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Tuesday, November 8, 2022
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Parris 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 /Agency Directors /Authority Members: Dorris, Mann; Vice Mayor/Vice Chair Crist; Mayor/Chair Parris
ABESENT: Council Member Malhi
On a motion by Council Member Mann and seconded by Vice Mayor Crist , the City Council excused Council Member Malhi from the City Counci l /Successor Agency/Financing/Power/California Choice Energy Authority meeting of November 8, 2022, 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; Assistant City Manager/Deputy Executive Director; City Attorney/Agency/Authority Counsel; City Clerk/Agency/Authority Secretary; Assistant to the City Manager, Finance and Technology Dire ctor; Parks, Recreation and Arts Director; Development Services Director; Chief of Police/Public Safety Director; Community Development Senior Manager; Real Estate & Economic Development Senior Manager
INVOCATION
Tony Hererra, Grace Chapel
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Mayor Crist led the pledge of allegiance.
INTRODUCTION OF ANDY ANTELOPE AND PRINCESS POPPY
Council and Staff introduced the City of Lancaster mascots, Andy Antelope and Princess Poppy.
PRESENTATION
1. Lost Angel’s Presentation
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2 Presented by: Sonya Patterson, Director of Parks, Arts, Recreation and Community Services and Aaron Valencia, Founder of Lost Angels Children’s Project
CONSENT CALENDAR
Vice Mayor Crist stated that he needs to recuse himself from item number 9 as he has an interest in the item. Vice Mayor Crist left the dais at this time.
On a motion by Council Member Mann and seconded by Council Member Dorris, the City Council approved Item No. CC 9, by the following vote: 3-0-1-1; AYES: Dorris, Mann, Parris; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: Crist; ABSENT: Malhi
Vice Mayor Crist returned to the dais at this time.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Dorris, the City Council approved the Consent Calendar with the exception of item numbers CC 6, CC 7, CC 11, CC 12, and CC 13 which were continued to December 13, 2022 and pulling item numbers CC 9 for separate discussion , 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. MEETING MINUTES
Approved the City Council/Successor Agency/ Financing/Power/California Choice Energy Authority Regular Meeting Minutes of October 25, 2022.
CC 3. CHECK REGISTERS – OCTOBER 8, 2022, THROUGH OCTOBER 22, 2022 Approved the Check and Wire Registers for October 8, 2022, through October 22, 2022, in the amount of $5,750,133.01 as presented.
CC 4. TAX SHARING RESOLUTI ON FOR PROPOSED ANNE XATION NO. 40 -65 (04- 135) INTO LOS ANGELE S COUNTY WATERWORKS DISTRICT NO. 40,
ANTELOPE VALLEY
Adopted the Tax Sharing Resolution for proposed Annexation No. 40 -65 (04-135) into Los Angeles County Waterworks District No. 40, Antelope Valley. Directed the City Clerk to route three copies of the tax share resolution to City Attorney and the Mayor for wet signatures.
CC 5. APPROVAL OF MULTI-YEAR PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENTS DocuSign Envelope ID: 0249DBF8-8DA4-4303-BAC3-C47BB6A5DD58
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3 Approved Multi-Year Professional Service Agreements with each of the pre -qualified consulting firms on the attached list, and authorize d the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all task orders.
CC 6. ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION PROJECT NO. 19 -002 - 10TH STREET WEST AND AVENUE J IMPROVEMENTS, HSIPL -5419(053) – (CONTINUED TO DECEMBER 13, 2022)
Accept the work constructed by Los Angeles Engineering, Inc., for Public Works Construction Project No. 19-002, 10th Street West and Avenue J Improvements, HSIPL - 5419(053); and direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion for the project.
Retention on this project shall be disbursed in accordance with California Contract Code.
