Lancaster
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| November 14, 2023 | Closed Session Item | 1 | 1. Clean City:Citywide Efforts Presenters: Larissa De La Cruz, Director-Community Development, Marissa Diaz-Director- Public Works & Rodrick Armalin, Chief of Police/Director of Public Safety CITY OF LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA | November 14, 2023 Closed Session Item # 1 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 655157cbc080e8fcbc1803af |
| November 14, 2023 | Closed Session Item | 10 | 10. Romines v. City of Lancaster, et al,, LASC Case No. 20AVCV00345 | November 14, 2023 Closed Session Item # 10 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 655157cbc080e8fcbc180387 |
| November 14, 2023 | Closed Session Item | 11 | 11. Moujan v. City of Lancaster et al., LASC Case No. 20AVCV00205 | November 14, 2023 Closed Session Item # 11 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 655157cbc080e8fcbc180388 |
| November 14, 2023 | Closed Session Item | 12 | 12. Davis v. State of California, LASC Case No. 19AVCV00805 | November 14, 2023 Closed Session Item # 12 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 655157cbc080e8fcbc180385 |
| November 14, 2023 | Closed Session Item | 13 | 13. Lancaster v. Netflix, et al., LASC 21STCV01881 | November 14, 2023 Closed Session Item # 13 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 655157cbc080e8fcbc180384 |
| November 14, 2023 | Closed Session Item | 14 | 14. Butts v. Lancaster, LASC 21STCP00389 | November 14, 2023 Closed Session Item # 14 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 655157cbc080e8fcbc18038e |
| November 14, 2023 | Closed Session Item | 15 | 15. Lancaster v. Rives | November 14, 2023 Closed Session Item # 15 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 655157cbc080e8fcbc18038b |
| November 14, 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) | November 14, 2023 Closed Session Item # 16 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 655157cbc080e8fcbc180392 |
| November 14, 2023 | Closed Session Item | 17 | 17. Ortiz v. Lancaster, LASC Case No. 21AVCV00001 | November 14, 2023 Closed Session Item # 17 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 655157cbc080e8fcbc180394 |
| November 14, 2023 | Closed Session Item | 18 | 18. Aijala v. Lancaster, LASC Case No. 21STCV07841 | November 14, 2023 Closed Session Item # 18 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 655157cbc080e8fcbc18039f |
| November 14, 2023 | Closed Session Item | 19 | 19. Gardner v. Dominoids, LASC Case No. 21AVCV00186 | November 14, 2023 Closed Session Item # 19 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 655157cbc080e8fcbc18039c |
| November 14, 2023 | Closed Session Item | 2 | 2. LASD Explorer Recognition Presenter: Captain Paul Bartlett | November 14, 2023 Closed Session Item # 2 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 655157cbc080e8fcbc1803ad |
| November 14, 2023 | Closed Session Item | 20 | 20. Evans v. Lancaster, LASC Case No. 21AVCV00145 | November 14, 2023 Closed Session Item # 20 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 655157cbc080e8fcbc1803a3 |
| November 14, 2023 | Closed Session Item | 21 | 21. Bojorquez v. Lancaster, LASC Case No. 20AVCV00894 | November 14, 2023 Closed Session Item # 21 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 655157cbc080e8fcbc1803a4 |
| November 14, 2023 | Closed Session Item | 22 | 22. Arkey v. Lancaster, LASC Case No.20AVCV00816 | November 14, 2023 Closed Session Item # 22 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 655157cbc080e8fcbc1803a7 |
| November 14, 2023 | Closed Session Item | 23 | 23. Perez v. Lancaster, LASC Case No. 20AVCV00589 | November 14, 2023 Closed Session Item # 23 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 655157cbc080e8fcbc1803a6 |
| November 14, 2023 | Closed Session Item | 24 | 24. Serrano v. Los Angeles County et al. LASC Case No. 21AVCV00562 | November 14, 2023 Closed Session Item # 24 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 655157cbc080e8fcbc18039e |
| November 14, 2023 | Closed Session Item | 25 | 25. Jackson v. RE Schultz Construction et al. LASC Case No. 21AVCV00863 | November 14, 2023 Closed Session Item # 25 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 655157cbc080e8fcbc18039d |
| November 14, 2023 | Closed Session Item | 26 | 26. Castro v. Lancaster | November 14, 2023 Closed Session Item # 26 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 655157cbc080e8fcbc180398 |
| November 14, 2023 | Closed Session Item | 27 | 27. Montenegro v. Green, LASC Case No. 22AVCV01050 | November 14, 2023 Closed Session Item # 27 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 655157cbc080e8fcbc180399 |
