2022-1 (Citywide Maintenance and Services) (the “District”) pursuant to the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982, constituting Section 53311 and following of the California Government Code (the “Code”), to provide funds to pay the costs of certain maintenance and services, as described therein.
On July 13, 2022, the City Council held a noticed public hearing as required by Code relative to the determination to proceed with the formation of the District and the rate and method of apportionment of the special tax to be levied within the District to fund costs of the Services.
Following the public hearing, the City Council adopted Resolution No. CC 2022-061 entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale of Formation of City of Palmdale Community Facilities District No. 2022-1 (Citywide Maintenance and Services), Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax Within the District, Preliminarily Establishing an Appropriations Limit for the District and Providing for the Future Annexation of Property to the District” (the “Resolution of Formation”), and Resolution No. CC 2022-062 entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale Calling Special Election Within Community Facilities District No. 2022-1 (Citywide Maintenance and Services)”. These resolutions established the District, authorized the levy of a special tax in the District, and called an election within the District on the proposition of levying a special tax on property in, and establishing an appropriations limit for the District respectively.
An election was held within the District in which the sole eligible landowner approved the proposed levy of a special tax. Following the election, the City Council adopted Resolution CC 2022-063 entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale Declaring the Results of Special Election and Directing the Recording of Notice of Special Tax Lien – Community Facilities District 2022-1 (Citywide Maintenance and Services)”.
DISCUSSION
The adoption of this Ordinance authorizes and levies special taxes on properties located within the District pursuant to Code Sections 53328 and 53340 at the rate and in accordance with the method of apportionment set forth in the Resolution of Formation (the “Rate and Method of Apportionment”). The special taxes are to be levied commencing in fiscal year 2022-23 and in each fiscal year thereafter.
The Ordinance authorizes and directs the City’s Director of Finance to annually determine the specific special tax rate and amount to be levied for the next ensuing fiscal year for each parcel of real property within the District, in the manner and as provided in the Rate and Method of Apportionment.
Report to Mayor and City Council
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August 17, 2022
All collections of the special tax will be used as provided for in the Code, the Rate and Method of Apportionment, and in the Resolution of Formation including, but not limited to, the payment of the costs of the City in administering the District and the costs of collecting and administering the special tax.
FISCAL IMPACT
The initial Maximum Special Taxes expected to be collected from the property located within the District for Fiscal Year 2022-23 is $19,248.06.
STRATEGIC PLAN
Goal III: Invest in infrastructure to improve community livability.
A. Seek innovative, cost effective, customer focused methods of service delivery.
C. Plan and maintain safe and attractive neighborhoods, streets, facilities, and public spaces with exciting programming that promotes active fun for everyone.
Prepared by: Chuck Heffernan P.E., Director of Public Works Certified as to availability of Funds: Janelle Samson, Director of Finance Approved by: Ronda Perez, Interim City Manager
Approved as to form: Scott E. Porter, Acting City Attorney
ATTACHMENTS
1. Ordinance No. 1588
CITY OF PALMDALE
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
ORDINANCE NO. 1588
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE
LEVYING SPECIAL TAXES WITHIN CITY OF PALMDALE COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2022-1 (CITYWIDE MAINTENANCE AND
SERVICES)
WHEREAS, on June 1, 2022, this City Council adopted Resolution No.
CC 2022-060 entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale Declaring Its Intention to Establish a Community Facilities District and to Authorize the Levy of Special Taxes Therein – Citywide Maintenance and Services” stating its intention to establish the City of Palmdale Community Facilities District No. 2022-1 (Citywide Maintenance and Services) (the “District”) pursuant to the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982, constituting Section 53311 and following of the California Government Code (the “Code”), to provide funds to pay the costs of certain maintenance and services (the “Services”), as described therein; and WHEREAS, notice was published as required by the Code relative to the intention of this City Council to form the District and to fund costs of the Services; and WHEREAS, on July 13, 2022, this City Council has held a noticed public hearing as required by Code relative to the determination to proceed with the formation of the District and the rate and method of apportionment of the special tax to be levied within the District to fund costs of the Services; and
WHEREAS, at said hearing all persons desiring to be heard on all matters pertaining to the formation of the District and the levy of said special taxes were heard, substantial evidence was presented and considered by this City Council and a full and fair hearing was held; and
WHEREAS, subsequent to said hearing, this City Council adopted Resolution No.
CC 2022-061 entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale of Formation of City of Palmdale Community Facilities District No. 2022-1 (Citywide Maintenance and Services), Authorizing the Levy of a Special Tax Within the District, Preliminarily Establishing an Appropriations Limit for the District and Providing for the Future Annexation of Property to the District” (the “Resolution of Formation”), and Resolution No. CC 2022-062 entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale Calling Special Election Within Community Facilities District No. 2022-1 (Citywide Maintenance and Services)”, which resolutions established the District, authorized the levy of a special tax with the District, and called an election within the District on the proposition of levying a special tax on property in, and establishing an appropriations limit for, the District, respectively; and Ordinance No. 1588
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WHEREAS, an election was held within the District in which the sole eligible landowner elector approved said propositions.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. By the passage of this Ordinance this City Council hereby authorizes and levies special taxes within the District pursuant to Code Sections 53328 and 53340 at the rate and in accordance with the method of apportionment set forth in Exhibit A to the Resolution of Formation (the “Rate and Method of Apportionment”). The special taxes are hereby levied commencing in fiscal year 2022-23 and in each fiscal year thereafter.
SECTION 2. The City’s Director Finance is hereby authorized and directed each fiscal year to determine the specific special tax rate and amount to be levied for the next ensuing fiscal year for each parcel of real property within the District, in the manner and as provided in the Rate and Method of Apportionment.
SECTION 3. Properties or entities of the State, federal or local governments shall be exempt from any levy of the special taxes, to the extent set forth in the Rate and Method of Apportionment. In no event shall the special taxes be levied on any parcel within the District in excess of the maximum tax specified in the Rate and Method of Apportionment.
SECTION 4. All of the collections of the special tax shall be used as provided for in the Code, the Rate and Method of Apportionment, and in the Resolution of Formation including, but not limited to, the payment of the costs of the City in administering the District and the costs of collecting and administering the special tax.
