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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL/SA/HA/PCA/PFA CITY HALL
COUNCIL CHAMBER
38300 SIERRA HIGHWAY, SUITE B
PALMDALE, CALIFORNIA
JUNE 1, 2022
www.cityofpalmdale.org
5:00 P.M.
1) MAYOR TO CALL MEETINGS TO ORDER
Mayor Pro Tem Loa called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
2) ROLL CALL
MAYOR/CHAIR HOFBAUER, MAYOR PRO TEM/VICE CHAIR LOA,
COUNCILMEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS CARRILLO, BISHOP, BETTENCOURT,
FRAGA-SAENZ, DENNY
PRESENT: Richard J Loa, Juan Carrillo, Laura Bettencourt, Christina Fraga-Saenz.
ABSENT: Steven Hofbauer, Austin Bishop, Phil Denny.
Motion: Excuse the absence of Steven D. Hofbauer, Austin Bishop, Phil Denny.
Moved by Christina Fraga-Saenz, seconded by Juan Carrillo.
Vote: Motion carried (4-0)
Yes: Richard J Loa, Juan Carrillo, Laura Bettencourt, Christina Fraga-Saenz.
Absent: Steven Hofbauer, Austin Bishop, Phil Denny.
3) PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
Acting City Attorney Porter and City Clerk Smith provided clarification to Councilmember Bettencourt regardi ng Zoom public comments and remote attendance for Council.
4) PRESENTATION BY CITY ATTORNEY
Acting City Attorney Porter confirmed all items would be heard as listed.
4.1) 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).
4.2) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATIONCV 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
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Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).
4.3) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION The existing facts and circumstances that const itute 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
4.4) 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: Patricia Nevarez
City Claim No.: 2022-005
Date Filed: 1/27/22
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: Michael Behen
City Claim No.: 2022-008
Date Filed: 02/09/22
Date of Loss: Various
4.6) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING
LITIGATION Community Development Associates et al. v. City of Palmdale, et al. Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 18STCV06968 This closed session is being held pursuant to the authority of California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).
4.7) CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS The reason for holding a closed session is for the purpose of obtaining authorization and direction from the City Council regarding the possible acquisition of property interests in the following property, generally located near Avenue M and 10th Street West:
Property Owner: Successor Agency to the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Palmdale Property: APN 3128-015-900 & 902City Negotiator: Luis Garibay This closed session is being held pursuant to the authority of California Government Code Section 54956.8. Closed session is recommended because the City Council will be instructing the negotiator regarding terms and conditions, including price, for the possible purchase of the real property identified above.
5) ANNOUNCEMENT BY CITY ATTORNEY
Acting City Attorney Porter confirmed all members were in attendance with the exception of Mayor Hofbauer.
There was no reportable action taken.
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6) ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION MEETING
Mayor Pro Tem Loa adjourned the meeting at 6:59 p.m.
7:00 P.M.
Mayor Pro Tem Loa called the meeting to order at 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/VICE CHAIR LOA,
COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS/COMMISSIONERS CARRILLO, BISHOP,
BETTENCOURT, FRAGA-SAENZ, DENNY
PRESENT: Richard J Loa, Juan Carrillo, Austin Bishop, Laura Bettencourt, Christina Fraga-Saenz.
ABSENT: Steven Hofbauer, Phil Denny.
Mayor Pro Tem Loa introduced Acting City Attorney Porter.
9) PRESENTATIONS
9.1) Mayor Pro Tem Loa presented a cute critter a vailable for adoption at the Palmdale Animal Care Center.
9.2) Mayor Pro Tem Loa presented Certificates of Recognition to the 2022 Rancho Vista Queens.
Miss Rancho Vista 2022 Lyn ‘ Aya Gipson
Teen Miss Rancho Vista 2022 Kaylee Crumlish
Jr Miss Rancho Vista 2022 Nichole Wilson
Young Miss Rancho vista 2022 Elexia Jimenez
Little Miss Rancho Vista 2022 Aurora Aguilar
Tiny Miss Rancho Vista 2022 Penelope Avila
9.3) Mayor Pro Tem Loa presented a Proclamation t o Chair Jung of the City of Palmdale Human Rights Advisory Committee declaring June as LGBTQ Pride Month in the City of Palmdale.
9.4) Mayor Pro Tem Loa presented a Proclamation to Captain Shaffer declaring June 14th as Flag Day in the City of Palmdale.
9.5) Mayor P ro Tem Loa presented a Proclamation to Edly Atherley, Palmdale Regional Hospital, declaring June 13th – 19th International Men’s Health Week in the City of Palmdale.
