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Tuesday, August 12, 2025
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Parris called the meeting of the Lancaster City Council / Successor Agency/ Financing/ Power Authority to order at 1:33 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: City Council Members /Agency Directors /Authority Members: Hughes-Leslie, Malhi, Mann; Vice Mayor/ Vice Chair Crist; Mayor/Chair 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 -Community Development; Director - Parks, Recreation, Arts, & Community Services; Senior Director/Treasurer- Admin Services; Chief of Police.
INVOCATION
John Meadors, Christian Life Assembly
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Malhi
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2 PRESENTATIONS
1. Commissioner Recognition of Service
Presented by: Mayor R. Rex Parris
CONSENT CALENDAR
On a motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Mann, the City Council approved the Consent Calendar as comprised pulling item numbers CC15 & CC 20 for separate discussion, by the following vote 5-0-0-0: AYES: Hughes-Leslie, Malhi, Mann, Crist, Parris; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None
Patti Garibay, Director-Community Development presented the staff report on item number CC
15. On a motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Hughes-Leslie the City Council approved item number CC15, by the following vote 5-0-0-0: AYES: Hughes-Leslie, Malhi, Mann, Crist, Parris; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None Mike Harne, Assistant Director-Public Works Maintenance Services presented the staff report on item number CC 20.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Malhi, the City Council approved item number CC 20, by the following vote 5-0-0-0: AYES: Hughes-Leslie, Malhi, Mann, Crist, Parris; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None
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/Housing/Power Authority Regular Meeting Minutes of July 08, 2025.
CC 3. AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH AFFORDABLE HOUSING SOLUTIONS & DEVELOPMENT OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, LLC.
1. Approved the Second Amendment to the Affordable Housing Solutions & Development of Southern California, LCC Professional Services Agreement extending the term of the agreement by one (1) year for a total of five (5) years, increasing the annual not-to-exceed amount to $165,000 for the remainder of the contract, for a total contract amount not-to-exceed of Docusign Envelope ID: 380D18C1-8F12-4E3A-BD63-9FFD653DF79F
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3 $605,200, and updating and expanding the services to be provided to include those listed in Exhibit A.
2. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to finalize and execute all documents related to the Amendment.
CC 4. FINAL MAP APPROV AL – PARCEL MAP NO. 84456 (LOCATED AT 44447 10TH
STREET WEST)
Approved the map for Parcel Map No. 84456 located at 44447 10th Street West; 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. APPROVE THE LANCASTER ENERGY RESIDENTIAL PEAK DEMAND RESPONSE INCENTIVE PROGRAM.
Approved the Lancaster Energy Residential Peak Demand Response Incentive Program and Authorized the City Manager or his designee to negotiate and execute program contracts and policies, if applicable, on behalf of the City with concurrence from the City Attorney.
CC 6. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN
AMENDED SURETY BOND TO MEET THE FINANCIAL SECURITY REQUIREMENT FOR LANCASTER ENERGY AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 23-22
1. Adopted Resolution No. 25-44, authorizing the execution of an amended Surety Bond to meet the Financial Security Requirement for Lancaster Energy and rescinding Resolution No. 23-22.
2. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute this and subsequent amended Surety Bond documents to accommodate increases and decreases associated with the annual fee of the Surety Bond for an amount not to exceed $100,000 annually.
CC 7. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SRK CONSULTING, LLC. (SRK)
1. Approved Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with SRK Consulting LLC (SRK) for an additional two (2) years (expiration date moved to 8/14/2028) and a not-to- exceed amount of $125,000 annually for additional services added to scope.
2. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to finalize and execute all documents related to the Amendment.
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4 CC 8. LOS ANGELES COUNTY PROPOSITION A FUNDING FOR YOUTH AND SENIOR
EXCURSION TRANSPORTATION COSTS
A. Appropriated $35,000 from Proposition A to account 21862300.5656 (Project String PROPACMNSRV .YOUTHTRNSP).
B. Appropriated $36,000 from Proposition A to account 21862300.5656 (Project String PROPACMNSRV .SRTRNSPRT).
CC 9. ADOPT RESOLUTION X TO ACCEPT LOS ANGELES COUNTY AFFORDABLE
HOUSING SOLUTIONS AGENCY (LACAHSA) MEASURE A FUNDS
1. Adopted Resolution No. 25-45, to accept LACAHSA Measure A Funds.
2. Authorized the City Manager or their designee to execute any documents related to the application, acceptance, and implementation of approved grant programs and projects of the LACAHSA Measure A Funds.
CC 10. LANCASTER ENERGY – 2024 POWER SOURCE DISCLOSURE ATTESTATION.
Provided the attestation specified under California’s Power Source Disclosure (PSD) Program, which requires the governing council of a public agency providing retail electric service to endorse the accuracy of the annual report, as submitted to the California Energy Commission, for the previous year.
CC 11. “SHOP. DRIVE. EARN.” ECONOMIC INCENTIVE PROGRAM EXPANSION Adopted Resolution No. 25-46 expanding the “Shop. Drive. Earn.” Economic Incentive Program to include campers.
