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April 28, 2026
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Parris called the meeting of the Lancaster City Council / Successor Agency/ Financing/Power Authority to order at 1:41p.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
Jordan Corlew, Grace Chapel
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Mann
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2 PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation/Presentation to Former Council Members
Presented by: R. Rex Parris, Mayor
2. Older American’s Month Presentation & Proclamation
Presented by: Jorge Monroy, Supervisor-Community Services
3. Recognition of Distinguished School – SOAR High School Presented by: Trolis Niebla, City Manager
4. Recognition of Quartz Hill High School Girls Soccer Team Presented by: Trolis Niebla, City Manager
NB1. OFFICIAL CANVASS AND CERTIFICATION OF APRIL 14, 2026 GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION
Andrea Alexander, City Clerk presented the staff report on this item.
On a motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Mann, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 26-13, reciting the facts of the General Municipal Election held on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, declaring the results and such other matters as provided by law regarding the election of two Council Members, by the following vote: 5-0-0-0; AYES:
Hughes-Leslie, Malhi, Mann, Crist, Parris; NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN:
None.
SWEARING IN CEREMONY/NEW COUNCIL MEMBERS SEATED
The oath of office was administered to Council Member Cedric White and Council Member Rocio Castellanos.
Vice Mayor Crist and Council Member Malhi left the dais.
Newly installed Council Members Castellanos and White took their seats.
RECESS
The City Council recessed the meeting and went into Closed Session at approximately 2:30 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
The City Attorney announced that the City Council will go into closed session to discuss closed session item number one (1) through (16).
1. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation: significant
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3 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
th 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. 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
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RECONVENED
Mayor Parris reconvened the meeting at approximately 3:00 p.m.
The City Attorney announced that Council acted on closed session item number one (1), and gave staff and legal counsel directions. No reportable action.
COUNCIL ACTIONS
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECESS
Mayor Parris recessed the meeting at this time.
RECONVENED
Mayor Parris reconvened the meeting at this time.
On a motion by Council Member Mann and seconded by Council Member Hughes-Leslie, the City Council approved the consent calendar as comprised pulling consent calendar item numbers 16 & 17 for separate discussion, by the following vote: 5-1-0-0: AYES: Hughes- Leslie, Mann, Castellanos, Parris; NOES: White; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None.
Sonya Patterson, Director-Parcs, Arts, Recreation & Community Service presented the staff report on item number CC 16.
Discussion among Council included the timing of when the entire security system would be built out and the location of cameras.
Mayor Parris directed staff to create a retention policy regarding the data.
Chris Roberts, Assistant Chief of Police presented the staff report on this item.
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5 Discussion among Council included access to body cams and tasers.
On a motion by Council Member Hughes-Leslie and seconded by Council Member White, the City Council approved consent calendar item numbers 16 & 17 as comprised, by the following vote: 5-0-0-0: AYES: Hughes-Leslie, Mann, Castellanos, White, Parris; NOES:
None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None.
Mayor Parris directed staff to create policies regarding uses of tasers.
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 March 24, 2026.
CC 3. CHECK REGISTERS – MARCH 8, THROUGH APRIL 11, 2026
Accepted and approved March 8, 2026 through April 11, 2026, in the amount of $13,269,568.17 as presented.
CC 4. ACCEPTANCE OF ADDITIONAL FUNDING FORM CALIFORNIA BOARD OF STATE AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS – CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY VIOLENCE INTERVENTION & PREVENTION COHORT 5 (CALVIP)GRANT AWARD
1. Accepted additional California Board of State and Community Corrections-CalVIP Chort 5 grant award in the amount of $34,74100, appropriating funds to revenue account LPDCALVIP.STATEOTHER.23030000.4998. (Total grant award $2,031,333.00)
2. Appropriated additional funds to the following project expense strings for implementation of the CalVIP programs: $34,741.00 to LPDCALVIPP.MISCGRANTS 23030000.5656 (Total project expense misc. grants $1,322,341.00)
3. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the grant agreement including all necessary documents, agreements, and provisions, subject to City Attorney approval.
