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Lancaster public meetings in 2024

46 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Wed Dec 11, 2024 · 10:00 AM

Criminal Justice Commission

Approve November 13 minutes and receive public safety updates

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.

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Tue Dec 10, 2024 · 01:30 PM

City Council Regular Meeting

Lancaster City Council to review $34.7 million in payments and road project updates

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.

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Council Chambers - Lancaster City Hall
Tue Nov 19, 2024 · 01:00 PM

California Choice Energy Authority Board of Directors Regular Meeting

Board to approve contracts for accounting and energy services

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.

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Council Chambers - Lancaster City Hall
Mon Nov 18, 2024 · 03:30 PM

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider commercial lot subdivision at Avenue K-4 and Sahuayo Street

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.

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Wed Nov 13, 2024 · 10:00 AM

Criminal Justice Commission

Criminal Justice Commission to receive public safety and crime reports

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.

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Tue Nov 12, 2024 · 05:00 PM

City Council Regular Meeting

Lancaster City Council approves $2M stadium contract increase

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.

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Council Chambers - Lancaster City Hall
Tue Oct 22, 2024 · 05:00 PM

Ad Hoc Committee Regular Meeting

Committee will review the California Voting Rights Act and discuss next steps

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.

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Tue Oct 22, 2024 · 01:30 PM

City Council Regular Meeting

City Council to consider drainage project and water transfer agreement

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.

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Council Chambers - Lancaster City Hall
Mon Oct 21, 2024 · 03:30 PM

Planning Commission

Planning Commission considers major mixed‑use development on Avenue L and 15th St

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.

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Wed Oct 9, 2024 · 10:00 AM

Criminal Justice Commission

Commission will approve August 14, 2024 meeting minutes

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.

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Tue Oct 8, 2024 · 01:30 PM

City Council Regular Meeting

City Council approves $345,825 contract for hydrogen‑powered utility vehicles

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.

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Council Chambers - Lancaster City Hall
Mon Sep 16, 2024 · 03:30 PM

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider a grocery store conditional use permit at 620 W. Lancaster Blvd.

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.

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Wed Sep 11, 2024 · 04:00 PM

California Choice Energy Authority Special All Member Meeting Notice

California Choice Energy Authority holds annual meeting in Rancho Mirage

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.

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Council Chambers - Lancaster City Hall
Tue Sep 10, 2024 · 01:30 PM

City Council Regular Meeting

Council approves $1.33 million Measure A park grant and other funding items

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.

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Council Chambers - Lancaster City Hall
Tue Aug 27, 2024 · 01:30 PM

City Council Regular Meeting

Lancaster City Council to review $15.6 million in expenditures and landscape contracts

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.

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Council Chambers - Lancaster City Hall
Wed Aug 21, 2024 · 05:00 PM

Social Equity Commission

Commission will hear the “Empower Generations” presentation

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.

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Mon Aug 19, 2024 · 05:00 PM

Planning Commission - August

Planning Commission considers cannabis facility and new housing subdivision

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.

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Wed Aug 14, 2024 · 10:00 AM

Criminal Justice Commission

Commission will approve July 10, 2024 meeting minutes

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.

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Tue Aug 13, 2024 · 01:30 PM

City Council Regular Meeting

City Council to award $14.1 million for Municipal Stadium renovation

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.

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Council Chambers - Lancaster City Hall
Tue Jul 23, 2024 · 01:30 PM

City Council Regular Meeting

City Council to approve budget and election items

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.

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Council Chambers - Lancaster City Hall
Wed Jul 17, 2024 · 05:00 PM

Social Equity Commission

Commission will hear a presentation on the Outreach Center

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.

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Wed Jul 10, 2024 · 10:00 AM

Criminal Justice Commission

Criminal justice agencies to provide updates to the 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.

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Tue Jul 9, 2024 · 01:30 PM

City Council Regular Meeting

Lancaster Council considers initiating Westside annexation proceedings

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.

