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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
PALMDALE CIVIC AUTHORITY
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
38300 SIERRA HIGHWAY
SUITE B
PALMDALE, CA 93550
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2022
5:00 PM
7:00 PM
www.cityofpalmdale.org
WELCOME
City Council
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5:00 P.M.
1. MAYOR TO CALL MEETINGS TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
MAYOR/CHAIR HOFBAUER, MAYOR PRO TEM/VICE CHAIR LOA,
COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS CARRILLO, BISHOP, BETTENCOURT
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Now is the time for public participation for any person wishing to speak to the City Council on matters listed or not listed on the agenda, within the jurisdiction of the City Council. If you are attending the meeting by phone, please press *9 to "raise your hand." If attending by personal computer, please click the "raise your hand" button. Press *6 to un-mute yourself, state your name and begin speaking. PLEASE NOTE: A three-minute limit is imposed on each speaker.
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PRESENTATION BY CITY ATTORNEY
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
4.2 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (ANNUAL EVALUATION)
Title: City Manager
Name: J.J. Murphy
This closed session is being held pursuant to the authority of California Government Code Section 54957.
4.3 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.
4.4 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: Eight cases.
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.
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CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION
Donald D'Angelo v. County of Los Angeles, et al
Los Angeles County Superior Court
Case No. 21AVC00441
4.6 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION
Raul Herrera v. City of Palmdale, et al.
Los Angeles County Superior Court
Case No. 21AVC00044
4.7 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION
Gerald and Roberta Dolen v. Builders Fence Company, et al Los Angeles County Superior Court
Case No. 21AVC00377
4.8 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: Steve Hofbauer
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.
5. ANNOUNCEMENT BY CITY ATTORNEY
6. ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION MEETING
7:00 P.M.
7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE IN HONOR OF OUR TROOPS
8. PRESENTATIONS
8.1 Presentation by City Manager Murphy of the City of Palmdale's Warrior Award to City Council
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8.2 Presentation of a Proclamation by Mayor and Council declaring January as Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month in the City of Palmdale.
8.3 Presentation of a Proclamation by Mayor and Council declaring January as Cervical Cancer Awareness Month in the City of Palmdale.
8.4 Presentation of a Proclamation by Mayor and Council declaring January as National Blood Donor Month in the City of Palmdale.
8.5 Presentation of a Proclamation by Mayor and Council declaring January 17, 2022 as Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in the City of Palmdale.
8.6 Presentation of a cute critter available for adoption at the Palmdale Animal Care Center.
9. WAIVER OF FULL READING OF RESOLUTION(S) and ORDINANCE(S) Staff Recommendation: Move to waive full reading of the Resolution (s) and/or Ordinance(s) to be considered and voted on at this meeting.
10. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Now is the time for public participation for any person wishing to speak to the City Council on matters listed or not listed on the agenda, within the jurisdiction of the City Council. If you are attending the meeting by phone, please press *9 to "raise your hand." If attending by personal computer, please click the "raise your hand" button. Press *6 to un-mute yourself, state your name and begin speaking. PLEASE NOTE: A three-minute limit is imposed on each speaker.
11. PALMDALE CIVIC AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
11.1 Adopt Resolution No. PCA 2022-001, a Resolution of the Palmdale Civic Authority of the City of Palmdale fixing the time and place for regular meetings. (Staff Reference: City Attorney Beck)
StaffReport_Resolution PCA 2022-001 updated.docx
PCA.Reso.MeetingDates.1.12.22 updated.docx
PCA 1988-002 re PCA Regular Meeting.pdf
PCA_BYLAWS_1988.pdf
12. CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar will be enacted by one motion unless an item(s) is pulled by Council, in which case the item(s) will be removed from the Calendar and will be considered separately following this portion of the Agenda.