SECTION 5. The special taxes shall be collected from time to time as necessary to meet the financial obligations of the District on the secured real property tax roll in the same manner as ordinary ad valorem taxes are collected. The special taxes shall have the same lien priority, and be subject to the same penalties and the same procedure and sale in cases of delinquency as provided for ad valorem taxes. In addition, the provisions of Section 53356.1 of the Code shall apply to delinquent special tax payments. The Finance Director is hereby authorized and directed to provide all necessary information to the auditor/tax collector of the County of Los Angeles and to otherwise take all actions necessary in order to effect proper billing and collection of the special tax, so that the special tax shall be levied and collected in sufficient amounts and at the times necessary to satisfy the financial obligations of the District in each fiscal year.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City’s Director of Finance may collect one or more installments of the special taxes by means of direct billing by the City of the property owners within the District if, in the judgment of the Director of Finance, such means of collection will reduce the administrative burden on the City in administering the District or is otherwise appropriate in the circumstances. In such event, the special taxes shall become delinquent if not paid when due as set forth in any such respective billing to the property owners.
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SECTION 6. The Director of Finance is hereby directed to establish an account for the District (which need not be a separate deposit account, but may be a separate general ledger account so long as such proceeds can be separately accounted for) into which proceeds of the special tax levied for the District will be deposited, and the Finance Director is hereby directed to file an annual report with this City Council as required by Section 50075.3 of the Code.
SECTION 7 . Severability. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase in this Ordinance or any part thereof is for any reason held to be unconstitutional or invalid or ineffective by any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity or effectiveness of the remaining portions of this Ordinance or any part thereof. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase thereof irrespective of the fact that any one (1) or more subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared unconstitutional, or invalid, or ineffective, provided the basic purposes of this Ordinance and the benefits to the City and the public are not substantially impaired.
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SECTION 8. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause this Ordinance to be published or posted as required by law.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this ______ day of August, 2022.
Approved as to form: Steven D. Hofbauer, Mayor
Scott E. Porter
Acting City Attorney
ATTEST:
Shanae S. Smith, City Clerk
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I, Shanae S. Smith, City Clerk of Palmdale, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was duly introduced, passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council of the City of Palmdale at a regular meeting of said Council held on the _____ day of _____________, 20___ effective on the _____ day of ____________, 20___ by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN: ABSENT:
Date:
Shanae S. Smith, City Clerk
16007.47:J18295
7/18/22
City Council Staff Report
DATE: AUGUST 17, 2022
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
PLANNING DIVISION
DISTRICTS: ALL
SUBJECT: ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 1594, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE APPROVING ZONING
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 21-006 FOR THE DRAFT MULTI -
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL AND MIXED-USE DESIGN STANDARDS
ISSUE
Adopt Ordinance No. 15 94; a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) 21-006 for the Draft Multi -Family Residential and Mixed-Use Design Standards.
RECOMMENDATION
The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council:
1. Receive public testimony regarding Ordinance No. 1594;
2. Adopt Ordinance No. 1594 approving ZOA 21-006; and,
3. Find that the project is exempt from environmental review.
BACKGROUND
On August 11, 2022, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. PC-2022-021 recommending City Council approval of ZOA 21-006.
A guiding theme of the City’s updated Draft General Plan, Palmdale 2045, is to increase the supply and diversity of housing types and support different types of households.
Palmdale 2045 also seeks to foster a vibrant and active downtown, increase opportunities throughout the City for entertainment and shopping, and realize new spaces for community gathering and events. Among the means to achieve these goals are the introduction and design of high-quality multi-family and mixed-use projects. It is important to note that although the Draft City of Palmdale Multi -Family and Mixed -Use Design Standards (Standards) are being considered ahead of the General Plan update and comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Amendment, the amendments proposed through this Report to Mayor and City Council
Re: ZOA 21-006
August 17, 2022
Zoning Ordinance Amendment will remain in effect after adoption of the General Plan update and Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Amendment.
DISCUSSION
There are good examples of multi-family and mixed-use design in Palmdale, but they are an emergent type of project. To date, well-designed single-family housing projects and single-purpose retail centers predominate. With careful design and sensitivity to existing residential built form patterns, high-quality multi-family and mixed-use projects may successfully fit into Palmdale’s predominately suburban low-scale environment. The Standards provide parameters for applicants to achieve this objective while ensuring that new multi-family and mixed-use projects are designed to meet the following goals:
Enhance connectivity between new multi-family, mixed-use development, and existing Palmdale neighborhoods through project design that supports active transportation, including walking, biking, and use of transit. Orient and connect new multi-family and mixed-use developments to existing and new street frontages, public sidewalks, paths, and trails, and utilize active entry elements that connect buildings and the life within buildings to their surrounds through the use of porches, stoops, minor entry masses, ground level storefronts, arcades, plazas, and landscaped open spaces.
Utilize drought-tolerant and climate appropriate landscape as an integral design component of multi-family and mixed-use projects with each new development incorporating landscaped parkways along public sidewalks, landscaped buffers at adjacent sites, landscaped parking areas, a mix of passive and active recreational open spaces and programs, and use of shade trees to foster outdoor gathering. Provide landscape buffers, step-downs in height, and height transitions from higher to lower buildings to relate existing neighborhoods to new multi-family and mixed- use projects.
Design each new multi-family and mixed-use development with major and minor massing components, breaks in massing and plane, and use of more than one material, texture, color, all with associated details in order to highlight key building components such as entries, windows, transitions from walls to roofs, the base, middle, and tops of buildings, and special outdoor locations where people gather. Utilize quantifiable and measurable design standards for new multi-family and mixed-use projects. Use the Standards when designing new multi-family and mixed-use developments to determine factors that connect buildings to the surrounding community, orient structures to streets, link built environments to Report to Mayor and City Council
Re: ZOA 21-006
August 17, 2022
Palmdale’s natural surrounds, buffer lower intensity from higher intensity developments, and create buildings with a sense of interest and human scale.
New multi-family and mixed-use projects and alterations to existing multi-family and mixed-use structures that exceed 50 percent of the existing condition, are required to be in compliance with the Standards. Proactive use of the Standards by applicants and their design teams during the design process will help ensure that the approval of projects are consistent with the City’s planning and design goals and objectives. Use of the Standards will also promote more timely reviews, and importantly, lead to projects that build upon and contribute to the environmental design qualities sought by the community. City staff and decision makers will use compliance with the Standards to facilitate and expedite the project application approval process.
