Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Regular Meeting –
5:00 PM
The City Clerk/Agency/Authority Secretary hereby declares the agenda was posted by 6:30 p.m. on
March 8, 2024
at the entrance to Lancaster City Hall
44933 Fern Avenue, Lancaster, CA 93534
LEGISLATIVE BODY
City Council/Successor Agency/Financing/Power Authority Mayor/Chair R. Rex Parris
Vice Mayor/Vice Chair Marvin Crist
Council Member/Agency Director/Authority Member Lauren Hughes-Leslie Council Member/Agency Director/Authority Member Raj Malhi Council Member/Agency Director/Authority Member Ken Mann
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it
is
necessary
to
remove
items
from
the
agenda.
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apologize
for
any
inconvenience
this
may cause you.
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CALL TO ORDER
City Council/Successor Agency/Financing/Power/California Choice Energy Authority
ROLL CALL
City Council Members /Agency Directors /Authority Members: Hughes-Leslie, Malhi, Mann; Vice Mayor/ Vice Chair Crist, Mayor/Chair Parris
INVOCATION
Rocky Villanueva, Grace Chapel
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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COUNCIL ACTIONS
CONSENT CALENDAR
SUCCESSOR AGENCY - CONSENT CALENDAR
SA CC 1.
Consideration
for
approval
of
actions
in
connection
with
Successor
Agency-owned
parcels
related
to
compliance
with
the
Surplus
Land
Act
and
a
Purchase
and
Sale
Agreement
with
the City of Lancaster
Recommendation:
1. Adopt
Resolution
No.
,
declaring
the
following
Successor
Agency-owned
property
as
“exempt
surplus
land”
pursuant
to
Government
Code
Section
54221
(f)
(1)(d).
2. Authorize the Executive Director, or his designee, to execute all related documents.
CC 1.
Waive
further
reading
of
any
proposed
ordinance.
(This
permit
reading
the
title
only
in
lieu
of
reciting the entire text.)
CC 2.
Approve
the
City
Council/Successor
Agency/Financing/Power
Authority
Regular
Meeting
Minutes of February 27, 2024.
CC 3.
Check Registers – February 11, 2024, through February 24, 2024.
Recommendation(s):
Approve
the
Check
and
Wire
Registers
for
February
11,
2024,
through
February
24,
2024,
in
the amount of $6,262,694.37 as presented.
At
each
regular
City
Council
Meeting,
the
City
Council
is
presented
with
a
check
and
ACH/wire
registers
listing
the
financial
claims
(invoices)
against
the
City
for
the
purchase
of
materials, supplies, services, and capital projects issued the prior three to four weeks.
CC 4.
Acceptance
of
Public
Works
Construction
Project
No.
23-016
–
Amargosa
Creek
Channel
Culvert Improvements
Recommendation(s):
Accept
the
work
constructed
by
LNA
Concrete
Structures,
Inc.,
for
Public
Works
Construction
Project
No.
23-016,
Amargosa
Creek
Channel
Culvert
Improvements,
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 Public Contract Code Section 22038(b).
This
project
proposed
to
install
custom
trash
racks
and
gates
within
the
Amargosa
Creek
Channel
on
both
sides
of
the
20th
Street
West
and
Avenue
J-8
culverts.
The
construction
of
this
project
prevented
trash
and
debris
from
clogging
the
culverts
and
improved
safety
by
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limiting illegal access into the culverts.
CC 5.
Public Works Yard Modular Restroom Building Award
Recommendation(s):
1. Award
the
Public
Works
Yard
Modular
Restroom
Building
to
BOXX
Modular,
Inc.,
of
Fort
Worth,
Texas,
in
the
amount
of
$215,350.52,
base
quote,
plus
a
10%
contingency,
to
fabricate
and
install
a
modular
restroom
facility,
at
the
City
of
Lancaster
Public
Works
Maintenance
Yard.
2. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents.
