Lancaster
| Date | Item Type | Item | Description | Info Location | County | City | Meeting Type | id |
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| October 10, 2023 | Closed Session Item | 1 | 1. Approve Professional Services Agreement with Best, Best and Krieger Attorneys at Law for land use, planning and CEQA legal services for two (2) years. | October 10, 2023 Closed Session Item # 1 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 652472a3bb330b36ab3e1df8 |
| October 10, 2023 | Closed Session Item | 10 | 10. Romines v. City of Lancaster, et al,, LASC Case No. 20AVCV00345 | October 10, 2023 Closed Session Item # 10 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 652472a3bb330b36ab3e1dfa |
| October 10, 2023 | Closed Session Item | 11 | 11. Moujan v. City of Lancaster et al., LASC Case No. 20AVCV00205 | October 10, 2023 Closed Session Item # 11 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 652472a3bb330b36ab3e1df9 |
| October 10, 2023 | Closed Session Item | 12 | 12. Davis v. State of California, LASC Case No. 19AVCV00805 | October 10, 2023 Closed Session Item # 12 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 652472a3bb330b36ab3e1dfd |
| October 10, 2023 | Closed Session Item | 13 | 13. Lancaster v. Netflix, et al., LASC 21STCV01881 | October 10, 2023 Closed Session Item # 13 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 652472a3bb330b36ab3e1dfe |
| October 10, 2023 | Closed Session Item | 14 | 14. Butts v. Lancaster, LASC 21STCP00389 | October 10, 2023 Closed Session Item # 14 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 652472a3bb330b36ab3e1df4 |
| October 10, 2023 | Closed Session Item | 15 | 15. Lancaster v. Rives | October 10, 2023 Closed Session Item # 15 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 652472a3bb330b36ab3e1df5 |
| October 10, 2023 | Closed Session Item | 16 | 16. Myesha Lopez, et al. v. County of Los Angeles, et al. CDCA Case No. 5:21-cv-00290-JGB(SHKx) | October 10, 2023 Closed Session Item # 16 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 652472a3bb330b36ab3e1df0 |
| October 10, 2023 | Closed Session Item | 17 | 17. Ortiz v. Lancaster, LASC Case No. 21AVCV00001 CITY OF LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA | October 10, 2023 Closed Session Item # 17 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 652472a3bb330b36ab3e1def |
| October 10, 2023 | Closed Session Item | 18 | 18. Aijala v. Lancaster, LASC Case No. 21STCV07841 | October 10, 2023 Closed Session Item # 18 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 652472a3bb330b36ab3e1e11 |
| October 10, 2023 | Closed Session Item | 19 | 19. Gardner v. Dominoids, LASC Case No. 21AVCV00186 | October 10, 2023 Closed Session Item # 19 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 652472a3bb330b36ab3e1e12 |
| October 10, 2023 | Closed Session Item | 2 | 2. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to finalize and execute all documents related to the agreement. The City has been utilizing Best, Best & Krieger LLP for legal services in the Housing division since May 2020. BBK will now also provide as-needed legal services including but not limited to planning, land use, and CEQA work. Because of BBK’s extensive expertise in these areas, as well as their familiarity with several key projects currently underway in the Community Development Department, staff proposes to approve an agreement for these specific services. | October 10, 2023 Closed Session Item # 2 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 652472a3bb330b36ab3e1dfb |
| October 10, 2023 | Closed Session Item | 20 | 20. Evans v. Lancaster, LASC Case No. 21AVCV00145 | October 10, 2023 Closed Session Item # 20 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 652472a3bb330b36ab3e1e0c |
| October 10, 2023 | Closed Session Item | 21 | 21. Bojorquez v. Lancaster, LASC Case No. 20AVCV00894 | October 10, 2023 Closed Session Item # 21 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 652472a3bb330b36ab3e1e0b |
| October 10, 2023 | Closed Session Item | 22 | 22. Arkey v. Lancaster, LASC Case No.20AVCV00816 | October 10, 2023 Closed Session Item # 22 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 652472a3bb330b36ab3e1e07 |
| October 10, 2023 | Closed Session Item | 23 | 23. Perez v. Lancaster, LASC Case No. 20AVCV00589 | October 10, 2023 Closed Session Item # 23 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 652472a3bb330b36ab3e1e08 |
| October 10, 2023 | Closed Session Item | 24 | 24. Serrano v. Los Angeles County et al. LASC Case No. 21AVCV00562 | October 10, 2023 Closed Session Item # 24 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 652472a3bb330b36ab3e1e10 |
| October 10, 2023 | Closed Session Item | 25 | 25. Jackson v. RE Schultz Construction et al. LASC Case No. 21AVCV00863 | October 10, 2023 Closed Session Item # 25 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 652472a3bb330b36ab3e1e13 |
