Agenda packet, first session — Palmdale City Council, February 16, 2022

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 16, 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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How to Submit Public Comments:

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CITY COUNCIL MEETING

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
38300 SIERRA HIGHWAY

SUITE B
PALMDALE, CA 93550
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2022
3:30 PM
7:00 PM
www.cityofpalmdale.org

WELCOME
City Council
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
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3:30 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.

City Council
Wednesday, February 16, 2022

4. 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

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

Closed session is recommended because the City will assess the merits of this matter, and/or threat. Based on existing facts and circumstances, there is a significant exposure to litigation against the City of Palmdale. The existing facts and circumstances that might result in litigation against the City of Palmdale are that the law firm of Shenkman & Hughes has sent a letter to the City of Palmdale regarding decennial redistricting process which could amount to a threat of litigation. The aforementioned facts and circumstances are stated as required by Government Code Section 54956.9 (e)(2). Based on the existing facts and circumstances, it is the opinion of the City Attorney that it would prejudice the position of the City of Palmdale to discuss this matter in public or to disclose further circumstances in this potential case. Further, such disclosure may harm any settlement attempts or other efforts to resolve the matter without litigation.

4.3 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION
CV Communities v. AVEK
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).

5. ANNOUNCEMENT BY CITY ATTORNEY

6. ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION MEETING

City Council
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
7:00 P.M.

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

8. 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.)

9. 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.

10. 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.

10.1 Adopt Resolution No. CC 2022-019, 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 February 21, 2022 through March 23, 2022. (Staff Reference: City Attorney Beck)

2_16_2022_Staff_Report_-
_Resolution_of_the_City_Council_Authorizing_Remote_Teleconference_Meetings__RESOLUTION_NO._CC_2021- 019.docx

2_16_2022
Resolution No. CC 2021-019 Brown Act Teleconference AB 361.doc

10.2 Adopt Resolution No. CC 2022-021, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale to approve the street name change of Avenue R-12, between 65th to 70th Street East, to be named Hawks Way. (Staff Reference: Director of Public Works Heffernan)

SR_-_Resolution_No._CC_2022-021__Hawks_Way (3).docx

Resolution CC 2022-021 Hawks Way.doc

Avenue R-12 Map.pdf

10.3 Adopt Resolution CC 2022-024, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale to Support the Recall of Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon. (Staff Reference: City Attorney Beck)
City Council
Wednesday, February 16, 2022

StaffReport_Resolution.Support.Recall.2.16.22.docx

DA Gascon - Resolution.Support.Recall.2.16.22.docx

10.4 Approve Legal Services Agreement Between the City of Palmdale and Bradley, Gmelich & Wellerstein in the amount of $250,000. (Staff Reference City Attorney Beck)

StaffReport_BGW2.16.22.docx

LSA.BGW,2.16.22 v2.docx

11. PUBLIC HEARING

11.1 Public Hearing to review and consider the redistricting draft maps recommended by the Advisory Redistricting Commission. (Staff Reference: Acting City Manager Perez)

2.16.2022_Public_Hearing_to_Review_and_Consider_the_Redistricting_Draft_Maps_Recommended_by_the_Advisory_Redistricting_Commission__1_ (1).docx

Reso. No. 2021-031.pdf

NDC-Purple.pdf

ALVA-Map.pdf

Public_208.pdf

Outreach Summary Report - Palmdale.pdf

Public_202.pdf

Public_203.pdf

Public_205.pdf

Public_206.pdf

NDC-Minimal-Change.pdf

NDC_Orange.pdf

NDC_Pink.pdf

11.2 Public Hearing and Review of Proposed Ordinance No. 1580 for adoption. (Staff Reference: City Attorney Beck)

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE CONTINUING A TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF SECTION 5.04.670(H)(4) OF

THE PALMDALE MUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING THE SALE OF FLAVORED

ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE PRODUCTS

Staff Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 1580

2.16.2022 Ordinance Continuing A Temporary Suspension of Section 5.04.670(H)(4) of the Palmdale Municipal Code Prohibiting the Sale of Flavored Electronic Cigarette Products.docx

[Proposed] Ordinance No. 1580 - Flavored Tobacco.doc

City Council
Wednesday, February 16, 2022

11.3 Public Hearing and Review of Proposed Ordinance No. 1571 for adoption. (Staff Reference: City Attorney Beck)

ORDINANCE NO. 1571, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 8.34 ET. SEQ.:

REGULATION OF SMOKING AT PUBLIC PLACES AND PLACES OF

EMPLOYMENT

Staff Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 1571

StaffReport_Smoking Ordinance Amendments .1571.2.16.22 v2.docx

Smoking.Ord.CAO.2.8.22.docx

12. APPOINTMENTS

12.1 Approve nomination for appointment of the Public Member to the board of directors for Visit Palmdale. (Staff Reference: Director of Economic and Community Development Garibay - Presented by Economic Development Coordinator Gonzalez)

City_Staff_Report-Visit Palmdale BOD_at-large_FINAL.pdf

12.2 Approve alternate member nomination for appointment to the Measure AV Oversight Committee. (Staff Reference: City Clerk Smith)

2_16_22_MAV_Regular_Member_Appointment_sss.docx

Ordinance No. 1561.pdf

MAV_Bylaws.docx

13. NEW BUSINESS

13.1 Discuss potential move to five Council districts and rotating mayor. (Staff Reference: City Attorney Beck)

StaffReport_Modifying Districts.2.16.22.docx

14. ADJOURN
City Council
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
City Council Staff Report
DATE: FEBRUARY 16, 2021
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
DISTRICT: ALL
SUBJECT: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. CC 2 022-019, 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
FEBRUARY 21, 2022 - MARCH 23, 2022
ISSUE
Adopt Resolution No. CC 2022-019, 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 February 21, 2022 through March 23, 2022.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council:

1. Adopt Resolution No. CC 2022-019, 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 February 21, 2022 through March 23, 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 2022-019
February 16, 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 (February 21, 2022 through March 23, 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 2022-019.

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: Ronda Perez, Acting City Manager
Approved as to form: Christopher Beck, City Attorney

ATTACHMENTS

1. Proposed Resolution No. CC 2022-019

CITY COUNCIL

CITY OF PALMDALE, CALIFORNIA
RESOLUTION NO. CC 2022-019

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 FEBRUARY 21, 2022 – MARCH 23, 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 2022-019

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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 December 20, 2021, 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 16th day of February 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 16th day of February 2022 by the following roll call vote:

AYES:

NOES:___________________________________________________________ ABSTAIN:______________________ABSENT:___________________________ Date:

Shanae S. Smith, City Clerk
City Council Staff Report
DATE: FEBRUARY 16, 2022
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

ENGINEERING DIVISION
DISTRICT: 4
SUBJECT: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. CC 2022 -021, A RESOLUTION OF THE

CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE TO APPROVE THE
STREET NAME CHANGE OF AVENUE R -12, BETWEEN 65 TH TO
70TH STREET EAST, TO BE NAMED HAWKS WAY
ISSUE
Adopt Resolution No. CC 2022 -021, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale to approve the street name change of Avenue R-12, between 65th to 70th Street East, to be named Hawks Way.

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. CC 2022-021, authorizing the City to change the street name of Avenue R-12, between 65th to 70th Street East, to be named Hawks Way.

BACKGROUND
Staff has been petitioned by the Antelope Valley Union High School District to change the street name for Avenue R-12, between 65th to 70th Street East, to be named Hawks Way.

This segment of Avenue R -12 borders the southern portion of Pete Knight High School.

Currently this roadway ends at the westerly boundary line of the High School and serves as one of the main student drop-off points. In the future, with the current construction of subdivision Tract 61611 and 61891, roadway improvements along Avenue R -12 will be extended to connect with 65th Street East.

To change the name of said segment of Avenue R -12 will involve changing 1 standard street name sign that is at the intersection of Avenue R -12 and 70 th Street East. This action will not require any changes to property addresses, as there are no business or residence that addressed along this street, as Pete Knight High School is addressed from 70th Street East.

Report to Mayor and City Council
Re: Approval of Resolution No. CC 2022-021
February 16, 2022

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Staff recommends the City Council adopt Resolution CC 2022-021 approving the street name change of Avenue R-12, between 65th to 70th Street East, to be named Hawks Way.

FISCAL IMPACT
$700; Amounts related to street sign fabrication and installation are budgeted in FY 2022 in Street Maintenance, Account No. 20133001-738410. Below is a breakdown of the costs.

ITEM NO. UNIT COST TOTAL
Small Signs 1 $150 $150
Labor & Material 1 $300 $300
Staff Time (Agency
coordination, Post Office, etc) 1 $250 $250
Project Total $700

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: Ronda Perez, Acting City Manager
Approved as to form: Christopher Beck, City Attorney

ATTACHMENTS

1. Resolution No. CC 2022-021

2. Map of Avenue R-12

CITY COUNCIL

CITY OF PALMDALE, CALIFORNIA
RESOLUTION NO. CC 2022-021

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE CHANGING THE NAME OF AVENUE R-12, BETWEEN 65 TH TO 70 TH

STREET EAST TO BE NAMED HAWKS WAY
WHEREAS, a City street known as Avenue R-12, extending from 65 th Street East to 70th Street East; and
WHEREAS, it is desirable and appropriate to change the name of Avenue R-12, between 65th Street East to 70th Street East to the name of Hawks Way; and WHEREAS, the Antelope Valley Union High School District requested and support a street name change to promote and express school pride within the community; and
WHEREAS, Section 34091.1 of the California Government Code provides for changing the existing name of a City street;

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

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

SECTION 1 . That portion of the City street now known as ”Avenue R-12” between 65th Street East to 70th Street East shall henceforth be designated as “Hawks Way”.

SECTION 2. This Resolution shall be effective upon its adoption.

Resolution No. CC 2022-021

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SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to adoption of this resolution.

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
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 ______ day of _____________, 20___ by the following roll call vote:

AYES:

NOES:___________________________________________________________ ABSTAIN:______________________ABSENT:___________________________ Date:

Shanae S. Smith, City Clerk
AVENUE R-12, NAME CHANGE
THE CITY OF PALMDALE ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES THAT MAY ARISE FROM THE USE OF INFORMATION RETRIEVED FROM THIS MAP.

PETE KNIGHT

HIGH SCHOOL
TR 61611/
TR 61891
LEGEND
SECTION OF AVENUE R-12 TO BE RENAMED

PETE KNIGHT HIGH SCHOOL
SUBDIVISION TR 61611 / TR 61891
City Council Staff Report
DATE: FEBRUARY 16, 2022
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
DISTRICT: ALL
SUBJECT: ADOPT RESOLUTION CC 2022-024, A RESOLUTION OF THE

CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE TO SUPPORT

THE RECALL OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY DISTRICT

ATTORNEY GEORGE GASCON
ISSUE
Adopt Resolution CC 2022-024, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale to Support the Recall of Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon.

RECOMMENDATION
Discuss Resolution and adopt or reject as necessary.

BACKGROUND
At the City Council meeting on February 2, 2022, staff was directed to return with the attached Resolution in support of the recall of Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon.

DISCUSSION
In response to a directive to staff, the Office of the City Attorney has produced the attached Resolution supporting the recall of Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon.

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

Report to Mayor and City Council
Re: Resolution No. CC 2022-024 Recall
February 16, 2022

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

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

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
Resolution CC 2022-024

CITY COUNCIL

CITY OF PALMDALE, CALIFORNIA
RESOLUTION NO. CC 2022-024

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE,

TO SUPPORT THE RECALL OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY

DISTRICT ATTORNEY GEORGE GASCON
WHEREAS, the City of Palmdale, values and places the highest priority on public safety and protecting its community; and
WHEREAS, the City of Palmdale, strives to maintain effective public safety and protection for life, property and the environment, as stated in Goal I of the Strategic Plan.

WHEREAS, Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon issued a series of Special Directives in December 2020, including Special Directives 20-06, 20- 07, and 20-08; and
WHEREAS, Special Directive 20-06 eliminates cash bail for any misdemeanor, non-serious felony, or non-violent felony offense; and
WHEREAS, Special Directive 20-07 lists numerous misdemeanor charges that will be declined or dismissed before arraignment and without conditions unless “exceptions” or “factors for consideration” exist. These misdemeanor charges include trespassing, disturbing the peace, criminal threats, drinking in public, drug and paraphernalia possession, being under the influence of a controlled substance, public intoxication, resisting arrest, driving without a valid license or with a suspended license, minor in possession of alcohol, loitering, and loitering to commit prostitution; and WHEREAS, Special Directive 20-08 eliminates several sentencing enhancements, including the Three Strikes Law, gang enhancements, and violations of bail; and
WHEREAS, some of the Special Directives issued by Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon contradict state law, which were enacted through the legislative or ballot initiative process to prevent and prosecute crime and protect the general public; and
WHEREAS, the Special Directives listed in this Resolution undermine the legislative and ballot initiative process and risk safety of the general public; and WHEREAS, the Special Directives undermine the deterrent effects of various criminal laws and penalties that were meant to protect the public, including the residents of the City of Palmdale; and
Resolution No. CC 2022-024

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WHEREAS, the City of Palmdale adopted Resolution CC 2021-074, which was a vote of no confidence in Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon; and WHEREAS, it is of the utmost importance for the City of Palmdale, that policies that aim to restructure or amend prosecutorial directives are consistent with state law and issued with reasonable intent and priority to enhance public safety and protect the general public and victims’ rights.

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 of Palmdale insists Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon uphold the laws of the state, whether they were established by the state legislature or the voters of this state, and demands no Special Directives be issued by Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon which contradict these laws.

SECTION 2. The City of Palmdale supports the recall of Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascon.

SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution.

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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 ______ day of _____________, 20___ by the following roll call vote:

AYES:

NOES:___________________________________________________________ ABSTAIN:______________________ABSENT:___________________________ Date:

Shanae S. Smith, City Clerk
City Council Staff Report
DATE: FEBRUARY 16, 2022
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
DISTRICT: ALL
SUBJECT: APPROVE LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BRADLEY, GMELICH AND WELLERSTEIN (Agreement No. A-7819)
ISSUE
Should the Council approve the Legal Services Agreement between the City of Palmdale and Bradley, Gmelich and Wellerstein (Agreement No. A-7819)?

RECOMMENDATION
Approve the Legal Services Agreement between the City of Palmdale and Bradley, Gmelich and Wellerstein. (Agreement No. A-7819)

BACKGROUND
Bradley, Gmelich & Wellerstein (previously Bradley Gmelich) has competently provided legal services to the City of Palmdale for more than a decade. The City Attorney’s Office would like to continue to use their services for various legal matters. Agreement A-7819 would retain Bradley, Gmelich & Wellerstein for up to three (3) years.

DISCUSSION
Under the proposed agreement with Bradley, Gmelich & Wellerstein, the firm would continue to provide legal services pertaining to personal injury and property damage defense. This work would also include cross claims, counter claims, summary judgments and all manner of motions, discovery proceedings, trials, and post-trial and appellate work. In addition, the firm would provide general advisory services related to such claims and lawsuits and the prevention of future claims and lawsuits. The City will be charged rates between $135 and $275 per hour. All billings are on the 1/10th hour basis. The firm also charges for items such as applicable court fees, messenger, courier and air freight expenses, parking expenses, local and out-of-town travel expenses, mileage, computerized and other research costs, long distance telephone expenses, conference call expenses, facsimile and other communication expenses, postage, and printing costs.

Report to Mayor and City Council
Re: LSA BGW
February 16, 2022

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FISCAL IMPACT
The Legal Services Agreement has the not-to-exceed amount of $250,000. Fees will only be paid to the extent services are provided. Funds for this agreement are currently budgeted in the City Attorney’s Office budget accounts, Litigation Account (10114001- 721140).

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

A. Manage resources, costs and liabilities to ensure the City’s long-term fiscal health.

ATTACHMENTS
Agreement No. A- 7819

AGREEMENT FOR LEGAL SERVICES BETWEEN

THE CITY OF PALMDALE AND BRADLEY, GMELICH & WELLERSTEIN LLP AGREEMENT NO. A- 7819
This Legal Services Agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered into by and between the City of Palmdale (“City”) and Bradley, Gmelich & Wellerstein LLP (“Firm”), collectively identified as “the parties.” RECITALS:

A. This Agreement is made pursuant to California Business and Professions Code Section 6148, and is intended to fulfill the requirements of that section.

B. The City desires to retain the Firm to provide specialized legal services related to the areas of civil litigation and personal injury defense, general advisory services related to municipal law and business practices, as well as legal services related to employment law litigation, advice and counsel.

C. The attorneys of the Firm are duly licensed under the laws of the State of California and are fully qualified to provide the services contemplated by this Agreement.

THE PARTIES AGREE AS FOLLOWS:

1. Scope of Services.
a. The Firm will provide those legal services as may be authorized and assigned by the Palmdale City Attorney, including, without limitation, legal services related to personal injury and property damage defense, employment law defense, cross claims, counter claims, summary judgments and all manner of motions, discovery proceedings, trials, and post-trial and appellate work, as well as general advisory services related to such claims and lawsuits and the prevention of future claims and lawsuits. The firm will provide those legal services reasonably required to accomplish City’s stated goals. b. The legal services the Firm will provide to City will be billed at the rates set forth in Exhibit “A”, attached.

2. Designation of Responsible Attorneys.

Barry Bradley, Esq. is designated as the attorney responsible for providing the legal services under this Agreement to City and for supervising Legal Services Agreement
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any other attorneys within the Firm assisting him in the performance of those services. The Firm’s offices are located at 700 North Brand Boulevard, 10th Floor, Glendale, CA 91203.

3. Confidentiality.

All reports, information, data, or other documents prepared or assembled by the Firm under this Agreement are confidential and the Firm shall not make the same available to any individual or organization without the prior written approval of the Palmdale City Attorney.

4. Maximum Contract Amount, Billing Procedures, and
Monthly Statements.
a. The Firm shall submit to the Palmdale City Attorney, within thirty (30) days after the end of each calendar month, an itemized statement of the professional services provided and the time expended providing those services. This statement will be in the form customarily submitted by the Firm to clients that are billed on an hourly basis. The parties acknowledge that payment of all monthly statements is expected to be made within thirty (30) days of the billing date.
b. The Firm will bill the City for items such as, but not limited to, long distance telephone calls, filing fees (if applicable), document duplication, computerized legal research, word-processing, and similar out-of- pocket expenditures. These items will be separately designated on the Firm’s monthly statements as “disbursements,” and will be billed in addition to the fees for professional services.
c. If the Firm’s services are billed by the hour, time will be charged by the Firm in increments of 1/10 of an hour (i.e., six-minute units). Among the services which are routinely billed are telephone conversations and travel time.

In addition to the fees charged for services, the Firm also bills for costs incurred, which include, but are not limited to, filing fees (if applicable), messenger and air courier expensed, parking expenses, local and out-of-town travel expenses, facsimile and other communication expenses, postage, and printing costs. In addition, the Firm charges for certain internal costs if incurred on City’s behalf, such as photocopying, secretarial overtime, and word processing.