City
staff
identified
the
critical
need
for
additional
accessible
restroom
facilities
at
our
Public
Works Maintenance Yard facility.
CC 6.
Rental Agreement of Property to Heliogen Holdings, Inc. Formerly Edisun Microgrids, Inc.
Recommendation(s):
1. Approve
the
renewal
of
a
Rental
Agreement
between
the
City
of
Lancaster
and
Heliogen
Holdings,
Inc.,
formerly
known
as
Edisun
Microgrids,
Inc.,
for
the
lease
of
City
property
located in the Lancaster Business Park.
2. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to finalize and execute all related documents.
The
proposed
rental
agreement
promises
substantial
benefits
without
imposing
any
direct
financial
burden
on
the
City.
It
exemplifies
Lancaster’s
unwavering
commitment
to
safeguarding our planet for generations to come.
CC 7.
Amend
Operating
Agreement
for
the
Management
of
Zelda’s
750
West
and
Lancaster
Performing Arts Center East End Concessions
Recommendation(s):
1. Approve
Amendment
No.
4 to
the
Operating
Agreement
for
the
Management
of
Zelda’s 750 West and Lancaster Performing Arts Center East End Concessions.
2. Authorize City Manager or designee to execute contract amendment.
The
agreement
requires
the
Operator’s
sale
of
alcoholic
beverages
upon
and
within
the
operating
areas
to
be
pursuant
and
subject
to
all
the
terms,
conditions,
and
restrictions
of
the
Lancaster
Community
Services
Foundation
(LCSF)
liquor
license.
Therefore,
the
operator
must
purchase
alcohol
utilizing
the
LCSF
sellers
permit,
as
well
as
report
alcohol
sales
and
pay
sales
tax
due
to
the
California
Department
of
Tax
and
Fee
Administration
(CDTFA).
Amendment
No.
4 outlines
the
process
the
Operator
must
follow
to
report
and
pay
alcohol
sales tax.
CC 8.
Antelope Valley Sheriff Boosters Club Sponsorship Donation
Recommendation(s):
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve
a
$99,775
Sponsorship
Donation
to
the
Antelope
Valley
( AV)
Boosters
Club;
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute and sign all documents.
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2. Find that this item is not a project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act. The
AV
Boosters
Club
is
vital
in
improving
law
enforcement
equipment
in
our
community.
The
club
has
a
proven
history
of
responsible
use
of
donations
and
has
consistently
contributed
to
our
local
community.
This
donation
presents
a
valuable
opportunity
to
support
and
enhance
our
law
enforcement
infrastructure,
demonstrating
the
city's
commitment
to
safety and community partnership.
CC 9.
Clean Hydrogen Purchase Agreement Non-Binding Term Sheet – ReCarbon, Inc.
Recommendation(s):
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve
a
Purchase
Agreement
Non-Binding
Term
Sheet
with
ReCarbon,
Inc.
for
a
maximum
contact
amount
of
$438,000.
Authorize
the
City
Manager,
or
his
designee,
to
execute and sign all documents; and
2. Authorize
the
City
Manager,
or
his
designee,
to
execute
any
amendments
to
the
Agreement
deemed necessary to complete the project in a form approved by the City Attorney; and
3. Find that this item is not a project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act.
ReCarbon,
Inc.
transforms
carbon
dioxide
(CO₂)
and
methane
(CH₄)
into
clean
energy
by
utilizing
their
very
own
Plasma
Carbon
Conversion
Unit
(PCCU),
or
greenhouse
gas
processing
system,
to
produce
Hydrogen
over
50%
lower
than
the
theoretical
minimum
of
electrolysis
(Electrolyzers)
and
over
20%
lower
and
80%
cheaper
than
the
industry
standard
SMR hydrogen production energy method.
CC 10.
Monthly Reports of Investments – January 2024
Recommendation(s):
Accept and approve the January 2024 Monthly Report of Investments as submitted.
