Agenda packet, first session — Palmdale City Council, January 12, 2022 (part 2 of 4)

with the City’s subdivision regulations. This action is being taken pursuant to Section

16.110.060 of the City’s Municipal Code.

FISCAL IMPACT
The City’s maintenance costs will incrementally increase as a result of acceptance of these improvements.

STRATEGIC PLAN
Goal III: Invest in infrastructure to improve community livability.

C. Plan and maintain safe and attractive neighborhoods, streets, facilities, and public spaces with exciting programming that promotes active fun for everyone.

Prepared by: Chuck Heffernan, P.E., Director of Public Works Certified as to availability of Funds: Keith Kang, Finance Manager Approved by: J.J. Murphy, ICMA-CM, City Manager
Approved as to form: Christopher Beck, City Attorney

ATTACHMENTS

1. Exhibit A – List of Completed Public Improvements

2. Exhibit B – Site Map Location

3. Notice of Completion – Tract 66687 Sewer Improvements

EXHIBIT A

LIST OF COMPLETED PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
Tract/Project Plan # Quantity Security
Tract 66687 PC 18-31 1734 LF $209,100

EXHIBIT B

SITE MAP

City Council Staff Report
DATE: JANUARY 12, 2021
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

ENGINEERING DIVISION
DISTRICT: ALL
SUBJECT: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. CC 2022-010, A RESOLUTION OF THE

CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE AUTHORIZING THE

CITY TRAFFIC ENGINEER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO INSTAL L,
REMOVE OR MODIFY “NO PAR KING” AND “NO STOPPING”

SIGNS ON ARTERIAL ROADWAYS, EXPRESSWAYS, AND
FRONTAGE ROADS.

ISSUE
Adopt Resolution No. CC 2022-010, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale authorizing the City Traffic Engineer or his designee to install, remove or modify “No Parking” and “No Stopping” signs on arterial roadways, expressways, and frontage roads.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. CC 2022-010 authorizing the City Traffic Engineer or his designee to install, remove or modify “No Parking” and “No Stopping” signs on arterial roadways, expressways, and frontage roads.

BACKGROUND
In June 2007 the City Council adopted Resolution No. CC 2007-169 establishing parking and stopping prohibitions on arterial roadways, expressways, and frontage roads.

Recently staff has received requests from residents requesting that parking be allowed on the east side of 5th Street East north of Avenue R. Also, in the on-going update to the General Plan and in the Avenue Q Complete Street s projects there are pending recommendations to allow parking on sections of Avenue Q and potentially other arterial roadways.

The decision to prohibit parking on 5 th Street East between Palmdale Boulevard and Avenue R was primarily in response to people parking on the vacant land on the west side of 5 th Street East and a request to co mplement the Partners Against Crime (PAC) effort. The parking prohibition was established primarily to assist deputies in accessing Report to Mayor and City Council
Re: Resolution No. CC 2022-010
January 12, 2022

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the apartment complexes property and in monitoring activity. Similar parking restrictions have been successfully applied in the past in PAC areas.

The City has received complaints from residents at the Shadow Springs Apartment at 38110 5th Street East that the complex does not have adequate parking and residents are continually fighting for parking spaces at the site. Many residents must park blocks away from the apartments and they feel it is not safe to have to walk long distances in this area when it is dark. The problem is evident with the high number of parking citations in this area. We do not recommend allowing any parking in unpaved areas on the west side of 5th Street East, or on the east side of the road if the road is not wide enough to provide at least 8 feet wide area for parking and at least a 13-foot wide lane in each direction.

This proposed resolution would allow the City Traffic Engineer or his designee to modify parking on arterial roadways, expressways, and frontage roads and permit parking on specific roads where Resolution No. CC 2007-169 only permitted staff to establish parking and stopping prohibitions on arterial roadways, expressways, and frontage roads.

DISCUSSION
The staff report dated May 8, 2002 requested permission to put “No Stopping Anytime” signs on 5th Street East from Palmdale Boulevard to Avenue R also included the following paragraph.
“This approval includes the provision for adjustment by the Traffic/Transportation Engineer as appropriate in limits of the restrictions. This will allow quicker response to conditions if adjustments are necessary.”
However, because it was a council motion that approved the no parking on 5 th Street between Avenue R and Palmdale Boulevard, we determined it was appropriate to resubmit it to Council before allowing parking in a small segment on 5 th Street. Public Works and Neighborhood Services agree that it is appropriate to allow parking in this area. We do not anticipate any traffic safety issues with the proposed change and will monitor the situation, with the option to reverse or modify this recommendation if the PAC, the City Engineer or City Traffic Engineer determines changes need to be made. This resolution will allow the City Traffic Engineer to modify parking and no stopping conditions on arterial roadways, expressways, and frontage roads without recieving City Council approval to remove no parking or no stopping signs and make parking modifications on City streets.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.

Report to Mayor and City Council
Re: Resolution No. CC 2022-010
January 12, 2022

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STRATEGIC PLAN
Goal I: Maintain effective public safety and protection for life, property and the environment.

A. Provide comprehensive and innovative safety services to prevent crime and promote a safe community.

Prepared by: Chuck Heffernan, P.E., Director of Public Wroks Certified as to availability of Funds: Keith Kang, Finance Manager Approved by: J.J. Murphy, ICMA-CM, City Manager
Approved as to form: Christopher Beck, City Attorney

ATTACHMENT

1. Resolution No. CC 2022-010

COUNCIL

CITY OF PALMDALE, CALIFORNIA
RESOLUTION NO. CC 2022-010

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE

AUTHORIZING THE CITY TRAFFIC ENGINEER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO INSTALL, REMOVE, OR MODIFY “NO PARKING” AND NO STOPPING

SIGNS ON ARTERIAL ROADWAYS, EXPRESSWAYS, AND FRONTAGE
ROADS.

WHEREAS, Sections 15.64.260 and 15.64.510 of the Los Angeles County Code adopted by reference in Section 10.04.033 of the Palmdale Municipal Code, authorizes the City Council to prohibit or restrict stopping and parking in specified locations and to authorize the removal of vehicles parked in violation of such prohibitions, and WHEREAS, General Plan policy C.1.2.3 (d) specifies that parking on arterial streets will be prohibited, unless otherwise approved by the City Traffic Engineer; and WHEREAS, parking or stopping on or near arterial streets and expressways may or may not be appropriate on specific roadway sections depending on various factors including but not limited to the width of the roadway, the posted speed limit, adjacent land uses, pedestrian/bicycle activity, and residents/business owners’ concerns.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

PALMDALE DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The City Council hereby finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals, herein above are true and constitute findings in this matter.

SECTION 2. When posted, stopping and parking is prohibited on arterial streets, including secondary, major and regional arterial streets, on expressways and on frontage roads.

SECTION 3. A frontage road is a street between, and generally paralleling, an arterial street and adjacent properties; separated from the arterial street by a dividing strip; and providing access to the adjacent properties.

SECTION 4. The City Traffic Engineer or his designee is authorized to install, remove, or modify no parking and no stopping signs to inform the public of these prohibitions on any portion or all portions of such arterial streets, expressways and frontage roads, as necessary, in his or her discretion, to resolve or reduce the concerns described herein.

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SECTION 5. The City Traffic Engineer is directed to post at such locations as determined necessary for adequate enforcement, signs reading “Tow Away Zone,” or otherwise informing the public that illegally parked vehicles will be removed.

SECTION 6. City parking enforcement officers are directed to enforce these parking restrictions in accordance with the Municipal Code and state law, by parking citations and/or by the removal of illegally parked vehicles.

SECTION 7. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution.

PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 12 th day of January, 2022 by the following vote:
_________________________________
Approved as to form: Steven D. Hofbauer, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________ _________________________________ Christopher L. Beck Shanae S. Smith, City Clerk
City Attorney
I, Shanae S. Smith, City Clerk of Palmdale, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council of the City of Palmdale at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 12th day of January, 2022 by the following roll call vote:

AYES:

NOES:___________________________________________________________ ABSTAIN:______________________ABSENT:___________________________ Date:

Shanae S. Smith, City Clerk
City Council Staff Report
DATE: JANUARY 12, 2022
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: CITY MANAGER DEPARTMENT

HUMAN RESOURCES
DISTRICT: ALL
SUBJECT: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. CC 2022-006, A RESOLUTION OF THE

CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE AMENDING THE
CITY’S CLASSIFICATION AND PAY PLAN FOR GENERAL
POSITIONS.

ISSUE
Adopt Resolution No. CC 2022-006, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale Amending the City’s Classification and Pay Plan for General Positions.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. CC 2022-006 Amending the City’s Classification and Pay Plan for General Positions.

BACKGROUND
Effective January 1, 2022, the minimum wage in the State of California will increase from $14.00 per hour to $15.00 per hour.

DISCUSSION
The City’s Classification and Pay Plan s are being updated to comply with the new State of California law increasing the minimum wage to $1 5.00 per hour. The following positions are affected:
 Intern
 Program Aide
 Public Security Officer
In addition, the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) requires the City Council to approve Classification and Pay Plans . To comply with CalPERS guidelines, staff is submitting the Classification and Pay Plan for General Positions for approval.

Report to Mayor and City Council
Re: Resolution No. CC 2022-006
January 12, 2022

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FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.

STRATEGIC PLAN
Goal IV: Maintain a desirable community where everyone wants to live, work and play.

Objective:

C. Invest in staff and other human resource strategies to attract and retain a highly qualified, diverse, and creative workforce.

Prepared by: Garrett Rickert, Sr Human Resources Analyst Certified as to availability of Funds: Keith Kang, Finance Manager Approved by: J.J. Murphy, ICMA-CM, City Manager
Approved as to form: Christopher Beck, City Attorney

ATTACHMENTS

1. Resolution No. CC 2022-006

CITY COUNCIL

CITY OF PALMDALE, CALIFORNIA
RESOLUTION NO. CC 2022-006

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALMDALE AMENDING THE CITY’S CLASSIFICATION AND

PAY PLAN FOR GENERAL POSITIONS

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

PALMDALE DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The City’s Classification and Pay Plan for General Positions is amended as set forth in the attached Exhibit #1 and Exhibit #2.

SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall certify the passage and adoption of this resolution Amending the City’s Classification and Pay Plan for General Positions. It is deemed to be effective January 1, 2022.
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SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution.

PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 12th day of January, 2022. _________________________________
Approved as to form: Steven D. Hofbauer, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________ _________________________________ Christopher L. Beck Shanae S. Smith, City Clerk
City Attorney
I, Shanae S. Smith, City Clerk of Palmdale, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council of the City of Palmdale at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 12 th day of January, 2022 by the following roll call vote:

AYES:

NOES:___________________________________________________________ ABSTAIN:______________________ABSENT:___________________________ Date:

Shanae S. Smith, City Clerk
Exhibit 1
Resolution No. CC 2022-006

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CLASSIFICATION AND PAY PLAN – GENERAL POSITIONS
FY 2021 – 2022
TITLE RANGE RANGE #
Hourly
Intern $15.00 - $16.43 per hour 14
Program Aide $15.00 - $16.43 per hour 14
Public Security Officer $15.00 - $16.43 per hour 14
Administrative Intern $16.43 – $20.97 per hour 18
Records Management Clerk I $16.43 – $20.97 per hour 18
Senior Public Security Officer $16.43 – $20.97 per hour 18 Office Assistant I $18.11 – $23.12 per hour 20
Records Management Clerk II $18.11 – $23.12 per hour 20 SAVES Assistant $19.97 – $25.49 per hour 22
Senior Records Management Clerk $19.97 – $25.49 per hour 22 Neighborhood Compliance Officer $22.02 – $28.11 per hour 24 Theater Operations Technician $22.02 – $28.11 per hour 24 Senior Neighborhood Compliance Officer $24.28 – $30.99 per hour 26 Theater Operations Coordinator $24.28 – $30.99 per hour 26 Administrative Assistant $25.49 – $32.54 per hour 27
TITLE RANGE RANGE #
Monthly
Office Assistant I $3,139 - $4,007 20 Account Clerk I $3,461 - $4,418 22 Office Assistant II $3,461 - $4,418 22 SAVES Assistant $3,461 - $4,418 22 Account Clerk II $3,817 - $4,872 24
Audio Technician $3,817 - $4,872 24
Neighborhood Compliance Officer $3,817 - $4,872 24
Public Safety Technician $3,817 - $4,872 24
Records Center Specialist $3,817 - $4,872 24
Community Compliance Aide I $4,209 - $5,372 26
Community Service Officer $4,209 - $5,372 26
Development Technician I $4,209 - $5,372 26
Information Technology Technician I $4,209 - $5,372 26
Senior Account Clerk $4,209 - $5,372 26
Theater Operations Coordinator $4,209 - $5,372 26
Administrative Assistant $4,418 - $5,640 27
Management Aide $4,418 - $5,640 27
Business License Coordinator $4,638 - $5,923 28
Community Compliance Aide II $4,638 - $5,923 28
Community Development Technician II $4,638 - $5,923 28
Financial Technician $4,638 - $5,923 28
Information Technology Technician II $4,638 - $5,923 28 Exhibit 1
Resolution No. CC 2022-006

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TITLE RANGE RANGE #
Monthly
Payroll Specialist $4,638 - $5,923 28
Public Safety Specialist $4,638 - $5,923 28
Housing Technician $4,872 - $6,217 29
SAVES Coordinator $4,872 - $6,217 29
Senior Administrative Assistant $4,872 - $6,217 29
Senior Community Development Technician $4,872 - $6,217 29 Supervising Public Security Officer $4,872 - $6,217 29 Building Inspector I $5,117 - $6,529 30
Economic Development Coordinator $5,117 - $6,529 30
Engineering Technician I $5,117 - $6,529 30
Plan Reviewer Aide $5,117 - $6,529 30
Planning Aide $5,117 - $6,529 30
Public Art Coordinator $5,117 - $6,529 30
Public Works Inspector I $5,117 - $6,529 30
Recreation Coordinator $5,117 - $6,529 30
Senior Payroll Specialist $5,117 - $6,529 30
Buyer $5,372 - $6,855 31
City Council Legislative Aide $5,372 - $6,855 31
Code Enforcement Officer I $5,372 - $6,855 31
Community Compliance Specialist $5,372 - $6,855 31
Deputy City Clerk $5,372 - $6,855 31
Digital Media Specialist $5,372 - $6,855 31
Environmental Compliance Inspector $5,372 - $6,855 31
Executive Assistant $5,372 - $6,855 31
Human Resources Specialist $5,372 - $6,855 31
Neighborhood Services Specialist $5,372 - $6,855 31
Traffic Signal & Streetlight Technician I $5,372 - $6,855 31 Assistant Planner $5,640 - $7,199 32
Building Inspector II $5,640 - $7,199 32
Engineering Technician II $5,640 - $7,199 32
Information Technology Specialist $5,640 - $7,199 32
Public Works Inspector II $5,640 - $7,199 32
Supervising Community Development Technician $5,640 - $7,199 32 Assistant Engineer I $5,923 - $7,559 33
Code Enforcement Officer II $5,923 - $7,559 33
Collection System Maintenance Planner $5,923 - $7,559 33 Community Compliance Coordinator $5,923 - $7,559 33
GIS Analyst $5,923 - $7,559 33
Human Resources Analyst I $5,923 - $7,559 33
Legal & Risk Assistant $5,923 - $7,559 33
Management Analyst I $5,923 - $7,559 33
Recreation Supervisor $5,923 - $7,559 33
Senior Buyer $5,923 - $7,559 33
Traffic Signal & Streetlight Technician II $5,923 - $7,559 33 Associate Planner $6,217 - $7,937 34
Plan Reviewer $6,217 - $7,937 34
Senior Building Inspector $6,217 - $7,937 34
Senior Engineering Technician $6,217 - $7,937 34
Senior Public Works Inspector $6,217 - $7,937 34
Exhibit 1
Resolution No. CC 2022-006

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TITLE RANGE RANGE #
Monthly
Assistant Engineer II $6,529 - $8,334 35
Community Programs Coordinator $6,529 - $8,334 35
Financial Analyst $6,529 - $8,334 35
Housing Coordinator $6,529 - $8,334 35
Human Resources Analyst II $6,529 - $8,334 35
Information Technology Analyst I $6,529 - $8,334 35
Maintenance Asset Analyst $6,529 - $8,334 35
Management Analyst II $6,529 - $8,334 35
Marketing & Digital Specialist $6,529 - $8,334 35
Media Production Specialist $6,529 - $8,334 35
Paralegal $6,529 - $8,334 35
Senior Code Enforcement Officer $6,529 - $8,334 35
Senior Traffic Signal & Streetlight Technician $6,529 - $8,334 35 Water Park Supervisor $6,529 - $8,334 35
Collection System Superintendent $6,855 - $8,750 36
Community Compliance Supervisor $6,855 - $8,750 36
Facilities Superintendent $6,855 - $8,750 36
Fleet Superintendent $6,855 - $8,750 36
Parks Superintendent $6,855 - $8,750 36
Public Safety Supervisor $6,855 - $8,750 36
Senior Financial Analyst $6,855 - $8,750 36
Senior Plan Reviewer $6,855 - $8,750 36
Urban Grounds and Green Spaces Superintendent $6,855 - $8,750 36 Associate Engineer $7,199 - $9,180 37
Information Technology Analyst II $7,199 - $9,180 37
Public Works Project Manager $7,199 - $9,180 37
Senior Housing Coordinator $7,199 - $9,180 37
Senior Human Resources Analyst $7,199 - $9,180 37
Senior Management Analyst $7,199 - $9,180 37
Senior Planner $7,199 - $9,180 37
Supervising Building Inspector $7,199 - $9,180 37
Supervising Financial Analyst $7,199 - $9,180 37
Supervising Public Works Inspector $7,199 - $9,180 37
Budget Officer $7,559 - $9,646 38
Deputy Public Information Officer $7,559 - $9,646 38
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Specialist $7,559 - $9,646 38 GIS Coordinator $7,559 - $9,646 38
Purchasing/Risk Manager $7,559 - $9,646 38
Safety Coordinator $7,559 - $9,646 38
Street Superintendent $7,559 - $9,646 38
Traffic Signal & Streetlight Manager $7,559 - $9,646 38 Senior Information Technology Analyst $7,937 - $10,130 39 Senior Public Works Project Manager $7,937 - $10,130 39 Exhibit 1
Resolution No. CC 2022-006

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TITLE RANGE RANGE #
Monthly
Assistant Finance Manager $8,334 - $10,636 40
Community Compliance Manager $8,334 - $10,636 40
Community Programs Manager $8,334 - $10,636 40
Deputy City Attorney $8,334 - $10,636 40
Emergency Services Administrator $8,334 - $10,636 40
Energy Resources Manager $8,334 - $10,636 40
Environmental Resources Manager $8,334 - $10,636 40
Housing Manager $8,334 - $10,636 40
Principal Planner $8,334 - $10,636 40
Recreation Manager $8,334 - $10,636 40
Senior Civil Engineer $8,334 - $10,636 40
Assistant to the City Manager $8,750 - $11,168 41
City Clerk $8,750 - $11,168 41
Communications Manager/Public Information Officer $8,750 - $11,168 41 Building Official $9,180 - $11,726 42
Economic Development Manager $9,180 - $11,726 42
Information Technology Manager $9,180 - $11,726 42
Maintenance Services Manager $9,180 - $11,726 42
Capital Improvement Program Manager $10,130 - $12,927 44 Finance Manager $10,130 - $12,927 44
Human Resources Manager $10,130 - $12,927 44
Planning Manager $10,130 - $12,927 44
Traffic Engineer $10,130 - $12,927 44
Deputy Director of Economic & Community Development $10,636 - $13,574 45 Deputy Director of Parks & Recreation $10,636 - $13,574 45 Assistant City Attorney $11,726 - $14,966 47
City Engineer $11,726 - $14,966 47
Deputy Director of Public Works $11,726 - $14,966 47
Deputy City Manager $12,312 - $15,714 48
Director of Economic & Community Development $12,312 - $15,714 48 Director of Finance $12,312 - $15,714 48
Director of Neighborhood Services $12,312 - $15,714 48
Director of Parks & Recreation $12,312 - $15,714 48
Director of Public Works $14,966 - $19,100 52
Assistant City Manager $17,325 - $22,110 55
TITLE Monthly - Contract
City Manager $25,925
City Attorney $17,425
City of Palmdale
Hourly Wage Range/Step Schedule - General Positions
Effective January 1, 2022
Range Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F
14 N/A N/A 15.00 15.65 16.43 N/A
15 N/A 15.00 15.65 16.43 17.25 18.11
16 15.00 15.65 16.43 17.25 18.11 19.03
17 15.65 16.43 17.25 18.11 19.03 19.97
18 16.43 17.25 18.11 19.03 19.97 20.97
19 17.25 18.11 19.03 19.97 20.97 22.02
20 18.11 19.03 19.97 20.97 22.02 23.12
21 19.03 19.97 20.97 22.02 23.12 24.28
22 19.97 20.97 22.02 23.12 24.28 25.49
23 20.97 22.02 23.12 24.28 25.49 26.76
24 22.02 23.12 24.28 25.49 26.76 28.11
25 23.12 24.28 25.49 26.76 28.11 29.52
26 24.28 25.49 26.76 28.11 29.52 30.99
27 25.49 26.76 28.11 29.52 30.99 32.54
28 26.76 28.11 29.52 30.99 32.54 34.17
29 28.11 29.52 30.99 32.54 34.17 35.87
30 29.52 30.99 32.54 34.17 35.87 37.67
31 30.99 32.54 34.17 35.87 37.67 39.55
32 32.54 34.17 35.87 37.67 39.55 41.53
33 34.17 35.87 37.67 39.55 41.53 43.61
34 35.87 37.67 39.55 41.53 43.61 45.79
35 37.67 39.55 41.53 43.61 45.79 48.08
36 39.55 41.53 43.61 45.79 48.08 50.48
37 41.53 43.61 45.79 48.08 50.48 52.96
38 43.61 45.79 48.08 50.48 52.96 55.65
39 45.79 48.08 50.48 52.96 55.65 58.44
40 48.08 50.48 52.96 55.65 58.44 61.36
41 50.48 52.96 55.65 58.44 61.36 64.43
42 52.96 55.65 58.44 61.36 64.43 67.65
43 55.65 58.44 61.36 64.43 67.65 71.03
44 58.44 61.36 64.43 67.65 71.03 74.58
45 61.36 64.43 67.65 71.03 74.58 78.31
46 64.43 67.65 71.03 74.58 78.31 82.23
47 67.65 71.03 74.58 78.31 82.23 86.34
48 71.03 74.58 78.31 82.23 86.34 90.66
49 74.58 78.31 82.23 86.34 90.66 95.18
50 78.31 82.23 86.34 90.66 95.18 99.95
51 82.23 86.34 90.66 95.18 99.95 104.95
52 86.34 90.66 95.18 99.95 104.95 110.19
53 90.66 95.19 99.95 104.95 110.19 115.70
54 95.19 99.95 104.95 110.19 115.70 121.49
55 99.95 104.95 110.19 115.70 121.49 127.56
56 104.95 110.19 115.70 121.49 127.56 133.94
57 110.19 115.70 121.49 127.56 133.94 140.64
58 115.70 121.49 127.56 133.94 140.64 147.67
59 121.49 127.56 133.94 140.64 147.67 155.05
60 127.56 133.94 140.64 147.67 155.05 162.81
61 133.94 140.64 147.67 155.05 162.81 170.95
62 140.64 147.67 155.05 162.81 170.95 179.49
63 147.67 155.05 162.81 170.95 179.49 188.47
Exhibit 2
Resolution No. CC 2022-006

