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Tuesday, May 26, 2026
CALL TO ORDER
Vice Mayor Hughes-Leslie 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: Castellanos , Mann, White, Vice Mayor/Vice Chair Hughes-Leslie
EXCUSED: Mayor/Chairman Parris
On a motion by Vice Mayor Hughes-Leslie and seconded by Council Member Mann, the Lancaster City Council excused Mayor/Chairman Parris from the City Council/Successor Agency/Financing Power Authority Regular Meeting of May 26, 2026, by the following vote: 4- 0-0-1; AYES: Castellanos, Mann, White, Hughes-Leslie; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: Parris
STAFF MEMBERS:
City Manager/ Executive Director; Assistant City Manager/Deputy Executive Director; City Attorney/Agency/Authority Counsel; 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
Tony Herrera, Grace Chapel
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member White
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2 PRESENTATIONS
1. SCAG Sustainability Award
Presented by: Jocelyn Swain, Senior Planner-Community Development
2. Teresa Howard-AVUHSD-ASCA Career Technical Education Administrator of the Year Award
Presented by: Trolis Niebla, City Manager
CONSENT CALENDAR
On a motion by Council Member White and seconded by Council Member Mann, the City Council approved the Consent Calendar as comprised pulling item numbers CC 6 through CC 13, by the following vote: 4-0-0-1; AYES: Castellanos, Mann, White, Hughes-Leslie; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: Parris.
Nicole Jones, Manager-Community Development, presented the staff report on consent calendar items number six (6) through nine (9).
Discussion among Council involved whether the taxes would increase and whether the assessment has been completed.
Nicole Jones addressed Council’s inquiries.
Discussion among Council included the next steps and the method of communication to citizens.
On a motion by Council Member Mann and seconded by Council Member White, the City Council approved consent calendar item numbers CC 6 through CC 9, by the following vote: 4-0-0-1; AYES: Castellanos, Mann, White, Hughes-Leslie; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: Parris.
Nicole Jones, Manager- Community Development, presented the staff report on consent calendar items numbers ten (10) through thirteen (13).
Discussion among Council included the associated costs, and whether the general fund can continue the cover the costs.
Nicole Jones, Manager- Community Development, discussed the need to have specific assessments set aside for each district.
Council also discussed the timing of the last increase, and the results of the survey that reflected the areas that the City Council should focus.
On a motion by Council Member White and seconded by Council Member Mann, the City Council approved consent calendar item numbers CC 10 through CC 13, by the following vote: 3-1-0-1; AYES: Mann, White, Hughes-Leslie; NOES: Castellanos; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: Parris.
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3 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 April 28, 2026.
CC 3. CHECK REGISTERS – APRIL 12, THROUGH MAY 9, 2026
Approved the Check and Wire Registers for payments made April 12, 2026, through May 9, 2026, in the amount of $28,482,540.67 as presented.
CC 4. RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE UPDATED DEVELOPER FEE PROGRAM FOR
THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CONSOLIDATED FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
Approved Resolution No. 26-15 adopting the 2026 Developer Fee Program rate increase for the three Areas of Benefit identified by the County of Los Angeles Consolidated Fire Protection District. Area 1 (Malibu/Santa Monica Mountains/City of Calabasas): $1.2417 (+$0.0565); Area 2 (Santa Clarita Valley): $1.7601 (+$0.0891); and Area 3 (Antelope Valley): $1.2010 (+$0.0603). The City of Lancaster is only impacted by the projects occurring in Area 3.
CC 5. CONTRACT TO EXTEND SECURITY COVERAGE AT LANCASTER POLICE
STATION
Extended the security contract with Sentry Protective Services to cover services from April 23, 2026, through June 30, 2026.
CC 6. LANCASTER MAINTENANCE DISTRICT ANNEXATIONS 2026
Approved Recommendation(s):
1. Authorized staff to initiate proceedings to conduct a public hearing, tabulate the returned ballots, and announce results at the June 23, 2026 Council meeting.
