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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
REVISED
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
38300 SIERRA HIGHWAY
SUITE B
PALMDALE, CA 93550
WEDNESDAY, MARCH
2, 2022
5:00 PM
7:00 PM
www.cityofpalmdale.org
WELCOME
City Council
Wednesday, March
2, 2022
1 The safety and well-being of employees and the public remains the City's top priority. The City of Palmdale appreciates your patience and understanding during these challenging times.
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5:00 P.M.
1. MAYOR TO CALL MEETINGS TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
MAYOR HOFBAUER, MAYOR PRO TEM LOA,
COUNCILMEMBERS CARRILLO, BISHOP, BETTENCOURT
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Now is the time for public participation for any person wishing to speak to the City Council on matters listed or not listed on the agenda, within the jurisdiction of the City Council. If you are attending the meeting by phone, please press *9 to "raise your hand." If attending by personal computer, please click the "raise your hand" button. Press *6 to un-mute yourself, state your name and begin speaking. PLEASE NOTE: A three-minute limit is imposed on each speaker.
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PRESENTATION BY CITY ATTORNEY
4.1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—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 letters 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.
4.2 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION The existing facts and circumstances that constitute a significant exposure to litigation are detailed in the following claim received by the City, which is available for public inspection pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.5:
Claimant: JJ Murphy
City Claim No.: 2022-007
Date Filed: 02/07/2022
Date of Loss: 2020-2022
4.3 This closed session is being held pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957.
APPOINTMENT OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEE
Position: Interim City Manager
Employee: Ronda Perez, Acting City Manager
5. ANNOUNCEMENT BY CITY ATTORNEY
6. ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION MEETING
City Council
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7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE IN HONOR OF OUR TROOPS
8. PRESENTATIONS
8.1 Presentation of a cute critter available for adoption at the Palmdale Animal Care Center.
8.2 Presentation of a Proclamation by Mayor and Council declaring March as American Red Cross Month in the City of Palmdale.
8.3 Presentation of a Proclamation by Mayor and Council declaring March as National Women's History Month in the City of Palmdale.
8.4 Presentation of a Commendation by Mayor and Council to Jack Woolbert, naming him City of Palmdale’s Veteran of the Year.
9. WAIVER OF FULL READING OF RESOLUTION(S) and ORDINANCE(S) Staff Recommendation: Move to waive full reading of the Resolution (s) and/or Ordinance(s) to be considered and voted on at this meeting. (Voice Vote - Requires a majority to waive.)
10. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Now is the time for public participation for any person wishing to speak to the City Council on matters listed or not listed on the agenda, within the jurisdiction of the City Council. If you are attending the meeting by phone, please press *9 to "raise your hand." If attending by personal computer, please click the "raise your hand" button. Press *6 to un-mute yourself, state your name and begin speaking. PLEASE NOTE: A three-minute limit is imposed on each speaker.
11. CONSENT CALENDAR All matters listed under the Consent Calendar will be enacted by one motion unless an item(s) is pulled by Council, in which case the item(s) will be removed from the Calendar and will be considered separately following this portion of the Agenda.
