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 7, 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.
How to observe the meeting virtually:
1. Spectrum local access Channel 27
2. Online live webcast at www.cityofpalmdale.org.
How to Submit Public Comments:
VERBAL PUBLIC COMMENT DURING THE MEETING – ZOOM Number: US: +1 253 215 8782 Webinar ID: 811 5318 2811 Passcode: 355676
Webinar attendee link
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81153182811?
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Verbal comments must be limited to three (3) minutes. Public comments submitted will become part of the official meeting record.
The safety and well-being of employees and the public remains the City's top priority. The
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
38300 SIERRA HIGHWAY
SUITE B
PALMDALE, CA 93550
MONDAY, FEBRUARY
7, 2022
12:00 PM
SPECIAL MEETING
www.cityofpalmdale.org
WELCOME
City Council
Monday, February
7, 2022
1 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.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, if you require a disability- related modification or accommodation to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (661) 267-5151 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting.
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Your courtesy is requested to help our meetings run smoothly. If you’ll be kind enough to follow these simple rules, we can make the best possible use of your time and ours:
Please refrain from public displays or outbursts, such as unsolicited applause, comments, cheering, foul language or obscenities.
Any disruptive activities that substantially interfere with the ability of the City Council to carry out its meeting will not be permitted and offenders will be asked to leave the meeting.
Please turn off/mute your cell phones and mobile devices.
12:00 P.M.
1. CALL THE MEETING 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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Monday, February
7, 2022
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PRESENTATION BY CITY ATTORNEY
4.1 This closed session is being held pursuant to the authority of California Government Code Section 54957.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title: City Manager
5. ANNOUNCEMENT BY CITY ATTORNEY
6. ADJOURN
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