2. Adopt ed Resolution No. 26-16, Initiating Proceedings for Annexations into the Lancaster Maintenance Districts.
3. Adopted Resolution No. 26-17, approving the Engineer’s Report, Announcing the Time and Place for a Public Hearing, and Its Intention to Annex into the Lancaster Maintenance Districts and to Levy and Collect Assessments Therein.
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4 CC 7. LANCASTER LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/27
Approved Recommendation(s):
1. Adopt ed Resolution No. 26- 18 generally describing any proposed improvements or substantial changes in existing improvements, and ordering the assessment engineer, Harris & Associates, to prepare and file a report for Lancaster Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 and Fox Field Indust rial Corridor Landscape Maintenance District, pursuant to provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California.
2. Adopted Resolution No. 26- 19, preliminarily approving the Engineer's Report, fixing time and place for public hearing on the levy of the proposed assessment, and declaring its intention to levy and collect assessments within Lancaster Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 and Fox Field Industrial Corridor Landscape Maintenance District, pursuant to Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California.
CC 8. LANCASTER DRAINAGE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/27
Approved Recommendation(s):
1. Adopted Resolution No. 26- 20, generally describing any proposed improvements or substantial changes in existing improvements and ordering the assessment engineer to prepare and file a report for Lancaster Drainage Benefit Assessment District.
2. Adopted Resolution No. 26- 21, preliminary approving the Engineer's Report, fixing time and place for public hearing on the levy of the proposed assessment, and declaring its intention to levy and collect assessments within Lancaster Drainage Benefit Assessment District.
CC 9. LANCASTER LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/27
Approved Recommendation(s):
1. Adopted Resolution No. 26- 22, generally describing any proposed improvements or substantial changes in existing improvements, and ordering the assessment engineer, Harris & Associates, to prepare and file a report for Lancaster Lighting Maintenance District (LLMD), pursuant to provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California; and
2. Adopted Resolution No. 26-23, preliminarily approving the Engineer’s Report, fixing time and place for public hearing on the levy of the proposed assessment, and declaring its intention to levy and collect assessments within LLMD, pursuant to Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California.
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5 CC 10. PROPOSED INCREASE AND EXPANSION OF THE CITY OF LANCASTER
DRAINAGE BENEFIT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND INITIATION OF PROPOSITION 218 PROCEEDINGS
Approved Recommendation(s):
1. Adopted Resolution No. 26-24 declaring the City Council’s intention to levy and collect assessments within the City of Lancaster Drainage Benefit Assessment District, preliminarily approving the Engineer’s Report, ordering the mailing of notices and assessment ballots, and setting the time and place for a public hearing pursuant to Article XIII D of the California Constitution; and
2. Direct ed staff to proceed with Proposition 218 noticing and assessment ballot proceedings for the proposed Drainage Benefit Assessment District assessments.
CC 11. PROPOSED SEWER SERVICE CHARGE INCREASES AND INITIATION OF PROPOSITION 218 MAJORITY PROTEST PROCEEDINGS
Approved Recommendation(s):
1.Adopted Resolution No. 26- 25 declaring the City Council’s intention to consider proposed sewer service charge increases, directing notice of a public hearing, and setting the time and place for a public hearing pursuant to Article XIII D of the California Constitution; and
2.Directed staff to proceed with Proposition 218 noticing procedures regarding the proposed sewer service charge increases.
CC 12. PROPOSED INCREASE AND EXPANSION OF THE CITY OF LANCASTER LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT AND INITIATION OF PROPOSITION 218
PROCEEDINGS
Approved Recommendation(s):
1.Adopted Resolution No. 26-26 declaring the City Council’s intention to levy and collect assessments within the City of Lancaster Landscape Maintenance District, preliminarily approving the Engineer’s Report, ordering the mailing of notices and assessment ballots, and setting the time and place for a public hearing pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 and Article XIII D of the California Constitution; and
2.Directed staff to proceed with the Proposition 218 noticing and assessment ballot proceedings for the proposed Landscape Maintenance District assessments.
