Tuesday, February 22, 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 1 8 , 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 Lancaster 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 In person at Council Chamber :
Ø Consistent with public health officer’s order, each member of the public wishing to attend the meeting in person are asked to wear a mask regardless of vaccination status.
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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:
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AGENDA ITEMS TO BE REMOVED
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PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR - AGENDIZED ITEMS
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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
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ROLL CALL
Housing Authority Members: Harvey, Malhi, Mann; Vice Chair Crist, Chair Szeto
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATION
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. Appropriation of Funds for L Street Properties Acquisition Recommendation:
1. Approve a Purchase and Sale Agreement for the purchase of an approximately 45.75-acre portion of APN 3128-004-023 for the appraised value of $4.92 per square-foot.
2. Authorize the transfer of $3,000,000.00 from Account No. 306-4999-101 to Account No. 101-3990-306, and appropriate the $3,000,000.00 to Operating Account No. 101-4790-301.
3. Authorize the Executive Director or his designee to negotiate, finalize and execute all related documents.
Parkway Village represents significant potential to change the City of Lancaster for the better.
By ensuring site control over a key property in the heart of the project area, the City and Authority are taking a vital step toward ensuring that the housing, amenities, and quality-of- life features envisioned in Parkway Village come to fruition.
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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 February 8, 2022.
CC 3. Check Registers – January 23, 2022 through February 5, 2022 Recommendation(s):
Approve the Check and Wire Registers for January 23, 2022 through February 5, 2022 in the amount of $6,557,092.70 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. Monthly Report of Investments – January 2022
Recommendation(s):
Accept and approve the January 2022 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. Award of Bid – PWCP 21-014 for Pedestrian Gap Closure Improvements ATPL-5419(050) LACMTA Project ID#MM4501.05 and FTIP#LATP16S002
Recommendation(s):
Award PWCP 21-014 for Pedestrian Gap Closure Improvements ATPL-5419(050) LACMTA Project ID#MM4501.05 and FTIP#LATP16S002 , to C.A. Rasmussen, Inc., of Valencia, California, in the amount of $8,797,685.70 plus a 10% contingency, to construct proposed improvements to close the gap between existing improvements at 37 separate locations, presented in the Table below. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents.
This contract is awarded to the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder per California Public Code Section 22038 (b).
This project will close the gap in the non-motorized user transportation network with the construction of curb, gutter, sidewalk, and related improvements. Proposed improvements vary depending on location and include other improvements such as earthwork and grading, road excavation with street widening, construction/reconstruction of curb ramp, driveway, cross
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gutter, slough curb, parkway drain, ac pathway, ac dike, ac landing, utility adjustment, minor drainage improvement/adjustment, vehicle detection upgrade, relocation of push buttons, minor signing, striping and marking and street lighting system. Where the improvements take place at unimproved intersections near schools, new pedestrian crosswalks and bulb-outs will be installed to shorten crossing distances and allow for safer street crossings.
CC 6. Task Order for Multi-Year Professional Services (Service Group Category 8 –Materials and Laboratory Testing) for Pedestrian Gap Closure Improvements ATPL-5419(050) LACMTA Project ID#MM4501.05 and FTIP#LATP16S002 (Reference PWCP 21-014) Recommendation(s):
Approve Task Order No. 11 with Converse Consultants of Monrovia, California, in accordance with the Multi-Year Professional Services Agreement, Service Group Category (SGC) 8 - Materials and Laboratory Testing, to provide Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) and Materials Testing Services at 37 separate locations, presented in the Table below in support of construction for Pedestrian Gap Closure Improvements ATPL-5419(050) LACMTA Project ID#MM4501.05 and FTIP#LATP16S002 (Reference PWCP 21-014), in the amount of $ 129,620.00 plus a 10% contingency. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents.
This Task Order will include QAP and Materials Testing services in support of construction for Pedestrian Gap Closure Improvements ATPL-5419(050) LACMTA Project ID#MM4501.05 and FTIP#LATP16S002 (Reference PWCP 21-014). The Pedestrian Gap Closure Improvements project is part of a comprehensive effort by the City of Lancaster to promote active transportation by constructing proposed improvements to close the gap between existing improvements.
CC 7. Construction Award of Bid and Approval of Purchase of Iteris Video Detection Systems – PWCP 22-004 - 2022 Summer Pavement Management Program
Recommendation(s):
1. Award PWCP 22-004, 2022 Summer Pavement Management Program, to C.A. Rasmussen, Inc. of Valencia, California, in the amount of $7,628,021.25 plus a 10% contingency, to repair and resurface approximately eleven and a half (11.5) lane-miles of streets, as part of the City’s Pavement Management Program (PMP). Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents. This contract is awarded to the lowest responsible bidder per California Public Code Section 22038 (b).
2. Approve the purchase of five (5) Video Detection Systems from Iteris, Inc., in the amount of $141,382.40.
3. Recognize $250,000.00 of grant fund revenue from the State of California, Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) Rubberized Pavement Grant Program for Construction (CON) funds to Revenue Account Number 349-3301-102 and appropriate to Expenditure Account Number 349‑12ST048‑924 .