11.1 Receive and file the Monthly Investment Activity Reports for January 2022. (Staff Reference: Finance Manager Kang)
01 Staff_Report_-_Investment_Report_January_2022.docx
02_January_2022_Monthly__Investment_Report.pdf
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Adopt Resolution No. CC 2022-025, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale authorizing California Choice Energy Authority (CalChoice) to enter into a long-term renewable energy agreement with Powerex Corporation on behalf of Energy for Palmdale's Independent Choice(EPIC). (Staff Reference: Finance Manager Kang - Presented by Energy Resource Manager Salt)
01. 20220302_Palmdale Staff Report Final_EPIC CCA Powerex Resolution_TS.docx
02. CCEA PCC1 Confirm (Bal 22-32) - Palmdale - PWX Executed_Redacted.pdf
03. 20220302_Palmdale Resolution Final_EPIC CCA Powerex_TS.doc
11.3 Approve the First Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Lance, Soll, & Lunghard, LLP for an additional amount of $135,000, not to exceed amount of $210,000 for a four (4) year term through March 30, 2026. (Staff Reference: Finance Manager Kang)
01. Staff_Report_-_Agreement_A-7459_Lance Soll
Lunghard V2.docx
A-7459 Amendment1 (Corrected)- Lance, Soll, & Lunghard, LLP Signed by Gail.pdf
11.4 Approve the application with the California Department of General Services (DGS) to acquire federal and State surplus property. (Staff Reference: Director of Parks and Recreation Smith - presented by Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation Dombrowski)
STAFF_REPORT_Adopt_Resolution_No._CC-2022-
017_DGS_Surplus_Program.docx
RESOLUTION_2022-017_DGS_Application.doc
DGS 2022 Renewal Application.pdf
11.5 Approve Legal Services Agreement Between the City of Palmdale and Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP in the Amount of $250,000. (Staff Reference: City Attorney Beck)
3_2_2022_Staff Report Burke, Williams, Sorensen, LLP Agreement.docx
[Draft] Legal Services Agreement Between the City of Palmdale and Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP (A-7802).pdf
11.6 Adopt Resolution No. CC 2022-026, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale Repealing and Restating the Conflict-of-Interest Code of the City of Palmdale (Staff Reference: City Attorney Beck)
Staff Report - Conflict of Interest Code 2022 (Resolution No. CC 2022-066).docx
Resolution_No._CC_2022-
026__A_Resolution_of_the_City_Council_of_the_City_of_Palmdale_Repealing_and_Restating_the_Conflict- of-Interest_Code_of_the_City_of_Palmdale.pdf
Exhibit A - 18730 Provisions-of-Conflict-of-Interest-Codes.pdf
Reso No. CC 2022-026 Appendices.docx
11.7 Award Construction Agreement with MUSCO Sports Lighting, LLC., for PN 844, City Council
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2, 2022
5 Domenic Massari New LED Baseball Field Lighting, at Domenic Massari Park in an amount not to exceed $723,183, for a term of 6 months from the date of Notice to Proceed. (Staff Reference: Director of Public Works Heffernan - Presented by Deputy Director of Public Works Glidden)
PN_844_-_Award_Construction_Contract(ch).docx
11.8 Accept grant funding from AVAQMD in the amount of $203,500.00; authorize appropriation of grant funds and $135,750.28 from Fleet Maintenance unappropriated fund balance; approve Purchase Order No. 20220393 with Terry Equipment, Inc. for new street sweeper with upgraded clean diesel engine technology in an amount not to exceed $339,250.28. (Staff Reference: Director of Public Works Heffernan)
SR Street Sweeper (FINAL).docx
1. Agreement No. A-7794 AVAQMD AV0122#7 03.02.22.doc
2. Agreement No. A-7794 AVAQMD AV0122#7 Exhibit A SOW 03.02.22.doc
3. Sourcewell Contract No. 093021-GEP.pdf
4. Terry Equipment, Inc. Quote - GEP M4 Diesel Street Sweeper.pdf
5. Purchase Order No. 20220393 Terry Equipment, Inc..pdf
11.9 Award Construction Agreement with Sully-Miller Contracting Co. for PN 698, Avenue R Complete Streets and Safe Routes Project, in the amount of $10,960,000 for a term of 400 working days from the date of Notice to Proceed. (Staff Reference: Director of Public Works Heffernan - Presented by Deputy Director of Public Works Glidden)
PN698_-_Award_Construction (lg budget update).docx
11.10 Approve the minutes from the previous meetings. (Staff Reference: City Clerk/Agency Secretary Smith)
CC/SA/PCA - February 2, 2022
CC - February 7, 2022
CC-SA Minutes 02 02 2022 5pm & 7pm.pdf
CC Minutes 02 07 2022 12 pm.pdf
12. PUBLIC HEARING
12.1 Public Hearing and Review of Proposed Resolution No. CC 2022-022 and Ordinance No. 1581 for adoption. (Staff Reference: Director of Economic and Community Development Garibay)
