Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Regular Meeting –
1:30 PM
The City Clerk/Agency/Authority Secretary hereby declares the agenda was posted by 5:00 p.m. on
January 24, 2025
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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AGENDA ITEMS TO BE REMOVED
Sometimes
it
is
necessary
to
remove
items
from
the
agenda.
We
apologize
for
any
inconvenience
this
may cause you.
PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR - AGENDIZED
ITEMS
Any
person
who
would
like
to
address
the
Legislative
Bodies
on
any
agendized
item
is
requested
to
complete
a
speaker
card
for
the
City
Clerk/Agency/Authority
Secretary
and
identify
the
agenda
item
you
would
like
to
discuss.
Each
person
will
be
given
an
opportunity
to
address
the
Legislative
Body
at
the
time
such
item
is
discussed.
Speaker
cards
are
available
at
the
rear
of
the
Council
Chambers
and
your
speaker
card
must
be
filled
out
prior
to
the
agenda
item
being
called.
We
respectfully
request
that
you
fill
the
cards
out
completely
and
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clearly
as
possible.
Following
this
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will
allow
for
a
smooth
and
timely
process
for
the
meeting
and
we
appreciate
your
cooperation.
Individual speakers are limited to three (3) minutes each.
Consent
Calendar
items
under
the
Legislative
Body
may
be
acted
upon
with
one
motion,
a
second
and
the
vote.
If
you
desire
to
speak
on
an
item
or
items
on
the
Consent
Calendar,
you
may
fill
out
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speaker
card
for
the
Consent
Calendar.
You
will
be
given
three
minutes,
unless
a
different
time
limit
is
announced,
to
address
your
concerns
before
the
Legislative
Body
takes
action
on
the
Consent
Calendar.
LEVINE ACT/GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 84308
Parties
to
any
proceeding
involving
a
license,
permit,
or
other
entitlement
for
use
pending
before
the
City
Council
must
disclose
any
campaign
contribution
over
$250
(aggregated)
within
the
preceding
12 months
made
by
the
party,
their
agent,
and
those
required
to
be
aggregated
with
their
contributions
under
Gov.
Code
Section
82015.5.
The
disclosure
must
include
the
amount
contributed
and
the
name(s)
of
the
contributor(s).
“G.C.
Section
84308:
Yes”
on
this
agenda
indicates
that
the
item
is
subject to these regulations.
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COUNCIL ACTIONS
CALL TO ORDER
City Council/Successor Agency/Financing/Power Authority
ROLL CALL
City Council Members /Agency Directors /Authority Members: Hughes-Leslie, Malhi, Mann; Vice Mayor/ Vice Chair Crist, Mayor/Chair Parris
INVOCATION
Sean Appleton, Hope Chapel
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATION
1. BLVD Association Annual Report
Presenter: Nicole Jones, Senior Analyst-Community Development
CONSENT CALENDAR
CC 1.
Waive
further
reading
of
any
proposed
ordinance.
(This
permits
reading
the
title
only
in
lieu
of reciting the entire text.)
CC 2.
Pursuant
to
Government
Code
section
995.8,
authorize
the
retention
of
counsel
to
defend
employee(s)
in
any
action
or
proceeding
brought
on
account
of
an
act
or
omission
in
the
scope
of
his
or
her
actions
as
an
employee
regarding
COVID
recovery
programs,
CARES
Act
programs
and/or
Net
Zero
Programs
and
finding
that
such
defense
would
be
in
the
best
interest
of
the
City
and
that
the
employee(s)
acted
or
failed
to
act
in
good
faith,
without
actual
malice,
and
in
the
apparent
interests
of
the
City.
This
authorization
shall
be
subject
to
review
by the Council at the discretion of the City Attorney.
CC 3.
Approve
the
City
Council/Successor
Agency/Financing/Power
Authority
Regular
Meeting
Minutes of January 14, 2025.
CC 4.
Check Registers – January 5, 2025, through January 11, 2025
Recommendation(s):
Approve
the
Check
and
Wire
Registers
for
payments
made
January
5,
2025,
through
January
11, 2025, in the amount of $16,219,378.46 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
and
paid
by
the
City
for
the
purchase
of
materials,
supplies,
services,
and
capital
projects
during
the
prior
three
to
four
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weeks.
CC 5.
Monthly Reports of Investments – December 2024.
Recommendation(s):
Accept and approve the December 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 6.
Lancaster Community Center Roof Project
Recommendation(s):
A.
Award
the
contract
to
replace
the
Lancaster
Community
Center
roof
to
Rite-Way
Roofing
Corporation
in
an
amount
not
to
exceed
$258,916.45,
plus
a
15%
contingency
utilizing
the
Sourcewell public sector contract process.
