Lancaster, CA

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Tuesday, August 25, 2026 Regular Meeting – 1:30 PM The City Clerk/Agency/Authority Secretary hereby declares the agenda was posted by 5:00 p.m. on August 21, 2026 at the entrance to Lancaster City Hall 44933 Fern Avenue, Lancaster, CA 93534 LEGISLATIVE BODY City Council/Successor Agency/Financing/Power Authority Mayor/Chair R. Rex Parris Vice Mayor/Vice Chair Lauren Hughes-Leslie Council Member/Agency Director/Authority Member Rocio Castellanos Council Member/Agency Director/Authority Member Kenn Mann Council Member/Agency Director/Authority Member Cedric White To join by telephone: Dial 661-749-2425 +input Meeting Code: 4393 FURTHER INFORMATION ON HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS MEETING IS FOUND ON THE NEXT PAGE OF THE AGENDA CITY OF LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/FINANCING/POWER AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING AGENDA – TUESDAY, 08/25/2026 ~ 1 ~ AGENDA ITEMS TO BE REMOVED Sometimes it is necessary to remove items from the agenda. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you. PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR - AGENDIZED ITEMS Any person who would like to address the Legislative Bodies on any agendized item is requested to complete speaker registration either before the meeting or at the meeting by using this link: https://publicinput.com/E63400 . Completing the speaker registration will allow for the City Clerk/Agency/Authority Secretary and Council to identify the agenda item you would like to discuss. Each person will be given an opportunity to addres …

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Mon Aug 17, 2026 · 03:30 PM

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to decide on three conditional use permits, including cannabis retail

The Lancaster Planning Commission will hold public hearings on three conditional use permits: expanding a community care facility, expanding a church, and allowing cannabis retail in an existing building. The commission will also approve minutes from the July 20, 2026 meeting. All items are recommended for approval with CEQA categorical exemptions.

CUP 26-008: Expand community care facility from 6 to 9 beds at 43900 Clark Court (APN 3129-024-021)
CUP 26-001: Expand and operate a church at 44728 Challenger Way (APN 3147-003-094)
CUP 26-007: Cannabis retail use at 633 Columbia Way (APN 3128-020-010) in Light Industrial zone
Approval of minutes from July 20, 2026 regular meeting

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It takes a lot of emotions, a lot of different views to watch, Lord. We ask you to give us the guidance, the reference to make the decisions that best fit this community and this city. Lord, we ask you all of this in your name, and we pray, amen. Thank you. Wonderful. Thank you. Okay, roll call, please. Chair Derryberry. I'm here. Vice Chair Carrillo. Present. Commissioner Burke. Present. Commissioner Cannon. We'll be here shortly. Commissioner Hernandez. Present. Commissioner Underwood. Absent. We have quorum. Perfect. Okay, moving on to public business from the floor. Any person who would like to address the Planning Commission on any agenda item is requested to complete a speaker card for the recording secretary and identify the agenda item you would like to discuss. Each person will be given the opportunity to address our Planning Commission at the meeting. At the time such item is discussed by our commission. Speaker cards are available at the rear of the council chambers. Individual speakers are limited to three minutes each. So with that said, we'll move to our first action item, which is our minutes. So we'll open the public meeting for our minutes. Did the commission get an opportunity to review our meeting minutes from July 20th, 2026? And if so, entertain a motion to approve. Motion to approve. Second. Okay, let's vote. Let's vote. I'll sit here. I think you got it quick. Sorry. Motion carries. Four yeses with two absences. Okay, we have, we'll move on to item numb …

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LANCASTER PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA MONDAY, AUGUST 17, AT 3:30 P.M. Council Chambers – Lancaster City Hall The Commission Secretary hereby declares that the agenda was posted by 3:30 PM on Friday, August 14, 2026, at the entrance to the Lancaster City Hall 44933 Fern Avenue, Lancaster, California 93534 PLANNING COMMISSION Chair Steven Derryberry Vice Chair Irvine Carrillo Commissioner Ben Berk Commissioner Shawn Cannon II Commissioner Cynthia Hernandez Commissioner Leslie Underwood This meeting will be video-streamed live on Channel 28 and the City’s website: https://www.cityoflancasterca.org/our-city/departments-services/city-clerk/meetings- agendas-and-minutes/public-meetings-web-streaming CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Chair Derryberry, Vice Chair Carrillo, Commissioners Berk, Cannon II, Hernandez, and Underwood PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA MONDAY, AUGUST 17, 2026 MINUTES CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR Any person who would like to address the Planning Commission on any agendized item is requested to complete a speaker card for the Recording Secretary, and identify the agenda item you would like to discuss. Each person will be given the opportunity to address the Planning Commission at the time such item is discussed by the Planning Commission. Speaker cards are available at the rear of the Council Chambers. Individual speakers are limited to three (3) …

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Wed Aug 12, 2026 · 10:00 AM

Criminal Justice Commission

Lancaster Criminal Justice Commission to hear crime trends and updates

The Lancaster Criminal Justice Commission is meeting to receive reports from law enforcement and other agencies, including the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, California Highway Patrol, District Attorney's Office, and Lancaster Police Department. The agenda also includes approval of the June 10, 2026 minutes and public comment periods. No votes on substantive policy are scheduled.

Approval of minutes from June 10, 2026
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Crime Trends Report
California Highway Patrol update
District Attorney update
Public Safety and Community Preservation update

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[ Inaudible ] >> Okay. Good morning. We will call to order the meeting of the Lancaster Criminal Justice Commission at 1008. Roll call please. >> Commissioners Brown. >> Present. >> Harris. >> Present. >> Hernandez. >> Present. >> Her. >> Absent. >> McCracken. >> Vice Chair Little. >> Chairman Merce. >> We have a quorum. >> Great. Thank you. And Vice Chair Little, would you mind leading our pledge? >> Sure. >> Please join with me. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. >> Okay. Thank you. We have a presentation this morning. And Chief of Police Armlin will be introducing that. Thank you, Chief. >> Hey, good morning, good morning. You know it's bad when you realize you left your glasses in the car. >> Okay. >> Sorry. But my portion of this is pretty small. My colleagues are really going to share some. Look at that, man. Woo. Partner to the rescue, man. And they work too. Great. So my partners are going to share most of it. We just kind of want to give you guys an update on how things are going and some of the stuff that's really good is happening in our city. You know, shared last night. Definitely had to thank the mayor because this was his dream from 15 years ago to, you know, create this hybrid program. And like I shared last night, it is absolutely working. You'll see that in some of these numbers you're going to hear. But I definitely had …

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LANCASTER CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION AGENDA Wednesday, August 12, 2026 10:00 a.m. Council Chambers – Lancaster City Hall Posted by 6:00 p.m. on Friday, August 7, 2026 at the entrance to Lancaster City Hall 44933 Fern Avenue, Lancaster, CA 93534 LANCASTER CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION Chairman Drew Mercy Vice Chair Jeff Little Commissioner Mark Brown; Commissioner Howard Harris; Commissioner Cynthia Hernandez; Commissioner Jin Hur; Commissioner Nicole McCracken AGENDA ITEMS TO BE REMOVED Sometimes it is necessary to remove items from the agenda. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you. PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR - AGENDIZED ITEMS Any person who would like to address the Lancaster Criminal Justice Commission on any agendized item is requested to complete a speaker card for the Commission Secretary and identify the agenda item you would like to discuss. Each person will be given an opportunity to address the Commission at the time such item is discussed. Speaker cards are available at the rear of the Council Chambers and your speaker card must be filled out prior to the agenda item being called. We respectfully request that you fill the cards out completely and print as clearly as possible. Following this procedure will allow for a smooth and timely process for the meeting and we appreciate your cooperation. Individual speakers are limited to three (3) minutes each unless a different time limit is announced. Consent Calenda …

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Tue Aug 11, 2026 · 01:30 PM

City Council Regular Meeting

Council to vote on $50 fuel rebate program and sewer rate hikes

The Lancaster City Council will consider expanding its Shop. Drive. Earn. rebate program to include a $50 fuel rebate for residents, introduce an ordinance setting mayor and council salaries at $2,550 per month, and hold public hearings on sewer service charge increases and annual assessments for lighting, landscape, and drainage districts. The agenda also includes a substantial amendment to repurpose $896,419 in CDBG funds for city-wide roof and HVAC improvements, and a closed session on multiple litigation matters.

Resolution to approve Shop. Drive. Fuel. Earn. rebate program with $50 fuel rebate for residents
Ordinance to set mayor and council salaries at $2,550 per month per Government Code Section 36516
Public hearing on proposed sewer service charge increases for FY 2026/27 (Proposition 218)
Repurpose $896,419 in CDBG funds from Sergeant Steve Owen Memorial Park to City-Wide Facilities Re-Roof and HVAC Project
Approve check registers totaling $33,171,185.47 for June 28-July 25, 2026

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Council Chambers - Lancaster City Hall

📹 From the video · 5h 17m

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Thank you. was just talking about but i've been talking to the mayor i 've been talking to the council and we really want to start talking about that growth that you alluded to mayor and all these amazing projects that we have going on the city that are feeding that growth and making the city a better place for our residents so we're creating a new segment that we're bringing to all this meeting and all future meetings called lanc aster loop and the purpose of the set of the of the segment is to provide updates on our key projects programs and initiatives that we have in the city and really get the facts and get our message out there i know there's been a lot of false information that has both been reported in the newspaper and gets out there on social media we want our residents to know what's happening in the city and hear firsthand from us with the actual facts and data behind what they're hearing so that's what this segment is at future meetings you'll see myself and different staff members updating on the topic of the day i did want to hit on something before i turn it over to rod we do have 11.75 percent sales tax that just went up in j une the voters of los angeles county approved an additional 0.5 percent as part of measure er taking it to 11.75 of that total the city of lancaster gets two and a half percent that comes in two different buckets one percent is from the standard state minimum sales tax which i believe 7.25 right george that's called the bradley burn sale …

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Tuesday, August 11, 2026 Regular Meeting – 1:30 PM The City Clerk/Agency/Authority Secretary hereby declares the agenda was posted by 5:00 p.m. on August 07, 2026 at the entrance to Lancaster City Hall 44933 Fern Avenue, Lancaster, CA 93534 & American Hero’s Park 701 W. Kettering Street Lancaster, CA 935834 LEGISLATIVE BODY City Council/Successor Agency/Financing/Housing/Power Authority Mayor/Chair R. Rex Parris Vice Mayor/Vice Chair Lauren Hughes-Leslie Council Member/Agency Director/Authority Member Rocio Castellanos Council Member/Agency Director/Authority Member Ken Mann Council Member/Agency Director/Authority Member Cedric White To join by telephone: Dial 661-749-2425 +input Meeting Code: 4393 FURTHER INFORMATION ON HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS MEETING IS FOUND ON THE NEXT PAGE OF THE AGENDA CITY OF LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/FINANCING/HOUSING/POWER AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING AGENDA – TUESDAY , 08/11/2026 ~ 1 ~ AGENDA ITEMS TO BE REMOVED Sometimes it is necessary to remove items from the agenda. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you. PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR - AGENDIZED ITEMS Any person who would like to address the Legislative Bodies on any agendized item is requested to complete speaker registration either before the meeting or at the meeting by using this link: https://publicinput.com/MeetingKiosk/4825/r57672 . Compl …