In compliance with State housing laws such as Senate Bill (SB) 330, the Standards are measurable and quantifiable, and projects are either in conformance or not in conformance. To facilitate the use of the Standards, a summary checklist for both multi- family and mixed-use design standards is provided for applicants, who must use the checklist when designing projects, and for City staff, who will use the same checklist to facilitate consistent application of the City’s design principles, determine compliance with the Standards, and with compliance achieved, quickly and efficiently approve or recommend approval of a project.
Public Outreach
The City conducted two virtual workshops to engage with residents and stakeholders and obtain input for housing opportunities in Palmdale during the development of the Standards. The first workshop occurred on June 16, 2021, during which City staff and the consultant team presented the Project objectives and used imagery to describe the existing multi-family housing character in Palmdale. The second workshop was held on April 27, 2022, to provide an overview of the multi-family and mixed-used design standards that had been developed in response to input received during the first workshop. Both community engagement events concluded with informative dialogues between attendees, City staff, and the consultant team, and community considerations were incorporated into the final draft of the Standards.
FISCAL IMPACT
The proposed ZOA amends various sections of the PMC to update the City’s multi-family and mixed-use development standards to include conformance with the Standards. The Standards provide flexibility while requiring high-quality development, and also establish minimum design requirements in administering the intent of the PMC as it relates to architecture and site design.
Report to Mayor and City Council
Re: ZOA 21-006
August 17, 2022
STRATEGIC PLAN
Goal IV: Maintain a desirable community where everyone wants to live, work and play.
B. Provide inclusive access to a variety of supportive services that build a resilient and healthy community.
Prepared by: Brenda Magaña, Senior Planner
Certified as to availability of Funds: Janelle Sampson, Director of Finance Approved by: Ronda Perez, Interim City Manager
Approved as to form: Scott E. Porter, Acting City Attorney
ATTACHMENT
1. Ordinance No. 1594
CITY OF PALMDALE
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
ORDINANCE NO. 1594
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE APPROVING ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 21-006; THE DRAFT
CITY OF PALMDALE MULTI-FAMILY AND MIXED-USE DESIGN
STANDARDS
A. RECITALS
WHEREAS, The City of Palmdale has contracted with the architecture and urban design firm of John Kaliski Architects under the direction of the Economic and Community Development Department of the City of Palmdale to prepare Multi-Family and Mixed-Use Design Standards (Standards) outlined within Exhibit III; WHEREAS, The City of Palmdale has filed an application requesting approval of Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) 21-006 described herein (herein referred to as “Application”);
WHEREAS, The Application applies to new multi-family and mixed-use structures and alterations to existing multi-family and mixed-use structures that exceed 50 percent of the existing condition citywide;
WHEREAS, On August 11, 2022, the Planning Commission of the City of Palmdale conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the Application and concluded said hearing on that date; and,
WHEREAS, on August 17, 2022, the City Council of the City of Palmdale conducted a duly noticed public hearing on the Application and concluded said hearing on that date. Evidence, both written and oral, was duly presented and considered by the City Council at the aforesaid public hearing, including but not limited to, the staff report dated August 17, 2022.
B. ORDINANCE
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council hereby specifically finds that all of the facts set forth in the Recitals, Part A of this Ordinance, are true and correct.
SECTION 2 . The City Council hereby finds as follows with respect to the environmental documentation:
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(a) The proposed ZOA involves modifications to multi-family and mixed-use development standards. Given that the request does not include any development, it does not result in a physical change that could cause an impact to the environment. The project qualifies under the common sense rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(B)(3), where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Any future development application will be reviewed for CEQA compliance under a separate entitlement and the appropriate environmental document will be prepared to address project-specific impacts. Therefore, the amendment will not have a significant effect on the environment.
(b) The custodian of records for the environmental document, and all other materials which constitute the record of proceedings upon which the City Council’s decision is based, is the Planning Manager of the City of Palmdale. These documents are available for public review in the Planning Division of the City of Palmdale located at 38250 Sierra Highway, Palmdale, California 93550, telephone (661) 267-5200.
SECTION 3 . Based upon substantial evidence presented to the City Council during August 17, 2022, public hearing, including public testimony and written and oral staff reports, the City Council specifically finds as follows:
(a) The proposed Zoning Ordinance amendment conforms with the goals, objectives and policies of the General Plan.
The Application amends various sections of the PMC to update the City’s multi-family residential and mixed-use development standards to require conformance with the Standards. The Standards provide flexibility while requiring high-quality development, and also establish minimum design requirements in administering the intent of the PMC as it relates to architecture and site design. In addition, the Application conforms with the goals, objectives, policies and is consistent with the General Plan as described in Exhibit I. In addition, the PMC currently contains architectural standards in place for single-family residential development but does not address architectural standards for multi-family or mixed-use development.
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(b) The proposed Zoning Ordinance amendment is necessary to implement the General Plan and to provide for public safety, convenience and/or general welfare.
The Application is intended to provide flexibility in architecture and site design for new multi-family and mixed-use developments and existing multi-family residential and mixed-use structures modified by more than 50 percent by establishing clear standards for minimum design requirements. Modifying these standards will aide in the development of quality multi-family and mixed-use development and enhance the well- being of life for residents by encouraging architecturally enhanced development.
(c) The proposed Zoning Ordinance amendment conforms with the intent of the Zoning Ordinance and is consistent with all other related provisions thereof.
The proposed modifications to the PMC are minor in nature and are intended to implement the Standards as a requirement to multi-family and mixed-use development in order to provide flexibility in architecture and site design while requiring high quality development. The PMC currently contains architectural standards in place for single-family residential development but does not address architectural standards for multi-family or mixed-use development. Implementation of this ZOA will continue to enhance orderly development, while adhering to the guiding principles within the PMC.
(d) The proposed Zoning Ordinance amendment is reasonable and beneficial at this time.
The PMC has architectural standards in place for single-family residences but does not address architectural standards for multi-family or mixed-use development. ZOA’s take place over time in order to improve the quality of life, provide convenience, and to keep-up with local government best practices. The proposed changes to multi-family and mixed-use development standards will improve quality of life of future residents by providing design parameters for high grade multi-family and mixed-use developments that enhance City character. The Standards promote the diversity of housing to support different types of households, including Ordinance No. 1594
seniors, young adults, families, empty nesters, individuals or families with special needs, and multigenerational families.
