Lancaster public meetings in 2023

Criminal Justice Commission

The Lancaster Criminal Justice Commission will review crime trends and receive updates from various public safety agencies. The commission also plans to approve meeting minutes from September and October 2023.

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

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council and Housing Authority will consider an amendment to a development agreement for vacant parcels near Whit Carter Park. The agenda also includes reviewing the annual housing report and approving several service contracts. Additionally, the council will review recent city expenditures totaling over $9 million.

• Amendment to Ravello Holdings, Inc. development agreement with a $40,000 price reduction
• Fuel delivery contract not to exceed $316,459.00
• Road easement acceptance for 15th Street West
• Review of check registers totaling $9,259,810.09
• Purchase of a Caterpillar 930 Wheel Loader

Planning Commission Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will consider several land use applications, including a proposal for 324 apartments and 96 townhouses near Lancaster Boulevard. The commission will also review permits for live entertainment at Mi Ranchito Mexican Bar and Grill and a new banquet hall.

• Subdivision of ~20 acres into a 324-unit apartment complex and 96-unit townhouse community
• Subdivision of ~72 acres into 215 single-family residential lots and 4 drainage basin lots
• Conditional Use Permit for live entertainment at 1721 East Avenue J
• Conditional Use Permit for a banquet hall at 44950 Valley Central Way, Suite 104

Social Equity Commission

The Lancaster Social Equity Commission will hear a presentation on mental health awareness from the Erick A. Garcia “You Are Enough” Foundation. The Commission will also hold a discussion and possible action regarding Black History Month.

• Presentation: Mental Health Awareness by Jacqueline Diaz-Fontana
• Discussion and possible action on Black History Month
• Approval of July 19, 2023 minutes
• Approval of September 20, 2023 minutes

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council is reviewing several items including new regulations for sidewalk vendors and protections for city personnel. The agenda also includes approvals for land maps, a cell tower lease amendment, and a street sweeping services contract.

• Award $1,796,289.96 contract for street sweeping services to SCA of CA, LLC
• Adopt Ordinance No. 1108 regarding sidewalk vendor regulations
• Adopt Ordinance No. 1109 to protect city facilities and personnel
• Approve Verizon Wireless cell tower lease amendment at Owen Memorial Park
• Approve check registers totaling $12,940,338.17 for October 8 to November 6, 2023

Planning Commission Regular Meeting

The Commission will hold public hearings on multiple land use requests, including several new housing subdivisions and a rezoning for an electric bus manufacturing facility. The agenda also includes requests for conditional use permits regarding live entertainment and a banquet hall.

• Subdivision of 28.5 acres into 106 single-family lots at Avenue J and 35th Street East
• Rezoning of 160 acres on Avenue H for a 630,000 square foot electric school bus manufacturing facility
• Subdivision of 45 acres into 109 lots on the west side of Sierra Highway
• Subdivision of 3.5 acres into 15 single-family lots between 7th and 8th Street East
• Conditional Use Permit for live entertainment at Mi Ranchito Mexican Bar and Grill

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider expanding the Power Choice Solar and Battery Program to include commercial and industrial customers. The agenda also includes introducing new ordinances regarding sidewalk vendor regulations and the protection of city facilities.

• Expansion of Power Choice Solar and Battery Program to commercial and industrial customers
• Introduction of Ordinance No. 1108 to amend sidewalk vendor regulations
• Introduction of Ordinance No. 1109 regarding the protection of city facilities and personnel
• Approval of $429,900 for SR-138 Avenue J Interchange improvements
• Approval of $620,850 contract with Antelope Valley Partners for Health

Planning Commission Regular Meeting

The Commission will hold public hearings on multiple development requests, including a Courtyard Marriott hotel and several single-family home subdivisions. The agenda also includes permits for two new car wash facilities.

• Proposed Courtyard Marriott hotel at Avenue J-13 and 20 Street West
• Subdivision of 68.9 acres into 235 single-family residential lots at 80th Street West and Avenue L
• Subdivision of 20 acres into 74 single-family residential lots at Avenue I and 35 Street East
• Subdivision of 30 acres into 84 single-family lots at Avenue K and 26 Street East
• New car wash facilities at Avenue J/20 Street West and 20 Street East/Avenue J

Criminal Justice Commission

The Lancaster Criminal Justice Commission will review reports and updates from several agencies, including the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and the District Attorney’s Office. The meeting also includes approval of the September 13, 2023, meeting minutes.

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

Planning Commission Regular Meeting

The Commission will hold public hearings regarding two tentative tract maps. The first involves subdividing approximately 9.78 acres into 40 single-family lots, and the second requests a three-year extension for a 39-lot development.

