Lancaster public meetings in 2024

Criminal Justice Commission

The Lancaster Criminal Justice Commission will vote to approve the minutes from its November 13, 2024 meeting. Commissioners will then hear updates on crime trends, probation, highway patrol, the district attorney’s office, and local police. Public members may address the commission on agenda or non‑agenda items. The meeting will adjourn after commissioner comments.

• Consent Calendar – Approval of Minutes – November 13, 2024
• Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Crime Trends Report
• Los Angeles County Probation Department Update
• California Highway Patrol Update
• District Attorney Office Update

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council and associated authorities will consider approving over $34 million in check registers and several public works project completions. The body will also discuss lease amendments for the Lancaster University Center and administrative budgets for the Successor Agency.

• Approval of check and wire registers for payments totaling $34,727,476.96
• Contract with DMR Team, Inc. for $394,255.00 for SR-138 (SR-14) Avenue J Interchange improvements
• Acceptance of 2023 Neighborhood Improvement Project involving 16.5 lane-miles of roadway repair
• Lease amendment for Cal State Long Beach’s Extension Campus at 45356 Division Street through January 31, 2025
• Easement grant to Southern California Edison for electrical systems at Tierra Bonita Park

The Lancaster City Council approved a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement with the City of Industry to form the First Public Hydrogen Authority, and appointed five board members. The council also introduced ordinances to phase in a sales tax increase, update curfew and truancy rules, and approved a $3 million appropriation for the hydrogen authority. All votes were 4-0 with Mayor Parris absent.

• Approved Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement with City of Industry to form First Public Hydrogen Authority (4-0)
• Appointed five board members to First Public Hydrogen Authority Board (4-0)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 1122 phasing transactions and use tax increase (4-0)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 1123 on curfew, truancy, and loitering by minors (4-0)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 1124 on civil penalties for failure to supervise minors (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 24-71 certifying November 5, 2024 special election results (4-0)
• Appropriated $3,000,000 from General Fund for ARCHES H2 LLC agreement (4-0)
• Approved $34,727,476.96 in check and wire registers (4-0)

California Choice Energy Authority Board of Directors Regular Meeting

The California Choice Energy Authority Board will meet to approve amendments to contracts with Maher Accountancy and Calpine Energy Solutions, and to confirm a five-year agreement with NRG Business Marketing for scheduling services.

• Approve amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Maher Accountancy
• Approve amendment to Master Professional Services Agreement with Calpine Energy Solutions, LLC
• Approve Confirmation with NRG Business Marketing, LLC for scheduling services (5-year term)
• Receive update on Southern California Edison 2025 ERRA Proceeding
• Receive 2024 State Legislative Session – Year in Review

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to decide on a proposal to subdivide a 2.1-acre property into two commercial lots. The commission will also receive a presentation regarding the Draft Parkway Village Specific Plan.

• Tentative Parcel Map No. 23-003 to subdivide 2.1 acres at the northwest corner of Avenue K-4 and Sahuayo Street into two commercial lots
• Presentation on the Draft Parkway Village Specific Plan Introduction

Criminal Justice Commission

The Lancaster Criminal Justice Commission will meet to receive updates from several law enforcement and legal agencies. The session focuses on reports regarding crime trends and legislative updates.

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

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council approved several infrastructure and service contracts, including a significant cost increase for the Lancaster Municipal Stadium renovation. The body also authorized funding for home modifications for older adults and approved various professional service agreements.

• Approved $2,037,742.74 contract increase for Lancaster Municipal Stadium Renovation with Bowe Contractors, Inc.
• Approved $272,912.00 plus 10% contingency for Lancaster Health District Phase 2 design services with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
• Authorized application for up to $2,000,000.00 in HUD Older Adults Home Modification Program funds.
• Accepted a $312,810.00 California Highway Patrol CTFGP Education Grant.
• Approved a Professional Services Agreement with Frydman Counsel not to exceed $474,000.00.

The Lancaster City Council approved a consent calendar with several items pulled for separate discussion due to recusals. The most consequential action was approving Change Order No. 11 for the Lancaster Municipal Stadium Renovation, increasing the contract with Bowe Contractors by $2,037,742.74 to a total of $16,158,773.74. The council also approved a $312,810 CHP education grant, a $474,000 professional services agreement with Frydman Counsel, and a resolution amending employee classifications and increasing the city's FTE headcount to 315.

• Approved Change Order No. 11 for stadium renovation, increasing contract to $16,158,773.74 (5-0)
• Approved $312,810 CHP CTFGP Education Grant (5-0)
• Approved $474,000 Professional Services Agreement with Frydman Counsel (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 24-62 amending employee classifications and adding 1 FTE (5-0)
• Approved Task Order 6 with Kimley-Horn for $272,912 plus 10% contingency (3-0-2)
• Approved Amended and Restated Lancaster Municipal Stadium Operating Agreement (4-0-1)
• Approved forgiveness of all Stand Strong Business Recovery loans (4-0-1)
• Appointed Leslie Underwood to the Planning Commission (5-0)

Ad Hoc Committee Regular Meeting

The Lancaster Ad Hoc Committee will approve minutes from the March 5, 2024 meeting and then focus on the California Voting Rights Act (CVRA). Members will examine the CVRA, consider options, discuss potential recommendations, and decide on the direction for staff. The meeting will also include scheduling the next committee session.

