Lancaster public meetings in 2021

Social Equity Commission

The Social Equity Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially act on a draft Equity Report. The body is also considering the creation of a subcommittee to develop the report's presentation for City Council.

• Draft Equity Report containing recommendations for City Council
• Proposed Social Equity Subcommittee to develop the Equity Report presentation
• January Youth Job Fair

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council is considering the appropriation of $500,000 for the Shop More in Lancaster Holiday Program to support small businesses affected by COVID-19. The body will also discuss continuing the local emergency declaration and various housing and land acquisitions.

• Appropriation of $500,000 for the Shop More in Lancaster Holiday Program
• Purchase of an approximately 45.75-acre portion of APN 3128-004-023 from L Street Properties, LLC at $4.92 per square-foot
• Approval of check and wire registers totaling $12,847,526.69
• Resolution No. 21-61 to confirm the continued existence of a local emergency due to COVID-19
• Purchase of a PB Loader Truck and Patcher Box for Public Works Maintenance

Criminal Justice Commission

The Lancaster Criminal Justice Commission will review several departmental presentations and reports. These include updates from law enforcement agencies, the District Attorney, and state legislative offices.

• Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Crime Trends Report
• Los Angeles County Probation Department Update
• California Highway Patrol Update
• District Attorney Update
• City Attorney Update

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a request by Royal Investors Group, LLC to subdivide 25 acres into 123 single-family residential lots. The body will also review a Conditional Use Permit for a Residential Planned Development at the same location.

• Tentative Tract Map 61678 and Conditional Use Permit 20-05 for 123 single-family lots at the southeast corner of Avenue K and 57th Street West
• Approval of minutes from the October 18, 2021 meeting

Criminal Justice Commission

The Lancaster Criminal Justice Commission will discuss potential drug enforcement changes and their effects on local hospitals. The meeting also includes updates from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Probation Department, California Highway Patrol, and District Attorney's Office.

• Discussion regarding drug enforcement changes and effects on local hospitals
• Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Crime Trends Report
• Los Angeles County Probation Department Update
• California Highway Patrol Update
• District Attorney Update

Measure LC Oversight Regular Meeting

The Measure LC Citizens’ Oversight Committee will meet to review how funds have been spent to date. City officials will provide an update on planned activities for Fiscal Year 2021-22.

• Approval of June 2, 2021 Special Meeting Minutes
• Presentation on Measure LC fund expenditures and Fiscal Year 2021-22 planned activities

Social Equity Commission

The Social Equity Commission will review a draft Equity Report containing recommendations for the City Council. The meeting also includes a presentation from Los Angeles County regarding an anti-racism initiative.

• Presentation on Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion Initiative by Los Angeles County
• Discussion and possible action on the draft Equity Report for City Council
• Approval of September 15, 2021 meeting minutes

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council is meeting to discuss COVID-19 pandemic updates and a resolution to authorize remote meetings. The body is also considering several contracts for city renovations, traffic safety upgrades, and housing planning.

• Resolution 21-53 to proclaim a local emergency and authorize remote teleconference meetings for 30 days
• Check and wire registers for September 12 through September 25, 2021, totaling $3,363,804.15
• Task Order for City Hall Renovation and Modernization with Duke Engineering and Associates for $575,000.00
• Contract for 2021 Safer Streets Action Plan with California Professional Engineering, Inc. for $354,413.00 plus 15% contingency
• Allocation of $340,000 from the general fund for the GOODSTOCK Benefit Concert on November 21, 2021

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will discuss extending the local COVID-19 emergency declaration and reviewing vaccination efforts. The body is also deciding on several contracts for city infrastructure, including street repairs and City Hall modernization.

• Award of $5,625,859.40 contract to C.A. Rasmussen, Inc. for the 2021 Fall Pavement Management Program
• Approval of $2,209,965.16 furniture purchase from Parron Hall for City Hall Renovation and Modernization
• Resolution No. 21-50 to confirm the continued existence of a local emergency due to COVID-19
• Approval of check and wire registers totaling $5,186,144.48
• Contract award to CleanStreet, Inc. for hand work and protected bike lane sweeping services

Social Equity Commission

The Social Equity Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially take action on a draft Equity Report containing recommendations for the City Council. The body will also hear a presentation on a youth job fair and discuss vaccination awareness.

• Draft Equity Report recommendations for City Council
• Youth Job Fair presentation by Tiffany Coulston of Antelope Valley AJCC
• Vaccination awareness efforts

Lancaster Homeless Impact Commission

The Commission will hold presentations regarding its mission and vision. The body will also discuss the city's response to pandemic efforts from 2020 to the present.