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City of Palmdale
Bi-weekly Wage Range/Step Schedule - General Positions
Effective January 1, 2022
Range Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F
14 N/A N/A 1,200.00 1,252.00 1,314.40 N/A
15 N/A 1,200.00 1,252.00 1,314.40 1,380.00 1,448.80
16 1,200.00 1,252.00 1,314.40 1,380.00 1,448.80 1,522.40 17 1,252.00 1,314.40 1,380.00 1,448.80 1,522.40 1,597.60 18 1,314.40 1,380.00 1,448.80 1,522.40 1,597.60 1,677.60 19 1,380.00 1,448.80 1,522.40 1,597.60 1,677.60 1,761.60 20 1,448.80 1,522.40 1,597.60 1,677.60 1,761.60 1,849.60 21 1,522.40 1,597.60 1,677.60 1,761.60 1,849.60 1,942.40 22 1,597.60 1,677.60 1,761.60 1,849.60 1,942.40 2,039.20 23 1,677.60 1,761.60 1,849.60 1,942.40 2,039.20 2,140.80 24 1,761.60 1,849.60 1,942.40 2,039.20 2,140.80 2,248.80 25 1,849.60 1,942.40 2,039.20 2,140.80 2,248.80 2,361.60 26 1,942.40 2,039.20 2,140.80 2,248.80 2,361.60 2,479.20 27 2,039.20 2,140.80 2,248.80 2,361.60 2,479.20 2,603.20 28 2,140.80 2,248.80 2,361.60 2,479.20 2,603.20 2,733.60 29 2,248.80 2,361.60 2,479.20 2,603.20 2,733.60 2,869.60 30 2,361.60 2,479.20 2,603.20 2,733.60 2,869.60 3,013.60 31 2,479.20 2,603.20 2,733.60 2,869.60 3,013.60 3,164.00 32 2,603.20 2,733.60 2,869.60 3,013.60 3,164.00 3,322.40 33 2,733.60 2,869.60 3,013.60 3,164.00 3,322.40 3,488.80 34 2,869.60 3,013.60 3,164.00 3,322.40 3,488.80 3,663.20 35 3,013.60 3,164.00 3,322.40 3,488.80 3,663.20 3,846.40 36 3,164.00 3,322.40 3,488.80 3,663.20 3,846.40 4,038.40 37 3,322.40 3,488.80 3,663.20 3,846.40 4,038.40 4,236.80 38 3,488.80 3,663.20 3,846.40 4,038.40 4,236.80 4,452.00 39 3,663.20 3,846.40 4,038.40 4,236.80 4,452.00 4,675.20 40 3,846.40 4,038.40 4,236.80 4,452.00 4,675.20 4,908.80 41 4,038.40 4,236.80 4,452.00 4,675.20 4,908.80 5,154.40 42 4,236.80 4,452.00 4,675.20 4,908.80 5,154.40 5,412.00 43 4,452.00 4,675.20 4,908.80 5,154.40 5,412.00 5,682.40 44 4,675.20 4,908.80 5,154.40 5,412.00 5,682.40 5,966.40 45 4,908.80 5,154.40 5,412.00 5,682.40 5,966.40 6,264.80 46 5,154.40 5,412.00 5,682.40 5,966.40 6,264.80 6,578.40 47 5,412.00 5,682.40 5,966.40 6,264.80 6,578.40 6,907.20 48 5,682.40 5,966.40 6,264.80 6,578.40 6,907.20 7,252.80 49 5,966.40 6,264.80 6,578.40 6,907.20 7,252.80 7,614.40 50 6,264.80 6,578.40 6,907.20 7,252.80 7,614.40 7,996.00 51 6,578.40 6,907.20 7,252.80 7,614.40 7,996.00 8,396.00 52 6,907.20 7,252.80 7,614.40 7,996.00 8,396.00 8,815.20 53 7,252.80 7,615.20 7,996.00 8,396.00 8,815.20 9,256.00 54 7,615.20 7,996.00 8,396.00 8,815.20 9,256.00 9,719.20 55 7,996.00 8,396.00 8,815.20 9,256.00 9,719.20 10,204.80 56 8,396.00 8,815.20 9,256.00 9,719.20 10,204.80 10,715.20 57 8,815.20 9,256.00 9,719.20 10,204.80 10,715.20 11,251.20 58 9,256.00 9,719.20 10,204.80 10,715.20 11,251.20 11,813.60 59 9,719.20 10,204.80 10,715.20 11,251.20 11,813.60 12,404.00 60 10,204.80 10,715.20 11,251.20 11,813.60 12,404.00 13,024.80 61 10,715.20 11,251.20 11,813.60 12,404.00 13,024.80 13,676.00 62 11,251.20 11,813.60 12,404.00 13,024.80 13,676.00 14,359.20 63 11,813.60 12,404.00 13,024.80 13,676.00 14,359.20 15,077.60 Exhibit 2
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City of Palmdale
Monthly Wage Range/Step Schedule - General Positions
Effective January 1, 2022
Range Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F
14 N/A N/A 2,600 2,713 2,848 N/A
15 N/A 2,600 2,713 2,848 2,990 3,139
16 2,600 2,713 2,848 2,990 3,139 3,299
17 2,713 2,848 2,990 3,139 3,299 3,461
18 2,848 2,990 3,139 3,299 3,461 3,635
19 2,990 3,139 3,299 3,461 3,635 3,817
20 3,139 3,299 3,461 3,635 3,817 4,007
21 3,299 3,461 3,635 3,817 4,007 4,209
22 3,461 3,635 3,817 4,007 4,209 4,418
23 3,635 3,817 4,007 4,209 4,418 4,638
24 3,817 4,007 4,209 4,418 4,638 4,872
25 4,007 4,209 4,418 4,638 4,872 5,117
26 4,209 4,418 4,638 4,872 5,117 5,372
27 4,418 4,638 4,872 5,117 5,372 5,640
28 4,638 4,872 5,117 5,372 5,640 5,923
29 4,872 5,117 5,372 5,640 5,923 6,217
30 5,117 5,372 5,640 5,923 6,217 6,529
31 5,372 5,640 5,923 6,217 6,529 6,855
32 5,640 5,923 6,217 6,529 6,855 7,199
33 5,923 6,217 6,529 6,855 7,199 7,559
34 6,217 6,529 6,855 7,199 7,559 7,937
35 6,529 6,855 7,199 7,559 7,937 8,334
36 6,855 7,199 7,559 7,937 8,334 8,750
37 7,199 7,559 7,937 8,334 8,750 9,180
38 7,559 7,937 8,334 8,750 9,180 9,646
39 7,937 8,334 8,750 9,180 9,646 10,130
40 8,334 8,750 9,180 9,646 10,130 10,636
41 8,750 9,180 9,646 10,130 10,636 11,168
42 9,180 9,646 10,130 10,636 11,168 11,726
43 9,646 10,130 10,636 11,168 11,726 12,312
44 10,130 10,636 11,168 11,726 12,312 12,927
45 10,636 11,168 11,726 12,312 12,927 13,574
46 11,168 11,726 12,312 12,927 13,574 14,253
47 11,726 12,312 12,927 13,574 14,253 14,966
48 12,312 12,927 13,574 14,253 14,966 15,714
49 12,927 13,574 14,253 14,966 15,714 16,498
50 13,574 14,253 14,966 15,714 16,498 17,325
51 14,253 14,966 15,714 16,498 17,325 18,191
52 14,966 15,714 16,498 17,325 18,191 19,100
53 15,714 16,500 17,325 18,191 19,100 20,055
54 16,500 17,325 18,191 19,100 20,055 21,058
55 17,325 18,191 19,100 20,055 21,058 22,110
56 18,191 19,100 20,055 21,058 22,110 23,216
57 19,100 20,055 21,058 22,110 23,216 24,378
58 20,055 21,058 22,110 23,216 24,378 25,596
59 21,058 22,110 23,216 24,378 25,596 26,875
60 22,110 23,216 24,378 25,596 26,875 28,220
61 23,216 24,378 25,596 26,875 28,220 29,631
62 24,378 25,596 26,875 28,220 29,631 31,112
63 25,596 26,875 28,220 29,631 31,112 32,668
Exhibit 2
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City of Palmdale
Yearly Wage Range/Step Schedule - General Positions
Effective January 1, 2022
Range Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F
14 N/A N/A 31,200 32,552 34,174 N/A
15 N/A 31,200 32,552 34,174 35,880 37,669
16 31,200 32,552 34,174 35,880 37,669 39,582
17 32,552 34,174 35,880 37,669 39,582 41,538
18 34,174 35,880 37,669 39,582 41,538 43,618
19 35,880 37,669 39,582 41,538 43,618 45,802
20 37,669 39,582 41,538 43,618 45,802 48,090
21 39,582 41,538 43,618 45,802 48,090 50,502
22 41,538 43,618 45,802 48,090 50,502 53,019
23 43,618 45,802 48,090 50,502 53,019 55,661
24 45,802 48,090 50,502 53,019 55,661 58,469
25 48,090 50,502 53,019 55,661 58,469 61,402
26 50,502 53,019 55,661 58,469 61,402 64,459
27 53,019 55,661 58,469 61,402 64,459 67,683
28 55,661 58,469 61,402 64,459 67,683 71,074
29 58,469 61,402 64,459 67,683 71,074 74,610
30 61,402 64,459 67,683 71,074 74,610 78,354
31 64,459 67,683 71,074 74,610 78,354 82,264
32 67,683 71,074 74,610 78,354 82,264 86,382
33 71,074 74,610 78,354 82,264 86,382 90,709
34 74,610 78,354 82,264 86,382 90,709 95,243
35 78,354 82,264 86,382 90,709 95,243 100,006
36 82,264 86,382 90,709 95,243 100,006 104,998
37 86,382 90,709 95,243 100,006 104,998 110,157
38 90,709 95,243 100,006 104,998 110,157 115,752
39 95,243 100,006 104,998 110,157 115,752 121,555
40 100,006 104,998 110,157 115,752 121,555 127,629
41 104,998 110,157 115,752 121,555 127,629 134,014
42 110,157 115,752 121,555 127,629 134,014 140,712
43 115,752 121,555 127,629 134,014 140,712 147,742
44 121,555 127,629 134,014 140,712 147,742 155,126
45 127,629 134,014 140,712 147,742 155,126 162,885
46 134,014 140,712 147,742 155,126 162,885 171,038
47 140,712 147,742 155,126 162,885 171,038 179,587
48 147,742 155,126 162,885 171,038 179,587 188,573
49 155,126 162,885 171,038 179,587 188,573 197,974
50 162,885 171,038 179,587 188,573 197,974 207,896
51 171,038 179,587 188,573 197,974 207,896 218,296
52 179,587 188,573 197,974 207,896 218,296 229,195
53 188,573 197,995 207,896 218,296 229,195 240,656
54 197,995 207,896 218,296 229,195 240,656 252,699
55 207,896 218,296 229,195 240,656 252,699 265,325
56 218,296 229,195 240,656 252,699 265,325 278,595
57 229,195 240,656 252,699 265,325 278,595 292,531
58 240,656 252,699 265,325 278,595 292,531 307,154
59 252,699 265,325 278,595 292,531 307,154 322,504
60 265,325 278,595 292,531 307,154 322,504 338,645
61 278,595 292,531 307,154 322,504 338,645 355,576
62 292,531 307,154 322,504 338,645 355,576 373,339
63 307,154 322,504 338,645 355,576 373,339 392,018
Exhibit 2
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City of Palmdale
Hourly Wage Range/Step Schedule - General Positions
Effective January 1, 2021
Range Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F
14 N/A N/A 14.19 14.90 15.65 N/A
15 N/A 14.19 14.90 15.65 16.43 17.25
16 14.19 14.90 15.65 16.43 17.25 18.12
17 14.90 15.65 16.43 17.25 18.12 19.02
18 15.65 16.43 17.25 18.12 19.02 19.97
19 16.43 17.25 18.12 19.02 19.97 20.97
20 17.25 18.12 19.02 19.97 20.97 22.02
21 18.12 19.02 19.97 20.97 22.02 23.12
22 19.02 19.97 20.97 22.02 23.12 24.28
23 19.97 20.97 22.02 23.12 24.28 25.49
24 20.97 22.02 23.12 24.28 25.49 26.77
25 22.02 23.12 24.28 25.49 26.77 28.11
26 23.12 24.28 25.49 26.77 28.11 29.51
27 24.28 25.49 26.77 28.11 29.51 30.99
28 25.49 26.77 28.11 29.51 30.99 32.54
29 26.77 28.11 29.51 30.99 32.54 34.16
30 28.11 29.51 30.99 32.54 34.16 35.88
31 29.51 30.99 32.54 34.16 35.88 37.67
32 30.99 32.54 34.16 35.88 37.67 39.55
33 32.54 34.16 35.88 37.67 39.55 41.53
34 34.16 35.88 37.67 39.55 41.53 43.61
35 35.88 37.67 39.55 41.53 43.61 45.79
36 37.67 39.55 41.53 43.61 45.79 48.08
37 39.55 41.53 43.61 45.79 48.08 50.44
38 41.53 43.61 45.79 48.08 50.44 53.00
39 43.61 45.79 48.08 50.44 53.00 55.66
40 45.79 48.08 50.44 53.00 55.66 58.44
41 48.08 50.44 53.00 55.66 58.44 61.36
42 50.44 53.00 55.66 58.44 61.36 64.43
43 53.00 55.66 58.44 61.36 64.43 67.65
44 55.66 58.44 61.36 64.43 67.65 71.03
45 58.44 61.36 64.43 67.65 71.03 74.58
46 61.36 64.43 67.65 71.03 74.58 78.31
47 64.43 67.65 71.03 74.58 78.31 82.23
48 67.65 71.03 74.58 78.31 82.23 86.34
49 71.03 74.58 78.31 82.23 86.34 90.65
50 74.58 78.31 82.23 86.34 90.65 95.19
51 78.31 82.23 86.34 90.65 95.19 99.95
52 82.23 86.34 90.65 95.19 99.95 104.94
53 86.34 90.66 95.19 99.95 104.94 110.19
54 90.66 95.19 99.95 104.95 110.19 115.70
55 95.19 99.95 104.95 110.19 115.70 121.49
56 99.95 104.95 110.19 115.70 121.49 127.56
57 104.95 110.19 115.70 121.49 127.56 133.94
58 110.19 115.70 121.49 127.56 133.94 140.64
59 115.70 121.49 127.56 133.94 140.64 147.67
60 121.49 127.56 133.94 140.64 147.67 155.05
61 127.56 133.94 140.64 147.67 155.05 162.81
62 133.94 140.64 147.67 155.05 162.81 170.95
63 140.64 147.67 155.05 162.81 170.95 179.49
City of Palmdale
Bi-weekly Wage Range/Step Schedule - General Positions
Effective January 1, 2021
Range Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F
14 N/A N/A 1,135.20 1,192.00 1,252.00 N/A
15 N/A 1,135.20 1,192.00 1,252.00 1,314.40 1,380.00
16 1,135.20 1,192.00 1,252.00 1,314.40 1,380.00 1,449.60 17 1,192.00 1,252.00 1,314.40 1,380.00 1,449.60 1,521.60 18 1,252.00 1,314.40 1,380.00 1,449.60 1,521.60 1,597.60 19 1,314.40 1,380.00 1,449.60 1,521.60 1,597.60 1,677.60 20 1,380.00 1,449.60 1,521.60 1,597.60 1,677.60 1,761.60 21 1,449.60 1,521.60 1,597.60 1,677.60 1,761.60 1,849.60 22 1,521.60 1,597.60 1,677.60 1,761.60 1,849.60 1,942.40 23 1,597.60 1,677.60 1,761.60 1,849.60 1,942.40 2,039.20 24 1,677.60 1,761.60 1,849.60 1,942.40 2,039.20 2,141.60 25 1,761.60 1,849.60 1,942.40 2,039.20 2,141.60 2,248.80 26 1,849.60 1,942.40 2,039.20 2,141.60 2,248.80 2,360.80 27 1,942.40 2,039.20 2,141.60 2,248.80 2,360.80 2,479.20 28 2,039.20 2,141.60 2,248.80 2,360.80 2,479.20 2,603.20 29 2,141.60 2,248.80 2,360.80 2,479.20 2,603.20 2,732.80 30 2,248.80 2,360.80 2,479.20 2,603.20 2,732.80 2,870.40 31 2,360.80 2,479.20 2,603.20 2,732.80 2,870.40 3,013.60 32 2,479.20 2,603.20 2,732.80 2,870.40 3,013.60 3,164.00 33 2,603.20 2,732.80 2,870.40 3,013.60 3,164.00 3,322.40 34 2,732.80 2,870.40 3,013.60 3,164.00 3,322.40 3,488.80 35 2,870.40 3,013.60 3,164.00 3,322.40 3,488.80 3,663.20 36 3,013.60 3,164.00 3,322.40 3,488.80 3,663.20 3,846.40 37 3,164.00 3,322.40 3,488.80 3,663.20 3,846.40 4,035.20 38 3,322.40 3,488.80 3,663.20 3,846.40 4,035.20 4,240.00 39 3,488.80 3,663.20 3,846.40 4,035.20 4,240.00 4,452.80 40 3,663.20 3,846.40 4,035.20 4,240.00 4,452.80 4,675.20 41 3,846.40 4,035.20 4,240.00 4,452.80 4,675.20 4,908.80 42 4,035.20 4,240.00 4,452.80 4,675.20 4,908.80 5,154.40 43 4,240.00 4,452.80 4,675.20 4,908.80 5,154.40 5,412.00 44 4,452.80 4,675.20 4,908.80 5,154.40 5,412.00 5,682.40 45 4,675.20 4,908.80 5,154.40 5,412.00 5,682.40 5,966.40 46 4,908.80 5,154.40 5,412.00 5,682.40 5,966.40 6,264.80 47 5,154.40 5,412.00 5,682.40 5,966.40 6,264.80 6,578.40 48 5,412.00 5,682.40 5,966.40 6,264.80 6,578.40 6,907.20 49 5,682.40 5,966.40 6,264.80 6,578.40 6,907.20 7,252.00 50 5,966.40 6,264.80 6,578.40 6,907.20 7,252.00 7,615.20 51 6,264.80 6,578.40 6,907.20 7,252.00 7,615.20 7,996.00 52 6,578.40 6,907.20 7,252.00 7,615.20 7,996.00 8,395.20 53 6,907.20 7,252.80 7,615.20 7,996.00 8,395.20 8,815.20 54 7,252.56 7,615.19 7,995.95 8,395.74 8,815.53 9,256.31 55 7,615.19 7,995.95 8,395.74 8,815.53 9,256.31 9,719.12 56 7,995.95 8,395.74 8,815.53 9,256.31 9,719.12 10,205.08 57 8,395.74 8,815.53 9,256.31 9,719.12 10,205.08 10,715.33 58 8,815.53 9,256.31 9,719.12 10,205.08 10,715.33 11,251.10 59 9,256.31 9,719.12 10,205.08 10,715.33 11,251.10 11,813.66 60 9,719.12 10,205.08 10,715.33 11,251.10 11,813.66 12,404.34 61 10,205.08 10,715.33 11,251.10 11,813.66 12,404.34 13,024.56 62 10,715.33 11,251.10 11,813.66 12,404.34 13,024.56 13,675.78 63 11,251.10 11,813.66 12,404.34 13,024.56 13,675.78 14,359.57 City of Palmdale
Monthly Wage Range/Step Schedule - General Positions
Effective January 1, 2021
Range Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F
14 N/A N/A 2,460 2,583 2,713 N/A
15 N/A 2,460 2,583 2,713 2,848 2,990
16 2,460 2,583 2,713 2,848 2,990 3,141
17 2,583 2,713 2,848 2,990 3,141 3,297
18 2,713 2,848 2,990 3,141 3,297 3,461
19 2,848 2,990 3,141 3,297 3,461 3,635
20 2,990 3,141 3,297 3,461 3,635 3,817
21 3,141 3,297 3,461 3,635 3,817 4,007
22 3,297 3,461 3,635 3,817 4,007 4,209
23 3,461 3,635 3,817 4,007 4,209 4,418
24 3,635 3,817 4,007 4,209 4,418 4,640
25 3,817 4,007 4,209 4,418 4,640 4,872
26 4,007 4,209 4,418 4,640 4,872 5,115
27 4,209 4,418 4,640 4,872 5,115 5,372
28 4,418 4,640 4,872 5,115 5,372 5,640
29 4,640 4,872 5,115 5,372 5,640 5,921
30 4,872 5,115 5,372 5,640 5,921 6,219
31 5,115 5,372 5,640 5,921 6,219 6,529
32 5,372 5,640 5,921 6,219 6,529 6,855
33 5,640 5,921 6,219 6,529 6,855 7,199
34 5,921 6,219 6,529 6,855 7,199 7,559
35 6,219 6,529 6,855 7,199 7,559 7,937
36 6,529 6,855 7,199 7,559 7,937 8,334
37 6,855 7,199 7,559 7,937 8,334 8,743
38 7,199 7,559 7,937 8,334 8,743 9,187
39 7,559 7,937 8,334 8,743 9,187 9,648
40 7,937 8,334 8,743 9,187 9,648 10,130
41 8,334 8,743 9,187 9,648 10,130 10,636
42 8,743 9,187 9,648 10,130 10,636 11,168
43 9,187 9,648 10,130 10,636 11,168 11,726
44 9,648 10,130 10,636 11,168 11,726 12,312
45 10,130 10,636 11,168 11,726 12,312 12,927
46 10,636 11,168 11,726 12,312 12,927 13,574
47 11,168 11,726 12,312 12,927 13,574 14,253
48 11,726 12,312 12,927 13,574 14,253 14,966
49 12,312 12,927 13,574 14,253 14,966 15,713
50 12,927 13,574 14,253 14,966 15,713 16,500
51 13,574 14,253 14,966 15,713 16,500 17,325
52 14,253 14,966 15,713 16,500 17,325 18,190
53 14,966 15,714 16,500 17,325 18,190 19,100
54 15,714 16,500 17,325 18,191 19,100 20,055
55 16,500 17,325 18,191 19,100 20,055 21,058
56 17,325 18,191 19,100 20,055 21,058 22,111
57 18,191 19,100 20,055 21,058 22,111 23,217
58 19,100 20,055 21,058 22,111 23,217 24,377
59 20,055 21,058 22,111 23,217 24,377 25,596
60 21,058 22,111 23,217 24,377 25,596 26,876
61 22,111 23,217 24,377 25,596 26,876 28,220
62 23,217 24,377 25,596 26,876 28,220 29,631
63 24,377 25,596 26,876 28,220 29,631 31,112
City of Palmdale
Yearly Wage Range/Step Schedule - General Positions
Effective January 1, 2021
Range Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F
14 N/A N/A 29,515 30,992 32,552 N/A
15 N/A 29,515 30,992 32,552 34,174 35,880
16 29,515 30,992 32,552 34,174 35,880 37,690
17 30,992 32,552 34,174 35,880 37,690 39,562
18 32,552 34,174 35,880 37,690 39,562 41,538
19 34,174 35,880 37,690 39,562 41,538 43,618
20 35,880 37,690 39,562 41,538 43,618 45,802
21 37,690 39,562 41,538 43,618 45,802 48,090
22 39,562 41,538 43,618 45,802 48,090 50,502
23 41,538 43,618 45,802 48,090 50,502 53,019
24 43,618 45,802 48,090 50,502 53,019 55,682
25 45,802 48,090 50,502 53,019 55,682 58,469
26 48,090 50,502 53,019 55,682 58,469 61,381
27 50,502 53,019 55,682 58,469 61,381 64,459
28 53,019 55,682 58,469 61,381 64,459 67,683
29 55,682 58,469 61,381 64,459 67,683 71,053
30 58,469 61,381 64,459 67,683 71,053 74,630
31 61,381 64,459 67,683 71,053 74,630 78,354
32 64,459 67,683 71,053 74,630 78,354 82,264
33 67,683 71,053 74,630 78,354 82,264 86,382
34 71,053 74,630 78,354 82,264 86,382 90,709
35 74,630 78,354 82,264 86,382 90,709 95,243
36 78,354 82,264 86,382 90,709 95,243 100,006
37 82,264 86,382 90,709 95,243 100,006 104,915
38 86,382 90,709 95,243 100,006 104,915 110,240
39 90,709 95,243 100,006 104,915 110,240 115,773
40 95,243 100,006 104,915 110,240 115,773 121,555
41 100,006 104,915 110,240 115,773 121,555 127,629
42 104,915 110,240 115,773 121,555 127,629 134,014
43 110,240 115,773 121,555 127,629 134,014 140,712
44 115,773 121,555 127,629 134,014 140,712 147,742
45 121,555 127,629 134,014 140,712 147,742 155,126
46 127,629 134,014 140,712 147,742 155,126 162,885
47 134,014 140,712 147,742 155,126 162,885 171,038
48 140,712 147,742 155,126 162,885 171,038 179,587
49 147,742 155,126 162,885 171,038 179,587 188,552
50 155,126 162,885 171,038 179,587 188,552 197,995
51 162,885 171,038 179,587 188,552 197,995 207,896
52 171,038 179,587 188,552 197,995 207,896 218,275
53 179,587 188,573 197,995 207,896 218,275 229,195
54 188,567 197,995 207,895 218,289 229,204 240,664
55 197,995 207,895 218,289 229,204 240,664 252,697
56 207,895 218,289 229,204 240,664 252,697 265,332
57 218,289 229,204 240,664 252,697 265,332 278,599
58 229,204 240,664 252,697 265,332 278,599 292,529
59 240,664 252,697 265,332 278,599 292,529 307,155
60 252,697 265,332 278,599 292,529 307,155 322,513
61 265,332 278,599 292,529 307,155 322,513 338,638
62 278,599 292,529 307,155 322,513 338,638 355,570
63 292,529 307,155 322,513 338,638 355,570 373,349
City of Palmdale
Hourly Wage Range/Step Schedule - General Positions
Effective January 1, 2019
Range Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F
1 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
2 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
3 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
4 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
5 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
6 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
7 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
8 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
9 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
10 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
11 N/A N/A 12.02 12.62 13.25 13.92
12 N/A 12.02 12.62 13.25 13.92 14.61
13 12.02 12.62 13.25 13.92 14.61 15.34
14 12.62 13.25 13.92 14.61 15.34 16.11
15 13.25 13.92 14.61 15.34 16.11 16.92
16 13.92 14.61 15.34 16.11 16.92 17.76
17 14.61 15.34 16.11 16.92 17.76 18.65
18 15.34 16.11 16.92 17.76 18.65 19.58
19 16.11 16.92 17.76 18.65 19.58 20.56
20 16.92 17.76 18.65 19.58 20.56 21.59
21 17.76 18.65 19.58 20.56 21.59 22.67
22 18.65 19.58 20.56 21.59 22.67 23.80
23 19.58 20.56 21.59 22.67 23.80 24.99
24 20.56 21.59 22.67 23.80 24.99 26.24
25 21.59 22.67 23.80 24.99 26.24 27.56
26 22.67 23.80 24.99 26.24 27.56 28.94
27 23.80 24.99 26.24 27.56 28.94 30.38
28 24.99 26.24 27.56 28.94 30.38 31.90
29 26.24 27.56 28.94 30.38 31.90 33.49
30 27.56 28.94 30.38 31.90 33.49 35.17
31 28.94 30.38 31.90 33.49 35.17 36.93
32 30.38 31.90 33.49 35.17 36.93 38.78
33 31.90 33.49 35.17 36.93 38.78 40.72
34 33.49 35.17 36.93 38.78 40.72 42.75
35 35.17 36.93 38.78 40.72 42.75 44.89
36 36.93 38.78 40.72 42.75 44.89 47.13
37 38.78 40.72 42.75 44.89 47.13 49.45
38 40.72 42.75 44.89 47.13 49.45 51.97
39 42.75 44.89 47.13 49.45 51.97 54.57
40 44.89 47.13 49.45 51.97 54.57 57.29
41 47.13 49.45 51.97 54.57 57.29 60.16
42 49.45 51.97 54.57 57.29 60.16 63.17
43 51.97 54.57 57.29 60.16 63.17 66.32
44 54.57 57.29 60.16 63.17 66.32 69.64
45 57.29 60.16 63.17 66.32 69.64 73.12
46 60.16 63.17 66.32 69.64 73.12 76.77
47 63.17 66.32 69.64 73.12 76.77 80.61
48 66.32 69.64 73.12 76.77 80.61 84.65
49 69.64 73.12 76.77 80.61 84.65 88.88
50 73.12 76.77 80.61 84.65 88.88 93.32
51 76.77 80.61 84.65 88.88 93.32 97.99
52 80.61 84.65 88.88 93.32 97.99 102.89
53 84.65 88.88 93.32 97.99 102.89 108.03
City of Palmdale
Bi-weekly Wage Range/Step Schedule - General Positions
Effective January 1, 2019
Range Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F
1 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
2 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
3 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
4 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
5 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
6 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
7 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
8 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
9 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
10 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
11 N/A N/A 961.80 1,009.60 1,060.33 1,113.23
12 N/A 961.80 1,009.60 1,060.33 1,113.23 1,168.95
13 961.80 1,009.60 1,060.33 1,113.23 1,168.95 1,227.48
14 1,009.60 1,060.33 1,113.23 1,168.95 1,227.48 1,288.73 15 1,060.33 1,113.23 1,168.95 1,227.48 1,288.73 1,353.22 16 1,113.23 1,168.95 1,227.48 1,288.73 1,353.22 1,420.86 17 1,168.95 1,227.48 1,288.73 1,353.22 1,420.86 1,491.86 18 1,227.48 1,288.73 1,353.22 1,420.86 1,491.86 1,566.65 19 1,288.73 1,353.22 1,420.86 1,491.86 1,566.65 1,645.02 20 1,353.22 1,420.86 1,491.86 1,566.65 1,645.02 1,727.30 21 1,420.86 1,491.86 1,566.65 1,645.02 1,727.30 1,813.58 22 1,491.86 1,566.65 1,645.02 1,727.30 1,813.58 1,904.20 23 1,566.65 1,645.02 1,727.30 1,813.58 1,904.20 1,999.59 24 1,645.02 1,727.30 1,813.58 1,904.20 1,999.59 2,099.53 25 1,727.30 1,813.58 1,904.20 1,999.59 2,099.53 2,204.57 26 1,813.58 1,904.20 1,999.59 2,099.53 2,204.57 2,314.81 27 1,904.20 1,999.59 2,099.53 2,204.57 2,314.81 2,430.46 28 1,999.59 2,099.53 2,204.57 2,314.81 2,430.46 2,552.09 29 2,099.53 2,204.57 2,314.81 2,430.46 2,552.09 2,679.56 30 2,204.57 2,314.81 2,430.46 2,552.09 2,679.56 2,813.75 31 2,314.81 2,430.46 2,552.09 2,679.56 2,813.75 2,954.45 32 2,430.46 2,552.09 2,679.56 2,813.75 2,954.45 3,102.09 33 2,552.09 2,679.56 2,813.75 2,954.45 3,102.09 3,257.31 34 2,679.56 2,813.75 2,954.45 3,102.09 3,257.31 3,420.23 35 2,813.75 2,954.45 3,102.09 3,257.31 3,420.23 3,591.17 36 2,954.45 3,102.09 3,257.31 3,420.23 3,591.17 3,770.79 37 3,102.09 3,257.31 3,420.23 3,591.17 3,770.79 3,956.04 38 3,257.31 3,420.23 3,591.17 3,770.79 3,956.04 4,157.22 39 3,420.23 3,591.17 3,770.79 3,956.04 4,157.22 4,365.23 40 3,591.17 3,770.79 3,956.04 4,157.22 4,365.23 4,583.33 41 3,770.79 3,956.04 4,157.22 4,365.23 4,583.33 4,812.48 42 3,956.04 4,157.22 4,365.23 4,583.33 4,812.48 5,053.22 43 4,157.22 4,365.23 4,583.33 4,812.48 5,053.22 5,305.79 44 4,365.23 4,583.33 4,812.48 5,053.22 5,305.79 5,571.14 45 4,583.33 4,812.48 5,053.22 5,305.79 5,571.14 5,849.72 46 4,812.48 5,053.22 5,305.79 5,571.14 5,849.72 6,141.96 47 5,053.22 5,305.79 5,571.14 5,849.72 6,141.96 6,449.15 48 5,305.79 5,571.14 5,849.72 6,141.96 6,449.15 6,771.61 49 5,571.14 5,849.72 6,141.96 6,449.15 6,771.61 7,110.19 50 5,849.72 6,141.96 6,449.15 6,771.61 7,110.19 7,465.70 51 6,141.96 6,449.15 6,771.61 7,110.19 7,465.70 7,838.99 52 6,449.15 6,771.61 7,110.19 7,465.70 7,838.99 8,230.94 53 6,771.63 7,110.21 7,465.73 7,839.01 8,230.96 8,642.51 City of Palmdale
Monthly Wage Range/Step Schedule - General Positions
Effective January 1, 2019
Range Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F
1 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
2 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
3 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
4 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
5 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
6 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
7 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
8 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
9 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
10 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
11 N/A N/A 2,084 2,187 2,297 2,412
12 N/A 2,084 2,187 2,297 2,412 2,533
13 2,084 2,187 2,297 2,412 2,533 2,660
14 2,187 2,297 2,412 2,533 2,660 2,792
15 2,297 2,412 2,533 2,660 2,792 2,932
16 2,412 2,533 2,660 2,792 2,932 3,079
17 2,533 2,660 2,792 2,932 3,079 3,232
18 2,660 2,792 2,932 3,079 3,232 3,394
19 2,792 2,932 3,079 3,232 3,394 3,564
20 2,932 3,079 3,232 3,394 3,564 3,742
21 3,079 3,232 3,394 3,564 3,742 3,929
22 3,232 3,394 3,564 3,742 3,929 4,126
23 3,394 3,564 3,742 3,929 4,126 4,332
24 3,564 3,742 3,929 4,126 4,332 4,549
25 3,742 3,929 4,126 4,332 4,549 4,777
26 3,929 4,126 4,332 4,549 4,777 5,015
27 4,126 4,332 4,549 4,777 5,015 5,266
28 4,332 4,549 4,777 5,015 5,266 5,530
29 4,549 4,777 5,015 5,266 5,530 5,806
30 4,777 5,015 5,266 5,530 5,806 6,096
31 5,015 5,266 5,530 5,806 6,096 6,401
32 5,266 5,530 5,806 6,096 6,401 6,721
33 5,530 5,806 6,096 6,401 6,721 7,058
34 5,806 6,096 6,401 6,721 7,058 7,411
35 6,096 6,401 6,721 7,058 7,411 7,781
36 6,401 6,721 7,058 7,411 7,781 8,170
37 6,721 7,058 7,411 7,781 8,170 8,571
38 7,058 7,411 7,781 8,170 8,571 9,007
39 7,411 7,781 8,170 8,571 9,007 9,458
40 7,781 8,170 8,571 9,007 9,458 9,931
41 8,170 8,571 9,007 9,458 9,931 10,427
42 8,571 9,007 9,458 9,931 10,427 10,949
43 9,007 9,458 9,931 10,427 10,949 11,496
44 9,458 9,931 10,427 10,949 11,496 12,071
45 9,931 10,427 10,949 11,496 12,071 12,674
46 10,427 10,949 11,496 12,071 12,674 13,308
47 10,949 11,496 12,071 12,674 13,308 13,973
48 11,496 12,071 12,674 13,308 13,973 14,672
49 12,071 12,674 13,308 13,973 14,672 15,405
50 12,674 13,308 13,973 14,672 15,405 16,176
51 13,308 13,973 14,672 15,405 16,176 16,984
52 13,973 14,672 15,405 16,176 16,984 17,834
53 14,672 15,405 16,176 16,985 17,834 18,725
City of Palmdale
Yearly Wage Range/Step Schedule - General Positions
Effective January 1, 2019
Range Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F
1 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
2 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
3 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
4 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
5 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
6 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
7 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
8 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
9 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
10 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
11 N/A N/A 25,007 26,250 27,569 28,944
12 N/A 25,007 26,250 27,569 28,944 30,393
13 25,007 26,250 27,569 28,944 30,393 31,915
14 26,250 27,569 28,944 30,393 31,915 33,507
15 27,569 28,944 30,393 31,915 33,507 35,184
16 28,944 30,393 31,915 33,507 35,184 36,942
17 30,393 31,915 33,507 35,184 36,942 38,788
18 31,915 33,507 35,184 36,942 38,788 40,733
19 33,507 35,184 36,942 38,788 40,733 42,771
20 35,184 36,942 38,788 40,733 42,771 44,910
21 36,942 38,788 40,733 42,771 44,910 47,153
22 38,788 40,733 42,771 44,910 47,153 49,509
23 40,733 42,771 44,910 47,153 49,509 51,989
24 42,771 44,910 47,153 49,509 51,989 54,588
25 44,910 47,153 49,509 51,989 54,588 57,319
26 47,153 49,509 51,989 54,588 57,319 60,185
27 49,509 51,989 54,588 57,319 60,185 63,192
28 51,989 54,588 57,319 60,185 63,192 66,354
29 54,588 57,319 60,185 63,192 66,354 69,669
30 57,319 60,185 63,192 66,354 69,669 73,158
31 60,185 63,192 66,354 69,669 73,158 76,816
32 63,192 66,354 69,669 73,158 76,816 80,654
33 66,354 69,669 73,158 76,816 80,654 84,690
34 69,669 73,158 76,816 80,654 84,690 88,926
35 73,158 76,816 80,654 84,690 88,926 93,371
36 76,816 80,654 84,690 88,926 93,371 98,040
37 80,654 84,690 88,926 93,371 98,040 102,857
38 84,690 88,926 93,371 98,040 102,857 108,088
39 88,926 93,371 98,040 102,857 108,088 113,496
40 93,371 98,040 102,857 108,088 113,496 119,166
41 98,040 102,857 108,088 113,496 119,166 125,124
42 102,857 108,088 113,496 119,166 125,124 131,384
43 108,088 113,496 119,166 125,124 131,384 137,950
44 113,496 119,166 125,124 131,384 137,950 144,850
45 119,166 125,124 131,384 137,950 144,850 152,093
46 125,124 131,384 137,950 144,850 152,093 159,691
47 131,384 137,950 144,850 152,093 159,691 167,678
48 137,950 144,850 152,093 159,691 167,678 176,062
49 144,850 152,093 159,691 167,678 176,062 184,865
50 152,093 159,691 167,678 176,062 184,865 194,108
51 159,691 167,678 176,062 184,865 194,108 203,814
52 167,678 176,062 184,865 194,108 203,814 214,004
53 176,062 184,866 194,109 203,814 214,005 224,705
ADD COLA % => 2.00%
City of Palmdale
Hourly Wage Range/Step Schedule
Effective July 9, 2018
Range Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F
1 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
2 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
3 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
4 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
5 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
6 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
7 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
8 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
9 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
10 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
11 11.22 11.45 12.02 12.62 13.25 13.92
12 11.45 12.02 12.62 13.25 13.92 14.61
13 12.02 12.62 13.25 13.92 14.61 15.34
14 12.62 13.25 13.92 14.61 15.34 16.11
15 13.25 13.92 14.61 15.34 16.11 16.92
16 13.92 14.61 15.34 16.11 16.92 17.76
17 14.61 15.34 16.11 16.92 17.76 18.65
18 15.34 16.11 16.92 17.76 18.65 19.58
19 16.11 16.92 17.76 18.65 19.58 20.56
20 16.92 17.76 18.65 19.58 20.56 21.59
21 17.76 18.65 19.58 20.56 21.59 22.67
22 18.65 19.58 20.56 21.59 22.67 23.80
23 19.58 20.56 21.59 22.67 23.80 24.99
24 20.56 21.59 22.67 23.80 24.99 26.24
25 21.59 22.67 23.80 24.99 26.24 27.56
26 22.67 23.80 24.99 26.24 27.56 28.94
27 23.80 24.99 26.24 27.56 28.94 30.38
28 24.99 26.24 27.56 28.94 30.38 31.90
29 26.24 27.56 28.94 30.38 31.90 33.49
30 27.56 28.94 30.38 31.90 33.49 35.17
31 28.94 30.38 31.90 33.49 35.17 36.93
32 30.38 31.90 33.49 35.17 36.93 38.78
33 31.90 33.49 35.17 36.93 38.78 40.72
34 33.49 35.17 36.93 38.78 40.72 42.75
35 35.17 36.93 38.78 40.72 42.75 44.89
36 36.93 38.78 40.72 42.75 44.89 47.13
37 38.78 40.72 42.75 44.89 47.13 49.45
38 40.72 42.75 44.89 47.13 49.45 51.97
39 42.75 44.89 47.13 49.45 51.97 54.57
40 44.89 47.13 49.45 51.97 54.57 57.29
41 47.13 49.45 51.97 54.57 57.29 60.16
42 49.45 51.97 54.57 57.29 60.16 63.17
43 51.97 54.57 57.29 60.16 63.17 66.32
44 54.57 57.29 60.16 63.17 66.32 69.64
45 57.29 60.16 63.17 66.32 69.64 73.12
46 60.16 63.17 66.32 69.64 73.12 76.77
47 63.17 66.32 69.64 73.12 76.77 80.61
48 66.32 69.64 73.12 76.77 80.61 84.65
49 69.64 73.12 76.77 80.61 84.65 88.88
50 73.12 76.77 80.61 84.65 88.88 93.32
51 76.77 80.61 84.65 88.88 93.32 97.99
52 80.61 84.65 88.88 93.32 97.99 102.89
53 84.65 88.88 93.32 97.99 102.89 108.03
CA 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 130.22
CC 30.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
CM 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 127.43
PC 200.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

CM COLA

CA COLA

City Council Staff Report
DATE: JANUARY 12, 2022
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: CITY MANAGER DEPARTMENT

HUMAN RESOURCES
DISTRICT: ALL
SUBJECT: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. CC 2022-007, A RESOLUTION OF THE

CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE AMENDING THE
CITY’S CLASSIFICATION AND PAY PLAN FOR PARKS AND
RECREATION UNBENEFITED POSITIONS.

ISSUE
Adopt Resolution No. CC 202 2-007, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale Amending the City’s Classification and Pay Plan for Parks and Recreation Unbenefited Positions.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. CC 202 2-007 Amending the City’s Classification and Pay Plan for Parks and Recreation Unbenefited Positions.

BACKGROUND
Effective January 1, 2022, the minimum wage in the State of California will increase from $14.00 per hour to $15.00 per hour.

DISCUSSION
The City’s Classification and Pay Plan s are being updated to comply with the new State of California law increasing the minimum wage to $15.00 per hour. The following position is affected:
 Program Leader I
In addition, the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) requires the City Council to approve Classification and Pay Plans . To comply with CalPERS guidelines, staff is submitting the Classification and Pay Plan for General Positions for approval.

Report to Mayor and City Council
Re: Resolution No. CC 2022-007
January 12, 2022

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FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.

STRATEGIC PLAN
Goal IV: Maintain a desirable community where everyone wants to live, work and play.

Objective:

C. Invest in staff and other human resource strategies to attract and retain a highly qualified, diverse, and creative workforce.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Resolution No. CC 2022-007

CITY COUNCIL

CITY OF PALMDALE, CALIFORNIA
RESOLUTION NO. CC 2022-007

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALMDALE AMENDING THE CITY’S CLASSIFICATION AND

PAY PLAN FOR PARKS AND RECREATION UNBENEFITED

POSITIONS

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

PALMDALE DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The City’s Classification and Pay Plan for Parks and Recreation Unbenefited Positions is amended as set forth in the attached Exhibit #1 and Exhibit #2.

SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall certify the passage and adoption of this resolution Amending the City’s Classification and Pay Plan for Parks and Recreation Unbenefited Positions. It is deemed to be effective January 1, 2022. \
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SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution.