• Public hearing for Tentative Tract Map No. 83571 to create 40 single-family residential lots on 40th Street West
• Request for a three-year extension for Tentative Tract Map No. 83231 at Nugent Street and 20th Street East

Criminal Justice Commission

The Lancaster Criminal Justice Commission will review reports from several law enforcement agencies, including the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and the District Attorney’s Office. The meeting also includes a presentation regarding youth programs and services.

• Presentation on Youth Programs and Services by Nigel Holly
• Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Crime Trends Report
• Los Angeles County Probation Department Update
• California Highway Patrol Update
• District Attorney’s Office Update

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider several tax-sharing resolutions for property annexations into the Los Angeles County Sanitation District No. 14. The agenda also includes approving a purchase of Motorola radios and increasing expenditure authority for the City Manager regarding vehicle and equipment purchases.

• Tax Sharing Resolutions for proposed Annexations No. 14-444, 14-443, 14-442, and 14-439
• Approval of $28,747,541.62 in check and wire registers from August 13 to August 26, 2023
• Purchase of 53 portable and 10 mobile Motorola radios from BearCom / Motorola Solutions
• Increase of single vendor expenditure authority for the City Manager's fleet program
• Adoption of Ordinance No. 1105 to establish the East Side Overlay boundary at 60 Street East

The council adopted Ordinance No. 1105 to move the western boundary of the East Side Overlay from 40 St East to 60 St East. It also approved tax‑sharing resolutions for four proposed annexations (Nos. 14‑444, 14‑443, 14‑442, 14‑439) and authorized several expenditures, including $28,747,541.62 in check and wire registers, a purchase of Motorola radios, a Ford Super Duty graffiti truck, and a first amendment to the Verdant Lancaster development agreement.

• Adopt East Side Overlay boundary change to 60 St East
• Adopt Tax Sharing Resolution for Annexation No. 14‑444
• Adopt Tax Sharing Resolution for Annexation No. 14‑443
• Adopt Tax Sharing Resolution for Annexation No. 14‑442
• Approve check and wire registers totaling $28,747,541.62
• Approve purchase of 53 portable and 10 mobile Motorola radios
• Approve purchase of one 2023 Ford Super Duty F‑550 graffiti truck
• Approve first amendment to the Verdant Lancaster Development Agreement

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider various consent calendar items, including a land sale for an industrial building and contract extensions for street sweeping and park maintenance. The meeting also includes approvals for tax sharing resolutions related to sanitation district annexations.

• Sale of 0.56-acre industrial parcel near Avenue M and 3 Street East to Ara Mardirossian
• Approval of $14,667,386.29 in check and wire registers from July 9 to August 12, 2023
• One-year extension for park landscape maintenance with Terracare, Inc. up to $602,393.76
• 90-day extension of street sweeping services agreement with SCA of CA, LLC
• Memorandum of Understanding with Lancaster Museum and Public Art Foundation for staff support

The City Council approved the sale of an industrial parcel to Ara Mardirossian and authorized several service agreements for street sweeping, landscaping, and IT consulting. The council also adopted tax sharing resolutions for three property annexations into the Los Angeles County Sanitation District No. 14.

• Approved sale of industrial parcel APN 3126-018-902 to Ara Mardirossian
• Approved $14,667,386.29 in check and wire registers (July 9 – Aug 12, 2023)
• Approved 90-day extension for street sweeping services with SCA of CA, LLC
• Approved FY24 consulting services agreement with Infinity Technologies
• Approved MOU with Lancaster Museum and Public Art Foundation for BLVD Cultural District staffing
• Approved one-year landscape maintenance extension with Terracare Inc. not to exceed $602,393.76
• Adopted tax sharing resolutions for Annexations No. 14-437, 14-446, and 14-448
• Approved $249,937 (plus 5% contingency) for Amargosa Creek Recreation Trail design plans

Planning Commission Regular Meeting

The Commission will review requests for two residential tract map extensions and a new 118-lot subdivision. Additionally, they will consider recommendations for citywide zoning text amendments to implement the 2021-2029 Housing Element.

• Approval of 118 single-family residential lots at Lancaster Boulevard and 35 Street East
• Three-year extension request for 109 residential lots north of Lancaster Boulevard
• Three-year extension request for 46 residential lots at 30th Street East and Avenue K-4
• Citywide zoning text amendments to Titles 15, 16, and 17 of the Municipal Code

Criminal Justice Commission

The Lancaster Criminal Justice Commission will review reports from several agencies, including the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and the District Attorney’s Office. The meeting also includes a progress report on LEAPS data from Spiral Commercial Services, Inc.

• Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Crime Trends Report
• LEAPS Progress Report Data from Spiral Commercial Services, Inc.
• Los Angeles County Probation Department Update
• California Highway Patrol Update
• District Attorney Update

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will discuss and vote on several items including the purchase of six 2023 Dodge Durango vehicles for law enforcement, amendments to professional services agreements with various firms, and a second amendment to the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement.

• Approve purchase of six 2023 Dodge Durango Law Enforcement Vehicles for $474,030
• Amend Professional Services Agreements with Affordable Housing Solutions & Development (AHS), Best, Best & Krieger LLP (BBK), and SRK Consulting LLC for three more years
• Second Amendment to the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement relating to California Choice Energy Authority

The City Council approved the purchase of six police vehicles and extended three professional services agreements related to affordable housing. The Council also approved a parcel map for a commercial development and authorized networking equipment upgrades for city facilities.

• Approved purchase of six 2023 Dodge Durango police vehicles for $474,030.00
• Extended professional services agreement with Affordable Housing Solutions & Development of Southern California, LLC for three years
• Extended professional services agreement with Best, Best & Krieger LLP for three years
• Extended professional services agreement with SRK Consulting LLC for three years
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with FTI Consulting, Inc. not to exceed $156,000
• Approved Parcel Map No. 84005 at Avenue J and 20th Street West
• Approved developer-constructed streets for Antelope Valley Sikh Center (CUP 03-12)
• Approved purchase of Cisco networking equipment for City Hall, LPAC, MOAH, Yard, and Stadium

Special Joint City Council Meeting

The Lancaster and Palmdale City Councils are meeting to discuss several joint initiatives, including regional recreation and evacuation facilities. The agenda also covers potential collaborations on animal control, workforce agreements, and sales tax sharing.

• Palmdale proposal to identify $10 million for the MARRC facility
• Lancaster acknowledgment of $6.5 million contract for design services
• Review of options to mitigate Animal Care & Control costs
• Authorization for Wellness Center Request for Proposal (RFP) development
• Drafting of a Memorandum of Understanding for Auto Dealers Sales Tax Sharing

Social Equity Commission

The Lancaster Social Equity Commission will discuss a presentation on the Juneteenth Celebration and an OIG report covering School Resource Officers, as well as approve minutes from a previous meeting.

• Presentation on Juneteenth Celebration
• OIG Report Covering School Resource Officers
• Approval of Minutes – April 19, 2023

Planning Commission Regular Meeting

The Commission will consider several public hearings regarding land use permits. Items include a new wireless communications facility, pylon signs for the Lancaster Auto Mall, and a cannabis retail permit.

• 80-foot monopine wireless tower at 2052 West Avenue L
• Installation of twelve 25-foot tall pylon signs along Antelope Valley Freeway
• Cannabis retail sale permit for 42212 10 Street West, Unit 8
• East Side Overlay Zone text amendment and Environmental Impact Report certification

Criminal Justice Commission

The Lancaster Criminal Justice Commission will review reports from several agencies, including crime trends and legislative updates. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes from the June 14, 2023, meeting.

• Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Crime Trends Report
• LEAPS Progress Report Data from Spiral Commercial Services, Inc.
• Los Angeles County Probation Department Update
• California Highway Patrol Update
• District Attorney and City Attorney updates

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will review an ordinance regarding street tree maintenance and liability in the parkway. The meeting also includes a proposal for a climate communities planning grant and a subordination agreement for Laurel Crest Apartments.

• Adoption of Ordinance No. 1104 regarding street tree ownership and maintenance
• Approval of Transformative Climate Communities Planning Grant application
• Subordination agreement for Laurel Crest Apartments refinance involving $3,412,500.00 and $4,024,440.00 loans
• Declaration of surplus land by the Lancaster Successor Agency
• Approval of check and wire registers totaling $5,980,859.75

The City Council approved check and wire registers totaling $5,980,859.75 and adopted Ordinance No. 1104 regarding street trees. The council also authorized a grant application for the former Fairgrounds site and approved a loan subordination agreement for Laurel Crest Apartments.

• Approved check and wire registers for June 11-26, 2023, in the amount of $5,980,859.75
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1104 replacing Chapter 12.20 of Title 12 regarding Street Trees
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-53 to apply for a Transformative Climate Communities Planning Grant
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-52 to execute a subordination agreement for Laurel Crest Apartments
• Adopted Resolution No. SA 01-23 declaring certain parcels of land as surplus
• Approved City Council/Successor Agency/Financing/Power/California Choice Energy Authority minutes from June 27, 2023

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council is considering several construction awards, including a street striping program and improvements to 35th Street West. The meeting also includes reviewing legal and technical service agreements for the California Choice Energy Authority.

