CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/
FINANCING/POWER AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Tuesday
July 12, 2016
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, July 8, 2016
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 Raj Malhi
Council Member/Agency Director/Authority Member Ken Mann
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

Any person who would like to address the City Council, Successor Agency, and Power/Financing Authorities on any agendized item is requested to complete a speaker card for the City Clerk/Agency/Authority Secretary and identify the agenda item you would like to discuss. Each person will be given an opportunity to address the Legislative Body at the time such item is discussed. Speaker cards are available at the rear of the Council Chambers and your speaker card must be filled out prior to the agenda item being called. 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 meeting and we appreciate your cooperation. Individual speakers are limited to three (3) minutes each.

Consent Calendar items under the Legislative Body may be acted upon with one motion, a second and the vote. If you desire to speak on an item or items on the Consent Calendar, you may fill out one speaker card for the Consent Calendar. You will be given three minutes to address your concerns before the Legislative Body takes action on the Consent Calendar.

CALL TO ORDER

City Council/Successor Agency/Financing/Power Authority

ROLL CALL.

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

INVOCATION

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

PRESENTATION

1. 2016 Global Leadership Summit
   Presenter: David Parker, Senior Pastor; Desert Vineyard Fellowship.

COUNCIL ACTIONS.

MINUTES

M 1. Approve the City Council/Successor Agency/Financing/ Power Authority Regular Meeting Minutes of June 28, 2016.

M 2. Approve the City Council/Successor Agency/Financing/ Power Authority Special Meeting Minutes of July 6, 2016.

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 June 12, 2016, through June 25, 2016 in the amount of $4,050,957.54.
CC 2 attachment

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 3. Adopt Ordinance No. 1014, authorizing a Special All-Mail Ballot Election to be conducted on October 11, 2016, and establishing procedures, rules and regulations therefor.
CC 3 attachment

This Ordinance provides that the City may conduct a Special All Mail Ballot Election on October 11, 2016. This Ordinance further provides that once the election is called, it shall be conducted pursuant to the rules, procedures and regulations established by state law, including, without limitation, the mail ballot provisions of the Elections Code (Cal. Elect. Code § 4000 et seq.). If adopted, this Ordinance will take effect immediately pursuant to Section 36937 of the Government Code. The proposed Special All Mail Ballot Election is for the purpose of seeking voter consent to authorize the City Council to establish a parcel tax to raise funds for law enforcement and homeless services.

CC 4. Approve a five-year lease purchase agreement with Altec Capital Services for two new fleet vehicles (Boom Trucks).

This procurement will replace an existing, non-operational 2001 Ford F450 with an Articulating Telescopic Aerial Device in the Traffic Signals Section of the Development Services Department as part of the Capital Replacement Program. In addition, the second vehicle will provide staff in the newly developed Street Lighting Section of the Development Services Department with the necessary equipment to repair street lights acquired after the acquisition from Southern California Edison.

CC 5. Approve a seven-year lease agreement with an optional $110.09 buyout with Quinn Company, utilizing a contract awarded to Caterpillar, Inc.

Quinn Company, a local supplier, is an authorized distributor of Caterpillar, Inc. equipment. Caterpillar, Inc. is a vendor through the National Joint Powers Alliance. This purchase will also allow the City the flexibility to use this equipment 12 months out of the year rather than the typical three. This equipment will be useful in storm response and cleanup, as well as DMD maintenance.

NEW BUSINESS.

NB 1. Professional Consulting Services with Black & Veatch for Lancaster Community Solar Interconnection Services
NB 1 attachment

Recommendation:

Approve the agreement for Professional Consulting Services with Black & Veatch Corporation ("B&V"), to provide interconnection support services for three (3) solar photovoltaic projects on City owned property and authorize the City Manager to execute all documents and make any non-substantive changes necessary to complete the transaction.

The City of Lancaster owns multiple different properties throughout the City and evaluates each property for its highest and best use. These three properties (APNs 3268-025-900, 3268-018-900, and 3170-008-915) are all located in areas that provide good electrical interconnection potential and are of an appropriate size to support small solar fields. Each property could support the development of approximately three megawatts of solar photovoltaic panels and battery storage. By developing and owning solar generation facilities, Lancaster Choice Energy ("LCE") will have the opportunity to procure power at an extremely affordable and competitive rate for the long-term. This allows LCE to continue offering lower, stable electric rates to the community.

NB 2. Memorandum of Understanding with Antelope Valley Transit Authority Regarding Bus Stop Maintenance Services with the City of Lancaster
NB 2 attachment

Recommendations:

a. Approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Antelope Valley Transit Authority regarding Bus Stop Maintenance Services within the City of Lancaster. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents.

b. Appropriate $30,000.00 from Proposition A Fund Balance Account to Operating Budget Account No. 207-4330-404.

The Antelope Valley Transit Authority (AVTA) is a joint power authority providing transit services in Lancaster, Palmdale, and unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County. AVTA's operations serve more than 335 stops in Lancaster. Bus stop amenities are installed by the jurisdictions, and have been maintained primarily by City staff and contracted services at shelter locations. Currently, the City spends approximately $22,788.00 for the maintenance of 53 bus shelter locations. The proposed MOU would increase the level of service to all 335 AVTA stop locations to include disposal of trash, paint touch-up, pressure washing all amenities and grounds a minimum of six feet of surrounding bus stop area, replacement of trash can liners, and the inspection/documentation of amenities requiring repair.

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) - 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. Patton v. City of Lancaster, LASC Case No. MC 025064

5. Estarella v. City of Lancaster, LASC Case No.BC527749

6. Wilson v. City of Lancaster, LASC MC025201

7. 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, July 26, 2016 - 5:00 p.m.

MEETING ASSISTANCE INFORMATION

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AGENDA ADDENDUM INFORMATION

On occasion items may be added after the agenda has been mailed to subscribers. Copies of the agenda addendum item will be available at the City Clerk Department and are posted with the agenda on the windows of the City Council Chambers. For more information, please call the City Clerk Department at (661) 723-6020.

All documents available for public review are on file with the City Clerk Department.