Tuesday, June 14, 2022
Regular Meeting – 5:00 PM
The City Clerk/Agency/Authority Secretary hereby declares the agenda was posted by 5:00 p.m. on J u n e 1 0 , 2022
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
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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
ROLL CALL
Housing Authority Members: Harvey, Malhi, Mann; Vice Chair Crist, Chair Szeto
INVOCATION
Scott Anderson, City Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
COUNCIL ACTIONS
CONSENT CALENDAR
CC 1. Waive further reading of any proposed ordinances. (This permits reading the title only in lieu of reciting the entire text.)
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CC 2. Approve the City Council/Successor Agency/Housing/Financing/Power/California Choice Energy Authority Regular Meeting Minutes of May 24, 2022.
CC 3. Check Registers – May 8, 2022 through May 28, 2022 Recommendation(s) :
Approve the Check and Wire Registers for May 8, 2022 through May 28, 2022 in the amount of $10,703,691.63 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. Caterpillar Inc. Model: 430 Backhoe Loader Acquisition Recommendation(s) :
Approve the purchase of one (1) Caterpillar Inc. Model: 430 Backhoe Loader, utilizing Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Contract awarded to Caterpillar Inc. via authorized dealer Quinn Company.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents and approve up to 15% price fluctuation due to vehicle availability at the time of order.
To support the Transportation division's continuing effort to streamline the fleet, this acquisition will replace two (2) backhoes: a 2008 Caterpillar 430E (EQ 3777) and a 2005 John Deere 310SG (EQ 3764) used by Public Works for general City cleanup and infrastructure repairs. These existing backhoes have reached the end of their useful operating life. The existing backhoes will be auctioned via an approved City program, and the revenues from this auction will fund additional fleet replacements.
CC 5. PB Loader Corporation PBLDB-13 Tub Style Dump Truck Acquisition Recommendation(s) :
Approve the purchase of one (1) PB Loader PBLDB-13 Tub Style Dump Truck , utilizing Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Contract awarded to PB Loader Corporation.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents and approve up to 15% price fluctuation due to vehicle availability at the time of order.
To support the Transportation division's continuing effort to streamline the fleet, this acquisition will replace two (2) existing dump trucks, a 2005 Freightliner M2106 (EQ 3826) and a 2006 Freightliner LT8500 (EQ 3828) used by Public Works for general City cleanup and infrastructure repairs. These existing dump trucks have reached the end of their useful operating life. The existing dump trucks will be auctioned via an approved City program, and the revenues from this auction will fund additional fleet replacements.
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CC 6. Appropriation of Funds for the 2021-2022 California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant
Recommendation(s) :
Appropriate $228,449.00 in CalRecycle SB 1383 Local Assistance grant funds to expenditure account 330-4781-780 and estimate revenue in the same amount to account 330-3305-100.
The Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) is administering a one-time grant program meant to aid in implementing regulations adopted by CalRecycle under Chapter 395, Statutes of 2016, and SB170 Budget Act 2021. This non-competitive grant program provides funding to local jurisdictions to assist with implementing regulatory requirements associated with SB 1383.
CC 7. Final Map Approval – Tract Map No. 61535 (Located at the Southeast Corner of Avenue J and 45th Street West)
Recommendation(s) :
Approve the map and accept the dedications as offered on Tract Map No. 61535 l ocated at the Southeast corner of Avenue J and 45 th Street West ; make 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 instruct 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.
The Final Parcel Map is in substantial conformance with the approved tentative map. Tract Map No. 61535 has been examined by the City Surveyor, and is ready for Council approval.
In addition, an Undertaking Agreement and improvement securities have been submitted to guarantee the installation of improvements.
CC 8. Final Map Approval – Parcel Map No. 83412 (Located at Southwest Corner of Commerce Center Drive and 12th Street West)
Recommendation(s) :
Approve Parcel Map No. 83412, located at southwest corner of Commerce Center Drive and 12 th Street West ; make 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 instruct the City Clerk to endorse on the face of the map the certificate which embodies the approval of said map.
