Lancaster meeting summary

Proclamation/Presentation to Former Council Members Presenter: R. Rex Parris, Mayor

Older American’s Month Presentation & Proclamation Presenter: Jorge Monroy, Supervisor-Community Services

Recognition of Distinguished School-SOAR High School Presenter: Trolis Niebla, City Manager

California Architects Board Appointment-Irvine Carrillo Presenter: Trolis Niebla, City Manager

Recognition of Quartz Hill High School Girls Soccer Team Presenter: Trolis Niebla, City Manager

Official Canvass and Certification of April 14, 2026 General Municipal Election Recommendation(s): Adopt Resolution No. 26-_____, reciting the facts of the General Municipal Election held on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, declaring the results and such other matters as provided by law regarding the election of two Council Members. Election Code Sections 10262, 10263 and 10264 require, among other things, the City Clerk to declare to the legislative body the results of the General Municipal Election. The City Clerk published the Notice of Election, which was given in time, form and manner as prescribed by law. In all respects the election was held and conducted and the votes were cast, received and canvassed and the returns made and declared in time, form and manner as required by the provisions of the Elections Code of the State of California for the holding of all-mail-ballot elections in charter cities.

1. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation: significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (2) - four potential cases. 2. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation: consideration of initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (4) – four potential cases. 3. Conference Involving a Joint Powers Agency: Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.96 Discussion will concern: Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District v. United States Environmental Protection Agency, et al. 9 th Cir. Case No. 23-1614 Name of local agency representative on joint powers agency board: Marvin Crist, Ken Mann 4. Antelope Valley Groundwater Cases Included Action: Los Angeles County Waterworks District No. 40 v. Diamond Farming Co. Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, Case No. BC325201; Los Angeles County Waterworks District No. 40 v. Diamond Farming Co. Superior Court of California, County of Kern, Case No. S-1500-CV-254-348; Wm. Bolthouse Farms, Inc. v. City of Lancaster, Diamond Farming Co. v. City of Lancaster, Diamond Farming Co. v. Palmdale Water District Superior Court of California County of Riverside, consolidated actions; Case Nos. RIC 353 840, RIC 344 436, RIC 344 668 5. Galant v. Lancaster School District, LASC Case No. 25AVCV00196 6. Abaied v. City of Lancaster, LASC Case No. 25STCV14733 7. Perez v. Lancaster, LASC Case No. 23AVCV00577 8. City of Whittier v. Superior Court, LASC Case No. 23 STCP03579 9. Lindo v. Lancaster, LASC Case No. 23AVCV00950. 10. Nazari v. City of Lancaster, LASC Case No. 25AVCV00192 11. Mahfound v. County of Los Angeles, City of Lancaster, LASC Case No. 25AVCV00586 12. Morgan v. Antelope Valley Transit Authority, City of Lancaster, LASC Case No. 25AVCV00061 13. Lea v. City of Lancaster, LASC Case No.: 25STCV09046 14. Zimmerman v. City of Lancaster, LASC Case No. 24AVCV00848 15. Cordova v. City of Lancaster, Case No. 24AVCV00221 16. Darnell Wayne Thomas 25STCV17622

Waive further reading of any proposed ordinance. (This permits reading the title only in lieu of reciting the entire text.)

Approve the City Council/Successor Agency/Financing/Power Authority Regular Meeting Minutes of March 24, 2026.

Check Registers – March 8, through April 11, 2026 Recommendation(s): Approve the Check and Wire Registers for payments made March 8, 2026, through April 11, 2026, in the amount of $13,269,568.17 as presented. At each regular City Council Meeting, the City Council is presented with a check and ACH/wire registers listing the financial claims (invoices) against and paid by the City for the purchase of materials, supplies, services, and capital projects during the prior three to four weeks. This process provides the City Council with the opportunity to review the City’s expenditures.

Acceptance of Additional Funding from California Board of State and Community Corrections - California Community Violence Intervention & Prevention Cohort 5 (CalVIP) Grant Award Recommendation(s): 1. Accept additional California Board of State and Community Corrections-CalVIP Chort 5 grant award in the amount of $34,74100, appropriating funds to revenue account LPDCALVIP.STATEOTHER.23030000.4998. (Total grant award $2,031,333.00) 2. Appropriate additional funds to the following project expense strings for implementation of the CalVIP programs: $34,741.00 to LPDCALVIPP.MISCGRANTS 23030000.5656 (Total project expense miscgrants $1,322,341.00) 3. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the grant agreement including all necessary documents, agreements, and provisions, subject to City Attorney approval. On February 12, 2026, the BSCC Board approved the Lancaster Police Department grant application and awarded funding in the amount of $1,996,592.00. On March 24, 2026, Council accepted this award and appropriated the funds to revenue account LPDCALVIP.STATEOTHER.23030000.4998. On March 30, 2026, the Lancaster Police Department received the Grant Agreement for execution. An additional $34,741 was awarded specifically for Mental Health Support to Frontline Workers and their Families.