SECTION 4 . Based on the findings and conclusions set forth in the above Sections, and based on all other evidence in the record, the City Council hereby approves ZOA 21-006 as shown in Exhibit II and III and finds that the project is exempt from the requirements of the CEQA.
SECTION 5 . Severability. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase in this Ordinance or any part thereof is for any reason held to be unconstitutional or invalid or ineffective by any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity or effectiveness of the remaining portions of this Ordinance or any part thereof. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase thereof irrespective of the fact that any one (1) or more subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared unconstitutional, or invalid, or ineffective, provided the basic purposes of this Ordinance and the benefits to the City and the public are not substantially impaired.
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SECTION 6. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this ordinance and shall cause this ordinance to be published or posted as required by law.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 17th day of August, 2022. _________________________________
Approved as to form: Steven D. Hofbauer, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________ ________________________________ Scott E. Porter Shanae S. Smith, City Clerk
Acting City Attorney
I, Shanae S. Smith, City Clerk of Palmdale, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council of the City of Palmdale at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 17 th day of August, 2022, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN: ABSENT:
Date:
Shanae S. Smith, City Clerk
EXHIBIT I
GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY TABLE
Element Goal, Objective, or Policy Standard
Met?
Justification*
Land
Use
Policy L3.5.1: Adopt design
standards for multi-family
development which will create
a safe, convenient, attractive
environment with public or
private open space and
recreational on-site amenities.
Objective L3.5: Ensure that
future residential development
provides an attractive living
environment and creates
long-term value for residents
as well as the community.
Yes The proposed ZOA
amends various sections
of the PMC to update the
City’s multi-family and
mixed-use development
standards to include
conformance with the
Standards. The Standards
provide flexibility while
requiring high-quality
development, and also
establish minimum design
requirements in
administering the intent of
the PMC as it relates to
architecture and site
design.
In addition, the PMC
currently contains
architectural standards in
place for single-family
residential development
but does not address
architectural standards for
multi-family or mixed-use
development. Therefore,
implementation of this
ZOA will continue to
enhance orderly
development, while
adhering to the guiding
principles within the PMC.
*Justification is based on a review of the Standards dated June 2022
EXHIBIT II
PMC CHAPTER 17.42 MEDIUM RESIDENTIAL (ZONE R-2)
Section 17.42.090 Standards of Development
G. Housing construction standards (Zoning Ordinance Amendment 19-003, adopted by City Council June 4, 2019.)
2. All mMultiple-family housing proposed within Zone R-2 shall comply with the City of Palmdale Multi-Family and Mixed-Use Design Standards and be constructed in the following manner, except as otherwise approved in conjunction with a housing project for low-income households, seniors, or assisted living facilities: (Zoning Ordinance Amendment 98-1, adopted by City Council March 10, 1999. Zoning Ordinance Amendment 19-003, adopted by City Council June 4, 2019. Zoning Ordinance Amendment 20-003, adopted by City Council July 14, 2020.)
PMC CHAPTER 17.43 MULTIPLE RESIDENTIAL (ZONE R-3)
Section 17.43.090 Standards of Development
G. Multiple-family housing standards (Zoning Ordinance Amendment 98-1, adopted by City Council March 10, 1999. Zoning Ordinance Amendment 19-003, adopted by City Council June 4, 2019.)
All multiple-family housing proposed within Zone R-3 shall conform to the following standards:
1. All mMultiple-family housing proposed within Zone R-3 shall comply with the City of Palmdale Multi-Family and Mixed-Use Design Standards and be constructed in the following manner, except as otherwise approved in conjunction with a housing project for low-income households, seniors, or assisted living facilities: (Zoning Ordinance Amendment 19-003, adopted by City Council June 4, 2019. Zoning Ordinance Amendment 20-003, adopted by City Council July 14, 2020.)
PMC CHAPTER 17.44 HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (ZONE R-4)
Section 17.44.090 Standards of Development
G. Multiple-family housing standards (Zoning Ordinance Amendment 19-003, adopted by City Council June 4, 2019.)
Exhibit II
All multiple family housing proposed within Zone R-4 shall conform to the following standards and the Goals, Policies and Objectives of the Community Design Element of the General Plan:
1. All mMultiple-family housing proposed within Zone R-4 shall comply with the City of Palmdale Multi-Family and Mixed-Use Design Standards and be constructed in the following manner, except as otherwise approved in conjunction with a housing project for low-income households, seniors, or assisted living facilities: (Zoning Ordinance Amendment 19-003, adopted by City Council June 4, 2019. Zoning Ordinance Amendment 20-003, adopted by City Council July 14, 2020.)
PMC CHAPTER 17.73 MIXED USE OVERLAY (MX)
Section 17.73.090 Standards of Development
D. The following standards shall apply to construction of any new Multiple-family residential structures within the MX Overlay Zone shall comply with the City of Palmdale Multi-Family and Mixed-Use Design Standards and shall be constructed in the following manner: within the MX Overlay Zone or to alterations of existing units as deemed applicable by the reviewing authority.
City Council Staff Report
DATE: August 17, 2022
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE
DISTRICT: ALL
SUBJECT: INTRODUCTION O F ORDINANCE NO. 1593, AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE ADDING
CHAPTER 9 (UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A CATALYTIC
CONVERTER PROHIBITED) TO TITLE 10 (VEHICLES AND
TRAFFIC) OF THE PALMDALE MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING
REGULATIONS PROHIBITING THE UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF
CATALYTIC CONVERTERS IN THE CITY
ISSUE
Hold a Public Hearing and adopt Ordinance No. 1593, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Palmdale adding Chapter 9 (Unlawful Possession of a Catalytic Converter Prohibited) to Title 10 (Vehicles and Traffic) of the Palmdale Municipal Code establishing regulations prohibiting the unlawful possession of catalytic converters in the City.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Hold a public hearing to accept public testimony; and
2. Introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 1593.
BACKGROUND
Catalytic converters , an external component of vehicle s are accessible from the underside of a parked car. They convert most of a vehicle’s emissions into less harmful forms, improving air quality and vehicle performance. Catalytic converters contain valuable materials such as platinum, palladium, and rhodium, rare metals that command ever-increasing prices on the recyclables market.