On July 21, 2021, Development Services Department – Community Development Division approved Tentative Administrative Parcel Map No. 83412 for subdividing 6.57 acres into five parcels. The Final Map is in substantial conformance with the approved tentative administrative map. Parcel Map No. 83412 has been examined by the City Surveyor, is in substantial conformance with the approved tentative administrative map and is ready for Council approval.There are no improvements for this project, therefore, there are no securities required for this map.
CC 9. 2022-2023 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) Project List for Senate Bill 1, The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017
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Recommendation(s) :
Adopt Resolution No. 22-21 , Senate Bill 1 (SB 1) Proposed Project List Form and allocate funds in the fiscal year 2022-23 Capital Improvement Budget to clarify Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) funded projects.
The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), was passed by the State Legislature and signed into law by the Governor in April 2017. The purpose of the bill is to address basic road maintenance, rehabilitation and critical safety needs on both the state highway and local streets and road system, SB 1: increases per gallon fuel excise taxes; increases diesel fuel state taxes and vehicle registration fees; and provides for inflationary adjustments to tax rates in future years.
CC 10. Approval of the City of Lancaster’s Model Year 2022 Fleet Lease Agreement and Existing Lease Buyout, and Authorization to Enter into Additional Vehicle Lease Agreements Recommendation(s) :
1. Approve a five (5) year, Model Year 2022 Fleet Lease Agreement between the City of Lancaster and Enterprise Fleet Management Inc., for one (1) new and sixteen (16) replacement vehicles, in the amount of $164,194.00 annually, with the total cost of the lease agreement amounting to $820,970.00;
2. Authorize the City Manager to enter into additional lease agreements for the purchase of 2022 and 2023 model year vehicles, in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000.00;
3. Approve the buyout of an existing 38 leased vehicles with Enterprise Fleet Management Inc. for $823,124.00; and,
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute any Lease Agreements and necessary amendments between the City of Lancaster and Enterprise Fleet Management Inc., for the purchase of replacement vehicles.
The existing vehicles these leases will replace have reached the end of their useful operating life. Therefore, these vehicles will be auctioned via an approved City program, and the revenues from this auction will fund additional fleet replacements.
CC 11. Lancaster Lighting Maintenance District Annual Assessment for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Recommendation(s) :
1. Adopt Resolution No. 22-22 , generally describing any proposed improvements or substantial changes in existing improvements, and ordering the assessment engineer, Harris & Associates, to prepare and file a report for Lancaster Lighting Maintenance District, pursuant to provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 22-23 , preliminarily approving the Engineer’s Report, fixing time and place for public hearing on the levy of the proposed assessment, and declaring its intention to levy and collect assessments within Lancaster Lighting Maintenance District, pursuant to Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California.
Lancaster Lighting Maintenance District was formed, including subsequent annexations thereto, for the purpose of financing maintenance operations and installation of public lighting facilities,
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including, but not limited to street lights, public parking lot lights, and highway safety lights (public lighting facilities) (as defined in § 22525 of the California Code) within the City of Lancaster, and assessing those properties, which benefit from this service their proportionate share of the cost. Each year, the City Council must, by law, order the preparation of an Engineer’s Report describing the existing and proposed maintenance services, and conduct a public hearing to establish and order the amount of assessment for the next fiscal year.
CC 12. Lancaster Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 Annual Assessment for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Recommendation(s) :
1. Adopt Resolution No. 22-24 , generally describing any proposed improvements or substantial changes in existing improvements, and ordering the assessment engineer, Harris & Associates, to prepare and file a report for Lancaster Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 and Fox Field Industrial Corridor Landscape Maintenance District, pursuant to provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 22-25 , preliminarily approving the Engineer's Report, fixing time and place for public hearing on the levy of the proposed assessment, and declaring its intention to levy and collect assessments within Lancaster Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 and Fox Field Industrial Corridor Landscape Maintenance District, pursuant to Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California.
