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Tuesday, March 25, 2025
CALL TO ORDER
Vice Mayor Crist called the meeting of the Lancaster City Council / Successor Agency/ Financing/ Power Authority to order at 1:31 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: City Council Members /Agency Directors/Authority Members: Malhi, Mann, Vice Mayor/Vice Chair Crist
ABSENT: Council Member Hughes-Leslie, Mayor/Chairman Parris
On a motion by Council Member Mann and seconded by Council Member Malhi the City Council excus ed Council Member Hughes-Leslie and Mayor/Chairman Parris from the Lancaster City Council/ Successor Agency/ Financing/ Power Authority meeting., by the following vote: 3 -0-0-2; AYES: Malhi, Mann, Crist; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: Hughes-Leslie, 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/Treasurer - Admin Services; Chief of Police.
INVOCATION
Jeremy Johnson, Grace Resources
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Bart Avery
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2 PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation on Stadium Renovation
Presented by: Trolis Niebla, City Manager
2. Destination Lancaster Presentation
Presented by: Mark Hemstreet
3. Senate District 23’s Women of the Year Recognition
Presented by: Trolis Niebla, City Manager
4. Measure LC Presentation
Presented by: George Harris, Senior Director-Admin Services
CONSENT CALENDAR
On a motion by Council Member Mann and seconded by Council Member Malhi, the City Council approved the Consent Calendar as comprised, by the following vote: 3-0-0- 2; AYES: Malhi, Mann, Crist; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: Hughes- Leslie, 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 March 11, 2025.
CC 3. CHECK REGISTERS – FEBRUARY 23 THROUGH MARCH 08, 2025.
Approved 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.
CC 4. MONTHLY REPORTS OF INVESTMENTS – FEBRUARY 2025.
Accepted and approved the February 2025 Monthly Report of Investments as submitted.
CC 5. APPROVAL OF THE 2024 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT AND THE 2024 HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT
1. Approved the 2024 General Plan Annual Progress Report and the 2024 Housing Element Annual Progress Report.
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3 CC 6. 2024 SEWER COLLECTION SYSTEM ANNUAL REPORT
Accepted the 2024 Sanitary Sewer Collection System Annual Report.
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
1. Awarded 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 d City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents in accordance with California Public Contract Code Section 22038(b).
2. Found the City has complied with the California Environmental Quality Act. A Notice of Exemption was filed on May 24, 2024.
3. Authorized 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.
CC 8. ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION PROJECT NO. 23 -004 – EDGELINE REFRESH PROGRAM HSIPSL-5419(065)
Accepted the work constructed by Sterndahl Enterprises, LLC, for Public Works Construction Project (PWCP) No. 23-004, Edgeline Refresh Program HSIPSL-5419(065), 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 9. MARIPOSA PARK OUTDOOR FITNESS EQUIPMENT PROJECT NOTICE OF
COMPLETION (NOC)
Accepted the Capital Improvement Project No. CP11ZZ014.CONST – Mariposa Park Outdoor Fitness Equipment Project as complete and direct ed the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion for the project.
CC 10. PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF
LANCASTER
1. Found the project categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act and authorize staff to execute and file a Notice of Exemption.
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4 2. Authorized 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.
CC 11. AMENDING EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION
SCHEDULE AND RECLASSIFICATION OF OPEN POSITION FROM ANALYST TO
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Adopted Resolution No. 25-09, amending Resolution 25-XX, establishing a compensation schedule for various classifications of employees of the City of Lancaster and establishing the following changes:
• Reclassed and appropriated funds for existing open position in the City Manager’s Office • Analyst to Assistant Director for City Manager’s Officer • Appropriated $18,600 in funds for the increase in pay from Analyst to Assistant Director for the remainder of the fiscal year
PH 1. CITYWIDE FEE SCHEDULE AMENDMENT TO APPROVE PROPOSED
MEMORIAL BENCH PROGRAM FEES
Vice Mayor Crist opened the public hearing.
Nicole Floto, Administrative Assistant-Parks, Arts, Recreation and Community Services presented the staff report on this item.
Vice Mayor Crist closed the public hearing.
On a motion by Council Member Mann and seconded by Council Member Malhi, the City Council, (1) Adopted Resolution No. 25 -10, establishing fees for the City’s Memorial Bench Program. (2) Established a revenue project 6000BENCH.BENCHFEE (account 10160099.4713) for the Memorial Bench Program (3) Established an expenditure project 6000BENCH.RPRS&MAINT (account 10160099.5790) for the Memorial Bench Program, by the following vote: 3 -0-0-2; AYES: Malhi, Mann, Crist; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: Hughes-Leslie, Parris
NB 1. INTRODUCE AND ADOPT URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 1128 TO THE
LANCASTER MUNICIPAL CODE APPROVING THE UPDATED LANCASTER
POLICE DEPARTMENT'S MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY
The City Council waived the staff report on this item seeing that there weren’t any public comments.
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5 Policy, by the following vote: 3 -0-0-2; AYES: Malhi, Mann, Crist; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: Hughes-Leslie, Parris
CR 1. COUNCIL REPORTS
Vice Mayor Crist reported on the Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District (AVAQMD) meeting were they discussed the availability of riding lawn mower grant. Vice Mayor Crist also stated that there were not any updates regarding the Antelope Valley Transit Authority (AVTA) meeting.
LANCASTER FINANCING AUTHORITY
No action is required at this time.
LANCASTER HOUSING 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.
CITY MANAGER / EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ANNOUNCEMENTS
The City Manager announced upcoming events such as the Annual Bunny Hop on April 12, 2025; The Poppy Festival scheduled for April 25 -27, 2025. The City Manag er also announced the Lancaster Police Department mural painting is scheduled for March 27, 2025 and upcoming Homeless Plan update. The City Manager announced the upcoming Earth Day on April 19, 2025 were gas mower vouchers will be given.
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 Council at this time:
Anita Bordlemal- discussed issues with human trafficking and other personal issues.
James Kennard – discussed services provided by the Lancaster Sunrise Rotary Club.
David Paul- discussed various issues.
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6 Fran Sereseres- discussed her experience at the AV EDGE Business Summit event.
CITY COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY COMMENTS
No comments at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
Vice Mayor Crist concluded today’s council meeting, in honor and memory of Rhonda Camacho, who passed away yesterday, surrounded by her family. Rhonda, together with her husband Gus, has been a cornerstone of generosity and leadership in our community. Her enduring spirit and contributions have deeply enriched the Antelope Valley, leaving a legacy that will continue to inspire all of us. We extend our heartfelt sympathies to Gus and the entire Camacho family.
The City Council paused for a moment of silence to reflect on her remarkable life and contributions.
Vice Mayor Crist adjourned the meeting at 2:40 p.m. and stated the next City Council/Successor Agency/Financing/Power Authority meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 08, 2025, at 1:30 p.m.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 8th day of April 2025, by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Hughes-Leslie, Malhi, Mann, Vice Mayor Crist, Mayor Parris
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST: APPROVED:
__________________________ _____________________________ ANDREA ALEXANDER, CMC 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 and 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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