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| 20251028 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | Public Hearing | 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. NEW BUSINESS | October 28, 2025 LA County Lancaster City Council Public Hearing #1 |
| 20251028 | LA County | Lancaster | City Council | New Business | 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. COUNCIL REPORTS | October 28, 2025 LA County Lancaster City Council New Business #1 |