TELEPHONIC/VIRTUAL PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT SECTION
CODE §54953(e)
Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Regular Meeting – 5:00 PM
The City Clerk/Agency/Authority Secretary hereby declares the agenda was posted by 5:00 p.m. on F e b r u a r y 4 , 2 0 2 2
at the entrance to the Lancaster City Hall Council Chambers 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 Housing Authority
Deputy Mayor/Chair Kitty Kit Yee Szeto
Vice Chair Marvin Crist
Deputy Mayor/Authority Member Cassandra Harvey
Authority Member Raj Malhi
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:
CITY OF LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA
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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: 863 6131 1905 # PASSWORD:677447#
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: 863 6131 1905# 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/Housing/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
ROLL CALL
Housing Authority Members: Harvey, Malhi, Mann; Vice Chair Crist, Chair Szeto
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATION
CITY OF LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA
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1. Recognition of Justice Sunday Volunteers
Presenter: Mayor R. Rex Parris
COUNCIL ACTIONS
EMERGENCY DECLARATION
ED 1. COVID-19 Pandemic Updates and Actions.
Recommendation:
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.
HOUSING AUTHORITY - CONSENT CALENDAR
HA CC 1. Declaration of Surplus Land (Housing Authority) Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. HA 1-22, declaring pursuant to Section 54221 of the Government Code that certain land owned by the Lancaster Housing Authority is surplus and not necessary for the City’s use.
The Lancaster Housing Authority owns parcels throughout the community, acquired for the purposes of affordable housing development. Staff has identified three vacant parcels and one property with an existing home that will not be utilized for development projects implemented, owned, and/or operated by the City. The former Redevelopment Agency of the City of Lancaster purchased these properties with lower income housing funds. Accordingly, any proceeds from the sale of these properties must be placed in the Housing Authority’s Lower Income Housing Asset Fund and used for affordable housing purposes.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY - CONSENT CALENDAR
SA CC 1. Declaration of Surplus Land (Successor Agency) Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. SA 3-22 , declaring pursuant to Section 54221 of Government Code that certain parcels of land owned by the Lancaster Successor Agency is surplus and not necessary for the Agency’s use.
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The Lancaster Successor Agency owns several vacant parcels throughout the community, acquired for the purposes of economic development and affordable housing development.
Staff has identified seven parcels that will not be utilized for development projects implemented, owned, and/or operated by the City.
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/Financing/Power/California Choice Energy Authority Regular Meeting Minutes of January 25, 2022.
CC 3. Check Registers – January 9, 2022 through January 22, 2022 Recommendation:
Approve the Check and Wire Registers for January 9, 2022 through January 22, 2022 in the amount of $13,937,108.26 as presented.
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. Declaration of Surplus Land
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 22-06 , declaring pursuant to Section 54221 of the Government Code that certain land owned by the City of Lancaster is surplus and not necessary for the City’s use.
The City of Lancaster owns a number of vacant parcels throughout the community, acquired for the purposes of economic development and affordable housing development. Staff has identified a number of parcels that will not be utilized for development projects implemented, owned, and/or operated by the City.
CC 5. Approval of Amendment No. 2 of the Maintenance Yard Security Services Agreement to Allikat, Inc., DBA ACME Asset Protection Services
Recommendation:
1. Approve Amendment No. 2 of the Maintenance Yard Security Services Agreement to Allikat Inc. DBA ACME Asset Protection Services.
2. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents.
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The initial agreement for Maintenance Yard Security Services was signed on January 29, 2020 with the first amendment signed February 3, 2021. Due to an increased need in hours for onsite presence, this amendment increased the NTE amount from $121,921.80 to $186,048.00.
Security services are used to patrol the parking lot and yard during off-work hours and used to patrol during work hours in the parking lot only.
CC 6. Resolution No. 22-07- 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 22-07 , 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.
COUNCIL REPORTS
CR1. Council Reports
CALIFORNIA CHOICE ENERGY AUTHORITY
No action required at 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
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PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS
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. 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: 863 6131 1905 # 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 negotiators: Mike Livingston, Allison Burns
Negotiating parties: Ann Hiramoto; Tina Yoke
Under negotiation: price and terms of payment
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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:
February 22, 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.
AGENDA ADDENDUM INFORMATION
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
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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.
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