Lancaster
| Date | Item Type | Item | Description | Info Location | County | City | Meeting Type | id |
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| January 14, 2025 | Closed Session Item | 1 | 1. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation: significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (2) - four potential cases. | January 14, 2025 Closed Session Item # 1 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 6785908b999ed63df6630c7a |
| January 14, 2025 | Closed Session Item | 10 | 10. Montenegro v. Green, LASC Case No. 22AVCV01050 | January 14, 2025 Closed Session Item # 10 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 6785908b999ed63df6630c6c |
| January 14, 2025 | Closed Session Item | 11 | 11. Perez v. Lancaster, LASC Case No. 23AVCV00577 | January 14, 2025 Closed Session Item # 11 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 6785908b999ed63df6630c6f |
| January 14, 2025 | Closed Session Item | 12 | 12. City of Whittier v. Superior Court, LASC Case No. 23 STCP03579 | January 14, 2025 Closed Session Item # 12 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 6785908b999ed63df6630c71 |
| January 14, 2025 | 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) – four potential cases. | January 14, 2025 Closed Session Item # 2 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 6785908b999ed63df6630c7b |
| January 14, 2025 | 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 | January 14, 2025 Closed Session Item # 3 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 6785908b999ed63df6630c7c |
| January 14, 2025 | 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 | January 14, 2025 Closed Session Item # 4 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 6785908b999ed63df6630c78 |
| January 14, 2025 | Closed Session Item | 5 | 5. Brisa Mahoney, et al. v. City of Lancaster, et al., LASC Case No. 2OSTCV02556 | January 14, 2025 Closed Session Item # 5 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 6785908b999ed63df6630c79 |
| January 14, 2025 | Closed Session Item | 6 | 6. Romines v. City of Lancaster, et al,, LASC Case No. 20AVCV00345 | January 14, 2025 Closed Session Item # 6 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 6785908b999ed63df6630c77 |
| January 14, 2025 | Closed Session Item | 7 | 7. Moujan v. City of Lancaster et al., LASC Case No. 20AVCV00205 | January 14, 2025 Closed Session Item # 7 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 6785908b999ed63df6630c76 |
| January 14, 2025 | Closed Session Item | 8 | 8. Lancaster v. Netflix, et al., LASC 21STCV01881 | January 14, 2025 Closed Session Item # 8 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 6785908b999ed63df6630c7d |
| January 14, 2025 | Closed Session Item | 9 | 9. Castro v. Lancaster | January 14, 2025 Closed Session Item # 9 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 6785908b999ed63df6630c7f |
| January 14, 2025 | 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.) | January 14, 2025 Consent Calendar # 1 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 6785908b999ed63df6630c70 |
| January 14, 2025 | Consent Calendar | 10 | CC 10. Ordinance No. 1123 Repealing and Replacing Chapter 9.16 of the Lancaster Municipal Code Relating to Curfew, Truancy, and Loitering by Minors Ordinance No. 1124 Adding Chapter 9.52 to the Lancaster Municipal Code Relating to Civil Penalties for Failure to Supervise or Control Minor Recommendation(s): 1. Adopt Ordinance No. 1123 Repealing and Replacing Chapter 9.16 of the Lancaster Municipal Code Relating to Curfew, Truancy, and Loitering by Minors 2. Adopt Ordinance No. 1124 Adding Chapter 9.52 to the Lancaster Municipal Code Relating to Civil Penalties for Failure to Supervise or Control Minor These ordinances are a necessary step to require every parent or legal guardian of any person under the age of 18 years to exercise reasonable care, supervision, protection and control over their minor child or ward. | January 14, 2025 Consent Calendar # 10 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 6785908b999ed63df6630c89 |
| January 14, 2025 | Consent Calendar | 11 | CC 11. Implementation and Collection of Transactions and Use Tax Recommendation(s): Adopt Ordinance No.1122 relating to the implementation and collection of reduced transactions and use tax. This proposed ordinance adds a new Section 3.14.180 to the Lancaster Municipal Code that authorizes the City Council, by resolution or other action, to phase, defer, or otherwise implement and collect a rate that is lower than the full rate established by Sections 3.14.050 and/or 3.14.070. Notwithstanding any such phasing, deferral, or other reduced collection, the rates established by Sections 3.14.050 and 3.14.070 shall remain the City’s authorized, approved, and established Transaction and Use Tax rates. The City Council may exercise its authority under this proposed ordinance only as and to the extent permitted by law. Nothing in this proposed ordinance authorizes the City Council to impose a rate increase that would exceed the maximum rates established by Sections 3.14.050 and 3.14.070 or require voter approval. | January 14, 2025 Consent Calendar # 11 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 6785908b999ed63df6630c88 |