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Council Chambers - Lancaster City Hall
Tue Jun 25, 2024 · 01:30 PM

City Council Regular Meeting

Lancaster City Council to adopt the 2024-2025 fiscal year budget

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.

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Council Chambers - Lancaster City Hall
Thu Jun 13, 2024 · 05:00 PM

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

Presentation of the proposed Fiscal Year 2024/2025 budget

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.

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Wed Jun 12, 2024 · 10:00 AM

Criminal Justice Commission

Law enforcement agencies will provide crime and safety updates.

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.

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Tue Jun 11, 2024 · 01:30 PM

City Council Regular Meeting

Lancaster City Council discusses upcoming budgets and bond issuances

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.

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Council Chambers - Lancaster City Hall
Tue May 28, 2024 · 05:00 PM

City Council Regular Meeting

Lancaster City Council reviews road maintenance projects and waste service fees

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.

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Council Chambers - Lancaster City Hall
Tue May 21, 2024 · 01:00 PM

California Choice Energy Authority Board of Directors Regular Meeting

CalChoice Board to appoint officers and approve 2024/25 budget

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.

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Council Chambers - Lancaster City Hall
Wed May 15, 2024 · 05:00 PM

Social Equity Commission

The Social Equity Commission will discuss and act on the Juneteenth Subcommittee.

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.

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Wed May 8, 2024 · 10:00 AM

Criminal Justice Commission

Criminal Justice Commission to review crime trends and agency updates

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.

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Tue May 7, 2024 · 05:00 PM

City Council Regular Meeting

Lancaster Council reviews food distribution rules and $1.8M in homelessness funds

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.

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Council Chambers - Lancaster City Hall
Tue Mar 26, 2024 · 05:00 PM

City Council Regular Meeting

Lancaster proposes expanding First Time Homebuyer Program funding to $3,000,000

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.

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Council Chambers - Lancaster City Hall
Thu Mar 21, 2024 · 05:00 PM

Measure LC Citizen's Oversight Committee Regular Meeting

The committee will conduct a midyear budget review for Fiscal Year 2023/2024.

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.

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Wed Mar 20, 2024 · 05:00 PM

Social Equity Commission

Social Equity Commission presentation by Antelope Valley NAACP President

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.

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Tue Mar 12, 2024 · 05:00 PM

City Council Regular Meeting

Lancaster City Council discusses public works, safety donations, and property agreements

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.

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Council Chambers - Lancaster City Hall
Mon Mar 11, 2024 · 05:00 PM

Special Planning Commission Meeting March 11, 2024

Planning Commission discusses energy center, cannabis facility, and residential subdivision

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.

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Tue Mar 5, 2024 · 10:00 AM

Ad Hoc Committee Meeting

Ad Hoc Committee discusses California Voting Rights Act

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

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Tue Feb 27, 2024 · 05:00 PM

City Council Regular Meeting

Lancaster City Council reviews industrial development and major service contracts

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.

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Council Chambers - Lancaster City Hall
Mon Feb 26, 2024 · 05:00 PM

Planning Commission February 26, 2024

Planning Commission discusses energy storage and residential subdivisions

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.

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Wed Feb 14, 2024 · 10:00 AM

Criminal Justice Commission

Law enforcement and state legislative agencies to provide updates

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.

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Tue Feb 13, 2024 · 05:00 PM

City Council Regular Meeting

Lancaster City Council reviews energy program updates and $17.9 million in expenditures

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.

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Council Chambers - Lancaster City Hall
Tue Jan 23, 2024 · 05:00 PM

City Council Regular Meeting

Lancaster City Council reviews public safety building and park renaming proposals

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.

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Council Chambers - Lancaster City Hall
Mon Jan 22, 2024 · 05:00 PM

Planning Commission Regular Meeting

Planning Commission discusses vocational school and residential subdivisions

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.

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Wed Jan 17, 2024 · 05:00 PM

Social Equity Commission

Social Equity Commission discusses Black History Month

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.

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Wed Jan 10, 2024 · 10:00 AM

Criminal Justice Commission

Lancaster Criminal Justice Commission to receive public safety and legislative updates

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.

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