Theft of these parts are on the rise . Individuals steal catalytic converters for multiple reasons including the ease and undetectable nature of such thefts, potentially in a matter of seconds and using common tools such as a reciprocating saw; the ability to recycle them at scrap mental yards for $200 to $1,200 in cash per catalytic converter; and loopholes in legislation protecting criminals from prosecution unless a victim can be identified.
Report to Mayor and City Council
Re: Adopt Ordinance No. 1593, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Palmdale adding Chapter 9 (Unlawful Possession of a Catalytic Converter Prohibited) in Title 10 (Vehicles and Traffic) of the Palmdale Municipal Code establishing regulations prohibiting the unlawful possession of catalytic converters in the City August 17, 2022
A report by the National Insurance Crime Bureau details that that catalytic converter crimes increased 325% from 2019 to 2020.
DISCUSSION
The City of Palmdale is no exception to this national trend with residents and the City being victimized by this practice. To date, the Los Angeles County Sheriff Department Palmdale Station reported 184 catalytic converter related crimes. There is currently no City, State, or Federal legislation applicable within the City of Palmdale to define and punish catalytic converter thefts absent an identifiable victim. Additionally, there is currently no City, State, or Federal legislation applicable within the City of Palmdale requiring individuals to provide proof to law enforcement as to how they obtained catalytic converters. This limits law enforcement’s ability to protect the public by preventing these thefts and seizing suspected stolen catalytic converters when there is no identifiable victim present. Preventing and punishing these crimes at present is nearly impossible due to the ease and speed with which they are committed and the difficulty of tracing a particular catalytic converter back to its prior owner (the victim); they typically have no identifying markers.
Individuals in possession of stolen catalytic converters can recycle them for a substantial profit at a relatively low risk, while victims are forced to pay for costly repairs. By criminalizing the mere possession of an unattached catalytic converter absent proof of ownership or lawful possession, the attached ordinance would combat this criminal activity by (1) achieving deterrence by establishing zero-tolerance for catalytic converter thefts; (2) establishing sanctions for possessing stolen catalytic converters; (3) preventing criminals from profiting from the sale and recycling of stolen catalytic converters; (4) providing indirect justice to the victims of catalytic converter theft cases that have gone or will go unsolved for the reasons discussed above; and (5) minimizing the fiscal and personnel impact on the City of Palmdale and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department by reducing time invested in deterring and investigating catalytic converter thefts.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with introducing Ordinance No. 1593.
STRATEGIC PLAN
Goal I: Maintain effective public safety and protection for life, property, and the environment.
Objective A: Provide comprehensive and innovative safety services to prevent crime and promote a safe community.
Prepared by: Terrie Zayas, City Council Chief of Staff
Report to Mayor and City Council
Re: Adopt Ordinance No. 1593, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Palmdale adding Chapter 9 (Unlawful Possession of a Catalytic Converter Prohibited) in Title 10 (Vehicles and Traffic) of the Palmdale Municipal Code establishing regulations prohibiting the unlawful possession of catalytic converters in the City August 17, 2022
Certified as to availability of Funds: Janelle Samson, Director of Finance Approved by: Ronda Perez, Interim City Manager
Approved as to form: Scott E. Porter, Acting City Attorney
ATTACHMENTS
1. Ordinance No. 1593
CITY OF PALMDALE
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
ORDINANCE NO. 1593
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE ADDING CHAPTER 9 (UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A CATALYTIC
CONVERTER PROHIBITED) OF TITLE 10 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC)
OF THE PALMDALE MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING
REGULATIONS PROHIBITING THE UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF
CATALYTIC CONVERTERS IN THE CITY
WHEREAS the citizens of Palmdale have experienced catalytic converter thefts from automobiles over the past several years; and
WHEREAS, there is currently no City, State, or Federal legislation applicable within the City of Palmdale to define and punish catalytic converter thefts absent an identifiable victim; and
WHEREAS, there is currently no City, State, or Federal legislation applicable within the City of Palmdale requiring individuals to provide proof to law enforcement as to how they obtained catalytic converters, thus limiting law enforcement’s ability to: (1) protect the public by preventing catalytic converter thefts and (2) seize suspected stolen catalytic converters when no victim is present; and WHEREAS, catalytic converter thefts are on the rise because individuals are incentivized to commit catalytic converter thefts for multiple reasons including, but not limited to: (1) the ease and undetectable nature of committing such thefts, potentially in a matter of seconds and through the use of common tools such as a reciprocating saw; (2) the ability to recycle catalytic converters at scrap metal yards for high dollar returns ranging from $200 to $1,200 per catalytic converter; and (3) loopholes in legislation protecting criminals from prosecution unless a victim can be identified; and WHEREAS, the citizens of Palmdale and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department are in need of legislation criminalizing mere possession of catalytic converters absent proof of ownership or lawful possession, for multiple reasons including, but not limited to: (1) achieving deterrence by establishing zero-balance for catalytic converter thefts; (2) establishing sanctions for possessing stolen catalytic converters; (3) preventing criminals from profiting from the sale and recycling of stolen catalytic converters; (4) providing indirect justice to the victims of catalytic converter theft cases that have gone or will go unsolved for the reasons discussed above; and (5) minimizing the fiscal and personnel impact on the City of Palmdale and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department by reducing the time invested in deterring and investigating catalytic converter thefts; and
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WHEREAS, individuals who are in possession of stolen catalytic converters recycle them for substantial profit while victims of these thefts suffer tremendous consequences in the form of costly repairs, inconvenience, and feelings of a lack of safety in the community; and
WHEREAS, this Ordinance is necessary to provide the City of Palmdale and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department clear legal authority and option to issue a misdemeanor or administrative citation.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The above recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein.
SECTION 2 . Chapter 9 (Unlawful Possession of a Catalytic Converter Prohibited) of Title 10 (Vehicles and Traffic) of the City of Palmdale Municipal Code is hereby added to read in its entirety as follows:
10.09.01 – Unlawful Possession of a Catalytic Converter Prohibited. (a) It shall be unlawful for any person, other than a Core Recycler as defined in California Business and Professions Code Section 21610, to possess any catalytic converter that is not attached to a vehicle, unless the possessor has valid documentation or other proof to verify that they are in lawful possession of the catalytic converter.