The rate structure in general, or the rates of particular attorneys, may be increased from time to time, after a minimum 30-day written notice to and written consent of the Palmdale City Attorney. To the extent feasible, these adjustments will be made so as to coincide with the beginning of City’s fiscal Legal Services Agreement
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year, which begins on July 1st. If possible, requests to increase fees should be forwarded to the Palmdale City Attorney in February of any given year. d. The Firm’s fees for legal services are based primarily on hourly rates; other factors considered by the Firm in determining a fair fee are set forth in Rule 4-200 of the Rules of Professional Conduct of the California State Bar Association. If persons who are “Of Counsel” to the Firm work on City matters, the Firm and its Of Counsel may from time to time share the fees paid by City; however, if such is the case, City’s fees will not be increased in any way, and the fees which City is requested to pay will be the same as would have been payable had there been no such sharing of fees.
e. All fees, charges, costs and reimbursable items for
the entire term of this Agreement shall not exceed a maximum of $250,000.00.

5. Resolution of Fee Disputes.

City is entitled to require that any fee dispute be resolved by binding arbitration in Los Angeles in accordance with the arbitration rules of the Los Angeles County Bar Association for legal fee disputes. If City chooses not to use the Los Angeles County Bar Association’s arbitration procedures, City agrees that any disputes regarding the professional services rendered or fees charged by the Firm will be submitted to binding arbitration in Los Angeles to be conducted by the American Arbitration Association (or an alternative provider if the Parties so agree) in accordance with its commercial arbitration rules.

6. Term of the Agreement.

This Agreement will take effect on February 16, 2022 and will remain in full force and effect for a period of three (3) years or until terminated in accordance with the provisions of Section 7.

7. Termination of the Agreement.

City has the right to terminate the Firm’s representation at any time, without cause, subject to an obligation to give notice in writing to the Firm at least thirty (30) days prior to termination. The Firm has the same right, subject to an obligation to give City written notice at least ninety (90) days prior to termination so that City will be able to arrange alternative representation. In either circumstance, City agrees to secure new counsel as quickly as possible and to cooperate fully in the substitution of the new counsel as counsel of record in any pending litigation matters. The Firm agrees to cooperate fully in any such Legal Services Agreement
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transition, including the transfer of files. Upon termination, all finished or unfinished materials shall become the property of City. Notwithstanding the termination of the Firm’s representation, City will remain obligated to pay to the Firm all fees and costs incurred prior to such termination.

8. Modifications to the Agreement.

Unless otherwise provided for in this Agreement,
modifications relating to the nature, extent, or duration of the Firm’s professional services to be rendered will require the written approval of the Palmdale City Attorney. Any such written approval will be deemed to be a supplement to this Agreement and will specify any changes in the Scope of Services and the agreed- upon billing rate to be charged by the Firm and paid by the City.

9. Independent Contractor.

No employment relationship is created by this Agreement with the Firm or any employees of the Firm. For all purposes, the Firm and its employees are independent contractors to City and shall not incur, nor have the authority to incur any debt, obligation, or liability for or against City.

10. Assignment and Delegation.

This Agreement contemplates the performance of
professional services by the Firm. Neither this Agreement, nor any portion of it, may be assigned or delegated by the Firm without the prior written consent of the Palmdale City Attorney. Delegation to attorneys outside the Firm will be limited to those situations in which the Firm is disqualified by virtue of a conflict of interest, or where the Firm does not possess the expertise to perform services in a particular practice area. The Firm will supervise delegated work, except where precluded from doing so by virtue of a conflict of interest, and where otherwise agreed to by the parties.

11. Conflict of Interest.

The Firm affirms that it presently has no interest and shall not have any interest, direct or indirect, which would conflict in any manner with the performance of the services contemplated by this Agreement. No person having such interest shall be employed by or associated with the Firm.

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12. Insurance.
a. The Firm shall obtain and maintain in full force and effect a professional liability insurance policy that provides coverage in an amount not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence. This insurance policy shall provide coverage to the City for any damages or losses suffered by City as a result of any error, omission, or neglect by the Firm that arises out of the professional services rendered under this Agreement. Such insurance may be subject to a self-insured retention or deductible to be borne entirely by the Firm. b. The Firm will obtain and maintain workers’
compensation insurance in accordance with Section 3700 of the California Labor Code.
c. The Firm will obtain and maintain in full force and effect comprehensive general liability insurance in an amount not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence with a $2,000,000 aggregate.
d. All insurance coverage specified above will provide for a minimum of thirty (30) days notice of cancellation by the insurance carrier, and will be maintained in full force and effect throughout the term of this Agreement.

13. Legal Files.
a. During the period that the Firm is actively working upon a matter, the files pertaining thereto will be maintained in its offices. Files may be maintained in physical files or electronically. After the Firm has concluded working upon a matter, any physical files will be destroyed within a reasonable time in a confidentially safe manner. Electronic files will be maintained for a period of five years. City is free to request any of its original physical files or documents at any time, and further request that the original files not be destroyed for a specified period of time not to exceed four years from the date of file closure. All original agreements, modification or deeds, easements or similar original documents should be forwarded to the Palmdale City Clerk either as created or at the conclusion of a case. City may request copies of its client matter files at any time, including, without limitation, upon termination of the Firm’s engagement. City agrees that upon delivery of any client matter files that it will pay the Firm for its costs incurred in photocopying such files.
b. If the firm is called upon to give testimony or produce documents in any legal or administrative proceeding which concerns City in any way, whether before or after the representation and rendition of legal services to Legal Services Agreement
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City under this agreement terminates, City agrees to pay the Firm, at it’s then prevailing hourly rates, for it’s time in investigating, preparing for and in giving testimony and/or in producing documents and for all expense incurred in connection with doing so.

14. Entire Agreement
This Agreement will constitute the full and complete
agreement and understanding of the parties and supersedes all prior agreements and all other written or oral statements of either party relating to its subject matter.

TO EFFECTUATE THIS AGREEMENT, the authorized
representatives of the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed as of the dates indicated below.

CITY OF PALMDALE BRADLEY, GMELICH & WELLERSTEIN LLP
_________________________ _________________________
Steve Hofbauer Barry Bradley, Esq.

Mayor Managing Partner
Attest:
_________________________
Shanae S. Smith
City Clerk
Approved as to form:
_________________________
Christopher Beck
City Attorney
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EXHIBIT “A”

RATE SCHEDULE
A. Identification.

Client: City of Palmdale
Matter: Any matters assigned by the Palmdale City Attorney.

B. Attorney Fees. (Hourly)

1. For General Liability, Personal Injury and Property Loss Claims:

Managing Partner $275/hour
Partners and Special Counsel $255/hour
Senior Associates $240/hour
Associates $220/hour
Paralegals and Law Clerks $135/hour

2. For Employment Law Claims, Including Employment Advice, Counsel and Workplace Investigations:

Managing Partner $300/hour
Partners and Special Counsel $300/hour
Senior Associates $250/hour
Associates $250/hour
Paralegals and Law Clerks $135/hour
C. Standard Charges.

Hourly rate will be billed in minimum units of one-tenth hours.

D. Costs and Expenses.

In-office photocopying $0.25/page
Mileage IRS prevailing mileage rates
Computerized Legal Research At vendor cost
Word Processing Varies
Postage At vendor cost
Courier and Air Freight Charges At vendor cost
Messenger Services At vendor cost
Title Report and/or Litigation Guarantee At vendor cost Notary At vendor cost
Court Photocopying At cost
Incoming or out-going Fax Charges $1.00/page
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Conference Call Charges AT&T standard rates or equal
Travel Expenses At cost
Other reasonable costs At cost
E. Subject to Change.

The rates on this schedule are subject to change on thirty (30) days written notice and approval by the Palmdale City Attorney. If City declines to pay any increased rates, Firm will have the right to withdraw as Palmdale’s counsel.

City Council Staff Report
DATE: FEBRUARY 16, 2022
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: CITY MANAGER DEPARTMENT, CITY CLERK DIVISION
CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
DISTRICT: ALL
SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING TO REVIEW AND CONSIDER THE

REDISTRICTING DRAFT MAPS RECOMMENDED BY THE

ADVISORY REDISTRICTING COMMISSION
ISSUE
Public Hearing to Review and Consider the Redistricting Draft Maps Recommended by the Advisory Redistricting Commission.

RECOMMENDATION
The City Council has the following options:

1. Adopt one of the three proposed district boundary maps (ALVA Map, Public Map 208, or NDC Purple Map) recommended by the Advisory Redistricting Commission and direct staff to bring back Ordinance No. 1579, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Palmdale Adopting a Map Describing Voting District Boundaries and Amending Chapter 4.10 of Title 4 of the Palmdale Municipal Code at the March 2, 2022 City Council meeting for introduction and formal adoption.

2. Adopt one of the other proposed district boundary maps not recommended by the Advisory Redistricting Commission and direct staff to bring back Ordinance No. 1579, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Palmdale Adopting a Map Describing Voting District Boundaries and Amending Chapter 4.10 of Title 4 of the Palmdale Municipal Code at the March 2, 2022 City Council meeting for introduction and formal adoption.

BACKGROUND
Every ten years, California cities with by -district election systems must use new ce nsus 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 com pleted by April 17, 2022.

The City of Palmdale adopted its current district boundaries in 2016 based on 2010 census data, as required by law. The district boundaries must now be reconsidered using Report to Mayor and City Council
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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. AB 1276 is a subsequent clean-up of AB 849 and took effect on January 1, 2021.

FAIR MAPS ACT and REDISTRICTING REQUIREMENTS:

Under the Act, the City shall draw and adopt district boundaries using the following criteria, in the listed order of priority (See, California Elections Code §21621, et. al.):
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 boundary maps:
 At least one public hearing must be held before the City Council or Advisory Redistricting Commission draws a draft map or maps of the proposed district boundaries;
 At least two of the public hearings shall be held after the City Council or Advisory Redistricting Commission has drawn a draft map or maps of the proposed district boundaries; and
 At least one public hearing or public workshop shall be held on a Saturday, on a Sunday, or after 6 p.m. on a weekday Monday through Friday.

To increase the accessibility of these hearings, the City of Palmdale must additionally take the following steps:
 At least one public hearing or public workshop shall be held on a Saturday, on a Sunday, or after 6 p.m. on a weekday Monday through Friday; Report to Mayor and City Council
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 Public hearings shall be accessible to persons with disabilities; and  If a public hearing is consolidated with a regular or special meeting of the council that includes other substantive agenda items, the public hearing must begin at a fixed time regardless of its order on the agenda.

In accordance with the requirements of the FAIR MAPS Act, the City of Palmdale conducted the following Public Hearings and Community Workshops:

September 14, 2021 First Meeting Public Hearing
Council Chamber, 38300 Sierra Highway,
Suite B, Palmdale
October 12, 2021 District 1 Community Workshop
Holiday Inn, 38630 5th Street West,
Palmdale
October 16, 2021 District 4 Community Workshop
Knight High School – Theater, 37423 70th
Street East, Palmdale
October 16, 2021 District 3 Community Workshop
Palmdale Oasis Park Recreation Center –
Gymnasium, 3850 East Avenue S,
Palmdale
October 25, 2021 District 2 Community Workshop
Marie Kerr Park Recreation Center, 2723-
A West Rancho Vista Blvd., Palmdale
November 3, 2021 Second Public Hearing
City Council Meeting in the Council
Chamber, 38300 Sierra Highway, Suite B,
Palmdale
January 12, 2022 Third Public Hearing
City Council Meeting in the Council
Chamber, 38300 Sierra Highway, Suite B,
Palmdale
February 2, 2022 Fourth Public Hearing
City Council Meeting in the Council
Chamber, 38300 Sierra Highway, Suite B,
Palmdale
February 16, 2022 Fifth Public Hearing
City Council Meeting in the Council
Chamber, 38300 Sierra Highway, Suite B,
Palmdale
A summary of the public outreach regarding these public hearings and community workshops is attached as Attachment 5.

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ESTABLISHMENT OF THE PALMDALE ADVISORY REDISTRICTING COMMISSION:

As part of the redistricting process, the Palmdale City Council adopted Resolution No.

CC 2021-031 (Attachment 1) establishing the Advisory Redistricting Commission pursuant to California Elections Code §23000, et. al., the process by which a Commission member will be selected (Section 5. Eligibility Requirements), the overall timeline for the City to engage in the redistricting process before the November 8, 2022 General Election (Section 13. Schedule) and stating the intention of the City Council to adopt a map recommended by the Palmdale Advisory Redistricting Commission (Section 14.

Statement of Council Intent).

ADVISORY REDISTRICTING COMMISSION MEETING (JANUARY 20, 2022):

On January 20, 2022, the Advisory Redistricting Commission held a Special Meeting to discuss and make their recommendation of the proposed district boundary map or maps to the City Council for consideration and recommended adoption in accordance with Resolution No. CC 2021-031, Section 13 which requires the Advisory Redistricting Commission to “forward its final recommendation regarding a proposed district boundary map to the City Clerk by no later than January 21, 2022.” See, Resolution No.

CC 2021-031, Section 13.

The Advisory Redistricting Commission’s recommended district boundary maps are:
 City of Palmdale – Public Map 208 (Attachment 3)
 City of Palmdale – ALVA Map (Attachment 2)
After the recommendation was made by the Advisory Redistricting Commission, the City Clerk published the maps in the Antelope Valley Press (Attachment 4) and on the https://drawpalmdale.org/ in accordance with the requirements of Resolution No. CC 2021-031.

FOURTH PUBLIC HEARING (FEBRUARY 2, 2022):

On February 2, 2022, the City Council held the Fourth Public Hearing to discuss and consider the two proposed district boundary maps (Public Map 208 and the ALVA Map) recommended by the Advisory Redistricting Commission. In accordance with Resolution No. CC 2021-031, the City Council voted to “reject the map(s)/sequencing and return [the maps] to the Commission for reconsideration with a statement of the reasons for such disapproval and request the Commission to modify the map(s)/sequencing.” See, Section 13, Resolution No. CC 2021-031.

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ADVISORY REDISTRICTING COMMISSION MEETING (FEBRUARY 9, 2022):

On January 20, 2022, the Advisory Redistricting Commission held a Special Meeting to discuss, reconsider, and make a second recommendation of the proposed district boundary map or maps based upon the statement provided by the City Council on February 2, 2022. After reconsidering the maps and in accordance with Resolution No.

CC 2021-031, the Advisory Redistricting Commission recommended three district boundary maps:
 City of Palmdale – ALVA Map
 City of Palmdale – Public Map 208
 City of Palmdale – NDC Purple Map
After the recommendation was made by the Advisory Redistricting Commission, the City Clerk published the maps on the https://drawpalmdale.org/ in accordance with the requirements of Resolution No. CC 2021-031.

DISCUSSION
The purpose of this public hearing is to have the City Council consider the three recommended district boundary maps (ALVA Map, Public Map 208, and NDC Purple Map) made by the Advisory Redistricting Commission in accordance with Resolution No. CC 2021-031 for possible adoption.

The City Council has the following options:
 OPTION #1 - ADOPT A PROPOSED DISTRICT BOUNDARY MAP
RECOMMENDED BY THE ADVISORY REDISTRICTING COMMISSION:

Should the City Council choose to adopt one of the three proposed district boundary maps (ALVA Map, Public Map 208, or NDC Purple Map) recommended by the Advisory Redistricting Commission, the Council will vote for that map and direct staff to bring back Ordinance No. 1579, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Palmdale Adopting a Map Describing Voting District Boundaries and Amending Chapter 4.10 of Title 4 of the Palmdale Municipal Code at the March 2, 2022 City Council meeting for introduction and formal adoption.
 OPTION #2 – ADOPT ONE OF THE MAPS NOT RECOMMENDED BY THE ADVISORY REDISTRICTING COMMISSION:

Should the City Council choose to adopt one of the maps not recommended by the Advisory Redistricting Commission, the Council will vote for that map and direct staff to bring back Ordinance No. 1579, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Palmdale Adopting a Map Describing Voting District Boundaries and Amending Chapter 4.10 of Title 4 of the Palmdale Municipal Code at the March 2, 2022 City Council meeting for introduction and formal adoption.

Report to Mayor and City Council
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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.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Resolution No. CC 2021-031

2. City of Palmdale – ALVA Map

3. City of Palmdale – Public Map 208

4. City of Palmdale – NDC Purple Map

5. City of Palmdale Outreach Summary Report (February 2, 2022)

6. City of Palmdale – Public Map 202

7. City of Palmdale – Public Map 203

8. City of Palmdale – Public Map 205

9. City of Palmdale – Public Map 206

10.City of Palmdale – NDC Minimal Change

11.City of Palmdale – NDC Orange

12.City of Palmdale – NDC Pink

CITY COUNCIL

CITY OF PALMDALE, CALIFORNIA
RESOLUTION NO. CC 2021-031

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE

ESTABLISHING A REDISTRICTING COMMISSION PURSUANT TO
ELECTIONS CODE SECTION 23000

WHEREAS, members of the City Council of the City of Palmdale ("City") adopted Ordinance No. 1471, transitioning from at-large to by-district city councilmember elections under Elections Code § 10010; and

WHEREAS, the City Council are currently elected in " district-based " election, in which each city councilmember is elected only by the voters in the district in which the candidate resides; and

WHEREAS, Elections Code 21601 and 23000 authorizes the City Council to appoint a redistricting Commission; and

WHEREAS, the City Council desires to receive input on district boundaries from a geographically diverse sector of the community; and

WHEREAS, the Fair Maps Act (AB 849) became effective January 1, 2020 and created standardized redistricting criteria aimed to keep communities together and to prohibit partisan gerrymandering. The Act also expanded community outreach and public hearing requirements and timelines, which coincide with the State redistricting schedule (ATTACHMENT 1); and

WHEREAS, the SB 1018 became effective on January 1, 2019 expanding the methods for re-drawing district maps. Under this legislation, in addition to appointing an advisory, or an independent commission, the City Council may instead elect to appoint a hybrid commission or contract with Los Angeles County’s Ci tizen Redistricting Commission (“CRC”) , as outlined in the Authorities and Criteria for Redistricting Commissions (ATTACHMENT 2) and provides for detailed information for each commission):

a. the City Council may adopt districts itself; and
b. the City Council may appoint an advisory commission to recommend district boundaries for City Council adoption; and
c. the City Council may establish an independent redistricting commission to adopt or new boundaries to the City; and
d. the City Council may establish a hybrid redistricting commission to either adopt or recommend new boundaries to the City.

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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Palmdale, acting by and through its City Council, having considered and been fully advised in the matter and good cause appearing therefore does hereby resolve as follows:

SECTION 1. Establishment . There shall be established the Palmdale Redistricting Commission, hereinafter "Commission" which shall be an Advisory Commission pursuant to Elections Code §2300 1. The Commission shall be established by June 1, 2021 and shall exist until the City Council adopts an ordinance establishing City Council district boundaries for the November 2022 election.

SECTION 2. Membership . The Commission shall consist of 11 Commission members.

Commission members shall consist of a diverse group of residents.

SECTION 4. Selection Process . The Commission member selection process is designed to produce a qualified and impartial Commission . Commission members shall be selected through an open application process. Any person who meets the minimum Commission member qualifications in Section 5 may apply to serve on the Commission . Commissioners shall be appointed as follows

A. The City Clerk shall initiate and widely publicize the Commission application process. To promote a large and diverse applicant pool, the City Clerk shall seek assistance from a broad range of community -based organizations to encourage qualified persons to apply. The application period shall be open through the earliest statutory date required.

