Lancaster public meetings in 2024
47 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Wed Dec 11, 2024 · 10:00 AM
Criminal Justice Commission
Approve November 13 minutes and receive public safety updates
The Lancaster Criminal Justice Commission will vote to approve the minutes from its November 13, 2024 meeting. Commissioners will then hear updates on crime trends, probation, highway patrol, the district attorney’s office, and local police. Public members may address the commission on agenda or non‑agenda items. The meeting will adjourn after commissioner comments.
- Consent Calendar – Approval of Minutes – November 13, 2024
- Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Crime Trends Report
- Los Angeles County Probation Department Update
- California Highway Patrol Update
- District Attorney Office Update
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Tue Dec 10, 2024 · 01:30 PM
City Council Regular Meeting
Lancaster City Council to review $34.7 million in payments and road project updates
The City Council and associated authorities will consider approving over $34 million in check registers and several public works project completions. The body will also discuss lease amendments for the Lancaster University Center and administrative budgets for the Successor Agency.
- Approval of check and wire registers for payments totaling $34,727,476.96
- Contract with DMR Team, Inc. for $394,255.00 for SR-138 (SR-14) Avenue J Interchange improvements
- Acceptance of 2023 Neighborhood Improvement Project involving 16.5 lane-miles of roadway repair
- Lease amendment for Cal State Long Beach’s Extension Campus at 45356 Division Street through January 31, 2025
- Easement grant to Southern California Edison for electrical systems at Tierra Bonita Park
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✓ Decided: Council approves $3M hydrogen authority agreement with City of Industry
The Lancaster City Council approved a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement with the City of Industry to form the First Public Hydrogen Authority, and appointed five board members. The council also introduced ordinances to phase in a sales tax increase, update curfew and truancy rules, and approved a $3 million appropriation for the hydrogen authority. All votes were 4-0 with Mayor Parris absent.
- Approved Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement with City of Industry to form First Public Hydrogen Authority (4-0)
- Appointed five board members to First Public Hydrogen Authority Board (4-0)
- Introduced Ordinance No. 1122 phasing transactions and use tax increase (4-0)
- Introduced Ordinance No. 1123 on curfew, truancy, and loitering by minors (4-0)
- Introduced Ordinance No. 1124 on civil penalties for failure to supervise minors (4-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 24-71 certifying November 5, 2024 special election results (4-0)
- Appropriated $3,000,000 from General Fund for ARCHES H2 LLC agreement (4-0)
- Approved $34,727,476.96 in check and wire registers (4-0)
Council Chambers - Lancaster City Hall
🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion by Council Member Mann and seconded by Council Member Hughes-Leslie, the City Council excused Mayor/Chairman Parris from the Lancaster City Council / Successor Agency/ Financing/ Housing/Power…
4 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Mann yea · Crist yea
motion by Housing Authority Member Mann and seconded by Housing Authority Member Malhi, the Housing Authority approved the Housing Authority Consent Calendar as comprised, by the following vote…
4 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Mann yea · Crist yea
motion by Successor Agency Member Hughes-Leslie and seconded by Successor Agency Member Malhi, the Successor Agency approved the Successor Agency Consent Calendar as comprised, by the following vote…
4 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Mann yea · Crist yea
motion by Council Member Mann and seconded by Council Member Malhi, the Consent Calendar approved the Consent Calendar as comprised, by the following vote: 4- 0-0-1
4 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Mann yea · Crist yea
motion by Council Member Mann and seconded by Council Member Hughes-Leslie, the City Council approved Item Number PH 1 as comprised, by the following vote: 4-0-0- 1
4 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Mann yea · Crist yea
motion by Council Member Hughes-Leslie and seconded by Council Member Mann, the City Council approved the introduction of Ordinance No. 1123 Repealing and Replacing Chapter 9.16 of the Lancaster…
4 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Mann yea · Crist yea
motion by Council Member Mann and seconded by Council Member Hughes-Leslie, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 24-71, reciting the facts of the Special Election held on November 05, 2024…
4 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Mann yea · Crist yea
motion by Council Member Hughes-Leslie and seconded by Council Member Malhi, the City Council approved the introduction of Ordinance No. 1122 relating to implementation and collection of reduced…
4 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Mann yea · Crist yea
motion by Council Member Mann and seconded by Council Member Hughes- Leslie, the Successor Agency approved Joint New Business item numbers 1 & 2 as comprised, by the following vote: 4-0-0-1
4 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Mann yea · Crist yea
[context] PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 14th day of January 2025, by the following vote:
5 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Mann yea · Crist yea · Parris yea
Tue Nov 19, 2024 · 01:00 PM
California Choice Energy Authority Board of Directors Regular Meeting
Board to approve contracts for accounting and energy services
The California Choice Energy Authority Board will meet to approve amendments to contracts with Maher Accountancy and Calpine Energy Solutions, and to confirm a five-year agreement with NRG Business Marketing for scheduling services.
- Approve amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Maher Accountancy
- Approve amendment to Master Professional Services Agreement with Calpine Energy Solutions, LLC
- Approve Confirmation with NRG Business Marketing, LLC for scheduling services (5-year term)
- Receive update on Southern California Edison 2025 ERRA Proceeding
- Receive 2024 State Legislative Session – Year in Review
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Council Chambers - Lancaster City Hall
Mon Nov 18, 2024 · 03:30 PM
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to consider commercial lot subdivision at Avenue K-4 and Sahuayo Street
The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to decide on a proposal to subdivide a 2.1-acre property into two commercial lots. The commission will also receive a presentation regarding the Draft Parkway Village Specific Plan.
- Tentative Parcel Map No. 23-003 to subdivide 2.1 acres at the northwest corner of Avenue K-4 and Sahuayo Street into two commercial lots
- Presentation on the Draft Parkway Village Specific Plan Introduction
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Wed Nov 13, 2024 · 10:00 AM
Criminal Justice Commission
Criminal Justice Commission to receive public safety and crime reports
The Lancaster Criminal Justice Commission will meet to receive updates from several law enforcement and legal agencies. The session focuses on reports regarding crime trends and legislative updates.
- Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Crime Trends Report
- Los Angeles County Probation Department Update
- California Highway Patrol Update
- District Attorney Update
- Lancaster Police Department Public Safety Update
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Tue Nov 12, 2024 · 05:00 PM
City Council Regular Meeting
Lancaster City Council approves $2M stadium contract increase
The City Council approved several infrastructure and service contracts, including a significant cost increase for the Lancaster Municipal Stadium renovation. The body also authorized funding for home modifications for older adults and approved various professional service agreements.
- Approved $2,037,742.74 contract increase for Lancaster Municipal Stadium Renovation with Bowe Contractors, Inc.
- Approved $272,912.00 plus 10% contingency for Lancaster Health District Phase 2 design services with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
- Authorized application for up to $2,000,000.00 in HUD Older Adults Home Modification Program funds.
- Accepted a $312,810.00 California Highway Patrol CTFGP Education Grant.
- Approved a Professional Services Agreement with Frydman Counsel not to exceed $474,000.00.
