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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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: Hughes-Leslie, Malhi, Mann; Vice Mayor/Vice Chair Crist, Mayor/Chairman Parris
STAFF MEMBERS:
City Manager/ Executive Director; Assistant City Manager/Deputy Executive Director; City Attorney/Agency/Authority Counsel; Assistant to the City Manager; City Clerk/Agency/Authority Secretary; Director-Public Works; Director -Community Development; Directo r-Parks, Recreation, Arts, & Community Services; Director -Finance & Technology; Chief of Police/Director of Public Safety
INVOCATION
Joan Willingham, First Church of Christ, Scientist
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Hughes-Leslie
PRESENTATION
1. Recognition of Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Reserve Deputy Becky Derrick
Presented by: Mayor R. Rex Parris
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2 CALIFORNIA CHOICE ENERGY AUTHORITY-CONSENT CALENDAR
On a motion by Vice Chair Crist and seconded by Authority Member Hughes-Leslie, the California Choice Energy Authority approved the California Choice Energy Authority Consent Calendar as comprised with an effective date of February 14, 2024, by the following vote: 5-0-0-0; AYES: Hughes-Leslie, Malhi, Mann, Crist, Parris; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None
CCEA CC 1. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. CCEA 02-24 APPROVING SECOND
AMENDMENT TO THE JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT RELATING
TO THE CALIFORNIA CHOICE ENERGY AUTHORITY
Adopted Resolution No. CCEA 02-24 Approving Second Amendment to the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement Relating to the California Choice Energy Authority with an effective date of February 14, 2024.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY - CONSENT CALENDAR
On a motion by Vice Chair Crist and seconded by Authority Member Mann, the Successor Agency approved the Successor Agency Consent Calendar as comprised, by the following vote: 5-0-0-0; AYES: Hughes-Leslie, Malhi, Mann, Crist, Parris; NOES:
None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None
SA CC 1. RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE FOR JULY 1, 2024 TO JUNE 30, 2025.
Adopted Resolution No. SA 02-24, approving the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for the period July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, and directing staff to bring the County of Los Angeles Consolidated Oversight Board for approval.
SA CC 2. SUCCESSOR AGENCY ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGETS FOR THE PERIODS JULY 1, 2024, TO DECEMBER 31, 2024, AND JANUARY 1, 2025, TO JUNE 30, 2025.
Adopted Resolution No. SA 01-24, approving the Successor Agency of the Former Redevelopment Agency to the City of Lancaster Administrative Budgets for the periods of July1, 2024, to December 31, 2024, and January 1, 2025, to June 30, 2025, as detailed in Attachments A & B.
CONSENT CALENDAR
On a motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Mann, the City Council approved the Consent Calendar as comprised pulling item number CC 8 , by the following vote: 5-0-0-0; AYES: Hughes-Leslie, Malhi, Mann, Crist, Parris; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None
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3 City Council Member Mann re cused himself from item number CC 8 due to property owned within proximity to the project.
Council Member left the dais at this time.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Hughes-Leslie, the City Council approved item number CC 8, by the following vote: 4-0-1-0; AYES: Hughes- Leslie, Malhi, Crist, Parris; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: Mann; ABSENT: None
Council Member Mann returned to the dais at this time.
CC 1. ORDINANCE WAIVER
Waived further reading of any proposed ordinance. (This permit reading the title only in lieu of reciting the entire text.)
CC 2. MINUTES
Approved the City Council/Successor Agency/Financing/Housing/Power/ California Choice Energy Authority Regular Meeting Minutes of January 12, 2024
CC 3. CHECK REGISTERS – DECEMBER 3, 2023, THROUGH JANUARY 6, 2024.
Approved the Check and Wire Registers for December 2, 2023, through January 6, 2024, in the amount of $17,965,823.09 as presented.
CC 5. APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDERS NO. 1 AND 2 – PWCP 24 -013 PUBLIC
SAFETY BUILDING RENOVATION
Approved Change Orders No. 1 and No. 2, increased the total amount of the contract with Bowe Contactors, Inc., for Public Works Construction Project No. 24 -013, Public Safety Building Renovation, by $811,800.00 for a total revised contract amount $4,728,119.00, and approved an additional contingency of $472,812.00.
