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MINUTES
Regular Meeting of the Lompoc City Council
Tuesday, March 17, 2026 – 6:30 P.M.
City Hall, 100 Civic Center Plaza, Council Chamber
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OPEN SESSION - 6:35 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, Interim Management Services Director Robert Cross, Planning Manager Greg Stones, and Public Works Director Craig Dierling.
Others Present: Dan Raybuck, Soledad Kennedy, Jack Adams, Gilber (Unknown Last Name), Gary Jeffery, Karin Hauenstein, Nick Gonzales, Aaron Crocker, Alexis Otero, Luis Padilla, Giovanni Monzanarez, Jacob Maglinte, and Maria Aguiniga.
Pastor Nate Marsh gave an invocation and Mayor James Mosby led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Mosby presented a proclamation in honor of National Vietnam War Veterans Day, to Dan Raybuck, Soledad Kennedy, Jack Adams, and Gilbert (Unknown last name).
LynneDee Althouse, Ellen Kwitkowski, and Sophie Bartley, representatives from Althouse and Meade and LegacyWorks who provided a presentation on the planned Union Pacific Railroad Surf Bridge Replacement Project.
CITY MANAGER REPORT: (Information only)
City Manager Dean Albro provided brief presentation of current and upcoming happenings and events in and around the City, including the Parks & Recreation Division’s annual easter egg hunt scheduled for April 4, 2026 at River Park beginning at 10am; the Spring Break Camp at the Anderson Recreation Center for children 6-12 on April 5-10, 2026; the upcoming 21st Annual Kiwanis Club and Parks & Recreation Golf Tournament fundraiser event on April 17, 2026; the Lompoc Public Library will holding its Peep Diorama event with all entries being accepted through March 26, 2026; the Library is also providing a teen internship opportunity for the summer from June 15, 2026 through July 31, 2026 with applications accepted online or at the Library; the City is reminding all to be aware of the forecast for very warm temperatures and suggested everyone sign up for countywide emergency alerts at readysbc.org; and announced the Spring Yard Beautification Contest will be returning this year.
Council Member Ball requested Staff provide updates of continued cleanup and maintenance of any cleanup of the Santa Ynez River when available.
Mayor Mosby asked for Staff to provide notation or an attachment to the approved 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), with his previous remarks on that report; and requested Staff provide an information handout for the public regarding the Ballot Measure B – Temporary Transactions and Use Tax for the Purpose of Repair and Maintenance of City Streets.
City Attorney Jeff Malawy announced Council Member Starbuck will recuse himself from participating in the vote for check number 382258 to the Lompoc Valley Chamber of Commerce for $9,000 and check number 382259 to the Lompoc Valley Chamber of Commerce for $198.00 Council Member Ball asked Staff if the City would be jeopardy of being ineligible for funding for projects on H Street south of North Avenue with the revision to the Lompoc Streetscape Multimodal Improvement Plan. Public Works Director Craig Dierling explained this revision will reduce the likelihood of the City receiving funding grants or other outside resources located south of North Avenue.
Mayor Mosby requested Staff to clarify why in the General Plan Annual Report, Consent Calendar Item No. 6, accessory dwelling units (ADUs) are listed as above moderate. Planning Manager Greg Stones explained this is a requirement unless a study is completed and Staff will move forward to investigate how a study could be completed in the future. 03/17/2026 City of Lompoc City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 5 PUBLIC COMMENT ON CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS (Maximum of 3 Minutes):
1. (Name not Provided), spoke about Consent Calendar Item No. 4 and suggested the City provide a location for street art to help curb graffiti.
2. Karin Hauenstein, spoke about Consent Calendar Item No. 4 and suggested people who want to see street art you should look under the bridges that cross the Santa Ynez River.
3. Nick Gonzales spoke about Consent Calendar Item No. 6 and suggested a revision to one of the City’s ordinance could be revised with another city’s ordinance.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
ACTION: Motion/Second: Bridge/Vega: By a 5-0 vote, Council:
1. Approved the Minutes of the Lompoc City Council Regular Meeting of December 16, 2025, January 6, 2026, and January 20, 2026
2. Approved and Ratified the expenditures for:
Payroll of February 13, 2026 - $2,180,357.41
*Voucher Register of February 9 – 13, 2026 - $2,266,580.75 Voucher Register of February 16 – 20, 2026 - $1,493,748.84 *(Council Member Starbuck will not participate in the vote for Check Nos. 382258 and 382259, Lompoc Chamber of Commerce $9,000.00 and $198.00).
3. Approval of Lease of City-Owned Property at 1120 W. Ocean Avenue to TNT Fireworks and Victory Outreach Lompoc for a Safe and Sane Fireworks Sales Booth from June 28 – July 10, 2026.
Approved the attached Property Lease Agreement with TNT Fireworks and Victory Outreach Lompoc to lease a portion of the parking lot at 1120 W.
Ocean Avenue from June 28 to July 10, 2026 and direct the City Manager to sign the lease.