• Approve minutes from the Ad Hoc Committee meeting on March 5, 2024
• Review of the California Voting Rights Act (CVRA)
• Consideration of CVRA options and potential recommendations
• Discussion of next steps and scope for staff work on CVRA
• Scheduling of the next Ad Hoc Committee meeting

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council and associated authorities will discuss several infrastructure and administrative items. Key decisions include awarding a drainage improvement contract and approving a water transfer agreement with the 50th District Agricultural Association.

• Award of $948,554.01 contract to R.C. Becker and Son, Inc. for drainage improvements at Avenue L and 5th Street East
• Water transfer agreement to acquire 192-acre feet of carryover water and 32 AF per year from the 50th District Agricultural Association
• Subordination agreement for a $5.9 million PNC Bank loan for Arbor Gardens Senior Apartments
• Appropriation of $240,000.00 for the fleet fund capital asset purchase and lease accounts
• Ordinance No. 1120 to repeal Chapter 2.39 of the Municipal Code regarding the Social Equity Commission

The Lancaster City Council approved a consent calendar including a $4.25M contract for landscape restoration along Sierra Highway, a $948,554 drainage improvement contract, and a water transfer agreement with the 50th District Agricultural Association. The council also introduced an ordinance banning energy drink sales to those under 18, removing a school-hours provision, and authorized up to $25,000 loans for the Lancaster Eats program. All votes were 5-0.

• Approved $4,251,985 landscape restoration contract to Marina Landscape, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $948,554 drainage improvements contract to R.C. Becker and Son, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved carryover water transfer agreement with 50th District Agricultural Association (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 1121 banning energy drink sales to under-18s, removing school-hours section (5-0)
• Authorized up to $25,000 loans for Lancaster Eats program participants (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1120 repealing Social Equity Commission (5-0)
• Approved $10,176,958.32 in check and wire registers (5-0)
• Received and filed Mitigation Fee Act (AB1600) report (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Lancaster Planning Commission will ratify action items and approve minutes from its September 16 meeting. It will consider a Conditional Use Permit for a Quick Quack car wash at Avenue K and 30th Street West. The commission will also review major General Plan Amendments, zone changes, and Conditional Use Permits for a Maverik fueling station and a large mixed‑use project on Avenue L and 15th Street West.

• Conditional Use Permit No. 24-006 for a Quick Quack car wash at the southwest corner of Avenue K and 30th Street West (APN 3112-001-088) in the Commercial Planned Development zone.
• General Plan Amendment No. 23-002, Zone Change No. 23-002, and Conditional Use Permit No. 23-018 for a Maverik fueling station with convenience market and off‑sale beer/wine at the southwest corner of Avenue L and 15th Street West (APN 3109-019-041).
• General Plan Amendment No. 21-001, Zone Change No. 21-001, Tentative Tract Map No. 24-001, and Conditional Use Permit No. 21-001 for a mixed‑use development (181 multifamily units, 235‑room hotel, 12,800 sf retail/restaurant, 3,800 sf clubhouse) on about 10 gross acres at the southeast corner of Avenue L and 15th Street West (APNs 3109-026-032, -040, -042, -044).
• Ratification of the approved action items from the Planning Commission meeting on September 16, 2024.
• Approval of minutes from the regular meeting of September 16, 2024.

Criminal Justice Commission

The Lancaster Criminal Justice Commission will vote to approve the minutes from its August 14, 2024 meeting. The agenda also includes updates from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Probation Department, California Highway Patrol, District Attorney’s Office, Lancaster Police Department, and several state legislative offices. Public members may address the commission on agenda or non‑agenda items with speaker cards.

• Consent Calendar: approval of minutes – August 14, 2024
• Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department crime trends report
• Los Angeles County Probation Department update
• California Highway Patrol update
• Public safety updates from Lancaster Police and state legislators

City Council Regular Meeting

The Lancaster City Council will consider a series of consent calendar items, including authorizing a loan commitment letter for Ravello Holdings, approving meeting minutes and financial registers, and adopting several project completions. The most notable decision is the approval of a $345,825 professional services agreement with AVIDUTV for four hydrogen‑powered utility terrain vehicles for the police fleet. Additional items include a parcel covenant release, acceptance of public works projects, and amendments to energy and loan agreements.

• Approve $345,825 contract with AVIDUTV for four hydrogen‑powered utility terrain vehicles (CC 8)
• Approve release of covenant and termination of agreement for parcels 1‑4, Map No. 18060 (CC 4)
• Accept completion of Public Safety Building Renovation at 44811 Sierra Highway (CC 5)
• Approve $54,259.18 increase to Toneman Development contract for Public Safety Building Improvements, total $502,055.86 (CC 11)
• Authorize loan commitment letter with Ravello Holdings for the 499‑unit Maison’s Sierra affordable housing project (HA CC 1)

The Lancaster City Council approved a resolution supporting up to $55 million in housing revenue bonds for the TerraCina at Lancaster Apartments project, and introduced an ordinance to repeal the Social Equity Commission. The council also approved a consent calendar including a $345,825 agreement for hydrogen-powered utility vehicles and a $54,259 change order for public safety building improvements.

• Approved resolution for $55M housing revenue bonds for TerraCina apartments (5-0)
• Introduced ordinance repealing Social Equity Commission (5-0)
• Approved $345,825 agreement for four hydrogen-powered utility vehicles (5-0)
• Approved $54,259 change order for Public Safety Building Improvements Phase 1 (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including check registers totaling $11,356,998.51 (5-0)
• Approved loan commitment letter with Ravello Holdings, Inc. (5-0)

Planning Commission

The commission will approve minutes from the August 19 meeting, review a Conditional Use Permit for a grocery store in the Cedar Avenue Arts District at 620 W. Lancaster Blvd., and consider a Tentative Tract Map to subdivide about 20 acres at the southeast corner of Avenue L and 70th Street West into 56 single‑family lots. Public comments are allowed on each agenda item.

