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MINUTES
Regular Meeting of the Lompoc City Council
Tuesday, April 7, 2026 – 6:30 P.M.
City Hall, 100 Civic Center Plaza, Council Chamber
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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”.
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CLOSED SESSION
OPEN SESSION – 5:10 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 – EXISTING LITIGATION: Government Code section 54956.9(d)(1); Name of Case: David Lamar v. City of Lompoc, et al. Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) Santa Barbara Claim No. 23 COL 0006.
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS: City Designated Representatives:
Dean Albro, Robert Cross, Gabriel Garcia, and Che Johnson. Employee Organization:
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 1245 (IBEW).
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--ANTICIPATED LITIGATION: Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(4): 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, Interim Management Services Director Robert Cross, Planning Manager Greg Stones, Interim Management Services Director Robert Cross, and Electric Regulatory Compliance Coordinator Steven Valle.
Others Present: Scott Burns, Janet Blevins, Karin Hauenstein, Tom Gerald, and Mike Badner.
REPORT ON ACTION TAKEN DURING CLOSED SESSION:
City Attorney Jeff Malawy reported Council discussed all three Closed Session Items and with a vote of 5-0 Council directed Staff to initiate litigation specific to Closed Session Item No. 3.
Pastor Ron Cockrell provided the invocation and Mayor James Mosby led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Mosby presented a Proclamation in honor of DMV/Donate for Life California Month to Scott Burns.
04/07/2026 City of Lompoc City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 7 CITY MANAGER REPORT: (Information only)
City Manager Dean Albro provided a brief presentation providing current and upcoming events and other happenings throughout the City, including the upcoming Kiwanis Club Golf Tournament on April 17, 2026; special Spring Break recreation swim hours all week from 1pm – 3pm at the Aquatic Center; commended the Parks & Recreation Division for another successful Easter Egg Hunt; congratulated Nolan Anderson for his winning entry in the Lompoc Library’s Peeps Diorama contest; announced the Library is participating and Los Angeles County Library’s One Book One Coast a literacy experience inviting communities across the West Coast to share in reading one book They Called Us Enemy with free copies available in Spanish and English at the Lompoc Library; thanked all members of the City’s Fire and Police Departments and all volunteers who participated in the annual Every 15 Minutes program held at Lompoc High School on March 31, 2026; reminded everyone the Beautification and Appearance Commission is still taking nominations for the 2026 Spring Yard Beautification Contest; and highlighted a recent recognition from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to the City’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program emphasizing the City’s responsible CDBG program management and commitment to serving the community.
Council Member Ball commented on a post to Facebook by Mayor Mosby regarding an audit letter the City received from LSL, the independent financial auditing company which provided an audit of the City’s financial statements and also an audit of the City’s Energy Conservation Rebate Program. Mr. Ball asked Staff why LSL produced an audit of the City’s Energy Conservation Rebate Program, how much did extra audit cost the City, and if it is Staff’s responsibility to correct an application for the rebate program(s). Interim Management Services Robert Cross explained the City notified LSL of a possible issue with the rebate program(s) after charges against Council Member Bridge were filed by the District Attorney’s Office, the audit cost the City approximately $9,000 to have completed and Staff had already made changes and adjustments to its processes for receiving and reviewing applications for its energy conservation rebates. City Attorney Jeff Malawy stated he does see that City Staff is responsible for correcting a rebate application.
Mayor Mosby requested Staff return at a future meeting with an item to allow Council to review the City’s Energy Conservation Rebate Program. The request was seconded by Council Member Starbuck and carried by Council Member Ball.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS (Maximum of 3 Minutes): None City Attorney Jeff Malawy reported Council Member Starbuck will recuse from participating in Consent Calendar Item No. 7 due to real property conflict of interest.
Mayor Mosby pulled Consent Calendar Items No. 5 and No. 7 for discussion towards the end of the meeting.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
ACTION: Motion/Second: Vega/Starbuck: By a 5-0 vote, Council:
1. Approved and Ratified the expenditures for:
Payroll of February 27, 2026 - $2,378,670.08
Payroll of March 13, 2026 - $2,135,604.56
Voucher Register of February 23 – 27, 2026 $3,274,802.54 Voucher Register of March 2 – 6, 2026 - $1,354,407.79
Voucher Register of March 9 – 13, 2026 - $585,802.97
2. Adoption of Resolution No. 6802(26) Amending the City’s Classification Plan to Include Revised Solid Waste Manager Job Description.
Adopted Resolution No. 6802(26), approving the revised job description for Solid Waste Manager, a non-represented classification within the Management, Supervisory, and Confidential Employees (MS&C) Compensation Plan.
