CC/SA/HA/IDA/PAA/PCA/PFA - 05/17/2023 – 5pm
1 MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL/SA/HA/IDA/PAA/PCA/PFA
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER
38300 SIERRA HIGHWAY, SUITE B
PALMDALE, CALIFORNIA
MAY 17, 2023
www.cityofpalmdale.org
1) CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Interim City Attorney Curley made an announcement regarding public comments.
Mayor Bettencourt called the meeting to order at 5:03 p.m.
2) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
*Note: All City Council memberships are reflected in their City Council titles.
3) ROLL CALL MAYOR BETTENCOURT, MAYOR PRO TEM ALARCÓN,
COUNCILMEMBERS BISHOP, LOA, OHLSEN COMMISSIONERS FRAGA-
SAENZ, DENNY
PRESENT: Laura Bettencourt, Andrea Alarcón, Austin Bishop, Richard J. Loa, Eric Ohlsen, Christina Fraga-Saenz, Phil Denny.
ABSENT: None.
4) WAIVER OF FULL READING OF RESOLUTION(S) and ORDINANCE(S)
A motion was made and carried unanimously to move to waive the full reading of the Resolution (s) and/or Ordinance(s) to be considered and voted on at this meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following individuals provided public comments: Diane, Rich Gallego, Michelle B, and Marsha spoke regarding the Council code of conduct; Jessica Pavia and Martha Pavia commented regarding a property matter; Jason Zink spoke on several topics; Chuck Mur phy spoke regarding his previous comments to Council; Eugene Hernandez spoke regarding Dolores Huerta food drive; and Steve Hill commented regarding the Sheriff's Department.
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2 5) CONSENT CALENDAR
5.1) Approve the renewal of the General Services Agreement between the City of Palmdale and the County of Los Angeles.
5.2) Approve First Amendment to provide temporary electrical and general services for special events with Henisey Electric (A -6998) to increase the total amount of the agreement by $95,000 not to exceed the sum of $335,000 and extend contract term.
5.3) Approve supplemental agreement No. 1 with Sully Miller Contracting Co., for PN 698, Avenue R Complete Streets Project, in the amount of $889,797.42.
Councilmember Loa pulled this item for discussion. Director of Public Works Glidden presented the staff report. Discussion ensued regarding the relocation of SCE poles and the project costs.
Motion: Approve supplemental agreement No. 1 with Sully Miller Contracting Co., for PN 698, Avenue R Complete Streets Project, in the amount of $889,797.42 with a 160-day extension.
Moved by Austin Bishop, seconded by Andrea Alarcón.
Vote: Motion carried (5-0)
Yes: Laura Bettencourt, Andrea Alarcón, Aust in Bishop, Richard J. Loa, Eric Ohlsen.
5.4) Award construction agreement with Landscape Structures Inc. dba: RecWest Outdoor Products, for PN 881, Palmdale Oasis Park Playground Project, in the amount of $646,624.78.
5.5) Award construction agreement with PlayCore Wisconsin, Inc. dba Game Time for PN 883, Desert Sands Park Playground Project, in the amount of $776,875.88.
5.6) Adopt Resolution No. CC 2023 -032, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale adopting the Joint Resolution of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles acting in behalf of the Los Angeles County General Fund, the Los Angeles County Consolidated Fire Protection District, the Board of Directors of the County Sanitation District No. 14 of Los Angeles County, and the governing bodies of the Antelope Valley Resource Conservation District, City of Palmdale, Antelope Valley -East Kern Wate r Agency, Antelope Valley Cemetery District, and the Antelope Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District approving and accepting negotiated exchange of property tax revenues resulting from Annexation No. 14 -438 to County Sanitation District No. 14.
5.7) Adopt Resolution No. CC 2023 -033, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale adopting the Joint Resolution of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles acting in behalf of the Los Angeles County General Fund and Los Angeles County Consolidated Fire Protection District, the Board of Directors of the County Sanitation District No. 20 of Los Angeles County, and governing bodies of the Antelope Valley Cemetery District, Antelope CC/SA/HA/IDA/PAA/PCA/PFA - 05/17/2023 – 5pm
3 Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District, Antelope Valley Resource Conservation District, City of Palmdale, and the Antelope Valley - East Kern Water Agency approving and accepting negotiated exchange of property tax revenues resulting from Annexation No. 20 -103 to County Sanitation District No. 20.