• Approve minutes from the August 19, 2024 regular meeting
• Conditional Use Permit No. 24-002 for a grocery store at 620 W. Lancaster Blvd. (APN 3134-015-017)
• Tentative Tract Map No. 84283 (TTM 23-011) to create 56 single‑family lots on ~20 acres at Avenue L & 70th St. West (APN 3204-004-024)
• Public hearing on each agenda item with three‑minute speaker limit

California Choice Energy Authority Special All Member Meeting Notice

The California Choice Energy Authority will hold a three-day All Member Meeting in Rancho Mirage on September 11-13, 2024. No official Board action is scheduled for this conference, which includes market updates, legislative briefings, and networking events.

• Annual All Member Meeting at Omni Rancho Las Palmas Spa and Resort
• Market updates and legislative briefings presented by Pacific Energy Advisors and Deveau Burr Group
• Public comment period for non-agendized items
• Next regular Board meeting scheduled for November 21, 2024, in Lancaster
• Meeting materials available at CalChoice Secretary office in Lancaster

City Council Regular Meeting

The Lancaster City Council will act on a consent calendar that includes waiving further reading of ordinances, approving meeting minutes, and appropriating funds for the Lancaster Energy Incubator renovation. It will also accept a $1,328,747.27 Los Angeles County Measure A grant for park improvements, a $1,499,314 Measure H Homeless Services fund, and a $811,832 landscape services contract. Additional items include approval of the August check register and a public hearing on the 2023‑2024 HUD performance report.

• Approve $30,500 and $44,275 appropriations for the Lancaster Energy Incubator renovation (total $74,775)
• Accept $1,328,747.27 Measure A grant for park and open space projects
• Accept $1,499,314 Measure H funds for homeless services and authorize related contracts
• Award $811,832 (plus 5% contingency) contract to Landscape Connection Group for FY25 park and facility landscaping
• Approve check and wire registers for payments totaling $3,621,903.86 (Aug 11‑24, 2024)

The Lancaster City Council approved the consent calendar, including a $74,775 appropriation for the Lancaster Energy Incubator renovation, a $1,328,747 Measure A grant, a $1,499,314 Measure H grant for homeless services, and a $811,832 contract for parks landscape services. They also approved two professional services agreements for community preservation consulting with Willdan and 4LEAF, Inc., each up to $3,520,000 over three years. The council filed the 2023-2024 CAPER report to HUD after a public hearing.

• Approved consent calendar (3-0-0-2)
• Appropriated $74,775 for Lancaster Energy Incubator renovation
• Accepted $1,328,747 Measure A grant for parks
• Accepted $1,499,314 Measure H grant for homeless services
• Awarded $811,832 landscape services contract to Landscape Connection Group
• Approved Willdan community preservation agreement up to $3,520,000
• Approved 4LEAF community preservation agreement up to $3,520,000
• Approved CAPER report to HUD (3-0-0-2)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider several municipal code amendments regarding city vacancies and candidate statements. The body is also deciding on service contracts for landscaping and tree trimming, as well as tax sharing resolutions for water and sanitation annexations.

• Approval of check and wire registers for payments totaling $15,623,970.05
• Contract extension with Parkwood Landscape Maintenance, Inc. not to exceed $1,999,328.23
• Tree trimming services contract award to Tip Top Arborists, Inc. not to exceed $286,796
• Ordinance No. 1119 to clarify filling vacancies on the City Council or Office of the Mayor
• Ordinance No. 1118 to restrict candidate statements to prevent voter deception

The City Council approved several service contracts, including landscape maintenance and tree trimming. The council also adopted ordinances regarding city council vacancies and candidate statements, and directed staff to align policies with a governor's executive order on homeless encampments.

• Approved $15,623,970.05 in check and wire registers (4-0-0-1)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1119 regarding City Council or Mayor vacancies (4-0-0-1)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1118 regarding candidate statements for elective offices (4-0-0-1)
• Approved landscape maintenance extension with Parkwood Landscape Maintenance, Inc. up to $1,999,328.23 (4-0-0-1)
• Awarded tree trimming contracts to Tip Top Arborists, Inc. (max $286,796) and West Coast Arborists, Inc. (max $275,515) (4-0-0-1)
• Approved $480,000 appropriation for AVTA transit service agreement amendment (4-0-0-1)
• Directed staff to conform policies to Executive Order N-1-24 regarding homeless encampments (4-0-0-1)
• Authorized agreement with LA County for Federal Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program (4-0-0-1)

Social Equity Commission

The Lancaster Social Equity Commission will hold a presentation titled “Empower Generations.” The meeting includes time for members of the public to address the commission on agendized items after completing speaker cards. A separate portion allows the public to speak on non‑agendized items, though the commission may not take action on those topics. The session will conclude with commissioner comments and adjournment.

• Presentation: “Empower Generations”
• Public business from the floor – agendized items (speaker cards required)
• Public business from the floor – non‑agendized items (no action permitted)
• Commissioner comments
• Adjournment

Planning Commission - August

The Planning Commission will review a request for a cannabis cultivation and retail site and a proposal to subdivide land into 18 residential lots. The body will also consider changing its regular meeting time.

