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MINUTES
Regular Meeting of the Lompoc City Council
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
City Hall, 100 Civic Center Plaza, Council Chamber
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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.
06/02/2026 City of Lompoc City Council Minutes Page 2 of 6
CLOSED SESSION
OPEN SESSION – 5:45 P.M. – Council Chamber
Council Members Present: Jeremy Ball, Steve Bridge, Dirk Starbuck, Victor Vega, and Mayor James Mosby
Staff Present: City Manager Dean Albor, 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).
OPEN SESSION - 6:33 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, Police Lieutenant Bryan Dillard, Library Director Sarah Bleyl, and Police Captain Augustin Arias.
Others Present: Karin Hauenstein, Gary Jeffery, Anjelica (unknown last name), Renee (unknown last name), Cesar (unknown last name), Marcy Perez, Kingston Armero, Aaron Crocker, George Bedford, Jasmine (unknown last name), Sam (unknown last name), Maribel (unknown last name), Sherry Foster, and eleven (11) individuals who did not provide a name.
REPORT ON ACTION TAKEN DURING CLOSED SESSION:
City Attorney Jeff Malawy stated no reportable action was taken during the Closed Session.
Pastor Nate Marsh gave an invocation and Mayor James Mosby led the Pledge of Allegiance.
CITY MANAGER REPORT: (Information only)
City Manager Dean Albro provided a brief presentation highlighting some current and upcoming City events and happenings, including the opening of the newly renovated restrooms at Ryon Park; the City’s Parks & Recreation will be providing lots of opportunities for the community to participate in many summer activities and events geared towards kids and families including a new free introductory Korean Karate program called “Kickin it the Park”; the Lompoc Police Department will be hosting another Coffee with a Cop on Friday, June 5th at Lompoc Donuts beginning at 8:30am; the Lompoc Police Department is also participating in a national program Operation Chill, this summer officers will be handing out free Slurpee coupons to kids who are spotted doing good things in the community; a corrected ballots cast table was provided, at the May 19, 2026 City Council Meeting on Consent Item No. 4 a typographical error was identified, that error was corrected; and an announcement of the City’s Beautification & Appearance Commission inaugural Building Window Decorating Contest with judging taking place on June 29, 2026.
Council Member Ball asked Staff if the Fire Department Rescue Truck is in operation. Interim Fire Chief Kevin Shay stated the Rescue Truck has been out of service for some days due to the Department not having enough engineers. The Department continues to have the required number of service individuals on every shift and works closely with the County to ensure all citizens are provided with service.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS (Max of 3 Minutes): None 06/02/2026 City of Lompoc City Council Minutes Page 3 of 6 CONSENT CALENDAR:
ACTION: Motion/Second: Ball/Vega: By a 5-0 vote, Council:
1. Approved and ratified expenditures for:
Payroll of May 8, 2026 - $2,108,983.05
Voucher Register of April 27, 2026 – May 1, 2026 - $663,967.20 Voucher Register of May 4 – 8, 2026 - $823,474.12
2. Adoption of Resolution No. 6818(26) Authorizing the Filing of a Transportation Development Act Claim for Fiscal Year 2026-27 with Santa Barbara County Association of Governments.
Adopted Resolution No. 6818(26), which sets forth proposed expenditures for the California Transportation Development Act (TDA) Local Transportation Funds and State Transit Assistance Fund in Fiscal Year 2026- 27 and authorizes the filing of TDA claim package with the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments
3. Adoption of Resolution No. 6819(26) Approving a Declaration of Nuisance and Abatement Order for Weeds and Debris.
Adopted Resolution No. 6819(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 July 7, 2026.
4. Approval of Change Order to Increase Contract to Purchase Liquid Caustic Soda by $900,000, for a Total Contract Amount of $1,175,000.
Approved the change order to increase the contract to purchase annual requirements of caustic soda by $900,000, for a total contract amount of $1,175,000 (original contract purchase order in the amount of $220,000 approved in September 2025 CPO 260212 and modified purchase order in the amount of $55,000 approved in April of 2026 CPO 260212) with Pacific Star Chemicals, LLC., of Santa Fe Springs, California, for use at the Water Treatment Plant; and authorized the Purchasing and Materials Manager to adjust the purchase order for the contract.
5. Adoption of Resolution No. 6817(26) Approving Road Repair and Accountability Act List of Proposed Projects (Fiscal Year 2026-27).
Adopted Resolution No. 6817(26), approving a list of proposed projects to be funded with Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account revenues for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27.
STAFF PRESENTATIONS/ANNOUNCEMENTS/REQUESTS:
Library Director Sarah Bleyl provided a presentation of the upcoming Lompoc Public Library Summer Reading Program.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (3 Minutes Maximum):
1. 3 Persons who did not provide names, Gary Jeffrey, Anjelica (Unknown Last Name), Andrea (Unknown Last Name), Rene (Unknown Last Name), Marcy Perez, Cesar (Unknown Last Name), Kingston Amero, Jay Freeman, Sam (Unknown Last Name) , and Jasmine (Unknown Last Name), all spoke about the charges filed against Council Member Bridge and how this has damaged the public’s trust and suggested he resign or step down.
2. (Name not Provided) asked Council to address abandoned vehicles on private property and requested Council discuss the possible agreement between the Cities of Solvang and Buellton and the City of Lompoc for policing services.
06/02/2026 City of Lompoc City Council Minutes Page 4 of 6 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (3 Minutes Maximum): (cont’d)
3. (Name not Provided) spoke in favor of the City establishing the use of timeclocks for City employees.
4. (Name not Provided) expressed disappointment in the current City Council and Mayor for lack of engagement in events throughout the City and what this person believes is a lack of leadership.