CC 6. CONSTRUCTION AWARD OF BID – PWCP 23-017 - LANCASTER AUTO MALL
DEALERSHIP SIGNS PROJECT
1. Awarded PWCP No. 23-017, Lancaster Auto Mall Dealership Signs Project, to Square Signs LLC., in the amount of $1,111,635.50 plus a 20% contingency, for construction of new illuminated pylon signs with concrete footings, installation of electrical power and controls for the new signs, and installation of new landscaping and irrigation located west of the Lancaster Auto Mall and east of SR-138 (SR-14). Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents. This contract shall award to the lowest resp onsible bidder per California Public Contract Code Section 22038(b).
2. Found that the City has complied with the California Environmental Quality Act. A Notice of Exemption was filed on September 26, 2023.
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4 CC 7. ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION PROJECT NO. 21-014 – PEDESTRIAN GAP CLOSURE IMPROVEMENTS ATPL -5419(050) LACMTA PROJECT ID#MM4501.05 AND FTIP#LATP16S002
Accepted the work constructed by C.A. Rasmussen, Inc., for Public Works Construction Project No. 21 -014, Pedestrian Gap Closure Improve ments ATPL-5419(050) LACMTA Project ID#MM4501.05 and FTIP#LATP16S002 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 Public Contract Code Section 22038(b).
CC 8. ADDITIONAL AUTHORIZATION NO. 2 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT FOR SLOW STREETS TEMPORARY SIGNING AND STRIPING
PROJECT
1. Approved Additional Authorization No. 2 to Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Cal -Stripe, Inc., of the Ci ty of Colton, California, in the amount of $25,662.76 for additional services for the Slow Streets Temporary Signing and Striping project. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents.
2. Approved the appropriation of $5,731.73 from fu nd balance to Account 101 -65047- 5312 for the Slow Streets Temporary Signing and Striping project.
CC 9. APPROVAL OF PURCHASING NETWORKING EQUIPMENT AND CABLING INFRASTRUCTURE FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY.
Approved the purchase of Cisco networking equipment and cabling infrastructure from Logicalis using California Multiple Award Schedules (CMAS) contract #3-14-70-3040B.
NB1. PROPOSED EL DORADO PARK RENAMING TO SAMARITAN'S PURSE PARK
Jason Caudle, City Manager and Sonya Patterson, Director -Parks, Arts, Recreation and Community Services presented the staff report on this item.
Discussion among Council included Samaritan’s Purse impact on the community during COVID-19.
Addressing Council at this time:
Rick Houk- spoke in support of this item.
Paul Choi & Randy Ramirez- spoke in support of this item.
Larry Chappell-spoke in support of this item.
On a motion by Mayor Parris and seconded by Vice Mayor Crist, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 24 -01, approving the renaming of El Dorado Park to Samaritan’s Purse Park, by the following vote: 5-0-0-0; AYES: Hughes-Leslie, Malhi, Mann, Crist, Parris; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None
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5 NB2. APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR
ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR LANCASTER MUNICIPAL STADIUM RENOVATIONS (REFERENCE PWCP 24-014)
Marissa Diaz, Director-Public Works presented the staff report on this item.
Addressing the Council at this time:
Sandra Avery- spoke in support of this item.
Trevor Hibbert-spoke in support of this item.
Sarah Mitchell-spoke in support of this item.
Andrea Perez-spoke in support of this item.
William Ortiz- spoke in support of this item.