CC 7. ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION PROJECT NO. 21 -009 – 2021 SUMMER PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (CONTINUED TO
DECEMBER 13, 2022)
Accept the work constructed by Sully -Miller Contracting Company for Public Works Construction Project No. 21 -009, 2021 Summer Pavement Management Program, and direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion for the project. Retention on this project shall be disbursed in accordance with California Contract Code.
CC 8. ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION PROJECT NO. 21 -019 - 2021 SAFER STREETS ACTION PLAN
Accepted the work constructed by California Professional Engineering, Inc, for Public Works Construction Project No. 21-019, 2021 Safer Streets Action Plan, and direct ed the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion for the project. Retention on this project shall be disbursed in accordance with California Contract Code.
CC 9. GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 995.8
Pursuant to Government Code section 995.8, authorized the retention of counsel to defend councilmember(s) in any action or proceeding brought on account of an act or omission in the scope of his actions as a councilmember regarding COVID recovery programs, CARES Act programs and/or Net Zero Programs and finding that such defense would be in the best interest of the City and that the councilmember(s) acted or failed to act in good faith, without actual malice, and in the apparent interests of the City. This authorization shall be subject to review by the Council at the discretion of the City Attorney.
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4 CC 10. ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION PROJECT NO. 21 -024 –
SKYTOWER PARK RENOVATIONS
Accepted the work constructed by C.S. Legacy Construction, Inc., for Public Works Construction Project No. 21-024, Skytower Park Renovations, and directed the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion for the project. Retention on this project shall be disbursed in accordance with California Contract Code.
CC 11. TASK ORDER FOR MULTI -YEAR PROFESSIONAL SERVIC ES (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) (CONTINUED TO DECEMBER 13, 2022)
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 $498,768.00 with an additional $150,000.00 contingency; and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents.
CC 12. TASK ORDER FOR MULTI -YEAR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (SERVICE GROUP CATEGORY 4 - ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES) ENVIRONMENTAL
SERVICES FOR LANCASTER HEALTH DISTRICT (FORMERLY MEDICAL MAIN STREET), PROJECT ID# F9131 (REFERENCE PWCP 20 -006) (CONTINUED TO DECEMBER 13, 2022)
Approve Task Order No. 2 for additional authorization involving en vironmental services with Psomas of Pasadena, California, in accordance with the Multi -Year Professional Services Agreement, Service Group Category (SGC) 4 – Environmental Services for Lancaster Health District (formerly Medical Main Street) Environmental Services in the amount of $204,196.00 with an additional $100,000.00 contingency; and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents.
CC 13. WHIT CARTER PARK LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE LANCASTER
HOUSING AUTHORITY
(CONTINUED TO DECEMBER 13, 2022)
1. Approve a lease agreement between the Lancaster Housing Authority (Lessor) and the City of Lancaster (Lessee) for land use at Whit Cater Park.
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5 2. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to sign, in substantially the form attached, with non-substantive changes approved by the City Attorney.
CC 14. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR PUBLIC ART
INSTALLATION – AUGMENTED REALITY BY NANCY BAKER CAHILL/291 AGENCY
1. Approve d the proposed public art installation referred to as Au gmented Reality Installation by Nancy Baker Cahill to be installed at Prime Desert Woodland Preserve; and
2. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all agreements and associated documents.
CC 15. APPROVE GRANT AGREEMENT FOR OPEN STREETS GRANT PROGRAM
CYCLE FOUR WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN
AUTHORITY
Recommendation(s):
1. Approve d Grant Agreement with Los Angeles County Metropolitan Authority (LACMTA) for grant award in the amount of $480,000.00 with $120,000.00 local match for an Open Streets Event titled Walk & Roll Fest in conjunction with Slow Streets September; and
2. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to sign in substantially the form attached with non-substantive changes approved by the City Attorney; and
3. Authorized the City Manager to execute any amendments to the Agreement deemed necessary to complete the grant project in a form approved by the City Attorney; and
4. Accepted LACMTA Open Streets Cycle Four grant funds in the amount of $480,000 to revenue account 261-3308-120; and
5. Appropriate d LACMTA Open Streets Cycle Four Grant Funds in the amoun t of $480,000 to expenditure accounts 261-4649-XXX; and
6. Appropriated $120,000 from the general fund balance for the required matching local fund to expenditure account 101-4649-771.1.