Lancaster Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 and Fox Field Industrial Corridor Landscape Maintenance District were formed, including subsequent annexations thereto, for the purpose of providing maintenance services to landscaping and appurtenant improvements for various developments within the City, and assessing those properties which benefit from this service.
Each year the City Council must, by law, order the preparation of an Engineer's Report describing the existing and proposed maintenance services, and conduct a public hearing to establish and order the amount of assessment for the next fiscal year.
CC 13. Lancaster Drainage Benefit Assessment District Annual Assessment for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Recommendation(s) :
a. Adopt Resolution No. 22-26 , generally describing any proposed improvements or substantial changes in existing improvements and ordering the assessment engineer to prepare and file a report for Lancaster Drainage Benefit Assessment District. b. Adopt Resolution No. 22-27 , preliminarily approving the Engineer's Report, fixing time and place for public hearing on the levy of the proposed assessment, and declaring its intention to levy and collect assessments within Lancaster Drainage Benefit Assessment District.
The City Council previously formed the Lancaster Drainage Benefit Assessment District, including establishment of separate zones, and submitted the proposition to the eligible voters in each respective zone. The majority of voters approved the formation of the District, the separate zones, and the levying of the assessment. The first year's assessment was paid by the developers of the property. Each year, thereafter, the City Council, after public notice and hearing, may determine and impose an annual assessment. Due to the cost and complexity of accounting for separate zones of benefit within the District, separate zone designations were eliminated in 1992 per Resolution 92-134, by City Council action.
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CC 14. Lancaster Maintenance District Annexations
Recommendation(s) :
1. Conduct a Public Hearing, tabulate the returned ballots, and announce results.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 22-28, Initiating Proceedings for Annexations into the Lancaster Maintenance Districts
3. Adopt Resolution No. 22-29 , Approving the Engineer’s Report, Announcing the Time and Place for a Public Hearing, and Its Intention to Annex into the Lancaster Maintenance Districts and to Levy and Collect Assessments Therein
The Lancaster Maintenance Districts, separately known as the Lancaster Lighting Maintenance District, the Landscape Maintenance District and the Drainage Maintenance District (the “Districts”) were formed to provide a dedicated funding source for the maintenance, operations, servicing and installation of public lighting, public landscaping and public drainage facilities within the City of Lancaster. The District properties, which include the Annexations, benefit from the services provided and are assessed their proportionate share of the costs for each District.
CC 15. Award Contract for RFP 765-22 Sewer Cleaning and CCTV Inspection Services to National Plant Services, Inc.
Recommendation(s) :
1. Award contract for RFP 765-22 for Sewer Cleaning and CCTV Inspection Services to National Plant Services, Inc. in the amount of $120,600.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to pay invoices and to execute all contracts, other documents pertaining to the Agreement and, contingent upon National Plant Services, Inc.’s satisfactory performance each year, annual contract extensions on the terms set forth below.
On April 29, 2022, the City advertised Request for Proposals for RFP 765-22 Sewer Cleaning and CCTV Inspection Services on Planet Bids. Three responses were received electronically.
Proposals were evaluated by a committee of four staff. Based on the results of the evaluation, staff selected National Plant Services, Inc. National Plant Services, Inc. was deemed the most qualified contractor, and also provided the services at the lowest price. The contract is a multi- task contract for sanitary sewer cleaning and CCTV inspection services to be managed by Development Services Department.
CC 16. 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 Recommendation(s) :
A. That the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 1089, repealing and replacing Chapter 8.32 of the Lancaster Municipal Code to regulate smoking and tobacco use.
B. Allocate $7,000 from the general fund to account 101 4631 404 to cover costs associated with replacing park ordinance signs.
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In order to protect the public health, safety, and welfare by discouraging the inherently dangerous behavior of smoking and tobacco use around non-tobacco users, especially children, by protecting the public from exposure to secondhand smoke where they live, work, and play, and by affirming and promoting a healthy environment in the City of Lancaster, a revised smoking ordinance is proposed to replace the existing smoking ordinance.