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Council Chambers - Lancaster City Hall
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Mann, the City Council approved the Consent Calendar as comprised pulling Consent Calendar item numbers CC 3, 4, 7 & 10 for separate…
5 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Mann yea · Crist yea · Parris yea
motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Hughes-Leslie, the City Council approved item number CC 3 as comprised, by the following vote: 3-0-2-0; Docusign Envelope ID…
3 yea · 2 abstain
Hughes-Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Crist yea · Mann abstain · Parris abstain
motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Malhi, the City Council approved item numbers CC 4 & CC 7 as comprised, by the following vote: 4-0- 1-0
4 yea · 1 abstain
Hughes-Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Mann yea · Crist yea · Parris abstain
motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Malhi, the City Council approved item number CC 10 as comprised, by the following vote: 4-0-1-0
4 yea · 1 abstain
Hughes-Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Parris yea · Crist yea · Mann abstain
motion by Mayor Parris and seconded by Vice Mayor Crist, the City Council approved the nomination and appointment of Leslie Underwood to the Planning Docusign Envelope ID…
5 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Mann yea · Crist yea · Parris yea
[context] PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 10th day of December 2024, by the following vote:
4 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Mann yea · Vice Mayor Crist yea
Tue Oct 22, 2024 · 05:00 PM
Ad Hoc Committee Regular Meeting
Committee will review the California Voting Rights Act and discuss next steps
The Lancaster Ad Hoc Committee will approve minutes from the March 5, 2024 meeting and then focus on the California Voting Rights Act (CVRA). Members will examine the CVRA, consider options, discuss potential recommendations, and decide on the direction for staff. The meeting will also include scheduling the next committee session.
- Approve minutes from the Ad Hoc Committee meeting on March 5, 2024
- Review of the California Voting Rights Act (CVRA)
- Consideration of CVRA options and potential recommendations
- Discussion of next steps and scope for staff work on CVRA
- Scheduling of the next Ad Hoc Committee meeting
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Tue Oct 22, 2024 · 01:30 PM
City Council Regular Meeting
City Council to consider drainage project and water transfer agreement
The City Council and associated authorities will discuss several infrastructure and administrative items. Key decisions include awarding a drainage improvement contract and approving a water transfer agreement with the 50th District Agricultural Association.
- Award of $948,554.01 contract to R.C. Becker and Son, Inc. for drainage improvements at Avenue L and 5th Street East
- Water transfer agreement to acquire 192-acre feet of carryover water and 32 AF per year from the 50th District Agricultural Association
- Subordination agreement for a $5.9 million PNC Bank loan for Arbor Gardens Senior Apartments
- Appropriation of $240,000.00 for the fleet fund capital asset purchase and lease accounts
- Ordinance No. 1120 to repeal Chapter 2.39 of the Municipal Code regarding the Social Equity Commission
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Council Chambers - Lancaster City Hall
🗳️ How they voted (8 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Mann, the City Council approved the Lancaster Housing Consent Calendar, by the following vote: 5-0-0-0
5 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Mann yea · Crist yea · Parris yea
motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Malhi, the City Council approved the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item Nos. CC 7 and CC 10, by the following vote: 5-0-0-0
5 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Mann yea · Crist yea · Parris yea
motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Hughes-Leslie, the City Council approved Item No. CC 7, by the following vote: 5-0-0-0
5 yea
Hughes- Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Mann yea · Crist yea · Parris yea
motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Malhi, the City Council approved Item No. CC 10, by the following vote: 5-0-0-0
5 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Mann yea · Crist yea · Parris yea
motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Hughes-Leslie, the City Council received and filed the Mitigation Fee Act (AB1600) Report on Development Impact Fees for the fiscal year…
5 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Mann yea · Crist yea · Parris yea
motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Malhi, the City Council introduced Ordinance No. 1121 adding Chapter 8.34 to the Lancaster Municipal Code relating to the sale of energy…
5 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Mann yea · Crist yea · Parris yea
motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Mann, the City Council 1. Authorized the City Manager or his designee to finalize and execute loan agreements for amounts up to $25,000…
5 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Mann yea · Crist yea · Parris yea
[context] PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 12th day of November, 2024, by the following vote:
5 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Mann yea · Vice Mayor Crist yea · Parris yea
Mon Oct 21, 2024 · 03:30 PM
Planning Commission
Planning Commission considers major mixed‑use development on Avenue L and 15th St
The Lancaster Planning Commission will ratify action items and approve minutes from its September 16 meeting. It will consider a Conditional Use Permit for a Quick Quack car wash at Avenue K and 30th Street West. The commission will also review major General Plan Amendments, zone changes, and Conditional Use Permits for a Maverik fueling station and a large mixed‑use project on Avenue L and 15th Street West.
- Conditional Use Permit No. 24-006 for a Quick Quack car wash at the southwest corner of Avenue K and 30th Street West (APN 3112-001-088) in the Commercial Planned Development zone.
- General Plan Amendment No. 23-002, Zone Change No. 23-002, and Conditional Use Permit No. 23-018 for a Maverik fueling station with convenience market and off‑sale beer/wine at the southwest corner of Avenue L and 15th Street West (APN 3109-019-041).
- General Plan Amendment No. 21-001, Zone Change No. 21-001, Tentative Tract Map No. 24-001, and Conditional Use Permit No. 21-001 for a mixed‑use development (181 multifamily units, 235‑room hotel, 12,800 sf retail/restaurant, 3,800 sf clubhouse) on about 10 gross acres at the southeast corner of Avenue L and 15th Street West (APNs 3109-026-032, -040, -042, -044).
- Ratification of the approved action items from the Planning Commission meeting on September 16, 2024.
- Approval of minutes from the regular meeting of September 16, 2024.
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Wed Oct 9, 2024 · 10:00 AM
Criminal Justice Commission
Commission will approve August 14, 2024 meeting minutes
The Lancaster Criminal Justice Commission will vote to approve the minutes from its August 14, 2024 meeting. The agenda also includes updates from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Probation Department, California Highway Patrol, District Attorney’s Office, Lancaster Police Department, and several state legislative offices. Public members may address the commission on agenda or non‑agenda items with speaker cards.
- Consent Calendar: approval of minutes – August 14, 2024
- Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department crime trends report
- Los Angeles County Probation Department update
- California Highway Patrol update
- Public safety updates from Lancaster Police and state legislators
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Tue Oct 8, 2024 · 01:30 PM
City Council Regular Meeting
City Council approves $345,825 contract for hydrogen‑powered utility vehicles
The Lancaster City Council will consider a series of consent calendar items, including authorizing a loan commitment letter for Ravello Holdings, approving meeting minutes and financial registers, and adopting several project completions. The most notable decision is the approval of a $345,825 professional services agreement with AVIDUTV for four hydrogen‑powered utility terrain vehicles for the police fleet. Additional items include a parcel covenant release, acceptance of public works projects, and amendments to energy and loan agreements.
