TELEPHONIC/VIRTUAL MEETING PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE §54953(e)
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Regular Meeting – 5:00 PM
The City Clerk/Agency/Authority Secretary hereby declares the agenda was posted by 5:00 p.m. on J a n u a r y 7 , 2022
at the main entrance to the Lancaster City Hall
44933 Fern Avenue, Lancaster, CA 93534
LEGISLATIVE BODY
City Council/Successor Agency/Financing/Power/California Choice Energy Authority Mayor/Chair R. Rex Parris
Vice Mayor/Vice Chair Marvin Crist
Council Member/Agency Director/Authority Darrell Dorris Council Member/Agency Director/Authority Member Raj Malhi Council Member/Agency Director/Authority Member Ken Mann UPDATED MEETING PROCEDURE:
To ensure public safety measures while maintaining transparency and public access, members of the public may participate in one of the following ways:
o Virtual Platform [Zoom]:
Ø In response to Government Code section 54953(e) , this meeting will also be conducted telephonically and video streamed live on Channel 28 and the City’s website:
https://www.cityoflancasterca.org/our-city/departments-services/city-clerk/meetings-agendas- and-minutes/public-meetings-web-streaming
Ø PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDIZED ITEMS MAY BE RECEIVED BY DIALING 1-877-853-5257 USING MEETING ID: 827 2906 4150 # PASSWORD:677447#
CITY OF LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/FINANCING/POWER/CALIFORNIA CHOICE ENERGY AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, 01/11/2022
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AGENDA ITEMS TO BE REMOVED
Sometimes it is necessary to remove items from the agenda. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you.
PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR-AGENDIZED ITEMS
In accordance with Government Code section 54953(e), the public may observe this telephonic/ virtual meeting by listening to the live broadcast on local cable channel 28 or live stream on the City’s website:
https://www.cityoflancasterca.org/our-city/departments-services/city-clerk/meetings-agendas-and- minutes/public-meetings-web-streaming The public may participate in the meeting by DIALING 1-877-853-5257 USING MEETING ID: 827 2906 4150# PASSCODE: 677447#. Individual speakers are limited to three (3) minutes each unless a different time limit is announced.
Consent Calendar items under the Legislative Body may be acted upon with one motion, a second and the vote. If you desire to speak on an item or items on the Consent Calendar, please speak when prompted for the Consent Calendar comments. You will be given three minutes, unless a different time limit is announced, to address your concerns before the Legislative Body takes action on the Consent Calendar.
CALL TO ORDER
City Council/Successor Agency/Financing/Power/California Choice Energy Authority
ROLL CALL
City Council Members /Agency Directors /Authority Members: Dorris, Malhi, Mann; Vice Mayor/ Vice Chair Crist, Mayor/Chair Parris
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
COUNCIL ACTIONS
EMERGENCY DECLARATION
ED 1. COVID-19 Pandemic Updates and Actions
Recommendation(s):
1. Receive update from staff and/or deputy mayors regarding COVID-19 pandemic status.
2. Direct staff to take actions in response to updated COVID-19 information.
3. Authorize the City Manager to take actions, execute documents and/or expend funds in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
4. Authorize and/or direct the City Attorney, with the concurrence of the City Manager, to take actions, execute documents and expend funds in response to legal issues pertaining to the COVID-19 pandemic.
CITY OF LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/FINANCING/POWER/CALIFORNIA CHOICE ENERGY AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, 01/11/2022
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SUCCESSOR AGENCY - NEW BUSINESS
SA NB 1. Successor Agency Administrative Budgets for the Periods July 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022 and January 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. SA 01-22 , approving the Successor Agency of the Former Redevelopment Agency to the City of Lancaster Administrative Budgets for the periods of July 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022 and January 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023, as detailed in Attachments A & B.
Health and Safety Code Section 34177(j) requires successor agencies to adopt six-month budgets. These budgets are developed from the enforceable obligations listed on the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for the period July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023. Each budget recommended for approval covers the corresponding six-month periods of July 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022 and January 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023.
