Raj Malhi
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 3
- Total speaking time
- 1:09
- Avg per meeting
- 0:23
- Segments
- 28
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Top issues during term (20)
Housing subdivisions continued to December
Future homeowners in these tracts will pay the CFD special tax; existing residents' taxes are unaffected.
Homeless outreach results and encampment process
Mayor Parris estimates over $36,000 per year in city costs per non-indigenous unhoused person.
$1.02 Million Federal Grant for Police Operations
$1 million federal grant for police technology.
Project Stride youth literacy and attendance pilot
No money changes hands between agencies under the MOU; program costs like IXL subscriptions are covered in the city budget.
Moving City Elections to November
Standalone elections cost taxpayers roughly $89,000 in postage alone; November elections could cut costs and boost turnout.
Maintenance District Annexations Rejected by Property Owners
Property owners in the annexation areas will not pay the new annual maintenance assessments since the measure failed.
El Malecón live entertainment and alcohol permit
Lancaster crime trends show overall decline
The city's investments in enforcement, including a dedicated grand theft auto team, were credited with helping drive the numbers down.
Charter amendment on council size and district elections
Avoided election costs for the special measure, though none was stated.
Roads and Pavement Funding
Road budget being tripled; exact figure not stated.
CHP Antelope Valley 2026 strategic plan
The request for 15 additional officers depends on the state budget and could take a year or more to materialize.
Business license crackdown on regulated businesses
A new officer position was approved for July, and abatement costs are being recovered from property owners through hearings.
Lancaster Health District road reimbursement
$5.59 million plus a 20% contingency, plus roughly $290,000 in support service task orders.
Assemblymember Lackey's Public Safety Legislation
Data Centers and AI Readiness
No cost identified yet — this is a direction to staff to organize a working group.
Senior and low-income assistance programs
A potential general-fund subsidy program is under evaluation.
New enforcement focus at Avenue K and Challenger
Afternoon Meeting Times and Public Access
Council pay is capped by state statute at roughly $600 per month locally; any raise would require a ballot initiative.
Hybrid policing model and homelessness outcomes
The city is funding three homeless outreach teams and 14 new officer hires, and just landed a $2 million state grant for violence prevention.
District Attorney filing and decline practices
Decisions during term (102)
Recorded while Malhi was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Official Canvass and Certification of April 14, 2026 General Municipal Election (Resolution No. 26-13)
Consent Calendar (minus CC 16 and CC 17)
CC 16 – Security Equipment for Midtown Recreation Center; CC 17 – Axon Police Equipment
PH 2 – CDBG and HOME 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan and Substantial Amendment
PH 3 – TEFRA Bond Issuance for Sierra Azul Apartments (Resolution No. 26-14)
PH 4 – Jensen Enterprises, Inc. Development Agreement (DA No. 26-001), Introduction of Ordinance No. 1151
CA 1 – Appointment of Vice Mayor
CA 2 – Appointments to Various Boards and Commissions
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
Acceptance of Additional Funding from California Board of State and Community Corrections - California Community Violence Intervention & Prevention Cohort 5 (CalVIP) Grant Award
Acceptance of Public Works Construction Project No. 23-029 – Avenue L and 5th Street East Drainage Improvements
Acceptance of Public Works Construction Project No. 24-002, Systemic Commercial Driveway Modification Highway Safety Improvement Program - Systemic Local (HSIPSL) - 5419(060)
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…
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…
Final Map Approval – Tract Map No. 61920 (Located on the Northeast Corner of Avenue K and 55th Street West)
Final Map Approval – Tract Map No. 62484 (Located on the Southeast Corner of 25th Street East and Nugent Street)
Amendment No.1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Voltz Commercial Realty Advisors, Inc.
Authority to Procure Supplies from Graybar Electric Company, Inc., for Light Maintenance District Annual Replacement Program
Voting record (32)
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