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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
38300 SIERRA HIGHWAY
SUITE B
PALMDALE, CA 93550
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER
7, 2022
5:00 PM
7:00 PM
www.cityofpalmdale.org
WELCOME
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5:00 P.M.
1. CALL 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).
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. ROLL CALL
MAYOR/CHAIR HOFBAUER, MAYOR PRO TEM/VICE CHAIR LOA,
COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS/COMMISSIONERS CARRILLO, BISHOP,
BETTENCOURT
COMMISSIONERS FRAGA-SAENZ, DENNY
9. PRESENTATIONS
9.1 Presentation of a cute critter available for adoption at the Palmdale Animal Care Center.
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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.
11. 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.
12. 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.
12.1 Approve and accept the Housing Authority of the City of Palmdale's 2021-2022 Annual Report prepared pursuant to California Health & Safety Code §34176.1
and direct staff to post the report on the City's website. (Staff Reference Interim Assistant City Manager Miller - Prepared by Housing Manager Reyes)
01a HA SR - HAF 2021-2022 Report.docx
01b HA Annual Report 2021-22.pdf
12.2 Approve the minutes from the previous meetings. (Staff Reference: Acting City Clerk Scott)
HA - August 3, 2022
HA - September 7, 2022
HA Minutes 08_03_2022.pdf
HA Minutes 09 07 2022.pdf
13. ADJOURN HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING
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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.
14.1 Receive and file the Monthly Investment Reports for October 2022. (Staff Reference: Director of Finance Samson)
1. Staff_Report_-_Investment_Report_Oct_2022.docx
Oct 2022 Investment Reports COP & SA.pdf
14.2 Receive and file the Special Tax Annual Report for CFD 2003-1 (Anaverde), CFD 05-1 (Trade and Commerce), and CFD 16-1 (Joshua Ranch Water Supply and Maintenance Services) in accordance with Senate Bill 165, section 53411 of the California Government Code. (Staff Reference: Director of Finance Samson)
StfRpt_-_Special_Tax_Annual_Report_CFD_2003-1_CFD_05-1_CFD_16-1.docx
SB 165_2022.pdf
14.3 Adopt Resolution No. CC 2022-121, 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: Interim City Attorney Porter)
SR_-_RESO_Authorizing_Remote_Meetings_120722.docx
RESO_-121Continuing_Remote_Meeting_authorization_-_For_Dec_7_2022.docx
14.4 Approve Supplemental Agreement No. 1 with Manhole Adjusting, Inc., for PN 866, Sewer Manhole Adjustments and Rehabilitation Project, in the amount of $53,550 and determine this action is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). (Staff Reference: Director of Public Works Glidden)
_Staff_Report-_PN_866_lg_comments.docx
2. Supplemental Agreement PN 866.xlsx
3. Supplemental Agreement PN 866 Exhibit A.docx
14.5 Approve the minutes from the previous meetings. (Staff Reference: Acting City Clerk Scott)
CC - October 19, 2022
CC - October 24, 2022
CC/SA - November 2, 2022
CC Minutes 10 19 2022.pdf
CC Minutes 10 24 2022.pdf
CC-SA Minutes 11 02 2022.pdf
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
15.1 Adopt Resolution No. CC-2022-117, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale approving Gun Dealer Permit 22-12 for United Tactical LLC located at 190 Sierra Court, Suite B216 for adoption. (Staff Reference: Economic and Community Development Director Garibay - Presented by Business License Coordinator Andrews)
Staff Report Gun Dealer Permit 22-12 FINAL.docx
Resolution CC 2022-117 - FINAL .doc
PowerPoint United Tactical LLC 12-7-2022.pptx
15.2 Introduce and Adopt Urgency Ordinance No. U-1602, an Urgency Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Palmdale amending in its entirety Sections 3.14.010 and 3.14.020 of the Palmdale Municipal Code regarding the signature authority for signing of checks and warrants. (Staff reference: Director of Finance Samson)
StfRpt_-_Urgency_Ordinance_A-1602_Check_Signers.docx
Urgency Ordinance U-1602.docx
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
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• 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
Bettencourt Informational Report 120722.docx
18. CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR NEW AGENDA ITEMS
19. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
20. Adjourn meeting to December 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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