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August 25, 2026

CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Parris called the meeting of the Lancaster City Council / Successor Agency/ Financing/Power Authority to order at 1:34 p.m.

ROLL CALL
PRESENT: City Council Members /Agency Directors /Authority Members: Castellanos, Mann, White, Vice Mayor/ Vice Chair Hughes-Leslie, Mayor/Chair Parris STAFF MEMBERS:

City Manager/ Executive Director; Assistant City Manager/ Assistant Executive Director; City Attorney/Agency/Authority Counsel; Deputy City Manager; City Clerk/Agency/ Authority Secretary; Director- Public Works; Director-Community Development; Assistant Director- Parks, Recreation, Arts, & Community Services; Chief of Police.

INVOCATION

James Gibson – Grace Chapel

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Council Member Ken Mann

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2 PRESENTATIONS

1. Officer Pinning Ceremony
Presented by: Rodrick Armalin, Chief of Police

RECESSED

Mayor Parris recessed the meeting at approximately 2:10 p.m.

RECONVENED

Mayor Parris reconvened the meeting at approximately 2:41 p.m.

2. Lancaster Loop
Presented by: Trolis Niebla, City Manager & Marissa Diaz, Director-Public Works

NB 1. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE ANTELOPE VALLEY UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT AND AWARD OF DESIGN-BUILD SERVICES – PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION PROJECT NO. 25-008, MARVIN E. CRIST AQUATICS

FACILITY

Marissa Diaz, Director-Public Works and Victoria Reyna, Assistant Director-Parks, Arts, Recreation & Community Services, presented the staff report on this item

Discussion among Council included the design and seating of the building.

Addressing the Council at this time:

Arthur Calloway- discussed concerns with the payments and plans if the school district does not want to proceed.

Carla Johnson- spoke in opposition to this item citing issues with the naming of the facility and transparency.

Paula Rohland- spoke in opposition to this item citing issues with cost and liability.

Mark Thibault- spoke in support of this item.

Discussion among Council included the benefits of the aquatics center and the importance of children learning to swim.

On a motion by Vice Mayor Hughes-Leslie and seconded by Council Member Castellanos, the City Council approved item number NB 1 as comprised, 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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3 Approved Recommendation(s):

1. Approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Antelope Valley Union High School District (AVUHSD) establishing the general framework for shared use, operational responsibilities, and a proposed 50/50 cost sharing arrangement for the design and construction of the Marvin E. Crist Aquatics Facility, and authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the agreement and related documents.

2. Appropriated $8,000,000.00 into Capital Improvement project string CP11BS050.CONST GL 84649900.8000 for initial project design services associated with the Marvin E. Crist Aquatics Facility, and recognized $8,000,000.00 in revenue in GL 84649900.4900.

3. Awarded a Design-Build professional services agreement to Bernards Bros Inc., of San Fernando, CA, in the amount of $84,786,165.00 plus a 10% contingency, for Public Works Construction Project No. 25-008 - Marvin E. Crist Aquatics Facility to design and construct an aquatic facility and associated site improvements. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents. The design-build entity selection process was made in accordance with Chapter 4 of the Public Contract Code, as applicable, and negotiated in accordance with California Public Contract Code Section 6106.

4. Found that the City has complied with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

NB 2. GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023 SAFE STREETS AND ROADS FOR ALL GRANT PROGRAMS

Candice Vander Hyde, Analyst -PW City Engineering presented the staff report on this item.

Addressing the Council at this time:

Arthur Calloway- sought clarification on the location of the paving on Challenger Way.

Discussion of Council included whether the speed limits will by dynamic.

Cheryl Boswell- discussed the ability to use general funds for other road repairs, project allocations and the amount of funds awarded.

On a motion by Vice Mayor Hughes-Leslie and seconded by Council Member Cedric White, the City Council approved item NB 2 as comprised, by the following vote: 5-0-0-0; AYES:

Castellanos, Mann, White, Hughes-Leslie, Parris; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None.

Approved Recommendations:

1. Approved a Grant Agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation for Fiscal Year 2023 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program for the Equitable Complete Streets for Challenger Way Corridor project (Public Works Construction Project 27-002); and authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents.

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4 2. Recognized revenues and approved the appropriation of $19,652,736.00 in SS4A grant funds from the U.S. Department of Transportation for the project.

Mayor Parris presented a proclamation to Candice Vander Hyde for her leadership and hard work.

NB 3. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2.4.030 OF LANCASTER MUNICIPAL CODE

TO ESTABLISH THE SALARIES OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMEBERS AT

THE AMOUNT AUTHORIZED FOR GENERAL LAW CITIES BY CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 36516

Allison Burns, City Attorney presented the staff report on this item.

Discussion among Council included consideration of increasing the mayor’s salary.

