Lancaster
| Date | Item Type | Item | Description | Info Location | County | City | Meeting Type | id |
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| May 28, 2024 | Closed Session Item | 1 | 1. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation: significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (2) - two potential cases. | May 28, 2024 Closed Session Item # 1 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 665518fd075a16dbaa764636 |
| May 28, 2024 | Closed Session Item | 10 | 10. Romines v. City of Lancaster, et al,, LASC Case No. 20AVCV00345 | May 28, 2024 Closed Session Item # 10 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 665518fd075a16dbaa764622 |
| May 28, 2024 | Closed Session Item | 11 | 11. Moujan v. City of Lancaster et al., LASC Case No. 20AVCV00205 | May 28, 2024 Closed Session Item # 11 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 665518fd075a16dbaa764620 |
| May 28, 2024 | Closed Session Item | 12 | 12. Davis v. State of California, LASC Case No. 19AVCV00805 | May 28, 2024 Closed Session Item # 12 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 665518fd075a16dbaa764626 |
| May 28, 2024 | Closed Session Item | 13 | 13. Lancaster v. Netflix, et al., LASC 21STCV01881 | May 28, 2024 Closed Session Item # 13 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 665518fd075a16dbaa764627 |
| May 28, 2024 | Closed Session Item | 14 | 14. Butts v. Lancaster, LASC 21STCP00389 | May 28, 2024 Closed Session Item # 14 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 665518fd075a16dbaa76462c |
| May 28, 2024 | Closed Session Item | 15 | 15. Lancaster v. Rives | May 28, 2024 Closed Session Item # 15 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 665518fd075a16dbaa76462f |
| May 28, 2024 | 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) | May 28, 2024 Closed Session Item # 16 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 665518fd075a16dbaa76462a |
| May 28, 2024 | Closed Session Item | 17 | 17. Ortiz v. Lancaster, LASC Case No. 21AVCV00001 | May 28, 2024 Closed Session Item # 17 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 665518fd075a16dbaa764629 |
| May 28, 2024 | Closed Session Item | 18 | 18. Aijala v. Lancaster, LASC Case No. 21STCV07841 | May 28, 2024 Closed Session Item # 18 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 665518fd075a16dbaa764644 |
| May 28, 2024 | Closed Session Item | 19 | 19. Gardner v. Dominoids, LASC Case No. 21AVCV00186 | May 28, 2024 Closed Session Item # 19 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 665518fd075a16dbaa764647 |
| May 28, 2024 | Closed Session Item | 2 | 2. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation: consideration of initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (4) - two potential cases. | May 28, 2024 Closed Session Item # 2 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 665518fd075a16dbaa764633 |
| May 28, 2024 | Closed Session Item | 20 | 20. Evans v. Lancaster, LASC Case No. 21AVCV00145 | May 28, 2024 Closed Session Item # 20 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 665518fd075a16dbaa764654 |
| May 28, 2024 | Closed Session Item | 21 | 21. Bojorquez v. Lancaster, LASC Case No. 20AVCV00894 | May 28, 2024 Closed Session Item # 21 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 665518fd075a16dbaa764653 |
| May 28, 2024 | Closed Session Item | 22 | 22. Arkey v. Lancaster, LASC Case No.20AVCV00816 | May 28, 2024 Closed Session Item # 22 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 665518fd075a16dbaa76464e |
| May 28, 2024 | Closed Session Item | 23 | 23. Perez v. Lancaster, LASC Case No. 20AVCV00589 | May 28, 2024 Closed Session Item # 23 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 665518fd075a16dbaa764650 |
| May 28, 2024 | Closed Session Item | 24 | 24. Serrano v. Los Angeles County et al. LASC Case No. 21AVCV00562 | May 28, 2024 Closed Session Item # 24 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 665518fd075a16dbaa764645 |
| May 28, 2024 | Closed Session Item | 25 | 25. Jackson v. RE Schultz Construction et al. LASC Case No. 21AVCV00863 | May 28, 2024 Closed Session Item # 25 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 665518fd075a16dbaa764646 |
| May 28, 2024 | Closed Session Item | 26 | 26. Castro v. Lancaster | May 28, 2024 Closed Session Item # 26 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 665518fd075a16dbaa76464b |
| May 28, 2024 | Closed Session Item | 27 | 27. Montenegro v. Green, LASC Case No. 22AVCV01050 | May 28, 2024 Closed Session Item # 27 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 665518fd075a16dbaa76464a |
| May 28, 2024 | Closed Session Item | 28 | 28. Carter v. Antelope Valley Fair & Event Center, LASC Case No. 23AVCV00460 | May 28, 2024 Closed Session Item # 28 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 665518fd075a16dbaa76462d |