5.8) Approve the minutes from the previous meeting.
CC/SA - May 3, 2023
Motion: Approve all items listed on the Consent Calendar with the exception of Item 5.3 Moved by Andrea Alarcón, seconded by Austin Bishop.
Vote: Motion carried (5-0)
Yes: Laura Bettencourt, Andrea Alarcón, Austin Bishop, Richard J. Loa, Eric Ohlsen.
6) NEW BUSINESS
6.1) Adopt Resolution No. CC 2023-038, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale, CA, adopting the Guidelines and Bylaws for the Citizens Advisory Committee (Measure AV Oversight Committee); pursuant to Ordinance No. 1549; section 3.21.160.
Interim City Attorney Curley provided a brief overview of this item. Discussion ensued regarding the purpose of Measure AV funds.
Mayor Bettencourt called for public comments.
Jason Zink and Steve Angebrandt commented regarding the number of alternates.
Mayor Bettencourt closed the public comments.
Motion: Adopt Resolution No. CC 2023-038
Moved by Andrea Alarcón, seconded by Austin Bishop.
Vote: Motion carried (5-0)
Yes: Laura Bettencourt, Andrea Alarcón, Austin Bishop, Richard J. Loa, Eric Ohlsen.
7) APPOINTMENTS
7.1) City Council Nomination and Appointment of seven (7) Members and two (2) Alternates to the Measure AV Oversight Committee.
Council discussion ensued regarding the current Measure AV Committee Members and their institutional knowledg e. Discussion ensued regarding qualifications for the members.
Motion: Appoint: Cynthia Garcia, Rick Carr, Charles Murphy, Judy Vacarro-Fry, Steven Angebrandt, Marina Hickerson, Barbara Smart
Moved by Laura Bettencourt, seconded by Richard J. Loa.
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4 Vote: Motion carried (4-1)
Yes: Laura Bettencourt, Austin Bishop, Richard J. Loa, Eric Ohlsen.
No: Andrea Alarcón.
Motion: Appoint Alternates: Diana Love, Samuel Roman
Moved by Andrea Alarcón, seconded by Austin Bishop.
Vote: Motion carried (5-0)
Yes: Laura Bettencourt, Andrea Alarcón, Austin Bishop, Richard J. Loa, Eric Ohlsen.
8) JOINT NEW BUSINESS CC/SA/HA/IDA/PAA/PCA/PFA
8.1) Presentation of the City of Palmdale Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-
24. City Manager Perez and Director of Finance Samson provided a detailed overview of the FY 2023-2024 budget.
There were Council questions and discussion regarding health and wel lness, allocation of restricted funds, Home -Sharing Program, general fund reserves, development projects, license fees, projections for community programs, Measure AV reserves, and funds for services to disproportionately impacted communities.
The followi ng individuals provided public input: Jason Zink spoke regarding economic development in the City; Xavier Flores requested details on the services to disproportionately impacted communities; and Rosie Mainella commented regarding allocating funds to youth activities and educational resources.
Mayor Bettencourt closed the Public Comments.
9) CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REQUESTS FOR NEW AGENDA ITEMS
None.
10) CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
City Manager Perez provided the following information: A couple of bus benches will be installed in FY 2023/2024; the Homes 4 Families event was held last weekend; the City is currently in the midst of G626 Action Planning, Emergency Operation Center development program; Yellen Park groundbreaking will be held on June 2nd; playgrounds will be installed at Oasis Park & Desert Sands Park; and Summer Concert tickets are on sale.
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5 11) PRESENTATION BY CITY ATTORNEY
Mayor Bettencourt called for Public Comments.
Jason Zink commented regarding lawsuits.
Interim City Attorney Curley confirmed the Closed Session items would be heard as listed.
11.1) 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).
11.2) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION Maithi 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).
11.3) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATIONRicky 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).
11.4) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Kenya Torres vs. City of Palmdale, et al.
Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 22STCV37041
This closed session is being held pursuant to the authority of California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).
11.5) 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).
11.6) PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT
Title: City Attorney
12) ANNOUNCEMENT BY CITY ATTORNEY
Interim City Attorney Curley announced Council was provided an update on Items
11.1 through 11.5 and there were no reportable actions.
City Manager Perez announced Council was provided an update on Item 11.6 and there was no reportable action.