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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
38300 SIERRA HIGHWAY
SUITE B
PALMDALE, CA 93550
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY
1, 2023
5:00 PM
7:00 PM
www.cityofpalmdale.org
WELCOME
City Council
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1, 2023
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5:00 P.M.
1. CALL MEETINGS TO ORDER
*Note: All City Council memberships are reflected in their City Council titles.
2. ROLL CALL
MAYOR BETTENCOURT, MAYOR PRO TEM ALARCÓN, COUNCILMEMBERS
BISHOP, LOA, OHLSEN AND HOUSING AUTHORITY 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.
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 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 LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION
Authorized by Government Code 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of Case: Epata Zi Suka Trust v. City of Palmdale 22AVCV00873
4.3 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION
Authorized by Government Code 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of case: Land Developers & Associates Corporation v. Successor Agency to the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Palmdale (Case Number:
22AVCV01093)
4.4 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
4.5 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
Title: Interim City Attorney
4.6 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Community Development Associates, et al. vs. City of Palmdale, et al.
Los Angeles Superior Court
Case No. 18STCV06968
This closed session is being held pursuant to the authority of California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
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(S)
8.1 AV Edge Partnership Update (Presenter: Drew Mercy, Executive Director)
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 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.
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 Receive and file the monthly and quarterly investment activity reports for December 2022. (Staff Reference: Director of Finance Samson)
1. Staff_Report_-_Investment_Report_Dec_2022.docx
2. December 2022 CityofPalmdale & Successor Investment Report.pdf
11.2 Adopt Resolution No. CC 2023-005, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale approving and authorizing the execution and delivery of a Supplemental Agreement No. 6 to Amended and Restated Fiscal Agent Agreement related to Community Facilities District No. 93-1 (Ritter Ranch), and authorizing actions related thereto. (Staff Reference: Director of Finance Samson)
1. Staff Report Ritter Supp No. 6.docx
2. Reso 2023-005 Apprv Supplemental No. 6.doc
3. Consent BondownerK J18723.pdf
4. FiscalAgtK SuppNo6 J18724.pdf
5. Officers Certificate SuppNo6 J18726.pdf
6. Petition Deferral Pymt J18722.pdf
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Adopt Resolution No.CC 2023-004, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale Declaring its Opposition to the Mass Importation of the Unhoused from any Jurisdiction into the City of Palmdale (Staff Reference: Interim City Manager Perez)
SR_-_Homeless_-_for_Feb_1_2023 (1).docx
RESO_-_Homeless_-_For_Feb_1_2023 (1).docx
11.4 Approve the minutes from the previous meetings. (Staff Reference: Acting City Clerk Scott)
CC - December 21, 2022 (4:30 pm)
CC - December 21, 2022 (5:00 pm)
CC - December 29, 2022 (5:00 pm)
CC/SA - January 11, 2023 (5:00 pm & 7:00 pm)
CC Minutes 12 21 2022 430pm.pdf
CC Minutes 12 29 2022 5pm.pdf
CC Minutes 12 21 2022 5pm.pdf
CC SA Minutes 01 11 2023 5 & 7pm.pdf
12. APPOINTMENTS
12.1 Discussion and possible action regarding City Council Appointment(s) to the Southern California Association of Governments General Assembly. (Staff Reference: Acting City Clerk Scott)
Call for Public Comments
CC SCAG Appointment SR.docx
13. NEW BUSINESS
13.1 Approve agreement with Berry Dunn McNeil & Parker, LLC, for consulting services for the development of a parks and recreation master plan. (Staff Reference: Parks and Recreation Director Smith, Presented by consultant firm)
Call for Public Comments
Staff_Report-Parks_Master_Plan_01252023.docx
AGREEMENT A-8182 Berry Dunn McNeil & Parker LLC SIGNED.pdf
13.2 Approve Employment Agreement No. A-8218 between the City of Palmdale and Ronda Perez to serve as City Manager.
Call for Public Comments
SR_Agreement_A-8218_CM.docx
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13.3 Consideration of a contract for legal services with Harper & Burns LLP, including appointment of William P. Curley III, as Interim City Attorney.
Call for Public Comments
Staff_Report_Consideration_of_Special_Legal_Services__2_ (2).docx
Final_City_Attorney_Agreement_01252023.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
• 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 February 15, 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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