• Award $790,579.45 contract to Sterndahl Enterprises, LLC for roadway thermoplastic striping
• Award $1,012,428.05 contract to R.C. Becker & Son, Inc. for 35th Street West improvements
• Approve legal services agreement with Braun Blaising & Wynne, P.C. up to $430,000 annually
• Approve technical support contract with Pacific Energy Advisors, Inc. up to $2,400,000 annually
• Approve $116,484.79 change order for SR-138 Avenue K Interchange recycled water line

The City Council approved several public works contracts for road striping and street improvements. The California Choice Energy Authority awarded legal and technical service agreements. The Council also authorized a grant application for impaired driving awareness.

• Awarded $790,579.45 road striping contract to Sterndahl Enterprises, LLC
• Awarded $1,012,428.05 for 35th Street West Improvements to R.C. Becker & Son, Inc.
• Approved $116,484.79 increase for Avenue K Interchange Recycled Waterline project
• Approved $124,630 for SB1383 consulting services with Go2Zero Strategies
• Approved $13,685,960.39 in check and wire registers (May 21 – June 10, 2023)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-42 to apply for CHP impaired driving financial assistance
• Awarded $430,000 annual regulatory legal contract to Braun Blaising & Wynne, P.C.
• Awarded $2,400,000 annual technical support contract to Pacific Energy Advisors, Inc.

MEASURE LC CITIZENS OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE

The Measure LC Citizens' Oversight Committee will discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Budget. The presentation will be delivered by the Finance Director, City Manager, and Assistant City Manager.

• Proposed Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Budget presentation
• Approval of March 8, 2023, meeting minutes

Criminal Justice Commission

The Lancaster Criminal Justice Commission will review a presentation on the Drone Program Update and hear various agency reports. The meeting includes updates from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Probation Department, and California Highway Patrol.

• Drone Program Update presentation
• Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Crime Trends Report
• LEAPS Progress Report Data from Spiral Commercial Services, Inc.
• Approval of April 12, 2023, meeting minutes

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council is reviewing several consent calendar items, including annual assessments for lighting, landscape, and drainage maintenance districts. The council will also consider approving multiple final tract maps for development projects.

• Approval of check and wire registers totaling $9,267,799.62
• Annual assessment for Lancaster Lighting Maintenance District for FY 2023-24
• Annual assessment for Lancaster Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 for FY 2023-24
• Annual assessment for Lancaster Drainage Benefit Assessment District for FY 2023-24
• Final Map Approval for Tract Map No. 061733 at 26th Street West and Avenue L-2

The City Council denied an appeal regarding Conditional Use Permit No. 22-11 for Heliogen, upholding the Planning Commission's approval. The Council also approved several annual assessments for lighting, landscape, and drainage maintenance districts, and authorized a groundwater purchase for the Lancaster National Soccer Center.

• Denied appeal of Conditional Use Permit No. 22-11 (Heliogen) (4-0-0-1)
• Approved $9,267,799.62 in check and wire registers for May 7-20, 2023 (4-0-0-1)
• Adopted resolutions for annual assessments for Lighting, Landscape, and Drainage Maintenance Districts (4-0-0-1)
• Approved four final tract maps (Tracts 061733, 061733-01, 061733-02, and 74101) (4-0-0-1)
• Approved contract extension with Tip Top Arborists, Inc. not to exceed $543,533 (4-0-0-1)
• Authorized application for $8,971,543 in funds from LACMTA (4-0-0-1)
• Approved groundwater purchase agreement with Los Angeles County Sanitation District 14 (4-0-0-1)
• Approved $500,000 contract with Corporate Streams for news and programming production (4-0-0-1)

Planning Commission Special Meeting

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding three conditional use permit applications. These include a new battery energy storage facility, an indoor cannabis operation, and an alcohol license for a gas station market.

• Construction of a 400 MW battery energy storage system at 90 Street West and Avenue J-8
• Indoor cannabis cultivation, manufacturing, and distribution at 42254 8th Street East
• Type 20 ABC license for beer and wine sales at 504 East Avenue K
• Approval of minutes from the May 15, 2023, Special Joint Meeting

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will discuss approving agreements with Kimley-Horn and Associates for design services on several at-grade railroad crossings. The council will also consider a zoning change and the purchase of an updated CCTV truck.

• Approve agreement for Avenue M At-Grade Crossing ($934,391.35)
• Approve agreement for Avenue K At-Grade Crossing ($935,762.22)
• Approve agreement for Avenue J At-Grade Crossing ($935,762.22)
• Zone Change No. 21-03 to reduce lot sizes
• Purchase of Audio, Visual and Digital Signage systems for City Hall Remodel

The City Council approved a major neighborhood improvement project for street resurfacing and speed cushions. They also authorized several design agreements for at-grade crossings and a hydrogen supply agreement with Proxima H2, LLC.