4. Adoption of Ordinance No. 1743(26) Amending Sections 1.36.050,
17.628.010, and Chapter 9.16 of the Lompoc Municipal Code Regarding Administrative Fines, Graffiti Control, and Property Nuisances.
Adopted Ordinance No. 1743(26) amending sections 1.36.050,
17.628.010,and Chapter 9.16 of the Lompoc Municipal Code with respect to the City’s Graffiti Control Program and Administrative Fines.
5. Adoption of Resolution No. 6800(26), Amending the Lompoc Streetscape and Multimodal Improvement Plan.
Adopted Resolution No. 6800(26), amending the Lompoc Streetscape Multimodal Improvement Plan.
6. Acceptance of the 2025 General Plan Annual Report.
Accepted the 2025 General Plan Annual Report and direct Staff to file the Annual Report with the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (formerly Office of Planning and Research) and the State Department of Housing and Community Development
STAFF PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS/REQUESTS: None
03/17/2026 City of Lompoc City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 5 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (3 Minutes Maximum):
1. Gary Jeffery, Luis Padilla, Giovanni Monzanarez, and Jacob Malinte spoke about the current charges filed against Council Member Steve Bridge and suggested he step down from the Council.
2. Karin Hauenstein spoke about the County of Santa Barbara District Attorney Office expressing her belief that office is corrupt.
3. Alexis Otero commended the young people who stood up to speak and encouraged them to continue to fight for what they believe in; spoke about Surf Beach and suggested accessibility infrastructure be installed to allow all persons to reach the beach and requested a free shuttle service be made available between the City and the beach.
APPOINTMENTS:
7. Council Appointments to the Youth Commission.
ACTION: Motion/Second: Ball/Starbuck: By a 5-0 vote, Council, appointed Shelby Swaim to the Youth Commission as a youth member for a term ending January 31, 2028 and Karla Paniagua to the Youth Commission as an adult member with a term ending January 31, 2028.
PUBLIC HEARING:
8. Public Hearing to Consider Measure A Five-Year Local Program of Projects for Fiscal Years 2027-31; Adoption of Resolution No. 6801(26).
Craig Dierling, P.E., Public Works Director presented the Staff report and recommendations.
Council Member Ball asked how issues in residential areas are addressed or resolved. Public Works Director Craig Dierling stated Staff take requests and complaints all the time and prioritize needs and requests with funding along with Staff time to ensure projects reach as many needs as possible.
Mayor Mosby requested Staff post the most current Pavement Condition Index (PCI) map to the City’s website.
Public Comment:
1. (Name not provided), complained about pot holes at the railroad tracks at North O Street and Laurel Avenue.
2. (Name not provided), suggested a City Commission be setup to review how rocket launches affect the City’s infrastructure including roads.
Council Member Ball asked about potholes and the repair of road damages at railroad crossings and or along the railroad tracks are addressed. Public Works Director Craig Dierlilng stated the railroad operator is responsible for two feet outside the track to the track and two feet outside the other side of the track and Staff will reach out again to request repair of those potholes.
ACTION: Motion/Second: Vega/Ball: By a 5-0 vote, Council held the Public Hearing and take public input on Measure A Five-Year Local Program of Projects (LPP) for Fiscal Years (FYs) 2027- 31; adopted Resolution No. 6801(26), approving the LPP for FYs 2027-31.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None
03/17/2026 City of Lompoc City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 5 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (2 Minutes Maximum):
1. Karin Hauenstein expressed her concerns regarding the Lompoc Police Department.
2. Aaron Crocker commended all the youth members of the City who stood up and spoke this evening and spoke about the felony charges filed against Council Member Bridge.
3. Alexis Otero thanked everyone who showed up to this meeting and spoke and suggested Council setup a cooling center for extra warm weather events.
4. Nicholas Gonzales stated he is withholding judgement of Council Member Bridge until the investigation of charges is complete.
5. Maria Aguiniga stated she was excited to see local youth members participating in the meeting and asked for everyone to observe meeting decorum and not make fun of other speakers.
COUNCIL COMMENTS, AND MEETING REPORTS:
Council Member Ball requested Staff return at a future meeting with options the Council may take to address a sitting Council Member who has criminal charges filed against them; and a future Council item regarding any possible renter protections and policies for residential properties inside the City. Both requests died to a lack of a second.
Council Member Bridge complimented Staff on the new concession stand at the baseball park and asked if someone can investigate the exhaust fan is working and asked if Staff is still working on translation services, and asked for Staff to review the Future Agenda List and confirm all necessary items are listed.
Mayor Mosby requested Staff provide a list of current renters rights. Community Development Director Mario Guerrero stated he will provide that information to the public as soon as possible.
Mayor Mosby requested a future agenda item to review landfill fees, the request was seconded by Council Member Bridge and carried by Council Member Starbuck.
ADJOURNMENT: At 8:23 P.M. Mayor Mosby adjourned the Lompoc City Council to a Regular Meeting on April 7, 2026 at 6:30 P.M., in City of Lompoc Council Chamber.
Approved by Council action on June 16, 2026: /Stacey Haddon/