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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
HOUSING AUTHORITY
REVISED
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
38300 SIERRA HIGHWAY
SUITE B
PALMDALE, CA 93550
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2023
5:00 PM
7:00 PM
www.cityofpalmdale.org
WELCOME
City Council
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
1 Please note that you are not required to complete this form or state your name and residence in order to speak. Each person addressing the Council is generally 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. Please note use of City Council Chamber technology equipment to present electronic material during meetings is not allowed.
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5:00 P.M.
1. CALL MEETINGS TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
MAYOR/CHAIR BETTENCOURT, MAYOR PRO TEM/VICE CHAIR ALARCÓN,
COUNCILMEMBERS/COMMISSIONER BISHOP, LOA, OHLSEN
COMMISSIONERS FRAGA-SAENZ, DENNY
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
This portion of the Agenda allows an individual the opportunity to address the Council/Authority on Closed Session items ONLY. If you wish to comment on any Closed City Council
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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PLEASE NOTE: In general, a
three-minute time limit
will be imposed on each speaker.
4. PRESENTATION BY CITY ATTORNEY
4.1 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).
4.2 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Property Address: Vacant land located at 4th Street East near East Avenue P-14 (APN 3006-006-040)
Negotiators for Housing Authority: Mike Miller, Interim Assistant City Manager and Sophia Reyes, Housing Manager
Negotiator for Property Owner: Eugene and Betty Bliley Trust Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
4.3 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
4.4 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Title: Interim City Attorney
Name: Scott E. Porter
4.5 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
City designated representatives: Ronda Perez, Interim City Manager Unrepresented employee: City Attorney
5. ANNOUNCEMENT BY CITY ATTORNEY
6. ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION MEETING
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7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
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. (Voice Vote - Requires a majority to waive.)
9. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS ONLY
This portion of the Agenda allows an individual the opportunity to address the Council on Consent Calendar items ONLY. If you wish to comment on any item(s) listed on the Consent Calendar, 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.
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 Approve Final Tract Map No. 73068 (located at Palmdale Blvd. and 52nd Street East). (Staff Reference: Director of Public Works Glidden)
TR 73068 Approval - Staff Report.docx
TR 73068 - 12-01-2022.pdf
10.2 Adopt Resolution No. CC 2023-011, 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_011823.docx
RESO_-011Continuing_Remote_Meeting_authorization_-_For_Jan_18_2023.docx
11. PUBLIC HEARING
11.1 INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1608, AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE AMENDING PALMDALE MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.08.030 PROVIDING FOR COMPENSATION
FOR BOARD, COMMISSION AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND LIMITING
SERVICE TO ONE BOARD, COMMISSION OR COMMITTEE AT A TIME
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. CC 2023-008,
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
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4 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 89-74
REGARDING COMPENSATION FOR MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. CC 2023-009, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 95- 157 REGARDING COMPENSATION FOR MEMBERS OF THE MOBILE HOME
PARK RENTAL REVIEW BOARD
REGARDING COMMISSION
COMPENSATION
Staff to read the title of Ordinance No. 1608, and Resolution Nos. CC 2023- 008 and CC 2023-009
Call for Public Testimony
Close Public Testimony
Staff Recommendation: Introduce and Adopt Ordinance No. 1608, and Adopt Resolution Nos. CC 2023-008 and CC 2023-009
SR_Compensation_for_Boards_Commissions_Committees_Final.docx
Ordinance Board and Commission Compensation redline.pdf
Ordinance_Board_and_Commission_Compensation_.docx
Planning Commission Reso No. 89-74 repeal.docx
Mobile Home Park Reso 95-157 repeal.docx
12. WORKSHOP PRESENTATIONS
12.1 Presentation of "Say it, Don't Spray it" Campaign - City of Palmdale Graffiti Abatement Efforts. (Staff Reference: Community Compliance Manager Gallagher)
Call for Public Comments
Say it, Don't Spray it Presentation.pdf
12.2 Economic Development Update: 2022 Contributions Impactful to Our Community and a Look Forward at 2023. (Staff Reference: Senior Economic Development Management Analyst Schuler)
Call for Public Comments
Economic Development Update- CC Presentation 1-18-23 II.pdf
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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 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.
14. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
15. ADJOURN
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