B. At the end of the application period, the City Clerk shall review and verify the information contained in each application, including applicants’ eligibility to serve on the Commission under Section 5. The City Clerk shall remove from the applicant pool any applicant who does not meet the minimum Commission member qualifications .

C. The applicants may be considered taking into account the following factors:

(1) The Commission should not be comprised entirely of members who are registered to vote with the same political party preference.

(2) Commission members should reasonably reflect the City of Palmdale ’s diverse geography and reside in diverse areas throughout the city.

(3) Race/ethnicity may be considered without using formulas, quotas or ratios.

(4) Gender, age, economic class, sexual orientation and party registration may be considered in selecting Commission members.

(5) Commission members shall be impartial, know the jurisdiction’s neighborhoods and communities, appreciate the jurisdiction’s diversity and work well with others.

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D. Commission members shall be appointed as follows: each Councilmember shall appoint two Commission members, and the remaining three Commission members shall be appointed by the Mayor, with all proposed appointees subject to confirmation by a majority of the Council.

SECTION 5. Eligibility Requirements for Members of the Commission . The application process shall be open to all eligible residents. The following qualifications and restrictions are imposed on members of the Commission :

A. A person, or the family member of a person (i.e., spouse, registered domestic partner, parent, sibling, child or in-law), who has done any of the following in the preceding eight years, shall not be appointed to serve on a Commission :

(1) Been elected or appointed to, or been a candidate for, an elective office of Palmdale .

(2) Served as an officer of, employee of, or paid consultant to, a campaign Commission or a candidate for elective office of Palmdale .

(3) Served as an officer of, employee of, or paid consultant to, a political party or as an elected or appointed member of a political party central Commission .

(4) Served as a staff member of, consultant to, or contracted with, a currently serving elected officer of Palmdale.

(5) Been registered to lobby in Palmdale .

(6) Contributed five hundred dollars ($500) or more in a year to any candidate for an elective office of Palmdale.

B. A member of the Commission shall not do any of the following:

(1) While serving on the Commission , endorse, work for, volunteer for, or make a campaign contribution to, a candidate for an elective office of Palmdale .

(2) Be a candidate for an elective office of Palmdale for 5 years commencing with the date of his or her appointment to the Commission .

(3) For four years commencing with the date of his or her appointment to the Commission :

a. Accept an appointment to a Palmdale Board, Commission or Commission .

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b. Accept employment as a staff member of, or consultant to, an elected official or candidate for elective office of Palmdale . c. Receive a noncompetitively bid contract with Palmdale.

d. Register as a lobbyist in Palmdale.

C. Must be a resident of Palmdale and resided in Palmdale for at least the past three years.

D. Must be a registered voter. Those residents not eligible to vote due to age or citizenship but have a Permanent Resident Card (Green Card) are exempt from this requirement.

SECTION 6. During and Post-Service Restrictions. Commission members shall comply with the following during and post-service restrictions as contained in California Elections Code Section 23003(d):

A. While serving on the Commission , members may not work for, volunteer for, or make a campaign contribution to, a candidate for an elective office of Palmdale .

B. Commission members may not run for an elective office of Palmdale for 5 years commencing with the date of my appointment to the Commission .

C. For four years commencing with the date of his or her appointment to the Commission , members shall not:

(1) Accept an appointment to a Palmdale Board, Commission or Commission .

(2) Accept employment as a staff member of, or consultant to, an elected official or candidate for elective office of Palmdale.

(3) Receive a noncompetitively bid contract with Palmdale.

(4) Register as a lobbyist in Palmdale .

SECTION 7. Redistricting Criteria. The Commission shall take into account the following legally required criteria in recommending district boundaries:

A. Each city council district shall contain a nearly equal population; B. A redistricting plan shall be drawn in a manner that complies with the Federal Voting Rights Act, the California Voting Rights Act and the Equal Protection Clause of the U.S. Constitution; and

C. City Council districts shall not be drawn with race as the predominate factor.

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D. The Commission may also adopt its own criteria consistent with this Section 7 and may consider additional criteria, including the criteria set forth in Elections Code 21601, such as including topographical and geographical boundaries ( major roads, freeways, creeks, railroad lines or other barriers) and communities of interest (school district boundaries, neighborhood boundaries, retail/commercial districts, voting precincts etc.).

SECTION 8. Public Transparency. The Commission shall implement an open process for public input and Commission deliberation as follows:

A. The Commission members shall file Form 700 – Statement of Economic Interest B. forms.

C. The Commission shall comply with the California Public Records Act, commencing with Section 6250 of the California Government Code, and the Ralph M. Brown Act, commencing with Section 54950 of the California Government Code.

D. The Commission shall publish on the internet and make available to the public a draft version of a proposed final map before final recommendation to the City Council.

E. All records of the Commission relating to redistricting, and all data considered by the Commission in drawing a draft map or proposed final map, are public records.

F. The City shall establish and make available to the public on the internet a calendar of all public hearings.

G. The City shall establish and maintain for ten years a webpage for the Commission where important redistricting materials may be published, including hearing agendas, hearing minutes, links to hearing audio or video recordings where applicable, a Commission member roster, and draft maps created by the Commission .

H. Commission members shall disclose all contact regarding the Commission 's subject matter jurisdiction that occurs outside of a publicly noticed meeting.

Commission members shall disclose these contacts no later than the Commission 's next regular or special meeting.

I. Any person who is compensated for communicating with the Commission or any Commission member, other than a reimbursement of reasonable travel expenses, shall identify the party compensating them in such communication.

SECTION 9. Public Engagement . The Commission and the City should actively encourage residents to participate in the redistricting process.

Resolution No. CC 2021-031

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A. The Commission shall make every reasonable effort to afford maximum public access to its proceedings.

B. The City shall solicit broad public participation in the redistricting process, including from residents of communities that traditionally participate less frequently in the local political process. At minimum, the City shall:

(1) Develop and present a proposed outreach campaign to the City Council at a public meeting;

(2) Conduct an outreach campaign to educate the public on the redistricting process and how to be involved; and

(3) Request the assistance of neighborhood associations, community groups, civic organizations, and civil rights organizations with engaging residents in the redistricting public review process.

SECTION 10. Commission Meetings . The hearing location shall be accessible to persons with disabilities and, to the extent practicable, shall have free parking nearby and be accessible by public transit. Public hearings shall be scheduled at various times and days of the week to accommodate a variety of work schedules and to reach as large an audience as possible. The Commission shall establish and implement a process for accepting written public comment, including the submission of draft maps and draft partial maps for the Commission ’s consideration.

SECTION 11. Administration . A quorum shall consist of a majority of the seated Commission members (i.e., if eleven members are seated, a quorum shall be six members). The Commission may only recommend a plan for district boundaries and election sequencing with a majority vote of the seated Commission members (i.e., if eleven members are seated, six votes would be needed). All other Commission actions, other than maps and sequencing, require only a majority vote of those present, provided that a quorum is present. The City Council or the Commission may remove a Commission member for substantial neglect of duty, gross misconduct in office, or inability to discharge the duties of office. Before being removed, a Commission member must be provided with the reasons for their proposed removal, at least a week's notice of the public hearing where his or her proposed removal will be voted on, and an opportunity to respond to or rebut those reasons in writing and at the hearing.

SECTION 12. Staff Support . The City Manager, City Clerk, and City Attorney shall designate staff to support the Commission , as needed.

SECTION 13. Schedule . The Commission shall forward its final recommendation regarding a proposed district map to the City Clerk by no later than January 21 , 2022. Upon receipt of the recommendation, the City Clerk shall immediately cause the recommended map(s) to be published for a seven -day public review period.

Thereafter, the City Council shall conduct a public hearing on the Commission

Attachment 1 – Fair Maps Act

Criteria Applied
to Drawing District Lines
Transparency & Public Engagement
• Equal Population of each district required

• Voting Rights Act & California Voting Rights
Act must be followed.

• Population is adjusted to count incarcerated
people at their home address not their prison
address

Then the following in order of priority:

1. Geographic Contiguity to the extent practicable.

Areas that meet only at the points of adjoining
corners are not contiguous. Areas that are
separated by water and not connected by a bridge,
tunnel, or regular ferry service are not contiguous.

2. Communities of Interest Preservation to the
extent practicable. A "community of Interest" is a
population that shares common social or economic
interests that should be included within a single
supervisorial district for purposes of its effective and fair representation.

3. Geographic Integrity of a city or census
designated place shall be respected to the extent
practicable.

4. Geographic Compactness should be
encouraged to the extent practicable, where it
doesn't conflict with previous criteria, and in a
manner to ensure that nearby areas of population
are not bypassed in favor of more distant
populations.

5. Easily Identifiable by Residents To the extent
practicable, districts shall be bounded by natural and
artificial barriers, including streets.

6. Prohibit Favoritism No partisan favoritism or
discrimination.

Hearing & Map Key Requirements

At least four hearings required.
• One hearing prior to issuing first draft map.
• Two hearings after draft map issued.
• Hold at least one hearing or workshop on a weekend or weeknight after 6pm
• Hearings must be accessible to persons with disabilities.

• Draft maps posted online seven days before adoption of final map; three days in the last 28 days before deadline

• If available, draft maps submitted by county/city must include total population, citizen voting age population (CVAP), and racial & ethnic characteristics of CVAP in
each proposed district.

• Census data from Statewide Database must be available for at least three weeks before release of any draft map; if 60-90 days until deadline, this is reduced to one week; if fewer than 60 days, no waiting period.

Outreach

Council's good faith outreach required to reach
underrepresented and non-English speaking communities.

• Disseminate info through social media, media, good
government, and community organizations, including those serving non-English speaking communities

• Live translation required if requested

• Dedicated internet web page with info in English and any languages in which city is required to produce ballots.

• Public comment and map drafts may be submitted in
writing or electronically and must be made publicly
available.

California Elections Code Sections 21620 -21630; Table information adapted from the League of Women Voters of California, The FairMaps California Local Redistricting Toolkit

Attachment 2: Authorities and Criteria for Redistricting Commissions Advisory Commission Hybrid Commission Independent Commission Statutory
Authority
Elections Code 23002 Elections Code 23003 Elections Code 23003 Scope Recommends a
districting map to the
City Council
Recommends two or more
districting maps to the City
Council and the Council
must select one
Has authority to
independently adopt City
districting map
Qualifications/
Selection
Process
• City may prescribe
the manner in which
members are
appointed to the
commission.
• Person who is
elected city official,
or a family member,
staff member or paid
campaign staff of
elected official of city
shall not be eligible.
• City may impose
additional
requirements and
restrictions on
members of the
commission in excess
of those prescribed by
State law.
• Must be resident of City.
• Commissioners
may not be
comprised entirely
of members from
same political party
preference.
• City may prescribe the
manner in which
members are
appointed to the
commission, provided
it uses an application
process open to all
eligible residents and
not appointed by City
Council.
• City may also impose
additional qualifications
and restrictions on
members of the
commission in excess of
those prescribed by
State law.
• Must be resident of City.
• Commissioners
may not be
comprised entirely
of members from
same political party
preference.
• City may prescribe the
manner in which
members are
appointed to the
commission, provided
it uses an application
process open to all
eligible residents and
not appointed by City
Council.
• City may also impose
additional qualifications
and restrictions on
members of the
commission in excess
of those prescribed by
State law.

Member
Disqualification
• A person who is an
elected official of the
City
• A family member,
staff member, or paid
campaign staff of an
elected official of the
City
• A person who is an
elected official of the
City
• A family member, staff
member, or paid
campaign staff of an
elected official of the
City
• A person, or the
person’s spouse, who
has done any of the
following in the
preceding eight years
(or a non- spouse
family member in the
preceding four years)
shall not be appointed
• A person who is an
elected official of the City
• A family member, staff
member, or paid
campaign staff of a city
councilmember.
• A person, or the
person’s spouse, who
has done any of the
following in the preceding
eight years (or a non-
spouse family member in
the preceding four years)
shall not be appointed to
serve on a commission:
(A) Served as an officer
of, employee of, or paid
Advisory Commission Hybrid Commission Independent Commission to serve on a
commission:
(A) Served as an officer
of, employee of, or
paid consultant to,
a campaign
committee or a
candidate for city
council.
(B) Served as an
officer of, employee of, or
paid consultant to, a
political party or as an
elected or appointed
member of a political
party central committee.
(C) Served as a staff
member or a consultant
to, or who has
contracted with, a
currently serving city
councilmember.
(D) Been registered to
lobby the city.
(E) Contributed five
hundred dollars ($500) or
more in a year to any city
council candidate.
consultant to, a
campaign committee or a
candidate for city
council.
(B) Served as an
officer of, employee of, or
paid consultant to, a
political party or as an
elected or appointed
member of a political
party central committee.
(C) Served as a staff
member or a consultant
to, or who has contracted
with, a currently serving
city councilmember.
(D) Been registered to
lobby the city.
• Contributed five
hundred dollars ($500)
or more in a year to
any city council
candidate.

Conduct
Prohibitions
While Serving on
Committee
While serving on the
commission,
members may not:

• Endorse, work for,
volunteer for, or make
a campaign contribution
to, a candidate for city
council.

While serving on the
commission,
members may not:

Endorse, work for,
volunteer for, or make
a campaign
contribution to, a
candidate for city
council.

Post-Service
Conduct
Prohibitions
• For 5 years
commencing on
appointment to the
commission, a
commission member
is prohibited from
being a candidate for
an elective office of
the City if:
a. The election for
that office will be
conducted using
district boundaries
adopted by the
commission on
• For 5 years
commencing on
appointment to the
commission, a
commission member
is prohibited from
being a candidate for
an elective office of
the City if:
a. The election for
that office will be
conducted using
district boundaries
adopted by the
commission on
Advisory Commission Hybrid Commission Independent Commission which the
member served
b. The election for that
office will be
conducted using
district boundaries
adopted by the City
pursuant to
recommendations
by the commission
on which the
member served

• For 4 years
commencing with
appointment to the
commission, a
commission member
may not:
(1) Accept
employment as a
staff member of, or
consultant to, an
elected official or
candidate for
elective office of
the City.
(2) Receive a
noncompetitively
bid contract with
the City.
(3) Register as a
lobbyist for the
City.

• For 2 years
commencing with
appointment to the
commission, a
commission member
may not accept an
appointment to an office
of the City.

which the member
served
b. The election for that
office will be
conducted using
district boundaries
adopted by the City
pursuant to
recommendations
by the commission
on which the
member served

• For 4 years
commencing with
appointment to the
commission, a
commission member
may not:
(1) Accept employment
as a staff member
of, or consultant to,
an elected official
or candidate for
elective office of
the City.
(2) Receive a
noncompetitively
bid contract with
the City.
(3) Register as a
lobbyist for the
City.

• For 2 years
commencing with
appointment to the
commission, a
commission member
may not accept an
appointment to an
office of the City.

Commission
Requirements
• Form 700 likely
required
• Subject to the Brown
Act
• Subject to Public
Records Act
• Must file Form 700
• Subject to the Brown
Act
• Subject to Public
Records Act
• Commission shall be
subject to same
redistricting deadlines,
• Must file Form 700
• Subject to the Brown
Act
• Subject to Public
Records Act
• Commission shall be
subject to same
redistricting deadlines,
Advisory Commission Hybrid Commission Independent Commission requirements and
restrictions that apply
to the City
• Commission shall
publish a map of the
proposed new district
boundaries and make
it available to the
public for at least 7
days before the map
may be adopted
• Commission shall not
draw districts favoring
or discriminating
against incumbents or
candidates
requirements and
restrictions that apply
to the City
• Commission shall
publish a map of the
proposed new district
boundaries and make
it available to the
public for at least 7
days before the map
may be adopted
• Commission shall not
draw districts favoring
or discriminating
against incumbents or
candidates
•
Public Hearings Council must conduct 4
hearings before map
adoption. Advisory
commission may
conduct the pre-map
hearing on behalf of
Council.

Commission must conduct
at least three public
hearings before map
adopted
Commission must conduct
at least three public
hearings before map
adopted

District 1 2 3 4 Total
2020 2020 Census (Adjusted)41,827 43,276 42,942 42,349 170,394 Deviation from ideal-772 678 344 -250 1,449
% Deviation -1.81% 1.59% 0.81% -0.59% 3.40%
% Hisp 65% 41% 69% 73% 62%
% NH White 12% 33% 13% 9% 17%
% NH Black 17% 13% 12% 13% 14%
% Asian-American4% 9% 3% 3% 5%
Total 21,367 26,226 23,052 22,783 93,428
% Hisp 56% 33% 58% 62% 52%
% NH White 21% 43% 23% 17% 27%
% NH Black 16% 13% 14% 17% 15%
% Asian/Pac.Isl. 5% 10% 4% 4% 6%
Total 18,172 26,893 21,214 20,760 87,039
% Latino est. 52% 32% 57% 63% 50%
% Spanish-Surnamed48% 29% 52% 57% 45%
% Asian-Surnamed1% 3% 1% 1% 2%
% Filipino-Surnamed1% 2% 1% 2% 2%
% NH White est. 30% 51% 28% 20% 33%
% NH Black 18% 14% 17% 19% 17%
Total 11,593 21,083 14,610 14,066 61,352
% Latino est. 51% 31% 56% 62% 48%
% Spanish-Surnamed47% 28% 51% 56% 44%
% Asian-Surnamed 2% 3% 1% 1% 2%
% Filipino-Surnamed2% 2% 1% 2% 2%
% NH White est. 31% 52% 28% 19% 35%
% NH Black est. 17% 14% 16% 19% 16%
ACS Pop. Est. Total 38,176 38,927 38,902 39,889 155,894 age0-19 35% 29% 33% 35% 33%
age20-60 52% 53% 53% 53% 53%
age60plus 13% 17% 15% 13% 14%
immigrants 26% 20% 27% 27% 25%
naturalized 47% 71% 57% 53% 56%
english 54% 70% 52% 46% 56%
spanish 43% 21% 44% 50% 39%
asian-lang 2% 5% 2% 3% 3%
other lang 1% 4% 2% 1% 2%
Language Fluency Speaks Eng. "Less
than Very Well" 21% 11% 20% 25% 19%
hs-grad 51% 49% 54% 52% 52%
bachelor 8% 18% 7% 9% 11%
graduatedegree 2% 10% 3% 2% 4%
Child in Household child-under18 48% 42% 46% 55% 47%
Pct of Pop. Age 16+ employed 56% 63% 60% 58% 60%
income 0-25k 31% 10% 17% 14% 18%
income 25-50k 26% 15% 25% 25% 23%
income 50-75k 16% 13% 22% 21% 18%
income 75-200k 26% 51% 33% 37% 37%
income 200k-plus 1% 11% 2% 2% 4%
single family 59% 96% 90% 95% 85%
multi-family 41% 4% 10% 5% 15%
rented 58% 22% 33% 26% 35%
owned 42% 78% 67% 74% 65%
Total population data from the California adjustment to the 2020 Decennial Census. Surname-based Voter Registration and Turnout data from the California Statewide Database. Latino voter registration and turnout data are Spanish-surname counts adjusted using Census Population Department undercount estimates. NH White and NH Black registration and turnout counts estimated by NDC.

