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02/24/2026
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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2026
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Parris called the meeting of the Lancaster City Council / Successor Agency/ Financing/ Power Authority to order at 1:32 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; Assistant City Clerk/Agency/Authority Secretary; Director- Community Development, Director-Public Works; Director-Parks, Recreation, Arts, & Community Services; Senior Director/Treasurer-Admin Services; Chief of Police.
INVOCATION
James Gibson, Grace Chapel
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Ken Mann
PRESENTATIONS
1. Lancaster 2025 Crime Stats
Presenters: Mayor Parris, Rodrick Armalin, LPD Chief of Police, and Paul Bartlett, LASD Captain
2. APWA SoCal B.E.S.T Award
Presenters: Marissa Diaz, Director-Public Works, Nick Godin, Assistant Director-PW-City Engineering, and Steven Anderson, Director APWA
3. TEAM UP Lancaster-Commitment Completion & Renewal
Presenter: Mike Harne, Assistant Director-PW Maintenance Services
Addressing the Council at this time:
Mark Ritthaler – Thanked the TEAM UP Lancaster for their work in the community.
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2 PRESENTATIONS CONTINUED…
4. Destination Lancaster Update
Presenters: Sydney Yeseta, Manager-Economic Development and Mark Hemstreet, Executive Director-Destination Lancaster
RECESS
Mayor Parris recessed the meeting at approximately 2:58 p.m.
Council Member Malhi left the meeting during the recess.
RECONVENED
Mayor Parris reconvened the meeting at approximately 3:09 p.m.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT
Recorded public announcement regarding meeting conduct and public participation was played at this time.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Parris stated that he needs to recuse himself from item number CC 7 out of an abundance of caution.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Ma nn, the City Council approved the consent calendar, pulling item CC 7, by the following vote: 4-0-0-1: AYES:
Hughes-Leslie, Mann, Crist, Parris; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: Malhi
Mayor Parris left the dais at this time.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Hughes-Leslie, the City Council approved item CC 7, by the following vote: 3 -0-1-1; AYES: Hughes -Leslie, Mann, Vice Mayor Crist; NOES: None; RECUSED: Parris; ABSENT: Malhi
Mayor Parris returned to the dais at this time.
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 January 27, 2026
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3 CC 3. SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR) 23-004 - ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS
1. Approved the water system installed by the developer for the following project.
2. Approved the work and materials for the developer -installed sanitary sewer system, and accept the infrastructure for public use and maintenance by the City.
3. Approved the work and materials for the developer -installed drainage system for the following Drainage Maintenance District (DMD) annexation and accept the infrastructure for public use and maintenance by the City.
4. Approved the work and materials for the developer-constructed streets, and accept the infrastructure for public use and maintenance by the City.
Project Annexation Nos. Location/Owner
SPR No. 23-004 DMD 23-19 Northeast Corner of Avenue G & 45th Street West LLMD 23-19 (APNs: 3105-001-011, 3105-001-012, 3105 001-013, FF 23-02 3105-001-014)
Owner: Northpoint Development, LLC/Jack Lac
CC 4. FINAL MAP APPROVAL – PARCEL MAP NO. 84913 (LOCATED ON THE
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF VALLEY CENTRAL WAY AND LANCASTER
BOULEVARD)
Approved the map and accepted the dedication as offered on Parcel Map No. 84913 located on the southeast corner of Valley Central Way and Lancaster Boulevard ; 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 dedication shown thereon.
CC 5. FINAL MAP APPROVAL – PARCEL MAP NO. 84914 (LOCATED ON THE
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF VALLEY CENTRAL WAY AND LANCASTER
BOULEVARD)
Approved the map and accepted the dedication as offered on Parcel Map No. 84914 located on the southwest corner of Valley Central Way and Lancaster Boulevard ; 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 dedication shown thereon.
CC 6. AMENDMENT TO YMCA GROUND LEASE FOR PROPERTY
IMPROVEMENTS
A. Approved the first amendment to the Ground Lease Agreement between the City of Lancaster and the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles to authorized improvements to the leased premises, specifically the construction of an enclosed play area
B. Authorized City Manager to execute all necessary agreements subject to final review and approval by the City Attorney.