• Presentation on Commission Mission and Vision
• Presentation on City response to pandemic efforts 2020 - Present

Social Equity Commission

The Lancaster Social Equity Commission will meet to discuss and potentially take action on a draft Equity Report. This report contains recommendations intended for the City Council.

• Discussion and possible action on the draft Equity Report recommendations for City Council
• Approval of June 16, 2021 meeting minutes

Criminal Justice Commission

The Commission will receive updates and reports from various law enforcement and legal agencies. The body is also scheduled to approve the minutes from the July 14, 2021 meeting.

• Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Crime Trends Report
• Los Angeles County Probation Department Update
• California Highway Patrol Update
• District Attorney Update
• Public Safety Update from the Public Safety Director

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will review COVID-19 pandemic updates and a proposed $100 vaccine incentive program. The agenda also includes several consent calendar items regarding city expenditures, infrastructure, and professional service agreements.

• $100 vaccine incentive for National Immunization Awareness Month
• Approval of check and wire registers totaling $14,734,679.34
• Increase of $226,440 to the River City Bank Letter of Credit for Lancaster Choice Energy
• $3,820,928.30 contract award for the 2021 Neighborhood Improvement Project
• $219,250 increase for the Citywide Vehicle Miles Traveled Mitigation Program

Architectural & Design Commission Meeting

The Architectural & Design Commission will review a director's request regarding home elevations. The discussion involves production homes located at the southwest corner of 67th Street West and Avenue L.

• Directors Review No. 21-77: Approval of elevations for production homes for Tentative Tract Map No. 61989 at 67th Street West and Avenue L

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider renewing a local emergency declaration due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The body is also deciding on several infrastructure contracts and the appropriation of federal highway safety funds.

• Award of $5,774,450 contract to Sully-Miller Contracting Company for the 2021 Summer Pavement Management Program
• Award of $2,530,248 contract to Ferreira Construction Company Inc. for a recycled water line on Avenue K
• Appropriation of $360,000 in Caltrans Federal Highway Safety Improvement Program funds for 10th Street West and Avenue J
• Approval of check and wire registers totaling $6,243,838.98
• Resolution No. 21-45 to confirm the continued existence of a local emergency regarding COVID-19

Criminal Justice Commission

The Commission will review reports and updates from various public safety and legal agencies. The meeting includes a crime trends report and updates from county and state officials.

• Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Crime Trends Report
• Los Angeles County Probation Department Update
• California Highway Patrol Update
• District Attorney and City Attorney Updates
• State Legislative Office updates from Congressman Garcia, Senator Wilk, and Assemblyman Lackey

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider several annual assessments for lighting, landscaping, sewer, and drainage systems for Fiscal Year 2021-2022. The body is also discussing COVID-19 pandemic updates and the repeal of specific urgency ordinances. Additionally, the California Choice Energy Authority will consider a long-term renewable energy contract.

• Approval of check and wire registers from June 6 to June 26, 2021, totaling $8,323,809.53
• Proposed long-term renewable energy contract with Powerex Corporation for wind and biomass energy
• Adoption of Ordinance No. 1085 to repeal Urgency Ordinances No. 1073, 1074, and 1078
• Acceptance of completed work for 10th Street West Road Diet and Bikeway Improvements
• Public hearings for annual assessments regarding the Lighting, Landscape, Sewer, and Drainage districts

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will discuss updating COVID-19 pandemic responses and repealing specific urgency ordinances. The body is also considering several contracts for city infrastructure and energy services.

• Award of $5,727,083.00 plus 15% contingency to Bowe Contractors, Inc. for City Hall Renovation and Modernization
• Expenditure authority up to $350,000.00 with Ameron c/o Del Sol Resources for street light replacement poles
• Ordinance No. 1085 to repeal Urgency Ordinances No. 1073, 1074, and 1078 regarding COVID-19
• Professional Services Agreement with Bayshore Consulting Group, Inc. for $30,000 annually per member (currently $210,000)
• Long-term renewable energy contracts with Powerex Corporation for Apple Valley Choice Energy, Pico Rivera Innovative Municipal Energy, and Rancho Mirage Energy Authority

Social Equity Commission

The Social Equity Commission will hold a telephonic meeting to review community survey findings and presentations on local resources. The body will also continue discussions and consider possible action on recommendations to be sent to the City Council.

• Presentations on community programs from AVMAPP and Tarzana Treatment Centers
• Presentation of community survey findings by Commissioner Cullen
• Possible action on recommendations for City Council
• Approval of May 19, 2021 meeting minutes

Criminal Justice Commission

The Lancaster Criminal Justice Commission will meet telephonically to discuss and possibly act on the formation of a Criminal Justice Subcommittee. The meeting includes a presentation on illegal cannabis grows and updates from various law enforcement and legislative agencies.