Each
month,
the
Finance
Department
prepares
a
report
listing
the
investments
for
all
separate
entities
under
the
jurisdiction
of
the
City
as
identified
in
the
City’s
Comprehensive
Annual
Financial Report.
CC 11.
Professional Services Amendment - FTI Consulting, Inc.
Recommendation(s):
1. It
is
recommended
that
the
City
Council
approve
an
amendment
with
FTI
Consulting
Inc.
(“FTI”)
in
an
amount
not
to
exceed
$180,000,
and
authorize
the
City
Manager,
or
his designee, to sign all documents; and
2. Authorize
the
City
Manager,
or
his
designee,
to
execute
any
additional
amendments
to
the
Agreement
deemed
necessary
to
complete
the
project
in
a
form
approved
by
the
City Attorney; and
3. Find
that
this
item
is
not
a
project
pursuant
to
the
California
Environmental
Quality
Act.
FTI
has
a
proven
track
record
of
helping
clients
manage
complex
business
challenges
and
delivering
results
by
leveraging
an
integrated
campaign
approach
to
communications.
FTI
has
a
deep
knowledge
of
the
City
through
ongoing
strategic
communications
work,
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PUBLIC HEARING
NEW BUSINESS
extensive
media
relationships,
and
multidisciplinary
skillsets
across
corporate
reputation,
financial communications, public affairs, and crisis management to support evolving needs.
CC 12.
Approve Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement with JAS Pacific
Recommendation(s):
1. Approve
Amendment
No.
1 to
Professional
Services
Agreement
with
JAS
Pacific
to
increase
the
yearly
amount
of
the
contract
to
$400,000
with
an
option
for
a
5%
contingency
for additional years to include Inspection Service needs for Public Safety.
2. Approve extension of agreement to expire October 26, 2026.
3. Authorize
the
City
Manager,
or
his
designee,
to
finalize
and
execute
all
documents
related
to the agreement.
JAS
Pacific
now
also
provides
inspection
services
to
Public
Safety’s
Code
Enforcement
division.
Because
of
their
expertise
in
these
areas,
as
well
as
their
familiarity
with
several
key
projects
currently
underway
in
the
Community
Development
and
Public
Safety
Departments, staff proposes to approve this amendment for these services.
PH 1.
Vacation
of
the
Public
Road
Easement
Located
on
35th
Street
West
and
North
of
Avenue
M-
4,
as
Shown
on
Tract
Map
No.
45007,
Filed
in
Book
1110,
Pages
17 through
26 of
Official
Records
Recommendation(s):
Adopt
Resolution
No.
______
ordering
the
approval
to
vacate
the
public
Road
Easement
as
dedicated
on
Tract
Map
No.
45007,
filed
in
Book
1110,
pages
17 through
26 of
Official
Records,
and
located
on
35 Street
West,
north
of
Avenue
M-4,
in
the
City
of
Lancaster,
County of Los Angeles, State of California.
Said
public
Road
Easement
was
dedicated
to
the
City
on
July
7,
1988.
The
vacation
of
the
Road
Easement
is
recommended
to
prevent
illegal
passage
and
trespassing
in
the
abutting
neighborhood
and
private
property
fences.
The
road
easement
is
no
longer
needed
and
has
been determined to serve no foreseeable use.
NB1.
Ordinance
Modification
to
Extend
Compliance
Requirements
for
the
Conversion
of
Gas-
Powered Lawn Equipment to Electric
Recommendation:
1. Approve
Ordinance
No.
____.
which
extends
the
compliance
requirements
for
converting
gas-powered lawn mowers and lawn equipment to electric to April 2027.
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COUNCIL AGENDA
COUNCIL REPORTS
2. Find that this item is not a project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act.
CA1.
Nomination
and
Appointment
of
Deputy
Mayor
of
Service
Coordination
and
Community
Empowerment
Presenter: Mayor Parris
CR1.
