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Legal firework sales began in Lompoc at noon on Friday, June 28, and will continue through 9 p.m. on Thursday, July 4. Only the following non-profit organizations are authorized to sell Safe and Sane fireworks at the following locations. Sale hours run from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily:
- Lompoc Employee Development Association 1309 N. H St. (Dollar Store)
- First Apostolic Church 701 W. Central Ave. (Walmart)
- Lompoc Valley Baptist Church 729 North H St. (Boot Barn)
- Victory Outreach Church 1206 W. Ocean Ave. (DeWees Center)
- Lompoc Grange #646 1500 N. H St. (Albertsons)
Illegal firework use in the City of Lompoc can be reported to Lompoc police through a new feature on the department's mobile app, or by calling: (805)-736-2341.
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 We are thrilled to announce the grand opening of the new playground and exercise equipment at Pioneer Park.
The community is invited to a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 2 to celebrate this exciting enhancement to our community space.
The event will be a kick-off celebration of Parks and Recreation Month in July. This year’s theme – “Where You Belong” – celebrates the many ways park and recreation professionals across the country foster a sense of belonging in their community by providing welcoming and inclusive programs, essential services for all ages and abilities, and safe, accessible spaces to build meaningful connections. The event will feature remarks from city officials and community leaders, followed by the official ribbon-cutting and an opportunity to explore the new amenities. The improvements at Pioneer Park include:
• Inclusive playground: Designed for children of all ages and abilities, featuring safe, durable, and engaging play structures. A PlayCore triple national demonstration site.
• Outdoor exercise equipment: Accessible and easy-to-use fitness stations for community members to enjoy a healthy lifestyle.
Event Details:
• Date: July 2, 2024
• Time: 11 a.m.
• Location: Pioneer Park, 1209 E. Airport Ave., Lompoc
Refreshments will be provided, and families are encouraged to bring their children to enjoy the new playground immediately following the ceremony. This event is free and open to the public. We look forward to celebrating with our community and enhancing the quality of life in our beautiful city.
 Residents of the Lompoc Valley are invited to share your opinions and ideas regarding the future of the City of Lompoc’s local transit service.
The bilingual survey is available online through July 10 at LompocTransitFuture.com. Survey takers will be entered for a chance to win a $50 Visa gift card.
City of Lompoc Transit (COLT) offers services including four local bus routes, door-to-door transport for older adults, and persons with disabilities (regardless of age), a three-times daily service linking Lompoc with Buellton and Solvang, and a twice weekly shuttle to Santa Barbara and Goleta. The city also contributes to the operation of the Breeze bus service to Santa Maria and the Clean Air Express commuter bus service.
Similar to other public transit providers in California, COLT experienced a significant ridership decline beginning with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in Spring 2020. While ridership has increased slowly across the last two years, ridership has yet to return to pre-pandemic levels. This decreased ridership is a catalyst for the current Transit Future study.
 Lompoc Parks and Recreation is once again combining two of our favorites this summer: movies and the park.
Twice this summer, movies will be shown on a giant inflatable screen in the old section of Ryon Park. The first of the summer series is Kung Fu Panda 4 on Saturday, June 29. Then, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire on Saturday, July 20.
The free movies will begin at dusk (around 8 p.m.), and families are encouraged to bring low-back chairs, blankets and snacks. This is a family-friendly event where vaping, smoking and alcohol consumption are not permitted. We also ask, for the safety of everyone, that pets remain at home.
Community members looking for more information on Movies in the Park may contact Lompoc Parks and Recreation at: (805)-875-8100.
 You're beautiful, Lompoc! The Lompoc Beautification & Appearance Commission is pleased to announce the 2024 Spring Yard Beautification Contest Winners.
Winners are as follows for this year’s contest:
Residential:
Best Overall – 1113 North A Street
1st – 1525 East Lemon Avenue
2nd – 612 University Drive
3rd – 332 South 7th Street
Business:
Best Overall – CoastHills Credit Union
1st – Lompoc Valley Baptist
2nd – Lompoc Valley Board of Realtors
3rd – The Record Building
A total of 21 residential and 5 business nominations were considered. The Lompoc Beautification and Appearance Commission thanks all who participated in this year’s Spring Yard Beautification Contest, and those who made nominations.