04/07/2026 City of Lompoc City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 7 CONSENT CALENDAR: (cont’d)
3. Adoption of Resolution No. 6803(26) Authorizing the Submittal of a Petition to the California Energy Commission for a Determination that the 2025 California Energy Code Photovoltaic and Battery Energy Storage System Requirements Are Not Cost-Effective in Lompoc and Declaring Intent to Establish an Alternative Compliance Pathway.
Adopted Resolution No. 6803(26), which states the City's intent to establish the Lompoc Energy & Affordability Partnership (LEAP) program as an alternative compliance path, contingent upon approval by the California Energy Commission (CEC), authorize a Petition to the CEC, directing the City Manager to submit a formal petition seeking a determination that the state's on-site solar mandate is not cost-effective in Lompoc, and authorized the expenditure of $1,000 from the General Fund for the required CEC application fee; directed Staff to Prepare a Future Program Ordinance, instructing staff to prepare a formal Cost Recovery Fee ordinance and associated administrative program called the Lompoc’s Energy Affordability Partnership (LEAP) program, to be brought back to the City Council for consideration and adoption only upon successful approval of the petition by the California Energy Commission.
4. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and Management for their Optional Excess Liability Insurance Program
Approved the attached Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Public Risk Innovation, Solutions, and Management (PRISM) and the City to join PRISM’s Optional Excess Liability Insurance Program and authorized the City Manager to execute the MOU.
Item No. 5 pulled by Mayor Mosby for discussion towards the end of the meeting.
5. Adoption of Resolution No. 6804(26) to Establish 30-Minutes Restricted Parking Zone at 113 & 119 North A Street.
6. Adoption of Resolution No. 6805(26) Approving a Declaration of Nuisance and Abatement Order for Weeds and Debris.
Recommendation: Council adopt Resolution No. 6805(26), declaring certain parcels of property as public nuisances by virtue of weed growth or by the accumulation of rubbish, refuse and dirt, pursuant to Government Code Sections 39560-39588, and scheduling a public hearing to hear any objections on May 19, 2026.
Item No. 7 pulled by Mayor Mosby for discussion towards the end of the meeting.
7. Award of Invitation to Bid No. 2026-ITB-002DW to JJ Fisher Construction, Inc. in the Total Amount of $341,438.00 for Renovation of the City-Owned Parking Lot at 123 North H Street, Including Installation of Five Electric Vehicle Charging Stations; Authorize the City Manager to Execute Related Agreements; and Adopt Resolution No. 6806(26) Approving Supplemental Appropriations
STAFF PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS/REQUESTS: None
04/07/2026 City of Lompoc City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 7 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (3 Minutes Maximum):
1. Janet Blevins spoke about the current charges filed against Council Member Steve Bridge and stated she believes is guilty.
2. Karin Hauenstein requested a report on the death of Lilliana Zuniga.
3. (Name not provided), expressed his agitation and dismay over his vehicle being towed while parked in front of his home while he was on vacation.
4. Tom Gerald of the Astronomy Club of Lompoc spoke about the upcoming International Dark Sky Week, stating 7 of 8 cities in Santa Barbara County presented a proclamation in honor of this event, and invited everyone to enjoy the night skies.
APPOINTMENTS:
8. Council Appointment to Library Commission and Youth Commission.
ACTION: Motion/Second: Ball/Bridge: By a 5-0 vote, Council appointed Maricela Trenado to the Library Commission as an at-large member with a term ending January 31, 2029.
ACTION: Motion/Second: Ball/Bridge: By a 5-0 vote, Council appointed Brendan Baker and Karen Paniagua to the Youth Commission as a youth members with a terms ending January 31, 2028; and appointed Victor Cortes to the Youth Commission as an associate member with a term ending January 31, 2028.
PUBLIC HEARING:
9. Zoning Code Amendments to Chapter 17.316 Sign Standards (TA 2025- 0002) to Allow Certain Feather Signs, Construction Signs, and Subdivision Signs, and to Allow Each Tenant in Multi-Tenant Buildings to Have One Wall Sign Per Building Façade Occupied by the Tenant; Introduction of Ordinance No. 1745(26)
Greg S. Stones, Planning Manager presented the Staff report and recommendations.
Council thanked Staff for the presentation and discussed this matter briefly.
Public Comment:
1. Mike Badner from Williams Homes thanked Council for reviewing this item and spoke in favor of the proposed revisions.
ACTION: Motion/Second: Vega/Bridge: By a 3-2 vote (Council Member Ball and Mayor Mosby voted No), Council received and considered the Planning Commission and Staff recommendations; held a public hearing; introduced by first reading, with further reading waived, Ordinance No. 1745(26), amending the Zoning Code (Title 17) text of the Lompoc Municipal Code (LMC) to allow certain feather signs, construction signs, and subdivision signs, and to allow each tenant in multi-tenant buildings to have one wall sign per building façade occupied by the tenant.
