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MINUTES
Regular Meeting of the Lompoc City Council
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
City Hall, 100 Civic Center Plaza, Council Chamber
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10/21/2025 City of Lompoc City Council Minutes Page 2 of 6
CLOSED SESSION
OPEN SESSION – 6:00 P.M. – Council Chamber
Council Members Present: Jeremy Ball, Steve Bridge, Dirk Starbuck, Victor Vega, and Mayor James Mosby.
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 section 54956.9(d)(2): One case.
OPEN SESSION - 6:30 P.M. – Council Chamber
Council Members Present: Jeremy Ball, Steve Bridge, Dirk Starbuck, Victor Vega, and Mayor James Mosby.
Staff Present: City Manager Dean Albro, City Clerk Stacey Haddon, City Attorney Jeff Malawy, Contract Planner Laurie Tamura, Planning Manager Greg Stones, Electric Utility Regulatory Compliance Coordinator Steven Valle, Police Captain Augustin Arias, and Utility Director Michael Luther.
Others Present: Blake Bradley, Karin Hauenstein, Nick Gonzales, and Alexis Sotero.
REPORT ON ACTION TAKEN DURING CLOSED SESSION:
City Attorney Jeff Malawy stated there was no reportable action taken during the Closed Session.
Anita Friedman provided an invocation and Mayor James Mosby led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CITY MANAGER REPORT:
City Manager Dean Albro provided a quick presentation of current and upcoming City events and happenings, including the final stage of repair work CalTrans is completing this week on North H Street; National Day of Community Service is October 25, 2025 and the City’s Parks & Recreation Division is inviting all community members to participate and assist in a variety of projects throughout the City; also on October 25, 2025 from 1pm to 3pm a trick or treat trail for lots of participating businesses has been established for all local families; the Parks & Recreation Division is also reminding everyone the registration is still open for the annual Children’s Christmas Seasons Parade scheduled for December 5
th; the Lompoc Public Library is
participating in Neighborhood Forest’s fall program with an indoor plant program registration is open until October 28, 2025; the Solid Waste Division is inviting all citizens to clean out their jacko-lanterns and bring them to Ryon Park on November 1st for a Pumpkin Smash; and reminded all that the City will be hosting trick-or-treating at the Anderson Recreation Center, the Lompoc Public Library, Firehouse 51 on South G Street, and in the courtyard at City Hall from 12pm to 2pm on Friday, October 31st.
Mayor Mosby spoke about the Unmet Needs Meeting regarding Lompoc Transit, asked Staff to bring forward information regarding the possible installation of bathrooms at the City’s parking lots at Cypress and I Street; a possible presentation of the City’s Streetscape Multimodal Improvement Plan; and expressed concern about the City’s transition to all electronic plans. 10/21/2025 City of Lompoc City Council Minutes Page 3 of 6 PUBLIC COMMENT ON CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS (Max of 3 Minutes): None CONSENT CALENDAR:
Council Member Bridge requested Consent Calendar Item No. 3 be pulled for discussion.
Mayor Mosby asked Staff to clarify why Consent Calendar Item No. 5 did not go through a bid process, and if there is a benefit to the City to contract with the Lompoc Valley Medical Center for these services. City Attorney Jeff Malawy stated the contract is for professional services and does not require a formal bid process. Human Resources Director Gabriel Garcia explained the benefit to the City is to have these professional services be provided to City employee applicants.
Mayor Mosby also asked Staff to research if current/existing percolation basins for future credits.
ACTION: Motion/Second: Bridge/Ball. By a 5-0 vote,
1. Approval and Ratification of expenditures for:
Payroll of September 26, 2025 - $2,188,150.55
Voucher Register of July September 15 – 19, 2025 - $1,069,326.80 Voucher Register of September 22 - 26, 2025 - $2,429,240.87
2. Adoption of Ordinance No. 1733(25), Implementing Housing Element Programs (TA 2024-0003)
Recommendation: Council adopt Ordinance No. 1733(25).
Item pulled from the Consent Calendar
3. Adoption of Resolution No. 6783(25) Approving a Permit Ready Accessory Dwelling Unit Program.
4. Adoption of Resolution No. 6784(25) Approving, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute, the Contract with the County of Santa Barbara for the City of Lompoc to Receive Coastal Resources Mitigation Fund Grant Funding for the Stormwater System Full Trash Capture Project.