| November 14, 2023 | Closed Session Item | 28 | 28. Carter v. Antelope Valley Fair & Event Center, LASC Case No. 23AVCV00460 CITY OF LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA | November 14, 2023 Closed Session Item # 28 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 655157cbc080e8fcbc18038d |
| November 14, 2023 | Closed Session Item | 29 | 29. Perez v. Lancaster, LASC Case No. 23AVCV00577 30. 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 31. City of Whittier v. Superior Court, LASC Case No. 23 STCP03579 32. Pedvin v. Lancaster, LASC Case No. 23STCV07921 | November 14, 2023 Closed Session Item # 29 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 655157cbc080e8fcbc18038c |
| November 14, 2023 | Closed Session Item | 3 | 3. Pinning of Law Enforcement Technicians Presenters: Rodrick Armalin, Chief of Police & Chris Roberts, Asst. Director of Public Safety COUNCIL ACTIONS CONSENT CALENDAR | November 14, 2023 Closed Session Item # 3 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 655157cbc080e8fcbc1803ae |
| November 14, 2023 | Closed Session Item | 4 | 4. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents. An evaluation committee with staff from Community Development and Finance evaluated the proposals based on evaluation criteria identified in the RFP. These criteria are pricing, qualifications of business, experience with similar services of this nature, references, and local preference. While Spadaro Enterprises Inc had the lowest price, SCA of CA, LLC received the highest overall score. SCA of CA, LLC Inc. has over twenty-five (25) years of experience providing street sweeping services to municipalities throughout the State. | November 14, 2023 Closed Session Item # 4 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 655157cbc080e8fcbc1803a9 |
| November 14, 2023 | Closed Session Item | 5 | 5. Estate of Guzman v. Lancaster | November 14, 2023 Closed Session Item # 5 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 655157cbc080e8fcbc1803aa |
| November 14, 2023 | Closed Session Item | 6 | 6. Rahier v. City of Lancaster, LASC Case No. 19AVCV00163 | November 14, 2023 Closed Session Item # 6 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 655157cbc080e8fcbc1803ac |
| November 14, 2023 | Closed Session Item | 7 | 7. Brisa Mahoney, et al. v. City of Lancaster, et al., LASC Case No. 2OSTCV02556 | November 14, 2023 Closed Session Item # 7 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 655157cbc080e8fcbc1803ab |
| November 14, 2023 | Closed Session Item | 8 | 8. Manzo v. Beazer Homes Holdings, LLC et al., LASC Case No. 20AVCV00297 | November 14, 2023 Closed Session Item # 8 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 655157cbc080e8fcbc180381 |
| November 14, 2023 | Closed Session Item | 9 | 9. Hernandez v. County of Los Angeles, et al., LASC Case No. 20AVCV00318 | November 14, 2023 Closed Session Item # 9 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 655157cbc080e8fcbc180382 |
| November 14, 2023 | Consent Calendar | 1 | CC 1. Waived further reading of any proposed ordinance. (This permit reading the title only in lieu of reciting the entire text.) | November 14, 2023 Consent Calendar # 1 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 655157cbc080e8fcbc1803a8 |
| November 14, 2023 | Consent Calendar | 10 | CC 10. Acceptance of Public Works Construction Project No. 21-011 - SR-138 (SR-14) Avenue K Interchange Improvements Phase 1 Recycled Water Line Recommendation(s): Accept the work constructed by Ferreira Construction Company for Public Works Construction Project No. 21-011, SR-138 (SR-14) Avenue K Interchange Improvements, Phase 1 Recycled Water Line, and direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion for the project. Retention on this project shall be disbursed in accordance with the California Contract Code. This project was Phase 1 of the SR-138 (SR-14) Avenue K Interchange Improvements. The project included the construction of the recycled water line on Avenue K from 15th Street West to 10th Street West. This project was funded with a Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) grant with Measure R Highway Program funds. | November 14, 2023 Consent Calendar # 10 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 655157cbc080e8fcbc18038f |
| November 14, 2023 | Consent Calendar | 11 | CC 11. Award Contract for Request for Proposal 802-24-Street Sweeping Services to Sweeping Corporation of America (SCA) of CA, LLC Recommendation(s): 1. Award contract for Request for Proposal (RFP) 802-24-Street Sweeping Services to SCA of CA, LLC in the amount of $1,796,289.96 for sweeping services for contract year one (November 2023-October 2024) and up to a maximum of 5% for a cost-of-living increase for contract year two (November 2024-October 2025). CITY OF LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA 2. Approve spending authority for a 10% contingency that will be used for additional areas added to the contract for the life of the contract. 3. Find that this item is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act. | November 14, 2023 Consent Calendar # 11 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 655157cbc080e8fcbc18038a |
