CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/
FINANCING/POWER AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Tuesday
August 11, 2015
Regular Meeting - 5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers - Lancaster City Hall
The City Clerk/Agency/Authority Secretary hereby declares the agenda was posted
by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 7, 2015
at the entrance to the Lancaster City Hall Council Chambers.
44933 Fern Avenue, Lancaster, CA 93534

LEGISLATIVE BODY

City Council/Successor Agency/Financing/Power Authority

Mayor/Chair R. Rex Parris
Vice Mayor/Vice Chair Marvin Crist
Council Member/Agency Director/Authority Member Ken Mann
Council Member/Agency Director/Authority Member Ronald D. Smith
Council Member/Agency Director/Authority Member Angela Underwood-Jacobs

AGENDA ITEMS TO BE REMOVED

Sometimes it is necessary to remove items from the agenda. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you.

PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR - AGENDIZED ITEMS

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CALL TO ORDER

City Council/Successor Agency/Financing/Power Authority

ROLL CALL.

City Council Members /Agency Directors /Authority Members: Mann, Smith, Underwood-Jacobs; Vice Mayor/Vice Chair Crist, Mayor/Chair Parris

INVOCATION

Pastor Dorelle Arnwine, Prevailing Word Christian Center

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

COUNCIL ACTIONS.

MINUTES

M 1 . Approve the City Council/Successor Agency/Financing/ Power Authority Regular Meeting Minutes of July 28, 2015.

CONSENT CALENDAR

CC 1. Waive further reading of any proposed ordinances. (This permits reading the title only in lieu of reciting the entire text.)

CC 2 . Approve the Check and Wire Registers for July 12, 2015 through July 25, 2015 in the amount of $7,206,998.40.

At each regular City Council Meeting, the City Council is presented with the financial claims (invoices) against the City for purchase of materials, supplies, services, and capital projects for checks and Automated Clearing House (ACH) payments issued the prior two to three weeks. This process provides the City Council the opportunity to review the expenses of the City. The justifying backup information for each expenditure is available in the Finance Department.
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CC 3 . Appoint Mayor Parris as the Voting Delegate and Vice Mayor Crist as the Alternate Voting Delegate, in the event Mayor Parris is unable to serve in that capacity, for the League of California Cities 2015 Annual Conference scheduled for September 30-October 2, 2015 in San Jose, California.

The League of California Cities 2015 Annual Conference is scheduled for September 30- October 2, 2015 in San Jose, California. An important part of the Annual Conference is the Annual Business Meeting. At this meeting, the League membership considers and takes action on resolutions that establish League policy. Consistent with League bylaws, a City's voting delegate and up to two alternates must be designated by the City Council.

CC 4 . Adopt Resolution No. 15-43, amending Resolution 14-64 establishing a compensation schedule for non-represented employees of the City.

In order to continue to provide a high level of service delivery within the Development Services Department, staff recommends establishing the classifications of Environmental Compliance Specialist I and Environment Compliance Specialist II.
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CC 5 . Receive public comment and approve filing for the 2015 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) in the amount of $62,629.

The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG) will allow states and local governments to support a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime and to improve the criminal justice system.

CC 6 . Accept the work constructed by Granite Construction Company for Public Works Construction Project No. 14-003, BYD Energy Road (Avenue J-11) Improvements and direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion for the project. Retention on this project has been disbursed in accordance with California Public Contract Code.

On May 13, 2014, Council awarded Public Works Construction Project No. 14-003, BYD Energy Road (Avenue J-11) Improvements to Granite Construction Company. This project constructed the north half of BYD Energy Road (Avenue J-11) and reconstructed the south half, including improvements of solar street lighting and landscape irrigation utilizing recycled water. Construction of the project has been completed to the satisfaction of the Public Works Manager.
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CC 7 . Approve the developer constructed street improvements for maintenance by the City for Tract No. 52655, lots 1-9, 39-43, 48-50, and 52-54, located between 17^th and 18^th Streets West, approximately 200 feet south of Lancaster Boulevard, Owner: Gibraltar Homes, LLC and Tract No. 52655 Phase 2, lots 10-38, 44-47, 51, and 55-62, located between 17^th and 18^th Streets West, approximately 200 feet south of Lancaster Boulevard, Owner: KB Home Coastal Inc..

