1 TELEPHONIC/VIRTUAL MEETING PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT SECTION CODE §54953 (e)
Tuesday, January 11, 2022
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Parris called the meeting of the Lancaster City Council/Successor Agency/Financing/Power California Choice Energy Authority to order at 5:02 pm.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: City Council Members / Agency Directors / Authority Members: Dorris, Malhi, Vice Mayor/Vice Chairman Crist, Mayor/Chairman Parris.
EXCUSED: Council Member Mann
STAFF MEMBERS: City Manager/Executive Director; Deputy City Manager/Deputy Executive Director; City Attorney/Agency/Authority Counsel; City Clerk/Agency/Authority Secretary; Assistant to the City Manager; Development Services Director; Parks, Recreation and Arts Director; Finance & Technology Director.
INVOCATION
Council Member Darrell Dorris
CC 2
1/25/22
JC
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Deputy Mayor Dr. Troung presented the COVID-19 Situation Update.
Discussion among Council included efforts to obtain COVID-19 tests.
Mayor Parris directed staff to contact pharmacy to obtain information regarding medication.
Deputy Mayor Tanner announced the availability of COVID-19 testing site for both Palmdale and Lancaster residents. Deputy Mayor Tanner also discussed upcoming testing mechanisms that will be available. She also advised on precautions to take if ill and the importance of getting tested.
Mayor Parris directed Deputy Mayors to advise if any changes need to be made to current COVID-19 regulations.
Deputy Mayor Dr. Stock advised on risks associated with being unvaccinated. He also advised on the best mask to use to lower risks of COVID-19 infection.
The City Clerk provided the procedure for public comment on ED 1.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Malhi, the City Council APPROVED item number ED 1 as comprised, by the following vote: 4-0-0-1; Ayes: Dorris, Malhi, Crist, Parris; Noes: None; Abstain: None; Absent: Mann ED 1. COVID-19 UPDATES AND ACTIONS
1. Received update from staff and/or Deputy Mayors regarding COVID-19 pandemic status.
2. Directed staff to take actions in response to updated COVID-19 information.
3. Authorized the City Manager to take actions, execute documents and/or expend funds in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
4. Authorized and/or directed 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.
EXCUSAL OF COUNCIL MEMBER MANN
On a motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Dorris, the City Council EXCUSED Council Member Mann from the City Council/Successor Agency/Financing/Power/ California Choice Energy Authority Regular Meeting of January 11, 2022 by the following vote: 4-0-0-1; Ayes: Dorris, Malhi, Crist, Parris; Noes:
None; Abstain: None; Absent: Mann
SUCCESSOR AGENCY NEW BUSINESS
George Harris, Director of Finance & Technology presented the staff report on SA NB 1 DocuSign Envelope ID: A21B0ECA-29B2-4D14-9076-4F590033D908 3 and SA NB 2.
The City Clerk provided the public with the procedure for public comment on SA NB1 and SA NB 2.
No public comment at this time.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Dorris, the City Council APPROVED SA NB 1 and SA NB 2 as comprised, by the following vote: 4-0-0- 1; Ayes: Dorris, Malhi, Crist, Parris; Noes: None; Abstain: None; Absent: Mann
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 Adopted 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.
SA NB 2. RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2022 TO JUNE 30, 2023
Adopted Resolution No. SA 02-22, approving the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for the period July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023, and directed staff to bring before the County of Los Angles Consolidated Oversight Board for approval.
CONSENT CALENDAR
The City Clerk provided the public with the procedure for public comment on the Consent Calendar.
No public comment at this time.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Malhi, the City Council APPROVED the Consent Calendar as comprised, by the following vote: 4-0-0-1; Ayes: Dorris, Malhi, Crist, Parris; Noes: None; Abstain: None; Absent: Mann CC 1. ORDINANCE WAIVER
Waived further reading of any proposed ordinances. (This permits reading the title only in lieu of reciting the entire text.)
CC 2. MINUTES
DocuSign Envelope ID: A21B0ECA-29B2-4D14-9076-4F590033D908 4 Approved the City Council/Successor Agency/Financing/Power/Housing/California Choice Energy Authority Regular Meeting Minutes of December 14, 2021.
CC 3. CHECK REGISTERS
Approved the Check and Wire Registers for November 28, 2021 through December 24, 2021 in the amount of $8,061,378.95 as presented.
CC 4. MONTHLY REPORTS OF INVESTMENTS
Accepted and approved the November 2021 Monthly Report of Investments as submitted.
CC 5. ECR19-03148 – ANTELOPE VALLEY TRANSIT AUTHORITY ELECTRIC BUS
CHARGING (STREETS)
Approved the developer-constructed streets on the following project. Accepted the streets for maintenance by the City and for public use.
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)
Approved 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). Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents.