| November 14, 2023 | Consent Calendar | 12 | CC 12. Amendment to Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) with Access Services Recommendation(s): 1. Approve the First Amendment to the DDA with Access Services for the sale and subsequent development of one additional industrial parcel located in the Lancaster Business Park. 2. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute (i) the DDA in substantially the form presented, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney; and (ii) all documents necessary or appropriate to complete the transaction. The subject parcels were declared surplus by Resolution 20-49 on September 8, 2020. Subsequently, a Notice of Availability was sent to all required entities as mandated by the Surplus Land Act (SLA), and no entity was prepared to purchase the site. On October 7, 2022, the City received a letter from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), which determined the all the requirements under the SLA were met and the City could proceed with the sale or lease of the properties. | November 14, 2023 Consent Calendar # 12 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 655157cbc080e8fcbc180391 |
| November 14, 2023 | Consent Calendar | 13 | CC 13. Construction Award of Bid – PWCP 23-008 – Mariposa Park Renovation (Phase I) Recommendation(s): 1. Award PWCP 23-008, Mariposa Park Renovation (Phase I), to R Brothers, Inc., of San Fernando, CA, in the amount of $2,994,369.52, plus a 20% contingency, to remove and replace the playground and flooring, picnic ramada, asphalt/concrete pathways, landscape and irrigation, drinking fountain, flagpole, and site furniture; paint perimeter fence; install wayfinding park signage, and playground drainage system, at Mariposa Park. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents. This contract is awarded to the lowest responsible bidder per California Public Contract Code Section 22038(b). 2. Find that the City has complied with the California Environmental Quality Act. A Notice of Exemption was filed on October 31, 2023. 3. Approve an appropriation of $1,620,000.00 from Fund Balance into project string CP11BS039.CONST, GL Account 31049900.8000, for the Mariposa Park Renovation (Phase I). CITY OF LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA Mariposa Park is located at 45755 Fig Avenue, Lancaster, CA 93534, within a densely populated area, and is surrounded by established residential neighborhoods, an elementary school, and industrial businesses. The Mariposa Park Improvements project focuses on increasing Americans with Disability Act (ADA) accessibility within the park, and creating renovated amenities to improve and expand community resources based on community input. | November 14, 2023 Consent Calendar # 13 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 655157cbc080e8fcbc180395 |
| November 14, 2023 | Consent Calendar | 14 | CC 14. Amending Employee Classification and Compensation Schedule Recommendation(s): 1. Adopt Resolution No. 23-XX, amending Resolution 23-58, establishing a compensation schedule for the classifications of Peace Officer at the City of Lancaster. Appropriate funds for these new positions. The proposed classification and compensation changes will allow the Public Safety Department to continue transitioning into the Lancaster Police Department and provide additional law enforcement resources to aid in addressing crime and quality of life issues. With the current crime trends, the City recognizes the need to be proactive and create a system to mitigate potential serious issues. Transitioning our Public Safety Department to a Lancaster Police Department gives our city the ability to address the "root causes" behind some of these long-term issues. This is being accomplished by first our hiring of the Chief of Police followed by recruitment of Peace Officers to enhance service to our community and supplement our existing Sheriff’s Department law enforcement resources. | November 14, 2023 Consent Calendar # 14 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 655157cbc080e8fcbc180386 |
| November 14, 2023 | Consent Calendar | 15 | CC 15. Request for Two (2) Additional Full-Time Employees for Lancaster Energy - Renewable H2 Initiatives Recommendation(s): It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Approve the addition of two full-time positions (1) Coordinator II – Hydrogen Projects and Clean Energy Initiatives and (1) Accountant – Lancaster Energy, to be fully funded by Lancaster Energy, to effectively manage and expand the City’s renewable hydrogen and clean energy projects. 2. Appropriate a total of $176,000 between various payroll accounts in fund 501, as shown in Attachment 1 to fund 6 months for the two (2) new positions. The proposed Accountant position will provide finance and accounting support to the current Lancaster Energy operation and will report to the Director of Finance. PUBLIC HEARING | November 14, 2023 Consent Calendar # 15 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 655157cbc080e8fcbc180389 |