John Smelzer-spoke in support of this item.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Malhi, the City Council approved a Professional Services Agreement with NBBJ, LP, with negotiated changes to the agreement and exhibits with the City Attorney’s approval, to provide Architectural and Engineering (A&E) Design Services for Lancaster Municipal Stadium Renovations, by the following vote: 5-0-0-0; AYES: Hughes-Leslie, Malhi, Mann, Crist, Parris; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None
CA1. CONSIDERATION OF NOMINATION AND APPOINTMENT OF
COMMISSION MEMBERS TO THE FOLLOWING COMMISSIONS:
On a motion by Mayor Parris and seconded by Vice Mayor Crist , the City Council approved the nomination and reappointment of commission members to the Criminal Justice Commission, by the following vote: 5-0-0-0; AYES: Hughes-Leslie, Malhi, Mann, Crist, Parris; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None
1. Criminal Justice Commission:
• Mark Brown
• Howard Harris
• Jin Jur
• Jeff Little
• Nicole McCracken
• Andrew Mercy
• Rutger Parris
On a motion by Mayor Parris and seconded by Council Member Hughes-Leslie, the City Council approved the nomination and appointment of commission members to the Measure LC Citizens’ Oversight Committee, by the following vote: 5-0-0-0; AYES:
Hughes-Leslie, Malhi, Mann, Crist, Parris; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABS ENT:
None
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6 2. Measure LC Citizens’ Oversight Committee:
• Devin Birden -Reappointed
• Steven Derryberry- Reappointed
• Greg Tepe- Newly Appointed
• James Vose -Reappointed
• Geoff Yeager- Reappointed
On a motion by Mayor Parris and seconded by Council Member Mann, the City Council approved the nomination and appointment of commission members to the Social Equity Commission, by the following vote: 5 -0-0-0; AYES: Hughes-Leslie, Malhi, Mann, Crist, Parris; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None
3. Social Equity Commission:
• Lynde Williams-Newly Appointed
• Lloyri Carter- Reappointed
• Karen Davis- Reappointed
• Christopher DeLoach-Reappointed
• Anouk Glosson-Harvey- Newly Appointed
• Jennifer Sanchez- Reappointed
CA2. CONSIDERATION OF NOMINATION AND APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSION MEMBER TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
On a motion by Mayor Parris and seconded by Vice Mayor Crist , the City Council approved the nomination and appointment of Becky Loa to the Planning Commission, by the following vote: 5-0-0-0; AYES: Hughes-Leslie, Malhi, Mann, Crist, Parris; NOES:
None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None
CA3. CONSIDERATION OF NOMINATION AND APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSION MEMBER TO THE LANCASTER HOUSING AUTHORITY.
On a motion by Mayor Parris and seconded by Vice Mayor Crist , the City Council approved the nomination and appointment of Authority Members to the Lancaster Housing Authority, by the following vote: 5-0-0-0; AYES: Hughes-Leslie, Malhi, Mann, Crist, Parris; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None
• Marvin Crist
• Lauren Hughes-Leslie
• Raj Malhi
• Ken Mann
• R. Rex Parris
CA 4. CONSIDERATION OF NOMINATION AND APPOINTMENT TO THE
MOSQUITO ABATEMENT BOARD
No change at this time.
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7 CR1. COUNCIL REPORTS
Vice Mayor Crist reported on the Los Angeles County Sanitation District No. 14 meeting in which members declined another rate increase for District Fourteen (14). Vice Mayor Crist also reported on the North County Transit Coalition (NCTC) meeting regarding vacancies and discussed CalTrans productivity scheduling change.
Vice Mayor Crist also reported on the MetroLink meeting where we requested Lancaster’s fair share of SB125 money. Vice Mayor Crist also reported on the request to provide hydrogen powered engines and a filling station.
Council Member Malhi reported on the Medical Main Street meeting.
Council Member Hughes-Leslie reported on meeting with Kaiser Permanente and the various programs that will be provided. Council Member Hughes-Leslie also reported on the Citizens’ Advisory Committee meeting.
Mayor Parris reported on meeting with representatives at Lincoln Elementary School where they discussed potential parenting classes. Mayor Parris also reported on the meeting with Kathryn Barger Supervisor’s Office where they discussed emergency medical care and providing better use of ambulances.
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.
CITY MANAGER / EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ANNOUNCEMENTS
Staff provided a video recap of the Sgt. Steve Owens Memorial Park Pickle Ball Courts Ribbon Cutting; Mariposa Groundbreaking, and United Soccer League (USL) Offices Ribbon Cutting.
Jason Caudle, City Man ager announced new grant award for Parks, Recreation, Arts & Community Services (PARCS) to open a new park. He also announced upcoming events at the Lancaster Performing Arts Center. He also announced upcoming grant award for trailer park renovations.
Rodrick Armalin, Chief of Police provided a presentation regarding the Safe Shopping Program, and provided an update Lancaster crime statistics.
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8 CITY CLERK /AGENCY/AUTHORITY SECRETARY ANNOUNCEMENT
The City Clerk provided the public with the procedure to ad dress 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:
Heather Varden-provided an update on the homeless count.
