Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Regular Meeting –
1:30 PM
The City Clerk/Agency/Authority Secretary hereby declares the agenda was posted by 5:00 p.m. on
March 21, 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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it
is
necessary
to
remove
items
from
the
agenda.
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apologize
for
any
inconvenience
this
may cause you.
PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR - AGENDIZED
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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.
CALL TO ORDER
City Council/Successor Agency/Financing/Power/California Choice Energy Authority
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COUNCIL ACTIONS
CONSENT CALENDAR
ROLL CALL
City Council Members /Agency Directors /Authority Members: Hughes-Leslie, Malhi, Mann; Vice Mayor/ Vice Chair Crist, Mayor/Chair Parris
INVOCATION
Jeremy Johnson, Grace Resources
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation on Stadium Renovation
Presenter: Trolis Niebla, City Manager
2. Destination Lancaster Presentation
Presenter: Mark Hemstreet
3. Senate District 23’s Women of the Year Recognition
Presenter: Trolis Niebla, City Manager
4. Measure LC Presentation
Presenter: George Harris, Senior Director-Admin Services
CC 1.
Waive
further
reading
of
any
proposed
ordinance.
(This
permits
reading
the
title
only
in
lieu
of reciting the entire text.)
CC 2.
Approve
the
City
Council/Successor
Agency/Financing/Power
Authority
Regular
Meeting
Minutes of March 11, 2025.
CC 3.
Check Registers – February 23 through March 08, 2025.
Recommendation(s):
Approve
the
Check
and
Wire
Registers
for
payments
made
February
23,
2025,
through
March 08, 2025, in the amount of $9,359,814.39 as presented.
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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
weeks.
CC 4.
Monthly Reports of Investments – February 2025.
Recommendation(s):
Accept and approve the February 2025 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 5.
Approval
of
the
2024
General
Plan
Annual
Progress
Report
and
the
2024
Housing
Element
Annual Progress Report
Recommendation(s):
1. Approve
the
2024
General
Plan
Annual
Progress
Report
and
the
2024
Housing
Element
Annual Progress Report.
The
General
Plan
and
Housing
Element
APRs
describe
the
progress
of
the
City’s
ongoing
efforts
to
implement
and
assess
identified
goals,
policies
and
objectives
in
the
General
Plan
and
Housing
Element.
Demonstration
of
ongoing
compliance
with
State-required
reporting
ensures
that
the
City
maintains
eligibility
and
competitiveness
for
ongoing
grant
funding
opportunities that may help to implement these goals and policies.
CC 6.
2024 Sewer Collection System Annual Report
Recommendation(s):
Accept the 2024 Sanitary Sewer Collection System Annual Report.
The
attached
Sewer
Collection
System
Annual
Report
provides
detailed
information
regarding
the
system's
growth
and
characteristics
over
the
past
year,
and
outlines
the
accomplishments
of
the
Public
Works
–
Utilities
Services
Division
regarding
operations
and
maintenance of the City's sewer system.
CC 7.
Award
of
Bid
and
Task
Order
for
Multi-Year
Professional
Services
(Service
Group
Category
16 - Labor Compliance) - PWCP 21-002 – Park-and-Ride Parking Lot Refurbishment
Recommendation(s):
1. Award
Public
Works
Construction
Project
(PWCP)
21-002,
Park-and-Ride
Parking
Lot
Refurbishment,
to
Addison-Miller,
Inc.
of
Orange,
California,
in
the
amount
of
$1,935,111.33
plus
a
10%
contingency,
to
refurbish
the
existing
parking
lots
at
the
six
(6)
park-and-ride
locations
within
the
City
of
Lancaster
and
authorize
City
Manager,
or
his
designee,
to
sign
all
documents in accordance with California Public Contract Code Section 22038(b).
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2. Find
the
City
has
complied
with
the
California
Environmental
Quality
Act.
A
Notice
of
Exemption was filed on May 24, 2024.
3. Authorize
Task
Order
expenditure
amount
of
$19,351.11
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.
The
proposed
project
is
funded
by
the
Los
Angeles
County
Metropolitan
Transportation
Authority,
Prop
A
funds.
This
project
will
include
resurfacing
existing
parking
lots,
installing
new
striping,
markings
and
signage,
ADA
parking
stalls,
and
access
at
the
park-and-ride
locations.
CC 8.
Acceptance
of
Public
Works
Construction
Project
No.
23-004
–
Edgeline
Refresh
Program
HSIPSL-5419(065)
Recommendation(s):
Accept
the
work
constructed
by
Sterndahl
Enterprises,
LLC,
for
Public
Works
Construction
Project
(PWCP)
No.
23-004,
Edgeline
Refresh
Program
HSIPSL-5419(065),
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).
This
project
provided
for
the
refresh
of
roadway
edgelines
with
thermoplastic
material
at
eight (8) segments within Lancaster city limits.