SA NB 2. Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for the Period July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. SA 02-22 , approving the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for the period July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023, and directing staff to bring before the County of Los Angles Consolidated Oversight Board for approval.
Health & Safety Code Section 34177(o)(1) requires the Successor Agencies of the previous redevelopment agencies to prepare Recognized Obligation Payment Schedules (ROPS) that list obligations to be paid for the coming July 1 to June 30. These schedules are used by the County Auditor-Controller in determining the amount of property tax revenues to distribute to the Successor Agency.
CONSENT CALENDAR
CC 1. Waive further reading of any proposed ordinances. (This permits reading the title only in lieu of reciting the entire text.)
CC 2. Approve the City Council/Successor Agency/Housing/Financing/Power/California Choice Energy Authority Regular Meeting Minutes of December 14, 2021.
CC 3. Check Registers – November 28, 2021 through December 24, 2021 Recommendation:
Approve the Check and Wire Registers for November 28, 2021 through December 24, 2021 in the amount of $8,061,378.95 as presented.
CITY OF LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/FINANCING/POWER/CALIFORNIA CHOICE ENERGY AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, 01/11/2022
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At each regular City Council Meeting, the City Council is presented with check and ACH/wire registers listing the financial claims (invoices) against the City for purchase of materials, supplies, services, and capital projects issued the prior three to four weeks. This process provides the City Council the opportunity to review the expenditures of the City. Claims are paid via checks, Automated Clearing House (ACH) payments, or federal wires. The justifying backup information for each expenditure is available in the Finance Department.
CC 4. Monthly Report of Investments – November 2021
Recommendation:
Accept and approve the November 2021 Monthly Report of Investments as submitted.
Each month, the Finance Department prepares a report listing the investments for all separate entities under the jurisdiction of the City as identified in the City’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
CC 5. ECR19-03148 – Antelope Valley Transit Authority Electric Bus Charging (Streets) Recommendation:
Approve the developer-constructed streets on the following project. In addition, accept the streets for maintenance by the City and for public use.
Project Location/Owner
ECR19-03148 – AVTA Electric Sierra Highway and Jackman Street Bus Charging Owner: Antelope Valley Transit Authority
The streets have been constructed and completed by the developer according to the approved plans and specifications. The work has been inspected and found to be satisfactory to the Senior Director - Development Services.
CC 6. Additional Authorization No. 2 to Professional Consultant Services Agreement for Preparation of Project Plans, Specifications, and Estimates for SR-138 (SR-14) Avenue K Interchange (Reference PWCP 21-006, formerly PWCP 13-018)
Recommendation:
Approve Additional Authorization No. 2 to Professional Consultant Services Agreement with TRC Solutions, Inc., of Irvine, California, in the amount of $147,037.50 for additional design services for Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) for SR-138 (SR-14) Avenue K Interchange (Reference PWCP 21-006, formerly PWCP 13-018). Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents.
Based on the complexity of the design working in conjunction with utilities and local business, additional design work was required to be performed both on the local street as well as in Caltrans Access Control for the revision of construction staging and traffic handling that adversely impacted the schedule and triggered additional design work. With approval of this Additional Authorization No. 2, TRC Solutions, Inc. shall provide these additional design services in the amount of $147,037.50. This Additional Authorization shall revise the total contract price to an amount not to exceed $2,444,108.50 and amend the payment term of the contract to be extended for a period of two (2) years to March 18, 2023.
CITY OF LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/FINANCING/POWER/CALIFORNIA CHOICE ENERGY AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, 01/11/2022
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CC 7. Professional Services Agreements with Interwest Consulting Group and Bureau Veritas North America for Building & Safety Plan Review and Inspection Services Recommendation:
1. Approve Professional Services Agreement with the consulting firms: Interwest Consulting Group and Bureau Veritas North America for Building & Safety Plan review and inspection services for a period of three(3) years, with the option of two additional one (1) year extensions.
2. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to finalize and execute all related documents.
