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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
38300 SIERRA HIGHWAY
SUITE B
PALMDALE, CA 93550
WEDNESDAY, APRIL
6, 2022
5:00 PM
7:00 PM
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WELCOME
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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.
4. PRESENTATION BY CITY ATTORNEY
4.1 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
City representatives: Steve Hofbauer, Mayor
Unrepresented employee: Ronda Perez, Interim City Manager City Council
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2 This Closed Session is being held pursuant to the authority of California Government Code Section 54957.6.
4.2 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
City representatives: Steve Hofbauer, Mayor
Unrepresented employee: Christopher Beck, City Attorney
This Closed Session is being held pursuant to the authority of California Government Code Section 54957.6.
4.3 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION The existing facts and circumstances that constitute a significant exposure to litigation are detailed in the following claim received by the City, which is available for public inspection pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.5:
Claimant: Patricia Nevarez
City Claim No.: 2022-005
Date Filed: 1/27/22
Date of Loss: Various
4.4 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION The existing facts and circumstances that constitute a significant exposure to litigation are detailed in the following claim received by the City, which is available for public inspection pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.5:
Claimant: Shanae Smith
City Claim No.: 2022-005
Date Filed: 1/10/22
Date of Loss: Various
4.5 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: Maithi Ricci
City Claim No.: 2021-047
Date Filed: 09/27/21
Date of Loss: 09/22/21
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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: Michael Behen
City Claim No.: 2022-008
Date Filed: 02/09/22
Date of Loss: Various
4.7 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the California Government Code.
Number of Cases: One.
4.8 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: One case.
A point has been reached where, in the opinion of the City on the advice of the City Attorney, based on existing facts and circumstances, there is a significant exposure to litigation against the City. The City believes that the facts and circumstances that might result in litigation against the City are not yet known to a potential plaintiff or plaintiffs.
5. ANNOUNCEMENT BY CITY ATTORNEY
6. ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION MEETING
7:00 P.M.
7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE IN HONOR OF OUR TROOPS
8. ROLL CALL
MAYOR/CHAIR HOFBAUER, MAYOR PRO TEM/CHAIR/VICE CHAIR LOA,
COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS/COMMISSIONERS CARRILLO, BISHOP,
BETTENCOURT
COMMISSIONERS FRAGA-SAENZ, DENNY
9. PRESENTATIONS
9.1 Presentation of a cute critter available for adoption at the Palmdale Animal Care City Council
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9.2 Presentation of a Proclamation by Mayor and Council declaring April as Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month in the City of Palmdale.
9.3 Presentation of Certificates of Recognition by Mayor and Council to the Antelope Valley Futbol Club (AVFC) for winning the 2022 Cal South State Cup.
9.4 Presentation of a Proclamation by Mayor and Council declaring April 2022 as Fair Housing Month in the City of Palmdale.
9.5 Presentation by Mayor and Council to William Warford for 38 years of service to the Antelope Valley Press.
10. 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.)
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Now is the time for public participation for any person wishing to speak to the City Council/Housing Authority on matters listed or not listed on the agenda, within the jurisdiction of the City Council/Housing Authority. 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.
12. HOUSING AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under the Housing Consent Calendar will be enacted by one motion unless an item(s) is pulled by the Housing Authority, in which case the item(s) will be removed from the Calendar and will be considered separately following this portion of the Agenda.
12.1 Approve the License Agreement between Music and Kids and Housing Authority of the City of Palmdale for the Management of the Gabriel's House Program. (Staff Reference: Director of Neighborhood Services Miller - Presented by Housing Manager Reyes)
3a HA SR- Music and Kids A-7714 v2.docx
3b Gabriel's House License Agreement 3.4.22.pdf
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Approve the minutes from previous meetings. (Staff Reference: Authority Secretary Smith)
HA MINS 11 3 2021.pdf
HA MINS 11 17 2021.pdf
HA MINS 12 01 2021.pdf
13. ADJOURN HOUSING AUTHORITY
14. 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.
