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Tuesday, December 10, 2024
CALL TO ORDER
Vice Mayor Crist called the meeting of the Lancaster City Council / Successor Agency/ Financing/ Housing/Power Authority to order at 1:36 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
On a motion by Council Member Mann and seconded by Council Member Hughes-Leslie, the City Council excused Mayor/Chairman Parris from the Lancaster City Council / Successor Agency/ Financing/ Housing/Power Authority regular meeting of December 10, 2024, by the following vote: 4-0-0-1; AYES: Hughes-Leslie, Malhi, Mann, Crist; NOES: None; ABSTAIN:
None; ABSENT: 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; Assistant Director -Parks, Recreation, Arts, & Community Services; Senior Director/Treasurer-Admin Services; Assistant Chief of Police.
INVOCATION
David McCoy, Grace Chapel
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Jason Caudle, Chief Executive Officer of Lancaster Energy
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2 PRESENATION
1. Inaugural Faith & Blue Event
Presented by: Rodrick Armalin, Chief of Police, Kimberly Dorris, Coordinator I-Police Department, & Christine Malta, Manager-Lancaster Police Department
HOUSING AUTHORITY - CONSENT CALENDAR
On a motion by Housing Authority Member Mann and seconded by Housing Authority Member Malhi, the Housing Authority approved the Housing Authority Consent Calendar as comprised, by the following vote: 4-0-0-1; AYES: Hughes-Leslie, Malhi, Mann, Crist; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: Parris
HA CC 1. HOUSING SUCCESSOR ANNUAL REPORT REGARDING THE LOW -AND- MODERATE INCOME HOUSING ASSET FUND.
1. Authorized submittal of the Housing Successor 2023- 2024 Annual Report to the California Department of Housing and Community Development.
HA CC 2. LANCASTER UNIVERSITY CENTER LEASE AMENDMENT
1. Approved lease amendment for real property to Cal State Long Beach’s Extension Campus at the Lancaster University Center through January 31, 2025.
2. Authorized the Executive Director, or his designee, to sign all documents related to the lease agreement and all amendments, subject to City Attorney approval.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY - CONSENT CALENDAR
On a motion by Successor Agency Member Hughes-Leslie and seconded by Successor Agency Member Malhi, the Successor Agency approved the Successor Agency Consent Calendar as comprised, by the following vote: 4-0-0-1; AYES: Hughes-Leslie, Malhi, Mann, Crist; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: Parris
SA CC 1. SUCCESSOR AGENCY ADMINISTRATIVE BUDGETS FOR THE PERIODS JULY 1, 2025, TO DECEMBER 31, 2025, AND JANUARY 1, 2026 TO JUNE 30, 2026
Adopted Resolution No. SA 06 -24, approving the Successor Agency of the Former Redevelopment Agency to the City of Lancaster Administrative Budgets for the periods of July 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025 and January 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026, as detailed in Attachments A & B.
SA CC 2. RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2025, TO JUNE 30, 2026
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3 Adopted Resolution No. SA 07 -24, approving the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for the period July 1,2025 to June 30, 2026, and directing staff to bring it before the County of Los Angeles Consolidated Oversight Board for approval.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Andrea Alexander, City Clerk stated for the record that for item number CC 16 there is an available agreement available for public view, and a copy is available for the City Council at the dais. The City Clerk also announced that we received a waiver from an interested party regarding the annexation reflected in item number CC 15.
On a motion by Council Member Mann and seconded by Council Member Malhi, the Consent Calendar 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 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 November 12, 2024.
CC 3. CHECK REGISTERS – OCTOBER 20, 2024, THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2024.
Approved the Check and Wire Registers for payments made October 20, 2024, through November 30, 2024, in the amount of $34,727,476.96 as presented.
CC 4. SECOND REVISED TASK ORDER NO. 2 FOR MULTI -YEAR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (SERVICE GROUP CATEGORY 1 - CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
AND INSPECTION SERVICES) CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR PWCP 20-005, SR-138 (SR-14) AVENUE J INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENT (PHASE II - CALTRANS INTERCHANGE)
Approved Second Revised Task Order No. 2, with DMR Team, Inc., for services in accordance with the Multi-Year Professional Services Agreement Service Category Group (SGC) 1 – Construction Management and Inspection Services, for On -Call Construction Management and Inspection Services in the total amount of $394,255.00, and authorize d the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents.
CC 5. ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION PROJECT NO. 23 -014 – 2023 NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
RECOMMENDATION(S):
Accepted the work constructed by Granite Construction Company, for Public Works Construction Project No. 23-014, 2023 Neighborhood Improvement Project, and direct ed 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).
