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PUBLIC HEARING
PH 1. Public Hearing and Adoption of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD) Five-Year Consolidated Plan (2025-2029) and the One-Year Action Plan (2025-2026)
for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership
Program (HOME).
Recommendation(s):
a. Approve and adopt the draft Five Year Consolidated Plan (2025-2029) for the
CDBG and HOME Programs.
b. Approve and adopt the draft FY 2025-2026 Annual Action Plan for the CDBG
and HOME Programs.
c. Approve the proposed methodology for distributing funds should the City’s
2025-2026 CDBG and HOME annual allocations increase or decrease.
d. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated
documents, including subrecipient agreements, subject to City Attorney
approval.
The City has been a recipient of CDBG entitlement funds from the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development since 1986 and began receiving HOME funds in 2020. To
continue receiving these allocations, the City must prepare and submit a new Five-Year
Consolidated Plan, which establishes a unified, strategic vision for housing, community, and
economic development actions.
AMENDED – REGULAR MEETING AGENDA – TUESDAY, 04/08/2025
NEW BUSINESS
NB 1. “Shop. Drive. Earn.” Economic Incentive Program
Recommendation:
1. Adopt Resolution No._____ confirming the “Shop. Drive. Earn.” Economic Incentive
Program as a valid municipal affair.
2. Appropriate $500,000.00 from General Fund to 101.24000.5312 Special Activity Supplies
to administer the program.
Lancaster’s City Council has always been supportive of the local business community.
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the City Council remained steadfast in its commitment
to creating and supporting a thriving economy. During that time, several award winning
programs were developed that supported local business operations, including Operation Jump
Start, Stand Strong Business Loan Program, Stand Strong Youth Sports Loan Program, and
several iterations of shop local programs that incentivized consumers to spend their dollars
locally. The “Shop. Drive. Earn.” program is designed to build on the momentum of the
existing shop local initiatives and further encourage patronizing local businesses. Through
this program, consumers who purchase or lease new and used vehicles from participating
dealerships within Lancaster will be eligible to receive rewards through the Open Rewards
app. New car purchases and leases will earn $175 rewards and used car purchases will earn
$100.
COUNCIL REPORTS
CR 1. Council Reports
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Housing Authority Consent Calendar |
HA CC 1.Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Affordable Housing Solutions &
Development of Southern California, LLC.
Recommendation(s):
1. Approve the Second Amendment to the Affordable Housing Solutions & Development
of Southern California, LCC Professional Services Agreement extending the term of the
agreement by one (1) year for a total of five (5) years, increasing the annual not-to-exceed
amount to $165,000 for the remainder of the contract, for a total contract amount not-to-
exceed of $605,200, and updating and expanding the services to be provided to include
those listed in Exhibit A.
2. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to finalize and execute all documents
related to the Amendment.
In May 2022, the City entered into an agreement with consultant Affordable Housing
Solutions (AHS) following a Request for Proposals (RFP) process to procure technical
assistance services related to affordable housing projects, programs, and funding sources.
Examples of services provided to-date by AHS have included assistance with drafting
Requests for Proposals consistent with the requirements of former state Redevelopment
Law (RDA) and the state Surplus Land Act (SLA), providing technical services and
assistance to draft and carry out Disposition & Development Agreements, monitoring
emerging funding sources and Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) schedules,
preparing funding applications to state and federal sources, and providing expert advice to
support miscellaneous programs and projects. |
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CC 8. Approval of Nutanix annual licensing, maintenance, and support.
Recommendation(s):
Approve the annual licensing, maintenance and support for Nutanix Hyperconverged
Infrastructure.
The City of Lancaster utilizes Nutanix Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI) for our server
and data storage needs. Nutanix HCI is a combination of servers and storage built into a
distributed infrastructure platform with intelligent software to create flexible building blocks
that replace legacy infrastructure consisting of separate servers, storage networks, and storage
arrays. This eliminates common pain points associated with legacy infrastructure and allows
for greater flexibility in computing resources as well as exceptional efficiency. Nutanix HCI
has been employed with the City since 2017 and City IT staff want to continue the
relationship with Nutanix for the foreseeable future. The proposed support and licensing
agreement provides the City with hardware and software support to ensure the City’s data
center hardware and applications are available and operational with limited interruptions. |
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CC 14. Designation of an Independent Hearing Officer to Hear Appeals of Orders, Decisions, and/or
Determinations of the City Building Official
Recommendation(s):
Adopt Resolution No._____ designating an independent hearing officer to hear appeals of
orders, decisions, and/or determinations of the City Building Official.
Chapter 15.04 of the Lancaster Municipal Code authorizes the City Building Official to
enforce the California Building Code as adopted and/or amended by the City. Under this
chapter, property owners are granted the right to appeal decisions made by the Building
Official. To ensure due process and maintain impartiality in administrative hearings, staff
recommends the designation of an independent hearing officer. This action will establish a
consistent and transparent process for hearing appeals related to enforcement actions or
determinations made by the Building Official. The independent hearing officer will be
responsible for conducting fair and unbiased hearings and rendering decisions in accordance
with applicable laws and regulations. The proposed resolution formally designates an
independent hearing officer to hear all such appeals. This designation enhances the City’s
commitment to accountability, transparency, and fair administration of its municipal codes. |
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CC 1. Waive further reading of any proposed ordinance. (This permits reading the title only in lieu
of reciting the entire text.) |
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