14.1 Receive and file the monthly investment activity reports for February 2022. (Staff Reference: Finance Manager Kang)
Staff_Report_-_Investment_Report_February_2022.docx
08 February 2022 Investment Report City & Successor.pdf
14.2 Approve Second Amendment to professional services Agreement with Robert Half International, Inc. for an additional amount of $75,000 not to exceed amount of $125,000 for the term through June 30,2023 and approve the additional budget appropriation for $75,000 in the General Fund. (Staff Reference: Finance Manager Kang)
01._Staff_Report_-_Agreement_A-7092_Robert_Half.docx
DocuSign_Robert_Half_International_In.pdf
14.3 Approve the Measure AV Reserve Policy. (Staff Reference: Finance Manager Kang)
01. Staff_Report_-_Measure_AV_Reserve_Policy.docx
Measure AV Reserve Policy.docx
14.4 Adopt Resolution No. CC 2022-044, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale Requesting a New Full-Time Position and Amending the City’s Classification and Pay Plan for General Positions. (Staff Reference: Human Resources Manager Nevarez)
Staff_Report_Resolution_CC_2022.044
Deputy Director Finance 4.6.22.docx
Resolution CC 2022.044 Deputy Dir Finance
4.6.22.doc
Exhibit 1 CC 2022.044 4.6.22 CLASSIFICATION AND PAY PLAN General Positions.doc
14.5 Approve Agreement No. A-7865 with Innovative Concert Lighting, Inc. to provide lighting production and equipment services for the Palmdale Amphitheater, in an amount not to exceed $117,000 for a three year term with two one-year options. (Staff Reference: Director of Parks and Recreation Smith) City Council
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AGREEMENT A-7865 Innovative Concert Lighting.pdf
14.6 Approve Agreement No. A-7866 with Pacific West Sound, Inc. to provide sound production and event equipment services for the Palmdale Amphitheater, in an amount not to exceed $242,000 for a three year term with two one-year options. (Staff Reference: Director of Parks and Recreation Smith).
Staff Report-RFP Pacific West Sound FINAL 04062022.docx
AGREEMENT A-7866 Pacific West Sound.pdf
14.7 Approve Third Amendment to the Agreement with Interwest Consulting Group for an amount, not to exceed $100,000.
(Staff Reference: Director of Economic and
Community Development Garibay)
Staff_Report_for_Interwest__April_6__2022 (1).docx
Amendment to Agreement - Interwest Consulting Group (A-6355) Amendment # 3 - 4-6-2022.pdf
14.8 Approve 4th Amendment to the Agreement with Bureau Veritas North America for an additional amount not to exceed amount of $120,000.
(Staff Reference:
Director of Economic and Community Development Garibay)
Staff_Report_for_Bureau_Veritas_April_6__2022 (1).docx
Amendment to Agreement - Bureau Veritas North America (A-6354) Amendment #4 - 4-6-2022.pdf
14.9 Approve the agreement with Karma Rescue, Inc. to administer a low or no cost spay and neuter program for Palmdale residents. (Staff Reference: Director of Neighborhood Services Miller- Presented by Public Safety Supervisor German)
Staff_Report_Spay._Neuter_A-7837 (2).docx
Sole Source Justification approved by K.K..pdf
City of Palmdale - Agreement No. A-7837 Contract for Services Between the City of Palmdale and Karma Rescue Inc. - DRAFT.pdf
14.10 Notice of Completion - Accept Public Improvements for Carmax located at northeast corner of 5th Street West and Technology Drive. (Staff Reference:
Director of Public Works Heffernan)
SR-04062022 15-26.docx
EXHIBIT A 15-26.docx
EXHIBIT B.docx
Signed NOC.pdf
14.11 Award Construction Contract with Alfaro Communications Construction, Inc. for PN 670, Palmdale Blvd. and 15th St. East Intersection Improvement Project, in the amount of $648,250.60, for a term of 100 calendar days. (Staff Reference:
Director of Public Works Heffernan - Presented by Deputy Director Works Glidden)
