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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
REVISED
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
38300 SIERRA HIGHWAY
SUITE B
PALMDALE, CA 93550
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2023
5:00 PM
7:00 PM
www.cityofpalmdale.org
WELCOME
City Council
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
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5:00 P.M.
1. CALL MEETINGS TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
MAYOR BETTENCOURT, MAYOR PRO TEM ALARCON, COUNCILMEMBERS
BISHOP, LOA, OHLSEN
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
This portion of the Agenda allows an individual the opportunity to address the Council on Closed Session items ONLY.
PLEASE NOTE: In general, a three-minute time limit
will
be imposed on each speaker.
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PRESENTATION BY CITY ATTORNEY
4.1 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 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 LABOR NEGOTIATORS
City designated representatives: Ronda Perez, Interim City Manager Unrepresented employee: City Attorney
4.4 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title: Interim City Attorney
Name: Scott E. Porter
4.5 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
City representative: Scott Porter, Interim City Attorney Unrepresented employee: Ronda Perez, Interim City Manager This Closed Session is being held pursuant to the authority of California Government Code Section 54957.6
4.6 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE
This closed session is being held pursuant to the authority of California Government Code Section 54957.
5. ANNOUNCEMENT BY CITY ATTORNEY
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ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION MEETING
7:00 P.M.
7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
8. PRESENTATION
8.1 Presentation to Mayor and Council of the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award received from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA).
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.
10. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON LISTED AGENDA ITEMS (EXCLUDING PUBLIC
HEARINGS)
If you wish to comment on any item(s) listed on the Consent Calendar and Appointment(s) section on this agenda, please come forward to the podium when called or acknowledged by the Chair and state the item number(s) and your comments.
PLEASE NOTE: In general, a three-minute time limit
will be imposed on each
speaker.
11. CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar will be enacted by one motion unless an item(s) is pulled by Council/Successor Agency, 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 Receive and file the Monthly Investment Reports for November 2022. (Staff Reference: Director of Finance Samson)
1._Staff_Report_-_Investment_Report_Nov_2022.docx
04 November 2022 COP & Successor Agency Investment Report.pdf
11.2 Adopt Resolution No. CC 2023-006, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale stating the City's Investment Policy and Repealing Resolution No. CC 2022-008. (Staff Reference: Director of Finance Samson)
1. Staff Report - City Investment Policy 1.11.22.docx
Reso CC 2023-006 -
Investment Policy 2023.docx
11.3 Adopt Resolution No.CC 2023-007, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale stating the Investment Policy for City contributions to the Retiree Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) plan and the Retiree Health Premium Supplement (HPS) plan and repealing Resolution No.CC 2022-009. (Staff City Council
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4 Reference: Director of Finance Samson)
2. Staff Report - City Retiree Investment Policy 1.11.23.docx
Reso CC 2023-007
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Retiree Investment Policy 2023.docx
11.4 Adopt Resolution No. SA 2023-001, a Resolution of the Successor Agency of the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Palmdale approving the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS 23-24) for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30,2024. (Staff Reference: Director of Finance Samson)
1. Staff Report - ROPS 1.11.23.docx
2._Reso_SA_2023-001__-_Approve_ROPS_23-24.doc
Exhibit A - Palmdale Annual ROPS 23-24.pdf