Citizen Voting Age Pop., Age, Immigration, and other demographics from the 2015-2019 American Community Survey and Special Tabulation 5-year data.

Housing Stats
Household Income
Education (among those
age 25+)
2020 Total Pop
City of Palmdale - NDC Purple Map
Language spoken at home
Immigration
Citizen Voting Age Pop
Age
Voter Registration (Nov
2020)
Voter Turnout (Nov
2020)

District 1 2 3 4 Total
2020 2020 Census (Adjusted)43,115 42,770 41,907 42,602 170,394 Deviation from ideal517 172 -692 4 1,208
% Deviation 1.21% 0.40% -1.62% 0.01% 2.84%
% Hisp 67% 39% 70% 71% 62%
% NH White 12% 34% 12% 10% 17%
% NH Black 16% 13% 13% 13% 14%
% Asian-American3% 10% 3% 3% 5%
Total 22,107 26,076 22,100 23,146 93,428
% Hisp 58% 32% 58% 61% 52%
% NH White 20% 45% 22% 17% 27%
% NH Black 15% 13% 15% 17% 15%
% Asian/Pac.Isl. 4% 10% 4% 4% 6%
Total 18,895 26,866 19,725 21,553 87,039
% Latino est. 55% 31% 57% 61% 50%
% Spanish-Surnamed50% 29% 52% 55% 45%
% Asian-Surnamed1% 3% 1% 1% 2%
% Filipino-Surnamed1% 2% 1% 2% 2%
% NH White est. 28% 52% 27% 21% 33%
% NH Black 18% 14% 16% 20% 17%
Total 12,019 21,256 13,183 14,894 61,352
% Latino est. 54% 30% 56% 60% 48%
% Spanish-Surnamed49% 28% 51% 55% 44%
% Asian-Surnamed 1% 3% 1% 1% 2%
% Filipino-Surnamed1% 2% 1% 2% 2%
% NH White est. 30% 52% 28% 21% 35%
% NH Black est. 16% 14% 16% 20% 16%
ACS Pop. Est. Total 40,074 37,946 38,472 39,402 155,894 age0-19 35% 29% 33% 34% 33%
age20-60 51% 54% 54% 52% 53%
age60plus 14% 17% 13% 14% 14%
immigrants 26% 19% 26% 28% 25%
naturalized 48% 72% 52% 57% 56%
english 52% 72% 53% 46% 56%
spanish 44% 19% 44% 50% 39%
asian-lang 2% 6% 2% 3% 3%
other lang 1% 4% 2% 1% 2%
Language Fluency Speaks Eng. "Less
than Very Well" 21% 10% 21% 25% 19%
hs-grad 51% 49% 54% 52% 52%
bachelor 7% 19% 7% 9% 11%
graduatedegree 2% 10% 3% 2% 4%
Child in Household child-under18 48% 42% 47% 54% 47%
Pct of Pop. Age 16+ employed 57% 64% 59% 58% 60%
income 0-25k 29% 9% 22% 13% 18%
income 25-50k 26% 14% 28% 23% 23%
income 50-75k 17% 13% 20% 22% 18%
income 75-200k 27% 52% 28% 39% 37%
income 200k-plus 1% 12% 2% 2% 4%
single family 63% 97% 83% 98% 85%
multi-family 37% 3% 17% 2% 15%
rented 55% 21% 40% 23% 35%
owned 45% 79% 60% 77% 65%
Total population data from the California adjustment to the 2020 Decennial Census. Surname-based Voter Registration and Turnout data from the California Statewide Database. Latino voter registration and turnout data are Spanish-surname counts adjusted using Census Population Department undercount estimates. NH White and NH Black registration and turnout counts estimated by NDC.

Citizen Voting Age Pop., Age, Immigration, and other demographics from the 2015-2019 American Community Survey and Special Tabulation 5-year data.

Housing Stats
Household Income
Education (among those
age 25+)
2020 Total Pop
City of Palmdale - ALVA Map - 2020 Census Adjusted
Language spoken at home
Immigration
Citizen Voting Age Pop
Age
Voter Registration (Nov
2020)
Voter Turnout (Nov
2020)

District 1 2 3 4 Total
2020 2020 Census (Adjusted)42,598 42,588 42,599 42,609 170,394 Deviation from ideal-1 -11 1 11 21
% Deviation 0.00% -0.02% 0.00% 0.02% 0.05%
% Hisp 62% 40% 73% 72% 62%
% NH White 14% 33% 11% 9% 17%
% NH Black 18% 13% 11% 13% 14%
% Asian-American3% 10% 2% 3% 5%
Total 22,307 25,714 22,424 22,984 93,428
% Hisp 54% 33% 61% 62% 52%
% NH White 25% 43% 20% 17% 27%
% NH Black 15% 13% 15% 17% 15%
% Asian/Pac.Isl. 5% 10% 4% 4% 6%
Total 19,303 26,690 19,730 21,316 87,039
% Latino est. 49% 32% 61% 62% 50%
% Spanish-Surnamed45% 29% 55% 56% 45%
% Asian-Surnamed1% 3% 1% 1% 2%
% Filipino-Surnamed1% 2% 1% 2% 2%
% NH White est. 33% 51% 25% 20% 33%
% NH Black 18% 14% 16% 20% 17%
Total 12,573 21,096 12,993 14,690 61,352
% Latino est. 48% 31% 60% 61% 48%
% Spanish-Surnamed44% 28% 54% 56% 44%
% Asian-Surnamed 1% 3% 1% 1% 2%
% Filipino-Surnamed1% 2% 1% 2% 2%
% NH White est. 34% 51% 25% 20% 35%
% NH Black est. 17% 14% 16% 20% 16%
ACS Pop. Est. Total 39,355 37,655 39,630 39,253 155,894 age0-19 35% 29% 34% 34% 33%
age20-60 51% 54% 53% 52% 53%
age60plus 15% 17% 13% 14% 14%
immigrants 25% 19% 26% 27% 25%
naturalized 51% 73% 49% 56% 56%
english 54% 71% 51% 46% 56%
spanish 42% 19% 46% 50% 39%
asian-lang 2% 6% 2% 3% 3%
other lang 2% 4% 1% 1% 2%
Language Fluency Speaks Eng. "Less
than Very Well" 21% 10% 21% 25% 19%
hs-grad 52% 49% 54% 52% 52%
bachelor 8% 19% 6% 9% 11%
graduatedegree 3% 10% 2% 2% 4%
Child in Household child-under18 46% 42% 48% 54% 47%
Pct of Pop. Age 16+ employed 57% 64% 58% 58% 60%
income 0-25k 28% 8% 22% 13% 18%
income 25-50k 25% 14% 28% 23% 23%
income 50-75k 16% 13% 22% 22% 18%
income 75-200k 28% 53% 28% 39% 37%
income 200k-plus 3% 11% 1% 2% 4%
single family 62% 97% 85% 98% 85%
multi-family 38% 3% 15% 2% 15%
rented 54% 21% 39% 23% 35%
owned 46% 79% 61% 77% 65%
Total population data from the California adjustment to the 2020 Decennial Census. Surname-based Voter Registration and Turnout data from the California Statewide Database. Latino voter registration and turnout data are Spanish-surname counts adjusted using Census Population Department undercount estimates. NH White and NH Black registration and turnout counts estimated by NDC.

Citizen Voting Age Pop., Age, Immigration, and other demographics from the 2015-2019 American Community Survey and Special Tabulation 5-year data.

Housing Stats
Household Income
Education (among those
age 25+)
2020 Total Pop
City of Palmdale - Public 208 - 2020 Census Adjusted
Language spoken at home
Immigration
Citizen Voting Age Pop
Age
Voter Registration (Nov
2020)
Voter Turnout (Nov
2020)

Outreach Summary Report
February 10, 2022

Table of Contents
Introduction
A Unique Timeline Challenge
Building an Outreach Team
Spanning Channels of Outreach
Redistricting Website
Collateral Materials
Public Workshops
Public Input Received
Written Public Comments Submitted
Direct Call and Email Outreach List

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3 4
5 6
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2 Introduction
The City of Palmdale has launched an aggressive outreach effort to reach across the entire Palmdale community to engage and educate the public about the redistricting process. This Outreach Summary Report is intended to provide a high-level overview of the outreach philosophy, process and results to date.

Key highlights from these communication efforts include:
• Repeated email or phone contact with nearly 120 people and organizations to proactively outreach to key influencers, community leaders and community-based organizations with redistricting related information, including hearing agendas and meeting information.
• Rollout of the Redistricting website, DrawPalmdale.org, where extensive resources are available for the public to learn about the redistricting process, access all the materials and meeting information, and to draw maps based upon their understanding of communities of interest and submit them for consideration in the future. • Flyers in English and Spanish to promote upcoming community meetings • 117 English and Spanish social media posts spread across Facebook, Instagram and Twitter from August through February.
o Instagram – 34 posts
o Facebook – 38 posts
o Twitter – 45 posts
• Billboard that reads “Send Your Map”
• Radio commercials on Spanish radio talk show, including 1410 am and 1470 am • Magazine advertisements in Palmdale Magazine in Palmdale Connections o Palmdale Magazine - Summer 2021, Fall 2021 and Winter/Spring 2022 o Palmdale Connections - Jan/Feb 2022, Nov/Dec. 2021, Sept/Oct. 2021 • Press releases in English and Spanish distributed to the City’s media contacts. The redistricting process was featured 14 times by external news sources, including The Antelope Valley Times and Antelope Valley Press.

A Unique Timeline Challenge
The redistricting process that was triggered by the 2020 Census is unique as a result of the delay in release of the Census data. In normal years, the Census data would become available in April of the year after the Census (April 2021), but due primarily to the impact of the Coronavirus Pandemic, the data release was delayed. The federal government released the 2020 Census data on August 12, 2021. However, the FAIR MAPS Act requires California to adjust the census data by reassigning state and county prisoners to their last known address. The official data from the State of California that cities are required to use for the redistricting process was released on September 16, 2021. After several modifications, the data was ready for the public to use in early October.
3 The delayed data release has compressed the redistricting process in hundreds of agencies across California. To address this challenge, the City of Palmdale launched a process to engage and inform the public early with redistricting information and prepare them to participate in the process once the official data was released and map drawing had commenced.

Building an Outreach Team
The City of Palmdale built a team of professionals to effectively execute the community outreach component of the project. This team included City of Palmdale staff, Tripepi Smith and National Demographics Corporation (NDC). These parties met jointly on regular calls to discuss the project and coordinate efforts. The integration of the demographer (NDC) into the outreach plan was designed to ensure that communications properly contributed to the broader goals of public information and drawing maps. This team approach helped eliminate silos of knowledge in this critical project, made more important by the challenging compressed timeline.

Tripepi Smith was engaged as an outreach expert on the redistricting process. The firm has a long history of collaboration with NDC and has worked with other cities to assist with their migration to district elections. During this redistricting cycle, the firm is working with over 20 other cities and counties on their redistricting outreach.

These outreach efforts were ably assisted by the City Clerk’s team and the Communications team for the City of Palmdale.

Spanning Channels of Outreach
The City of Palmdale leveraged a full array of outreach platforms to connect with the public.

These included:
● The City’s website
● City social media channels
● Flyers distributed to the public
● Direct calls and emails to nearly 120 community leaders and organizations throughout Palmdale and the surrounding area (see list included in report) ● In-person Community Meetings throughout the City and virtual via Zoom

4 Redistricting Website
In the past six months (August 1, 2021 – February 9, 2022), there have been 4,464 Sessions on the City’s Redistricting website. A Session is the period of time a user is actively engaged with the website. The website’s Sessions in the past six months came from 3,139 Users who viewed 9,484 pages.

Image Description: City of Palmdale home page for Redistricting project.

From August 1, 2021 – February 9, 2022, the most popular page on the City’s website was the homepage with 5,327 Pageviews. The Draw A Map page is the next most popular page with 1,257 pageviews.

Image Description: Top pages on the City’s Redistricting website from August 1, 2021 – February 9, 2022

5 Collateral Materials
First Public Hearing Flyer (English and Spanish)

6 7

Community Workshop Schedule Flyer (English and Spanish)

8 9

Second Public Hearing Flyer (English and Spanish)

10 December 14 Advisory Redistricting Commission Meeting

11 12

13 Third Public Hearing Flyer (English and Spanish)

14 Deadline to Submit Draft Maps Flyer (English and Spanish)

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17 Additional Redistricting Meetings Flyer (English and Spanish)

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Social Media Advertisement (English and Spanish)

The City of Palmdale scheduled 117 total posts across Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Each social media post included a descriptive English caption with the Spanish translation underneath.

Social media content included:
● Information about the redistricting process and how to get involved ● Announcements before Community Meetings
● Information on the City’s various mapping tools
● Reminders about upcoming deadlines
● A link to the City’s redistricting website

Collectively, the social media posts had a total of 150,786 Impressions.

Social Media Examples

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Email Blasts
Email blasts were sent to contacts listed on page 48.

Redistricting Meeting Schedule - Sent 9/1

Community Workshop Schedule – Send 10/14

24 Final Community Workshop Reminder – Send 10/22

Second Redistricting Public Hearing – Sent 11/2

December 14 Advisory Redistricting Commission Meeting – Sent 12/13

25 January 20 Special Advisory Redistricting Commission Meeting – Sent 1/19

February 9 Special Advisory Redistricting Commission Meeting – Sent 2/9

26 Community Workshops
The City of Palmdale held a series of four Redistricting Community Workshops to engage the public and seek input on communities of interest.

October 12, 2021 – District 1, Holiday Inn
October 16, 2021 – District 4, Knight High School
October 16, 2021 – District 3, Palmdale Oasis Park Recreation Center October 25, 2021 – District 2, Marie Kerr Park Recreation Center

To ensure most residents had the opportunity to participate, each community workshop gave residents the option to attend in person at the listed locations or virtually via Zoom. National Demographics Corporation was present at each meeting to educate residents on the redistricting process and answer questions. Tripepi Smith facilitated each of the workshops and encouraged residents to engage in dialogue related to neighborhoods and communities of interest.

Public Input Received on Communities of Interest

October 12 Community Workshop – District 1, Holiday Inn • Hispanic Communities
o Should be given consideration, equal representation
• Area around Plant 42 (Aerospace Companies)
• Schools, law enforcement, construction oversight, culture, equal rights, housing, available services
o District 1 – Division St, Palmdale Blvd.
• Apartments being built in the E. side v. W. side
• District 4 - 47th E, Ave S. – Parks: Domenic Massari
o Neighborhoods are tight, parking is bad, lack of stop signs • Apartment Residents - Public transportation is difficult, Access for senior citizens o 25th St. E. , Palmdale Blvd. – Traffic Light
• No movie theaters, no theaters on East side of Palmdale • HOA communities, non-HOA communities
• Technical school needed in the Antelope Valley
• People who live on acres have similar interest
• Rancho Vista area – its own community within Palmdale o “I live in Rancho Vista” v. “I live in Palmdale”
• Commuter City – people leave to work in Los Angeles, etc. • Black families, Latino families

27 October 16 Community Workshop – District 4, Knight High School • Latino Community
• Current median income of male household, COI around household income / lower income
o Male average
o Eastside, average male (district 3 or 4), creating jobs for these communities o Eastside: East of Sierra Highway (2)
• African American Community
• Asian Community
• Native American Community
• Seniors
• Homeless
• High school seniors
• Disabled
• District 2 – population that surrounds Palmdale city hall, mainly black and latino • Dividing lines:
o Highway 138
o 14 Freeway
o 15th Street E., Avenue S.
o 10th Street W.
o Rancho Vista Blvd.
o Elizabeth Lake Rd.
o 30th St. West
o Avenue R, S, Palmdale Blvd. (Hwy 138)
o Avenue M (where Palmdale and Lancaster meet)
• Transportation Center / Metrolink
• Plant 42 – air park

October 16 Community Workshop – District 3, Palmdale Oasis Park Recreation Center \ • Immigrants

October 25, Community Workshop – District 2, Marie Kerr Park Recreation Center • Latino
• African Americans
• Native Americans
• Asians
• Immigrants
• High School seniors
• Senior Citizens
• Amphitheater – District 2, Rancho Vista Blvd.
28 • Disabled
• Veterans
o Female veterans, unique areas of concern
• School
• Law enforcement
• Palmdale Oasis – stay in District 3
• District 4 – boundaries to be increased, maintain parks on East side of Palmdale o Domenic Massari
• Area around City Hall – 10th St. E, Palmdale Blvd., Avenue R – busy area for people who live in the apartments
o Senior Citizens area

29 Written Public Comments Submitted

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1/19/22, 9:19 AM Tripepi Smith & Associates Mail - FW: ALVA Map # 4 1/3
FW: ALVA Map # 4
2 messages

From: Shanae Smith
Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2022 1:23 PM
To: Christopher Beck
Cc: Shant Taslakian
Subject: FW: ALVA Map # 4

From: Juan Carrillo
Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2022 12:28 PM
To: Redistrict 2021 <[email protected]>; Austin Bishop < ; Laura Bettencourt < >; Richard Loa < ; Steve Hofbauer < >;
Xavier Flores < >
Subject: Re: ALVA Map # 4

CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the
organization.

Thank you Xavier.

On W ednesday, January 12, 2022, 12:19:46 PM PST, Xavier Flores < w rote:

Dear City Council,
The Alianza Latina del Valle del Antilope w ould like to request your acceptance of ALVA Map # 4, w hich can be found in this link: Dave's Redistricting here, as part of the maps submitted for consideration in developing election districts in the city of Palmdale.

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1/6/22, 9:42 AM Tripepi Smith & Associates Mail - Fwd: submittal deadline for district maps 3/3
We believed that the Commission would meet on the deadline date to receive the last of the proposed maps but did not factor in the possibility that city offices would be closed, that staff would not be working and that the Redistricting Commission would not be meeting on the day that maps were due.

We believe that Palmdale residents should be afforded another 24 hours to submit proposals and that our proposal being submitted with this email be accepted even though it is a few minutes past the 5 pm deadline on this day, January 3rd. We were present at City Hall 15 minutes prior to 5 pm and were ready to submit. We believe we demonstrated good faith and that this should warrant the time extension.

Please see the letter that expresses our position related to Palmdale redistricting maps and we ask that you accept the letter as valid and timely submission
Sincerely,

Xavier Flores
Program Director

10/15/21, 8:44 AM Tripepi Smith & Associates Mail - RE: LMPI: FW: EXTERNAL: Participate in the City of Palmdale's Redistricting Process - Lockheed Marti… https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ik=6bc489bf0b&view=pt&search=all&permmsgid=msg-f%3A1713517970180340296&simpl=msg-f%3A1713517970180340296 1/3 Kylie Benzing
RE: LMPI: FW: EXTERNAL: Participate in the City of Palmdale's Redistricting Process - Lockheed Martin Proprietary Information
Gabbard, Troy B < > Wed, Oct 13, 2021 at 8:14 AM
To: " " <
Cc: "Dalton, Melissa" < >, Mike Behen < >
Kylie,
Here is my input for the redistricting process. Thank you for including Lockheed Martin in this process.