| May 28, 2024 | 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 33. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Property: 5215 W. Avenue H, Lancaster, CA Agency Negotiators: Chenin Dow and Allison Burns Negotiating parties: Camara Living Trust Under Negotiation: price and terms of payment 34. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Property: 44219 Sierra Highway, Lancaster, California 93534; APN No. 3132-011-003, 005, 006, 014, 015, 018, 019 Agency Negotiators: Chenin Dow and Allison Burns Negotiating parties: Hsiao Hui Shen and Jia Yuh Shen 35. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Property: 42047 Sierra Highway, Lancaster, California 93535; APN No. 3128-014-019 Agency Negotiators: Chenin Dow and Allison Burns Negotiating parties: VK Investments LLC 36. Consideration of Initiation of Litigation 37. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Property: APNs 3128-013-001 and 3128-013-012 Agency negotiators: Chenin Dow and Allison Burns Negotiating parties: Provident Trust Group, LLC Under negotiation: price and terms of payment 38. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Property: 44125 Sierra Highway, Lancaster, California 93534; Agency Negotiators: Chenin Dow and Allison Burns Negotiating parties: HSMS Hospitality Services 39. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Property: 42943 Sierra Highway, Lancaster, California 93535; Agency Negotiators: Chenin Dow and Allison Burns Negotiating parties: Dhaniben and Girishbhai Patel 40. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS Property: 42329 Sierra Highway, Lancaster, California 93534; Agency Negotiators: Chenin Dow and Allison Burns Negotiating parties: Govindbhai Dahyabhai Patel and Bhanuben Patel | May 28, 2024 Closed Session Item # 29 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 665518fd075a16dbaa76462e |
| May 28, 2024 | 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 | May 28, 2024 Closed Session Item # 3 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 665518fd075a16dbaa764632 |
| May 28, 2024 | 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 | May 28, 2024 Closed Session Item # 4 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 665518fd075a16dbaa764639 |
| May 28, 2024 | Closed Session Item | 5 | 5. Estate of Guzman v. Lancaster | May 28, 2024 Closed Session Item # 5 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 665518fd075a16dbaa764638 |
| May 28, 2024 | Closed Session Item | 6 | 6. Rahier v. City of Lancaster, LASC Case No. 19AVCV00163 | May 28, 2024 Closed Session Item # 6 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 665518fd075a16dbaa76463c |
| May 28, 2024 | Closed Session Item | 7 | 7. Brisa Mahoney, et al. v. City of Lancaster, et al., LASC Case No. 2OSTCV02556 | May 28, 2024 Closed Session Item # 7 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 665518fd075a16dbaa76463d |
| May 28, 2024 | Closed Session Item | 8 | 8. Manzo v. Beazer Homes Holdings, LLC et al., LASC Case No. 20AVCV00297 | May 28, 2024 Closed Session Item # 8 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 665518fd075a16dbaa764640 |
| May 28, 2024 | Closed Session Item | 9 | 9. Hernandez v. County of Los Angeles, et al., LASC Case No. 20AVCV00318 | May 28, 2024 Closed Session Item # 9 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 665518fd075a16dbaa76463f |
| May 28, 2024 | 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.) | May 28, 2024 Consent Calendar # 1 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 665518fd075a16dbaa76463a |
| May 28, 2024 | Consent Calendar | 10 | CC 10. 2024-2025 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) Project List for Senate Bill 1, The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 Recommendation(s): Adopt Resolution No.____ , approving Senate Bill 1 (SB 1) Proposed Project List Form, and allocate funds in the fiscal year 2024-2025 Capital Improvement Budget to clarify Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) funded projects. The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), was passed by the State Legislature and signed into law by the Governor in April 2017. The bill increases per gallon fuel excise taxes, increases diesel fuel state taxes and vehicle registration fees, and provides for inflationary adjustments to tax rates in future years. The purpose of the bill is to address basic road maintenance, rehabilitation, and critical safety needs on both the state highway and local streets and road system. | May 28, 2024 Consent Calendar # 10 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 665518fd075a16dbaa764652 |