Council Reports
LANCASTER FINANCING AUTHORITY
No action required at this time.
LANCASTER POWER AUTHORITY
No action required at this time.
CITY MANAGER / EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ANNOUNCEMENTS
CITY CLERK/AGENCY/AUTHORITY SECRETARY ANNOUNCEMENT
PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS
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This
portion
of
the
agenda
allows
an
individual
the
opportunity
to
address
the
Legislative
Bodies
on
any
item
NOT
ON
THE
AGENDA
regarding
City/Agency/Authority
business
and
speaker
cards
must
be
submitted
prior
to
the
beginning
of
this
portion
of
the
Agenda.
Please
complete
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card
for
the
City
Clerk/Agency/Authority
Secretary
and
identify
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subject
you
would
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State
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Legislative
Body
from
taking
action
on
items
not
on
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agenda
and
your
matter
may
be
referred
to
the
City
Manager/Executive
Director.
Individual
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CITY COUNCIL / AGENCY/ AUTHORITY COMMENTS
CLOSED SESSION
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.
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. 19 AVCV00163
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. 20 AVCV00297
9. Hernandez v. County of Los Angeles, et al., LASC Case No. 20 AVCV00318
10. Romines v. City of Lancaster, et al,, LASC Case No. 20 AVCV00345 th
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11. Moujan v. City of Lancaster et al., LASC Case No. 20 AVCV00205
12. Davis v. State of California, LASC Case No. 19 AVCV00805
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. 21 AVCV00001
18. Aijala v. Lancaster, LASC Case No. 21STCV07841
19. Gardner v. Dominoids, LASC Case No. 21 AVCV00186
20. Evans v. Lancaster, LASC Case No. 21 AVCV00145
21. Bojorquez v. Lancaster, LASC Case No. 20 AVCV00894
22. Arkey v. Lancaster, LASC Case No.20 AVCV00816
23. Perez v. Lancaster, LASC Case No. 20 AVCV00589
24. Serrano v. Los Angeles County et al. LASC Case No. 21 AVCV00562
25. Jackson v. RE Schultz Construction et al. LASC Case No. 21 AVCV00863
26. Castro v. Lancaster
27. Montenegro v. Green, LASC Case No. 22 AVCV01050
28. Carter v. Antelope Valley Fair & Event Center, LASC Case No. 23 AVCV00460
29. Perez v. Lancaster, LASC Case No. 23 AVCV00577
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
31. City of Whittier v. Superior Court, LASC Case No. 23 STCP03579
32. Pedvin v. Lancaster, LASC Case No. 23STCV07921
33. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: 5215 W. Avenue H, Lancaster, CA
Agency Negotiators: Chenin Dow and Allison Burns
Negotiating parties: Camara Living Trust
Under Negotiation: price and terms of payment
34. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: 44219 Sierra Highway, Lancaster, California 93534; APN No. 3132-011-003, 005, 006, 014, 015, 018, 019
Agency Negotiators: Chenin Dow and Allison Burns
Negotiating parties: Hsiao Hui Shen and Jia Yuh Shen
35. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property: 42047 Sierra Highway, Lancaster, California 93535; APN No. 3128-014-019
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Agency Negotiators: Chenin Dow and Allison Burns
Negotiating parties: VK Investments LLC
ADJOURNMENT
Next Regular Meeting:
March 26, 2024 at 5:00 PM
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In
compliance
with
the
Americans
with
Disabilities
Act,
this
meeting
will
be
held
at
a
location
accessible
to
persons
with
disabilities;
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you
need
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to
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meeting,
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at
(661)723-6020.
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Language
interpreters,
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reader
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On
occasion
items
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be
added
after
the
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has
been
mailed
to
subscribers.
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of
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with
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agenda
on
the
windows
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CITY OF LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/FINANCING/POWER AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING AGENDA – TUESDA Y, 03/12/2024
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