My question for you ( I forgot to ask last night) isn’t the City of Palmdale line for District 4 the center line of Avenue M?

v/r,

Troy Gabbard
Facilities Engineering Sr. Manager
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics - Palmdale, CA
Advanced Development Programs (Skunk Works)
“ Together, Skunks Deliver ”

46 10/15/21, 8:44 AM Tripepi Smith & Associates Mail - RE: LMPI: FW: EXTERNAL: Participate in the City of Palmdale's Redistricting Process - Lockheed Marti… https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ik=6bc489bf0b&view=pt&search=all&permmsgid=msg-f%3A1713517970180340296&simpl=msg-f%3A1713517970180340296 2/3 From: Kylie Benzing <
>
Sent: Friday, October 08, 2021 11:52 AM
To: Kylie Benzing < >
Subject: EXTERNAL: Participate in the City of Palmdale's Redistricting Process

Good afternoon,
The City of Palmdale is in the midst of its redistricting process and the City Council needs your help to draw new district lines for the purposes of electing a City Council Member.

Redistricting is the process where district lines for Congress, State Legislatures, County Board of Supervisors, City Councils, School Boards and other elected officials are redrawn every 10 years based on Census data. New district maps must be drawn to ensure districts have an equal number of constituents and fair representation among all residents.

On behalf of the City of Palmdale, we are asking organizations and community members to spread the word about redistricting to their friends, neighbors and colleagues and get involved in the process by attending public meetings and submitting draft maps or public comments.

Upcoming Public Meetings:

October 12, 2021 at 5:30 p.m. - District 1 Community Workshop October 16, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. - District 4 Community Workshop October 16, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. - District 3 Community Workshop October 25, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. - District 2 Community Workshop *Please note that dates and times are subject to change.

For more information on Palmdale’s redistricting process and how you can participate, visit www.DrawPalmdale.org.

Should you have any questions about redistricting, please feel free to contact me. Have a great weekend! Thank you,
Kylie

--
Kylie Benzing

Website | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube | LinkedIn
47 10/15/21, 8:45 AM Tripepi Smith & Associates Mail - RE: LMPI: FW: EXTERNAL: Participate in the City of Palmdale's Redistricting Process - Lockheed Marti… https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ik=6bc489bf0b&view=pt&search=all&permmsgid=msg-f%3A1713546124542367108&simpl=msg-f%3A1713546124542367108 1/1 Kylie Benzing <
RE: LMPI: FW: EXTERNAL: Participate in the City of Palmdale's Redistricting Process - Lockheed Martin Proprietary Information
Kristen Parks < Wed, Oct 13, 2021 at 3:41 PM
To: Shanae Smith < >
Cc: Kylie Benzing < >
Hello Troy,
Thank you for the question. You are correct. The current district 4 boundary runs through the center of Avenue M.

Best,
Kristen
Kristen Parks
National Demographics Corporation
[Quoted text hidden]
2 4
3 1
• Reline District 4 to
include the Plant 42
Perimeter – area has
direct impact on Plant
42 operations
• Realign District 2 along
30th Street West to
develop Rancho
Vista/Quartz Hill district
• Realign divisional lines
for Districts 1 and 3 to
be more defined by
streets
48 1/19/22, 9:19 AM Tripepi Smith & Associates Mail - FW: ALVA Map # 4 1/3
FW: ALVA Map # 4
2 messages

From: Shanae Smith
Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2022 1:23 PM
To: Christopher Beck
Cc: Shant Taslakian
Subject: FW: ALVA Map # 4

CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the
organization.

Thank you Xavier.

On W ednesday, January 12, 2022, 12:19:46 PM PST, Xavier Flores < w rote:

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Direct Call and Email Outreach List

Organization Organization
493 Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration Hilton Garden Inn Air Force Plant 42 Holiday Inn
Allen Company Home2Suites by Hilton
American Islamic Institute of Antelope Valley Hunt Realty AMTRAK International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Antelope Valley African American Chamber of
Commerce Kaiser Permanente
Antelope Valley Board of Trade Kinkisharyo International, LLC Antelope Valley College La Voz de Nuestra Comunidad Spanish Radio Talk Show
Antelope Valley College Foundation Board LAMAR
Antelope Valley East Kern Water Agency LAX-Community Noise Roundtable Antelope Valley High School District League of Women Voters Antelope Valley Hispanic Chamber of
Commerce Lockheed Martin Aeronautics
Antelope Valley Mall Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors 5th District Antelope Valley Press Los Angeles County Department of Health Antelope Valley Transportation Authority (AVTA) Los Angeles County Fire Department Antelope Valley Union High School District Los Angeles County Waterworks c/o Los Angeles County Public Works
AV Career Prep Council Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) AV Partners for Health Los Angeles World Airports
Best Western Lucky Luke Brewery
Boeing McDonald's Minc., Inc.

Building & Construction Trades Council Mental Health America Los Angeles CA High Speed Rail MerloneGeier Partners
CA State Assembly member Tom Lackey,
Thirty-Sixth District Metrolink
Cal Choice Investments NASA
California Department of Transportation National Railroad Passenger Corporation California Highway Patrol Northrop Grumman
51 California Public Utilities Commission Orangelne Development Authority California State Senator Scott Wilk, Twenty-First
District Palmdale Chamber of Commerce
Californians for High Speed Rail Palmdale Community Church CalTrans Palmdale Regional Medical Center
Cbreeze Corp Palmdale School District
Century 21 Amigo Palmdale United Methodist Church
Century 21 Doug Anderson Palmdale Vineyard
Charles Hoey Commercial Industrial Palmdale Water District Clinica Medica Mi Familia De Palmdale Providence Commercial Development & Brokerage Congregation Beth Knesset Bamidbar Pueblo Y Salud, Inc.

Congresswoman Katie Hill Quartz Hill Water
County of Los Angeles Sheriff's Department R.Y. Properties Courtyard Marriott Ramada Inn
Crosswind Community Church Rancho Deluxe
Delta Scientific Residence Inn by Marriott
Department of Animal Care & Control Seventh-Day Adventist Church Department of Children & Family Services Southern California Associations of Governments (SCAG)
Department of Public Social Services Southern California Edison (SCE) Department of Public Works Southern California Gas Company Department of Regional Planning St. Mary's Catholic Church Department of Transportation State Building and Construction Trades Council of California
Desert Highlands Baptist Staybridge
Desertwinds Community Church The Boeing Company
Element Hotel The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Embassy Suites The Highlands Christian Fellowship
Faith Community Church The Palmdale Aerospace Academy
Fight Test Museum Transplants Brewing Company
Financial Independence Mortgage True Vine Gospel Church First 5 LA Communities Department United States Air Force 52 Granite Construction US Pole
Greater Antelope Valley Association of Realtors Vision Engineering Greater Antelope Valley Economic Alliance W.E.C.A.R.E. Education & Employment Services Guidance Charter School Waste Management
Hampton Westside Union School District

District 1 2 3 4 Total
2020 2020 Census (Adjusted)42,091 42,372 43,752 42,179 170,394 Deviation from ideal-508 -227 1,154 -420 1,661
% Deviation -1.19% -0.53% 2.71% -0.98% 3.90%
% Hisp 40% 73% 72% 62% 62%
% NH White 33% 9% 11% 14% 17%
% NH Black 13% 13% 12% 18% 14%
% Asian-American10% 3% 3% 3% 5%
Total 25,316 22,800 23,320 21,992 93,428
% Hisp 32% 62% 61% 53% 52%
% NH White 43% 17% 20% 25% 27%
% NH Black 13% 17% 15% 15% 15%
% Asian/Pac.Isl. 10% 4% 4% 4% 6%
Total 26,379 20,768 20,661 19,231 87,039
% Latino est. 32% 63% 60% 49% 50%
% Spanish-Surnamed29% 57% 54% 45% 45%
% Asian-Surnamed3% 1% 1% 1% 2%
% Filipino-Surnamed2% 2% 1% 1% 2%
% NH White est. 51% 20% 25% 33% 33%
% NH Black 14% 19% 17% 18% 17%
Total 20,859 14,073 13,802 12,618 61,352
% Latino est. 31% 62% 59% 48% 48%
% Spanish-Surnamed28% 56% 54% 44% 44%
% Asian-Surnamed 3% 1% 1% 1% 2%
% Filipino-Surnamed2% 2% 1% 1% 2%
% NH White est. 51% 19% 26% 35% 35%
% NH Black est. 14% 19% 17% 17% 16%
ACS Pop. Est. Total 37,137 39,913 40,145 38,699 155,894 age0-19 29% 35% 33% 34% 33%
age20-60 54% 53% 53% 51% 53%
age60plus 17% 13% 14% 15% 14%
immigrants 19% 27% 27% 25% 25%
naturalized 73% 53% 51% 52% 56%
english 71% 46% 51% 55% 56%
spanish 20% 50% 46% 41% 39%
asian-lang 6% 3% 2% 2% 3%
other lang 4% 1% 1% 2% 2%
Language Fluency Speaks Eng. "Less
than Very Well" 10% 25% 21% 20% 19%
hs-grad 49% 52% 53% 52% 52%
bachelor 19% 9% 7% 8% 11%
graduatedegree 10% 2% 2% 3% 4%
Child in Household child-under18 42% 55% 48% 46% 47%
Pct of Pop. Age 16+ employed 64% 58% 58% 57% 60%
income 0-25k 8% 14% 21% 28% 18%
income 25-50k 14% 25% 26% 25% 23%
income 50-75k 13% 21% 23% 16% 18%
income 75-200k 53% 37% 29% 28% 37%
income 200k-plus 12% 2% 1% 3% 4%
single family 98% 95% 86% 62% 85%
multi-family 2% 5% 14% 38% 15%
rented 21% 26% 38% 54% 35%
owned 79% 74% 62% 46% 65%
Total population data from the California adjustment to the 2020 Decennial Census. Surname-based Voter Registration and Turnout data from the California Statewide Database. Latino voter registration and turnout data are Spanish-surname counts adjusted using Census Population Department undercount estimates. NH White and NH Black registration and turnout counts estimated by NDC.

Citizen Voting Age Pop., Age, Immigration, and other demographics from the 2015-2019 American Community Survey and Special Tabulation 5-year data.

Housing Stats
Household Income
Education (among those
age 25+)
2020 Total Pop
City of Palmdale - Public 202 - 2020 Census Adjusted
Language spoken at home
Immigration
Citizen Voting Age Pop
Age
Voter Registration (Nov
2020)
Voter Turnout (Nov
2020)

District 1 2 3 4 Total
2020 2020 Census (Adjusted)42,082 42,333 42,275 43,704 170,394 Deviation from ideal-517 -266 -324 1,106 1,622
% Deviation -1.21% -0.62% -0.76% 2.60% 3.81%
% Hisp 40% 65% 73% 69% 62%
% NH White 33% 13% 9% 13% 17%
% NH Black 13% 17% 13% 12% 14%
% Asian-American10% 3% 3% 3% 5%
Total 25,304 21,887 22,731 23,506 93,428
% Hisp 32% 56% 62% 58% 52%
% NH White 43% 23% 17% 22% 27%
% NH Black 13% 15% 17% 14% 15%
% Asian/Pac.Isl. 10% 5% 4% 4% 6%
Total 26,378 18,269 20,745 21,647 87,039
% Latino est. 32% 52% 63% 57% 50%
% Spanish-Surnamed29% 48% 57% 52% 45%
% Asian-Surnamed3% 1% 1% 1% 2%
% Filipino-Surnamed2% 1% 2% 1% 2%
% NH White est. 51% 31% 20% 28% 33%
% NH Black 14% 18% 19% 17% 17%
Total 20,859 11,545 14,057 14,891 61,352
% Latino est. 31% 51% 62% 56% 48%
% Spanish-Surnamed28% 47% 56% 51% 44%
% Asian-Surnamed 3% 1% 1% 1% 2%
% Filipino-Surnamed2% 1% 2% 1% 2%
% NH White est. 51% 33% 19% 28% 35%
% NH Black est. 14% 16% 19% 17% 16%
ACS Pop. Est. Total 37,106 39,398 39,816 39,574 155,894 age0-19 29% 35% 35% 33% 33%
age20-60 54% 51% 53% 53% 53%
age60plus 17% 14% 13% 15% 14%
immigrants 19% 26% 27% 27% 25%
naturalized 73% 46% 53% 57% 56%
english 71% 53% 46% 53% 56%
spanish 20% 43% 50% 44% 39%
asian-lang 6% 2% 3% 2% 3%
other lang 4% 1% 1% 1% 2%
Language Fluency Speaks Eng. "Less
than Very Well" 10% 21% 25% 20% 19%
hs-grad 49% 50% 52% 54% 52%
bachelor 19% 7% 9% 7% 11%
graduatedegree 10% 3% 2% 3% 4%
Child in Household child-under18 42% 47% 55% 46% 47%
Pct of Pop. Age 16+ employed 64% 55% 58% 60% 60%
income 0-25k 8% 31% 14% 18% 18%
income 25-50k 14% 26% 25% 25% 23%
income 50-75k 13% 16% 21% 22% 18%
income 75-200k 53% 25% 37% 33% 37%
income 200k-plus 12% 2% 2% 2% 4%
single family 98% 59% 95% 90% 85%
multi-family 2% 41% 5% 10% 15%
rented 21% 57% 26% 34% 35%
owned 79% 43% 74% 66% 65%
Total population data from the California adjustment to the 2020 Decennial Census. Surname-based Voter Registration and Turnout data from the California Statewide Database. Latino voter registration and turnout data are Spanish-surname counts adjusted using Census Population Department undercount estimates. NH White and NH Black registration and turnout counts estimated by NDC.

Citizen Voting Age Pop., Age, Immigration, and other demographics from the 2015-2019 American Community Survey and Special Tabulation 5-year data.

Housing Stats
Household Income
Education (among those
age 25+)
2020 Total Pop
City of Palmdale - Public 203 - 2020 Census Adjusted
Language spoken at home
Immigration
Citizen Voting Age Pop
Age
Voter Registration (Nov
2020)
Voter Turnout (Nov
2020)

District 1 2 3 4 Total
2020 2020 Census (Adjusted)42,946 43,092 41,856 42,500 170,394 Deviation from ideal348 494 -743 -99 1,236
% Deviation 0.82% 1.16% -1.74% -0.23% 2.90%
% Hisp 40% 68% 67% 72% 62%
% NH White 33% 14% 11% 10% 17%
% NH Black 13% 13% 16% 13% 14%
% Asian-American10% 3% 3% 3% 5%
Total 25,638 23,708 21,235 22,847 93,428
% Hisp 32% 57% 58% 62% 52%
% NH White 43% 22% 21% 18% 27%
% NH Black 13% 16% 15% 15% 15%
% Asian/Pac.Isl. 10% 3% 4% 5% 6%
Total 26,783 21,377 18,093 20,786 87,039
% Latino est. 32% 56% 55% 62% 50%
% Spanish-Surnamed29% 51% 50% 56% 45%
% Asian-Surnamed3% 1% 1% 1% 2%
% Filipino-Surnamed2% 1% 1% 2% 2%
% NH White est. 51% 27% 28% 22% 33%
% NH Black 14% 18% 18% 17% 17%
Total 21,168 14,696 11,322 14,166 61,352
% Latino est. 31% 55% 54% 61% 48%
% Spanish-Surnamed28% 50% 50% 55% 44%
% Asian-Surnamed 3% 1% 1% 1% 2%
% Filipino-Surnamed2% 1% 1% 2% 2%
% NH White est. 51% 28% 29% 22% 35%
% NH Black est. 14% 18% 17% 17% 16%
ACS Pop. Est. Total 37,529 39,938 38,922 39,505 155,894 age0-19 29% 33% 35% 34% 33%
age20-60 54% 53% 51% 53% 53%
age60plus 17% 14% 14% 13% 14%
immigrants 19% 25% 27% 27% 25%
naturalized 72% 54% 45% 57% 56%
english 71% 53% 52% 47% 56%
spanish 20% 44% 45% 48% 39%
asian-lang 6% 2% 2% 3% 3%
other lang 4% 2% 1% 1% 2%
Language Fluency Speaks Eng. "Less
than Very Well" 10% 22% 22% 23% 19%
hs-grad 49% 54% 51% 53% 52%
bachelor 19% 7% 7% 9% 11%
graduatedegree 10% 3% 2% 2% 4%
Child in Household child-under18 42% 48% 48% 52% 47%
Pct of Pop. Age 16+ employed 64% 58% 56% 59% 60%
income 0-25k 8% 17% 31% 16% 18%
income 25-50k 14% 25% 26% 25% 23%
income 50-75k 13% 20% 18% 21% 18%
income 75-200k 53% 35% 24% 36% 37%
income 200k-plus 11% 2% 1% 2% 4%
single family 97% 89% 60% 95% 85%
multi-family 3% 11% 40% 5% 15%
rented 21% 32% 59% 27% 35%
owned 79% 68% 41% 73% 65%
Total population data from the California adjustment to the 2020 Decennial Census. Surname-based Voter Registration and Turnout data from the California Statewide Database. Latino voter registration and turnout data are Spanish-surname counts adjusted using Census Population Department undercount estimates. NH White and NH Black registration and turnout counts estimated by NDC.

Citizen Voting Age Pop., Age, Immigration, and other demographics from the 2015-2019 American Community Survey and Special Tabulation 5-year data.

Housing Stats
Household Income
Education (among those
age 25+)
2020 Total Pop
City of Palmdale - Public 205 - 2020 Census Adjusted
Language spoken at home
Immigration
Citizen Voting Age Pop
Age
Voter Registration (Nov
2020)
Voter Turnout (Nov
2020)

District 1 2 3 4 Total
2020 2020 Census (Adjusted)42,910 42,621 42,146 42,717 170,394 Deviation from ideal312 23 -453 119 764
% Deviation 0.73% 0.05% -1.06% 0.28% 1.79%
% Hisp 58% 48% 71% 71% 62%
% NH White 18% 28% 12% 10% 17%
% NH Black 16% 13% 12% 14% 14%
% Asian-American6% 7% 3% 3% 5%
Total 22,124 25,207 22,747 23,350 93,428
% Hisp 50% 37% 59% 61% 52%
% NH White 27% 40% 22% 17% 27%
% NH Black 15% 14% 14% 17% 15%
% Asian/Pac.Isl. 7% 8% 4% 4% 6%
Total 21,007 24,555 20,283 21,194 87,039
% Latino est. 46% 36% 59% 61% 50%
% Spanish-Surnamed42% 33% 53% 55% 45%
% Asian-Surnamed2% 2% 1% 1% 2%
% Filipino-Surnamed2% 2% 1% 2% 2%
% NH White est. 37% 47% 26% 21% 33%
% NH Black 17% 15% 16% 20% 17%
Total 14,636 18,526 13,588 14,602 61,352
% Latino est. 44% 34% 58% 60% 48%
% Spanish-Surnamed40% 31% 53% 55% 44%
% Asian-Surnamed 2% 2% 1% 1% 2%
% Filipino-Surnamed2% 2% 1% 2% 2%
% NH White est. 38% 49% 27% 21% 35%
% NH Black est. 16% 14% 16% 20% 16%
ACS Pop. Est. Total 38,027 38,774 39,027 40,066 155,894 age0-19 34% 30% 33% 34% 33%
age20-60 51% 53% 54% 52% 53%
age60plus 14% 17% 13% 14% 14%
immigrants 24% 21% 26% 27% 25%
naturalized 55% 61% 52% 57% 56%
english 59% 65% 53% 47% 56%
spanish 37% 27% 44% 49% 39%
asian-lang 3% 5% 2% 3% 3%
other lang 2% 3% 1% 1% 2%
Language Fluency Speaks Eng. "Less
than Very Well" 17% 14% 21% 24% 19%
hs-grad 53% 47% 53% 53% 52%
bachelor 11% 16% 6% 9% 11%
graduatedegree 4% 9% 2% 2% 4%
Child in Household child-under18 47% 43% 47% 53% 47%
Pct of Pop. Age 16+ employed 60% 61% 59% 58% 60%
income 0-25k 24% 13% 21% 13% 18%
income 25-50k 21% 20% 27% 23% 23%
income 50-75k 16% 12% 21% 23% 18%
income 75-200k 35% 45% 29% 39% 37%
income 200k-plus 4% 10% 2% 3% 4%
single family 69% 91% 83% 97% 85%
multi-family 31% 9% 17% 3% 15%
rented 46% 28% 41% 23% 35%
owned 54% 72% 59% 77% 65%
Total population data from the California adjustment to the 2020 Decennial Census. Surname-based Voter Registration and Turnout data from the California Statewide Database. Latino voter registration and turnout data are Spanish-surname counts adjusted using Census Population Department undercount estimates. NH White and NH Black registration and turnout counts estimated by NDC.

