Lompoc Municipal Code to allow electronic submission of bids for public projects.
4. Approval of the 2025 Calendar for City Council Meetings.
5. Adoption of Resolution No. SA 13(25) Approving the Administrative Budget and Adoption of Resolution No. SA 14(25) Approving the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026.
Robert Cross, Financial Services Manager [email protected] Recommendation: Successor Agency adopt Resolution No. SA 13(25) approving the Successor Agency’s Administrative Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26; and adopt Resolution No. SA 14(25) approving the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) for the period July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, pursuant to Health and Safety Code subdivisions 34177(l) and (o).
STAFF PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS/REQUESTS:
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (3 Minutes Maximum):
APPOINTMENTS:
6. Appointment for Mayor Pro Tempore for the Calendar Year 2025.
7. Appointments or Affirmations of Council Member Appointments to External Agencies for Calendar Year 2025.
8. Council Appointments to City Boards, Commissions, and Committees.
Successor
Agency
01/07/2025 City of Lompoc City Council Agenda Page 5 of 6 PUBLIC HEARING:
9. Adoption of Resolution No. 6729(25) Assessing Costs Incurred in City’s Abatement of Public Nuisances at 438 S. J Street and 215 W. Locust Avenue (APN: 091-183-011) Via Special Assessment.
Jeff Malawy, City Attorney
[email protected]
Recommendation: Council hold a public hearing; and adopt Resolution No. 6729(25), assessing and confirming the cost report prepared by staff in connection with the City’s effort to recover costs incurred in abating nuisances at 438 S. J Street and 215 W Locust Avenue via special assessment.
(Public Comment)
10. General Plan and Zoning Code Amendments for the Implementation of Housing Element Programs associated with the 6th Cycle General Plan Housing Element Update (GP 2024-0003, TA 2024-0003).
Greg Stones, Principal Planner
[email protected]
Recommendation: Council receive and consider the Planning Commission recommendations; hold a public hearing; adopt Resolution No. 6730(25) Amending the General Plan Land Use Element and adopting the 7th Addendum to the 2030 General Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR); introduce by first reading, with further reading waived, Ordinance No. 1715(25), amending the Zoning Code text for the implementation of the Housing Element Programs associated with the 6th Cycle General Plan Housing Element Update; or provide other direction.
(Public Comment)
COUNCIL REQUESTS:
11. Revisions to the Appointment Method of City Commissions; Introduction of Ordinance No. 1716(25) and Adoption of Resolution No. 6731(25) Removing the Requirement that Commissioners Be Appointed by District.
Jeff Malawy, City Attorney
[email protected]
01/07/2025 City of Lompoc City Council Agenda Page 6 of 6 COUNCIL REQUESTS: (cont’d)
Item No. 11 - Recommendations
Recommendation: Council consider and decide whether to introduce, for first reading by title only with further reading waived, Ordinance No. 1716(25) removing the requirement that members of the Beautification and Parks and Recreation Commission, the Planning Commission, and the Utility Commission be appointed by district; and adopt Resolution No. 6731(25) removing the requirement that members of the Human Services Commission and Public Safety Commission be appointed by district.
(Public Comment)
12. Revisions to Handbook for Commission, Committee, and Board Members, Including General Functions, Membership, and Meetings, and Establishment, Removal, or Consolidation of Commissions.
Dean Albro, City Manager
[email protected]
Jeff Malawy, City Attorney
[email protected]
Recommendation: Council discuss and provide direction on any desired changes to the Handbook for Commission, Committee, and Board Members and direct staff to return at a future meeting with a draft ordinance and resolution to make those changes.
(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 January 21, 2025.
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 31st day of December 2024.
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Stacey Haddon, City Clerk