Acceptance of Public Works Construction Project No. 23-029 – Avenue L and 5th Street East Drainage Improvements Recommendation(s): Accept the work constructed by R.C. Becker and Son, Inc., of Santa Clarita, California, for Public Works Construction Project (PWCP) No. 23-029, Avenue L and 5 th Street East Drainage Improvements, and direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion for the project. Retention on this project shall be disbursed in accordance with California Public Contract Code Section 7107(c). The proposed project was funded by Drainage Developer Fees. This project included construction of Master Plan of Drainage inlet, storm drainpipe, water systems, and ancillary street improvements at the southwest corner of Avenue L and 5th Street East.

Acceptance of Public Works Construction Project No. 24-002, Systemic Commercial Driveway Modification Highway Safety Improvement Program - Systemic Local (HSIPSL) - 5419(060) Recommendation(s): Accept the work constructed by Chrisp Company of Bloomington, California , for Public Works Construction Project (PWCP) No. 24-002, Systemic Commercial Driveway Modification HSIPSL - 5419(060), and direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion for the project. Retention on this project shall be disbursed in accordance with California Public Contract Code Section 7107(c). The project is funded by the State of California, Department of Transportation (Caltrans) approved HSIP Cycle 10 funding and local matching funds. This project installed infrastructure that systematically restricts and prohibits left turns at the seven distinct locations

Site Plan Review (SPR) 23-003 – Acceptance of Improvements (Streets) Recommendation(s): 1. Approve the water system installed by the developer for the following project. 2. Approve the work and materials for the developer-construction sanitary sewer system and accept the infrastructure for public use and maintenance by the City. 3. Approve the work and materials for the developer-constructed streets and accept the infrastructure for public use and maintenance by the City. Project Location/Owner SPR No. 23-003 William Barnes Avenue and 45th Street West (APN: 3105-001-056) Owner: NP Fox Field Building, LLC Water system improvements are approved by the City in order to exonerate the Developer’s Undertaking Agreement and release improvement securities. The water system for this project has been constructed and completed to the satisfaction of the local water purveyor, Los Angeles County Waterworks District 40-04, Antelope Valley, and was constructed according to the approved plans and specifications. Additionally, the work has been inspected and found to be satisfactory by the Director of Public Works. The listed sanitary sewer has been constructed and completed by the developer according to the approved plans and specifications. The work has been inspected and found to be satisfactory by the Director of Public Works. b The streets have been constructed and completed by the developer according to the approved plans and specifications. The work has been inspected and found to be satisfactory by the Director of Public Works.

Task Order No. 6 for Multi-Year Professional Services (Service Group Category 2 – Traffic Engineering) to Assess the SR-14 (SR-138)/Avenue G Interchange Improvements, Validate the Scope of Work and Prepare the Project for Grant Funding Applications Recommendation(s): Approve Task Order No. 6, with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., for services in accordance with the multi-year professional services agreement service group category (SGC) 2 – Traffic Engineering, to assess the SR-14 (SR-138)/Avenue G Interchange Improvements, validate the scope of work and prepare the project for grant funding applications in the total amount of $265,265.40 ($221,054.50, plus 20% contingency), and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents. Task Order No. 6 will provide updated traffic forecasts, re-assess the preferred alternative design, and prepare an updated concept drawing and overall project cost estimate. In addition, the Kimley-Horn team will evaluate the economic impacts associated with the recent logistics and industrial development within the project area to support the City’s preparation of competitive discretionary grant applications.

Pursuant to Government Code section 995.8, (i) authorize the retention of counsel to defend current or former councilmember(s) in any action or proceeding brought on account of an act or omission in the scope of their actions as a councilmember regarding any real estate development(s) in the City, and/or actions on behalf of the City in their role(s) on the governing board of any joint powers authorit(ies), and (ii) find that such defense would be in the best interest of the City and that the councilmember(s) acted or failed to act in good faith, without actual malice, and in the apparent interests of the City. This authorization shall be subject to review by the Council at the discretion of the City Attorney and shall reserve the right to withdraw such defense and/or require reimbursement of all or part of such defense costs if the City determines that (a) the statutory requirements are not satisfied, or (b) continued defense is not in the best interests of the City.

