Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Regular Meeting –
1:30 PM
The City Clerk/Agency/Authority Secretary hereby declares the agenda was posted by 6:00 p.m. on
January 23, 2026
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
CITY OF LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/FINANCING/POWER AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING AGENDA –
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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
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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.
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person
will
be
given
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opportunity
to
address
the
Legislative
Body
at
the
time
such
item
is
discussed.
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available
at
the
rear
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the
Council
Chambers
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speaker
card
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filled
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agenda
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speakers
are
limited
to
three
(3)
minutes
each
unless
a
different time limit is announced.
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Calendar
items
under
the
Legislative
Body
may
be
acted
upon
with
one
motion,
a
second
and
the
vote.
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speak
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item
or
items
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minutes,
unless
a
different
time
limit
is
announced,
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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
$500
(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 Authority
ROLL CALL
City Council Members /Agency Directors /Authority Members: Hughes-Leslie, Malhi, Mann; Vice Mayor/ Vice Chair Crist, Mayor/Chair Parris
INVOCATION
Eddie Barragan, World Harvest Christian Outreach
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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COUNCIL ACTIONS
CONSENT CALENDAR
PRESENTATION
1. BLVD Association- 2025 Recap & What’s to Come
Presenter: Michael Flores, Coordinator II-Economic Development
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 January 13, 2026
CC 3.
Check Registers – December 28, through January 10, 2026
Recommendation(s):
Approve
the
Check
and
Wire
Registers
for
payments
made
December
28,
2025,
through
January 10, 2026, in the amount of $13,636,691.23 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
weeks.
CC 4.
Monthly Reports of Investments – December 2025
Recommendation(s):
Accept and approve the December 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.
Midtown Recreation Center Improvements: Contract Award
Recommendation(s):
A.
Award
a
contract
to
Angeles
Contractor
Inc.
for
the
improvements
to
the
Midtown
Education
Center,
in
the
amount
of
$639,780.53
plus
a
10%
contingency
utilizing
the
Sourcewell public sector contract process.
B.
Appropriate
$37,990.45
from
the
General
Fund
to
account
CP14BS002.CONST.PARCS
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(10169900-8000).
C.
Find
that
the
City
has
complied
with
the
California
Environmental
Quality
Act.
A
Notice
of Exemption was filed on March 26, 2025.
D.
Authorize
the
City
Manager,
or
his
designee,
to
execute
all
contracts
and
associated
documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
The
Midtown
Recreation
Center,
located
at
2340
W.
Ave
J-8,
Lancaster,
CA
93536,
is
a
significant
and
strategic
new
acquisition
for
the
Parks,
Arts,
Recreation,
and
Community
Services
(PARCS)
department.
This
facility
is
poised
to
become
a
vital
hub
for
community
engagement,
featuring
a
full-size
indoor
gymnasium,
multiple
dedicated
classrooms,
and
a
spacious
outdoor
turf
area.
Its
neighborhood-adjacent
location
will
enable
PARCS
to
dramatically expand its recreational programming and better serve the needs of our residents.
CC 6.
Additional
Authorization
No.
2 for
Aspen
Environmental
Group
for
the
Parkway
Village
Specific Plan Environmental Impact Report
Recommendation(s):
Approve
Additional
Authorization
No.
2 to
the
Professional
Services
Agreement
with
Aspen
Environmental
Group
in
the
amount
of
$29,134
for
additional
environmental
analysis
and
preparation
of
the
Final
Environmental
Impact
Report
(EIR)
for
the
Parkway
Village
Specific
Plan, including responses to comments received on the Draft EIR.
In
2020,
City
of
Lancaster
staff
started
work
on
the
preparation
of
the
Parkway
Village
Specific
Plan
to
allow
for
a
mixed-use
area
with
a
variety
of
housing
types,
commercial
uses,
and
community
amenities.
Aspen
Environmental
Group
was
hired
at
this
time
to
prepare
the
associated
environmental
documents
including
a
Programmatic
Environmental
Impact
Report
(EIR).
In
May
2021,
the
City
was
awarded
a
$500,000
under
the
LEAP
grant
from
HCD
for
the Parkway Village Project.
CC 7.
National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) Grant Acceptance
Recommendation(s):
A.
Accept
the
National
Recreation
and
Parks
Association
(NRPA)
grant
award
in
the
amount
of
up
to
$4,500
for
the
Walk
with
Ease
project
to
the
revenue
account
SHAPR
NRPA.FEDOTHER 30062600-4998.
B.
Appropriate
funds
in
the
amount
of
up
to
$4,500
to
the
expenditure
account
to
SHAPR
NRPA.MISCGRANT 30062600-5656.
C.