CC 17. Purchase and Sale Agreement with Antelope Valley Joint Union High School District Recommendation(s) :
1. Approve the Purchase and Sale Agreement with the Antelope Valley Joint Union High School District for the property located at 44811 N. Sierra Highway.
2. The funding for the transaction will be included in the FY 2022-23 budget in account 101-14BS001-924.
3. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to finalize and execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement and documents related to the real estate transaction.
As the City continues to expand its Public Safety efforts and plans for the hybrid policing model, acquiring the property that is located closer to Lancaster’s Sheriff Station and a few blocks away from City Hall is a logical decision. With the City Hall renovation underway, the need for supplemental office space has become clear. In addition, the extra square footage will be used for the storage of materials for the Parks, Arts, Recreation, and Community Services Department.
CC 18. Approval of the Joint Powers Agreement Creating the High Desert Corridor Joint Powers Agency between the County of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, City of Adelanto, City of Apple Valley, City of Lancaster, City of Palmdale, and City of Victorville
Recommendation(s) :
Approve the Joint Powers Agreement Creating the High Desert Corridor Joint Powers Agency between the County of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, City of Adelanto, City of Apple Valley, City of Lancaster, City of Palmdale, and City of Victorville.
On March 1, 2022, the County of San Bernardino voted to withdraw its membership from the current HDC JPA effective June 30, 2022, therefore, the current HDC shall be dissolved by July 1, 2022, but remain open to continue to wind-down the affairs of the current Authority.
The revised JPA eliminates San Bernardino County as a member, and creates a new partnership between the remaining agencies to complete the federal and state environmental process. Therefore, based on the information contained herein, it is recommended that the City Council approve the Joint Powers Agreement, authorizing the formation of a Joint Powers Agency between the County of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, City of Adelanto, City of Apple Valley, City of Lancaster, City of Palmdale, and City of Victorville, and authorize the Mayor to sign the JPA Agreement on behalf of the City of Lancaster.
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CC 19. Approval of the three-year Microsoft Enterprise Agreement with SHI International Corp.
Recommendation(s) :
1. Approve a new three-year Microsoft Enterprise Agreement with SHI International Corp. to provide the licenses for the City’s necessary Microsoft Software functionality, which includes the use of Outlook, Office 365, Microsoft Teams, Exchange email, SQL Server, Visual Studio Pro, Microsoft Project, Windows Client and Server operating systems.
2. Authorize the City Manager and/or his designee, with the approval of the City Attorney to execute the Agreement and any other related documents or addendums.
For over 19 years, the City has utilized an MS Enterprise Agreement to ensure proper licensing of MS software as well as the flexibility for growth as the organization expands. Through the Enterprise Agreement, City computers are licensed to connect to Windows servers both on- premise and in the cloud to share network resources, including storage, email, and printers, as well as a centralized repository for managing user access and computer configurations.
CC 20. Cell Tower Modification and Expansion at the James. C. Gilley Lancaster National Soccer Center
Recommendation(s) :
1. Approve the second amendment to the lease agreement with T-Mobile West Tower LLC, by and through its Attorney in Fact, CCTMO LLC , at James C. Gilley Lancaster National Soccer Center (LNSC).
2. Accept a one-time sign-on bonus of $7,000 and additional $500 in monthly rent to revenue account 101-3402-100.
3. Authorize City Manager, or his designee, to sign all agreements and associated documents.
CCTMO LLC , the nation’s largest provider of shared communications infrastructure, including cell towers, has leased land at LNSC, located at 43000 30th Street East, Lancaster, CA 93535, from the City since 2004. To better serve the public and minimize the number of towers in the area, CCTMO LLC plans to modify and expand its existing lease area at LNSC. The expansion will include an additional 6’ x 8’ parcel of real property adjacent to the existing premises. The modification will involve a sublease to Dish Wireless, LCC.