| November 14, 2023 | Consent Calendar | 2 | CC 2. Approve the City Council/Successor Agency/Financing/Power/California Choice Energy Authority Regular Meeting Minutes of October 24, 2023. | November 14, 2023 Consent Calendar # 2 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 65615c21da1497e2566bf850 |
| November 14, 2023 | Consent Calendar | 3 | CC 3. Check Registers – October 8, 2023, through November 6, 2023. Recommendation(s): Approve the Check and Wire Registers for October 8, 2023, through November 6, 2023, in the amount of $12,940,338.17 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. | November 14, 2023 Consent Calendar # 3 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 655157cbc080e8fcbc1803a2 |
| November 14, 2023 | Consent Calendar | 4 | CC 4. Monthly Report of Investments – September 2023 Recommendation(s): Accept and approve the September 2023 Monthly Report of Investments as submitted. Each month, the Finance Department prepares a report listing the investments for all separate entities under the jurisdiction of the City as identified in the City’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. | November 14, 2023 Consent Calendar # 4 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 655157cbc080e8fcbc18039a |
| November 14, 2023 | Consent Calendar | 5 | CC 5. CITY OF LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA Final Map Approval – Tract Map No. 61040 (Located at the Northwest Corner of 55th Street West and Avenue K-14) Recommendation(s): Approve the map and accept the dedications as offered on Tract Map No. 61040, located at the northwest corner of 55th Street West and Avenue K-14; make 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 instruct 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. On June 22, 2005, the City of Lancaster Planning Commission approved Tentative Tract Map No. 61040. The Planning Commission granted extensions on June 16, 2008, June 20, 2009, and four automatic extensions thereafter; granting the final extension on June 20, 2016. The Final Map is in substantial conformance with the approved tentative map. Tract Map No. 61040 has been examined by the City Surveyor, and is ready for Council approval. In addition, an Undertaking Agreement and Improvement Securities have been submitted to guarantee the installation of improvements. | November 14, 2023 Consent Calendar # 5 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 655157cbc080e8fcbc180397 |
| November 14, 2023 | Consent Calendar | 6 | CC 6. Final Map Approval – Tract Map No. 61041 (Located at the Northwest Corner of 55th Street West and Avenue L) Recommendation(s): Approve the map and accept the dedications as offered on Tract Map No. 6104, located at the northwest corner of 55th Street West and Avenue L; make 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 instruct 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. On June 22, 2005, the City of Lancaster Planning Commission approved Tentative Tract Map No. 61041. The Planning Commission granted extensions on June 16, 2008, June 20, 2009, and four automatic extensions thereafter; granting the final extension on June 20, 2016. The Final Map is in substantial conformance with the approved tentative map. Tract Map No. 61041 has been examined by the City Surveyor, and is ready for Council approval. In addition, an Undertaking Agreement and Improvement Securities have been submitted to guarantee the installation of improvements. | November 14, 2023 Consent Calendar # 6 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 655157cbc080e8fcbc18039b |
| November 14, 2023 | Consent Calendar | 7 | CC 7. Verizon Wireless Cell Tower #123016 Lease Amendment at Owen Memorial Park Recommendation(s): 1. Approve the Second Amendment to the cell tower lease with Verizon Wireless at Owen Memorial Park, 43011 North 10th Street West; and 2. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all agreements and associated documents. The Second Amendment will approve an additional three hundred thirty-six (336) square feet of ground space contiguous to the existing leased premises as depicted in Exhibit A, as required for the colocation of the tower tenants and revenue increase. The amendment will result in an increased monthly revenue of $300, effective the first rental payment due following the full execution of the amendment and memorandum. Except as specifically CITY OF LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA outlined in the Second Amendment, the agreement is otherwise unmodified and remains in full force. | November 14, 2023 Consent Calendar # 7 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 655157cbc080e8fcbc1803a0 |