11.5 Adopt Resolution No. SA 2023-002, a Resolution of the Successor Agency to the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Palmdale approving the Administrative Budget for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 (Administrative Budget 23-24). (Staff Reference: Director of Finance Samson)
1. Staff Report - SA Adminstrative Budget 1.11.23.docx
Exhibit B - Admin Budget 23-24.pdf
2._Reso_SA_2023-002__-_Approve_Administrative_Budget_23-24.doc
11.6 Adopt Resolution CC 2023-002, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale approving funding with the State of California Department of Veterans Affairs (Cal Vet) for AB-179 funding of $2,700,000 to the City of Palmdale Neighborhoods Services for the Homes 4 Families Housing Construction in a Veteran Enriched Neighborhood. (Staff Reference: Interim Assistant City Manager Miller - Presented by Housing Manager Reyes)
SR - CC State Funding AB179.docx
Reso_CC_2023-002_1.11.2023.docx
11.7 Adopt Resolution No. CC 2023-001, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale authorizing the grant application, acceptance, and execution of the grant funds from the State of California Budget Act of 2021 (SB 129). (Staff Reference:
Director of Public Works Glidden)
Staff Report - Resolution 2023-001.docx
Resolution_No._CC_2023-001.docx
11.8 Approve Final Tract Map No. 82636-02 (located at the northwest corner of Rancho Vista Blvd and 15th Street West). (Staff Reference: Director of Public Works Glidden)
TR 82636-02 Approval - Staff Report.docx
TR 82636-02 - Final Mylars.pdf
11.9 Approve consultant agreement with KUTA for professional design services on PN City Council
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
5 839, McAdam Park Renovation, in the amount of $473,995. (Staff Reference:
Director of Public Works Glidden)
PN 839 Staff Report - Award Design KTUA.docx
KTUA-McAdam A-8166.pdf
11.10 Award construction agreement with Dash Construction Company, Inc. for PN 831, 47th St. East & Palmdale Blvd. Roundabout Landscaping Project, at the intersection of 47th St. East and Palmdale Blvd., in the amount of $204,604.45 and determine this project to be exempt from CEQA. (Staff Reference: Director of Public Works Glidden)
Staff Report - Award Construction.docx
PN 831 - Landscape Exhibit.pdf
11.11 Approve funding agreement with Caltrans to provide California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) funds for preliminary engineering on Project STPLR- 130L(297), Avenue R & Sierra Highway Railroad Safety Project, in the amount of $550,000. (Staff Reference: Director of Public Works Glidden)
PN860 - Design Staff Report - Caltrans funding agreement.docx
Avenue R_Palmdale_Section.130.PSA_DOT.750602K_Nov.21.2022.pdf
11.12 Adopt Resolution No. CC 2023-003, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale authorizing the budget transfer of $250,000 from Emergency Reserves, for fire and water clean up and asbestos testing of the Chimbole Cultural Center and approve Purchase Order No. 20230423 with ServPro, DBA to GLW Enterprises Inc., in the amount not to exceed $220,000. (Staff Reference: Director of Public Works Glidden)
Chimbole Staff report.docx
Resolution_2023-003.doc
Email-PO#_20230423_2023_3R.pdf
11.13 Adopt Resolution No.CC 2023-004, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale Declaring Opposition to the City of Los Angeles Using Emergency Powers to Create a Homeless "Village" in the Palmdale Area. (Staff Reference:
Interim City Manager Perez)
SR_-_Homeless_-_for_Jan_11__2023 (1).docx
RESO_-_Homeless_-_For_Jan_11_2023_meeting.docx
11.14 Approve the minutes from the previous meetings. (Staff Reference: Acting City Clerk Scott)
CC - November 16, 2022
CC - December 1, 2022
CC/SA - December 7, 2022
CC - December 13, 2022
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6 CC Minutes 11 16 2022 5pm & 7pm.pdf
CC Minutes 12 01 2022 3pm.pdf
CC_SA_HA Minutes 12 07 2022.pdf
CC Minutes 12 13 2022 6pm.pdf
12. APPOINTMENT(S)
12.1 Approve Reappointment Of Public Member To The Palmdale Recycled Water Authority. (Staff Reference: Acting City Clerk Faber)
PRWA Reappointment SR.docx
JPA_PRWA_A-4113.pdf
12.2 Discussion And Possible Action Regarding City Council Standing Committee Appointments. (Staff Reference: Acting City Clerk Faber)
CC Appointments SR.docx
13. PUBLIC HEARING
13.1 Public Hearing to obtain Resident input on community needs for the 2023-2024 Action Plan. (Staff Reference: Interim Assistant City Manager Miller - Presented by Housing Manager Reyes.)
