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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
HOUSING AUTHORITY
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
38300 SIERRA HIGHWAY
SUITE B
PALMDALE, CA 93550
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2023
5:00 PM
7:00 PM
www.cityofpalmdale.org
WELCOME
City Council
Wednesday, February 15, 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 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 reduced by the chair to accommodate a large number speakers. The time will not be less than one (1) minute in any circumstance . 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
*Note: All City Council memberships are reflected in their City Council titles.
2. ROLL CALL
MAYOR BETTENCOURT, MAYOR PRO TEM ALARC
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N, COUNCILMEMBERS
BISHOP, LOA, OHLSEN
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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: 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 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).
4.3 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION
Ricky Thorstensen v. City of Palmdale, et al.
Los Angeles County Superior Court
Case No. 22STCV29463
This closed session is being held pursuant to the authority of California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).
4.4 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).
4.5 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).
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CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Tammy Rose Necessary and Glenn Necessary v. City of Palmdale, et al.
Los Angeles County Superior Court
Case No. 22AVCV00857
This closed session is being held pursuant to the authority of California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).
4.7 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-EXISTING LITIGATION
Daniel Joseph Stoneham and La Eenya Grace Marie Stoneham v. City of Palmdale et al.
Los Angeles County Superior Court
Case No. 22AVCV00780
This closed session is being held pursuant to the authority of California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).
4.8 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Marlene Jannet Hernandez
Claim No. 2022-049
This closed session is being held pursuant to the authority of California Government Code Section 54957.5:
4.9 PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT
Title: City Attorney
5. ANNOUNCEMENT BY CITY ATTORNEY
6. ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION MEETING
7:00 P.M.
7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
8. ROLL CALL
MAYOR BETTENCOURT, MAYOR PRO TEM ALARC
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N, COUNCILMEMBERS
BISHOP, LOA, OHLSEN
COMMISSIONERS FRAGA-SAENZ, DENNY
9. PRESENTATION(S)
9.1 Presentation by Mayor and Council of a Proclamation declaring February as Black History month.
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Presentation by Mayor Pro Tem and Assemblyman Carrillo of Certificates of Recognition to the students who participated in the Justice Sunday event.
9.3 California High-Speed Rail Update. (Presented by: Margaret Cederoth, Director of Planning and Sustainability, California High-Speed Rail)
230215 HSR Palmdale Council Briefing DRAFT v3.2.pdf
9.4 Presentation by Hope the Mission for the Palmdale Knights Inn Hotel - Project Home Key. (Staff Reference: Assistant City Manager Miller, Housing Manager Reyes - Presented by Ken Craft, Chief Executive Officer of Hope the Mission)
10. 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.)
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS ONLY
This portion of the Agenda allows an individual the opportunity to address the Council/Authority 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: A three-minute time limit
will be imposed on each speaker.
12. HOUSING AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under the Housing Authority Consent Calendar will be enacted by one motion unless an item(s) is pulled by 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 Review and Approve Budget Adjustments for Acquisition of Property. (Staff Reference: Assistant City Manager Miller - Presented by Housing Manager Reyes)
SR -
HA Budget Adjustments.docx
12.2 Approve the minutes from the previous meetings. (Staff Reference: Acting Authority Secretary Scott)
HA - December 7, 2022
HA - January 18, 2023
HA Minutes 12 07 2022.pdf
HA Minutes 01 18 2023 5pm.pdf
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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.
13.1 Adopt Resolution No. CC 2023-013, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale adopting a Fee Schedule for The Palmdale Film Stage. (Staff Reference: Director of Economic and Community Development Garibay - Presented by Senior Management Analyst Schuler).
Staff Report - Palmdale Film Stage Fees - Final.pdf
RESO- 2023-013 Palmdale Film Stage -Final.pdf
13.2 Award construction agreement with R.C. Becker and Son, Inc. for PN 795, Sam Yellen Park Phase II Project, in the amount of $17,530,162.72. (Staff Reference:
Director of Public Works Glidden)
Staff Report PN 795 - Yellen Park Phase 2 Award to RCB.docx
019-034 - Sam Yellen Park - Site Rendering-20211105.pdf
13.3 Approve the updated Sewer System Management Plan for the City of Palmdale. (Staff Reference: Director of Public Works Glidden)
Sanitary Sewer Management Plan -
Staff Report.docx
Palmdale Draft SSMP v11 1-13-23 Council Draft w_City Corrections.pdf
Palmdale 2014 OERP rev 11-22-22.pdf
Palmdale WQMP 12-31-22.pdf
13.4 Notice of Completion - accept public improvements for Courson Arts Colony-East located at 939 East Avenue Q-12. (Staff Reference: Director of Public Works Glidden)
SR-02152023 (16-15).docx
EXHIBIT A 16-15.docx
EXHIBIT B.docx
NOC_16-15 PC & SD IMPROVEMENTS.doc
13.5 Accept the Local Agency Technical Assistance Grant from the California Public Utilities Commission in the amount of $325,000 for a Digital Equity Study. (Staff Reference: Director of Public Works Glidden - Presented by Innovation and Environmental Manager Lucha)
LATA_Grant_Staff_Report.docx
LATA Consent Form 9-27-22.pdf
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Adopt Resolution No. CC 2023-015 Authorizing California Choice Energy Authority to Enter into a Long-Term Renewable Energy Agreement with 3Degrees Group, Inc. on behalf of Energy for Palmdale’s Independent Choice. ( Staff
Reference: Director of Public Works Glidden - Presented by Energy Resource Manager Salt
)
20230215_Palmdale Staff Report EPIC Long Term Renewable 3Degrees.docx
1._20230215_Palmdale_Resolution CC 2013-015__EPIC_CCA_Long term renewable 3degrees.doc
2. Power Purchase and Sale Agreement with 3Degrees.pdf
13.7 Approve the minutes from the previous meetings. (Staff Reference: Acting City Clerk Scott)
CC - January 18, 2023 (5:00 pm & 7:00 pm)
CC Minutes 01 18 2023 5pm & 7pm.pdf
14. PUBLIC HEARING
14.1 INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1606, AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE REVISING, DELETING,
ADDING, AND STREAMLINING SELECTED PROVISIONS OF THE PALMDALE
MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROMOTE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE
RELATED TO SIDEWALK VENDING, MOBILE FOOD VENDING, AND FOOD
FACILITY REGULATIONS TO STREAMLINE AND ENSURE CONSISTENCY WITH STATE LAW (AMENDING PMC SECTIONS 5.04.590, 5.04.150, 5.04.190,
8.24.210; ADDING PMC SECTION 5.04.600; ADDING PMC CHAPTER 8.46; REPEALING AND DELETING PMC SECTIONS 8.04.105, 10.04.120); AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. CC 2023-014, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE APPROVING PERMIT FEES
FOR SIDEWALK VENDING AND MOBILE FOOD VENDING
Staff to read the title of Ordinance No. 1606 and Resolution No. CC 2023-014
Call for Public Testimony
Close the Public Testimony
Recommendation: Introduce and Adopt Ordinance No. 1606 and adopt Resolution No. CC 2023-014
Staff_Report_-_Ordinance_No._1606__and_Resolution_No._CC_2023-14.docx
Ordinance No. 1606.docx
Resolution_No._CC_2023-014.docx
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NEW BUSINESS
15.1 Discussion and possible direction regarding a possible partnership with the City of Santa Monica regarding housing opportunities. (Staff Reference: City Manager Perez)
16. 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: 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.
17. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
18. ADJOURNMENT
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