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 to the Development Services Director.
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CC 8 . Approve the completed water systems installed by the developer for: Tract No. 52655 Phase 1, lots 1-9, 39-43, 48-50, and 52-54, located between 17 ^th and 18^th Streets West, approximately 200 feet south of Lancaster Boulevard, Owner: Gibraltar Homes, LLC; Tract No. 52655 Phase 2, lots 10-38, 44-47, 51, and 55-62, located between 17^th and 18^th Streets West, approximately 200 feet south of Lancaster Boulevard, Owner: KB Home Coastal Inc.; and Conditional Use Permit No. 05-11/Parcel Map No. 64924, located on the south side of Avenue I, approximately 260 feet west of 20th Street West, Owner: AVI MMK Management, Inc.

The water systems on these projects have been constructed and completed to the satisfaction of the local water purveyor, Los Angeles County Waterworks District No. 40, Antelope Valley, and are constructed according to the approved plans and specifications. Additionally, the work has been inspected and found to be satisfactory to the Development Services Director.
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CC 9 . Public Works Construction Project No. 14-015, Pavement Marking Program, Phase II.

a. Award Public Works Construction Project No. 14-015, Pavement Marking Program, Phase II (REBID) to Superior Pavement Markings, Inc. of Beaumont, California, in the amount of $266,537.35, plus Additive Alternates A1 and A2 in the amount of $67,365.00, to bring the award total to $333,902.35 plus a 10% contingency, for the upgrade/enhancement of crosswalks and stop bar markings; authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents. The determination of the lowest bid was the lowest total of the Base Bid Amount plus Additive Alternates A1 and A2. This contract is awarded to the lowest responsible bidder per California Public Code Section 22038 (b).

b. Appropriate $425,000.00 in TDA Article 8 Fund Balance to Capital Improvement Budget Account No. 206-12TC004-924.

This project is designed to upgrade and enhance crosswalk and stop bar markings at 88 intersections throughout the City which will help increase safety for both pedestrians and motorists.

CC 10 . Authorize the retention of T&B Planning, Inc. for the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Avanti North Specific Plan and accompanying Tentative Tract Map on approximately 237 acres generally bounded by 62^nd Street West, 70^th Street West, Avenue K and Avenue K-8.

City Ventures has filed an application for a Specific Plan (SP 15-01) for a residential development consisting of approximately 768 single-family lots, two recreational parks, landscaped trails, and a drainage channel on approximately 237 acres. Due to the size of the proposed project, the preparation of an EIR is required as part of the approval process.
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CC 11 . Adopt Resolution No. 15-44, granting authority to the City Manager to enter into certain contracts on behalf of Lancaster Choice Energy.

The City of Lancaster formed Lancaster Choice Energy to serve the retail electric service customers residing and doing business in Lancaster. Because LCE transactions often require swift execution and/or may not raise policy considerations that require LCE Board input, it is appropriate for LCE management to have discretion to execute certain short term LCE contracts. Accordingly, staff recommends that the City Council grant the City Manager authority to enter into shorter-term contracts for energy, resource adequacy capacity, and renewable energy certificates while requiring LCE Board approval for longer-term contracts.
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PUBLIC HEARING.

PH 1. Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for Copper Square Apartments

Recommendation:

Adopt Resolution No. 15-45, pursuant to Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 approving the issuance of housing revenue bonds (the "Housing Revenue Bonds") by the California Municipal Finance Authority ("CMFA") in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $26,000,000 for the acquisition, construction, improvement and equipping of a 204-unit multifamily rental housing project located north of Avenue I on 30th Street West (APN 3107-012-116), Lancaster, California, generally known as Copper Square Apartments (the "Project") to be operated by FPI Management, Inc.