| January 14, 2025 | Consent Calendar | 12 | CC 12. Acceptance of Public Works Construction Project No. 23-020 – Lancaster Health District Phase I, LACMTA Project ID# F9131 Recommendation(s): Accept the work constructed by Nationwide Contracting Services, Inc., for Public Works Construction Project (PWCP) No. 23-020, Lancaster Health District (LHD) Phase I, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) Project ID# F9131, and direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion for the project. Retention on this project shall be disbursed in accordance with California Public Contract Code Section 22038(b). In April 2022, LHD was divided into construction Phase 1 and Phase 2 to be able to meet construction scheduling for the building permits for the Antelope Valley Medical Center (AVMC) and LifePoint Health buildings to be located northeast of 18th Street West and Avenue J-5. The Phase 1 limits included 17th Street West, from 100 feet north of Norberry Street to 400 feet south of Avenue J, vacant parcels 400 feet south of Avenue J between 17th Street West and 18th Street West, and 18th Street West, from Avenue J to Avenue J-5 within existing and proposed right-of-way and sewer easements. The project included approximately 3,650 feet of sewer pipeline, 2,000 feet of storm drain/box, intersection improvements, and 1,800 feet of temporary construction access pavement. | January 14, 2025 Consent Calendar # 12 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 6785908b999ed63df6630c8b |
| January 14, 2025 | Consent Calendar | 13 | CC 13. Professional Services Agreement - FTI Consulting (SC) Inc. & Tripepi Smith Recommendation(s): It is recommended that City Council: 1. Approve the award of RFP 843-25 Professional Services Agreement to two vendors for General Communications and Marketing Services with: a. FTI Consulting (SC) Inc. (FTI) in an amount not to exceed $300,000 for one year, and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents; and b. Tripepi Smith in an amount not to exceed $270,862.80 for three years, and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents; and 2. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute any additional amendments to the Agreement deemed necessary to complete the project in a form approved by the City Attorney; and 3. Find that this item is not a project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act. Tripepi Smith will primarily focus on website and social media support to enhance the City’s digital presence. FTI Consulting (SC) Inc. will focus on press pitching, drafting and distributing press releases, and managing strategic campaigns to increase public awareness and media outreach. Both vendors have extensive knowledge and prior experience working with the City in order to maximize expertise in both digital communication and traditional media outreach. | January 14, 2025 Consent Calendar # 13 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 6785908b999ed63df6630c8c |
| January 14, 2025 | Consent Calendar | 14 | CC 14. Consider Approving Execution of Agreement with First Public Hydrogen for Administrative and Operational Support Services and Promissory Note Recommendation(s): Approve Execution of Agreement with First Public Hydrogen Authority (FPH2)for Administrative and Operational Support Services and Promissory Note, substantially in the form attached, and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents, subject to City Attorney approval. The FPH2 Joint Powers Agreement establishes the FPH2 fiscal year as July 1 of the current year to June 30 of the following year. For this first year, the fiscal year is a partial year, from the date the JPA was executed, December 10, 2024, to June 30, 2025. The budget assumes that FPH2 is supported through a combination of City of Lancaster staff and professional and technical contractual services. | January 14, 2025 Consent Calendar # 14 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 6785908b999ed63df6630c84 |
| January 14, 2025 | Consent Calendar | 15 | CC 15. Tax Sharing Resolution for Proposed Annexation No. 14-459 into Los Angeles County Sanitation District No. 14 Recommendation(s): a. Adopt the Tax Sharing Resolution for proposed Annexation No. 14-459 into Los Angeles County Sanitation District No. 14. b. Direct the City Clerk to route three copies of the tax share resolution to the City Attorney and the Mayor for wet signatures. The property owners have requested, in writing, annexation of property (Annexation No. 14- 459) into the County Sanitation District No. 14 (District) in order to receive off-site disposal of sewage. The annexation process requires that a resolution for property tax revenue exchange be adopted by all the affected local agencies before an annexation may be approved. For any jurisdictional change which will result in a special district providing new service not previously provided to an area, the law requires the governing bodies of all local agencies that receive an apportionment of the property tax from the area to determine by resolution the amount of the annual tax increment to be transferred to the special district (Revenue and Taxation Code Section 99.01). | January 14, 2025 Consent Calendar # 15 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 6785908b999ed63df6630c86 |