CC 21. Lancaster National Soccer Center Emergency Well Pump Replacement Recommendation(s) :
1. Per the Public Contract Code 22035 & 22050 Emergency Contracting Procedures, accept update on Lancaster National Soccer Center Emergency Well Pump Replacement.
Upon council action, staff issued a Notice to Proceed to Legend Pump & Well Service on May 25, 2022. The purchase requisition was submitted on May 26, 2022. The contractor has ordered the new equipment and materials, with delivery expected the week of June 20 th . Well rehab is scheduled to begin on June 20 th .
CC 22. Mitigation Fee Act (AB 1600) Report for Fiscal Year 2021 Recommendation(s) :
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Staff recommends the City Council receive and file the Mitigation Fee Act (AB1600) Report on Development Impact Fees for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021.
In 1989, Section 6600 et seq. of the California Government Code became effective. When passed in 1987, this section was known as AB 1600. When the Legislature passed AB 1600, it added a new chapter to the California Government Code on impact fees for development projects. The chapter sets forth a number of requirements that local agencies must follow if they are to extract impact fees from developers to defray the cost of construction of public facilities or expanded public service obligations related to development projects. Section 66006 mandates the requirement for accounting, spending, and reporting fees and related interested earnings.
PUBLIC HEARING
PH 1. Adoption of General Plan Amendment 21-02, Zone Text Amendment 21-01, the 2021-2029 Housing Element Update, Safety Element Update, Implementation of the Environmental Justice Element and Adoption of a Negative Declaration
1. Adopt Resolution No. 22-30 , adopting General Plan Amendment 21-01 to adopt the 2021-2029 Housing Element update including any additional non-substantive changes made by the Development Services Senior Director to respond to comments received from the Department of Housing and Community Development on the adopted Housing Element, Safety Element update, Environmental Justice Element and Negative Declaration.
2. Introduce Ordinance No. 1090 , amending section 17.20.730, 17.20.740 and 17.20.750 of the zoning ordinances (Title 17 of the Lancaster Municipal Code), to provide flexibility and opportunities for additional housing types.
The City of Lancaster, along with all jurisdictions in California, is mandated to update its Housing Element for State certification every eight years. The City’s existing 2014-2021 Housing Element remains active until the 2021-2029 Housing Element update is adopted. In accordance with State law, the update to the Housing Element triggers updates to other Elements of the General Plan requiring the Safety Element to be updated and an Environmental Justice Element to be implemented. The Planning Commission considered the adoption of the General Plan Amendment 21-02, Zone Text Amendment 21-01, the 2021-2029 Housing Element Update, Safety Element Update, implementation of the Environmental Justice Element and adopting a negative declaration at a duly noticed public hearing on February 28, 2022, where the Commission voted unanimously to recommend the City Council adoption.
JOINT PUBLIC HEARING
JPH1. Residential Purchase Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions for the Sale of the Property to Adrian Godjali
Recommendation(s) :
1. Adopt Resolution No. 22-19, approving a Residential Purchase Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions for the sale of 45534 5th Street East, accepting the Health and Safety Code Section 33433 Report, and making certain findings pursuant to Health and Safety Code 33433.
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2. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all related documents.
That the Housing Authority:
1. Adopt Resolution No. HA 2-22 , approving a Residential Purchase Agreement and Joint Escrow Instructions for the sale of 45534 5th Street East, accepting the Health and Safety Code Section 33433 Report, and making certain findings pursuant to Health and Safety Code 33433.
2. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all related documents.
Earlier this year, staff began receiving ongoing reports regarding vandalism to the house. The staff recommended it would be in the best interest of the neighbors and the City to sell the home and have it occupied immediately. In May 2021, the City advertised a Request for Qualifications for real estate brokerage services. On July 27, 2021, the City Council selected (4) brokerages to place on a pre-qualified list. Coldwell Banker Commercial A Hartwig Company was on the pre- qualified list and Dennis Greer was selected to represent the City in the sale of 45534 5th Street East. Mr. Greer proceeded to market the property and received offers for its purchase. The City had originally received two offers and one applicant has stopped responding. The remaining offer came from Adrian Godjali.