AYES:

NOES:___________________________________________________________ ABSTAIN:______________________ABSENT:___________________________ Date:

Shanae S. Smith, City Clerk
Exhibit 1
Resolution No. CC 2022-007

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CLASSIFICATION AND PAY PLAN

PARKS AND RECREATION UNBENEFITED POSITIONS
FY 2021 – 2022
TITLE RANGE RANGE #
Hourly
Program Leader I $15.00 per hour 1
Program Leader II $15.47 - $15.93 per hour 2
Lifeguard I $16.38 - $17.38 per hour 3
Stage Assistant I $16.38 - $17.38 per hour 3
Senior Program Leader $17.27 - $18.32 per hour 4
Lifeguard II $18.02 - $19.12 per hour 5
Stage Assistant II $18.02 - $19.12 per hour 5

Senior Lifeguard $19.82 - $21.03 per hour 6
Stage Assistant III $19.82 - $21.03 per hour 6
Head Lifeguard $21.80 – $23.13 per hour 7
Senior Stage Assistant $21.80 – $23.13 per hour 7
Exhibit 2
Resolution No. CC 2022-007

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City of Palmdale
Hourly Wage Range/Step Schedule
Parks And Recreation Unbenefited Positions
Effective January 1, 2022
Range Step A Step B Step C
1 N/A N/A 15.00
2 N/A 15.47 15.93
3 16.38 16.87 17.38
4 17.27 17.79 18.32
5 18.02 18.55 19.12
6 19.82 20.41 21.03
7 21.80 22.46 23.13
City of Palmdale
Hourly Wage Range/Step Schedule
Parks And Recreation Unbenefited Positions
Effective January 1, 2021
Range Step A Step B Step C
1 N/A N/A 14.00
2 N/A 14.73 15.17
3 15.60 16.07 16.55
4 16.45 16.94 17.45
5 17.16 17.67 18.21
6 18.88 19.44 20.03
7 20.76 21.39 22.03
ADD COLA % => 2.00%
City of Palmdale
Hourly Wage Range/Step Schedule
Effective July 9, 2018
Range Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F
1 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
2 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
3 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
4 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
5 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
6 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
7 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
8 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
9 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
10 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
11 11.22 11.45 12.02 12.62 13.25 13.92
12 11.45 12.02 12.62 13.25 13.92 14.61
13 12.02 12.62 13.25 13.92 14.61 15.34
14 12.62 13.25 13.92 14.61 15.34 16.11
15 13.25 13.92 14.61 15.34 16.11 16.92
16 13.92 14.61 15.34 16.11 16.92 17.76
17 14.61 15.34 16.11 16.92 17.76 18.65
18 15.34 16.11 16.92 17.76 18.65 19.58
19 16.11 16.92 17.76 18.65 19.58 20.56
20 16.92 17.76 18.65 19.58 20.56 21.59
21 17.76 18.65 19.58 20.56 21.59 22.67
22 18.65 19.58 20.56 21.59 22.67 23.80
23 19.58 20.56 21.59 22.67 23.80 24.99
24 20.56 21.59 22.67 23.80 24.99 26.24
25 21.59 22.67 23.80 24.99 26.24 27.56
26 22.67 23.80 24.99 26.24 27.56 28.94
27 23.80 24.99 26.24 27.56 28.94 30.38
28 24.99 26.24 27.56 28.94 30.38 31.90
29 26.24 27.56 28.94 30.38 31.90 33.49
30 27.56 28.94 30.38 31.90 33.49 35.17
31 28.94 30.38 31.90 33.49 35.17 36.93
32 30.38 31.90 33.49 35.17 36.93 38.78
33 31.90 33.49 35.17 36.93 38.78 40.72
34 33.49 35.17 36.93 38.78 40.72 42.75
35 35.17 36.93 38.78 40.72 42.75 44.89
36 36.93 38.78 40.72 42.75 44.89 47.13
37 38.78 40.72 42.75 44.89 47.13 49.45
38 40.72 42.75 44.89 47.13 49.45 51.97
39 42.75 44.89 47.13 49.45 51.97 54.57
40 44.89 47.13 49.45 51.97 54.57 57.29
41 47.13 49.45 51.97 54.57 57.29 60.16
42 49.45 51.97 54.57 57.29 60.16 63.17
43 51.97 54.57 57.29 60.16 63.17 66.32
44 54.57 57.29 60.16 63.17 66.32 69.64
45 57.29 60.16 63.17 66.32 69.64 73.12
46 60.16 63.17 66.32 69.64 73.12 76.77
47 63.17 66.32 69.64 73.12 76.77 80.61
48 66.32 69.64 73.12 76.77 80.61 84.65
49 69.64 73.12 76.77 80.61 84.65 88.88
50 73.12 76.77 80.61 84.65 88.88 93.32
51 76.77 80.61 84.65 88.88 93.32 97.99
52 80.61 84.65 88.88 93.32 97.99 102.89
53 84.65 88.88 93.32 97.99 102.89 108.03
CA 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 130.22
CC 30.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
CM 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 127.43
PC 200.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

CM COLA

CA COLA

City Council Staff Report
DATE: JANUARY 12, 2022
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
DISTRICT: ALL
SUBJECT: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. CC 2022-015, A RESOLUTION OF THE

CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE AUTHORIZING

REMOTE TELECONFERENCE MEETINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL

AND ALL CITY SUBORDINATE BODIES FOR THE PERIOD OF
JANUARY 21, 2022 – FEBRUARY 20, 2022
ISSUE
Adopt Resolution No. CC 202 2-015, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale Authorizing Remote Teleconference Meetings of the City Council and All City Subordinate Bodies for the period of January 21, 2022 through February 20, 2022

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council:

1. Adopt Resolution No. CC 202 2-015, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale Authorizing Remote Teleconference Meetings of the City Council and All City Subordinate Bodies for the period of January 21, 2022 through February 20, 2022.

BACKGROUND
On September 16, 2021, the Governor signed AB 361 which temporarily amends the Ralph M. Brown Act (California Government Code §§54950, et. al.) to provide more flexibility regarding participation in public meetings from a remote location.

AB 361 went into effect October 1, 2021 and expires on January 1, 2024.

DISCUSSION
AB 361 requires several procedural safeguards to encourage maximum public participation during a remote meeting, key ones of which are summarized as follows:

1. The public must have the ability to address the legislative body directly and must be given information on how to address the legislative body;

2. The public must be provided with either a call-in or internet-based service option; Report to Mayor and City Council
Re: Resolution No. CC 2022-015
January 12, 2022

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3. The legislative body must stop the meeting if the call-in or internet-based option fails;

4. The legislative body cannot require that public comments be submitted in advance (although this option can be provided);

5. Public speakers cannot be required to pre-register for public comment (except as required by an independent call-in or internet platform);

6. Members of the public must be given a reasonable time to register to provide public comment; and

7. Agencies that provide a timed public comment period shall not close the public comment period until that time period has expired.

The proposed resolution would continue to permit meetings pursuant to AB 361 for a maximum period of 30 days (January 21, 2022 through February 20, 2022).

Beyond this procedural requirement, there are no additional changes to the currently established procedures regarding providing a teleconferencing option for public meetings of the City Council and all of its subordinate bodies.

Accordingly, Staff recommends approval of Resolution No. CC 2022-015.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.

STRATEGIC PLAN
Goal II: Ensure long-term fiscal health of the City and maintain funding for services.

C. Involve and expand engagement to enhance public oversight and transparency.

Prepared by: Andrew S. Pletcher, Deputy City Attorney
Certified as to availability of Funds: Keith Kang, Finance Manager Approved by: J.J. Murphy, ICMA-CM, City Manager
Approved as to form: Christopher Beck, City Attorney

ATTACHMENTS

1. Proposed Resolution No. CC 2022-015

CITY COUNCIL

CITY OF PALMDALE, CALIFORNIA
RESOLUTION NO. CC 2022-015

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE

AUTHORIZING REMOTE TELECONFERENCE MEETINGS OF THE

CITY COUNCIL AND ALL CITY SUBORDINATE BODIES FOR THE
PERIOD OF JANUARY 21, 2022 – FEBRUARY 20, 2022
WHEREAS, the City of Palmdale is committed to preserving and fostering public access and participation in meetings of the City Council and all its subordinate bodies, as required by the Ralph M. Brown Act ( California Government Code §§54950, et. al.), so that any member of the public may attend and participate as the bodies conduct the public’s business; and
WHEREAS, the Brown Act makes special provisions for remote teleconferencing participation in meetings where the Governor has exercised his authority pursuant to California Government Code § 8625, and an in-person meeting may present imminent health risks to elected, appointed, or sitting members during public meetings; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Palmdale finds that the recitals found to be true and correct in Resolution No. CC 2021-102 (passed on October 20, 2021), incorporated herein by reference, continue to exist making remote participation in meetings important to ensure the public is given full opportunity to participate; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Palmdale finds that the City Council and all of its subordinate bodies shall conduct their meetings with remote participation in the manner authorized by California Government Code §54953(e), and such legislative bodies shall comply with the requirements to provide the public with access to the meetings as prescribed by California Government Code § 54953(e)(2).

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

PALMDALE DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1 . The Recitals set forth above are true and correct and are incorporated herein by reference.

SECTION 2. The City Council and its subordinate bodies shall conduct their meetings with remote participation in a manner authorized by California Government Code §54953(e), and such legislative bodies shall comply with the requirements to Resolution No. CC 2022-015

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provide the public with access to the meetings as prescribed by California Government Code §54953(e)(2).

SECTION 3. This Resolutions shall take effect immediately upon its adoption and shall be effective until the earlier of February 20, 2022, or such time as the City Council adopts a subsequent resolution in accordance with California Government Code §54953(e)(3) to extend the time during which meetings may continue to be held remotely by teleconference in compliance with that section.

SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution.

PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 12th day of January, 2022. _________________________________
Approved as to form: Steven D. Hofbauer, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________ _________________________________ Christopher L. Beck Shanae S. Smith, City Clerk
City Attorney
I, Shanae S. Smith, City Clerk of Palmdale, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council of the City of Palmdale at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 12th day of January, 2022 by the following roll call vote:

AYES:

NOES:___________________________________________________________ ABSTAIN:______________________ABSENT:___________________________ Date:

Shanae S. Smith, City Clerk

City Council Meeting 10/20/2021 1

MINUTES

CITY COUNCIL

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER
38300 SIERRA HIGHWAY, SUITE B

PALMDALE, CALIFORNIA
OCTOBER 20, 2021

www.cityofpalmdale.org

1) 7:00 P.M.

2) MAYOR TO CALL MEETINGS TO ORDER
Mayor Hofbauer called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.

3) ROLL CALL MAYOR HOFBAUER, MAYOR PRO TEM BETTENCOURT,

COUNCILMEMBERS CARRILLO, LOA, BISHOP
PRESENT: Steven Hofbauer, Laura Bettencourt, Juan Carrillo, Austin Bishop, Richard J. Loa.

ABSENT: None.

4) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE IN HONOR OF OUR TROOPS

5) WAIVER OF FULL READING OF RESOLUTION(S) and ORDINANCE(S)

Motion: Move to waive full reading of the Resolution(s) and/or Ordinance(s) to be considered and voted on at this meeting.

Moved by Laura Bettencourt, seconded by Richard J. Loa.

Vote: Motion carried (5-0)
Yes: Steven Hofbauer, Laura Bettencourt, Juan Carrillo, Austin Bishop, Richard J.

Loa.

6) PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following public comments were made regarding non-agenda items:

Lisa Craft inquired about the sale of a Joshua tree.

Resident Kimberly encouraged Council to support smoke free areas by placing an item on an upcoming agenda to update the public on the current smoking ordinance.

Jason Zink commented on the following su bjects: requested public comments on several sections of the agenda; announced the California Forward Economic Summit scheduled for November 9 th - 10th; requested a mental health study on the 50,000 commuters, as well as the environmental impact s. Mr. Zink also that staff erect American Flags from Avenue R to Avenue Q in honor of Veterans Day, as well as balloon floats for the Christmas parade . Finally, Mr. Zink requested that staff draft a City policy identifying COVID protocols.

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Kamm Ackerson expressed his concerns regarding cars speeding on 11th Street East and requested the installation of a stop sign or speed bumps.

Alenna Schofield announced a prayer event she would be hosting on Sunday, October 24th at 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Poncitlan Square. Ms. Schofield also commented on the following topics: ensuring proper policing, hiring preference s for City of Palmdale residents and redistricting engagement of citizens.

The following individuals spoke in opposition of vaccine mandates: David Akers, Christine Lee, Mario Presents, Rich Gallego, Yul Gevargis, Pastor Lovell Fleming, Scott Sutherland, Butler's Coffee, Garlenia Davis, Mikki Martinez, Teresa Palmer, Marlas Morgan, Simeon Betancourt, Jaylene Davidson, Betsy Haslett, Alisa Ramos, Lisa Palmer, Sherry Rodgers, Tony Castro, and Michael and Carol Ross and

Resident Amanda Palmer also inquired about Joshua trees.

7) CONSENT CALENDAR

7.1) Adopt Resolution CC 2021-099, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of the City of Palmdale approving the Infrastructure Financing Plan for the Palmdale Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District and the allocation of the City’s Incremental Tax Revenue from the project area pursuant to Government Code Section 53398.75 ET Seq. (Staff Reference: Director of Economic and Community Development Garibay)

Councilmember Loa pulled this item and a discussion ensued regarding the Rancho Vista Boulevard overpa ss grade separation, the airport, and Palmdale Boulevard projects, and motor vehicle license fees. Economic and Community Development Garibay provided clarification to Council regarding the Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District ( “EIFD”) and the alloca tion of the City's incremental tax revenue. Councilmember Carrillo inquired about the communication between Senator Padilla and Congressman Garcia regarding the support of the airport. Deputy City Manager Behen discussed the Joint Use Agreement with the Air Force and the elevation of this issue to a higher level in hopes of receiving clear decision.

Motion: Adopt Resolution CC 2021-099.

Moved by Richard J. Loa, seconded by Juan Carrillo.

Vote: Motion carried (5-0)
Yes: Steven Hofbauer, Laura Bettencourt, Juan Carrillo, Austin Bishop, Richard J. Loa.

7.2) Approve a design and installation agreement with T&G Global, LLC DBA St.

Nick’s Christmas Lighting & Décor in the amount not to exceed $150,000 for the Palmdale Holidays on Parade event. (Staff Reference: Director of Economic & Community Development Garibay - Staff Presenter Economic Development Coordinator Gonzalez)

Councilmember Bettencourt pulled this item for discussion. Economic and Community Development Garibay provided clarification regarding the cost of owning and leasing the decorations , as well as costs offset through

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sponsorships. Mr. Garibay announced the event will be held at the Palmdale Auto Mall on November 9, 2021.

Motion: Approve a design and installation agreement with T&G Global, LLC DBA St. Nick's Christmas Lighting & Décor.

Moved by Richard J. Loa, seconded by Juan Carrillo.

Vote: Motion carried (5-0)
Yes: Steven Hofbauer, Laura Bettencourt, Juan Carrillo, Austin Bishop, Richard J. Loa.

8) PUBLIC HEARING

8.1) Public Hearing and Review of Proposed Ordinance No. 1570 for adoption. (Staff Reference: City Attorney Beck)

ORDINANCE NO. 1570, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY O F PALMDALE AMENDING THE PALMDALE MUNICIPAL CODE
SECTION 2.04.100 REGARDING PROCEDURE FOR REMOVAL OF THE CITY MANAGER.

Mayor Hofbauer opened the Public Hearing.

A motion was made and carried unanimously to close the Public Hearing.

City Attorney Beck provided clarification to Council regarding modifications to Ordinance No. 1570 and read the title into the record.

A motion was made and carried unanimously to introduce Ordinance No. 1570.

Motion: Adopt Ordinance No. 1570
Moved by Richard J. Loa, seconded by Juan Carrillo

Vote: Motion carried (5-0)
Yes: Steven Hofbauer, Laura Bettencourt, Juan Carrillo, Austin Bishop, Richard J. Loa

9) APPOINTMENTS

9.1) Approve Appointments replacing Vivian Davenport and Lorraine Sadler as Commissioners on the Advisory Redistricting Commission. (Staff Reference:

City Clerk Smith)

Motion: Approve Appointment of Adrian Rico as a Commissioner on the Advisory Redistricting Commission.

Moved by Austin Bishop, seconded by Richard J. Loa.

Vote: Motion carried (5-0)
Yes: Steven Hofbauer, Laura Bettencourt, Juan Carrillo, Austin Bishop, Richard J. Loa.

Motion: Approve Appointment of Manuel Paynter as a Commissioner on the

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Advisory Redistricting Commission.

Moved by Richard J. Loa, seconded by Austin Bishop.

Vote: Motion carried (5-0)
Yes: Steven Hofbauer, Laura Bettencourt, Juan Carrillo, Austin Bishop, Richard J. Loa.

10) NEW BUSINESS

10.1) Adopt Resolution No. CC 2021 -102, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale authorizing Remote Teleconference Meetings of t he City Council and all Subordinate Bodies for the period of October 20 - November 19, 2021. (Staff Reference: City Attorney Beck)

City Attorney Beck provided a brief overview of the staff report.

Motion: Adopt Resolution No. CC 2021-102.

Moved by Richard J. Loa, seconded by Laura Bettencourt.

Vote: Motion carried (5-0)
Yes: Steven Hofbauer, Laura Bettencourt, Juan Carrillo, Austin Bishop, Richard J. Loa.

10.2) Approve the Restated and Amended Fourth Amendment to the Employment Agreement between the Ci ty of Palmdale and JJ Murphy, City Manager, Agreement No. A -6843. (Staff Reference: Human Resources Manager Nevarez)

Motion: Approve the Restated and Amended Fourth Amendment to the Employment Agreement between the City of Palmdale and JJ Murphy, City Manager, Agreement No. A-6843.

Moved by Steven Hofbauer, seconded by Richard J. Loa.

Vote: Motion carried (5-0)
Yes: Steven Hofbauer, Laura Bettencourt, Juan Carrillo, Austin Bishop, Richard J. Loa.

10.3) Discussion Item: COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates (for discussion purposes only).

Mayor Hofbauer pulled this item out of order for discussion before Item 7 Consent Calendar.

Motion: Move Item 10.3 out of order for discussion.

Moved by Austin Bishop, seconded by Richard J.

Loa.

Vote: Motion carried (5-0)
Yes: Steven Hofbauer, Laura Bettencourt, Juan Carrillo, Austin Bishop, Richard J. Loa.

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Council expressed their views regarding vaccine mandates. Discussion ensued.

Motion: City Attorney Beck to bring back a comprehensive analysis of the Los Angeles County COVID guidelines, the ways in which the City can challenge the Los Angeles County authority, and the mechanism (Ordinance/Resolution) to challenge and make a statement.

Moved by Steven Hofbauer, seconded by Richard J. Loa.

Vote: Motion carried (5-0)
Yes: Steven Hofbauer, Laura Bettencourt, Juan Carrillo, Austin Bishop, Richard J. Loa.

Motion: Reopen Public Comment section
Moved by Steven Hofbauer, seconded by Austin Bishop.

Vote: Motion carried (5-0)
Yes: Steven Hofbauer, Laura Bettencourt, Juan Carrillo, Austin Bishop, Richard J. Loa.

Marcos Alvarez commented regarding the voter’s rights act lawsuit and requested the addition of a fifth district.

11) CLOSED SESSION

12) PRESENTATION BY CITY ATTORNEY
Councilmember Loa pulled this item out of order to continue to the October 28, 2021 meeting. Mr. Loa noted that Council should have been polled for an earlier meeting instead of placing on the backend of the agenda. Also, he mentioned outside Council was invited.

12.1) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS

City representative: Mayor Steven D. Hofbauer Unrepresented employee: J.J.

Murphy, City Manager

This Closed Session is being held pursuant to the authority of California Government Code Section 54957.6.

12.2) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (ANNUAL

EVALUATION)

Title: City Attorney
Name: Christopher Beck

This closed session is being held pursuant to the authority of California Government Code Section 54957.

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12.3) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION The existing facts and circumstances that constitute a significant exposure to litigation are detailed in the following claim received by the City, which is available for public inspection pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.5:

Claimant: Maithi Ricci
City Claim No.: 2021-047
Date Filed: September 27, 2021
Date of Loss: September 22, 2021

12.4) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED
LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: One case.

A point has been reached where, in the opinion of the City on the advice of the City Attorney, based on existing facts and circumstances, there is a significant exposure to litigation against the City. The City believes that the facts and circumstances that might result in litigation against the City are not yet known to a potential plaintiff or plaintiffs.

Motion: Move the items listed under Closed Session to Thursday, October 28, 2021 at 5:00 p.m.

Moved by Richard J. Loa, seconded by Austin Bishop.

Vote: Motion carried (5-0)
Yes: Steven Hofbauer, Laura Bettencourt, Juan Carrillo, Austin Bishop, Richard J. Loa.

13) ANNOUNCEMENT BY CITY ATTORNEY
There was no Closed Session report as the items were moved to October 28, 2021.

14) ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Hofbauer adjourned the meeting at 9:26 p.m. to October 28, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber located at 38300 Sierra Highway, Suite B., Palmdale, California.

PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 12th day of January 2022.

Steven D. Hofbauer, Mayor

ATTEST"

Shanae S. Smith, City Clerk

City Council Meeting 10/28/2021 1

MINUTES

CITY COUNCIL

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER
38300 SIERRA HIGHWAY, SUITE B

PALMDALE, CALIFORNIA
OCTOBER 28, 2021

www.cityofpalmdale.org

1) MAYOR TO CALL THE MEETING TO ORDER
Councilmember Loa called the meeting to order at 5:10 p.m.

2) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE IN HONOR OF OUR TROOPS

Jason Zink led the Pledge of Allegiance.

3) ROLL CALL MAYOR HOFBAUER, MAYOR PRO TEM BETTENCOURT,

COUNCILMEMBERS CARRILLO, LOA, BISHOP
PRESENT: Juan Carrillo, Richard J. Loa, Austin Bishop.

ABSENT: Steven Hofbauer, Laura Bettencourt.

Motion: Excuse the absence of Mayor Hofbauer and Mayor Pro Tem Bettencourt Moved by Austin Bishop, seconded by Richard J. Loa.

Vote: Motion carried (3-0)
Yes: Juan Carrillo, Richard J. Loa, Austin Bishop.

Absent: Steven Hofbauer, Laura Bettencourt.

Mayor Hofbauer arrived at 5:25 p.m.

4) PUBLIC COMMENTS

Jason Zink made public comments on the following topics: natural immunity to COVID- 19; federal and state grant funding for the City of Palmdale airport; study for 50,000 commuters and AV opportunity zone; creation of a n economic website for the City of Palmdale; California Forward Economic Summit; modification of sign policy for the City of Palmdale; and the Anaverde project.t Mr. Zink also requested that the City erect several American flags along Sierra Highway, in honor of Veterans Day.

5) PRESENTATION BY CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Beck confirmed all items would be heard as listed.

5.1) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (ANNUAL

EVALUATION)

Title: City Attorney
Name: Christopher Beck

This closed session is being held pursuant to the authority of California Government Code Section 54957.

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5.2) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS

City Representative: Mayor Steven Hofbauer
Unrepresented Employee: J.J. Murphy, City Manager

This Closed Session is being held pursuant to the authority of California Government Code Section 54957.6.

5.3) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION The existing facts and circumstances that constitute a significant exposure to litigation are detailed in the following claim received by the City, which is available for public inspection pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.5:

Claimant: Maithi Ricci
City Claim No.: 2021-047
Date Filed: September 27, 2021
Date of Loss: September 22, 2021

5.4) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED

LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: One case.

6) ANNOUNCEMENT BY CITY ATTORNEY

All members of the Council were present and able to participate on all matters with the exception of Mayor Pro Tem Bettencourt.

Item 5.1 Public Employee Performance Evaluation – City Attorney: This matter was continued.

Item 5.2 Anticipated Litigation: The Council was provided an update on this matter and provided unanimous direction to staff. There was no further reportable action.

Item 5.3 Anticipated Litigation: The Council was provided an update on this matter and provided unanimous direction to staff. There was no further reportable action.

Item 5.4 Conference with Labor Negotiators –The labor negotiations were conducted, and the Council has appointed labor negotiators for further negotiations.

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7) ADJOURNMENT

Mayor Hofbauer adjourned the meeting at 9:45 p.m. to November 1, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber at 38300 Sierra Highway, Suite B, Palmdale.

PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 12th day of January 2022.

Steven Hofbauer, Mayor

ATTEST:

Shanae S. Smith, City Clerk
City Council Meeting 11/1/2021 1

MINUTES

CITY COUNCIL

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER
38300 SIERRA HIGHWAY, SUITE B

PALMDALE, CALIFORNIA
NOVEMBER 1, 2021

www.cityofpalmdale.org

7:00 P.M.
1) MAYOR TO CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Mayor Hofbauer called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

2) ROLL CALL MAYOR HOFBAUER, MAYOR PRO TEM BETTENCOURT,

COUNCILMEMBERS CARRILLO, LOA, BISHOP
PRESENT: Steven Hofbauer, Juan Carrillo, Richard J. Loa, Austin Bishop.

ABSENT: Laura Bettencourt.

Motion: Excuse the absence of Mayor Pro Tem Bettencourt.

Moved by Steven Hofbauer, seconded by Richard J. Loa.

Vote: Motion carried (4-0)
Yes: Steven Hofbauer, Juan Carrillo, Richard J. Loa, Austin Bishop.

Absent: Laura Bettencourt.

3) PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.

4) PRESENTATION BY CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Beck confirmed that items would be heard as listed.

4.1) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: One case.

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5) ANNOUNCEMENT BY CITY ATTORNEY

Four members of the Council were present with Mayor Pro Tem Bettencourt absent.

Item 4.1 Anticipated Litigation: The Council was provided an update on this matter and provided direction to staff with Councilmember Loa dissenting. There was no further reportable action.

6) ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Hofbauer adjourned the meeting at 9:30 p.m.

PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 12th day of January 2022.

Steven D. Hofbauer, Mayor

ATTEST:

Shanae S. Smith, City Clerk
CC/SA/HA – November 03, 2021 1

MINUTES

CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER
38300 SIERRA HIGHWAY, SUITE B

PALMDALE, CALIFORNIA
NOVEMBER 3, 2021

www.cityofpalmdale.org

1) 5:00 P.M.
2) MAYOR TO CALL MEETINGS TO ORDER
Mayor Hofbauer called the meeting to order at 5:04 p.m.

3) ROLL CALL MAYOR HOFBAUER, MAYOR PRO TEM BETTENCOURT,

COUNCILMEMBERS CARRILLO, LOA, BISHOP
PRESENT: Steven Hofbauer, Juan Carrillo, Richard J. Loa, Austin Bishop.

ABSENT: Laura Bettencourt.

Motion: Excuse the absence of Mayor Pro Tem Bettencourt.

Moved by Richard J Loa, seconded by Juan Carrillo.

Vote: Motion carried (4-0)
Yes: Steven Hofbauer, Juan Carrillo, Richard J. Loa, Austin Bishop.

Absent: Laura Bettencourt.

4) PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.

5) PRESENTATION BY CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Beck confirmed the items would be heard as listed.

5.1) The reason for holding a closed session is for the purpose of conferring with and/or receiving advice from the City’s legal counsel regarding the following pending litigation to which the City is a party: Special District Risk Management v. City of Palmdale, et al. Sacramento County Superior Court Case No. 34- 2020-00280343-CU-CO-GDS This closed session is being held pursuant to the authority of California Government Code Sections 54956.9(a) and 54956.9(d)(1).

Closed session is recommended because the City will assess the merits and weaknesses of this matter and consider the City’s perspective. Based on existing facts and circumstances it is the opinion of the City Attorney that it would prejudice the position of the City to discuss this matter in public.

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5.2) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (ANNUAL

EVALUATION)
Title: City Attorney
Name: Christopher Beck

This closed session is being held pursuant to the authority of California Government Code Section 54957.
6) ANNOUNCEMENT BY CITY ATTORNEY
Four members of the City Council were present, with Mayor Pro Tem Bettencourt absent.

Item 5.1 Pending Litigation: SDRMA v. City of Palmdale – The City Council was provided an update on this matter and gave unanimous directio n to staff. There was no further reportable action.

Item 5.2 Public Employee Evaluation: City Attorney – The Council conducted the public employee evaluation and requested the item back in January 2022. There was no further reportable action.

7) ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION MEETING
Mayor Hofbauer adjourned the meeting at 6:59 p.m.

8) 7:00 P.M.

Mayor Hofbauer called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.

9) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE IN HONOR OF OUR TROOPS
Vladimir led the pledge of allegiance.

10) ROLL CALL

MAYOR/CHAIR HOFBAUER, MAYOR PRO TEM/VICE CHAIR BETTENCOURT,

COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS/COMMISSIONERS CARRILLO, LOA, BISHOP

COMMISSIONER FRAGA-SAENZ
PRESENT: Steven Hofbauer, Juan Carrillo, Richard J. Loa, Austin Bishop, Christina Fraga-Saenz
ABSENT: Laura Bettencourt

Motion: Excuse the absence of Mayor Pro Tem Bettencourt.

Moved by Mayor Hofbauer, seconded by Councilmember Loa

Vote: Motion carried (5-0)
Yes: Steven Hofbauer, Juan Carrillo, Austin Bishop, Richard J. Loa, Christina Fraga-Saenz

Absent: Laura Bettencourt

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11) PRESENTATIONS

11.1) City Manager Murphy presented the City of Palmdale's Warrior Award to non- staff Clergy members of our community.

Jorge Carew
Anthony Roeback
V. Jesse Smith
Tim Stroup
Regina Nations
Lovell Fleming
Mike Robles
Nolan Hicks
Charles Asare
Rose Asare
Chuck L. Turner Sr.

Michael Gonzalez
Dalila Reynoso
Fernando Reynoso Contreras

11.2) City Manager Murphy presented the City of Palmdale’s Warrior Award to Tracy Cooper.

11.3) Mayor Hofbauer presented a $40,000 check on behalf of the City of Palmdale to the Palmdale Sheriff Boosters.

11.4) Mayor Hofbauer presented a Proclamation to Linda Hayes, President of the Palmdale American Legion Auxiliary Unit 348, declaring November as Veterans and Military Family Month in the City of Palmdale.

11.5) Mayor Hofbauer presented a Commendation and Certificates of Recognition to the Palmdale High School Boys Varsity Team on being named the CIF - Southern Section Division 4 champions.

11.6) Linden Johnson from the Los Angeles County Econom ic Development Corporation (LAEDC) presented the City of Palmdale with the Most Business Friendly City in LA County Award.

11.7) Presentation from Sister Cities Association to Mayor and Council.

11.8) Presentation of a cute critter available for adoption at the Palmdale Animal Care Center.

This item was taken out of order and heard before Item 11.1.

12) WAIVER OF FULL READING OF RESOLUTION(S) and ORDINANCE(S) Motion: Move to waive full reading of the Resolution(s) and/or Ordinance(s) to be considered and voted on at this meeting.

Moved by Richard J. Loa, seconded by Juan Carrillo.

Vote: Motion carried (4-0)
Yes: Steven Hofbauer, Juan Carrillo, Richard J. Loa, Austin Bishop.

Absent: Laura Bettencourt.

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13) PUBLIC COMMENTS
Dave Bowman commented regarding the public comment time limit, redistricting, dissolution of the Office of Mayor in favor of five (5) City Council persons and requested that the City Attorney outline the process.

Erika Schwerdt (SBCC) invited the Council to a 5K run event on January 8, 2022 for victims of child abuse.

Maline Medina, Smoke Free Outdoor Areas Coalition, requested Council support to expedite the coalition's proposed provisions and update Palmdale's current smoking ordinance.

Jason Zink commented on COVID -19 natural immunity, and the California State Economic Summit.

Ruth Sanchez and Josh Bardoo spoke regarding a proposed project called tiny habits.

Ms. Sanchez r equested permission to use the Sheriff's logo and th e City logo on t - shirts.

Alenna Schofield suggested Ad Hoc Committees be formed to tackle various issues in the City.

Threresa Menendez commented in opposition of Item 15.6 Resolution No. CC 2021 - 103.

Tom Looby, MLC Constructers, stated his opposition to the award of Deark E&C Item

15.14. Council pulled items 15.2, 15.6, 15.14 for discussion.

14) HOUSING AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR

14.1) Approve maximum rent for Housing Authority Boulders Mobile Home Parks and authorize the Authority Executive Director or his designee to review and determine future increases of the maximum space rent for qualifying spaces. (Staff Reference: Director of Nei ghborhood Services Miller - Presented by Housing Manager Reyes)

Motion: Continue item 14.1.

Moved by Mayor Hofbauer, seconded by Councilmember Bishop

Vote: Motion carried (5-0)
Yes: Steven Hofbauer, Juan Carrillo, Austin Bishop, Richard J. Loa, Christina Fraga-Saenz

Absent: Laura Bettencourt

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14.2) Approve the minutes from the previous meetings. (Staff Reference: Authority Secretary Smith)

HA - September 7, 2021
Motion: Approve the minutes from the previous meeting.

Moved by Richard Loa, seconded by Christina Fraga-Saenz

Vote: Motion carried (5-0)
Yes: Steven Hofbauer, Juan Carrillo, Austin Bishop, Richard J. Loa, Christina Fraga-Saenz

Absent: Laura Bettencourt

15) CONSENT CALENDAR

15.1) Receive and File the Monthly and Quarterly Investment Activity Reports for September 2021. (Staff Reference: Finance Manager Kang)

15.2) Adopt Resolution No. CC 2021-072, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale amending the City of Palmdale Huma n Resources Rules and Regulations. (Staff Reference: Human Resources Manager Nevarez) Human Resources Analyst Rickert provided a brief overview of the staff report.

Discussion ensued regarding the closure of City of Palmdale offices.

Motion: Adopt Resolution No. CC 2021-072.

Moved by Juan Carrillo, seconded by Steven Hofbauer.

Vote: Motion carried (4-0)
Yes: Steven Hofbauer, Juan Carrillo, Richard J. Loa, Austin Bishop.

Absent: Laura Bettencourt.

15.3) Receive and file the annual activity report for Development Agreement (DA) A- 5595. (Staff Reference: Director of Economic and Community Development Garibay - Planning Manager Taggart)

15.4) Approve Purchase Order 20220295 with Omni Card LLC, for the purchase of gift cards for Jumpstart Palmdale in the amount not to exceed $200,000. (Staff Reference: Director of Economic and Community Development Garibay)

15.5) Approve two agreements 1) Professional Services Agreement with TruePoint Solutions, LLC for the im plementation of Land Use, Plan Review, Permitting and Inspection Tracking System in an amount not to exceed $300,000 for a term of 3 years; and 2) Subscription Services Agreement with Accela Civic Good for subscription to land use, plan review, permitting and inspection tracking software application for an annual fee of $116,000 for first year with a 5% escalator each year for a term of 5 years. (Staff Reference: Information Technology Manager Thompson - Presented by Assistant to the City Manager Lopez)

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15.6) Adopt Resolution No. CC 2021-103, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale to continue the Proclamation of a local emergency resulting from Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). (Staff Reference: Director of Neighborhood Services Miller - Presented by Public Safety Supervisor German) Finance Manager Kang, City Attorney Beck, and City Manager Murphy provided clarification to Council on the financial impact of not adopting Resolution CC 2021-103. Discussion ensued.

