Tuesday, July 26, 2022
CALL TO ORDER
Vice Mayor/Vice Chair Crist called the meeting of the Lancaster City Council/Successor Agency/Financing/ Power/California Choice Energy Authority to order at 5:03 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: City Council Members /Agenc y Directors /Authority Members: Malhi, Mann ; Vice Mayor/Vice Chair Crist
ABSENT: Council Member/Agency Director/Authority Member Dorris; Mayor/Chair Parris
On a motion by Council Member Mann and seconded by Council Member Malhi the City Council/Successor Agency/Financing/ Power/California Choice Energy Authority excus ed Council Member/Agency Director/Authority Member Dorris; Mayor/Chair Parris , by the following vote: 3-0-0-2; AYES: Malhi, Mann, Crist; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT:
Dorris, Parris
STAFF MEMBERS:
City Manager/Executive Director; Assistant City Mana ger/Deputy Executive Director; City Attorney/Agency/Authority Counsel; Assistant City Clerk/Agency/Authority Secretary; Assistant to the City Manager, Finance and Technology Director; Parks, Recreation and Arts Director; Public Safety Director; Community Development Senior Manager
INVOCATION
Waived
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Larry Grooms
CC 2
08/09/22
JC
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2 CONSENT CALENDAR
On a motion by Council Member Mann and seconded by Council Member Malhi the City Council approved the Consent Calendar, by the following vote: 3 -0-0-2; AYES: Malhi, Mann, Crist; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: Dorris, Parris
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. MEETING MINUTES
Approved the City Council/Successor Agency/Housing/Financing/Power/California Choice Energy Authority Regular Meeting Minutes of June 28, 2022.
CC 3. CHECK REGISTERS
Approved the Check and Wire Registers for June 12, 2022 through June 25, 2022, in the amount of $5,269,913.14 as presented.
CC 4. FINAL MAP APPROVAL – PARCEL MAP NO. 8336 0 (LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF 7TH STREET EAST AND AVENUE K-8)
Approved Parcel Map No. 83360, located at northeast corner of 7th Street East and Avenue K-8; 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.
CC 5. SEWER ACCEPTANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF LANCASTER
AND THE CITY OF PALMDALE
Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a sewer acceptance agreement between the City of Lancaster and the City of Palmdale for the acceptance and conveyance of sewage from developments located within Palmdale jurisdictional boundaries in substantially the form attached hereto, with such changes as the City Manager and City Attorney deem appropriate.
CC 6. AGREEMENT AMENDMENT NO. 1 FOR RFP NO. 741-21 - HAND WORK AND
PROTECTED BIKE LANE SWEEPING SERVICES
Approved first amendment on agreement with SCA of CA, LLC., for RFP No. 741 -21 - Hand Work and Protected Bike Lane Sweeping Services, and authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents.
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3 CC 7. PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF INCUBATOR CAMERA & DOOR
ACCESS CONTROL PANELS
Approved the following: the purchase and installation of cameras for the Lancaster Incubator. There will be 17 Cameras, 12 Security Door Access Control Panels, 1 Node and one Equipment Rack purchased for a cost of $244,710.00 which includes access to an application to view the cameras and the camera footage which will be stored in the cloud. This is the first part of a multi-part program to update City security.
CC 8. LANCASTER NATIONAL SOCCER CENTER EMERGENCY WELL PUMP
REPLACEMENT
Per the Public Contract Code 22035 & 22050 Emergency Contracting Procedures, accepted update on Lancaster National Soccer Center Emergency Well Pump Replacement.
CC 9. EXCHANGE AGREEMENT AND ASSIGNMENT OF FEDERAL HIGHWAY
INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM (HIP) FUNDS WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY
METROPOLITAN TRANSPORT ATION AUTHORITY (LAC MTA) LOCAL
TRANSPORTATION FUNDS , AND APPROPRIATION OF LACMTA
PROPOSITION C LOCAL RETURN FUNDS
1. Approved an Exchange Agreement and Assignment of Federal Highway Infrastructure Program (HIP) Funds with LACMTA Local Transportation Funds (LTF) in the amount of $754,676.00; and authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents.
2. Recognized revenues and appropriate d expenditures totaling $1,600,000.00 in LACMTA Local Transportation Funds and Proposition C Local Return Funds to the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) project in the account numbers as shown below for the Sierra Highway Resurfacing from Avenue I to Lancaster Boulevard. · Revenue Account 321-3351-106; Expenditure Account 321-12ST051-924: $739,582.00 · Revenue Account 209-3315-100; Expenditure Account 209-12ST051-924: $860,418.00
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4 PH 1. INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH SPEED LIMITS ON 135 ROADWAY SEGMENTS AND AMEND SECTION 10.04 .020 OF THE
LANCASTER MUNICIPAL CODE
Vice Mayor Crist opened the Public Hearing.