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CC 2 08/25/26 TN Tuesday, August 11, 2026 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Parris called the meeting of the Lancaster City Council / Successor Agency/ Financing/ Housing/ Power Authority to order at 1:36 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: City Council Members /Agency Directors/Authority (Housing) Members: Castellanos, Mann, White, Vice Mayor/Vice Chair Hughes-Leslie, Mayor/Chairman Parris STAFF MEMBERS: City Manager/ Executive Director; Assistant City Manager/Deputy Executive Director; Deputy City Manager; City Attorney/Agency/Authority Counsel; City Clerk/Agency/Authority Secretary; Director-Community Development; Director-Public Works; Director-Parks, Recreation, Arts, & Community Services; Chief of Police. INVOCATION Eddie Barragan, World Harvest Christian Outreach 224 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member White PRESENTATIONS 1. Lancaster Loop Presented by: Trolis Niebla, City Manager; Rodrick Armalin, Chief of Police; Paul Bartlett, Captain-LASD; Christine Malta, Manager-LPD; Heather Varden, LAHSA Representative 2. Recognition of Antelope Valley Youth Football Coaches Presented by: Trolis Niebla, City Manager Docusign Envelope ID: 2FD44E90-4CD5-8DEE-821A-8CCD6219AFB7 CC/SA/FA/HA/PA Minutes-08/11/26 2 3. Recognition of Juakin Arciniega for Extraordinary Community Service & Lifesaving Action Presented by: Trolis Niebla, City Manager RECESSED Mayor Parris recessed the meeting at approximately 3:00 p.m. RECONVENED …

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Mon Aug 10, 2026 · 03:00 PM

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Council Chambers - Lancaster City Hall

Mon Jul 20, 2026 · 03:30 PM

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to consider Sierra Gateway Neighborhood Plan

The Planning Commission will review a neighborhood plan for 323 acres and a request to expand a community care facility. The body will also consider a modification to a tentative map for a residential project.

Sierra Gateway Neighborhood Plan: Proposed General Plan Amendment and Zone Change for 323 acres bounded by Avenue I, Division Street, Avenue J, and Fern Avenue
Conditional Use Permit No. 26-008: Request to expand a community care facility at 43900 Clark Court from six beds to twelve beds
Tentative Map Modification No. 26-001: Request to adjust private street configuration and lot sizes on 27.9 gross acres bound by Avenue I, 40 Street West, Jackman Street, and 42 Street West
Approval of minutes from the June 15, 2026 meeting

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LANCASTER PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA MONDAY , JULY 20, AT 3:30 P .M. Council Chambers – Lancaster City Hall The Commission Secretary hereby declares that the agenda was posted by 3:30 P .M. on Friday, July 17, 2026, at the entrance to the Lancaster City Hall 44933 Fern Avenue, Lancaster, California 93534 PLANNING COMMISSION Chair Steven Derryberry Vice Chair Irvine Carrillo Commissioner Ben Berk Commissioner Cynthia Hernandez Commissioner Leslie Underwood This meeting will be video-streamed live on Channel 28 and the City’s website: https://www.cityoflancasterca.org/our-city/departments-services/city-clerk/meetings- agendas-and-minutes/public-meetings-web-streaming CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Chair Derryberry, Vice Chair Carrillo, Commissioners Berk, Hernandez, and Underwood PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA MONDAY , JULY 20, 2026 MINUTES NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS Any person who would like to address the Planning Commission on any agendized item is requested to complete a speaker card for the Recording Secretary, and identify the agenda item you would like to discuss. Each person will be given the opportunity to address the Planning Commission at the time such item is discussed by the Planning Commission. Speaker cards are available at the rear of the Co …

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Tue Jul 14, 2026 · 01:30 PM

City Council Regular Meeting

Lancaster City Council considers development extensions and law enforcement grants

The City Council will review several consent calendar items including a development agreement amendment for Avanti South. The meeting also includes discussions on residential tract maps, solid waste fees, and magazine production services.

Avanti South Specific Plan development agreement extension to 27 years
Tract Map No. 62485 for 39 single-family lots at 30th Street East and Nugent Street
Solid waste handling services fee collection for fiscal year 2026-2027
OUTLOOK Magazine production contract increase of $252,466.05
California Highway Patrol enforcement grant of $447,661.00

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✓ Decided: Council drops proposed assessment hikes, continues hearings to Aug. 11

The City Council did not act on proposed increases to drainage, lighting, and landscape assessments, continuing those public hearings to August 11, 2026. The council also continued hearings on sewer service charges and annual assessments for lighting, landscape, and drainage districts to the same date. Separately, the council approved a consent calendar including a development agreement extension, a final map, solid waste fee collection, and a CHP grant.

Continued public hearings on proposed assessment increases (PH 1-3) to Aug. 11, 2026, with no action taken.
Continued annual assessments for lighting, landscape, and drainage districts (PH 5-7) to Aug. 11, 2026, with 4-1 votes (Castellanos dissenting).
Continued sewer service charge hearings (PH 8) to Aug. 11, 2026, with 4-1 vote (Castellanos dissenting).
Approved consent calendar items, including extending the Avanti South development agreement by 7 years (Ordinance 1152).
Approved continued collection of solid waste fees on the tax roll (Resolution 26-49).
Accepted a $447,661 CHP grant for law enforcement (Resolution 26-50).
Approved a $705,672 lease purchase for a sewer cleaner (Resolution 26-51).
Approved a $140,550 traffic data software agreement with Urban SDK, Inc.

Council Chambers - Lancaster City Hall

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When I am to lay it to rest, I'm gonna go to the place that 's the best I'm gonna go to the place that's the best So you know that when I die, it's gonna set me up with the spirit in the sky Oh, set me up with the spirit in the sky That's where I'm gonna go when I die When I die and be made to rest, I'm gonna go to the place that's the best Go to the place that's the best Thank you. City Council member, agency director, authority members, Cassianos. Present. Mann. Present. White. Excuse me. Present. White. Vice Mayor, Vice Chairman Hughes-Leslie. Mayor, Chairman Paris. Here. We have a quorum. Thank you. The invocation today is with James Gibson from Grace Chapel . Thank you guys for having me. It changed up. I'm actually Pastor Jordan Corlew from Grace Chapel. James is on his way to the Czech Republic to do missions work over there. So I'm filling in. So let's pray. Dear Lord, again, we come here today, Lord, and I just want to take a moment, Lord, and settle our hearts, Lord, and just have a moment to give you thanks. In a world today that, again, sometimes swirls around and there's a lot of chaos, we can be so quick to blame and create more chaos rather than looking at what you are doing in our lives and to be able to breathe and say, Lord, we are thankful for the things that you have given us, Lord. So today I pray, Lord, that will be our breath, Lord. We will be thankful people, Lord. Lord, I'm thankful for the city, thankful for the things that go on around here, Lord. L …

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Tuesday, July 14, 2026 Regular Meeting – 1:30 PM The City Clerk/Agency/Authority Secretary hereby declares the agenda was posted by 10:00 p.m. on July 10, 2026 at the entrance to Lancaster City Hall 44933 Fern Avenue, Lancaster, CA 93534 LEGISLATIVE BODY City Council/Successor Agency/Financing/Power Authority Mayor/Chair R. Rex Parris Vice Mayor/Vice Chair Lauren Hughes-Leslie Council Member/Agency Director/Authority Member Rocio Castellanos Council Member/Agency Director/Authority Member Ken Mann Council Member/Agency Director/Authority Member Cedric White To join by telephone: Dial 661-749-2425 +input Meeting Code: 4393 FURTHER INFORMATION ON HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS MEETING IS FOUND ON THE NEXT PAGE OF THE AGENDA CITY OF LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/FINANCING/POWER AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING AGENDA – TUESDAY , 07/14/2026 ~ 1 ~ AGENDA ITEMS TO BE REMOVED Sometimes it is necessary to remove items from the agenda. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you. PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR - AGENDIZED ITEMS Any person who would like to address the Legislative Bodies on any agendized item is requested to complete speaker registration either before the meeting or at the meeting by using this link: https://publicinput.com/MeetingKiosk/4825/r57672 . Completing the speaker registration will allow for the City Clerk/Agency/Auth …

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CC 2 06/09/2026 TN Tuesday, July 14, 2026 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Parris called the meeting of the Lancaster City Council / Successor Agency/ Financing/ Power Authority to order at 1:33 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: City Council Members /Agency Directors/Authority Members: Castellanos, Mann, White, Vice Mayor/Vice Chair Hughes-Leslie, Mayor/Chairman Parris STAFF MEMBERS: City Manager/ Executive Director; Assistant City Manager/Deputy Executive Director; Deputy City Manager; City Attorney/Agency/Authority Counsel; City Clerk/Agency/Authority Secretary; Director-Community Development; Director-Public Works; Director-Parks, Recreation, Arts, & Community Services; Chief of Police. INVOCATION Jordan Corlew, Grace Chapel PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member White PRESENTATION 1. Parks Make Life Better Presentation & Proclamation Presented by: Victoria Reyna, Assistant Director-Parks, Arts, Recreation & Community Services Docusign Envelope ID: B1FF8504-DEF9-86D4-8251-E04F9F9E1E85 CC/SA/FA/PA Minutes-07/14/26 2 Mayor Parris stated “As I previously shared with the public on June 24, we will not be moving forward with the proposed assessment increases before us in Public Hearings 1, 2, and 3. Consistent with that commitment, these items will not be called or opened today, and no action will be taken. Public Hearings 5, 6 and 7 will be continued to August 11, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. Public Hearing 8, including proposed sewer service ch …

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🗳️ How they voted — 4 divided votes

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

motion by Vice Mayor Hughes-Leslie and seconded by Council Member Mann, the City Council opened the public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2026/27 annual assessment for the Lancaster Lighting Maintenance…

4 yea · 1 nay

Mann yea · White yea · Hughes-Leslie yea · Parris yea · Castellanos nay

motion by Vice Mayor Hughes-Leslie and seconded by Council Member White, the City Council opened the public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2026/27 annual assessment for Lancaster Landscape Maintenance…

4 yea · 1 nay

Mann yea · White yea · Hughes-Leslie yea · Parris yea · Castellanos nay

motion by Vice Mayor Hughes-Leslie and seconded by Council Member White, the City Council opened the public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2026/27 annual assessment for the Lancaster Drainage Benefit…

4 yea · 1 nay

Mann yea · White yea · Hughes-Leslie yea · Parris yea · Castellanos nay

motion by Vice Mayor Hughes-Leslie and seconded by Council Member Mann, the City Council opened the public hearings on (1) the Fiscal Year 2026/27 Lancaster Sewer Docusign Envelope ID…

4 yea · 1 nay

Mann yea · White yea · Hughes-Leslie yea · Parris yea · Castellanos nay

The other 9 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.

