CC 2
05/07/24
JC
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Parris called the meeting of the Lancaster City Council/ SuccessorAgency Housing/Financing /Power Authority to order at 5:07 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
John Meadors, Christian Life Assembly
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Hughes-Leslie
PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificate of Recognition-Youth & Veteran Job Training Program Presented by: Ramon Gallo, PARCS Assistant Director
2. Key to the City-Central Christian Church
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2 3. Recognition of City Council from Youth Livestock Organizations Presented by: Jason Caudle, City Manager
JOINT CONSENT CALENDAR
On a motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Hughes-Leslie, the City Council approved the Joint 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.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Hughes-Leslie, the Lancaster Housing Authority approved the Joint 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.
JCC 1. FIRST AMENDMENT, PARTIAL ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION
AGREEMENT, AND SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH
DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH RAVELLO HOLDINGS, INC.
City Council:
1. Approved a First Amendment to the Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) with Ravello Holdings, Inc. (“Developer”) in substantially the form submitted hereto for the sale and subsequent development of vacant parcels between Whit Carter Park and Avenue H and south of Avenue H-8 between Sierra Highway and Cedar Avenue (APNs 3135-001-900-919, 3135-005-901, -904-914, 3135-006-900, -901, -903, -905-923, 3135- 025-986, -987).
2. Approved a Partial Assignment and Assumption Agreement, in a form to be approved by the City Attorney, in order to allow Developer to assign certain rights and responsibilities under the DDA to Maison’s Sierra Phase 1, LP.
3. Approved a Subordination Agreement, in a form to be approved by the City Attorney, in order to enable Developer to obtain construction financing.
4. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to negotiate, finalize, and execute all documents necessary or appropriate to complete the transaction, in a form to be approved by the City Attorney.
Lancaster Housing Authority:
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3 1. Approved a First Amendment to the Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) with Ravello Holdings, Inc. (“Developer”) in substantially the form submitted hereto for the sale and subsequent development of vacant parcels between Whit Carter Park and Avenue H and south of Avenue H-8 between Sierra Highway and Cedar Avenue (APNs 3135-001-900-919, 3135-005-901, -904-914, 3135-006-900, -901, -903, -905-923, 3135- 025-986, -987).
2. Approved a Partial Assignment and Assumption Agreement, in a form to be approved by the City Attorney, in order to allow Developer to assign certain rights and responsibilities under the DDA to Maison’s Sierra Phase 1, LP.
3. Approved a Subordination Agreement, in a form to be approved by the City Attorney, in order to enable Developer to obtain construction financing.
4. Authorized the Executive Director, or his designee, to negotiate, finalize, and execute all documents necessary or appropriate to complete the transaction, in a form to be approved by the City Attorney.
CONSENT CALENDAR
On a motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Mann, the City Council approved the Consent Calendar, puling consent calendar item numbers CC 21 and CC 2 2 for separate discussion , by the following vote: 5- 0-0-0; AYES: Hughes-Leslie, Malhi, Mann, Crist, Parris; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None
Addressing the Council at this time:
Fran Sereseres- inquired about the requirements to receive grant funding as it relates to item number CC 21.
Discussion among Council included use of newspaper outlets to inform citizens of various programs.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Mann, the City Council approved consent calendar item number CC 21, by the following vote: 5-0-0-0; AYES: Hughes-Leslie, Malhi, Mann, Crist, Parris; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None ,; ABSENT: None
Jason Caudle, City Manager presented the staff report on consent calendar item number CC 22.
Discussion among Council included the use of award grant money to purchase the security cameras for the Metro Link station.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Hughes-Leslie, the City Council approved consent calendar item number CC 22, 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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4 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 March 12, 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. APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 5 OF THE MAINTENANCE YARD
SECURITY SERVICES AGREEMENT TO BLACKHAWK PROTECTION SERVICES
1. Approved Amendment No. 5 of the Maintenance Yard Security Services Agreement to Blackhawk Protection Services extending the term of the agreement to February 1, 2025, for a cost not to exceed $186,048.00 for the remaining term.
2. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to negotiate and sign all documents.
CC 5.
AWARD OF PROJECT: 2024 FLOORING REPLACEMENT – PUBLIC WORKS
MAINTENANCE YARD
1. Awarded 2024 Flooring Replacement – Public Works Maintenance Yard to Shaw Industries Group, Inc., of Atlanta, GA, in the amount of $157,851.07, base quote, plus a 15% contingency, to remove and replace the flooring at the City of Lancaster Public Works Maintenance Yard.