CC 13. PROPOSED INCREASE AND EXPANSION OF THE CITY OF LANCASTER LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT AND INITIATION OF PROPOSITION 218
PROCEEDINGS
Approved Recommendation(s):
1.Adopted Resolution No. 26-27 declaring the City Council’s intention to levy and collect assessments within the City of Lancaster Lighting Maintenance District, preliminarily CC/SA/FA/PA Minutes-05/26/26
6 approving the Engineer’s Report, ordering the mailing of notices and assessment ballots, and setting the time and place for a public hearing pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 and Article XIII D of the California Constitution; and
2.Directed staff to proceed with the Proposition 218 noticing and assessment ballot proceedings for the proposed Lighting Maintenance District assessments.
CC 14. AWARD OF AGREEMENTS FOR VEHICLE TOWING AND SECURE STORAGE SERVICES (RFP NO. 798-26)
Approved Recommendation(s):
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute Towing Services Agreements with four qualified towing operators for rotational towing and secure storage services in accordance with Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 798 -26, subject to City Attorney approval as to form.
2. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to finalize and execute all documents.
CC 15. DIRECTOR’S REVIEW (DR) 22 -223 - ACCEPTANCE OF IMPROVEMENTS (SEWER)
Approved the work and materials for the following developer-installed sanitary sewer and accepted the infrastructure for public use and maintenance by the City:
Project No. Private Contract No. Location/Owner DR No. 22-223 23-02 Southeast Corner of 5th Street East and Avenue I (APN: 3146- 026-001 and
3146-026-02)
Owner: Melvin Mauricio, Candray
Reyes and David Andrew Swift
CC 16. APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT TO RAND CORPORATION
FOR ECO SYSTEM EVALUATION SERVICES
Approved Recommendation(s):
1. Approved a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with RAND Corporation for evaluation of the ECOsystem project in accordance with the California Board of State and Community Corrections - CalVIP Chort 5 grant, for a period of three (3) years, not to exceed $200,000.
2. Authorized City Manager, or his designee, to execute the MOA, including all necessary documents, agreements, amendments, and provisions, subject to City Attorney approval.
CC 17. APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT TO VENICE 2000 FOR
VIOLENCE INTERVENTION AND PREVENTION SERVICES
Approved Recommendation(s):
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7 1. Approve d a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with Venice 2000 dba HELPER Foundation, Inc. for community violence intervention and prevention services in accordance with the California Board of State and Community Corrections - CalVIP Chort 5 grant, for a period of three (3) years, not to exceed $1,050,000.
2. Authorized City Manager, or his designee, to execute the MOA, including all necessary documents, agreements, amendments, and provisions, subject to City Attorney approval.
CC 18. ACCEPTANCE OF FULFILLMENT AGREEMENT FOR UNPROGRAMMED SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM – LOCAL (STP -L) – LANCASTER
HEALTH DISTRICT
Approved Recommendation(s):
1. Approved the fulfillment agreement for unprogrammed surface transportation program – local (STP-L) funds in the amount of $529,697.00, and accepted funds to revenue account CP15ST058.CONST., GL 213.49900.4998.
2. Appropriate d $529,697.00 to the Lancaster Health District expense account CP15ST058.CONST., GL 213.49900.8000.
3. Authorize d the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the fulfillment agreement, including all necessary documents and provisions, subject to City Attorney approval.
CC 19. JENSEN ENTERPRISES, INC. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (DA NO. 26-001)
Adopted Ordinance No. 1151, adopting Development Agreement (DA) No.. 26- 001 to establish specific development rights for Site Plan Review No. 24-010.