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Also back this year is Lunch at the Library, with meals provided for children and teens at the library through a partnership with Lompoc Unified School District. Meals are available on the youth patio through July 31, Monday – Friday, between 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. Along with healthy, free meals, there will be free activities provided.
Plus, check out the library's calendar for a full schedule of summer reading program activities.
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 Photo courtesy of Len Wood for the Lompoc Record
The sun has set on a fun-filled weekend of Lompoc Valley Flower Festival festivities.
Fortunately, Lompoc Media Center - TAP TV and KPEG has captured the Flower Festival Parade in a full video you can rewatch anytime, available on our City of Lompoc YouTube channel, our city website and replaying on Channel 23 in Lompoc.
At the June 18 Lompoc City Council meeting:
Presentations at the council meeting:
- Mayor Osborne presented a proclamation to Solid Waste Superintendent Keith Quinlan, in honor of Solid Waste and Recycling Workers Week.
Presentations delivered elsewhere:
- Mayor Osborne presented a proclamation in honor of Juneteeth during the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and C4Lompoc 2024 Juneteenth Celebration in Old Town Lompoc on June 15.
Council approved the following items on the consent calendar by unanimous vote:
- Approved the minutes from the April 2 and 16 regular city council meetings
- Adopted Resolution No. 6666(24), which approved the Annual Operations and Maintenance Plan for Fiscal Year 2024-25
- Adoption of Resolution No: 6667(24), adopting the City of Lompoc 2024 Wildfire Mitigation Plan
- Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Gann Appropriation Limitation; Adoption of Resolution No. 6668(24).
- Adoption of Resolution No. 6669(24) Accepting 2023 Clean Air Grants for Infrastructure Program Award from the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District to Purchase and Install Electric Vehicle Chargers for Public Use at 123 North H Street and Authorizing $525,000 in Supplemental Appropriations to Fund the Project.
- Adoption of Resolution No. 6670(24) Ordering the Levy of Special Taxes for Fiscal Year 2024-25 Within Community Facilities District No. 2018-01 (Summit View Homes).
- Unclaimed Property: Stale-Dated Checks; Adoption of Resolution No. 6671(24) Transferring Such Funds to the General Fund.
- Adoption of Resolution No. 6672(24) Amending Resolution No. 6648(24) with Respect to Declaration of Nuisance and Abatement Order for Weeds and Debris, to Reschedule the Public Hearing to July 16, 2024
- Rescind the Award to RCH Construction and Reject All Bids for RFP 3067 – River Park Campsites.
- In Response to City Council Direction at February 20, 2024, Regularly Scheduled Meeting, Adoption of Resolution No. 6673(24) to Transfer Unassigned General Fund Reserve from Unrestricted Operating Cash to Restricted Economic Uncertainty Restricted Cash; to Transfer Capital Improvement Program Funding from General Fund Unassigned Fund Balance to Capital Development Fund Committed Fund Balance; and to Transfer Funds for Contributions to the Mural Projects Fund and other Nonprofit Organizations Still to be Determined by the City Council.
Public Hearing – Approved by a unanimous vote of the entire council
- Adoption of Resolution No. 6665(24) Adopting the 2024 Bail Schedule.
- Public Hearing to Consider the Ordering of Services and Improvements, the Continuation of the Assessments for Fiscal Year 2024-25 for the Park Maintenance and City Pool Assessment District No. 2002-01; Adoption of Resolution No. 6674(24) Approving the Engineer’s Report, Confirming the Diagram and Assessment, and Ordering the Continuation of Assessments for Fiscal Year 2024-25
- Approval of Fiscal Year 2024-25 Draft Annual Action Plan and Budgets for the Community Development Block Grant and Human Services Programs; Adoption of Resolution No. 6675(24)
Unfinished Business - Approved by a unanimous vote of the entire council
- Adoption of Resolution No. 6676(24) Approving a Utility Box Art Program, As Recommended By the Beautification and Appearance Commission; Establish the Beautification and Appearance Commission as the Art Selecting Body for the Utility Box Art Program
New Business
- Status Update of Electric Utility Fund Balances and Extension of Timeline to Present an Electric Rate Study and the April 2023 Emergency Electric Rate Increase from the original June 30, 2024, to no later than September 30, 2024.
Next Council Meeting: July 2, 2024, 6:30 p.m., City of Lompoc Council Chamber
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