| January 14, 2025 | Consent Calendar | 16 | CC 16. Tax Sharing Resolution for Proposed Annexation No. 40-168 (04-224) into Los Angeles County Waterworks District No. 40, Antelope Valley Recommendation(s): Adopt the Tax Sharing Resolution for proposed Annexation No. 40-168 (04-224) into Los Angeles County Waterworks District No. 40, Antelope Valley. Direct the City Clerk to route three (3) copies of the tax share resolution to the City Attorney and the Mayor for wet signatures. The property owners within Annexation No. 40-168 (04-224) are requesting water service for their properties. Before water service can be provided, the properties must first be annexed into Los Angeles County Waterworks District No. 40. Additionally, before annexation may be approved, the agencies already providing services to the sites must negotiate reallocation of the ad valorem taxes within the District. | January 14, 2025 Consent Calendar # 16 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 6785908b999ed63df6630c82 |
| January 14, 2025 | Consent Calendar | 17 | CC 17. Check Registers – December 1 through January 4, 2025 Recommendation(s): Approve the Check and Wire Registers for payments made December 1, 2024, through January 4, 2025, in the amount of $15,861,495.50 as presented. NEW BUSINESS | January 14, 2025 Consent Calendar # 17 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 6785908b999ed63df6630c80 |
| January 14, 2025 | Consent Calendar | 2 | CC 2. Approve the City Council/Successor Agency/Financing/Housing/Power Authority Regular Meeting Minutes of December 10, 2024. | January 14, 2025 Consent Calendar # 2 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 6785908b999ed63df6630c6e |
| January 14, 2025 | Consent Calendar | 3 | CC 3. Monthly Reports of Investments – November 2024 Recommendation(s): Accept and approve the November 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. | January 14, 2025 Consent Calendar # 3 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 6785908b999ed63df6630c6d |
| January 14, 2025 | Consent Calendar | 4 | CC 4. Lancaster Performing Arts Center Air Conditioning Installation Project Notice of Completion Recommendation(s): Accept the work performed by Simco Mechanical Inc., for the Lancaster Performing Arts Center Air Conditioning Installation and direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion (NOC) for the project. This project included removing and disposing of three 20-ton AC units and installing three new 20-ton AC units. | January 14, 2025 Consent Calendar # 4 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 6785908b999ed63df6630c73 |
| January 14, 2025 | Consent Calendar | 5 | CC 5. Final Map Approval – Tract Map No. 71563 (Located at the Northwest Corner of 60th Street West and Avenue J) Recommendation(s): Approve the map and accept the dedications as offered on Tract Map No. 71563 located at the northwest corner of 60th Street West and Avenue J; 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 April 15, 2013, the City of Lancaster Planning Commission approved Tentative Tract Map No.71563 consisting of 108 single family lots. The revised list of the Conditions of Approval was approved on August 10, 2022. | January 14, 2025 Consent Calendar # 5 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 6785908b999ed63df6630c72 |
| January 14, 2025 | Consent Calendar | 6 | CC 6. Final Map Approval – Tract Map No. 60664 (Located between Avenue K and Avenue K-4, and Approximately 200 feet East of Buena Vista Way) Recommendation(s): Approve the map and accept the dedications as offered on Tract Map No. 60664 located between Avenue K and Avenue K-4, and approximately 200 feet east of Buena Vista Way; 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 November 20, 2006, the City of Lancaster Planning Commission approved Tentative Tract Map No. 60664 consisting of 39 single family lots. The map was granted four automatic time extensions in accordance with the Senate and Assembly Bills (SB 1185, AB 333 and AB 116) in 2008, 2009 and 2013, respectively. On January 25, 2016, and January 16, 2017, the Planning Commission granted one-year extensions, which expired on January 16, 2018. On January 14, 2019, the map was reexamined and considered deemed filed by the former Director of Public Works to keep the Final Map active. | January 14, 2025 Consent Calendar # 6 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 6785908b999ed63df6630c74 |