The following individuals spoke in opposition of the adoption of Resolution CC 2021-103: Theresa Menendez, Mikki Martinez, Adam, David Eberhavo, Amanda Palmer, Mario Presents, Mikey, David A., Michelle Hart, Amierre Santos, Abraham Salcedo, Mark Napolitano, Rob Chauvie, Terry Shepherd, Jill Mrantz, Phu Thi Shore, individual (No Name provided), and Rich Diego.

Yul Gevargis requested that Council not adopt Resolution No. CC 2021-103 if it calls for vaccine passports and mandates.

Motion: Continue conducting the City Council meeting past 10:30 p.m.

Moved by Austin Bishop, seconded by Richard J. Loa.

Vote: Motion carried (4-0)
Yes: Steven Hofbauer, Juan Carrillo, Richard J. Loa, Austin Bishop.

Absent: Laura Bettencourt.

Dave Bowman commented regarding Los Angeles County mandates and the fiscal impacts.

A motion was made and carried unanimously to close the public comments.

Council expressed their concerns regarding COVID -19, the vaccination, and the financial impact of not adopting Resoluti on NO. CC 2021 -103. Discussion ensued.

Motion: Adopt Resolution No. CC 2021-103.

Moved by Steven Hofbauer, seconded by Juan Carrillo.

Vote: Motion Failed (2-2)
Yes: Juan Carrillo, Richard J. Loa.

No: Steven Hofbauer, Austin Bishop.

Absent: Laura Bettencourt.

Mayor Hofbauer directed staff to research the process of remote public participation continuing in the meetings outside of the emergency declaration.

Mayor Hofbauer called for a recess at this time.

The Zoom component of the meeting experie nced technical difficulties.

According to AB 361, the meeting was stopped and the previous motion on this item was null and void.

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A motion was made by Mayor Hofbauer to adopt Resolution No. CC 2021-103, the motion died for a lack of second.

15.7) Approve first amendment to agreement with LDM Associates, Inc. to provide technical assistance services for Consolidated Plan Programs and Treasury Funding, increasing the not to exceed amount to $370,000 and approve budget for the HOME ARP Grant. (Staff Reference: Director of Neighborhood Services Miller - Presented by Housing Manager Reyes)

15.8) Adopt Resolution No. CC 2021-105, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale to accept the Los Angeles County Council of Governments Regional Homelessness Coordination and Innovation Funds of $335,000. (Staff Reference: Director of Neighborhood Services Miller - Presented by Housing Manager Reyes)

15.9) Approve the Community Clergy Connect Program, an innovative program used to connect with the community by providing support and resources to individuals and families in an effort to deter and prevent incidents of domestic violence and homelessness. (Staff Re ference: Director of Neighborhood Services Miller - Presented by Public Safety Specialist Diaz)

15.10) Adopt Resolution No. CC 2021 -091, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale declaring its intention to conduct a public hearing to consider the vacation of portions of 5th Street West, Auto Center Drive, and Trade Center Drive and the reservation of utility easements therein. (Staff Reference: Director of Public Works Heffernan)

15.11) Approve On -Call Labor Compliance Consultant Services Agreements with Perceptive Enterprises, Inc., and TSG Enterprises, Inc., dba The Solis Group, in the amount of $500,000 per agreement, over a period of three (3) years. (Staff Reference: Director of Public Works Heffernan - Presented by Deputy Director of Public Works Glidden)

15.12) Award Construction Agreement with Nuline Technologies, LLC., for PN 751- B, Sanitary Sewer Pipeline Trenchless Rehabilitation Project, at various locations throughout the City, in the amount of $172,300. for a term of 6 months from the date of Notice to Proceed. (Staff Reference: Director of Public Works Heffernan - Presented by Deputy Director of Public Works Glidden)

15.13) Notice of Completion - Accept completed Project No. 812, Traffic Signal Installation at 5th Street West and Auto Center Drive. (Staff R eference:

Director of Public Works Heffernan - Presented by Deputy Director of Public Work Glidden)

15.14) Award Construction Agreement with Deark E&C, Inc., for Project No. 813, Palmdale Film Stages, located at 38448 Sierra Highway, in the amount of $441,835 for the term of 30 weeks. (Staff Reference: Director of Public Works Heffernan - Presented by Deputy Director of Public Works Glidden)

Mayor Hofbauer pulled this item for discussion.

Deputy Director of Public Works Glidden provided clarification to Council regarding the bid protest received on this project. Discussion ensued.

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Motion: Award Construction Agreement with Deark E&C, Inc., for Project No. 813, Palmdale Film Stages, located at 38448 Sierra Highway with direction for staff to provide an update on the project in two weeks.

Moved by Austin Bishop, seconded by Juan Carrillo.

Vote: Motion carried (4-0)
Yes: Steven Hofbauer, Juan Carrillo, Richard J. Loa, Austin Bishop.

Absent: Laura Bettencourt.

15.15) Award Construction Agreement with Knorr Systems, Inc. for Project No. 838, Dry Town Water Park and Oasis Park Pool Filter Removal and Replacement in the amount of $554,135.09 for a term of 6 months from the date of the Notice to Proceed. (Staff Reference: Director of Public Works Heffernan - Presented by Deputy Director of Public Works Glidden)

15.16) Award Construction Agreement with Knorr Systems, Inc. for Project No. 841, Pool Boiler Replacement and Energy Efficiency Project, in the amount of $642,056.36 for a term of 6 months from the date of the No tice to Proceed. (Staff Reference: Director of Public Works Heffernan - Presented by Deputy Director of Public Works Heffernan)

15.17) Approve Agreement with Advantage Mailing, LLC for the printing of the Palmdale News, Activities, and Entertainment Magazine in the amount of $119,128 for a term of one year with the City reserving the option to extend the agreement for two additional terms of one year each. (Staff Reference:

Communications Manager Mlynar)

15.18) Adopt Resolution No. CC 2021 -098, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale Repealing Resolution No. CC 86-185 Regarding Posting of Ordinances, Agendas, and Public Notices in Public Places in its entirety. (Staff Reference: City Attorney Beck)

15.19) Approve the minutes from the previous meetings. (Staff Reference: City Clerk/Agency Secretary Smith)

CC - September 13, 2021
CC - October 5, 2021
SA - October 5, 2021

Motion: Approve all items listed on the Consent Calendar with the exception of

15.2, 15.6, and 15.14.

Moved by Juan Carrillo, seconded by Richard J Loa.

Vote: Motion carried (4-0)
Yes: Steven Hofbauer, Richard J Loa, Juan Carrillo, Austin Bishop.

Absent: Laura Bettencourt.

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16) PUBLIC HEARING

16.1) Public Hearing to receive input from the community regarding the redrawing of election district boundaries. (Staff Reference: City Clerk Smith) City Clerk Smith provided a brief overview of the staff report and introduced Kristen Parks, representative of National Demographic Corporation. Ms. Parks provided a PowerPoint presentation to Council and the public on the redistricting process and a detailed analysis of the 2020 U.S. Census data .

Discussion ensued regard ing the new online mapping tool, Dave’s Redistricting, which would be utilized by the public to create and submit draft maps for consideration and approval.

Dave Bowman expressed concerns regarding workshops and communities of interest.

Marcos Alvarez commented regarding redistricting.

Alenna Schofield commented on the possibly of the formation of a fifth district and what it would entail.

Jason Zink commented on redistricting, candidate statement fees and sponsored city debates.

Xavier Flores commented on his inability to utilize the online mapping tool and Latino districts.

Erika Schwarts announced that the Neighborhood Action Council would participate in drawing maps.

16.2) Public Hearing and Review of Proposed Resolution Nos. CC 2021-080 OR CC 2021-081 for adoption. (Staff Reference: Director of Public Works Heffernan)

RESOLUTION NO. CC 2021-080, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE CONFIRMING THE BALLOT RESULTS TO

DETERMINE THAT NO MAJORITY PROTEST EXISTS IN THE

PROCEEDINGS, AND ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN

TERRITORY TO THE CITY OF PALMDALE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISCTRICT, AS ANNEXATION NO. 2020-324;

RESOLUTION NO. 2021-081, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL O F

THE CITY OF PALMDALE CONFIRMING THE BALLOT RESULTS TO

DETERMINE THAT A MAJORITY PROTEST EXISTS IN THE

PROCEEDINGS TO ANNEX TERRITORY INTO THE CITY OF PALMDALE

LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AS ANNEXATION NO. 2020-324.

Director of Public Works Heffernan read the title of Resolution No. CC 2021 - 080 and provided a brief overview of the staff report.

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Mayor Hofbauer opened the Public Hearing.

Donna Deutchman, CEO of Homes for Family thanked staff for their patience and work ethic.

A motion was made and carried unanimously to close the Public Hearing. City Clerk Smith counted ballots and the district carried.

Motion: Adopt Resolution No. CC 2021-080
Moved by Richard J. Loa, seconded by Austin Bishop.

Vote: Motion carried (4-0)
Yes: Steven Hofbauer, Juan Carrillo, Richard J. Loa, Austin Bishop.

Absent: Laura Bettencourt.

16.3) Public Hearing and Review of Proposed Resolution Nos. CC 2021-083 OR CC 2021-084 for adoption. (Staff Reference: Director of Public Works Heffernan)

RESOLUTION NO. CC 2021-083, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE CONFIRMING THE BALLOT RESULTS TO

DETERMINE THAT NO MAJORITY PROTEST EXISTS IN THE

PROCEEDINGS, AND ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN

TERRITORY TO THE CITY OF PALMDALE STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 AS ANNEXATION 2019-186;

RESOLUTION NO. CC 2021-084, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE CONFIRMING THE BALLOT RESULTS TO

DETERMINE THAT A MAJORITY PROTEST EXIS TS IN THE

PROCEEDINGS TO ANNEX TERRITORY INTO THE CITY OF PALMDALE STREETLIGHT MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 AS
ANNEXATION 2019-186.

Director of Public Works Heffernan read the title of Resolution No. CC 2021- 083.

Mayor Hofbauer opened the Public Hearing.

A motion was made and carried unanimously to close the Public Hearing. City Clerk Smith counted the ballots and the district carried.

Motion: Adopt Resolution No. CC 2021-083.

Moved by Richard J. Loa, seconded by Austin Bishop.

Vote: Motion carried (5-0)
Yes: Steven Hofbauer, Laura Bettencourt, Juan Carrillo, Richard J. Loa, Austin Bishop.

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16.4) Public Hearing and Review of Proposed Ordinance No. 1573 approving Specific Plan Amendment 18-003 and Resolution No. CC 2021-106 approving Tentative Tract Map 61894. (Staff Reference: Director of Economic and Community Development Garibay - Presented by Planning Manager Megan Taggart)

ORDINANCE NO. 1573, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF PALMDALE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SPECIFIC PLA N
AMENDMENT 18 -003; A REQUEST TO AMEND THE CITY RANCH
(ANAVERDE) SPECIFIC PLAN TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF DWELLING

UNITS, REDUCE COMMERCIAL SQUARE FOOTAGE, REDUCE PARK

ACREAGE, ALLOW FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN ACTIVE ADULT

COMMUNITY, ELIMINATE THE GOLF COURSE, AND INCREASE ACTIVE AND PASSIVE OPEN SPACE ON APPROXIMATELY 1,400 ACRES

GENERALLY LOCATED SOUTH OF ELIZABETH LAKE ROAD BETWEEN
RANCH CENTER DRIVE AND LOUISE LANE (APPROXIMATELY 5,500

FEET WEST OF TIERRA SUBIDA AVENUE) AND CONTINUING SOUTH OF

AVENUE S TO THE PALMDALE CITY LIMITS

RESOLUTION NO. CC 2021-106, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL

OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 61894 MAJOR MODIFICATION NO. 1; A REQUEST TO

MODIFY CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP
61894 TO COINCIDE WITH REVISIONS TO THE CITY RANCH
(ANAVERDE) SPECIFIC PLAN THROUGH SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT 18-003, ON APPROXIMATELY 1,400 ACRES GENERALLY LOCATED

SOUTH OF ELIZABETH LAKE ROAD BETWEEN RANCH CENTER DRIVE AND LOUISE LA NE (APPROXIMATELY 5,500 FEET WEST OF TIERRA

SUBIDA AVENUE) AND CONTINUING SOUTH OF AVENUE S TO THE

PALMDALE CITY LIMITS
A motion was made by Councilmember Carrillo to continue this item, the motion died for a lack of a second.

Planning Manager Taggart read the title of Ordinance No. 1573 and Resolution No. CC 2021-106 and provided a brief overview of the staff report.

A motion was made and carried unanimously to introduce the Ordinance No. 1573.

Mayor Hofbauer opened the Public Hearing.

Jason Zink commented regarding community outreach for the Anaverde project.

Mr. Richard Nolan, commented on behalf of the Anaverde developer regarding community outreach and the project amenities. Discussion ensued.

A motion was made and carried unanimously to close the Public Hearing.

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Discussion ensued regarding multi-Family designation, senior housing, segregation of affordable housing, closeness to the landfill, and commercial land use.

A motion was made and carried unanimously to re-open the Public Hearing.

Suzann Reina commented regarding there currently being an in adequate amount of grocery stores, parks, and affordable housing in Anaverde.

A motion was made and carried unanimously to close the Public Hearing.

Motion: Adopt Ordinance No. 1573 and Resolution No. CC-2021-106, with an amendment requiring submission back to Planning Commission and Council if a commercial store/tenant is proposed that is not consistent with the Anaverde development.

Moved by Richard J. Loa, seconded by Austin Bishop.

Vote: Motion carried (4-0)
Yes: Steven Hofbauer, Juan Carrillo, Richard J. Loa, Austin Bishop.

Absent: Laura Bettencourt.

16.5) Public Hearing and Review of Proposed Ordinance No. 1572 for adoption (ZOA 21 -003). (Staff Reference: Director of Economic and Community Development Garibay - Presented by Associate Planner Sauder)

ORDINANCE NO. 1572, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF PALMDALE, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 2 1-003 TO

ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS, ADD CLARIFYING

LANGAUGE, AND MODIFY STANDARDS TO ENHANCE FLEXIBILITY FOR

SIGN PROGRAMS, SIGN TYPES AND MONUMENT SIGNS (PALMDALE
MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTERS 17.16, 17.88 AND 17.92)
Associate Planner Sauder read the title of Ordinance No. 1572 and provided Council with a brief overview

A motion was made and carried unanimously to introduce Ordinance No. 1572. Mayor Hofbauer opened the Public Hearing. Discussion ensued.

A motion was made and carried unanimously to close the Public Hearing. Jason Zink commented on For Lease signs.

Motion: Adopt Ordinance No. 1572 with direction to staff to review leasing signage and offsite signage rules.

Moved by Steven Hofbauer, seconded by Austin Bishop.

Vote: Motion carried (4-0)
Yes: Steven Hofbauer, Juan Carrillo, Richard J. Loa, Austin Bishop.

Absent: Laura Bettencourt.

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17) NEW BUSINESS

17.1) Review and approve FY 2022 Measure AV budget adjustment. (Staff Reference: Finance Manager Kang)
Motion: Continue item 17.1, 18, 19, and 20.

Moved by Steven Hofbauer, seconded by Richard J. Loa.

Vote: Motion carried (4-0)
Yes: Steven Hofbauer, Juan Carrillo, Richard J. Loa, Austin Bishop.

Absent: Laura Bettencourt.

17.2) Adopt Resolution No. CC 2021-104, a Resolution of Energy for Palmdale’s Independent Choice (EPIC) authorizing California Choice Energy Authority (CalChoice) to enter into a Long -Term Resource Adequacy (RA) Agreement with Calpine Energy, L.P. (Calpine) on behalf of EPIC for a period of eight (8) years. (Staff Referen ce: Director of Public Works Heffernan - Presented by Deputy Director of Public Works Glidden)
Environmental Resource Manager Lucha provided a brief overview of the staff report.

Motion: Adopt Resolution No. CC 2021-104.

Moved by Richard J. Loa, seconded by Steven Hofbauer.

Vote: Motion carried (4-0)
Yes: Steven Hofbauer, Juan Carrillo, Richard J. Loa, Austin Bishop.

Absent: Laura Bettencourt.

18) INFORMATIONAL REPORT FROM MAYOR AND / OR COUNCILMEMBERS ON

THEIR VARIOUS COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS AND MEETINGS ATTENDED AT

PUBLIC EXPENSE
Motion: Continue Items 17.1, 18, 19, and 20.

Moved by Steven Hofbauer, seconded by Richard J. Loa.

Vote: Motion carried (4-0)
Yes: Steven Hofbauer, Juan Carrillo, Richard J. Loa, Austin Bishop.

Absent: Laura Bettencourt.

18.1) COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS.
• ANTELOPE VALLEY AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
• ANTELOPE VALLEY TRANSIT AUTHORITY
• CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES ASSOCIATION
• CITY OF PALMDALE AUDIT COMMITTEE
• CITY OF PALMDALE INVESTMENT OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
• HIGH DESERT CORRIDOR JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY
• LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
• LOS ANGELES COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
• NORTH LOS ANGELES COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COALITION
• PALMDALE RECYCLED WATER AUTHORITY
• SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS REGIONAL CC/SA/HA – November 03, 2021 14

COUNCIL
• UNITED STATES/MEXICO SISTER CITIES ASSOCIATION
• CALIFORNIA STATE PRISON – LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CITIZENS

ADVISORY COMMITTEE

18.2) MEETINGS ATTENDED AT PUBLIC EXPENSE
19) CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
20) CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR NEW AGENDA ITEMS
21) Adjourn
Mayor Hofbauer adjourned the meeting at 1:15 p.m. to November 17, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber located at 38300 Sierra Highway, Suite B, Palmdale, California.

PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 12th day of January 2022

Steven D. Hofbauer, Mayor

ATTEST:

Shanae S. Smith, City Clerk

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MINUTES

CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER
38300 SIERRA HIGHWAY, SUITE B

PALMDALE, CALIFORNIA
NOVEMBER 17, 2021

www.cityofpalmdale.org

6:00 P.M.
1) MAYOR TO CALL MEETINGS TO ORDER
Mayor Pro Tem Bettencourt called the meeting to order at 6:07 p.m.

2) ROLL CALL

MAYOR HOFBAUER, MAYOR PRO TEM BETTENCOURT, COUNCILMEMBERS

CARRILLO, LOA, BISHOP
PRESENT: Laura Bettencourt, Juan Carrillo, Austin Bishop, Richard J. Loa.

ABSENT: Steven Hofbauer.

3) PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.

4) PRESENTATION BY CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Beck confirmed items would be heard as listed.

4.1) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION
In Re National Prescription Opiate Litigation United States District Court - Northern District of Ohio, Eastern Division Case No. 17-MD-2804

This closed session is being held pursuant to the authority of California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).

4.2) The reason for holding a closed session is for the purpose of obtaining authorization and direction from the City Council regarding the possible acquisition of property interests in the following property, generally located near State Route 14 and Avenue Q:

Property Owner: Jim Goltche; Royal Investors Group, LLC; K Land Associates, LLC; Jaz Investment Corp; Royal & Aframian LLC; 26 Maple LLC. Property:

APNs 3008-041-002~007 City Negotiator: JJ Murphy, City Manager

This closed session is being held pursua nt to the authority of California Government Code Section 54956.8. Closed session is recommended because the City Council will be instructing the negotiator regarding terms and conditions, including price, for the possible purchase of the real property identified above.

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5) ANNOUNCEMENT BY CITY ATTORNEY
Closed Session was held from 6:09 pm - 7:01 pm.

Four members of the Council were present and available to participate in all matters.

Mayor Hofbauer was not present.

Item 4.1 Existing Litigation: In Re National Prescription Opiate Settlement: The Council was provided an update on this matter and provided unanimous direction to staff.

There was no further reportable action.

Item 4.2 Real Estate Negotiations: The Council was provided an update on this matter and provided unanimous direction to staff. There was no further reportable action.

6) ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION MEETING
Mayor Pro Tem Bettencourt adjourned the meeting at 7:04 p.m.

7:00 P.M.
7) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE IN HONOR OF OUR TROOPS

8) ROLL CALL MAYOR/CHAIR HOFBAUER, MAYOR PRO TEM/VICE CHAIR

BETTENCOURT, COUNCILMEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS CARRILLO, LOA,

BISHOP COMMISSIONER FRAGA-SAENZ
PRESENT: Laura Bettencourt, Juan Carrillo, Austin Bishop, Richard J. Loa, Christina Fraga-Saenz
ABSENT: Steven Hofbauer

9) WAIVER OF FULL READING OF RESOLUTION(S) and ORDINANCE(S) Motion: Move to waive full reading of the Resolution(s) and/or Ordinance(s) to be considered and voted on at this meeting.

Moved by Richard J. Loa, seconded by Austin Bishop.

Vote: Motion carried (4-0)
Yes: Laura Bettencourt, Juan Carrillo, Austin Bishop, Richard J. Loa.

Absent: Steven Hofbauer.

10) PUBLIC COMMENTS
Jason Zink commented on the following: requested a time clock for citizens in the Council Chamber; suggested links to agenda items; thanked Council for assistance with the domestic violence program; congratulated City for being named the most business frie ndly City in Los Angeles County; commented on the State Economic Summit meeting; and approval of the Anaverde Master Plan revision.

Xavier Flores, Pueblo Y Salud, commented on the following: commended Council ’s efforts regarding domestic violence; and enc ouraged Council to review the alcohol outlet density proliferation.

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11) JOINT CC/SA/HA CONSENT CALENDAR

11.1) First Amendment to the Legal Services Agreement between the City of Palmdale and Kane, Ballmer & Berkman (A-7222) increasing the contract maximum by $150,000. (Staff Reference: City Attorney Beck)

City Attorney Beck provided clarification to Council’s questions regarding the amount of the agreement.

Motion: Approve First Amendment to the Legal Services Agreement between the City of Palmdale and Kane, Ballmer & Berkman.

Moved by Austin Bishop, seconded by Christina Fraga-Saenz.

Vote: Motion carried (4-1)
Yes: Laura Bettencourt, Juan Carrillo, Austin Bishop, Christina Fraga-Saenz No: Richard J. Loa.

Absent: Steven Hofbauer

12) ADJOURN THE HOUSING AUTHORITY
Mayor Pro Tem Bettencourt adjourned the Housing Authority meeting at 7:18 p.m.

13) CONSENT CALENDAR

13.1) Adopt Resolution No. CC 2021-107, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale authorizing Remote Teleconference Meetings of the City Council and all Subordinate Bodies for the period of November 20 - December 20, 2021. (Staff Reference: City Attorney Beck)

City Attorney provided clarification to Council regarding the necessity of this item.

Councilmember Loa commented staff did no t provide adequate information to the public at the last meeting which caused public concern.

Motion: Adopt Resolution No. CC 2021-107.

Moved by Laura Bettencourt, seconded by Juan Carrillo.

Vote: Motion carried (4-0)
Yes: Laura Bettencourt, Juan Carrillo, Austin Bishop, Richard J. Loa.

Absent: Steven Hofbauer.

14) NEW BUSINESS

14.1) Present information to City Council regarding Speed Management for Safety and other Traffic Safety Issues. (Staff Reference: Director of Public Works Heffernan - Presented by Traffic Engineer Nelson)

Traffic Engineer Nelson and Associate Engineer Hovanesian provided a PowerPoint presentation to Council. Discussion ensued. Council inquired regarding citations and collisions and Captain Shaffer provided the number of tickets issued. Councilmember Carrillo inquired regarding accidents and having more control by taking over highway 138. Mayor Pro Tem Bettencourt suggested staff review what other cities have instituted and the success rates of the solutions.

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Jason Zink commented on the following: absence of driver's education in the high school district; control of Palmdale Boulevard; an interactive map showing accidents; grant for railroad crossing; and Pearblossom Highway safety.

14.2) Review and approve Measure AV budget adjustments. (Staff reference: Finance Manager Kang)

Assistant Finance Manager Samson provided a brief overview of the budget adjustments. Councilmember Loa expressed his concerns on how grant funds will be vetted for non-profits and City Manager Murphy responded there will be a listing and requirements for applying for grant funds. Councilmember Loa suggested directing grant funds to mental health. Mayor Pro Tem Bettencourt requested a link on the City website for public transparency of Measure AV funds.

Councilmember Carrillo stated the table provided in th e staff report did not list the programs and he was uncomfortable approving the item.

Jason Zink suggested several projects for the extra funds received due to Measure AV.

Motion: Table the item for Measure AV FY 2022 budget adjustments to January 2022.

Moved by Juan Carrillo, seconded by Richard J. Loa.

Vote: Motion carried (4-0)
Yes: Laura Bettencourt, Juan Carrillo, Austin Bishop, Richard J. Loa.

Absent: Steven Hofbauer.

14.3) Update on Agreement No. A -7696 with Deark E&C, Inc. for Project No. 813, Palmdale Film Stages, located at 38448 Sierra Highway. (Staff Reference:

Director of Public Works Heffernan - Presented by Deputy Director of Public Works Glidden)

Deputy Director of Public Works Glidden provided an update on Project No. 813, A-7696 with Deark E&C. Mrs. Glidden stated on December 5, 2021, the sub-contractor requested to be pulled from the contract and Deark E&C would hire its own electrician which is in accordance with Public Works contract code.

Jason Zink commented that state grant funds should be identified for sound stages.

Councilmember Carrillo mentioned the Palmdale School District is a part of the Edward James Olmos filming program.

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15) ADJOURN
Mayor Pro Tem Bettencourt adjourned the meeting at 8:11 p.m.

PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 12th day of January 2022.

Steven D. Hofbauer, Mayor

ATTEST:

Shanae S. Smith, City Clerk

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1 MINUTES

CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER

38300 SIERRA HIGHWAY, SUITE B

PALMDALE, CALIFORNIA

DECEMBER 1, 2021

www.cityofpalmdale.org

5:00 P.M.

MAYOR
TO

CALL MEETINGS
TO

ORDER

Mayor Hofbauer called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.

ROLL

CALL

MAYOR

HOFBAUER,

MAYOR

PRO

TEM

BETTENCOURT,

COUNCILMEMBERS CARRILLO,

BISHOP,

LOA

PRESENT: Steven Hofbauer, Laura Bettencourt, Juan Carrillo, Richard J. Loa, Austin Bishop.

ABSENT:

None.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

The following individuals spoke in support of the performance evaluation for City Manager Murphy: Joyce Bruce and Xavier Flores.

PRESENTATION

BY CITY

ATTORNEY

City Attorney Beck confirmed the items would be
heard as listed.

4.1)

CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY

NEGOTIATORS

The reason for holding a closed session is for the purpose of obtaining authorization and direction from the City Council regarding the possible acquisition of property interests in the following
property, generally located near
9th Street East and Palmdale Blvd.:

Property Owner: Joe Acosta
Property: APN 3008
-
039
-
022

City Negotiator: JJ Murphy, Mike Miller, Sophia Reyes

This closed session is being held pursuant to the authority of California
Government Code Section 54956.8. Closed session is recommended because the City Council will be instructing the negotiator regarding terms and conditions, including price, for the possible purchase of the real property identified above.

4.2)

PUBLIC

EMPLOYEE

PERFORMANCE

EVALUATION

(ANNUAL

EVALUATION)

Title: City Manager

Name: J.J. Murphy

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2 This closed session is being held pursuant to the authority of California Government Code Section 54957.

4.3)

CONFERENCE

WITH

LEGAL

COUNSEL

ANTICIPATED

LITIGATION

Init
iation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d)
of Section 54956.9 of the California Government Code. Number of Cases:

One.

ANNOUNCEMENT BY CITY

ATTORNEY

All members of the City Council were present and able to participate on all items.

Item 4.1 Conference with Real Property Negotiators: The Council was provided an

update on this matter and provided unanimous direction to staff. There was no further
reportable action.

Item 4.2 Public Employee Evaluation: The Council has
completed the annual
evaluation of the City Manager, and on a 5
-
0 vote received a positive evaluation. There
was no further reportable.

Item 4.3 Conference with Legal Counsel
–

Initiation of Litigation: The Council was
provided an update on this matter an
d gave unanimous direction to staff. There was
no further reportable action.

ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION MEETING

Mayor Hofbauer adjourned the meeting at 6:59 p.m.

7:00 P.M.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE IN HONOR OF
OUR
TROOPS

Human Rights Commit
tee Member Sky Jung led the pledge of allegiance.

ROLL CALL

MAYOR/CHAIR HOFBAUER, MAYOR PRO TEM/VICE CHAIR BETTENCOURT,

COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS/COMMISSIONERS CARRILLO, BISHOP, LOA

COMMISSIONER FRAGA
-
SAENZ

PRESENT:

Steven Hofbauer, Laura
Bettencourt, Juan Carrillo, Austin Bishop, Richard
J. Loa, Christina Fraga
-
Saenz

PRESENTATIONS

9.1)

City Manager Murphy presented the City of Palmdale’s Warrior Award to Mica Schuler.

9.2)

Mayor Hofbauer presented a Proclamation to Sky Jung of the City of Palmdale
Human Rights Committee declaring December as Human Rights Month in the City of Palmdale.

9.3)

Mayor Hofbauer presented Certificates of Recognition to the graduates of the
Palmdale Sheriff Vital Intervention and Directional Alternatives (VIDA)
program.

9.4)

Mayor
Hofbauer presented the cute critter available for adoption at the Palmdale Animal Care

Center.

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3 10)

WAIVER OF FULL READING OF RESOLUTION(S) and

ORDINANCE(S)

Motion: Move to waive full reading of the Resolution (s) and/or Ordinance(s) to be considered and voted
on at this meeting.

Moved by Richard J. Loa, seconded by Juan Carrillo.

Vote:

Motion carried (5
-
0)

Yes:

Steven Hofbauer, Laura Bettencourt, Juan Carrillo, Richard J. Loa, Austin
Bishop.

11)

PUBLIC COMMENTS

The following individuals spoke in support of Multi
-
family housing on the westside:

Steve Hill and Marcos Alvarez.

Xavier Flores stated the District R mapping tool had a glitch and
requested
an

extension for the submission of maps
.

Cindy Chambers, non
-
ag
enda item, commented regarding masks and vaccination
requirements.

12)

HOUSING AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR

12 . 1)

Approve and accept the Housing Authority of the City of Palmdale’s 2020 -

2021

Annual

Report

prepared

pursuant

California

Health

Safety

Code

§34176.1 and direct staff to post the report on the City’s website. (Staff Reference: Director of Neighborhood Services Miller
-

Presented by Housing
Manager Reyes)

Motion: Move
d

to approve and accept the Housing Authority of the City of Palmdale's 2020
-
20 21 Annual Report.

Moved by Mayor Hofbauer, seconded by Councilmember Bishop

Vote: (6
-
0)

Yes: Steven Hofbauer, Laura Bettencourt, Juan Carrillo, Richard J. Loa, Austin Bishop, Christina Fraga
-
Saenz

12 . 2)

Approve maximum rent for Housing Authority Boulders Mobile Home Parks
and authorize the Authority Executive Director or his designee to review and determine future increases of the maximum space rent for qualifying spaces. (Staff Reference: Director of Nei
ghborhood Services Miller
-

Presented
by
Housing Manager Reyes)

Commissioner Fraga
-
Saenz recused herself
.

Ms. Diane Betts and Mr. Phil Denny

expressed their concerns regarding rental
increases at the Boulders:
.

Motion: Move
d

to deny staff's recommendation for approval

and direct
ed
staff

to complete the following:

1. with language subject to the boulders
,

to adhere to the Mobile Home
Rental Review Board (MHRRB) process for review; and
implement an
approval process by the City Council/Housing Authority; and remove language indicating
the
Executive Director
as approver of future

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4 increases; and to look at potential

grants for senior housing relief and
specifically applying those grants
for
seniors.

Moved by Mayor Hofbauer, seconded by Councilmember Loa

Vote: (4
-
1)

Yes: Steven Hofbau
er, Laura Bettencourt, Juan Carrillo, Austin
Bishop No: Richard J. Loa

13)

ADJOURN THE HOUSING AUTHORITY

Mayor Hofbauer Adjourned the Housing Authority meeting at 8:11 p.m.

14)

CONSENT CALENDAR

14.1)

Receive and file the Monthly Investment Activity investment report f or October
2021. (Staff Reference: Finance Manager

Kang)

14.2)

Approve the Third Amendment to the Agreement with Antelope Valley
Domestic Violence Council DBA
Valley
Oasis for
Tenant
Based Rental
Assistance Program (TBRA), exercise the option to extend the agre ement
for
a one
-
year term, increase the agreement by $105,000 for a new not to exceed total of $597,130, and ratify expenditures for the
Tenant
Based Rental
Program. (Staff Reference: Director of Neighborhood Services Miller -

Presented by Housing
Manager Reyes)

Councilmember Bishop pulled this item and recused himself.

Motion: Approve the Third Amendment to the Agreement with Antelope Valley Domestic Violence Council DBA Valley Oasis for Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program (TBRA).

Moved by
Juan Carrillo, seconded by Richard J. Loa.

Vote: Motion carried (5
-
0)

Yes:

Steven Hofbauer, Laura Bettencourt, Juan Carrillo, Richard J. Loa, Austin Bishop.

14.3)

Adopt Resolution No. CC 2021
-
094, a Resolution of the City Council of
the
City
of Palmdale, ap
proving and directing execution of a joint exercise
of
powers
agreement relating to
CMFA
Special Finance Agency and the form
of
a public
benefit agreement; and approving the issuance of revenue bonds by said agency for the purpose of financing the acquisit
ion, construction or
improvement of project listed herein, Rancho Vista Boulevard and 20th Street
West Apartments. (Staff Reference: Director of Neighborhood Services Miller -

Presented by Housing Manager Reyes)

Councilmember Loa pulled this item for disc
ussion. Mayor Hofbauer recused
himself from this item.