Final Map Approval – Tract Map No. 61920 (Located on the Northeast Corner of Avenue K and 55th Street West) Recommendation(s): Approve the map and accept the dedications as offered on Tract Map No. 61920 located on the northeast corner of Avenue K and 55 th Street West ; make findings that this project will not violate any of the provisions of Sections 66473.5, 66474.1, and 66474.6 of the Subdivision Map Act; and instruct the City Clerk to endorse on the face of the map the certificate which embodies the approval of said map and the dedications shown thereon. The Final Map is in substantial conformance with the approved Tentative Tract Map, has been approved as to form by the City Surveyor, and complies with the requirements of the Subdivision Map Act and the L ancaster Municipal Code. An Undertaking Agreement has been executed, and improvement securities have been provided to guarantee the installation of all required public improvements and survey monuments.

Final Map Approval – Tract Map No. 62484 (Located on the Southeast Corner of 25th Street East and Nugent Street) Recommendation(s): Approve the map and accept the dedications as offered on Tract Map No. 62484 located on the southeast corner of 25 th Street East and Nugent Street ; make findings that this project will not violate any of the provisions of Sections 66473.5, 66474.1, and 66474.6 of the Subdivision Map Act; and instruct the City Clerk to endorse on the face of the map the certificate which embodies the approval of said map and the dedications shown thereon. The Final Map is in substantial conformance with the approved Tentative Tract Map, has been approved as to form by the City Surveyor, and complies with the requirements of the Subdivision Map Act and the Lancaster Municipal Code. An Undertaking Agreement has been executed, and improvement securities have been provided to guarantee the installation of all required public improvements and survey monuments.

Amendment No.1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Voltz Commercial Realty Advisors, Inc. Recommendation(s): 1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Voltz Commercial Realty Advisors, Inc. for real estate appraisal services. 2. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all necessary documents. The original agreement established a three-year term, expiring May 1, 2026, with a total not-to-exceed amount of $120,000 and provisions allowing for two one-year extensions. Since execution, the Consultant has provided appraisal services that support City operations. The proposed Amendment No. 1 extends the Agreement for an additional one-year term, through May 1, 2027, and increases the total not-to-exceed contract amount to $220,000 to ensure continuity of services.

Authority to Procure Supplies from Graybar Electric Company, Inc., for Light Maintenance District Annual Replacement Program Recommendation(s): 1. Approve annual expenditure authority in an amount not to exceed $699,624.00 for the purchase of LED light fixtures and related materials from Graybar Electric Company, Inc., through Cooperative Purchasing Contract No. EV2370, which expires January 2029. 2. Grant annual expenditure authority to utilize the cooperative purchasing agreement with Graybar Electric Company, Inc., for the duration of the agreement, subject to funding being approved through the City’s annual budget process. 3. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute and sign all documents. The City intends to utilize a cooperative purchasing agreement with Graybar Electric Company, Inc., through Omni Partners (Contract No. EV2370), which is valid through January 2029. This cooperative contract allows the City to procure light fixtures and related materials at competitively solicited pricing without conducting a separate bid process. Granting annual expenditure authority will allow staff to purchase replacement LED light fixtures and related materials as needed to support ongoing lighting district maintenance and replacement projects. Funding for these purchases will be subject to appropriation through the City’s annual budget process.

Pursuant to Government Code section 995.8, authorize the retention of counsel to defend current or former employee(s) in any action or proceeding brought on account of an act or omission in the scope of their actions as an employee and finding that such defense would be in the best interest of the City and that the employee acted or failed to act in good faith, without actual malice, and in the apparent interests of the City. This authorization shall be subject to review by the Council at the discretion of the City Attorney. This authorization shall be subject to review by the Council at the discretion of the City Attorney and shall reserve the right to withdraw such defense and/or require reimbursement of all or part of such defense costs if the City determines that (a) the statutory requirements are not satisfied, or (b) continued defense is not in the best interests of the City.