| November 14, 2023 | Consent Calendar | 8 | CC 8. Amendment to Chapter 5.04 of the Lancaster Municipal Code relating to Sidewalk Vendors Recommendation(s): Adopt Ordinance No. 1108, amending Chapter 5.04, Article V of the Lancaster Municipal Code concerning the regulation of sidewalk vendors. City staff believes that the regulations set forth in Articles V will allow sidewalk vendors to engage in meaningful commercial activity in the City while protecting public health, safety and welfare. | November 14, 2023 Consent Calendar # 8 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 655157cbc080e8fcbc180396 |
| November 14, 2023 | Consent Calendar | 9 | CC 9. Ordinance No.1109 Adding Chapter 2.60 to the Lancaster Municipal Code Relating to the Protection of City Facilities and Personnel Recommendation(s): A. Adopt Ordinance No. 1109, Adding Chapter 2.60 to the Lancaster Municipal Code relating to the protection of city facilities and personnel; and B. Authorize protection details for the Mayor and City Council members when attending City events or representing the City; In recent years, the City has received an increasing number of security threats to its facilities, elected officials and personnel, which threats interfere with the City’s ability to properly function. This Ordinance would allow the City to provide the necessary protection of its facilities, officials and personnel. | November 14, 2023 Consent Calendar # 9 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 655157cbc080e8fcbc180390 |
| November 14, 2023 | Council Report | 1 | CR1. Council Reports CALIFORNIA CHOICE ENERGY AUTHORITY No action required at this time. LANCASTER FINANCING AUTHORITY No action required at this time. CITY OF LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA LANCASTER POWER AUTHORITY No action required at this time. LANCASTER SUCCESSOR AGENCY No action required at this time. 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 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. 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 CITY OF LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA 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 | November 14, 2023 Council Report # 1 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 655157cbc080e8fcbc1803a1 |
| November 14, 2023 | New Business | 1 | NB1. Advisory Ballot Measure April 09, 2024 General Municipal Election Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Consider the proposed advisory vote to gauge public sentiment on exploring and potentially establishing a drug treatment program similar to Teen Challenge. 2. Approve Resolution No. 23-XX, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Lancaster, California, Approving the submission of an advisory measure to the voters to pursue a drug treatment program. 3.Authorize the City Clerk, or their designee, to place the advisory vote on the upcoming ballot. The City of Lancaster has observed a growing concern over drug-related issues among its residents. As part of our ongoing commitment to addressing these challenges, the City is considering multiple solutions, one of which is the establishment of a drug treatment program. COUNCIL REPORTS | November 14, 2023 New Business # 1 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 655157cbc080e8fcbc180383 |
| November 14, 2023 | Public Hearing | 1 | PH 1. TEFRA Hearing/Approval of Exempt Facility Bonds for Village at Beechwood Apartments Recommendation(s): Adopt Resolution No. XX, pursuant to Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 approving the issuance by the California Statewide Communities Development Authority (the “CSCDA”) of qualified 501 (c) (3) bonds for a qualified residential rental project for Village at Beechwood (the “Project”). Linc Beechwood Limited Partnership, a California limited partnership (the “Developer”) has requested that the CSCDA adopt a plan of financing providing for the issuance of exempt facility bonds for a qualified residential rental project pursuant to Section 142(a)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $12,000,000 (the “Bonds”), to finance improvements of a multifamily rental housing project located at 44063 Beech Avenue, Lancaster, California CPH1. Vacation of a Portion of the Public Road Easement as Dedicated within Block 2 as shown on the Map Filed in Book 5, Pages 470-471 of Miscellaneous Records Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 23-60 , ordering the vacation of a portion of the Public Road Easement as dedicated on the Map Filled in Book 5, pages 470 to 471 of Miscellaneous Records, located within block 2 on the north side of Milling Street between Beech Avenue and Sierra Highway, in the City of Lancaster. 