City Council

PH 2. Zone Text Amendments to Title 15, 16 and 17 of the Lancaster Municipal Code\nRecommendation/s:\nIntroduce Ordinance No. 1106, amending various sections to Title 15, 16 and 17 of the\nLancaster Municipal Code to implement 2021-2029 Housing Element programs and provide\nclarification, consistency, and compliance with State code and update standards and\nregulations.\nOn June 14, 2022, City Council adopted the 6th cycle 2021-2029 Housing Element. The\n2021-2029 Housing Element implemented goals, policies, and programs with the intent of\nproviding a variety of housing to meet the existing and future needs of residents of the City.\nAfter the adoption of the Housing Element, City Staff began working on the implementation\nof goals, policies and programs which initiated Zone Text Amendments to Title 15, 16, and\n17 of the Lancaster Municipal Code. The Zone Text Amendments complete eight programs in\nthe Housing Element. The proposed Zone Text Amendments would ensure consistency with\nthe 2021-2029 Housing Element and State law improve clarity, become user-friendly, and\nprovide staff the ability to better serve the public.\nNEW BUSINESS\nNB 1. Office of Chief of Police and Police Department\nRecommendation/s:\n1. Introduce Ordinance No. 1107, adding Chapter 2.10 to the Lancaster Municipal Code\nrelating to the Chief of Police.\n2. Adopt Resolution No. 23-58, amending Resolution No. 23-51, establishing a\ncompensation schedule for the classifications of Chief of Police and Director of Public Safety\nof the City of Lancaster.\nPart of the next phase of the formation of the Hybrid Law Enforcement model, is the\nestablishment of the classification of Chief, and the introduction of the ordinance creating the\nOffice of Police Chief. The proposed classification and compensation changes will allow the\nPublic Safety Department to begin transitioning into the Lancaster Police Department and\nprovide additional law enforcement resources to aid in addressing crime and quality of life\nissues.\nCITY OF LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA\nCOUNCIL AGENDA\nCA 1. Discussion and review of final four candidates: Irvine Carrillo, Rocio Castellanos, Derek\nLuna, and Lauren Hughes-Leslie for consideration of nomination, appointment, and\nswearing-in to fill the vacant seat on the City Council through the remainder of the term\nexpiring in April of 2024.\nCOUNCIL REPORTS\nCR 1. Council Reports\nCALIFORNIA CHOICE ENERGY AUTHORITY\nNo action required at this time.\nLANCASTER HOUSING AUTHORITY\nNo action required at this time.\nLANCASTER FINANCING AUTHORITY\nNo action required at this time.\nLANCASTER POWER AUTHORITY\nNo action required at this time.\nLANCASTER SUCCESSOR AGENCY\nNo action required at this time.\nCITY MANAGER / EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ANNOUNCEMENTS\nCITY CLERK/AGENCY/AUTHORITY SECRETARY ANNOUNCEMENT\nPUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS\nThis portion of the agenda allows an individual the opportunity to address the Legislative Bodies on\nany item NOT ON THE AGENDA regarding City/Agency/Authority business and speaker cards\nmust be submitted prior to the beginning of this portion of the Agenda. Please complete a speaker\ncard for the City Clerk/Agency/Authority Secretary and identify the subject you would like to\naddress. We respectfully request that you fill the cards out completely and print as clearly as\npossible. Following this procedure will allow for a smooth and timely process for the meeting and we\nappreciate your cooperation. State law prohibits the Legislative Body from taking action on items not\non the agenda and your matter may be referred to the City Manager/Executive Director. Individual\nSpeakers are limited to three (3) minutes each unless a different time limit is announced.\nCITY COUNCIL / AGENCY/ AUTHORITY COMMENTS\nCLOSED SESSION\n1. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation: significant\nCITY OF LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA\nexposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code\nSection 54956.9(d) (2) - two potential cases.\n2. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation: consideration\nof initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code\nSection 54956.9(d) (4) - two potential cases.\n3. Conference Involving a Joint Powers Agency: Antelope Valley Air Quality\nManagement District Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.96\nDiscussion will concern: Antelope Valley Air Quality Management\nDistrict v. United States Environmental Protection\nAgency, et al. 9th Cir. Case No. 23-1614 Name of local agency representative\non joint powers agency board: Marvin Crist, Ken Mann