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).
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6 CC 6. ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION PROJECT NO. 24-002,
SYSTEMIC COMMERCIAL DRIVEWY MOFIFICATION HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM – SYSTEMIC LOCAL (HSISL) – 5149 (060)
Accepted the work constructed by Chrisp Company of Bloomington, California, for Public Works Construction Project (PWCP) No. 24-002, Systemic Commercial Driveway Modification HSIPSL - 5419(060), 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).
CC 7. SITE PLAN REVIEW (spr) 23-003 – ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS (STREETS)
1. Approved the water system installed by the developer for the following project.
2. Approved the work and materials for the developer-construction sanitary sewer system and accepted the infrastructure for public use and maintenance by the City.
3. Approved an extension of the term of the Multi-Year Professional Services Agreement to December 30, 2026.
Project Location/Owner SPR No. 23-003 William Barnes Avenue and 45th Street West (APN: 3105-001-056)
Owner: NP Fox Field Building, LLC
CC 8. TASK ORDER NO. 6 FOR MULTI-YEAR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (SERVICE GROUP CATEGORY 2 – TRAFFIC ENGINEERING) TO ASSESS THE SR-14 (SR- 138)/AVENUE G INTERCHAGE IMPROVEMENTS, VALIDATE THE SCOPE OF WORK
AND PREPARE THE PROJECT FOR GRANT FUNDING APPLICATIONS
Approved Task Order No. 6, with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., for services in accordance with the multi-year professional services agreement service group category (SGC) 2 – Traffic Engineering, to assess the SR-14 (SR-138)/Avenue G Interchange Improvements, validate the scope of work and prepare the project for grant funding applications in the total amount of $265,265.40 ($221,054.50, plus 20% contingency), and authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents.
CC 9. GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 995.8
Pursuant to Government Code section 995.8, (i) authorized the retention of counsel to defend current or former councilmember(s) in any action or proceeding brought on account of an act or omission in the scope of their actions as a councilmember regarding any real estate
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in the best interest of the City and that the councilmember(s) acted or failed to act in good faith, without actual malice, and in the apparent interests of the City. This authorization shall be subject to review by the Council at the discretion of the City Attorney and shall reserve the right to withdraw such defense and/or require reimbursement of all or part of such defense costs if the City determines that (a) the statutory requirements are not satisfied, or (b) continued defense is not in the best interests of the City.
CC 10. FINAL MAP APPROVAL – TRACT MAP NO. 61920 (LOCATED N THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF AVENUE K AND 55
TH STREET WEST)
Approved the map and accepted the dedications as offered on Tract Map No. 61920 located on the northeast corner of Avenue K and 55 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 and the dedications shown thereon.
CC 11. FINAL MAP APPROVAL – TRACT MAP NO. 62484 (LOCATED ON THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF 25
TH STREET EAST AND NUGENT STREET)
Approved the map and accepted the dedications as offered on Tract Map No. 62484 located on the southeast corner of 25 Street East and Nugent Street; 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 12. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH VOLTZ COMMERCIAL REALTY ADVISORS, INC.
1. Approved Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Voltz Commercial Realty Advisors, Inc., for real estate appraisal services.
2. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all necessary documents.
CC13. AUTHORITY TO PROCURE SUPPLIES FROM GRAYBAR ELECRIC COMPANY, INC., FOR LIGHT MAINTENANCE DISTRICT ANNUAL
REPLACEMENT PROGRAM
1. Approved annual expenditure authority in an amount not to exceed $699,624.00 for the purchase of LED light fixtures and related materials from Graybar Electric Company, Inc., through Cooperative Purchasing Contract No. EV2370, which expires in January 2029.
2. Granted annual expenditure authority to utilize the cooperative purchasing agreement with Graybar Electric Company, Inc., for the duration of the agreement, subject to funding being approved through the City’s annual budget process.