The proposed project will be the ninth project funded, in part, with road bond funds in addition to Proposition C funds and CalRecycle funds. The proposed project will include approximately
11.5 lane-miles of roadway repair and rehabilitation in the following project areas: (1) Division Street from Avenue I to Avenue J and (2) 20th Street West from Avenue K to Avenue L.
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CC 8. Approval of the Annual Report for the Downtown Lancaster Property and Business Improvement District
Recommendation(s):
Approve the Downtown Lancaster Property and Business Improvement District (PBID) Annual Report for 2021 submitted by The BLVD Association.
In July 2013, with the overwhelming support of more than 73% of downtown property owners, the Lancaster City Council established the Downtown Lancaster PBID. This marked the transition of The BLVD Association, an organization of downtown merchants founded in 1989, from a Parking and Business Improvement District (BID) which generated approximately $25,000.00 annually for promotion of the downtown area to a Property and Business Improvement District (PBID) which generates more than $300,000.00 annually.
CC 9. Approval of Amendment No. 1 of the Professional Services Agreement for Assessment District Administration and Support Services to Harris and Associates Recommendation(s):
1. Approve Amendment No. 1 of the Professional Services Agreement to Harris and Associates.
2. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents.
The initial professional services agreement for RFQ #699-18 Assessment District Administration and Support Services was signed on January 29, 2020, with the first amendment signed February 5, 2019. The contract was set to expire in three (3) years with the option for two (2) additional two-year periods. This amendment is to extend the contract for the first two- year period and will have a new expiration date of February 22, 2024.
CC 10. Task Order for Multi-Year Professional Services (Service Group Category 4 – Environmental Services) for Preparation of a Citywide Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Mitigation Program and Associated Program Environmental Impact Report
Recommendation(s):
Approve award of Additional Authorization No. 2 to Michael Baker International to amend and increase the Professional Services Agreement in the amount of $10,190.00 to continue the preparation of the Citywide Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Mitigation Program and associated Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR). Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents.
The City of Lancaster adopted thresholds for vehicle miles traveled as required by Senate Bill 743 in July 2020. In order to facilitate the implementation of these thresholds, the City is proposing to adopt a Citywide VMT Program and EIR.
CC 11. Amending Classification Schedule and Terms & Conditions of Employment for Represented and Non-Represented Employees of the City
Recommendation(s):
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1. Adopt Resolution No. 22-08 , approving the Memorandum of Understanding between the City Lancaster and Teamster Local 911 from January 1, 2022 through June 30, 2026 and authorize the City Manager to execute the MOU.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 22-09 , approving the Memorandum of Understanding between the City Lancaster and Lancaster Code Enforcement Association (LCEA) from January 1, 2022 through June 30, 2026 and authorize the City Manager to execute the MOU.
3. Adopt Resolution No. 22-10 , amending Resolution 21-65, establishing a compensation schedule for various classifications of employees of the City of Lancaster.
4. Appropriate $722,831.25 to COVID-19 Incentive.
Several meetings were held to discuss compensation and working conditions with City employees. As a result of those meetings the City arrived at a tentative agreement for a new (3.5) year Memorandum of Understanding with the Teamsters Local 911 and a new three (3.5) year Memorandum of Understanding with the Lancaster Code Enforcement Association; and an updated compensation schedule for regular and probationary employees.
NEW BUSINESS
NB1. Introduction of an Ordinance to Establish Requirements for State Bill 1383 Mandatory Organics Disposal Reduction
Recommendation:
Introduce Ordinance No. 1088 , adding Chapter 13.18 to the Lancaster Municipal Code, consistent with Senate Bill 1383 involving short-lived climate pollutants for reducing organic waste in landfills.
Starting January 01, 2024, State law requires the City to take enforcement action against anyone not in compliance. The procedure is outlined in the proposed ordinance with State prescribed minimum violation amounts. In addition, between now and December 31, 2023, the City will be providing educational material to businesses and residents to gain compliance with this State requirement.
COUNCIL AGENDA
CA1. Discussion and consideration of approval to allocate funding to provide subsidies to Lancaster families for purchase of firearms to protect their homes.
CA2. Consideration of nomination and appointment of Cassandra Harvey as Vice Chair of the Planning Commission
CA3. Consideration of nomination and appointment of Giovanni Pope as Vice Chair of the Social Equity Commission.
COUNCIL REPORTS
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CR1. Summary of the January 25, 2022, Board of Directors Meeting for the Antelope Valley Transit Authority (AVTA)
CR2. Report on the Activities of the Board of Directors Meeting for District No. 14 of the County Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County
CR3. Council Reports
CALIFORNIA CHOICE ENERGY 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.
LANCASTER SUCCESSOR AGENCY
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
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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
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
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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:
March 8, 2022 at 5:00 PM
MEETING ASSISTANCE INFORMATION
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AGENDA ADDENDUM INFORMATION
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All documents available for public review are on file with the City Clerk Department.
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