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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
38300 SIERRA HIGHWAY
SUITE B
PALMDALE, CA 93550
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 2022
5:00 PM
7:00 PM
www.cityofpalmdale.org
WELCOME
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5:00 PM
1. 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 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.
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CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: Two.
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.
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: Michael Behen
City Claim No.: 2022-008
Date Filed: 02/09/22
Date of Loss: Various
4.4 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.
4.5 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: Patricia Nevarez
City Claim No.: 2022-005
Date Filed: 1/27/22
Date of Loss: Various
4.6 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
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Date of Loss: Various
4.7 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION
Ricci v. City of Palmdale, et al.
Los Angeles County Superior Court
Case No. 22STCV01269
This closed session is being held pursuant to the authority of California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).
4.8 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION
CV Communities v. AVEK, et al.
Los Angeles County Superior Court
Case No. 20STCV10953
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. ADOURN CLOSED SESSION MEETING
7:00 P.M.
7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE IN HONOR OF OUR TROOPS
8. PRESENTATIONS
8.1 Presentation of Certificates of Recognition by Mayor and Council to the students who participated in the Spoken Word / Poetry Slam Project at R. Rex Parris High School.
8.2 Presentation of Checks by Ventura Graphix to the Cesar Chavez Day Essay winners.
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.)
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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 Award Construction Agreement with R.C. Becker and Son, Inc., for PN 780, Avenue Q-12 Sidewalk Gap Closure Project, in the amount of $1,232,882 for a term of 12 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_PN_780_-_Ave_Q-12_Sidewalk_Gap_Closure.docx
11.2 Approve Legal Services Agreement Between the City of Palmdale and Coleman Frost LLP in the amount of $250,000. (Staff Reference: City Attorney Beck)
StaffReport_CF.4.20.22.docx
Agreement for Legal Services -Coleman Frost 4.13.22.doc
12. WORKSHOP PRESENTATION
12.1 SiFi presentation and update on the installation of fiber optic cable throughout the City of Palmdale. (Staff Reference: Director of Public Works Heffernan - Presented by Deputy Director of Public Works Glidden)
SiFi_Presentation (1CH).docx
Palmdale City Council Presentation.pptx
12.2 Adopt Resolution No. CC 2022-047, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale approving the Five-Year Public Art Work Plan for projects in the City of Palmdale in accordance with Chapter 15.01 of the Palmdale Municipal Code. (Staff Reference: Department of Parks and Recreation Director Smith - Presented by Department of Parks and Recreation Public Art Coordinator Davis)
Five-Year_Public_Art_Work_Plan_Staff_Report.docx
CC_Reso_2022-047_Five-Year_Work_Plan.docx
FIVE YEAR WORK PLAN.032222.2.pdf
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13. PUBLIC HEARING
13.1 Public Hearing and review of Proposed Resolution No. CC 2022-031 for adoption. (Staff Reference: Director of Economic and Community Development 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_4-20-22 (1).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
Memo to PC for Item 8D.pdf
13.2 Public Hearing and review of Proposed Resolution No. CC 2022-029 for adoption. (Staff Reference: Director of Public Works Heffernan)
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
042022__Reso_CC_2022-029_Staff_Report.docx
Reso_CC_2022-029__Ritter_Ranch_Interim_Agreement.docx
031622, Ritter Ranch Interim Agreement A-7796.docx
14. SPECIAL REPORT
14.1 Measure AV Grant Program Progress Report. (Staff Reference: Director of Parks and Recreation Smith - Presented by Management Analyst Kelley)
Measure AV Progress Report PPT 04202022.pptx
15. NEW BUSINESS
15.1 Discuss retention of firm to conduct nationwide recruitment for the position of City Manager, and direct staff accordingly.
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Adopt Resolution No. CC 2022-053, a Resolution of the City Council of Palmdale Authorizing Remote Teleconference Meetings of the City Council and All City Subordinate Bodies for the Period of April 24, 2022 - May 24, 2022. (Staff Reference: City Attorney Beck)
4_20_2022_Staff_Report_-
_Resolution_of_the_City_Council_Authorizing_Remote_Teleconference_Meetings__RESOLUTION_NO._CC_2022- 053.docx
Reso. No. CC 2021-102.pdf
4_20_2022__Resolution_No._CC_2022-
053_Brown_Act_Teleconference_AB_361.doc
16. ADJOURN
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