Task Order No. 6 for Multi-Year Professional Services (Service Group Category 2 – Traffic Engineering) to Assess the SR-14 (SR-138)/Avenue G Interchange Improvements, Validate the Scope of Work and Prepare the Project for Grant Funding Applications Recommendation(s): Approve Task Order No. 6, with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., for services in accordance with the multi-year professional services agreement service group category (SGC) 2 – Traffic Engineering, to assess the SR-14 (SR-138)/Avenue G Interchange Improvements, validate the scope of work and prepare the project for grant funding applications in the total amount of $265,265.40 ($221,054.50, plus 20% contingency), and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents. Task Order No. 6 will provide updated traffic forecasts, re-assess the preferred alternative design, and prepare an updated concept drawing and overall project cost estimate. In addition, the Kimley-Horn team will evaluate the economic impacts associated with the recent logistics and industrial development within the project area to support the City’s preparation of competitive discretionary grant applications.

Approval of the Purchase of Security Equipment for the Midtown Recreation Center. Recommendation(s): Approve the purchase and installation of 15 CD53 dome cameras, 13 CD53-E outdoor dome cameras, 3 CH53-E multisensor cameras, 2 CB52-TE bullet camera and ancillary licensing, installation, materials, and equipment to support the video security; as well as 9 door controllers, 1 video intercom and ancillary licensing, installation, materials, and equipment to support facility access control of the Midtown Education Center. At the February 24 th City Council meeting council approved the purchase and installation of Verkada security equipment to EKC. On March 11 th , EKC notified the City that they will no longer be able to provide Verkada equipment and installation services to the City of Lancaster. Purchasing and IT staff reviewed the CMAS agreement and reached out to COA who is vendor the City has used previously for a quote.

Proposal for the purchase of additional Axon equipment for Lancaster Police Department Traffic Enforcement Recommendation(s): 1. Approve the purchase of Axon body cameras, vehicle cameras, tasers and accompanying systems. 2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate, revise and finalize all associated agreements, subject to approval by the City Attorney. This new Axon agreement supersedes the City’s other Axon agreements and puts all of Lancaster Police Departments Axon equipment and accompanying systems on the same agreement aligning all renewals and replacement dates for easier fleet management.

Additional Authorization No. 5 to Professional Consultant Services Agreement for Preparation of Project Plans, Specifications, and Estimates for SR-138 (SR-14) Avenue K Interchange (Reference PWCP 21-006, Formerly PWCP 13-018) Recommendation(s): 1. Approve Additional Authorization No. 5 to Professional Consultant Services Agreement with TRC Solutions, Inc., of Irvine, California, in the amount of $167,736.33, for Additional Design Services for Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) for SR-138 (SR-14) Avenue K Interchange (Reference PWCP 21-006, formerly PWCP 13-018); and Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents. 2. Approve an extension of the term of Professional Services Agreement to December 31, 2026. 3. Authorize Task Order expenditure of $10,470.00 plus a 10% contingency for Landscape Design to Kimley Horn and Associates, Inc. (KHA), within the Multi-Year Professional Servies Agreement, Service Group Category (SGC) 11 – Landscape Architecture & Park Design. The SR-138 (SR-14) / Avenue K Interchange Improvements Project includes interchange improvements, as well as local street improvements along Avenue K from 10th Street West to 20th Street West, and along 15th Street West between Avenue K and Avenue J-8. The project is funded with LACMTA Measure R Highway Program Funds. The selected Firm shall execute the project in accordance with LACMTA Funding Agreement to ensure compliance with all grant requirements.

Adopt Ordinances Amending Title 5 (Business Licenses) of the Lancaster Municipal Code for Amortization Purposes Recommendation(s): 1. Tobacco Retail Establishments Ordinance a. Adopt proposed Ordinance No. 1148 amending Section 5.42.130 of the Lancaster Municipal Code to eliminate references to “deemed approved” status for tobacco retailers; b. Determine that the ordinance is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3). 2. Alcoholic Beverage Establishments and Recycling Facilities Ordinance a. Adopt proposed Ordinance No. 1149 amending Section 5.04.050 of the Lancaster Municipal Code to require applicants for alcoholic beverage establishment business licenses to demonstrate compliance with applicable zoning permits under Title 17 and establish additional business license requirements for recycling facilities; b. Determine that the ordinance is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3). 3. Massage Establishments Ordinance a. Adopt proposed Ordinance No. 1150 amending Section 5.34.150 of the Lancaster Municipal Code to eliminate references to “deemed approved” status for massage establishments; b. Determine that the ordinance is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3). The proposed ordinances amend portions of Title 5 of the Lancaster Municipal Code to strengthen regulatory oversight and improve coordination between the City’s zoning and business licensing requirements for certain regulated businesses, including recycling facilities, tobacco retailers, alcoholic beverage establishments, and massage establishments.