9.6) Mayor Pro Tem Loa presented a Proclamation to Fred Thompson declaring June19th as Juneteenth in the City of Palmdale.
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10) WAIVER OF FULL READING OF RESOLUTION(S) and ORDINANCE(S) Motion: Move to waive full reading of the Resolution (s) and/or Ordinance(s) to be considered and voted on at this meeting.
Moved by Juan Carrillo, seconded by Laura Bettencourt.
Vote: Motion carried (4-0)
Yes: Richard J Loa, Juan Carrillo, Austin Bishop, Laura Bettencourt.
Absent: Steven Hofbauer.
11) PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following individuals provided public input:
Eugene Hernandez commented on the Uvalde, Texas mass shooting and encouraged repair of McAdam park.
Marisela Gomez provided comments regarding support of all citizens.
Chieyka Twinn and Roschell Cole encouraged city support of funding for the DHF program.
Claudia Taborda, Marcos Alvarez, Ruth Sanchez, Dean Brown, Xavier Flores, Erika Schwerdt, Felix Menendez, Victor Segura, Eduardo, Jorge Perez, Oscar Iraheta, Vladimir Gomez, Melanie Palahnoh, Brenda Avadian, Arthur Calloway, and Alenna Schofield, Basilio Hernandez, and John Parsmyan commented on the distribution of Measure AV funds.
12) HOUSING AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
12 . 1) Adopt Resolution No. HA 2022 -003, a resolution of the Housing Auth ority of the City of Palmdale, approving the amendment of agreement 07 -IIG-4212 with the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development for the Proposition 1-C Infill Infrastructure Grant Program. (Staff Reference: Director Neighborhoo d Services Miller - Presented by Housing Manager Reyes)
12 . 2) Receive and File the Annual Financial Report for the year ended June 30th, 2021 for The Housing Authority of the City of Palmdale. (Staff Reference:
Director of Finance Samson)
12 . 3) Approve the minutes fro m previous meetings. (Staff Reference: Authority Secretary Smith)
HA - March 16, 2022
HA - April 6, 2022
Motion: Approve all items listed on the Consent Calendar.
Moved by Christina Fraga-Saenz, seconded by Juan Carrillo.
Vote: Motion carried (5-0)
Yes: Richard J Loa, Juan Carrillo, Austin Bishop, Laura Bettencourt, Christina Fraga-Saenz.
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Absent: Steven Hofbauer, Phil Denny
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chair Loa adjourned the Housing Authority at this time. 13) CONSENT CALENDAR
13.1) Receive and File the Monthly Investment activity reports for April 2022. (Staff Reference: Director of Finance Samson)
13.2) Approve agreement with Turner Consulting and Actuarial, LLC., to provide actuarial services in an amount not to exceed $ 111,000.00 for a three (3) year term with the option to extend for two (2) additional years. (Staff Reference: Director of Finance Samson)
13.3) Receive and File the Annual Financial Reports for the year ended June 30th, 2021 for the Palmdale Civic Authority, the Palmdale Financing Authority, and the Palmdale Community Foundation. (Staff Reference: Director of Finance Samson)
13.4) Approve the City of Palmdale’s 2022 Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan. (Staff Reference: Director of Public Works Heffernan - Presented by Deputy Director of Public Works Glidden)
13.5) Adopt Resolution No. CC 2022 -039, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale of intention to continue assessments for Fiscal Year 2022/2023, preliminarily approving the annual Engineer’s Report and providing for Notice of Hearing for the City of Palmdale Drainage Benefit Assessment Districts No. 1 and No. 2006 -02. (Staff Reference: Director of Public Works Heffernan - Presented by Deputy Director of Public Works Glidden)
13.6) Adopt Resolution No. CC 2022 -040, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale of intention to continue assessments for Fiscal Year 2022/2023, preliminarily approving the annual Engineer’s Reports and providing for Notice of Hearing for the City of Palmdale Landscape Maintenance Assessment Districts and Annexations, Park Maintenance and Recreation Improvement District, and Streetlight Maintenance Assessment Districts and Annexations. (Staff Reference: Director of Public Works Heffernan)
13.7) Adopt Resolution No. CC 2022 -060, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale declaring it’s intention to establish a community facilities district and to authorize the levy of special tax therein for citywide maintenance and services. (Staff Reference: Director of Public Works Heffernan)
13.8) Notice of Completion - Accept Publ ic Improvements for Palmdale Senior Living located at West Rancho Vista Boulevard & Town Center Drive. (Staff Reference: Director of Public Works Heffernan)
Mayor Pro Tem Loa pulled this item for discussion. Director of Public Works Heffernan provided a brief overview of the Palmdale Senior Living project.