• Awarded 2023 Neighborhood Improvement Project to Granite Construction Company for $3,391,168.00 plus alternates of $1,153,645.50 and $895,690.00, plus 20% contingency (5-0-0-0)
• Approved $922,651.29 design agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for Avenue M At-Grade Crossing
• Approved $934,391.35 design agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for Avenue K At-Grade Crossing
• Approved $935,762.22 design agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for Avenue J At-Grade Crossing (4-0-1-0)
• Authorized Hydrogen Supply Agreement with Proxima H2, LLC
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1103 changing zoning at 52nd Street West and Avenue L from R-15,000 to R-10,000
• Approved purchase of one 2023 RapidView: IBAK CCTV Truck
• Approved check and wire registers from April 23 to May 6, 2023, totaling $8,566,185.48

Special Joint Planning Commission/Measure LC Meeting

The Planning Commission and Measure LC Citizens’ Oversight Committee will discuss two requests to extend development timelines. These include an extension for an affordable multi-family complex and a subdivision of single-family residential lots.

• Extension request for 114-unit affordable multi-family residential complex at Avenue I and Sierra Highway
• Extension request for subdivision of 75 single-family residential lots at 52 Street West and Avenue J-8
• Ethics training presentation by City Attorney Allison Burns

City Council Regular Meeting

The Lancaster Housing Authority will hold a public hearing regarding the disposal of surplus land parcels. The City Council will also consider several infrastructure projects, including street resurfacing and design services for the Lancaster Health District.

• Public hearing on approving a development agreement with Ravello Holdings, Inc. for vacant parcels near Whit Carter Park
• Contract award of $1,259,736.64 to R.C. Becker & Son, Inc. for Sierra Highway resurfacing
• Approval of $833,622.00 in pavement preservation work orders with Los Angeles County
• Design services task order for Lancaster Health District in the amount of $457,222.27
• Review of city check registers totaling $8,366,371.68

The City Council approved several pavement preservation and infrastructure contracts, including resurfacing for Sierra Highway and culvert improvements for Amargosa Creek. The council also approved a final tract map and design services for the Lancaster Health District.

• Approved $1,259,736.64 contract to R.C. Becker & Son, Inc. for Sierra Hwy resurfacing
• Approved $833,622.00 for pavement preservation via LA County Work Orders 270601, 270604, and 270605
• Approved Final Map for Tract Map No. 61248 at Avenue J and 35th Street East
• Approved $457,222.27 plus $150,000 contingency for Lancaster Health District design services with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
• Approved $972,830.00 plus 20% contingency to LNA Concrete Structures, Inc. for Amargosa Creek Channel Culvert Improvements
• Approved $500,000.00 appropriation for Amargosa Creek Channel Culvert Improvements
• Approved check and wire registers from March 26 to April 22, 2023, totaling $8,366,371.68
• Adopted resolution to designate an independent hearing officer for business license appeals

Social Equity Commission

The Lancaster Social Equity Commission will meet to discuss and take action on the Social Equity Commission Equity Report. The meeting also includes a presentation from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

• Presentation by Lt. Greg Burner of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
• Discussion and action on Social Equity Commission Equity Report
• Discussion and action on Juneteenth Subcommittee
• Approval of February 15, 2023, meeting minutes

Planning Commission Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will consider a permit for a new car wash and a 103-lot single-family home subdivision. The Commission will also discuss an extension for a 114-unit affordable multi-family residential complex.

• Conditional Use Permit for a 3,596 square foot Quick Quack car wash at 20 Street West and Avenue I
• Subdivision of 103 single-family lots at 30 Street East and Nugent Street
• Three-year extension request for a 114-unit affordable multi-family residential complex at Avenue I and Sierra Highway

Criminal Justice Commission

The Commission will review reports from several law enforcement and legal agencies. The meeting includes presentations on crime trends, LEAPS progress, and updates from the District Attorney and City Attorney.

• Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Crime Trends Report
• LEAPS Progress Report Data from Spiral Commercial Services, Inc. (SCSI)
• Los Angeles County Probation Department Update
• California Highway Patrol Update
• District Attorney and City Attorney updates

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the renewal of the Downtown Lancaster Property and Business Improvement District (DLPBID). The council will also consider terminating the local COVID-19 emergency declaration and approving various administrative items.

• Public hearing for the renewal of the Downtown Lancaster Property and Business Improvement District
• Resolution to terminate the Local Emergency and Local Health Emergency caused by COVID-19
• Approval of check and wire registers totaling $4,003,205.73
• Purchase and Sale Agreement with Garen Harutyunyan for an industrial parcel near Avenue J-11 and Yucca Avenue
• Resolution authorizing a surety bond for Lancaster Energy

The City Council officially ended the local and health emergencies caused by COVID-19. The council also approved several consent items, including a land sale and financial reports. A public hearing regarding the Downtown Lancaster Property and Business Improvement District was continued.