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4 CC 6. ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION PROJECT NO. 23 -011 – 35TH STREET WEST IMPROVEMENTS (PHASE 1) STP-L 5419(062)
Accepted the work constructed by R.C. Becker & Son, Inc., for Public Works Construction Project No. 23- 011, 35th Street West Improvements (Phase 1) STPL 5419(062), 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 7. SBA CELL TOWER/SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON EASEMENT
1. Granted Southern California Edison (SCE) a non-exclusive, limited-term easement to construct, use, maintain, and operate underground electrical supply systems and communication systems in conjunction with the previously approved SBA Communications wireless commun ications infrastructure expansion at Tierra Bonita Park. This easement is necessary to distribute electricity and transmit data within Los Angeles County, California.
2. Authorized the City Manager or his designee to sign in substantially the form attached with non-substantive changes approved by the City Attorney.
CC 8. ACCEPTANCE OF LANCASTER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER GENERATOR
INSTALLATION
Accepted the work performed by High Volt Electric, for the Lancaster Performing Arts Center Generator Installation and directed the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion for the project.
CC 9. TASK ORDER FOR MULTI -YEAR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (SERVICE GROUP CATEGORY 1 – ROADWAY AND STRUCTURES ENGINEERING) FOR 2025
PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (PMP) PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE PROJECT (PWCP 24-021) AND 2025 PMP ROAD REHABILITATION PROJECT (PWCP 24- 023)
1. Approved Task Order 4 with Pavement Engineering, Inc., (PEI) of Santa Clarita, California, in accordance with the Multi-Year Professional Services Agreement for Pavement Evaluation, and Design Services for 2025 Pavement Management Program (PMP) Preventative Maintenance Project (Reference: PWCP 24 -021) in the amount of $109,440.00 plus a 10% contingency; and authorize d the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents.
2. Approved Task Order 5 with Pavement Engineering, Inc., (PEI) of Santa Clarita, California, in accordance with the Multi-Year Professional Services Agreement for Pavement Evaluation and Design Services for 2025 PMP Road Rehabilitation Project (Reference: PWCP 24 -023) in the amount of $369,935.00 plus a 10% contingency; and authorize d the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents.
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5 CC 10. APPROVE EXPANSION OF THE POWER CHOICE SOLAR AND BATTERY
PROGRAM FOR CHANNEL PARTNERS
Approved the expansion of the Power Choice Solar and Battery Program to include local Channel Partners.
CC 11. ACCEPTANCE OF RAWLEY DUNTLEY PARK HARDCOURT
REPLACEMENT
Accepted the work performed by All American Building Services, for the Rawley Duntley Park Hardcourt Replacement and directed the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion for the project.
CC 12. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONTINUUM INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION.
1. Adopted Resolution No. 24-63, authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to submit an application for, and participate in, the California Department of Health Care Services Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program (BHCIP).
2. If the application is approved, authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into, execute, and deliver a Program Funding Agreement for the total award amount, and all other documents required or deemed necessary or appropriate to secure the BHCIP grant funds and participate in the program.
3. If funds are awarded, appropriate all BHCIP grant funds to an account, to be created by Finance, and authorize expenditure in accordance with the BHCIP guidelines.
4. Authorized the City Manager or his designee to execute all associated documents.
CC 13. AWARD RFQ 845-25 BUILDING & SAFETY PLAN REVIEW AND LANCASTER
PD INSPECTION SERVICES TO JAS PACIFIC
1. Awarded RFQ 845-25 Building & Safety Plan Review and Lancaster PD Inspection Services to JAS Pacific in an amount of $400,000 per year ($2,000,000 over the five-year contract) with the option of an annual 5% CPI increase for years 2-5.
2. Found that this item is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act.
3. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to finalize and execute all documents related to the agreement.
CC 14. RESOLUTION 24 -XX AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
THE AGREEMENTS WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TAX AND FEE ADMINISTRATION; RESOLUTION 24-XX AUTHORIZING THE EXAMINATION OF TRANSACTIONS (SALES) AND USE TAX RECORDS; AGREEMENT FOR
TRANSACTIONS TAX AUDIT AND INFORMATIONAL SERVICES WITH
HINDERLITER, DE LLAMAS & ASSOCIATES (HDL, COMPANIES) TO PROVIDE SALES TAX CONSULTING SERVICES FOR MEASURE YM REVENUES.