| May 28, 2024 | Consent Calendar | 11 | CC 11. SPR 21-12 - Acceptance of Improvements (Sewer) Recommendation(s): Approve the following sanitary sewer installed by the developer and accept the sewer for maintenance by the City and for public use: Project No. Private Contract No. Location/Owner Site Plan Review No. 21-12 22-01 Northeast Corner Avenue K and 15th Street West Owner: TRU 2005 RE I, LLC, c/o Raider Hill Advisors, LLC The listed sanitary sewer has been constructed and completed by the developer according to the approved plans and specifications. The work has been inspected and found to be satisfactory for the Director of Public Works. | May 28, 2024 Consent Calendar # 11 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 665518fd075a16dbaa764655 |
| May 28, 2024 | Consent Calendar | 12 | CC 12. SPR 21-12 – Acceptance of Improvements (Streets) Recommendation(s): Approve the developer-constructed streets on the following project. In addition, accept the streets for maintenance by the City and for public use. Project No. Location/Owner Site Plan Review No. 21-12 Northeast Corner Avenue K and 15th Street West Owner: TRU 2005 RE I, LLC, c/o Raider Hill Advisors, LLC The streets have been constructed and completed by the developer according to the approved plans and specifications. The work has been inspected and found to be satisfactory to the Director of Public Works. | May 28, 2024 Consent Calendar # 12 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 665518fd075a16dbaa764651 |
| May 28, 2024 | Consent Calendar | 13 | CC 13. SPR 21-12 - Acceptance of Improvements (Water) Recommendation(s): Approve the completed water system installed by the developer for the following project: Project Location/Owner Site Plan Review No. 21-12 Northeast Corner Avenue K and 15th Street West Owner: TRU 2005 RE I, LLC, c/o Raider Hill Advisors, LLC Water system improvements are accepted by the City in order to exonerate the Developer’s Undertaking Agreement and release of improvement securities. The water system for this project has been constructed and completed to the satisfaction of the local water purveyor, Los Angeles County Waterworks District 40-04, Antelope Valley, and was constructed according to the approved plans and specifications. Additionally, the work has been inspected and found to be satisfactory to the Director of Public Works. | May 28, 2024 Consent Calendar # 13 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 665518fd075a16dbaa76464d |
| May 28, 2024 | Consent Calendar | 14 | CC 14. Task Order No. 2 for Multi-Year Professional Services Group Category 5 - Environmental Services for Land and Water Conservation Fund Part 106 Services Recommendation(s): A. Approve Task Order No. 2 with Michael Baker International, in accordance with the Multi-Year Professional Services Agreement under service group category five, environmental services, in the amount of $15,050.00, plus a 10% contingency for the proposed Neighborhood Park on Avenue J. B. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents, including memorandum of agreement(s), subject to City Attorney approval. The City of Lancaster applied for and has been conditionally awarded a grant through the California Department of Parks and Recreation Land and Water Conservation Fund to support the new construction of a park on Avenue J, which will increase park access on the westside of town and have multifold positive benefits for the community. | May 28, 2024 Consent Calendar # 14 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 665518fd075a16dbaa764648 |
| May 28, 2024 | Consent Calendar | 15 | CC 15. A Resolution Commencing the Process Concerning (1) the Proposed Automatic Annual Inflationary Increase to Solid Waste Handling Services Fee for Single-Family Dwellings, and (2) Proposed Collection of Solid Waste Handling Services Fee for Single-Family Dwellings on the Tax Roll Pursuant to Section 5473 of the Health and Safety Code Recommendation(s): Adopt Resolution No. , commencing the process concerning (1) proposed automatic annual inflationary increase to solid wast handling services fee for single-family dwellings for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 through Fiscal Year 2028-2029; for fiscal years; for fiscal years 2024-2025 through 2028-2029; and (2) proposed collection of solid wast handling services fee for single-family dwellings on tax roll pursuant to section 5473 of the Health and Safety Code. On July 26, 2022, the City adopted Resolution No. 23-45, authorizing the collection of solid waste charges for single-family dwellings on the Los Angeles County Tax roll, pursuant to 5473 of the Health and Safety Code. The City finds it necessary to propose an increase to the fee for solid waste handling services for single-family dwelling parcels for fiscal years 2023/2024 through 2028/2029, pursuant to the franchise agreement between the City and Waste Management, which allows for an annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) increase of three and one-half percent (3.5%) to the charge. | May 28, 2024 Consent Calendar # 15 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 665518fd075a16dbaa764643 |