• Discussion and possible action on a Criminal Justice Subcommittee
• Presentation on Illegal Cannabis Grows
• Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Crime Trends Report
• Updates from California Highway Patrol, District Attorney, and City Attorney
• Approval of May 12, 2021 meeting minutes

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will receive a status update regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the local area. The meeting includes several actions related to public works, including road improvements, sewer rehabilitation, and drainage projects.

• COVID-19 pandemic status update and authorization for emergency response actions
• Long-term renewable energy contract with Powerex Corporation via California Choice Energy Authority
• Approval of check and wire registers totaling $6,301,056.23
• Award of $2,615,000.00 to Los Angeles Engineering, Inc. for 10th Street West and Avenue J improvements
• Acceptance of various public works projects including Avenue I improvements and sewer rehabilitation

Measure LC Oversight Committee Special Meeting

The Measure LC Citizens’ Oversight Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially approve the budget proposal for fiscal year 2022. The committee will also review meeting minutes from May 5, 2021.

• Adoption of Measure LC FY22 Budget Proposal
• Approval of May 5, 2021 meeting minutes

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a general plan amendment and zone change for a 4.43-acre site to allow commercial development. The body will also discuss COVID-19 pandemic updates and vote on several infrastructure contracts and funding applications.

• Proposed rezoning of 4.43 acres at 10th Street West and Avenue K-8 from Specific Plan to Commercial Planned Development
• Contract award to Chrisp Company for Thermoplastic Striping Refresh Program totaling $380,005.45 plus 10% contingency
• Application for Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority funds for street and road improvements totaling $7,724,463
• Joint application with Bridge Housing Corporation for the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program
• Approval of check and wire registers for April 25 through May 8, 2021, in the amount of $1,924,672.14

Social Equity Commission

The Lancaster Social Equity Commission will meet telephonically to discuss recommendations for the City Council. The commission will also review minutes from the April 21, 2021 meeting.

• Discussion regarding recommendations for City Council
• Approval of April 21, 2021 meeting minutes

Criminal Justice Commission

The Commission will receive updates and reports from several law enforcement and legal agencies. The meeting is conducted telephonically per Executive Order N-29-20.

• Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Crime Trends Report
• Los Angeles County Probation Department Update
• California Highway Patrol Update
• District Attorney Update
• State Legislative Office Update from Senator Wilk’s and Assemblyman Lackey’s offices

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will discuss COVID-19 pandemic updates and the 2019-2020 Audited Annual Financial Report. The body is deciding on several contracts, property acquisitions, and a zoning plan amendment.

• Appropriation of $1,046,529.00 to buy out Fraber Properties II, LLC's share of four industrial parcels
• Catering contracts for AV Fairgrounds vaccination sites with Cletehouse Café Inc., Primo Café, Great Wall Restaurant, and Denny’s Restaurant (up to $50,000/month each)
• Acquisition of 1.16 acres of real property for $150,000.00 for the SR-138 (SR-14) Avenue J Interchange Improvement Project
• Rejection of all bids for the 2021 Neighborhood Improvement Project (PWCP 21-008) due to budget exceedance
• Approval of check and wire registers totaling $2,595,509.75

Special Joint Council Meeting

The City Councils of Lancaster and Palmdale are meeting to discuss and approve several joint initiatives. The body is considering agreements for regional infrastructure, public safety strategies, and economic development efforts for the Antelope Valley.

• MOU for joint fireworks displays for July 4th 2021, July 4th 2022, and September 4, 2022
• Proposed Event/Evacuation Center in Lancaster and a Regional Recreational Complex in Palmdale
• Joint speed enforcement, education, and engineering strategy
• Proposed regional entity to attract overnight visits to the Antelope Valley
• Joint marketing campaign and collaboration on broadband grant opportunities

Measure LC Regular Quarterly Meeting

The Measure LC Citizens’ Oversight Committee will meet telephonically to review a budget presentation. The committee will also consider approving minutes from a previous special meeting.

• Budget presentation by Assistant City Manager Trolis Niebla and Finance Director George N. Harris II
• Approval of March 31, 2021 Special Meeting Minutes

Notice of Adjournment Measure LC Regular Quarterly Meeting

The regular meeting scheduled for April 28, 2021, was adjourned. It has been rescheduled for May 5, 2021, at 5:00 p.m.

