CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/
FINANCING/POWER AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday
May 26, 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, May 22, 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

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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

PRESENTATIONS

1. Presentation to Dennis Anderson, Antelope Valley Press Editor upon his retirement
   Presenter: Mayor Parris

2. Presentation to Leo Stallworth, ABC7 News for community support
   Presenter: Mayor Parris

3. Water Agencies Drought Response Report
   Presenters: Rob Parris, AVEK and David Rydman, Los Angeles County Department of Public Works

4. Veteran's Home Presentation
   Presenter: Jeanne Bonfilio, California Department of Veterans Affairs Public Information Officer

COUNCIL ACTIONS.

MINUTES

M 1. Approve the City Council/Successor Agency/Financing/ Power Authority Regular Meeting minutes of May 12, 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 April 26, 2015 through May 9, 2015 in the amount of $1,845,442.09.

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.
CC 2 attachment

CC 3. Accept and approve the April 2015, 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, the City of Lancaster and the Lancaster Housing Authority. The City's investments are governed by Sections 53600 et. seq. of the California Government Code. Additional requirements have been placed on the City's authorized investments by the Investment Policy (a copy is available in the Finance Department or from the City Clerk), and all investments listed on the attached report adhere to these requirements.
CC 3 attachment

CC 4. Award Material Bid No. 614-15, Screened Aggregate Material, to CALMAT Company dba Vulcan Materials Company of Palmdale, California, in the amount of $130,100.00, plus a 10% contingency, for the purchase and delivery of 5/16" screened aggregate to the City's stockpile location; authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents. This contract was awarded to the lowest responsible bidder per California Public Contract Code Section 22038 (b).

This bid was issued to obtain aggregate material for a cooperative chip seal project with the County of Los Angeles. This project will conduct pavement maintenance in the form of chip seal to approximately 38 lane miles of shared roads within the jurisdiction of both agencies. These roads will be surfaced, sealed, and striped using City staff.

CC 5. Award Public Works Construction Project No. 15-003, Tierra Del Sol Phase III Street Improvements to ANM Construction & Engineering of Lancaster, California, in the amount of $123,704.39, plus a 20% contingency, for street widening and installation of bike lane improvements; authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents. This contract is awarded to the lowest responsible bidder per California Public Contract Code Section 22038 (b).

This project includes the construction of street widening to accommodate bicycle lanes and parallel parking adjacent existing homes along 35^th Street East between Avenue J-8 and Avenue K.

CC 6. Reject all bids for Public Works Construction Project No. 14-015, Pavement Marking Program, Phase II. An inadvertent error resulted in inconsistent bids, and bids that were non-conforming to the intended scope of services.

This project is designed to upgrade/enhance crosswalks and stop bar markings at eighty-nine (89) intersections throughout the City, which will help increase safety for both pedestrians and motorists.

CC 7. Lancaster Drainage Benefit Assessment District Annual Assessment for Fiscal Year 2015-2016

a. Adopt Resolution No. 15-18, generally describing any proposed improvements or substantial changes in existing improvements and ordering the Public Works Manager to prepare and file a report for Lancaster Drainage Benefit Assessment District.

b. Adopt Resolution No. 15-19, preliminarily approving the Engineer's Report, fixing time and place for public hearing on the levy of the proposed assessment and declaring its intention to levy and collect assessments within Lancaster Drainage Benefit Assessment District.

The City Council previously formed the Lancaster Drainage Benefit Assessment District, including establishment of separate zones, and submitted the proposition to the eligible voters in each respective zone. The majority of voters approved the formation of the District, the separate zones, and the levying of the assessment. The first year's assessment was paid by the developers of the property. Each year, thereafter, the City Council, after public notice and hearing, may determine and impose an annual assessment.
CC 7 attachment

CC 8. Lancaster Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 Annual Assessment for Fiscal Year 2015-2016

a. Adopt Resolution No. 15-20, generally describing any proposed improvements or substantial changes in existing improvements and ordering the Public Works Manager to prepare and file a report for Lancaster Landscape Maintenance District No. 1, pursuant to provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California.

b. Adopt Resolution No. 15-21, preliminarily approving the Engineer's Report, fixing time and place for public hearing on the levy of the proposed assessment and declaring its intention to levy and collect assessments within Lancaster Landscape Maintenance District No. 1, pursuant to Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California.