The following individuals commented in support of the Rancho Vista Boulevard apartment project and the community workforce agreement: Xavier Flores (via
Zoom), Rodger Corona, Enrique Apodaca, Daniel H
ackler,
Mark
Frankenberger, Dmitri
Turner,
Ron Diament, Sean Mann, Victor Camposeco,
Jerred Langford, Gino Zaragoza, Shaun Mieure, Brandon Solozano, Marco Hernandez, Herbert
Hardy,
Justin
Rockey,
Efrain
Yera,
Clarence Brown,

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5 Leonard Lemos, Carolina Corona,

Eddie Diaz, Nicolas Reyes, Adrian Gudino,
Josue

Solis,

Suzann

Reina,

Daniel

Osborne,

Kathy

Mac

Laren,

David

Gomez,

Mr. Marcos of laborers local 300, Marcos Alvarez (via Zoom), Dave Bowman (via Zoom), Greg Lewis, and Christian Orozco.

Lori Carr

spoke in opposition to the Rancho Vista Apartment project.

Council expressed their views regarding the Rancho Vista Apartment project.

Housing Manager Reyes provided a detailed overview of this project.

Mr. Chang, developer, verified that the
construction project will adhere to what
was entitled and approved. Discussion ensued regarding working with building trades.

A motion was made and carried unanimously to reopen the Public Comments.

Kathy Mac Laren
-
Gomez provided clarification regarding
the Community
Workforce Agreement.

A motion was made and carried unanimously to close the Public Comments.

Motion: A substitute motion to adopt Resolution No. CC 2021 -
094 as it stands
Moved by Laura Bettencourt, seconded by Juan Carrillo.

Vote:

Motion F
ailed (2
-
2)

Yes:

Laura Bettencourt, Juan Carrillo.

No:

Richard J. Loa, Austin

Bishop.

Motion: Adopt Resolution No. CC 2021
-
094, contingent on AMCAL agreeing to
include the building trades as a part of this project.

Moved by Richard J. Loa, seconded by Jua
n Carrillo.

Vote:

Motion carried (3
-
1)

Yes:

Juan Carrillo, Richard J. Loa, Austin
Bishop.

No:

Laura Bettencourt.

Mayor Pro Tem Bettencourt disconnected from the meeting at 9:53 p.m.

14.4)

Approve On
-
Call Pavement Management Consultant Services Agreement with Applied Research Associates, in the amount of $500,000, over a period of three (3) years . (Staff Reference: Director of Public Works Heffernan -

Presented by Deputy Director of Public
Works

Glidden)

14.5)

Approve Final Tract Map No. 54058
-
3 located at the southeast corner of 25th
Street West/Highland Street and Avenue P
-

12. (Staff Reference: Director
of
Public Works

Heffernan
)

14.6)

Adopt Resolution No. CC 2021
-
092, a Resolution of the City Counc
il of
the
City
of Palmdale ordering the vacation of portions of 5th Street West, Auto
Center
Drive, and Trade Center Drive and the reservation of utility easements therein.

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6 (Staff Reference: Director of Public Works

Heffernan)

14.7)

Notice of Completion
-

Acce
pt completed project with Hardy and Harper Inc.
that provided additional pavement overlay construction for Barrel Springs
Road

from

32nd

Street

East

the

intersection

Pearblossom

Highway.

(Staff
Reference: Director of Public Works Heffernan
-

Presented by Deputy Director
of Public Works Glidden)

14.8)

Notice of Completion
-

Accept Public Improvements for the Edwards Federal
Credit Union located at the southwest corner of 10th Street West and Avenue O
-

8. (Staff Reference: Director of Public
Works

Heffernan)

Motion: Approve all items on the Consent Calendar with the exception of 14.2,

14.3. Moved by Juan Carrillo, seconded by Richard J. Loa.

Vote: Motion carried (5
-
0)

Yes:

Steven Hofbauer, Laura Bettencourt, Juan Carrillo, Richard J. Loa, Austin
Bishop.

15)

APPOINTMENT

15.1)

Approve Nomination for Appointment to the Measure AV Oversight Committee. (Staff Reference: City Clerk Smith)

T
his item was
t
abled to
December
15, 2021

City Council Workshop.

16)

PUBLIC HEARING

16.1) Public
Hearing and Review of Proposed Ordinance No. 1574 for adoption. (Staff Reference: Finance Manager Kang)

Finance Manager Kang provided a brief overview of the staff report and read the title of Ordinance No. 1574.

ORDINANCE NO. 1574, AN ORDINANCE OF THE C

ITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF

PALMDALE

AMENDING

PALMDALE

MUNICIPAL CODE

SECTION

8.04.460(A)(4)

RELATING TO
FIREWORKS APPLICATION PERMIT FEE.

A motion was made and carried unanimously to introduce Ordinance No. 1574.

Mayor Hofbauer opened the Public Hearing.

A motion was made and carried unanimously to close the Public Hearing.

Councilmember

Loa

spoke

opposition

adopting

this

item.

Discussion
ensued.

A motion was made by Councilmember Carrillo to adopt Ordinance No. 1574, the motion died for
lack of a second.

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7 17)

NEW BUSINESS

17.1) ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. CC 2021
-
108, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE, OPPOSING

VACCINE

MANDATES

AND CONDEMNING UNNECESSARY INTRUSION INTO MUNICIPAL

AFFAIRS BY FEDERAL,
STATE

AND LOCAL

GOVERNMEN
T.

(Staff Reference: City Attorney Beck)

Motion:

Moved by Richard J. Loa, seconded by Austin Bishop

to t
ake this item
out of order
.

Vote:

Motion carried (4
-
0)

Yes:

Steven Hofbauer, Juan Carrillo, Richard J. Loa, Austin
Bishop.

Absent: Laura Bettencourt.

The following individuals spoke in opposition
to

approving Resolution No. CC
2021
-
108
,

and in support of the adoption of the
draft o
rdinance
provided
by the
Palm
dale Freedom Coalition: Betsy Haslett, Mickey Martinez, Makenzie Martinez, Johnathan Morales, Mario Presents, Richard Galiego, David Ross, Carol Ross, Steven A. Harris, Amanda, Eric Shore, Mark Napolitano, Lori Carr, David Bowman, and Yvonne Shield.

A
motion was made and carried unanimously to close the Public Comment section.

City Attorney Beck provided clarification to the public regarding charter law.

Motion: Reject Resolution No. CC 2021
-
108 and direct City Attorney to bring
back an Ordinance to t
he January meeting.

Moved by Richard J. Loa, seconded by Steven Hofbauer.

Vote:

Motion carried (5
-
0)

Yes:

Steven Hofbauer, Laura Bettencourt, Juan Carrillo, Richard J. Loa, Austin Bishop.

18)

INFORMATIONAL REPORT FROM
MAYOR

AND / OR COUNCILMEMBERS ON
THEIR

VARIOUS

COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS AND MEETINGS

ATTENDED
AT

PUBLIC EXPENSE

This item was tabled to the December 15, 2021 City Council meeting.

18.1)

COMMITTEE
MEMBERSHIPS.

•

ANTELOPE
VALLEY

AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT

DISTRICT

•

ANTELOPE
VALLEY

TRANSIT

AUTHORITY

•

CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES

ASSOCIATION

•

CITY OF

PALMDALE
AUDIT

COMMITTEE

•

CITY OF

PALMDALE

INVESTMENT OVERSIGHT

COMMITTEE

•

HIGH DESERT CORRIDOR JOINT POWERS

AUTHORITY

•

LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES

•

LOS ANGELES COUNTY

SANITATION

DISTRICT

•

NORTH LOS ANGELES COUNTY

TRANSPORTATION

COALITION

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PALMDALE

RECYCLED
WATER

AUTHORITY

•

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS

REGIONAL
C
OUNCIL

•

UNITED

STATES/MEXICO

SISTER CIT
IES

ASSOCIATION

•

CALIFORNIA STATE PRISON
–

LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CITIZENS

ADVISORY COMMITTEE

18.2)

MEETINGS

ATTENDED
AT
PUBLIC

EXPENSE

This item was tabled to the December 15, 2021 City Council meeting.

19)

CITY MANAGER’S

REPORT

This item was tabled to the December 15, 2021 City Council meeting.

20)

CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR NEW AGENDA ITEMS

This item was tabled to the December 15, 2021 City Council meeting.

21)

Adjournment.

Mayor Hofbauer adjourned the meeting at 10:45 to December 15, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber located at 38300 Sierra Highway,
Suite
B,
Palmdale,
California.

PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 12th day of January 2022.

Steven D.

Hofbauer, Mayor

ATTEST:

Shanae S. Smith, City Clerk

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MINUTES

CITY COUNCIL

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER
38300 SIERRA HIGHWAY, SUITE B

PALMDALE, CALIFORNIA
DECEMBER 15, 2021

www.cityofpalmdale.org

5:00 P.M.

1) MAYOR TO CALL MEETINGS TO ORDER
Mayor Hofbauer called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.

2) ROLL CALL MAYOR HOFBAUER, MAYOR PRO TEM BETTENCOURT,

COUNCILMEMBERS CARRILLO, LOA, BISHOP
PRESENT: Steven Hofbauer, Laura Bettencourt, Richard J Loa, Juan Carrillo, Austin Bishop.

ABSENT: None.

3) PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.

4) PRESENTATION BY CITY ATTORNEY

City Attorney Beck confirmed the item would be heard as listed.

4.1) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION The existing facts and circumstances that constitute a significant exposure to litigation are detailed in the following claim received by the City, which is available for public inspection pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.5:

Claimant: Maithi Ricci
City Claim No.: 2021-047
Date Filed: 9/27/21
Date of Loss: 9/22/21

5) ANNOUNCEMENT BY CITY ATTORNEY

All members of the City Council were present, and able to participate on all items.

Item 4.1 Anticipated Litigation: The Council was provided an update on this matter and gave unanimous direction to staff. There was no further reportable action.

6) ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION MEETING

Mayor Hofbauer adjourned the Closed Session meeting at 6:58 p.m.

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7:00 P.M.

Mayor Hofbauer called the meeting to order at 7:58 p.m.

7) PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.

8) APPOINTMENTS

8.1) Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Mayor Pro Tem Appointment. (Staff Reference: City Clerk Smith)

Council members thanked Laura Bettencourt for her service and contribution as Mayor Pro Tem.

Motion: Nominate Richard J. Loa as Mayor Pro Tem.

Moved by Juan Carrillo, seconded by Laura
Bettencourt.

Vote: Motion carried (5-0)
Yes: Steven Hofbauer, Laura Bettencourt, Richard J Loa, Juan Carrillo, Austin Bishop.

9) ADJOURN

Mayor Hofbauer adjourned the meeting at 9:13 p.m.

PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 12th day of January 2022.

Steven D. Hofbauer, Mayor

ATTEST:

Shanae S. Smith, City Clerk

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1 MINUTES

CITY COUNCIL

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER
38300 SIERRA HIGHWAY, SUITE B

PALMDALE, CALIFORNIA
DECEMBER 15, 2021

www.cityofpalmdale.org

6:00 P.M.

1) MAYOR TO CALL MEETINGS TO ORDER
Mayor Hofbauer called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

2) ROLL CALL MAYOR HOFBAUER, MAYOR PRO TEM BETTENCOURT,

COUNCILMEMBERS CARRILLO, LOA, BISHOP
PRESENT: Steven Hofbauer, Laura Bettencourt, Richard J Loa, Juan Carrillo, Austin Bishop.

ABSENT: None.

3) PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.

4) PRESENTATION BY CITY ATTORNEY

City Attorney Beck confirmed that the item would be heard as listed.

4.1) CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS

City representatives: Steve Hofbauer
Unrepresented employee: JJ Murphy

This Closed Session is being held pursuant to the authority of California Government Code Section 54957.6.

5) ANNOUNCEMENT BY CITY ATTORNEY
All members of the City Council were present, and able to participate on all items.

Item 4.1 Conference with Labor Negotiators: The Council conducted this item and requested it back at a future date. There was no further reportable action.

6) ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION MEETING

Mayor Hofbauer adjourned the Closed Session at 7:57 p.m.

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Mayor Hofbauer called the meeting to order at 7:58 p.m.

7) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE IN HONOR OF

OURTROOPS

Mrs. Joann Triana led the Pledge of Allegiance.

8) PRESENTATIONS
None.

9) WAIVER OF FULL READING OF RESOLUTION(S) and ORDINANCE(S)

Motion: Move to waive full reading of the Resolution(s) and/or Ordinance(s) to be considered and voted on at this meeting.

Moved by Richard J Loa, seconded by Laura Bettencourt.

Vote: Motion carried (5-0)
Yes: Steven Hofbauer, Laura Bettencourt, Richard J Loa, Juan Carrillo, Austin Bishop.

10) PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.

11) CONSENT CALENDAR

11.1) Adopt Resolution No. CC 2021 -109, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale Authorizing Remote Teleconference Meetings of the City Council and all City Subordinate Bodies for the period of December 21, 2021 - January 20, 2022 (Staff Reference: City Attorney Beck)

11.2) Notice of Completion - Accept completed project with Granite Construction Co. to provide full -width reconstru ction of Pearblossom Highway from approximately 900 feet west of 25th Street East/Barrel Springs Road to approximately 100 feet east of 55th Street East. (Staff Reference: Director of Public Works Heffernan - Presented by Deputy Director of Public Works Glidden)

11.3) Approve agreement with Game Time c/o Great Western Recreation for No. 846, Courtney’s Playground Inclusive Play Area at Marie Kerr Park, in the amount of $275,010. (Staff Reference: Director of Public Works Heffernan - Presented by Deputy Director of Public Works Glidden)
Councilmember Loa pulled this item for discussion.

Deputy Director Dombrowki provided Council with a brief overview of the staff report, the history of the project, and a presentation with renderings. Discussion ensued.

CC – December 15, 2021, 6:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
3 Gregg and Joann Triana provided a background of their daughter, Courtney's, injury. Councilmember Loa suggested a family plaque be placed at the playground.

Motion: Approve agreement with Game Time c/o Great Western Recreation for No. 846, Courtney's Playground Inclusive Play Area at Marie Kerr Park.

Moved by Richard J Loa, seconded by Laura Bettencourt.

Vote: Motion carried (5-0)
Yes: Steven Hofbauer, Laura Bettencourt, Richard J Loa, Juan Carrillo, Austin Bishop.

Motion: Approve all items listed on the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item

11.3. Moved by Steven Hofbauer, seconded by Laura Bettencourt.

Vote: Motion carried (5-0)
Yes: Steven Hofbauer, Laura Bettencourt, Richard J Loa, Juan Carrillo, Austin Bishop.

12) APPOINTMENTS

12.1) Discussion and Possible Action regarding City Council Standing Committee Appointments. (Staff Reference: City Clerk Smith)

Councilmember Bishop recused himself from the Antelope Valley Transit Authority appointment.

Motion: Antelope Valley Transit Authority appointments to remain as is.

Moved by Richard J Loa, seconded by Steven Hofbauer.

Vote: Motion carried (4-0)
Yes: Steven Hofbauer, Laura Bettencourt, Richard J Loa, Juan Carrillo.

Motion: Appoint Richard J. Loa as the Representative at Large for the North Los Angeles County Transportation Coalition.

Moved by Steven Hofbauer, seconded by Richard J Loa.

Vote: Motion carried (5-0)
Yes: Steven Hofbauer, Laura Bettencourt, Richard J Loa, Juan Carrillo, Austin Bishop.

12.2) Approve Nomination for Appointment to the Measure AV Oversight Committee. (Staff Reference: City Clerk Smith)

Nominee Eric Ohlsen commented regarding the sales tax measure and his desire to serve the community.

CC – December 15, 2021, 6:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
4 Motion: Approve Nomination for Appointment to the Measure AV Oversight Committee.

Moved by Juan Carrillo, seconded by Laura Bettencourt.

Vote: Motion carried (5-0)
Yes: Steven Hofbauer, Laura Bettencourt, Richard J Loa, Juan Carrillo, Austin Bishop.

12.3) Approve Appointment of the City of Palmdale Housing Authority Member. (Staff Reference: City Clerk Smith)

Motion: Approve Appointment of the City of Palmdale Housing Authority Member.

Moved by Austin Bishop, seconded by Richard J Loa.

Vote: Motion carried (5-0)
Yes: Steven Hofbauer, Laura Bettencourt, Richard J Loa, Juan Carrillo, Austin Bishop.

13) PUBLIC HEARING

13.1) Public Hearing and Review of Proposed Ordinance No. U-1575 for adoption. (Staff Reference: City Attorney Beck)

City Attorney Beck read the title of Ordinance No. U-1575, introduced Counsel Scott Porter, and provided a brief introduction of the staff report. Discussion ensued.

ORDINANCE NO. U-1575, AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE, AMENDING TITLE 16 (SUBDIVISIONS) OF THE PALMDALE MUNICIPAL CODE TO CREATE AN URBAN LOT SPLIT AND TITLE 17 (ZONING) TO CREATE TWO RESIDENTIAL UNITS PER LOT, AND

AMENDING RELATED SECTIONS APPLICABLE TO AC CESSORY
DWELLING UNITS, ALL PURSUANT TO SENATE BILL 9

A motion was made and carried unanimously to introduce Ordinance No. U - 1575.

Mayor Hofbauer opened the Public Hearing.

A motion was made and carried unanimously to close the Public Hearing.

Discussion ensued regarding Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) lot splits.

Motion: Adopt Ordinance No. U-1575.

Moved by Laura Bettencourt, seconded by Juan Carrillo.

CC – December 15, 2021, 6:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
5 Vote: Motion carried (5-0)
Yes: Steven Hofbauer, Laura Bettencourt, Richard J Loa, Juan Carrillo, Austin Bishop.

14) NEW BUSINESS

14.1) Review and approve FY 2022 Measure AV budget adjustments and grant program policies. (Staff Reference: Finance Manager Kang)

City Manager Murphy provided a brief overview of the staff report and introduced Management Analyst I Kelley.

Management Analyst I Kelley provided a PowerPoint presentation to Council regarding Measure AV grant program requirements. Council made inquiries regarding technical requirements of the application process and outreach. Ms.

Kelley provided additional clarification.

Jason Zink commented on the lack of membership within the various community groups and other miscellaneous topics.

Motion: Approve the item with a provision that an unincorporated business, or a partnership may submit a “doing business as documentation ” or an “operating agreement” within the business or any other acceptable documentation showing appropriate legal status for that applicant.

Moved by Richard J Loa, seconded by Juan Carrillo.

Vote: Motion carried (5-0)
Yes: Steven Hofbauer, Laura Bettencourt, Richard J Loa, Juan Carrillo, Austin Bishop.

15) ADJOURN

16) Mayor Hofbauer adjourned the meeting at 9:13 p.m.

PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 12th day of January 2022.

Steven D. Hofbauer, Mayor

ATTEST:

Shanae S. Smith, City Clerk
City Council Staff Report
DATE: JANUARY 12, 2022
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: CITY MANAGER DEPARTMENT

CITY CLERK DIVISION
DISTRICT: ALL
SUBJECT: APPROVE REAPPOINTMENT OF PUBLIC MEMBER TO THE

PALMDALE RECYCLED WATER AUTHORITY
ISSUE
Approve the reappointment of the public member to the Palmdale Recycled Water Authority.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the reappointment of the following individual as Director and Fifth Public Member to the Palmdale Recycled Water Authority, for a term to expire January 2023.

1. Zakeya Anson

BACKGROUND
The Palmdale Recycled Water Authority ( “PRWA”) was formed by a Joint Exercise of Powers (“Agreement”) between the City of Palmdale and the Palmdale Water District (“PWD”). The purpose of the PRWA is to study, promote, develop, distribute, construct, install, finance, use and manage recycled water resources.

DISCUSSION
In April 2021, Ms. Zakeya Anson was appointed as the Fifth P ublic Member of the PRWA. Ms. Anson has expressed a desire to continue to serve as Director and had been approved by the Palmdale Water District (“PWD”) Board of Directors.

Pursuant to Article 4 Organization; Board of Directors, the governing body of the Authority shall be the Board, which shall consist of five Directors. The governing body of each Member shall appoint and designate in writing two Directors who shall be authorized to act for and on behalf of the Member on matters within the powers of the Authority. The Report to Mayor and City Council
Re: Reappointment of PRWA Public Member
January 12, 2022

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person appointed and designated as Director shall be a member of the Member's governing body. The fifth Director shall be appointed jointly by both Members.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.

STRATEGIC PLAN
Goal I: Maintain effective public safety and protection for life, property and the environment.

D. Strengthen regional, state, and national partnerships to enhance our legislative presence.

Goal II: Ensure long-term fiscal health of the City and maintain funding for services.

C. Involve and expand engagement to enhance public oversight and transparency.

Goal IV: Maintain a desirable community where everyone wants to live, work and play.

B. Provide inclusive access to a variety of supportive services that build a resilient and healthy community.

Prepared by: Shanae S. Smith, City Clerk
Approved by: J.J. Murphy, ICMA-CM, City Manager
Approved as to form: Christopher Beck, City Attorney

ATTACHMENTS

1. Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement

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"Authority" means the Palmdale Recycled Water Authority. "Authority Document(s)" means document(s) duly adopted by the Board by resolution or motion implementing the powers, functions and activities of the Authority, including but not limited to the Operating Rules and Regulations, the annual budget, and plans and policies.
"Board" means the Board of Directors, which is the governing body of the Authority. "Bonds" means bonds, notes, commercial paper, floating rate, and variable maturity securities, and any other evidences of indebtedness and also includes certificates of participation, lease-purchase agreements or loan agreements. "Sanitation Districts" means the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts Nos. 14 and 20. "Director" means a member of the Board of Directors.
"Effective Date" means the date on which this Agreement shall become effective and the Authority shall exist as a separate public agency.
"Members" means the City and PWD.
"Operating Rules and Regulations" means the rules, regulations, policies, bylaws and procedures governing the operation of the Authority.
"Public Agency" means those public entities set forth in Section 6500 of the Act. "Public Capital Improvements" mean one or more projects specified in Section 6546 of the Act.
"Waterworks" means the Los Angeles County Waterworks District No. 40. "Working Capital" means money to be used by, or on behalf of, a Member for any purpose for which a Member may borrow money pursuant to California Government Code Section 53852.

Article 2 Formation and Purpose

2.1 Effective Date and Term. This Agreement shall become effective and the Authority will come into existence as a separate public agency on the date this Agreement is executed by the City and PWD. The Authority will continue to exist and this Agreement will remain in effect, until this Agreement is terminated pursuant to Article 8.

2.2 Formation. There is formed as of the Effective Date a public agency named the "Palmdale Recycled Water Authority." Pursuant to Sections 6506 and 6507 of the Act, the Authority is an independent public agency separate from the Members. Unless otherwise agreed by the Members, the debts, liabilities, and obligations of the Authority are not debts, liabilities or obligations of the Members. 2 A-4113

2.3 Purpose. The purpose of the Agreement is to establish an independent public agency in order to study, promote, develop, distribute, construct, install, finance, use and manage recycled water resources created by the Sanitation Districts for any and all reasonable and beneficial uses, including irrigation and recharge, and to finance the acquisition and construction or installation of recycled water facilities, recharge facilities and irrigation systems.

2.4 Boundary. The boundary of the Authority shall be the jurisdictional boundary of PWD, and shall encompass that portion of the City within the jurisdictional boundary of PWD.

Article 3 Powers

3.1 General Powers. The Authority shall have the powers common to the Members and such additional powers set forth in the Act and other statutes applicable to the Authority, and is hereby authorized to exercise all powers and do all acts necessary and proper to carry out the provisions of this Agreement and fulfill its purposes, including, but not limited to each of the following:
a. Distributing recycled water for reasonable and beneficial uses, including irrigation and recharge;
b. Charging fees for recycled water;
c. Making and entering into contracts;
d. Employing employees, agents, consultants, legal counsel and other experts;
e. Conducting studies, including but not limited to environmental studies; f. Promoting or advertising the services provided by the Authority; g. Promoting legislation helpful to the goals of the Authority; h. Applying for, receiving and complying with requirements for state or federal grants;
I. Acquiring, owning, holding title to, constructing, managing, maintaining, operating, disposing of or donating real or personal property or other assets;
J. Incurring debts, liabilities or obligations and issuing Bonds; k. Adopting, levying, collecting and/or administering assessments to the extent allowed by law, or assisting the Members to do so;

1. Suing and being sued in its own name, including initiating or otherwise participating in proceedings to validate its actions;
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m. Applying for and executing appropriate grants or contracts of financial assistance.
n. Applying for, negotiating and obtaining commercial loans as allowed by law;
o. Administering the funds of the Members for the purposes set out here subject to rules adopted by the Authority for such administration; p. Coordinating programs provided by the Members to carry out the goals of the Authority;
q. Adopting budgets;
r. Adopting rules, regulations, policies, bylaws and procedures governing the operation of the Authority;
s. Accepting donations;
t. Carrying out and enforcing all provisions of this Agreement and any related agreements.
u. Imposing impact or development fees, including, but not limited to, fees under the Mitigation Fee Act (Government Code sections 66000 et seq.) Article 4 Organization

4.1 Board of Directors. The governing body of the Authority shall be the Board, which shall consist of five Directors. The governing body of each Member shall appoint and designate in writing two Directors who shall be authorized to act for and on behalf of the Member on matters within the powers of the Authority. The person appointed and designated as Director shall be a member of the Member's governing body. The fifth Director shall be appointed jointly by both Members.

4.2 Powers of the Board. The Board shall conduct or authorize to be conducted all business and activities of the Authority consistent with this Agreement, the Authority Documents, the Operating Rules and Regulations, and applicable law.

4.3 Operating Rules and Regulations. The Board may adopt from time to time such Operating Rules and Regulations, including but not limited to policies, procedures, bylaws, rules or regulations, for the conduct of its affairs as deemed necessary by the Board.
4 .4 Term of Office. Each Director who is a member of the Member's governing body shall serve on the Board for renewable one year terms and shall cease to serve on the Board if such Director ceases to be an elected official of the Member. Vacancies on the Board shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. Notwithstanding anything in this Section to the contrary, each Director shall serve at the pleasure of the 4 A-4113
Member that the Director is representing and such Member may remove and replace the Director at any time.

4.5 Meetings of the Authority. Meetings of the Authority shall be governed by the Ralph M.

Brown Act (Govt. Code Section 54950 et seq, the "Brown Act"). At its organizational meeting, the Authority shall adopt provide for its regular meetings at dates, times and places set out by resolution. That Resolution shall be provided to all Members. The Board shall hold at least one regular meeting during each fiscal year. Pursuant to the Brown Act, the Secretary of the Authority shall cause minutes to be prepared for all regular and special meetings (but not any closed sessions) and copies of such minutes shall be provided to the Directors as soon as possible.

4.6 Conflict of Interest Code. The Authority shall adopt a conflict of interest code.

4. 7 Quorum. A majority of the Directors shall constitute a quorum.

4.8 Voting. Except as otherwise provided by law or in section 4.9 below, any action taken by the Authority shall require the affirmative vote of a majority of the quorum present and voting on the item. A Director who has announced a conflict of interest is not considered a part of the quorum. An abstention for other than conflict reasons shall be considered a no vote. Notwithstanding anything in this paragraph to the contrary, less than a quorum may adjourn from time to time in accordance with law.

4.9 Special Voting Situations. The following Board actions require the affirmative vote of at least one Director from the City and one from the PWD:
a. Agreements to provide recycled water to any person or entity other than the City or PWD.
b. Capital expenditures exceeding $100,000.
c. Adoption or modification of any combined recycled water master plan. d. Settlement of lawsuits over $10,000.
e. Adoption of its initial and all annual operating budgets. f. Setting recycled water rates.
g. Disposition of assets and funds upon termination, pursuant to section

5.8(d).

4.10 Chair and Vice Chair. The Board shall elect from among themselves a Chair and Vice Chair. The Chair shall be the presiding officer of all Board meetings and shall represent the Authority and execute any contracts and other documents when required by the Operating Rules and Regulations. The Vice Chair shall serve in the absence of the Chair.

The term of office of the Chair and Vice Chair shall continue for one year, but there shall be no limit on the number of terms held by either the Chair or Vice Chair. 5 A-4113
The office of either the Chair or Vice Chair shall be declared vacant and a new election shall be made if the person serving dies, resigns, or the Member that the person represents removes the person as its representative on the Board.

4.11 Director Compensation. Compensation for work performed by Directors on behalf of the Authority shall be borne by the Member that appointed the Director. The Board, however, may adopt by resolution a policy relating to the reimbursement of expenses incurred by Directors. Members may provide for compensation and/or reimbursement of expenses to the fifth director, as allowed by law.

4.12 Secretary. The Board shall appoint a Secretary, who need not be a member of the Board, who shall be responsible for keeping the minutes and other records of the Authority and shall perform such other duties as specified by the Board.

4.13 Treasurer and Auditor. The Authority shall appoint a qualified person to act as the Treasurer and a qualified person to act as the Auditor, neither of whom needs to be a member of the Board. If the Board so designates, and in accordance with the provisions of applicable law, a qualified person may hold both the office of Treasurer and Auditor.

A qualified person shall be (i) the treasurer or chief financial officer of one of the Members; (ii) a certified public accountant; or (iii) such other consultant, officer or employee of the Authority or an administrative services provider as the Authority deems qualified to act as Treasurer or Auditor, respectively. The Treasurer shall act as the depositary of the Authority and have custody of all the money of the Authority, from whatever source, and as such, shall have all of the duties and responsibilities specified in Section 6505.5 of the Act.

The Treasurer shall report directly to the Board and shall comply with the requirements of treasurers of incorporated municipalities. The Board may transfer the responsibilities of Treasurer to any person or entity as the law may provide at the time.

4.14 Staff. The Authority may appoint, by contract or otherwise, an Executive Director and other staff as necessary. The Executive Director shall have all powers delegated to the Executive Director by the Authority. In addition the Executive Director shall have the power to appoint and remove all employees of the Authority, except for the Auditor, Treasurer and those providing expert services, such as legal counsel, financing consultants, accountants, engineers, architects and other advisors, who shall be appointed by the Board.

4.15 Bonding Persons Having Access to Property. The Members hereby designate the Executive Director and Treasurer, and designee or designees of each of them, as the persons who shall have charge of, handle, or have access to any property of the Authority. Such persons shall file an official bond in an amount to be fixed by the Board. 6 A-4113

4.16 Provision of Administrative Services Provider. The Board may approve the use of staff of the Members for purposes of planning, implementing, operating and administering any of the programs approved by the Board.

4.17 Committees. The Authority may appoint ad hoc and standing committees to carry out the business of the Board, as deemed necessary and in the manner determined by the Board.

4.18 Technical Advisory Committee. The Board may elect to form a Technical Advisory Committee that will provide assistance and advice to the Board and exercise any powers delegated to it by the Board. The Technical Advisory Committee shall be comprised of three representatives appointed by each Member. The Member's governing body may appoint its representatives to the Technical Advisory Committee, and one alternate representative, in the manner determined to be appropriate by the Member. Such representative or alternate may be any person resident within the jurisdictional boundaries of the Member, or a person possessing knowledge and interests in California water policy.

The Technical Advisory Committee will be subject to the Operating Rules and Regulations established by the Board.

4.19 Authority Documents. The Members acknowledge and agree that the affairs of the Authority will be implemented through various documents duly adopted by the Board through Board resolution, including but not necessarily limited to the Operating Rules and Regulations, the annual budget, and specified plans and policies defined as the Authority Documents by this Agreement. The Members agree to abide by and comply with the terms and conditions of all such Authority Documents that may be adopted by the Board.

4.20 Authority Legal Counsel. The Board may retain and appoint legal counsel for the Authority.

Article 5 Financial Provisions

5.1 Fiscal Year. The Authority's fiscal year shall begin January 1 and shall include the period from then through December 31st. The first year of operation of the Authority shall be a partial year of operation.

5.2 Member Contributions. Except as otherwise prohibited, any Member may make contributions of money or assets to the Authority; make or advance payments of public funds to defray the cost of Authority operation; and contribute personnel, equipment or property instead of or in addition to other contributions or advances. Such contributions shall be paid to and disbursed by the Authority as set out in separate agreements between the Authority and the Member and approved by the Board and the governing body of the Member.

It is hereby acknowledged that the City, at the time of Authority's formation, has contributed the recycled water infrastructure installed to date known as Phase I which provides recycled water to McAdam Park, Palmdale, CA.
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5.3 Member Loans. By official action of a Member's governing body, any Member may loan or advance funds to the Authority to meet the Authority's necessary budgeted expenses. Such loans shall bear interest until repaid at a rate agreed upon by the Member and the Authority. All such loans shall be repaid with interest from legally available funds of the Authority. It is anticipated that such funding may continue for an extended period of time. Nothing in this Agreement shall be deemed to obligate or require any of the Members to loan money, advance funds or provide property, assets, staffing or in lieu services to the Authority.

5.4 Depository.
a. All funds of the Authority shall be held in separate accounts in the name of the Authority and not commingled with funds of any Member or any other person or entity.
b. All funds of the Authority shall be strictly and separately accounted for, and regular reports shall be rendered of all receipts and disbursements, at least quarterly during the Fiscal Year. The books and records of the Authority shall be open to inspection by the Members at all reasonable times. The Board shall contract with a certified public accountant or public accountant to make an annual audit of the accounts and records of the Authority, which shall be conducted in accordance with the requirements of Section 6505 of the Act.
c. All expenditures shall be made in accordance with the approved budget and upon the approval of any officer so authorized by the Board in accordance with its Operating Rules and Regulations. The Treasurer shall draw checks or warrants or make payments by other means for claims or disbursements not within an applicable budget only upon the prior approval of the Board.

5.5 Budget. The Board shall adopt an annual budget for the Authority's activities within ninety (90) days of the effective date of this Agreement and by January 1 of each succeeding year. The Board may revise the budget from time to time as may be necessary to address changed circumstances, contingencies and unexpected expenses.