2. Authorized the City Manager or his designee to sign all documents.
CC 6. AWARD OF PROJECT: 2024 HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR
CONDITIONING (HVAC) IMPROVEMENTS AND ANNUAL HVAC MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT – PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE YARD
1. Awarded 2024 HVAC Improvements – Public Works Maintenance Yard to Carrier Global Corporation., of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, in the amount of $ 135,595.00, base quote, plus a 15% contingency, to remove and replace the HVAC system in the AT Building at the City of Lancaster Public Works Maintenance Yard.
2. Awarded a three-year HVAC Maintenance Agreement – Public Works Maintenance Yard to Carrier Global Corporation., of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, in the amount of $33,976.00, base quote, plus a 15% contingency, to perform all yearly maintenance and repairs at the City of Lancaster Public Works Maintenance Yard.
3. Authorized the City Manager or his designee to sign all documents.
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5 CC 7. PURCHASE OF AMERON STREET LIGHT REPLACEMENT POLES AND
TRAFFIC SIGNAL POLES FROM DEL SOL RESOURCES
Approved the yearly expenditure authority in an amount not to exceed $603,280.00 with Ameron c/o Del Sol Resources for street light replacement poles and traffic signal poles.
CC 8. ADDITIONAL FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER PROGRAM GRANT FUNDING
1. Authorized the appropriation of additional future HOME funding to the First Time Homebuyer Program, up to a maximum cumulative amount of $3,000,000.00.
2. Authorized the City Manager or his designee to negotiate and execute individual loan agreements of up to $150,000.00 each with qualified homebuyers under the parameters of the First Time Homebuyer Program, up to a maximum cumulative amount of $3,000,000.00 with the concurrence of the City Attorney.
CC 9. AWARD OF BID AND TASK ORDER FOR MULTI-YEAR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (SERVICE GROUP CATEGORY 16 – LABOR COMPLIANCE) – PWCP 23- 004 - EDGELINE REFRESH PROGRAM HSIPSL-5419(065)
1. Awarded PWCP No. 23-004, Edgeline Refresh Program HSIPSL-5419(065), to Sterndahl Enterprises, LLC of Sun Valley, California, in the amount of $207,043.75, plus a 20% contingency, to refresh 48 miles of roadway edgelines at various locations.
Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents. This contract shall award to the lowest responsible 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 March 29, 2022.
3. Authorized Task Order expenditure amount of $2,588.05, plus a 5% contingency for labor compliance services award to the successful firm in Multi-Year Professional Services Agreement, Service Group Category (SGC) 16 – Labor Compliance.
CC 10. AWARD OF BID AND TASK ORDER EXPENDITURE FOR MULTI-YEAR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (SERVICE GROUP CATEGORY 16 – LABOR COMPLIANCE) - PWCP 23-005 – HIGH VISIBILITY CROSSWALK
STANDARDIZATION PROJECT HSIPSL-5419(064)
1. Awarded PWCP 23-005, High Visibility Crosswalk Standardization Project HSIPSL- 5419(064), to Superior Pavement Markings, of Cypress, California, in the amount of $525,026.00, plus a 20% contingency, to upgrade existing crosswalks to high-visibility continental-style crosswalks using thermoplastic material, in accordance with California Public Contract Code Section 22038(b). Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents.
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6 2. Found that the City has complied with the California Environmental Quality Act. A Notice of Exemption was filed on June 9, 2023.
3. Authorized Task Order expenditure amount of $5,250.26, plus a 5% contingency for labor compliance services award to the successful firm in Multi-Year Professional Services Agreement, Service Group Category (SGC) 16 – Labor Compliance.
CC 11. AWARD OF BID AND TASK ORDER FOR MULTI-YEAR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (SERVICE GROUP CATEGORY 16 – LABOR COMPLIANCE) – PWCP 23- 006 – GUARDRAIL IMPROVEMENTS HSIPSL-5419(060)
1. Awarded PWCP 23-006, Guardrail Improvements HSIPSL-5419(060), to AZ Construction, Inc., dba ACE Fence Company, of La Puente, California, in the amount of $297,800.00, plus a 20% contingency, to repair damaged guardrail at various locations.
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents. This contract is awarded to the lowest responsible bidder per California Public Code Section 22038 (b).
2. Found the City has complied with the California Environmental Quality Act. A Notice of Exemption was filed on May 23, 2023.
3. Authorized Task Order expenditure amount of $3,722.50, plus a 5% contingency for labor compliance services award to the successful firm in Multi-Year Professional Services Agreement, Service Group Category (SGC) 16 – Labor Compliance.
