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Lancaster council approves buffer‑zone ordinance, federal grant acceptance and financing measures in unanimous votes
Summary
The Lancaster City Council unanimously approved several items including acceptance of a $103,000 Edward Byrne JAG grant, adoption of a 100‑foot buffer zone ordinance (Lancaster Municipal Code chapter 9.52), a TEFRA resolution for up to $45 million in tax‑exempt revenue bonds for a Ravello Holdings housing project, and two other measures.
Lancaster City Council on Tuesday approved multiple agenda items unanimously, voting to accept grant funds, adopt an ordinance establishing buffer zones around certain sensitive sites, and to approve financing and planning measures.
Key votes at a glance:
- CC4 — Department of Justice Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG): Council accepted $103,000 to fund a social media awareness campaign aimed at teens, modeled on a “see something, say something” approach and including an option for anonymous two‑way reporting. Staff described the campaign as intended to give youth a way to report concerns and receive a response; the council approved acceptance of the grant unanimously.
- CC8 — Adoption of Lancaster Municipal Code chapter 9.52 (buffer zones): Council adopted an ordinance establishing 100‑foot buffer zones to protect public access to health care facilities, places of worship and schools. Staff presented the ordinance as balanced to protect both access to services and protesters’ First Amendment rights; the measure passed unanimously.
- PH1 — TEFRA public hearing and resolution (Resolution No. 205‑6): Pursuant to the federal Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA), the council held the required public hearing and adopted a resolution approving the California Municipal Finance Authority as issuer for tax‑exempt revenue bonds in an amount not to exceed $45,000,000 to finance a multi‑family rental development by Ravello Holdings on a vacant lot near Whit Carter Park along Sierra Highway. Staff emphasized the city will have no legal or financial obligation for repayment; documents will include disclaimers that the loan is not an obligation of the city.
- NB1 — Public Art Master Plan (Resolution No. 25‑07): Council adopted the Public Art Master Plan (see separate coverage) after a presentation from city staff and consultants.
- NB2 — Adoption of Ordinance 11‑27: Council adopted ordinance 11‑27 (item listed as NB2 on the agenda) by unanimous vote.
All motions carried without recorded roll‑call breakdown in the public transcript. The council recorded the votes as unanimous; no abstentions or recusals were announced during the votes.
