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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
38300 SIERRA HIGHWAY
SUITE B
PALMDALE, CA 93550
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2022
5:00 PM
7:00 PM
www.cityofpalmdale.org
WELCOME
City Council
Wednesday, September 21, 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. 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 - 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)
4.5 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION
Ricky Thorstensen v. City of Palmdale, et al.
Los Angeles County Superior Court
Case No. 22STCV29463
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
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7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE IN HONOR OF OUR TROOPS
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.
10.1 Notice of Completion - Accept completed project with MLC Constructors, Inc. for PN 712, Maintenance Yard Improvements. (Staff Reference: Acting Director of Public Works Glidden)
Staff Report PN 712 - NOC 8-3-22 (LG).docx
NOC PN 712.doc
10.2 Approve Final Parcel Map No. 73299 located on Trade Center Drive, 300 feet south of the intersection of Trade Center Drive and Technology Drive. (Staff Reference: Acting Director of Public Works Glidden)
092122, PM 73299 - Staff Report.docx
PM 73299.pdf
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Approve Consultant Agreement with MNS Engineers, Inc. for engineering design and surveying services for PN 867, Columbia Way (Ave M) and 20th Street East/Site 2 Road Traffic Signal Modification/Left Turn Phasing/Roadway Improvements and PN 868, Columbia Way(Ave M) and 30th Street East Traffic Signal Modification/Left Turn Phasing, in the amount of $153,651. (Staff Reference: Acting Director of Public Works Glidden)
PN_867_and_868_Staff_Report_-_Award_Design.docx
Copy Agreement Signed by Consultant.pdf
10.4 Adopt Resolution Nos. CC 2022-099, CC 2022-100, CC 2022-101, and CC 2022- 102. (Staff Reference: Director of Finance Samson)
Resolution No. CC-2022-099, 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 - Ritter Ranch Maintenance Services
Resolution No. CC-2022-100, 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 - Ritter Ranch Phase 1 Public Facilities
Resolution No. CC-2022-101, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale declaring its intention to incur bonded indebtedness of the proposed Community Facilities District No. 2022-3 (Ritter Ranch Phase 1 Public Facilities)
Resolution No. CC-2022-102, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale determining that the Special Tax shall cease to be levied on certain parcels located within the City of Palmdale Community Facilities District No. 93-1 (Ritter Ranch)
01._Staff_Report_CFD_Formation_9.21.2022.docx
02. Boundary Map CFD 2022-2 (Ritter Ranch Maintenance Services).pdf
03. Boundary Map CFD 2022-3 (Ritter Ranch Phase 1 Public Facilities).pdf
04. Reso 2022-099 IntentEstab J18322.docx
05. Reso 2022-100 IntentEstab J18324.docx
06. Reso 2022-101 IntentIncur J18325.docx
07. Reso 2022-102 DetermCeaseSpTx J18502.docx
10.5 Approve First Amendment with FirstCarbon Solutions and increase total amount by $243,200, not to exceed amount of $472,500 to perform ongoing environmental planning and permitting efforts. (Staff Reference: Director of Economic and Community Development Garibay)
Staff_Report_First_Carbon_Solution_A-7959_First_Amendment.docx
A-7959 FirstCarbon Solutions Executed.pdf
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10.6 Adopt Resolution No. CC 2022-104 a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale, to repeal and replace Resolution No CC 2016-085 with Resolution No.
CC 2022-104, which adopts the updated Local Hazard Mitigation Plan for the City of Palmdale for 2021-2026. (Staff Reference: Acting Director of Public Works Glidden)
SR Resolution CC 2022-104.docx
Resolution CC 2022-104.docx
2021 Palmdale LHMP (APA).pdf
11. PUBLIC HEARING
11.1 Public Hearing and Review of Proposed Resolution Nos. CC 2022-096 and CC 2022-097 for adoption. (Staff Reference: Economic and Community Development Director Garibay - Presented by Planning Manager Taggart and Senior Planner Magaña)
RESOLUTION NO. CC 2022-096, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 20-003,
RE-ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT APPROVED 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT, CERTIFYING PROGRAM ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT 22-002
(SCH#2021060494) AND ADOPTING A STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING
CONSIDERATIONS
RESOLUTION NO. CC 2022-097, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PALMDALE DISCOURAGING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS FOR 18 MONTHS FOLLOWING ADOPTION OF THE GENERAL PLAN
GPA_20-003_Staff_Report_FINAL (1).docx
Resolution No. CC 2022-096 FINAL.doc
Resolution No. CC 2022-097 FINAL.docx
EXHIBIT I.pdf
EXHIBIT II.pdf
EXHIBIT III.pdf
EXHIBIT IV.pdf
EXHIBIT V.pdf
12. NEW BUSINESS
12.1 Adopt Resolution No. CC 2022-103, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale, California, establishing the Norms and Procedures for the Council's Conduct of Public Business. (Staff Reference: Interim City Manager Perez, and Interim City Attorney Porter)
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CC 2022-103.docx
13. 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.
14. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
15. ADJOURNMENT
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