- Approve $345,825 contract with AVIDUTV for four hydrogen‑powered utility terrain vehicles (CC 8)
- Approve release of covenant and termination of agreement for parcels 1‑4, Map No. 18060 (CC 4)
- Accept completion of Public Safety Building Renovation at 44811 Sierra Highway (CC 5)
- Approve $54,259.18 increase to Toneman Development contract for Public Safety Building Improvements, total $502,055.86 (CC 11)
- Authorize loan commitment letter with Ravello Holdings for the 499‑unit Maison’s Sierra affordable housing project (HA CC 1)
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Council Chambers - Lancaster City Hall
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion by Vice Chair Crist and seconded by Authority Member Malhi, the Lancaster Housing Authority approved the Housing Authority Consent Calendar as comprised, by the following vote: 5-0-0-0
5 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Mann 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, by the following vote: 5-0-0-0
5 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Mann yea · Crist yea · Parris yea
motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Hughes-Leslie, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 24-59 pursuant to Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 approving the…
4 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Mann Crist yea · Parris yea
motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Mann, the City Council introduced Ordinance No. 1120 repealing Chapter 2.39 of the Lancaster Municipal Code regarding Social Equity…
5 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Mann yea · Crist yea · Parris yea
ordinance removing smoke shops. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Parris adjourned the meeting at 2:13 p.m. and stated the next City Council/Successor Agency/Financing/Power Authority meeting will be held on…
5 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Mann yea · Vice Mayor Crist yea · Parris yea
Mon Sep 16, 2024 · 03:30 PM
Planning Commission
Planning Commission to consider a grocery store conditional use permit at 620 W. Lancaster Blvd.
The commission will approve minutes from the August 19 meeting, review a Conditional Use Permit for a grocery store in the Cedar Avenue Arts District at 620 W. Lancaster Blvd., and consider a Tentative Tract Map to subdivide about 20 acres at the southeast corner of Avenue L and 70th Street West into 56 single‑family lots. Public comments are allowed on each agenda item.
- Approve minutes from the August 19, 2024 regular meeting
- Conditional Use Permit No. 24-002 for a grocery store at 620 W. Lancaster Blvd. (APN 3134-015-017)
- Tentative Tract Map No. 84283 (TTM 23-011) to create 56 single‑family lots on ~20 acres at Avenue L & 70th St. West (APN 3204-004-024)
- Public hearing on each agenda item with three‑minute speaker limit
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Wed Sep 11, 2024 · 04:00 PM
California Choice Energy Authority Special All Member Meeting Notice
California Choice Energy Authority holds annual meeting in Rancho Mirage
The California Choice Energy Authority will hold a three-day All Member Meeting in Rancho Mirage on September 11-13, 2024. No official Board action is scheduled for this conference, which includes market updates, legislative briefings, and networking events.
- Annual All Member Meeting at Omni Rancho Las Palmas Spa and Resort
- Market updates and legislative briefings presented by Pacific Energy Advisors and Deveau Burr Group
- Public comment period for non-agendized items
- Next regular Board meeting scheduled for November 21, 2024, in Lancaster
- Meeting materials available at CalChoice Secretary office in Lancaster
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Council Chambers - Lancaster City Hall
Tue Sep 10, 2024 · 01:30 PM
City Council Regular Meeting
Council approves $1.33 million Measure A park grant and other funding items
The Lancaster City Council will act on a consent calendar that includes waiving further reading of ordinances, approving meeting minutes, and appropriating funds for the Lancaster Energy Incubator renovation. It will also accept a $1,328,747.27 Los Angeles County Measure A grant for park improvements, a $1,499,314 Measure H Homeless Services fund, and a $811,832 landscape services contract. Additional items include approval of the August check register and a public hearing on the 2023‑2024 HUD performance report.
- Approve $30,500 and $44,275 appropriations for the Lancaster Energy Incubator renovation (total $74,775)
- Accept $1,328,747.27 Measure A grant for park and open space projects
- Accept $1,499,314 Measure H funds for homeless services and authorize related contracts
- Award $811,832 (plus 5% contingency) contract to Landscape Connection Group for FY25 park and facility landscaping
- Approve check and wire registers for payments totaling $3,621,903.86 (Aug 11‑24, 2024)
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Council Chambers - Lancaster City Hall
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion by Council Member Hughes-Leslie and seconded by Council Member Malhi, the City Council excused Mayor/Chairman Parris and Council Member Mann from the Lancaster City Council/ Successor…
3 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Crist yea
motion by Council Member Hughes-Leslie and seconded by Council Member Malhi, the City Council approved the Consent Calendar as comprised, by the following vote: 3-0-0-2
3 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Crist yea
motion by Council Member Hughes-Leslie and seconded by Council Member Malhi, the City Council approved item number PH 1 as comprised, by the following vote: 3-0-0-2
3 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Crist yea
motion by Council Member Hughes-Leslie and seconded by Council Member Malhi, the City Council approved item number NB 1 as comprised, by the following vote: 3-0-0-2
3 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Crist yea
motion by Council Member Hughes-Leslie and seconded by Council Member Malhi, the City Council approved item number NB 2 as comprised, by the following vote: 3-0-0-2
3 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Crist yea
[context] PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 8th day of October 2024, by the following vote:
5 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Mann yea · Vice Mayor Crist yea · Parris yea
Tue Aug 27, 2024 · 01:30 PM
City Council Regular Meeting
Lancaster City Council to review $15.6 million in expenditures and landscape contracts
The City Council will consider several municipal code amendments regarding city vacancies and candidate statements. The body is also deciding on service contracts for landscaping and tree trimming, as well as tax sharing resolutions for water and sanitation annexations.
- Approval of check and wire registers for payments totaling $15,623,970.05
- Contract extension with Parkwood Landscape Maintenance, Inc. not to exceed $1,999,328.23
- Tree trimming services contract award to Tip Top Arborists, Inc. not to exceed $286,796
- Ordinance No. 1119 to clarify filling vacancies on the City Council or Office of the Mayor
- Ordinance No. 1118 to restrict candidate statements to prevent voter deception
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Council Chambers - Lancaster City Hall
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion by Mayor Parris and seconded by Vice Mayor Crist, the City Council excused Council Member Hughes-Leslie from the regular meeting of August 27, 2024, by the following vote: 4-0-0-1
4 yea
Malhi yea · Mann 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, by the following vote: 4-0-0-1
4 yea
Malhi yea · Mann yea · Crist yea · Parris yea
motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Malhi, the City Council approved item number NB 1 as comprised, by the following vote: 4-0-0-1
4 yea
Malhi yea · Mann yea · Crist yea · Parris yea
motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Mann, the City Council, directed staff to conform its standard operating procedures and policies to Executive Order N-1-24 regarding homeless…
3 yea
Malhi yea · Mann Crist yea · Parris yea
[context] PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 10th day of September 2024, by the following vote: Docusign Envelope ID: 12393D35-08BC-4EA9-9E3D-FADDED60315D CC/SA/FA/PA Minutes-08/27/24 7
3 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Vice Mayor Crist yea
Wed Aug 21, 2024 · 05:00 PM
Social Equity Commission
Commission will hear the “Empower Generations” presentation
The Lancaster Social Equity Commission will hold a presentation titled “Empower Generations.” The meeting includes time for members of the public to address the commission on agendized items after completing speaker cards. A separate portion allows the public to speak on non‑agendized items, though the commission may not take action on those topics. The session will conclude with commissioner comments and adjournment.