Wed Jul 8, 2026 · 10:00 AM

Criminal Justice Commission

Tue Jun 23, 2026 · 01:30 PM

City Council Regular Meeting

Lancaster City Council discusses equipment purchases and district assessments

The City Council will review several consent calendar items including infrastructure maintenance and personnel rules. Discussions include purchasing an asphalt paver, a sewer cleaner, and electric utility vehicles.

Purchase of one LeeBoy 8520 Asphalt Paver for $387,135.22
Five-year lease agreement for 900 ECO 12-Yard Combination Sewer Cleaner
Memorandum of Understanding with Antelope Valley Transit Authority regarding bus stop maintenance
Acceptance of $79,184.00 AV AQMD grant for five John Deere Gator TE Electric vehicles
Annual assessment for Lancaster Drainage Benefit Assessment District for FY 2026/27

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✓ Decided: Lancaster City Council adopts FY 2026-2027 budgets and personnel salary schedules

The City Council approved the General Fund Operating and Special Funds budgets for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. The council also adopted new personnel rules and approved multi-year labor agreements with the Police Officers Association and Teamsters Local 986. A public hearing on maintenance district annexations was continued to July 14, 2026.

Adopted FY 2026-2027 General Fund Operating and Special Funds Budgets
Approved salary schedule for represented and non-represented employees
Approved MOU with Lancaster Police Officers Association (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2030)
Approved MOU with California Teamsters Local 986 (July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2030)
Approved $387,135.22 for purchase of one LeeBoy 8520 Asphalt Paver
Approved $383,001 in funding for Vandalism Prevention & Community Enhancement grants
Approved purchase of property APN: 3107-022-900 from Los Angeles County
Appointed Steven Derberry as Planning Commission Chair and Irvine Carrillo as Vice Chair

Council Chambers - Lancaster City Hall

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Vincent Man >> Present. >> White >> Vice Mayor, Vice Chairman Hughes Leslie >> Present. >> Mayor Chairman Paris >> Here. >> We have a quorum. >> Thank you. The invocation today will be Brad Han from Grace Chapel. >> Good afternoon. Hi Mayor and to the city council members and ladies and gentlemen, let's pray. Dear sovereign God, I thank you for such a beautiful day here in Lancaster, California and for your presence here among us. And Lord, I pray for the city council today that you would make help them to make wise decisions that help us to live peaceful and quiet lives in this place. Lord, I thank you for our city. I thank you for our country as we celebrate 250 years of existence. Lord, what an amazing blessing that is and I pray for more years from you for our country, for our city. And Lord, I pray that you would bless us, that you would guide us, that we would have wisdom from you to make right decisions. I pray this in Jesus' name. Amen. Thank you. Thank you. >> All right, if you'll face the flag, put your right hand over your heart. Ready to begin. >> I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. >> Thank you. >> Okay, the first thing on the agenda is a presentation and that's Victoria Reina who's doing it. >> Good afternoon, Mayor, Vice Mayor, and members of the city council. Today, we're honored to recognize the organizations that particip …

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Tuesday, June 23, 2026 Regular Meeting – 1:30 PM The City Clerk/Agency/Authority Secretary hereby declares the agenda was posted by 7:00 p.m. on June 18, 2026 at the entrance to Lancaster City Hall 44933 Fern Avenue, Lancaster, CA 93534 LEGISLATIVE BODY City Council/Successor Agency/Financing/Housing/Power Authority Mayor/Chair R. Rex Parris Vice Mayor/Vice Chair Lauren Hughes-Leslie Council Member/Agency Director/Authority Member Rocio Castellanos Council Member/Agency Director/Authority Member Kenn Mann Council Member/Agency Director/Authority Member Cedric White . CITY OF LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/FINANCING/HOUSING/POWER AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING AGENDA – TUESDAY , 06/23/2026 ~ 1 ~ AGENDA ITEMS TO BE REMOVED Sometimes it is necessary to remove items from the agenda. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you. PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR - AGENDIZED ITEMS Any person who would like to address the Legislative Bodies on any agendized item is requested to complete a speaker card for the City Clerk/Agency/Authority Secretary and identify the agenda item you would like to discuss. Each person will be given an opportunity to address the Legislative Body at the time such item is discussed. Speaker cards are available at the rear of the Council Chambers and your speaker car …

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CC 2 07/14/2026 TN TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2026 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Parris called the meeting of the Lancaster City Council / Successor Agency/ Financing/ Housing/Power Authority to order at 1:32 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: City Council Members /Agency Directors/Authority Members: Castellanos, Mann, White, Vice Mayor/Vice Chairman Hughes-Leslie, Mayor/Chairman Parris STAFF MEMBERS: City Manager/ Executive Director; Assistant City Manager/Deputy Executive Director; City Attorney/Agency/Authority Counsel; Assistant City Clerk/Agency/Authority Secretary; Assistant Director-Community Development, Director-Public Works; Director-Parks, Recreation, Arts, & Community Services; Senior Director/Treasurer-Admin Services; Chief of Police. INVOCATION Brad Hayen, Grace Chapel PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Cedric White PRESENTATIONS 1. City Partner Recognition Presenters: Victoria Reyna, Assistant Director-Parks, Arts, & Community Services and Efrain Carerra, Jr., Manager-Recreation 2. Recognition of Student Scholarship Recipients Presenter: Mayor Parris 3. Key to the City, James Vose Presenter: Mayor Parris Docusign Envelope ID: 1148C76F-40E2-8704-8243-3BB4469B5277 CC/SA/FA/HA/PA REGULAR MEETING MINUTES – June 23, 2026 2 RECESS Mayor Parris recessed the meeting at approximately 2:12 p.m. RECONVENED Mayor Parris reconvened the meeting at approximately 2:17 p.m. CONSENT CALENDAR Item No.'s CC 5, CC 12, CC 14, and CC 19 were removed fo …

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🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

motion by Vice Mayor Hughes-Leslie and seconded by Council Member Mann, the City Council approved the consent calendar Item No. CC 12, by the following vote: 4-1-0-0:

4 yea · 1 nay

Mann yea · White yea · Hughes-Leslie yea · Parris yea · Castellanos nay

The other 8 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.

Mon Jun 22, 2026 · 05:00 PM

Measure LC Citizen's Oversight Committee Regular Meeting

Proposed budget program presentation for fiscal year 2026/27

The committee will review the proposed budget program for Fiscal Year 2026/27. Finance Director George N. Harris II is scheduled to present this item.

Presentation of the Proposed Budget Program for Fiscal Year 2026/27
Approval of June 16, 2025, meeting minutes

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We're ready, sir. >> All right. Good afternoon. Um, it's 5:01 p.m. and the regular session of or the periodic session of the Lancaster Major LC Citizens Oversight Committee uh will come to order. Um this afternoon, uh member Burden will give the invocation and uh member Jagger will offer the pledge. That's all right. All right. Please stand. >> Dear heavenly father, we thank you. us all presus. Amen. Oh, thank you. So have the roll call please. >> Committee member Dairberry absent. Committee member Burden >> present. >> Committee member Joerger >> Committee member Hernandez >> present. >> Chair votes >> I'm present as well. >> Thank you. We have a quorum. >> All right. Thank you. So I don't have anyone from the public here this afternoon. So this would be the time for the public to address the group if they had anything on the agenda they wish to talk about. But since no one is here, we'll move to the next item which will be um the consent calendar which is approval of the minutes of the committee um of June 16, 2025. Uh hopefully everybody's had an opportunity to review the minutes and if so motion would be in order. >> Motion to approve the minutes. >> Thank you. I have a second, please. >> Second. >> Thank you. >> So, it's been moved and seconded. Um, you want us to vote electronically? Okay. Please vote. Motion passes. Uh, 401 absent. and new business. It's a presentation of the proposed budget program for fiscal year 202627. >> Good. >> Whomever whomever's starting is it …

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LANCASTER MEASURE LC CITIZENS’ OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Monday, June 22, 2026 5:00 PM Council Chambers – Lancaster City Hall Posted by 5:00 p.m. on June 18, 2026 at the entrance to the Lancaster City Hall Council Chambers 44933 Fern Avenue, Lancaster, CA 93534 MEASURE LC CITIZENS’ OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE Chair James Vose Committee Member Devin Birden Committee Member Steven Derryberry Committee Member Cynthia Hernandez Committee Member Geoff Yeager CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Commission Members: Devin Birden, Steven Derryberry, Cynthia Hernandez, Geoff Yeager, and Chair James Vose AGENDA ITEMS TO BE REMOVED Sometimes it is necessary to remove items from the agenda. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you. PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR - AGENDIZED ITEMS Any person who would like to address the Lancaster Measure LC Oversight Committee on any agendized item is requested to complete a speaker card for the Commission Secretary and identify the agenda item you would like to discuss. Each person will be given an opportunity to address the Commission at the time such item is discussed. Speaker cards are available at the rear of the Council Chambers, and your speaker card must be filled out prior to the agenda item being called. We respectfully request that you fill the cards out completely and print as clearly as possible. Following this procedure will allow for a smooth and timely …

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Mon Jun 15, 2026 · 03:30 PM

Planning Commission

Planning Commission to discuss citywide zone amendments and a condominium subdivision

The Planning Commission will consider a citywide amendment to Title 17 of the Lancaster Municipal Code. They will also review a request for a condominium subdivision at an existing multifamily development.

2026 Zone Text Amendment to Title 17 of the Lancaster Municipal Code (ZTA26-002)
Tentative Tract Map No. 25-008 for a condominium subdivision at 43726 8 Street East

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We also ask you to comfort those families of those eight souls that were lost today in the accident on Edwards Air Force Base. In your name we pray. Amen. >> Amen. >> Put your right hand over your heart. Ready? Begin. >> I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. >> Thank you. All right, roll call, please. >> Roll call. Vice Chair Derryberry. >> I'm here. >> Commissioner Burke. >> Present. >> Commissioner Correa. >> Commissioner Hernandez. >> Present. >> Commissioner Latonzi. >> Commissioner Underwood. Absent. We have a quorum. >> Thank you. Public business from the floor. Any person who would like to address the Planning Commission on any agenda item is requested to complete a speaker card for the recording secretary and identify the agenda item you would like to discuss. Each person will be given the opportunity to address our Planning Commission. At such time the item is discussed before the Planning Commission. Speaker cards are at the rear of the council chambers. Individual speakers are limited to three minutes each. Individual comments again are limited to three minutes um unless a different time is announced. So, first up we have the approval of our minutes from our regular meeting of May 18th, 2026. >> Motion. >> Second. >> Motion by Commissioner Burke, second by Commissioner Hernandez. Any discussion? All right, let's vote. >> That one g …

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LANCASTER PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA MONDAY , JUNE 15, AT 3:30 P .M. Council Chambers – Lancaster City Hall The Commission Secretary hereby declares that the agenda was posted by 3:30 PM on Friday, June 12, 2026, at the entrance to the Lancaster City Hall 44933 Fern Avenue, Lancaster, California 93534 PLANNING COMMISSION Vice Chair Steven Derryberry Commissioner Ben Berk Commissioner Irvine Carrillo Commissioner Cynthia Hernandez Commissioner Denise Latanzi Commissioner Leslie Underwood This meeting will be video-streamed live on Channel 28 and the City’s website: https://www.cityoflancasterca.org/our-city/departments-services/city-clerk/meetings- agendas-and-minutes/public-meetings-web-streaming CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Vice Chair Derryberry, Commissioners Berk, Carrillo, Hernandez, Latanzi, and Underwood PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA MONDAY , JUNE 15, 2026 MINUTES CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR Any person who would like to address the Planning Commission on any agendized item is requested to complete a speaker card for the Recording Secretary, and identify the agenda item you would like to discuss. Each person will be given the opportunity to address the Planning Commission at the time such item is discussed by the Planning Commission. Sp …

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Wed Jun 10, 2026 · 10:00 AM

Criminal Justice Commission

Criminal Justice Commission to receive law enforcement updates

The Lancaster Criminal Justice Commission will hear several agency reports regarding crime and public safety. Presentations include updates from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, California Highway Patrol, and the District Attorney’s Office.

Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Crime Trends Report
California Highway Patrol Update
District Attorney Update
Public Safety and Community Preservation Update

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But you will see some of the hot spots near uh more of our businesses and more of those areas as well as the um kind of more centralized along Sierra Highway and then our our major arteries throughout the city. Um and then these are our traffic stop hotspot maps as well. So you'll see a direct correlation to where uh majority of our vehicle thefts are taking place, majority of our uh property crimes, assault crimes, you'll see those stops happening in that area as well. You know what? I think the next um the other PowerPoint, sir, just really quick, Kristen, I think it's the other PowerPoint, the other one that comes up. That table that you guys are familiar with is what I'm trying to find. Uh we'll get that up here on the screens in a moment, but I can go through kind of some of the the data. Overall, we have great news to report. It should be Yes, this one. And then next slide or I do that. There we go. This is the table we're looking for. Sorry, new guy problems. Um, but if you take a look uh from our five and one-year comparisons, you're going to see overall tremendous improvement. We are down about 300 part one crimes uh in the city of Lancaster compared to uh last year, which is phenomenal. Um, if you take a look there at criminal homicide, you're going to see overall in the uh in the data, you're going to see a one-year change of a drop in 70 or excuse me, 57.14% uh for the station total of criminal homicides. There were only two year to date uh here in the city of Lan …

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LANCASTER CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION AGENDA Wednesday, June 10, 2026 10:00 a.m. Council Chambers – Lancaster City Hall Posted by 6:00 p.m. on Friday, June 5, 2026 at the entrance to Lancaster City Hall 44933 Fern Avenue, Lancaster, CA 93534 LANCASTER CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION Chairman Drew Mercy Vice Chair Jeff Little Commissioner Mark Brown; Commissioner Howard Harris; Commissioner Cynthia Hernandez; Commissioner Jin Hur; Commissioner Nicole McCracken AGENDA ITEMS TO BE REMOVED Sometimes it is necessary to remove items from the agenda. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you. PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR - AGENDIZED ITEMS Any person who would like to address the Lancaster Criminal Justice Commission on any agendized item is requested to complete a speaker card for the Commission Secretary and identify the agenda item you would like to discuss. Each person will be given an opportunity to address the Commission at the time such item is discussed. Speaker cards are available at the rear of the Council Chambers and your speaker card must be filled out prior to the agenda item being called. We respectfully request that you fill the cards out completely and print as clearly as possible. Following this procedure will allow for a smooth and timely process for the meeting and we appreciate your cooperation. Individual speakers are limited to three (3) minutes each unless a different time limit is announced. Consent Calendar it …

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Tue Jun 9, 2026 · 01:30 PM

City Council Regular Meeting

City Council discusses road maintenance, public art repairs, and water annexations

The City Council will review several consent calendar items including road maintenance project lists and property tax sharing resolutions for various annexations. The meeting also includes presentations regarding the Impact Presentation Program and Juneteenth.

Acceptance of guardrail improvements at Avenue H, Avenue L, Avenue I/50th St W, and Avenue I/60th St W
Adoption of the 2026-2027 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account project list
Tax sharing resolutions for property annexations into Los Angeles County Waterworks District No. 40 and Sanitation Districts No. 14, 465, 462, and 472
Amendment to increase the 'Astral Challenger' artwork repair contract by $8,370 for a total not to exceed $132,370
Resolutions to comply with SB 707 regarding public meeting participation and service disruptions

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✓ Decided: Lancaster City Council approves road maintenance, park upgrades, and public safety agreements

The City Council approved several infrastructure projects including playground surfacing and road maintenance. The council also accepted grant funds for Avenue J neighborhood park planning and authorized a school resource officer agreement.

Accepted guardrail improvement work by AZ Construction, Inc. (CC 3)
Adopted SB 1 road maintenance project list and budget (CC 4)
Approved tax sharing resolutions for three annexations (CC 5, CC 6, CC 7, CC 8)
Approved $8,370 increase for Astral Challenger artwork repairs (CC 9)
Accepted $445,200 grant for Avenue J neighborhood park planning (CC 11)
Approved School Law Enforcement Services Agreement with Eastside Union School District (CC 12)
Amended employee classification and compensation schedules (CC 13)
Authorized application for $7,270,694 in LACMTA funds (CC 14)

Council Chambers - Lancaster City Hall

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Please send me the rain, and don't you know, it's a beautiful day. Hey. Run down the avenue, see how the sunshine brightly in the city. On the streets where once was big Mr. Blue, shining brightly today. Hey. Oh, Mr. Blue Sky, PLEASE TELL US why you had to hide away for so long. Oh, where did we go wrong? Mr. Blue Sky, please tell us why you had to hide away for so long. Where did we go wrong? Head through the Milky Way today. Welcome to the human race. A celebration. Mr. Blue Sky's up there waiting. And today is the day we've waited for. Oh, Mr. Blue Sky, please tell us why you had to hide away for so long. Where did we go wrong? Hey there, Mr. Blue. We're so pleased to [singing] be with you. Look around, see what you do. Everybody smiles at you. Hey there, Mr. Blue. We're so pleased [music and singing] to be with you. Look around, see what you do. Everybody smiles at you. Mr. Blue. >> [music] >> City Clerk, roll call, please. >> City Council member, agency Director, Authority Member to include Housing. Castellanos >> Present. >> Mann >> White >> Present. >> Vice Mayor, Vice Chairman Hughes, Leslie >> Mayor Chairman Parris, absent. We have a quorum. >> I'll entertain a motion to excuse the mayor. >> I'll make a motion to excuse Mayor Parris. I second. >> Let's vote. We'll verbally vote. All in favor say I. >> I. >> Motion passes unanimously. Next we'll have our invocation by Eric Mendoza from Grace Chapel. Welcome. >> I'm just going to start by quoting God's word in Micah 6: …

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Tuesday, June 9, 2026 Regular Meeting – 1:30 PM The City Clerk/Agency/Authority Secretary hereby declares the agenda was posted by 5:00 p.m. on June 05, 2026 at the entrance to Lancaster City Hall 44933 Fern Avenue, Lancaster, CA 93534 LEGISLATIVE BODY City Council/Successor Agency/Financing/Power Authority Mayor/Chair R. Rex Parris Vice Mayor/Vice Lauren Hughes-Leslie Council Member/Agency Director/Authority Member Rocio Castellanos Council Member/Agency Director/Authority Member Ken Mann Council Member/Agency Director/Authority Member Cedric White CITY OF LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/FINANCING/POWER AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING AGENDA – TUESDAY , 06/09/2026 ~ 1 ~ AGENDA ITEMS TO BE REMOVED Sometimes it is necessary to remove items from the agenda. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you. PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR - AGENDIZED ITEMS Any person who would like to address the Legislative Bodies on any agendized item is requested to complete a speaker card for the City Clerk/Agency/Authority Secretary and identify the agenda item you would like to discuss. Each person will be given an opportunity to address the Legislative Body at the time such item is discussed. Speaker cards are available at the rear of the Council Chambers and your speaker card must be filled o …

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CC 2 06/09/2026 TN Tuesday, June 09, 2026 CALL TO ORDER Vice Mayor Hughes-Leslie called the meeting of the Lancaster City Council / Successor Agency/ Financing/Housing/Power Authority to order at 1:31 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: City Council Members /Agency Directors/Authority (Housing) Members: Castellanos, Mann, White, Vice Mayor/Vice Chair Hughes-Leslie EXCUSED: Mayor/Chairman Parris On a motion by Council Member Mann and seconded by Council Member White, the Lancaster City Council excused Mayor/Chairman Parris from the City Council/Successor Agency Financing/Housing/Power Authority Regular Meeting of June 09, 2026, by the following vote: 4-0-0-1; AYES: Castellanos, Mann, White, Hughes-Leslie; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: Parris. STAFF MEMBERS: City Manager/ Executive Director; Assistant City Manager/Deputy Executive Director; City Attorney/Agency/Authority Counsel; City Clerk/Agency/Authority Secretary; Director- Community Development; Director-Public Works; Director-Parks, Recreation, Arts, & Community Services; Senior Director/Treasurer-Admin Services; Assistant Chief of Police. INVOCATION Eric Mendoza, Grace Chapel PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Mann Docusign Envelope ID: 79BA63AB-DD38-8455-82F1-163A6D0F89DA CC/SA/FA/HA/PA Minutes-06/09/26 2 PRESENTATIONS 1. Impact Presentation Program Presented by: Bailey Ziehr, Coordinator I-Recreation 2. CPRS Award of Excellence Award Presentation-IMPACT Prog …

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🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

motion by Council Member Mann and seconded by Council Member White, the Lancaster City Council excused Mayor/Chairman Parris from the City Council/Successor Agency Financing/Housing/Power Authority…

4 yea

Castellanos yea · Mann yea · White yea · Hughes-Leslie yea

motion by Council Member Mann and seconded by Council Member White, the City Council approved the Consent Calendar as comprised pulling item numbers CC 5, CC 9, CC 11 , CC 12, & CC 16 for separate…

4 yea

Castellanos yea · Mann yea · White yea · Hughes-Leslie yea

motion by Council Member Mann and seconded by Council Member White, the City Council approved Consent Calendar item numbers CC5, CC 9, CC 11, CC 12, & CC 16, by the following vote: 4-0-0-1

4 yea

Castellanos yea · Mann yea · White yea · Hughes-Leslie yea

motion by Council Member Mann and seconded by Council Member White, the City Council approved the receipt and filing of the report, by the following vote: 4-0-0-1

4 yea

Castellanos yea · Mann yea · White yea · Hughes-Leslie yea

motion by Council Member Mann and seconded by Council Member White, the City Council approved item number NB 1 as comprised, by the following vote: 4-0-0-1

4 yea

Castellanos yea · Mann yea · White yea · Hughes-Leslie yea

Tue May 26, 2026 · 01:30 PM

City Council Regular Meeting

City Council discusses developer fees, security coverage, and annual assessments

The City Council will review several consent calendar items including updated fire protection developer fees and police station security. The meeting also includes discussions regarding maintenance district annexations and annual assessments for landscape, drainage, and lighting districts.