The Community Development Senior Manager presented the staff report regarding this item.
The City Attorney stated one written public comment submitted by Mr. Rives, which was in front of the City Council, and on file with the City Clerk.
Vice Mayor Crist closed the Public Hearing.
On a motion by Council Member Mann and seconded by Council Member Malhi, the City Council Introduced Ordinance No. 1091 , establishing speed limits on 135 roadway segments in the City of Lancaster, and amending Section 10.04.020 of the Lancaster Municipal Code (LMC) , by the following vote: 3 -0-0-2; AYES: Malhi, Mann, Crist; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: Dorris, Parris
Vice Mayor Crist announced to the public the different time limit of two minutes to be used for the procedure to address the City Council/Successor Agency/Authority regarding agendized items at tonight’s meeting due to the larger than normal amount of speaker cards received.
PH 2. APPROVAL TO INCREASE SOLID WASTE HANDLING SERVICES FEE FOR
SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLI NGS, AND COLLECTION OF SO LID WASTE
HANDLING SERVICES FE E FOR SINGLE -FAMILY DWELLINGS ON THE TAX ROLL PURSUANT TO SECTION 5473 OF THE HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE
Vice Mayor Crist opened the Public Hearing.
The City Manager presented the staff report regarding this item.
The City Attorney announced to the public that additional speaker cards were available at the back of the room so that anyone who was unable to grab one could do so now.
Addressing the City Council on this item:
Vice Mayor Crist called the first speaker Larry Grooms and requested the public speaker timer to not start.
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5 PH 2. APPROVAL TO INCREASE SOLID WASTE HANDLING SERVICES FEE FOR
SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLI NGS, AND COLLECTION OF SOLID WASTE
HANDLING SERVICES FE E FOR SINGLE -FAMILY DWELLINGS ON THE TAX ROLL PURSUANT TO SECTION 5473 OF THE HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE CONTINUED…
Vice Mayor Crist and Larry Grooms discussed a recent press conference, Mr. Grooms’ past employment with the State, misleadin g processes, effects of legislature, historical moments relating to government, assessment being applied to a property tax bill, tools given by the State, property tax laws, citizens obtaining funds for a public interest law firm to get the City to do the right thing vs. doing the political and corporate thing.
Larry Grooms – discussed the postcards sent, writers staffed by the City, City’s access to media outlets, difference between news and propaganda, need for the City to stand up and challenge the State of California, methane gas being removed from landfills going up to Bakersfield and turned into fuel for Waste Management’s trucks
Roberta Boil – discussed the trash fees going up, no advertisements, rate increases, disagreement with the City contractin g a private company like Waste Management, and unhappiness for the increase.
Louise Padilla – discussed speaking about this item before, rate information not computing, bill she received from Waste Management, Waste Management billing change from quarterly to every two months, lack of advertising, and being the only person on her street that received a postcard.
Anthony – discussed being a senior and his unhappiness with the trash bill being applied to a tax roll vs. continuing to pay his trash bill separately.
Kathy Ledgerwood – discussed not receiving a postcard, fee increase, questioned why the City was not doing it within the City and selling the methane gas, the increased rate being applied to the tax bill.
The City Manager discussed the fee incre ase and how the new fee would be applied and billed annually on the tax bill.
Kathy Ledgerwood – continued to discuss her disagreement with the way the fee was to be assessed on the tax bill.
Vice Mayor Crist discussed illegal dumping and property owner’ s not paying their trash bills.
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6 PH 2. APPROVAL TO INCREASE SOLID WASTE HANDLING SERVICES FEE FOR
SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLI NGS, AND COLLECTION OF SOLID WASTE
HANDLING SERVICES FE E FOR SINGLE -FAMILY DWELLINGS ON THE TAX ROLL PURSUANT TO SECTION 5473 OF THE HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE CONTINUED…
Vice Mayor Crist announced to the public the need to not speak out of order.
Vice Mayor Crist continued to discuss illegal dumping and property owner’s not paying their trash bills.
Kathy Ledgerwood – continued to discuss the increase, lawsuit relating to 5471, and new annual rate to be billed.
Vice Mayor Crist discussed contract negotiations with Waste Management and current citywide problems needing to be solved.
The City Manager discussed the fee increase and change to monthly billing.
Kathy Ledgerwood – continued to discuss the increase and number of citizens needed for majority vote protest.