Lancaster Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 and Fox Field Industrial Corridor Landscape Maintenance District were formed, including subsequent annexations thereto, for the purpose of providing maintenance services to landscaping and appurtenant improvements for various developments within the City and assessing those properties which benefit from this service. Each year the City Council must, by law, order the preparation of an Engineer's Report describing the existing and proposed maintenance services, and conduct a public hearing to establish and order the amount of assessment for the next fiscal year.
CC 8 attachment

CC 9. Lancaster Lighting Maintenance District Annual Assessment for Fiscal Year 2015-2016

a. Adopt Resolution No. 15-22, generally describing any proposed improvements or substantial changes in existing improvements and ordering the Public Works Manager to prepare and file a report for Lancaster Lighting Maintenance District, pursuant to provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California.

b. Adopt Resolution No. 15-23, preliminarily approving the Engineer's Report, fixing time and place for public hearing on the levy of the proposed assessment and declaring its intention to levy and collect assessments within Lancaster Lighting Maintenance District, pursuant to Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California.

On March 11, 2003, the City Council directed that an election be held asking the property owners within the Lancaster Lighting Maintenance District (LLMD) to approve an increase in the annual street lighting assessment to $70.00 per lighting unit, including a Consumer Price Index (CPI) based inflator. Lancaster Lighting Maintenance District was formed, including subsequent annexations thereto, for the purpose of financing maintenance operations and installation of public lighting facilities, including but not limited to street lights, traffic signals, public parking lot lights, and highway safety lights (public lighting facilities) (as defined in § 22525 of the California Code) within the City of Lancaster, and assessing those properties which benefit from this service their proportionate share of the cost. Each year the City Council must, by law, order the preparation of an Engineer's Report describing the existing and proposed maintenance services, and conduct a public hearing to establish and order the amount of assessment for the next fiscal year.
CC 9 attachment

PUBLIC HEARING.

PH 1. Lancaster Sewer System Service Charges, for maintenance and servicing of the Lancaster Sewer System, for Fiscal Year 2015-2016

Recommendation:

Adopt Resolution No. 15-24, levyingLancaster Sewer System Service Charges, for maintenance and servicing of the Lancaster Sewer System, for Fiscal Year 2015-2016.

Each year staff prepares an Engineer's Report for the City Council to determine the actual amount of the sewer service charge needed to fund the maintenance of the Lancaster Sewer System. The Engineer's Report determining and proposing the sewer service charge for Fiscal Year 2015-2016 has been prepared and is on file with the City Clerk.
PH 1 attachment

NEW BUSINESS.

NB 1. California Home Finance Authority Property Assessed Clean Energy Programs and Associate Membership in California Home Finance Authority

Recommendations:

a. Adopt Resolution No. 15-25, consenting to the inclusion of properties within the City's jurisdiction in the California Home Financing Authority (CHF) Community Facilities District No. 2014-1 (Clean Energy) to finance renewable energy generation, energy efficiency, water conservation and electric vehicle charging infrastructure improvements and approving associate membership in CHF; authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all documents and make any non-substantive changes necessary to complete the transaction.

b. Adopt Resolution No. 15-26, consenting to the inclusion of properties within the City's jurisdiction in the CHF Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program to finance renewable energy generation, energy efficiency, water conservation and electric vehicle charging infrastructure improvements and approving associate membership in CHF; authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all documents and make any non-substantive changes necessary to complete the transaction.
NB 1 attachment

COUNCIL REPORTS.

CR 1. 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

This portion of the agenda allows an individual the opportunity to address the City Council/Successor Agency on any item NOT ON THE AGENDA regarding City/Agency business and speaker cards must be submitted prior to the beginning of this portion of the Agenda. Please complete a speaker card for the City Clerk/Agency Secretary and identify the subject you would like to address. We respectfully request that you fill the cards out completely and print as clearly as possible. Following this procedure will allow for a smooth and timely process for the City Council/Successor Agency meeting and we appreciate your cooperation. State law prohibits the City Council/Successor Agency from taking action on items not on the agenda and your matter will be referred to the City Manager/Executive Director. Individual speakers are limited to three (3) minutes each.

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) - three 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. 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, June 9, 2015 - 5:00 p.m.

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