- Presentation: “Empower Generations”
- Public business from the floor – agendized items (speaker cards required)
- Public business from the floor – non‑agendized items (no action permitted)
- Commissioner comments
- Adjournment
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Mon Aug 19, 2024 · 05:00 PM
Planning Commission - August
Planning Commission considers cannabis facility and new housing subdivision
The Planning Commission will review a request for a cannabis cultivation and retail site and a proposal to subdivide land into 18 residential lots. The body will also consider changing its regular meeting time.
- Conditional Use Permit No. 24-004 for cannabis cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, and retail at 42653 Sierra Highway
- Tentative Tract Map No. 23-004 to subdivide 4.2 acres at 37th Street West and Avenue J-8 into 18 single-family lots
- Resolution No. 24-15 to change regular meeting time to the 3rd Monday of the month at 3:30 p.m.
- Approval of minutes from the June 17, 2024 meeting
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Wed Aug 14, 2024 · 10:00 AM
Criminal Justice Commission
Commission will approve July 10, 2024 meeting minutes
The Lancaster Criminal Justice Commission will vote to approve the minutes from its July 10, 2024 meeting. Commissioners will hear updates and reports from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Probation Department, California Highway Patrol, and the District Attorney’s Office. The meeting also includes a public comment period for residents.
- Approval of Minutes – July 10, 2024 (Consent Calendar)
- Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Crime Trends Report
- Los Angeles County Probation Department Update
- California Highway Patrol Update
- District Attorney Office Update
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Tue Aug 13, 2024 · 01:30 PM
City Council Regular Meeting
City Council to award $14.1 million for Municipal Stadium renovation
The City Council will consider awarding a contract for the Lancaster Municipal Stadium Renovation and appropriating over $17 million for capital improvements. The body is also discussing police department staffing increases and budget adjustments for animal care services.
- Award of $14,121,031.00 plus 20% contingency to Bowe Contractors Inc. for Municipal Stadium Renovation
- Appropriation of $17,635,000.00 to the Capital Improvement Program expenditure budget
- Addition of four FTE positions to the Lancaster Police Department (three officers and one sergeant)
- Budget adjustment of $534,274 for Los Angeles County Animal Care and Control invoices
- Contract award of $151,901.12 to Santa Fe Janitorial Maintenance Services, Inc. for police department custodial services
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Council Chambers - Lancaster City Hall
Tue Jul 23, 2024 · 01:30 PM
City Council Regular Meeting
City Council to approve budget and election items
The City Council will consider approving the July 2024 check registers, a road maintenance budget amendment, and a special municipal election for November 5, 2024. The meeting also includes renewals for a traffic camera subscription and contracts for police station audio-visual systems and hydrogen city communications.
- Check registers for payments totaling $7,816,510.60
- Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA) project list
- Flock Safety ALPR camera subscription renewal ($150,000)
- Audio and Visual Systems for Police Station
- Resolution calling for a Special Municipal Election on November 5, 2024
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Council Chambers - Lancaster City Hall
Wed Jul 17, 2024 · 05:00 PM
Social Equity Commission
Commission will hear a presentation on the Outreach Center
The Lancaster Social Equity Commission meeting will include a presentation on the Outreach Center, followed by public business where members of the public may address the commission on agenda and non‑agenda items. No formal actions or decisions are listed on the agenda. The meeting will conclude with commissioner comments and adjournment.
- Presentation: The Outreach Center
- Public business from the floor – agenda items (speaker cards required)
- Public business from the floor – non‑agenda items (speaker cards required, no action permitted)
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Wed Jul 10, 2024 · 10:00 AM
Criminal Justice Commission
Criminal justice agencies to provide updates to the Commission
The Lancaster Criminal Justice Commission will receive reports and updates from several law enforcement and legislative offices. These presentations include crime trends, probation updates, and public safety information.
- 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
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Tue Jul 9, 2024 · 01:30 PM
City Council Regular Meeting
Lancaster Council considers initiating Westside annexation proceedings
The City Council will consider starting annexation processes for the Westside and Eastside areas. The agenda also includes approving annual assessments for maintenance districts and reviewing recent city expenditures.
- Approval of check registers totaling $5,020,259.48
- Initiating annexation proceedings for 14.5 square miles in the Westside area
- Executing a cost-sharing memorandum for regional water management
- Acceptance of sewer and water improvements at 17th St East and Ave J-2
- Annual assessments for landscape, lighting, and drainage maintenance districts
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Council Chambers - Lancaster City Hall
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Mann, the City Council approved the Consent Calendar as comprised pulling item number CC 13, by the following vote: 5-0-0-0
5 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Mann yea · Crist yea · Parris yea
motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Malhi, the City Council, adopted Resolution No. 24-45, removing the Prime Farmland Mitigation Measure from the certified Final Program…
5 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Mann yea · Crist yea · Parris yea
motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Hughes-Leslie, the City Council, approved item number NB 1 as comprised, by the following vote: 5-0-0-0
5 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Mann yea · Crist yea · Parris yea
motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Mann, the City Council appointed Trolis Niebla as the Chief Executive/City Manager and authorized staff to execute the Chief Executive/City Manager…
5 yea
Hughes- Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Mann yea · Crist yea · Parris yea
motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Vice Mayor Mann, the City Council approved Jason Caudle as the CEO of Lancaster Energy and authorized Staff to execute the amendment to the employment…
5 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Mann yea · Crist yea · Parris yea
[context] PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 23rd day of July 2024, by the following vote: Docusign Envelope ID: 4E5E742E-8AEE-4AF5-A4DF-4AA571A5747D CC/SA/FA/PA Minutes-07/09/24 8 PASSED, APPROVED…
5 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Mann yea · Vice Mayor Crist yea · Parris yea
Tue Jun 25, 2024 · 01:30 PM
City Council Regular Meeting
Lancaster City Council to adopt the 2024-2025 fiscal year budget
The City Council will consider adopting the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 General Fund Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program. The agenda also includes approving several service contracts and a parcel map for conveyance purposes. Additionally, the council will review recent city expenditures totaling over $22 million.
- Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 General Fund Operating Budget
- $544,506 contract with Tip Top Arborists, Inc. for tree trimming services
- $155,000 annual contract with Konica Minolta Business Solutions for printers and copiers
- Approval of Parcel Map No. 84411 at 70th Street West and Avenue K
- Amendment to preschool services agreement with Lancaster Baptist Church
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Council Chambers - Lancaster City Hall
🗳️ How they voted (10 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion by Council Member Mann and seconded by Vice Mayor Crist, the City Council excused Council Member Raj Malhi from the Lancaster City Council/ Successor Agency/Financing /Power Authority meeting…
4 yea
Hughes- Leslie yea · Mann yea · Crist yea · Parris yea
motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Hughes-Leslie, the City Council approved (1) the agreement regarding settlement, release and waiver of claims and termination of owner…
4 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Mann 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 amending item number CC 8 with regards to the approval of the agreement and…
4 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Mann yea · Crist yea · Parris yea
motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Hughes-Leslie, the City Council, (1) adopted Resolution No. 24-32, authorizing the City of Lancaster to apply for CY 2022 Permanent Local…
4 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Mann yea · Crist yea · Parris yea
motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Mann, the City Council approved item number PH 2 as comprised, by the following vote: 4-0-0-1
4 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Mann yea · Crist yea · Parris yea
motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Mann, the City Council, adopted Resolution No. 24-34, ordering that an ordinance be submitted to the voters at the General Municipal Election…
4 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Mann yea · Crist yea · Parris yea
motion by Mayor Parris and seconded by Vice Mayor Crist, the City Council approved the nomination and appointment of Council Member Lauren Hughes-Leslie to the AV Fair Joint Power Authority, by the…
4 yea
Hughes- Leslie yea · Mann yea · Crist yea · Parris yea
motion by Mayor Parris and seconded by Vice Mayor Crist, the City Council approved the nomination and appointment of Irvine Carrillo to the Planning Commission, by the following vote: 4-0-0-1
4 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Mann yea · Crist yea · Parris yea
motion by Mayor Parris and seconded by Vice Mayor Crist, the City Council approved the nomination and appointment of Leslie Underwood to the Social Equity Commission, by the following vote: 4-0-0-1
4 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Mann yea · Crist yea · Parris yea
that the City provide and advertise cooling centers. CITY COUNCIL/AGENCY/AUTHORITY COMMENTS No comments at this time. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Parris adjourned the meeting at 2:52 p.m. and stated the next…
5 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Mann yea · Vice Mayor Crist yea · Parris yea
Thu Jun 13, 2024 · 05:00 PM
Measure LC Citizen's Oversight Committee Regular Meeting - 06/13/2024
Presentation of the proposed Fiscal Year 2024/2025 budget
The committee will review a presentation regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2024/2025 budget. Members will also consider approving the meeting minutes from March 21, 2024.
- Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Proposed Budget Presentation
- Approval of March 21, 2024, meeting minutes
budgetfinanceoversight
Wed Jun 12, 2024 · 10:00 AM
Criminal Justice Commission
Law enforcement agencies will provide crime and safety updates.
The Lancaster Criminal Justice Commission will review reports from several law enforcement agencies. These include updates on crime trends, probation, and public safety. Representatives from state legislative offices are also scheduled to provide updates.
- LA County Sheriff’s Department Crime Trends Report
- LA County Probation Department Update
- California Highway Patrol Update
- District Attorney Update
- Public Safety Update
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Tue Jun 11, 2024 · 01:30 PM
City Council Regular Meeting
Lancaster City Council discusses upcoming budgets and bond issuances
The City Council will hold a joint public hearing regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budgets. The meeting also includes discussions on authorizing lease revenue bonds to fund various city projects.
- Public hearing for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budgets and Five-Year Capital Improvement Program
- Proposed issuance of Lancaster Financing Authority Lease Revenue Bonds
- Acquisition of the Museum of Art & History building at 665 West Lancaster Blvd
- Approval of Parcel Map No. 84233 at 30th Street and West Lancaster Boulevard
- Check registers for May 12, 2024, through May 25, 2024, totaling $12,617,343.60
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Council Chambers - Lancaster City Hall
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Mann, the City Council approved the Consent Calendar as comprised pulling item number CC 6 for separate discussion, by the following vote…
5 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Mann yea · Crist yea · Parris yea
motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Hughes-Leslie, the City Council approved Consent Calendar Item Number CC 6 as comprised, by the following vote: 5-0-0-0
5 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Mann yea · Crist yea · Parris yea
motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Malhi, the City Council City Council acting as Lancaster Housing Authority, Lancaster Choice Energy and Lancaster Power Authority conducted…
5 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Mann yea · Crist yea · Parris yea
motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Malhi, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 24-27 entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Lancaster, Authorizing the…
5 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Mann yea · Crist yea · Parris yea
Resolution of the DocuSign Envelope ID: 13D2A5F7-0E67-4A54-8273-E39CD5C37D73 CC/SA/FA/PA Minutes-06/11/24 5 Lancaster Financing Authority Authorizing the Issuance of Lancaster Financing Authority…
5 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Mann yea · Crist yea · Parris yea
[context] PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 25 th day of June 2024, by the following vote:
4 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Mann yea · Crist yea · Parris yea
Tue May 28, 2024 · 05:00 PM
City Council Regular Meeting
Lancaster City Council reviews road maintenance projects and waste service fees
The City Council is reviewing the 2024-2025 road maintenance project list and processes for solid waste handling fees. The meeting also includes decisions on professional service contracts for interchange improvements and environmental consulting.
- $546,510 contract for Avenue J Interchange Improvements construction management
- $154,052.33 agreement with Go2Zero Strategies for SB 1383 consulting
- $456,996 appropriation for CalRecycle SB 1383 grant funds
- Approval of the 2024-2025 Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account project list
- $15,050 task order for Avenue J neighborhood park environmental services
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Council Chambers - Lancaster City Hall
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Mann, the City Council approved the Consent Calendar as comprised pulling item number CC 2l and CC 23 for separate discussion under new…
5 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Mann yea · Crist yea · Parris yea
motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Malhi, the City Council, adopted Resolution No.24-26 pursuant to Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 approving the issuance…
5 yea
Hughes- Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Mann yea · Crist yea · Parris yea
motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Hughes-Leslie, the City Council, approved the introduction of Ordinance No. 1117, establishing a flag policy for City-owned or…
5 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Mann yea · Crist yea · Parris yea
motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Malhi, the City Council, adopted Resolution No.24-25 revising the time for the first meeting in March and the only meeting in November to…
5 yea
Hughes- Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Mann yea · Crist yea · Parris yea
motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Malhi, the City Council, (l) approved the Non-Binding Term Sheet with Element Resources, Inc. for the purchase of hydrogen, with an estimated…
5 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Mann yea · Crist yea · Parris yea
that the City Council discussed Closed Session agenda item numbers two (2), thirty (30), thirty-one (31), thirty-three through thirty-five (33-35) and thirty-seven through forty (37-40). The City…
5 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Mann yea · Crist yea · Parris yea
Tue May 21, 2024 · 01:00 PM
California Choice Energy Authority Board of Directors Regular Meeting
CalChoice Board to appoint officers and approve 2024/25 budget
The California Choice Energy Authority Board of Directors will meet to appoint new officers and review amended bylaws. The board is also scheduled to consider the Fiscal Year 2024/25 budget and a new regular meeting schedule.
- Appointment of Board officers, including Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer
- Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-003 regarding amended bylaws
- Approval of the Fiscal Year 2024/25 budget via Resolution No. 2024-004
- Establishment of a regular board meeting schedule via Resolution No. 2024-002
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Council Chambers - Lancaster City Hall
Wed May 15, 2024 · 05:00 PM
Social Equity Commission
The Social Equity Commission will discuss and act on the Juneteenth Subcommittee.