Adopted Resolution No. 6784(25), authorizing the City Manager to accept grant funding in the amount of $42,263 from the County of Santa Barbara’s (County) Coastal Resources Mitigation Fund for the Stormwater System Full Trash Capture Project (Project); approve the Contract between the County and the City for receipt and administration of the grant; and authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Contract and any required agreements, certifications, and reports related to the grant.
5. Approve an Agreement with Lompoc Valley Medical Center for Occupational Medicine Services Authorize the City Manager to Sign the Agreement and Authorize the Purchasing and Materials Manager to Issue a Purchase Order.
Awarded and approved a contract in excess of $100,000; directed the City Manager to execute the contract; and directed the Purchasing and Materials Manager to issue a purchase order and approve an agreement for Occupational Medicine Services with Lompoc Valley Medical Center in the amount not to exceed $200,000.
STAFF PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS/REQUESTS: None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (3 Minutes Maximum): None
10/21/2025 City of Lompoc City Council Minutes Page 4 of 6 COUNCIL REQUESTS:
6. Establishment of Council Ad-Hoc Committees – Airport Land Use and or Review of City Permit Procedures.
Council Member Vega requested an Ad-Hoc Committee regarding the Airport Land Use Plan not be established, instead asked for Staff to return at a later date with a report on the Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan to allow the Council to discuss and possibly take action regarding this matter. The request was seconded by Council Member Ball and passed with a General Consensus of the Council.
Council Member Bridge and Council Member Ball volunteered to be a part of an Ad-Hoc Committee to receive or obtain permit processing information from any City Department or Division that processes permits, evaluate efficiencies and return at a future meeting with a report.
ACTION: Motion/Second: Bridge/Ball. By a 5-0 vote, Council appointed Council Members Ball and Bridge to the City Permit Procedures Ad-Hoc Committee.
7. Discussion of the Santa Barbara County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) Sphere of Influence Review and Revision Process.
Greg S. Stones, Planning Manager introduced this item and invited Contract Planner Laurie Tamura to provide the presentation.
Council thanked Staff for the information presented and discussed the matter.
Public Comment:
1. Alexis Sotero expressed concern regarding new residential developments becoming unaffordable for local citizens.
2. Karen Hauenstein and Nick Gonzales stated they would like to see the City expand.
ACTION: Motion/Second: Mosby/Starbuck. By a 5-0 vote, Council discussed the Santa Barbara County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) process for the Sphere of Influence and directed Staff to return at a later date with a draft letter regarding the City’s Sphere of Influence to be expanded to include areas which are provided City Utility Services, all lands owned by the City but currently outside the City Limits, the Bailey Corridor, and other areas.
8. Introduction of Ordinance No. 1737(25) Establishing a Minimum Distance that Vehicles Must Be Moved to Avoid Violation of Lompoc Municipal Code 10.28.190 (72-Hour Parking) and to Authorize Removal of Vehicles in Violation; Introduction of Ordinance 1738(25) Removing the Need for an Available Shelter Space or Safe Parking Space in Order to Enforce Chapter 10.30 (Residential Use of Vehicles).
Jeff Malawy, City Attorney presented the Staff report and recommendations.
Public Comment:
1. Alexis Sortero expressed concern for homeless persons and asked for Council to treat all people with respect.
2. Nick Gonzales stated he believes the City is working to provide assistance to all citizens.
3. Karen Hauenstein spoke about a woman she knows personally and was told she endured a body search without a female officer.
Police Captain Augustin Arias stated all City of Lompoc Police personnel work hard to provide professional and respectful service to all persons.
10/21/2025 City of Lompoc City Council Minutes Page 5 of 6 COUNCIL REQUESTS: (cont’d)
ACTION: Motion/Second: Vega/Mosby. By a 5-0 vote, Council introduced, for first reading by title only with further reading waived, Ordinance No. 1737(25) establishing a minimum distance that a vehicle must be moved to avoid violation of Lompoc Municipal Code (LMC) section 10.28.190 (72-Hour Parking), and to authorize removal of vehicles in violation; and introduced, for first reading by title only with further reading waived, Ordinance No. 1738(25) removing the need for an available shelter space or Safe Parking Program space in order to enforce LMC Chapter 10.30 (Residential Use of Vehicles).
Council Member Vega requested a future agenda item to review the Recreational Vehicle Parking Permit Program. The request was seconded by Council Member Ball and carried by Council Member Bridge.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
9. Approval of Agreement with the Lompoc Valley Chamber of Commerce for Business Assistance Services.
Dean Albro, City Manager presented the Staff report and recommendations.