CC 20. LANCASTER EASTSIDE ANNEXATION (ANNEXATION NO. 24 - 001/LANCASTER REORGANIZATION 2025-02 TAX TRANSFER RESOLUTION)
Adopted Resolution No. 26- 28 approving the Tax Transfer Resolution for Lancaster Reorganization 2025-02 and Annexation No. 24- 001, annexing approximately 638 acres generally bound by Avenue I, Avenue J, 50th Street East, and 60th Street East from unincorporated Los Angeles County into the City of Lancaster.
CC 21. MONTHLY REPORTS OF INVESTMENTS – APRIL 2026
Accepted and approved the April 2026 Monthly Report of Investments as submitted.
CC 22. SAMARITAN’S PURSE PARK LED RETROFIT – AWARD CONTRACT
Approved Recommendation(s):
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8 A. Award ed a contract to Musco Sports Lighting to retrofit the ballfield lighting at Samaritan’s Purse Park in an amount not to exceed $269,023, plus a 10% 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 May 21, 2026.
C. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all contracts and associated documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
CC 23. CITY HALL CHILLER REPLACEMENT PROJECT – CONTRACT AWARD
Approved Recommendation(s):
A. Awarded the contract to replace the chiller for the City Hall HVAC system to ACCO Engineered Systems in an amount not to exceed $649,043.45, plus a 10% 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 May 28, 2026.
C. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all contracts and associated documents, subject to City Attorney approval.
CC 24. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TRIPEPI SMITH
Approved Recommendation(s):
1. Approved the Professional Services Agreement with Tripepi Smith for communications consulting, and appropriated in an amount not to exceed $550,000 for needed services in fiscal year 2026-2027.
2. Appropriated additional funds in an amount not to exceed $275,000 to cover the period of January 2026 through June 2026 to Account No.101.15000.5710.
3. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee to execute the agreement and all necessary documents subject to City Attorney approval.
CC 25. PWCP 24-008 SAMARITAN’S PURSE PARK IMPROVEMENTS - HARDCOURT LIGHTING CHANGE ORDER INCREASE OF $47,210 TO $7,653,142.88.
Approved Recommendation(s):
1. Recognize d an expenditure of $47,210.00 to General Account No. 1014990.8000, CP11ZZ010.CONST.
2. Approved the Change Order to increase the total amount of the contract with R.C. Becker and Son Inc., of Santa Clarita, CA, under PWCP 24- 008 Samaritan’s Purse Park Improvements, by $47,210, for a revised total contract amount of $7,653,142.88. The scope of work for the Change Order Claim includes Hardcourt Lighting (Add Alternate #2).
PH 1. APPROVAL OF THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS RELATED TO TEFRA
FINANCING FOR THE BARTZ-ALTADONNA COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
Vice Mayor Hughes-Leslie opened the public hearing.
Becky Bartlett, Manager-Housing presented the staff report on this item.
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9 Council Member White stated that he needs to recuse himself from this item as it is within proximity to property owned.
Council Member White left the dais at approximately 2:08 p.m.
Vice Mayor Hughes-Leslie closed the public hearing.
On a motion by Council Member Mann and seconded by Council Member Castellanos, the City Council approved item number PH 1 as comprised, by the following vote: 3- 0-1-1; AYES: Castellanos, Mann, Hughes-Leslie; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: White; ABSENT:
Parris.
Approved Recommendation(s):
1. Conduct ed the public hearing under the requirements of the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
2. Adopt ed Resolution No. 29 approving the issuance of the bonds by the California Enterprise Development Authority (CEDA) for the benefit of Bartz-Altadonna Community Health Center and/or a related or successor entity, for the financing of the facilities located at 43322 Gingham Avenue; 43210 Gingham Avenue; and 42933 Business Center Parkway.
Council Member White returned to the dais at approximately 2:10 p.m.
NB1. APPROVAL OF LANCASTER ENERGY’S SUMMER BILL CREDIT PROGRAM
Cindy Valdivia presented the staff report on this item.
On a motion by Council Member White and seconded by Council Member Mann, the City Council approved item number NB 1 as comprised, by the following vote: 4-0-0-1; AYES:
Castellanos, Mann , White, Hughes -Leslie; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT:
Parris.