5. Karin Hauenstein spoke about her concerns regarding the death of Lilliana Zuniga.
6. Aaron Crocker stated he does not believe he can vote in favor of the newly proposed tax on the upcoming ballot when a sitting Council Member has been accused of stealing public funds.
7. George Bedford spoke about his wife Cheryl Bedford and the challenges she faced before she was able to open a Chevrolet Dealership.
Council Member Bridge read a prepared statement and stated he has no intentions to resign his position as Council Member.
Council Member Vega requested Staff bring forward a future item allowing Council to discuss any options available to the Council regarding Council Member Bridge including possible censure.
The request was seconded by Council Member Ball and carried by Council Member Bridge.
NEW BUSINESS:
6. Review of Lompoc Police Department’s 2025 Annual Military Equipment Report; Community Engagement Session; Annual Renewal of Ordinance Adopting the Lompoc Police Department’s Military Equipment Use Policy and Inventory, Pursuant to AB 481
Police Lieutenant Bryan Dillard presented the Staff report and recommendations.
Council thanked Staff for the presentation and briefly discussed the item.
Public Comment:
1. Karin Hauenstein spoke about an incident from April 2021.
ACTION: Motion/Second: Mosby/Ball: By a 5-0 vote, Council reviewed the Lompoc Police Department’s 2025 Annual Military Equipment Report; opened public comment for a community engagement session for the public to discuss and ask questions regarding the 2025 Report and the Police Department’s funding, acquisition, and use of military equipment; and determined that each identified type of military equipment complies with the standards for approval in Government Code section 7071(d), and voted to renew the ordinance adopting the Lompoc Police Department’s 2023 Military Equipment Use Policy and Inventory, updated for 2025 Pursuant to AB 481.
COUNCIL REQUESTS:
7. Potential Amendments to Smoking Regulations.
Jeff Malawy, City Attorney presented the Staff report and recommendations.
Council thanked Staff for the information presented and discussed the matter. 06/02/2026 City of Lompoc City Council Minutes Page 5 of 6 COUNCIL REQUESTS: (cont’d)
Item No. 7
Public Comment:
1. (Name not Provided) expressed support in the possible ban of smoking in multifamily housing and public sidewalks.
2. (Name not Provided) suggested retail locations selling tobacco products be required to check all identifications to confirm age.
3. (Name not Provided) spoke about possible government overreach.
4. Karin Hauenstein stated her concerns about the possible over regulation of citizens.
5. Maribel (Unknown last name), stated there is funding available for the City to be able to address some of these smoking regulation concerns.
Council continued to discuss this matter.
ACTION: Motion/Second: Vega/Bridge: By a 4-1 (Council Member Ball voted No) vote, Council received the report and directed Staff to return at a future meeting with amendments to the City’s smoking regulations which address public transportation locations, such as bus stops, areas outside of public recreation facilities, and sidewalks around schools.
ACTION: Motion/Second: Ball/Bridge: By a 4-1 (Council Member Vega voted No) vote, Council directed Staff to return at a future meeting with another amendment to the City’s smoking regulations addressing common areas of multi-family housing units as well as those with shared heating and air conditioning units and or shared duct work.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS:
City Clerk Stacey Haddon stated three separate letters from the public were received, provided to City Staff, City Council, and posted to the City’s website attached to the agenda packet for the June 2, 2026 City Council Meeting.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (2 Minutes Maximum):
1. (Name not Provided), spoke about multi-family buildings inside the City.
2. Sherry Foster stated air does not care about jurisdiction.
3. (Name not Provided), thanked Council for listening to the public.
4. George Bedford spoke about feather flags and stated he finds them more useful than distracting.
COUNCIL COMMENTS AND MEETING REPORTS:
Council Member Vega thanked all who participated in this meeting.
Mayor Mosby requested Staff return at the June 16, 2026 regular City Council Meeting with an item for Council discussion and possible action regarding the installation of feather flags throughout the City. The request was seconded by Council Member Starbuck and carried by Council Member Ball.
Council Member Bridge questioned if the Proposed Future City Council Agenda Items list is accurate asked for Staff to add a date of when the item listed as Update of official review and possible revisions to the LMC will be returned to Council for review and discussion; and stated he would like to have a review of why items are taken off of this list stating he believes there are missing items such as a future presentation from Santa Barbara County regarding issues of opioid use and the possibility of the City not enforcing City ordinances and regulations; and thanked Staff for completing the installation of the new restrooms at Ryon park. 06/02/2026 City of Lompoc City Council Minutes Page 6 of 6 COUNCIL COMMENTS AND MEETING REPORTS: (cont’d)
City Manager Dean Albro requested direction from Council on how to move forward with the Council request regarding McLaughlin Road as listed on the Proposed Future City Council Agenda Items list.
Council Member Ball asked for Staff to return to Council as soon as possible with information on how to address personnel issues at the Fire Department; and requested Staff provide an item allowing Council to discuss and take possible action on placing a general tax ballot measure on the November 3, 2026 General Election. The request for the ballot measure was seconded by Council Member Starbuck but died to a lack of a third and carrying vote.
Mayor Mosby requested Staff return no later than July 21, 2026, with an item to allow Council to discuss and provide direction regarding the City’s Housing Element sites inventory list, the request was seconded by Council Member Bridge and carried by Council Starbuck.
ADJOURNMENT: At 9:38 P.M. Mayor Mosby adjourned the Lompoc City Council to a Regular Meeting on June 16, 2026, at 6:30 P.M., in City of Lompoc Council Chamber.
Approved by Council action on September 15, 2026: /Stacey Haddon/ Stacey Haddon, City Clerk