Addressing the Council at this time:

Paula Rohland – spoke in opposition to this item.

Carla Johsnon- spoke in opposition to this item.

Fran Sereseres- inquired about the source of funding for this item.

Phillip Brown- spoke in favor of this item.

Discussion among Council included the time and effort to act as Mayor and Council Members.

Council also discussed that the mayor donates his salary for scholarships. Council discussed the comparison of salaries with other cities. Lastly, Council discussed the market price or comps for other mayoral salaries.

Allison Burns, City Attorney provided the language that needs to be adjusted to the proposed ordinance.

On a motion by Vice Mayor Hughes-Leslie and seconded by Council Member White, the City Council introduced, and conducted the first reading of Ordinance No. 1154, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Lancaster, California, Amending Section 2.04.030 City council and Mayor salaries. According to the provisions of Government Code Section 36516, and consistent with the maximum salary authorized by Government Code Section 36516(a)(2)(E) for general law cities with a population over 150,000 up to and including 250,000, the city council salary is established at two thousand five hundred fifty dollars ($2,550.00) per month, and in accordance with the provisions of Government Code Section 36516.1, the salary of the mayor is established at Three Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty Five dollars ($3,825.00) per month inclusive of the amount received as member of the city council. The mayor and each city council member shall be eligible to participate in any continuing education and/or tuition reimbursement program the city offers to city employees in the same manner and pursuant to the same rules as city employees, except that the mayor and each city council member shall be eligible for a maximum of five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) per fiscal year in reimbursements. Any amount reimbursed to or for the benefit of the mayor or a city council member pursuant to the city’s tuition reimbursement Docusign Envelope ID: 8617D0A7-90AD-823D-80E0-DFC22975B92B

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5 program shall be in addition to the salary provided in the preceding paragraph and shall be considered compensation as authorized by Section 203 of the city’s, by the following vote: 5-0-0- 0; AYES: Castellanos, Mann, White, Hughes-Leslie, Parris; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None.

PH 1. APPROVAL OF THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS RELATED TO TEFRA FINANCING FOR THE MAISON’S PHASE 2 APARTMENT 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 Vice Mayor Hughes-Leslie and seconded by Council Member Mann, the City Council Mann, approved item PH 1 as comprised by the following vote: 5-0-0-0; AYES:

Castellanos, White, Mann, Hughes-Leslie, Parris, NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT:

None.

Approved Recommendations:

1. 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.

2. Adopted Resolution No. 26-61 approving the issuance of the bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority (CMFA) for the benefit of Maison’s Sierra Phase 2B, LP (the “Borrower”), to provide for the financing of a multifamily affordable rental housing development to be located at the intersection of West Avenue H-2 and Schamise Street; such adoption is solely for the purposes of satisfying the requirements of TEFRA, the Code and the California Government Code Section 6500 (and following).

PH 2. SIERRA GATEWAY NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 26-001, ZONE CHANGE NO. 26-001, ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 26-001, SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 26-001

Mayor Parris opened the public hearing.

Allison Burns, City Attorney announced the receipt of one emailed public comment on this item.

Shannon Edwin, Associate Planner-Community Development, presented the staff report on this item.

Discussion among Council included whether the plan would create traffic issues.

Addressing the Council at this time:

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6 Arthur Calloway- inquired about the investments and discussed not raising the cost of living if developers begin to build.

Dwayne Spoelstra- inquired about whether eminent domain is part of the multi-use plan.

Allison Burns, City Attorney advised that the plan does not include eminent domain.

Fran Sereseres- inquired about the meaning of orientated developments.

Council Member Mann defined the meaning of orientated developments.

Mayor Parris closed the public hearing.

On a motion by Vice Mayor Hughes-Leslie and seconded by Council Member Castellanos, the City Council approved item PH 2 as comprised by the following vote: 4-0-0-1; AYES:

Castellanos, Mann, Hughes-Leslie, Parris, NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: White.

Approved Recommendations:

1. Adopted Resolution No. 26-65, containing the following actions:

2 a. Approved General Plan Amendment No. 26-001 changing the land use designation of the plan area to Specific Plan (SP);

b. Approved the Sierra Gateway Neighborhood Plan under Specific Plan No. 26-001; and

c. Found that the project is statutorily exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

2. Introduced Ordinance No. 1155, changing the zoning designation to be zoned Specific Plan (SP), know as Zone Change No. 26-001, and making associated updates to Title 17 of the City of Lancaster Municipal Code, know as Zone Text Amendment No. 26-001.

CLOSED SESSION

Mayor Parris announced that the City Council would move into closed session to discuss closed session item numbers one (1) through seventeen (17).