Updated Developer Fee Program rates for the County of Los Angeles Consolidated Fire Protection District
Security coverage contract extension for Lancaster Police Station with Sentry Protective Services
Lancaster Maintenance District Annexations 2026 proceedings
Annual assessments for Lancaster Landscape Maintenance District No. 1
Annual assessments for Lancaster Drainage Benefit Assessment District

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✓ Decided: Lancaster City Council approves various district assessments and service contracts

The City Council approved several resolutions regarding annual assessments for landscape, drainage, and lighting maintenance districts. Additionally, the council authorized new agreements for towing services, violence prevention, and ecosystem evaluation.

Approved April 28, 2026 meeting minutes
Approved check and wire registers totaling $28,482,540.67
Adopted updated developer fee program for Fire Protection District Area 3
Extended security contract with Sentry Protective Services through June 30, 2026
Initiated proceedings for Lancaster Maintenance District annexations
Approved annual assessments for Landscape, Drainage, and Lighting maintenance districts
Authorized towing services agreements with four qualified operators
Approved $200,000 MOA with RAND Corporation for ecosystem evaluation

Council Chambers - Lancaster City Hall

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in a rush looking You disgust me. >> So you disgust me. You can trust me. I' been holding Look around. >> Yeah, I'm ready. I can't believe it. Got it. Okay, you ready? >> All right, let's call this meeting to order. City clerk, roll call, please. City council member, agency directors, authority members, white Casianos >> present. >> Man, >> Vice Mayor, Vice Chair, Hughes, Leslie, >> present. >> We have a quorum. >> I'd like to go ahead and make a motion that we excuse the mayor. >> I'll second that motion. >> Question. >> Let's vote. The motion motion passes. Four yeses. Okay. We will now receive the invocation by Tony Herrera from Grace Chapel. We'll go ahead and bow our heads. Father, we thank you for this day, Lord. You are so good to us. And thank you for a a holiday yesterday, Lord. And as we celebrate those who have who have served well your country, Lord, they gave their lives for your country. We just ask, Lord, that you would continue to help us carry on that legacy. Lord, I pray that you would give the city council wisdom today, Lord, as they hold their meeting. Lord, give them wisdom as they govern this city. Thank you for what a blessing they are and thank you for the way that they love this city so well. So, Lord, we just ask your blessing upon the city. Lord, we pray that uh that we would all just experience your joy. We thank you, Jesus, in your name. Amen. >> Thank you, Council Member White. Will you lead us in the pledge of allegiance? Will you lead us in the …

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Tuesday, May 26, 2026 Regular Meeting – 1:30 PM The City Clerk/Agency/Authority Secretary hereby declares the agenda was posted by 5:00 p.m. on May 22, 2026 at the entrance to Lancaster City Hall 44933 Fern Avenue, Lancaster, CA 93534 LEGISLATIVE BODY City Council/Successor Agency/Financing/Power Authority Mayor/Chair R. Rex Parris Vice Mayor/Vice Chair Lauren Hughes-Leslie Council Member/Agency Director/Authority Member Rocio Castellanos Council Member/Agency Director/Authority Member Ken Mann Council Member/Agency Director/Authority Member Cedric White CITY OF LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/FINANCING/POWER AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING AGENDA – TUESDAY , 05/26/2026 ~ 1 ~ AGENDA ITEMS TO BE REMOVED Sometimes it is necessary to remove items from the agenda. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you. PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR - AGENDIZED ITEMS Any person who would like to address the Legislative Bodies on any agendized item is requested to complete a speaker card for the City Clerk/Agency/Authority Secretary and identify the agenda item you would like to discuss. Each person will be given an opportunity to address the Legislative Body at the time such item is discussed. Speaker cards are available at the rear of the Council Chambers and your speaker card must be fille …

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CC 2 05/26/2026 TN Tuesday, May 26, 2026 CALL TO ORDER Vice Mayor Hughes-Leslie called the meeting of the Lancaster City Council / Successor Agency/ Financing/Power Authority to order at 1:33 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: City Council Members /Agency Directors/Authority Members: Castellanos, Mann, White, Vice Mayor/Vice Chair Hughes-Leslie EXCUSED: Mayor/Chairman Parris On a motion by Vice Mayor Hughes-Leslie and seconded by Council Member Mann, the Lancaster City Council excused Mayor/Chairman Parris from the City Council/Successor Agency/Financing Power Authority Regular Meeting of May 26, 2026, by the following vote: 4- 0-0-1; AYES: Castellanos, Mann, White, Hughes-Leslie; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: Parris STAFF MEMBERS: City Manager/ Executive Director; Assistant City Manager/Deputy Executive Director; City Attorney/Agency/Authority Counsel; City Clerk/Agency/Authority Secretary; Director- Community Development; Director-Public Works; Director-Parks, Recreation, Arts, & Community Services; Senior Director/Treasurer-Admin Services; Chief of Police. INVOCATION Tony Herrera, Grace Chapel PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member White Docusign Envelope ID: 47DC1B24-CE3A-8523-80AD-F9EEA510C627 CC/SA/FA/PA Minutes-05/26/26 2 PRESENTATIONS 1. SCAG Sustainability Award Presented by: Jocelyn Swain, Senior Planner-Community Development 2. Teresa Howard-AVUHSD-ASCA Career Technical Education Administrator of the Yea …

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motion by Council Member White and seconded by Council Member Mann, the City Council approved consent calendar item numbers CC 10 through CC 13, by the following vote: 3-1-0-1

3 yea · 1 nay

Mann yea · White yea · Hughes-Leslie yea · Castellanos nay

The other 10 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.

Tue May 19, 2026 · 01:00 PM

California Choice Energy Authority Board of Directors Regular Meeting

Board considers operational service agreements and the 2026/27 budget

The Board of Directors will meet to discuss several professional services agreements and a report on recruitment and retention efforts. Additionally, the Board is scheduled to consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2026/27 Budget and an agreement for a distributed energy management system.

Professional Services Agreement with Pacific Energy Advisors, Inc. for up to $2,280,000 annually
Professional Services Agreement with The Bayshore Consulting Group, Inc. for up to $293,104 annually
Public Hearing regarding vacancies, recruitment, and retention efforts per Assembly Bill 2561
Agreement with Lunar Energy for a Distributed Energy Resources Management System (DERMS) for up to $120,000
Adoption of Resolution Approving Fiscal Year 2026/27 Budget

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Council Chambers - Lancaster City Hall

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California Choice Energy Authority Board of Directors Regular Meeting Agenda May 19, 2026, 1:00 p. m. City of Lancaster, City Council Chambers 44933 Fern Ave, Lancaster, CA. 93534 Members of the public can observe the livestream of the meeting via Zoom by clicking: https://cityoflancasterca-gov.zoom.us/j/89080929282 or telephonically by dialing: (253) 215-8782 Meeting ID: 890 8092 9282 This meeting will be held in person. As a convenience for the public, the meeting may also be accessed by Zoom and will be available by computer or telephone audio as indicated above. Because this is an in-person meeting and the virtual component is not required, but rather is offered as a convenience, if there are any technical issues during the meeting, this meeting will continue and will not be suspended. Members of the public may also participate in this meeting at the following locations: Members of the public can provide public comments in writing or orally in person as follows: Written Comments: If you are unable to participate in person and you wish to make a comment, you may submit written comments up to 4 hours prior to the meeting via email to: Kevin@CalChoice.org. All written comments will be posted online and become part of the meeting record. Public comments received in writing will not be read aloud at the meeting. Oral Comments: Members of the public can address the Board on items on the agenda at the time the item is being addressed or during Public Comments for topics that a …

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Mon May 18, 2026 · 03:30 PM

Planning Commission

✓ Decided: Lancaster Planning Commission continued zoning amendment and reviewed restaurant permit

The May 18, 2026 minutes record that the Lancaster Planning Commission continued Zone Text Amendment No. 26-002 regarding MART uses to June 15, 2026. Staff recommended approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 26-005 for El Malecón at 44245 Sierra Highway to host special events and live entertainment with alcohol sales. The provided text does not include final vote tallies or recorded outcomes for these items.

Continued Zone Text Amendment No. 26-002 (MART uses) to June 15, 2026
Recommended approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 26-005 for El Malecón at 44245 Sierra Highway
Listed April 20 minutes for approval; no outcome recorded in this text

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continued on April 20th, 2026 to a date certain, today's hearing. One public comment letter has been received. It has been included in your distribution packets, in which a nearby resident opposes the proposal, but did not state a reason. I should note at this time that minor clerical corrections have been made to the approval documents, and the revised versions are reflected in your packets and available at the back of the room. With that, staff recommends Planning Commission adopt Resolution 26-006, approving CUP 26-005, as well as authorizing staff to execute and file the NOE. This concludes staff's presentation. Myself and the applicant are available for any questions you may have. >> Thank you, Ms. Alvarado. Members, any questions, comments? Um I had communicated with uh staff over the weekend, actually, and uh they were kind enough to make the changes that I had recommended. Um specifically including uh the type 47 ABC license, which uh is what's truly before us today. We don't have the ultimate approval on that, although we have the oversight along with the Department of Alcohol Beverage Control. >> I do have a question. >> Go ahead. >> Um in regards to the safety and the security plan, um I saw that some of their events would be wedding, birthday parties, I'm assuming quinceañeras. I'd like to see a little bit more detail in regards to how we can keep uh liquor away from minors. I know that these events um are frequented by minors, so that's I would like to see if tha …

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MINUTES MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE LANCASTER PLANNING COMMISSION Monday, May 18, 2026 View this Meeting on the web: https://www.cityoflancasterca.org/our-city/departments-services/city-clerk/meetings-agendas- and-minutes/public-meetings-web-streaming CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Chair Vose, Vice Chair Derryberry, Commissioners Berk, Carrillo, Hernandez, Latanzi, and Underwood PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR Any person who would like to address the Planning Commission on any agendized item is requested to complete a speaker card for the Recording Secretary, and identify the agenda item you would like to discuss. Each person will be given the opportunity to address the Planning Commission at the time such item is discussed by the Planning Commission. Speaker cards are available at the rear of the Council Chambers. Individual speakers are limited to three (3) minutes each. Individual comments are limited to three (3) minutes each unless a different time is announced. 1. Approval of Minutes from the Regular Meeting of April 20, 2026 PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MONDAY , MAY 18, 2026 CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. ZONE TEXT AMENTMENT NO. 26-002 – CONTINUED Applicant: City of Lancaster Location: Citywide Request: The City is pursui …

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Wed May 13, 2026 · 10:00 AM

Criminal Justice Commission

Wed Apr 29, 2026 · 11:30 AM

California Choice Energy Authority Board of Directors Special Meeting

California Choice Energy Authority Board discusses energy development and budget

The Board of Directors will review a report from the Energy Development Feasibility Ad-Hoc Subcommittee. Additionally, members will receive a report on FY 2025/26 projected results and the proposed FY 2026/27 budget.

