1 Tuesday, May 24, 2022
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Parris called the meeting of the Lancaster City Council/Successor Agency/Housing/Financing/Power/California Choice Energy Authority to order at 5:03 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: City Council Members / Agency Directors / Authority Members: Dorris, Mann, Vice Mayor/Vice Chairman Crist, Mayor/Chairman Parris
ABSENT: Council Member Malhi
On a motion by Council Member Mann and seconded by Council Member Dorris, the City Council EXCUSED Council Member Malhi from the May 24, 2022 City Council meeting, by the following vote: 4-0-0-1; Ayes: Dorris, Mann, Crist; Parris; Noes: None; Abstain: None;
Absent: Malhi.
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
Pastor Verity Fletcher, Christian Life Assembly
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Mann
CC 2
6/14/2022
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DocuSign Envelope ID: 34E3954C-DF49-4409-93A1-C0F1FABFE41F 2 CA1. CONSIDERATION OF NOMINATION AND APPOINTMENT OF LESLIE
UNDERWOOD AS COMMISSNER TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
On a motion by Mayor Parris and seconded by Vice Mayor Crist, the City Council approved then nomination and appointment of Leslie Underwood as Commissioner to the Planning Commission, by the following vote: 4-0-0-1; Ayes: Dorris, Mann, Crist, Parris; Noes: None; Abstain: None; Absent: Malhi.
The Oath of Office was administered at this time.
HA NB 1. RESIDENTIAL PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND JOINT ESCROW INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE SALE OF 45534 5TH STREET EAST TO CESAR ELIAS
AND SANTIAGO ELIAS
This item was removed from the agenda.
SA CC 1. FOURTH AMENDMENT TO DECLARATION OF COVENANTS,
CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS FOR THE AUTO MALL
On a motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Darrell Dorris, the City Council approved the Successor Agency Consent Calendar as comprised, by the following vote 4 -0-0-1; Ayes: Dorris, Mann, Crist, Parris; Noes: None; Abstain: None;
Absent: Malhi.
Recommendation(s):
1. Approve d a Fourth Amendment to the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for the Auto Mall.
2. Approved a Waiver with Mass Investments Group, LLC to detach from the Landscape Maintenance District within the Auto Mall.
3. Authorized the Executive Director or his designee to finalize and execute all related documents.
CALIFORNIA CHOICE ENERGY-CONSENT CALENDAR
On a motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Dorris, the City Council APPROVED the California Choice Energy Consent Calendar as comprised, by the following vote: 4-0-0-1; Ayes: Dorris, Mann, Crist; Parris; Noes: None; Abstain:
None; Absent: Malhi
CCEA CC 1. Approved California Choice Energy Authority Entering into Long -Term Resource Adequacy Agreements with Santa Paula Energy Storage, LLC on behalf of Apple Valley Choice Energy, Lancaster Choice Energy, Pico Rivera Innovative Municipal DocuSign Envelope ID: 34E3954C-DF49-4409-93A1-C0F1FABFE41F 3 Energy, Pomona Choice Energy, R ancho Mirage Energy Authority, San Jacinto Power, and Santa Barbara Clean Energy
CCEA CC 2. Approved California Choice Energy Authority Entering into Long -Term Resource Adequacy Agreements with Resi Station, LLC on behalf of Apple Valley Choice Energy, Lancaster Choice Energy, Pico Rivera Innovative Municipal Energy, Rancho Mirage Energy Authority, and San Jacinto Power
CONSENT CALENDAR
On a motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Mann, the City Council APPROVED the Consent Calendar pulling item number CC 11 and item number CC 17 for separate discussion, by the following vote: 4-0-0-1; Ayes: Dorris, Mann, Crist; Parris; Noes: None; Abstain: None; Absent: Malhi
Addressing the Council at this time:
Fran Sereseres-inquired about the allocation of innovation funds and whether apartments will be charged the solid waste service fee increase.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Dorris, the City Council APPROVED item number CC 11 and item number CC 17 as comprised, by the following vote: 4-0-0-1; Ayes: Dorris, Mann, Crist; Parris; Noes: None; Abstain: None;
Absent: Malhi
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
Approved the City Council/Successor Agency/Financing/Power/California Choice Energy Authority Regular Meeting Minutes of May 3, 2022.
CC 3. CHECK REGISTERS – APRIL17, 2022 THROUGH MAY 7, 2022 Approved the Check and Wire Registers for April 17, 2022 through May 7, 2022 in the amount of $3,765,767.19 as presented.