CC 16. ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO LANCASTER CODES FOR BUILDINGS AND
CONSTRUCTION
Recommendation(s):
Adopted Ordinance No. 1094 , amending Title 15 of the Lancaster Municipal code by repealing Ordinance No. 1067, and adopting by reference the 2022 edition of the California Building Code as amended herein; adopting by reference the 2022 edition of the California DocuSign Envelope ID: 0249DBF8-8DA4-4303-BAC3-C47BB6A5DD58
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6 Residential Code as amended herein; adopting by reference the 2022 edition of the California Electrical Code as amended herein; adopting by reference the 2022 edition of the California Mechanical Code; adopting by reference the 2022 edition of the California Plumbing Code as amended herein; adopting the Lancaster Security Code as contained herein; adopting the 2021 edition of the International Property Maintenance Code as amended herein; adopting by reference the 2022 edition of the California Energy Code; the 2022 edition of the California Historical Buildings Code; adopting by reference the 2022 edition of the California Fire Code while maintaining the 2020 edition of the Los Angeles County Fire Code; adopting by reference the 2022 edition of the California Green Building Standards Code; adopting by reference the 2022 edition of the California Existing Buildings Code; and adopting by reference the 2022 California Referenced Standards Code, as the Lancaster Codes for Building and Construction.
CC 17. APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER TOTALING $429,723.00, TO INCREASE FORMAL BID NO. 729-20 CITY HALL RENOVATION AND MODERNIZATION, TO A NEW TOTAL OF $7,590,823.45
Approved Change Order Claim No. 44 and increased the total amount of the contract with Bowe Contractors, Inc., of Lancaster , California, Formal Bid No. 729 -20 City Hall Renovation and Modernization, by $429,723.00, for a total revised contract amount of $7,590,823.45. The scope of work for Change Order Claim No. 44 includes the Time Impact Analysis for the cost of delays on all phases of the project.
CC 18. APPROVE THE USE OF SCE RULE 29 TO COVER COST TO INCREASE
INFRASTRUCTURE TO INSTALL FAST EV CHARGER AT LANCASTER CITY HALL
Approved the use of Southern California Edison (SCE) Rule 29 funding to cover the cost to increase the infrastructure at City Hall. The increase in infrastructure is necessary to energize the Level III Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger that will be installed at Lancaster City Hall. Authorized the City Manager to execute all related documents
CC 19. PURCHASE OF FLOCK SAFETY AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READER
CAMERA SUBSCRIPTION
The City Council approved the purchase of a subscription for 50 Automated License Plate Reader (“ALPR”) cameras from Flock Safety (“Flock”) in an amount $142,500. This project includes a one year lease of the cameras at $2500 per camera and a one-time $350 per camera installation fee (additional years will be at a cost of $125,000 per year).
Includes license to access application to view cameras and camera footage, which will be stored in the cloud, all mounting equipment, installation, maintenance, u pgrades, and no cost replacement of manufacturer faulty equipment.
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7 PH 1. ZONE CHANGE NO. 22-01 LOCATED BETWEEN AVENUE K AND AVENUE K- 8 ON THE EAST SIDE OF 55TH STREET WEST (APNS: 3204 -010-054, -055, -062, -063, 3204-011-033, -034, -059)
Mayor Parris opened the public hearing.
The City Council waived the staff report on this item seeing no public comment.