• Conditional Use Permit No. 24-004 for cannabis cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, and retail at 42653 Sierra Highway
• Tentative Tract Map No. 23-004 to subdivide 4.2 acres at 37th Street West and Avenue J-8 into 18 single-family lots
• Resolution No. 24-15 to change regular meeting time to the 3rd Monday of the month at 3:30 p.m.
• Approval of minutes from the June 17, 2024 meeting

Criminal Justice Commission

The Lancaster Criminal Justice Commission will vote to approve the minutes from its July 10, 2024 meeting. Commissioners will hear updates and reports from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Probation Department, California Highway Patrol, and the District Attorney’s Office. The meeting also includes a public comment period for residents.

• Approval of Minutes – July 10, 2024 (Consent Calendar)
• Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Crime Trends Report
• Los Angeles County Probation Department Update
• California Highway Patrol Update
• District Attorney Office Update

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider awarding a contract for the Lancaster Municipal Stadium Renovation and appropriating over $17 million for capital improvements. The body is also discussing police department staffing increases and budget adjustments for animal care services.

• Award of $14,121,031.00 plus 20% contingency to Bowe Contractors Inc. for Municipal Stadium Renovation
• Appropriation of $17,635,000.00 to the Capital Improvement Program expenditure budget
• Addition of four FTE positions to the Lancaster Police Department (three officers and one sergeant)
• Budget adjustment of $534,274 for Los Angeles County Animal Care and Control invoices
• Contract award of $151,901.12 to Santa Fe Janitorial Maintenance Services, Inc. for police department custodial services

The Lancaster City Council approved a $14.1 million contract for the Municipal Stadium Renovation, funded by lease revenue bonds, and made several other approvals including police staffing increases, a custodial services contract, and a budget adjustment for animal control. The meeting also included adoption of ordinances on candidate statements and council vacancies, and a resolution authorizing the city attorney to pursue nuisance abatement actions.

• Approved $14,121,031 contract for Lancaster Municipal Stadium Renovation to Bowe Contractors Inc. (plus 20% contingency)
• Approved $17,635,000 appropriation for capital improvements funded by 2024 Lease Revenue Bonds
• Approved adding 4 FTE positions to Lancaster Police Department (3 officers, 1 sergeant)
• Awarded $151,901.12 custodial services contract to Santa Fe Janitorial Maintenance Services, Inc.
• Approved $534,274 budget adjustment for Animal Care and Control invoices
• Adopted ordinance adding Section 2.04.055 on candidate statements (Elections Code 13307)
• Adopted ordinance amending Section 2.04.040 on council vacancy filling timeline
• Adopted resolution authorizing City Attorney to file nuisance abatement and drug abatement actions

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider approving the July 2024 check registers, a road maintenance budget amendment, and a special municipal election for November 5, 2024. The meeting also includes renewals for a traffic camera subscription and contracts for police station audio-visual systems and hydrogen city communications.

• Check registers for payments totaling $7,816,510.60
• Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) project list
• Flock Safety ALPR camera subscription renewal ($150,000)
• Audio and Visual Systems for Police Station
• Resolution calling for a Special Municipal Election on November 5, 2024

The Lancaster City Council approved the consent calendar, including $7,816,510.60 in check and wire registers, a $150,000 renewal for 50 Flock Safety ALPR cameras, and a $180,000 increase for Measure R project management services. It also adopted resolutions for the November 5, 2024 special election ballot measure and approved several annual assessments for solid waste, drainage, landscape, lighting, and sewer services. No substantive decisions were made on the Lancaster Housing, Financing, Power, or Successor Agency items, which required no action.

• Approved $7,816,510.60 in check and wire registers (consent)
• Approved $150,000 renewal for 50 Flock Safety ALPR cameras (consent)
• Approved $180,000 increase and 2-year extension for Kimley-Horn Measure R contract (consent)
• Adopted resolution amending ballot description for Nov. 5, 2024 special election (public hearing)
• Adopted resolution for automatic annual inflationary increase to solid waste fee (public hearing)
• Adopted resolution levying $50 per EDU drainage assessment for FY 2024-2025 (public hearing)
• Adopted resolution levying landscape maintenance assessments for FY 2024-2025 (public hearing)
• Adopted resolution levying sewer system service charges for FY 2024-2025 (public hearing)

Social Equity Commission

The Lancaster Social Equity Commission meeting will include a presentation on the Outreach Center, followed by public business where members of the public may address the commission on agenda and non‑agenda items. No formal actions or decisions are listed on the agenda. The meeting will conclude with commissioner comments and adjournment.

• Presentation: The Outreach Center
• Public business from the floor – agenda items (speaker cards required)
• Public business from the floor – non‑agenda items (speaker cards required, no action permitted)

Criminal Justice Commission

The Lancaster Criminal Justice Commission will receive reports and updates from several law enforcement and legislative offices. These presentations include crime trends, probation updates, and public safety information.

• 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

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider starting annexation processes for the Westside and Eastside areas. The agenda also includes approving annual assessments for maintenance districts and reviewing recent city expenditures.

• Approval of check registers totaling $5,020,259.48
• Initiating annexation proceedings for 14.5 square miles in the Westside area
• Executing a cost-sharing memorandum for regional water management
• Acceptance of sewer and water improvements at 17th St East and Ave J-2
• Annual assessments for landscape, lighting, and drainage maintenance districts

The City Council appointed new leadership for the city and Lancaster Energy. The council also called for a special municipal election on November 5, 2024, regarding a proposed transactions and use tax.