Council discussed the matter at length and asked the Lompoc Valley Chamber of Commerce Chairperson of the Board Blake Bradley to speak. Mr. Bradley stated he is excited to work with the City and sees this agreement as a great start.
Public Comment: None
ACTION: Motion/Second: Ball/Vega. By a 5-0 vote, Council approved agreement between the City of Lompoc and the Lompoc Chamber of Commerce (Chamber) for business assistance services through June 30, 2027 with the following revisions to the Agreement; Saturday office hours to be from 10am to 2pm when volunteers are available; extend the first audit deadline to December 31, 2025; reintegrate the Old Town Trick or Treat Event in 2026; and have the City and Chamber collaborate to secure at least one larger venue opportunity annually; approve the Agreement in the amount of $108,000 per year, plus $3,500 per year for financial auditing expenses, and authorize the City Manager to sign the Agreement.
Council Member announced he would recuse himself from participating in Item No. 10 due to real property interest and exited the Council Chamber.
10. Zoning Code Amendments for the Implementation of Housing Element Programs Associated with the 6th Cycle General Plan Housing Element Update (TA 2024-0003); Introduction of Ordinance Nos. 1731(25), and 1732(25).
Greg S. Stones, Planning Manager and City Attorney Jeff Malawy presented the Staff report and recommendations. Mr. Malawy announced Mayor Mosby would need to recuse from discussion and action of Ordinance No. 1731(25).
Mayor Mosby exited the Council Chamber.
BREAK: At 8:57 P.M. Mayor Pro-Tempore Vega
announced a break. At 9:04 P.M., the meeting
reconvened with Council Members Ball, Bridge,
and Vega in attendance.
Council discussed Ordinance No. 1731(25).
ACTION: Motion/Second: Ball/Vega. By a 3-0-2 vote (Council Member Starbuck and Mayor Mosby were absent), Council introduced by first reading, with further reading waved, Ordinance Nos. 1731(25), amending the Zoning Code text for the implementation of the Housing Element Programs associated with the 6th Cycle General Plan Housing Element Update. 10/21/2025 City of Lompoc City Council Minutes Page 6 of 6 UNFINISHED BUSINESS: (cont’d)
Item No. 10
Mayor Mosby returned to the dais.
Public Comment:
1. Nick Gonzales and (Name Unknown) expressed concern about approving the proposed amendments to the Housing Element.
ACTION: Motion/Second: Ball/Vega. By a 3-1-1 vote (Council Member Bridge voted No. Council Member Starbuck absent), Council introduced by first reading, with further reading waved, Ordinance Nos. 1732(25), amending the Zoning Code text for the implementation of the Housing Element Programs associated with the 6th Cycle General Plan Housing Element Update.
Council Member Starbuck returned to the dais.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None
CONSENT CALENDAR: (cont’d)
3. Adoption of Resolution No. 6783(25) Approving a Permit Ready Accessory Dwelling Unit Program.
Council Member Bridge asked if there are plans from the State of California that are approved to be used by the City.
Randy Russel of RRM Design Group explained there are not State approved plans, stating the plans provided with this Program are specific to the City and the City’s needs and requirements including soils reports.
Public Comment:
1. Nick Gonzales suggested the plans in this program be set for gas or electric.
Randy Russel of RRM Design Group stated wherever possible, the plans will be set to accommodate electric or gas options.
ACTION: Motion/Second: Vega/Ball. By 5-0 vote, Council received and considered the Planning Commission and Staff recommendations and adopted Resolution No. 6783(25), for the approval of the schematic design package (conceptual plans) associated with the Lompoc Permit Ready ADU (PRADU) Program.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (2 Minutes Maximum):
1. (Name not provided) stated she believes the City has a backlog of many building permits.
COUNCIL COMMENTS AND MEETING REPORTS:
Council Member Vega thanked the public for being at the meeting and engaging in local government.
Council Member Bridge reported he attended the Elected Leaders Forum on Homelessness and the Lompoc Chalk Festival.
Council Member Ball announced he attended the Dunkin for Pumpkins event held at the Lompoc Aquatic Center on October 19, 2025; and reminded all of the upcoming trick-or-treat event happening on October 25, 2025 in Old Town.
Mayor Mosby stated he attended the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG) and Santa Barbara County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO).
ADJOURNMENT: At 10:18 P.M. Mayor Mosby adjourned the Lompoc City Council to a Regular Meeting on November 4, 2025, at 6:30 P.M., in City of Lompoc Council Chamber.
Approved by Council action on December 16, 2025: /Stacey Haddon/ Stacey Haddon, City Clerk