CC 12. ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION PROJECT NO. 23-010 –
SIERRA HIGHWAY RESURFACING
Accepted the work constructed by R.C. Becker & Son, Inc., for Construction Project No. 23-010, Sierra Highway Resurfacing, 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 13. SPR 21-12 – ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS (TRAFFIC SIGNALS)
Approved the completed traffic signal installed by the developer for the following project:
Project No. Location/Owner Site Plan Review No. 21-12 Northeast Corner Avenue K and 15th Street West
Owner: TRU 2005 RE I, LLC
CC 14. APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE DOWNTOWN
LANCASTER PROPERTY AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
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7 Approved the Downtown Lancaster Property and Business Improvement District (PBID) Annual Report for 2023 submitted by The BLVD Association.
CC 15. ACCEPTANCE OF CAPITAL PROJECT NO. CP11BS045 – SGT. OWEN
MEMORIAL PARK HARDCOURT AND LANDSCAPING PROJECT
Accepted the work constructed by Playcore Wisconsin, Inc dba GameTime c/o Great Western, for Capital Improvement Project No. CP11BS045 – Sgt. Owen Memorial Park Hardcourt and Landscaping Project and directed the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion for the project.
CC 16. USE OF REAL PROPERTY FOR STORAGE AT 211 EAST AVE K-6
1. Approved lease amendments for use of real property with Circle H Properties through June 2025, for an amount not to exceed $84,940.
2. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents related to the lease agreements.
3. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee to execute future lease amendments for use of real property with Circle H Properties for similar uses.
CC 17. LANCASTER UNIVERSITY CENTER LEASE AMENDMENT
1. Approved amended and restated lease agreement for real property to Cal State Long Beach’s Extension Campus, the Lancaster University Center, through December 2024.
2. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents related to the lease agreement.
CC 18. APPROVAL OF THE GROUND WATER TRANSFER AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF LANCASTER AND THE 50TH DISTRICT
AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION
1. Approved the Ground Water Transfer Agreement between the City of Lancaster and the 50th District Agricultural Association (50th District) to transfer 32-acre feet (AF) of Permanent Ground Water Rights that were allocated to the 50th District through the Water Adjudication Final Judgement.
2. Approved the Transfer Request Form which will be submitted jointly by the City of Lancaster and 50th District to the Antelope Valley Water Master (Water Master) for approval of the transaction.
3. Authorized the City Manager, or his designees, to execute all documents and make any non-substantive changes necessary to complete the transaction.
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8 CC 19. APPROVAL OF THE 2023 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT AND THE 2023 HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT
Approved the 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report and the 2023 Housing Element Annual Progress Report.
CC 20. LICENSE AGREEMENT – CITY HALL NORTH PARKING LOT
1. Approved license agreement for use of land known as City Hall’s North Parking Lot from Southern California Edison through April 30, 2029, for an amount not to exceed $29,887.11.
2. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents related to the lease agreement.
3. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee to execute future license agreements for City Hall’s North Parking lot with Southern California Edison for similar uses.
CC 21. LANCASTER HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM GRANT FUNDING
1. Authorized the appropriation of additional future Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to the Lancaster Housing Rehabilitation Program, up to a maximum cumulative amount of $3,000,000.00.
2. Authorized the City Manager or his designee to negotiate and execute individual grant/loan agreements of up to $110,000.00 each with qualified homeowners under the parameters of the Lancaster Housing Rehabilitation Program, up to a maximum cumulative amount of $3,000,000.00 with the concurrence of the City Attorney.
CC 22. APPROVAL OF THE PURCHASE OF SECURITY EQUIPMENT FOR THE METROLINK STATION.
1. Approved an additional appropriation amending the annual budget for the FY2023- 2024 in the amount not to exceed $240,000.00 to account for CP12AC009.CONST (21869900.8000) and
2. Authorized purchasing and installing 22 CD52 dome cameras, 2 CH52 multisensory cameras, 1 CB52 bullet camera, and ancillary licensing, installation, materials, and equipment.
CC 23. AWARD AND APPROPRIATE RFP 803-24 OUTLOOK MAGAZINE
PRODUCTION SERVICES CONTRACT
1. Awarded RFP 803-24, Outlook Magazine Production Services Contract, to Advantage Mailing, LLC, in the amount of $363,600.36 to print nine editions of the OUTLOOK Magazine, and authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents; and
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9 2. Appropriated $173,600.36 into account # 10115000.5730; and
3. 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
4. Found that this item is not a project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act.
CC 24. ADOPT RESOLUTION OF INTENT FOR ANNEXATION NO. 1 INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2021-1 (PUBLIC SERVICES)
Adopted Resolution No. 24-14 for the intention to annex territory to Community Facilities District No. 2021-1 (Public Services), and to authorize the levy of special taxes.