Energy Development Feasibility Ad-Hoc Subcommittee Report
FY 2025/26 Projected Results and FY 2026/27 Proposed Budget report

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Council Chambers - Lancaster City Hall

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AGENDA Apple Valley Choice Energy | Lancaster Energy | Energy for Palmdale’s Independent Choice | Pico Rivera Innovative Municipal Energy | Pomona Choice Energy | Rancho Mirage Energy Authority | San Jacinto Power | Santa Barbara Choice Energy California Choice Energy Authority Board of Directors Special Meeting Agenda April 29, 2026, 11:30 a. m. City of Lancaster, The Energy Room 44933 Fern Ave, Lancaster, CA. 93534 Members of the public can observe the livestream of the meeting via Zoom by clicking: https://cityoflancasterca-gov.zoom.us/j/89080929282 or telephonically by dialing: (253) 215-8782 Meeting ID: 890 8092 9282 This meeting will be held in person. As a convenience for the public, the meeting may also be accessed by Zoom and will be available by computer or telephone audio as indicated above. Because this is an in-person meeting and the virtual component is not required, but rather is offered as a convenience, if there are any technical issues during the meeting, this meeting will continue and will not be suspended. Members of the public may also participate in this meeting at the following locations: Members of the public can provide public comments in writing or orally in person as follows: Written Comments: If you are unable to participate in person and you wish to make a comment, you may submit written comments up to 4 hours prior to the meeting via email to: Barbara@CalChoice.org. All written comments will be posted online and become part of the meeting rec …

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Tue Apr 28, 2026 · 01:30 PM

City Council Regular Meeting

City Council certifies April 2026 election results and seats two new members

The Lancaster City Council will certify the results of the April 14, 2026 municipal election and swear in two newly elected council members. The meeting also includes a closed session to discuss anticipated litigation involving multiple cases and joint powers agencies. During the consent calendar, the council will approve check registers totaling over $13 million for recent city expenditures, accept additional state grant funding for police mental health programs, and formally accept several completed public works projects.

Certify April 14, 2026 municipal election results and seat two new council members
Approve check registers for city payments totaling $13,269,568.17 (March 8–April 11, 2026)
Accept an additional $34,741 in state CalVIP grant funding, bringing the total to $2,031,333 for police mental health support programs
Accept completed drainage improvements at Avenue L and 5th Street East (Project No. 23-029) by R.C. Becker and Son, Inc.
Approve Site Plan Review 23-003 to accept water, sewer, and street infrastructure for a development at William Barnes Avenue and 45th Street West

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✓ Decided: Lancaster City Council approves various infrastructure and development actions

The Council approved several public works completions, tract maps, and professional service agreements. Additionally, the Council accepted supplemental grant funding for community violence intervention and mental health support.

Approved March 2026 check and wire registers totaling $13,269,568.17
Accepted $34,741 in additional CalVIP grant funding for mental health support
Accepted Avenue L and 5th Street East drainage improvements by R.C. Becker and Son, Inc.
Accepted commercial driveway modification project by Chrisp Company
Approved site plan improvements for William Barnes Avenue and 45th Street West
Approved $265,265.40 task order for SR-14/Avenue G interchange assessment
Approved Tract Map No. 61920 at Avenue K and 55th Street West
Approved Tract Map No. 62484 at 25th Street East and Nugent Street

Council Chambers - Lancaster City Hall

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Tuesday, April 28, 2026 Regular Meeting – 1:30 PM The City Clerk/Agency/Authority Secretary hereby declares the agenda was posted by 5:00 p.m. on April 24, 2026 at the entrance to Lancaster City Hall 44933 Fern Avenue, Lancaster, CA 93534 LEGISLATIVE BODY City Council/Successor Agency/Financing/Power Authority Mayor/Chair R. Rex Parris Vice Mayor/Vice Chair Marvin E. Crist Council Member/Agency Director/Authority Lauren Hughes-Leslie Council Member/Agency Director/Authority Raj Malhi Council Member/Agency Director/Authority Member Ken Mann CITY OF LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/FINANCING/POWER AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING AGENDA – TUESDAY , 04/28/2026 ~ 1 ~ AGENDA ITEMS TO BE REMOVED Sometimes it is necessary to remove items from the agenda. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you. PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR - AGENDIZED ITEMS Any person who would like to address the Legislative Bodies on any agendized item is requested to complete a speaker card for the City Clerk/Agency/Authority Secretary and identify the agenda item you would like to discuss. Each person will be given an opportunity to address the Legislative Body at the time such item is discussed. Speaker cards are available at the rear of the Council Chambers and your speaker card must be filled out and …

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M1 Insert date of meeting minutes will be approved JC CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/ FINANCING/POWER/ CALIFORNIA CHOICE ENERGY AUTHORITY MINUTES Tuesday, April 28, 2026 CALL TO ORDER City Council/Successor Agency/Financing/Power Authority ROLL CALL City Council Members /Agency Directors /Authority Members: Hughes-Leslie, Malhi, Mann; Vice Mayor/ Vice Chair Crist; Mayor/Chair Parris Consideration and action to excuse Mayor/Councilmember absence(s). INVOCATION Jordan Corlew, Grace Chapel PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PRESENTATIONS 1. Proclamation/Presentation to Former Council Members Presenter: R. Rex Parris, Mayor 2. Older American’s Month Presentation & Proclamation Presenter: Jorge Monroy, Supervisor-Community Services 3. Recognition of Distinguished School-SOAR High School Presenter: Trolis Niebla, City Manager 4. California Architects Board Appointment-Irvine Carrillo Presenter: Trolis Niebla, City Manager 5. Recognition of Quartz Hill High School Girls Soccer Team Presenter: Trolis Niebla, City Manager LANCASTER HOUSING AUTHORITY No action is required at this time. COUNCIL ACTIONS LANCASTER FINANCING AUTHORITY No action is required at this time. LANCASTER POWER AUTHORITY No action is required at this time. LANCASTER SUCCESSOR AGENCY CONSENT CALENDAR No action is required at this time. CC 1. Waive further reading of any proposed ordinance. (This permits reading the title only in lieu of reciting the entire text.) …

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Mon Apr 20, 2026 · 03:30 PM

Planning Commission

Planning Commission discusses residential subdivisions and citywide zoning amendments

The Commission will consider two tentative tract maps for single-family home subdivisions. Additionally, items regarding citywide MART use regulations and a conditional use permit for El Malecon have been continued to the May meeting.

Tentative Tract Map No. 23-010: subdivision of +11 acres into 47 single-family lots and two drainage lots south of Avenue H and 20 Street West
Variance No. 25-002: increased subdivision perimeter wall height for the property south of Avenue H and 20 Street West
Tentative Tract Map No. 22-003: subdivision of approximately 20 acres into 77 single-family lots at the southeast corner of Avenue H-8 and 20 Street East
Zone Text Amendment No. 26-002: amendments to Title 17 of the Lancaster Municipal Code regarding MART uses
Conditional Use Permit No. 26-005: request for special events, live entertainment, and alcohol sale at 44245 Sierra Hwy

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Good afternoon. Um, I don't know if the mic's working, but I can hear myself. I don't know if you hear me. Yes. Um, thank you all for being here. The regular session of the Planning Commission of the City of Lancaster will come to order. Tonight, our invocation will be offered by a long time dear friend, Ron Guthrie. Um, and the pledge will be led by um, Vice Chair Derryberry. So, if you'd all please stand. Mr. Chairman, Vice Chairman, Commissioners, staff and guests, let's pray. Dearly Father, Father, we thank you for this day. We thank you for the time that uh, we get together here. Father, I pray that you would bring uh, just wisdom and uh, grace to the decisions and discussions that we make. I pray, Father, that you would touch our hearts to improve our city, to keep our city growing, and to be the light on the hill. We thank you and we pray in Jesus' name. Amen. You guys remain standing and face the flag. Repeat with me. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Thank you. Um So, we have a new venue tonight um or this afternoon. Apparently uh the city clerk is uh busy counting still counting ballots. I you know, whatever. I kind of like this uh venue. It's uh not quite as old as I am. Um It's really nice, isn't it? So, tonight um we have three action items. Uh first thing we do typically is call the roll. So, here we are. Roll call. Chairman …

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LANCASTER PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA MONDAY , APRIL 20, AT 3:30 P .M. American Heroes Park Community Building 642 West Jackman Street Lancaster, CA 93534 The Commission Secretary hereby declares that the agenda was posted by 3:30 PM on Friday, April 17, 2026 at the entrance to the Lancaster City Hall 44933 Fern Avenue, Lancaster, California 93534 PLANNING COMMISSION Chair James D. Vose Vice Chair Steven Derryberry Commissioner Ben Berk Commissioner Irvine Carrillo Commissioner Cynthia Hernandez Commissioner Denise Latanzi Commissioner Leslie Underwood This meeting will be video-streamed live on Channel 28 and the City’s website: https://www.cityoflancasterca.org/our-city/departments-services/city-clerk/meetings- agendas-and-minutes/public-meetings-web-streaming CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Chair Vose, Vice Chair Derryberry, Commissioners Berk, Carrillo, Hernandez, Latanzi, and Underwood PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA MONDAY , APRIL 20, 2026 MINUTES NEW PUBLIC HEARINGS PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR Any person who would like to address the Planning Commission on any agendized item is requested to complete a speaker card for the Recording Secretary, and identify the agenda item you would like to discuss. Each person will be given the opportunity to address the Planning Commission at the time such item is …

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Thu Apr 16, 2026 · 02:00 PM

First Public Hydrogen Authority Board of Directors Regular Meeting

Tue Apr 14, 2026 · 07:40 PM

Live Election Coverage

Council Chambers - Lancaster City Hall

Tue Mar 24, 2026 · 01:30 PM

City Council Regular Meeting

City Council to consider AI camera expansion and community preservation legal services

The City Council will review several professional service agreements and construction project completions. Key discussions include expanding AI-powered blight detection and securing legal counsel for code enforcement.

Approval of $7,920,047.17 in check and wire registers for February 22 through March 7, 2026
Expansion of City Detect AI Camera Program, including three new cameras for street sweepers
Agreement with Dapeer, Rosenblit & Litvak, LLP for legal services up to $150,000 annually
Contract extension with Antelope Valley Partners for Health for $225,411.00 for Safe Routes to School
Payment of $159,315.00 to DMR Team, Inc. for SR-138 (SR-14) Avenue J Interchange Improvements

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✓ Decided: Council approves $1.996M CalVIP grant for police violence prevention

The City Council accepted a $1,996,592 CalVIP grant and appropriated the funds for police community‑violence programs. It also approved the expansion of the City Detect AI camera program, the check and wire registers totaling $7,920,047.17, and the completion of the Park‑and‑Ride parking lot refurbishment. Additional approvals included a $159,315 task order for DMR Team construction services, an extension of the Safe Routes to School contract, a HOME‑ARP amendment with LDM Associates, and a legal services agreement with Dapeer, Rosenblit & Litvak.