4-27-21 City Council/Successor Agency/ Financing/Power/California Choice Energy Authority

The City Council will consider updating speed limits for 96 street segments based on a 2020 study. The body will also receive COVID-19 pandemic updates and review several developer-constructed infrastructure projects.

• Ordinance No. 1081 to establish speed limits on 96 street segments
• Approval of check and wire registers totaling $7,528,037.38
• Contract award to Cal Stripe Inc. for $126,200.00 plus 15% contingency for traffic calming
• One-time $216,000.00 increase in Gas Tax Fund Operating Budget for streetlight and signal maintenance
• Purchase of one 2021 Caterpillar 930M Wheel Loader from Quinn Company

Social Equity Commission

The Lancaster Social Equity Commission will meet telephonically to hear a presentation on City Environmental Design. The body will also consider the approval of minutes from the March 17, 2021 meeting.

• Presentation on City Environmental Design by Cynthia Campana, Community Development Division Planner
• Approval of March 17, 2021 meeting minutes

Criminal Justice Commission

The Lancaster Criminal Justice Commission will receive updates and reports from several law enforcement and legal agencies. The body is also scheduled to approve the minutes from the March 11, 2020 meeting.

• Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Crime Trends Report
• Los Angeles County Probation Department Update
• California Highway Patrol Update
• District Attorney Update
• Approval of March 11, 2020 minutes

3-24-21 Measure LC Citizens' Oversight Committee Meeting

The Measure LC Citizens’ Oversight Committee will receive the first of two presentations on Lancaster City Finance. The committee is also scheduled to consider the approval of its by-laws.

• Presentation: Introduction to Lancaster City Finance – Part 1 of 2
• Proposed approval of the Measure LC Citizens’ Oversight Committee by-laws

Social Equity Commission Meeting

The Social Equity Commission will discuss establishing its 2021 vision, mission statement, and goals. The meeting also includes a presentation regarding the Lancaster Museum of Art and History Cultural Master Plan update.

• Lancaster Museum of Art and History (MOAH) Cultural Master Plan Update presentation
• Discussion on Commission Vision, Mission Statement, and Goals for 2021
• Discussion on a Social Equity Commission Subcommittee

Planning Commission Meeting

The Commission will consider a General Plan amendment and zone change for the Lancaster Health District Master Plan. They will also review a conditional use permit for an alcohol beverage license at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit.

• Lancaster Health District Master Plan: General Plan Amendment No. 17-03 and Zone Change No. 17-03
• Conditional Use Permit No. 21-02 for Type 41 alcohol license at 1056 West Avenue K

Criminal Justice Commission Meeting

The regular meeting of the Lancaster Criminal Justice Commission scheduled for March 10, 2021, has been cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns. The next regular meeting is scheduled for April 14, 2021, at City Hall.

• Cancellation of the March 10, 2021 meeting
• Next meeting scheduled for April 14, 2021, at 10:00 a.m.

3-9-21 CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/FINANCING/POWER/CALIFORNIA CHOICE ENERGY AUTHORITY

The City Council is meeting to receive COVID-19 pandemic updates and authorize emergency actions, including a vaccination site agreement with Kaiser Permanente. The body will also consider several public works contracts and a new ordinance regulating sidewalk vendors and food truck operators.

• Agreement with Kaiser Permanente for a vaccination site at the Antelope Valley Fair Grounds
• Measure M funding of $1,240,486.00 for curb, gutter, and sidewalk improvements on Sierra Highway from Avenue J to Avenue L
• Award of $461,034.88 (plus 15% contingency) to R.C. Becker and Son, Inc. for AVTA bus stop improvements
• Ordinance No. 1080 establishing licensing and regulations for sidewalk vendors and food truck operators
• Grant awards totaling $355,500.00 for electric vehicle charger projects

2-23-21 CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/FINANCING/POWER/CALIFORNIA CHOICE ENERGY AUTHORITY -

The City Council and associated agencies will discuss budget and capital improvement adjustments for Fiscal Year 2020-2021. The body is also considering new fees for shopping cart retrieval and temporary certificates of occupancy.

• Proposed budget amendment increasing revenue by $4,213,767 and expenditures by $2,090,975
• Loan agreement of $436,505.00 for No More Lemons, LP for Kensington Campus impact fees
• Approval of check and wire registers totaling $6,325,699.81
• Establishment of fees for retrieval and storage of shopping carts
• Establishment of fees for 90-day and 180-day Temporary Certificates of Occupancy

Social Equity Commission Meeting

The Commission will hear presentations on student programs, public safety, and community pathways. The body is also considering the creation of a Social Equity Subcommittee.

