Tuesday, March 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 M a r c h 1 8 , 2022
at the main entrance to 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:
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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
PRESENTATION
1. Tide Team Recognition
Presenter: Jason Caudle, City Manager
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2. Performing Arts & Virtual Augmented Reality Summer Arts Program Presenters: iLead
COUNCIL ACTIONS
EMERGENCY DECLARATION
ED 1. COVID-10 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.
CALIFORNIA CHOICE ENERGY AUTHORITY - CONSENT CALENDAR
CCEA CC 1. Approve California Choice Energy Authority Entering into a Long-Term Renewable Energy Contract with Powerex Corporation on behalf of Energy for Palmdale’s Independent Choice
Recommendation:
Approve California Choice Energy Authority entering into a long-term renewable energy contract with Powerex Corporation on behalf of Energy for Palmdale’s Independent Choice (EPIC).
In October 2015, the State of California enacted Senate Bill 350, also known as the Clean Energy and Pollution Reduction Act of 2015 (the Act). The Act established new clean energy, clean air, and greenhouse gas reduction goals for the state. Specifically, the Act requires that all load-serving entities, including Community Choice Aggregators (CCAs), enter into long-term renewable energy contracts with energy delivery to begin by the 2021 – 2024 compliance period (Compliance Period 4).
CCEA CC 2. Adopt Resolution Accepting Withdrawal of the City of Baldwin Park from the Joint Exercise Powers Agreement and Approval of Documents Related Thereto Recommendation:
A d o p t R e s o l u t i o n N o . C C E A 1 - 2 2 , a c c e p t i n g t h e w i t h d r a w a l o f t h e C i t y o f B a l d w i n P a r k f r o m t h e J o i n t E x e r c i s e o f P o w e r s A g r e e m e n t f o r t h e C a l i f o r n i a C h o i c e E n e r g y A u t h o r i t y a n d a p p r o v a l o f d o c u m e n t s r e l a t e d t h e r e t o .
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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 March 8, 2022.
CC 3. Check Registers – February 20, 2022 through March 5, 2022 Recommendation(s):
Approve the Check and Wire Registers for February 20, 2022 through March 5, 2022 in the amount of $2,664,560.98 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 – February 2022
Recommendation(s):
Accept and approve the February 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. Construction Award of Bid and Approve Purchase of Iteris Video Detection Systems – PWCP 22-003 - 2022 Spring Pavement Management Program
Recommendation(s):
1. Award PWCP 22-003, 2022 Spring Pavement Management Program, to Sully-Miller Contracting Company of Brea, California, Base Bid Items in the amount of $2,906,374.05 , plus Additive Alternate 1 (AA1) Bid Items in the amount of $624,069.30, and Additive Alternate 2 (AA2) Bid Items in the amount of $385,160.80, plus a 10% contingency, to repair and resurface approximately thirteen (13) 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
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contract is awarded to the lowest responsible bidder per California Public Contract Code Section 22038 (b).
2. Approve the purchase of two (2) Video Detection Systems from Iteris, Inc. in the amount of $54,712.67.
The proposed project will be the tenth project funded, in part, with road bond funds in addition to Proposition C funds and Measure R Local Return funds.
The proposed project will include the following project areas with approximately thirteen (13) lane-miles of roadway repair and rehabilitation within the Lancaster Business Park and various locations of signing and striping.
CC 6. Task Order for Multi-Year Professional Services (Service Group Category 1 - Roadway and Structures Engineering) Design Services for Lancaster Health District (formerly Medical Main Street), Project ID# F9131 (Reference PWCP 20-006)
Recommendation(s):
Approve Task Order No. 6 for additional authorization involving additional design services with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., (KHA) of Los Angeles, California, in accordance with the Multi-Year Professional Services Agreement for Lancaster Health District (formerly Medical Main Street) Design Services in the amount of $438,172.00 with an additional $289,798.50 contingency; and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents.