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Receive and file the monthly investment activity reports for November 2021. (Staff Reference : Finance Manager Kang)
01 Staff_Report_-_Investment_Report_November_2021.docx
02 November 2021 Monthly Investement Reports City & SA.pdf
12.2 Adopt Resolution No. CC 2022-008, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale stating the City’s Investment policy and repealing Resolution No. CC 2021-029. (Staff Reference: Finance Manager Kang)
1. Staff Report - City Investment Policy 1.12.22.docx
Reso CC 2022-008
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Investment Policy 2022.docx
12.3 Adopt Resolution No. CC 2022-009, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale stating the City’s Investment policy for City contributions to the Retiree HRA and the Retiree HPS Plan and repealing Resolution No. CC 2021-030. (Staff Reference: Finance Manager Kang)
2. Staff Report - City Retiree Investment Policy 1.12.22.docx
Reso CC 2022-009
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Retiree Investment Policy 2022.docx
12.4 Adopt Resolution No. SA 2022-001, a Resolution of the Successor Agency to the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Palmdale approving the Administrative Budget for the Period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 (Administrative Budget 22-23). (Staff Reference: Finance Manager Kang)
2. Staff Report - SA Adminstrative Budget 1.12.22.docx
Reso SA 2022-001
- Approve Administrative Budget 22-23.doc
Reso OB 2022-001 Exhibit A Admin Budget.xls
12.5 Adopt Resolution No. SA 2022-002, a Resolution of the Successor Agency to the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Palmdale approving the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS 22-23) for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. (Staff Reference: Finance Manager Kang)
1. Staff Report - ROPS 1.12.22.docx
Reso SA 2022-002
- Approve ROPS 22-23.doc
ROPS 22-23 Successor Agency.pdf
12.6 Adopt Resolution No. CC 2022-002, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale authorizing the sale of rights to certain excess water to Antelope Valley- East Kern Water Agency and Palmdale Water District; and actions related thereto. (Staff Reference: Director of Public Works Heffernan)
SR_Sale_of_Water_Rights.docx
Resolution CC 2022-002.doc
AVEK 2020 Water Transfer Term Sheet.pdf
PWD Water Transfer Term Sheet.pdf
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Adopt Resolution No. CC 2022-012, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale authorizing the execution of an Emergency Mutual Response Agreement between member of Antelope Valley Agencies. (Staff Reference:
Director of Public Works Heffernan)
01-12-2022-Staff_Report_Resolution Mutual Response Agreement.docx
Resolution_CC_2022-012_Mutual_response_Agreement_.doc
Mutual Response Agreement - Antelope Valley Agencies COP FINAL.docx
Exhibit A-Mutual Response Agreement.pdf
12.8 Notice of Completion - Accept completed project with Sully-Miller Contracting Company for the 2021 Arterial Overlay Project. (Staff Reference: Director of Public Works Heffernan - Presented by Deputy Director of Public Works Glidden)
SR NOC 805 Arterial Overlay Project.docx
Signed NOC PN 805.pdf
12.9 Notice of Completion - Accept completed project with Manhole Adjusting, Inc., for the 2021 Local Street Cape Seal Project. (Staff Reference: Director of Public Works Heffernan - Presented by Deputy Director of Public Works Glidden)
SR NOC 806 Cape Seal
Project.docx
Signed NOC PN 806.pdf
12.10 Adopt Resolution Nos. CC 2022-003 and CC 2022-004. (Staff Reference:
Director of Public Works Heffernan)
Resolution No. CC 2022-003, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale initiating proceedings for the formation of the City of Palmdale Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. 2020-290, describing the proposed improvements to serve said district, and ordering the preparation of the Engineer's Reports;
and
Resolution No. CC 2022-004, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale declaring its intention to form the City of Palmdale Landscape Maintenance Assessment District No. 2020-290, preliminarily approving the Engineer's Report, and setting a time and place for hearing protest.
LMD 2020-290 SR-Intent rev.doc
CC 2022-003 Initiating Proceedings.doc
CC 2022-004 Reso Intent to Form.doc
LMD 2020-290 Engineer's Report_Updated.pdf
12.11 Notice of Completion - Accept Public Improvements for Tract 66687 located at Fairway Drive, 600 feet north of Rancho Vista Boulevard. (Staff Reference:
Director of Public Works Heffernan)
SR-01122022 TR66687 18-31.docx
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EXHIBIT B.docx
Signed NOC TR 66687.pdf
12.12 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. (Staff Reference: Director of Public Works Heffernan)
SR Resolution CC2022-010 Parking and No Stopping Modifications.docx
Resolution 2022-010 Modifying Parking.doc
12.13 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. (Staff Reference: Human Resources Manager Nevarez)
Staff_Report_Resolution_CC_2022.
1.12.22 General Positions.docx
Resolution CC 2022.
1.12.22 Genral Positions.doc
1.1.22 CLASSIFICATION AND PAY PLAN General Positions.doc
1.1.22 Salary Schedule General Positions.xls
12.14 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. (Staff Reference: Human Resources Manager Nevarez)
Staff_Report_Resolution_CC_2022. 1.12.22
P & R PT Positions.docx
Resolution CC 2022.