RESOLUTION NO. CC 2022-022, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALMDALE APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT TO
MODIFY THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM LDR (LOW City Council
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2, 2022
6 DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, MAXIMUM OF ONE DWELLING UNIT PER ACRE) TO
PF (PUBLIC FACILITIES) FOR THREE CONTIGUOUS PARCELS TOTALING APPROXIMATELY 160 ACRES LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 2,500 FEET WEST OF TIERRA SUBIDA AVENUE AND 2,600 FEET SOUTH OF ELIZABETH LAKE ROAD (GPA 21-001)
ORDINANCE NO. 1581, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE APPROVING A ZONE CHANGE FROM R-1-1 (SINGLE-
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, MINIMUM LOT SIZE OF ONE ACRE) TO PF (PUBLIC
FACILITIES) FOR THREE CONTIGUOUS PARCELS TOTALING
APPROXIMATELY 160 ACRES LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 2,500 FEET WEST OF TIERRA SUBIDA AVENUE AND 2,600 FEET SOUTH OF ELIZABETH LAKE ROAD (ZC 21-001)
CC Staff.docx
CC Resolution 2022-022.doc
Exhibit III to CC Resolution 2022-022.pdf
CC Ordinance 1581.doc
12.2 Public Hearing and Review of Proposed Ordinance No. U-1582 for adoption. (Staff Reference: Director of Economic and Community Development Garibay)
ORDINANCE NO. U-1582, AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE, AMENDING SECTION 16.40.120 OF
THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCREASE THE INITIAL TERM OF TENTATIVE
MAPS BY ONE YEAR, AND TO INCREASE THE TERM OF CERTAIN PHASED
TENTATIVE MAPS BY ONE ADDITIONAL YEAR
TTM Extension SR.docx
TTM_Urgency_Ordinance_1582-Final.docx
12.3 Public Hearing and Review of Proposed Ordinance No. 1579 for adoption. (Staff Reference: City Attorney Beck)
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
Staff Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 1579
3.2.2022.Ordinance 1579 Staff Report.docx
[Proposed] Ordinance No. 1579 Combined.pdf
12.4 Public Hearing and Review of Proposed Ordinance No. 1577 for adoption. (Staff City Council
Wednesday, March
2, 2022
7 Reference: City Attorney Beck)
ORDINANCE NO. 1577, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE TO PREVENT THE USE OF MANDATORY COVID-19
VACCINATIONS AND THE USE OF VACCINE PASSPORTS
StaffReport_Vaccine Mandates 3.2.22.docx
Vaccine.Mandates.3.2.22.Ord.CAO.docx
13. APPOINTMENTS
13.1 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
13.2 Approve District 4 Alternate Member nomination for appointment to the Measure AV Oversight Committee. (Staff Reference: City Clerk Smith)
3 2 22 MAV Alt Member Appointment.docx
Ordinance No. 1561.pdf
MAV_Bylaws.docx
13.3 Approve nominations for appointment of three Committee Members and one Alternate Committee Member to the Human Rights Advisory Committee. (Staff Reference: City Clerk Smith)
3_2_2022_Human_Rights_Advisory_Committee_Appointment_SR.docx
1550.pdf
1561.pdf
HRAC Bylaws.docx
14. NEW BUSINESS
14.1 Discuss potential move to five Council districts and rotating mayor. (Staff Reference: City Attorney Beck)
StaffReport_Modifying Districts.3.2.22.docx
15. INFORMATIONAL REPORT FROM MAYOR AND / OR COUNCILMEMBERS ON
THEIR VARIOUS COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS AND MEETINGS ATTENDED AT
PUBLIC EXPENSE
15.1 COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS.
• ANTELOPE VALLEY AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
• ANTELOPE VALLEY TRANSIT AUTHORITY
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• CITY OF PALMDALE AUDIT COMMITTEE
• CITY OF PALMDALE INVESTMENT OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
• HIGH DESERT CORRIDOR JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY
• LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
• LOS ANGELES COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
• NORTH LOS ANGELES COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COALITION
• PALMDALE RECYCLED WATER AUTHORITY
• SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS REGIONAL
COUNCIL
• UNITED STATES/MEXICO SISTER CITIES ASSOCIATION
• CALIFORNIA STATE PRISON – LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CITIZENS
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
15.2 MEETINGS ATTENDED AT PUBLIC EXPENSE
Bettencourt Informational Report 030222.docx
16. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
17. CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR NEW AGENDA ITEMS
18. Adjourn
meeting to March 16, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber located at 38300 Sierra Highway, Suite B, Palmdale, California.
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