| May 28, 2024 | Consent Calendar | 16 | CC 16. Approval of Amendment No. 2 of the Professional Services Agreement for Assessment District Administration and Support Services to Harris and Associates Recommendation(s): 1. Approve Amendment No. 2 of the Professional Services Agreement for Assessment District Administration and Support Services to Harris and Associates. 2. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents. The initial professional services agreement for RFQ #699-18 Assessment District Administration and Support Services was signed on February 5, 2019. The contract was set to expire in three (3) years with the option for two (2) additional two-year periods. | May 28, 2024 Consent Calendar # 16 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 665518fd075a16dbaa764649 |
| May 28, 2024 | Consent Calendar | 17 | CC 17. Approval of increased expenditure authority for the Infinity Technologies Consulting Services Agreement. Recommendation(s): Approve increased expenditure authority for the Infinity Technologies Consulting Services Agreement for FY24 to $167,500.00. In addition to continuous efforts to expand upon and improve existing GIS data, during the last FY Infinity Technologies has assisted the City in many GIS accomplishments including integrations with Accela and Tyler EAM, new publicly available map applications for Roadway Projects and Residential Projects, creation of over 17 new map layers and over 11 new maps. | May 28, 2024 Consent Calendar # 17 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 665518fd075a16dbaa76464c |
| May 28, 2024 | Consent Calendar | 18 | CC 18. Mobile Modular Restrooms for Lancaster Municipal Stadium Expansion Recommendation(s): A. Approve the purchase of modular restrooms for the Lancaster Municipal Stadium from Mobile Modular in an amount not to exceed $294,098.14, plus a 10% contingency utilizing the Sourcewell procurement contract. B. Allocate $323,508 from the general fund balance to CIP Project CP11BS046.const.parcs (Account Number 101699900.8000) for the purchase of modular restrooms. C. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all contracts and associated documents, subject to City Attorney approval. To maintain project timelines and budget constraints, staff recommend the efficient and cost- effective cooperative purchasing agreement and installation of Mobile Modular restrooms through Sourcewell. Consistent with City purchasing policies, this approach ensures competitive pricing without initiating a separate, lengthy bid process. Sourcewell is a national cooperative that provides pre-vetted public contracts for government agencies. | May 28, 2024 Consent Calendar # 18 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 665518fd075a16dbaa764630 |
| May 28, 2024 | Consent Calendar | 19 | CC 19. TDA Article 8 FY2023-24 Application for Available Funds. Recommendation(s): Approve Resolution No. 24-___, authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to apply for $12,071,326 of funds available to the City of Lancaster from Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA). Annually, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority allocates Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 8 funds to fund unmet transit needs in areas outside the Metro service area. | May 28, 2024 Consent Calendar # 19 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 665518fd075a16dbaa76462b |
| May 28, 2024 | Consent Calendar | 2 | CC 2. Approve the City Council/Successor Agency/Financing/Power Authority Regular Meeting Minutes of May 07, 2024. | May 28, 2024 Consent Calendar # 2 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 665518fd075a16dbaa76463e |
| May 28, 2024 | Consent Calendar | 20 | CC 20. Authorization to Apply for the Formation of the Pacific Hydrogen Alliance Non-Profit Organization Recommendation(s): It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to form a California non-profit organization, known as Pacific Hydrogen Alliance. 2. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to finalize, excecute, and signa all documents necessary to proceed with the application process and formation of the Pacific Hydrogen Alliance. The Pacific Hydrogen Alliance will engage in activities such as hosting educational workshops, seminars, and informational sessions on hydrogen technology; developing collaborative projects to deploy hydrogen solutions across member cities; implementing community outreach programs to promote the adoption of hydrogen technologies; advocating for policies and regulations that support the growth of the hydrogen economy; and supporting research and development efforts to innovate and improve hydrogen technologies. | May 28, 2024 Consent Calendar # 20 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 665518fd075a16dbaa76461f |