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4 CC 7. AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH FRYDMAN COUNSEL, INC. LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT & STRATEGIC ADVISORY
INITIATIVES
1. Approved a Professional Services Agreement with Frydman Counsel, Inc., for leadership development and strategic advisory initiatives, in an amount not to exceed $450,000.00, and authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all related documents;
2. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute any necessary amendments to the Agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney, provided the total contract amount does not exceed the approved not-to-exceed amount; and
3. Determined that this action is not a project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
CC 8. CHECK REGISTERS – JANUARY 11, THROUGH JANUARY 24, 2026 Approved the Check and Wire Registers for payments made January 11, 2026, through January 24, 2026, in the amount of $12,616,108.49 as presented.
CC 9. AWARD OF CONTRACT TO TIP STRATEGIES, INC. FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF A COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
STRATEGY (CEDS) AND JOB PLAN (RFP 864-26)
1. Approved a Professional Services Agreement with TIP Strategies, Inc. for the preparation of the City of Lancaster’s Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) and Jobs Plan.
2. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the contract, including all necessary documents and provisions, subject to City Attorney approval.
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5 PUBLIC HEARINGS
PH 1. PARKWAY VILLAGE SPECIFIC PLAN
Mayor Parris opened the public hearing.
The City Council waived the staff report on this item seeing that there weren’t any public comments.
Mayor Parris closed the public hearing.
The City Council voted on this item and a speaker card was identified.
Addressing the Council at this time:
Charles Fricke – discussed the project and his excitement for the new development.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Mann, the City Council: 1. Introduced Resolution No. 26-05, containing the following actions: a. Approval of General Plan Amendment No. 25-006 changing the land use designation of the plan area to Specific Plan (SP); b. Approval of the Parkway Village Specific Plan under Specific Plan No. 24-001; and d. Certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Parkway Village Specific Plan (SCH# 202402979) and adoption of the Findings/Statement of Overriding Considerations, and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP); and Introduced Ordinance No. 1147, amending the City Zoning Map for approximately 435 acres of land generally bounded by Avenue K, Sierra Highway, 10 th Street West, and Avenue L to be zoned Specific Plan (SP), known as Zone Change No. 25- 004, by the following vote: 4 -0-0-1: AYES: Hughes-Leslie, Mann, Crist, Parris; NOES:
None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: Malhi
PH 2. LANCASTER MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS ANNEXATIONS 2026
Mayor Parris opened the public hearing.
The City Council waived the staff report on this item seeing that there weren’t any public comments.
The Assistant City Clerk opened and counted the ballots.
The City Attorney announced that all ballots received for this item, PH 2, for annexations to the Lancaster Maintenance Districts have been opened and tallied with results being four (4) no votes. The item did not pass; no further action by the City Council could be taken at this time.
Mayor Parris closed the public hearing.
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6 PH 3. OPEN SPACE ELEMENT & CONSERVATION ELEMENT UPDATES, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 25-005
Mayor Parris opened the public hearing.
The City Council waived the staff report on this item seeing that there weren’t any public comments.
Mayor Parris closed the public hearing.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Hughes-Leslie, the City Council:1. Adopted Resolution No. 26-07: a. Approving General Plan Amendment No. 25-005 to adopt the updates to the Open Space and Conservation Elements; finding that the project is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and no further environmental review is necessary and a uthorizing staff to file a Notice of Exemption.
CR 1. COUNCIL REPORTS
Mayor Parris reported on the Rotary Club presentation and CCW process.
Staff provided video recaps of the Rotary Club presentation and CCW process.
LANCASTER HOUSING AUTHORITY
No action required at this time.
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
The City Manager discussed the recent employee breakfast where staff members were recognized for their achievements.
Staff provided a video recap of the employee breakfast.
The City Council, City Attorney, and staff discussed the recent trend of law firms targeting projects under review, and the current process in place for developers and the city to combat this trend.
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7 CITY CLERK /AGENCY/AUTHORITY SECRETARY ANNOUNCEMENT
The Assistant 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 City Council at this time:
Fran Sereseres – discussed her involvement in the community and attendance at meetings.
Lou Walker – discussed her involvement in the community and potential future partnership with the City.
Darrell Dorris – discussed his appreciation for the City Council and City staff; and thanked everyone for their contributions to the community.
CITY COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY COMMENTS
No items for discussion at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Parris adjourned the meeting at 3:45 p.m. and stated the next City Council/Successor Agency/Financing/Power Authority m eeting will be held on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 24th day of February 2026, by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Malhi, Mann, Vice Mayor Crist, Mayor Parris
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Hughes-Leslie
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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