Diane DeFilippo – discussed moving to Lancaster in 1972, contract for trash service, fees being charged, illegal dumping, du mp hours, need for the increase to be on a ballot and voted.
Patrick S. – discussed his past employment and education, methods to reduce methane, vote being needed, and Proposition 218 Section 13 D.
Maureen P. – discussed the need for the fee increase to be voted upon in November, fee increase calculations not adding up, and the voting out of council members.
Robert M. – discussed the need to fight SB 1383.
Vice Mayor Crist discussed actions taken by the City over the past two years in protest of SB 1383, notice received of fines from the State to come for noncompliance, and other possibilities looked into.
Michael Russo – discussed the inaccuracy of the fee chart presented, statements made to justify the rate increase, imposed fines, and responsibility of cleanups.
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7 PH 2. APPROVAL TO INCREASE SOLID WASTE HANDLING SERVICES FEE FOR
SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLI NGS, AND COLLECTION OF SOLID WASTE
HANDLING SERVICES FE E FOR SINGLE -FAMILY DWELLINGS ON THE TAX ROLL PURSUANT TO SECTION 5473 OF THE HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE CONTINUED…
David Paul – discussed his love for public events, terms of council members, homeowners’ picking up the slack, measurables, fees being assessed to seniors, property taxes being burdened, and unfairness of the fees being charged.
Fran Sereseres – discussed the State putting the problem on the citizens, homeowners suffering, tax liens, concern for seniors, and rising costs.
Esther C. – discussed the monthly payment options vs. being charged annually, lack of increase to social security, and inflation.
Bill C. – discussed rate increases, rental properties, illegal dumping, impacts to seniors, need to help the people, and inflation.
Jason Snyder – discussed rate increases, lack of customer service by Waste M anagement, overall poor service provided by Waste Management, and increase in services.
Council Member Mann discussed contract negotiations with Waste Management including how the information being provided assists with the overall negotiations, need to remember the State’s involvemen t and how the Governor signed this into law, other assessments reflected on the tax bills that Council M embers assisted with decreasing, appreciation of all feedback provided, current and future impacts to restaurants, need for the trust of the Council Members, and inflation.
Fred Flores – discussed the increase in taxes for Waste Management, fixed income, cost of living, and taxes pushing people to move out of state.
Peggy L. – discussed how she received notice of this increase, unfairness of this incre ase, and potential for a lien on people’s homes,
Vice Mayor Crist discussed how fees would be imposed.
Peggy L. – continued to discuss her opposition to the fee, impacts to seniors, need to address landlords, and inflation.
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8 PH 2. APPROVAL TO INCREASE SOLID WASTE HANDLING SERVICES FEE FOR
SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLI NGS, AND COLLECTION OF SOLID WASTE
HANDLING SERVICES FE E FOR SINGLE -FAMILY DWELLINGS ON THE TAX ROLL PURSUANT TO SECTION 5473 OF THE HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE CONTINUED…
Larry L. – discussed the proposed fees and how they were to be billed, potential future increases, Proposition 13, and questioned if a vote was to be done.
The City Attorney announced to the public that if anyone had a written protest to submit that had not submitted it, to please do so before the close of this Public Hearing.
Kathy Raegan – discussed research she completed, and questioned if the increase was a tax, assessment, or a fee.
The City Attorney stated it was a charge under the Health & Safety Code 5473.
Kathy Raegan – continued to discuss postcards received and the vote required to prevent the fee from being added to the tax rolls.
The City Attorney stated it’s a majority protest process so if fifty percent plus one protests are submitted, then the Council cannot approve the item before them.
Kathy Raegan – continued to discuss postcards received, the vote required to prevent the fee from being added to the tax rolls, Vector assessment, questioned why a ballot wasn’t sent, and prior approval of information.
Terri S. – discussed his trash pickup and need for the City to negotiate with Waste Management.
The City Attorney announced to the public that if anyone had submitted a written protest at the last meeting we tried to have on the 12 th, that protest coun ts, was in the City’s possession, and would be counted; otherwise, if anyone had not submitted a written protest, to please do so now, as there was paper available in the back of the room, and they would need to put their name, address, their protest, and sign their name.
James Warden – discussed the rate increase, elimination of discounts, increased revenue to Waste Management, extra bins, and disagreement with the assumed yes vote by protest.
