CC 2
8/27/2024
TN
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/FINANCING/
POWER AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
MINUTES
LANCASTER
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
CALL TO ORDER
Vice Mayor Crist called the meeting of the Lancaster City Council/ Successor Agency/Financing /Power Authority to order at 1:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: City Council Members /Agency Directors/Authority Members: Hughes-Leslie, Malhi, Mann, Vice Mayor/Vice Chair Crist
ABSENT: Mayor/Chairman Parris
STAFF MEMBERS:
City Manager/ Executive Director; Assistant City Manager/Deputy Executive Director; City Attorney/Agency/Authority Counsel; City Clerk/Agency/Authority Secretary; Director-Public Works; Director-Parks, Recreation, Arts, & Community Services; Senior Director-Finance, Technology, Human Resources, City Clerk; Assistant Chief of Police/Assistant Director of Public Safety
INVOCATION
Joann Willingham, 1" Church of Christ, Scientist
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Hughes-Leslie
CONSENT CALENDAR
On a motion by Council Member Mann and seconded by Council Member Hughes- Leslie, the City Council approved the Consent Calendar as comprised, by the following vote: 4-0-0-1; AYES: Hughes-Leslie, Malhi, Mann, Crist; NOES: None; ABSTAIN:
None; ABSENT: Parris
CC/SA/FA/PA Minutes-08/13/24
CC 1. ORDINANCE WAIVER
Waived further reading of any proposed ordinance. (This permits 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 July 23, 2024.
CC 3. CHECK REGISTERS - JULY 07, 2024, THROUGH JULY 20, 2024 Approved the Check and Wire Registers for payments made July 07, 2024, through July 20, 2024, in the amount of $15,325,187.91 as presented.
CC 4. FINAL MAP APPROVAL - PARCEL MAP NO. 83872 (LOCATED AT THE
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SIERRA VISTA WAY AND PADDOCK WAY)
Approved the map for Parcel Map No. 83872 located at the southeast corner of Sierra Vista and Paddock Way; 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.
CC 5. AMENDING EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION
SCHEDULE AND INCREASING THE FULL TIME EQUIVALENT (FTE)
HEADCOUNT
Adopted Resolution No. 24-57, amending Resolution No. 24-31, establishing a compensation schedule for various classifications of employees of the City of Lancaster and establishing the following changes:
• Creation of 2200 Series and classification: Director of AVAQMD • Define 2200 Series employee group benefits
• Addition of 2000 Series classification: Senior Director • Adding four (4) FTE positions to the Lancaster Police Department raising the total city FTE count to 314
• Define City benefit for all employees: Cell Phone Stipend CC 6. APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES WITH LDM ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND HOME
IMPLEMENTATION SERVICES
Approved the proposed Consulting Agreement for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Implementation Services with LDM Associates, Inc. for CDBG and HOME implementation.
2 CC/SA/FA/PA Minutes-08/13/24
CC 7. AWARD CONTRACT FOR REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 830-24 LANCASTER
POLICE DEPARTMENT CUSTODIAL SERVICES TO SANTA FE JANITORIAL MAINTENANCE SERVICES, INC.
Recommendation(s):
1. Awarded contract for Request for Proposal (RFP) 830-24 Lancaster Police Department Custodial Services to Santa Fe Janitorial Maintenance Services, Inc. in the amount of $151,901.12, for custodial services for FY25; and an increase of up to a maximum of 5% for a Consumer Price Increase (CPI), plus 10% contingency for FY26.
2. Found that this item is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act.
3. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents.
CC 8. ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO FILE AND
PURSUE CIVIL COMPLAINTS FOR DRUG ABATEMENT, ABATEMENT OF
PUBLIC NUISANCE, APPOINTMENT OF RECEIVER, AND/OR RELATED ACTIONS
ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
Adopted Resolution No. 24-58 authorizing the City Attorney to file and pursue civil omplaints for drug abatement, abatement of public nuisance, appointment of receive ndlor related actions on behalf of the Cit
CC 9. ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL BUDGET ADJUSTMENT
The City Council approved a budget adjustment in the amount of $534,274 to pay for the remaining Los Angeles County Animal Care and Control invoices.
NB 1. REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE APPROPRIATIONS FOR CERTAIN
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE CITY FROM PROCEEDS OF THE LANCASTER FINANCING AUTHORITY 2024 LEASE REVENUE BONDS, SERIES A AND B, AND AWARD OF BID - PWCP 24-014 LANCASTER MUNICIPAL STADIUM RENOVATION.
The City Council waived the staff report seeing that there weren't any public comments.
On a motion by Council Member Mann and seconded by Council Member Malhi, the City Council approved item number NB 1 as comprised, by the following vote: 4-0-0-1; AYES: Hughes-Leslie, Malhi, Mann, Crist; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT:
Parris
Approved Recommendation(S):
1. Approved and appropriated an expenditure appropriation totaling $17,635,000.00 to the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) expenditure budget, to the following accounts:
3 CC/SA/FA/PA Minutes-08/13/24
a. $5,740,000 to CP11BS046.CONST GL Code 53049900.8000. b. $6,760,000 to CP11 BS046.CONST GL Code 53049900.8000 c. $5,135,000 to CP11BS046.CONST GL Code 10149900.8000
2. Recognized revenue from the Lancaster Financing Authority 2024 Lease Revenue Bonds.
a. Lease Revenue Bond Sales Series 2024A (tax-exempt) totaling $59,497,660.15 to account 53080100.4914
b. Lease Revenue Bond Sales Series 2024B (taxable) totaling $7,030,000.00 to account 53080200.4914
3. Awarded PWCP No. 24-014, Lancaster Municipal Stadium Renovation, to Bowe Contractors Inc., of Tehachapi, CA, in the amount of $11,742,858.00 plus Additive Alternate Bid Items 1-5, 6.1, and 7-13 in the amount of $2,378, 173.00, to bring the total award to $14,121,031.00 plus a 20% contingency, for construction of City of Lancaster Municipal Stadium Renovation project, in accordance with California Public Contract Code Section 22038(b). Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents.