| October 10, 2023 | Closed Session Item | 26 | 26. Castro v. Lancaster | October 10, 2023 Closed Session Item # 26 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 652472a3bb330b36ab3e1e19 |
| October 10, 2023 | Closed Session Item | 27 | 27. Montenegro v. Green, LASC Case No. 22AVCV01050 | October 10, 2023 Closed Session Item # 27 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 652472a3bb330b36ab3e1e18 |
| October 10, 2023 | Closed Session Item | 28 | 28. Carter v. Antelope Valley Fair & Event Center, LASC Case No. 23AVCV00460 | October 10, 2023 Closed Session Item # 28 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 652472a3bb330b36ab3e1df3 |
| October 10, 2023 | Closed Session Item | 29 | 29. Perez v. Lancaster, LASC Case No. 23AVCV00577 27. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Property: APN 3135-024-014 Agency negotiators: Chenin Dow and Allison Burns Negotiating parties: Om Sai Ram Inc. Under negotiation: price and terms of payment 28. City of Whittier v. Superior Court, LASC Case No. 23 STCP03579 | October 10, 2023 Closed Session Item # 29 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 652472a3bb330b36ab3e1df6 |
| October 10, 2023 | Closed Session Item | 3 | 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 | October 10, 2023 Closed Session Item # 3 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 652472a3bb330b36ab3e1e00 |
| October 10, 2023 | Closed Session Item | 4 | 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 | October 10, 2023 Closed Session Item # 4 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 652472a3bb330b36ab3e1df2 |
| October 10, 2023 | Closed Session Item | 5 | 5. Estate of Guzman v. Lancaster | October 10, 2023 Closed Session Item # 5 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 652472a3bb330b36ab3e1df7 |
| October 10, 2023 | Closed Session Item | 6 | 6. Rahier v. City of Lancaster, LASC Case No. 19AVCV00163 | October 10, 2023 Closed Session Item # 6 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 652472a3bb330b36ab3e1df1 |
| October 10, 2023 | Closed Session Item | 7 | 7. Brisa Mahoney, et al. v. City of Lancaster, et al., LASC Case No. 2OSTCV02556 | October 10, 2023 Closed Session Item # 7 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 652472a3bb330b36ab3e1dee |
| October 10, 2023 | Closed Session Item | 8 | 8. Manzo v. Beazer Homes Holdings, LLC et al., LASC Case No. 20AVCV00297 | October 10, 2023 Closed Session Item # 8 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 652472a3bb330b36ab3e1e0e |
| October 10, 2023 | Closed Session Item | 9 | 9. Hernandez v. County of Los Angeles, et al., LASC Case No. 20AVCV00318 | October 10, 2023 Closed Session Item # 9 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 652472a3bb330b36ab3e1e16 |
| October 10, 2023 | Consent Calendar | 1 | CC 1. Waive further reading of any proposed ordinance. (This permits reading the title only in lieu of reciting the entire text.) | October 10, 2023 Consent Calendar # 1 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 652472a3bb330b36ab3e1e17 |
| October 10, 2023 | Consent Calendar | 10 | CC 10. Task Order No. 01 for Multi-Year Professional Services (Service Group Category 5 – Environmental Services) preparation of the Eastside Annexation Environmental Impact Report Recommendation(s): Approve Task Order No. 01 in accordance with the Multi-Year Professional Services Agreement with Michael Baker International Inc., in the amount of $205,255. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents. To assist with the preparation of the required Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for Eastside Annexation, the City intends to award a contract to a consultant on the Multi-Year Professional Services Agreement Pre-Qualified List under Service Group Category (SGC) 5 – Environmental Services. The Consultant will be responsible for all aspects of the CITY OF LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA preparation of the EIR. | October 10, 2023 Consent Calendar # 10 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 652472a3bb330b36ab3e1e04 |
| October 10, 2023 | Consent Calendar | 11 | CC 11. Approval of the Purchase of Equipment and Software to Upgrade the Council Chambers Audio and Visual System for L28 and Online Streaming. Recommendation(s): The City Council approve an additional appropriation amending the annual budget for the fiscal year 2023-2024 in the amount to be at most $224,408.62 for the Purchase of Equipment to Upgrade the Council Chambers Audio and Visual System for L28 and Online Streaming. The City of Lancaster operates a community access station on cable TV known as L28. This channel has been in operation for several years. The City has been using a 3rd party contractor to operate this channel. The City has the desire to upgrade the quality of L28 to HD and incorporate more live remote events, such as broadcasting local high school sporting events, press conferences, community gatherings, and events, thereby offering a more dynamic and engaging viewing experience for our residents while also promoting community spirit and involvement. | October 10, 2023 Consent Calendar # 11 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 652472a3bb330b36ab3e1e03 |