Citizen Voting Age Pop., Age, Immigration, and other demographics from the 2015-2019 American Community Survey and Special Tabulation 5-year data.

Housing Stats
Household Income
Education (among those
age 25+)
2020 Total Pop
City of Palmdale - Public 206 - 2020 Census Adjusted
Language spoken at home
Immigration
Citizen Voting Age Pop
Age
Voter Registration (Nov
2020)
Voter Turnout (Nov
2020)

District 1 2 3 4 Total
2020 2020 Census (Adjusted)43,007 42,391 42,647 42,349 170,394 Deviation from ideal409 -208 49 -250 658
% Deviation 0.96% -0.49% 0.11% -0.59% 1.54%
% Hisp 62% 40% 72% 73% 62%
% NH White 13% 34% 12% 9% 17%
% NH Black 18% 13% 11% 13% 14%
% Asian-American4% 9% 3% 3% 5%
Total 21,894 26,108 22,643 22,783 93,428
% Hisp 54% 32% 61% 62% 52%
% NH White 22% 44% 21% 17% 27%
% NH Black 17% 13% 13% 17% 15%
% Asian/Pac.Isl. 4% 10% 4% 4% 6%
Total 19,010 26,502 20,767 20,760 87,039
% Latino est. 50% 32% 60% 63% 50%
% Spanish-Surnamed45% 29% 54% 57% 45%
% Asian-Surnamed2% 3% 1% 1% 2%
% Filipino-Surnamed1% 2% 1% 2% 2%
% NH White est. 30% 52% 26% 20% 33%
% NH Black 20% 14% 16% 19% 17%
Total 12,417 20,758 14,111 14,066 61,352
% Latino est. 49% 30% 59% 62% 48%
% Spanish-Surnamed45% 28% 54% 56% 44%
% Asian-Surnamed 2% 3% 1% 1% 2%
% Filipino-Surnamed1% 2% 1% 2% 2%
% NH White est. 31% 53% 27% 19% 35%
% NH Black est. 19% 13% 16% 19% 16%
ACS Pop. Est. Total 39,016 38,272 38,718 39,889 155,894 age0-19 35% 29% 33% 35% 33%
age20-60 52% 53% 53% 53% 53%
age60plus 13% 18% 14% 13% 14%
immigrants 25% 20% 28% 27% 25%
naturalized 51% 70% 54% 53% 56%
english 56% 70% 50% 46% 56%
spanish 40% 21% 47% 50% 39%
asian-lang 2% 5% 2% 3% 3%
other lang 2% 4% 1% 1% 2%
Language Fluency Speaks Eng. "Less
than Very Well" 19% 11% 22% 25% 19%
hs-grad 51% 49% 54% 52% 52%
bachelor 8% 18% 7% 9% 11%
graduatedegree 3% 10% 2% 2% 4%
Child in Household child-under18 47% 41% 48% 55% 47%
Pct of Pop. Age 16+ employed 59% 63% 59% 58% 60%
income 0-25k 29% 10% 19% 14% 18%
income 25-50k 26% 16% 24% 25% 23%
income 50-75k 15% 13% 23% 21% 18%
income 75-200k 27% 51% 32% 37% 37%
income 200k-plus 3% 11% 1% 2% 4%
single family 60% 95% 90% 95% 85%
multi-family 40% 5% 10% 5% 15%
rented 56% 23% 34% 26% 35%
owned 44% 77% 66% 74% 65%
Total population data from the California adjustment to the 2020 Decennial Census. Surname-based Voter Registration and Turnout data from the California Statewide Database. Latino voter registration and turnout data are Spanish-surname counts adjusted using Census Population Department undercount estimates. NH White and NH Black registration and turnout counts estimated by NDC.

Citizen Voting Age Pop., Age, Immigration, and other demographics from the 2015-2019 American Community Survey and Special Tabulation 5-year data.

Housing Stats
Household Income
Education (among those
age 25+)
2020 Total Pop
City of Palmdale - NDC Minimal Change
Language spoken at home
Immigration
Citizen Voting Age Pop
Age
Voter Registration (Nov
2020)
Voter Turnout (Nov
2020)

District 1 2 3 4 Total
2020 2020 Census (Adjusted)42,591 42,343 42,822 42,638 170,394 Deviation from ideal-8 -256 224 40 479
% Deviation -0.02% -0.60% 0.52% 0.09% 1.12%
% Hisp 65% 40% 69% 73% 62%
% NH White 12% 34% 13% 9% 17%
% NH Black 17% 13% 13% 13% 14%
% Asian-American4% 9% 3% 3% 5%
Total 21,124 26,038 23,509 22,757 93,428
% Hisp 57% 32% 58% 62% 52%
% NH White 21% 44% 22% 16% 27%
% NH Black 15% 13% 14% 18% 15%
% Asian/Pac.Isl. 5% 10% 4% 4% 6%
Total 18,992 26,488 20,848 20,711 87,039
% Latino est. 53% 32% 57% 63% 50%
% Spanish-Surnamed48% 29% 51% 57% 45%
% Asian-Surnamed2% 3% 1% 1% 2%
% Filipino-Surnamed1% 2% 1% 2% 2%
% NH White est. 29% 52% 28% 19% 33%
% NH Black 19% 14% 16% 20% 17%
Total 12,305 20,747 14,346 13,954 61,352
% Latino est. 52% 30% 56% 62% 48%
% Spanish-Surnamed47% 28% 51% 57% 44%
% Asian-Surnamed 2% 3% 1% 1% 2%
% Filipino-Surnamed2% 2% 1% 2% 2%
% NH White est. 30% 53% 28% 19% 35%
% NH Black est. 18% 13% 16% 20% 16%
ACS Pop. Est. Total 38,199 38,166 39,352 40,177 155,894 age0-19 35% 29% 32% 35% 33%
age20-60 52% 53% 54% 52% 53%
age60plus 13% 18% 14% 13% 14%
immigrants 26% 20% 26% 27% 25%
naturalized 48% 70% 57% 53% 56%
english 54% 71% 52% 47% 56%
spanish 43% 21% 44% 50% 39%
asian-lang 2% 5% 2% 3% 3%
other lang 1% 4% 2% 1% 2%
Language Fluency Speaks Eng. "Less
than Very Well" 20% 11% 21% 25% 19%
hs-grad 50% 49% 55% 52% 52%
bachelor 9% 18% 7% 8% 11%
graduatedegree 2% 10% 3% 2% 4%
Child in Household child-under18 49% 41% 45% 56% 47%
Pct of Pop. Age 16+ employed 58% 63% 60% 57% 60%
income 0-25k 30% 10% 18% 15% 18%
income 25-50k 24% 16% 26% 26% 23%
income 50-75k 17% 13% 22% 21% 18%
income 75-200k 27% 51% 32% 37% 37%
income 200k-plus 2% 11% 2% 2% 4%
single family 62% 95% 87% 97% 85%
multi-family 38% 5% 13% 3% 15%
rented 56% 23% 35% 25% 35%
owned 44% 77% 65% 75% 65%
Total population data from the California adjustment to the 2020 Decennial Census. Surname-based Voter Registration and Turnout data from the California Statewide Database. Latino voter registration and turnout data are Spanish-surname counts adjusted using Census Population Department undercount estimates. NH White and NH Black registration and turnout counts estimated by NDC.

Citizen Voting Age Pop., Age, Immigration, and other demographics from the 2015-2019 American Community Survey and Special Tabulation 5-year data.

Housing Stats
Household Income
Education (among those
age 25+)
2020 Total Pop
City of Palmdale - NDC Orange Map
Language spoken at home
Immigration
Citizen Voting Age Pop
Age
Voter Registration (Nov
2020)
Voter Turnout (Nov
2020)

District 1 2 3 4 Total
2020 2020 Census (Adjusted)42,089 42,379 43,295 42,631 170,394 Deviation from ideal-510 -220 697 33 1,206
% Deviation -1.20% -0.52% 1.64% 0.08% 2.83%
% Hisp 65% 40% 70% 72% 62%
% NH White 13% 34% 13% 8% 17%
% NH Black 16% 13% 12% 15% 14%
% Asian-American4% 9% 3% 3% 5%
Total 21,499 26,041 24,004 21,884 93,428
% Hisp 58% 32% 58% 60% 52%
% NH White 21% 44% 23% 15% 27%
% NH Black 14% 13% 13% 21% 15%
% Asian/Pac.Isl. 5% 10% 5% 3% 6%
Total 19,336 26,475 21,264 19,964 87,039
% Latino est. 54% 32% 58% 61% 50%
% Spanish-Surnamed49% 29% 52% 56% 45%
% Asian-Surnamed1% 3% 1% 1% 2%
% Filipino-Surnamed1% 2% 1% 2% 2%
% NH White est. 30% 52% 28% 18% 33%
% NH Black 18% 14% 15% 23% 17%
Total 12,760 20,737 14,632 13,223 61,352
% Latino est. 52% 30% 57% 61% 48%
% Spanish-Surnamed48% 28% 52% 56% 44%
% Asian-Surnamed 2% 3% 1% 1% 2%
% Filipino-Surnamed1% 2% 1% 2% 2%
% NH White est. 31% 53% 29% 17% 35%
% NH Black est. 17% 13% 14% 22% 16%
ACS Pop. Est. Total 38,088 38,180 39,923 39,703 155,894 age0-19 34% 29% 32% 37% 33%
age20-60 53% 53% 54% 51% 53%
age60plus 13% 18% 14% 12% 14%
immigrants 26% 20% 27% 26% 25%
naturalized 50% 70% 57% 51% 56%
english 54% 71% 50% 48% 56%
spanish 43% 21% 45% 49% 39%
asian-lang 2% 5% 3% 2% 3%
other lang 1% 4% 2% 1% 2%
Language Fluency Speaks Eng. "Less
than Very Well" 20% 11% 22% 24% 19%
hs-grad 52% 49% 53% 52% 52%
bachelor 8% 18% 8% 8% 11%
graduatedegree 2% 10% 3% 2% 4%
Child in Household child-under18 48% 41% 45% 57% 47%
Pct of Pop. Age 16+ employed 59% 63% 60% 56% 60%
income 0-25k 27% 10% 18% 19% 18%
income 25-50k 24% 16% 25% 26% 23%
income 50-75k 17% 13% 22% 20% 18%
income 75-200k 30% 51% 33% 33% 37%
income 200k-plus 2% 11% 2% 2% 4%
single family 67% 95% 90% 87% 85%
multi-family 33% 5% 10% 13% 15%
rented 51% 23% 32% 34% 35%
owned 49% 77% 68% 66% 65%
Total population data from the California adjustment to the 2020 Decennial Census. Surname-based Voter Registration and Turnout data from the California Statewide Database. Latino voter registration and turnout data are Spanish-surname counts adjusted using Census Population Department undercount estimates. NH White and NH Black registration and turnout counts estimated by NDC.

Citizen Voting Age Pop., Age, Immigration, and other demographics from the 2015-2019 American Community Survey and Special Tabulation 5-year data.

Housing Stats
Household Income
Education (among those
age 25+)
2020 Total Pop
City of Palmdale - NDC Pink Map
Language spoken at home
Immigration
Citizen Voting Age Pop
Age
Voter Registration (Nov
2020)
Voter Turnout (Nov
2020)
City Council Staff Report
DATE: FEBRUARY 16, 2022
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
DISTRICT: ALL
SUBJECT: ORDINANCE NO. 1580 CONTINUING A TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF SECTION 5.04.670 .H.4 OF THE PALMDALE MUNI CIPAL CODE

PROHIBITING THE SALE OF FLAVORED ELECTRONIC

CIGARETTE PRODUCTS
ISSUE
Approve Ordinance No. 1580 continuing a temporary suspension of Section

5.04.670(H)(4) of the Palmdale Municipal Code prohibiting the sale of flavored cigarette products.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council:

1. Receive public testimony regarding Proposed Ordinance No. 1580; and

2. Approve Ordinance No. 1580 continuing a temporary sus pension of Section

5.04.670(H)(4) of the Palmdale Municipal Code prohibiting the sale of flavored electronic cigarette products.

BACKGROUND
The United States Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) has banned, through the authority granted to it by the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act, the sale of certain flavored tobacco products. However, despite the 2018 declaration of youth e-cigarette use epidemic by the FDA Commissioner and the United States Surgeon General, the federal ban on flavored tobacco products does not apply to electronic cigarette products.

On December 3, 2019, to protect young people from the harms of nicotine and abate their introduction to tobacco products, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1535, prohibiting the sale of flavored electronic cigarette products in the City of Palmdale.

However, to accommodate the sale of a tobacco retailer’s existing stock of flavored electronic cigarette products, to adjust inventories and accommodate the tobacco retailer’s substitution of alternative products for sale, the City Council delayed implementation of this ordinance for six (6) months from its adoption.

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Then, because of the government-mandated closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic, tobacco retailers did not receive the time initially contemplated by the City Council to sell their existing stock of flavored electronic cigarette products and to adjust inventories to comply with Ordinance No. 1535.

On July 14, 2020, the City Council, in an effort to provide tobacco retailers with the time frame initially contemplated by the City Council to sell current stock of flavored electronic cigarette products and to adjust inventories to comply with state and local tobacco retail laws, adopted Ordinance NO. 1548 suspending enforcement of the City’s prohibition on the sale of Flavored Electronic Cigarette Products until February 1, 2021.

In August 2020, Senate Bill 793 passed which prohibited the sale of flavored tobacco in the State of California. However, shortly after the passage of SB 793, a group of tobacco manufacturers filed lawsuits seeking to prevent SB 793 from going into effect. In addition, a referendum, the California Flavored Tobacco Products Ban, qualified for the ballot as a veto referendum which suspended SB 793 until after the November 8, 2022 statewide general election.

On March 2, 2021, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1560 continuing a temporary suspension of PMC Section 5.04.670(H)(4) of the Palmdale Municipal Code, prohibiting the sale of flavored electronic cigarette products, until February 1, 2022.

DISCUSSION
Proposed Ordinance No. 1580 would continue the temporary suspension of Section

5.04.670(H)(4) of the Palmdale Municipal Code, prohibiting the sale of flavored electronic cigarette products, until February 1, 2023. The extended suspension would provide tobacco retailers additional time to adjust to the changing legal landscape regarding flavored tobacco products and allow the California Flavored Tobacco Products Ban Referendum to be voted on by California voters on November 8, 2022.

FISCAL IMPACT
Proposed Ordinance No. 1580 does not have any direct financial impact.

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

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

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

ATTACHMENTS

1. Ordinance No. 1580

CITY OF PALMDALE

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
ORDINANCE NO. 1580

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE CONTINUING A TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF SECTION 5.04.670(H)(4) OF THE PALMDALE

MUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING THE SALE OF FLAVORED ELECTRONIC

CIGARETTE PRODUCTS
WHEREAS, Section 5.04.670 of the Palmdale Municipal Code regulates the sale of tobacco products, including electronic cigarette products.

WHEREAS, on December 3, 2019, to protect young people from the harms of nicotine and abate their introduction to tobacco products, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1535, prohibiting the sale of flavored electronic cigarette products in the city of Palmdale.

WHEREAS, in order to accommodate the sale of a tobacco retailer’s current stock of flavored electronic cigarette products, to adjust inventories and accommodate the tobacco retailer’s substitution of alternative products for sale, the City Council delayed implementation of Ordinance No. 1535 for six (6) months from its adoption.

WHEREAS, on March 4, 2020, the State of California and County of Los Angeles declared a State of Emergency in an effort to aid the prevention and mitigation of the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak throughout the State of California and the County of Los Angeles.

WHEREAS, on March 19, 2020, the Governor issued Executive Order N-33-20, directing the public to stay home and ordering the closure of all non-essential businesses, including tobacco retailers.

WHEREAS, Senate Bill 793 was adopted and enrolled in August 2020, prohibiting the sale of flavored tobacco in the state of California.

WHEREAS, shortly after the passage of SB 793, a group of tobacco manufacturers filed lawsuits seeking to prevent SB 793 from going into effect.

WHEREAS, a referendum on SB 793 qualified for the ballot and SB 793 is suspended until the referendum vote in November 2022.

WHEREAS, on July 14, 2020, the City Council, in an effort to provide tobacco retailers with the time initially contemplated by the City Council to sell current stock of flavored electronic cigarette products and to adjust inventories to comply with state and Ordinance No. 1580

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local tobacco retail laws, adopted Ordinance No. 1548 suspending enforcement of the City’s prohibition on the sale of Flavored Electronic Cigarette Products until February 1, 2021.

WHEREAS, on March 2, 2021, the City Council, in an effort to provide tobacco retailers additional time to adjust to the changing legal landscape regarding flavored tobacco products, adopted Ordinance No. 1560 suspending enforcement of the City’s prohibition of the sale of Flavored Electronic Cigarette Products until February 1, 2022.

WHEREAS, the City Council desires to provide tobacco retailers additional time to adjust to the impacts of COVID-19 and the changing legal landscape regarding flavored tobacco products as the California Flavored Tobacco Products Ban Referendum qualified for the ballot as a veto referendum and is scheduled for a vote which is to occur on November 8, 2022.

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

SECTION 1. Temporary Suspension of Section 5.04.670(H)(4). The prohibition on the sale of Flavored Electronic Cigarette Products, as detailed in Section 5.04.670(H)(4) of the Palmdale Municipal Code, is temporarily suspended until February 1, 2023.

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 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 3. The City Council finds the approval of this ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly. Alternatively, the City Council finds the approval of this ordinance is not a project under CEQA Regulation Section 15061 (b)(3) because it has no potential for causing a significant effect on the environment.