JPH2. Proposed the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budgets and Five-Year Capital Improvement Program Recommendation(s) :
City Council Recommendation:
City Council and City Council acting as Lancaster Housing Authority, Lancaster Choice Energy, and Lancaster Power Authority conduct the public hearing and direct staff to schedule the Proposed the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget and Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) adoption for June 28, 2022.
California Choice Energy Authority (CCEA) Board Recommendation:
Conduct the public hearing and direct City of Lancaster staff to schedule the CCEA Proposed the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget adoption for June 28, 2022.
By July 1 of each year, the City is required to adopt a budget, which establishes appropriations and estimates revenue for the coming fiscal year. The proposed budget is a culmination of many months of work by the City Council and staff in reviewing priorities and evaluating programs, with a focus on maintaining responsive and relevant services for residents.
CONTINUED BUSINESS
CB1. Lancaster Tourism Business Improvement District
Recommendation:
Open and receive public testimony to allow members of the public to provide comments on the proposed Lancaster Tourism Business Improvement District.
Since its inception in 2013, the Lancaster Tourism Business Improvement District (LTBID) has seen resounding success in attracting new tourism and generating increased hotel stays within the City of Lancaster. Dubbed “Destination Lancaster,” the organization encompasses nine
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hotels, and has established a dedicated revenue stream to be used exclusively for the promotion of tourism to benefit member hotels.
COUNCIL AGENDA
CA1. Consideration of nomination and appointment of Commissioner to the Measure LC Citizens’ Oversight Committee.
COUNCIL REPORTS
CR1. Council Reports
LANCASTER POWER AUTHORITY
No action required at this time.
LANCASTER SUCCESSOR AGENCY
No action requried at this time.
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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. 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
4. Ramos v Patino, LASC Case No. MC027974
5. Rahier v. City of Lancaster, LASC Case No. 19AVCV00163
6. Brisa Mahoney, et al. v. City of Lancaster, et al., LASC Case No. 2OSTCV02556
7. Manzo v. Beazer Homes Holdings, LLC et al., LASC Case No. 20AVCV00297
8. Hernandez v. County of Los Angeles, et al., LASC Case No. 20AVCV00318
9. Romines v. City of Lancaster, et al,, LASC Case No. 20AVCV00345
10. Moujan v. City of Lancaster et al., LASC Case No. 20AVCV00205
11. Davis v. State of California, LASC Case No. 19AVCV00805
12. Lancaster v. Netflix, et al., LASC 21STCV01881
13. Butts v. Lancaster, LASC 21STCP00389
14. Lancaster v. Rives
15. Myesha Lopez, et al. v. County of Los Angeles, et al. CDCA Case No. 5:21-cv-00290- JGB(SHKx)
16. Ortiz v. Lancaster, LASC Case No. 21AVCV00001
17. Aijala v. Lancaster, LASC Case No. 21STCV07841
18. Gardner v. Dominoids, LASC Case No. 21AVCV00186
19. Evans v. Lancaster, LASC Case No. 21AVCV00145
20. Bojorquez v. Lancaster, LASC Case No. 20AVCV00894
21. Arkey v. Lancaster, LASC Case No.20AVCV00816
22. Perez v. Lancaster, LASC Case No. 20AVCV00589
23. Serrano v. Los Angeles County et al. LASC Case No. 21AVCV00562
24. Jackson v. RE Schultz Construction et al. LASC Case No. 21AVCV00863
ADJOURNMENT
Next Regular Meeting:
CITY OF LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/FINANCING/POWER/CALIFORNIA CHOICE ENERGY AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, 06/14/2022
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June 28, 2022 at 5:00 PM
MEETING ASSISTANCE INFORMATION
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AGENDA ADDENDUM INFORMATION
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CITY OF LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/FINANCING/POWER/CALIFORNIA CHOICE ENERGY AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
TUESDAY, 06/14/2022
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