(b) This section does not apply to a detached catalytic converter that has been tested, certified, and labeled or otherwise approved for reuse, and being bought or sold for purposes of reuse in accordance with the federal Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. §7401 et seq.) and regulations under the Clean Air Act, as they may, from time to time, be amended.
10.09.02 – Definitions
a. For purposes of this section, “lawful possession” includes (1) being the lawful owner of the catalytic converter or (2) in possession of the catalytic converter with the lawful owner’s written consent. It is not required to prove the catalytic converter was stolen to establish the possession is not a “lawful possession.” b. For purposes of this section, “documentation or other proof” means written document(s) that clearly identify the vehicle from which the catalytic converter Ordinance No. 1593
originated based on the totality of the circumstances, and includes, but is not limited to, the following types of documents:
1. Bill of Sale from the original owner with photographs
2. Documentation from the auto body shop providing that the owner relinquished the catalytic converter to the auto body shop.
3. Verifiable electronic communications from the previous owner to the possessor relinquishing ownership of the catalytic converter.
4. Photographs of the vehicle from which the catalytic converter originated.
10.09.03 – Violations
a. Each and every violation of this section shall constitute a separate violation and shall be subject to all remedies and enforcement measures authorized by the Palmdale Municipal Code. Each and every catalytic converter unlawfully possessed is a separate violation of this section.
b. It is unlawful and a misdemeanor subject to punishment in accordance with Chapter 12 of Title 1 of this Code, for any person to violate any provision of this section.
c. The remedies provided herein are not to be construed as exclusive remedies.
The City is authorized to pursue any proceedings or remedies provided by law.
SECTION 3. This Ordinance is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines because there is no possibility that this Ordinance or its implementation would have a significant negative effect on the environment. (14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15061(b)(3).) City staff shall cause a Notice of Exemption to be filed as authorized by CEQA and the State CEQA Guidelines.
Ordinance No. 1593
SECTION 4. If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of the Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance and each section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this ordinance and shall cause this ordinance to be published or posted as required by law.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this ______ day of ____________, ________. ________________________________
Approved as to form: Steven D. Hofbauer, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________ ________________________________ Scott Porter Shanae S. Smith, City Clerk
Acting City Attorney
I, Shanae S. Smith, City Clerk of Palmdale, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was duly introduced, passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council of the City of Palmdale at a regular meeting of said Council held on the ______ day of _____________, 20___ effective on the ____ day of ___________, 20___ by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES: ___________________________________________________________ ABSTAIN: ______________________ABSENT: ___________________________ Date:
Shanae S. Smith, City Clerk
City Council Staff Report
DATE: AUGUST 17, 2022
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE
DISTRICT: ALL
SUBJECT: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. CC 2022 -091 A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE ADOPTING
ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS : UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A
CATALYTIC CONVERTER
ISSUE
Adopt Resolution No. CC 2022 -091 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale adopting Administrative Citations: Unlawful Possession of a Catalytic Converter.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Conduct a public hearing and then adopt Resolution 2022-09.
BACKGROUND
Staff has recommended that the Council introduce and adopt an ordinance to prohibit unauthorized possession of catalytic converters. Violation of that ordinance, if adopted, would constitute a misdemeanor. A viol ation may also be enforced through as an administrative citation. The proposed resolution would establish the amount of the amount of the administrative citations.
A public hearing notice regarding the adoption of Resolution No. 2022 -091 was published in the local newspaper of general circulation on August 8, 2022, and on August 17, 2022.
On August 3, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution, No. CC 2022 -065 adopting a citywide fee schedule. The Administrative Citation related to the Catalytic Converter fine amount was not included in Resolution 2022 -065 as the fine had not been established prior to Resolution’s adoption. The Catalytic Converter administrative citation would be listed in the fee schedule.
Report to Mayor and City Council
Re: Resolution No. CC 2022-091 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale adopting Administrative Citations: Unlawful Possession of a Catalytic Converter.
August 17, 2022
DISCUSSION
The City Council has adopted Ordinance No. 1593 adding Chapter 9 (Unlawful Possession of a Catalytic Converter Prohibited of Title 10 (Vehicles and Traffic) of the Palmdale Municipal Code establishing regulations prohibiting the unlawful possession of catalytic converters in the City.
Adoption of Resolution No. 2022-091 establishes the amount of the administrative citation for the unlawful possession of a catalytic converter as follows:
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
Description FY 2023
Fee
Comments
Administrative Citations: Unlawful Possession of a Catalytic Converter For Violations of the following codes:
a. 10.9 Vehicles and Traffic
First $500.00 Plus $125 late fee if applicable
Second $1,000.00 Plus $250 late fee if applicable
Third $2,500.00 Plus $625 late fee if applicable
Repeat Violations:
The administrative citations fine amount of a second and third violation of the same Code provision by the same responsible party within one (1) year or three (3) years, as it applies to the violation, from the date of administrative citation shall equal a higher fine amount that is listed in this Resolution for a first violation of that Municipal Code section at the time of the second or third violation.
Late Payment Charges:
Payment of the administrative citation fine amount after twenty (20) days from the date of the administrative citation shall be subject to an additional late payment charge. The late payment charge shall equal twenty-five percent (25%) of the administrative citation fine amount due to the City. Late payment charges shall be in addition to the amount of the administrative citation amount.
Collections Charge:
In the event they city incurs costs to collect unpaid monies due to, inclusive of late payment charges, the collections charge shall equal thirty-five percent (35%) of the total amount due. The collections charge shall be in addition to the amount of administrative citations fine amount and the late payment charges.
Report to Mayor and City Council
Re: Resolution No. CC 2022-091 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale adopting Administrative Citations: Unlawful Possession of a Catalytic Converter.
August 17, 2022
Adopting this fee will provide law enforcement flexibility by providing the option to issue a misdemeanor or administrative citation.
FISCAL IMPACT
Resolution No. CC 2022-091, would establish the amount of the administrative fines for violations to Palmdale Municipal Code 10.9, to allow the City to recoup some costs and to continue providing safety services to the community.
STRATEGIC PLAN
Goal I: Maintain effective public safety and protection for life, property, and the environment.
Objective A: Provide comprehensive and innovative safety services to prevent crime and promote a safe community.