B.Find
that
the
City
has
complied
with
the
California
Environmental
Quality
Act.
A
Notice
of
Exemption was filed on January 14, 2024.
C.Authorize
the
City
Manager,
or
his
designee,
to
execute
all
contracts
and
associated
documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
The
Lancaster
Community
Center
(LCC),
a
vital
hub
for
our
community,
serving
a
diverse
population,
from
young
children
to
senior
citizens
and
hosts
a
wide
array
of
programs
and
events.
The
LCC
is
in
urgent
need
of
a
roof
replacement.
The
existing
roof
has
deteriorated
significantly over time, exhibiting issues such as leaks and lack of structural integrity.
CC 7.
Application for State of California CalHome Program Funds.
Recommendation(s):
1. Adopt
Resolution
No.
________
,
authorizing
the
submittal
of
an
application
to
the
California
State
Department
of
Housing
and
Community
Development
for
funding
under
the
CalHome
Program;
the
execution
of
a
standard
agreement
if
selected
for
such
funding
and
any
amendments
thereto;
and
any
related
documents
necessary
to
participate
in
the
CalHome
Program.
2. If
funded,
accept
the
CalHome
grant
award
funds,
and
appropriate
said
funds
into
a
CalHome Fund account number, to be created by Finance.
3. Authorize
the
City
Manager
or
his
designee
to
expend
any
awarded
funds
(up
to
$5,00,000,000) million), in accordance with the CalHome program.
4. Find that this item is not a project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act.
The
program
goal
is
to
enable
households
earning
no
more
than
80 percent
of
Area
Median
Income
(AMI),
currently
$110,950
per
year
for
a
family
of
four
in
Los
Angeles
County,
to
become homeowners.
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CC 8.
Acceptance
of
Public
Works
Construction
Project
No.
23-005
–
High
Visibility
Crosswalk
Standardization Project HSIPSL-5419(064)
Recommendation(s):
Accept
the
work
constructed
by
Superior
Pavement
Markings
for
Public
Works
Construction
Project
(PWCP)
No.
23-005,
High
Visibility
Crosswalk
Standardization
Project
HSIPSL-
5419(064)
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).
The
project
provided
for
the
installation
of
high
visibility
continental-style
crosswalks
using
thermoplastic striping material at 53 intersections throughout the City.
CC 9.
Award
of
Contract
for
Request
for
Proposals
MSD24-01
to
St.
Francis
Electric,
LLC
For
Traffic Signal and Street Light Maintenance Services
Recommendation(s):
1. Award
a
(1)
one-year
contract,
for
Request
for
Proposal
(RFP)
MSD24-01
Traffic
Signal
and
Street
Light
Maintenance
Services
to
St.
Francis
Electric,
LLC
of
San
Leandro,
California,
with
an
option
of
four
(1)
one-year
extensions
with
a
not-to-exceed
amount
of
$1,908,234.00 per contract term (plus a 15% contingency).
2. Approve
an
appropriation
from
Lighting
District
fund
balance
of
$86,861.00
to
42242000.5791, and $326,769.00 to 42242000.5792.
3. Find that this item is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act.
4. Authorize
the
City
Manager,
or
his
designee,
to
execute
any
additional
amendments
to
the
Agreement
deemed
necessary
to
complete
the
contract
in
a
form
approved
by
the
City
Attorney.
5. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents.
This
contract
encompasses
the
upkeep
of
154
signalized
intersections
and
over
20,000
lighting
assets,
including
LED
streetlights,
safety
lights,
and
parking
lot
lighting.
The
selected
contractor
is
responsible
for
routine
inspections,
preventive
maintenance,
timely
repairs, and emergency responses to ensure the continued operation of these critical systems.
CC 10.
Award
of
Contract
for
Invitation
to
Bid
MSD24-02
to
SafeRock
for
Public
Works
Maintenance Yard Security Services
Recommendation(s):
1. Award
a
(1)
one-year
contract,
for
Invitation
to
Bid
(ITB)
MSD24-02,
Public
Works
Maintenance
Yard
Security
Services
to
SafeRock
of
Los
Angeles,
California,
with
an
option
of four (1) one-year extensions with a not-to-exceed
amount of $200,428.80 per contract term (plus a 10% contingency).
2. Approve
an
appropriation
of
$34,424.00
from
General
Fund
fund
balance
to
10141000.5710.
3. Find that this item is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act.
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4. Authorize
the
City
Manager,
or
his
designee,
to
execute
any
additional
amendments
to
the
Agreement
deemed
necessary
to
complete
the
contract
in
a
form
approved
by
the
City
Attorney.
5. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents.
Security
is
needed
24 hours
a
day
to
prevent
unauthorized
access,
vandalism,
and
potential
theft
of
City
equipment.
Services
under
this
contract
include,
but
are
not
limited
to,
continuous
monitoring,
routine
patrols,
access
control,
incident
reporting,
and
ensuring
a
safe
environment for all personnel and visitors.
CC 11.
Acceptance
of
Public
Works
Construction
Project
No.
23-020
–
Lancaster
Health
District
Phase I, LACMTA Project ID# F9131
Recommendation(s):
Accept
the
work
constructed
by
Nationwide
Contracting
Services,
Inc.,
for
Public
Works
Construction
Project
(PWCP)
No.
23-020,
Lancaster
Health
District
(LHD)
Phase
I,
Los
Angeles
County
Metropolitan
Transportation
Authority
(
LACMTA)
Project
ID#
F9131,
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).
The
project
included
approximately
3,650
feet
of
sewer
pipeline,
2,000
feet
of
storm
drain/box,
intersection
improvements,
and
1,800
feet
of
temporary
construction
access
pavement.
CC 12.
Final
Map
Approval
–
Tract
Map
No.
84221
(Located
on
the
westside
of
Sierra
Highway
between Avenue H and Avenue H-8)
Recommendation(s):
Approve
the
map
and
accept
the
dedications
as
offered
on
Tract
Map
No.
84221
located
on
the
westside
of
Sierra
Highway
between
Avenue
H
and
Avenue
H-8
;
make
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
instruct
the
City
Clerk
to
endorse
on
the
face
of
the
map
the
certificate which embodies the approval of said map and the dedications shown thereon.
On
November
13,
2023,
the
City
of
Lancaster
Planning
Commission
approved
Tentative
Tract
Map
No.
84221
for
the
subdivision
of
approximately
45 acres
of
land
into
110
residential
and
common
lots,
in
accordance
with
the
standards
of
the
Medium
Density
Residential (MDR) zone.
CC 13.
Tax
Sharing
Resolution
for
Proposed
Annexation
No.
40-166
(04-222)
into
Los
Angeles
County Waterworks District No. 40, Antelope Valley
Recommendation(s):
a.
Adopt
the
Tax
Sharing
Resolution
for
proposed
Annexation
No.
40-166
(04-222)
into
Los
Angeles County Waterworks District No. 40, Antelope Valley. b.
Direct
the
City
Clerk
to
route
three
(3)
copies
of
the
tax
share
resolution
to
the
City
Attorney and the Mayor for wet signatures.
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The
property
owners
within
Annexation
No.
40-166
(04-222)
are
requesting
water
service
for
their
properties.
Before
water
service
can
be
provided,
the
properties
must
first
be
annexed
into Los Angeles County Waterworks District No. 40.
CC 14.
Tax
Sharing
Resolution
for
Proposed
Annexation
No.
40-165
(04-221)
into
Los
Angeles
County Waterworks District No. 40, Antelope Valley
Recommendation(s):
a.
Adopt
the
Tax
Sharing
Resolution
for
proposed
Annexation
No.
40-165
(04-221)
into
Los
Angeles County Waterworks District No. 40, Antelope Valley. b.
Direct
the
City
Clerk
to
route
three
(3)
copies
of
the
tax
share
resolution
to
the
City
Attorney and the Mayor for wet signatures.
The
property
owners
within
Annexation
No.
40-165
(04-221)
are
requesting
water
service
for
their
properties.
Before
water
service
can
be
provided,
the
properties
must
first
be
annexed
into Los Angeles County Waterworks District No. 40.
CC 15.
Ordinance
Adding
Chapter
8.34 to
the
Lancaster
Municipal
Code
Relating
to
the
Sale
of
Energy Drinks to Persons Under the Age of 18
Recommendation(s):
Adopt
Ordinance
No.
1121
adding
Chapter
8.34 to
the
Lancaster
Municipal
Code
relating
to
the sale of energy drinks to persons under 18 years of age.
In
order
to
protect
the
public
health,
safety
and
welfare
of
persons
under
the
age
of
eighteen
(18)
years
of
age,
the
City
Council
of
the
City
of
Lancaster
has
determined
it
is
necessary
to
prohibit
the
sale
,
distribution,
giving
away
or
offering
of
energy
drinks
to
persons
under
the
age of eighteen (18) years old.
CC 16.
