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PUBLIC HEARING
PH 1. Approval of Ordinance No. X Amending the Lancaster Municipal Code Section 11.08.060
Annual Rent Increase Formula for Mobile Home Parks
Recommendation(s):
Approve Ordinance No. ______ amending the Lancaster Municipal Code, Title 11, Section
11.08.060, changing the annual mobilehome park rental increase calculation from the current
formula of 60% of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) to an annual increase structure based on
the annual CPI, at a minimum of 2.5% and a maximum of 3%.
The current CPI-based formula creates unpredictable year-to-year variations, making it
difficult for both residents and park owners to plan ahead. In conclusion, the proposed
amendment to cap annual mobilehome park rental increases at 2.5% minimum and 3%
maximum would enhance housing stability for vulnerable residents, provide predictable
revenue for park owners, and simplify administration for the City, while positioning the
community as a regional leader in mobilehome resident protection.
PH 2. Urgency Interim Ordinance Imposing Moratorium on Tobacco Retailer Businesses, Also
Known as Smoke Shops
Recommendation(s):
Adopt Urgency Ordinance No. ________, imposing an interim moratorium on certain new
tobacco retailer businesses and expansion of existing tobacco retailer businesses, also known
as smoke shops
There are currently 196 active tobacco retailer business licenses within the City of Lancaster.
This number includes gas stations, convenience stores, markets, and similar retail
establishments. Of these licensed locations, approximately 76 are identified as smoke shops,
many of which are suspected of engaging in unlawful activities.
PH 3. Public Hearing re Ballot Measure to Voters to Amend the Lancaster City Charter
Recommendation(s):
Conduct a public hearing to consider whether to submit a ballot measure to voters to amend
section 201 of the Lancaster charter to authorize the City Council to enact an ordinance to (i)
Increase the number of Council Members from 4 to 5, (ii) add the office of Vice Mayor and
(iii) Transition from at-large to district-based elections for Council Members consistent with
the California Voting Rights Acts of 2001.
The general law provides an expedited process for general law cities to transition to a districtbased method of elections by merely enacting an ordinance, without voter approval; however,
that expedited process is not available to the City because the City must first amend section
201 of its Charter.
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NB1. General Municipal Election-April 14, 2026
Recommendation(s):
1. Adopt Resolution No. _____, calling for the holding of a General All-Mail Ballot
Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, for the election of two (2) City
Council Members as required by the provisions of the applicable laws of the state of
California and the City of Lancaster, City Charter.
2. Adopt Resolution No. _______, and requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of
Los Angeles to render specified services to the City relating to the conduct of a General
Municipal Election to be held Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
3. Adopt Resolution No. ______, adopting regulations for candidates for elective office,
pertaining to filing fees and candidate statements submitted to the voters at an election to be
held Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
4. Adopt Resolution No. _______, providing for the conduct of a special runoff election for
elective offices in the event of a tie vote at any municipal election.
5. Direct staff to conduct a standalone all-mail ballot general municipal election and approve
the following Professional Services Agreements to provide election support services.
A. Hart InterCivic for ballot design, tabulation software, equipment, and associated services
in an amount of $95,836.32, plus any delivery return cost for the equipment which may not
exceed $5,000 and
B. ProVote Solutions for ballot production, print and mail services in an amount of $205,
045.40 plus an additional $5,000 for postal services rendered by this vendor;
C. SnailWorks for mail tracking for approximately of $2,994.61.
D. City of Whittier/GEM for ballot tracking in an amount not to exceed $30,000.
E. Los Angeles County for Voter data, Ballot Drop-off Boxes and other services.
6. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee with the concurrence of the City Attorney to
approve, finalize and execute any and all such documents necessary to complete the
contemplated transactions.
During odd numbered years, the City Council adopts the necessary resolutions to proceed
with the General Municipal Election in April of even-numbered years. These resolutions
fulfill certain legal requirements to conduct the General Municipal Election; request
information and supplies from the County of Los Angeles; establish guidelines and costs
associated with candidate statements; and provide provisions to conduct a special runoff
election to resolve a tie vote.
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CC 9. MOAH Chiller Replacement Project Notice of Completion
Recommendation(s):
Accept the work completed by ACCO Engineered Systems, for the MOAH Chiller
Replacement Project and direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion for the
project.
