CC 2
03/12/24
JC
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Parris called the meeting of the Lancaster City Council/Successor Agency/ Financing /Power Authority to order at 5:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: City Council Members /Agency Directors /Authority Members: Hughes-Leslie, Mann; Vice Mayor/Vice Chair Crist, Mayor/Chairman Parris
On a motion by Council Member Mann and seconded by Vice Mayor Crist, the City Council excused Council Member Malhi from the City Council/Successor Agency/Financing/Power Authority meeting, by the following vote: 4-0-0-1; AYES: Hughes-Leslie, Mann, Crist, Parris; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: Malhi
EXCUSED: Council Members: Malhi
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 Develop ment; Director -Parks, Recreation, Arts, & Community Services; Director -Finance & Technology; Chief of Police/Director of Public Safety
INVOCATION
Rocky Villanueva, Grace Chapel
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Hughes-Leslie
SUCCESSOR AGENCY - CONSENT CALENDAR
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2 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: 4-0-0-1; AYES: Hughes-Leslie, Mann, Crist, Parris; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: Malhi
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
Adopted Resolution No. 4-24, declaring the following Successor Agency-owned property as “exempt surplus land” pursuant to Government Code Section 54221 (f)(1)(d).
Authorized the Executive Director, or his designee, to execute all related documents.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Mann stated that he will need to recuse himself on item number CC4 due to a property interest within proximity to the project.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Mann, the City Council approved the Consent Calendar puling item number CC 4 for separate discussion by the following vote: 4-0-0-1; AYES: Hughes-Leslie, Mann, Crist, Parris; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: Malhi
Council Member Mann left the dais at 5:06 p.m.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Hughes-Leslie, the City Council approved item number CC4 as comprised, by the following vote: 3-0-1-1; AYES: Hughes-Leslie, Crist, Parris; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: Mann,; ABSENT: Malhi
Council Member Mann returned to the dais at 5:07 p.m.
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/Power Authority Regular Meeting Minutes of February 27, 2024.
CC 3. CHECK REGISTERS – FEBRUARY 11, 2024, THROUGH FEBRUARY 24, 2024.
Approved the Check and Wire Registers for February 11, 2024, through February 24, 2024, in the amount of $6,262,694.37 as presented.
CC 4. ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION PROJECT NO. 23-016 –
AMARGOSA CREEK CHANNEL CULVERT IMPROVEMENTS
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3 Accepted the work constructed by LNA Concrete Structures, Inc., for Public Works Construction Project No. 23-016, Amargosa Creek Channel Culvert Improvements, 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 Public Contract Code Section 22038(b).
CC 5. PUBLIC WORKS YARD MODULAR RESTROOM BUILDING AWARD
1. Awarded 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. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents.
CC 6. RENTAL AGREEMENT OF PROPERTY TO HELIOGEN HOLDINGS, INC.
FORMERLY EDISUN MICROGRIDS, INC.
1. Approved 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. Authorized the City Manager or his designee to finalize and execute all related documents.
CC 7. AMEND OPERATING AGREEMENT FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF ZELDA’S 750 WEST AND LANCASTER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER EAST END
CONCESSIONS
Approved Amendment No. 4 to the Operating Agreement for the Management of Zelda’s 750 West and Lancaster Performing Arts Center East End Concessions.
Authorized City Manager or designee to execute contract amendment.
CC 8. ANTELOPE VALLEY SHERIFF BOOSTERS CLUB SPONSORSHIP
DONATION
1. Approved a $99,775 Sponsorship Donation to the Antelope Valley (AV) Boosters Club; Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute and sign all documents.
2. Found that this item is not a project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act.
CC 9. CLEAN HYDROGEN PURCHASE AGREEMENT NON-BINDING TERM SHEET – RECARBON, INC.
1. Approved a Purchase Agreement Non-Binding Term Sheet with ReCarbon, Inc. for a maximum contract amount of $438,000. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute and sign all documents; and
2. Authorized 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. Found that this item is not a project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act.
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4 CC 10. MONTHLY REPORTS OF INVESTMENTS – JANUARY 2024
Accepted and approved the January 2024 Monthly Report of Investments as submitted.