| May 28, 2024 | Consent Calendar | 21 | CC 21. Regular Council Meeting Schedule Recommendation(s): It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Adopt Resolution No. 24-____, repealing Resolution No. 21-60 and establishing the meeting day and time of the Lancaster City Council. 2. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute and sign all documents necessary to implement this change. Adoption of Resolution No. 24-___ will allow the City of Lancaster to continue its established practices regarding meeting schedules, including the cancelation of the second meetings in November and December, the April adjustments during election years, and the additional cancelations during the summer and in observance of local events. This will streamline the process, avoiding the need to present these items before the Council each year. | May 28, 2024 Consent Calendar # 21 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 665518fd075a16dbaa764623 |
| May 28, 2024 | Consent Calendar | 22 | CC 22. Request for One (1) Additional Full-Time Employee for Lancaster Energy - Renewable H2 Initiatives Recommendation(s): It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Approve the addition of one full-time position (1) Coordinator II – Hydrogen Projects – 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 1 year for the (1) new position. The proposed Coordinator II position will add to an existing budgeted Coordinator II position to play a pivotal role in the City’s continued journey toward a sustainable and energy- independent future, contributing not only to environmental benefits but also to local job creation and economic growth. | May 28, 2024 Consent Calendar # 22 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 665518fd075a16dbaa764628 |
| May 28, 2024 | Consent Calendar | 23 | CC 23. Clean Hydrogen Purchase Agreement Non-Binding Term Sheet – Element Resources, Inc. Recommendation(s): It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Approve the Non-Binding Term Sheet with Element Resources, Inc. for the purchase of hydrogen, with an estimated maximum contract amount of $68,200,000 and a minimum contract amount of $54,135,000 per year. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute and sign all documents; and 2. Find that this item is not a project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act. This agreement aims to secure a reliable supply of green hydrogen for the City of Lancaster, enhancing its clean energy portfolio and supporting its environmental goals. The collaboration with Element Resources is expected to provide substantial benefits in terms of sustainability, cost savings, and energy security. | May 28, 2024 Consent Calendar # 23 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 665518fd075a16dbaa764624 |
| May 28, 2024 | Consent Calendar | 3 | CC 3. Check Registers – April 21, 2024, through May 11, 2024. Recommendation(s): Approve the Check and Wire Registers for April 21, 2024, through May 11, 2024, in the amount of $25,294,859.24 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. | May 28, 2024 Consent Calendar # 3 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 665518fd075a16dbaa76463b |
| May 28, 2024 | Consent Calendar | 4 | CC 4. Monthly Reports of Investments – April 2024. Recommendation(s): Accept and approve the April 2024 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. | May 28, 2024 Consent Calendar # 4 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 665518fd075a16dbaa764637 |
| May 28, 2024 | Consent Calendar | 5 | CC 5. Authorization to Submit Application(s) for All CalRecycle Grants Recommendation(s): Adopt Resolution No.24-_____, authorizing submittal of application(s) for all CalRecycle grants for which the City of Lancaster is eligible. Public Resources Code Section 48000 et seq. authorize CalRecycle to administer various grant programs in furtherance of the State of California’s efforts to reduce, recycle and reuse solid waste generated in the state, thereby preserving landfill capacity and protecting public health and safety and the environment. | May 28, 2024 Consent Calendar # 5 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 665518fd075a16dbaa764635 |
| May 28, 2024 | Consent Calendar | 6 | CC 6. Appropriation of Funds for the 2022-2023 California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) SB 1383 Local Assistance Grant (OWR4) Recommendation(s): Appropriate $456,996.00 in CalRecycle SB 1383 Local Assistance grant funds to project string account ENV-OWR4.MISCGRANT, GL Code 22445000.5656, and recognize revenue in the same amount to 22445000.4998. The Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) is administering a grant program meant to aid in implementing regulations adopted by CalRecycle under Chapter 395, Statutes of 2016, and Budget of Act 2022. This non-competitive grant program provides funding to local jurisdictions to assist with implementing programs to meet the statutory requirements associated with SB 1383. | May 28, 2024 Consent Calendar # 6 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 665518fd075a16dbaa764631 |