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CC14. GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 995.8
Pursuant to Government Code section 995.8, authorized the retention of counsel to defend current or former employee(s) in any action or proceeding brought on account of an act or omission in the scope of their actions as an employee and finding that such defense would be in the best interest of the City and that the employee acted or failed to act in good faith, without actual malice, and in the apparent interests of the City. This authorization shall be subject to review by the Council at the discretion of the City Attorney. This authorization shall be subject to review by the Council at the discretion of the City Attorney and shall reserve the right to withdraw such defense and/or require reimbursement of all or part of such defense costs if the City determines that (a) the statutory requirements are not satisfied, or (b) continued defense is not in the best interests of the City.
CC15. TASK ORDER NO. 6 FOR MULTI-YEAR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES (SERVICE GROUP CATEGORY 2 – TRAFFIC ENGINEERING) T ASSESS THE SR-14 (SR- 138)/AVENUE G INTERCHANGE IMPROVEMENTS, VALIDATE THE SCOPE OF WORK AND PREPARE THE PROJECT FOR GRANT FUNDING APPLICATIONS.
Approved Task Order No. 6, with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., for services in accordance with the multi-year professional services agreement service group category (SGC) 2 – Traffic Engineering, to assess the SR-14 (SR-138)/Avenue G Interchange Improvements, validate the scope of work and prepare the project for grant funding applications in the total amount of $265,265.40 ($221,054.50, plus 20% contingency), and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents.
CC16. APPROVAL OF THE PURCHASE OF SECURITY EQUIPMENT FOR THE MIDTOWN RECREATION CENTER.
Approved the purchase and installation of 15 CD53 dome cameras, 13 CD53-E outdoor dome cameras, 3 CH53-E multi sensor cameras, 2 CB52-TE bullet camera and ancillary licensing, installation, materials, and equipment to support the video security; as well as 9 door controllers, 1 video intercom and ancillary licensing, installation, materials, and equipment to support facility access control of the Midtown Education Center.
CC17. PROPOSAL FOR TH EPURCHASE OF ADDITIONAL AXON EQUIPMENT FOR
LANCASTER POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT
1. Approved the purchase of Axon body cameras, vehicle cameras, tasers and accompanying systems.
2. Authorized the City Manager to negotiate, revise and finalize all associated agreements,
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CC18. ADDITIONAL AUTHORIZATION NO. 5 TO PROFESSIONAL CONSULETANT
SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR PREPARATION OF PROJECT PLANS,
SPECIFICATIONS, AND ESTIMATES FOR SR-138 (SR-14) AVENUE K INTERCHANGE (REFERENE PWCP 21-006, FORMERLY PWCP 13-018)
1. Approved Additional Authorization No. 5 to Professional Consultant Services Agreement with TRC Solutions, Inc., of Irvine, California, in the amount of $167,736.33, for Additional Design Services for Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) for SR-138 (SR-14) Avenue K Interchange (Reference PWCP 21-006, formerly PWCP 13-018); and Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents
2. Approved an extension of the term of Professional Services Agreement to December 31, 2026.
3. Authorized Task Order expenditure of $10,470.00 plus a 10% contingency for Landscape Design to Kimley Horn and Associates, Inc. (KHA), within the Multi-Year Professional Servies Agreement, Service Group Category (SGC) 11 – Landscape Architecture & Park Design
CC19. ADOPT ORDINANCES AMENDING TITLE 5 (BUSINESS LICENSES OF
LANCASTER MUNICIPAL CODE FOR AMORTIZATION PURPOSES
1. Tobacco Retail Establishments Ordinance
a. Adopted 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).
2. Alcoholic Beverage Establishments and Recycling Facilities Ordinance a. Adopted 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 establish additional business license requirements for recycling facilities; b. Determined that the ordinance is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3).
3. Massage Establishments Ordinance
a. Adopted 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).