The Lancaster Social Equity Commission is meeting to discuss and take action regarding the Juneteenth Subcommittee. The agenda also includes opportunities for public comments on agendized and non-agendized items.
- Discussion and action on Juneteenth Subcommittee
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Wed May 8, 2024 · 10:00 AM
Criminal Justice Commission
Criminal Justice Commission to review crime trends and agency updates
The commission will hear reports on crime trends from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Updates are also scheduled from the Probation Department, California Highway Patrol, and the District Attorney’s Office. Additionally, representatives from several state legislative offices will provide updates.
- Approval of February 14, 2024 minutes
- Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Crime Trends Report
- Los Angeles County Probation Department Update
- California Highway Patrol Update
- District Attorney Update
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Tue May 7, 2024 · 05:00 PM
City Council Regular Meeting
Lancaster Council reviews food distribution rules and $1.8M in homelessness funds
The Lancaster City Council is reviewing proposed ordinances regarding food distribution and housing efficiency units. The council will also consider infrastructure contracts for roadway engineering and pavement preservation. Additionally, the meeting includes the acceptance of $1.8 million in county funds for homelessness programs.
- Ordinance to streamline food distribution at City-owned facilities
- Acceptance of $1,804,760 in LA County Homeless Local Solutions Funds
- $1,494,943 work order for pavement preservation on 70th Street West
- Engineering design services for Lancaster Health District ($329,531)
- Ordinance for 150 square foot efficiency units via Project Homekey
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Council Chambers - Lancaster City Hall
🗳️ 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 Malhi the City Council excused Mayor/Chairman Parris from the Lancaster City Council/Successor Agency Financing/Power Authority regular…
4 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Mann yea · Crist yea
motion by Council Member Mann and seconded by Council Member Malhi, the City Council approved the Consent Calendar as comprised, by the following vote: 4-0-0- 1
4 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Mann yea · Crist yea
motion by Council Member Mann and seconded by Council Member Malhi, the City Council approved item number PH 1 as comprised, by the following vote: 4-0-0-1
4 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Mann yea · Crist yea
motion by Council Member Mann and seconded by Council Member Malhi, the City Council approved the item number PH 2 as comprised, by the following vote: 4-0-0- 1
4 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Mann yea · Crist yea
motion by Council Member Mann and seconded by Council Member Hughes- Leslie, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 24-20, reciting the facts of the General Municipal Election held on Tuesday, April…
4 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Mann yea · Crist yea
Tue Mar 26, 2024 · 05:00 PM
City Council Regular Meeting
Lancaster proposes expanding First Time Homebuyer Program funding to $3,000,000
The City Council is considering amendments to development agreements for vacant parcels and the expansion of homebuyer grant funding. The agenda also includes several contracts for infrastructure maintenance and security services.
- Expansion of First Time Homebuyer Program funding up to a cumulative $3,000,000
- Development agreement amendment with Ravello Holdings, Inc. for parcels near Whit Carter Park
- Purchase of street light and traffic signal poles up to $603,280
- Security services contract extension for the Maintenance Yard up to $186,048
- Contract for 48 miles of roadway edgeline refresh at $207,043.75
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Council Chambers - Lancaster City Hall
🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Hughes-Leslie, the City Council approved the Joint Consent Calendar as comprised, by the following vote: 5-0-0-0
5 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Mann yea · Crist yea · Parris yea
motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Hughes-Leslie, the Lancaster Housing Authority approved the Joint Consent Calendar as comprised, by the following vote: 5-0-0-0
5 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Mann yea · Crist yea · Parris yea
motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Mann, the City Council approved the Consent Calendar, puling consent calendar item numbers CC 21 and CC 22 for separate discussion, by the…
5 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Mann yea · Crist yea · Parris yea
motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Mann, the City Council approved consent calendar item number CC 21, by the following vote: 5-0-0-0
5 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Mann yea · Crist yea · Parris yea
motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Hughes-Leslie, the City Council approved consent calendar item number CC 22, by the following vote: 5-0- 0-0
5 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Mann yea · Crist yea · Parris yea
motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Hughes-Leslie, the City Council introduced Ordinance No. 1115, amending Title 12 (Streets, Sidewalks, and Public Places) of the Lancaster…
5 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Mann yea · Crist yea · Parris yea
motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Mann, the City Council introduced Ordinance No. 1116, authorizing, under California Health and Safety Code section 17958.1, a minimum floor…
5 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Mann yea · Crist yea · Parris yea
motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Malhi, the City Council approved a Joint Use and Irrevocable License Agreement with the Antelope Valley Fairgrounds Authority for the…
5 yea
Hughes- Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Mann yea · Crist yea · Parris yea
motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Mann, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 24-16, authorizing an amendment to the adopted Budget and Capital Improvement Program for…
5 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Mann yea · Crist yea · Parris yea
motion by Mayor Parris and seconded by Vice Mayor Crist, the City Council approved the appointment of Vice Mayor Crist and Rob Parris (through Friends of the Fair) to the Antelope Valley Fair…
5 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Mann yea · Crist yea · Parris yea
[context] ADJOURNMENT Vice Mayor Crist adjourned the meeting at 8:09 p.m
4 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Mann yea · Vice Mayor Crist yea
Thu Mar 21, 2024 · 05:00 PM
Measure LC Citizen's Oversight Committee Regular Meeting
The committee will conduct a midyear budget review for Fiscal Year 2023/2024.
The Lancaster Measure LC Citizens' Oversight Committee will hold a midyear budget review for the 2023/2024 fiscal year. The committee is also scheduled to approve meeting minutes from June 22, 2023.
- Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Budget Midyear Budget Review
- Approval of June 22, 2023, meeting minutes
budgetoversightfinance
Wed Mar 20, 2024 · 05:00 PM
Social Equity Commission
Social Equity Commission presentation by Antelope Valley NAACP President
The Social Equity Commission will meet to hear a presentation from Fawn White, the President of the Antelope Valley NAACP. The meeting includes provisions for public comments on agendized and non-agendized items.
- Presentation by Fawn White, Antelope Valley NAACP President
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Tue Mar 12, 2024 · 05:00 PM
City Council Regular Meeting
Lancaster City Council discusses public works, safety donations, and property agreements
The City Council will review several consent calendar items including financial registers and project acceptances. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding the vacation of a public road easement on 35th Street West.
- Acceptance of Amargosa Creek Channel Culvert Improvements by LNA Concrete Structures, Inc.
- Award of $215,350.52 to BOXX Modular, Inc. for a Public Works Yard modular restroom building
- Renewal of rental agreement for property in the Lancaster Business Park with Heliogen Holdings, Inc.