David Paul- discussed various issues such as forming a new county and water issues.
Fran Sereseres -spoke in favor of the new soccer team and discussed need for homelessness assistance.
CITY COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY COMMENTS
No comments at this time.
CLOSED SESSION
Allison Burns, City Attorney announced that the City Council will move to closed session to discuss items number one (1) through (32).
The City Council went into Closed Session at 7:04 p.m.
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. Conference Involving a Joint Powers Agency: Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.96 Discussion will concern: Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District v. United States Environmental Protection Agency, et al. 9 Cir. Case No. 23-1614 Name of local agency representative on joint powers agency board: Marvin Crist, Ken Mann
4. 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.
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9 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
5. Estate of Guzman v. Lancaster
6. Rahier v. City of Lancaster, LASC Case No. 19AVCV00163
7. Brisa Mahoney, et al. v. City of Lancaster, et al., LASC Case No. 2OSTCV02556
8. Manzo v. Beazer Homes Holdings, LLC et al., LASC Case No. 20AVCV00297
9. Hernandez v. County of Los Angeles, et al., LASC Case No. 20AVCV00318
10. Romines v. City of Lancaster, et al,, LASC Case No. 20AVCV00345
11. Moujan v. City of Lancaster et al., LASC Case No. 20AVCV00205
12. Davis v. State of California, LASC Case No. 19AVCV00805
13. Lancaster v. Netflix, et al., LASC 21STCV01881
14. Butts v. Lancaster, LASC 21STCP00389
15. Lancaster v. Rives
16. Myesha Lopez, et al. v. County of Los Angeles, et al.
CDCA Case No. 5:21-cv-00290-JGB(SHKx)
17. Ortiz v. Lancaster, LASC Case No. 21AVCV00001
18. Aijala v. Lancaster, LASC Case No. 21STCV07841
19. Gardner v. Dominoids, LASC Case No. 21AVCV00186
20. Evans v. Lancaster, LASC Case No. 21AVCV00145
21. Bojorquez v. Lancaster, LASC Case No. 20AVCV00894
22. Arkey v. Lancaster, LASC Case No.20AVCV00816
23. Perez v. Lancaster, LASC Case No. 20AVCV00589
24. Serrano v. Los Angeles County et al. LASC Case No. 21AVCV00562
25. Jackson v. RE Schultz Construction et al. LASC Case No. 21AVCV00863
26. Castro v. Lancaster
27. Montenegro v. Green, LASC Case No. 22AVCV01050
28. Carter v. Antelope Valley Fair & Event Center, LASC Case No. 23AVCV00460
29. Perez v. Lancaster, LASC Case No. 23AVCV00577
30. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: APN 3135-024-014
Agency negotiators: Chenin Dow and Allison Burns
Negotiating parties: Om Sai Ram Inc.
Under negotiation: price and terms of payment
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10 31. City of Whittier v. Superior Court, LASC Case No. 23 STCP03579
32. Pedvin v. Lancaster, LASC Case No. 23STCV07921
Mayor Parris reconvened the meeting at 7:23 p.m.
Allison Burns, City Attorney announced that Council took up closed session items number one (1) and thirty (30). Council gave direction to staff and legal counsel.
No reportable action.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor/Chair Parris adjourned the meeting at 7:24 p.m. Mayor Parris stated that the next City Council/Successor Agency/Financing/Power/California Choice Energy Authority meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 13th day of February, 2024, by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members: Hughes-Leslie, Mali, Mann, Vice Mayor Crist, Mayor Parris
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST: APPROVED:
__________________________ _____________________________ ANDREA ALEXANDER R. REX PARRIS
CITY CLERK MAYOR/CHAIRMAN
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CERTIFICATION OF MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/FINANCING/ POWER/CALIFORNIA CHOICE
ENERGY AUTHORITY
I, ___________________________, ___________________________ of the City of Lancaster, CA, do hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of the original City Council/Successor Agency/ Financing/ Power/California Choice Energy Authority Minutes, for which the original is on file in my office.
WITNESS MY HAND AND THE SEAL OF THE CITY OF LA NCASTER, CA on this _______________ day of ______________________, ____________.
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