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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
REVISED
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
38300 SIERRA HIGHWAY
SUITE B
PALMDALE, CA 93550
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2022
5:00 PM
7:00 PM
www.cityofpalmdale.org
WELCOME
City Council
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
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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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property Address: Vacant land on Southeast corner of Avenue M and 10th Street West (APN 3128-015-900 & 902)
City Negotiator: Luis Garibay, Director of Economic & Community Development Negotiating Parties: Hafrisco LLC and Tripot LLC
Under Negotiation: Price and terms
4.5 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code 54956.9(d)(2): 1 potential case
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 City Council
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
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8. PRESENTATIONS
8.1 Presentation of a Proclamation by Mayor and Council declaring Hispanic Heritage Month in the City of Palmdale.
8.2 Presentation of a Proclamation by the Mayor and Council declaring National Youth Substance Use Prevention Month in the City of Palmdale.
8.3 Presentation of a Proclamation by the Mayor and Council declaring October 23 - 31, 2022 as Red Ribbon Week in the City of Palmdale.
8.4 Presentation of Certificates of Recognition by Mayor and Council to the 2022 Palmdale Queens.
Miss Palmdale 2022 - Jaylee Vogel
Junior Miss Palmdale 2022 - Emma Madrigal
Young Miss Palmdale 2022 - Jennifer Paris Beatty
Little Miss Palmdale 2022 - Alyssa Figueroa
8.5 Presentation of a Proclamation by the Mayor and Council declaring October 10 - 14, 2022 as Code Enforcement Officer Week in the City of Palmdale.
8.6 Presentation of a Proclamation by Mayor and Council declaring October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in 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 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 City Council
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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 Adopt Resolution No. CC 2022-116, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale to transfer unclaimed checks from their respective funds to the general fund pursuant to California Government Code Section 50050-50057. (Staff Reference: Director of Finance Samson)
1._Staff_Report_-_Unclaimed_Checks.docx
2. Resolution No CC 2022-116 Unclaimed Checks.docx
3. Public Notice_List of Unclaimed Checks.doc
11.2 Adopt Resolution No. CC 2022-114, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale approving Energy for Palmdale Independent Choice Integrated Resource Plan. (Staff Reference: Director of Finance Samson - Presented by Energy Resources Manager Salt)
20221019_Palmdale_Staff_Report_Final__EPIC_CCA_IRP_TS(1).docx
1. 20221019_Palmdale Resolution Final _EPIC CCA IRP_TS.doc
11.3 Approve the acquisition of tax defaulted property located on the southwest corner of Avenue Q-3 and 6th Street East Alley (APN 3008-013-042 and 3008-013-043) through a Chapter 8 Agreement Sale with Los Angeles County Treasurer and Tax Collector. (Staff Reference: Director of Economic and Community Development Garibay - Presented by Management Analyst Glynn)
Tax_Defaulted_Staff_Report.docx
EXHIBIT A.pdf
11.4 Approve Supplemental Agreement No. 2 with Deark E&C, Inc. for PN 813, Palmdale Film Stages, in the amount of $135,947.50. (Staff Reference: Acting Director of Public Works Glidden)
PN 813 Palmdale Film Stages Supplemental No. 2 Staff Report.docx
Deark SA2 220927.pdf
12. WORKSHOP PRESENTATION
12.1 Presentation of Fentanyl Awareness Campaign. (Staff Reference: Assistant to the City Manager Lopez, Public Safety Supervisor German)
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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. ADJOURN
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