• Appointed Trolis Niebla as Chief Executive/City Manager (5-0)
• Approved Jason Caudle as CEO of Lancaster Energy (5-0)
• Called for a Special Municipal Election on Nov 5, 2024, for a proposed transactions and use tax (5-0)
• Approved $5,020,259.48 in check and wire registers from June 9 to June 22, 2024 (5-0)
• Authorized annexation proceedings for Westside and Eastside areas (5-0)
• Authorized MOU with Palmdale to prohibit incentives for relocating existing vehicle dealerships (5-0)
• Removed Prime Farmland Mitigation from the Eastside Overlay Project EIR (5-0)
• Approved sewer and water improvements at Southeast Corner 17th Street East and Avenue J-2 (5-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 General Fund Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program. The agenda also includes approving several service contracts and a parcel map for conveyance purposes. Additionally, the council will review recent city expenditures totaling over $22 million.

• Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 General Fund Operating Budget
• $544,506 contract with Tip Top Arborists, Inc. for tree trimming services
• $155,000 annual contract with Konica Minolta Business Solutions for printers and copiers
• Approval of Parcel Map No. 84411 at 70th Street West and Avenue K
• Amendment to preschool services agreement with Lancaster Baptist Church

The Lancaster City Council approved the FY 2024-2025 general fund operating, special funds, and capital improvement budgets, alongside setting an annual appropriations limit. They also voted to submit a transactions and use tax amendment to voters at the November 5, 2024 election. Additionally, the council approved various service agreements, board appointments, and a settlement agreement, while tabling a tree trimming contract.

• Excused Council Member Raj Malhi from the meeting (4-0-0-1)
• Approved settlement agreement and termination of owner participation agreement with Frank B. Maga (4-0-0-1)
• Approved the Consent Calendar including printer leases, Microsoft software agreements, and preschool MOA amendments (4-0-0-1)
• Tabled RFP 827-24 for tree trimming services to Tip Top Arborists, Inc. until the next regular meeting
• Adopted Resolution 24-29 for FY 2024-2025 budgets and Resolution 24-30 for appropriations limit
• Approved $834,000 agreement with Hak-Away Transport for homeless clean-up and deterrent services
• Adopted Resolution 24-34 to submit a transactions and use tax amendment to voters on November 5, 2024 (4-0-0-1)
• Appointed Council Member Lauren Hughes-Leslie, Irvine Carrillo, and Leslie Underwood to local boards and commissions (4-0-0-1)

Measure LC Citizen's Oversight Committee Regular Meeting - 06/13/2024

The committee will review a presentation regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2024/2025 budget. Members will also consider approving the meeting minutes from March 21, 2024.

• Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Proposed Budget Presentation
• Approval of March 21, 2024, meeting minutes

Criminal Justice Commission

The Lancaster Criminal Justice Commission will review reports from several law enforcement agencies. These include updates on crime trends, probation, and public safety. Representatives from state legislative offices are also scheduled to provide updates.

• LA County Sheriff’s Department Crime Trends Report
• LA County Probation Department Update
• California Highway Patrol Update
• District Attorney Update
• Public Safety Update

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold a joint public hearing regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budgets. The meeting also includes discussions on authorizing lease revenue bonds to fund various city projects.

• Public hearing for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budgets and Five-Year Capital Improvement Program
• Proposed issuance of Lancaster Financing Authority Lease Revenue Bonds
• Acquisition of the Museum of Art & History building at 665 West Lancaster Blvd
• Approval of Parcel Map No. 84233 at 30th Street and West Lancaster Boulevard
• Check registers for May 12, 2024, through May 25, 2024, totaling $12,617,343.60

The Lancaster City Council approved a consent calendar including check registers and a final parcel map, adopted a new flag policy for city-owned or maintained flagpoles, and authorized the issuance of lease revenue bonds. The council also conducted a public hearing on the proposed fiscal year 2024-2025 budgets and five-year capital improvement program, scheduling its adoption for June 25, 2024.

• Approved Consent Calendar minus item CC 6 (5-0)
• Approved Check and Wire Registers of $12,617,343.60 for May 12 through May 25, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved Parcel Map No. 84233 at 30th Street West and Lancaster Boulevard (5-0)
• Authorized acquisition and transfer of the Museum of Art & History (MOAH) building (5-0)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1117 establishing a flag policy for City-owned or City-maintained flagpoles (5-0)
• Ratified Resolution No. 24-25 setting the regular meeting day and time (5-0)
• Scheduled Proposed FY 2024-2025 Budget and Five-Year CIP adoption for June 25, 2024 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 24-27 and Financing Authority Resolution No. FA 01-24 authorizing lease revenue bonds (5-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council is reviewing the 2024-2025 road maintenance project list and processes for solid waste handling fees. The meeting also includes decisions on professional service contracts for interchange improvements and environmental consulting.

• $546,510 contract for Avenue J Interchange Improvements construction management
• $154,052.33 agreement with Go2Zero Strategies for SB 1383 consulting
• $456,996 appropriation for CalRecycle SB 1383 grant funds
• Approval of the 2024-2025 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account project list
• $15,050 task order for Avenue J neighborhood park environmental services

The City Council approved a non-binding term sheet for hydrogen purchases and authorized up to $166 million in tax-exempt bonds for affordable housing. The council also established a new city flag policy and approved various infrastructure and grant-funded projects.