| May 28, 2024 | Consent Calendar | 7 | CC 7. Professional Services Agreement for SB 1383 Consulting Services Recommendation(s): 1. Approve Agreement for Professional Services with Go2Zero Strategies in the amount of $154,052.33 for SB1383 Consulting Services. 2. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents. Go2Zero has completed the first round of required route audits of residential and commercial locations, and the second round is due prior to 2025. If approved, this contract will help to keep the City’s compliance efforts moving forward and build on the current progress. | May 28, 2024 Consent Calendar # 7 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 665518fd075a16dbaa764634 |
| May 28, 2024 | Consent Calendar | 8 | CC 8. Final Map Approval – Tract Map No. 061547 (Located at the Northwest Corner of 30th Street East and Avenue K-4) Recommendation(s): Approve the map and accept the dedications as offered on Tract Map No. 061547 located at the northwest corner of 30th Street East and Avenue K-4; 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. | May 28, 2024 Consent Calendar # 8 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 665518fd075a16dbaa764642 |
| May 28, 2024 | Consent Calendar | 9 | CC 9. Revised Task Order No. 2 for Multi-Year Professional Services (Service Group Category 1 - Construction Management and Inspection) Construction Management Services for PWCP 20- 005, SR-138 (SR-14) Avenue J Interchange Improvements, Phase II Recommendation(s): Approve Revised Task Order No. 2, with DMR Team, Inc., for services in accordance with the Multi-Year Professional Services Agreement Service Category Group (SGC) 1 – Construction Management and Inspection, for On-Call Construction Management and Inspection Services in the total amount of $546, 510.00 with a 5% contingency; and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents. | May 28, 2024 Consent Calendar # 9 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 665518fd075a16dbaa764641 |
| May 28, 2024 | Council Report | 1 | CR1. Council Reports LANCASTER HOUSING AUTHORITY | May 28, 2024 Council Report # 1 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 665518fd075a16dbaa76464f |
| May 28, 2024 | New Business | 1 | NB1. Approve Introduction of Ordinance Establishing a Flag Policy Recommendation: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Approve introduction of Ordinance No. ____, establishing a flag policy for City-owned or City-maintained flagpoles. 2. Find that this item is not a project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act. The primary goal of this policy is to designate and clarify that City flagpoles are not intended to serve as a forum for free expression or speech by the public. Instead, they will be used for the display of official flags approved by the City Council. This policy will outline the specific flags that are permitted to be flown on City flagpoles, i.e., the United States Flag, the State of California Flag, the County of Los Angeles Flag and the City of Lancaster Flag. COUNCIL REPORTS | May 28, 2024 New Business # 1 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 665518fd075a16dbaa764625 |
| May 28, 2024 | Public Hearing | 1 | PUBLIC HEARING PH 1. TEFRA Hearing/Approval of Exempt Facility Bonds for Caritas Affordable Housing Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. _______ pursuant to Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 approving the issuance of tax-exempt revenue bonds (the “Bonds”) by the California Municipal Finance Authority (the “CMFA”) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $166,000,000 for the purpose of financing and refinancing the acquisition and improvement of the acquisition, construction, improvement and equipping of certain properties consisting of mobile home parks and an apartment complex (the “Project”). The Bonds will be tax-exempt private activity bonds for purposes of the Internal Revenue Code and, as such, require the approval of the elected body of the governmental entity having jurisdiction over the area where the project to be financed is located. In order for the City to approve CMFA’s issuance of the Bonds, the City must conduct a Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (“TEFRA”) hearing to allow for public comment on the use of the tax- exempt bond financing. NEW BUSINESS | May 28, 2024 Public Hearing # 1 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 665518fd075a16dbaa764621 |