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MINUTES
Regular Meeting of the Lompoc City Council
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
City Hall, 100 Civic Center Plaza, Council Chamber
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05/19/2026 City of Lompoc City Council Minutes Page 2 of 6
CLOSED SESSION
OPEN SESSION – 5:00 P.M. – Council Chamber
Council Members Present: Steve Bridge, Dirk Starbuck, Victor Vega, and Mayor James Mosby
Staff Present: Acting City Manager Craig Dierling, City Clerk Stacey Haddon, and City Attorney Jeff Malawy.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None
CLOSED SESSION – City Council Conference Room
BUSINESS ITEM:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS: City Designated Representatives: Dean Albro, Robert Cross, Gabriel Garcia, Jeff Malawy, and Che Johnson. Employee Organization: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 1245 (IBEW) and International Association of Firefighters Local 1906 (IAFF).
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.
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: Acting City Manager Craig Dierling, City Clerk Stacey Haddon, City Attorney Jeff Malawy, Community Development Program Manager Chanel Ovalle, Senior Administrative Analyst Kristin Worthley, and Electric Regulatory Compliance Coordinator Steven Valle.
Staff Present: Aaron Crocker, Karin Hauenstein, Lillian Street, Alexis Otero, Carl Jones, Nick Gonzales, and Kathy Howard.
REPORT ON ACTION TAKEN DURING CLOSED SESSION:
City Attorney Jeff Malawy stated the Council provided direction to Staff, but no reportable action was taken during the Closed Session.
Pastor Brian Halterman gave an invocation and Mayor James Mosby led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATIONS:
Mayor Mosby presented a Proclamation recognizing Public Works Week to Acting City Manager Craig Dierling.
CITY MANAGER REPORT: (Information only)
Acting City Manager Craig Dierling presented a brief report on current and upcoming events and happenings in the City of Lompoc, including the announcement of the 2026 Spring Yard Beautification Contest Winners; he thanked the Parks & Recreation Staff for their successful Senior Health Expo held at the DeWees Center on May 15, 2026; encouraged students age 13- 15 to apply for the Volunteen Program with the Parks & Recreation Division; reminded all that registration for the City’s Summer Drop-In Camp is now open; encouraged everyone to visit the City Hall Lobby to see all the displays setup to celebrate National Public Works Week; announced the Lompoc Library will begin its summer reading program on June 1, 2026 and that summer lunches will be provided for free June 15 – July 31, Monday – Friday at the Lompoc Public Library on the Youth Patio; stated the State of the City event presentation is available to view on the City’s YouTube Channel and thanked everyone who attended in person; and reminded everyone of the upcoming Memorial Day Holiday on May 25, 2026.
05/19/2026 City of Lompoc City Council Minutes Page 3 of 6 PUBLIC COMMENT ON CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS (Max of 3 Minutes):
1. Aaron Crocker spoke about Consent Calendar Item No. 3.
2. (Name not provided), asked for a moment of silence and spoke about the Fire Department and suggested the City hire more firefighters to help alleviate the need for required overtime at the Fire Department.
3. Lillian Street expressed concern about Council Member Bridge remaining an active member of the council and asked why other Council Members are remaining silent on the charges brought forward against Council Member Bridge.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
City Attorney Jeff Malawy stated Council Member Starbuck has recused himself from participating in the vote for the check to the Lompoc Valley Chamber of Commerce.
Mayor Mosby asked for Staff to confirm the Ballots Cast number listed in the Staff Report for Consent Item No. 4 is corrected.
ACTION: Motion/Second: Starbuck/Ball: By a 5-0 vote, Council:
1. Approved the Minutes of the Lompoc City Council Regular Meeting of March 3, 2026
2. Approved and Ratified the of expenditures for:
Payroll of April 24, 2026 - $2,134,874.84
Voucher Register of April 13 – 17, 2026 - $942,257.88
*Voucher Register of April 20 – 24, 2026 - $617,676.73
*(Council Member Starbuck will not participate in the vote for Check #6518 Lompoc Chamber of Commerce $9,000.00).
3. Adoption of Ordinance No. 1745(26), 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 MultiTenant Buildings to Have One Wall Sign Per Building Façade Occupied by the Tenant.
Adopted Ordinance No. 1745(26), amending the Zoning Code (Title 17) text of the Lompoc Municipal Code 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.
4. Adoption of Resolutions to Call and Give Notice of the General Municipal Election on November 3, 2026, Request to Board of Supervisors to Consolidate the Election, and Adoption of City Council Policy Requiring Payment of Costs and Deposits for Candidate Statements.
Stacey Haddon, City Clerk
[email protected]
Adopted the following Resolutions pertaining to the November 3, 2026, election for Mayor and two Council Members:
a. Resolution No. 6811(26), Calling and Giving Notice of the Holding of a General Municipal Election on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, for the election of Mayor and two Council Members;
b. Resolution No. 6812(26), Requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Barbara (County) to Consolidate a General Municipal Election of the City of Lompoc to be held on November 3, 2026, with the statewide general election on that same date and request the County’s services for conducting the General Municipal Election;
05/19/2026 City of Lompoc City Council Minutes Page 4 of 6 CONSENT CALENDAR: (cont’d)
Item No. 4
c. Resolution No. 6813(26), Adopting Regulations for Candidates for Elective Office, Pertaining to Payment of Costs and Deposits for Candidate Statements for the Consolidated General Municipal Election (each candidate filing a Candidate Statement will be required to pay a deposit and comply with the 200- word limit on Candidate Statements of Qualifications); and Directed the City Clerk to file Resolution No. 6812(26), with the Clerk of the Board Supervisors, requesting consolidation with the County for the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election, before the July 1, 2026, deadline.