CC 25. AWARD RFP 808-24 & 809-24 PERFORMANCE METRICS
IMPLEMENTATION AND OPTIMIZATION CONTRACT
1. Awarded the contract for RFP No. 808-24 "Human Resources Department Performance Metrics Implementation and Optimization," and RFP No. 809-24 "Public Safety Department Performance Metrics Implementation and Optimization," to AveNew Solutions, LLC, based on a competitive evaluation score and the comprehensive nature of their proposal.
2. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to finalize and execute all related documents.
3. Found that this item is not a project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act.
CC 26. AWARD OF BID – PARCS PROJECT 819-24 - RAWLEY DUNTLEY PARK
HARDCOURT REPLACEMENT PROJECT
1. Awarded PARCS PROJECT 819-24, Rawley Duntley Park Hardcourt Replacement Project to All American Building Services, of Santa Clarita, CA in the amount of $191,884 plus a 15% contingency, to remove and replace two concrete basketball courts at Rawley Duntley Park. This contract is awarded to the lowest responsive bidder per California Public Code Section 22038(c).
2. Found that the City has complied with the California Environmental Quality Act. A Notice of Exemption was filed on March 14, 2024.
3. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents.
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10 CC 27. ORDINANCE MODIFICATION TO EXTEND COMPLIANCE
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE CONVERSION OF GAS-POWERED LAWN
EQUIPMENT TO ELECTRIC
Adopted Ordinance No. 1114 which extends the compliance requirements for converting gas-powered lawn mowers and lawn equipment to electric to April 2027.
CC 28. SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE ANTELOPE
VALLEY AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT (AVAQMD) AND THE CITY OF
LANCASTER
1. Approved the Second Amendment to the Agreement between the Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District (AVAQMD) and the City of Lancaster amending Section 3 and Section 13 and Exhibit A in its entirety, to include Operational Oversight, naming Barbara Lods as the Executive Director, setting initial classification and compensation, and designating at-will employee status; and the Scope of Material and Services.
2. Authorized the City Manager to finalize terms and conditions of the proposed Second Amendment and execute the final Second Amendment.
CC 29. AMENDING CLASSIFICATION SCHEDULE AND INCREASING THE FULL
TIME EQUIVALENT (FTE) HEADCOUNT
Adopted Resolution No. 24-15, amending Resolution 24-06, establishing a compensation schedule for various classifications of employees of the City of Lancaster and adding one (1) FTE position increasing the City of Lancaster’s FTE count from 305 to 306.
CC 30. APPROVE 6 MONTH PILOT PROGRAM FOR GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL L28
Approved Policy 100-06, Establishing a 6 Month Pilot Program for Use of Government Access Channel.
NB 1. AMENDMENT TO TITLE 12 OF THE LANCASTER MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO THE DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD
Larissa De La Cruz presented the staff report on this item.
Addressing the Council on this Item:
Pastor Chris Johnson spoke in support of this item.
Seffi Toneman spoke in support of this item.
Jeremy Johnson spoke in support of this item.
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11 Bishop Henry Hearns-spoke in support of this item.
Sheree Pickens-Johnson spoke in support of this item.
Janice Forte-spoke in support of this item and provided a list of resources for the community.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Hughes-Leslie, the City Council introduced Ordinance No. 1115, amending Title 12 (Streets, Sidewalks, and Public Places) of the Lancaster Municipal Code by adding Chapter 12.28 (Food Distribution), relating to the distribution of food, by the following vote: 5-0-0-0; AYES:
Hughes-Leslie, Malhi, Mann, Crist, Parris; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT:
None.
RECESS:
The City Council recessed the meeting at approximately 6:32 p.m.
RECOVENE
Mayor Parris reconvened the meeting at approximately 6:43 p.m.
NB 2. ORDINANCE REDUCING MINIMUM FLOOR AREA OF EFFICIENCY UNITS
IN LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES
Patti Garibay, Assistant Director-Community Development Planning & Permitting presented the staff report on this item.
Addressing Council at this time:
Billy Nettles spoke in support of this item.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Mann, the City Council introduced Ordinance No. 1116, authorizing, under California Health and Safety Code section 17958.1, a minimum floor area of 150 square feet for efficiency units that meet certain requirements to facilitate Project Homekey units, by the following vote:
5-0-0-0; AYES: Hughes-Leslie, Malhi, Mann, Crist, Parris; NOES: None; ABSTAIN:
None; ABSENT: None.