Mayor Parris closed the public hearing.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Mann, the City Council introduced Ordinance No. 1095 , amending the City Zoning Plan for seven properties (APN: 3204 -010-054, -055, -062, -063, 3204 -011-033, -034, -059) approximately 40.4 gross acres located between Avenue K and Avenue K -8 on the east side of 55th Street West from Single-Family Residential, minimum lot size 10,000 square- feet (R -10,000) to Single -Family Residential, minimum lot size 7,000 square -feet (R - 7,000).; by the following vote: 4-0-0-1; AYES: Dorris, Mann, Crist, Parris; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: Malhi
NB1. SHOP LOCAL, SHOP LANCASTER PROGRAM
Sydney Yeseta, Assistant Manager-Economic Development, presented the staff report on this item.
Discussion among Council included ensuring the program follows all legal requirements.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Mann the City Council approved the expenditure of $500,000.00 from Account No. 101 -4790-355, Special Programs to fund the Shop Local, Shop Lancaster program and f ound that the program serves the public purposes of econo mic revitalization and jobs retention , contingent upon obtaining a second opinion regarding the program’s legality; by the following vote: 4-0-0- 1; AYES: Dorris, Mann, Crist, Parris; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: Malhi
CA 1. CONSIDERATION OF NOMINATION AND APPOINTMENT OF A COUNCIL MEMBER TO THE HIGH DESERT CORRIDOR JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY.
On a motion by Mayor Parris and seconded by Vice Mayor Crist the City Council approved the nomination and appointment of Council Member Dorris to the High Desert Corridor Joint Powers Authority; by the following vote: 4-0-0-1; AYES: Dorris, Mann, Crist, Parris; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: Malhi
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8 CA 2. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING THE CLOSURE OF THE LANCASTER METROLINK STATION.
Council discussed the letter received from the Los Angeles County Supervisor. Council also discussed safety issues regarding of the Metrolink train system. Council discussed scheduling a meeting with the Los Angeles County Supervisors before deciding.
Council continued this item to December 13, 2022 to allow the opportunity to meet with the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.
CR 1. COUNCIL REPORTS
Vice Mayor Crist reported on the meeting with Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) and Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors regarding the Metrolink station.
He also reported on the meeting with developers regarding the Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) tax levied by the state and county.
Council Member Dorris thanked the Museum of Art and History (MOAH) staff regarding the celebration in his honor.
Council Member Mann reported on the Field of Drafts event and thanked the Parks, Arts, Recreation and Community Services (PARCS) department for a successful event.
Staff provided a video recap of the Field of Drafts event.
CALIFORNIA CHOICE ENERGY AUTHORITY
No action required at this time.
LANCASTER FINANCING AUTHORITY
No action required at this time.
LANCASTER HOUSING 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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9 CITY MANAGER / EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ANNOUNCEMENTS
Jason Caudle, City Manager reported on press release regarding partnership with Heliogen to produce green hydrogen. The City Manager also announced upcoming events such as the Magical Blvd Christmas on December 10, 2022 ; Breakfast with Santa on December 17, 2022 along with upcoming events at the Lancaster Performing Arts Center. He also announced achievements by the Team of Illegal Dump Eliminators (TIDE) team.
The City Manager provided a video produced by VICE TV regarding homeless ness issues with the City of Lancaster.
Discussion among Council included the homelessness issues displayed in the video presentation.
Council also discussed the room capacity at Kensington Campus.
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 City Council at this time:
Isabel Rojas- discussed awareness with current fentanyl overdose crisis in the Antelope Valley.
Discussion among Council included efforts to improve awareness.
Mayor Parris directed staff to work with Isabel Rojas regarding fentanyl overdose awareness.
Shaw Cannon- discussed current examples of youth leaders.
Mayor Parris discussed naming the fentanyl overdose awareness program the Isabel Rojas program.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Parris adjourned the meeting at 6:27 p.m. Mayor Parris stated that the next City Council/Successor Agency/Financing/Power/California Choice Energy Authority meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.
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10 PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 13th day of December, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: 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/ 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 Counc il/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 ______________________, ____________.
(seal)
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