CC 4. MONTHLY REPORT OF INVESTMENTS – APRIL 2022
Accepted and approved the April 2022 Monthly Report of Investments as submitted.
CC 5. CONSTRUCTION AWARD OF BID – PWCP 22 -010 – LANCASTER
PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (LPAC) IMPROVEMENTS
1. Awarded PWCP 22-010, Lancaster Performing Arts Center (LPAC) Improvements, to Blessedco Electric, Inc. of Palmdale, California, in the amount of $203,440.00 plus a 25% contingency, to install network and lighting equipment and perform power upgrades that will transition LPAC to LED Lighting. Authorized the City Manager, or his DocuSign Envelope ID: 34E3954C-DF49-4409-93A1-C0F1FABFE41F 4 designee, to sign all documents. This contract is awarded to the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder per California Public Code Section 22038 (b).
2. Approved a budget transfer of $46,000.00 from Account No. 101-2900-000, General Fund Balance to Account No. 101-11BS002-924, LPAC Improvements.
CC 6. FINAL MAP APPROVAL – PARCEL MAP NO. 83447 (LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF 15TH STREET WEST AND AVENUE K)
Approved the map and accepted the dedications as offered on Parcel Map No. 83447, located at the Northeast corner of 15th Street West and Avenue K; made findings that this project will not violate any of the provisions of Sections 66473.5, 66474.1 and 66474.6 of the Subdivision Map Act; and instructed the City Clerk to endorse on the face of the map the certificate which embodies the approval of said map and the dedications shown thereon.
CC 7. TASK ORDER FOR MULTI-YEAR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (SERVICE GROUP CATEGORY 12 – DEVELOPMENT PLAN CHECK) GRADING
PERMIT AND ENCROACHMENT PERMIT PLAN CHECKING (INCLUDING TRAFFIC PLAN CHECK) FOR CDP 18-05 – PERMIT PLAN CHECKING
1. Approved an increase in the Purchase Order (PO 22-00891) for Task Order No. 2 with Cannon Corporation in the amount of $350,000.00 and authorized the City Manager or his designee to sign all documents.
2. Appropriated $42,695.00 from Fund balance to Account No. 101-4761-301.
CC 8. FINAL MAP APPROVAL – TRACT MAP NO. 60430 (LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF AVENUE K AND 36TH STREET WEST)
Approved the map and accepted the dedications as offered on Tract Map No. 60430 located at the Northwest corner of Avenue K and 36th Street West; made findings that this project will not violate any of the provisions of Sections 66473.5, 66474.1 and 66474.6 of the Subdivision Map Act; and instructed the City Clerk to endorse on the face of the map the certificate which embodies the approval of said map and the dedications shown thereon.
CC 9. APPROVAL OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH MIDAS
LANCASTER, LP FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE ELECTRIC VEHICLE
CHARGING STATIONS AT THE BLVD MARRIOTT
Approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Midas Lancaster, LP (Midas) for maintenance of the Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations that were installed by the City at the BLVD Marriott. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents.
CC 10. LANCASTER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AIR CONDITIONING
INSTALLATION
a. Awarded RFQ 752-22 LPAC Air Conditioning Installation, to Simco Mechanical Inc. of Glendale, California, in the amount of $152,000.00 plus a 25% contingency, to remove and DocuSign Envelope ID: 34E3954C-DF49-4409-93A1-C0F1FABFE41F 5 dispose of three, 20-ton AC units, and install three new 20-ton AC units; b. Authorized 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); c. Allocated $190,000.00 from the general fund balance to Account Number 101 12ZZ005924 - LPAC AC to cover costs associated with RFQ 752-22 LPAC Air Conditioning Installation.
CC 11. LOS ANGELES COUNTY HOMELESS INNOVATION FUNDS ROUND TWO Accepted Los Angeles County Innovation Grant Funds Round Two in the amount of $2,379,969 to revenue account 261-3303-133
CC 12. LANCASTER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER GENERATOR INSTALLATION
1. Awarded LPAC Generator Installation, to High Volt Electric, of Chatsworth, CA in the amount of $325,390 plus a 25% contingency, to remove and replace the 200kw Generator currently providing temporary power to LPAC.
2. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents. This contract is awarded per California Public Code Section 22038 (c).