Public funds may not be disbursed by the Authority without adoption of the approved budget and all receipts and disbursements shall be in strict accordance with the approved budget. The budget shall identify the programs of the Authority and allocate funds by the program. The budget and accounting system shall account for direct and overhead costs by program. The Board shall allocate these costs for each program with the adoption of the annual budget.
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and contribution of such funds as may be levied pursuant to this Agreement or as the Members hereto may agree.

5.7 Credit. Notwithstanding the preceding section, the Members agree to pledge their credit as necessary or appropriate to obtain financing for the Authority.

5.8 Disposition of Authority Property, Funds and Other Assets Upon Termination. a. In the event of termination of the Authority where there is a successor public entity which will carry on the activities of the Authority and assume its obligations, Authority property, funds, and other assets, including any interest earned in deposits, remaining upon termination of the Authority and after payment of all obligations, shall be transferred to the successor public entity.
b. If there is no successor public entity which would carry on any of the activities of the Authority or assume any of its obligations, Authority property, funds, and other assets,, including any interest earned on deposits, remaining upon termination of the Authority and after payment of all obligations, shall first be used to return any unreimbursed contribution of each Member, and the remainder shall be divided equally between the Members.
c. If there is a successor public agency which would undertake some of the functions of the Authority and assume some of its obligations, Authority property, funds, and other assets, including any interest earned on deposits, remaining upon termination of the Authority and after payment of all obligations, shall be allocated by the Board between the successor public entity and Members.
d. In the event the Authority is terminated and remaining funds must be allocated under the circumstances falling with (b) or ( c) above, all decisions of the Board with regard to determination of amounts to be transferred to Members or any successor shall be final.

Article 6 Operations

6.1 Recycled Water Contract. Within 65 days after the execution of this Agreement, the City shall assign to the Authority its existing contract with Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts Nos. 14 and 20 to purchase up to 2,000 acre-feet ofrecycled water, dated July 1, 2009. This shall not be considered to be a Member contribution under section 5.2.

6.2 Master Plan. The Authority shall adopt a master plan for recycled water combining the City's and PWD's existing master plans, following environmental review.

6.3 Price of Recycled Water. The price ofrecycled water sold to the City or PWD shall be set to cover the purchase price of the recycled water, operation and maintenance costs of the Authority, and financing costs.
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6.4 Impact Fee. The Authority shall adopt an impact fee in order to pay capital costs, including reimbursement to the City of the cost of the recycled water infrastructure installed to date known as Phase I, which provides recycled water to McAdam Park.

Article 7 Amendments
7 .1 Amendments. This Agreement may be amended only upon the affirmative vote of both Members.

Article 8 Termination

8.1 Termination. This Agreement may be terminated by the mutual agreement of both Members at any time, or by one Member after the tenth anniversary of the execution of this Agreement; provided, however, that prior to any termination by one Member, the Members agree to engage in the dispute resolution procedure under section 9.10, and such termination shall not be effective until six months after the completion of that procedure. Upon termination, payment of the obligations and division of the property of the Authority shall be conducted pursuant to this Agreement.

Article 9 Miscellaneous Provisions
9 .1 Liability of Directors, Officers, and Employees. The Directors, officers, and employees of the Authority shall use ordinary care and reasonable diligence in the exercise of their powers and in the performance of their duties pursuant to this Agreement. No current or former Director, officer, or employee will be responsible for any act or omission by another Director, officer, or employee. The Authority shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the individual current and former Directors, officers, and employees for any acts or omissions in the scope of their employment or duties in the manner provided by Government Code Section 995 et seq. Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the defenses available under the law, to the Members, the Authority, or its Directors, officers, or employees.

9.2 Indemnification of Members. The Authority shall acquire such insurance coverage as is necessary to protect the interests of the Authority, the Members and the public. The Authority shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Members and each of their respective Board or Council members, officers, agents and employees, from any and all claims, losses, damages, costs, injuries and liabilities of every kind arising directly or indirectly from the conduct, activities, operations, acts, and omissions of the Authority under this Agreement.

9.3 Severability. If one or more clauses, sentences, paragraphs, or provisions of this Agreement or its application to any person or circumstances shall be held invalid, unlawful or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement and the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby. Such clauses, sentences, paragraphs or provisions shall be deemed reformed so as to be lawful, valid and enforced to the maximum extent possible.
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9.4 Assignment. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement, the rights and duties of the Members may not be assigned or delegated without the advance written consent of all of the other Members, and any attempt to assign or delegate such rights or duties in contravention of this Section is null and void. This Agreement inures to the benefit of, and be binding upon, the successors and assigns of the Members.

9.5 No Rights In Third Parties. All of the terms, conditions, rights and duties provided for in this Agreement are, and will always be, solely for the benefit of the Members. It is the intent of the Members that no third party shall ever be the intended beneficiary of any performance, duty or right created or required pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

9.6 Agreement Complete. The foregoing constitutes the full and complete Agreement of the Members. There are no oral understandings or agreements not set forth in writing herein.

9.7 Further Assurances. Each Member agrees to execute and deliver all further instruments and documents, and take any further action that may be reasonably necessary, to effectuate the purposes and intent of this Agreement.

9.8 Execution by Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, and upon execution by all Members, each executed counterpart shall have the same force and effect as an original instrument and as if all Members had signed the same instrument. Any signature page of this Agreement may be detached from any counterpart of this Agreement without impairing the legal effect of any signatures thereon, and may be attached to another counterpart of this Agreement identical in form hereto but having attached to it one or more signature pages.

9.9 Members to be Served Notice. Any notice authorized or required to be given pursuant to this Agreement shall be validly given if served in writing either personally, by deposit in the United States mail, first class postage prepaid with return receipt requested, or by a recognized courier service. Notices given (a) personally or by courier service shall be conclusively deemed received at the time of delivery and receipt and (b) by mail shall be conclusively deemed given 48 hours after the deposit thereof (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays) if the sender receives the return receipt. All notices shall be addressed to the office of the clerk or secretary of the Authority or Member, as the case may be, or such other person designated in writing by the Authority or Member. Notices given to one Member shall be copied to all other Members. Notices given to the Authority shall be copied to all Members.

9.10 Dispute Resolution. Representatives of the Members shall meet and use their best efforts to settle any dispute, claim, question or disagreement ("a Dispute") arising from or relating to this Agreement or to the interpretation of this Agreement. To that end, representatives of the Parties shall consult and negotiate with each other in good faith and, recognizing their mutual interests, attempt to reach a just and equitable solution satisfactory to both Parties. If the Parties do not reach such a solution within a period of thirty (30) days after the first meeting regarding a Dispute, then the Parties shall convene a meeting of the Board within sixty (60) days after the first meeting of the Party 11 A-4113
representatives regarding a Dispute and attempt to settle the Dispute before the Board meeting. If the Parties do not settle the Dispute within five (5) calendar days after the Board meeting, the Parties shall submit to mediation of the Dispute to be held within thirty (30) days of the request for mediation. If mediation is not successful, any Party may pursue any and all legal and equitable remedies that may be available. Any Party with a Dispute over the amount of money to be paid to the Authority or a Party shall first pay the disputed amount to the Authority or other Party under protest before commencing dispute resolution under this section.
9 .11 Governing Law. This Agreement is to be governed by and construed according to the laws of California.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Members hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed by their proper officers thereunder duly authorized and effective as of the date of execution of all Members hereto.

CITY,QF PALMDALE
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

City Attorney

PALMDALE WATER DISTRICT
Gordon Dexter
President
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
12 City Council Staff Report
DATE: JANUARY 12, 2022
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: CITY MANAGER DEPARTMENT

CITY CLERK DIVISION
DISTRICT: ALL
SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING TO RE CEIVE INPUT FROM THE COMMUNITY

REGARDING THE REDRAW ING OF ELECTION DIST RICT

BOUNDARIES
ISSUE
Public Hearing to receive input from the community regarding the redrawing of election district boundaries.

RECOMMENDATION
1) Receive a report from staff on the redistricting process and permissible criteria to be considered to redraw district boundaries; and,
2) Conduct public hearing s and workshops to receive public input on district boundaries.

BACKGROUND
Every ten years, cities with by -district election systems must use new Census data to review and, if needed, redraw district lines to reflect how local populations have changed. This process, called redistricting, ensures all districts have nearly equal population. The redistricting process for the City of Palmdale must be completed by April 17, 2022.

DISCUSSION
The City adopted its current district boundaries in 2016 based on 2010 U.S. Census data, as required by law. The districts must now be redrawn using the 2020 Census data and in compliance with the Fair and Inclusive Redistricting for Municipalities and Political Subdivisions (“FAIR MAPS”) Act, which was adopted by the California legislature as AB 849 and took effect January 1, 2020. Under the Act, the council shall draw and adopt boundaries using the following criteria in the listed order of priority (Elections Code 21601(c) for general law cities / 21621(c) for charter cities):

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1) Comply with the federal requirements of equal population and the Voting Rights Act;
2) Geographically contiguous;
3) Undivided neighborhoods and “communities of interest” (socio-economic geographic areas that should be kept together);
4) Easily identifiable boundaries;
5) Geographic compactness (do not bypass one group of people to get to a more distant group of people); and,
6) Shall not favor or discriminate against a political party.

Once the prioritized criteria are met, other traditional districting principles can be considered, such as:
1) Minimize the number of voters delayed from voting in 2022 to 2024; 2) Respect voters’ choices / continuity in office; and
3) Future population growth.

By law, the City must hold at least four public hearings that enable community members to provide input on the drawing of district maps:
 At least one hearing must occur before the city or county draws draft maps;  At least two hearings must happen after the drawing of draft maps;  The fourth hearing can happen either before or after the drawing of draft maps; and,
 City or county staff or consultants may hold a public workshop instead of one of the required public redistricting hearings.

To increase the accessibility of these hearings, cities and counties must take the following steps:
 At least one hearing must occur on a Saturday, Sunday, or after 6 p.m. on a weekday;
 If a redistricting hearing is consolidated with another local government meeting, the redistricting hearing portion must begin at a pre-designated time; and,  Local public redistricting hearings should be made accessible to people with disabilities.

The purpose of this public hearing is to inform the public about the districting process and to hear from the community on what factors should be taken into consideration while creating district boundaries. The public is requested to provide input regarding communities of interest and other local factors that should be considered while drafting district maps. A community of interest under the relevant Elections Code for cities (Section 21601(c) / 21621(c)] is “a population that shares common social or economic Report to Mayor and City Council
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interests that should be included within a single district for purposes of its effective and fair representation.”
Possible features defining community of interest might include, but are not limited to:

A. School attendance areas;
B. Natural dividing lines such as major roads, hills, or highways; C. Areas around parks and other neighborhood landmarks; D. Common issues, neighborhood activities, or legislative/election concerns; and E. Shared demographic characteristics, such as:
(1) Similar levels of income, education, or linguistic insolation; (2) Languages spoken at home; and,
(3) Single-family and multi-family housing unit areas.

FISCAL IMPACT
City Council has appropriated $150,000 in the FY 2021/2022 mid-year budget adjustments to meet the 2021 Redistricting Program requirements.

STRATEGIC PLAN
Goal I: Maintain effective public safety and protection for life, property, and the environment.

C. Use a variety of methods to communicate timely, useful, and trusted information about city programs, services, and policies.

Goal II: Ensure long-term fiscal health of the City and maintain funding for services.

C. Involve and expand engagement to enhance public oversight and transparency.

Prepared by: Shanae Smith, City Clerk
Certified as to availability of Funds: Keith Kang, Finance Manager Approved by: Ronda Perez, Acting City Manager
Approved as to form: Christopher Beck, City Attorney

ATTACHMENT

1. None
City Council Staff Report
DATE: JANUARY 12, 2022
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

ENGINEERING DIVISION
DISTRICT: ALL
SUBJECT: ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 1576, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE AMENDING CHAPTER

10.04 OF TITLE 10 OF THE PALMDALE MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC.

ISSUE
Adopt Ordinance No. 1576, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Palmdale amending Chapter 10.04 of Title 10 of the Palmdale Municipal Code relating to Vehicles and Traffic amending the City Code to designate speed limits on various City Streets.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the reading of Ordinance No. 1576, hold a public hearing on said Ordinance No. 1576, close the public hearing and adopt Ordinance No. 1576.

BACKGROUND
The proposed speed limit ordinance was developed in accordance with the California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 627 and as recommended by the California Department of Transportation Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), which requires that speed limits be established based on Engineering and Traffic Surveys. The recent passage of State Assembly Bill No. 43 has changed certain vehicle code sections and the new code sections were applied in this study. The last major update of speed zones was conducted in 2014. Surveys are update periodically (every 5 to 10 years) to be able to use radar or other electronic devices for enforcement . The proposed ordinance will update all the surveys conducted in 2014.

Study Methodology
The California Manual for Setting Speed Limits was utilized in this study. The manual provides information on applying various sections of the California Vehicle Code, determining the need for an Engineering and Traffic Survey, determining the appropriate Report to Mayor and City Council
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speed limit for any California street or highway, describes the elements and data needed for these studies, and includes procedures for documenting the outcome with the court system and law enforcement agencies.

Prima Facie and Maximum Speed Limits
The maximum speed limits for all California roadways are 55 miles per hour (mph) on undivided, two-lane roadways and 65 mph on all other roadways. Any deviation of speed limits upward or downward from these limits must be justified by an engineering and traffic surveys. The CVC sets the prima facie speed limits in California as follows:
o 15 mph for uncontrolled railway crossings, blind, uncontrolled intersection, and alleyways
o 25 mph for business and residential areas, school, and senior center areas.

An Engineering and Traffic Surveys study must be conducted to establish the speed limits when the statutory or prima facie speed limits are not applicable for the existing condition.

Fundamentals of Speed Zoning
Speed zoning fundamentals are identified in many national, state, and other publications.

Studies of the effects of establishing, raising, and lowering speed limits include federal studies FHWA-RD-92-084 and FHWA-RD-98-154. These studies demonstrated that the most effective attribute for establishing the speed limit is to determine the 85th percentile speed and set the posted speed close to that value. The empirical data in these studies demonstrates that setting the speed limit too high or too low may increase collisions.

Speed limits that are set near the 85th percentile promotes a safer free flowing traffic and produce less variance in vehicle speeds. In addition, setting the speed limit arbitrarily low often leads to a disproportionate number of violations by drivers, does not facilitate the orderly movement of traffic, and requires constant enforcement to maintain compliance.

Engineering and Traffic Study
The Study involves three major categories of data collection and analysis which includes:
1) roadway characteristics, 2) collision rate, and 3) spot speed survey. Each street segment was field surveyed for roadway characteristics that are not apparent to motorists, such as physical conditions, adjacent land uses, signs and marking, and pedestrian and bicycle activity.

Collision data was tabulated from the City’s collision database over a three-year period, from January 2017 to December 2019. The collision rate for each survey segment was compared to the citywide collision rates based on roadway types and this information was one of the factors used to determine the appropriate speed limits.

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Spot speed surveys were also conducted using a calibrated speed measuring device to collect existing vehicular speeds in free flow conditions. The data from the speed surveys was used to calculate the 85 th percentile speed, average speed, median speed, the 10 miles per hour pace, and percent of vehicles within the 10 mph pace. All of this data along with a physical inventory and the collision data was used to determine the speed limits included in this ordinance.

Speed Zone Impacts
Proper speed zoning accomplishes several objectives, including:
 Compliance with the laws regarding establishment of speed zones,  Providing notice to non-conforming violators,
 Provide an effective enforcement tool for police by clearly separating violators from the reasonable majority,
 Facilitate the orderly movement of traffic and enhance safety,  Minimize antagonism toward unreasonable regulations, and  Provide a logical, reasonable, and enforceable methodology to establish the posted speed limit that avoids setting arbitrary limits based on emotional or political objectives.

Some members of the public may ask that speed limits be lowered based on some widely held misconceptions. These include the following:
 Posting of lower speed limits will slow the speed of traffic,  Raising a posted speed limit will cause an increase in the speed of traffic,  Speed limit signs will decrease the collision rate and promotes safety, and  Any posted speed limit must be safer than an unposted speed limit, regardless of traffic and prevailing roadway conditions.

Drivers primarily drive based on their overall perceptions of the roadway and adjacent land uses. Except in cases which are very unusual or not readily perceptible to drivers, speed limit signs have little impact on actual speeds. In such cases, such as curves, Report to Mayor and City Council
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warning speed limits are posted in particular relation to the condition and with other warning signs.

Setting speed limits lower than reasonable can have negative impacts, such as:
 Disrespect for regulations, controls, police, and other officials due to perceived unreasonable courses of action,
 Irritation of drivers receiving citations which are not reasonable and/or overstate the magnitude of a violation (which can affect fines and insurance),  Police or courts may set high tolerance levels for speeding citations to make enforcement more reasonable, which may result in complaints that laws are not being properly enforced,
 The courts may not uphold issued citations if the survey for the roadway segment was not established as required by state law, and
 The occasional driver attempting to obey the posted speed limit may inadvertently decrease safety by causing additional lane changes and passing maneuvers.

DISCUSSION
Proposed Speed Limits
State Assembly Bill No. 43 became law on January 1, 2022 and this new legislation has been considered along with the recently completed traffic speed surveys and the analysis of collision data and field conditions as described earlier in this staff report to set the speed limits that staff recommends on 220 road segments in Palmdale. The attached "2022 Existing and Proposed Speed Limits" identifies the streets surveyed for this update and provides a comparison to current speed limits. For simplicity, the summary table lists roadway segments without attempting to identify each direction of travel separately. The ordinance identifies each roadway segment by direction since some segments are only under the City’s jurisdiction in one direction. Surveys and other information are shared and coordinated with other jurisdictions on such roadways.

The table on Page 5 identifies the statistics for the changes along the surveyed segments included in the speed limit ordinance. The speed limit changes are primarily due to the changes in road conditions and prevailing speeds.

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It should be noted that this ordinance does not
increase any speed limits relative to limits which
would otherwise be in effect by state law. The
speed limits are set at the legal and reasonable
minimum. In the absence of Engineering and
Traffic Surveys, each segment listed in
Ordinance 1576 would legally only be enforce-
able for 55 mph on undivided two-lane road-
ways and 65 mph on all other roadways.

Future updates will include consideration of the seven-year requirement for surveys, annexations, and changed roadway and land use conditions. This ordinance includes the provision for the City Traffic Engineer to establish an interim maximum speed limit based upon an Engineering and Traffic Survey on segments that have changed conditions after the adoption of this ordinance. This will allow for a timely response to adjust the maximum speed limit on these segments when appropriate. The interim speed limits will be revised upon the amendment of this section or expiration of the Engineering and Traffic Survey, whichever occurs first.

FISCAL IMPACT
It is estimated to cost $10,000.00 for sign changes and additions. Funds for the postings are available in the Maintenance Division’s account 20133001-738410 (Traffic Signs & Safety Devices).

STRATEGIC PLAN
Goal I: Maintain effective public safety and protection for life, property and the environment.

A. Provide comprehensive and innovative safety services to prevent crime and promote a safe community.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Ordinance No. 1576

2. 2022 Existing and Proposed Speed Limit
Survey Segments
Comparison of 2014 vs. 2022
Posted Speed Limits
No Change 185 (84%)
Decreased 35 (16%)
Increased 0 (0%)
Total 220 (100%)

CITY OF PALMDALE

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
ORDINANCE NO. 1576

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE AMENDING CHAPTER 10.04 OF TITLE 10 OF THE PALMDALE

MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
WHEREAS, The proposed speed limit ordinance was developed in accordance with the California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 627 and as recommended by the California Department of Transportation Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), which requires that speed limits be established based on Engineering and Traffic Surveys;
WHEREAS, Surveys are update periodically every 5 to 10 years in order to be able to use radar or other electronic devices for enforcement; WHEREAS, The last major update of speed zones was conducted in 2014; WHEREAS, Contract consultant had conducted review, analysis and provided recommendation to update the current speed limits.

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1 . Section 10.04.0110 of Chapter 10.40 of Title 10 of the Palmdale Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
“10.04.110 Chapter 15.108 – Speed Limits Designated.”
Chapter 15.108
A. As authorized by the California Vehicle Code (CVC), it is hereby determined upon the basis of engineering and traffic surveys that the maximum speeds (in miles per hour) on the following streets are as identified in subsection C.

Speed limits established pursuant to this Chapter shall be effective when appropriate signs giving notice thereof are erected upon said street.

B. Definitions. For the purpose of this chapter, the following words shall have the meaning here-in specified:

1. “Interim” - shall mean a time period from the signing of an engineering and traffic survey and the posting of appropriate Ordinance No. 1576

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signage to the legal statute as determined by the CVC or until this section is amended.

2. “New Street Segment” - shall mean any public road opened to the public, accepted for public maintenance, subsequent to adoption of this ordinance.

3. “Substantially Modified” - shall mean any public road that has been modified to provide or remove a vehicle lane, bike lane or median, has changed in classification, or has been
extended beyond its previous limits.
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STREET SEGMENT AND DIRECTION SPEED
From To
Avenue M-8 70th St West 60th St West 50
Avenue M-8 60th St West 70th St West 50
Avenue M-8 60th St West Sandalwood 50
Avenue N 60th St West 53th St West 55
Avenue N 53th St West 60th St West 55
Avenue N 53rd St West 45th St West 55
Avenue N-8 55th St West Rancho Vista Blvd 45
Avenue N-8 Rancho Vista Blvd 55th St West 45
Avenue O 10th St West Sierra Hwy 55
Avenue O Sierra Hwy 10th St West 55
Avenue O-8 Rancho Vista Blvd 30th St West 45
Avenue O-8 30th St West Rancho Vista Blvd 45
Avenue O-8 15th St West 10th St West 45
Avenue P 15th St East City Limits (1000 ft.
west of 30th St East)
60 Avenue P-4 Trade Center Dr 5th St West 35
Avenue P-4 5th St West Trade Center Dr 35
Avenue P-8 Highland St/25th St W 20th St West 50
Avenue P-8 20th St West Highland St/25th St
W
50 Avenue P-8 20th St West Amargosa Drive 50
Avenue P-8 Amargosa Drive 20th St West 50
Avenue P-12 Highland St/25th St W Virginia St 35
Avenue P-12 Virginia St Highland St/25th W 35
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STREET SEGMENT AND DIRECTION SPEED
From To
Avenue Q Trade Center Dr 5th St West 45
Avenue Q 5th St West Trade Center Dr 45
Avenue Q 5th St West State Hwy 14 50
Avenue Q State Hwy 14 5th St West 50
Avenue Q State Hwy 14 3rd St East 45
Avenue Q 3rd St East State Hwy 14 50
Avenue Q 3rd St East 6th St East 40
Avenue Q 6th St East 3rd St East 40
Avenue Q Sierra Hwy 10th St East 40
Avenue Q 10th St East 15th St East 45
Avenue Q 15th St East 10th St East 45
Avenue Q 15th St East 20th St East 50
Avenue Q 20th St East 15th St East 50
Avenue Q 20th St East 25th St East 50
Avenue Q 25th St East 20th St East 50
Avenue Q 25th St East 30th St East 50
Avenue Q 30th St East 25th St East 50
Avenue Q 30th St East 35th St East 50
Avenue Q 35th St East 30th St East 50
Avenue Q 35th St East 40th St East 50
Avenue Q 40th St East 35th St East 50
Avenue Q-4 27th St East 30th St East 35
Avenue Q-4 30th St East 27th St East 35
Avenue Q-8 Tierra Subida 5th St West 45
Avenue Q-8 5th St West Tierra Subida 45
Avenue Q-10 5th St West Hillcrest Dr 40
Avenue Q-10 Hillcrest Dr 5th St West 40
Avenue Q-11 Sierra Hwy 9th St East 30
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STREET SEGMENT AND DIRECTION SPEED
From To
Avenue Q-11 9th St East Sierra Hwy 30
Avenue R Division St 5th St East 50
Avenue R 5th St East Division St 50
Avenue R 5th St East Sierra Hwy 45
Avenue R Sierra Hwy 5th St East 45
Avenue R Sierra Hwy 10th St East 45
Avenue R 10th St East Sierra Hwy 45
Avenue R 10th St East 15th St East 45
Avenue R 15th St East 10th St East 45
Avenue R 15th St East 20th St East 50
Avenue R 20th St East 15th St East 50
Avenue R 20th St East 25th St East 50
Avenue R 25th St East 20th St East 50
Avenue R 25th St East 30th St East 50
Avenue R 30th St East 25th St East 50
Avenue R 30th St East 35th St East 50
Avenue R 35th St East 30th St East 50
Avenue R 35th St East 40th St East 55
Avenue R 40th St East 35th St East 55
Avenue R 40th St East 47th St East 55
Avenue R 47th St East 40th St East 55
Avenue R 47th St East 55th St East 55
Avenue R 55th St East 47th St East 55
Avenue R 55th St East 60th St East 50
Avenue R 60th St East 55th St East 50
Avenue R 60th St East 65th St East 50
Avenue R 65th St East 60th St East 50
Avenue R 65th St East 70th St East 50
Avenue R 70th St East 65th St East 50
Avenue R-8 Kimberly Ln 5th St East 45
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STREET SEGMENT AND DIRECTION SPEED
From To
Avenue R-8 5th St East Kimberly Ln 45
Avenue R-8 12th St East 20th St East 45
Avenue R-8 20th St East 12th St East 45
Avenue R-8 20th St East 25th St East 50
Avenue R-8 25th St East 20th St East 50
Avenue R-8 27th St East 30th St East 35
Avenue R-8 30th St East 27th St East 35
Avenue R-8 30th St East 35th St East 45
Avenue R-8 35th St East 30th St East 45
Avenue R-8 35th St East 40th St East 50
Avenue R-8 40th St East 35th St East 50
Avenue R-8 40th St East 47th St East 45
Avenue R-8 47th St East 40th St East 45
Avenue R-8 47th St East 55th St East 50
Avenue R-8 55th St East 47th St East 50
Avenue R-8 55th St East 65th St East 50
Avenue R-8 65th St East 55th St East 50
Avenue R-12 30th St East 35th St East 40
Avenue R-12 35th St East 30th St East 40
Avenue S Parkwood Dr 1,500 ft East of The
Groves
55 Avenue S 1,500 ft East of The
Groves
Parkwood Dr 55
Avenue S Tovey Avenue Tierra Subida Ave 60
Avenue S Tierra Subida Ave Tovey Avenue 60
Avenue S Tierra Subida Ave State Route 14 55
Avenue S State Route 14 Tierra Subida Ave 55
Avenue S State Route 14 5th St East 55
Avenue S 5th St East State Route 14 55
Avenue S 5th St East Sierra Hwy 55
Avenue S Sierra Hwy 5th St East 55
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STREET SEGMENT AND DIRECTION SPEED
From To
Avenue S Sierra Hwy Casa Verde Dr 55
Avenue S Casa Verde Dr Sierra Hwy 55
Avenue S Casa Verde Dr 25th St East 55
Avenue S 25th St East Casa Verde Dr 55
Avenue S 25th St East 30th St East 50
Avenue S 30th St East 25th St East 50
Avenue S 30th St East 35th St East 50
Avenue S 35th St East 30th St East 50
Avenue S 35th St East 40th St East 50
Avenue S 40th St East 35th St East 50
Avenue S 40th St East 47th St East 55
Avenue S 47th St East 40th St East 55
Avenue S 47th St East 55th St East 55
Avenue S 55th St East 47th St East 55
Avenue S 55th St East 60th St East 50
Avenue S 60th St East 55th St East 50
Avenue S 60th St East 70th St East 55
Avenue S 70th St East 60th St East 55
Avenue S-8 37th St East 47th St East 45
Avenue S-8 47th St East 37th St East 45
Arnold Dr 25th St East Sunny Ln 40
Arnold Dr Sunny Ln 25th St East 40
Auto Center Dr 10th St West 5th St West 45
Auto Center Dr 5th St West 10th St West 45
Blackbird Wy Lockheed Wy 15th St East 45
Blackbird Wy 15th St East Lockheed Wy 45
Bolz Ranch Rd Avenue N-8 Peonza Ln 45
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STREET SEGMENT AND DIRECTION SPEED
From To
Bolz Ranch Rd Peonza Ln Avenue N-8 45
Bolz Ranch Rd Peonza Ln Towncenter Dr 50
Bolz Ranch Rd Towncenter Dr Peonza Ln 50
Bulldog Ave/Ave P-8 Highland St/25th W 30th St West 45
Bulldog Ave/Ave P-8 30th St West Highland St/25th W 45
Casa Verde Avenue S Via Verde 30
Casa Verde Via Verde Avenue S 30
Clock Tower Plaza
Dr
Transportation Center
Dr
Avenue Q 40
Clock Tower Plaza
Dr
Avenue Q Transportation
Center Dr
40 Clock Tower Plaza
Dr
Transportation Center
Dr
Transportation
Center Dr
25 Clock Tower Plaza
Dr
3rd St East Transportation
Center Dr
40 Clock Tower Plaza
Dr
Transportation Center
Dr
3rd St East 40
Columbia Way
(Avenue M)
75th St West 70th St West 45
Columbia Way
(Avenue M)
70th St West 60th St West 50
Columbia Way
(Avenue M)
State Hwy 14 Sierra Hwy 55
Columbia Way
(Avenue M)
Sierra Hwy 10th Street East /
Challenger Wy
60 Columbia Way
(Avenue M)
10th Street East /
Challenger Wy
50th St East 60
Columbia Way
(Avenue M)
50th St East 10th Street East /
Challenger Wy
60 Cricket Ln Bolz Ranch Rd Rancho Vista Blvd 40
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STREET SEGMENT AND DIRECTION SPEED
From To
Cricket Ln Rancho Vista Blvd Bolz Ranch Rd 40
Division St Rancho Vista Blvd /
Avenue P
Avenue O 55
Division St Avenue O Rancho Vista Blvd /
Avenue P
55 Division St Palmdale Blvd Avenue R / Rayburn
Rd
50 Division St Avenue R / Rayburn
Rd
Palmdale Blvd 50
Division St Avenue R / Rayburn
Rd
Kimberly Ln 45
Division St Kimberly Ln Avenue R / Rayburn
Rd
45 Elizabeth Lake Rd 2500 ft West of Ranch
Center Drive
2875 ft West of
Highland / 25th St W
60 Elizabeth Lake Rd 2875 ft West of
Highland / 25th St W
2500 ft West of
Ranch Center Drive
60 Elizabeth Lake Rd Highland St / 25th St
W
20th Street West 55
Elizabeth Lake Rd 20th St West Highland St / 25th St
W
55 Elizabeth Lake Rd 20th St West 15th St West 55
Elizabeth Lake Rd 15th Street West 10th St West/Tierra
Subida
50 Highland St/25th W Rancho Vista Blvd /
Avenue P
Bulldog Ave /
Avenue P-8
50 Highland St/25th W Bulldog Ave / Avenue
P-8
Rancho Vista Blvd /
Avenue P
50 Highland St/25th W Bulldog Ave / Avenue
P-8
Elizabeth Lake Rd 50
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STREET SEGMENT AND DIRECTION SPEED
From To
Highland St/25th W Elizabeth Lake Rd Bulldog Ave /
Avenue P-8
50 Hillcrest Dr Avenue S Essex Dr 40
Hillcrest Dr Essex Dr Avenue S 40
Lockheed Wy/8th St
East
Blackbird Dr Rancho Vista Blvd /
Avenue P
50 Lockheed Wy/8th St
East
Rancho Vista Blvd /
Avenue P
Blackbird Dr 50
Old Harold Road Firethorn Ave 25th St East 40
Old Harold Road 25th St East Firethorn Ave 40
Olive Dr 25th St East 30th St East 45
Olive Dr 30th St East 25th St East 45
Palmdale Blvd 10th St West / Tierra
Subida
5th St West 50
Palmdale Blvd 5th St West 10th St West / Tierra
Subida
50 Palmdale Blvd 5th St West State Hwy 14 45
Palmdale Blvd State Hwy 14 5th St West 45
Parkwood Drive Bower Place Avenue S 35
Parkwood Drive Avenue S Bower Place 35
Parkwood Drive Avenue S Magnolia Lane 35
Parkwood Drive Magnolia Lane Avenue S 35
Pearblossom Hwy City Limits (Aqueduct) 43rd St East 60
Pearblossom Hwy 43rd St East City Limits
(Aqueduct)
60 Pearblossom Hwy 43rd St East Ft Tejon Rd 60
Pearblossom Hwy Ft Tejon Rd 43rd St East 60
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STREET SEGMENT AND DIRECTION SPEED
From To
Rancho Vista Blvd Avenue N Avenue N-8 55
Rancho Vista Blvd Avenue N-8 Avenue N 55
Rancho Vista Blvd Avenue N-8 Peonza Ln 55
Rancho Vista Blvd Peonza Ln Avenue N-8 55
Rancho Vista Blvd Peonza Ln Towncenter Dr 55
Rancho Vista Blvd Towncenter Dr Peonza Ln 55
Rancho Vista Blvd Towncenter Dr 30th Street West 55
Rancho Vista Blvd 30th Street West Towncenter Dr 55
Rancho Vista Blvd /
Avenue P
30th Street West 20th Street West 55
Rancho Vista Blvd /
Avenue P
20th Street West 30th Street West 55
Rancho Vista Blvd /
Avenue P
20th Street West 15th Street West /
Summerwind Drive
55 Rancho Vista Blvd /
Avenue P
15th Street West /
Summerwind Drive
20th Street West 55
Rancho Vista Blvd /
Avenue P
15th Street West /
Summerwind Drive
10th Street West 50
Rancho Vista Blvd /
Avenue P
10th Street West 15th Street West /
Summerwind Drive
50 Rancho Vista Blvd /
Avenue P
10th Street West Palmdale
Promenade
50 Rancho Vista Blvd /
Avenue P
Palmdale Promenade 10th Street West 50
Rancho Vista Blvd /
Avenue P
Palmdale Promenade Sierra Hwy 55
Rancho Vista Blvd /
Avenue P
Sierra Hwy Palmdale
Promenade
55 Rancho Vista Blvd /
Avenue P
Sierra Highway 8th Street East 55
Rancho Vista Blvd /
Avenue P
8th Street East Sierra Highway 55
Rancho Vista Blvd /
Avenue P
8th Street East 15th Street East 60
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STREET SEGMENT AND DIRECTION SPEED
From To
Rancho Vista Blvd /
Avenue P
15th Street East 8th Street East 60
Rayburn Road Tierra Subida Ave Division St 50
Rayburn Road Division St Tierra Subida Ave 50
Rockie Ln Avenue R Lisbon Ct 35
Rockie Ln Lisbon Ct Avenue R 35
Sierra Hwy Avenue M Avenue N 60
Sierra Hwy Avenue N Avenue M 60
Sierra Hwy Avenue N Avenue O 65
Sierra Hwy Avenue O Avenue N 65
Sierra Hwy Avenue O Rancho Vista Blvd /
Avenue P
60 Sierra Hwy Rancho Vista Blvd /
Avenue P
Avenue O 60
Sierra Hwy Rancho Vista Blvd /
Avenue P
6th St East 55
Sierra Hwy 6th St East Rancho Vista Blvd /
Avenue P
55 Sierra Hwy Avenue Q Palmdale Blvd 55
Sierra Hwy Palmdale Blvd Avenue Q 55
Sierra Hwy Palmdale Blvd Avenue R 50
Sierra Hwy Avenue R Palmdale Blvd 50
Sierra Hwy Avenue R Avenue R-8 55
Sierra Hwy Avenue R-8 Avenue R 55
Sierra Hwy Avenue R-8 Avenue S 55
Sierra Hwy Avenue S Avenue R-8 55
Sierra Hwy 3700 ft. so. Of
Avenue S
Avenue S 55
Ordinance No. 1576