- $99,775 sponsorship donation to the Antelope Valley Sheriff Boosters Club
- Non-binding term sheet for clean hydrogen purchase from ReCarbon, Inc. up to $438,000
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Council Chambers - Lancaster City Hall
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion by Council Member Mann and seconded by Vice Mayor Crist, the City Council excused Council Member Malhi from the City Council/Successor Agency/Financing/Power Authority meeting, by the…
4 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Mann yea · Crist yea · Parris yea
motion by Vice Chair Crist and seconded by Authority Member Mann, the Successor Agency approved the Successor Agency Consent Calendar as comprised, by the following vote: 4-0-0-1
4 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Mann yea · Crist yea · Parris yea
motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Mann, the City Council approved the Consent Calendar puling item number CC 4 for separate discussion by the following vote: 4-0-0-1
4 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Mann yea · Crist yea · Parris yea
motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Hughes-Leslie, the City Council approved item number CC4 as comprised, by the following vote: 3-0-1-1
3 yea · 1 abstain
Hughes-Leslie yea · Crist yea · Parris yea · Mann abstain
motion by Council Member Mann and seconded by Council Member Hughes- Leslie, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 24-13 ordering the approval to vacate the public Road Easement as dedicated on…
3 yea · 1 abstain
Hughes-Leslie yea · Mann yea · Crist yea · Parris abstain
motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Hughes-Leslie, the City Council (1) approved Ordinance No. 1114 which extends the compliance requirements for converting gas-powered lawn…
4 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Mann yea · Crist yea · Parris yea
Mon Mar 11, 2024 · 05:00 PM
Special Planning Commission Meeting March 11, 2024
Planning Commission discusses energy center, cannabis facility, and residential subdivision
The Planning Commission will consider several land use requests including a large solar and hydrogen energy project. Other items include a cannabis industrial building and a 68-lot residential subdivision.
- Conditional Use Permit for cannabis cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, and retail at Market Street and Enterprise Parkway
- Conditional Use Permit for the Lancaster Clean Energy Center involving solar, battery storage, and hydrogen facilities on 1,338 acres
- Tentative Tract Map to subdivide 18.5 acres into 67 single-family residential lots and one common area lot at Avenue K and 40th Street West
zoningenergycannabishousingland-use
Tue Mar 5, 2024 · 10:00 AM
Ad Hoc Committee Meeting
Ad Hoc Committee discusses California Voting Rights Act
The committee will receive an introduction to the California Voting Rights Act. Members will also discuss options, next steps, and direction for staff.
- Introduction to the California Voting Rights Act (CVRA)
- Discussion of options, next steps, and direction to staff
- Discussion of scheduling the next Ad Hoc Committee meeting
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Tue Feb 27, 2024 · 05:00 PM
City Council Regular Meeting
Lancaster City Council reviews industrial development and major service contracts
The Lancaster City Council is considering a development agreement for an industrial parcel in the Lancaster Business Park. The agenda also includes a contract increase for streetlight maintenance and applications for housing programs. Additionally, the council will review compensation changes for the Assistant Chief of Police.
- Development Agreement with Diamond Development Partners, LLC for Lancaster Business Park
- Contract increase for St. Francis Electric, LLC to $6,008,775 for streetlight maintenance
- Award of $174,662 for the development of a Public Art Master Plan
- Allocation of $540,000 for Successor Agency-owned parcels
- Professional Services Agreement with Ryan Michel up to $135,000
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Council Chambers - Lancaster City Hall
🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion by Vice Chair Crist and seconded by Authority Member Mann, the Successor Agency approved the Successor Agency Consent Calendar as comprised, by the following vote: 5-0-0-0
5 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Mann yea · Crist yea · Parris yea
motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Hughes-Leslie, the City Council approved the Consent Calendar puling item number CC4 for public hearing, by the following vote: 5-0-0-0
5 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Mann yea · Crist yea · Parris yea
motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Mann, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 24-09 authorizing application to and participation in the Prohousing Designation Program…
5 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Mann yea · Crist yea · Parris yea
motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Mann , the City Council (1) awarded RFP #804-24 Development of a Public Art Master Plan to RRM in the amount of $174,662 (cost plus 15%…
5 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Mann yea · Crist yea · Parris yea
motion by Mayor Parris and seconded by Council Member Crist, the City Council appointed Steven Derryberry as the Vice Chair of the Planning Commission, by the following vote: 5-0-0-0
5 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Mann yea · Crist yea · Parris yea
Mon Feb 26, 2024 · 05:00 PM
Planning Commission February 26, 2024
Planning Commission discusses energy storage and residential subdivisions
The Planning Commission will consider a permit for a battery energy storage facility and two tentative tract maps for residential subdivisions. These items include proposed developments on several large parcels of land across Lancaster.
- Conditional Use Permit for a 250 megawatt (MW) battery energy storage system on Avenue J
- Tentative Tract Map to subdivide 20 acres into 78 single family residential lots at Lancaster Boulevard and 25th Street East
- Tentative Tract Map to subdivide 20 acres into 53 single-family lots at 40th Street East and Avenue J
zoningenergyhousingresidentialland-use
Wed Feb 14, 2024 · 10:00 AM
Criminal Justice Commission
Law enforcement and state legislative agencies to provide updates
The Lancaster Criminal Justice Commission will receive reports from several public safety agencies. These include crime trends from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and updates from the Probation Department and California Highway Patrol.
- Approval of December 13, 2023, meeting minutes
- Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Crime Trends Report
- Los Angeles County Probation Department Update
- California Highway Patrol Update
- District Attorney's Office update
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Tue Feb 13, 2024 · 05:00 PM
City Council Regular Meeting
Lancaster City Council reviews energy program updates and $17.9 million in expenditures
The Lancaster City Council will review recent city expenditures and approve several administrative updates. Agenda items include a final map approval for a local tract, updates to the California Choice Energy Authority bylaws, and progress on community solar and green district energy programs.
- Review of check registers totaling $17,965,823.09 from December 2023 through January 2024
- Approval of Final Map No. 061817-01 at the corner of Avenue H-8 and 17th Street East
- Approval of the Lancaster Advanced Energy Community Green District Pilot Program Tariff and Participant Agreement
- Third Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Cohen Ventures, Inc. for the Community Solar Program
- Annexation of territory into Community Facilities District No. 2021-1 (Public Services)
budgetenergyzoningpublic-servicessolar
Council Chambers - Lancaster City Hall
🗳️ How they voted (7 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion by Vice Chair Crist and seconded by Authority Member Hughes-Leslie, the Successor Agency approved the Successor Agency Consent Calendar as comprised, by the following vote: 5-0-0-0
5 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Mann yea · Crist yea · Parris yea
motion by Vice Chair Crist and seconded by Authority Member Mann, the California Choice Energy Authority approved the California Choice Energy Authority Consent Calendar as comprised, by the…
5 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Mann yea · Crist yea · Parris yea
motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Malhi, the City Council approved the Consent Calendar as comprised, by the following vote: 5-0-0-0
5 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Mann yea · Crist yea · Parris yea
motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Hughes-Leslie, the City Council adopted (1) Resolution No. 24-07 establishing fees for the City’s Studio 606. (2) Established revenue account…
5 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Mann yea · Crist yea · Parris yea
motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Mann, the City Council (1) adopted Resolution No. 24-08, to create an Ad Hoc Committee pursuant to Chapter 2.32 of the Municipal Code for the…
5 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Mann yea · Crist yea · Parris yea
motion by Mayor Parris and seconded by Vice Mayor Crist, the City Council approved the nomination and appointment of committee members to the Ad Hoc Committee to review the at-large method of…
5 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Mann yea · Crist yea · Parris yea
motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Mann, the City Council recognized revenue in the amount of $1,100,000 into account number OJPBYRNE24.FEDOTHER (30030000.4998), and…
5 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Mann yea · Crist yea · Parris yea
Tue Jan 23, 2024 · 05:00 PM
City Council Regular Meeting
Lancaster City Council reviews public safety building and park renaming proposals
The council will consider several infrastructure projects, including renovations to the Public Safety Building and new signage for the Auto Mall. Additionally, officials will discuss a proposal to rename El Dorado Park to Samaritan's Purse Park. The meeting also covers administrative budget approvals and recent city expenditures.