| October 10, 2023 | Consent Calendar | 12 | CC 12. Amendment to Resolution No. 23-26, Approving the Application and Availability of Matching Funds for the Statewide Park Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grant – Avenue J Neighborhood Park Recommendation(s): That the City Council amend Resolution No. 23-26, approving the application and availability of matching funds for the Statewide Park Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grant to include a clause that states that the City of Lancaster agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and guidelines. The City Council approved Resolution No. 23-26 on May 10, 2023, approving the application and availability of matching funds for the Statewide Park Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grant. However, the resolution did not include a clause stating that the City of Lancaster agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and guidelines. The Grantor has requested the addition of the clause to move the grant application forward. | October 10, 2023 Consent Calendar # 12 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 652472a3bb330b36ab3e1e01 |
| October 10, 2023 | Consent Calendar | 13 | CC 13. Amendment to Resolution No. 23-25, Approving the Application and Availability of Matching Funds for the Statewide Park Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grant – El Dorado Park Recommendation(s): That the City Council amend Resolution No. 23-25, approving the application and availability of matching funds for the Statewide Park Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grant to include a clause that states that the City of Lancaster agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and guidelines. The City Council approved Resolution No. 23-26 on May 10, 2023, approving the application and availability of matching funds for the Statewide Park Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grant. However, the resolution did not include a clause stating that the City of Lancaster agrees to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, CITY OF LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA ordinances, rules, regulations, and guidelines. The Grantor requested the addition of the clause to move the grant application forward. COUNCIL AGENDA | October 10, 2023 Consent Calendar # 13 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 652472a3bb330b36ab3e1e02 |
| October 10, 2023 | Consent Calendar | 4 | CC 4. Check Registers – August 27, 2023, through September 23, 2023 Recommendation(s): Approve the Check and Wire Registers for August 27, 2023, through September 23, 2023, in the amount of $6,901,391.83 as presented. At each regular City Council Meeting, the City Council is presented with a check and ACH/wire registers listing the financial claims (invoices) against the City for the purchase of materials, supplies, services, and capital projects issued the prior three to four weeks. This process provides the City Council the opportunity to review the expenditures of the City. Claims are paid via checks, Automated Clearing House (ACH) payments, or federal wires. The justifying backup information for each expenditure is available in the Finance Department. | October 10, 2023 Consent Calendar # 4 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 652472a3bb330b36ab3e1e06 |
| October 10, 2023 | Consent Calendar | 5 | CC 5. Monthly Report of Investments – August 2023. Recommendation(s): Accept and approve the August 2023 Monthly Report of Investments as submitted.. | October 10, 2023 Consent Calendar # 5 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 652472a3bb330b36ab3e1e09 |
| October 10, 2023 | Consent Calendar | 6 | CC 6. Approve Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Agreement with Best, Best and Krieger Attorneys at Law Recommendation(s): | October 10, 2023 Consent Calendar # 6 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 652472a3bb330b36ab3e1e0d |
| October 10, 2023 | Consent Calendar | 7 | CC 7. Vacation of a Portion of the Public Road Easement as Dedicated on the Map Filed in Book 5, Pages 470-471 of Miscellaneous Records CITY OF LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA Recommendation(s): Adopt Resolution No. , declaring its intention to vacate a portion of the Public Road Easement as dedicated within Block 2 of the Map filed in Book 5, pages 470 to 471 of Miscellaneous Records and located on the north side of Milling Street (formerly 11th Street), between Beech Avenue (formerly Beach Avenue) and Sierra Highway (formerly Antelope Avenue). Said Public Road Easement is classified as street alley which was dedicated to the City in 1884. Vacating a portion of this street alley is intended as part of the proposed improvements recommended for the City’s Public Safety building. | October 10, 2023 Consent Calendar # 7 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 652472a3bb330b36ab3e1e0a |
