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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
38300 SIERRA HIGHWAY
SUITE B
PALMDALE, CA 93550
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER
7, 2022
5:00 PM
7:00 PM
www.cityofpalmdale.org
WELCOME
City Council
Wednesday, September
7, 2022
1 The City Council is making every effort to follow the spirit and intent of the Brown Act and other applicable laws regulating the conduct of public meetings in order to maximize transparency and public access.
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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
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 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
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
4.4 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code 54956.9(d)(2): 2 potential cases
4.5 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
City Representatives: Ronda Perez, Interim City Manager and Patricia Nevarez, Human Resources Manager
Position: Interim City Attorney
Unrepresented Employee: Scott Porter, Interim City Attorney
This Closed Session is being held pursuant to the authority of California Government Code Section 54957.6.
5. ANNOUNCEMENT BY CITY ATTORNEY
6. ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION MEETING
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7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE IN HONOR OF OUR TROOPS
ROLL CALL
MAYOR/CHAIR HOFBAUER, MAYOR PRO TEM/VICE CHAIR LOA,
COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTOR/COMMISSIONERS CARRILLO, BISHOP,
BETTENCOURT
COMMISSIONERS FRAGA-SAENZ, DENNY
8. PRESENTATIONS
8.1 Presentation of a cute critter available for adoption at the Palmdale Animal Care Center.
8.2 Presentation of awards by Ventura Graphix to the Taco Festival winners.
8.3 Presentation of a Proclamation by Mayor and Council declaring September 2022 as National Preparedness Month in the City of Palmdale.
8.4 Presentation of a Proclamation by Mayor and Council declaring September 2022 as Suicide Prevention Month in the City of Palmdale.
8.5 Presentation of a Commendation by Mayor and Council to Charles "Chuck" Heffernan, P.E. in honor of his retirement from the City of Palmdale.
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/Authority 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/Authority regarding an item on the agenda, please fill out a Speaker's Form and submit it to the City Clerk BEFORE
the Mayor/Chair
announces the item. Each person addressing the Council/Authority is customarily given up to three minutes to speak (with double the time allotted to non-English speakers using City Council
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11. HOUSING AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar will be enacted by one motion unless an item(s) is pulled by the Authority, 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 Adopt Resolution HA 2022-004, a resolution of the Housing Authority of the City of Palmdale, repealing Resolution 2022-003 and amending 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 Neighborhood Services Miller - Presented by Housing Coordinator Nichols)
1a SR HA RESO HA 2022-004.docx
1b Reso HA 2022-004 9.7.2022.docx
1c Reso_HA_2022-003.pdf
11.2 Approve the Housing Authority of the City of Palmdale's 2021-2022 Annual Report prepared per Health and Safety Code Section 34328 and 34328.1; and Authorize the Executive Director of their designee to submit the report to the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development. (Staff Reference:
Director Neighborhood Services Miller - Presented by Housing Coordinator Nichols)
2a_Staff_Report_HA_2022.docx
2b_FINAL_HA_Annual_Report_for_2021-22.docx
11.3 Approve the minutes from the previous meetings. (Staff Reference: Deputy City Clerk Scott)
HA - June 29, 2022
HA - July 13, 2022
HA - July 20, 2022
City Council_SA_HA_IDA_PAA_PCA_PFA 06 29 2022.pdf
City Council_SA_HA 07 13 2022.pdf
City Council_HA 07 20 2022.pdf
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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.
12.1 Receive and file the Monthly Investment Activity Reports for July 2022.(Staff Reference: Director of Finance Samson)
1. Staff_Report_-_Investment_Report_July_2022.docx
01 July Investment Report City & Successor Agency.pdf
12.2 Approve Final Parcel Map No. 83189 located at Pearblossom Hwy and 52nd Street East. (Staff Reference: Director of Public Works Heffernan)
PM 83189 - Staff Report.docx
PM 83189 - Final.pdf
12.3 Approve Purchase Order No. 20230016 with Plumber's Depot for One (1) New GapVax MC1510-3S4S Combination Jet/Vacuum Truck in an amount not to exceed $549,945.72. (Staff Reference: Director of Public Works Heffernan)
SR_Approve_PO_20230016_Plumber_s_Depot_-_GapVax.docx
1. Purchase Order No. 20230016 Plumber's Depot.pdf
2. Sourcewell Contract No. 101221-GPV.pdf
3. Plumber's Depot Quote 28033 - GapVax.pdf
12.4 Approve Purchase Order No. 20230045 with Nixon-Egli Equipment Co. for One (1) New Maintainer MTS-1-084 Service Truck in an amount not to exceed $169,237.72. (Staff Reference: Director of Public Works Heffernan)
SR_Approve_PO_20230045_Nixon-Egli_-_Maintainer_MTS.docx
1. Purchase Order No. 20230045 Nixon-Egli Equip Co..pdf
2. Memo - Purchase Approval Nixon-Egli_Signed.pdf
3. Nixon-Egli Quote 100608 - Maintainer MTS-1-084.pdf
12.5 Approve Purchase Order No. 20230046 with National Auto Fleet Group for One (1) Roadline Model GPMT Graffiti Removal Truck in an amount not to exceed $158,774.26. (Staff Reference: Director of Public Works Heffernan)
SR Approve PO 20230046 National Auto Fleet-Graffiti Truck.docx