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 Docusign Envelope ID: 8617D0A7-90AD-823D-80E0-DFC22975B92B

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7 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; 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,

14. City of Lancaster v. Coronado, LASC Case No. 26AVRO01310

15. Zimmerman v. City of Lancaster, LASC Case No. 24AVCV00848

16. Cordova v. City of Lancaster, Case No. 24AVCV00221

17. Darnell Wayne Thomas 25STCV17622

The City Council moved to closed session at approximately 4:32 p.m.

RECONVENED

Mayor Parris reconvened the meeting at approximately 4:53 p.m.

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8 Allison Burns, City Attorney, announced that the City Council acted on closed session items 1, 14 and 15, and gave direction to staff and legal counsel. No reportable action.

The City Attorney also announced Mayor Parris recused himself from Closed Session item 15.

CONSENT CALENDAR

On a motion by Vice Mayor Hughes-Leslie and seconded by Council Member Mann, the City Council approved the consent calendar pulling item CC 5 for separate discussion, by the following vote: 5-0-0-0: AYES: Castellanos, White, Mann, Vice Mayor Hughes-Leslie, Mayor Parris; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None

Council Member Mann and Mayor Parris stated that they both own property within proximity to the project.

Council Member Mann and Mayor Parris left the dais at approximately 4:54 p.m.

On a motion by Vice Mayor Hughes-Leslie and seconded by Council Member White, the City Council approved item CC 5, by the following vote: 3-0-2-0: AYES: Castellanos, White, Vice Mayor Hughes-Leslie; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: Mann, Parris; ABSENT:

None.

Council Member Mann and Mayor Parris returned to the dais at approximately 4:55 p.m.

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 August 11, 2026.

CC 3. APPROVE THE CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY
/FINANCING/HOUSING/POWER AUTHORITY REGURLAR MEETING MINUTES OF AGUST 11, 2026

Approved the Check and Wire Registers for payments made July 26, 2026, through August 08, 2026, in the amount of $3,684,376.22 as presented.

CC 4. MONTHLY REPORTS OF INVESTMENT – JULY 2026

Accepted and approved the July 2026 Monthly Report of Investments as submitted.

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9 NO. 25-014 – LANCASTER HEALTH DISTRICT PHASE 3

1. Approved allocation of $500,000.00 to the Lancaster Health District expense account CP15ST058.CONST., GL 220.49900.8000.

2. Awarded Public Works Construction Project (PWCP) 25-014, Lancaster Health District Phase 3, to R.C. Becker, Inc. of Santa Clarita, CA, in the amount of $5,235,515.59 plus a 20% contingency, for the improvements on Avenue J-4 between 18th Street West and 20th Street West, and authorize City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents in accordance with California Public Contract Code Section 22038(b).

3. Found that the City has complied with the California Environmental Quality Act. An Environmental Impact Report was prepared, mitigation measures were made a condition of approval of the project, and a Notice of Determination was filed on June 8, 2021.

4. Authorized Revised Task Order 7 expenditure amount of $55,274.00, (overall contract amount of $333,478.00), plus a 10% contingency for Professional Design Services to Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.

5. Authorized Task Order 4 expenditure estimated amount of $11,475.00, plus a 5% contingency for labor compliance services to the successful firm in Multi-Year Professional Services Agreement, Service Group Category (SGC) 16 – Labor Compliance.

6. Authorized Task Order 7 expenditure estimated amount of $16,128.00, plus a 5% contingency for materials and laboratory testing services to the successful firm in Multi-Year Professional Services Agreement, Service Group Category (SGC) 09 – Materials and Laboratory Testing.

6. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH

BEST, BEST AND KRIEGER ATTORNEYS AT LAW

1. Approved Amendment No. 3 to Professional Services Agreement with Best, Best and Krieger Attorneys at Law to extend the term of the agreement to October 31, 2026, and increase agreement by $70,000 and the total not-to-exceed contract amount from $750,000 to $820,000.

2. Authorized the City Manager, or his designee, to finalize and execute all documents related to the agreement.

CC 7. 2026 ZONE AMENDMENT TO TITLE 17 OF THE LANCASTER MUNICIPAL CODE (ZTA26-002)

Adopted Ordinance 1153, for Zone Text Amendment No. 26-002 (ZTA26-002) for the 2026 Zone Text Amendment to Title 17 of the Lancaster Municipal Code to provide clarification, consistency, and compliance with City policies and best practices.

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10 CC 8. AMENDMENT TO FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) SECTION 7(K) WORK

PERIOD FOR LANCASTER OFFICERS ASSOCIATION EMPLOYEES

Approved the amendment establishing a fourteen (14) day FLSA Section 7(k) work period for overtime calculation purposes for employees represented by the Lancaster Police Officers Association and authorized the City Manager to execute any documents necessary to implement the amendment.

CC 9. DECLARATION OF SURPLUS LAND

Adopted Resolution No. 26-66, declaring pursuant to Section 54221 of the Government Code that certain parcels of land owned by the City of Lancaster are surplus and not necessary for the City’s use.