• Approved non-binding hydrogen purchase term sheet with Element Resources, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved issuance of tax-exempt revenue bonds up to $166M for Caritas Affordable Housing (5-0)
• Approved introduction of Ordinance No. 1117 establishing a city flag policy (5-0)
• Approved $25,294,859.24 in check and wire registers for April 21 to May 11, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved $294,098.14 for modular restrooms at Lancaster Municipal Stadium (5-0)
• Authorized application for $12,071,326 in LACMTA funds (5-0)
• Approved $154,052.33 agreement with Go2Zero Strategies for SB 1383 consulting (5-0)
• Authorized initiation of litigation for property at 43900 Danya Lane (unanimous)

California Choice Energy Authority Board of Directors Regular Meeting

The California Choice Energy Authority Board of Directors will meet to appoint new officers and review amended bylaws. The board is also scheduled to consider the Fiscal Year 2024/25 budget and a new regular meeting schedule.

• Appointment of Board officers, including Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer
• Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-003 regarding amended bylaws
• Approval of the Fiscal Year 2024/25 budget via Resolution No. 2024-004
• Establishment of a regular board meeting schedule via Resolution No. 2024-002

Social Equity Commission

The Lancaster Social Equity Commission is meeting to discuss and take action regarding the Juneteenth Subcommittee. The agenda also includes opportunities for public comments on agendized and non-agendized items.

• Discussion and action on Juneteenth Subcommittee

Criminal Justice Commission

The commission will hear reports on crime trends from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Updates are also scheduled from the Probation Department, California Highway Patrol, and the District Attorney’s Office. Additionally, representatives from several state legislative offices will provide updates.

• Approval of February 14, 2024 minutes
• Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Crime Trends Report
• Los Angeles County Probation Department Update
• California Highway Patrol Update
• District Attorney Update

City Council Regular Meeting

The Lancaster City Council is reviewing proposed ordinances regarding food distribution and housing efficiency units. The council will also consider infrastructure contracts for roadway engineering and pavement preservation. Additionally, the meeting includes the acceptance of $1.8 million in county funds for homelessness programs.

• Ordinance to streamline food distribution at City-owned facilities
• Acceptance of $1,804,760 in LA County Homeless Local Solutions Funds
• $1,494,943 work order for pavement preservation on 70th Street West
• Engineering design services for Lancaster Health District ($329,531)
• Ordinance for 150 square foot efficiency units via Project Homekey

The City Council certified the results of the April 9, 2024, General Municipal Election. The council also approved several infrastructure projects, updated municipal codes regarding food distribution and efficiency units, and adopted the 2024-2025 CDBG and HOME Action Plan.

• Certified April 09, 2024 General Municipal Election results (4-0-0-1)
• Approved $1.49M pavement preservation work order for 70th Street West (4-0-0-1)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1115 adding food distribution rules to Municipal Code (4-0-0-1)
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1116 allowing 150 sq ft minimum for Project Homekey efficiency units (4-0-0-1)
• Appropriated $6.79M in SB 1 Gas Tax funds for street sweeping and roadway repairs (4-0-0-1)
• Accepted $1.8M in LA County Homeless Local Solutions Funds (4-0-0-1)
• Adopted 2024-2025 CDBG and HOME Action Plan and appropriated $2.18M (4-0-0-1)
• Approved $329,531 for Lancaster Health District design services (4-0-0-1)

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council is considering amendments to development agreements for vacant parcels and the expansion of homebuyer grant funding. The agenda also includes several contracts for infrastructure maintenance and security services.

• Expansion of First Time Homebuyer Program funding up to a cumulative $3,000,000
• Development agreement amendment with Ravello Holdings, Inc. for parcels near Whit Carter Park
• Purchase of street light and traffic signal poles up to $603,280
• Security services contract extension for the Maintenance Yard up to $186,048
• Contract for 48 miles of roadway edgeline refresh at $207,043.75

The Lancaster City Council approved a First Amendment to a Disposition and Development Agreement with Ravello Holdings, Inc. for vacant parcels between Whit Carter Park and Avenue H, along with a partial assignment to Maison's Sierra Phase 1, LP and a subordination agreement for construction financing. The council also approved a 30-item consent calendar covering road, park, and security projects, and introduced two ordinances — one on food distribution (No. 1115) and one reducing minimum floor area for efficiency units to 150 square feet (No. 1116). All votes recorded were 5-0-0-0 unless otherwise noted.

• Approved First Amendment to Disposition and Development Agreement with Ravello Holdings, Inc. for parcels between Whit Carter Park and Avenue H (5-0-0-0)
• Approved Partial Assignment and Assumption Agreement allowing Ravello to assign rights to Maison's Sierra Phase 1, LP (5-0-0-0)
• Approved Subordination Agreement to enable developer construction financing (5-0-0-0)
• Approved Check and Wire Registers Feb 11–24, 2024, totaling $6,262,694.37 (5-0-0-0)
• Approved $3,000,000 cumulative First Time Homebuyer Program funding, loans up to $150,000 each (5-0-0-0)
• Approved $3,000,000 cumulative Lancaster Housing Rehabilitation Program funding, grants/loans up to $110,000 each (5-0-0-0)
• Approved $240,000 additional appropriation for 22 CD52 dome cameras and other security equipment at Metrolink Station (5-0-0-0)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 1115 adding Chapter 12.28 on food distribution (5-0-0-0)

Measure LC Citizen's Oversight Committee Regular Meeting

The Lancaster Measure LC Citizens' Oversight Committee will hold a midyear budget review for the 2023/2024 fiscal year. The committee is also scheduled to approve meeting minutes from June 22, 2023.

• Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Budget Midyear Budget Review
• Approval of June 22, 2023, meeting minutes

Social Equity Commission

The Social Equity Commission will meet to hear a presentation from Fawn White, the President of the Antelope Valley NAACP. The meeting includes provisions for public comments on agendized and non-agendized items.

• Presentation by Fawn White, Antelope Valley NAACP President

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will review several consent calendar items including financial registers and project acceptances. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding the vacation of a public road easement on 35th Street West.

• Acceptance of Amargosa Creek Channel Culvert Improvements by LNA Concrete Structures, Inc.
• Award of $215,350.52 to BOXX Modular, Inc. for a Public Works Yard modular restroom building
• Renewal of rental agreement for property in the Lancaster Business Park with Heliogen Holdings, Inc.
• $99,775 sponsorship donation to the Antelope Valley Sheriff Boosters Club
• Non-binding term sheet for clean hydrogen purchase from ReCarbon, Inc. up to $438,000

The City Council approved an ordinance extending the compliance deadline for converting gas-powered lawn equipment to electric until April 2027. Other actions included awarding a modular restroom contract and appointing a new Deputy Mayor.

• Approved Ordinance No. 1114 extending electric lawn equipment conversion deadline to April 2027 (4-0-0-1)
• Appointed Heather Varden as Deputy Mayor of Service Coordination and Community Empowerment (4-0-0-1)
• Awarded $215,350.52 contract plus 10% contingency to BOXX Modular, Inc. for Public Works Yard restrooms
• Approved $99,775 sponsorship donation to the Antelope Valley Boosters Club
• Approved non-binding term sheet with ReCarbon, Inc. for clean hydrogen up to $438,000
• Approved $6,262,694.37 in check and wire registers for Feb 11–24, 2024
• Adopted Resolution No. 24-13 to vacate public road easement on 35th Street West (3-0-1-1)
• Approved professional services amendment with FTI Consulting Inc. not to exceed $180,000

Special Planning Commission Meeting March 11, 2024

The Planning Commission will consider several land use requests including a large solar and hydrogen energy project. Other items include a cannabis industrial building and a 68-lot residential subdivision.

• Conditional Use Permit for cannabis cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, and retail at Market Street and Enterprise Parkway
• Conditional Use Permit for the Lancaster Clean Energy Center involving solar, battery storage, and hydrogen facilities on 1,338 acres
• Tentative Tract Map to subdivide 18.5 acres into 67 single-family residential lots and one common area lot at Avenue K and 40th Street West

Ad Hoc Committee Meeting

The committee will receive an introduction to the California Voting Rights Act. Members will also discuss options, next steps, and direction for staff.

• Introduction to the California Voting Rights Act (CVRA)
• Discussion of options, next steps, and direction to staff
• Discussion of scheduling the next Ad Hoc Committee meeting

City Council Regular Meeting

The Lancaster City Council is considering a development agreement for an industrial parcel in the Lancaster Business Park. The agenda also includes a contract increase for streetlight maintenance and applications for housing programs. Additionally, the council will review compensation changes for the Assistant Chief of Police.

• Development Agreement with Diamond Development Partners, LLC for Lancaster Business Park
• Contract increase for St. Francis Electric, LLC to $6,008,775 for streetlight maintenance
• Award of $174,662 for the development of a Public Art Master Plan
• Allocation of $540,000 for Successor Agency-owned parcels
• Professional Services Agreement with Ryan Michel up to $135,000

The City Council authorized participation in the state Prohousing Designation Program and approved the sale of an industrial parcel in the Lancaster Business Park. The council also increased a streetlight maintenance contract and awarded a contract for a public art master plan.

• Approved application for Prohousing Designation Program (5-0)
• Approved industrial parcel sale to Diamond Development Partners, LLC (5-0)
• Increased St. Francis Electric, LLC streetlight contract by $4,807,020 (5-0)
• Awarded $174,662 contract to RRM for Public Art Master Plan (5-0)
• Approved $7,636,242.41 in check and wire registers (5-0)
• Appropriated $540,000 for Successor Agency-owned property agreements (5-0)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with Ryan Michel up to $135,000 (5-0)
• Appointed Steven Derryberry as Vice Chair of the Planning Commission (5-0)

Planning Commission February 26, 2024

The Planning Commission will consider a permit for a battery energy storage facility and two tentative tract maps for residential subdivisions. These items include proposed developments on several large parcels of land across Lancaster.

• Conditional Use Permit for a 250 megawatt (MW) battery energy storage system on Avenue J
• Tentative Tract Map to subdivide 20 acres into 78 single family residential lots at Lancaster Boulevard and 25th Street East
• Tentative Tract Map to subdivide 20 acres into 53 single-family lots at 40th Street East and Avenue J

Criminal Justice Commission

The Lancaster Criminal Justice Commission will receive reports from several public safety agencies. These include crime trends from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and updates from the Probation Department and California Highway Patrol.

• Approval of December 13, 2023, meeting minutes
• Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Crime Trends Report
• Los Angeles County Probation Department Update
• California Highway Patrol Update
• District Attorney's Office update

City Council Regular Meeting

The Lancaster City Council will review recent city expenditures and approve several administrative updates. Agenda items include a final map approval for a local tract, updates to the California Choice Energy Authority bylaws, and progress on community solar and green district energy programs.

