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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
38300 SIERRA HIGHWAY
SUITE B
PALMDALE, CA 93550
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2022
5:00 PM
www.cityofpalmdale.org
WELCOME
City Council
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
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5:00 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE IN HONOR OF OUR TROOPS
3. ROLL CALL
MAYOR PRO TEM LOA, COUNCILMEMBERS BETTENCOURT, BISHOP
4. 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.)
5. RESOLUTION RECITING ELECTION RESULTS:
5.1 Adopt Resolution No. CC 2022-119, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale reciting the fact of the General Municipal Election held on November 8, 2022 declaring the result of such other matters as provided by law. (Staff Reference: Acting City Clerk Faber)
Call for Public Comments
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2 Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. CC 2022-119
SR_Adopting_Reso_CC_2022-119.docx
Resolution_CC_2022-119_Reciting_Facts_of_Election.docx
Exhibit A Certified Canvass of Election 11 8 22.pdf
6. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE:
Laura Bettencourt, Councilmember District 3
Eric Ohlsen, Councilmember District 4
Andrea Alarcon, Councilmember District 5
Recess for Reception
7. ROLL CALL
MAYOR PRO TEM LOA, COUNCILMEMBERS BETTENCOURT, BISHOP, ALARCON, OHLSEN
8. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON LISTED AGENDA ITEM(S) (EXCLUDING THE 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 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.
9. CONSENT CALENDAR
9.1 Adopt Resolution No. CC 2022-122, 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)
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. CC 2022-122
SR_-_RESO_Authorizing_Remote_Meetings_122122.docx
City Council
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3 RESO_-122Continuing_Remote_Meeting_authorization_-
_For_Dec_21_2022__1_.docx
10. PUBLIC HEARING
10.1 INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. U-1604, AN URGENCY
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY, REVISING MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.08.010 REGARDING THE SELECTION OF THE MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO TEM. ALSO CONSIDER ALTERNATE VERSIONS OF SAID ORDINANCE, SUCH AS A NON-URGENCY ORDINANCE.
Staff to read the title of Ordinance No. U-1604
Call for Public Comments
Close the Public Comments
Recommendation: Introduce and adopt Ordinance No. U-1604
SR- Mayoral Selection - Dec 13.docx
Ord_-_Mayor_and_Mayor_Pro_Tem_-_Dec_13_-_SEP.docx
Resolution_No._CC2017-008_Mayor_Pro_Tem_Selection.pdf
11. NEW BUSINESS
11.1 Selection of Mayor. (Staff Reference: Acting City Clerk Scott)
SR - appointment of mayor after ordinance adoption.docx
11.2 Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Mayor Pro Tem Appointment. (Staff Reference: Acting City Clerk Scott)
Mayor_Pro_Tem_Appointment_SR_12_21_22.docx
Resolution No. CC2017-008 Mayor Pro Tem Selection.pdf
11.3 Discussion and Possible Action to Declare a Local Emergency related to the City of Los Angeles’ Proposed Relocation of Homeless to a “Village” in Palmdale. (Staff Reference: Interim City Manager Perez)
SR_-_State_of_Emergency_Homeless_-_330_pm.docx
RESO_-_State_of_Emergency_-_Homeless_-_330pm.docx
COP_Strategic_Plan.pdf
12. 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 City Council
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
4 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.
13. 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.
14. PRESENTATION BY CITY ATTORNEY
14.1 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).
14.2 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).
14.3 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
John J. Murphy v. City of Palmdale
Los Angeles County Superior Court Case Number: 22STCV22544 City Council
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5 Related City Claim Number: 2022-007
14.4 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION
Gerald Lynn Dolen and Roberta Dora Dolen v. City of Palmdale et al. Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 21AVCV00377
This closed session is being held pursuant to the authority of California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).
14.5 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LIITIGATION Kenya Torres v. City of Palmdale; Los Angeles Superior Court Case # 22STCV37041
Closed session authorized by Gov't Code 54956.9(d)(1)
14.6 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)
14.7 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Donald Ross D'Angelo v. City of Palmdale, et al.
Los Angeles County Superior Court
Case No. 21AVCV00441
This closed session is being held pursuant to the authority of California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).
14.8 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION
CV Communities, LLC et al. v. Antelope Valley East Kern Water Agency et al.
Los Angeles County Superior Court Case Nos. BC661107 and 20STCV10953 This closed session is being held pursuant to the authority of California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).
14.9 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title: Interim City Manager
Name: Ronda Perez
This closed session is being held pursuant to the authority of California Government Code Section 54957.
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PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title: Interim City Attorney
Name: Scott E. Porter
This closed session is being held pursuant to the authority of California Government Code Section 54957.
15. ANNOUNCEMENT BY CITY ATTORNEY
16. ADJOURNMENT
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