| October 10, 2023 | Consent Calendar | 8 | CC 8. Zone Text Amendments to Title 15, 16 and 17 of the Lancaster Municipal Code Recommendation(s): Adopt Ordinance No. 1106, amending various sections to Title 15, 16 and 17 of the Lancaster Municipal Code to implement 2021-2029 Housing Element programs and provide clarification, consistency, and compliance with State code and update standards and regulations. At the Lancaster City Council meeting held on September 12, 2023, the City Council approved the introduction of Ordinance No. 1106, amending various sections to Title 15, 16 and 17 of the Lancaster Municipal Code to implement 2021-2029 Housing Element programs and provide clarification, consistency, and compliance with State code and update standards and regulations, by the following vote by the following vote: 5-0-0-0; AYES: Hughes-Leslie, Malhi, Mann, Crist, Parris; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None. | October 10, 2023 Consent Calendar # 8 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 652472a3bb330b36ab3e1dfc |
| October 10, 2023 | Consent Calendar | 9 | CC 9. Office of Chief of Police and Police Department Recommendation(s): Adopt Ordinance No. 1107, adding Chapter 2.10 to the Lancaster Municipal Code relating to the Chief of Police. At the Lancaster City Council meeting held on September 12, 2023, City Council approved the introduction of Ordinance No. 1107, adding Chapter 2.10 to the Lancaster Municipal Code relating to the Chief of Police, by the following vote: 4-0-0-0; AYES: Malhi, Mann, Crist, Parris; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None. | October 10, 2023 Consent Calendar # 9 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 652472a3bb330b36ab3e1dff |
| October 10, 2023 | Council Agenda | 1 | CA1. Discussion and consideration of appointment to fill the following vacant seats on respective boards: · Edwards Airforce Base Restoration Advisory Board · High Dessert Corridor · Prison Citizens Advisory Committee · California Contract Cities Association · Alternate of the North County Transportation Coalition. Presenter: Mayor R. Rex Parris | October 10, 2023 Council Agenda # 1 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 652472a3bb330b36ab3e1e15 |
| October 10, 2023 | Council Agenda | 2 | CA2. Consideration and action to (i) join in the legal challenge to the $0 Bail program adopted by the Los Angeles Superior Court brought by twelve Los Angeles County cities in City of Whittier v. Superior Court, LASC Case No. 23 STCP03579; and (ii) authorize the City Manager to execute a retainer agreement with the law firm of Jones Mayer. COUNCIL REPORTS | October 10, 2023 Council Agenda # 2 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 652472a3bb330b36ab3e1e1a |
| October 10, 2023 | Council Report | 1 | CR1. Council Reports CITY MANAGER / EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ANNOUNCEMENTS CITY CLERK/AGENCY/AUTHORITY SECRETARY ANNOUNCEMENT PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS This portion of the agenda allows an individual the opportunity to address the Legislative Bodies on any item NOT ON THE AGENDA regarding City/Agency/Authority business and speaker cards must be submitted prior to the beginning of this portion of the Agenda. Please complete a speaker card for the City Clerk/Agency/Authority Secretary and identify the subject you would like to address. We respectfully request that you fill the cards out completely and print as clearly as possible. Following this procedure will allow for a smooth and timely process for the meeting and we appreciate your cooperation. State law prohibits the Legislative Body from taking action on items not on the agenda and your matter may be referred to the City Manager/Executive Director. Individual Speakers are limited to three (3) minutes each unless a different time limit is announced. CITY OF LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL / AGENCY/ AUTHORITY COMMENTS CLOSED SESSION 1. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation: significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (2) - two potential cases. 2. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation: consideration of initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (4) - two potential cases. | October 10, 2023 Council Report # 1 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 652472a3bb330b36ab3e1e05 |