• Adopted Resolution No. 23-21 terminating the Local Emergency and Local Health Emergency caused by COVID-19 (5-0)
• Approved check and wire registers for March 12 through March 25, 2023, totaling $4,003,205.73 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-22 authorizing a Surety Bond for Lancaster Energy (5-0)
• Approved Purchase and Sale Agreement with Garen Harutyunyan for an industrial parcel near Avenue J-11 and Yucca Avenue (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 23-23 approving 2022 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Reports (5-0)
• Continued public hearing and consideration of Downtown Lancaster Property and Business Improvement District renewal to May 9, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved March 28, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council Regular Meeting

The Lancaster City Council is holding a regular meeting on March 28, 2023, at 5:00 PM. The agenda is largely procedural, including roll call, invocation, and a consent calendar. Public comment is allowed on agendized items, with speakers limited to three minutes.

• Consent calendar for routine items
• Public comment period for agendized items
• Waiver of further reading of ordinances

The City Council approved several contracts for City Hall security and renovations, as well as agreements for disaster debris removal and water recycling. The council also accepted completed street and water improvements from various developers.

• Approved $195,440.63 for City Hall cameras and door access control panels
• Approved $363,328.31 change order for City Hall roof replacement
• Approved Master Agreement with Clean Water Ventures, Inc. for a recycled water plant
• Approved $755,624.00 plus 10% contingency for El Dorado Park final design services
• Approved $210,000.00 for LDM Associates, Inc. for Housing Rehabilitation Program administration
• Extended 3-year agreements with Ceres Environmental Services and Tetra Tech, Inc. for disaster debris services
• Approved check and wire registers totaling $5,948,680.08
• Accepted completed street improvements at Division St/Avenue H and 42723 Challenger Way

Planning Commission Regular Meeting

The Planning Commission will consider several public hearings regarding land use. Items include a hydrogen research facility expansion, a 36-lot subdivision, and a 28-lot subdivision with a requested zone change.

• Expansion of hydrogen research and development facility at 431 East Avenue K-4
• Subdivision of ±10 acres into 36 single family residential lots at 65 Street West and Avenue J-8
• Subdivision of ±10 acres into 28 single-family residential lots at 52nd Street West and Avenue L
• Zone change from R-15,000 to R-10,000 for the 52nd Street West and Avenue L project

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council and Lancaster Housing Authority will review several consent calendar items. These include potential property sales, the purchase of tax-defaulted properties, and approvals for various tract maps and infrastructure improvements.

• Negotiation with Ravello Holdings, Inc. for property disposition requiring a $50,000.00 deposit
• Purchase of five tax-defaulted properties via APNs 3138-036-015, 3138-036-014, 3138-036-013, 3170-006-014, and 3170-006-009
• Approval of Tract Map No. 82830 at Newgrove Street and 65th Street West
• Approval of Tract Map No. 82831 at Newgrove Street and 62nd Street West
• City check and wire registers totaling $6,026,569.99

The Lancaster Housing Authority proposed an agreement to purchase five tax-defaulted properties for $60,000 and a six-month negotiating agreement with Ravello Holdings, Inc. The City Council also processed several consent calendar items including tract map approvals and street name changes. No vote tallies were recorded in the provided text.

• Proposed $60,000 purchase of tax-defaulted properties (APNs 3138-036-015, 3138-036-014, 3138-036-013, 3170-006-014, and 3170-006-009)
• Proposed six-month Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Ravello Holdings, Inc. requiring a $50,000 deposit
• Approved Tract Map No. 82830 (Newgrove Street and 65th Street West)
• Approved Tract Map No. 82831 (Newgrove Street and 62nd Street West)
• Approved street name change from Avenue L West to Balmont Street
• Approved February 28, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved Joint Use Agreement with Southern California Edison Company for Tract No. 061535

Measure LC Oversight Regular Meeting

The Measure LC Citizens' Oversight Committee will hear a presentation on the Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Mid-Year Budget from city staff. The committee will also consider approving minutes from a previous meeting. This is a regular oversight meeting focused on budget review.

• Presentation of the Fiscal Year 2022/2023 Mid-Year Budget by City Manager Jason Caudle, Assistant City Manager Trolis Niebla, Finance Director George Harris, and Public Safety Director Rod Armalin
• Approve Measure LC Citizens' Oversight Committee Special Meeting Minutes of June 22, 2022

Criminal Justice Commission

The Lancaster Criminal Justice Commission will receive presentations on catalytic converter cases and drones as first responders, along with updates from the Sheriff's Department, Probation, CHP, District Attorney, City Attorney, and Public Safety. The consent calendar includes approval of February 8, 2023 minutes. No votes on ordinances or contracts are scheduled.