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SECTION 4. 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 16th day of February, 2022. ________________________________
Approved as to form: Steven D. Hofbauer, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________ ________________________________ Christopher 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: FEBRUARY 16, 2022
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
DISTRICT: ALL
SUBJECT: ORDINANCE NO. 1571, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE AMENDING
MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 8.34 ET. SEQ.: REGULATION OF

SMOKING AT PUBLIC PLACES AND PLACES OF

EMPLOYMENT
ISSUE
Adopt Ordinance No. 1571 amending Palmdale Municipal Code Section 8.34 et. seq.:

Regulation of Smoking at Public Places of Employment.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1) Receive Public Testimony;
2) Approve the introduction of proposed Ordinance No. 1571; and, 3) Adopt Ordinance No. 1571 amending Palmdale Municipal Code Section 8.34 et. seq.: Regulation of Smoking at Public Places and Places of Employment.

BACKGROUND
In 1993, by City of Palmdale Ordinance No. 1024, the City of Palmdale established smoking regulations in the Cit y. The Palmdale Municipal Code general smoking regulations were last updated in 2014. At the City Council meeting on January 12, 2022, Council was presented with proposed amendments to the smoking Ordinance and directed staff to re turn in February 2022 with updates to the City of Palmdale smoking Ordinance.

DISCUSSION
Proposals have been submitted to City Staff and Councilmembers by local advocacy groups seeking amendments to the Palmdale Municipal Code and the regulation of smoking in the City. Council has directed these items be incorporated into an Ordinance.

Attached to this Staff Report is an Ordinance that amends the Palmdale Municipal Code as follows:

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8.34.030 Definitions. [Highlighted in red with additions and amendments] For the purpose of this chapter certain words and phrases shall be defined as follows:
“Bar” means an establishment which is devoted to the serving of alcoholic beverages for consumption by patrons on the premises and in which the serving of food is only incidental to the consumption of such beverages. Although a restaurant may contain a bar, the term “bar” shall not include any restaurant dining area. “City” means the City of Palmdale.
“Employee” means any person engaged in the operation or conduct of any business in the City, whether as an owner, a member of the family, or as a partner, agent, manager, solicitor, apprentice, trainee or any other category of person employed or working in such business.
“Employer” means any person, partnership, corporation, including a municipal corporation or nonprofit entity, who engages the services of one or more individuals. “Enclosed area” means all space between a floor and ceiling which is enclosed on all sides by solid walls or windows (exclusive of door or passage ways) which extend from the floor to the ceiling, including all space therein screened by partitions which do not extend to the ceiling or are not solid.
“Golf Courses” means driving ranges, dining areas and service areas at golf courses; and within 35 (thirty-five) feet of any building doorway or window of any dining or service areas.
“Nonprofit entity” means any corporation, unincorporated association or other entity created for charitable, philanthropic, educational or other similar purposes, the net proceeds from the operation of which are committed to the promotion of the objectives or purposes of the organization and not for private financial gain. “Non-enclosed” means a predominantly outdoor area that does not meet the definition of “enclosed,” including but not limited to patios, outdoor dining areas, and outdoor service areas.
“Outdoor public service area” means any non-enclosed area where one or more persons wait for or receive goods or services of any kind, including but not limited to:
lines or waiting areas for ATM machines, information kiosks, outdoor restaurants and other food services, outdoor waiting areas for tickets and admission to a theater or event; waiting areas at car washes and vehicle service establishments; and streets and Report to Mayor and City Council
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sidewalks that are designed to be used or are regularly used by one or more persons to receive a service or wait to receive a service.
“Outdoor Dining Area” means any publicly or privately owned outdoor area, including streets and sidewalks, that is available to or customarily used by the general public or an employee, and that is designed, established, or regularly used for consuming food or drink.
“Outdoor Worksites” means any outdoor area under the legal or de facto control of an employer that an employee or the general public may enter in the normal course of operations, but regardless of the hours of operation.
“Place of employment” means any area under the legal or de facto control of an employer that an employee or the general public may enter in the normal course of operations, but regardless of the hours of operation, including but not limited to: indoor and outdoor work areas, construction sites, vehicles used in employment or for business purposes, rideshare services, employee lounges, conference and banquet rooms, bingo and gaming facilities, long-term health facilities, warehouses, and any private residences subject to state licensing requirements that are used as child-care or health-care facilities.
“Public place” means any area to which the public is generally invited or permitted. “Restaurant” means any coffee shop, cafeteria, sandwich stand, private and public school cafeteria, including any associated outdoor eating area, and any other eating establishment which gives or offers for sale food to the public, guests or employees, as well as kitchens in which food is prepared on the premises for serving elsewhere, including catering facilities, except that the term “restaurant” shall not include a cocktail lounge or bar as defined in this section.
“Sidewalks” means any public or private sidewalk within the city. “Smoking” means the inhaling, exhaling, burning or carrying of any lighted, heated, or ignited cigar, cigarette, cigarillo, pipe, cannabis, hookah, electronic smoking device, or any other combustible substance in any manner or in any form. Smoking includes the use of an electronic cigarette or any other electronic and/or battery-operated device used to deliver an inhaled dose of nicotine or other substance. “Tobacco store” means a retail establishment, the primary use of which is the sale of tobacco products and accessories and in which the sale of other items is merely incidental.

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“Waiting lines or areas” means any indoor line or area in which one or more persons are waiting for or receiving service of any kind, whether or not such service involves the exchange of money or other consideration. (Ord. 1456 § 2, 2014; Ord. 1024 § 1, 1993)

8.34.040 City-owned, leased or operated facilities
(A) All enclosed facilities which are owned, leased or operated by the City, including vehicles, shall be subject to the provisions of this chapter. (B) Smoking shall be prohibited at all outdoor facilities, including parks, which are owned, leased or operated by the City.
(C) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (B) of this section, smoking shall be prohibited, except in those areas designated as smoking areas, at the following facilities:
(1) Palmdale Amphitheater;
(2) Palmdale Transportation Center; and
(3) Larry Chimbole Cultural Center.
(4) DryTown Water Park
(5) Palmdale Playhouse
(6) Palmdale City Libraries
(D) The City Manager, or his or her designee, is authorized to establish, and change, the designated smoking area(s) for each facility identified in subsection (C) of this section. The City Manager, or his or her designee, shall conspicuously post, or cause to be posted, at every designated smoking area, signs identifying that area as a location where smoking is permitted. (Ord. 1433 § 1, 2012; Ord. 1291 § 2, 2006; Ord. 1024 § 1, 1993)

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(1) Modes of public transportation such as buses and taxicabs. This shall also include ticket, boarding and waiting areas of public transportation depots; provided, however, that this prohibition does not prevent:
(a) The establishment of two separate waiting areas for smokers and nonsmokers; or
(b) The establishment of a maximum of 25 percent of a single waiting area as a smoking area;
(2) Public restrooms;
(3) Service or waiting line areas;
(4) Retail stores, except areas not open or accessible to the general public; (5) All areas available to and customarily used by the general public in all businesses and nonprofit entities, including, but not limited to, offices, banks, hotels and motels;
(6) Waiting rooms, hallways, wards and semi-private rooms of health facilities, including, but not limited to, hospitals, clinics, physical therapy facilities, doctor’s offices and dentist’s offices, except that such health facilities shall also be subject to the provisions of PMC 8.34.060 regulating smoking in places of employment; (7) Any enclosed building, hall or theater used for entertainment, including theaters, auditoriums and sports arenas. This does not include any lobby or other area which is not open to the general public or when smoking is part of a theatrical stage production;
(8) Retail food marketing establishments, including grocery stores and supermarkets, except those areas not open to the general public and those areas of such establishments set aside for the serving of food and beverages which are regulated by other sections of this chapter;
(9) Public schools and other public facilities under the control of another public agency, which are available to and customarily used by the general public, to the extent that said facilities are subject to the jurisdiction of the City; (10) Any restaurant; provided, that any owner, operator or manager of a restaurant regulated by this chapter may, by signs, designate no more than 50 percent of the total seating area capacity as a smoking area;
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(11) Forty percent of hotel/motel rooms rented to guests. Each nonsmoking room shall be clearly posted with a sign designating the room as nonsmoking; (12) Public elevators, enclosed stairwells, hallways and other common areas in apartment buildings, condominiums, retirement facilities and nursing homes; (13) Lobbies, hallways and other common areas in multiple-unit commercial facilities;
(14) Enclosed recreational areas, such as gymnasiums, roller skating rinks, indoor swimming pools and health spas;
(15) Polling places;
(16) Private and Public Golf Courses;
(17) Sidewalks;
(18) Doorways and windows of public buildings; no smoking within 35 (thirty-five) feet;
(19) Outdoor dining areas and restaurants; and,
(20) Outdoor worksites.
(B) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, any owner, operator, manager or other person who controls any establishment described in this chapter may declare the entire establishment as a nonsmoking establishment. (Ord. 1024 § 1, 1993)

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visited by nonsmoking co-workers; provided, that nonsmokers are not required to enter these work places as a function of their employment. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to permit smoking where it is otherwise prohibited by other applicable laws.
(B) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, any owner, operator or other person who controls any establishment described in this section may declare that entire establishment as a nonsmoking establishment. (Ord. 1024 § 1, 1993)

FISCAL IMPACT
De minimis/limited. It is anticipated that the City of Palmdale will have access to additional funding sources if they pass an Ordinance substantially similar to those proposed above.

Staff has identified a nearly $3,000 grant available to the City of Palmdale for signs regulating smoking within the City.

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.

ATTACHMENTS
Proposed Ordinance No. 1571

CITY OF PALMDALE

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
ORDINANCE NO. 1571

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 8.34 ET. SEQ.; REGULATION OF SMOKING AT

PUBLIC PLACES AND PLACES OF EMPLOYMENT
WHEREAS, the City of Palmdale has a commitment to public health and safety within the City; and
WHEREAS, Strategic Plan Goal III(C) sets forth a directive to, “Plan and maintain safe and attractive neighborhoods, streets, facilities and public spaces…”, and WHEREAS, the use of tobacco, nicotine, and smoking products has been proven to have deleterious effects on the health of users; and
WHEREAS, the use of tobacco, nicotine, and smoking products has been proven to have deleterious effects on those exposed to such products, even if not the user; and WHEREAS, proper regulation and control is necessary to ensure public health.

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 of Palmdale Municipal Code is hereby amended at Chapter 8.34 et. seq. as follows:

8.34.030 Definitions.

For the purpose of this chapter certain words and phrases shall be defined as follows:
“Bar” means an establishment which is devoted to the serving of alcoholic beverages for consumption by patrons on the premises and in which the serving of food is only incidental to the consumption of such beverages. Although a restaurant may contain a bar, the term “bar” shall not include any restaurant dining area. “City” means the City of Palmdale.
“Employee” means any person engaged in the operation or conduct of any business in the City, whether as an owner, a member of the family, or as a partner, agent, manager, solicitor, apprentice, trainee or any other category of person employed or working in such business.
“Employer” means any person, partnership, corporation, including a municipal corporation or nonprofit entity, who engages the services of one or more individuals. “Enclosed area” means all space between a floor and ceiling which is enclosed on all sides by solid walls or windows (exclusive of door or passageways) which extend from the floor to the ceiling, including all space therein screened by partitions which do not extend to the ceiling or are not solid.
“Golf Courses” means driving ranges, dining areas and service areas at golf courses; and within 35 (thirty-five) feet of any building doorway or window of any dining or service areas.
“Nonprofit entity” means any corporation, unincorporated association or other entity created for charitable, philanthropic, educational or other similar purposes, the net proceeds from the operation of which are committed to the promotion of the objectives or purposes of the organization and not for private financial gain. “Non-enclosed” means a predominantly outdoor area that does not meet the definition of “enclosed,” including but not limited to patios, outdoor dining areas, and outdoor service areas.
“Outdoor public service area” means any non-enclosed area where one or more persons wait for or receive goods or services of any kind, including but not limited to:
lines or waiting areas for ATM machines, information kiosks, outdoor restaurants and other food services, outdoor waiting areas for tickets and admission to a theater or event; waiting areas at car washes and vehicle service establishments; and streets and sidewalks that are designed to be used or are regularly used by one or more persons to receive a service or wait to receive a service.
“Outdoor Dining Area” means any publicly or privately owned outdoor area, including streets and sidewalks, that is available to or customarily used by the general public or an employee, and that is designed, established, or regularly used for consuming food or drink.
“Outdoor Worksites” means any outdoor area under the legal or de facto control of an employer that an employee or the general public may enter in the normal course of operations, but regardless of the hours of operation.
“Place of employment” means any area under the legal or de facto control of an employer that an employee or the general public may enter in the normal course of operations, but regardless of the hours of operation, including but not limited to: indoor and outdoor work areas, construction sites, vehicles used in employment or for business purposes, rideshare services, employee lounges, conference and banquet rooms, bingo and gaming facilities, long-term health facilities, warehouses, and any private residences subject to state licensing requirements that are used as child-care or health-care facilities.
“Public place” means any area to which the public is generally invited or permitted. “Restaurant” means any coffee shop, cafeteria, sandwich stand, private and public school cafeteria, including any associated outdoor eating area, and any other eating establishment which gives or offers for sale food to the public, guests or employees, as well as kitchens in which food is prepared on the premises for serving elsewhere, including catering facilities, except that the term “restaurant” shall not include a cocktail lounge or bar as defined in this section.
“Sidewalks” means any public or private sidewalk within the city. “Smoking” means the inhaling, exhaling, burning or carrying of any lighted, heated, or ignited cigar, cigarette, cigarillo, pipe, cannabis, hookah, electronic smoking device, or any other combustible substance in any manner or in any form. Smoking includes the use of an electronic cigarette or any other electronic and/or battery-operated device used to deliver an inhaled dose of nicotine or other substance. “Tobacco store” means a retail establishment, the primary use of which is the sale of tobacco products and accessories and in which the sale of other items is merely incidental.
“Waiting lines or areas” means any indoor line or area in which one or more persons are waiting for or receiving service of any kind, whether or not such service involves the exchange of money or other consideration. (Ord. 1456 § 2, 2014; Ord. 1024 § 1, 1993)

8.34.050 Regulation of smoking in enclosed and non- enclosed public places (A) Smoking shall be prohibited in all enclosed and non-enclosed public places located within the City during the time such places are open for use by the general public, including but not limited to the following:
(1) Modes of public transportation such as buses and taxicabs. This shall also include ticket, boarding and waiting areas of public transportation depots; provided, however, that this prohibition does not prevent:
(a) The establishment of two separate waiting areas for smokers and nonsmokers; or
(b) The establishment of a maximum of 25 percent of a single waiting area as a smoking area;
(2) Public restrooms;
(3) Service or waiting line areas;
(4) Retail stores, except areas not open or accessible to the general public; (5) All areas available to and customarily used by the general public in all businesses and nonprofit entities, including, but not limited to, offices, banks, hotels and motels;
(6) Waiting rooms, hallways, wards and semi-private rooms of health facilities, including, but not limited to, hospitals, clinics, physical therapy facilities, doctor’s offices and dentist’s offices, except that such health facilities shall also be subject to the provisions of PMC 8.34.060 regulating smoking in places of employment; (7) Any enclosed building, hall or theater used for entertainment, including theaters, auditoriums and sports arenas. This does not include any lobby or other area which is not open to the general public or when smoking is part of a theatrical stage production;
(8) Retail food marketing establishments, including grocery stores and supermarkets, except those areas not open to the general public and those areas of such establishments set aside for the serving of food and beverages which are regulated by other sections of this chapter;
(9) Public schools and other public facilities under the control of another public agency, which are available to and customarily used by the general public, to the extent that said facilities are subject to the jurisdiction of the City; (10) Any restaurant; provided, that any owner, operator or manager of a restaurant regulated by this chapter may, by signs, designate no more than 50 percent of the total seating area capacity as a smoking area;
(11) Forty percent of hotel/motel rooms rented to guests. Each nonsmoking room shall be clearly posted with a sign designating the room as nonsmoking; (12) Public elevators, enclosed stairwells, hallways and other common areas in apartment buildings, condominiums, retirement facilities and nursing homes; (13) Lobbies, hallways and other common areas in multiple-unit commercial facilities;
(14) Enclosed recreational areas, such as gymnasiums, roller skating rinks, indoor swimming pools and health spas;
(15) Polling places;
(16) Private and Public Golf Courses;
(17) Sidewalks;
(18) Doorways and windows of public buildings; no smoking within 35 (thirty-five) feet;
(19) Outdoor dining areas and restaurants; and,
(20) Outdoor worksites.
(B) Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, any owner, operator, manager or other person who controls any establishment described in this chapter may declare the entire establishment as a nonsmoking establishment. (Ord. 1024 § 1, 1993)

8.34.070 Places where smoking is not regulated.
(A) Notwithstanding any provisions of this chapter to the contrary, the following areas shall not be subject to the smoking restrictions of this chapter:
(1) Private residences, except when used as a child care or health care facility; (2) Bars or cocktail lounges, bowling alleys, billiard halls and bingo parlors; (3) Restaurants, hotel and motel conference or meeting rooms, and public and private assembly rooms while such rooms are being used for private functions; (4) Private enclosed offices or workplaces occupied exclusively by smokers and not accessible to the public, even though such an office or workplace may be visited by nonsmoking co-workers; provided, that nonsmokers are not required to enter these work places as a function of their employment. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to permit smoking where it is otherwise prohibited by other applicable laws.
(B) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, any owner, operator or other person who controls any establishment described in this section may declare that entire establishment as a nonsmoking establishment. (Ord. 1024 § 1, 1993) 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 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 3. 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 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect 30 days after its adoption.

PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 16th day of February, 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: February 16, 2022
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
DISTRICT: ALL
SUBJECT: APPROVE NOMINATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE BOARD OF

DIRECTORS OF VISIT PALMDALE

ISSUE
Approve nominations for appointment to the Board of Directors of Visit Palmdale.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council approve one (1) nominee for the Visit Palmdale Board of Directors.

BACKGROUND
On October 5, 2021, the Palmdale City Council authorized the creation of the Palmdale Tourism Improvement District (PTID) with the adoption of Resolution No. CC 2021 -096.

A PTID is a partnership between the City and hotels in Palmdale to create additional tourism and visitor opportunities that both visitors and residents can enjoy. The benefits an improvement district provides can come in a variety of forms such as signature events, enhancing current tourism attractions, development of additional destinations and infrastructure improvements. An increase in tourism and business travel positively impacts hotels, restaurants, and local small businesses.

Visit Palmdale is the governing board of the PTID. The board will have the responsibility of managing the services and programs provided by the PTID in Palmdale.

The Board of Directors for Visit Palmdale is made up of seven (7) directors; four (4) from Palmdale businesses who represent the PTID, one (1) City Councilmember, one (1) City staff person, and one (1) person who represents tourism and the non -lodging hospitality sector in Palmdale. This mirrors the formation of Destination Lancaster’s Board of Directors when the board was first established. Each member is appointed for a three (3) year term.

Report to Mayor and City Council
Re: Visit Palmdale Approve Nomination
February 16, 2022

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DISCUSSION
The City Council is responsible for the appointment of the three individuals to the Visit Palmdale Board of Directors. Per the Visit Palmdale Bylaws, the Directors shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to the approval of a majority of the City Council.