Motion: Accept Public Improvements for Palmdale Senior Living located at West Rancho Vista Boulevard & Town Center Drive.
Moved by Richard J Loa, seconded by Austin Bishop.
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Vote: Motion carried (4-0)
Yes: Richard J Loa, Juan Carrillo, Austin Bishop, Laura Bettencourt.
Absent: Steven Hofbauer.
13.9) Authorize Purchase Order No. 20220479 with Generac Power Systems, Inc. for PN 804, Emergency Generator, in the amount of $109,904. (Staff Reference: Direct or of Public Works Heffernan - Presented by Deputy Director of Public Works Glidden)
13.10) Approve Amendment No. 2 for PN 826, the Palmdale Regional Recreation Complex, with Barker Rinker Seacat Architecture in the amount of $20,280. (Staff Reference: Director of Public Works Heffernan - Presented by Deputy Director of Public Works Glidden)
13.11) Award construction agreement with Manhole Adjusting Inc. for PN 847, 2022 Local Street & Minor Arterial Resurfacing Project, in the amount of $6,937,785.50 for a term of 60 working days from the date of the Notice to Proceed. (Staff Reference: Director of Public Works Heffernan - Presented by Deputy Director of Public Works Glidden)
Mayor Pro Tem Loa pulled this item for discussion of expenses. Director of Public Works Heffernan, Deputy Director of Public Works Glidden, and the Contractor provided clarification on expenses.
Motion: Award construction agreement with Manhole Adjusting Inc. for PN 847, 2022 Local Street & Minor Arterial Resurfacing Project.
Moved by Austin Bishop, seconded by Juan Carrillo.
Vote: Motion carried (4-0)
Yes: Richard J Loa, Juan Carrillo, Austin Bishop, Laura Bettencourt.
Absent: Steven Hofbauer.
13.12) Adopt Resolution No. CC 2022-054, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale to adopt a list of projects for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 to be funded by SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. (Staff Reference: Director of Public Works Heffernan - Presented by Deputy Director of Public Works Glidden)
13.13) Adopt Resolution No. CC 2022 -068, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale declaring its intention to conduct a public hearing to consider the vacation of a segment of 6th Street East (100 Feet South of Sierra Highway to 220 Feet North of Avenue P -14) and the reservation of the utility easements therein. (Staff Reference: Director of Public Works Heffernan)
Mayor Pro Tem Loa pulled this item for discussion on the electrical charging station. Councilmember Bishop recused himself and left the dais. Director of Public Works Heffernan stated this project is a street vacation to accommodate the installation.
Motion: Adopt Resolution No. CC 2022-068.
Moved by Juan Carrillo, seconded by Laura Bettencourt.
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Vote: Motion carried (3-0)
Yes: Richard J Loa, Juan Carrillo, Laura Bettencourt.
Absent: Steven Hofbauer.
Mayor Pro Tem Loa recessed the meeting at 8:50 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
13.14) Approve 32 fireworks booth permits for non -profit organizations. (Staff Reference: Director of Economic and Community Development Garibay)
13.15) Approve Cost -Sharing Agreement between the City of Palmdale and the Antelope Valley Mall, LLC/CBRE and Harris AVM, LLC for a reimbursement amount of $120,000 for the three (3) year term of the agreement. (Staff Reference: Director of Neighborhood Services Miller - Presented by Neighborhood Services Specialist Nichols)
13.16) Approve the minutes from the previous meetings. (St aff Reference: City Clerk/Agency Secretary Smith)
CC - April 20, 2022
CC/SA - May 4, 2022
Motion: Approve the items listed on the Consent Calendar except for 13.8, 13.11, and 13.13.
Moved by Austin Bishop, seconded by Juan Carrillo.
Vote: Motion carried (4-0)
Yes: Richard J Loa, Juan Carrillo, Austin Bishop, Laura Bettencourt.
Absent: Steven Hofbauer.
14) PUBLIC HEARING
14.1) Public Hearing to hear public comments and review proposal to amend the 2019-2020 Action Plan to reprogram Community Developme nt Block Grant COVID (CDBG -CV) funds in the amount of $207,510 from the Economic Opportunity Program CV and $23,990 from the Mortgage Assistance CDBG CV to SAVES CV in the amount of $231,500. (Staff Reference: Director of Neighborhood Services Miller - Presented by Housing Manager Reyes) Director of Neighborhood Services Miller provided a detailed overview of this item and reported $24,000 was provided for mortgage assistance . Staff to provide available fund amounts to City Council in July 2022.
