As a result of the dramatic increase in COVID-19 cases, and our desire to keep both the public and City staff safe, the public will be permitted to physically attend the City Council meeting scheduled for February 2, 2022, including public seating available at limited capacity. 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. Councilmembers may choose to participate in person or via conference call.
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
38300 SIERRA HIGHWAY
SUITE B
PALMDALE, CA 93550
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY
2, 2022
5:00 PM
7:00 PM
www.cityofpalmdale.org
WELCOME
City Council
Wednesday, February
2, 2022
1 The safety and well-being of employees and the public remains the City's top priority. The City of Palmdale appreciates your patience and understanding during these challenging times.
The City Council is making every effort to follow the spirit and intent of the Brown Act and other applicable laws regulating the conduct of public meetings in order to maximize transparency and public access.
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5:00 P.M.
1. MAYOR TO CALL MEETINGS TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
MAYOR HOFBAUER, MAYOR PRO TEM LOA,
COUNCILMEMBERS 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—EXISTING LITIGATION
Donald D'Angelo V. County of Los Angeles, et al.
Los Angeles County Superior Court
Case No. 21AVC00441
This closed session is being held pursuant to the authority of California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).
4.2 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION
Dimartino v. City of Palmdale
Los Angeles County Superior Court
Case No. 21AVCV00482
This closed session is being held pursuant to the authority of California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).
4.3 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION
CV Communities v. AVEK, et al.
Los Angeles County Superior Court
Case No. BC66107
This closed session is being held pursuant to the authority of California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).
4.4 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.
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CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: Two 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.
4.6 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION
Ricci v. City of Palmdale, et al.
Los Angeles County Superior Court
Case No. 22STCV01269
This closed session is being held pursuant to the authority of California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).
4.7 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: Patricia Nevarez
City Claim No.: 2022-005
Date Filed: 1/27/22
Date of Loss: Various
4.8 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: Shanae Smith
City Claim No.: 2022-005
Date Filed: 1/10/22
Date of Loss: Various
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 City Council
Wednesday, February
2, 2022
4 TROOPS
8. PRESENTATIONS
8.1 Presentation of the City of Palmdale's Warrior Award to Miguel Lopez, I.T.
Technician.
8.2 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. (Voice Vote - Requires a majority to waive.)
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. 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.
11.1 Receive and file the monthly and quarterly investment activity reports for December 2021. (Staff Reference: Finance Manager Kang)
01_Staff_Report_-_Investment_Report_December_2021_Qtr_2.docx
02_December_2021_Monthly_&_Quarterly_Investment_Report.pdf
11.2 Adopt Resolution No. CC 2022-016, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale approving and authorizing the execution and delivery of a supplemental agreement No. 5 to amended and restated fiscal agent agreement related to Ritter Ranch, and authorizing actions related thereto. (Staff Reference: Finance Manager Kang).
01_Staff_Report_Ritter_Ranch_Fifth_Supplement_to_Fiscal_Agent_Agreement_1- 25-22.docx
02_Reso 2022-016 Apprv SuppNo5 v2.docx
03_Consent of Borrower to Modification of Amended and Restated Fiscal Agent Agreement.pdf
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5 04_5th Amendment to Fiscal Agent Agreement A-4261.pdf
05_Coverltr J18057 011022.pdf
06 Officers Certificate SuppNo5 J18021 1-25-22.pdf
07_Petition Deferral Pymt J18027.pdf
11.3 Approve Legal Services Agreement Between the City of Palmdale and Silver & Wright, LLP in the amount of $500,000. (Staff Reference: City Attorney Beck)
1_19_2021_Staff_Report_Silver___Wright_Agreement (4).docx
[Draft] Legal Services Agreement Between the City of Palmdale and Silver & Wright, LLP (A-7783).pdf
11.4 Approve Agreement with Management Partners, Inc. to Provide Consulting Services Regarding Misdemeanor Prosecutions within the City of Palmdale. (Staff Reference: City Attorney Beck)
2_2_2022_Staff_Report_-_Approve_Agreement_No._A-
7784_Between_the_City_of_Palmdale_and_Management_Partners__Inc. (1).docx
_Draft__City_of_Palmdale_-_Management_Partners__Inc.__A-7784_.pdf
11.5 Approve Final Tract Map No. 74927, (located at the northwest corner of Pevero Court & Range Drive. (Staff Reference: Director of Public Works Heffernan)
TR 74927 Approval - Staff Report.docx
TR 74927 Final.pdf
11.6 Notice of Completion - Accept public improvements for Palmdale Aerospace Academy Street Widening located at 35th Street East south of Palmdale Boulevard. (Staff Reference: Director of Public Works Heffernan)
SR-02022022 18-23A.docx
EXHIBIT A 18-23A.docx
EXHIBIT B.docx
Signed NOC.pdf
11.7 Approve Supplemental Agreement No. 3 with RSB Group, Inc. for PN 784, Rancho Vista Park, in the amount of $218,855.81. (Staff Reference: Director of Public Works Heffernan - Presented by Deputy Director of Public Works Glidden)
PN_784_Rancho_Vista_Park_Supplemental_No._3_Staff_Report__1_.docx
RSB_SA_3_220202_Contractorsigned.pdf
11.8 Adopt Resolution No. CC 2022-018, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale authorizing submission of a Notification of the City's Intent to Comply with Senate Bill (SB) 619, to the State Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (Calrecycle). (Staff Reference: Director of Public Works Heffernan - Presented by Deputy Director of Public Works Glidden)
SR - Resoultion No. CC 2022-018 Final.docx
FINAL - Resolution CC 2022-018.doc
SB 619 App.docx
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Approve the minutes from the previous meetings. (Staff Reference: City Clerk/Agency Secretary Smith)
CC/SA/PCA - January 12, 2022
CC - January 19, 2022
CC-SA-PCA 01 12 2021 final.pdf
CC Minutes 01 19 2022.pdf
12. PUBLIC HEARING
12.1 Public Hearing to review and consider the redistricting draft maps recommended by the Advisory Redistricting Commission. (Staff Reference: Acting City Manager Perez)
2.2.2022 Public Hearing to Review and Consider the Redistricting Draft Maps Recommended by the Advisory Redistricting Commission.docx
Reso. No. 2021-031.pdf
Public_208.pdf
ALVA-Map.pdf
Palmdale_AVP_01242022_legals.pdf
Outreach Summary Report - Palmdale.pdf
13. INFORMATIONAL REPORT FROM MAYOR AND / OR COUNCILMEMBERS ON
THEIR VARIOUS COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS AND MEETINGS ATTENDED AT
PUBLIC EXPENSE
13.1 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
COUNCIL
• UNITED STATES/MEXICO SISTER CITIES ASSOCIATION
• CALIFORNIA STATE PRISON – LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CITIZENS
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
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MEETINGS ATTENDED AT PUBLIC EXPENSE
Bettencourt Informational Report 020222.docx
14. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
15. CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR NEW AGENDA ITEMS
16. Adjourn
meeting to February 16, 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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