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March 24, 2026
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: Malhi, Mann; Hughes- Leslie; Vice Mayor/ Vice Chair Crist; Mayor/Chair Parris
STAFF MEMBERS:
City Manager/ Executive Director; Assistant City Manager/ Assistant 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
Eddie Barragan, World Harvest Christian Church 224
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Hughes-Leslie
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2 CA 1. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF NOMINATION AND APPOINTMENT OF
A DEPUTY MAYOR
On a motion by Mayor Parris and seconded by Council Member Malhi, the City Council appointed Anouk Harvey as Deputy Mayor, 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.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation from the City Manager
Presented by: Trolis Niebla, City Manager
RECESSED
Mayor Parris recessed the meeting at approximately 2:52 p.m.
RECONVENED
Mayor Parris reconvened the meeting at approximately 3:04 p.m.
2. Community Preservation Update
Presented by: Patti Garibay, Director-Community Development; Hai Ngyuen-Assistant Director- Community Development, & Justin Hillemann, Manager-Community Preservation
Mayor Parris discussed the desire to see code enforcement use body cams. Mayor Parris also discussed using enhancements such as grass to the YardSmart program.
3. PARCS Spring Events
Presented by: Efrain Carrera, Jr., Manager-Recreation
CONSENT CALENDAR
On a motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Hughes-Leslie, the City Council approved the consent calendar as comprised pulling consent calendar item numbers CC 6, CC 10, and CC 12 for separate discussion, by the following vote: 5-0-0-0: AYES:
Hughes-Leslie, Mann, Malhi, Crist, Parris; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT:
None.
Addressing the Council at this time:
Mark Rithaller- spoke on item number CC 10 regarding funding and examining current ordinances.
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3 Caleb Norwood- spoke on item number CC 12 regarding how the grants will address current
issues that lead to violence such as poverty.
John Keith, Senior Analyst-Lancaster Police Department provided insight into the grant funding.
Caleb Norwood-spoke on item number CC 6 regarding the cost of cameras and the extent of camera usage.
Discussion among Council included transparency and policies regarding camera data usage.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Mann, the City Council approved consent calendar item numbers CC 6, CC 10, and CC 12 as comprised, by the following vote: 5-0-0-0: AYES: Hughes-Leslie, Mann, Malhi, 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.)
C 2. MINUTES
Approved the City Council/Successor Agency/Financing/Housing/Power Authority Regular Meeting Minutes of March 10, 2026.
CC 3. CHECK REGISTERS – FEBRUARY 22, THROUGH MARCH 7, 2026
Accepted and approved the February 2026 Monthly Report of Investments as submitted.
CC 4. MONTHLY REPORTS OF INVESTMENTS – FEBRUARY 2026
Accepted and approved the February 2026 Monthly Report of Investments as submitted.
CC. 5 ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION PROJECT NO. 21-002 -
PARKING LOT REFURBISHMENT
Accepted the work constructed by Addison-Miller, Inc., for Public Works Construction Project (PWCP) No. 21-002, Park-and-Ride Parking Lot Refurbishment, 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 6. APPROVE EXPANSION OF CITY DETECT AK CAMERA PROGRAM FOR
COMMUNITY PRESERVATION
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4 1. Approved Annual Hardware and Software Costs for Community Preservation Vehicle Mounted Cameras and AI Services provided by City Detect for an initial term of two (2) years, including the purchase and installation of three additional cameras to be mounted on City Street sweepers.
2. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to finalize and execute all documents, including a service agreement.
CC 7. DMR TEAM, INC., FOURTH REVISED TASK ORDER 2 FOR MULTI-YEAR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION PROJECT 20- 005, SR 138 (SR-14) AVENUE J INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENTS (PHASE II
CALTRANS INTERCHANGE)
1. Approved Fourth Revised Task Order No. 2, for services in accordance with the Multi- Year Professional Services Agreement (RFQ 739-21), Service Group Category 1 – Construction Management and Inspection, with DMR Team, Inc., (DMR), of Chatsworth, California, in the amount of $159,315.00, to provide on-call construction management and inspection services during construction of SR-138 (SR-14) Avenue J Interchange Improvements (Phase II – Caltrans), and authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents.
2. Approved an extension of the term of the Multi-Year Professional Services Agreement to December 30, 2026.
CC 8. EXTENSION OF SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM SERVICES CONTRACT (REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NO. 797.24)
Approved the extension of the professional services agreement with Antelope Valley Partners for Health (AVPH) of Lancaster, California, from June 30, 2026, to August 31, 2027, for an additional amount of $225,411.00, ($846,261.00 total contract value), for professional services to provide community engagement services to support an active transportation safety non-infrastructure project that focuses on students K-12.
