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06/27/23
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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
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 5:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: City Council Members /Agency Directors /Authority Members: Dorris, Malhi, Mann; Vice Mayor/Vice Chair Crist
EXCUSED: 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 excused Mayor/Chair Parris, by the following vote: 4 -0-0-1; AYES: Dorris, Malhi, Mann, Crist; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: Parris
STAFF MEMBERS:
City Manager/Executive Director; Assistant City Manager/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, Public Works Director; Community Development Director; Real Estate & Economic Development Senior Manager
INVOCATION
John Meadors, Christian Life Assembly
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Mann
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2 CONSENT CALENDAR
On a motion by Council Member Dorris and seconded by Council Member Malhi, the City Council approved the Consent Ca lendar, by the following vote: 4- 0-0-1; AYES: Dorris, Malhi, Mann, Crist; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: 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 May 23, 2023.
CC 3. CHECK REGISTERS – MAY 7, 2023, THROUGH MAY 20, 2023 Approved the Check and Wire Registers for May 7, 2023, through May 20, 2023, in the amount of $9,267,799.62 as presented.
CC 4. MONTHLY REPORT OF INVESTMENTS – MARCH 2023
Accepted and approved the March 2023 Monthly Report of Investments as submitted.
CC 5. LANCASTER LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24
a. Adopted Resolution No. 23-31, 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
b. Adopted Resolution No. 23-32, 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 Sta te of
California.
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3 CC 6. LANCASTER LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24
a. Adopted Resolution No. 23-33, 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.
b. Adopted Resolution No. 23-34, 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.
CC 7. LANCASTER DRAINAGE B ENEFIT ASSESSMENT DI STRICT ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023- 2024
a. Adopted Resolution No. 23-35, 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. Adopted Resolution No. 23-36, 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.
CC 8. LANCASTER MAINTENANCE DISTRICT ANNEXATIONS
a. Authorized Staff to Initiate Proceeding to Conduct a Public Hearing, tabulate the returned ballots, and announce results at June 27 Council Meeting. b. Adopted Resolution No. 23-37, Initiating Proceedings for Annexations into the Lancaster Maintenance Districts.
c. Adopted Resolution No. 23-38, 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.
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4 CC 9. FINAL MAP APPROVAL – TRACT MAP NO. 06173 3 (LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF 26TH STREET WEST AND AVENUE L-2)
Approved the map and accept the dedications as offered on Tract Map No. 061733, located at the southeast corner of 26th Street West and Avenue L-2; 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 10. FINAL MAP APPROVAL – TRACT MAP NO. 061733 -01 (LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF 27TH STREET WEST AND AVENUE L-4)
Approved the map and accepted the dedications as offered on Tract Map No. 061733-01, located at the northeast corner of 27th Street West and Avenue L-4; 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 11. FINAL MAP APPROVAL – TRACT MAP NO. 061733 -02 (LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF 27TH STREET WEST AND AVENUE L-2)
Approved the map and accepted the dedications as offered on Tract Map No. 061733-02, located at the southeast corner of 27
th Street West and Avenue L-2; 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 12. FINAL MAP APPROVAL – TRACT MAP NO. 74101 (LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF AVENUE K AND 25TH STREET EAST)
Approved the map and accept ed the dedications as offered on Tract Map No. 74101, located at the southwest corner of Avenue K and 25th
th Street East; 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 13. 2023-2024 ROAD MAINT ENANCE AND REHABILIT ATION ACCOUNT (RMRA) PROJECT LIST FOR SENATE BILL 1, THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017
Adopted Resolution No. 23-39, approving Senate Bill 1 (SB 1) Proposed Project List Form, and allocated funds in the fiscal year 2023- 2024 Capital Improvement Budget to clarify Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) funded projects.
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5 CC 14. EXTENSION OF CONTRACT WITH TIP TOP ARBOR ISTS, INC., FOR TREE
TRIMMING SERVICES
a. Approved final one-year contract extension with Tip Top Arborists, Inc., of Lancaster, CA, for professional tree maintenance and management services, for an estimated amount not to exceed $543,533 (with option for 5% contingency).
b. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents.
CC 15. TDA ARTICLE 8 FY 2022-23 APPLICATION FOR AVAILABLE FUNDS Approved Resolution No. 23-40, authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to apply for $8,971,543 of funds available to the City of Lancaster from Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA).
CC 16. APPROVAL OF THE GROUND WATER PURCHASE AND SALES
AGREEMENT BETWEEN TH E CITY OF LANCASTER AND LOS ANGELES COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT 14
a. Approved the Ground Water Purchase and Sales Agreement between the City of Lancaster and Los Angeles County Sanitation District 14 (D14) for the purchase of 50 Acre Feet (AF) of Permanent Ground Water Rights to be utilized at the Lancaster National Soccer Center (LNSC).
b. Approved the Transfer Request Form which will be submitted jointly by the City of Lancaster and D14 to the Antelope Valley Water Master (Water Master) for approval of the transaction.
c. Authorized the City Manager, or his designees, to execute all documents and make any non-substantive changes necessary to complete the transaction.
CC 17. UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS (UAS) OPERATIONS
Approved the adoption of an Unmanned Aerial Systems Operations Policy for the City of Lancaster. This policy aims to establish clear guidelines and procedures for the safe and responsible operation of drones within our organization, ensuring compliance with federal rules and regulations.