CA 1. MAYOR’S ACTION REGARDING COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS

Mayor Parris announced that some previous appointments were procedurally incorrect and not according to the California Statute. Mayor Parris stated that the appointments are void and they will reappoint members to the commissions at the next City Council meeting.

Allison Burns, City Attorney stated that previous decisions made by the Planning Commission remain valid.

Mayor Parris announced that interested parties should apply.

Discussion among Council was regarding how citizens can apply.

CA 2. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING A CONTRACT

AMENDMENT FOR THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE/CITY MANAGER AND THE

AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE CHIEF EXECUTIVE/CITY MANAGER CONTRACT

AMENDMENT

Allison Burns, City Attorney presented this item.

Discussion among Council included the comparison of other city managers’ salaries within Los Angeles County. Council further discussed the extensive work required and satisfaction with the current City Manager’s job duties.

Addressing the Council at this time:

Cheryl Boswell- spoke in opposition to section four of the City Manager agreement regarding life insurance premiums.

Arthur Calloway- discussed coming to a compromise regarding the grant of health insurance for life.

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11 Discussion among Council included the comparison of benefits under proposed contract and other city employees. Council also discussed union negotiations. Council also discussed the meaning of family for purposes of covered individuals.

On a motion by Council Member White and seconded by Council Member Mann, the City Council approved the contract amendment for the Chief Executive/City Manager and the authorization to execute Chief Executive/ City Manager contract amendment, revising Section 4(b) of the contract to 18% (from proposed 15%), by the following vote: 5-0-0-0:

AYES: Castellanos, White, Mann, Vice Mayor Hughes-Leslie, Mayor Parris; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None

COUNCIL REPORTS

Mayor Parris reported on the Maison’s Sierra event, Cool Summer nights and DA Hochman visit.

Staff provided a video recap of the Maison’s Sierra event, Cool Summer Nights event, and DA Hochman visit.

Council Member Mann reported on the National Night Out event.

Staff provided a video recap of the National Night Out event.

Council Member White reported on the Lost Angels Cohort Graduation and the Antelope Valley Veterans Clinic dedication ceremony.

Staff provided a video recap of the Lost Angels Cohort Graduation and the Antelope Valley Veterans Clinic dedication ceremony.

Council Member Castellanos reported on the Monday Night Bites event.

Staff provided a video recap of the Monday Night Bites event.

Vice Mayor Hughes-Leslie reported on the Avenue G walkthrough. Vice Mayor also discussed the need to be prepared for data centers and artificial intelligence. Vice Mayor directed staff and the Innovation & Technology Committee to start research on data centers.

Discussion among Council included the obstacles with data centers. Council also discussed the desire to prevent data centers from pulling on the power grid and using other alternatives.

Mayor Parris directed staff to provide a report within thirty (30) days.

LANCASTER HOUSING AUTHORITY

No action is required at this time.

LANCASTER FINANCING AUTHORITY

No action is required at this time.

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12 LANCASTER POWER AUTHORITY

No action is required at this time

LANCASTER SUCCESSOR AGENCY

No action is required at this time.

CITY COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY COMMENTS

No comments at this time.

CITY MANAGER / EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ANNOUNCEMENTS

Trolis Niebla, City Manager discussed various accomplishments such as crime reduction and the Leadership Academy. The City Manager also announced upcoming events such as the Cedar Arts Collective; Day of Drafts, and LPAC summer concert series event with Elaine Ray Sings.

The City Manager provided updates from the Parks, Arts, Recreation and Community Services department; Community Development regarding construction and improvements; Public Works department regarding the sewer rebate program. The City Manager also provided a breakdown of the waste management rates.

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:

Homer Marshall spoke in support of Dr. Miguel Coronado.

Carla Johnson discussed the need for general governance and transparency regarding Proposition 218 sewer assessments.

Dr. Lonyea Johnson proposed creating a Lancaster juvenile task force.

Michelle Rogel discussed the need to have unity and provided a message of unity.

Fran Sereseres discussed various topics such as checking on seniors during extreme temperatures.

Heather Brown discussed water rights issues and substances used by the fire department to put out fires.

Aruthur Calloway discussed providing a report on the cost of lifetime health care.

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13 Phillip Brown discussed various topics such as meeting decorum and providing a report on the economics of artificial intelligence.

Discussion among Council included the status of the renovations at Jane Reynolds Park.

ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Parris adjourned the meeting at 6:15 p.m. and stated that the City Council/Successor Agency/Financing/Power Authority meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 1:30 p.m.

PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 8th
day of September 2026, by the following vote:

AYES: Council Members Castellanos, White, Mann, Hughes-Leslie, Parris

NOES: None

ABSTAIN: None

ABSENT: None

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 ______________________, ____________.

(seal)

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