Call for Public Testimony
Close Public Testimony
SR - CC Public Hearing Action Plan.docx
13.2 INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1601, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE ADDING CHAPTER 8.06
REGARDING RECYCLING AND DIVERSION OF CONSTRUCTION AND
DEMOLITION (C&D) WASTE, AND SETTING THE INITIAL C&D ORDINANCE PERMIT FEE AMOUNT. (STAFF REFERENCE: DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC
WORKS GLIDDEN)
Staff to read the title of Ordinance No. 1601
Call for Public Testimony
Close Public Testimony
Introduce and Adopt Ordinance No. 1601
SR - Ordinance No. 1601 - C&D.docx
Ordinance No. 1601 Construction Demolition.docx
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INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1605, AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE UPDATING,
CONSOLIDATING, AND STREAMLINING SELECTED PROVISIONS OF THE
PALMDALE MUNICIPAL CODE TO COMPLY WITH RECENT STATE AND
FEDERAL LAW ENACTMENTS AND DECISIONS AND PROVIDE FOR MORE
EFFICIENT ENFORCEMENT OF CODE VIOLATIONS (AMENDING PMC
SECTIONS 1.12.040, 1.20.010(A), 1.20.040(B), 1.20.100(B), 1.20.170,
5.04.190(B)(1), 5.04.200(A)(1), 5.04.200(B)(1), 5.04.240(A), 5.04.250(E),
5.04.300(B), 5.04.310(A), 5.04.310(B), 5.04.360(B), 5.04.400(L)(2)(b),
5.04.400(M)(2)(b), 5.04.460, 5.04.660(H)(4)(d), 5.04.660(I)(2), 5.05.080,
5.44.090(C)(2), 8.04.200, 8.04.530, 8.04.820, 8.04.920, 8.20.090(B), 8.24.260(A),
9.30.070(A), 9.30.090, 9.30.100, 9.46.010, 9.46.020, 9.46.030, 12.04.020,
12.04.100(G), 12.08.030, 13.11.140; ADDING PMC SECTIONS 2.08.090,
9.30.110; REPEALING AND DELETING PMC CHAPTERS 8.10, 8.36; ADDING PMC CHAPTERS 8.36, 12.28)
Staff to read the title of Ordinance No. 1605
Call for Public Testimony
Close Public Testimony
Introduce and Adopt Ordinance No. 1605
Palmdale - Ordinance Revisions - Staff Report re to Enhance Enforcement -
01.03.docx
Palmdale - Ordinance Revising PMC To Enhance Enforcement (clean) CITY CLERK.docx
13.4 INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1607, AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE AMENDING PALMDALE MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 1.06.040, REMOVING THE REQUIREMENTS
FOR A NOTICED PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES, AND SECTION 2.08.040 CHANGING THE REGULAR MEETING DATES OF
THE CITY COUNCIL TO THE FIRST AND THIRD THURSDAYS OF THE MONTH AT 5:00 P.M.
Staff to read the title of Ordinance No. 1607
Call for Public Testimony
Close Public Testimony
Introduce and Adopt Ordinance No. 1607
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8 SR - Meeting date.docx
ORD - Meeting Date.docx
14. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
This portion of the Agenda allows an individual the opportunity to address the Council on any subject regarding City business not on the Agenda. Under state legislation, no action can be taken on items not specifically referenced on the Agenda and the Chair may refer you to the City Manager or staff to address your request.
PLEASE NOTE: In general, a
three-minute time limit
will be imposed on each speaker and your topic must remain relevant to items within the City's authority or purview.
15. INFORMATIONAL REPORT FROM MAYOR AND / OR COUNCILMEMBERS ON
THEIR VARIOUS COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS AND MEETINGS ATTENDED AT
PUBLIC EXPENSE
15.1 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
15.2 MEETINGS ATTENDED AT PUBLIC EXPENSE
Alarcon Informational Report 011123.docx
Bettencourt Informational Report 011123.docx
Ohlsen Informational Report 011123.docx
16. CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR NEW AGENDA ITEMS
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CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
18. Adjourn
meeting to January 18, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber located at 38300 Sierra Highway, Suite B, Palmdale, California.
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