• Presentation on catalytic converter cases by Deputy District Attorney Amarilla Blondia
• Presentation on drones as first responders by Public Safety Director Rodrick Armalin
• Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Crime Trends Report
• Los Angeles County Probation Department Update
• State legislative office updates from Congressman Garcia, Senator Wilk, Assemblyman Carrillo, and Assemblyman Lackey

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will vote on a consent calendar including $8.76 million in check registers, a $23,840 allocation for Lancaster Performing Arts Center air conditioning, and several infrastructure and contract items. The meeting also includes recognition of public safety staff and a code enforcement title ordinance.

• Approve check registers totaling $8,761,942.34 for Jan 22–Feb 11, 2023
• Allocate $23,840 from general fund for LPAC air conditioning installation cost increase
• Adopt Ordinance No. 1101 creating Senior Specialist – Code Enforcement title
• Approve Amendment No. 6 for street sweeping services with SCA of CA, LLC
• Accept developer-installed sewer improvements at 20th Street West and Avenue H/Division Street

The City Council approved check and wire registers totaling $8.76 million and authorized several service contract amendments. The council also accepted new sewer improvements and approved a parcel map for industrial zoning. Additionally, funds were allocated for air conditioning installation at the Performing Arts Center.

• Approved check and wire registers for Jan 22 to Feb 11, 2023, totaling $8,761,942.34
• Approved Amendment No. 3 for Maintenance Yard Security Services with Allikat, Inc. (DBA ACME Asset Protection Services)
• Accepted developer-installed sanitary sewer at West Side of 20th Street West (SPR 19-06)
• Approved Parcel Map No. 83526 for subdividing 2.48 acres into three parcels on 6th Street East
• Approved Amendment No. 6 for street sweeping services with SCA of CA, LLC
• Allocated $23,840 from general fund for Lancaster Performing Arts Center air conditioning installation
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1101 regarding the Senior Specialist – Code Enforcement title
• Accepted developer-installed sanitary sewer at Northwest corner Avenue H and Division Street (SPR 15-03)

Social Equity Commission

The Lancaster Social Equity Commission will hear a presentation on a community-centered app from BLKGLD developers, discuss hardships faced by minority-owned businesses on Garden of Iyun Blvd, and consider events for February through June including a Veterans Welcome Home celebration, Women's History Month, and Juneteenth. The meeting also includes approval of January minutes and public comment periods.

• BLKGLD App Developers' presentation of a community-centered app
• Discussion of hardships of minority-owned businesses on Garden of Iyun Blvd
• Discussion of subcommittee for events from February to June: Veterans Welcome Home, Women's History Month, Juneteenth and Black History
• Discussion and action on Black History Month, Women's History Month, and Veterans Welcome Home event in March
• Discussion of the 'Standing on the Shoulders of' item

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council approved several infrastructure projects, including a major freeway interchange and drainage improvements. The council also moved to renew the Downtown Lancaster Property and Business Improvement District and adopted ordinances for a new special tax and a vehicle miles traveled impact fee program.

• Awarded $29,633,267.00 contract to Granite Construction Company for SR-138/Avenue J Interchange Improvements
• Approved $224,323.00 plus 10% contingency for BKF Engineers for channel improvements between 40th and 42nd Street West
• Adopted Resolution to renew the Downtown Lancaster Property and Business Improvement District
• Approved $8,014,883.82 in check and wire registers for January 8-21, 2023
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1099 levying Special Tax within Community Facilities District No. 2021-1
• Adopted Ordinance No. 1100 adding Chapter 15.67 regarding Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Impact Fee Mitigation Program
• Approved $450,000 Professional Services Agreement with Green Grid Inc. for Hydrogen Strategic Plan
• Approved First Amendment to License Agreement with SiFi Networks Lancaster LLC for fiber optic installation

Planning Commission Special Meeting

The Lancaster Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two items: a tentative tract map to subdivide five acres into 18 single-family lots on 60th Street West, and a conditional use permit for a 55-foot-tall AT&T wireless communications facility near 50th Street West and Avenue K. The commission will also receive development and biological resources updates.

• Tentative Tract Map 83554: subdivision of 18 single-family lots in R-7,000 zone on east side of 60th Street West, south of Avenue K-8
• Conditional Use Permit No. 22-12: 55-foot-tall stealth wireless facility and 710 sq-ft equipment enclosure near northwest corner of 50th Street West and Avenue K
• Approval of minutes from January 9, 2023 special meeting
• Development update presentation by Cynthia Campana
• Joshua Tree/Bio Resources Update by Jocelyn Swain

Criminal Justice Commission

The commission will hear reports from the LA County Sheriff's Department on crime trends, the Probation Department, the CHP, the District Attorney's Office, and the City Attorney. Public comment is invited on these agenda items.

• Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department crime trends report
• Los Angeles County Probation Department update
• California Highway Patrol update
• District Attorney's Office update
• City Attorney update

Social Equity Commission Special Meeting

The Social Equity Commission will consider creating a subcommittee to help plan the city's 2023 Juneteenth celebration. This is the only substantive item on the agenda; the rest is procedural (call to order, roll call, adjournment).

• Discussion and possible action on creation of a Social Equity Commission Subcommittee for the 2023 Lancaster Juneteenth Celebration

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will review several consent calendar items, including financial registers and a tract map. Key public business includes the potential formation of a Community Facilities District to fund public services and the acquisition of properties for renewable hydrogen energy.

• Approval of check and wire registers totaling $4,360,455.36
• Tract Map No. 062120-01 at 35th Street West and Lancaster Boulevard
• Acquisition of properties APN 3137-010-017 and 3137-010-032 for $3,276,332.00
• Formation of Community Facilities District No. 2021-1 (Public Services)
• Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Impact Fee Mitigation Program

The provided document is a meeting agenda and draft minutes template. It lists proposed actions including property acquisitions for hydrogen energy and various zoning and fee programs, but does not record final vote tallies or confirmed outcomes.

• Proposed appropriation of $3,276,332.00 for acquisition of APN 3137-010-017 and APN 3137-010-032
• Proposed approval of Tract Map No. 062120-01 at 35th Street West and Lancaster Blvd
• Proposed acceptance of developer-constructed streets and water systems for SPR 17-01
• Proposed amendment to Municipal Code Title 17 regarding collection/donation bins
• Proposed establishment of Community Facilities District No. 2021-1 for public services
• Proposed adoption of Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Impact Fee Mitigation Program
• Proposed amendment to Avanti North Specific Plan to allow up to 873 residential lots
• Proposed approval of check and wire registers totaling $4,360,455.36

Social Equity Commission

The Social Equity Commission will discuss several upcoming community programs and initiatives. Topics include health and wellness event series, Juneteenth celebrations, and 2023 quarterly goals.

• Lancaster Community Diversity Togetherness Health & Wellness Equity Event Series
• Juneteenth Event
• Social Equity Commission 2023 Quarterly Goals
• just SNAP it!
• The Baby Business Shower

Criminal Justice Commission

The Lancaster Criminal Justice Commission will hear presentations from the LA County Sheriff's Department on crime trends, the Probation Department, the California Highway Patrol, the District Attorney's Office, and the City Attorney. A Flock introduction is also scheduled. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and public comment periods.

• Flock introduction presentation
• Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Crime Trends Report
• Los Angeles County Probation Department Update
• California Highway Patrol Update
• District Attorney Update

City Council Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on a zone change to allow a 162-lot single-family subdivision at the northeast corner of 55th Street West and Avenue K. The council will also consider adopting an ordinance expanding the administrative citation program and a resolution to join a joint powers agreement for a middle-income housing program. Consent items include approval of $8.9 million in checks, a contract for inmate work crews, and a $337,740 task order for El Dorado Park improvements.

• Zone Change No. 21-04: rezone 38.9 acres at 55th Street West and Avenue K from R-10,000/R-15,000 to R-7,000 for 162 single-family lots
• Task Order No. 1 with IDS Group for $337,740 plus 10% contingency for El Dorado Park improvements
• Approve $8,920,212.86 in check and wire registers for December 2–24, 2022
• Adopt Ordinance No. 1097 amending municipal code to expand administrative citation appeal and fee reduction processes
• Resolution to join CMFA Special Finance Agency for a Middle-Income Housing Program

The provided document is a meeting agenda and draft minutes template. It lists proposed actions including a zoning change for 162 single-family lots and several housing programs, but does not record final votes or outcomes.

Planning Commission Special Meeting

The Lancaster Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Impact Fee Mitigation Program, which would add Chapter 15.67 to the Municipal Code to comply with Senate Bill 743. The Commission will also consider a Conditional Use Permit to convert an existing Community Care Facility at 1603 Roywood Drive into a Residential Health Facility. Both items include recommendations for adoption of resolutions.

• Citywide VMT Impact Fee Mitigation Program — new Municipal Code Chapter 15.67 to comply with SB 743
• Conditional Use Permit No. 22-10 — conversion of Community Care Facility to Residential Health Facility at 1603 Roywood Drive (APN 3148-047-010)
• Approval of minutes from the December 12, 2022 special meeting
• Introduction to Accela software presentation
• Commission will recommend City Council certify Final Program EIR and adopt Findings of Fact