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14.12 Notice of Completion - Accept Completed Project with America Landscape Inc. for PN 758, Avenue S LMD Landscape Enhancement. (Staff Reference: Director of Public Works Heffernan - Presented by Deputy Director of Public Works Glidden)
Stf Rpt NOC PN 758.docx
Signed NOC.pdf
14.13 Award Construction Agreement with ACCO Engineered Systems for PN 759, Palmdale Playhouse HVAC Replacement Phase 2, in the amount of $369,007.49, for a term of 7 months from the date of notice to proceed. (Staff Reference:
Director of Public Works Heffernan - Presented by Deputy Director of Public Works Glidden)
Staff_Report_-_Award_Construction_PN_759_Phase_2 (2).docx
14.14 Approve Amendment No. 3 for PN 795, Sam Yellen Park, Phase II, with KTUA in the amount of $182,665. (Staff Reference: Director of Public Works Heffernan - Presented by Deputy Director of Public Works Glidden)
PN 795 - Design_Amendment.docx
Amendment_3_to_Agreement_No._A-6824.pdf
14.15 Award Construction Agreement with New Art Construction, Inc., for PN 837, IT Server Room Uninterruptable Power Supply, located at 38300 Sierra Highway, in the amount of $208,000 for a term of 18 weeks. (Staff Reference: Director of Public Works Heffernan - Presented by Deputy Director of Public Works Glidden)
Award_IT Server Room UPS_Construction.docx
14.16 Adopt Resolution No. CC 2022-028, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale, approving Joint Resolution of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles, the Board of Directors of the Antelope Valley Cemetery District, the Board of Trustees of the Antelope Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District, the Board of Directors of County Sanitation District No. 14 of Los Angeles County, the Board of Directors of Antelope Valley Resource Conservation District, the City Council of the City of Palmdale, and the Board of Directors of the Antelope Valley- East Kern Water Agency approving and accepting the negotiated exchange of property tax revenues resulting from annexation of property designated as Annexation 40-153 (34-44), local agency Formation Commission Designation 2021-02, to the Los Angeles County Waterworks District No. 40, Antelope Valley. (Staff Reference: Director of Public Works Heffernan)
040622, Reso CC 2022-028 Staff_Report.docx
040622, Reso CC 2022-028, Waterworks 40-153 (34-44).doc
Waterworks Tax Sharing, Annexation 40-153 (34-44).pdf
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Adopt Resolution No. CC 2022-023, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale approving the application for Local Streets and Roads Funds authorized under Article 8 of the Transportation Development Act. (Staff Reference: Director of Public Works Heffernan - Presented by Deputy Director of Public Works Glidden)
Staff Report-Resolution 4.6.22.docx
TDA 8 reso FY 2022.pdf
14.18 Approve Final Tract Map No. 60431-01 (located at the southwest corner of Avenue M-8 and 70th Street West). (Staff Reference: Director of Public Works Heffernan)
TR 60431-01 Approval - Staff Report.docx
TR 60431-01 Final.pdf
14.19 Approve the minutes from the previous meetings. (Staff Reference: City Clerk/Agency Secretary Smith)
CC - February 16, 2022
CC/SA - March 2, 2022
CC - March 7, 2022
02 16 2022 Minutes CC.pdf
03 02 2022 Minutes CC-SA.pdf
03 07 2022 Minutes CC.pdf
15. PUBLIC HEARING
15.1 Public Hearing and review of proposed Resolution No. CC 2022-031 for adoption. (Staff Reference: Director of Economic and Community Development Luis Garibay - Presented by Eric Norris)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE DENYING APPEAL 22-001 AND UPHOLDING THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S APPROVAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 22-001 FOR THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DOCUMENT 21-001 AND VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAPS 51604, 51605, 51606, 51607, 52093, and 52116