1.12.22 P & R Unbenefited.doc
1.1.22 CLASSIFICATION AND PAY PLAN RECREATION.doc
1.1.22 Salary Schedule Recreation.xls
12.15 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 Subordinate Bodies for the period of January 21, 2022 through February 20, 2022. (Staff Reference: City Attorney Beck)
1.12.22 Staff_Report_-
_Resolution_of_the_City_Council_Authorizing_Remote_Teleconference_Meetings__.docx
Reso_No._CC_2022.doc
12.16 Approve the minutes from the previous meetings. (Staff Reference: City Clerk/Agency Secretary Smith)
CC - October 20, 2021
CC - October 28, 2021
CC - November 1, 2021
CC/SA - November 3, 2021
CC/SA - November 17, 2021
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CC - December 15, 2021
CC Minutes 10 20 2021 final.pdf
CC Minutes 10 28 2021 final.pdf
CC Minutes 11 01 2021 final.pdf
CC SA HA Minutes 11 03 2021 final.pdf
CC SA HA Minutes 11 17 2021 final.pdf
CC 12 1 2021 5pm
7pm final.pdf
CC Minutes 12 15 2021 5pm
7pm final.pdf
CC Minutes 12 15 2021 6pm
7pm final.pdf
13. APPOINTMENT
13.1 Approve Reappointment of Public Member to the Palmdale Recycled Water Authority. (Staff Reference City Clerk Smith)
1_12_22_PRWA_Reappointment_ss.docx
JPA PRWA A-4113.pdf
14. PUBLIC HEARING
14.1 Public Hearing to receive input from the community regarding the redrawing of election district boundaries. (Staff Reference: City Clerk Smith)
1 12 22 Redistricting Public Hearing_sss.docx
14.2 Public Hearing and Review of Proposed Ordinance No. 1576 for adoption. (Staff Reference: Director of Public Works Heffernan)
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.
Staff Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 1576
SR Ordinance 1576.docx
Ordinance 1576 Adopting Speed Limits 12.7.21.docx
City of Palmdale Speed Survey Summary Final.pdf
14.3 Public Hearing and Review of Proposed Ordinance No. 1577 for adoption. (Staff Reference: City Attorney Beck)
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
StaffReport_Vaccine_Mandates_1.12.22.docx
Vaccine.Mandates.1.12.22.Ord.CAO.docx
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Public Hearing and Review of Proposed Ordinance No. 1578 for adoption. (Staff Reference: City Attorney Beck)
ORDINANCE NO. 1578, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL 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.
StaffReport_CCMeetingDate_1.12.22v1.docx
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_COU.docx
14.5 Public Hearing and Review of Proposed Resolution No. CC 2022-001 for adoption. (Staff Reference: Finance Manager Kang)
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
Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. CC 2022-001
Staff Report CMFA BOLD Program.docx
Resolution CC
2022-001 Authorize BOLD Program Loan v2.doc
2 Palmdale - Public Hearing Notice re BOLD Official-NEW.docx
14.6 Public Hearing and Review of Proposed Resolution No. CC 2022-005 for adoption. (Staff Reference: Director of Public Works Heffernan)
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
Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. CC 2022-005.
LMD_2020-290_SR-Public_Hearing_rev.doc
CC 2022-005 Confirming No Majority Protest Exists.docx
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10 Exhibit A to Resolution Attachment - Certificate of Tabulation Official.docx
LMD 2020-290 Engineer's Report_Updated.pdf
14.7 Public Hearing and Review of Proposed Resolution No. CC 2022-011 for adoption. (Staff Reference: Director of Economic and Community Development Garibay - Presented by Senior Planner Magana)
RESOLUTION NO. CC 2022-011, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 21-004 FOR THE DRAFT 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT, DIRECT CITY STAFF TO
MAKE MINOR REVISIONS TO THE ADOPTED HOUSING ELEMENT IF
REQUIRED BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PRIOR TO CERTIFICATION AND FIND THAT THE ADDENDUM TO ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT 11-01,
PREVIOUSLY CERTIFIED BY THE CITY OF PALMDALE IN 2012, IS APPROPRIATE FOR THE PROJECT.
Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. CC 2022-011
STAFF_REPORT-Reso No. CC2022-011_1-12-21.docx
DRAFT 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT.pdf
Reso_No._CC_2022-011-Attachments.pdf
15. NEW BUSINESS
15.1 Discuss potential amendments to the Palmdale Municipal Code (Chapter 8, et seq.) regarding regulation of smoking in the City of Palmdale, and provide direction to staff. (Staff Reference: City Attorney Beck)
StaffReport_Proposed_Smoking_Ordinance_Amendments_-
_Discussion_Item_1.12.22 (2).docx
16. INFORMATIONAL REPORT FROM MAYOR AND / OR COUNCILMEMBERS ON
THEIR VARIOUS COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS AND MEETINGS ATTENDED AT
PUBLIC EXPENSE
16.1 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
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• NORTH LOS ANGELES COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COALITION
• PALMDALE RECYCLED WATER AUTHORITY
• SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS REGIONAL
COUNCIL
• UNITED STATES/MEXICO SISTER CITIES ASSOCIATION
• CALIFORNIA STATE PRISON – LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CITIZENS
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Bettencourt Informational Report 011222.docx
16.2 MEETINGS ATTENDED AT PUBLIC EXPENSE
17. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
18. CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR NEW AGENDA ITEMS
19. Adjourn
meeting to January 19, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber located at 38300 Sierra Highway, Suite B, Palmdale, California.
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