Monthly Reports of Investments – March 2026 Recommendation(s): Accept and approve the March 2026 Monthly Report of Investments as submitted. Each month, the Finance Department prepares a report listing the investments for all separate entities under the jurisdiction of the City as identified in the City’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.

First Public Hearing Regarding Ballot Measure to Voters to Amend the Lancaster City Charter Recommendation(s): 1. Conduct a public hearing to consider whether to submit a ballot measure to voters to amend section 201 of the Lancaster charter to authorize the City Council to enact an ordinance to (i) Increase the number of Council Members from 4 to 5, (ii) Add the office of Vice Mayor and (iii) Transition from at-large to district-based elections for Council Members consistent with the California Voting Rights Acts of 2001. 2. Adopt Resolution No. ________ of the City Council of the City of Lancaster Declaring its intention to submit a ballot measure to voters to amend section 201 of the Lancaster charter to authorize the City Council to enact an ordinance to (i) Increase the number of Council Members from 4 to 5, (ii) Add the office of Vice Mayor and (iii) Transition from at-large to district-based elections for Council Members consistent with the California Voting Rights Acts of 2001. The Lancaster City Charter generally provides that the City shall be governed by, and all powers of the City shall be vested in, a mayor and city council consisting of four council members, all elected to office from the City at-large. However, the California Voting Rights Act of 2001, Cal. Elec. Code §§ 14025-14032 (“CVRA”), provides that an at-large method of election may not be used if it impairs the ability of a protected class to elect candidates of its choice or its ability to influence the outcome of an election, as a result of the dilution or the abridgment of the rights of voters who are members of a protected class (Cal. Elec. Code § 14027).

Public Hearing and Adoption of the City of Lancaster’s Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) 2026-2027 Program Year (PY) Annual Action Plan (AAP) and Substantial Amendment to the 2025-2026 PY AAP Recommendation(s): a. Approve and adopt the CDBG and HOME Annual Action Plan (AAP) for the 2026-2027 PY and Substantial Amendment to the AAP for the 2025-2026 PY to be submitted to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); b. Approve the proposed methodology for distributing funds should the City’s 2026-2027 CDBG and HOME annual allocations increase or decrease; and c. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents, including subrecipient agreements, subject to City Attorney approval. The City has been a CDBG entitlement community since 1986 and started receiving HOME funds in 2020. The City receives annual grants for developing viable urban communities that encompasses decent housing, provides suitable living environments, and expands economic opportunities, primarily for the benefit of low- and moderate-income persons. The proposed AAP is intended to provide a summary of proposed program activities, eligibility criteria, and funding levels for the 2026-2027 PY. All programs and/or projects submitted in the AAP are compliant with the HUD guidelines for eligible activities.

Approval of the issuance of bonds related to TEFRA financing for the Sierra Azul Apartments Project Recommendation(s): 1. Conduct the public hearing under the requirements of the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. 2. Adopt Resolution No. ____ approving the issuance of the bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority (CMFA) for the benefit of Lancaster Pacific Associates, LP (Borrower), for the financing of the Sierra Azul Apartments Project. The CMFA was created on January 1, 2004 , pursuant to a joint exercise of powers agreement to promote economic, cultural, and community development through the financing of economic development and charitable activities throughout California. To date, over 350 municipalities have become members of CMFA. The CMFA assists local governments, non-profit organizations, and businesses with the issuance of taxable and tax-exempt bonds aimed at improving the standard of living in California. Its representatives and Board of Directors have considerable experience in bond financing.

Jensen Enterprises, Inc. Development Agreement (DA No. 26-001) Recommendation(s): Introduce Ordinance No._________ , adopting Development Agreement (DA) No.. 26-001 to establish specific development rights for Site Plan Review No. 24-010. Jensen is currently in the process of developing a new manufacturing facility on the 80 acres located at the northeast corner of 30 th Street West and Avenue G in the City of Lancaster (Site Plan Review [SPR] No. 23-012/SPR No. 25-003). They have also acquired the 30 acres immediately to the east which has been entitled under SPR No. 24-010 for development as either a 500,000 square feet industrial distribution facility or expanded parking / storage facilities. Due to the anticipated construction timeline for the first facility, a development agreement has been proposed for SPR No. 24-010.

Consideration and Nomination of Appointment of Vice Mayor. Presenter: Mayor R. Rex Parris

Consideration and nomination of appointment to various boards and commissions. Presenter: Mayor R. Rex Parris

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