CC 9.
Mariposa Park Outdoor Fitness Equipment Project Notice of Completion (NOC)
Recommendation(s):
Accept
the
Capital
Improvement
Project
No.
CP11ZZ014.CONST
–
Mariposa
Park
Outdoor
Fitness
Equipment
Project
as
complete
and
direct
the
City
Clerk
to
file
the
Notice
of
Completion for the project.
The
California
Department
of
Parks
and
Recreation
Office
of
Grants
and
Local
Services
awarded
grant
funds
in
the
amount
of
$123.294
for
the
installation
of
concrete
pads
and
the
purchase
of
outdoor
exercise
equipment
from
the
Greenfields
Outdoor
Fitness,
which
was
installed
in-house
by
City
of
Lancaster
Staff
with
oversite
by
a
Greenfields
Outdoor
Fitness
supervisor on February 5, 2025.
CC 10.
Purchase and Sale Agreement with First Baptist Church of Lancaster
Recommendation(s):
1. Find
the
project
categorically
exempt
under
the
California
Environmental
Quality
Act
and
authorize staff to execute and file a Notice of Exemption.
2. Authorize
the
City
Manager
or
his
designee,
with
the
concurrence
of
the
City
Attorney,
to
negotiate, finalize and execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement and all related documents.
Desert
Christian
Schools
recently
announced
plans
to
move
their
high
school
campus
to
a
larger
site
at
City
Church
in
Lancaster.
The
new
location
offers
additional
amenities,
room
for
future
growth,
and
greater
proximity
to
their
main
campus.
This
transition
creates
an
exciting
opportunity
for
the
City
to
purchase
the
existing
high
school
campus
and
establish
a
new
City-owned
and
operated
facility,
coined
“Mid-Town
Education
Center”,
envisioned
as
a
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PUBLIC HEARING
NEW BUSINESS
welcoming space where residents of all ages can connect, learn, and thrive.
CC 11.
Amending
Employee
Classification
and
Compensation
Schedule
and
Reclassification
of
open
position from Analyst to Assistant Director
Recommendation(s):
Adopt
Resolution
No.
25-
_____,
amending
Resolution
25-XX,
establishing
a
compensation
schedule
for
various
classifications
of
employees
of
the
City
of
Lancaster
and
establishing
the
following changes:
•
Reclass
and
appropriate
funds
for
existing
open
position
in
the
City
Manager’s
Office
• Analyst to Assistant Director for City Manager’s Officer
•
Appropriate
$18,600
in
funds
for
the
increase
in
pay
from
Analyst
to
Assistant
Director for the remainder of the fiscal year
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.
With
the
City’s
partnership
with
H2
and
the
transition
of
personnel
the
reclassification
of
Analyst
to
Assistant
Director
is
the
determined
need
of
the
City
Manager.
This
position
will
fill
a
key
leadership
role,
assisting
the
City
Manager,
and
ensuring
the
continued
growth
and
development
of
all
current
and
future
city
initiatives.
PH 1.
Citywide Fee Schedule Amendment to Approve Proposed Memorial Bench Program Fees
Recommendation:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 25-____, establishing fees for the City’s Memorial Bench Program.
2. Establish
a
revenue
project
6000BENCH.BENCHFEE
(account
10160099.4713)
for
the
Memorial Bench Program
3. Establish
an
expenditure
project
6000BENCH.RPRS&MAINT
(account
10160099.5790)
for the Memorial Bench Program.
The
Memorial
Bench
Program
will
allow
individuals
to
dedicate
a
bench
in
memory
of
a
loved
one.
Each
bench
is
personalized
and
placed
in
a
city
park,
with
locations
determined
by
City
staff
based
on
suitability
and
availability.
This
program
aligns
with
the
City’s
commitment
to
enhancing
public
spaces
while
offering
residents
a
lasting
tribute
to
those
they wish to commemorate.
NB 1.
Introduce
and
Adopt
Urgency
Ordinance
No.
__
to
the
Lancaster
Municipal
Code
approving
the updated Lancaster Police Department's Military Equipment Use Policy
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COUNCIL REPORTS
Recommendation(s):
Introduce
and
adopt
Urgency
Ordinance
No.____
to
the
Lancaster
Municipal
Code
a
pproving the updated 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.
CR 1.
Council Reports
LANCASTER HOUSING AUTHORITY
No action is required at this time.
LANCASTER FINANCING AUTHORITY
No action is required at this time.
LANCASTER POWER AUTHORITY
No action is required at this time.
LANCASTER SUCCESSOR AGENCY
No action is required at this time.
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CITY CLERK/AGENCY/AUTHORITY SECRETARY ANNOUNCEMENT
PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS
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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 print 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.
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 th
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ADJOURNMENT
Next Regular Meeting:
April 08, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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compliance
with
the
Americans
with
Disabilities
Act,
this
meeting
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held
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