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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
38300 SIERRA HIGHWAY
SUITE B
PALMDALE, CA 93550
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15, 2023
5:00 PM
7:00 PM
www.cityofpalmdale.org
WELCOME
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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
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: A three-minute time limit
will be
imposed on each speaker.
4. PRESENTATION BY CITY ATTORNEY
4.1 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).
4.2 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).
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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).
4.4 PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT
Title: City Attorney
4.5 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: Number of cases – One.
5. ANNOUNCEMENT BY CITY ATTORNEY
6. ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION MEETING
7:00 P.M.
7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
8. PRESENTATIONS
8.1 Presentation by Mayor and Council of a Proclamation declaring March as Women's History month.
8.2 The City of Palmdale’s PGTV (Palmdale Government Television) Channel 27- produced “Courtney’s Playground Dedication” was recognized for Best Community Event Video as part of the 2023 ACM West WAVE Awards.
Staff Recommendation:
Accept.
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/Authority on Consent Calendar items ONLY. If you wish to comment on any City Council
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PLEASE NOTE: 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 Adopt Resolution No. CC 2023-017, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale approving the acquisition of tax defaulted property located on the southwest corner of Avenue Q-3 and 6th Street East Alley (APN 3008-013-042 and 3008-013-043) through a Chapter 8 Agreement Sale with the Los Angeles County Treasurer and Tax Collector. (Staff Reference: Director of Economic and Community Development Garibay)
Tax_Defaulted_Staff_Report Resolution.docx
Chapter 8 Purchase Resolution.doc
EXHIBIT_A.pdf
11.2 Approve First Amendment to Legal Services Agreement with Silver & Wright, LLP to
increase the total amount of the Agreement by $65,000, to increase the the not to exceed amount to $565,000. (Staff Reference: Interim City Attorney Curley - Presented by Legal and Risk Coordinator Barajas
)
SR - Silver & Wright, LLP A-7783 Amend 1 - 031523.docx
Silver & Wright, LLP (A-7783) Amendment 1.pdf
Silver & Wright, LLP (A-7783).pdf
11.3 Approve Agreement with J A D Hoyos, Inc. DBA Feathers Custom Signs to wrap 103 of the City of Palmdale's 332L traffic control utility cabinets with anti-graffiti laminate in the amount of $131,404.83 (Staff Reference: Parks and Recreation Director Smith)
Staff_Report_Agreement_Feathers_Signs_Draft (002).docx
Est_1727_from_Feathers_Signs__Printing_9476.pdf
Design Mockup Samples.jpg
City of Palmdale - Contract for Services (#2) -
J A D HOYOS INC (A-8266) - 3-1-
2023 - Preview.pdf
11.4 Approve the minutes from the previous meetings. (Staff Reference: Acting City Clerk Scott)
CC - February 15, 2023 (5:00 pm & 7:00 pm)
02 15 2023 Minutes CC Final.pdf
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PUBLIC HEARING
12.1 INTRODUCTION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 1603, AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE APPROVING ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 21-007; A REQUEST TO MODIFY THE ZONING CODE AND ZONING MAP TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE CITY’S GENERAL PLAN UPDATE (PALMDALE 2045), APPLICABLE LAWS, AS WELL
AS COMPREHENSIVELY MODIFY PROCESSES, USES, AND STANDARDS OF
DEVELOPMENT AND FIND THAT THE PROJECT IS CONSISTENT WITH PROGRAM ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (PEIR) 22-002 PREPARED AND CERTIFIED IN CONJUNCTION WITH PALMDALE 2045
. (Staff Reference:
Economic and Community Development Director Garibay - Presented by Associate Planner Almora)
Staff Report CC - ZOA 21-007.docx
Ordinance No. 1603 CC - ZOA 21-007.doc
ZOA 21-007_CC Exhibit IA Draft Zoning Code.pdf
ZOA 21-007_CC Exhibit IB Chpts 12 and 16.docx
ZOA 21-007_CC Exhibit II_Zoning Map.pdf
12.2 ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. CC 2023-019,
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE APPROVING GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT 23-001; A REQUEST TO MODIFY THE CITY'S GENERAL PLAN (PALMDALE 2045) TO ADDRESS INCONSISTENCIES, CORRECT
TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS, UPDATE THE ASSOCIATED PALMDALE 2045
LAND USE MAP AND FIND THAT THE AMENDMENT IS CONSISTENT WITH PROGRAM ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT 22-002 PREPARED AND CERTIFIED FOR PALMDALE 2045
. (Staff Reference: Economic and Community
Development Director Garibay - Presented by Deputy Director of Economic and Community Development Taggart and Acting Planning Manager Magaña)
Staff Report CC - GPA 23-001.docx
Resolution_CC_2023-019_GPA_23-001 (1).doc
Exhibit II - GPA 23-001 Land Use Map v1.pdf
12.3 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, 3.44.230; 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
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5 CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE APPROVING PERMIT FEES FOR SIDEWALK VENDING AND MOBILE FOOD VENDING. (Staff Reference:
Community Compliance Manager Gallagher)
Staff Report - Ordinance No. 1606 and Resolution No. CC2023-14.docx
Ordinance No. 1606.docx
Resolution No. CC 2023-014.docx
13. APPOINTMENT(S)
13.1 Approve Appointment to the Antelope Valley Mosquito Abatement and Vector Control District. (Staff Reference: Acting City Clerk Scott)
CC_AV_Mosquito_Vector Appointment_SR .docx
AV Mosquito Vector application.pdf
13.2 City Council Nomination and Appointment of one (1) Public Member to the Palmdale Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD). (Staff Reference:
Acting City Clerk Scott)
Palmdale_EIFD_PFA_Appointment 03 15.docx
EIFD Applications.pdf
13.3 City Council Nomination and Appointment of Planning Commissioners - Districts 1 - 5. (Staff Reference: Acting City Clerk Faber)
StaffReport PC Appointments.docx
PC Applications.pdf
14. NEW BUSINESS
14.1 Discussion and possible action regarding Animal Care and Control Operations. (Staff Reference: City Manager Perez)
15. 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.
16. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REQUESTS FOR NEW AGENDA ITEMS
17. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
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ADJOURN meeting to April 5, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber located at 38300 Sierra Highway, Suite B, Palmdale, California.
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