CC 9. AMENDMENT NO.1 TO AGREEMENT WITH LDM ASSOCIATES, INC. TO
ASSIST IN THE ADMINISTATIVE SERVICES FOR THE HOME-AMERICAN RESCUE
PLAN PROJECT
1. Approved Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement with LDM Associates, Inc. (LDM) to assist in the Administrative Services for the HOME- American Rescue Plan (ARP) Application Plan and Policies until the project is completed.
2. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all related documents.
CC 10. APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH DAPEER,
ROSENBLIT & LITVAK, LLP FOR COMMUNITY PRESERVATION LEGAL SERVICES (RFP NO. 873.-26)
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5 1. Approved a Professional Services Agreement with Dapper, Rosenblit & Litvak, LLP for Community Preservation Legal Services in an amount not to exceed $150,000 annually, total NTE of $1,050,000 for the entirety of the agreement over the five (5) years, 3 months and option to extend the Agreement for one (1) additional two-year period upon mutual written agreement.
2 Authorized the City Manager to execute the Agreement, subject to City Attorney approval as to form.
CC 11. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH LDM ASSOCIATES, INC. TO
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FOR THE HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM
1. Approved a Professional Services Agreement with LDM Associates, Inc. (LDM) to assist in the Administrative Services for the Housing Rehabilitation Program for a period of three (3) years with the option of two (2) one-year extensions.
2. Approved allocation of $970,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) account 310.22000.5656 and $30,000 from General Fund account 101.22000.5312, for the contract not to exceed amount of $1,000,000 over the three-years plus optional two (2) one-year extensions.
3. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the grant agreement including all necessary documents and provisions, subject to City Attorney approval.
CC 12. ACCEPTANCE OF CALIFORNIA BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS – CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY VIOLENCE INTERVENTION & PREVENTION COHORT 5 (CALVIP) GRANT AWARD
1. Accepted California Board of State and Community Corrections-CalVIP Cohort 5 grant award in the amount of $1,996,592.00, appropriating funds to revenue account LPDCALVIP.STATEOTHER.23030000.4998.
2. Approved appropriation of funds to the following project expense strings for implementation of the CalVIP programs: $708,992.00 to LPDCALVIPP.SAL 23030000.5101 $1,287,600.00 to LPDCALVIPP.MISCGRANTS 23030000.5656
3. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the grant agreement including all necessary documents and provisions, subject to City Attorney approval.
CC13. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION REGARDING REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
MEETINGS
1. Adopted Resolution No. 26-10, setting the regular meeting day and time of the Lancaster City Council.
2. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute and sign all documents necessary to implement this change.
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6 CC14. APPROVAL OF THE PURCHASE OF 10 PORTABLE AND 9 MOBILE
MOTOROLA RADIOS
Approved the purchase of 10 Portable and 9 Mobile Motorola Radios from Motorola Solutions using the Los Angeles County contract number 18105, LA COUTY, CA MA-IS- 2240228.
CC15. MIDTOWN RECREATION CENTER ROOF PROJECT
A. Awarded a contract to Rite-Way Roof Corporation to replace the Midtown Recreation Center roof in an amount not to exceed $378,675.23, plus a 20% contingency, utilizing the Sourcewell public sector contract process.
B. Found that the City has complied with the California Environmental Quality Act. A Notice of Exemption was filed on March 26, 2025.
C. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all contracts and associated documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
PH 1. APPROVAL OF THE 2025 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT AND THE 2025 HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT
Mayor Parris opened the public hearing.
The City Council waived the staff report seeing that there were not any public comments on this item.
Mayor Parris closed the public hearing.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Malhi, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 26-11 approving the 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report and the 2025 Housing Element Annual Progress Report, by the following vote: 5-0-0-0: AYES:
Hughes-Leslie, Mann, Malhi, Crist, Parris; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT:
None.
PH 2. INTRODUCE ORDIANANCE AMENDING TITLE 5 (BUSINESS LICENSES) OF
THE LANCASTER MUNICIPAL CODE FOR AMORTIZATION PURPOSES
Mayor Parris opened the public hearing.
The City Council waived the staff report seeing that there were not any public comments on this item.
Mayor Parris closed the public hearing.
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7 On a motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Malhi, the City Council approved item number PH 2 as comprised, by the following vote: 5-0-0-0: AYES: Hughes- Leslie, Mann, Malhi, Crist, Parris; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None.
