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MINUTES
Regular Meeting of the Lompoc City Council
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 – 6:30 P.M.
City Hall, 100 Civic Center Plaza, Council Chamber
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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, Police Chief Kevin Martin, and Management Services Director Christie Donnelly.
Others Present: Carl Jones, and five (5) citizens who did not provide a name.
Pastor Travis Calderia provided the invocation and Mayor James Mosby led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CITY MANAGER REPORT: (Information only)
City Manager Dean Albro provided a brief presentation highlighting current and upcoming City events and happenings, including the Parks & Recreation Division’s holiday events such as the Children’s Christmas Seasons Parade on December 5th, and its annual Breakfast with Santa on December 6th, and the Annual Caregiver Information Session at the DeWees Community and Senior Center on November 6th at 5:30pm; the Lompoc Public Library hosting its 4th Annual Tiny Arts Show and is encouraging citizens to pick up their free tine canvases at both library locations and return them to the Library by November 26th; the Library has also established a drop-off point for non-perishable items to be donated to the Lompoc Food Pantry; the City’s Utility Conservation Division is providing an opportunity for Lompoc citizens to exchange up to 5 old holiday light strands for new LED light strands and reminded all that the City has other rebate programs including the rebates for new energy efficient refrigerators; commended the Finance Department for receiving a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the 8th year in a row; and highlighted the recent paving and restriping of the parking back lot at the Police Department and thanked Staff and the public for their patience while this work was being completed.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS (Maximum of 3 Minutes): None CONSENT CALENDAR:
City Attorney Jeff Malawy announced Council Member Starbuck will recuse from participating in Consent Calendar Item No. 3 due to a real property conflict of interest and Mayor Mosby will recuse from participating in Ordinance No. 1731(25), as part of Consent Calendar Item No. 3 Mayor Mosby pulled Consent Calendar Items 10 and 11 for discussion at the end of the meeting.
ACTION: Motion/Second: Bridge/Ball. By a 5-0 vote, Council:
1. Approved the Minutes of the Lompoc City Council Regular Meeting of August 5, 2025, August 19, 2025, September 2, 2025, and September 16, 2025.
2. Approved and ratified expenditures for:
Payroll of October 10, 2025 - $2,085,899.29
Voucher Register of September 25, 2025 – October 3, 2025 - $1,288,046.01 Voucher Register of October 6 – 10, 2025 - $6,454,582.25
3. Adoption of Ordinance Nos. 1731(25), and 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.
Adopted Ordinance Nos. 1731(25), and 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.
11/04/2025 City of Lompoc City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 5 CONSENT CALENDAR: (cont’d)
4. Adoption of Ordinance No. 1736(25) Prohibiting the Parking of Any Vehicle for More than Two Hours Without a Permit in Any Residential Preferential Parking District, and Establishing a Residential Preferential Parking District on the 1200 and 1300 Block of North L Street.
Adopted Ordinance No. 1736(25) amending Lompoc Municipal Code section
10.28.040 Designation of Restricted Parking Zones to prohibit parking for more than two hours without a permit in any Residential Preferential Parking District.
5. Adoption 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; and Adoption 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).
Adopted 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 adopt 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).
6. Approval of Agreement with Matthew Miller to Terminate His Existing Lease Agreement at the Lompoc Airport due to Sale of Hangar to Adam Clarke; Approval of Lease Agreement with Adam Clarke at Lompoc Airport.
Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute a mutual agreement to terminate the current Lease of Matthew Miller and approved and authorized the City Manager to execute a Land Lease Agreement with Adam Clarke for hangar 361 Southside Taxiway Lompoc Airport.
7. Adoption of Resolution No. 6785(25) Establishing Job Class Numbers and Salary Ranges for the Water Regulatory Compliance Specialist (RCS) Trainee and Water RCS I Positions, Amending the City’s Classification and Compensation/Pay Plans, and Accepting and Adopting Amended IBEW 1245 Tentative Agreement.
Adopted Resolution No. 6785(25) which will approve the new job class numbers and salary ranges for the Water Regulatory Compliance Specialist (RCS) Trainee (job class 815) and Water Regulatory Compliance Specialist I (job class 816) positions; and amend and include them in the City’s Compensation/Pay Plan; and accept and adopt Amended IBEW 1245 Tentative Agreement.
8. Award of Invitation to Bid No. 3104 to Imerys Minerals Filtration, Inc. to Purchase Diatomaceous Earth in the Amount of $548,100; Authorize the City Manager to Execute the Purchase Agreement with Imerys, and Authorize the Purchasing and Materials Manager to Issue a Purchase Order.
Awarded a contract to purchase annual requirements of diatomaceous earth (estimated to be $182,700 annually for 270 dry tons per year) to Imerys Minerals Filtration, Inc., for use at the Water Treatment Plant; authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Imerys Minerals Filtration, Inc.; for the purchase; and authorized the Purchasing and Materials Manager to issue a purchase order for the contract.