Copper Square Apartments, LLC ("Borrower") requests that the City approve CMFA's issuance of the Housing Revenue Bonds in order to finance the Project. The Housing Revenue Bonds will be tax-exempt private activity bonds for purposes of the Internal Revenue Code and, as such, require the approval of the elected body of the governmental entity having jurisdiction over the area where the project to be financed is located.
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CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING.

CPH 1 . Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice and Fair Housing Plan

Recommendation:

Adopt Resolution No. 15-46, approving the Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice and Fair Housing Plan.

To remain in compliance with HUD guidelines and also remain proactive in its fair housing efforts, the City has prepared its Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice (AI). Impediments to fair housing choice are defined by HUD as actions, omissions, or decisions taken because of race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin which restrict, or have the effect of restricting, housing choice or the availability of housing choice. The AI document serves as the basis for Fair Housing Planning.
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NEW BUSINESS.

NB 1 . Power Purchase and Sale Agreement for Renewable Energy from Local Solar Project

Recommendation:

Award a Power Purchase and Sale Agreement to Western Antelope Dry Ranch, LLC for the purchase of 10MW capacity of local renewable energy for Lancaster Choice Energy and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents.

Lancaster Choice Energy (LCE) is the city's community choice aggregation program, whereby the city is procuring and selling electricity to its customers within city limits. In April of this year, staff released a Request for Proposal (RFP) for locally developed renewable energy projects to supplement our current energy supply agreements and to support future renewable energy requirements. The attached Power Purchase and Sale Agreement is for 10MW capacity of the Western Antelope Dry Ranch project located within the City of Lancaster and has a term of twenty years. The price remains fixed throughout the terms of the agreement. Delivery will begin December 2016. In addition to adding cleaner and green energy to LCE's energy portfolio, the award of this agreement is in line with LCE's goal to purchase renewable energy from local projects, which generates local economic benefits.
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NB 2. Medical Main Street Presentation/update

Recommendation:

Receive and file update regarding the Medical Main Street project.

COUNCIL AGENDA.

CA 1. Consider nomination and appointment of Erika Monroe as Deputy Mayor
Presenter: Mayor Parris

CA 2. Discussion and possible action regarding the cancellation of the City Council/Successor Agency/Financing/Power Authority meeting of August 25, 2015 and direct the City Clerk to post the required notice.

Presenter: Vice Mayor Crist

COUNCIL REPORTS.

CR 1 . Report on the Activities of the Board of Directors for the Antelope Valley Transit Authority
Presenter: Vice Mayor Crist

CR 2. Council Reports

LANCASTER HOUSING AUTHORITY

No action required at this time.

LANCASTER FINANCING AUTHORITY

No action required at this time.

LANCASTER POWER AUTHORITY

No action required at this time.

LANCASTER SUCCESSOR AGENCY

No action required at this time.

CITY MANAGER / EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ANNOUNCEMENTS

CITY CLERK /AGENCY/AUTHORITY SECRETARY ANNOUNCEMENT

PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS

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COUNCIL / AGENCY COMMENTS

CLOSED SESSION

1. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation: significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (2) - two 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 with Legal Counsel--Existing Litigation - Government Code Section 54956.9(d) (1)

4. Coalition for Open Government v. City of Lancaster, Case No. BC499047

5. Quartz Hill Cares v. City of Lancaster, Case No. BS 122336

6. Lancaster v. Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles (HACoLA) Case No. MC023649

7. Save Our Neighborhood Group v. City of Lancaster, et al. Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BS 121501.

8. Tapola v. City of Lancaster, LASC Case No. MC 024672

9. City of Lancaster v. Van Dam, LASC Case No. MC 024810

10. Randy Poitevint v. City of Lancaster, LASC Case No. BC 531964

11. SCE General Rate Case - Phase 2 (A.14-06-014)

12. ANTELOPE VALLEY GROUNDWATER CASES
    Included Actions:
    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
    
    Santa Clara Case No. 1-05-CV 049053

ADJOURNMENT

Next Regular Meeting:
Tuesday, August 25, 2015 - 5:00 p.m.

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