On December 23, 2021 , the City posted the vacancy for an at -large board member for the Visit Palmdale Board of Directors on the City Website and through a public notice in the AV Press. At the January 19, 2022 City Council meeting, the Council voted to extend the public member vacancy until February 7, 2022 and appointed two (2) of the three (3) positions. The City Council and the City staff representatives were selected for the board.

The City Council is required to appoint the public member to the board.

The following public members applied and met the minimum requirements for the public member position on the Visit Palmdale Board of Directors:

1. Dorothy Bowling

2. Jonathan Flores

3. Donald Hoperich

4. Falakika Moore

5. Samantha Schmitz

6. Seidy Sepulveda

Appointment of the nominees would allow Visit Palmdale to complete essential tasks that require approval of a full board.

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

STRATEGIC PLAN

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

D. Develop and maintain diverse programs and events that inspire growth, pride and lifelong learning.

Prepared by: Luis Gonzalez, Economic Development
Coordinator
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

City Council Staff Report
DATE: FEBRUARY 16, 2022

TO HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: CITY MANAGER DEPARTMENT

CITY CLERK DIVISION
DISTRICT: ALL
SUBJECT: APPROVE ALTERNATE MEMBER NOMINATION FOR

APPOINTMENT TO THE MEASURE AV OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
ISSUE
Approve Alternate Member nomination for appointment to the Measure AV Oversight Committee.

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council approve alternate member nomination for one of the following applicants for appointment to the Measure AV Oversight Committee for the remaining balance of a two-year term set to expire April 2023:

1. Glenn Anthony Flood 2. Engel Thedford

3. Aaron M. Stickel 4. Marmissi Masters

5. Alenna Schofield 6. Jonathan Flores

7. Colby Estes 8. Michael Wong

9. Leslie Vickers

BACKGROUND
At the General Municipal Election held on November 3, 2020, voters approved the enactment of a local ¾ cent transaction and use tax in the City of Palmdale. The measure allows for local control of sales tax dollars, ensure s long-term fiscal sustainability, and allows the City to continue to fund reliable essential services for the community. The revenues and expenditures from the tax are to be regularly reviewed by a citizens advisory committee to ensure the funds collected are expended for the purposes specified in the Measure AV Ballot language and to provide enhanced transparency and public participation. The City Council shall appoint a seven -member committee and by resolution, adopt guidelines for the duties of a citizens oversight committee, later named Measure AV Oversight Committee (Committee”).

Report to Mayor and City Council
Re: Approve Alternate Member to MAV Committee
February 16, 2022

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DISCUSSION
On April 6, 2021, seven (7) Committee members and seven (7) alternate members were appointed to the Committee. The Committee has an opportunity to review, comment and make recommendations on proposed expenditures which may include, but not be limited to, receiving semi-annual reports from City staff each fiscal year on revenues and expenditures from the tax imposed by Ordinance No. 1549.

On December 15, 2021, Eric Ohlsen was appointed as the Regular Member to District 4, replacing Maribel Briseno, who had accepted full-time employment with the City. The Office of the City Clerk received subsequent notice from District 4 Alternate Member Roger Villasenor, indicating his resignation form the alternate position due to personal reasons.

On January 19, 2022, the City Council directed the City Clerk to extend the recruitment period to afford additional members of the community the opportunity to apply to fill the vacancy. A Notice of Vacancy was advertised in the Antelope Valley Press on January 20, 2022. The Classified Ad and the application were made available on the City’s website as well as in the Office of the City Clerk. Staff received four (4) applications by the February 8, 2021, in addition to the five (5) applicants presented to Council on January 19th for a total of nine (9) candidates to choose from.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this item, as the alternate member position does not receive compensation for service.

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: 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

ATTACHMENTS

1. Ordinance No. 1561

2. Measure AV By-laws
CITY
OF

PALMDALE
COUNTY
OF
LOS

ANGELES
,

CALIFORNIA

ORDINANCE
NO
.
1561
AN

ORDINANCE
OF
THE
CITY

COUNCIL
OF
THE
CITY
OF

PALMDALE

AMENDING
THE

PALMDALE

MUNICIPAL
CODE

SECTION

2.08 .
030

REGARDING

APPOINTMENTS
TO
BOARDS
AND

COMMISSIONS
BY
THE
CITY

COUNCIL

WHEREAS
,
On
July
2 ,
2008
,
the
City
Council
passed
and
adopted
Ordinance
No
.
1357
that
amended
Section

2.08 of
the
Palmdale
Municipal
Code
(
PMC
)
.

WHEREAS
,
PMC
Section

2.08 .
030
governs
the
manner
in
which
appointments
are
made
to
boards
and
commissions
of
the
City
Council
.

WHEREAS
,
The
method
and
manner
of
appointments
pursuant
to
the
amended
PMC

2.08 .
030
is
such
that
the
mayor
is
responsible
for
all
appointments
to
said
boards
and
commissions
,
with
ratification
by
the
City
Council
.

WHEREAS
,
Under
the
PMC

2.08 .
030
,
the
mayor
is
to
nominate
all
persons
to
boards
and
commissions
,
and
there
is
no
‘
second
’
required
for
such
nomination
.

WHEREAS
,
Under
the
PMC

2.08 .
030
,
city
council
members
do
not
have
the
ability
to
nominate
persons
to
boards
and
commissions
.

THE
CITY

COUNCIL
OF
THE
CITY
OF

PALMDALE
DOES
ORDAIN
AS

FOLLOWS
:

SECTION
1 .

Amend
Palmdale
Municipal
Code
Section

2.08 .
030
Repeal
and
replace
Palmdale
Municipal
Code
Section

2.08 .
030
to
read
as
follows
:

PMC

2.08 .
030
:

Appointments
to
Boards
,
Commissions
,
and
Committees
Unless
otherwise
specifically
provided
in
this
code
or
by
State
Law
,
the
City
Council
shall
make
all
appointments
to
boards
,
commissions
and
committees
of
the
City
as
follows
unless
otherwise
formed
by
Resolution
:

Ordinance
No
.
1561
Page
2 of
4 A
.

City
Council
boards
,
commissions
and
committees
shall
consist
of
a
minimum
of
five
members
,
of
whom
shall
be
nominated
by
each
City
Councilmember
and
the
Mayor
,
subject
to
approval
by
the
City
Council
for
appointment
.

All
members
shall
be
voting
members
of
the
board
,
commission
,
or
committee
.

No
member
shall
be
a
member
of
the
City
Council
.

It
is
preferable
that
City
Councilmember
’
s
appointee
reside
within
the
Councilmember
’
s
district
,
however
,
is
not
required
when
subject
matter
expertise
is
desirable
.

The
Mayor
may
nominate
an
individual
that
represents
the
City
at
large
whom
may
reside
in
any
district
.

Members
serve
at
the
pleasure
of
the
City
Council
and
may
be
removed
prior
to
the
expiration
of
their
term
by
a
vote
of
a
majority
of
the
members
of
the
City
Council
.

B
.

All
board
and
commission
vacancies
shall
be
advertised
,
seeking
volunteers
willing
and
desiring
to
be
appointed
to
fill
such
vacancies
.

Any
person
seeking
to
be
so
appointed
must
complete
and
submit
the
city
volunteer
application
,
together
with
any
other
information
requested
by
the
City
Council
as
appropriate
for
a
specific
board
or
commission
.

C
.

All
such
applications
shall
be
provided
to
the
Mayor
and
City
Council
for
review
,
who
shall
,
at
a
regularly
scheduled
City
Council
meeting
,
nominate
,
from
among
such
applicants
,
the
persons
whom
the
Mayor
and
a
City
Councilmember
desires
to
appoint
by
making
a
motion
which
need
not
be
seconded
^
for
each
such
appointment
.

D
.

If
the
nomination
by
the
Mayor
and
City
Councilmember
is
approved
by
a
majority
vote
of
the
City
Council
,
the
nominating
City
Councilmember
may
then
proceed
to
appoint
the
person
to
the
board
or
commission
under
consideration
.

E
.

If
the
specific
nomination
by
the
Mayor
and
/
or
City
Councilmember
is
not
approved
by
a
majority
vote
of
the
City
Council
,
the
City
Council
will
nominate
,
by
motion
,
a
different
candidate
until
someone
is
approved
by
majority
vote
of
the
City
Council
for
the
position
under
consideration
.

F
.

All
members
of
boards
,
commissions
and
committees
serve
at
the
pleasure
of
the
City
Council
and
are
subject
to
removal
by
a
majority
vote
of
the
City
Council
.

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
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
,
Ordinance
No
.
1561
Page
3 of
4 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
3 .

The
City
Council
finds
the
approval
of
this
ordinance
is
not
subject
to
the
California
Environmental
Quality
Act
(
"
CEQA
"
)
pursuant
to
CEQA
Guidelines
Sections
15060
(
c
)
(
2 )
(
the
activity
will
not
result
in
a
direct
or
reasonably
foreseeable
indirect
physical
change
in
the
environment
)
and
15060
(
c
)
(
3 )
(
the
activity
is
not
a
project
as
defined
in
Section
15378
)
of
the
CEQA
Guidelines
,
California
Code
of
Regulations
,
Title
14 ,
Chapter
3 ,
because
it
has
no
potential
for
resulting
in
physical
change
to
the
environment
,
directly
or
indirectly
.

Alternatively
,
the
City
Council
finds
the
approval
of
this
ordinance
is
not
a
project
under
CEQA
Regulation
Section
15061
(
b
)
(
3 )
because
it
has
no
potential
for
causing
a
significant
effect
on
the
environment
.

SECTION
4 .

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
2 nd
day
of
March
2021
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Steven
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Hofbauer
,
Mayor
Approved
as
to
form
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ATTEST
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Smith
,
City
Clerk
Christopher
Beck
City
Attorney
,
Ordinance
No
.
1561
Page
4 of
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Shanae
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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
2 nd
day
of
,
20 21
effective
on
the
1 st
day
of
April
March
,
2021
_
by
the
following
roll
call
vote
:

AYES
:

Bettencourt
,
Carrillo
,
Loa
,
Bishop
Hobauer
NOES
:

None
None

ABSTAIN
:

ABSENT
:
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Date
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Shanae
S
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Smith
,
City
Clerk

CITY OF PALMDALE

MEASURE AV OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
BYLAWS
ARTICLE I – ESTABLISHMENT AND PURPOSE
A. Name. Official name of the committee shall be Measure AV Oversight Committee (the “Committee”)
B. Compensation. No compensation shall be provided for attendance to Committee meetings. Reimbursement shall only be given for expenses actually incurred in connection to serving on the Committee.

C. Establishment. Measure AV, approved in November 2020, calls for the establishment of a committee to ensure that all funds from the measure are appropriately used.

D. Purpose. The purpose of this Committee is set forth in Measure AV. (Protecting Palmdale's long-term financial stability; maintaining essential city services; repairing streets/potholes; addressing homelessness; maintaining 911 emergency response; keeping public areas safe/clean for all; retaining local businesses; protecting local water sources; maintaining veterans, senior, mental health, community programs; by establishing a ¾-cent sales tax; requiring citizen oversight, public spending disclosures; all funds used locally in Palmdale). These Bylaws are specifically made subject to the applicable provisions of Measure AV as to the duties and rights of the Committee. The Committee is subject to the Ralph M. Brown Public Meetings Act of the State of California and shall conduct its meetings in accordance with the provisions thereof.

E. Administrative Support. The City shall give all necessary administrative support to the Committee, as is consistent with the Committee’s purpose.

F. Duties. The duties of this Committee are:
a. To ensure that all funds from the three-quarters cent sales tax are spent in accordance with Measure AV.
b. To prepare an annual written report setting forth the purposes for which Measure AV funds were expended in the preceding year and the amount spent in each category.

ARTICLE II – POSITIONS AND TERMS
A. Committee Members. Committee Members shall consist of seven (7) members and (7) alternatives.

B. Committee Additions and Subtractions. The City Council may, by unanimous decision, vote to add or subtract the number of members on the Committee, but shall not go lower than five (5) total members. The Committee shall always remain at an odd number.

C. Term Length. Each member of the Committee shall be appointed for a two (2) year term.

D. Term Limit. Committee members are limited to a three (3) term limit for serving on the Committee.

E. Committee Vacancy. Should a vacancy arise from a member resigning or other matters the following shall happen:
a. Replacement will be filled by a Committee alternate member. b. A Replacement for that alternate shall be picked by the City Council and voted in by majority vote.
c. If a vacancy is filled and there is greater than a year left on the term, it shall count as a full term for the appointed Committee Member’s term limit.

If less than a year remains on the term, it shall not count towards the Committee Member’s term limit.

F. Forfeiture. Should any Committee member miss three (3) consecutive Committee meetings without any prior consent or notice to the Committee, they shall forfeit their membership on the Committee. All forfeited Committee positions shall be subject to Article II, Section E, for the purpose of their vacancy.

G. Chair. The Committee shall appoint one member to serve as the Chair of the Committee by a simple majority vote. The Chair shall preside at all meetings of the Committee. The Chair is responsible for keeping order and decorum during the Committee’s meetings.

H. Vice-Chair. The Committee shall appoint one member to serve as the Vice-Chair of the Committee by simple majority vote. The Vice-Chair shall perform the duties of the chair in the absence or incapacity of the Chair, until such time as a new Chair is selected or appointed. Should both the Chair and Vice-Chair be absence or incapacitated, the Committee shall vote by simple majority to appoint an interim Chair and Vice-Chair for the purpose of that current meeting and any subsequent meetings until either the Chair or Vice-Chair are able to return to their duties.

I. Staff Secretary. City staff shall appoint one member to serve as the Staff Secretary of the Committee. The Staff Secretary shall keep the minutes of all official meetings of the Committee, which shall be open for inspection by any member of the public. The Staff Secretary shall sign reports and correspondence for the Committee, along with setting meeting dates; providing agendas to each Committee member prior to each official meeting. The Staff Secretary shall inform Committee members of all available data gathered by City staff pertinent to each item on said agenda. The Staff Secretary shall inform Committee members of the time and place of any special meeting. The Staff Secretary shall make available to the Committee all correspondence addressed to the Committee.

ARTICLE III – MEETINGS
A. Rules. All meetings will fall under rules set by the Ralph M. Brown Act (Cal. Gov’t Code §54950 et seq.) (“Brown Act”).

B. Meeting Dates. Use of set dates and locations shall be established to meet no less than four (4) times a year. These set dates can be changed by resolution as needed.

C. Specials Meetings and Emergency. Special Meetings can be called by the Chair or Vice Chair with five days prior notice. Emergency meetings can be called as needed.

D. Open and Public Meetings. All meetings concerning all Committee actions and deliberations shall be open and allow for anyone in the public to attend.

E. Closed Sessions. Closed sessions are allowed during regular or special meeting as is needed by circumstance and permitted by law.

F. Public Hearings. Public hearings are to be conducted during regular or special meetings of the Committee.

G. Agenda. An agenda shall be published to the public and sent out to each Committee member no less than seventy-two (72) hours before the meeting takes place. All agendas should include time, date, and location that the meetings take place along with the type of meeting (Regular, Special, or Emergency). Any items not on the agenda will be placed in the non-agenda items portion of the meeting.

H. Minutes. Minutes of the proceedings of the Committee and all documents received and reports issued shall be a matter of public record and be made available on an Internet website maintained by the Committee.

ARTICLE IV. – CONDUCT OF MEETINGS
A. Order of Business. The regular order of business shall be:

1. Call to Order

2. Approval of Prior Meetings Minutes

3. Consideration and Action of Agenda Items

4. Non-Agenda Items

5. Public Comment

6. Adjournment
The order of business can be modified as needed.

B. Parliamentary Procedure. All proceedings before the Committee may be guided by the rules of parliamentary procedure set forth in Robert’s Rules of Order, but failure to follow Robert’s Rules of Order shall not affect the validity of any action or motion duly taken or adopted by the Committee at any lawfully held meeting.

C. Presentations to the Committee. Any person desiring to address the Committee shall be requested, when recognized by the Chair, to give his or her name and address for the record. The Chair may, in the interest of facilitating the business of Committee, set in advance of the presentation of testimony reasonable time limits for oral presentations. Persons may be required to submit written testimony in lieu of oral testimony if the Chair determines that a reasonable opportunity for oral presentations has been provided, and in such a case, the matter may be continued to a later date to allow a reasonable time for such submittals to occur.

D. Attendance. Members shall be considered present at the Committee meeting if they are there physically, on the phone, or using a video conferencing application.

ARTICLE V. – VOTING AND QUORUM
A. Roll Call Vote. A roll call vote may be required in voting upon any motion of the Committee in the discretion of the Chair.

B. Quorum. A majority of the currently appointed members of the Committee shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of conducting its business and exercising its powers and for all other official purposes, except that less than a quorum may adjourn from time to time until a quorum is obtained.

C. Number of Votes Required for Action. All actions require a motion and a second. No action or recommendation of the Committee shall be valid and binding unless a quorum is present and the motion is approved a simple majority of the members present. Each member shall have one vote. No votes may be cast by proxy. Tie votes shall be considered as denial of the motion.

D. Conflicts of Interest. The Committee shall be subject to conflict of interest in accordance with the Fair Political Practices Act. City Councilpersons shall not vote for any person who presents a conflict of interest with them.

E. Motion to Reconsider. The Committee may reconsider a matter during the meeting at which the vote was taken, provided all members who were present when the matter was discussed and voted upon are still present, all persons who addressed the Committee regarding the matter are still present, and the motion to reconsider is made by a member who voted with the prevailing side. A motion for reconsideration shall have precedence over every motion except a motion to adjourn. A final vote on any matter may also be placed on any future agenda for reconsideration by the Committee or any member of the Committee at the meeting at which the actions was taken or at any later time. Any interested person may request that an action be reconsidered, provided that such a request must be in writing and filed with the Palmdale City Clerk within ten calendar days of the action of the Committee.

ARTICLE VI. - AMENDMENTS.

Any amendment to these Bylaws shall be approved by a simple majority vote of the Committee of the entire Committee.

City Council Staff Report
DATE: FEBRUARY 16, 2022
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: CITY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE
DISTRICT: ALL
SUBJECT: DISCUSS POTENTIAL MOVE TO FIVE COUNCIL DISTRICTS

AND ROTATING MAYOR
ISSUE
Should the Council direct staff to produce a comprehensive report on the process, possibility, and method of moving to five Council districts and a rotating mayor?

RECOMMENDATION
Discuss the matter and direct staff as appropriate.

BACKGROUND
The City of Palmdale presently has four Council districts and a directly elected mayor.

At present, the Council and the City are in the process of completing statutorily required redistricting and should complete the process shortly.

DISCUSSION
If, on di scussion of the Council, the Council agrees to direct staff to produce a comprehensive report on the process, possibility, and method of moving to five Council districts and a rotating mayor, staff will produce such report and return to Council within sixty (60) days.

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

Report to Mayor and City Council
Re: Council Districts
February 16, 2022

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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.

ATTACHMENTS
None.

Palmdale City CouncilFebruary 16, 2022

Palmdale City Council
February 16, 2022