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02/13/24
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Tuesday, February 13, 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 5:01 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; Director -Parks, Recreation, Arts, & Community Services; Director -Finance & Technology; Chief of Police/Director of Public Safety
INVOCATION
Dr. Nathan McWherter, Desert Vineyard Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Hughes-Leslie
PRESENTATION
1. Justice Sunday Presentation
Presented by: Jason Caudle, City Manager , Mayor R. Rex Parris & Nigel Holly
2. Certificate of Recognition to Antelope Valley Adventist School Student Hayden Benedict
Presented by: Jason Caudle, City Manager & Mayor R. Rex Parris
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2 3. Swearing-In of Chris Roberts, Assistant Chief of Police Presented by: Rodrick Armalin, Chief of Police & Mayor R. Rex Parris
SUCCESSOR AGENCY - CONSENT CALENDAR
On a motion by Vice Chair Crist and seconded by Authority Member Hughes-Leslie, 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. DECLARATION OF SURPLUS LAND
Adopted Resolution No. SA-03-24 declaring pursuant to Section 54221 of the Government Code that certain parcels of land owned by the Lancaster Successor Agency are surplus and not necessary for the Agency’s use.
CALIFORNIA CHOICE ENERGY AUTHORITY-CONSENT CALENDAR
On a motion by Vice Chair Crist and seconded by Authority Member Mann, the California Choice Energy Authority approved the California Choice Energy Authority 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 CCEA CC 1. APPROVE THIRD AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS OF THE
CALIFORNIA CHOICE ENERGY AUTHORITY
Approved Third Amended and Restated Bylaws of the California Choice Energy Authority and authorized the Executive Director, or designee, to execute all necessary documents.
CONSENT CALENDAR
On a motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Malhi, the City Council approved the 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
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
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3 California Choice Energy Authority Regular Meeting Minutes of February 13, 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 4. MONTHLY REPORTS OF INVESTMENTS - NOVEMBER & DECEMBER 2023.
Accepted and approved the submitted November & December 2023 Monthly Report of Investments.
CC 5. Final Map Approval – Tract Map No. 061817 -01 (Located at the Northwest Corner of Avenue H-8 and 17th Street East)
Approved the map and accepted the dedications as offered on Tract Map No. 061817 -01, located at the northwest corner of Avenue H-8 and 17th 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 6. APPROVE THE LANCASTER ADVANCED ENERGY COMMUNITY GREEN
DISTRICT PILOT PROGRAM TARIFF AND PARTICIPANT AGREEMENT
Approved the Lancaster Advanced Energy Community (AEC) Green District Pilot Program Tariff and Participant Agreement
CC 7. ANNEXATION NO. 1 INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2021 -1 (PUBLIC SERVICES)
Adopted Resolution No. 24-02 for intention to annex territory to Community Facilities District No. 2021-1 (Public Services), and to authorize the levy of special taxes.
CC 8. DECLARATION OF SURPLUS LAND
Adopted Resolution No. 24-03, declaring pursuant to Section 54 221 of the Government Code that certain parcels of land owned by the City of Lancaster are surplus and not necessary for the City’s use.
CC 9. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF THE DEFINED BENEFIT PLATFORM PROPOSED BY SHUSTER ADVISORY GROUP, LLC.
The City Council adopt ed Resolution 24 -04 approving the adoption of a new Defined Benefit platform for the City of Lancaster Supplemental Defined Benefit Retirement Plan DocuSign Envelope ID: C49204D1-4693-44FA-BBA3-8E9DA1053B1F CC/SA/FA/HA/PA/CCEA Minutes-02/13/2024
4 and related Governmental Excess Benefit Arrangement and the discontinuance of the Public Agency Retirement System’s (PARS) PARS Retirement Enhancement Plan (REP) and PARS City of Lancaster Excess Benefit Plan and the related Trusts. This Resolution was originally presented and approved by the City Council as Resolution No. 23 -27 on May 9, 2023. The actual transition will occur on or around March 31, 2024, and the current administrator requires an approved Resolution with the actual date of termination within the resolution. This Resolution 24-04 is a restatement of the already approved Resolution 23-27, with the transition services dates updated.
CC 10. APPROVAL OF A THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH COHEN VENTURES, INC. DBA ENERGY SOLUTIONS FOR
DEVELOPMENT OF THE LANCASTER COMMUNITY SOLAR PROGRAM
1. Approved the Third Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Cohen Ventures Inc. (Energy Solutions) for the Development of the Lancaster Community Solar Program.
2. Extend ed the City’s engagement with Energy Solutions for a period of twelve (12) months through February 2025.
3. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents.
CC 11. ANNEXATION NO. 1 INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2021 -1 (PUBLIC SERVICES)
Adopted Resolution No. 24-05 for the intention to annex territory to Community Facilities District No. 2021-1 (Public Services), and to authorize the levy of special taxes.