5. Adoption of Resolution 6814(26) Declaring the City Council’s Intention to Levy Assessments for Fiscal Year 2026-27, Preliminarily Approve an Engineer’s Report, and Provide Notice of a Public Hearing for the Park Maintenance and City Pool Assessment District No. 2002-01.
Adopted Resolution No. 6814(26), declaring the City Council’s intention to again levy the annual park and pool assessments for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27; preliminarily approve the Engineer’s Report; and provide notice of a public hearing on June 16, 2026, for the proposed continuation of the assessments for the Park Maintenance and City Pool Assessment District No. 2002-01, in order to receive public input on:
i. The proposed continuation of the assessments;
ii. The proposed assessment budget for FY 2026-27; and
iii. The services and improvements of the assessments fund, and any other issues related to the assessments
STAFF PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS/REQUESTS: None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (3 Minutes Maximum):
1. Nick Gonzales asked if the County of Santa Barbara is expanding its homeless shelter and spoke about the possible expansion at Vandenberg Space Force Base and suggested this expansion be included in the City’s General Plan.
2. Kathy Howard, Aaron Crocker, and (Name not Provided) spoke about the felony charges Council Member Bridge has been charged with and requested Mr. Bridge step down from the Council until this matter has been decided.
3. Carl Jones spoke about mobile car washing businesses in town questioning if those operations are abiding by State stormwater rules; and asked Council Member Bridge to take a leave of absence until a final determination of his guilt or innocence is determined.
4. Alexis Otero expressed concern about the how City has no plan of operation on how to handle a situation where a sitting Council Member is charged with wrong doing in a court of law; and thanked all of the Public Works Department for their works and the informative presentation displays in the lobby.
5. Karin Hauenstein stated she is concerned about the deaths of Lilliana Zuniga and Jasmine Montague and accused the Lompoc Police Department of not providing clear information.
APPOINTMENTS:
6. Council Appointment to the Parks & Recreation Commission.
ACTION: Motion/Second: Ball/Starbuck: By a 5-0 vote, Council appointed Alexis Otero to the Parks & Recreation Commission for a direct appointment from Council Member Ball for a term ending December 2028.
Alexis Otero thanked Council for the appointment and stated she is excited to be a part of this Commission.
05/19/2026 City of Lompoc City Council Minutes Page 5 of 6 PUBLIC HEARING:
7. Approval of Fiscal Year 2026-27 Draft Annual Action Plan and Budgets for the Community Development Block Grant and Human Services Programs; Adoption of Resolution No. 6815(26).
Chanel Ovalle, Community Development Program Manager presented the Staff report and recommendations.
Council thanked Ms. Ovalle for the information presented.
Public Comment:
1. Nick Gonzales asked that more funding be provided to more local nonprofit organizations.
2. Lillian Street suggested the public be provided more opportunities to discuss how these monies are distributed.
ACTION: Motion/Second: Ball/Starbuck: By a 5-0 vote, Council held a public hearing; adopted Resolution No. 6815(26), approving FY 2026-27 Budgets for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Human Services Program for inclusion in the draft City of Lompoc Annual Action Plan (Action Plan) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27; authorized the City Manager or designee to sign any agreements or certifications that authorize the City to receive the funds; and authorized submission of the approved FY 2026-27 Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) at the conclusion of the 30-day public comment period (May 19, 2026) for CDBG funds.
8. 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan; Adoption of Resolution 6816(26).
Kristin Worthley, Senior Administrative Analyst presented the Staff report and recommendations.
Council discussed this matter including if this Plan includes the Federal Prison property and confirmation this was completed within all State requirements and regulations.
Public Comment:
1. Alexis Otero commented about another agency that increased their rates to its customers because those customers increased their conservation efforts.
ACTION: Motion/Second: Ball/Vega: By a 5-0 vote, Council adopted Resolution No. 6816(26), which adopts the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan and authorizes the Utilities Director or designee to file the Plan with the Department of Water Resources.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
City Clerk Stacey Haddon reported a letter from Molly Gerald was distributed to City Staff, City Council Members, posted to the City’s website and provided to the audience in the Lobby.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (2 Minutes Maximum):
1. Karin Hauenstein spoke about Jasmine Montague and her belief that Mexican cartels are operating inside the City of Lompoc.
2. Nick Gonzales encouraged the City Council and City Staff to work with Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB) to help the proposed Base expansion be successful for both the City and for VSFB.
3. (Name not provided), expressed concern of homeless persons illegally using City utilities.
05/19/2026 City of Lompoc City Council Minutes Page 6 of 6 COUNCIL COMMENTS AND MEETING REPORTS:
Council Member Ball expressed excitement about the possible Vandenberg Space Force Base expansion; and requested a Staff report for a future Council Meeting to discuss possible sanctions or other actions the Council could consider regarding Council Member Bridge. The request died due to a lack of a second.
Council Member Vega stated he appreciates everyone’s input and thanked the Fire Department personnel for all their work.
Council Member Bridge said he would like the Future Agenda List to have a month listed and not TBD in the estimated date column.
Mayor Mosby reported he attended the regular meetings of the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments (SBCAG), the Santa Barbara Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO), and the City of Lompoc Planning Commission, as well as the Lompoc Parks & Recreation Senior Health Expo Event and the City of Lompoc State of the City event; spoke about mobile car washing services inside the City; and asked for the City Manager to review the Future Agenda List and confirm all Council Requests are listed correctly; The request was seconded by Council Member Bridge and carried by Council Member Starbuck.
ADJOURNMENT: At 8:19 P.M. Mayor Mosby adjourned the Lompoc City Council to a Regular Meeting on June 2, 2026, at 6:30 P.M., in City of Lompoc Council Chamber.
Approved by Council action on August 18, 2026: /Stacey Haddon/ Stacey Haddon, City Clerk