CC SR 4-6-22.docx
Reso No. CC 2022-031.docx
Appeal Letter.pdf
DKS Appeal Response Letter 031822.pdf
TB Ritter Ranch Appeal Response (2022-03-18).pdf
8D - 1st Part.pdf
8D - 2nd Part.pdf
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15.2 Adopt Resolution No. CC 2022-029, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale approving Interim Agreement associated with Ritter Ranch Master Planned Community and Community Facilities District No. 93-1 (Ritter Ranch) and actions referenced to therein. (Staff Reference: Director of Public Works Heffernan)
040622, Reso CC 2022-029 Staff_Report.docx
031622, Ritter Ranch Interim Agreement A-7796.docx
Reso CC 2022-029, Ritter Ranch Interim Agreement.doc
15.3 Public Hearing and Review of Proposed Ordinance No. 1579 for adoption. (Staff Reference: Interim City Manager Perez)
ORDINANCE NO. 1579, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE , CALIFORNIA, TO ENSURE PALMDALE’S ELECTIONS COMPLY WITH THE CALIFORNIA VOTING RIGHTS ACT; AMENDING
SECTIONS 2.080.10, 2.08.020, 2.08.030, 2.08.060, 4.10.010, 4.10.020, 4.11.010 and 4.11.020 OF THE PALMDALE MUNICIPAL CODE, ADDING SECTION
4.10.030 TO THE PALMDALE MUNICIPAL CODE, REPEALING SUBDIVISIONS (B) AND (C)(2) OF SECTION 2.08.025 OF THE PALMDALE MUNICIPAL CODE,
ESTABLISHING DISTRICT-BASED ELECTIONS, DEFINING DISTRICT
BOUNDARIES, AND SCHEDULING DISTRICT ELECTIONS
Staff Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 1579
4.6.2022_Public_Hearing_And_Adoption_Of_
Ordinance_1579_Transitioning_To_Five_Council_Districts_And_ A_Rotating_Mayor.docx
ORD_1579.docx
Five District Map 2.pdf
16. NEW BUSINESS
16.1 Approve the First Amendment to Employment Agreement Between the City of Palmdale and Interim City Manager, Ronda Perez
. (Staff Reference: Human
Resources Manager Nevarez)
SR 1st Amend Perez Emp Agt 040622.docx
First Amendment.RondaPerez.3.15.22 (002).docx
16.2 Approve the first amendment to employment agreement No. A-7065 between the City of Palmdale and Christopher Beck, City Attorney (Staff Reference: Human Resources Manager Nevarez)
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Palmdale - Christopher Beck - First Amendment to Agreement (003).docx
17. INFORMATIONAL REPORT FROM MAYOR AND / OR COUNCILMEMBERS ON
THEIR VARIOUS COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS AND MEETINGS ATTENDED AT
PUBLIC EXPENSE
17.1 COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS.
• ANTELOPE VALLEY AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
• ANTELOPE VALLEY TRANSIT AUTHORITY
• CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES ASSOCIATION
• CITY OF PALMDALE AUDIT COMMITTEE
• CITY OF PALMDALE INVESTMENT OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
• HIGH DESERT CORRIDOR JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY
• LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
• LOS ANGELES COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
• NORTH LOS ANGELES COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COALITION
• PALMDALE RECYCLED WATER AUTHORITY
• SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS REGIONAL
COUNCIL
• UNITED STATES/MEXICO SISTER CITIES ASSOCIATION
• CALIFORNIA STATE PRISON – LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CITIZENS
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
17.2 MEETINGS ATTENDED AT PUBLIC EXPENSE
Bettencourt Informational Report 04062022.docx
18. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
19. CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR NEW AGENDA ITEMS
20. Adjourn
meeting to April 20, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber located at 38300 Sierra Highway, Suite B, Palmdale, California.
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