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9 PH 2. APPROVAL TO INCREASE SOLID WASTE HANDLING SERVICES FEE FOR
SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLI NGS, AND COLLECTION OF SOLID WASTE
HANDLING SERVICES FE E FOR SINGLE -FAMILY DWELLINGS ON THE TAX ROLL PURSUANT TO SECTION 5473 OF THE HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE CONTINUED…
Robert W. – discussed tax breaks mentioned, annual increase percentage, mailers not being received by homeowners, and the need to not put the fees on the tax bill.
James Young – discussed the postcard that was mailed and questioned the actual mailing date, unfairness of the required majority protest, dislike of the for profit Waste Management, sneakiness behind the process, need to take care of the citizens, and the need to put this item on the ballot for vote.
Ward Blaze – discussed the mail dates of the mailers, vote taken in April, prorated bills, tax grab, and the need for people to do their homework.
Bonnie W. – discussed Waste Management contract negotiations, trash bin sizes, impacts to seniors, and discounts for seniors.
The City Attorney announced to the public the date of mailing was May 26th.
Darlene Hays – discussed not being heard, people not knowing that the rates are going to be increased, need for the Mayor to attend the meetings, rules of the City needing to be enforced, use of eminent domain, her past service for this country, and the need to let the people vote.
Vice Mayor Crist asked the public if there was anyone else who would like to speak on this item.
Unidentified Speaker No. 1 – discussed billings, and questioned her recent billing amount and how it was going to be picked up on the tax bill.
The City Manager stated he was not aware of the speaker’s bill, but what would be on the tax bill roll, if you are a standard single family it would be $37.55 x 12 , which would be on your tax bill and you would no longer receive a bill from Waste Management; if you are a senior it would be $29.19 x 12 and you would no longer receive a bill from Waste Management.
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10 PH 2. APPROVAL TO INCREASE SOLID WASTE HANDLING SERVICES FEE FOR
SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLINGS, A ND COLLECTION OF SOL ID WASTE
HANDLING SERVICES FE E FOR SINGLE -FAMILY DWELLINGS ON THE TAX ROLL PURSUANT TO SECTION 5473 OF THE HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE CONTINUED…
Unidentified Speaker No. 1 – continued to discuss her most recent bill received.
Unidentified Speaker No. 2 – questioned if the City could send a mailing to identify what the amount would be on their tax roll at the end of the year.
The City Manager stated instead of paying the fee quarterly you will be paying it twice a year on your tax bill.
Unidentified Speaker No. 3 – questioned the fees to be charged.
Unidentified Speaker No. 4 – discussed the Franchise Tax Board’s prior approval, requirements for meetings, fees not being paid which would allow for a lien to be placed on people’s properties.
Vice Mayor Crist stated this was one public meeting and that this item had not been approved yet, and requested the City Manager discuss what options had been looked into for seniors.
Vice Mayor Crist, t he City Manager, and City Attorney discussed options looked into to soften the impact of the fee increase e.g., gift cards, rebates, opportunities from the non - profit perspective to clean up illegal dumping, etc. action to be taken, and prior direction to staff for the incorporation of ways to soften the impact of the fee increases.
The City Attorney announced to the public that everyone who wants to submit a written protest, to please do so now, as the Vice Mayor was about to be asked to close the Public Hearing at which point written protests would no longer be collected.
Unidentified Speaker No. 5 – questioned if the Vice Mayor had the count of people.
Unidentified Speaker No. 6 – discussed the Waste Management contract term and increases, and questioned how the City would handle future increases, and if they could do a clear vote vs. by mailings.
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11 PH 2. APPROVAL TO INCREASE SOLID WASTE HANDLING SERVICES FEE FOR
SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLI NGS, AND COLLECTION OF SOLID WASTE
HANDLING SERVICES FE E FOR SINGLE -FAMILY DWELLINGS ON THE TAX ROLL PURSUANT TO SECTION 5473 OF THE HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE CONTINUED…
Unidentified Speaker No. 7 – discussed the statements made about people not paying their trash bills, enforcement of codes.
Unidentified Speaker No. 8 – discussed the 5471 lawsuit.
Vice Mayor Crist closed the Public Hearing.
The City Attorney announced at this time it would be appropriate to allow the City Clerk to calculate the number of protests received and then return to this item.
The Assistant City Clerk provided the City Attorney with the total number of protests received.
The City Attorney announced the City has received 419 protests, which is less than fifty percent, so Council may move the item that is agendized for Resolution No. 22-45; it does require a two-thirds vote of the membership of the council, which would mean unanimous tonight.
Council Member Mann discussed changes and having more clarity moving forward.
On a motion by Council Member Mann and seconded by Council Member Malhi, the City Council Adopt ed Resolution No. 22 -45, approving (1) increase to solid waste handling services fee for single-family dwellings and (2) 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, by the following vote: 3 -0-0-2; AYES: Malhi, Mann, Crist; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: Dorris, Parris
Vice Mayor Crist recessed the meeting at 6:43 p.m.