NB 3. APPROVE A JOINT USE AND IRREVOCABLE LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH
THE ANTELOPE VALLEY FAIRGROUNDS AUTHORITY FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION AND USE OF THE MULTI-AGENCY REGIONAL RESILIENCY
CENTER (MARRC)
Trolis Niebla, Assistant City Manager presented the staff report on this item.
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12 Discussion among Council included the logisitics use of the facilities amongst the different agencies . The City Council also discussed the procedure and oversight for scheduling events.
Addressing the Council at this time:
Mike Rives-discussed funding of event center.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Malhi, the City Council approved a Joint Use and Irrevocable License Agreement with the Antelope Valley Fairgrounds Authority for the Construction and Use of the Multi-Agency Regional Resiliency Center (MARRC), by the following vote: 5-0-0-0; AYES: Hughes- Leslie, Malhi, Mann, Crist, Parris; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None.
NB 4. AMENDMENT TO THE ADOPTED BUDGET AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024.
George Harris, II, Director-Finance & Technology presented the staff report on this item.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Mann, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 24-16, authorizing an amendment to the adopted Budget and Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 ,by the following vote: 5- 0-0-0; AYES: Hughes-Leslie, Malhi, Mann, Crist, Parris; NOES: None; ABSTAIN:
None; ABSENT: None
CA 1.
NOMINATION DISCUSSION, NOMINATION AND APPOINTMENT TO THE
ANTELOPE VALLEY FAIR AUTHORITY
On a motion by Mayor Parris and seconded by Vice Mayor Crist, the City Council approved the appointment of Vice Mayor Crist and Rob Parris ( through Friends of the Fair) to the Antelope Valley Fair Authority for a term of two years, 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 Hughes-Leslie reported on the Ring Camera Giveaway. Council Member Hughes-Leslie also reported on the Teen Challenge Banquet and the neighborhood watch meeting.
Council Member Mann reported on the ribbon cutting event for the new Lancaster Public Safety Building.
Vice Mayor Crist reported on the Teen Challenge fundraiser. Vice Mayor Crist also reported on the Ducks Unlimited Antelope Valley Chapter event.
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13 Deputy Mayor Shawn Cannon reported on the Fentanyl Awareness Event
Deputy Mayor Heather Varden discussed the approval of ordinances regarding homelessness.
Staff provided a video recap of Lancaster Police Station Groundbreaking, the Ring Camera Giveaway and the Safer Shopping Initiative. Staff also provided a video recap of the Lancaster Police efforts.
LANCASTER FINANCING AUTHORITY
No action required at this time
LANCASTER POWER AUTHORITY
No action required at this time.
CITY MANAGER / EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ANNOUNCEMENTS .
Jason Caudle, City Manager announced the approval of the Element Project at the Planning Commission.
Rod Armalin, Chief of Police provided an update on the ShotSpotter program.
Jason Caudle, City Manager also announced the Lancaster Community Center is open during Spring Break; Upcoming Easter Egg Hunt and Bunny Hop, along with Lancaster Performing Arts Center events.
Mayor Parris discussed upcoming meeting with the District Attorney to potentially hir e City Attorneys to prosecute misdemeanors.
Mayor Parris announced his conflict of interest with the Palmdale Freedom Coa lition as he represents a client that has a lawsuit against the organization . Mayor Parris recused himself from the Public Business from the Floor -Non Agendized items at this time out of an abundance of caution.
Mayor Parris left the meeting at approximately 7:34 p.m.
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:
Fran Sereseres discussed various topics such as road repair.
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14 Michael Rives discussed issues with election participation and voter turnout.
Greg Bashum - discussed issues with road conditions on the east side of Lancaster, usage of software application and improvement of homelessness solicitation in front of stores.
Aubrey McPherson-discussed issues with the interruption of speakers during meetings.
Mikey- discussed issues with public comment interruptions.
Mario Presents- discussed issues with interference with public comments in person and online.
Shelby H-discussed issues with blocking online public comments.
Rich Gallego- discussed issues with statements made during an online interview.
Victor Trujillo-discussed various personal issues.
CITY COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY COMMENTS
No comments at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
Vice Mayor Crist adjourned the meeting at 8:09 p.m.
AYES: Council Members Hughes-Leslie, Malhi, Mann, Vice Mayor Crist NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Mayor Parris
ATTEST: APPROVED:
__________________________ _________________________ FOR 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 an d 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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