Prepared by: Terrie Zayas, City Council Chief of Staff
Certified as to availability of Funds: Janelle Samson, Director of Finance Approved by: Ronda Perez, Interim City Manager
Approved as to form: Scott E. Porter, Acting City Attorney
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution No. CC 2022-091
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF PALMDALE, CALIFORNIA
RESOLUTION NO. CC 2022-091
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE APPROVING ADOPTION OF ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS:
UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A CATALYTIC CONVERTER
WHEREAS, the City Council has adopted Ordinance No. 1593 adding Chapter 9 (Unlawful Possession of a Catalytic Converter Prohibited of Title 10 (Vehicles and Traffic) to the Palmdale Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the ordinance allows enforcement as a misdemeanor and pursuant to the administrative citation process;
WHEREAS, the City Council conducted a duly noticed public hearing on August
17. 2022 at which time the council considered all evidence presented; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALMDALE DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Administrative Citations. Administrative citations for violations of Palmdale Municipal Code Chapter 10.9 shall be issued consistent with the following, and shall be listed in the City’s fee schedule:
NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
Description FY 2023
Fee
Comments
Administrative Citations: Unlawful Possession of a Catalytic Converter For Violations of the following codes:
A. 10.9 Vehicles and Traffic
First $500.00 Plus $125 late fee if applicable
Second $1,000.00 Plus $250 late fee if applicable
Third $2,500.00 Plus $625 late fee if applicable
Repeat Violations:
The administrative citations fine amount of a second and third violation of the same Code provision by the same responsible party within one (1) year or three (3) years, as it applies Resolution No. CC 2022-091
to the violation, from the date of administrative citation shall equal a higher fine amount that is listed in this Resolution for a first violation of that Municipal Code section at the time of the second or third violation.
Late Payment Charges:
Payment of the administrative citation fine amount after twenty (20) days from the date of the administrative citation shall be subject to an additional late payment charge. The late payment charge shall equal twenty-five percent (25%) of the administrative citation fine amount due to the City. Late payment charges shall be in addition to the amount of the administrative citation amount.
Collections Charge:
In the event they city incurs costs to collect unpaid monies due to, inclusive of late payment charges, the collections charge shall equal thirty-five percent (35%) of the total amount due.
The collections charge shall be in addition to the amount of administrative citations fine amount and the late payment charges.
SECTION 2 . Waiver. Unless Federal or State regulations, or an ordinance of the City prohibits such or prescribes alternate procedures, any person subject to payment of the fines established hereunder may apply to the City Manager for a waiver or reduction of such fine. The application shall be made in writing and shall state in detail the factual basis for the request, including a description of the proposed activity, or other undertaking involved and the extraordinary benefits to the City resulting therefrom which justify the requested waiver or reduction of fines. The City Manager may consider the application and upon a finding of extraordinary benefit to the City, waive or reduce such fine. The determination of the City Manager shall be final and conclusive.
SECTION 3. The fine amounts set forth in this Resolution shall become effective on the first date that they can legally be enforced.
SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 17th day of August, 2022. _________________________________
Approved as to form: Steven D. Hofbauer, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________ _________________________________ Scott E. Porter, Acting City Attorney Shanae S. Smith, City Clerk Resolution No. CC 2022-091
I, Shanae S. Smith, City Clerk of Palmdale, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council of the City of Palmdale at a regular meeting of said Council held on the ______ day of _____________, 20___ by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:___________________________________________________________ ABSTAIN:______________________ABSENT:___________________________ Date:
Shanae S. Smith, City Clerk
City Council Staff Report
DATE: AUGUST 17, 2022
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
DISTRICT: ALL
SUBJECT: 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.
ISSUE
Award Measure AV Grant Program funding, totaling $1,306,810, to grantees in Exhibit A and authorize the Interim City Manager to enterinto agreements ranging from $2,000 to $250,000.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Award Measure AV Grant Program funding, totaling $1,306,810, to grantees in Exhibit A and authorize the Interim City Manager to enter into agreementsranging from $2,000 to $250,000.
BACKGROUND
In November 2020, voters in the City of Palmdale passed a local ¾ cent sales tax generating revenue to:
Maintain 911 emergency response times;
Keep public parks open, safe and clean;
Repair streets and potholes;
Retain and recruit local businesses through economic development initiatives to ensure the City’s long-term financial stability;
Support community policing, activities for at-risk youth and mental health efforts to help keep our community safe for everyone;
Address homelessness;
Support services for local military veterans and seniors; Upgrade emergency communications and improve emergency preparedness; Partner with faith communities, non-profits, and local youth sports programs; and, Protect water resources.
On December 15th, 2021, the City Council adopted adjustments to the Measure AV Fiscal Year 2022 budget to include revised revenue projections and approving a new appropriation for the Measure AV Grant Program , totaling $1,500,000. The remaining Measure AV funds Report to Mayor and City Council
Award Measure AV Grant Program Funding
August 17, 2022
are appropriated for budgeted projects, programs, and/or services. The Measure AV Committee also received and filed a recommendation on new grant program funding on January 26, 2022.
The City of Palmdale launched the first Measure AV Grant Program in January 2022 after approving funds, totaling $1,500,000. The funding opportunities are intended for small business, nonprofits, and other eligible agencies, that help address critical issues and meet Measure AV funding criteria set by voters. Eligible programs and services for this round include local military veterans, at-risk youth, mental health, food and shelter services, community-based policing, and crime prevention.
DISCUSSION
On January 10, 2022, online applications were made available to community organizations for the Measure AV Grant Program. A virtual workshop was held on January 13, to inform potential applicants on the submission process and to participate in a Q&A session; 80 organizations were in attendance. Eighty-four (84) applications were received, totaling $5,560,000.
All applications were assessed by an initial eligibility review committee that determined if all program and documentation requirements were met. Applicants who met program and documentation requirements continued to the second review committee. Each committee member evaluated applications individually and then met to determine a group consensus score, based on of the following criteria:
EVALUATION CRITERIA POINTS
Organization Location 5
Services & Recipients 20
Organizational Accomplishments 10
Community Partnerships 10
Palmdale Community Benefit 30
Measurements & Outcomes 25
Total Possible Points 100
Upon final review of all eligible applications, twenty-nine (29) projects are recommended for funding, totaling $1,306,810 (see Exhibit A - Recommended Awardee List). The remaining funds will be available for either successful appeals or will be used towards future grant programs.