The Lancaster Health District (formerly Medical Main Street) Improvements project will alleviate the burden to the existing arterial network, whilst providing necessary access to existing and proposed medical facilities as part of the Medical Main Street Planning area . The proposed project will improve service to the region that serves the Antelope Valley Hospital.
CC 7. DR 19-67 - Acceptance of Improvements (Drainage Maintenance District) Recommendation(s):
Approve and accept for maintenance the work and materials for the drainage improvements for the following Drainage Maintenance District annexation, installed by the developer of the subject project:
Project Annexation No. Location/Owner
Director’s Review No. 19-67 19-38 Southwest
Corner of Gadsden Avenue and
Kildare Street
Owner: Midas Lancaster, LP
The territory shall be annexed into the Lancaster Drainage Benefit Maintenance District with the annual resolutions levying the assessments for said district scheduled for May 2022. The drainage improvements for this project have been installed by the developer according to the approved plans and specifications. The improvements have been inspected and found to be satisfactory to the Senior Director - Development Services.
CC 8. DR 19-67 - Acceptance of Improvements (Sewer)
Recommendation(s):
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Approve the following developer-installed sanitary sewer and accept the sewer for maintenance by the City and for public use:
Project No. Private Contract No. Location/Owner
Director’s Review No. 19-67 PC 3765 Southwest Corner of Gadsden Avenue and Kildare Street
Owner: Midas Lancaster, LP
The listed sanitary sewer has 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 9. DR 19-67 - Acceptance of Improvements (Streets)
Recommendation(s):
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
Director’s Review No. 19-67 Southwest Corner of Gadsden Avenue and Kildare Street
Owner: Midas Lancaster, LP
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 10. DR 19-67 - Acceptance of Improvements (Water)
Recommendation(s):
Approve the completed water system installed by the developer for the following project:
Project Location/Owner
Director’s Review No. 19-67 Southwest Corner Gadsden Avenue and Kildare Street Owner: Midas Lancaster, LP
Water system improvements are accepted by the City in order to exonerate the Developer’s Undertaking Agreement and release of improvement securities. The water system for this project has been constructed and completed to the satisfaction of the local water purveyor, Los Angeles County Waterworks District 40-04, Antelope Valley, and was constructed according to the approved plans and specifications. Additionally, the work has been inspected and found to be satisfactory to the Senior Director - Development Services.
CC 11. Approval of Amendments 2 and 3 for Clean Up & Vegetation Removal Services RFP 733-20 Agreement with AV Recycling Center
Recommendation(s):
1. Approve agreement with AV Recycling Center of Lancaster, CA for an amount not to exceed $600,000.00 for FY 21-22 for Task 2 – Illegal Dumping Clean Up and Task 3 – Vegetation Removal Services.
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2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to pay invoices and to execute all contracts and associated documents.
On February 3, 2021, the City advertised Request for Proposals RFP 733-20 for Clean Up & Vegetation Removal Services, a multi-task RFP to be managed by Public Safety and Development Services. The City of Lancaster awarded AV Recycling Center to perform Task 1, Task 2, and Task 3 as outlined in the RFP. The agreements with AV Recycling Center will permit City staff to schedule services as needed or on an emergency basis. The contract term is three (3) years, with two one-(1)-year extensions. This is an amendment to the initial contract term. The goal of these clean-up activities is to protect the general public's health and safety.
CC 12. Agreement for Condemnation Proceedings Tract No. 82831 Location: Newgrove Street and 62nd Street West (APN No. 3203-008-050)
Recommendation(s):
Approve an agreement with KB HOME Greater Los Angeles Inc., a California corporation, the developer of Tract No. 82831, to provide needed right-of-way for required street improvements for the tract through condemnation proceedings.
The developer has been required to provide street right-of-way and improvements as shown on Exhibit "A". The developer has indicated to staff that he has been unable to negotiate the acquisition. The Subdivision Map Act allows the City to use its power of condemnation whenever a subdivider is conditioned to make certain improvements on property he/she does not own and is unable to secure the necessary easements. The Act permits the City to require that the developer pay the cost of acquiring the offsite property.