Approved Recommendation(s):
1. Approved the implementation of the Summer Bill Credit Program providing a $40.00 bill credit on Southern California Edison (SCE) bills for all Lancaster Energy residential and small business (GS-1) customers for the months of July, August, and September 2026; and
2. 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.
CA 1. COUNCIL AGENDA-CONSIDERATION AND DISCUSSION TO ENDORSE FIONA MA FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR.
On a motion by Council Member White and seconded by Council Member Mann, the City Council endorsed Fiona Ma for Lieutenant Governor , by the following vote: 4- 0-0-1; AYES: Castellanos, Mann, White, Hughes -Leslie; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: Parris.
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10 CR 1. COUNCIL REPORTS
Council Member White reported on the California Contract Cities conference and the Mini-Med graduation.
Staff provided a video recap of the Mini-Med graduation.
Council Member Castellanos reported on the California Contract Cities conference. Council Member Castellanos also reported on the SALVA & CASAS Rent Prevention program, the Budget Open House, the Landcaster Performing Arts Center event, the WAVE Foundation dinner, and the attendance at the Cinco De Mayo parade were she was the grand marshal.
Council Member Castellanos also reported on the North Region Fire Service Day, Memorial Day and the Monday Night Bitez.
Staff provided a video recap of the Monday Night Bitez event.
Council Member Mann reported on the Budget Open House, Memorial Day event, Boys and Girls Club ribbon cutting, AV Boosters Casino Night, and attendance at the 4.0 GPA celebration.
Staff provided a video recap of the 4.0 GPA Celebration.
Vice Mayor Hughes-Leslie reported on the 35
th Grace Resources Anniversary celebration
Staff provided a video recap of the 35
th Grace Resources Anniversary celebration.
Vice Mayor Hughes-Leslie reported on the AV Press Future Leaders event.
Staff provided a video recap of the AV Press Future Leaders event.
LANCASTER FINANCING AUTHORITY
No action is required at this time.
LANCASTER HOUSING AUTHORITY
No action is required at this time.
LANCASTER POWER AUTHORITY
No action is required at this time.
LANCASTER SUCESSOR AGENCY
No action is required at this time.
CITY MANAGER / EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ANNOUNCEMENTS
Trolis Niebla, City Manager announced upcoming events such as the Juneteenth scheduled for June 13, 2026 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.; the Fourth of July Extravaganza with All Valley parade celebrating 250 years. City Manager also thanked the community for its participation at the Budget CC/SA/FA/PA Minutes-05/26/26
11 Workshop. The City Manager also announced the publication of Outlook magazine, which also has a pdf version on the City’s website.
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
David Paul- discussed various topics.
Fran Sereseres- discussed various topics.
Ronald Riley, Sr.- discussed issues with crime, loitering, drugs and gambling at local shopping center.
Miguel Coronado-discussed various issues such as park maintenance, spending and lack of student recognition.
Carla Johnson-discussed issues with Council discussing political party issues, comment timing, support of library programs, homeowner’s association issues and public safety issues.
Wolferd Carpenter-discussed issues with electric bikes, speed limits and crimes at local shopping center.
Greg Bashem- discussed issues with road conditions on the east side, panhandling and loud noise code violations.
CITY COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY COMMENTS
Council Member Mann discussed the actual cost for the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s contract , and commented on another city that toured our Lancaster Police Department.
Council Member Hughes-Leslie thanked law enforcement for their services. She also commented on the Memorial Day event.
ADJOURNMENT
Vice Mayor Hughes- Leslie adjourned the meeting at 3:23 p.m. and stated the next City Council/Successor Agency/Financing/Power Authority meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 09, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.
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12 PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 9th day of June 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
ATTEST: APPROVED:
__________________________ _____________________________ ANDREA ALEXANDER, CMC R. REX PARRIS
CITY CLERK MAYOR/CHAIRMAN
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13 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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