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.
How to observe the meeting virtually:
1. Spectrum local access Channel 27
2. Online live webcast at www.cityofpalmdale.org.
How to Submit Public Comments:
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Verbal comments must be limited to three (3) minutes. Public comments submitted will become part of the official meeting record.
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
1 The safety and well-being of employees and the public remains the City's top priority. The City of Palmdale appreciates your patience and understanding during these challenging times.
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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.
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PRESENTATION BY CITY ATTORNEY
4.1 This closed session is being held pursuant to the authority of California Government Code Section 54957.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title: City Manager
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
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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)
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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
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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
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