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MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL/SA/HA/IDA/PAA/PCA/PFA
06/16/2022 5:00 PM
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER
38300 SIERRA HIGHWAY, SUITE B
PALMDALE, CALIFORNIA
JUNE 16, 2022
www.cityofpalmdale.org
This meeting was continued from the June 15, 2022, 7:00 p.m. City Council meeting.
Please refer to the June 15, 2022, meeting minutes for information on Item No. 4.1 and City Attorney’s Closed Session Report.
Mayor Pro Tem Loa called the meeting to order at 5:05 p.m
8) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE IN HONOR OF OUR TROOPS
Abraham Salcedo led the pledge of allegiance.
9) ROLL CALL MAYOR/CHAIR HOFBAUER, MAYOR PRO TEM/VICE CHAIR/CHAIR
PRO TEM LOA,
COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS/MEMBERS/COMMISSIONERS CARRILLO,
BISHOP, BETTENCOURT, FRAGA-SAENZ, DENNY
PRESENT: Richard J Loa, Juan Carrillo, Laura Bettencourt.
ABSENT: Steven Hofbauer, Austin Bishop.
Motion: Excuse the absence of Mayor Hofbauer and Councilmember Bishop.
Moved by Laura Bettencourt, seconded by Juan Carrillo.
Vote: Motion carried (3-0)
Yes: Richard J Loa, Juan Carrillo, Laura Bettencourt.
Absent: Steven Hofbauer, Austin Bishop, Phil Denny.
10) WAIVER OF FULL READING OF RESOLUTION(S) and ORDINANCE(S) Recommendation: Move to waive full reading of the Resolution (s) and/or Ordinance (s) to be considered and voted on at this meeting.
Please see the minutes for June 15, 2022 for the action taken on this item.
11) PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following individuals provided public input:
Ruth Sanchez expressed concerns regarding the lack of quorum to approve the Measure AV item and the order of speaker forms.
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Betsy Haslett suggested thorough research of organizations before receiving Measure AV grant funds.
Mike Verduzco encouraged financial auditing of recipients of Measure AV funds and to keep the funds in Palmdale.
Rich Gallego shared comments regarding electrical power choices.
Brenda Court spoke on transparency of recipients of Measure AV funds and city government.
Mario Presents and Karla commented in opposition to the CalChoice item.
Eugene Hernandez encouraged staff to implement Project Homekey.
Linda Enos requested proper vetting of those receiving Measure AV funds.
John Hardestry encouraged Council to make the right decisions regarding Measure AV fund.
Rosie Mainella thanked Council for having a strong constitution, and shared comments regarding water rationing, funding for unhoused f rom LAHSA, and in support of Planning Commissioners.
Eric Ohlsen stated there was transparency in the Measure AV grant project.
Xavier Flores commented regarding hospitable treatment of all citizens in Palmdale.
A motion was made and carried unanimously to close the Public Comment section of the agenda.
12) CONSENT CALENDAR
12.1) Adopt Resolution No. CC 2022 -067, a Resolution of the City Cou ncil of the City of Palmdale establishing an appropriations limit for Fiscal Year 2022-23 pursuant to Article XIII B of the California Constitution and repeal Resolution No. CC 2021-064. (Staff Reference: Director of Finance Samson)
12.2) Approve blanket purchas e order 20230001 with Amazon Capital Services, Inc. dba Amazon Business in an amount not to exceed $172,240.00 for FY 2022-23 to procure office & operating supplies, program supplies, equipment, technology equipment, and furniture. (Staff Reference: Direct or of Finance Samson)
12.3) Approve Purchase Order No. 20230000 with Walsma Oil Company, Inc. for Diesel and Unleaded Fuel, Motor Oil and Lubricants in an amount not to exceed $450,000. (Staff Reference: Director of Public Works Heffernan)
12.4) Approve Contract Services Agreement with FirstCarbon Solutions to perform ongoing Planning and Permitting efforts for the Palmdale Warehouse Project located at 10th Street West and Avenue M. (Staff Reference: Director of Economic and Community Development Garibay)
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12.5) Adopt Resolut ion No.CC 2022 -073, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale Amending the City’s Clarification and Pay Plan for General Positions. (Staff Reference: Director of Finance Samson)
12.6) Adopt Resolution No. CC 2022 -074, a Resolution of the City Coun cil of the City of Palmdale Amending the City’s Classification and Pay plan for Bargaining Unit Positions. (Staff Reference: Director of Finance Samson)
12.7) Adopt Resolution No. CC 2022 -075, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale Amending the City’s Classification and Pay plan for Parks & Recreation Unbenefited Positions. (Staff Reference: Director of Finance Samson)
12.8) Adopt Resolution No.CC 20 22-076, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale Amending the City’s Classification and Pay Plan for "Y" Rated Positions. (Staff Reference: Director of Finance Samson) Motion: Approve all items listed on the Consent Calendar.
Moved by Juan Carrillo, seconded by Juan Carrillo.
Vote: Motion carried (3-0)
Yes: Richard J Loa, Juan Carrillo, Laura Bettencourt.
Absent: Steven Hofbauer, Austin Bishop.