CC20. MONTHLY REPORTS OF INVESTMENTS – MARCH 2026
Accepted and approved the March 2026 Monthly Report of Investments as submitted.
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10 PH 1. FIRST PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING BALLOT MEASURE TO VOTERS TO
AMEND THE LANCASTER CITY CHARTER
Mayor Parris opened the public hearing.
Mayor Parris closed the public hearing.
No action was taken on this item.
PH 2. PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF THE CITY OF LANCASTER’S
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM (CDBG) AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM (HOME) 2026-2027 PROGRAM YEAR (PY) ANNUAL ACTION PLAN (AAP) AND SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE 2025-2026 PY AAP.
Mayor Parris opened the public hearing.
Cindy Valdivia, Analyst-Lancaster Energy & CDBG Programs presented the staff report on this item.
Mayor Parris closed the public hearing.
Council Member Castellanos stated that she has a conflict of interest as she is a board member on the Antelope Valley Partners for Health.
Council Member Castellanos left the dais at this time.
On a motion by Council Member Lauren Hughes-Leslie and seconded by Council Member Mann, the City Council approved item number PH 2 as comprised, by the following vote: 5- 0-0-0: AYES: Castellanos, Hughes-Leslie, Mann, White, Parris; NOES: None; ABSTAIN:
None; ABSENT: None.
Approved Recommendations:
a. Approved and adopted the CDBG and HOME Annual Action Plan (AAP) for the 2026- 2027 PY and Substantial Amendment to the AAP for the 2025-2026 PY to be submitted to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); b. Approved the proposed methodology for distributing funds should the City’s 2026-2027 CDBG and HOME annual allocations increase or decrease; and c. Authorized the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents, including subrecipient agreements, subject to City Attorney approval.
Council Member Castellanos returned to the dais at this time.
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11 PH 3. APPROVAL OF ISSUANCE OF BONDS RELATED TO TEFRA FINANCING FOR
THE SIERRA AZUL APRARTMENTS PROJECT
Mayor Parris opened the public hearing.
The City Council waived the staff report on this item seeing that there were not any public comments.
Mayor Parris closed the public hearing.
On a motion by Council Member Hughes-Leslie and seconded by Council Member White, the City Council conducted the public hearing under the requirements of the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended; adopted Resolution No. 26-14 approving the issuance of the bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority (CMFA) for the benefit of Lancaster Pacific Associates, LP (Borrower), for the financing of the Sierra Azul Apartments Project, by the following vote:
5-0-0-0: AYES: Castellanos, Hughes-Leslie, Mann, White, Parris; NOES: None; ABSTAIN:
None; ABSENT: None
PH4. JENSEN ENTERPRISES, INC. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (DA NO. 26-001 TO ESTABLISH SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 24- 010.
Mayor Parris opened the public hearing.
The City Council waived the staff report on this item seeing that there were not any public comments.
Mayor Parris closed the public hearing.
On a motion by Council Member Hughes-Leslie and seconded by Council Member Mann, the City Council approved the introduction of Ordinance No.1151, adopting Development Agreement (DA) No. 26-001 to establish specific development rights for Site Plan Review No. 24-010, by the following vote: 5-0-0-0: AYES: Castellanos, Hughes-Leslie, Mann, White, Parris; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None.
None.
CA 1. APPOINMENT OF VICE MAYOR
On a motion by Mayor Parris and seconded by Council Member Mann, the City Council appointed Council Member Hughes-Leslie as the Vice Mayor, by the following vote: 5-0-0- 0; AYES: Castellanos, Mann, White, Hughes-Leslie, Parris; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT:
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12 CA 2. APPOINTMENT TO VARIOUS BOARDS
On a motion by Mayor Parris and seconded by Vice Mayor Hughes-Leslie, the City Council appointed Council Member Cedric White as the audit representative, by the following vote:
5-0-0-0; AYES: Castellanos, Mann, White, Hughes-Leslie, Parris; NOES: None; ABSTAIN:
None; ABSENT: None.
