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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
38300 SIERRA HIGHWAY
SUITE B
PALMDALE, CA 93550
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2022
5:00 PM
7:00 PM
www.cityofpalmdale.org
WELCOME
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5:00 P.M.
1. MAYOR TO CALL MEETINGS TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
MAYOR HOFBAUER, MAYOR PRO TEM LOA,
COUNCILMEMBERS CARRILLO, BISHOP, BETTENCOURT
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
The public is invited to comment on any closed session item listed below. Please submit a Speaker's Form to the City Clerk
BEFORE
this portion of the meeting begins. Each
person addressing the Council is customarily given up to three minutes to speak (with double the time allotted to non-English speakers using a translator). The amount of time authorized may be adjusted by the chair. If you wish to provide information to the Council, please present the City Clerk with 7 copies. Otherwise, your materials will simply be added to the administrative record. If you are attending the meeting by phone, please press *9 to "raise your hand." If attending by personal computer, please click the "raise your hand" button. Press *6 to un-mute yourself, state your name and begin speaking.
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PRESENTATION BY CITY ATTORNEY
4.1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).
Name of case: John J. Murphy v. City of Palmdale;
Los Angeles County Superior Court Case Number: 22STCV22544 Related City Claim Number: 2022-007
4.2 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Shanae Smith, Patricia Nevarez and Michael "Mike" Behen vs. City of Palmdale, et al.
Los Angeles County Superior Court
Case No. 22STCV18219
This closed session is being held pursuant to the authority of California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).
4.3 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).
4.4 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Leona Valley Town Council vs. City of Palmdale, et al.
Los Angeles County Superior Court
Case No. 22STCP01932
This closed session is being held pursuant to the authority of California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
5. ANNOUNCEMENT BY CITY ATTORNEY
6. ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION MEETING
7:00 P.M.
7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE IN HONOR OF OUR TROOPS
8. PRESENTATION
8.1 Presentation by Mayor and Council of Certificates of Recognition to the District 51 City Council
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9. WAIVER OF FULL READING OF RESOLUTION(S) and ORDINANCE(S) Staff Recommendation: Move to waive full reading of the Resolution (s) and/or Ordinance(s) to be considered and voted on at this meeting. (Voice Vote - Requires a majority to waive.)
10. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON LISTED AGENDA ITEMS (EXCLUDING PUBLIC
HEARINGS)
You may address the Council once per meeting during Public Comments. This portion of the public comment is on any item listed on the agenda, excluding public hearings (if any). Public comment on public hearing items (if any) will be heard when that matter is considered. To address the Council regarding an item on the agenda, please fill out a Speaker's Form and submit it to the City Clerk
BEFORE
the Mayor announces the item.
Each person addressing the Council is customarily given up to three mi nutes to speak
(with double the time allotted to non-English speakers using a translator). The amount of time authorized may be adjusted by the chair. If you wish to provide information to the Council, please present the City Clerk with 7 copies. Otherwise, your materials will simply be added to the administrative record. If you are attending the meeting by phone, please press *9 to "raise your hand." If attending by personal computer, please click the "raise your hand" button. Press *6 to un-mute yourself, state your name and begin speaking.
11. CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar will be enacted by one motion unless an item(s) is pulled by Council, in which case the item(s) will be removed from the Calendar and will be considered separately following this portion of the Agenda.
11.1 Approve agreement with Parsons Transportation Group for environmental and design services for PN 852, Avenue P (Rancho Vista Boulevard) @ Sierra Highway Railroad Crossing Improvement Project, in the amount of $540,170. (Staff Reference: Director of Public Works Heffernan - Presented by Deputy Director of Public Works Glidden)
Staff_Report_A-7992_Parsons_Agreement.docx
Parsons Transportation Group - Agreement 7992.pdf
11.2 Adopt Resolution No. CC 2022-088, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale Making Legally Required Findings for Extending Remote Teleconference Participation for Meetings of the City Council and its Related and/or Subordinate Legislative Bodies. (Staff Reference: Acting City Attorney Porter)
SR_-_RESO_Authorizing_Remote_Meetings_081722.docx
RESO_-088Continuing_Remote_Meeting_authorization_-_For_Aug_17_2022.docx
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PUBLIC HEARING
12.1 Public Hearing and Review of Proposed Resolution No. CC 2022-086, Regarding the Palmdale East Avenue Q Complete Streets Study. (Director of Economic and Community Development Garibay - Presented by Associate Planner Alvarado)
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. CC 2022-086, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE APPROVING THE PALMDALE EAST AVENUE Q COMPLETE STREETS STUDY.
CC_SR_-_Ave_Q_Study.docx
Avenue_Q_Corridor_Study_CC_Resolution__1_.doc
Exhibit II - Palmdale Ave Q Complete Streets_Final April 2022.pdf
Exhibit II - Appendices_FINAL April 2022.pdf
Avenue Q Complete Streets Study_CC Presentation.pptx
12.2 Public Hearing and Review of Proposed Ordinance No. 1588, an ordinance levying special taxes within the City. (Staff Reference: Director of Public Works Heffernan)
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)
Ord 1588 Public Hearing Staff Report_final.doc
Ordinance 1588 LevyingSpTx.docx
12.3 Public Hearing and Review of Proposed Ordinance No. 1594 for adoption. (Staff Reference: Director of Economic and Community Development Garibay - Presented by Senior Planner Magana)
ORDINANCE NO. 1594, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE APPROVING ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 21-006 AMENDING PALMDALE MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTERS 17.42 (MEDIUM RESIDENTIAL, R-2), 17.43 (MULTIPLE RESIDENTIAL, R-3), 17.44 (HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, R-4), and 17.73 (MIXED-USE OVERLAY, MX) TO
REQUIRE CONFORMANCE WITH THE DRAFT MULTI-FAMILY AND MIXED- USE DESIGN STANDARDS.
ZOA_21-006.docx
ZOA 21-006_CC Ordinance No. 1594.doc
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Public Hearing and Review of Proposed Ordinance No. 1593 for Adoption. (Staff Reference: Interim City Manager Perez - Presented by City Council Chief of Staff Zayas).
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.
SR_Catalytic_Converter_Ordinance_v2.docx
Catalytic Converter Ordinance.doc
12.5 Public Hearing and Review of Proposed Resolution CC 2022-091 for adoption. (Staff Reference: Interim City Manager Perez - Presented by City Council Chief of Staff Zayas).
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
SR_Admin_Cites_Reso_CC_2022-091(1).docx
Reso_CC_2022-091(1).doc
13. NEW BUSINESS
13.1 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)
Staff Report-Award Measure AV Grant Funding 08172022 FINAL.docx
Final Awardee List 2022 - Exhibit A.pdf
14. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
This portion of the Agenda allows an individual the opportunity to address the Council on any subject within the City’s subject matter jurisdiction not on the Agenda. Under state legislation, in general, no action can be taken on items not specifically referenced on the Agenda, but may offer suggestions on how your concerns may best be resolved. To address the Council regarding a non-agenda item, please fill out a Speaker's Form and submit it to the City Clerk
BEFORE
the Mayor announces the item. Each person
addressing the Council is customarily given up to three minutes to speak (with double the time allotted to non-English speakers using a translator). The amount of time authorized may be adjusted by the chair. If you wish to provide information to the Council, please present the City Clerk with 7 copies. Otherwise, your materials will simply be added to the City Council
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Press *6 to un-mute yourself, state your name and begin speaking.
15. ADJOURN
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