Authorize
the
City
Manager,
or
his
designee,
to
execute
the
grant
contract,
including
all
necessary documents and provisions, subject to City Attorney approval.
The
City
of
Lancaster
was
awarded
a
$4,500
grant
through
a
competitive
selection
process.
This
award
is
in
support
of
the
implementation
of
an
arthritis-appropriate,
evidence-based
intervention (AAEBI) program through local parks and recreation facilities.
CC 8.
Site Plan Review (SPR) 22-01 - Acceptance of Improvements (Water)
Recommendation(s):
Approve the completed water system installed by the developer for the following project:
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Project
Location/Owner
SPR No. 22-01
20th Street West and Avenue K (APN: 3129-016-066)
Owner: FRE Lancaster SS, LLC
Water
system
improvements
are
approved
by
the
City
in
order
to
exonerate
the
Developer’s
Undertaking
Agreement
and
release
improvement
securities.
The
water
system
for
this
project
has
been
constructed
and
completed
to
the
satisfaction
of
the
local
water
purveyor,
Los
Angeles
County
Waterworks
District
40-04,
Antelope
Valley,
and
was
constructed
according
to
the
approved
plans
and
specifications.
Additionally,
the
work
has
been
inspected
and found to be satisfactory by the Director of Public Works.
CC 9.
Site Plan Review (SPR) 22-01 - Acceptance of Improvements (Sewer)
Recommendation(s):
Approve
the
following
developer-installed
sanitary
sewer
and
accept
the
sewer
for
maintenance by the City and for public use:
Project No.
Private Contract No.
Location/Owner
Site Plan Review No. 22-01 85-61 20th Street West and Avenue K (APN: 3129-016-066)
Owner: FRE Lancaster SS, LLC
The
listed
sanitary
sewer
has
been
constructed
and
completed
by
the
developer
in
accordance
with
the
approved
plans
and
specifications.
The
work
has
been
inspected
and
found
to
be
satisfactory by the Director of Public Works.
CC 10.
Professional
Services
Agreement
for
Assessment
District
Administration
and
Support
Services to Harris and Associates
Recommendation(s):
1. Approve
Professional
Services
Agreement
with
Harris
&
Associates
for
Assessment
District
Administration
and
Support
Services
for
an
initial
five-year
term,
with
one
optional
one-year
extension,
in
an
amount
not
to
exceed
$150,000
for
the
year.
Annual
compensation
for
each
subsequent
year
shall
increase
by
no
more
than
five
percent
(5%)
based
on
the
Consumer
Price
Index
(CPI),
with
an
additional
five
percent
(5%)
contingency
available
annually
to
accommodate
potential
increases
in
development
activity
and
associated
district
annexations.
2. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents.
On
December
5,
2025,
City
conducted
a
competitive
Request
for
Proposals
(RFP)
for
a
qualified
consultant
with
experience
in
assessment
district
administration
to
provide
consulting
and
support
services.
Two
proposals
were
received
with
Harris
&
Associates
being
selected
to
be
awarded
the
contract
based
on
the
final
scoring
from
a
committee
consisting
of
staff from the Community Development and Finance Departments.
CC 11.
Ordinance Repealing Sections 10.04.035 and 10.04.040 of the LMC, 4903-4278-5150_1
Recommendation(s):
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JOINT PUBLIC HEARING
NEW BUSINESS
Adopt
Ordinance
No.
1146
repealing
sections
10.04.035
and
10.04.040
of
the
Lancaster
municipal
code
relating
to
vehicular
cruising
to
align
with
AB436
which
amended
Section
21100(k) CVC.
Since
the
City
enacted
Ordinance
No.
726,
the
California
Legislature
passed
Assembly
Bill
436,
which
amended
Section
21100(k)
of
the
California
Vehicle
Code
to
delete
the
statutory
authorization
upon
which
Ordinance
No.
726
was
based.
This
impacts
sections
10.04.035
and
10.04.040
of
the
Lancaster
municipal
code
relating
to
vehicular
cruising,
requiring
those
sections to be repealed to remain consistent with state law.
JPH 1.
A
Resolution
of
the
City
Council
of
the
City
of
Lancaster,
authorizing
the
issuance
of
Lancaster
Financing
Authority
Lease
Revenue
Bonds
in
an
aggregate
principal
amount
of
not-to-exceed
$28,000,000
and
authorizing
the
execution
of
necessary
documents
and
certificates and related actions.
Recommendation:
Take the following actions:
ACTING AS THE CITY COUNCIL:
1. Hold a Public Hearing
2. Adopt
Resolution
No.____
entitled
“Resolution
of
the
City
Council
of
the
City
of
Lancaster,
Authorizing
the
Issuance
of
Lancaster
Financing
Authority
Lease
Revenue
Bonds
in
an
Aggregate
Principal
Amount
of
not
to
Exceed
$28,000,000
and
Authorizing
the
Execution of Necessary Documents and Certificates and Related Actions.” ACTING AS THE LANCASTER FINANCING AUTHORITY:
3. Adopt
Resolution
No.