On a motion by Mayor Parris and seconded by Council Member White, the City Council appointed Vice Mayor Hughes-Leslie as a member of the Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District by the following vote: 5-0-0-0; AYES: Castellanos, Mann, White, Hughes-Leslie, Parris; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None.
On a motion by Mayor Parris and seconded by Vice Mayor Hughes-Leslie, the City Council appointed Council Member White to the County Sanitation District of Los Angeles County, Board of Directors for District No. 14, by the following vote: 5-0-0-0; AYES: Castellanos, Mann, White, Hughes-Leslie, Parris; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None.
On a motion by Mayor Parris and seconded by Council Member Mann, the City Council appointed Council Member White and reappointed Vice Mayor Hughes-Leslie as members to the Prison Citizens Advisory Committee, by the following vote: 5-0-0-0; AYES:
Castellanos, Mann, White, Hughes-Leslie, Parris; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None.
On a motion by Mayor Parris and seconded by Vice Mayor Hughes-Leslie, the City Council appointed Mayor Parris as a member to the Southern California Regional Airport Authority, by the following vote: 5-0-0-0; AYES: Castellanos, Mann, White, Hughes-Leslie, Parris; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None.
On a motion by Mayor Parris and seconded by Vice Mayor Hughes-Leslie, the City Council appointed Council Member White and Council Member Castellanos as members on the California Contract Cities Association, by the following vote: 5-0-0-0; AYES: Castellanos, Mann, White, Hughes-Leslie, Parris; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None.
On a motion by Mayor Parris and seconded by Vice Mayor Hughes-Leslie, the City Council appointed Council Member Castellanos with Council Member White as an alternate member on the Westside School District Police Services Authority, by the following vote: 5-0-0-0; AYES: Castellanos, Mann, White, Hughes-Leslie, Parris; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None.
On a motion by Mayor Parris and seconded by Council Member Mann the City Council appointed Vice Mayor Hughes-Leslie, Marvin Crist and Rob Parris to the Antelope Valley Fair Authority, by the following vote: 5-0-0-0; AYES: Castellanos, Mann, White, Hughes- Leslie, Parris; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None.
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13 CR 1. COUNCIL REPORTS
Council Member Mann reported on the ribbon cutting for Guardian Capital project. He also reported on the Desert Christian ribbon cutting.
Vice Mayor Hughes-Leslie reported on the Poppy Festival.
Staff provided a video recap of the Poppy Festival.
Mayor Parris reported on the Love Your City community cleanup event.
Staff provided a video recap of the Love Your City event.
Mayor Parris directed staff to research the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) disruptions and preparedness.
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 reported on the Poppy Festival attendance statistics and the total amount of sponsorships.
The City Manager also announced upcoming events such as Monday Night Bites scheduled on May 4, 2026; the Boulevard Farmer’s Market scheduled on Thursdays; the Budget Open House scheduled on May 11, 2026.
CITY CLERK/AGENCY/AUTHORITY SECRETARY ANNOUNCEMENT
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PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS
Addressing the Council at this time:
Diana Love- presented to the newly installed City Council Members.
Miguel Coronado-discussed election statistics, moving elections to November, and providing an election cost report.
Konstantine Anthony- discussed the need to move elections to November and suggested that an elections report be provided to Council.
Mark Ritthaler-discussed the need to evaluate land development processes.
Fran Sereseres-discussed issued with fairness in funding and the need for seniors to have financial assistance.
CITY COUNCIL / AGENCY/ AUTHORITY COMMENTS
Mayor Parris discussed the need to evaluate consequences of moving the general election to November.
Vice Mayor Hughes-Leslie recognized the family members of the newly installed City Council Members.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Parris adjourned the meeting at 4:14 p.m. and stated that the City Council/Successor Agency/Financing/Power Authority meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.
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15 PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 26th day of May 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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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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