CC 7. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTS WITH INTERWEST
CONSULTING GROUP AND BUREAU VERITAS NORTH AMERICA FOR BUILDING & SAFETY PLAN REVIEW AND INSPECTION SERVICES
1. Approved 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. Authorized the City Manager or his designee to finalize and execute all related documents.
CC 8. RESOLUTION NO. 21-62 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
City Council approved 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- DocuSign Envelope ID: A21B0ECA-29B2-4D14-9076-4F590033D908 5 20, and authorizing remote teleconference meetings for a thirty (30) day period pursuant to Brown Act provisions
NB 1. “STAND STRONG” BUSINESS RECOVERY LOAN PROGRAM FORGIVENESS Chenin Dow, Senior Manager-Economic and Real Estate Development presented the staff report on this item.
The City Clerk provided the public with the procedure for public comment on this item.
Addressing the Council at this time:
Caller 9284 -spoke in support and appreciation of the Stand Strong Business Recovery Laon Program Forgiveness.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Dorris, the City Council APPROVED (1) 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) authorized the City Manager or his designee to finalize and execute all related documents, by the following vote: 4-0-0-1; Ayes: Dorris, Malhi, Crist, Parris; Noes:
None; Abstain: None; Absent: Mann
COUNCIL AGENDA
The City Clerk provided the procedure for public comments on CA 1 and CA 2.
No public comment at this time.
On a motion by Mayor Parris and seconded by Vice Mayor Crist the City Council approved CA 1 and CA 2 as comprised, by the following vote: 4-0-0-1; Ayes: Dorris, Malhi, Crist, Parris; Noes: None; Abstain: None; Absent: Mann Mayor Parris swore in Devin Birden as Commissioner to the Measure LC Committee.
CA 1. APPROVED-CONSIDERATION OF NOMINATION AND APPOINTMENT OF DEVIN BIRDEN TO THE MEASURE LC COMMITTEE.
CA 2. APPROVED- CONSIDERATION OF THE NOMINATION AND APPOINTMENT
OF TROLIS NIEBLA, ASSISTANT CITY MANAGER TO THE NORTH COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COALITION (NCTC).
CR 1. COUNCIL REPORTS
Vice Mayor Crist reported on Antelope Valley Air Quality and Management District’s DocuSign Envelope ID: A21B0ECA-29B2-4D14-9076-4F590033D908 6 (AVAQMD) purchase of lawn mowers. Vice Mayor Crist also provided a recap of the Antelope Valley Transit Authority’s (AVTA) food giveaway.
Council Member Dorris reported on the Southern California Agency of Governments (SCAG) which included discussion of toll lanes and upcoming bill for more control over speed limits.
Council Member Dorris also reported on the meeting with S.A.L.V.A. regarding assistance with vendors.
Council Member Malhi reported on the Medical Main Street meeting.
CALIFORNIA CHOICE ENERGY AUTHORITY
No action is required at this time.
LANCASTER FINANCING AUTHORITY
No action is required at this time.
LANCASTER POWER AUTHORITY
No action is required at this time
LANCASTER HOUSING AUTHORITY
No action is required at this time
CITY MANAGER / EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ANNOUNCEMENTS
Jason Caudle, City Manager announced upcoming events such as Martin Luther King Jr (MLK) Day of Service and Justice Sunday. The City Manager also announced the preparation of Poppy Festival scheduled on April 22-24; Ray On Our Mind scheduled on January 21; Quarteto Nuevo scheduled on January 23; Speak Easy on January 28, 2022. He also announced MOAH upcoming events; Recycle Bicycle Event on January 29, 2022, and Annual Homeless Count on January 27, 2022.
CITY CLERK/AGENCY/AUTHORITY SECRETARY ANNOUNCEMENT
The City Clerk provided the public with the procedure to address the City Council/Successor Agency/Authority regarding non-agendized items.
PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS
Addressing the Council at this time:
Paulette Sanders-spoke in concern regarding the lack of celebration for Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Day.
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No comments at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Parris stated that the next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 25, 2022 and adjourned the meeting at 6:16 p.m.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 25th day of January 2022, by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members: Dorris, Malhi, Mann, Vice Mayor Crist, Mayor Parris NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST: APPROVED:
__________________________ _____________________________ ANDREA ALEXANDER R. REX PARRIS
CITY CLERK MAYOR/CHAIRMAN
AGENCY/AUTHORITY SECRETARY
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CERTIFICATION OF MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/FINANCING/POWER/CALIFORNIA CHOICE
ENERGY AUTHORITY
I, ___________________________, ___________________________ of the City of Lancaster, CA, do hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of the original City Council/Successor Agency/Financing/ Power/California Choice Energy Authority Minutes, for which the original is on file in my office.
WITNESS MY HAND AND THE SEAL OF THE CITY OF LANCASTER, CA on this _______________ day of ______________________, ____________.
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