COUNCIL REQUESTS:
10. Mid-Year General Fund Budget Update; Adoption of Resolution No. 6808(26) Transferring $1.09 Million to the General Fund Restricted Economic Uncertainty Cash Account.
Robert Cross, Interim Management Services Director presented the Staff report and recommendations.
04/07/2026 City of Lompoc City Council Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 7 COUNCIL REQUESTS: (cont’d)
Item No. 10
Council thanked Staff for the information and presentation.
Public Comment: None
ACTION: Motion/Second: Bridge/Vega: By a 5-0 vote, Council received the Mid-Year General Fund Budget Update; adopted Resolution No. 6808(26) approving the transfer of $1.09 Million to the General Fund Restricted Economic Uncertainty cash account and approving the requested budget adjustment transferring salary savings among various General Fund divisions.
11. California Public Utilities Commission’s Neighborhood Decarbonization Program.
Jeff Malawy, City Attorney presented the Staff report and stated no City of Lompoc areas have been chosen to participate in this program and explained if an area is chosen, 67% of property owners would need to vote in favor of participating in the decarbonization program.
Council thanked Staff for this information. No Council action was taken.
12. The “California Residential Private Permitting Act” (Assembly Bill 253) and Direction Regarding Implementation.
Jeff Malawy, City Attorney presented the Staff report and stated Staff is currently required to implement these State mandates.
Council thanked Staff for the information and briefly discussed the matter.
Public Comment: None
No Council action was taken.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS: None
CONSENT CALENDAR: (cont’d)
5. Adoption of Resolution No. 6804(26) to Establish 30-Minutes Restricted Parking Zone at 113 & 119 North A Street.
Council discussed this matter briefly.
Public Comment: None
ACTION: Motion/Second: Mosby/Starbuck: By a 5-0 vote, Council directed Staff to provide a public notice to all properties within 300 feet of 113 & 119 No. A Street of the proposed 30-Minutes Restricted Parking Zone in front of 113 & 119 North A Street; and return this matter to Council at a later date after the noticing is completed.
Council Member Starbuck recused himself from this item due to a real property conflict and exited the Council Chamber.
7. Award of Invitation to Bid No. 2026-ITB-002DW to JJ Fisher Construction, Inc. in the Total Amount of $341,438.00 for Renovation of the City-Owned Parking Lot at 123 North H Street, Including Installation of Five Electric Vehicle Charging Stations; Authorize the City Manager to Execute Related Agreements; and Adopt Resolution No. 6806(26) Approving Supplemental Appropriations
04/07/2026 City of Lompoc City Council Meeting Minutes Page 7 of 7 CONSENT CALENDAR: (cont’d)
Item No. 7
Mayor Mosby suggested the grant reimbursement be returned. Interim Management Services Director Robert Cross stated that grant reimbursement will be returned.
Public Comment: None
ACTION: Motion/Second: Mosby/Ball: By a 4-0-1 vote (Council Member Starbuck was absent), Council rejected the bid of Electrical Innovations of California as non-responsive; awarded the construction contract for Invitation to Bid No. 2026-ITB-002DW to JJ Fisher Construction Inc., in the amount of $341,438.00; adopted the plans and specifications for the project as required by Section 22039 of the Public Contract Code (copies of Plans and Special Provisions are on file with the Electric Division); authorized the City Manager to execute the construction contract and issue a purchase order to JJ Fisher Construction Inc., in the amount of $341,438.00; and adopt Resolution No. 6808(26) approving supplemental appropriations and allocating funds for the Project.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (2 Minutes Maximum): None
COUNCIL COMMENTS, AND MEETING REPORTS:
Council Member Ball requested a future agenda item to provide Council an opportunity to be informed and discuss the City of Lompoc Fire Department’s staffing plan as well as the health of the Department. The request was seconded by Council Member Bridge and carried by Mayor Mosby.
Mayor Mosby reported he attended a meeting of the Santa Barbara County Local Area Formation Commission (LAFCO) and requested the City Attorney’s Office provide a letter to LAFCO requesting clarification to the City of Lompoc regarding the City’s sphere of influence; and asked for a future item regarding Fricks Springs. The second request was seconded by Council Member Starbuck and carried by Council Member Ball.
ADJOURNMENT: At 8:52 P.M. Mayor Mosby adjourned the Lompoc City Council to a Regular Meeting on April 21, 2026 at 6:30 P.M., in City of Lompoc Council Chamber.
Approved by Council action on June 16, 2026: /Stacey Haddon/