CC 12. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT – FRYDMAN COUNSEL
1. The City Council approved the Professional Services Agreement with Frydman Counsel in an amount not to exceed $125,000.00, and authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents; and
2. Approved an appropriation of $125,000.00 from General Fund Balance to 10110000.5710
3. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute any additional amendments to the Agreement deemed necessary to complete the project in a form approved by the City Attorney; and
4. Found that this item is not a project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
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5 CC 13. CONSIDER APPROV AL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE PROMISSORY NOTE DATED JANUARY 28, 2025, BETWEEN THE CITY OF LANCASTER AND FIRST PUBLIC HYDROGEN AUTHORITY INCREASING THE AMOUNT BY $4,000,000.
1. Approved an amendment to the Promissory Note dated January 28, 2025, between the City of Lancaster and First Public Hydrogen Authority increasing the amount from $2,600,000 to $6,600,000, an increase of $4,000,000.
2. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents related to the promissory, subject to City Attorney approval.
CC 14. CHECK REGISTERS – JUNE 22, THROUGH JULY 26, 2025.
Approved the Check and Wire Registers for payments made June 22, 2025, through July 26, 2025, in the amount of $34,001,694.73 as presented.
CC 15. APPROV AL OF EMPLOYEE GUIDELINES FOR THE USE OF PERSONAL
PROTECTIVE SPRAY
1. Approved the City of Lancaster Pepper Spray Policy for permanent and temporary Community Preservation and Lancaster Police Department employees who have completed the required training and have City of Lancaster approval, are authorized to carry and use pepper spray as a self-defense measure while on duty.
CC 16. AMENDMENT TO THE LANCASTER MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 11.08.090
REGARDING MOBILE HOME PARKS
Adopted Ordinance No. 1135 , amending Section 11.08.090 of the Lancaster Municipal Code concerning mobile home rent increases following certain vacancies, sales, or transfers.
CC 17. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 24-001/ZONE CHANGE NO. 24-001 Adopted Ordinance No. 1136, amending the City zoning plan for 40 acres of land located on the northwest corner of Avenue M and Division Street (APNs 3128-013-010 and -011), known as Zone Change No. 24-001, from OP (Office Professional) to LI (Light Industrial).
CC 18. LANCASTER COMMUNITY CENTER ROOF PROJECT NOTICE OF COMPLETION Accepted the work completed by Rite-Way Roofing Corporation for the Lancaster Community Center Roof Project and directed the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion for the project.
CC 19. Site Plan Review (SPR) 18-05 - Acceptance of Improvements (Drainage Maintenance District)
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6 Approved and accepted for maintenance the work and materials of the drainage improvements for the following Drainage Maintenance District annexation, installed by the developer of the subject project:
Project Annexation No. Location/Owner Site Plan Review No. 18-05 19-33 610 East Avenue L Owner: Peter Biernat
CC 20. AGREEMENT WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS & REHABILITATION AGREEMENT NUMBER - C5612955 INCARCERATED PERSONS
COMMUNITY SERVICE WORK CREWS
1. Approved the agreement with the California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation (CDCR) Incarcerated Persons Community Service Work Crews.
2. Found that this item is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act.
3. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to negotiate, finalize and execute the agreement, as well as any ancillary agreements or approvals, all in a form approved by the City Attorney.
4. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents.
CC 21. SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR) 18-05 - ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS (STREETS) Approved the developer-constructed streets on the project listed below. In addition, accepted the streets for maintenance by the City and for public use.
Project Location/Owner Site Plan Review No. 18-05 610 East Avenue L Owner: Peter Biernat
CC 22. ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION PROJECT NO. 23-017 –
LANCASTER AUTO MALL DEALERSHIP SIGNS PROJECT
Accepted the work designed and constructed by Square Signs, LLC dba Front Signs, for Public Works Construction Project No. 23-017, Lancaster Auto Mall Dealership Signs Project, 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 7107(c).
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7 CC 23. FINAL MAP APPROV AL – TRACT MAP NO. 061817 (LOCATED AT THE SOUTH SIDE OF A VENUE H-4 AND 15TH STREET EAST)
Approved the map and accepted the dedications as offered on Tract Map No. 061817 located at the south side of Avenue H-4 and 15th Street East; 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 and the dedications shown thereon.
CC 24. RENTAL AGREEMENT OF PROPERTY TO FIRST PUBLIC HYDROGEN AT 431 E.
A VENUE K-4
Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, with the concurrence of the City Attorney, to negotiate, finalize and execute the Rental Agreement between the City of Lancaster and First Public Hydrogen for the lease of City property located at 431 E. Avenue K-4.
CC 25. MONTHLY REPORTS OF INVESTMENTS – JULY 2025.
Accepted and approved the July 2025 Monthly Report of Investments as submitted.