3. Allocated $406,738 from the general fund balance to Account No. 101 12ZZ006924- LPAC Generator to cover costs associated with LPAC Generator Installation.
CC 13. APPROVE CALIFORNIA CHOICE ENERGY AUTHORITY ENTERING INTO
A LONG-TERM RESOURCE ADEQUACY AGREEMENT WITH SANTA
PAULA ENERGY STORAGE, LLC ON BEHALF OF LANCASTER CHOICE ENERGY
City Council approved California Choice Energy Authority Entering into a Long-Term Resource Adequacy Agreement with Santa Paula Energy Storage, LLC on behalf of Lancaster Choice Energy.
CC 14. APPROVE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF LANCASTER TO
ENTER INTO THE JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT RELATING
TO THE CALIFORNIA COOPERATIVE LIQUID ASSETS SECURITIES
SYSTEM (CLASS) AND TO INVEST EXCESS CASH ASSETS IN SHARES OF
THE CALIFORNIA CLASS
A. Approved Resolution No. 22-18 Authorizing the City of Lancaster to enter into the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement relating to the California Cooperative Liquid Assets Securities System (CLASS) and to invest excess cash assets in shares of the California CLASS
B. Authorized the City Manager and/or his designee the Finance Director to participate as a founding member of the California CLASS JPA and to direct investments in California CLASS within the guidance of the City’s investment policy and California State Code Section 53601.
CC 15. APPROVE CALIFORNIA CHOICE ENERGY AUTHORITY ENTERING INTO
A LONG-TERM RESOURCE ADEQUACY AGREEMENT WITH RESI
STATION, LLC ON BEHALF OF LANCASTER CHOICE ENERGY
DocuSign Envelope ID: 34E3954C-DF49-4409-93A1-C0F1FABFE41F 6 City Council approved California Choice Energy Authority Entering into a Long-Term Resource Adequacy Agreement with Resi Station, LLC on behalf of Lancaster Choice Energy.
CC 16. FOURTH AMENDMENT TO DECLARATION OF COVENANTS, CONDITIONS
AND RESTRICTIONS FOR THE AUTO MALL
1. Approve a Fourth Amendment to the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for the Auto Mall.
2. Approved a Waiver with Mass Investments Group, LLC to detach from the Landscape Maintenance District within the Auto Mall.
3. Authorized the City Manager or his designee to finalize and execute all related documents
CC 17. RESOLUTION CONCERNING (1) PROPOSED INCREASE TO SOLID WASTE HANDLING SERVICES FEE FOR SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLINGS AND (2)
PROPOSED COLLECTION OF SOLID WASTE HANDLING SERVICES FEE
FOR SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLINGS ON THE TAX ROLL PURSUANT TO SECTION 5473 OF THE HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE
Adopted Resolution No. 22-21, concerning (1) proposed increase to solid waste handling services fee for single-family dwellings and (2) proposed collection of solid waste handling services fee for single-family dwellings on the tax roll pursuant to section 5473 of the Health and Safety Code.
PH 1. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 8.32 OF THE
LANCASTER MUNICIPAL CODE TO REGULATE SMOKING AND TOBACCO
PRODUCT USE
Mayor Parris opened the public hearing.
Allison Burns, City Attorney presented the staff report on this item.
Discussion among Council included whether golf courses are a part of the ordinance.
Council also discussed whether there should be restricted areas as oppose to a total ban of smoking in parks.
Council gave direction to remove golf courses from the ordinance.
Addressing the Council at this time:
Grace Khosrowabadi-spoke in support of proposed ordinance citing various harmful compounds found in cigarettes and its impact on the environment.
DocuSign Envelope ID: 34E3954C-DF49-4409-93A1-C0F1FABFE41F 7 Vanessa Hall- spoke in support of proposed ordinance citing positive impact from smoke free areas.
Primo Castro- spoke in support of proposed ordinance.
Sara Jones- spoke in support of proposed ordinance.
Discussion among Council included the possibility of making Lancaster a smoke-free City.
Adele Domingo- spoke in support of the proposed ordinance.
Fran Sereseres -spoke in support of proposed ordinance and including cannabis in the ordinance.
Allison Burns, City Attorney advised that cannabis smoking will be prohibited in the same manner as nicotine smoking.
Lance Hiller- spoke in opposition of proposed ordinance citing the need to provide provisions for smokers.
Mayor Parris closed the public hearing at this time.
Discussion among Council included taking slow steps to implementation of ordinance.