_____
entitled
“A
Resolution
of
the
Lancaster
Financing
Authority
Authorizing
the
Issuance
of
Lancaster
Financing
Authority
Lease
Revenue
Bonds
in
an
Aggregate
Principal
Amount
of
not
to
Exceed
$28,000,000
and
Authorizing
the
Execution
of
Necessary Documents and Certificates and Related Actions.
The
City
has
identified
the
need
for
financing
the
acquisition,
construction
and
installation
of
certain
capital
improvements,
including
but
not
limited
to
the
Multi-Agency
Regional
Resiliency
Center,
construction
of
the
Avenue
J
Park,
improvements
to
American
Heroes
Park
and
Jane
Reynolds
Park,
certain
other
parks
and
recreation
improvements
within
the
City,
certain
public
art
projects
located
within
the
City,
certain
street
and
traffic
improvements
within
the
City,
and
other
improvements,
facilities
and
equipment
(collectively, the “Projects”).
NB 1.
Adoption and Funding of the YardSmart Lancaster Program
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COUNCIL REPORTS
Recommendation(s):
1. Approve
the
establishment
and
initial
General
Fund
allocation
for
the
YardSmart
Lancaster
Program
,
a
citywide
beautification
and
water-conservation
initiative
designed
to
assist
property
owners
in
converting
front-yard
turf
into
drought-tolerant,
low-maintenance
landscaping.
2. Authorize
the
City
Manager,
or
his
designee,
to
authorize
and
sign
all
documents
related
to
the program.
YardSmart
Lancaster
is
a
City-funded
beautification
and
water-conservation
initiative
created
to
support
Lancaster’s
sustainability,
water-efficiency,
and
neighborhood
revitalization
goals.
The
program
provides
direct
grants
to
property
owners
to
replace
water-intensive
turf
with
drought-tolerant
landscapes,
improving
curb
appeal
while
encouraging
voluntary
compliance
with
City
landscaping
and
property
maintenance
standards.
The
program
is
designed
to
be
proactive
rather
than
punitive,
offering
financial
and
technical
assistance
to
help
bring
visible
properties into compliance while enhancing neighborhood aesthetics.
CR 1.
Council Reports
LANCASTER HOUSING 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
CITY CLERK/AGENCY/AUTHORITY SECRETARY ANNOUNCEMENT
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PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS
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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
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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
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request
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fill
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Following
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and
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meeting
and
we
appreciate
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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. Galant v. Lancaster School District, LASC Case No. 25A VCV00196
6. Abaied v. City of Lancaster, LASC Case No. 25STCV14733
7. Montenegro v. Green, LASC Case No. 22A VCV01050
8. Perez v. Lancaster, LASC Case No. 23A VCV00577
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9. City of Whittier v. Superior Court, LASC Case No. 23 STCP03579
10. Lindo v. Lancaster, LASC Case No. 23A VCV00950.
11. Nazari v. City of Lancaster, LASC Case No. 25A VCV00192
12. Mahfound v. County of Los Angeles, City of Lancaster, LASC Case No. 25A VCV00586
13. Morgan v. Antelope Valley Transit Authority,
City of Lancaster, LASC Case No. 25A VCV00061
14. Lea v. City of Lancaster, LASC Case No.: 25STCV09046
15. Stockman v. City of Lancaster, LASC Case No. 23 A VCV00838
16. Zimmerman v. City of Lancaster, LASC Case No. 24A VCV00848
17. Snyder v. City of Lancaster, LASC Case No. 21A VCV00770
18. Higgins v. City of Lancaster, LASC Case No. 23A VCV00125
19. Wright v. City of Lancaster, LASC Case No. 23A VCV00864
20. Cordova v. City of Lancaster, Case No. 24A VCV00221
21. Darnell Wayne Thomas 25STCV17622
22. Payne v. City of Lancaster 24A VCV00308
ADJOURNMENT
Next Regular Meeting
February 10, 2026 at 1:30 PM
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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
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availability,
you
are
advised
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least
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Due
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more
business
days
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strongly
recommended.
For
additional
information,
please
contact
the
City
Clerk
at
(661)723-6020.
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occasion
items
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be
added
after
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agenda
has
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mailed
to
subscribers.
Copies
of
the
agenda
addendum
item
will
be
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.
CITY OF LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA
CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/FINANCING/POWER AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING AGENDA –
TUESDAY , 01/27/2026
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