NB 1. APPROV AL OF CEQA NOTICE OF EXEMPTION AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 25-46AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE, FINALIZE, AND EXECUTE
CERTAIN DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES BOND BHCIP ROUND 1 LAUNCH READY PROGRAM FUNDING, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO: (1) GROUND LEASE AGREEMENT WITH UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC.; AND (2) PROGRAM FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH ADVOCATES FOR HUMAN POTENTIAL, INC. AND DETERMINING SUCH
ACTIONS TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Nicole Jones, Senior Analyst-Community Development presented the staff report on this item.
Discussion among Council included the timeframe and the workforce agreement regarding this project.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Mann, the City Council approved item number NB 1 as comprised on the staff report, by the following vote 5-0-0-0:
AYES: Hughes-Leslie, Malhi, Mann, Crist, Parris; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT:
None
Approved Recommendations:
1. Approved California Environmental Quality Act Notice of Exemption
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8 2. Adopted Resolution 25-47
a. Authorizing the City Manager to finalize, negotiate and execute a Ground Lease Agreement with UHS, Inc.
b. Authorizing the City Manager or his designee to sign Program Funding Agreement (PFA) and Attachments as appropriate with Advocates for Human Potential, Inc. for the California Department of Health Care Services Bond BHCIP Round 1 Launch Ready Program Funding for the Behavioral Health Hospital Grant
CA 1. CONSIDERATION OF NOMINATION AND APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSION MEMBERS TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION.
On a motion by Mayor Parris and seconded by Vice Mayor Crist the City Council appointed Denise Latanzi, Cynthia Hernandez, and Ben Berk to the Planning Commission, by the following vote 5-0-0-0: AYES: Hughes-Leslie, Malhi, Mann, Crist, Parris; NOES: None; ABSTAIN:
None; ABSENT: None
Mayor Parris administered the oath of office at this time.
CA 2. CONSIDERATION OF NOMINATION AND APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONER TO MEASURE LC CITIZENS’ OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
On a motion by Mayor Parris and seconded by Council Member Hughes-Leslie, the City Council appointed Cynthia Hernandez to the Measure LC Citizens’ Oversight Committee, by the following vote 5-0-0-0: AYES: Hughes-Leslie, Malhi, Mann, Crist, Parris; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: None
Mayor Parris administered the oath of office at this time.
CA 3. CONSIDERATION OF NOMINATION AND APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTY MAYOR-
INNOVATION
On a motion by Mayor Parris and seconded by Vice Mayor Crist, the City Council appointed Cynthia Underwood as Deputy Mayor of Innovation, by the following vote 5-0-0-0: AYES:
Hughes-Leslie, Malhi, Mann, Crist, Parris; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None Mayor Parris administered the oath of office at this time.
CR 1. COUNCIL REPORTS
Council Member Hughes-Leslie reported on and introduced the video recap regarding the National Night Out event.
Vice Mayor Crist reported on and introduced the Fair Volunteer Kick-Off dinner.
Mayor Parris introduced the video recap of the Chamber Award event and the Artificial Intelligence video.
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9 Council Member Malhi reported on the backpack giveaway and expressed gratitude for various sponsorships.
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
Trolis Niebla, City Manager reported on the Lancaster Police Department’s efforts regarding homelessness issues and the report received from Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) homelessness count which reflected a one-hundred and twenty-five percent (125%) increase in the usage of homeless shelters and the number of unsheltered individuals decreased by forty-four percent (44%).
The City Manager reported on the Lancaster Police Department’s receipt of Peace Officer’s Standards and Training (POST) certification.
Staff provided a video recap of the Lancaster Police Department efforts on Sierra Highway.
The City Manager also reported that one of the Lancaster Police Officers is now serving as a Resource Officer in the Westside School District.
Lastly, the City Manager announced the completion of the Parks, Arts, Recreation, and Community Service department’s new butterfly mural.
Staff provided a video recap regarding the butterfly mural.
Mayor Parris discussed the need for additional police officers. Mayor Parris further discussed his meeting with a Northrop Grumman representative who expressed concerns regarding the difficulty in filling job positions as a result of the crime rate in the Antelope Vally. Mayor Parris discussed writing a letter to the current administration to obtain additional support from the National Guard.
Mayor Parris also announced his ninety (90) day leave, and that Vice Mayor Crist will act as Mayor during his leave of absence.
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.
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10 PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS
Addressing the Council at this time:
Michelley- spoke in opposition of the City Council meeting time.
Cesar Vega Magallon- discussed issues with violence and discriminatory actions occurring at local property.
Mark Maldanado- discussed issues with Mayor’s statements.
Joseph Lopko- discussed obtaining a refund on taxes submitted to the state for the bullet train.
CITY COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY COMMENTS
No comments at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Parris adjourned the meeting at 2:38 p.m. and stated the next City Council/Successor Agency/Financing/Power Authority meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at 1:30 p.m.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 26th day of August 2025, by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Hughes-Leslie, Malhi, Mann, Vice Mayor Crist NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Mayor Parris
ATTEST: APPROVED:
_____________________________ _______________________________FOR ANDREA ALEXANDER, CMC R. REX PARRIS
CITY CLERK MAYOR/CHAIRMAN
AGENCY AUTHORITY/SECRETARY
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CERTIFICATION OF MINUTES
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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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