Approved Recommendations:
1. Conducted Public Hearing.
2. Tobacco Retail Establishments Ordinance
a. Introduced and waived further reading of proposed Ordinance No. 1148 amending Section 5.42.130 of the Lancaster Municipal Code to eliminate references to “deemed approved” status for tobacco retailers;
b. Determined that the ordinance is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b) (3); and
c. Directed staff to return for second reading and adoption.
3. Alcoholic Beverage Establishments and Recycling Facilities Ordinance No. 1149
a. Introduced and waived further reading of proposed Ordinance No. 1149 amending Section 5.04.050 of the Lancaster Municipal Code to require applicants for alcoholic beverage establishment business licenses to demonstrate compliance with applicable zoning permits under Title 17 and established additional business license requirements for recycling facilities;
b. Determined that the ordinance is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3); and
c. Directed staff to return for second reading and adoption.
4. Massage Establishments Ordinance
a. Introduced and waived further reading of proposed Ordinance No. 1150 amending Section 5.34.150 of the Lancaster Municipal Code to eliminate references to “deemed approved” status for massage establishments:
b. Determined that the ordinance is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3); and
c. Directed staff to return for second reading and adoption.
PH 3. MITIGATION FEE ACT (AB 1600) REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025.
Mayor Parris opened the public hearing.
The City Council waived the staff report seeing that there were not any public comments on this item.
Mayor Parris closed the public hearing.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Hughes-Leslie, the City Council received and filed the Mitigation Fee Act (AB1600) Report on Development Impact Fees for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, by the following vote: 5-0-0-0: AYES:
Hughes-Leslie, Mann, Malhi, Crist, Parris; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT:
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NB1. ADOPT RESOLUTION UPDATING A POLICY FOR THE INVESTMENT OF
PUBLIC FUNDS
The City Council waived the staff report seeing that there were not any public comments on this item.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Malhi, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 26-12 , rescinding Resolution No. 18-06 in its entirety, and establishing a policy for the investment of public funds for the City of Lancaster. by the following vote: 5-0-0-0: AYES: Hughes-Leslie, Mann, Malhi, Crist, Parris; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None.
CR 1. COUNCIL REPORTS
Council Member Malhi reported on the Jensen infrastructure meeting.
Council Member Mann also reported on the Jensen infrastructure meeting.
Staff provided a video recap of the Jensen infrastructure meeting.
Mayor Parris reported on the AV Edge Business Summit.
Staff provided a video recap of the AV Edge Business Summit.
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.
CITY MANAGER / EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ANNOUNCEMENTS
Trolis Niebla, City Manager discussed the leadership exhibited within staff.
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9 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:
Caleb Norwood-spoke in opposition to the current City Council meeting times and spoke in support of a pay raise for City Council Members.
CITY COUNCIL / AGENCY/ AUTHORITY COMMENTS
Mayor Parris discussed the Lancaster crime stats which reflected a decrease in crime.
CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Parris announced that the City Council would move to closed session to discuss closed session item numbers one (1) through sixteen (16).
City Council moved into closed session at approximately 3:59 p.m.
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. 9th 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;
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10 Case Nos. RIC 353 840, RIC 344 436, RIC 344 668
5. Galant v. Lancaster School District, LASC Case No. 25AVCV00196
6. Abaied v. City of Lancaster, LASC Case No. 25STCV14733
7. Perez v. Lancaster, LASC Case No. 23AVCV00577
8. City of Whittier v. Superior Court, LASC Case No. 23 STCP03579
9. Lindo v. Lancaster, LASC Case No. 23AVCV00950.
10. Nazari v. City of Lancaster, LASC Case No. 25AVCV00192
11. Mahfound v. County of Los Angeles, City of Lancaster, LASC Case No. 25AVCV00586
12. Morgan v. Antelope Valley Transit Authority,
City of Lancaster, LASC Case No. 25AVCV00061
13. Lea v. City of Lancaster, LASC Case No.: 25STCV09046
14. Zimmerman v. City of Lancaster, LASC Case No. 24AVCV00848
15. Cordova v. City of Lancaster, Case No. 24AVCV00221
16. Darnell Wayne Thomas 25STCV17622
RECONVENED
Mayor Parris reconvened the meeting at approximately 4:17 p.m.
Allison Burns, City Attorney stated that the City Council acted on closed session item number one (1) and gave directions to staff and legal counsel. No reportable action.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Parris adjourned the meeting at 4:18 p.m. and stated that the City Council/Successor Agency/Financing/Power Authority meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.
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11 PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 28th day of April 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
ATTEST: APPROVED:
ANDREA ALEXANDER, CMC R.REX PARRIS
CITY CLERK MAYOR/CHAIRMAN
AGENCY AUTHORITY SECRETARY
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CITY OF LANCASTER }
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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