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6 • Approved Resolution No. 24- 64, Authorizing the City Manager to execute the Agreements with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration. • Approved Resolution No. 24- 65, Authorizing the Examination of Transactions (Sales) and Use Tax Records.
• Approved the execution of the Agreement for Transactions Tax Audit & Information Services with Hinderliter, de Llamas & Associates to provide sales tax consulting services for Measure YM revenues.
• Authorized the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
CC 15. ANNEXATION NO. 2 INTO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2021 -1 (PUBLIC SERVICES)
Adopted Resolution No 24-66 for intention to annex territory to Community Facilities District No. 2021-1 (Public Services), and to authorize the levy of special taxes.
CC 16. AUTHORIZATION TO USE BIOLOGICAL IMPACT FEE FUNDS FOR THE
ACQUISITION OF THE ALPINE BUTTE CONSERVATION PROPERTY
1. Adopted Resolution No. 24-67, authorizing the appropriation and use of biological impact fee funds for the acquisition of the Alpine Butte Conservation Property.
2. Appropriated $1,045,500 from the Biological Impact Fee fund balance to Account No. 41221000.8010, Property Acquisitions.
CC 17. 44812 CEDAR AVENUE LEASE AGREEMENT
1. Approved lease agreement for real property to Antelope Valley Foster Friends through January 31, 2025.
2. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents related to the lease agreement and all amendments, including amendments to extend the term, subject to City Attorney approval.
CC 18. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION REGARDING REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
MEETINGS
1. Adopted Resolution No. 24-68, setting the regular meeting day and time of the Lancaster City Council.
2. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute and sign all documents necessary to implement this change.
CC 19. AMENDING EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION
SCHEDULE AND INCREASING THE FULL TIME EQUIVALENT (FTE) HEADCOUNT
Adopted Resolution No. 24-69 amending Resolution 24-XX, establishing a compensation schedule for various classifications of employees of the City of Lancaster and establishing the following changes:
• Further defined 2100 Series employee group benefits
• Further defined 5100 Series employee group benefits
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7 • Adjusted salaries for 4000 series Tier II classifications due to changes in California state minimum wage law
• Specialist I
• Administrative Assistant
• Addition of four (4) FTE positions to the City of Lancaster raising the total city FTE count to 319
• Police Officers
CC 20. MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN ARCHES H2 LLC AND THE
CITY OF LANCASTER
1. Authorized the City Manager or his designee to negotiate, finalize, and execute a Memorandum of Agreement between ARCHES H2 LLC and the City of Lancaster in a form approved by the City Attorney.
2. Appropriated $3,000,000 from General Fund to Account No.10100000.1200, Loans Receivable.
3. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to finalize and execute any related documents in a form approved by the City Attorney.
CC 21. LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT
1. Approved the SH-AD 575 with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department to provide law enforcement services for a term of one year; and,
2. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to pay invoices and to execute all contracts and associated documents.
PH 1. APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT; AND A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
APPLICATION FOR, AND RECEIPT OF PRO -HOUSING INCENTIVE PROGRAM FUNDS.
Vice Mayor Crist opened the public hearing.
The City Council waived the staff report on this item seeing that there weren’t any public comments.
Vice Mayor Crist closed the public hearing.
On a motion by Council Member Mann and seconded by Council Member Hughes-Leslie, the City Council approved Item Number PH 1 as comprised, by the following vote: 4-0-0- 1; AYES: Hughes-Leslie, Malhi, Mann, Crist; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT:
Parris
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8 1. Adopted Resolution No. 24-70, authorizing the submittal of an application to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for funding under the Prohousing Incentive Program (PIP) and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute all documents deemed necessary or appropriate to participate in the PIP.
2. If funded, accept the PIP grant award funds and appropriate said funds into a PIP Fund account number, to be created by Finance.
3. Authorized the City Manager or his designee to expend any awarded funds (up to $1,250,000), in accordance with the PIP guidelines.
NB1. ORDINANCE NO. XXX ADDING CHAPTER XXX TO THE LANCASTER
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CIVIL PENALTIES FOR FAILURE TO CONTROL MINOR ORDINANCE NO. XXX ADDING CHAPTER XXX TO THE LANCASTER MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO CURFEW AND TRUANCY ORDINANCE NO. XXX
ADDING CHAPTER XXX TO THE LANCASTER MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PROHIBITED CONDUCT AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 9.16 OF THE LANCASTER
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO LOITERING BY MINORS
Allison Burns, City Attorney presented the staff report on this item.