CC 13. Memorandum of Understanding with Antelope Valley Transit Authority Regarding Bus Stop Maintenance Services with the City of Lancaster
Recommendation(s):
1. Approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Antelope Valley Transit Authority regarding Bus Stop Maintenance Services within the City of Lancaster. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents.
2. Appropriate $85,290.00 from Proposition A Fund Balance Account to Operating Budget Account No. 207-4430-301.
Under the proposed MOU, AVTA would continue to provide these services to the City for the next (5) five years (through FY 2025-2026), billed quarterly.
CC 14. Award Professional Services Agreement for Audit Services Recommendation(s):
a. Award a three-year Professional Services Agreement for Audit Services, pursuant to RFP 760-22 to CliftonLarsenAllen LLP for $95,000 in FY 21-22, $98,000 in FY 22-23, and $101,600 in FY 23-24, with two optional one-year extensions. b. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute such agreement.
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The firms were evaluated on their responses to the proposed audit plan, proposed staffing, experience on Municipal audits, preparation of the annual State Controller’s Report, GANN Limit Review Report, and Single Audit Report, and their responses to how they work with clients to comply with the changing auditing standards.
CC 15. Extension of Contracts Awarded for Revenue Collection and Consulting Services Recommendation(s):
A. Approve two-year extension of Revenue Collection and Consulting Services to Hinderliter, de Llamas and Associates (HdL), in an estimated annual amount of $250,000, which includes a percentage of recovered revenue from Business and Rental Housing License discovery and delinquency collections, and Sales and Use Tax audits, as outlined in the contract, and authorize the City Manager or his designee to sign all documents. This contract was Request for Qualifications #18-703,
B. Approve two-year extension of Revenue Collection and Consulting Services to HdL Coren and Cone (HdLCC), in an estimated annual amount of amount of $30,000, which includes 25% of recovered Property Tax revenue as outlined in the contract, and authorize the City Manager or his designee to sign all documents.
HdL and HdLCC have worked with the City of Lancaster and local businesses through the pandemic, and have provided high quality services, including the handling of collection services for business licenses with flexibility and compassion.
CC 16. Construction Award of Bid – PWCP 22-009 – MOAH HVAC Improvements Recommendation(s):
1. Approve an appropriation of $1,513,272.00 from General Fund Reserves into Account No. 101-11BS042-924, MOAH HVAC Improvements.
2. Approve a budget transfer of $749,930.00 from Account No. 701-11ZZ005-924, City Beautification to Account No. 701-11BS042-924 MOAH HVAC Improvements.
3. Award Public Works Construction Project No. 22-009, MOAH HVAC Improvements, to Circulating Air, Inc. of Lancaster, California, in the amount of $ 1,775,859.00 Base Bid, plus Change Order No.1 in the amount of ($64,576.00), plus Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $156,220.00 for a total contract amount of $1,867,503.00, plus a 20% contingency to restore proper climate control systems and to maintain stable temperatures, increase humidity, and establish a controlled environment within the museum. This contract was negotiated and awarded per California Public Contract Code Section 22038(c).
4. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents This project is required to restore proper climate control systems allowing the Lancaster Museum of Art and History (MOAH) to maintain stable temperatures, increase humidity, and establish a controlled environment within the museum. Such systems are essential in allowing the safe housing and care of objects on display and in storage, and facilitates the continuation of ongoing projects and developing partnerships with outside entities such as LACMA and other potential touring exhibitions. Additional benefits include the increased quality of care for onsite objects in long-term custody of the museum, specifically those of a sensitive nature, and to increase the likelihood of achieving AAM Accreditation by adhering to industry operational standards.
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CC 17. Disposition and Development Agreement with Verdant Lancaster, LLC Recommendation(s):
1. Approve the Disposition and Development Agreement with Verdant Lancaster, LLC for the sale and subsequent development of nine commercial parcels located in the Front Row Center area.
2. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute (i) the Disposition and Development Agreement in substantially the form presented, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney; and (ii) all documents necessary or appropriate to complete the transaction.