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. JOINT PUBLIC HEARING JPH1. Consideration for approval of actions in connection with Lancaster Housing Authority-owned parcels related to compliance with the Surplus Land Act and a Disposition and Development Agreement with Sarah’s Care Home. Location: Vacant parcels near the southwest corner of Kingtree Avenue and Avenue J-2 (APNs 3123-016-905 and -906) Recommendation: 1. Adopt Resolution No.23-XX, declaring the following Housing Authority-owned property as “exempt surplus land” pursuant to Government Code Section 54221(f)(1)(F)(i): Vacant parcels near the southwest corner of Kingtree Avenue and Avenue J-2 (3123-016-905 and - 906) 2. Adopt Resolution No. 23-XX, approving the Disposition and Development Agreement, accepting the Health and Safety Code Section 33433 Report, and making certain findings pursuant to Health and Safety Code 33433. 3. Authorize the Executive Director, or his designee, to execute all related documents. Sarah’s Care Home initially reached out to staff regarding the purchase of the subject properties for the full appraised value of $1.3 million. The proposed DDA is an agreement between the Authority and the developer for the sale and development of the Site. The DDA governs the Developer’s right to develop the Project. The DDA also governs the Developer’s obligations with respect to the acquisition of the land, requirements for closing, and schedule of performance, and provides a legal framework for addressing default. Under the DDA, Sarah’s Care Home will develop a minimum of sixty-five (65) units of affordable housing for seniors age 55+. Units will be provided in a multi-family apartment complex within the Lancaster Health District area. While precise Area Median Income (AMI) levels for the subject units are yet to be determined, the developer envisions that AMIs will range from 30% to 80%. | November 14, 2023 Public Hearing # 1 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 655157cbc080e8fcbc180393 |
| November 14, 2023 | Public Hearing | 2 | CPH1. Vacation of a Portion of the Public Road Easement as Dedicated within Block 2 as shown on the Map Filed in Book 5, Pages 470-471 of Miscellaneous Records Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 23-60 , ordering the vacation of a portion of the Public Road Easement as dedicated on the Map Filled in Book 5, pages 470 to 471 of Miscellaneous Records, located within block 2 on the north side of Milling Street between Beech Avenue and Sierra Highway, in the City of Lancaster. 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. | November 14, 2023 Public Hearing # 2 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 655bd411d4b15807ebb9dcbb |
| November 14, 2023 | Public Hearing | 3 | JOINT PUBLIC HEARING JPH1. Consideration for approval of actions in connection with Lancaster Housing Authority-owned parcels related to compliance with the Surplus Land Act and a Disposition and Development Agreement with Sarah’s Care Home. Location: Vacant parcels near the southwest corner of Kingtree Avenue and Avenue J-2 (APNs 3123-016-905 and -906) Recommendation: 1. Adopt Resolution No.23-XX, declaring the following Housing Authority-owned property as “exempt surplus land” pursuant to Government Code Section 54221(f)(1)(F)(i): Vacant parcels near the southwest corner of Kingtree Avenue and Avenue J-2 (3123-016-905 and - 906) 2. Adopt Resolution No. 23-XX, approving the Disposition and Development Agreement, accepting the Health and Safety Code Section 33433 Report, and making certain findings pursuant to Health and Safety Code 33433. 3. Authorize the Executive Director, or his designee, to execute all related documents. Sarah’s Care Home initially reached out to staff regarding the purchase of the subject properties for the full appraised value of $1.3 million. The proposed DDA is an agreement between the Authority and the developer for the sale and development of the Site. The DDA governs the Developer’s right to develop the Project. The DDA also governs the Developer’s obligations with respect to the acquisition of the land, requirements for closing, and schedule of performance, and provides a legal framework for addressing default. Under the DDA, Sarah’s Care Home will develop a minimum of sixty-five (65) units of affordable housing for seniors age 55+. Units will be provided in a multi-family apartment complex within the Lancaster Health District area. While precise Area Median Income (AMI) levels for the subject units are yet to be determined, the developer envisions that AMIs will range from 30% to 80%. NEW BUSINESS | November 14, 2023 Public Hearing # 3 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 655bd411d4b15807ebb9dcbc |