Since 2018, the City has utilized the services of the consulting firms Interwest Consulting Group and Bureau Veritas North America to perform services related to Building & Safety plan review and inspection. Interwest and Bureau Veritas serve as a force multiplier, allowing City staff to conduct and oversee a significantly greater volume of plan reviews in a much shorter period of time than could be done with limited City staff alone. Inspection services are an extension of our field staff, allowing for a greater number of inspections to be conducted on a daily basis.
CC 8. Resolution No. 22-01- Proclaiming a Local Emergency, Ratifying the Proclamation of a State Emergency by Executive Orders N-25-20, N-29-20 and N-35-20, and Authorizing Remote Teleconference Meetings for a Thirty (30) day period Pursuant to Brown Act Provisions Recommendation:
That the City Council approve Resolution 22-01 , proclaiming a local emergency, ratifying the proclamation of a state of emergency by Executive Orders N-25-20, N-29-20 and N-35-20, and authorizing remote teleconference meetings for a thirty (30) day period pursuant to Brown Act provisions
The proposed resolution would make the findings required by AB 361 in order to allow the City of Lancaster to continue to make remote attendance available to its legislative bodies and the public if and to the extent needed.
NEW BUSINESS
NB1. Stand Strong Business Recovery Loan Program Forgiveness Recommendation:
1. Approve the forgiveness of all Stand Strong Business Recovery loans awarded to businesses deemed “non-essential” by the State of California and/or the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health during the COVID-19 state of emergency.
2. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to finalize and execute all related documents.
The proposed loan forgiveness would provide a significant financial boom for those businesses hardest hit by the pandemic-related closures, thus, helping to ensure their ongoing operation and protect our community against further job losses. While loan funds were initially issued from the City’s General Fund, funding received through ARPA would reimburse the full cost of those loans that are forgiven.
CITY OF LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/FINANCING/POWER/CALIFORNIA CHOICE ENERGY AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, 01/11/2022
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COUNCIL AGENDA
CA1. Consideration of nomination and appointment of Devin Birden to the Measure LC Committee.
Presenter: Mayor Parris
CA2. Consideration of the Nomination and Appointment of Trolis Niebla, Assistant City Manager to replace Jason Caudle, City Manager on the North County Transportation Coalition (NCTC) Board.
COUNCIL REPORTS
CR1. Council Reports
CALIFORNIA CHOICE ENERGY AUTHORITY
No action required at this time.
LANCASTER HOUSING AUTHORITY
No action required at this time.
LANCASTER FINANCING AUTHORITY
No action required at this time.
LANCASTER POWER AUTHORITY
No action required at this time.
CITY MANAGER / EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ANNOUNCEMENTS
CITY CLERK/AGENCY/AUTHORITY SECRETARY ANNOUNCEMENT
PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS
CITY OF LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/FINANCING/POWER/CALIFORNIA CHOICE ENERGY AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
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This portion of the agenda allows an individual the opportunity to address the Legislative Bodies on any item NOT ON THE AGENDA regarding City/Agency/Authority business and speaker cards must be submitted prior to the beginning of this portion of the Agenda. Please complete a speaker card for the City Clerk/Agency/Authority Secretary and identify the subject you would like to address. We respectfully request that you fill the cards out completely and print as clearly as possible. Following this procedure will allow for a smooth and timely process for the meeting and we appreciate your cooperation.
In accordance with Government Code section 54953(e), the public may observe this telephonic/ virtual meeting by listening to the live broadcast on local cable channel 28 or live stream on the City’s website: ( https://www.cityoflancasterca.org/our-city/departments-services/city-clerk/meetings- agendas- and-minutes/public-meetings-web-streaming ) The public may participate in the meeting by DIALING 1-877-853-5257 USING MEETING ID: 827 2906 4150# PASSCODE: 677447# .
Individual speakers are limited to three (3) minutes each unless a different time limit is announced.
CITY COUNCIL / AGENCY/ AUTHORITY COMMENTS
CLOSED SESSION
1. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation: significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (2) - two potential cases.
2. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation: consideration of initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (4) - two potential cases.
3. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation: consideration of initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (4) - two potential cases.
4. Antelope Valley Groundwater Cases Included Action:
Los Angeles County Waterworks District No. 40 v. Diamond Farming Co. Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, Case No. BC325201;
Los Angeles County Waterworks District No. 40 v. Diamond Farming Co. Superior Court of California, County of Kern, Case No. S-1500-CV-254-348; Wm. Bolthouse Farms, Inc. v. City of Lancaster, Diamond Farming Co. v. City of Lancaster, Diamond Farming Co. v. Palmdale Water District
Superior Court of California County of Riverside, consolidated actions; Case Nos. RIC 353 840, RIC 344 436, RIC 344 668
5. Ramos v Patino, LASC Case No. MC027974
6. Lozoya v. City of Lancaster, LASC Case No. 19AVCV00714
7. Johnson v. City of Lancaster, LASC Case No. 19AVCV00824
8. Rahier v. City of Lancaster, LASC Case No. 19AVCV00163
9. Brisa Mahoney, et al. v. City of Lancaster, et al., LASC Case No. 2OSTCV02556
10. Conference with Real Property Negotiators:
Property: APNs 3124-012-008&009
CITY OF LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/FINANCING/POWER/CALIFORNIA CHOICE ENERGY AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
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City negotiators: Mike Livingston, Allison Burns
Negotiating parties: Ann Hiramoto; Tina Yoke
Under negotiation: price and terms of payment
11. Manzo v. Beazer Homes Holdings, LLC et al., LASC Case No. 20AVCV00297
12. Hernandez v. County of Los Angeles, et al., LASC Case No. 20AVCV00318
13. Romines v. City of Lancaster, et al,, LASC Case No. 20AVCV00345
14. Moujan v. City of Lancaster et al., LASC Case No. 20AVCV00205
15. Davis v. State of California, LASC Case No. 19AVCV00805
16. Lancaster v. Netflix, et al., LASC 21STCV01881
17. Butts v. Lancaster, LASC 21STCP00389
18. Lancaster v. Rives
19. Myesha Lopez, et al. v. County of Los Angeles, et al. CDCA Case No. 5:21-cv-00290- JGB(SHKx)
20. Ortiz v. Lancaster, LASC Case No. 21AVCV00001
21. Aijala v. Lancaster, LASC Case No. 21STCV07841
22. Gardner v. Dominoids, LASC Case No. 21AVCV00186
23. Evans v. Lancaster, LASC Case No. 21AVCV00145
24. Bojorquez v. Lancaster, LASC Case No. 20AVCV00894
25. Arkey v. Lancaster, LASC Case No.20AVCV00816
26. Perez v. Lancaster, LASC Case No. 20AVCV00589
27. Serrano v. Los Angeles County et al. LASC Case No. 21AVCV00562
28. Jackson v. RE Schultz Construction et al. LASC Case No. 21AVCV00863
ADJOURNMENT
Next Regular Meeting:
January 25, 2022 at 5:00 PM
MEETING ASSISTANCE INFORMATION
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Government Code section 54953(e), the City has implemented a procedure for receiving and swiftly resolving requests for reasonable modification or accommodation from individuals with disabilities, consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act and resolving any doubt whatsoever in favor of accessibility. If you need special assistance to participate in this telephonic meeting, please contact the City Clerk at (661)723-6020 or via email at [email protected]. To ensure availability, you are advised to make your request at least 72 hours prior to the meeting/event you wish to attend. Due to difficulties in securing sign language interpreters, five or more business days notice is strongly recommended. For additional information, please contact the City Clerk at (661)723-6020.
AGENGDA ADDENDUM INFORMATION
CITY OF LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA
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REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
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On occasion items may be added after the agenda has been mailed to subscribers. Copies of the agenda addendum item will be available at the City Clerk Department and are posted with the agenda on the windows of the City Council Chambers. For more information, please call the City Clerk Department at (661) 723-6020.
All documents available for public review are on file with the City Clerk Department.
CITY OF LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA
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REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
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