Amending
Employee
Classification
and
Compensation
Schedule
and
Defining
2100
series
and 5100 series employee group benefits
Recommendation(s):
Adopt
Resolution
No.____
,
amending
Resolution
24-69,
establishing
a
compensation
schedule
for
various
classifications
of
employees
of
the
City
of
Lancaster
and
establishing
the
following changes:
•
Define 2100 Series employee group benefits
•
Define 5100 Series employee group benefits
•
Addition of 8000 Series classification: Security Assistant •
Update
salary
for
2200
Series
employee
group
CEO
of
Lancaster
Energy
per
previously
approved contract amendment on July 9
, 2024
The
Lancaster
Police
Department
is
committed
to
growing
and
enhancing
its
ability
to
address
crime
and
quality
of
life
concerns
in
our
community.
Given
current
crime
trends,
the
City
recognizes
the
importance
of
taking
proactive
measures
to
prevent
potential
serious
issues.
To
support
this
effort,
the
city
is
looking
to
implement
a
CalPERS
-
Safety
retirement
plan.
The
new
classification
of
Security
Assistant
is
the
determined
need
of
the
Lancaster
Police
Department.
The
Lancaster
Police
Department
is
continuing
to
grow
and
provide
th
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additional
law
enforcement
resources
to
aid
in
addressing
crime
and
quality
of
life
issues.
The
City
of
Lancaster
is
dedicated
to
fostering
innovation
and
advancing
renewable
hydrogen
technologies.
To
lead
these
efforts,
Jason
Caudle
was
appointed
CEO
of
Lancaster
Energy,
where
he
oversees
day-to-day
operations.
The
city
remains
committed
to
building
a
successful
and
sustainable
hydrogen
economy,
not
just
within
Lancaster,
but
across
California.
PUBLIC HEARING
PH 1.
Annexation No. 2 Into Community Facilities District No. 2021-1 (Public Services)
Recommendation(s):
1. Conduct
public
hearing
and
receive
public
testimony
and
property
owner
protests
for
(i)
the
proposed
annexation
OF
territory
into
Community
Facilities
District
No.
2021-1
(Public
Services) and (ii) the authorization to levy a special tax within the proposed territory.
2. Adopt
Resolution
No.____
annexing
territory
to
Community
Facilities
District
No.
2021-1
(Public
Services),
authorizing
the
levy
of
special
taxes
and
submitting
levy
of
tax
to
qualified
electors.
3. Adopt
Resolution
No.____
declaring
results
of
a
special
annexation
election,
determining
validity
of
prior
proceedings,
and
directing
recording
of
amended
Notice
of
Special
Tax
Lien.
By
Resolution
No.
22-60,
the
City
Council
established
CFD
2021-1,
a
Mello-Roos
Community
Facilities
District
with
the
intention
that
future
development
within
the
City
would
annex
into
this
district.
The
special
taxes
collected
from
the
property
owners
within
the
district
are
to
be
used
for
the
funding
maintenance
and
operation
of
public
safety
services,
fire
services,
lighting,
parkways,
streets,
roads,
open
space
and
any
real
property
or
other
tangible property with an estimated useful life of five or more years that is owned by the City.
NEW BUSINESS
NB 1.
Award
of
Bid
and
Task
Order
for
Multi-Year
Professional
Services
(Service
Group
Category
16 - Labor Compliance) - PWCP 22-007 – 2024 Safer Streets Action Plan
Recommendation(s):
1. Award
Public
Works
Construction
Project
(PWCP)
22-007,
2024
Safer
Streets
Action
Plan,
to
PS
Development
Corporation,
DBA
Comet
Electric
of
Chatsworth,
California,
in
the
amount
of
$965,600.00
plus
a
10%
contingency,
to
complete
traffic
signal
modifications
at
various
locations
within
the
City
of
Lancaster,
and
authorize
the
City
Manager,
or
his
designee,
to
sign
all
documents
in
accordance
with
California
Public
Contract
Code
Section
22038(b).
2. Find
the
City
has
complied
with
the
California
Environmental
Quality
Act.
A
Notice
of
Exemption was filed on March 15, 2021, and April 20, 2022.
3. Authorize
Task
Order
expenditure
amount
of
$9,656.00,
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.
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This project will include traffic signal modifications at various locations.
NB 2.
Resolution
of
Intention:
CalPERS
–
Safety
retirement
plan
–
Formula
2.7 @
57 for
2100
series and 5100 series eligible employees
Recommendation(s):
Adopt
Resolution
No.
_______
,
establishing
our
intent
to
amend
our
current
CalPERS
retirement
plan
to
add
the
CalPERS
–
Safety
plan
at
a
retirement
formula
of
2.7%
at
57 in
addition
to
the
already
established
CalPERS
–
Misc
plan.