Accepted CalVIP grant award of $1,996,592 and appropriated $708,992 and $1,287,600 for program expenses
Approved expansion of City Detect AI camera program, including purchase of three cameras and two‑year service agreement
Approved check and wire registers for payments Feb 22–Mar 7 2026, amount $7,920,047.17
Accepted completion of Public Works Construction Project No. 21‑002 Park‑and‑Ride Parking Lot refurbishment
Approved Fourth Revised Task Order No. 2 to DMR Team, Inc. for construction management services, $159,315, and extension of the agreement to Dec 30 2026
Approved extension of Safe Routes to School community‑engagement contract with Antelope Valley Partners for an additional $225,411
Approved Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with LDM Associates for HOME‑ARP administrative services
Approved Professional Services Agreement with Dapeer, Rosenblit & Litvak, LLP for Community Preservation legal services, up to $150,000 annually, total NTE $1,050,000

Council Chambers - Lancaster City Hall

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LA Chicago across the north. Face to face We shadow fox insurance. I like Chicago. School operator operator. How did I do that without a gavvel? >> I think that's a first. Welcome to the Lancaster City Council meeting. City clerk, >> city council member, agency director, authority members. Here's Leslie >> present. >> Molly >> Man, >> present. >> Vice Mayor, Vice Chairman Chris >> Mayor Chairman Paris >> here. We have a quorum. >> The invocation is Eddie Beran with World Harvest Christian Church. >> Thank you, Mayor. Thank you, council, for having me here today. Yes. Uh Eddie Beran from World Harvest Christian Outreach. And uh let us pray. Amen. Father, we just thank you for your grace and your grace and anointing here in this place today. thanking you for all that you have given us and have granted us with your mercy and your sovereign power. We acknowledge you as alpha and omega, the beginning and the end. There is none like you, none beside you. You are creator of heaven and earth. You alone are holy, righteous and just. Today we invite your presence, oh holy spirit, into this place. We ask you that your wisdom, your order, and that your authority would be established in this meeting. Let your rule, let your reign be reflected in every decision, every conversation, every outcome. Father, we lift up every council member, every leader in this place. Grant them with wisdom beyond human understanding, clarity of mind and discernment in every matter. Let truth prevail. Let just …

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Tuesday, March 24, 2026 Regular Meeting – 1:30 PM The City Clerk/Agency/Authority Secretary hereby declares the agenda was posted by 5:00 p.m. on March 20, 2026 at the entrance to Lancaster City Hall 44933 Fern Avenue, Lancaster, CA 93534 LEGISLATIVE BODY City Council/Successor Agency/Financing/Power Authority Mayor/Chair R. Rex Parris Vice Mayor/Vice Chair Marvin Crist Council Member/Agency Director/Authority Member Lauren Hughes-Leslie Council Member/Agency Director/Authority Member Raj Malhi Council Member/Agency Director/Authority Member Ken Mann CITY OF LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/FINANCING/POWER AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING AGENDA – TUESDAY , 03/24/2026 ~ 1 ~ AGENDA ITEMS TO BE REMOVED Sometimes it is necessary to remove items from the agenda. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you. PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR - AGENDIZED ITEMS Any person who would like to address the Legislative Bodies on any agendized item is requested to complete a speaker card for the City Clerk/Agency/Authority Secretary and identify the agenda item you would like to discuss. Each person will be given an opportunity to address the Legislative Body at the time such item is discussed. Speaker cards are available at the rear of the Council Chambers and your speaker card must be filled …

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M1 Insert date of meeting minutes will be approved JC CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/ FINANCING/POWER/ CALIFORNIA CHOICE ENERGY AUTHORITY MINUTES Tuesday, March 24, 2026 CALL TO ORDER City Council/Successor Agency/Financing/Power Authority ROLL CALL City Council Members /Agency Directors /Authority Members: Hughes-Leslie, Malhi, Mann; Vice Mayor/ Vice Chair Crist, Mayor/Chair Parris Consideration and action to excuse Mayor/Councilmember absence(s). INVOCATION Eddie Barragan, World Harvest Christian Church 224 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PRESENTATIONS 1. Presentation from the City Manager Presenter: Trolis Niebla, City Manager 2. Community Preservation Update Presenter: Patti Garibay, Director-Community Development CONSENT CALENDAR 3. PARCS Spring Events Presenter: Effrain Carrera, Jr., Manager-Recreation LANCASTER HOUSING AUTHORITY No action is required at this time. COUNCIL ACTIONS LANCASTER FINANCING AUTHORITY No action is required at this time. LANCASTER POWER AUTHORITY No action is required at this time. LANCASTER SUCCESSOR AGENCY No action is required at this time. CC 1. Waive further reading of any proposed ordinance. (This permits reading the title only in lieu of reciting the entire text.) CC 2. Approve the City Council/Successor Agency/Financing/Housing/Power Authority Regular Meeting Minutes of March 10, 2026. CC 3. Check Registers – February 22, through March 7, 2026 Recommendation(s): Approve the Check and Wire Re …

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Mon Mar 16, 2026 · 03:30 PM

Planning Commission

Wed Mar 11, 2026 · 10:00 AM

Criminal Justice Commission

Criminal Justice Commission to receive public safety and crime reports

The Lancaster Criminal Justice Commission will receive updates and reports from several law enforcement and judicial agencies. The body will also consider the approval of minutes from the February 11, 2026 meeting.

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

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Okay. Good morning everyone. We will call to order the meeting of the Lancaster Criminal Justice Commission. >> Commission members Brown >> Harris >> present. >> Hernandez absent. Her >> McCracken >> present. >> Vice Chair Little >> Chairman Mercy >> present. >> We have a quorum. >> Okay. Thank you. Uh let's go ahead and uh do our pledge of allegiance. Uh, Commissioner Brown, would you like to lead us to the flag of the United States of America and to the stands one indivisible and justice for all? Okay, we have no presentations this morning. We have the consent calendar which consists only of approval of the minutes. Uh is there any objection to approving the minutes as presented? Uh hearing none, the minutes are approved. Uh we'll move into commission staff presentations, updates, and reports. So, as I understand, we're going to be uh tableabling the statistics report until the next meeting. Um, so if there's anything else from the sheriff's department. Oh, okay. Uh, let's see. Uh, California Highway Patrol. Good morning, Chairman Mercy, uh, and commissioners. I wanted to start off just by discussing our staffing. Uh currently we have 51 uniformed employees, 44 officers, five sergeants at present. We have zero lieutenants and myself. And as discussed in the previous meeting, we have three trainees uh that are going through the process now. One of which should be getting off here within the next month and the other two have quite a ways to go. Last Friday, u my lieutenant Ti …

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LANCASTER CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION AGENDA Wednesday, March 11, 2026 10:00 a.m. Council Chambers – Lancaster City Hall Posted by 6:00 p.m. on Friday, March 6, 2026 at the entrance to Lancaster City Hall 44933 Fern Avenue, Lancaster, CA 93534 LANCASTER CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMISSION Chairman Drew Mercy Vice Chair Jeff Little Commissioner Mark Brown; Commissioner Howard Harris; Commissioner Cynthia Hernandez; Commissioner Jin Hur; Commissioner Nicole McCracken AGENDA ITEMS TO BE REMOVED Sometimes it is necessary to remove items from the agenda. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you. PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR - AGENDIZED ITEMS Any person who would like to address the Lancaster Criminal Justice Commission on any agendized item is requested to complete a speaker card for the Commission Secretary and identify the agenda item you would like to discuss. Each person will be given an opportunity to address the Commission at the time such item is discussed. Speaker cards are available at the rear of the Council Chambers and your speaker card must be filled out prior to the agenda item being called. We respectfully request that you fill the cards out completely and print as clearly as possible. Following this procedure will allow for a smooth and timely process for the meeting and we appreciate your cooperation. Individual speakers are limited to three (3) minutes each unless a different time limit is announced. Consent Calendar …

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Tue Mar 10, 2026 · 05:00 PM

City Council Regular Meeting

City Council to approve $172,205 CCEP grant for TeamUp Lancaster expansion

At the March 10 regular meeting, the Lancaster City Council will act on several consent‑calendar items, including authorizing up to $300,000 for the Housing Rehabilitation Program, adopting a resolution to receive a $172,205 Clean California Community Cleanup and Employment Pathway grant for the TeamUp Lancaster program, and approving the February check and wire registers totaling $4,073,894.87. The council will also waive further reading of a proposed ordinance, approve the February 24 meeting minutes, and accept the 2025 Sewer Collection System Annual Report.

Approve $300,000 expenditure authority for the HOME HRP housing rehabilitation program (contractor: Petro Remodeling, Inc.)
Adopt resolution to accept a $172,205 CCEP grant, appropriating $104,355 for salaries and $67,850 for grant expenses
Approve check and wire registers for Feb 8‑21, 2026 in the amount of $4,073,894.87
Waive further reading of a proposed ordinance (title only)
Accept the 2025 Sanitary Sewer Collection System Annual Report

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✓ Decided: Council approved $300K housing rehab contract and accepted $172K grant

The council excused Mayor Parris from the meeting and approved a $300,000 expenditure authority for the HOME HRP housing rehabilitation program with Petro Remodeling, Inc. It also adopted a resolution to accept a $172,205 Clean California Community Cleanup and Employment Pathway grant and appropriate the funds. The consent calendar was approved, waiving further reading of proposed ordinances, and the meeting minutes were adopted.

Excused Mayor Parris from the meeting (vote 4-0-0-1)
Approved $300,000 expenditure authority for HOME HRP program (Petro Remodeling, Inc.) (vote 4-0-0-1)
Approved consent calendar, waiving further reading of any proposed ordinance (vote 4-0-0-1)
Adopted Resolution No. 26-09 to accept $172,205 CCEP grant and appropriate funds
Approved purchase and installation of audio and visual systems for Midtown Recreation Center
Approved Check and Wire Registers for Feb 8‑21, 2026 totaling $4,073,894.87
Approved the meeting minutes (vote 5-0-0-0)

Council Chambers - Lancaster City Hall

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Tuesday, March 10, 2026 Regular Meeting – 5:00 PM The City Clerk/Agency/Authority Secretary hereby declares the agenda was posted by 6:00 p.m. on March 06, 2026 at the entrance to Lancaster City Hall 44933 Fern Avenue, Lancaster, CA 93534 LEGISLATIVE BODY City Council/Successor Agency/Financing/Housing/Power Authority Mayor/Chair R. Rex Parris Vice Mayor/Vice Chair Marvin Crist Council Member/Agency Director/Authority Member Lauren Hughes-Leslie Council Member/Agency Director/Authority Member Raj Malhi Council Member/Agency Director/Authority Member Ken Mann CITY OF LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/FINANCING/HOUSING/POWER AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING AGENDA – TUESDAY , 03/10/2026 ~ 1 ~ AGENDA ITEMS TO BE REMOVED Sometimes it is necessary to remove items from the agenda. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you. PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR - AGENDIZED ITEMS Any person who would like to address the Legislative Bodies on any agendized item is requested to complete a speaker card for the City Clerk/Agency/Authority Secretary and identify the agenda item you would like to discuss. Each person will be given an opportunity to address the Legislative Body at the time such item is discussed. Speaker cards are available at the rear of the Council Chambers and your speaker card must …