CC 11. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AMENDMENT - FTI CONSULTING, INC.
The City Council approved an amendment with FTI Consulting Inc. (“FTI”) in an amount not to exceed $180,000, and authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents; and
Authorized 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
Found that this item is not a project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act.
CC 12. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH JAS PACIFIC
1. Approved 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. Approved extension of agreement to expire October 26, 2026.
3. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to finalize and execute all documents related to the agreement.
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 Mayor Parris opened the public hearing.
Marissa Diaz, Director-Public Works presented the staff report on this item.
Addressing the Council at this time:
Gus Camacho-spoke in support of vacation of the public road easement.
Mayor Parris recused himself from this item as Gus Camacho contributed to his campaign.
Mayor Parris left the dais 5:11 p.m.
On a motion by Council Member Mann and seconded by Council Member Hughes- Leslie, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 24-13 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 35th Street West, north of DocuSign Envelope ID: 0153172B-81F7-4EA8-97E8-2F24BF8E2F83 CC/SA/FA/HA/PA Minutes-03/12/24
5 Avenue M-4, in the City of Lancaster, County of Los Angeles, State of California, by the following vote: 3-0-1-1; AYES: Hughes-Leslie, Mann, Crist; NOES: None; ABSTAIN:
Parris, ABSENT: Malhi
Mayor Parris returned to the dais at 5:12 p.m.
NB1. ORDINANCE MODIFICATION TO EXTEND COMPLIANCE
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CONVERSION OF GAS-POWERED LAWN
EQUIPMENT TO ELECTRIC
The City Council waived the staff report seeing that there aren’t any public comments on this item.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Hughes-Leslie, the City Council (1) approved Ordinance No. 1114 which extends the compliance requirements for converting gas-powered lawn mowers and lawn equipment to electric to April 2027. 2. Found that this item is not a project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, by the following vote: 4-0-0-1; AYES: Hughes-Leslie, Mann, Crist, Parris; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: Malhi.
CA 1 NOMINATION AND APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTY MAYOR OF SERVICE
COORDINATION AND COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT
On a motion by Mayor Parris and seconded by Council Member Crist, the City Council appointed Heather Varden as Deputy Mayor of Service Coordination and Community Empowerment, by the following vote: 4-0-0-1; AY ES: Hughes -Leslie, Mann, Crist, Parris; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: Malhi
Mayor Parris administered the oath of office at this time.
CR1. COUNCIL REPORTS
Vice Mayor Crist reported on the Antelope Valley Transportation Authority (AVTA) meeting where they held the TDA Article 8 hearing for unmet transportation and application of unused monies.
Council Member Mann reported on the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) meeting.
Discussion among Council included the use of hydrogen powered vehicles and houses.
Council Member Hughes-Leslie reported on celebration of Founder’s Day held in Los Angeles. Council Member Hughes-Leslie also reported on their attendance at the neighborhood watch meeting.
LANCASTER HOUSING AUTHORITY
No action required at this time
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6 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 Rawley Duntley Park Groundbreaking.
Jason Caudle, City Manager announced the upcoming ground breaking of the Public Safety Building at 10:00 am on March 13, 2024. The City Manager also announced the upcoming Ring Camera Giveaway on Thursday on March 6, 2024.
Mayor Parris discussed using fencing at City parks.
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:
David Paul-discussed various topics.
Aubrey McPherson- spoke in opposition of moderating and denying public comments on the City’s social media platforms.
Jack Miller spoke in opposition of blocked comments on the City’s social media pages.
Fran Sereseres discussed issues with power outages.
Greg Bashum- discussed using platform to address citizen concerns and the need for painted curs near post office boxes.
Jackelyn Gomez- inquired about the City Council’s plan to address homelessness issues.
Mariah Dodson-discussed crime issues against her business which is located in Quartz Hill.
CITY COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY COMMENTS
No comments at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
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7 Mayor/Chair Parris adjourned the meeting at 6:19 p.m. Mayor Parris stated that the next City Council/Successor Agency/Financing/Power Authority meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 26th day of March, 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 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 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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