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AGENDA
Regular Meeting of the Lompoc City Council
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
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 You may submit comments via email to [email protected] not later than 4:00pm on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
01/20/2026 City of Lompoc City Council Agenda Page 2 of 5 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.
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.
CLOSED SESSION
OPEN SESSION – 5:40 P.M. – Council Chamber
ROLL CALL: Mayor James Mosby
Mayor Pro-Tempore Victor Vega
Council Member Steve Bridge
Council Member Dirk Starbuck
Council Member Jeremy Ball
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 Performance Evaluation pursuant to Section 5.2 of City Manager’s Employment Agreement
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS: Agency designated representatives:
Jeff Malawy, City Attorney; Unrepresented employee: City Manager 01/20/2026 City of Lompoc City Council Agenda Page 3 of 5 OPEN SESSION - 6:30 P.M. – Council Chamber
ROLL CALL: Mayor James Mosby
Mayor Pro-Tempore Victor Vega
Council Member Jeremy Ball
Council Member Steve Bridge
Council Member Dirk Starbuck
REPORT ON ACTION TAKEN DURING CLOSED SESSION:
INVOCATION: Pastor Nate Marsh
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor James Mosby
PRESENTATIONS ELSEWHERE:
Mayor Mosby presented a proclamation in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day at the Dick DeWees Community and Senior Center on January 19, 2026.
CITY MANAGER REPORT: (Information only)
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 November 18, 2025.
2. Approval and Ratification of expenditures for:
Payroll of December 19, 2025 - $2,292,638.52
Voucher Register of December 15 – 19, 2025 - $2,132,173.96 Voucher Register of December 22 – 26, 2025 - $2,246,690.60
3. City of Lompoc Parks Maintenance and City Pool Assessment District No. 2002-01 Statement for the Period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.
Matt Adams, Accounting and Revenue Manager
[email protected]
Recommendation: Council review, consider, receive and file the Parks Maintenance and City Pool Maintenance Assessment District No. 2002-01 Statement of Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances for the Period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.
01/20/2026 City of Lompoc City Council Agenda Page 4 of 5 CONSENT CALENDAR: (cont’d)
4. Approval of Updated City Council Meeting 2026 Calendar.
Recommendation: Council approve the revised City Council Meeting 2026 Calendar to accommodate the change in date for the Joint Meeting with the Beautification and Appearance Commission.
5. Award of Contract for Urban Forestry Services in the amount of $577,750 to Community Tree Service, LLC.
Sean O’Neil, Urban Forestry Supervisor
[email protected]
Recommendation: Council award and approve a two-year contract for urban forestry services with Community Tree Service, LLC, in an amount not-toexceed $577,750, direct the City manager to execute the contract and authorize the Purchasing and Materials Manager to issue a purchase order.
6. Update Regarding Lompoc Valley Transportation Needs Study.
Craig Dierling, P.E., Public Works Director
[email protected]
Recommendation: Council receive an update regarding the Lompoc Valley Transportation Needs Study.
STAFF PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS/REQUESTS:
• Presentation of Summary of California Lease Financing and Proposed Financing of the Landfill Stormwater Mitigation Project for Council Discussion and Possible Direction to Staff.
(Public Comment)
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (3 Minutes Maximum):
APPOINTMENTS:
7. Appointment for Mayor Pro Tempore for the Calendar Year 2026.
8. Appointments or Affirmations of Council Member Appointments to External Agencies for Calendar Year 2025.
COUNCIL REQUESTS:
9. Discussion and Direction Regarding Refunds to “Safe and Sane” Fireworks Booth Operators.
01/20/2026 City of Lompoc City Council Agenda Page 5 of 5 COUNCIL REQUESTS: (cont’d)
Item No. 9
Matt Adams, Accounting and Revenue Manager
[email protected]
Mario Guerrero Jr., Community Development Director
[email protected]
Recommendation: Council receive Staff’s review of the “Safe and Sane” Fireworks Booth revenue and provide direction, if any.
(Public Comment)
10. Introduction of Ordinance No. 1741(26) Enacting a Special Transactions and Use Tax for the Purpose of Repair and Maintenance of City Streets.
Christie Donnelly, Management Services Director
[email protected]
Jeff Malawy, City Attorney
[email protected]
Recommendation: Council introduce, by reading of title only with further reading waived, Ordinance No. 1741(26) to enact a special transactions and use tax for the purpose of repair and maintenance of City streets. (Introduction of the ordinance is the first step in the process to place the measure on the June 2, 2026, election ballot. Introduction of the ordinance requires only a majority vote of the City Council. But approval of the ordinance at the February 3, 2026, Council meeting to place it on the ballot will require a 4/5 vote of the City Council. (Cal. Revenue & Taxation Code 7285.91.))
(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 February 3, 2026.
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 14th day of January 2026.
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Stacey Haddon, City Clerk