CC 12. AMENDING EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION
SCHEDULE AND INCREASING THE FULL TIME EQUIVALENT (FTE) HEADCOUNT
1. Adopt ed Resolution No. 24-06, amending Resolution 23 -65, establishing a compensation schedule for various classifications of employees of the City of Lancaster and adding four (4) FTE positions.
2. Approved a budget adjustment in the amount of $170,276 to fund the four (4) additional positions for the remaining 4 months of the Fiscal Year 2023-2024.
PH 1. AMENDMENT TO CITYWIDE FEE SCHEDULE TO APPROVE PROPOSED STUDIO 606 FEES
Mayor Parris opened the public hearing.
Victoria Reyna, Assistant Director -Parks, Arts, Recreation and Community Services presented the staff report on this item.
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5 Mayor Parris closed the public hearing.
Discussion among Council included providing a discounted price for students.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Hughes-Leslie, the City Council adopted (1) Resolution No. 24-07 establishing fees for the City’s Studio 606. (2) Established revenue account 10166130.4703 in the amount of $2,700 for Studio 606, by the following vote: 5-0-0-0; AYES: Hughes-Leslie, Malhi, Mann, Crist, Parris; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None
NB1. RESOLUTION TO CREATE AN AD HOC COMMITTEE PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 2.32 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE FOR THE PURPOSE OF STUDYING WHETHER AND RECOMMENDING HOW THE CITY’S AT -LARGE METHOD OF
CONDUCTING ELECTIONS MUST BE CHANGED TO COMPLY WITH THE CRVA
Allison Burns, City Attorney presented the staff report on this item.
Addressing the Council on this item:
Jason Zink- discussed the need for representation on the Council to also include the east side of Lancaster.
David Paul-discussed considering a way to increase registered voter turnout.
Discussion among Council included the difficulty of structuring districts and complexity of running a city based on districts.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Mann , the City Council (1) adopted Resolution No. 24-08, to create an Ad Hoc Committee pursuant to Chapter 2.32 of the Municipal Code for the purpose of studying whether and recommending how the City’s At-Large method of conducting elections must be changed to comply with the CRVA, by the following vote: 5-0-0-0; AYES: Hughes-Leslie, Malhi, Mann, Crist, Parris; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None
On a motion by Mayor Parris and seconded by Vice Mayor Crist , the City Council approved the nomination and appointment of committee members to the Ad Hoc Committee to review the at-large method of conducting elections, by the following vote:
5-0-0-0; AYES: Hughes-Leslie, Malhi, Mann, Crist, Parris; NOES: None; ABSTAIN:
None; ABSENT: None
Appointed Ad Hoc Committee Members:
1. James Vose
2. Rocio Castellanos
3. Shawn Cannon
4. Drew Mercy
5. Irvine Carrillo
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6 6. Devin Birden
7. Jennifer Sanchez
NB2. OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS FY23 BYRNE DISCRETIONARY GRANT
Rodrick Armalin, Chief of Police presented the staff report at this time.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by C ouncil Member Mann, the City Council recognized revenue in the amount of $1,100,000 into account number OJPBYRNE24.FEDOTHER (30030000.4998), and appropriate d the same amount to expense account number OJPBYRNE24.MISCGRANT (30030000.5656) , by the following vote: 5-0-0-0; AYES: Hughes-Leslie, Malhi, Mann, Crist, Parris; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None
CR1. COUNCIL REPORTS
Council Member Mann reported on the Destination Lancaster meeting where hotel owners approved Flock camera installations.
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).
Council Member Hughes-Leslie reported on her attendance at local neighborhood watch meeting.
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 Hyundai Mobile Clinic event; the AV Edge Office Ribbon Cutting, and a video on the Public Safety Update.
Jason Caudle, City Manager also announced the hiring of new City Engineer, Nicholas Godin.
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7 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:
Heather Varden -discussed issues with hazardous traffic at the school near Avenue K and Challenger Way.
Jason Zink- discussed various issues such as the hospital build; the ballot measure that does not include the Antelope Valley, and the need for businesses on the east side of Lancaster.
Jimmy Guevara discussed issues with veteran housing and support.
Tina Bennett- spoke in support of action taken to stop local neighborhood nuisance.
Ralph Torres-discussed opening of new local business.
Fran Sereseres- discussed building up the east side instead of having districts and also discussed traffic issues.
Dr. David Eckel- spoke in support of action taken to stop local neighborhood nuisance.
David Paul-discussed various issues.
Erin Aubrey- spoke in support of action taken to stop local neighborhood nuisance.
Janet Cea- spoke in support of action taken to stop local neighborhood nuisance.
Spencer Williams-spoke in support of action taken to stop local neighborhood nuisance.
Mayor Parris directed staff to request the Attorney General to take over prosecution of misdemeanors within the City of Lancaster.
CITY COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY COMMENTS
No comments at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor/Chair Parris adjourned the meeting at 7:11 p.m. Mayor Parris stated that the next City Council/Successor Agency/Financing/Power Authority meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
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8 PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 27th day of February, 2024, by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members: Hughes-Leslie, Malhi, Mann, Crist, 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 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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