Verdant Lancaster, LLC has made an offer for full appraised value of nine parcels, which together constitute 29.58 acres located in the heart of Front Row Center. Verdant plans to create a master plan for the site that includes a mixed-use development consisting of market-rate and affordable residential products and at least one select-service hotel. Additional developments may include senior housing, day-care school, and other retail commercial uses.
CC 18. Award RFP 758-22 Production Services Contract
Recommendation(s):
1. Award RFP 758-22, Production Services Contract, to Corporate Streams of Orange County, California, in the amount of $375,000 to produce and broadcast 2 news hours per week, and 8 non-news programming hours per week. Additionally, the contract includes a budget for special event filming and production services.
2. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents.
The City aims to keep up with the media needs of a large community in the modern age of information. The top priority will be local-focused news and programming that reflects the Lancaster community, which accurately and effectively communicates crucial information and updates. Programming will also promote local events, businesses, and organizations to foster resident engagement. Programming will be entertaining, informative, and uniquely tailored to the City’s residents. Content will be produced in a timely and thoughtful manner, geared towards a wide range of demographics among City residents. Actively managing and producing new programming for the City’s cable channel will greatly enhance its ability to attract viewership, inform and build community trust.
PUBLIC HEARING
PH 1. Condemnation Proceedings – Property Acquisition Tract No. 61041 Location: Avenue L and 56th Street West (APN No. 3204-006-080)
Recommendation:
Conduct a hearing pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 1245.235 and adopt Resolution No. 22-13 , directing and authorizing the condemnation of certain real property located at
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Avenue L & 57 th Street West APN No. 3204-006-080 Portions Thereof) in the City of Lancaster, California, and declaring the public necessity therefor.
As a condition of approval of Tentative Tract No. 61041, located at Avenue L & 57 th Street West, the developer was required to build public street improvements along Avenue L. The developer was unable to acquire the necessary easements, and requested that the City acquire the property through condemnation proceedings. On December 14, 2021, the City Council approved a Condemnation Agreement.
NEW BUSINESS
NB1. Statewide Park Program Grant Funds
Recommendation:
A. Accept Statewide Park Program Grant Funds in the amount of $8,413.446 to revenue account 349-3313-000.
B. Appropriate Statewide Park Program Grant Funds in the amount of $8,413,446 to expenditure account 349-11ZZ010-924.
The project will construct a new 10,585 square foot community center, half-court basketball court with lighting, splash pad with lighting, skate spot with lighting, plaza with tables and shade sails, two picnic shelters, pathways, and landscaping and lighting throughout the park. It will also renovate and expand the playground, including new swing set and inclusive play equipment.
As well as renovate the jogging trail, install new lighting and outdoor exercise stations.
NB2. Approval of a Conduit License Option Agreement with Race Telecommunications, LLC dba Race Communications for Citywide Fiber Optic Cable Installation Recommendation:
Approve an Option to Lease Conduit License Agreement and Conduit Lease Agreement with Race Communications, LLC (Race). The Option to Lease Agreement will grant Race three years and two one-year extensions to exercise the approved Conduit Lease Agreement. Once the Conduit Lease Agreement is exercised, Race will have the right to use the public rights-of-way to install and operate a fiber-optic network and appurtenant equipment throughout the City; and license up to 5% of the City’s unused, available conduit system capacity for the purpose of providing residential and commercial fiber-optic broadband connectivity. Authorize the City Manager to sign all documents.
The City is supportive of the development of a fiber-optic network that would provide businesses and residential development throughout the City with inexpensive and reliable high-speed internet. With more people working from home and students learning through online and virtual classrooms it is essential that residents have access to high-quality service throughout the City.
COUNCIL REPORTS
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CR1. Summary of the February 22, 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
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.
LANCASTER SUCCESSOR AGENCY
No action required at this time.
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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
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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:
May 3, 2022 at 5:00 PM
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CITY OF LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/FINANCING/POWER/CALIFORNIA CHOICE ENERGY AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, 03/22/2022
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