Mayor Pro Tem Loa opened the Public Hearing.
Public Comments: None.
A motion was made and carried unanimously to close the Public Hearing.
Motion: Approve the recommendations and findings as listed in the staff report. Moved by Juan Carrillo, seconded by Laura Bettencourt.
Vote: Motion carried (4-0)
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Yes: Richard J Loa, Juan Carrillo, Austin Bishop, Laura Bettencourt.
Absent: Steven Hofbauer.
15) APPOINTMENTS
15.1) Approve Reappointment to the Board of Library Trustees. (Staff Reference:
City Clerk Smith)
Motion: Approve Reappointment to the Board of Library Trustees.
Moved by Laura Bettencourt, seconded by Juan Carrillo.
Vote: Motion carried (4-0)
Yes: Richard J Loa, Juan Carrillo, Austin Bishop, Laura Bettencourt.
Absent: Steven Hofbauer.
15.2) Approve Reappointments of Planning Commissioners to the Planning Commission. (Staff Reference: City Clerk Smith)
Table item to the 6/15/2022 City Council meeting.
Motion: Table this item to the 6/15/22 City Council Meeting.
Moved by Juan Carrillo, seconded by Laura Bettencourt.
Vote: Motion carried (4-0)
Yes: Richard J Loa, Juan Carrillo, Austin Bishop, Laura Bettencourt.
Absent: Steven Hofbauer.
15.3) Approve Reappointments to the Mobile Home Park Rental Review Board. (Staff Reference: City Clerk Smith)
Motion: Approve Reappointments to the Mobile Home Park Rental Review Board.
Moved by Laura Bettencourt, seconded by Austin Bishop.
Vote: Motion carried (4-0)
Yes: Richard J Loa, Juan Carrillo, Austin Bishop, Laura Bettencourt.
Absent: Steven Hofbauer.
16) NEW BUSINESS
16.1) Award Measure AV Grant Program Funding, totaling $1,306,810, to grantees in Exhibit A and authorize Interim City Manager to enter into agreements ranging from $2,000 to $250,000. (Staff Reference: Interim City Manager Perez, Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation Dombrowski and Management Analyst Kelley)
This item was tabled to the 6/15/2022 City Council meeting.
16.2) Discuss potential amendment to Palmdale Municipal Code Section 2.08.040 regarding regular meetings, including meeting times, public comment periods, and meeting organization.
Motion: Table this item to the June 15, 2022 meeting. Direct staff to conduct an online survey to run for sixty days, providing residents with an opportunity to offer feedback regarding day/time of City Council meetings.
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Moved by Laura Bettencourt, seconded by Juan Carrillo.
Vote: Motion carried (4-0)
Yes: Richard J Loa, Juan Carrillo, Austin Bishop, Laura Bettencourt.
Absent: Steven Hofbauer.
16.3) Adopt Resolution Nos. CC 2022 -056, CC 2022 -057, and CC 2022 -058 Initiating the Tuesday, November 8, 2022 City of Palmdale City Council General Municipal Election. (Staff Reference: City Clerk Smith) City Clerk Smith provided a brief overview of the staff report.
Motion: Adopt Resolution Nos. CC 2022 -056, CC 2022 -057, and CC 2022 - 058. Moved by Laura Bettencourt, seconded by Juan Carrillo.
Vote: Motion carried (4-0)
Yes: Richard J Loa, Juan Carrillo, Austin Bishop, Laura Bettencourt.
Absent: Steven Hofbauer.
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 -
Councilmember Bishop announced the AVAQMD is providing money to businesses and local organizations that have older vehicles or equipment that is polluting the air.
• CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES ASSOCIATION - Councilmember Carrillo attended the meeting and stated housing policies were discussed. • LOS ANGELES COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT - Mayor Pro Tem Loa attended the meeting.
• SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS
REGIONAL COUNCIL - Councilmember Carrillo reported attending the annual conference.
Councilmember Bishop attended Fire Service Day, ribbon cutting on Juice It Up, city townhall meeting, Sheriff Boosters Casino Night, ribbon cutting for Silver Depot, International Conference of Shopping Centers (ICSC) convention, AV Edge event, Visit Palmdale Board meeting, and Healing and Honor Field event.
Mayor Pro Tem Loa attended the Healing and Honor Field event, Palmdale Sheriff Boosters meeting, Homes 4 Families event, lunch meeting with the hospital, Deputy Hammack remembrance event, Sheriff Boosters Casino Night, and International Conference Shopping Center (ICSC), AV Edge Economic Summit, Press Conference regarding fireworks, and the radio talk show
Councilmember Bettencourt encouraged people to vote.