The
CalPERS
–
Safety
plan
will
be
available to all law enforcement personnel including 2100 series and 5100 series employees.
Current law enforcement personnel classifications:
• 2100 Series employee classifications: Chief of Police and Assistant Chief of Police • 5100 Series employee classifications: Sergeant and Police Officer Given
current
crime
trends,
the
City
recognizes
the
importance
of
taking
proactive
measures
to
prevent
potential
serious
issues.
To
support
this
effort,
the
city
is
looking
to
implement
a
CalPERS - Safety retirement plan.
NB 3.
Ordinance
No.
XXXX
to
the
Lancaster
Municipal
Code
approving
the
Lancaster
Police
Department’s Military Equipment Use Policy
Recommendation(s):
Introduce
Ordinance
No.____
to
the
Lancaster
Municipal
Code
approving
the
Lancaster
Police Department’s Military Equipment Use Policy.
Governor
Newsom
signed
Assembly
Bill
481
on
September
30,
2021,
which
aims
to
regulate
the
financing,
procurement,
and
utilization
of
"military
equipment"
by
law
enforcement
agencies
in
California.
AB
481
is
a
state
requirement
that
all
agencies
disclose
the
purchase
or
intent
to
purchase
certain
listed
equipment
available
to
Law
Enforcement
agencies
from
the
federal
government
as
military
surplus.
The
Lancaster
Police
Department
is
required
to
seek
City
Council
approval
of
their
military
equipment
use
procedure
by
ordinance
at
a
regular
open
meeting.
AB
481
allows
the
governing
body
to
approve
funding,
acquisition,
and use of military equipment within its jurisdiction.
COUNCIL REPORTS
CR 1.
Council Reports
LANCASTER HOUSING AUTHORITY
No action required at this time.
LANCASTER FINANCING AUTHORITY
No action required at this time.
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LANCASTER POWER AUTHORITY
No action required at this time.
LANCASTER SUCCESSOR AGENCY
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
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
a
speaker
card
for
the
City
Clerk/Agency/Authority
Secretary
and
identify
the
subject
you
would
like
to
address.
We
respectfully
request
that
you
fill
the
cards
out
completely
and
as
clearly
as
possible.
Following
this
procedure
will
allow
for
a
smooth
and
timely
process
for
the
meeting
and
we
appreciate
your
cooperation.
State
law
prohibits
the
Legislative
Body
from
taking
action
on
items
not
on
the
agenda
and
your
matter
may
be
referred
to
the
City
Manager/Executive
Director.
Individual
Speakers are limited to three (3) minutes each unless a different time limit is announced.
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) - four potential cases.
2. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation: consideration of initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (4) – four 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. th
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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. Brisa Mahoney, et al. v. City of Lancaster, et al., LASC Case No. 2OSTCV02556
6. Romines v. City of Lancaster, et al,, LASC Case No. 20 AVCV00345
7. Moujan v. City of Lancaster et al., LASC Case No. 20 AVCV00205
8. Lancaster v. Netflix, et al., LASC 21STCV01881
9. Castro v. Lancaster
10. Montenegro v. Green, LASC Case No. 22 AVCV01050
11. Perez v. Lancaster, LASC Case No. 23 AVCV00577
12. City of Whittier v. Superior Court, LASC Case No. 23 STCP03579
ADJOURNMENT
Next Regular Meeting:
February 11, 2025 at 1:30 PM
MEETING ASSISTANCE INFORMATION
In
compliance
with
the
Americans
with
Disabilities
Act,
this
meeting
will
be
held
at
a
location
accessible
to
persons
with
disabilities;
if
you
need
special
assistance
to
participate
in
this
meeting,
please
contact
the
City
Clerk
at
(661)723-6020.
Services
such
as
American
Sign
Language
interpreters,
a
reader
during
the
meeting,
and/or
large
copies
of
the
agenda
are
available.
To
ensure
availability,
you
are
advised
to
make
your
request
at
least
72 hours
prior
to
the
meeting/event
you
wish
to
attend.
Due
to
difficulties
in
securing
sign
language
interpreters,
five
or
more
business
days
notice
is
strongly
recommended.
For
additional
information,
please
contact
the
City
Clerk
at
(661)723-6020.
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occasion
items
may
be
added
after
the
agenda
has
been
mailed
to
subscribers.
Copies
of
the
agenda
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item
will
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available
at
the
City
Clerk
Department
and
are
posted
with
the
agenda
on
the
windows
of
the
City
Council
Chambers.
For
more
information,
please
call
the
City
Clerk
Department at (661) 723-6020.
All documents available for public review are on file with the City Clerk Department.
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