13) JOINT PUBLIC HEARING CC/SA/HA/IDA/PAA/PCA/PFA
13.1) Public Hearing and Review of Proposed Joint Resolution Nos. CC 2022 -066, SA 2022-004, PCA 2022-002, HA 2022-001, IDA 2022-001, PAA 2022-001, and PFA 2022 -001 approving the Annual Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-23. (Staff Reference: Director of Finance Samson)
A Joint Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale, the Successor Agency to the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Palmdale, the Palmdale Civic Authority, the Housing Authority of the City of Palmdale, the Industrial Development Authority, t he Palmdale Airport Authority of the City of Palmdale, and the Palmdale Financing Authority approving and adopting the City of Palmdale's Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2022 -23, and approving revenue and expenditure adjustments to Fiscal Year 2021-22.
Motion: Continue items 13.1 and 14.2 to the June 29, 2022 meeting.
Moved by Laura Bettencourt, seconded by Juan Carrillo.
Vote: Motion carried (4-0)
Yes: Richard J Loa, Juan Carrillo, Laura Bettencourt, Fraga- Saenz. Absent: Steven Hofbauer, Austin Bishop, Phil Denny.
14) PUBLIC HEARING
14.1) Public Hearing and Review of Proposed Resolution No. CC 2022 -064. (Staff Reference: Director of Finance Samson)
Resolution No. CC 2022 -064, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale, approving the initial rates and rate setting parameters for Energy for Palmdale's Independent Choice Community Choice Aggregation Program
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Motion: Continue items 14.1, 14.3, 15.1 and 16.2 to July 13, 2022. Moved by Juan Carrillo, seconded by Laura Bettencourt.
Vote: Motion carried (3-0)
Yes: Richard J Loa, Juan Carrillo, Laura
Bettencourt. Absent: Steven Hofbauer, Austin
Bishop.
Items 16.1 and 16.2 were inadvertently switched at the release of the agenda but has been corrected in the minutes.
14.2) Public Hearing and Review of Proposed Resolution No. CC 2022 -065 for adoption, regarding an updated city-wide fee schedule. (Staff Reference:
Director of Finance Samson)
Adopt Resolution No. CC 2022 -065, A Resolution of the City Council of the City Counci l of the City of Palmdale restating in its entirety the Palmdale Master Schedule of Fees and repealing Resolution No.CC 2021-057
Motion: Continue items 13.1 and 14.2 to the June 29, 2022 meeting.
Moved by Laura Bettencourt, seconded by Juan Carrillo.
Vote: Motion carried (3-0)
Yes: Richard J Loa, Juan Carrillo, Laura Bettencourt.
Absent: Steven Hofbauer, Austin Bishop.
14.3) Public Hearing and Review of Proposed Urgency Ordinance U -1590 for adoption. (Staff Reference: Acting City Attorney Porter)
Adopt Urgency Ordinance No. U -1590, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Palmdale Amending Chapter 2.46 Regarding Planning Commissioner Appointments
Motion: Continue items 14.1, 14.3, 15.1 and 16.2 to July 13, 2022.
Moved by Juan Carrillo, seconded by Laura Bettencourt.
Vote: Motion carried (3-0)
Yes: Richard J Loa, Juan Carrillo, Laura
Bettencourt. Absent: Steven Hofbauer, Austin
Bishop.
15) APPOINTMENTS
15.1) Removal and Appointment and/or Reappointment of Planning Commissioners. (Staff Reference: Acting City Attorney Porter)
Motion: Continue items 14.1, 14.3, 15.1 and 16.2 to July 13, 2022. 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, Austin Bishop.
15.2) Approve Appointment to the Board of Library Trustees. (Staff Reference:
City Clerk Smith)
City Clerk Smith provided a brief overview of the staff report.
Motion: Approve Appointment of Michael Friedlander to the Board of Library Trustees.
Moved by Richard J Loa, seconded by Juan Carrillo.
Vote: Motion carried (3-0)
Yes: Richard J Loa, Juan Carrillo, Laura Bettencourt.
Absent: Steven Hofbauer, Austin Bishop.
16) NEW BUSINESS
Items 16.1 and 16.2 were inadvertently switched at the release of the agenda but have been corrected in the minutes.
16.1) Approve Second Amendment to the Franchise Agreement with Waste Management of California, Inc. dba Waste Management of Antelope Valley for Integrated Solid Waste Management Servi ces. (Staff Reference: Director of Public Works Heffernan - Presented by Deputy Director of Public Works Glidden)
Energy Resource Manager Lucha provided a detailed overview of the staff report. Councilmember Bettencourt asked about provisions for the disabled and seniors, and Energy Resource Manager Lucha stated seniors receive a senior discount and residents who do not produce as much trash are provided the option to apply for a supersaver cart at a lower rate. Discussion ensued.
Motion: Approve Second Amendment to the Franchise Agreement with Waste Management of California, Inc. dba Waste Management of Antelope Valley for Integrated Solid Waste Management Services.
Moved by Juan Carrillo, seconded by Laura Bettencourt.
Vote: Motion carried (3-0)
Yes: Richard J Loa, Juan Carrillo, Laura Bettencourt.
Absent: Steven Hofbauer, Austin Bishop.
16.2) Award Measure AV Grant Program Funding, totaling $1,306,810, to grantees in Exhibit A and authorize Interim City Manager to enter into agreement s ranging from $2,000 to $250,000. (Staff Reference: Interim City Manager Perez, Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation Dombrowski and Management Analyst Kelley)