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STREET SEGMENT AND DIRECTION SPEED
From To
Summerwind Dr Rancho Vista Blvd /
Avenue P
Amargosa Drive 45
Summerwind Dr Amargosa Drive Rancho Vista Blvd /
Avenue P
45 Technology Dr 10th St West Division St 55
Technology Dr Division St 10th St West 55
Technology Dr Division St Sierra Hwy 55
Technology Dr Sierra Hwy Division St 55
The Groves Avenue S Lemonwood Drive 40
The Groves Lemonwood Drive Avenue S 40
The Groves Lemonwood Drive Parkwood Drive 35
The Groves Parkwood Drive Lemonwood Drive 35
Tierra Subida
Avenue
Palmdale Blvd Rayburn Rd 55
Tierra Subida
Avenue
Rayburn Rd Palmdale Blvd 55
Tierra Subida
Avenue
Rayburn Rd Avenue S 55
Tierra Subida
Avenue
Avenue S Rayburn Rd 55
Towncenter Dr Rancho Vista Blvd 30th St West 55
Towncenter Dr 30th St West Rancho Vista Blvd 55
Trade Center Dr Lowes Dr Avenue P-4 35
Trade Center Dr Avenue P-4 Lowes Dr 35
Trade Center Dr Avenue P-4 Technology Dr 45
Trade Center Dr Technology Dr Avenue P-4 45
Trade Center Dr Technology Dr Auto Center Dr 40
Trade Center Dr Auto Center Dr Technology Dr 40
Trade Center Dr Auto Center Dr Palmdale Blvd 40
Trade Center Dr Palmdale Blvd Auto Center Dr 40
Ordinance No. 1576

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STREET SEGMENT AND DIRECTION SPEED
From To
Transportation
Center Dr
Technology Dr Clock Tower Plaza
Dr (Avenue P-12
Alignment)
35 Transportation
Center Dr
Clock Tower Plaza Dr
(Avenue P-12
Alignment)
Technology Dr 35
Transportation
Center Dr
Clock Tower Plaza Dr
(Avenue P-12
Alignment)
Clock Tower Plaza
Dr (6th St East
Alignment)
30 Transportation
Center Dr
Clock Tower Plaza Dr
(6th St East
Alignment)
Clock Tower Plaza
Dr (Avenue P-12
Alignment)
30 5th St West Avenue P-4 Technology Dr 40
5th St West Technology Dr Avenue P-4 40
5th St West Technology Dr Auto Center Dr 45
5th St West Auto Center Dr Technology Dr 45
5th St West Auto Center Dr Avenue Q 45
5th St West Avenue Q Auto Center Dr 45
5th St West Avenue Q Palmdale Blvd 45
5th St West Palmdale Blvd Avenue Q 45
5th St West Palmdale Blvd Avenue Q-10 45
5th St West Avenue Q-10 Palmdale Blvd 45
5th St West Avenue Q-10 Tierra Subida 50
5th St West Tierra Subida Avenue Q-10 50
10th St West Avenue M Avenue N 55
10th St West Avenue N Avenue M 55
10th St West Avenue N Avenue O 55
10th St West Avenue O Avenue N 55
10th St West Avenue O Avenue O-8 50
10th St West Avenue O-8 Avenue O 50
10th St West Avenue O-8 State Hwy 14 45
10th St West State Hwy 14 Avenue O-8 45
Ordinance No. 1576

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STREET SEGMENT AND DIRECTION SPEED
From To
10th St West State Hwy 14 Rancho Vista Blvd /
Avenue P
45 10th St West Rancho Vista Blvd /
Avenue P
State Hwy 14 45
10th St West Rancho Vista Blvd /
Avenue P
Technology Dr 45
10th St West Technology Dr Rancho Vista Blvd /
Avenue P
45 10th St West Technology Dr Palmdale Blvd /
Elizabeth Lake Road
50 10th St West Palmdale Blvd /
Elizabeth Lake Road
Technology Dr 50
15th St West Avenue O-8 Rancho Vista Blvd /
Avenue P
50 15th St West Rancho Vista Blvd /
Avenue P
Avenue O-8 50
15th St West Date Palm Dr Elizabeth Lake Rd 40
15th St West Elizabeth Lake Rd Date Palm Dr 40
20th St West Rancho Vista Blvd /
Avenue P
Avenue P-8 50
20th St West Avenue P-8 Rancho Vista Blvd /
Avenue P
50 30th St West Avenue N-8 Rancho Vista Blvd /
Avenue P
55 30th St West Rancho Vista Blvd /
Avenue P
Avenue O-12 55
30th St West Rancho Vista Blvd /
Avenue P
Bulldog Ave /
Avenue P-8
50 30th St West Bulldog Ave / Avenue
P-8
Rancho Vista Blvd /
Avenue P
50 Ordinance No. 1576

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STREET SEGMENT AND DIRECTION SPEED
From To
45th St West Avenue N Avenue N-8 50
55th St West Avenue M-8 Avenue N 50
55th St West Avenue N Avenue M-8 50
60th St West Avenue M Avenue M-8 50
60th St West Avenue M-8 Avenue N 50
60th St West Avenue N Avenue M-8 50
3rd St East Rancho Vista Blvd /
Avenue P
Technology Dr 45
3rd St East Technology Dr Rancho Vista Blvd/
Avenue P
45 3rd St East Technology Dr Avenue Q 45
3rd St East Avenue Q Technology Dr 45
5th St East Avenue Q Palmdale Blvd 35
5th St East Palmdale Blvd Avenue Q 35
5th St East Palmdale Blvd Avenue R 45
5th St East Avenue R Palmdale Blvd 45
5th St East Avenue R Avenue R-8 50
5th St East Avenue R-8 Avenue R 50
5th St East Avenue R-8 Avenue S 50
5th St East Avenue S Avenue R-8 50
6th St East Avenue Q Palmdale Blvd 40
6th St East Palmdale Blvd Avenue Q 40
6th St East Palmdale Blvd Avenue R 45
6th St East Avenue R Palmdale Blvd 45
6th St East Avenue R Avenue R-8 30
6th St East Avenue R-8 Avenue R 30
Ordinance No. 1576

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STREET SEGMENT AND DIRECTION SPEED
From To
8th St East Rancho Vista Blvd /
Avenue P
Avenue P-8 55
8th St East Avenue P-8 Rancho Vista Blvd /
Avenue P
55 10th St East Rancho Vista Blvd /
Avenue P
Avenue P-8 50
10th St East Avenue P-8 Rancho Vista Blvd /
Avenue P
50 10th St East Avenue Q Avenue P-8 50
10th St East Avenue Q Palmdale Blvd 50
10th St East Palmdale Blvd Avenue Q 50
10th St East Palmdale Blvd Avenue R 45
10th St East Avenue R Palmdale Blvd 45
10th St East Avenue R Avenue R-4 45
10th St East Avenue R-4 Avenue R 45
10th St East Avenue R-4 Avenue S 50
10th St East Avenue S Avenue R-4 50
15th St East Blackbird Drive Rancho Vista Blvd /
Avenue P
50 15th St East Rancho Vista Blvd /
Avenue P
Blackbird Drive 50
15th St East Avenue Q Palmdale Blvd 45
15th St East Palmdale Blvd Avenue Q 45
15th St East Palmdale Blvd Avenue R 45
15th St East Avenue R Palmdale Blvd 45
20th St East 1,320 Feet North of
Avenue Q
Avenue Q 50
20th St East Avenue Q 1,320 Feet North of
Avenue Q
50 20th St East Avenue Q Avenue Q-5 45
20th St East Avenue Q-5 Avenue Q 45
Ordinance No. 1576

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STREET SEGMENT AND DIRECTION SPEED
From To
20th St East Avenue Q-5 Palmdale Blvd 40
20th St East Palmdale Blvd Avenue Q-5 40
20th St East Palmdale Blvd Avenue R 50
20th St East Avenue R Palmdale Blvd 50
20th St East Avenue R Avenue R-8 50
20th St East Avenue R-8 Avenue R 50
20th St East Avenue R-8 Avenue S 55
20th St East Avenue S Avenue R-8 55
22nd St East Avenue Q Palmdale Blvd 40
22nd St East Palmdale Blvd Avenue Q 40
25th St East Avenue Q Palmdale Blvd 50
25th St East Palmdale Blvd Avenue Q 50
25th St East Palmdale Blvd Avenue R 50
25th St East Avenue R Palmdale Blvd 50
25th St East Avenue R Avenue S 55
25th St East Avenue S Avenue R 55
25th St East Avenue S Spanish Broom Dr 50
25th St East Spanish Broom Dr Avenue S 50
25th St East Spanish Broom Dr Joshua Hills Dr 55
25th St East Joshua Hills Dr Spanish Broom Dr 55
25th St East Joshua Hills Dr Pearblossom Hwy 60
25th St East Pearblossom Hwy Joshua Hills Dr 60
30th St East Avenue Q Palmdale Blvd 50
30th St East Palmdale Blvd Avenue Q 50
30th St East Palmdale Blvd Avenue R 50
30th St East Avenue R Palmdale Blvd 50
30th St East Avenue R Avenue R-8 50
30th St East Avenue R-8 Avenue R 50
30th St East Avenue R-8 Avenue S 50
30th St East Avenue S Avenue R-8 50
Ordinance No. 1576

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STREET SEGMENT AND DIRECTION SPEED
From To
30th St East Avenue S Fairfield Ave 45
30th St East Fairfield Ave Avenue S 45
35th St East Avenue Q Palmdale Blvd 40
35th St East Palmdale Blvd Avenue Q 40
35th St East Palmdale Blvd Avenue R 50
35th St East Avenue R Palmdale Blvd 50
35th St East Avenue R Avenue R-8 45
35th St East Avenue R-8 Avenue R 45
35th St East Avenue R-8 Avenue S 45
35th St East Avenue S Avenue R-8 45
35th St East Avenue S Southview Ct 45
35th St East Southview Ct Avenue S 45
40th St East 1,320 Feet North of
Avenue Q
Palmdale Blvd 50
40th St East Palmdale Blvd 1,320 Feet North of
Avenue Q
50 40th St East Avenue R Palmdale Blvd 50
40th St East Palmdale Blvd Avenue R 50
40th St East Avenue R Avenue R-8 50
40th St East Avenue R-8 Avenue R 50
40th St East Avenue R-8 Avenue S 50
40th St East Avenue S Avenue R-8 45
40th St East Avenue S Avenue S-8 50
40th St East Avenue S-8 Avenue S 50
40th St East Avenue S-8 Pearblossom Hwy 50
40th St East Pearblossom Hwy Avenue S-8 50
40th St East Pearblossom Hwy City Limits
(Aqueduct)
50 40th St East City Limits (Aqueduct) Pearblossom Hwy 50 Ordinance No. 1576

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STREET SEGMENT AND DIRECTION SPEED
From To
47th St East Fort Tejon Rd Pearblossom Hwy 50
47th St East Pearblossom Hwy Fort Tejon Rd 50
55th St East Avenue R Avenue S 50
55th St East Avenue S Avenue R 45
60th St East Palmdale Blvd Avenue R 55
60th St East Avenue R Palmdale Blvd 55
60th St East Avenue R Avenue R-8 45
60th St East Avenue R-8 Avenue R 45
60th St East Avenue R-8 Avenue S 45
60th St East Avenue S Avenue R-8 45
65th St East Palmdale Blvd Avenue R 50
65th St East Avenue R Palmdale Blvd 50
65th St East Avenue R-8 Avenue S 50
65th St East Avenue S Avenue R-8 50
70th St East Palmdale Blvd Avenue R 50
70th St East Avenue R Palmdale Blvd 50
70th St East Avenue R Avenue R-8 55
70th St East Avenue R-8 Avenue R 55
70th St East Avenue R-8 Avenue S 45
70th St East Avenue S Avenue R-8 45
D. The City Traffic Engineer may establish, based on an Engineering and Traffic Survey, interim maximum speed limits for new or substantially modified street segments.

SECTION 2 . Severability. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase in this Ordinance or any part thereof is for any reason held Ordinance No. 1576

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to be unconstitutional or invalid or ineffective by any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity or effectiveness of the remaining portions of this Ordinance or any part thereof. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase thereof irrespective of the fact that anyone (1) or more subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared unconstitutional, or invalid, or ineffective.

SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this ordinance and shall cause this ordinance to be published or posted as required by law.

PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 12 th day of January, 2022 by the following vote:

AYES:___________________________________________________________ NOES:___________________________________________________________ ABSTAIN:______________________ABSENT:__________________________ ATTEST:
______________________________ __________________________ Shanae S. Smith, City Clerk Steven D. Hofbaurer, Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________
Christopher L. Beck
City Attorney
5th Street West Avenue P-4 Technology Drive 40 40
5th Street West Technology Drive Auto Center Drive 45 45 5th Street West Auto Center Drive Avenue Q 45 45
5th Street West Avenue Q Palmdale Blvd 45 45
5th Street West Palmdale Blvd Avenue Q-10 45 45
5th Street West Avenue Q-10 Tierra Subida Avenue 50 50
10th Street West Columbia Way / Avenue M Avenue N 55 55 10th Street West Avenue N Avenue O 60 55
10th Street West Avenue O Avenue O-8 50 50
10th Street West Avenue O-8 State Highway 14 50 45
10th Street West State Route 14 Rancho Vista Blvd / Avenue P 45 45 10th Street West Rancho Vista Blvd / Avenue P Technology Drive 45 45 10th Street West Technology Drive Palmdale Blvd 50 50
15th Street West Avenue O-8 Rancho Vista Blvd / Avenue P 50 50 15th Street West Date Palm Drive Elizabeth Lake Road 40 40 20th Street West Rancho Vista Blvd / Avenue P Avenue P-8 50 50 30th Street West Avenue N-8 Rancho Vista Blvd / Avenue P 55 55 30th Street West Rancho Vista Blvd / Avenue P Bulldog Avenue / Avenue P-8 50 50 45th Street West Avenue N Avenue N-8 55 50
55th Street West Avenue M-8 Avenue N 50 50
60th Street West Avenue M Avenue M-8 50 50
60th Street West Avenue M-8 Avenue N 50 50
3rd Street East Rancho Vista Blvd / Avenue P Technology Drive 45 45 3rd Street East Technology Drive Avenue Q 45 45
5th Street East Palmdale Blvd Avenue Q 35 35
5th Street East Palmdale Blvd Avenue R 45 45
5th Street East Avenue R Avenue R-8 50 50
5th Street East Avenue R-8 Avenue S 50 50
6th Street East Avenue Q Palmdale Blvd 40 40
6th Street East Palmdale Blvd Avenue R 45 45
6th Street East Avenue R Avenue R-8 30 30
8th Street East Rancho Vista Blvd / Avenue P Avenue P-8 55 55 10th Street East Rancho Vista Blvd / Avenue P Avenue P-8 55 50 10th Street East Avenue P-8 Avenue Q 50 50
10th Street East Avenue Q Palmdale Blvd 50 50
10th Street East Palmdale Blvd Avenue R 45 45
10th Street East Avenue R Avenue R-4 45 45
10th Street East Avenue R-4 Avenue S 55 50
15th Street East Blackbird Drive Rancho Vista Blvd / Avenue P 55 50 15th Street East Avenue Q Palmdale Blvd 45 45
15th Street East Palmdale Blvd Avenue R 45 45
20th Street East 1320 Feet North of Avenue Q Avenue Q 50 50 20th Street East Avenue Q Avenue Q-5 45 45
20th Street East Avenue Q-5 Palmdale Blvd 40 40
20th Street East Palmdale Blvd Avenue R 50 50
20th Street East Avenue R Avenue R-8 50 50
20th Street East Avenue R-8 Avenue S 55 55
22nd Street East Avenue Q Palmdale Blvd 40 40
25th Street East Avenue Q Palmdale Blvd 50 50
25th Street East Palmdale Blvd Avenue R 50 50
25th Street East Avenue R Avenue S 55 55
25th Street East Avenue S Spanish Broom Drive 50 50
25th Street East Spanish Broom Drive Joshua Hills Drive 55 55 25th Street East Joshua Hills Drive Pearblossom Highway 60 60 30th Street East Avenue Q Palmdale Blvd 50 50
Posted Speed
Limit (mph)
Recommende
d Speed Limit
(mph)
2022 Existing Speed Limits vs Proposed Speed Limits
City of Palmdale
Street From To
* State Law Maximum 65 MPH;
(55MPH for Undivided Two-Lane Roads)
1 Posted Speed
Limit (mph)
Recommende
d Speed Limit
(mph)
2022 Existing Speed Limits vs Proposed Speed Limits
Street From To
30th Street East Palmdale Blvd Avenue R 50 50
30th Street East Avenue R Avenue R-8 50 50
30th Street East Avenue R-8 Avenue S 50 50
30th Street East Avenue S Fairfield Avenue 45 45
35th Street East Avenue Q Palmdale Blvd 40 40
35th Street East Palmdale Blvd Avenue R 50 50
35th Street East Avenue R Avenue R-8 50 45
35th Street East Avenue R-8 Avenue S 45 45
35th Street East Avenue S Southview Court 50 45
40th Street East 1320 Feet North of Avenue Q Palmdale Blvd 55 50 40th Street East Palmdale Blvd Avenue R 50 50
40th Street East Avenue R Avenue R-8 50 50
40th Street East Avenue R-8 Avenue S 45 45
40th Street East Avenue S Avenue S-8 50 50
40th Street East Avenue S-8 Pearblossom Highway 50 50
40th Street East Pearblossom Highway City Limits(Aqueduct) 50 50 47th Street East Fort Tejon Road (SR138) Pearblossom Highway 50 50 55th Street East Avenue R Avenue S 45 45
60th Street East Palmdale Blvd Avenue R 55 55
60th Street East Avenue R Avenue R-8 45 45
60th Street East Avenue R-8 Avenue S 45 45
65th Street East Palmdale Blvd Avenue R 50 50
65th Street East Avenue R Avenue R-8 50 50
65th Street East Avenue R-8 Avenue S 50 50
70th Street East Palmdale Blvd Avenue R 55 50
70th Street East Avenue R Avenue R-8 55 55
70th Street East Avenue R-8 Avenue S 45 45
Avenue M-8 70th Street West 60th Street West 50 50
Avenue M-8 60th Street West Sandalwood Place 50 50
Avenue N 60th Street West 53rd Street West 50 50
Avenue N 53rd Street West 45th Street West 55 55
Avenue N-8 55th Street West Rancho Vista Blvd 45 45
Avenue O 10th Street West Sierra Highway 55 55
Avenue O-8 10th Street West 15th Street West 45 45
Avenue O-8 Rancho Vista Blvd / Avenue P 30th Street West 50 45 Avenue P 15th Street East City Limits(~1000 feet West of 30th St W) 60 60 Avenue P-4 Trade Center Drive 5th Street West 40 35
Avenue P-8 Highland Street/25th Street West 20th Street West 50 50 Avenue P-8 20th Street West Amargosa Drive 50 50
Avenue P-12 Virginia Street Highland Street/25th Street West 35 35 Avenue Q Trade Center Drive 5th Street West 45 45
Avenue Q 5th Street West State Route 14 50 50
Avenue Q State Route 14 3rd Street East 45 45
Avenue Q 3rd Street East 6th Street East 40 40
Avenue Q Sierra Highway 10th Street East 40 40
Avenue Q 10th Street East 15th Street East 45 45
Avenue Q 15th Street East 20th Street East 50 50
Avenue Q 20th Street East 25th Street East 50 50
Avenue Q 25th Street East 30th Street East 50 50
Avenue Q 30th Street East 35th Street East 50 50
Avenue Q 35th Street East 40th Street East 55 50
Avenue Q-4 27th Street East 30th Street East 35 35
Avenue Q-8 Tierra Subida Avenue 5th Street West 45 45
Avenue Q-10 5th Street West Hillcrest Drive 40 40
Avenue Q-11 Sierra Highway 9th Street East 35 30
Avenue R Division Street 5th Street East 50 50
* State Law Maximum 65 MPH;
(55MPH for Undivided Two-Lane Roads)
2 Posted Speed
Limit (mph)
Recommende
d Speed Limit
(mph)
2022 Existing Speed Limits vs Proposed Speed Limits
Street From To
Avenue R 5th Street East Sierra Highway 45 45
Avenue R Sierra Highway 10th Street East 45 45
Avenue R 10th Street East 15th Street East 45 45
Avenue R 15th Street East 20th Street East 50 50
Avenue R 20th Street East 25th Street East 50 50
Avenue R 25th Street East 30th Street East 50 50
Avenue R 30th Street East 35th Street East 50 50
Avenue R 35th Street East 40th Street East 55 55
Avenue R 40th Street East 47th Street East 55 55
Avenue R 47th Street East 55th Street East 55 55
Avenue R 55th Street East 60th Street East 55 50
Avenue R 60th Street East 65th Street East 50 50
Avenue R 65th Street East 70th Street East 55 50
Avenue R-8 Kimberly Lane 5th Street East 45 45
Avenue R-8 12th Street East 20th Street East 50 45
Avenue R-8 20th Street East 25th Street East 50 50
Avenue R-8 27th Street East 30th Street East 35 35
Avenue R-8 30th Street East 35th Street East 45 45
Avenue R-8 35th Street East 40th Street East 50 50
Avenue R-8 40th Street East 47th Street East 50 45
Avenue R-8 47th Street East 55th Street East 50 50
Avenue R-8 55th Street East 65th Street East 50 50
Avenue R-12 30th Street East 35th Street East 45 40
Avenue S Parkwood Drive 1500' East of The Groves 55 55
Avenue S Tovey Avenue Tierra Subida Avenue 60 60
Avenue S Tierra Subida Avenue State Route 14 55 55
Avenue S State Route 14 5th Street East 55 55
Avenue S 5th Street East Sierra Highway 55 55
Avenue S Sierra Highway Casa Verde Drive 55 55
Avenue S Casa Verde Drive 25th Street East 55 55
Avenue S 25th Street East 30th Street East 50 50
Avenue S 30th Street East 35th Street East 50 50
Avenue S 35th Street East 40th Street East 50 50
Avenue S 40th Street East 47th Street East 55 55
Avenue S 47th Street East 55th Street East 55 55
Avenue S 55th Street East 60th Street East 50 50
Avenue S 60th Street East 70th Street East 55 55
Avenue S-8 37th Street East 47th Street East 45 45
Arnold Drive 25th Street East Sunny Lane 40 40
Autocenter Drive 10th Street West 5th Street West 50 45 Blackbird Way Lockheed Way 15th Street East 45 45
Bolz Ranch Road Avenue N-8 Peonza Lane 45 45
Bolz Ranch Road Peonza Lane Towncenter Drive 50 50
Bulldog Avenue/Avenue P-8 30th Street West Highland Street/25th Street West 45 45 Casa Verde Drive Avenue S Via Verde 35 30
Clock Tower Plaza Drive Transportaion Center Drive Avenue Q 40 40 Clock Tower Plaza Drive Transportaion Center Drive Transportation Center Drive 25 25 Clock Tower Plaza Drive 3rd Street East Transportation Center Drive 45 40 Columbia Way / Avenue M 70th Street West 75th Street West 50 45 Columbia Way / Avenue M 70th Street West 60th Street West 55 50 Columbia Way / Avenue M State Route 14 Sierra Highway 55 55 Columbia Way / Avenue M Sierra Highway 10th St East / Challenger Way 60 60 Columbia Way / Avenue M 10th St East / Challenger Way 50th Street East 60 60 Cricket Lane Bolz Ranch Road Rancho Vista Blvd 40 40
Division Street Avenue O Rancho Vista Blvd / Avenue P 55 55 * State Law Maximum 65 MPH;
(55MPH for Undivided Two-Lane Roads)
3 Posted Speed
Limit (mph)
Recommende
d Speed Limit
(mph)
2022 Existing Speed Limits vs Proposed Speed Limits
Street From To
Division Street Palmdale Blvd Avenue R / Rayburn Road 50 50 Division Street Avenue R / Rayburn Road Kimberly Lane 45 45 Elizabeth Lake Road ~2500 feet W/o Ranch Center Dr ~2875 feet west of 25th Street West 65 60 Elizabeth Lake Road Highland Street / 25th Street West 20th Street West 55 55 Elizabeth Lake Road 20th Street West 15th Street West 55 55 Elizabeth Lake Road 15th Street West 10th Street West / Tierra Subida Avenue 50 50 Highland Street / 25th Street West Rancho Vista Blvd / Avenue P Bulldog Avenue / Avenue P-8 50 50 Highland Street / 25th Street West Bulldog Avenue / Avenue P-8 Elizabeth Lake Road 50 50 Hillcrest Drive Avenue S Essex Drive 40 40
Lockheed Way / 8th Street East Blackbird Drive Rancho Vista Blvd / Avenue P 50 50 Old Harold Road Firethorn Avenue 25th Street East 45 40 Olive Drive 25th Street East 30th Street East 50 45
Palmdale Blvd 10th Street West 5th Street West 50 50
Palmdale Blvd 5th Street West State Highway14 45 45
Parkwood Drive Bower Place Avenue S 35 35
Parkwood Drive Avenue S Magnolia Lane 35 35
Pearblossom Hwy City Limits (Aqueduct) 43rd Street East 60 60 Pearblossom Hwy 43rd Street East Fort Tejon Road 60 60
Rancho Vista Blvd Avenue N Avenue N-8 55 55
Rancho Vista Blvd Avenue N-8 Peonza Lane 55 55
Rancho Vista Blvd Peonza Lane Towncenter Drive 60 55
Rancho Vista Blvd Towncenter Drive 30th Street West 55 55 Rancho Vista Blvd / Avenue P 30th Street West 20th Street West 55 55 Rancho Vista Blvd / Avenue P 20th Street West 15th Street West 55 55 Rancho Vista Blvd / Avenue P 15th Street West 10th Street West 50 50 Rancho Vista Blvd / Avenue P 10th Street West Palmdale Promenade 55 50 Rancho Vista Blvd / Avenue P Palmdale Promenade Sierra Highway 55 55 Rancho Vista Blvd / Avenue P Sierra Highway 8th Street East 55 55 Rancho Vista Blvd / Avenue P 8th Street East 15th Street East 65 60 Rayburn Road Tierra Subida Avenue Division Street 50 50 Rockie Lane Avenue R Lisbon Court 35 35
Sierra Highway Avenue M Avenue N 60 60
Sierra Highway Avenue N Avenue O 65 65
Sierra Highway Avenue O Rancho Vista Blvd / Avenue P 65 60 Sierra Highway Rancho Vista Blvd / Avenue P 6th Street East 55 55 Sierra Highway Avenue Q Palmdale Blvd 55 55
Sierra Highway Palmdale Blvd Avenue R 50 50
Sierra Highway Avenue R Avenue R-8 55 55
Sierra Highway Avenue R-8 Avenue S 55 55
Sierra Highway Avenue S ~3700 Feet South of Avenue S 55 55 Summerwind Drive Rancho Vista Blvd / Avenue P Amargosa Drive 45 45 Technology Drive 10th Street West Division Street 60 55 Technology Drive Division Street Sierra Highway 55 55
The Groves Avenue S Lemonwood Drive 40 40
The Groves Lemonwood Drive Parkwood Drive 40 35
Tierra Subida Avenue Palmdale Blvd Rayburn Road 55 55
Tierra Subida Avenue Rayburn Road Avenue S 55 55
Towncenter Drive 30th Street West Rancho Vista Blvd 55 55 Trade Center Drive Lowes Drive Avenue P-4 35 35
Trade Center Drive Avenue P-4 Technology Drive 45 45
Trade Center Drive Technology Drive Autocenter Drive 45 40 Trade Center Drive Autocenter Drive Palmdale Blvd 45 40 Transportation Center Drive Technology Drive Clock Tower Plaza Drive 35 35 Transportation Center Drive Clock Tower Plaza Drive Clock Tower Plaza Drive 35 30 * State Law Maximum 65 MPH;
(55MPH for Undivided Two-Lane Roads)
4 Posted Speed
Limit (mph)
Recommende
d Speed Limit
(mph)
2022 Existing Speed Limits vs Proposed Speed Limits
Street From To
* State Law Maximum 65 MPH;
(55MPH for Undivided Two-Lane Roads)
5 * State Law Maximum 65 MPH;
(55MPH for Undivided Two-Lane Roads)
6 * State Law Maximum 65 MPH;
(55MPH for Undivided Two-Lane Roads)
7 * State Law Maximum 65 MPH;
(55MPH for Undivided Two-Lane Roads)
8 * State Law Maximum 65 MPH;
(55MPH for Undivided Two-Lane Roads)
9 * State Law Maximum 65 MPH;
(55MPH for Undivided Two-Lane Roads)
10 City Council Staff Report
DATE: JANUARY 12, 2022
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: CITY ATTORNEY/FINANCE/CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE
DISTRICT: ALL
SUBJECT: ORDINANCE NO. 1577, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE TO PREVENT THE
USE OF MANDATORY COVID -19 VACCINATIONS AND THE

USE OF VACCINE PASSPORTS
ISSUE
Adopt Ordinance No. 1577, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Palmdale to prevent the use of mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations and the use of vaccine passports.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council receive public testimony and consider the Ordinance.

BACKGROUND
At the City Council meeting on December 2, 2021, Council directed staff to bring back the proposed vaccine mandate ban Ordinance, in verbatim form, and to provide a staff report describing the effects of passing the Ordinance.

DISCUSSION
The impacts and effects of passing a ban on vaccine mandates can be considered based on both present vaccine mandates, and those that may exist in the future. As such, while we are able to analyze present and possible effects of passing this Ordinance, it is speculative to determine the true risks, harms and losses associated with this Ordinance as new laws and mandates may be passed from an authority authorized to do so, which may conflict with the within Ordinance. The proposed tenants of the Ordinance are discussed separately below:

SECTION 1:

No Palmdale government entity, or its subdivisions, agents, or assigns shall be permitted to issue vaccine passports, vaccine passes, or other standardized documentation for the purpose of certifying an individual’s COVID -19 vaccination status to a third p arty, or Report to Mayor and City Council
Re: Vaccine Mandate Ban
January 12, 2022

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otherwise publish or share any individual’s COVID-19 vaccination record or similar health information.

At present, it does not immediately seem that this Section of the Ordinance would conflict existing law, however, that is not to say that an entity (federal, state or local) will not pass a law or mandate requiring the City of Palmdale to act in this capacity. At present, and as discussed below, the health authority for the City of Palmdale is the Director of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, Dr. Barbara Ferrer, and Los Angeles County Health Officer, Dr. Muntu Davis.

SECTION 2:

Businesses in Palmdale are prohibited from requiring patrons or customers to provide any documentation certifying COVID-19 vaccination or post-transmission recovery to gain access to, entry upon, or service from the business.

This section would likely conflict with conflict with the Order of the Health Officer (updated December 31, 2021) from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health requiring proof of vaccination to attend bars, breweries, wineries, and distilleries.

SECTION 3.

The City and all businesses in Palmdale shall not require the COVID-19 vaccination, regular COVID-19 testing or screening as a requirement of employment.

This section would likely conflict with existing federal and local requirements, including those issued by the federal government, and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. Additionally, this would conflict with the current policy of the City of Palmdale. There are multiple mandates requiring vaccination that are applicable to residents and employees within the City of Palmdale; these include vaccine mandates for defense contractors, military personnel, healthcare workers, and employers with over 100 employees.

If the within Ordinance were to pass, the City may have a law that would cause employers within the City to choose between violating the federal mandate, the County of Los Angeles mandate, or this Ordinance of the City of Palmdale.

By way of example, there are two existing mandates with which this Ordinance would conflict. The federal mandate issued by the Biden Administration will impact approximately 84 million workers nationwide and applies to employers with over 100 employees. The mandate sets forth a vaccine mandate and provides an alternative for unvaccinated workers to wear masks and test weekly. At a local level, the County of Los Angeles has a vaccination mandate for healthcare and home care workers, which as of December 23, 2021, also requires a booster.

Report to Mayor and City Council
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January 12, 2022

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As a result of the above mandates, the proposed Ordinance would create a conflict for employers and employees, where they would ostensibly be in violation of either the within Ordinance or the applicable mandates.

To resolve the discrepancies between the City of Palmdale Ordinance banning vaccine mandates and future or previously issued vaccine mandate requirements, it is conceivable that the City of Palmdale could be subject to litigation from any group or organization covered by another mandate, including employers, labor unions, advocacy groups, individuals, or other similarly situated plaintiff. Likewise, the City of Palmdale could be subject of litigation from entities that have issued the vaccine mandates, including the federal government, the County of Los Angeles, and/or the State of California.