1. Purchase Order No. 20230046 National Auto Fleet.pdf
2. Sourcewell Contract No. 091521-NAF.pdf
3. National Auto Fleet Quote - Graffiti Truck.pdf
12.6 Award construction agreement with R.C. Becker and Son, Inc., for PN 800, Avenue R & 45th Street East Traffic Signal and Roadway Improvements Project, in the amount of $1,230,049.93 for a term of 90 working days from the date of Notice to Proceed. (Staff Reference: Director of Public Works Heffernan - Presented by Deputy Director of Public Works Glidden)
Staff_Report_PN_800_Award_RC_Becker.docx
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Award RFP 21-001-2200, as-needed plan check, Community Development Technician, building inspection, and Building Official services and approve agreements with Interwest Consulting Group, Inc., JAS Pacific, and Bureau Veritas North America, Inc. (Staff Reference: Director of Economic and Community Development Garibay)
Staff_Report_for_RFP21-001-2200.docx
Interwest Contract A-8040.pdf
InterWest Consulting Insurance.pdf
JAS Pacific Contract A-8041.pdf
JAS Pacific Insurance.pdf
BV Contract A-8042.pdf
BV Insurance.pdf
12.8 Adopt Resolution No. CC 2022-098, 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)
Teleconferencing_SR_2022-098.docx
RESO_-098Continuing_Remote_Meeting_authorization_-_For_Sept._7_2022.docx
12.9 Approve Fourth Amendment to the Agreement with Antelope Valley Domestic Violence Council DBA Valley Oasis for Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program (TBRA), exercise the option to extend the agreement for a one-year term, increase the agreement by $110,000 for a new not to exceed total of $707,130 and ratify expenditures for the tenant based rental program. (Staff Reference:
Director of Neighborhood Services Miller - Presented by Housing Coordinator Nichols)
4a SR TBRA 4 Amend.docx
4b Fourth Amendment to A-6439 - VO- 08.25.2022.pdf
12.10 Adopt Resolution No. CC 2022-095, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale Amending the City's General Positions Classification and Pay Plan. (Staff Reference: Human Resource Manager Nevarez)
SR_Class_and_Pay_Plan_Clean_up_090322 (1).docx
Reso_CC_No._2022.095.doc
Exhibit 1 class and pay update 090722.pdf
12.11 Approve the minutes from the previous meetings. (Staff Reference: Deputy City Clerk Scott)
CC/SA/IDA/PAA/PCA/PFA - June 29, 2022
CC/SA - July 13, 2022
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City Council_SA_HA_IDA_PAA_PCA_PFA 06 29 2022.pdf
City Council_SA_HA 07 13 2022.pdf
City Council_HA 07 20 2022.pdf
13. PUBLIC HEARING
13.1 Public Hearing to hear public comments on the Draft Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) for Fiscal Year 2021-2022; review and consider approval of the 2021-2022 CAPER; consider request to authorize the City Manager of their designee to make necessary changes and submit the CAPER report to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) by September 28, 2022 in compliance with HUD Regulations. (Staff Reference:
Director Neighborhood Services Miller - Presented by Housing Coordinator Nichols)
3b_21-22_SR_CAPER-_FINAL.docx
FINAL DRAFT 3b Palmdale 21-22 CAPER _8.22 (002).pdf
14. APPOINTMENTS
14.1 Approve Appointment to Fill a Vacancy on the Mobile Home Park Rental Review Board. (Staff Reference: Deputy City Clerk Scott)
9_7_22_Appointment_Vacancy_Mobile_Home_Board.docx
14.2 Discussion and direction regarding the appointment to The Palmdale Aerospace Academy Board of Directors. (Staff Reference: Deputy City Clerk Faber)
9_7_2022_TPAA_Appointment_SR_final.docx
Board of Directors Description of Duties.pdf
TPAA Bylaws 6.16.16.pdf
15. NEW BUSINESS
15.1 Approve the Agreement between the City of Palmdale and Jones & Mayer for Interim City Attorney services. (Staff Reference: Interim City Manager Perez)
Staff_Report_9.2022.docx
Jones_and_Mayer_A-8069.doc
MASTER RRS 2022 with change requests.pdf
15.2 Discussion and possible action to consider an adjustment to board, committee and commission stipends for the various appointed standing positions.
15.3 Discussion regarding opioid addiction and the overdose epidemic.
15.4 Discussion regarding High School safety protocols.
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Discussion of potential action regarding the public survey results for the City Council meeting day and time.
16. 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 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.
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
• ANTELOPE VALLEY TRANSIT AUTHORITY
• CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES ASSOCIATION
• CITY OF PALMDALE AUDIT COMMITTEE
• CITY OF PALMDALE INVESTMENT OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
• HIGH DESERT CORRIDOR JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY
• LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES
• LOS ANGELES COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT
• NORTH LOS ANGELES COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COALITION
• PALMDALE RECYCLED WATER AUTHORITY
• SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS REGIONAL
COUNCIL
• UNITED STATES/MEXICO SISTER CITIES ASSOCIATION
• CALIFORNIA STATE PRISON – LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CITIZENS
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
17.2 MEETINGS ATTENDED AT PUBLIC EXPENSE
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18. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
19. CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR NEW AGENDA ITEMS
20. Adjourn meeting to September 21, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber located at 38300 Sierra Highway, Suite B, Palmdale, California.
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