• Discussion and possible action on a Social Equity Subcommittee
• Presentation on AVUHSD Student Programs
• Presentation on Justice Sunday and Pathways Program
• Presentation on Public Safety by Chief of Police Lee D’Errico and Captain Weber

Criminal Justice Commission

The regular meeting of the Lancaster Criminal Justice Commission scheduled for February 10, 2021, will not be held due to COVID-19 concerns. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 10, 2021, at City Hall.

• Cancellation of the February 10, 2021 meeting
• Next meeting scheduled for March 10, 2021, at 10:00 a.m.

2-9-21 CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/FINANCING/POWER/CALIFORNIA CHOICE ENERGY AUTHORITY

The City Council is considering an ordinance to expand the administrative citation program to include all misdemeanor offenses. The body is also reviewing COVID-19 pandemic updates and various city contracts and expenditures.

• Proposed Ordinance No. 1079 to expand administrative citations for all misdemeanor offenses
• Approval of check and wire registers from January 10 to January 23, 2021, totaling $8,391,776.26
• Bid award of $148,923.60 to United Sports Surfacing of America, Inc. for Whit Carter Park
• Agreement for condemnation proceedings for street improvements at 40th Street West & Avenue J-12
• Authorization for City Manager and City Attorney to expend funds and execute documents for COVID-19 response

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting conducted via telephone. The primary agenda item is a presentation regarding the Lancaster Health District Master Plan.

• Lancaster Health District Master Plan Presentation

Architectural & Design Commission Meeting

The Architectural and Design Commission is meeting to consider the elevations for Site Plan Review No. 20-04. The body will also receive updates regarding state housing bills and ADU requirements.

• Site Plan Review No. 20-04: Southeast Corner of Avenue I and 20th Street West

1-26-21 City Council/Successor Agency/Financing/Power/California Choice Energy Authority Regular Meeting

The City Council is meeting to address COVID-19 emergency declarations and funding for a field hospital. The body is also deciding on several public works construction contracts for street repairs and interchange improvements.

• Appropriation of $822,100 for a COVID-19 field hospital to support Antelope Valley Hospital
• Contract award of $5,309,823.20 to Granite Construction Company for the 2020 Summer Pavement Management Program
• Contract award of $5,312,407.90 to C.A. Rasmussen for SR-138 (SR-14)/Avenue J Interchange Improvements
• Approval of Tract Map No. 62578-02 at the southeast corner of 42nd Street West and Avenue J-11
• Extension of the Takeout and Chill Restaurant Rescue Package gift cards through February 28, 2021

Planning Commission Meeting

The Planning Commission is meeting to review a permit for on-site alcohol consumption at a local hotel. The body will also receive updates on state housing requirements and a health district environmental report.

• Conditional Use Permit No. 20-10 for an ABC Type 70 License at Residence Inn, 847 West Lancaster Boulevard
• Discussion on Housing Bills Update and ADU State Requirements
• Update on the Lancaster Health District Draft EIR

Social Equity Commission Meeting

The Lancaster Social Equity Commission is meeting to discuss and potentially take action on a community survey. The meeting also includes a presentation regarding a Day of Service project.

• Presentation on Day of Service Project by Waunette Cullors (WOW Flower Project at Kensington Campus)
• Discussion and possible action on a Social Equity Community Survey
• Approval of December 16, 2020 meeting minutes

1-12-21 City Council/Successor Agency/ Housing/Financing/Power/California Choice Energy Authority

The City Council and associated agencies are meeting to approve administrative budgets and payment schedules for the Successor Agency. The body will also consider several public works project completions and new contract awards for traffic and transit improvements.

• Approval of check and wire registers from Nov 21 to Dec 19, 2020, totaling $16,097,360.67
• Contract award to Crosstown Electrical & Data Inc. for $77,326.00 plus 15% contingency for Avenue I and 50th Street West intersection safety
• Contract award to R.C. Becker and Son, Inc. for $461,034.88 plus 15% contingency for AVTA bus stop improvements
• Acceptance of 2020 Pavement Management Program project covering 62 lane-miles of residential streets
• Authorization of subordination agreements for Phase III of Kensington Campus housing

Architectural & Design Commission Meeting

The Architectural and Design Commission is meeting to review design proposals for a new commercial tenant and a residential development. Staff recommends approval for both the commercial elevations and the single-family home plans.

• Director’s Review 20-90: Elevations and landscape for a new Carl’s Jr. at the southeast corner of Avenue J and 20th Street East
• Director’s Review 20-98: Floor plans and elevations for 35 vacant single-family lots in Tract 54199-01 near 5th Street East and Avenue H-8
• Approval of minutes from the November 5, 2020 meeting