| January 14, 2025 | Consent Calendar | 7 | CC 7. Whit Carter Park Outdoor Fitness Equipment Project Notice of Completion Recommendation(s): Accept the Capital Improvement Project No. CP11ZZ013.CONST – Whit Carter Park Outdoor Fitness Equipment Project as complete and direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion for the project. The California Department of Parks and Recreation Office of Grants and Local Services awarded grant funds in the amount of $74,606 for the installation of concrete pads and the purchase of outdoor exercise equipment from Greenfields Outdoor Fitness, which was installed in-house by City of Lancaster Staff with oversight by a Greenfields Outdoor Fitness supervisor at Whit Carter Park on March 8, 2024. The concrete pads were designed and built in accordance with the equipment manufacturer’s requirements. | January 14, 2025 Consent Calendar # 7 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 6785908b999ed63df6630c75 |
| January 14, 2025 | Consent Calendar | 8 | CC 8. Skytower Park Outdoor Fitness Equipment Project Notice of Completion Recommendation(s): Accept the Capital Improvement Project No. CP11ZZ011.CONST – Skytower Park Outdoor Fitness Equipment Project as complete and direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion for the project. On December 10, 2019, City Council adopted Resolution No. 19-59 authorizing the submittal of grant applications for Proposition 68 Per Capita Grant Funds. The California Department of Parks and Recreation Office of Grants and Local Services awarded grant funds in the amount of $78,821 for the purchase of outdoor exercise equipment from Greenfields Outdoor Fitness, which was installed in-house by City of Lancaster Staff with oversight by a Greenfields Outdoor Fitness supervisor at Skytower Park on September 28, 2022. | January 14, 2025 Consent Calendar # 8 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 6785908b999ed63df6630c87 |
| January 14, 2025 | Consent Calendar | 9 | CC 9. Professional Services Amendment with ENSO Advisory Services – Project Advisor of Clean Energy Ministerial / DOE H2 Twin Cities Mentor-Mentee Program Recommendation(s): 1. It is recommended that the City Council approve the Professional Services Amendment with ENSO Advisory Services in an amount not to exceed $192,000, and authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to sign all documents; and 2. Authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to execute any additional amendments to the Agreement deemed necessary to complete the project in a form approved by the City Attorney; and 3. Approve the updated Scope of Services in “Exhibit B” The H2 Twin Cities program is more than just a technical endeavor - it’s a platform for strengthening global collaboration on renewable hydrogen, environmental justice, and clean energy job creation. Through Enso’s support, Lancaster has been able to fully leverage the program’s potential to build strong, impactful ties with our partners. Enso’s continued guidance will be key to deepening these relationships and ensuring Lancaster remains at the forefront of hydrogen innovation, both domestically and globally. | January 14, 2025 Consent Calendar # 9 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 6785908b999ed63df6630c83 |
| January 14, 2025 | Council Agenda | 1 | CA1. Appoint one board member to the First Public Hydrogen Authority Board of Directors and designate R. Rex Parris as the Founding Member of the First Public Hydrogen Authority Board of Directors on behalf of the City of Lancaster. COUNCIL REPORTS | January 14, 2025 Council Agenda # 1 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 6785908b999ed63df6630c7e |
| January 14, 2025 | Council Report | 1 | CR1. Council Reports LANCASTER HOUSING AUTHORITY | January 14, 2025 Council Report # 1 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 6785908b999ed63df6630c8a |
| January 14, 2025 | New Business | 1 | NB1. Vandalism Repair & Restore Grant Program Overview and Implementation Recommendation(s): 1. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to finalize and execute necessary agreements up to $2,500 between the City of Lancaster and Vandalism Repair & Restore Grant Program recipients. 2. Appropriate $100,000 to account 10124000.5312 from General Fund balance to cover the program expenditures. 3. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all related documents. The City of Lancaster recognizes the financial burden vandalism places on small businesses. To support the local business community, the Vandalism Repair & Restore Grant Program is being proposed. This initiative provides financial relief for repair costs resulting from vandalism that are not fully covered by insurance. | January 14, 2025 New Business # 1 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 6785908b999ed63df6630c81 |
| January 14, 2025 | New Business | 2 | NB2. Ordinance Adding Chapter 8.34 to the Lancaster Municipal Code Relating to the Sale of Energy Drinks to Persons Under the Age of 18 Recommendation(s): Introduce Ordinance No. adding Chapter 8.34 to the Lancaster Municipal Code relating to the sale of energy drinks to persons under 18 years of age. In order to protect the public health, safety and welfare of persons under the age of eighteen (18) years of age, the City Council of the City of Lancaster has determined it is necessary to prohibit the sale , distribution, giving away or offering of energy drinks to persons under the age of eighteen (18) years old. | January 14, 2025 New Business # 2 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | 6785908b999ed63df6630c85 |