Vice Mayor Crist reconvened the meeting at 6:50 p.m.
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12 CPH1. LANCASTER MAINTENANCE DISTRICT ANNEXATIONS (Continued) Vice Mayor Crist opened the Continued Public Hearing.
The City Attorney announced the results of the assessment ballot which were in favor of the annexation of territory into the Lancaster Maintenance Districts.
Vice Mayor Crist closed the Continued Public Hearing.
On a motion by Council Member Mann and se conded by Council Member Malhi, the City Council Continued the Public Hearing from June 28 th, and Adopted Resolution No. 22-39, announcing results of an assessment ballot procedure, ordering the annexation of territory into the Lancaster Maintenance Districts, and ordering the levy and collection of assessments therein, by the following vote: 3 -0-0-2; AYES: Malhi, Mann, Crist; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: Dorris, Parris
NB 1. CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS – PROPERTY ACQUISITION TRACT NO. 82831, LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF TAHOE WAY AND NEWGROVE STREET (APN 3203-008-050)
The Capital Programs Manager presented this item.
Addressing the City Council on this item:
Unidentified Speaker No. 1 – discussed the process and how the property owner/s would have been contacted.
On a motion by Council Member Mann and seconded by Council Member Malhi, the City Council, 1. Conduc ted a hearing pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 1245.235, and 2. Adopted Resolution No. 22 -46, authorizing and directing the condemnation of certain real property located at the corner of Tahoe Way and Newgrove Street, identified as APN No. 3203 -008-050 (Portions Thereof) in the City of Lancaster, California, and declaring the public necessity therefor, by the following vote: 3 -0-0-2; AYES: Malhi, Mann, Crist; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: Dorris, Parris
CR 1. COUNCIL REPORTS
Vice Mayor Crist discussed AVTA updates including the purchase of new vans and the availability of vans for possible purchase by the City for ancillary things.
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13 CALIFORNIA CHOICE ENERGY AUTHORITY
No action required at this time.
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.
CITY MANAGER / EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ANNOUNCEMENTS
The City Manager introduced and welcomed the new Public Safety Director, Rodrick Armalin to the team.
The Public Safety Director introduced himself and provided a brief overview of his background and experience, and stated they would be increasing their community engagement as hearing everyone’s voice was probably the most important piece of public safety.
The City Manager discussed the baby formula giveaways the City would be conducting, success of the PARCS Department’s Cool Summer Nights events, upcoming Softball State Championship coming to town, and road construction continuing to take place.
CITY CLERK /AGENCY/AUTHORITY SECRETARY ANNOUNCEMENT
The Assistant City Clerk provided the public with the procedure to address the City Council/Successor Agency/Authority regarding non-agendized items.
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14 PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS Addressing the City Council at this time:
Heather – discussed information she previously provided that she needed to correct pertaining to the amount of water used to wash the dust and keep the dirt down at the 45,000-acre solar farms located towards the West on the boarder of Kern County and LA County.
Fran Sereseres – discussed a Chamber of Commerce event she attended where she received an award on behalf of the City of Lancaster for the Innovator of the Year Award for the 2021 to 2022 and then presented City Council with the award; and discussed her appreciation for Council, and new committee she is on.
Arden Hughes – discussed hedgerows being left around the fields near to his home located near 40th Street East and Avenue J-8, and requested assistance from the City to cleanup these hedgerows being left due to real hazard being posed.
Patrick Lawry – discussed the need to politicize issues with the Antelope Valley Hospital and the need to release the investigation on behalf of Tammie Lynn Gray who passed away at the hospital.
Sarah Odom – discussed being homeless and the desert cleanups that have been taking place.
Vice Mayor Crist asked the public if there was anyone else who would like to speak.
ADJOURNMENT
Vice Mayor/Vice Chair Crist adjourned the meeting at 7:30 p.m. and stated the next City Council/Successor Agency/Financing/Power/California Choice Energy Authority meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.
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15 PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 9th day of August, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members: Dorris, Malhi, Mann, Vice Mayor Crist, Mayor Parris
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST: APPROVED:
__________________________ _____________________________ ANDREA ALEXANDER R. REX PARRIS
CITY CLERK MAYOR/CHAIRMAN
STATE OF CALIFORNIA }
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES }ss
CITY OF LANCASTER }
CERTIFICATION OF MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/FINANCING/HOUSING/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/Housing/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 ______________________, ____________.
(seal)
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