On a motion by Council Member Hughes-Leslie and seconded by Council Member Mann, the City Council approved the i ntroduction of Ordinance No. 1123 Repealing and Replacing Chapter 9.16 of the Lancaster Municipal Code Relating to Curfew, Truancy, and Loitering by Minor, and introduction of Ordinance No. 1124 Adding Chapter 9.52 to the Lancaster Municipal Code Relating to Civil Penalties for Failure to Supervise or Control Minor, by the following vote: 4-0-0-1; AYES: Hughes-Leslie, Malhi, Mann, Crist; NOES:
None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: Parris
NB2. OFFICIAL CANVASS AND CERTIFICATION OF THE NOVEMBER 05, 2024
SPECIAL ELECTION
Allison Burns, City Attorney presented the staff report on this item.
On a motion by Council Member Mann and seconded by Council Member Hughes-Leslie, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 24-71, reciting the facts of the Special Election held on November 05, 2024, declaring the results and such other matters as provided by law, by the following vote: 4- 0-0-1; AYES: Hughes-Leslie, Malhi, Mann, Crist; NOES:
None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: Parris
NB3. IMPLEMENTATION AND COLLECTION OF TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX.
Allison Burns, City Attorney presented the staff report on this item.
Discussion among Council included delaying the implementation of .25% tax increase in the year 2028 and 2029 with the option to withhold further increases.
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9 On a motion by Council Member Hughes-Leslie and seconded by Council Member Malhi, the City Council approved the introduction of Ordinance No. 1122 relating to implementation and collection of reduced transactions and use tax; a dopted Resolution No. 24-72 phasing the implementation of the transactions and use tax increase authorized by AB 2443 and enacted by Measure YM with the correction of .25 % reference in Section 2 and 3 of the resolution, by the following vote: 4-0-0-1; AYES: Hughes-Leslie, Malhi, Mann, Crist; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: Parris
JOINT NEW BUSINESS
Jason Caudle, CEO of Lancaster Energy presented the staff report on this item.
On a motion by Council Member Mann and seconded by Council Member Hughes- Leslie, the Successor Agency approved Joint New Business item numbers 1 & 2 as comprised, by the following vote: 4-0-0-1; AYES: Hughes-Leslie, Malhi, Mann, Crist; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: Parris
JNB 1. CONSIDERATION OF A JOINT EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF INDUSTRY FOR THE FIRST PUBLIC HYDROGEN AUTHORITY.
1. Approved a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement with the City of Industry to form the First Public Hydrogen Authority (FPH₂) with alternates.
2. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to finalize and execute any related documents in a form approved by the City Attorney.
JNB 2. APPOINTMENTS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE FIRST PUBLIC HYDROGEN AUTHORITY.
1. Appoint ed five board members to the First Public Hydrogen Authority Board of Directors, as outlined in this staff report.
2. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to finalize and execute any related documents in a form approved by the City Attorney.
CR1. COUNCIL REPORTS
Council Member Hughes-Leslie reported on the youth’s interest in Congressman Garcia’s Service Academy.
LANCASTER FINANCING AUTHORITY
No action required at this time.
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10 LANCASTER POWER AUTHORITY
No action required at this time.
CITY MANAGER / EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ANNOUNCEMENTS
Trolis Niebla, City Manager announced upcoming events such as the Magical Blvd Christmas and Tree Lighting on Saturday, December 14, 2024; AVTA Food Drive.
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:
Doug McAlister, Vice President of Frontier Communications -spoke in support of the crackdown of cable thefts.
CITY COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY COMMENTS
No comments at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
Vice Mayor Crist adjourned the meeting at 2:15 p.m. in remembrance of Jack Miller, a cherished member of our community. Jack brought joy and companionship to many through his table tennis classes at Sgt Steve Owen Memorial Park. A beloved father, friend, and mentor, Jack's warmth and creativity touched all who knew him. We extend our deepest sympathies to his family during this difficult time. Thank you, Jack, for the light you brought into our lives.
Vice Mayor Crist stated the next City Council/Successor Agency/Financing/Power Authority meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 1:30 p.m.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 14
th day of January 2025, by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Hughes-Leslie, Malhi, Mann, Crist, Parris
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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11 ATTEST: APPROVED:
__________________________ _____________________________ ANDREA ALEXANDER R. REX PARRIS
CITY CLERK MAYOR/CHAIRMAN
STATE OF CALIFORNIA }
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES } ss
CITY OF LANCASTER }
CERTIFICATION OF MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/FINANCING/HOUSING/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/ Housing/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 ______________________, ____________.
(seal)
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