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3-10-26 CC-SA-FA-HA-PA Meeting 1 CC 2 03/24/2026 TN Tuesday, March 10, 2026 CALL TO ORDER Vice Mayor Crist called the meeting of the Lancaster City Council / Successor Agency/ Financing/Housing Power Authority to order at 5:05 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: City Council Members /Agency Directors /Authority Members: Hughes-Leslie, Malhi, Mann; Vice Mayor/ Vice Chair Crist EXCUSED: Mayor Parris On the motion by Council Member Mann, and seconded by Council Member Malhi, the City Council excused Mayor Parris from the City Council/Successor Agency/Financing/Housing Authority meeting by the following vote: 4-0-0-1: AYES: Mann, Malhi, Crist, Hughs-Leslie; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: Parris STAFF MEMBERS: City Manager/ Executive Director; City Attorney/Agency/Authority Counsel; City Clerk/Agency/ Authority Secretary; Director- Public Works; Director-Community Development; Director- Parks, Recreation, Arts, & Community Services; Senior Director/Treasurer-Admin Services; Chief of Police. Docusign Envelope ID: F4412AB2-96F9-4B8D-8752-66A95E2AE144 3-10-26 CC-SA-FA-HA-PA Meeting 2 INVOCATION Pastor Henry Hearns PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Pastor Chris Johnson, Grace Chapel PRESENTATIONS Aquatics Team Recognition Presented by: Janae Conrad, Supervisor-Aquatics Love Your City Recognition Presented by: Trolis Niebla, City Manager Justice Sunday Presentation Presented by: Nigel Holly, Supervisor-Community Services …

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🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

motion by Council Member Mann, and seconded by Council Member Malhi, the City Council excused Mayor Parris from the City Council/Successor Agency/Financing/Housing Authority meeting by the following…

4 yea

Mann yea · Malhi yea · Crist yea · Hughs-Leslie yea

motion by Housing Authority Member Mann and seconded by Housing Authority Member Malhi, the Lancaster Housing authority approved HA CC1 by the following vote: 4-0-0-1:

4 yea

Mann yea · Malhi yea · Crist yea · Hughes-Leslie yea

motion by Council Member Mann and seconded by Council Member Hughes-Leslie, the City Council approved the consent calendar as comprised by the following vote: 4-0-0-1:

4 yea

Mann yea · Malhi yea · Crist yea · Hughes-Leslie yea

that the City Council/Successor Agency/Financing/Power Authority meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 24 th day of March 2026, by the…

5 yea

Hughes-Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Mann yea · Crist yea · Parris yea

Tue Feb 24, 2026 · 01:30 PM

City Council Regular Meeting

City Council to adopt ordinance amending zoning map for 435 acres in Parkway Village

The Lancaster City Council will consider a consent calendar that includes routine approvals such as waiving further reading of ordinances, approving February 10 meeting minutes, and authorizing $6,814,710.90 in check and wire registers. The council will also vote on several purchases for the Midtown Recreation Center, including networking equipment, audio‑visual systems, security cameras, and additional Accela user licenses. A key agenda item is the adoption of Ordinance No. 1147, which amends the city zoning map for approximately 435 acres in the Parkway Village area. The council will award a contract to Mynt Systems for the Lancaster Police Station microgrid project, not to exceed $941,170.

Adopt Ordinance No. 1147 amending the zoning map for ~435 acres in Parkway Village Specific Plan
Award contract to Mynt Systems for Lancaster Police Station Microgrid Project (max $941,170)
Approve purchase of Cisco networking equipment for Midtown Recreation Center via CMAS contract #3-14-70-3040B
Approve purchase of 20 additional Accela Civic Platform user licenses
Approve purchase and installation of security cameras and access control equipment for Midtown Recreation Center

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✓ Decided: Council approved $941,170 police microgrid contract and renewed weapons policy

The council approved several contracts and purchases, including a $941,170 microgrid project for the police department and new networking, audio‑visual and security equipment for the Midtown Recreation Center. It adopted Resolution No. 26‑06 renewing the police department’s military equipment use policy and approved the purchase of rifles, pepper‑ball launchers, beanbag rounds and 40 mm launchers. The council also amended the FY 2025‑26 budget and capital improvement program and adopted Ordinance No. 1147 changing the zoning map for about 435 acres. All items were approved unanimously with one member absent.

Approved $941,170 contract to Mynt Systems for police department microgrid (4-0-0-1)
Adopted Resolution No. 26‑06 renewing police military equipment use policy and approved purchase of 18 rifles, 5 pepper‑ball launchers, 500 beanbag rounds, 2 40 mm launchers (4-0-0-1)
Adopted Resolution No. 26‑08 amending FY 2025‑26 Budget and Capital Improvement Program (4-0-0-1)
Approved purchase of Cisco networking equipment and cabling for Midtown Recreation Center (4-0-0-1)
Approved purchase of 20 additional Accela Civic Platform user licenses (4-0-0-1)
Approved purchase and installation of audio‑visual systems for Midtown Recreation Center (4-0-0-1)
Approved purchase and installation of security cameras and access‑control equipment for Midtown Recreation Center (4-0-0-1)
Adopted Ordinance No. 1147 amending city zoning map for approximately 435 acres (Specific Plan)

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📹 From the video

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[music] It's just a [music] silly face I'm going through. [music and singing] You got me. I'm not [music] alone. [music] But then again to me [music] Be quiet. Big boys don't cry. Big boys don't cry. Big boys don't cry. Big boys don't cry. picture. I know you know long me long You wait a long time a [singing and music] Just [music] [music] Welcome to the Lancaster City Council meeting. City clerk, >> city council member, agency director, authority members Hughes, Leslie absent. Molly >> present. >> Man >> Vice Mayor, vice chairman Chris >> present. >> Mayor, chairman Paris >> here. >> We have a quorum. >> Thank you. John Meadows from Christian Life Assembly will be doing the invocation. >> Praise the Lord. Let's stand. Let's pray. Lord Jesus, we thank you so much for your goodness to us and this next year, this next month as we begin to celebrate your death and resurrection and all that means for us. Lord, I pray that that message and the hope that it gives would fill our hearts. Guide this meeting. Uh give our leaders wisdom and we thank you in Jesus name. Amen. United States of America to the republic for it stands one nation indivisible. >> May I [clears throat] have your attention please? Welcome to the Lancaster City Council meeting. The city council encourages public participation at its meetings. However, the right of the public to address the council must be balanced with the need to ensure that public participation does not interfere with the orderly course of public …

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📄 From the agenda

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Tuesday, February 24, 2026 Regular Meeting – 1:30 PM The City Clerk/Agency/Authority Secretary hereby declares the agenda was posted by 6:30 p.m. on February 20, 2026 at the entrance to Lancaster City Hall 44933 Fern Avenue, Lancaster, CA 93534 LEGISLATIVE BODY City Council/Successor Agency/Financing/Power Authority Mayor/Chair R. Rex Parris Vice Mayor/Vice Chair Marvin Crist Council Member/Agency Director/Authority Member Lauren Hughes-Leslie Council Member/Agency Director/Authority Member Raj Malhi Council Member/Agency Director/Authority Member Ken Mann CITY OF LANCASTER, CALIFORNIA CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/FINANCING/POWER AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING AGENDA – TUESDAY, 02/24/2026 ~ 1 ~ AGENDA ITEMS TO BE REMOVED Sometimes it is necessary to remove items from the agenda. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you. PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR - AGENDIZED ITEMS Any person who would like to address the Legislative Bodies on any agendized item is requested to complete a speaker card for the City Clerk/Agency/Authority Secretary and identify the agenda item you would like to discuss. Each person will be given an opportunity to address the Legislative Body at the time such item is discussed. Speaker cards are available at the rear of the Council Chambers and your speaker card must be filled out and turned in prior to the agenda item being called. We respectfully request that you fill the cards out completely and print as clearly as possible. Following this …

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📄 From the minutes

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CC 2 3/10/2026 TN Tuesday, February 24, 2026 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Parris called the meeting of the Lancaster City Council / Successor Agency/ Financing/Power Authority to order at 1:33 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENT: City Council Members /Agency Directors /Authority Members: Malhi, Mann; Vice Mayor/ Vice Chair Crist; Mayor/Chair Parris EXCUSED: Hughes- Leslie On the motion by Council Member Mann, and seconded by Council Member Malhi, the City Council excused Council Member Hughes-Leslie from the City Council/Successor Agency/Financing/Power Authority regular meeting, by the following vote: 4-0-0-1: AYES: Mann, Malhi, Crist, Parris; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: Hughes-Leslie STAFF MEMBERS: City Manager/ Executive Director; Assistant City Manager/ Assistant Executive Director; City Attorney/Agency/Authority Counsel; City Clerk/Agency/ Authority Secretary; Director- Public Works; Director-Community Development; Director- Parks, Recreation, Arts, & Community Services; Senior Director/Treasurer-Admin Services; Assistant Chief of Police. INVOCATION John Meadors, Christian Life Assembly Docusign Envelope ID: 47F1A9BC-0092-4942-A85F-2F3C052B6920 2-24-26 CC-SA-FA-PA Meeting Minutes 2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Raj Malhi PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT Recorded public announcement regarding meeting conduct and public participation was played at this time. CONSENT CALENDAR On a motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member M …

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🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)

Named votes as recorded in the official record.

motion by Council Member Mann, and seconded by Council Member Malhi, the City Council excused Council Member Hughes-Leslie from the City Council/Successor Agency/Financing/Power Authority regular…

4 yea

Mann yea · Malhi yea · Crist yea · Parris yea

motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Mann, the City Council approved the consent calendar as comprised pulling consent calendar item number CC 11 for separate discussion, by the…

4 yea

Mann yea · Malhi yea · Crist yea · Parris yea

Resolution No. 26-06 by the following vote: 4-0-0-1:

4 yea

Mann yea · Malhi yea · Crist yea · Parris yea

motion by Vice Mayor Crist, and seconded by Council Member Mann, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 26-08 authorizing an amendment to the adopted Budget and Capital Improvement Program for…

4 yea

Mann yea · Malhi yea · Crist yea · Parris yea

motion by Vice Mayor Crist, and seconded by Council Member Malhi, the City Council received and approved, audited annual financial report for the City of Lancaster, CA, Fiscal Year ending June 30…

4 yea

Mann yea · Malhi yea · Crist yea · Parris yea

that the next City Council/Successor Agency/Financing/Power Authority meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Docusign Envelope ID: 47F1A9BC-0092-4942-A85F-2F3C052B6920 2-24-26…

4 yea

Hughes-Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Mann yea · Crist yea

Mon Feb 23, 2026 · 03:30 PM

Planning Commission

Tue Feb 17, 2026 · 01:00 PM

California Choice Energy Authority Board of Directors Regular Meeting

Council Chambers - Lancaster City Hall

Tue Feb 17, 2026 · 01:00 PM

California Choice Energy Authority Board of Directors Special Meeting

Board considers agreement with Lunar Energy for energy management system

The California Choice Energy Authority Board of Directors will meet to discuss operational updates and procurement mandates. The board is considering a resolution to set its regular meeting schedule and a policy for rotating leadership positions.

Proposed agreement with Lunar Energy for a Distributed Energy Resources Management System (DERMS) and demand response program design
Adoption of Resolution for regular meeting schedule and Board Chair/Vice Chair rotation policy
Review of the Audited Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025
Presentation from Pacific Energy Advisors on Incremental Capacity Procurement Mandates
Closed session regarding public employment for the Chief Executive Officer

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