SECTION 4.

All businesses must comply with this order to be eligible for permits, grants or contracts issued or funded through the City of Palmdale.

This section would likely conflict with the existing Palmdale Municipal Code that establishes the Los Angeles County Health Code as the Health Code of the City of Palmdale. Additionally, California Health and Safety Code 101460 requires that every governing body of a city shall appoint a public health officer, except when the city has made other arrangements…for the county to exercise the same powers and duties within the city, as are conferred upon city health officers by law.

In the case of the City of Palmdale, the County Health Officer is Dr. Muntu Davis, under the Direction of Director Ferrer, as described above, and legislating in this space would likely conflict with a previously delegated authority. Requiring non-compliance with lawfully promulgated health orders would more appropriately rest within the authority of the County Health Officer.

Additionally, placing additional requirements on grants or other funding that originated from another source, e.g. American Rescue Plan Act funds, with a law that is contrary to the issuer of the funds would likely not be lawful and may place current and future access to funds at risk.

FISCAL IMPACT
Potentially significant with exposures to litigation as described above, exposure to damages, attorney fees, and potential loss of funding form the federal, state and local level.

Report to Mayor and City Council
Re: Vaccine Mandate Ban
January 12, 2022

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Prepared by: Christopher Beck, City Attorney
Certified as to availability of Funds: Keith Kang, Finance Manager Approved by: Ronda Perez, Acting City Manager
Approved as to form: Christopher Beck, City Attorney

ATTACHMENTS
None

CITY OF PALMDALE

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
ORDINANCE NO. 1577

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE TO PREVENT THE USE OF MANDATORY COVID-19 VACCINATIONS AND THE USE

OF VACCINE PASSPORTS
WHEREAS, autonomy over one's body is a human right enshrined in 5th and 14th Amendments; and
WHEREAS, multiple vaccine options are freely available to those who choose them for personal Protection, and
WHEREAS, individual COVID-19 vaccination records are private health information which should not be shared by mandate; and
WHEREAS, individuals may have infection-acquired immunity, and others are unable to obtain a COVID-19 vaccination due to health, religious, or other reasons; and WHEREAS, so-called COVID-19 vaccine passports reduce individual freedom and will harm patient privacy; and
WHEREAS, requiring so-called COVID-19 vaccine passports for taking part in everyday life – such as attending a sporting event, patronizing a restaurant, or going to a movie theater – would create two classes of citizens based on vaccination; and WHEREAS, it is necessary to protect the fundamental rights and privacies of people and allow the free flow of commerce within the City; and WHEREAS, the residents of the City of Palmdale have signed a petition requesting the City Council take action on this matter; and
WHEREAS, the City of Palmdale Charter states its purpose is to "restore to our community the historic principles of self-governance inherent in the doctrine of home- rule"; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

PALMDALE DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. No Palmdale government entity, or its subdivisions, agents, or assigns shall be permitted to issue vaccine passports, vaccine passes, or other standardized documentation for the purpose of certifying an individual’s COVID-19 vaccination status to a third party, or otherwise publish or share any individual’s COVID- 19 vaccination record or similar health information.

SECTION 2. Businesses in Palmdale are prohibited from requiring patrons or customers to provide any documentation certifying COVID-19 vaccination or post- transmission recovery to gain access to, entry upon, or service from the business.

SECTION 3. The City and all businesses in Palmdale shall not require the COVID-19 vaccination, regular COVID-19 testing or screening as a requirement of employment.

SECTION 4. All businesses must comply with this order to be eligible for permits, grants or contracts issued or funded through the City of Palmdale.

SECTION 5. Severability. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase in this Ordinance or any part thereof is for any reason held to be unconstitutional or invalid or ineffective by any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity or effectiveness of the remaining portions of this Ordinance or any part thereof. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase thereof irrespective of the fact that any one (1) or more subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared unconstitutional, or invalid, or ineffective, provided the basic purposes of this Ordinance and the benefits to the City and the public are not substantially impaired.

SECTION 6. Certification. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause this Ordinance to be published or posted as required by law.

SECTION 7. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect 30 days after its adoption.
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PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 12th day of January, 2022. ________________________________
Approved as to form: Steven D. Hofbauer, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________ ________________________________ Christopher L. Beck Shanae S. Smith, City Clerk
City Attorney
I, Shanae S. Smith, City Clerk of Palmdale, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was duly introduced, passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council of the City of Palmdale at a regular meeting of said Council held on the ______ day of _____________, 20___ effective on the ____ day of ___________, 20___ by the following roll call vote:

AYES:

NOES:___________________________________________________________ ABSTAIN:______________________ ABSENT: ___________________________ Date:

Shanae S. Smith, City Clerk
City Council Staff Report
DATE: JANUARY 12, 2022
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
DISTRICT: ALL
SUBJECT: ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 15 78, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF

PALMDALE AMENDING PALMDALE MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION

2.08.040 RELATING TO THE SETTING OF REGULAR MEETING

DATES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
ISSUE
Adopt Ordinance No. 1578 amending Palmdale Municipal Code Section 2.08.040 promulgating the regular meeting date of the City Council to occur on Wednesdays.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council:

1. Receive public testimony;

2. Approve the introduction of proposed Ordinance No. 1578; and,

3. Adopt Ordinance No.1578 amending Palmdale Municipal Code Section 2.08.040 promulgating the regular meeting date of the City Council to occur on Wednesdays.

BACKGROUND
At the July 13, 2021 City Council meeting, staff was directed to return to the August 17, 2021 City Council meeting with two ordinances directing a change to the regular City Council meeting day, from Tuesday to either Wednesday or Thursday.

At the August 17, 2021 City Council meeting, the City Council considered the two proposed Ordinances and agreed to change the date of the regular City Council meeting, with some exceptions, from Tuesday to Wednesday through, at least, the February 2022 City Council meeting ; to allow for to the study of the effect of th is change on public engagement of City Council matters. Staff was directed to return to the September 7, 2021, City Council meeting with a revised Ordinance . On September 7, 2021, staff presented an Ordinance (Ordinance No. 1569) that was adopted and changed the regular meeting date of the City Council of the City of Palmdale from the first Tuesday of the month to the first Wednesday of the month, through February 2022. Staff was directed to return with the within Ordinance at the January 12, 2022 meeting of the City Council.

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DISCUSSION
This Public Hearing and associated Ordinance, if passed, will keep the regular meeting date of the City Council of the City of Palmdale on the first Wednesday of the month. If the within Ordinance is not passed, the meeting date will revert to the first Tuesday of each month.

The proposed changes to the Palmdale Municipal Code Section 2.08.040 by this Ordinance are as follows:

2.08.040 Regular meeting day, time and place.

Regular meetings of the City Council will be held on the first Wednesday of each month except in January and July where regular meetings will be held on the second Wednesday of those months. Meetings of the City Council shall be held at 38300 Sierra Highway, Suite B, Palmdale, California, at 7:00 p.m. If all matters on the agenda for any regular meeting have not been considered by the City Council by the hour of 10:30 p.m., or such earlier or later time as may be fixed by a majority vote of the City Council, then the regular meeting may be adjourned to the next succeeding Wednesday, at the same time and at the same location, unless a different day, time or location is specified in the order of adjournment. When so adjourned, each adjourned meeting shall be a regular meeting for all purposes. Notice of all meetings of the City Council, whether regular, adjourned, special or emergency, will be given in the manner required by statute. When a regular Wednesday meeting of the City Council falls on a national or State holiday and City offices are scheduled to be closed, then such meeting shall not be held and will be deemed adjourned for all purposes with no further action required by the City Council or the City Clerk except such written notices of adjournment as may be required by law. The Ordinance codified in this section shall take effect 30 days after adoption of this Ordinance.

This Ordinance shall remain in effect until the second meeting of the City Council in February 2022, unless otherwise extended or amended by the City Council.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.

STRATEGIC PLAN
Goal II: Ensure long-term fiscal health of the City and maintain funding for services.

C. Involve and expand engagement to enhance public oversight and transparency.

Report to Mayor and City Council
Re: Regular Meeting of the City Council
January 12, 2022

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Prepared by: Christopher Beck, City Attorney
Certified as to availability of Funds: Keith Kang, Finance Manager Approved by: J.J. Murphy, ICMA-CM, City Manager
Approved as to form: Christopher Beck, City Attorney

ATTACHMENTS
Ordinance No. 1578

CITY OF PALMDALE

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
ORDINANCE NO. 1578

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE AMENDING PALMDALE
MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.08.040 RELATING TO THE SETTING OF

REGULAR MEETING DATES OF THE CITY COUNCIL
WHEREAS, it is incumbent upon the City Council to set a regular meeting date of the City Council to ensure public access and participation in municipal matters; and WHEREAS, by Ordinance, in April 2017, the regular date of the City Council was set as the first Tuesday of each month; and
WHEREAS, on September 7, 2021, the City Council set the date for regular meetings of the City Council on the first Wednesday of each month; and WHEREAS, the Ordinance setting the date as the first Wednesday of the month had a sunset clause of February 2022, unless otherwise acted on by the City Council; and WHEREAS, in order to continue with regular meeting dates on the first Wednesday of each month, the City Council must pass a new Ordinance to that effect.

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Section 2.08.040 of the Palmdale Municipal Code is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
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2.08.040 Regular meeting day, time and place.

SECTION 2. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such a decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council declares that it would have passed this Ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases, be declared invalid.

SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause this Ordinance to be published and posted as required by law.

PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this ______ day of ____________, ________. ________________________________
Approved as to form: Steven D. Hofbauer, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________ ________________________________ Christopher L. Beck Shanae S. Smith, City Clerk
City Attorney
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I, Shanae S. Smith, City Clerk of Palmdale, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was duly introduced, passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council of the City of Palmdale at a regular meeting of said Council held on the ______ day of _____________, 20___ effective on the ____ day of ___________, 20___ by the following roll call vote:

AYES:

NOES:___________________________________________________________ ABSTAIN:______________________ABSENT:___________________________ Date:

Shanae S. Smith, City Clerk
City Council Staff Report
DATE: JANUARY 12, 2022
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE – FINANCE DIVISION
DISTRICT: 2 AND 4
SUBJECT: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. CC 2022-001, A RESOLUTION OF THE

CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE, AUTHORIZING USE

OF THE BOND OPPORTUNITIES FOR LAND DEVELOPMENT
(“BOLD”) PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE CALIFORNIA

MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORITY TO ACCEPT APPLICATIONS

FROM PROPERTY OWNERS, CONDUCT PROCEEDINGS AND

LEVY SPECIAL TAXES WITHIN THE TERRITORY OF THE CITY OF

PALMDALE PURSUANT TO THE MELLO -ROOS COMMUNITY
FACILITIES ACT OF 1982, AS AMENDED; AND AUTHORIZING
RELATED ACTIONS.

ISSUE
Adopt Resolution No. CC 2022-001, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale, authorizing use of the Bonds Opportunities for Land Development (“BOLD”) program and authorizing the California Municipal Finance Authority to accept applications from property owners, conduct proceedings and levy special taxes wit hin the territory of the City of Palmdale pursuant to the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982, as amended; and authorizing related actions.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council:

1. Receive information regarding the California Municipal Finance Authority (“CMFA”) Bond Opportunities for Land Development (“BOLD”).

2. Open and close a public hearing for the BOLD program public hearing notice.

3. Adopt Resolution No. CC 2022-001, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale, authorizing use of the BOLD program and authorizing the CMFA to accept applications from property owners, conduct proceedings and levy special taxes within the territory of the City of Palmdale pursuant to the Mello -Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982, as amended; and authorizing related actions Report to Mayor and City Council
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January 12, 2022

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BACKGROUND
The BOLD program is a cost-effective form of land-secured financing, and the more cost effective a bond financing is, the greater overall public benefit there is, as more bond proceeds are available for the acquisition of public infrastructure, and the end property owner (homeowner) is able to take advantage of the benefit of long term financing of certain elements of the home’s cost. Utilization of the BOLD Program is a partial solution to the significant understaffing, deficiencies and inefficiencies the City may experience as it attempts to balance the workload of a multiplicity of large land development projects and other staffing obligations.

The development community has expressed a desire for the City to adopt and implement the BOLD Program and it is an offering of CMFA that the City, as a member of CMFA, is entitled to utilize. It is recommended that the City hold a public hearing on the BOLD Program, and adopt a resolution authorizing the BOLD Program for development projects within the City’s boundaries.

DISCUSSION
Background on CMFA. The City is a member of CMFA, a state-wide joint powers authority (“JPA”) whose members are numerous cities, counties and other public agencies throughout California. The CMFA has the authority to issue bonds to meet its mission of supporting economic development, job creation and social programs throughout the State of California, while giving back to California communities. By supporting member communities and their local charities with a portion of the revenue generated through the issuance of tax-exempt bonds for public, private and non-profit entities, the CMFA is able to directly contribute to building strong communities to support the health and welfare of the residents of California.

Background on the BOLD Program. CMFA recognizes that new residential development often challenges the mission of municipalities to provide infrastructure and schools, since new development triggers the need to construct, acquire, or otherwise provide additional public facilities to accommodate that growth. The BOLD Program offers a means to finance new or continuing construction of infrastructure and public facilities through bonds the CMFA issues as an alternative to issuance of land-secured bonds directly by a public entity. The BOLD Program is designed to help local government municipalities, schools and land developers throughout the State work together to cost effectively finance public infrastructure projects and development fees.

Under the BOLD Program, bonds are issued by a community facilities district (“CFD”) formed by the CMFA under the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982 (California Government Code Section 53311 et seq.) (the “Act”). The Act offers great financing flexibility and is commonly used by cities, schools and other local agencies throughout the State to generate funds for the payment of public facilities, including development fees for facilities.

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Financing Team . The BOLD Program is handled by a team of bond industry professionals with significant experience in CFDs in the State. All have highly specialized expertise in CFD bond issuance and sales and are consistently ranked among the top firms in the field. In addition, if the City desires to use a municipal advisor of its own choosing to review the BOLD Program application and/or other program documents may do so, with all related costs payable from bond proceeds. Specifically, the BOLD Program utilizes Jones Hall for bond counsel, Koppel & Gruber for special tax consulting services, and Piper Sandler & Co. for underwriting services.

Benefits of BOLD Program to Local Governments. Although the CFD would be formed within the City’s jurisdiction, little involvement by the City is required. The City Council is only required to take a single action to approve participation in the BOLD Program and CMFA thereafter works with staff to ensure the program is meeting any goals the City sets. The CMFA and its consultant team will form and approve each CFD, the CMFA will issue bonds on behalf of the CFD and will utilize the services of a special tax consultant and administrator to create the special tax formula and administer, levy, collect the special taxes. By working directly with developers, the BOLD Program facilitates financing for infrastructure and fee obligations of developers, covering a broad range of development cost obligations necessary for new development imposed by municipalities, including both facilities and/or impact fees. Using the BOLD Program alleviates staff time constraints and allows staff to focus on other aspects of processing land development projects.

Determining Special Tax Rate. Formation of the CFD requires the establishment of the annual special tax rates. The formula for computing special tax rates will be included in the resolutions to be adopted as part of the CFD formation proceedings. Typically, the formula will include a basic, undeveloped land tax with an increase in rate and shifting of the tax to developed lands at building permit stage. The total amount of taxes on developed land generally will not exceed 2% of its market value in its completed state, per industry standards.

Bond Issuance. Bonds are issued through the CMFA, with little involvement from local agencies needed for the issuance process. The City will need to approve the use of a CFD to acquire public facilities and the financing thereof, and enter into an acquisition or similar agreement (Joint Community Facilities Agreement) to receive the bond proceeds, and to meet the general requirements to maintain the tax exemption of interest on the bonds. The CMFA adopts the resolutions needed to authorize and issue the special tax bonds and awards the sale to the bond underwriter.

Use of Bond Proceeds. Once the bond issuance occurs, bond proceeds are available to be disbursed. The proceeds are held by a bond trustee and are not directly paid to the developer but are available as directed by the developer and approved by the local agency, to be used to meet obligations to the City according to the structure and timing Report to Mayor and City Council
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required for development approvals. Pursuant to an acquisition agreement or similar document, the City will determine and agree to its role in inspecting and accepting infrastructure and/or payment of financed impact fees.

Underwriting for Bond Issuance. The CFD may be formed early in the development process, with issuance of bonds at a later time or in multiple series. Credit criteria will be reviewed by the underwriting team on a case-by-case basis to assure reasonable interest rates at the time of issuance. Additionally, similar credits can be pooled together into a single bond issue with pooling flexibility assuring the most cost-effective bond issuance for each project.

Administration of the Bonds and the CFD. Administration of all aspects of the BOLD Program is handled by the CMFA, without cost to or burden on the City. Federal regulations require annual disclosures to bond investors of information related to the bonds and the development project. BOLD Program administrators will handle this continuing disclosure reporting in consultation with developers.

Giving Back to Local Communities. The CMFA shares a portion of its issuance fees directly with its member communities. In addition, a grant from a portion of the issuance fee is made to the California Foundation for Stronger Communities (“CFSC”) to fund charities designated by the member communities. A portion of the annual fees received by the CMFA are in turn directed to charitable activities within California communities, particularly those of members and participating local government agencies. This unique commitment to give back directly to the communities in which they operate sets CMFA apart from other JPA conduit issuers.

Information for Bond Marketing . Tax-exempt municipal bonds are sold through an offering document known as an Official Statement, which describes to potential purchasers of the bonds the terms, security and repayment of the bonds and details about the property securing the bonds. Since, prior to home sales, the land is owned by the developer entity(ies), relevant information for the Official Statement needs to describe the developer and the development plan. The financing team will work with the developer to provide the required information and approve the final language to be provided to prospective bond buyers.

Disclosure of Special Tax to Home Buyers . California law requires developers to disclose to home buyers the lien of any CFD special tax which will be present on the purchased property. The form of disclosure is simple and becomes part of the various sale documents presented to buyers for signature prior to a home sale.

FISCAL IMPACT
None. The Bonds to be issued by the CMFA for projects will be the sole responsibility of the Borrower, and the City will have no financial, legal, moral obligation, liability or Report to Mayor and City Council
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responsibility for the Project or the repayment of the Bonds for the financing of the Project. All financing documents with respect to the issuance of the Bonds will contain clear disclaimers that the Bonds are not obligations of the City or the State of California but are to be paid for solely from funds provided by the Borrower. The City bears no cost for the issuance of the proposed Bonds and no administrative burden for ongoing reporting and disclosure.

STRATEGIC PLAN
Goal III: Invest in infrastructure to improve community livability.

C. Plan and maintain safe and attractive neighborhoods, streets, facilities, and public spaces with exciting programming that promotes active fun for everyone.

Prepared by: Keith Kang, Finance Manager
Certified as to availability of Funds: Keith Kang, Finance Manager Approved by: J.J. Murphy, ICMA-CM, City Manager
Approved as to form: Christopher Beck, City Attorney

ATTACHMENTS

1. Resolution No. CC 2022-001

2. Notice of Public Hearing

CITY COUNCIL

CITY OF PALMDALE, CALIFORNIA
RESOLUTION NO. CC 2022-001

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE

AUTHORIZING USE OF THE BOND OPPORTUNITIES FOR LAND
DEVELOPMENT (“BOLD”) PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE

CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORITY TO ACCEPT

APPLICATIONS FROM PROPERTY OWNERS, CONDUCT

PROCEEDINGS AND LEVY SPECIAL TAXES WITHIN THE TERRITORY

OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE PURSUANT TO THE MELLO-ROOS
COMMUNITY FACILITIES ACT OF 1982, AS AMENDED; AND
AUTHORIZING RELATED ACTIONS.

WHEREAS, the California Municipal Finance Authority (the “CMFA”) is a joint exercise of powers authority the members of which include numerous cities, counties and other local agencies in the State of California (the “State”); and WHEREAS, the City of Palmdale (the “City”) is currently a member of CMFA in good standing; and
WHEREAS, the CMFA has established the Bond Opportunities for Land Development Program (the “BOLD Program”) to allow the financing of certain public facilities and/or certain development impact fees that finance public facilities (together, the “Improvements”) levied by local agencies in the State through the levy of special taxes under the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982, as amended (the “Act”); and
WHEREAS, the City desires to allow the owners of property in the City to participate in the BOLD Program (“Participating Developers”) and to allow the CMFA to conduct proceedings under the Act to form community facilities districts (“CFDs”) from time to time under the Act, to levy special taxes within such CFDs, and to issue bonds secured by such special taxes under the Act or other applicable law to finance the Improvements, provided that such Participating Developers voluntarily agree to participate and consent to the levy of such special taxes and the issuance of such bonds; and
WHEREAS, property owners within the jurisdiction of the City may in the future elect to be Participating Developers upon obtaining approval of the CMFA, and the CMFA may conduct proceedings under the Act to form a CFD, levy special taxes within such CFD and issue bonds secured by such special taxes to finance Improvements; and
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WHEREAS, the City will not be responsible for the conduct of any proceedings under the Act for the formation of any CFD, the levy or collection of special taxes for any CFD or any required remedial action in the case of delinquencies in any special tax payments, or the issuance, sale or administration of any bonds issued in connection with the BOLD Program; and
WHEREAS, the City finds that the BOLD program offered by the CMFA can provide significant public benefits, and in conformance with Government Code Section 6586.5 relating to the issuance of bonds by a joint powers authority of which the City is a member, notice was published at least five days prior to the adoption of this resolution at a public hearing, which was duly conducted by this Council concerning the significant public benefits of the BOLD Program and the bond financing of the Improvements from time to time;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

PALMDALE DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. The use of the BOLD Program in connection with the financing of Improvements is hereby authorized and approved. The appropriate officials and staff are hereby authorized and directed to allow BOLD Program participation to be available to property owners who are subject to the payment of fees for new development and/or who are conditioned to install public improvements in connection with new development.

SECTION 2. The City hereby finds and declares that the issuance of bonds by the CMFA in connection with the BOLD Program will provide significant public benefits, including without limitation, savings in effective interest rate, bond preparation, bond underwriting and bond issuance costs and the more efficient delivery of local agency services to residential and commercial development within the City.

SECTION 3. In connection with the issuance of bonds from time to time by the CMFA for the BOLD Program, a form of acquisition agreement, joint community facilities agreements or similar agreement will be required to be entered, and the form of such agreement will be subject to approval by City Council. The City Council finds and declares that entrance into each such agreement will constitute a “joint community facilities agreement” for purposes of the Act and shall be beneficial to residents of the City. Any such agreement may include, directly or by reference, City standards and policies and procedures applicable to the financing of public facilities constructed by developers for acquisition by the City.

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owners that are required to install public improvements and/or the payment of fees in connection with new development in the City, including signing developer applications or other documents evidencing the official intent of the City to reimburse itself in connection with each project from the proceeds of tax-exempt obligations issued by CMFA as part of the BOLD Program, and to advise such owners requesting participation in BOLD that the City has approved the BOLD Program; provided, that the CMFA shall be responsible for providing applications and processing of documentation and related materials at its own expense.

SECTION 5 . This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.

The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the Secretary of the CMFA.

SECTION 6. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution.

PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 12th day of January 2022. _________________________________
Approved as to form: Steven D. Hofbauer, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________ _________________________________ Christopher L. Beck Shanae S. Smith, City Clerk
City Attorney
I, Shanae S. Smith, City Clerk of Palmdale, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council of the City of Palmdale at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 12th day of January 2022 by the following roll call vote:

AYES:

NOES:___________________________________________________________ ABSTAIN:______________________ABSENT:___________________________ Date:

Shanae S. Smith, City Clerk

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on January 12, 2022, a public hearing will be held with respect to the proposed participation by the City of Palmdale (the “City”) in the Bond Opportunities for Land Development (“BOLD”) program of the California Municipal Finance Authority.

Participation in said program will enable property owners to finance public capital improvements and/or development impact fees for public capital improvements imposed on new development within the boundaries of the City. Said public capital improvements, if financed, will be among the public capital improvements required in connection with a given development project. Said development impact fees, if financed, will be used by the City or other local agencies to pay for public capital improvements which will serve the City and/or other local agencies, and which will be of a type and nature authorized under the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982 (California Government Code section 53311 et seq.). Participation in said program does not itself authorize the City to impose additional public capital improvements or new or additional development impact fees on any property owner.

The hearing will commence at 7:00 pm, or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, and will be held at City Council Chambers, 38300 Sierra Highway, Palmdale, California. Interested persons wishing to express their views on the participation in such program and the financing of public capital improvements and/or development impact fees as described abovemay do so in- person or through Zoom. In accordance with the current guidance from the California Department of Public Health and the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health, the Council Chamber is open for in-person public comment and seating. Masks are required to be worn by all persons in attendance. It is recommended that all citizens practice social distancing to the extent possible while in attendance. For those unable to attend in person, the hearing will be accessible through Zoom. Please click the link to join the webinar:
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Dated: December 28, 2021
SHANAE S. SMITH

CITY CLERK, CITY OF PALMDALE
City Council Staff Report
DATE: JANUARY 12, 2022
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

ENGINEERING DIVISION
DISTRICT: 4
SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. CC 20 22-005,

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

PALMDALE CONFIRMING THE BALLOT RESULTS TO

DETERMINE THAT NO MAJORITY PROTEST EXISTS IN THE

PROCEEDINGS, AND ORDERING THE FORMATION OF THE CITY

OF PALMDALE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT NO. 2020-290
ISSUE
Public Hearing and adopt Resolution No. CC 2022-005, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale confirming the ballot results to determine that no majority protest exists in the proceedings, and ordering the formation of the City of Palmdale Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. 2020-290.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council accept public testimony and adopt Resolution No. CC 2022-005 forming the City of Palmdale Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. 2020-290 (the “District”). This action will allow the levy and collection of assessments to begin fiscal year 2022/2023.

BACKGROUND
The developer, Pacific Community Builders, Inc. has requested the formation of the District and it is also a condition of approval for the project, Tract 54209. Tract 54209, a 97 lot residential subdivision consisting of 95 single family residential homes on

28.71 acres is located between Avenue Q-12, 37th Street East, East Avenue R and 35th Street East.

According to the “Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972”, Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code, the City may establish a landscape maintenance assessment district to provide for the installation, continued maintenance, and servicing of the landscape improvements. Placement of the landscape improvements into a district will provide for the continued maintenance of these improvements after the developer installs them and the City accepts them.

Report to Mayor and City Council
Re: Resolution No. CC 2022-005 Palmdale LMD No. 2020-290 January 12, 2022

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On January 12, 2022, the City Council acted to initiate proceedings and declare its intention to form the District, called for the preparation of an engineer’s report, and set January 12, 2022 as the date for the public hearing. Assessment ballots have been mailed to the property owners of record of the parcel(s) to be assessed, in accordance with Article XIII D of the California Constitution. At the public hearing, if the ballots are returned affirmative, the City Council can approve the District. If the ballot indicates opposition for the District, the City Council cannot adopt the resolution.

DISCUSSION
Approval of the District will provide for the continued maintenance, and servicing of landscaping improvement in the District after the developer installs them and the City accepts them.

FISCAL IMPACT
The Report indicates the proposed assessments for the City of Palmdale Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. 2020-290. The total combined maximum assessment revenue from the District for fiscal year 2022/2023 is $105,448.10 and the City’s general benefit contribution is $10,450.52. The appropriate funding source for the general benefit contribution will be determined during the FY 2022/2023 budget review process.

STRATEGIC PLAN
Goal III: Invest in infrastructure to improve community livability.

A. Seek innovative, cost effective, customer focused methods of service delivery.

C. Plan and maintain safe and attractive neighborhoods, streets, facilities, and public spaces with exciting programming that promotes active fun for everyone
Prepared by: Chuck Heffernan P.E., Director of Public Works Certified as to availability of Funds: Keith Kang, Finance Manager Approved by: J.J. Murphy, ICMA-CM, City Manager
Approved as to form: Christopher Beck, City Attorney

ATTACHMENTS

1. Resolution No. CC 2022-005

2. Engineer’s Report for City of Palmdale Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. 2020-290

COUNCIL

CITY OF PALMDALE, CALIFORNIA
RESOLUTION NO. CC 2022-005

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE

CONFIRMING THE BALLOT RESULTS TO DETERMINE THAT NO

MAJORITY PROTEST EXISTS IN THE PROCEEDINGS, AND ORDERING

THE FORMATION OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE LANDSCAPE
MAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO. 2020-290
WHEREAS, on January 12, 2022 by Resolution CC 2022-003, the City Council initiated proceedings to annex territory to the City of Palmdale Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. 2020-290 (the “District”) to pay for costs for the maintenance and services of all improvements and facilities pursuant to the terms and provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 (Sections 22500 and following of the Streets and Highways Code of California) (the "1972 Act"), Article XIII D of the Constitution of the State of California (“Article XIIID”) and the Proposition 218 Omnibus Implementation Act (Government Code Section 53750 et seq.) (the “Omnibus Act” and, together with the 1972 Act and Article XIIID, the “Assessment Law”); and
WHEREAS, the City Council did order and subsequently receive an Engineer’s Report (hereafter referred to as the “Report”) prepared by NBS in accordance with the Assessment Law; and
WHEREAS, the Report has been made a part of the record of these proceedings and is on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City (the "City Clerk"); and WHEREAS, on January 12, 2022 by Resolution No. CC 2022-004, the City Council (a) set the time and place for the purpose of hearing protests to the proposed District and (b) ordered that the record owner of each parcel proposed to be assessed have the right to submit an assessment ballot in favor of or in opposition to the assessment proposed to be levied on such parcel; and
WHEREAS, the owners of certain property have requested that the Territory be annexed to the District in order to provide for the levy of annual assessments to finance the maintenance of the Improvements; and
WHEREAS, all of the owners of the Territory have filed with the City Clerk duly executed forms entitled “A Petition to the City Council of the City of Palmdale, County of Los Angeles, State of California, Petitioning the Council to Initiate Proceedings for the Formation of the City of Palmdale Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. 2020- 290, Tract No. 54209, to be Located Between Avenue Q-12, 37th Street, East Avenue R and 35th Street East, Pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972, Being Part 2 of Division 15 of the California Streets and Highways Code and as Provided by Article XIIID of the California Constitution” (the “Petition, Consent and Waiver”); and Resolution No. CC 2022-005

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WHEREAS, by such Petition, Consent and Waiver, all of the owners of the Territory have expressly waived any and all of the procedural requirements as prescribed in the Act to the annexation of the Territory to the District and have expressly consented to the annexation of the Territory to the District; and WHEREAS, by such Petition, Consent and Waiver, all of the owners of the Territory have also expressly waived any and all of the procedural requirements as prescribed in the Act and/or Article XIII D applicable to the authorization to levy the proposed annual assessment against the Territory set forth in the Engineer’s Report and incorporated herein by this reference and have declared support for, consent to and approval of the authorization to levy such proposed annual assessment set forth in the Engineer’s Report incorporated herein by this reference; and WHEREAS, notices of such hearing, accompanied by assessment ballot materials, were mailed to each such record owner in the time, form and manner required by the Assessment Law, a full hearing has been given, and at this time all assessment ballots submitted and not withdrawn pursuant to the Assessment Law have been tabulated by the tabulation official appointed by the City (the “Tabulation Official”), all in the manner provided by the Assessment Law; and
WHEREAS, the Tabulation Official has prepared and submitted to this legislative body a Certificate of Tabulation Official and Statement of Assessment Ballots Submitted (the “Certificate of the Tabulation Official”), a copy of which is attached as Exhibit “A” hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, which reflects the results of the tabulation of the assessment ballots submitted and not withdrawn; and WHEREAS, this City Council is now satisfied with the assessments and all matters contained in the Report as submitted.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

PALMDALE DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS

FOLLOWS
SECTION 1. The above recitals are all true and correct and by this reference made an operative part hereof.

SECTION 2. The City Council hereby finds and determines that the procedures for the consideration of the District have been undertaken in accordance with the Assessment Law.

SECTION 3. The Report, as now submitted, is hereby approved and such Report shall stand as the report as required by the Assessment Law for all future proceedings for this District.

Resolution No. CC 2022-005

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SECTION 4. Assessment ballots were mailed, as required by the Assessment Law, to the record owners of all properties proposed to be assessed within the District. The assessment ballots that were completed and received by the City Clerk, prior to the close of the Public Hearing, have been tabulated in accordance with the procedures established under the Assessment Law and the results of such tabulation have been submitted to this City Council.

SECTION 5. This City Council hereby finds that the assessment ballots submitted, and not withdrawn, in opposition to the levy of assessments do not exceed the assessment ballots submitted, and not withdrawn, in favor of such levy as weighted by assessment amount in accordance with the Assessment Law. Therefore, no majority protest to the District has been found to exist.

SECTION 6. The City Council hereby orders the formation of the District and assessments to be levied as set forth in the Report.

SECTION 7. Based upon the Report and the testimony and other evidence presented at the Public Hearing, the City Council hereby makes the following determinations regarding the assessments to be levied for Fiscal Year 2022/23.
a. The proportionate special benefit derived by each assessable parcel from the maintenance and servicing of the improvements has been determined in relationship to the entirety of the cost of such maintenance and service expenses.
b. The assessments do not exceed the reasonable cost of the proportional special benefits conferred on each parcel.
c. Only special benefits have been assessed, and the general benefits have been separated from the special benefits.
d. All publicly owned parcels within the District that derive special benefits from the maintenance and servicing of the improvements have been assessed for such special benefits.

SECTION 8. The assessments for the District contained in the Report for Fiscal Year 2022/23 are hereby confirmed and levied upon the respective lots or parcels within the District as set forth in said Report. Subsequent annual assessments, in amounts not to exceed an established maximum annual assessment may be confirmed and levied without further assessment ballot proceedings pursuant to the Assessment Law. Each fiscal year, beginning Fiscal Year 2023/24, the maximum amount of each assessment may be increased by the formula contained in the Report without further compliance with the assessment ballot procedures required under the Assessment Law.

SECTION 9. The public interest and convenience requires and this legislative body does hereby order the maintenance work to be made and performed as set forth in the Report.

Resolution No. CC 2022-005

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