The proposed project included replacing the outdated, irreparable chiller for the HVAC
system at the Museum of Art and History (MOAH). This replacement successfully protected
the numerous artistic assets housed at this facility as the temperature can now be properly
regulated. |
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CC 8. Final Map Approval – Tract Map No. 83231 (Located on the Northeast Corner of Nugent
Street and 20th Street East)
Recommendation(s):
Approve the map and accept the dedications as offered on Tract Map No. 83231 located on
northeast corner of Nugent Street and 20th Street East; 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 September 20, 2021, the City of Lancaster Planning Commission approved Tentative
Tract Map No. 83231 for the subdivision of approximately 9.92 acres of land into 39
residential lots, in accordance with the standards of the R-7000 zone. On September 26,
2023, the City of Lancaster Planning Commission adopted Resolution 23-24 granting a threeyear extension. The Tentative Tract Map will expire on September 20, 2026. |
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CC 7. Approval of Acquisition and Reimbursement Agreements with HD Development of
Maryland, Inc., for Lancaster Health District Project
Recommendation(s):
1. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, with the concurrence of the City Attorney, to
enter into an acquisition agreement with HD Development of Maryland, Inc., and acquire
approximately 36,102 square feet via roadway easement to construct Avenue J-5 at 20th Street
West and execute all related documents.
2. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, with the concurrence of the City Attorney, to
enter into a reimbursement agreement with HD Development of Maryland, Inc., for the onsite
improvements necessitated by the acquisition agreement along Avenue J-5 and 20th Street
West and execute all related documents.
The Lancaster Health District (LHD) project proposes to develop the area bounded by 12th
Street West to the east, Avenue J to the north, 20th Street West to the west, and SR-14
(Antelope Valley Freeway) and Avenue J-8 to the south, and is funded by the Los Angeles
County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) 2015 Call for Projects. The City
was awarded a total grant amount of $11,412,757.00, with a local matching fund requirement
of $6,767,765.00. |
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CC 5. Approval of Facilities Relocation Agreement with Southern California Edison Company for
the SR-138 (SR-14) Avenue K Interchange Project
Recommendation(s):
Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, with the concurrence of the City Attorney, to
enter into a Facilities Relocation Agreement with Southern California Edison Company
(SCE) for the relocation of SCE owned and maintained transmission and distribution
facilities (SCE Facilities) within the SR-138 (SR-14) Avenue K Interchange project limits, and
execute all related documents.
As part of the construction improvements, street, sidewalk, curb and gutter improvements
will be required, which will conflict with SCE infrastructure. SCE currently operates and
maintains certain transmission and distribution facilities within and proximate to the project
area. The City has determined that the implementation of project improvements will
necessitate the relocation of portions of the SCE facilities, and have requested that SCE
relocate some or all of the SCE facilities. Under the Facilities Relocation Agreement, SCE
will relocate seventeen (17) transmission poles with Distribution. |
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CC 4. Monthly Reports of Investments – September 2025
Recommendation(s):
Accept and approve the September 2025 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. |
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CC 3. Check Registers – September 28, through October 11, 2025
Recommendation(s):
Approve the Check and Wire Registers for payments made September 28, 2025, through
October 11, 2025, in the amount of $5,205,356.59 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 and paid by the City for the
purchase of materials, supplies, services, and capital projects during the prior three to four
weeks. This process provides the City Council with the opportunity to review the City’s
expenditures. Claims have been paid via checks, Electronic Funds Transfer EFT), Automated
Clearing House (ACH) payments, or federal wires. The justifying backup information for
each expenditure is available in the Finance Department. |
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CC 2. Approve the City Council/Successor Agency/Financing/Housing/Power Authority Regular
Meeting Minutes of October 14, 2025. |
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CC 11. Lancaster Eastside Annexation - Annexation No. 24-001/Pre-Zone No. 25-001
Recommendation(s):
Adopt Ordinance 1138, amending the City Zoning Map to pre-zone 638 acres of land
generally bounded by Avenue I, Avenue J, 50th Street East, and 60th Street East to Rural
Residential (RR-2.5), known as Pre-Zone (PZ) No. 25-001, associated with Annexation
(ANX) No. 24-001.
The Lancaster City Council authorized the filing of this annexation application on July 9,
2024. The application was filed with the Local Area Formation Commission (LAFCO) of Los
Angeles County on July 2, 2025. Upon approval of the annexation and pre-zoning
applications, LAFCO will proceed with the annexation process. |
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CC 10. Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Avenue J Pocket Park Deed Restriction
Recommendation(s):
A. Approve a Deed Restriction for the park and open space improvements funded by the
Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF).
B. ​Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the deed restriction and related
documents, subject to City Attorney's review and approval.
The Avenue J Pocket Park project includes the construction of a new 2.9-acre park featuring a
drought-tolerant demonstration garden, a shaded playground, a pedestrian/bike lane with
lighting and benches, a shaded plaza/picnic area, a fitness course with exercise stations, a
shaded open space area, signage, perimeter fencing, and landscaping. |
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