4. Found that the City has complied with the California Environmental Quality Act. A Notice of Exemption was filed on May 31, 2024.
5. Authorized the Task Order expenditure of $141,210.31, 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.
NB 2. ADOPT ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 2.04.055 TO THE LANCASTER MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING STATEMENTS PURSUANT TO SECTION 13307
OF THE ELECTIONS CODE SUBMITTED BY CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE
OFFICES
The City Council waived the staff report seeing that there weren't any public comments.
On a motion by Council Member Hughes-Leslie and seconded by Council Member Malhi, the City Council, introduced Ordinance No. 1118 adding Section 2.04.055 to the Lancaster Municipal Code concerning statements pursuant to Section 13307 of the Elections Code submitted by candidates for elective offices, by the following vote: 4-0-0- 1; AYES: Hughes-Leslie, Malhi, Mann, Crist; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: Parris
NB 3. ADOPT ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2.04.040 OF THE LANCASTER
MUNICIPAL CODE CONCERNING VACANCIES ON THE CITY COUNCIL OR IN
THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
The City Council waived the staff report seeing that there weren't any public comments. 4 CC/SA/FA/PA Minutes-08/13/24
On a motion by Council Member Mann and seconded by Council Member Hughes- Leslie, the City Council, introduced Ordinance No. 1119 Amending Section 2.04.040 of' the Lancaster Municipal Code Concerning Vacancies on the City Council or in the Office of the Mayor, by the following vote: 4-0-0-1; AYES: Hughes-Leslie, Malhi, Mann, Crist; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: Parris
CR1. COUNCIL REPORTS
Staff provided a video recap of the AV Fair Kick-Off Dinner.
Vice Mayor Crist reported on the AV Fair Kick-Off Dinner.
Staff provided a video recap of the National Night Out.
Council Member Hughes-Leslie reported on the National Night Out event.
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.
LANCASTER SUCCESSOR AGENCY
No action required at this time.
CITY MANAGER / EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ANNOUNCEMENTS .
Staff provided a video recap of Cool Summer Nights and the Backpack Giveaway event.
Trolis Niebla, City Manager reported on the Backpack Giveaway event. The City Manager also reported on the grand opening of the new police station, along with the upcoming ribbon cutting on September 14, 2024. The City Manager also announced the upcoming construction of the AV Alta soccer field and groundbreaking event on Saturday, August 17, 2024. The City Manager also announced the Tour De Luke upcoming bike ride on October 5, 2024.
Council Member Mann announced that the City is one of the a recipients of an award from the AV Fair.
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:
5 CC/SA/FA/PA Minutes-08/13/24
David Paul- discussed various topics.
Ralph DeFillipo- discussed issues with eyesore on the east side of Lancaster.
Wanda Moore-discussed issues with local park
CITY COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY COMMENTS
No Council comments at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
Vice Mayor Crist adjourned the meeting in memory of remarkable journalist and beloved member of our community, Alisha Lynn Semchuck, who sadly passed away on July 24th at the age of 75.
Alisha was a passionate and dedicated journalist whose career spanned nearly four decades. She began her journey in journalism at California State University, Northridge, where she earned her degree in journalism after transferring from Roosevelt University in Chicago. Alisha's love for writing and commitment to the truth was evident throughout her career, which included significant contributions to the Antelope Valley Press and AeroTech News and Review.
During her time with the Antelope Valley Press, Alisha covered a wide range of topics, including the Antelope Valley-East Kern Water Agency, the City of Lancaster, and the Antelope Valley Community College District. Her reporting reflected her dedication to the Antelope Valley community, and she was known for her pursuit of the truth and love for storytelling.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Alisha was a devoted animal advocate, known for her love of dogs, and a beloved friend known for her quirky charm and heart of gold.
Alisha is survived by her son Joel Semchuck, his wife Tiffanie, and her grandson Seth. Our thoughts and prayers are with them during this difficult time.
Today, we remember and celebrate Alisha Semchuck's significant contributions to journalism and her unwavering dedication to our community. We will miss her spirit, her storytelling, and the joy she brought to those around her.
Let us honor her memory with a moment of silence.
Vice Mayor Crist adjourned the meeting at 1:59 p.m.
6 CC/SA/FA/PA Minutes-08/13/24
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 27% day of August 2024, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
ATTEST: APPROVED:
ANDREA ALEXANDER R. REX PARRIS
CITY CLERK MAYOR/CHAIRMAN
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES i ss
CITY OF LANCASTER
CERTIFICATION OF MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/FINANCING/ POWER AUTHORITY WITNESS MY HAND AND THE SEAL OF THE CITY OF LANCASTER, CA on this day of
(seal)
7