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6 CC 18. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT – CORPORATE STREAMS a. Approved a one year $500,000 contract with option of a 2- year extension with Corporate Streams of Orange County, California, to produce and broadcast 2 news hours per week, as well as non -news programming - including special event filming and production services. Additionally, the contract includes budget for promotion support to increase reach for channel programming.
b. Authorized the City Manager, or his designe e, to sign all documents, including extensions.
c. Find that this item is not a project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act.
PH 1. APPEAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 22-11 (HELIOGEN) Vice Mayor Crist opened the Public Hearing.
The Community Development Senior Planner presented the staff report regarding this item.
Addressing the City Council on this item:
Kelilah D. Federman on behalf of Citizens for Responsible Industry, Appellant – discussed the appealed filed and provided the reasons why the appeal was filed including their findings.
Vice Mayor Crist and Ms. Federman further discussed the comments provided relating to emissions and Public Health thresholds.
The City Attorney re confirmed the statement made by Ms. Federman of supplemental comments being submitted today by Ms. Federman to insure the City Council had received and that the comments made it into the record.
Vice Mayor Crist closed the Public Hearing.
Vice Mayor Crist and the City Attorney reconfirmed the recommendation identified prior to the City Council taking action.
On a motion by Council Member Mann, and seconded by Council Member Malhi, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 23-41, upholding the Planning Commission’s approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 22- 11 and adopting the Mitigated Negative Declaration by denying the appeal, by the following vote: 4 -0-0-1; AYES: Dorris, Malhi, Mann, Crist ; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: Parris
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7 JNB1. REVIEW THE PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 BUDGETS AND FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM.
The City Manager, Assistant City Manager, Public Safety Director, and Finance Director presented the staff report regarding this item.
Discussion amongst the City Council, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) Captain Lecrivain, City Attorney, and staff included the City’s contract with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD), CARPing, understaffing by LASD, LASD cost increases, impacts to deputies, need for CARPing to stop, potential notice to be provided to LASD to identify the City’s stance on CARPing, legal review of the City’s agreement with LASD to identify the City’s rights and remedies, support from surrounding cities to address the issue of CARPing, being good stewards of the people's money, impacts to the community, LASD personnel recruitment, and the need to pass the budget without the public safety portion.
The City Attorney reconfirmed the recommendation identified for this item was the scheduling of the budget approval for the next meeting and not the actual budget approval.
Additionally, discussion amongst the City Council, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) Captain Lecrivain, City Attorney, and staff included the possibility to further look into the City’s agreement with LASD to identify the City’s rights and remedies including the need for addressing the CARPing issue now.
On a motion by Council Member/Agency Director/Authority Member Mann, and seconded by Council Member/Agency Director/Authority Member Dorris, the City Council and City Council acting as Lancaster Housing Authority, Lancaster Choice Energy, and Lancaster Power Authority discussed and directed staff to schedule the Proposed Fiscal Year 2023- 2024 Budget and Five- Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) adoption for June 27, 2023, by the following vote: 4- 0-0-1; AYES: Dorris, Malhi, Mann, Crist; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: Parris
On a motion by Council Member/ Authority Member Mann, and seconded by Council Member/Authority Member Dorris, the California Choice Energy Authority (CCEA) Board discussed the budget and directed City of Lancaster staff to schedule the CCEA Proposed Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget adoption for June 27, 2023, by the following vote: 4-0-0-1; AYES: Dorris, Malhi, Mann, Crist; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: Parris
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8 CR 1. COUNCIL REPORTS
Council Member Dorris discussed his recent attendance at the updated Lancaster Community Center including the new programs being offered at the Community Center along with the unveiling of the new logo.
Vice Mayor Crist discussed Antelope Valley Transit Authority’s (AVTA) continued progress with all electric vehicles, Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District’s (AVAQMD) current grant work, and Antelope Valley Fair Authority’s progress on the evacuation center including $20 Million Grant to be hand delivered on the 22 nd by the Secretary of Agriculture.
Additionally, Council Member Dorris invited everyone to attend the Juneteenth Celebration taking place at Sgt. Steve Owen Memorial Park on Sunday.
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 discussed the upcoming 4th of July Extravaganza, upcoming Fireworks Prevention Program, Summer Meals Program, renovation of batting cages, upcoming Juneteenth Celebration, Cool Summer Nights, and provided a brief video of the MOAH grand opening.
Additionally, the City Manager discussed the LPAC Foundation’s Murder Mystery Event, a brief video of the Mystery Event was shown, grand opening of Chick-fil-A, and a recent award the City’s Planning Division received; a brief video of the City’s Planning Division receiving the award was shown.
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TY 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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UBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS
Addressing the City Council at this time:
Fran Sereseres – discussed graffiti, the great work of the City on graffiti removal, her attendance at meetings downtown, her thankfulness for the City’s great work, and recent Community Center event.
Unidentified Speaker No. 1 – inquired on the definition of CARPing.
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OURNMENT
Vice Mayor/Vice Chair Crist adjourned the meeting at 6:20 p.m. The next City Council/Successor Agency/Financing/Power/California Choice Energy Authority meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.
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SSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 27th day of June, 2023, by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members: Dorris, Malhi, Mann, Vice Mayor Crist, Mayor Parris NOES: None
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STAIN: None
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SENT: None
ATTEST: APPROVED:
ANDREA ALEXANDER R. REX PARRIS
CITY CLERK MAYOR/CHAIRMAN
FOR
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CERTIFICATION OF MINUTES
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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 , .
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