11/04/2025 City of Lompoc City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 5 CONSENT CALENDAR: (cont’d)
9. Approve, and Authorize the City Manager to Execute, an Agreement with Workers’ Compensation Administration, LLC, for Administration of the City’s Workers’ Compensation Program.
Awarded and approved this contract in excess of $100,000, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract: Amended and Restated Professional Services Agreement for administration of the City’s workers’ compensation program with Workers Compensation Administration, LLC Items No. 10 and 11 were pulled from the Consent Calendar by Mayor Mosby.
10. Johns-Manville Park Restroom and Concession Building Replacement and Site Work Change Order Approvals for Precon Industries Inc. in the Total Amount of $89,405.06; Authorize the Community Development Director to Execute Change Orders.
11. Award of a Contract Purchase Order in the Total Amount of $473,930.24 to National Auto Fleet Group for, Purchase of Seven (7) New/Unused 2026 Ford F-150 Lightning (W1B) Pro 4WD Supercrew 5.5' Box 145" WB Pick-up Trucks to Replace Fleet Vehicles Assigned to the Water, Parks, Urban Forestry, and Transit Departments.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (3 Minutes Maximum): None
STAFF PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS/REQUESTS:
Presentation from the Finance Department on the Feasibility of Development Impact Fees Refunds. Council discussed this information as well as the City’s approved appeal process and a possible statute of limitations for a request for a refund.
COUNCIL REQUESTS:
12. Review of Overnight Recreational Vehicle Parking Ordinance (Lompoc Municipal Code Section 10.28.240)
City Attorney Jeff Malawy presented the Staff report and recommendations.
Council discussed this matter.
Public Comment:
1. (Name not provided) expressed concern over the required parking distances and available homeless services.
2. (Name not provided) stated they believe a citizen with a recreational vehicle parking permit should be exempted from the 72 hour parking requirement.
3. Carl Jones stated he is concerned about public safety about all over-sized vehicles parking on City streets in residential areas and the recreational vehicles that are using electrical extension cords that cross over sidewalks.
4. (Name not provided) spoke about the current and available safe parking program provided by New Beginnings.
5. (Name not provided) expressed concerns about the hazard parked large vehicles pose to traffic.
ACTION: Motion/Second: Mayor Mosby/Bridge. By a 5-0 vote Council reviewed Lompoc Municipal Code (LMC) section 10.28.240 concerning Restrictions on Parking of Recreational Vehicles and directed Staff to return at a future meeting with a comprehensive presentation to address any questions regarding the 72 hour parking rules and regulations and parking and storing over-sized vehicles including recreational vehicles on City streets. 11/04/2025 City of Lompoc City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 5 WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None
CONSENT CALENDAR: (cont’d)
10. Johns-Manville Park Restroom and Concession Building Replacement and Site Work Change Order Approvals for Precon Industries Inc. in the Total Amount of $89,405.06; Authorize the Community Development Director to Execute Change Orders.
Council asked Staff to confirm this work has been completed and funding is available and allocated for this project. Community Development Director Mario Guerrero answered yes to both questions.
ACTION: Motion/Second: Mayor Mosby/Ball. By a 5-0 vote Council approved, and authorized the Community Development Director to execute, change orders in the amount of $89,405.06, which will not cause total project appropriations of $285,255.86 to be exceeded.
11. Award of a Contract Purchase Order in the Total Amount of $473,930.24 to National Auto Fleet Group for, Purchase of Seven (7) New/Unused 2026 Ford F-150 Lightning (W1B) Pro 4WD Supercrew 5.5' Box 145" WB Pick-up Trucks to Replace Fleet Vehicles Assigned to the Water, Parks, Urban Forestry, and Transit Departments.
After some discussion, with a motion by Mayor Mosby and a second by Council Member Ball, and a 5-0 vote, Council directed Staff to bring this item back for discussion and possible action at the November 18, 2025 Council Meeting and provide information regarding leasing vs. purchasing electric vehicles, formal competitive procurement vs. cooperative purchasing with Sourcewell, possible alternate electric vehicle options, fuel (gas) vs. electric cost, and the requirement for compliance with State requirements for local government fleets regarding the purchase of electric vehicles.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (2 Minutes Maximum):
1. (Name not provided), requested Council provide a formal request to Vandenberg Space Force Base to reduce the number of rocket launches and the City reduce its use of leaf blowers.
COUNCIL COMMENTS, AND MEETING REPORTS:
Council Member Ball encouraged everyone to donate to food pantries during the government shutdown and to help when and where you are able.
Council Member Bridge commended the Lompoc American of Youth Soccer Organization for their commitment to local youth, and requested Staff return at the January 20, 2026 Council meeting with a review of the Lompoc Municipal Code. The request was seconded by Council Member Starbuck and carried by Council Member Ball.
ADJOURNMENT: At 8:31P.M. Mayor Mosby adjourned the Lompoc City Council to a Regular Meeting on November 18, 2025, at 6:30 P.M., in City of Lompoc Council Chamber.
Approved by Council action on January 6, 2026: /Stacey Haddon/ Stacey Haddon, City Clerk