- $811,800 increase for Public Safety Building Renovation at 44811 Sierra Highway
- $1,111,635.50 contract award for Lancaster Auto Mall Dealership Signs Project
- Proposal to rename El Dorado Park to Samaritan's Purse Park
- Approval of $17,965,823.09 in check registers from Dec 2023 to Jan 2024
- Purchase of networking equipment for the Public Safety Facility
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Council Chambers - Lancaster City Hall
🗳️ How they voted (11 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion by Vice Chair Crist and seconded by Authority Member Hughes-Leslie, the California Choice Energy Authority approved the California Choice Energy Authority Consent Calendar as comprised with an…
5 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Mann yea · Crist yea · Parris yea
motion by Vice Chair Crist and seconded by Authority Member Mann, the Successor Agency approved the Successor Agency Consent Calendar as comprised, by the following vote: 5-0-0-0
5 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Mann 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 item number CC 8, by the following vote: 5-0-0-0
5 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Mann yea · Crist yea · Parris yea
motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Hughes-Leslie, the City Council approved item number CC 8, by the following vote: 4-0-1-0
4 yea · 1 abstain
Hughes- Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Crist yea · Parris yea · Mann abstain
motion by Mayor Parris and seconded by Vice Mayor Crist, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 24-01, approving the renaming of El Dorado Park to Samaritan’s Purse Park, by the following vote…
5 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Mann yea · Crist yea · Parris yea
motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Malhi, the City Council approved a Professional Services Agreement with NBBJ, LP, with negotiated changes to the agreement and exhibits with…
5 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Mann yea · Crist yea · Parris yea
motion by Mayor Parris and seconded by Vice Mayor Crist, the City Council approved the nomination and reappointment of commission members to the Criminal Justice Commission, by the following vote…
5 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Mann yea · Crist yea · Parris yea
motion by Mayor Parris and seconded by Council Member Hughes-Leslie, the City Council approved the nomination and appointment of commission members to the Measure LC Citizens’ Oversight Committee, by…
5 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Mann yea · Crist yea · Parris yea
motion by Mayor Parris and seconded by Council Member Mann, the City Council approved the nomination and appointment of commission members to the Social Equity Commission, by the following vote…
5 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Mann yea · Crist yea · Parris yea
motion by Mayor Parris and seconded by Vice Mayor Crist, the City Council approved the nomination and appointment of Becky Loa to the Planning Commission, by the following vote: 5-0-0-0
5 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Mann yea · Crist yea · Parris yea
motion by Mayor Parris and seconded by Vice Mayor Crist, the City Council approved the nomination and appointment of Authority Members to the Lancaster Housing Authority, by the following vote…
5 yea
Hughes-Leslie yea · Malhi yea · Mann yea · Crist yea · Parris yea
Mon Jan 22, 2024 · 05:00 PM
Planning Commission Regular Meeting
Planning Commission discusses vocational school and residential subdivisions
The Planning Commission will consider a conditional use permit for a vocational training school at 44738 Sierra Highway. Additionally, the commission will review two tentative tract maps to subdivide land into single-family residential lots.
- Conditional Use Permit for a vocational training school at 44738 Sierra Highway
- Tentative Tract Map No. 72739 to create 73 residential lots at Avenue K and 65th Street West
- Tentative Tract Map No. 83497 to create 163 residential lots on the north side of Avenue I at 42nd Street West
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Wed Jan 17, 2024 · 05:00 PM
Social Equity Commission
Social Equity Commission discusses Black History Month
The Lancaster Social Equity Commission will meet to discuss and potentially take action regarding Black History Month. The meeting also includes a request to approve the minutes from the November 15, 2023, meeting.
- Discussion and possible action on Black History Month
- Approval of November 15, 2023, meeting minutes
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Wed Jan 10, 2024 · 10:00 AM
Criminal Justice Commission
Lancaster Criminal Justice Commission to receive public safety and legislative updates
The commission will review crime trends and agency reports from several law enforcement bodies. This includes updates from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Probation Department, and California Highway Patrol. The meeting also features updates from various state legislative offices.
- Approval of December 13, 2023, minutes
- Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Crime Trends Report
- California Highway Patrol update
- District Attorney's Office update
- State legislative office updates
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Tue Jan 9, 2024 · 05:00 PM
City Council Regular Meeting
Lancaster Housing Authority considers agreement for new affordable housing projects
The City Council will consider an agreement with Habitat for Humanity and USA Properties Fund Inc. to develop affordable housing on city-owned parcels. This includes 110 for-sale units and approximately 272 rental units. The agenda also covers administrative budget approvals and the acceptance of completed public works projects.
- Agreement with Habitat for Humanity and USA Properties Fund Inc. for affordable housing
- Task Order for pavement resurfacing in the amount of $369,935.00
- Approval of administrative budgets for the Successor Agency
- Acceptance of completed streets and recycled water systems at Avenue K and Division Street
- Amendments to professional services agreements for California Choice Energy Authority
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Council Chambers - Lancaster City Hall
🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
motion by Council Member Mann and seconded by Vice Mayor Crist the City Council excused Council Member Hughes-Leslie from the City Council/ Successor Agency/Financing/ Power/California Choice Energy…
4 yea
Malhi yea · Mann yea · Crist yea · Parris yea
motion by Vice Chair Crist and seconded by Housing Authority Member Malhi, the Lancaster Housing Authority approved item number HA PH 1 as comprised, by the following vote: 4-0-0-1
4 yea
Malhi yea · Mann yea · Crist yea · Szeto yea
motion by Vice Chair Crist and seconded by Authority Member Mann, the California Choice Energy Authority approved the California Choice Energy Consent Calendar as comprised, by the following vote…
4 yea
Malhi yea · Mann yea · Crist yea · Parris yea
motion by Vice Chair Crist and seconded by Authority Member Malhi, the Successor Agency Authority approved the Successor Agency Consent Calendar as comprised, by the following vote: 4-0-0-1
4 yea
Malhi yea · Mann 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, by the following vote: 4-0-0-1; DocuSign Envelope ID…
4 yea
Malhi yea · Mann yea · Crist yea · Parris yea
motion by Vice Mayor Crist and seconded by Council Member Mann, the City Council approved six (6) month pilot program and three (3) year Professional Service Agreement with SoundThinking, Inc.; and…
4 yea
Malhi yea · Mann yea · Crist yea · Parris yea