Council also discussed balancing individual rights along with protection of playgrounds.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Dorris the City Council approved item number PH 1 amending Ordinance 1089 to pull golf course references, by the following vote: 3-0-0-1; Ayes: Dorris, Mann, Crist, Parris; Noes:
Mann; Abstain: None; Absent: Malhi
Recommendation(s):
A. The City Council introduced Ordinance No. 1089, repealing and replacing Chapter
8.32 of the Lancaster Municipal Code to regulate smoking and tobacco use.
B. Allocated $7,000 from the general fund to account 101 4631 404 to cover costs associated with replacing park ordinance signs.
Mayor Parris directed staff to research making Lancaster a smoke-free City.
Mayor Parris recessed the meeting at 5:58 p.m.
Mayor Parris reconvened the meeting at 6:05 p.m.
JPH 1. RESIDENTIAL PURCHASE AGREEMENT AND JOINT ESCROW
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE SALE OF 45534 5 TH STREET EAST TO CESAR ELIAS AND SANTIAGO ELIAS.
DocuSign Envelope ID: 34E3954C-DF49-4409-93A1-C0F1FABFE41F 8 This item was removed from the agenda.
NB 1. LANCASTER NATIONAL SOCCER CENTER EMERGENCY WELL PUMP
REPLACEMENT
Council waived the reading of the staff report as there are no speakers at this time.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Dorris the City Council approved item number NB 1 as comprised, by the following vote: 4-0-0-1; Ayes:
Dorris, Mann, Crist, Parris; Noes: None; Abstain: None; Absent: Malhi
Recommendation(s):
1. Adopted Resolution No. 22-20, finding that an emergency exits and authorized the repair of the well pump at the Lancaster National Soccer Center (LNSC).
2. Authorized the use of Emergency Contracting Procedures per Public Contract Code 22035 & 22050
3. Authorized award of contract for Emergency Well Pump Replacement, to Legend Pump & Well Service, Inc., of San Bernardino, CA in the amount of $138,831 plus a 20% contingency, to remove and replace the well pump currently providing water to irrigate the Lancaster National Soccer Center.
4. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents associated with these repairs.
CA2. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION OF THE CITY OF LANCASTER
PROCLAIMING THE EXISTENCE OF A DANGEROUS CONDITION ON
PUBLIC PROPERTY STATE ROUTE 14.
Vice Mayor Crist presented the report on this item.
Discussion among Council included specifics of the Proclamation to include the amount of injuries and deaths at specific location.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Mann the City Council approved proclamation proclaiming the existence of a dangerous condition on public property State Route 14 with direction to include collisions and injuries, by the following vote: 4-0-0-1; Ayes: Dorris, Mann, Crist, Parris; Noes: None; Abstain: None;
Absent: Malhi
CR 1. COUNCIL REPORTS
Vice Mayor Crist reported on the Sheriff’s operation to remove illegal cannabis growing from various locations. Vice Mayor Crist also reported on the Teen Challenge event.
Vice Mayor Crist also reported on the Antelope Valley Transit Authority (AVTA) Board DocuSign Envelope ID: 34E3954C-DF49-4409-93A1-C0F1FABFE41F 9 of Director’s meeting.
Video presentation recapping Sheriff’s operation was provided at this time.
LANCASTER FINANCING AUTHORITY
No action is required at this time.
LANCASTER POWER AUTHORITY
No action is required at this time
CITY MANAGER / EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ANNOUNCEMENTS
Jason Caudle, City Manager provided a video report on the ten (10) year celebration of the Museum of Art and History (MOAH). The City Manager also provided a recap of the Department of Energy signing. The City Manager also announced upcoming events such as AV EDGE Business Summit and upcoming Parks, Arts, Recreation, Community Services summer programs. The City Manager announced upcoming community outreach regarding illegal fireworks and ongoing construction projects.
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:
Anita Bordlemax – discussed issues with Mexican mobs and Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
Victor Trugillo-discussed issues with property located within Los Angeles County.
COUNCIL/AUTHORITY COMMENTS
No comments at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Parris adjourned the meeting at 6:32 p.m. and stated the next meeting will be held on June 14, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.
DocuSign Envelope ID: 34E3954C-DF49-4409-93A1-C0F1FABFE41F 10 PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 14th day of June 2022, by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members: Dorris, Malhi, Mann, Vice Mayor Crist NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Mayor Parris
ATTEST: APPROVED:
__________________________ __________________________FOR 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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