• Review of check registers totaling $17,965,823.09 from December 2023 through January 2024
• Approval of Final Map No. 061817-01 at the corner of Avenue H-8 and 17th Street East
• Approval of the Lancaster Advanced Energy Community Green District Pilot Program Tariff and Participant Agreement
• Third Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Cohen Ventures, Inc. for the Community Solar Program
• Annexation of territory into Community Facilities District No. 2021-1 (Public Services)

The Lancaster City Council approved a resolution to create an ad hoc committee to study whether the city's at-large election method must change to comply with the California Voting Rights Act. The council also approved a $1.1 million federal grant for justice programs, added four new city employee positions, and approved a new retirement benefit platform. Several consent calendar items, including surplus land declarations and tract map approvals, passed unanimously.

• Approved creation of Ad Hoc Committee to study at-large election compliance with CRVA (5-0)
• Appointed seven members to the Ad Hoc Committee for election study (5-0)
• Recognized $1.1 million Byrne Discretionary Grant for Office of Justice Programs (5-0)
• Approved budget adjustment of $170,276 to add four FTE positions (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 24-04 approving new Defined Benefit Retirement platform (5-0)
• Approved Third Amendment to agreement with Cohen Ventures for Community Solar Program (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 24-07 establishing fees for Studio 606 (5-0)
• Approved Tract Map No. 061817-01 at Avenue H-8 and 17th Street East (5-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The council will consider several infrastructure projects, including renovations to the Public Safety Building and new signage for the Auto Mall. Additionally, officials will discuss a proposal to rename El Dorado Park to Samaritan's Purse Park. The meeting also covers administrative budget approvals and recent city expenditures.

• $811,800 increase for Public Safety Building Renovation at 44811 Sierra Highway
• $1,111,635.50 contract award for Lancaster Auto Mall Dealership Signs Project
• Proposal to rename El Dorado Park to Samaritan's Purse Park
• Approval of $17,965,823.09 in check registers from Dec 2023 to Jan 2024
• Purchase of networking equipment for the Public Safety Facility

The City Council approved the renaming of El Dorado Park and awarded several public works contracts, including a $1.1M project for auto mall signage. The council also appointed members to the Planning Commission, Social Equity Commission, and other local boards.

• Approved renaming El Dorado Park to Samaritan's Purse Park (5-0)
• Awarded $1,111,635.50 contract to Square Signs LLC for auto mall dealership signs
• Approved $811,800 increase for Public Safety Building Renovation contract (Total: $4,728,119)
• Approved A&E design services agreement with NBBJ, LP for stadium renovations (5-0)
• Approved $17,965,823.09 in check and wire registers (5-0)
• Appointed Becky Loa to the Planning Commission (5-0)
• Approved $25,662.76 for Slow Streets temporary signing and striping (4-0-1)
• Approved Successor Agency administrative budgets for 2024-2025 (5-0)

Planning Commission Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will consider a conditional use permit for a vocational training school at 44738 Sierra Highway. Additionally, the commission will review two tentative tract maps to subdivide land into single-family residential lots.

• Conditional Use Permit for a vocational training school at 44738 Sierra Highway
• Tentative Tract Map No. 72739 to create 73 residential lots at Avenue K and 65th Street West
• Tentative Tract Map No. 83497 to create 163 residential lots on the north side of Avenue I at 42nd Street West

Social Equity Commission

The Lancaster Social Equity Commission will meet to discuss and potentially take action regarding Black History Month. The meeting also includes a request to approve the minutes from the November 15, 2023, meeting.

• Discussion and possible action on Black History Month
• Approval of November 15, 2023, meeting minutes

Criminal Justice Commission

The commission will review crime trends and agency reports from several law enforcement bodies. This includes updates from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Probation Department, and California Highway Patrol. The meeting also features updates from various state legislative offices.

• Approval of December 13, 2023, minutes
• Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Crime Trends Report
• California Highway Patrol update
• District Attorney's Office update
• State legislative office updates

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider an agreement with Habitat for Humanity and USA Properties Fund Inc. to develop affordable housing on city-owned parcels. This includes 110 for-sale units and approximately 272 rental units. The agenda also covers administrative budget approvals and the acceptance of completed public works projects.

• Agreement with Habitat for Humanity and USA Properties Fund Inc. for affordable housing
• Task Order for pavement resurfacing in the amount of $369,935.00
• Approval of administrative budgets for the Successor Agency
• Acceptance of completed streets and recycled water systems at Avenue K and Division Street
• Amendments to professional services agreements for California Choice Energy Authority

The City Council and Housing Authority approved an agreement to build affordable housing and a pilot program for gunshot detection technology. The Council also adopted several zoning changes and updated municipal codes regarding wildfire risk areas.

• Approved agreement for 110 affordable for-sale and 272 affordable rental units (4-0-0-1)
• Approved 6-month ShotSpotter pilot program and 3-year agreement with SoundThinking, Inc. (4-0-0-1)
• Rezoned 160 acres south of Avenue H from Rural Residential to Light Industrial
• Rezoned 45 acres on west side of Sierra Highway to Moderate Density Residential
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1112 regarding Protection of Critical Infrastructure/Wildfire Risk Areas
• Approved $369,935 design contract for 14.2 lane miles of pavement resurfacing
• Approved $150,000 design contract for 5.75 lane miles of preventative maintenance
• Approved Successor Agency administrative budgets for July 2024 through June 2025