Report to Mayor and City Council
Award Measure AV Grant Program Funding
August 17, 2022
The applications recommended for funding in Exhibit A were presented to the Measure AV Oversight Committee on April 27. Staff reviewed the recommended awardee list and the Committee received and filed this item.
FISCAL IMPACT
$1,500,000; grant program funds are budgeted as part of the overall fiscal year 21/22 Measure AV budget in account 15711001-737325.
STRATEGIC PLAN
Goal II: Ensure long-term fiscal health of the City and maintain funding for services.
A. Manage resources, costs, and liability to ensure the City’s long-term fiscal health.
Goal IV: Maintain a desirable community where everyone wants to live, work and play.
A. Support opportunities to celebrate rich traditions and diverse cultures in the community.
D. Develop and maintain diverse programs and events that inspire growth, pride, and lifelong learning.
Prepared by: Eric Dombrowski, Deputy Director of Parks & Recreation Presented by: Jordyn Kelley, Management Analyst
Certified as to availability of Funds: Janelle Samson, Director of Finance Approved by: Ronda Perez, Interim City Manager
Approved as to form: Scott Porter, Interim City Attorney
ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit A – Recommended Awardee List
Legal Organization Name Entity Type Project Name Category Total Project Amount Requested Grant Fund Amount
Recommended
Award
American Youth Soccer Organization Non-Profit Organization 2022 Spring Season Soccer Programs At-Risk Youth 32,000$ 20,000$ 20,000$ Antelope Valley Blue Star Mothers (AVBSM) Non-Profit Organization AVBSM Desert Lawn Beautification Local Military/Veteran 2,000$ 2,000$ 2,000$ Antelope Valley CERT Non-Profit Organization Palmdale Resiliency, Education and Preparedness (PREP) Food & Shelter 21,000$ 21,000$ 21,000$ Antelope Valley Partners for Health Non-Profit Organization Regional Violence Prevention Coalition, Community Action Plan Expansion (RVPC-CAPE) Community-Based Policing 136,950$ 14,950$ 14,950$ Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA) Non-Profit Organization CHIRLA’s Palmdale Community Service Project Community-Based Policing 273,143$ 180,000$ 90,000$ Dynamic Therapy Solutions & Dyslexia Center LLC Business Organization The COVID Regression Solution to At Risk Youth At-Risk Youth 67,300$ 49,300$ 49,300$ Friends of the Children (FOTC) - Los Angeles Non-Profit Organization Youth Well-Being through a 2Gen Professional Mentoring At-Risk Youth 123,467$ 25,000$ 25,000$ Homes for Families Non-Profit Organization Palmdale Veteran Enriched Neighborhood Local Military/Veteran 2,406,700$ 100,000$ 100,000$ Jewish Vocational Services (JVS) SoCal Non-Profit Organization JVS Veterans First Skills Training Local Military/Veteran 931,887$ 20,700$ 20,700$ Little LeagueInc. dba American Indian Little League Non-Profit Organization Baseball Field Improvements & Scholarship At-Risk Youth 10,000$ 10,000$ 10,000$ Marzette's House Non-Profit Organization Healthy Heart and Minds - Healthy Snack Program Food & Shelter 2,000$ 2,000$ 2,000$ Mental Health America of Los Angeles Non-Profit Organization TAY Academy - Mental Health Program At-Risk Youth/ Mental Health 482,600$ 25,000$ 25,000$ Mental Health America of Los Angeles Non-Profit Organization Military Resource Center Local Military/Veteran 1,133,209$ 25,000$ 25,000$ Mighty Little Giants, Inc. Non-Profit Organization NICU Essential Self Care Kits Mental Health 10,000$ 10,000$ 10,000$ Saint Mary Elementary School Education Organization High-Dosage Tutoring Program At-Risk Youth 20,000$ 20,000$ 20,000$ SALVA Non-Profit Organization SALVA building healthy communities and reducing disparities with the City Of Palmdale Mental Health/Food & Shelter 355,000$ 355,000$ 177,500$ South Bay Center for Counseling Non-Profit Organization Child Abuse Prevention Community-Based Policing 25,000$ 24,758$ 24,758$ Spring of Evolution dba Wolf Connection Non-Profit Organization Youth Empowerment Mentoring Component At-Risk Youth 2,336,899$ 248,803$ 124,402$ STARBASE Edwards, Inc. Non-Profit Organization STARBASE Edwards 2.0 - After School Program At-Risk Youth 414,500$ 40,000$ 40,000$ The Community Action League Non-Profit Organization Rent Relief Education & Outreach Food & Shelter 15,000$ 15,000$ 15,000$ The Community Action League Non-Profit Organization Jumpstart to Success - Employment, Training and Mentorship Program At-Risk Youth 25,000$ 25,000$ 25,000$ The Way Center of Truth, Inc. Faith-Based Organization Youth Empowerment 2022 - Suicide Prevention: From Depression to Inspiration Mental Health 19,800$ 19,800$ 19,800$ U S Marine Corp Toys for Tots Non-Profit Organization Antelope Valley Toys for Tots At-Risk Youth 47,000$ 26,000$ 26,000$ United American Indian Involvement, Inc. Non-Profit Organization UAII City of Palmdale Native American Youth Outreach Expansion Mental Health 50,000$ 50,000$ 50,000$ Ventura Foundation Non-Profit Organization Developing our next generation of leaders - Leadership Training At-Risk Youth 50,000$ 50,000$ 50,000$ Vets 4 Veterans, Inc Non-Profit Organization Operation Restart Immediate Need Local Military/Veteran 61,000$ 35,000$ 35,000$ Vets 4 Veterans, Inc Non-Profit Organization Vets 4 Veterans Transition House Local Military/Veteran 508,000$ 250,000$ 250,000$ Victory Outreach Palmdale Non-Profit Organization Basketball Tournament At-Risk Youth 9,400$ 9,400$ 9,400$ West Antelope Valley Education, Inc. Education Organization Activities for All - Science, Arts and Athletics At-Risk Youth 44,000$ 25,000$ 25,000$ 9,612,855$ 1,698,711$ 1,306,810$
EXHIBIT A - RECOMMENDED AWARDEE LIST