City Council

PH 2. Zone Text Amendments to Title 15, 16 and 17 of the Lancaster Municipal Code Recommendation/s: Introduce 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. On June 14, 2022, City Council adopted the 6th cycle 2021-2029 Housing Element. The 2021-2029 Housing Element implemented goals, policies, and programs with the intent of providing a variety of housing to meet the existing and future needs of residents of the City. After the adoption of the Housing Element, City Staff began working on the implementation of goals, policies and programs which initiated Zone Text Amendments to Title 15, 16, and 17 of the Lancaster Municipal Code. The Zone Text Amendments complete eight programs in the Housing Element. The proposed Zone Text Amendments would ensure consistency with the 2021-2029 Housing Element and State law improve clarity, become user-friendly, and provide staff the ability to better serve the public. NEW BUSINESS NB 1. Office of Chief of Police and Police Department Recommendation/s: 1. Introduce Ordinance No. 1107, adding Chapter 2.10 to the Lancaster Municipal Code relating to the Chief of Police. 2. Adopt Resolution No. 23-58, amending Resolution No. 23-51, establishing a compensation schedule for the classifications of Chief of Police and Director of Public Safety of the City of Lancaster. Part of the next phase of the formation of the Hybrid Law Enforcement model, is the establishment of the classification of Chief, and the introduction of the ordinance creating the Office of Police Chief. The proposed classification and compensation changes will allow the Public Safety Department to begin transitioning into the Lancaster Police Department and provide additional law enforcement resources to aid in addressing crime and quality of life issues. CITY OF LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA COUNCIL AGENDA CA 1. Discussion and review of final four candidates: Irvine Carrillo, Rocio Castellanos, Derek Luna, and Lauren Hughes-Leslie for consideration of nomination, appointment, and swearing-in to fill the vacant seat on the City Council through the remainder of the term expiring in April of 2024. COUNCIL REPORTS CR 1. Council Reports CALIFORNIA CHOICE ENERGY AUTHORITY No action required at this time. LANCASTER HOUSING AUTHORITY No action required at this time. LANCASTER FINANCING AUTHORITY No action required at this time. 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 CITY OF LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA 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 Agency, et al. 9th Cir. Case No. 23-1614 Name of local agency representative on joint powers agency board: Marvin Crist, Ken Mann