The STP also identified potential funding sources available through federal, state, regional and local programs. The implementation of projects to achieve improved safety and reduced VMT, are currently focused on increasing equitable community development and addressing climate change goals.
DISCUSSION
In order to apply for federal funding through the US Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) for improvements to surface roadways, including pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, an existing Safety Plan, Equity Study, and VMT analysis must exist for application and screening purposes. The adoption of this document will put the City in a better position to get future transportation grants to enhance transportation safety in Palmdale. A consultant team lead by Kimley Horn worked with City staff to develop the Sustainable Transportation Plan. The Palmdale STP presents a summary of all the work completed as part of this project and is supported by the Palmdale Safety Plan, Palmdale Vehicle Miles Traveled Analysis, and Palmdale Equity Analysis.
The link to view the comprehensive plans is located below:
https://cityofpalmdale.mysocialpinpoint.com/stp.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact as the adoption of the Plan does not commit the City to future expenditures. The Plan is a prerequisite for obtaining certain grant funds made available under various federal, state, regional, and local programs. The future implementation of the Plan will require the expenditure of funds, based on projects that will be brought before council whmeeting the goals of the plan.
STRATEGIC PLAN
Goal II: Ensure long-term fiscal health of the City and maintain funding for services.
C. Involve and expand engagement to enhance public oversight and transparency.
D. Pursue alternative financing opportunities for continued infrastructure improvements and quality community programs.
Goal III: Invest in infrastructure to improve community livability.
C. Plan and maintain safe and attractive neighborhoods, streets, facilities, and public spaces with exciting programming that promotes active fun for everyone.
Report to Mayor and City Council
Resolution No. CC 2023-040
June 7, 2023
D. Launch an efficient regional multi-modal transportation hub connecting high speed rail, air, auto, and public transit.
Prepared by: Lynn Glidden, Director of Public Works
Certified as to availability of Funds: Janelle Samson, Director of Finance Approved by: Ronda Perez, City Manager
Approved as to form: William P. Curley III, Interim City Attorney
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution No. CC 2023-040
2. Palmdale Sustainable Transportation Plan Powerpoint Presentation
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF PALMDALE, CALIFORNIA
RESOLUTION NO. CC 2023-040
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE,
TO ADOPT THE CITY OF PALMDALE SUSTAINABLE
TRANSPORTATION PLAN.
WHEREAS, the City of Palmdale adopted Resolution No. CC 2023-040 on June 7, 2023, to establish a Sustainable Transportation Plan (STP) for the City of Palmdale.
The Plan has been developed by our consultant team, city staff, representatives of various state, county and local governmental agencies, the public and other stakeholder organizations; and
WHEREAS, the City of Palmdale wants to enhance traffic safety, and analyze vehicle miles traveled (VMT), and equity within its communities; and WHEREAS, the City of Palmdale is committed to improving safety for all road users through patterns that have been identified in a crash analysis. The goal of the Safety Analysis is to reduce traffic collisions with strategic investment. The Sustainable Transportation Plan, attached herein as the Safety Analysis; and WHEREAS, the City of Palmdale has updated its California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines to comply with Countywide VMT requirements. The traffic division recommends a VMT policy that is appropriate for Palmdale, serves the best interests for the people of Palmdale and balances the need for growth and prosperity.
The Sustainable Transportation Plan attached herein as the VMT Analysis; and WHEREAS, the City of Palmdale has experienced pedestrian and bicycle collisions within several equity communities. The Sustainable Transportation Plan, attached herein as the Equity Analysis; and
WHEREAS, certain grants from federal, state, regional and local programs require cities to adopt a Sustainable Transportation Plan to receive transportation funding;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALMDALE DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Resolution No. CC 2023-040
SECTION 1 . The City of Palmdale Sustainable Transportation Plan is hereby adopted.
SECTION 2. The City Council hereby directs the City Clerk to submit a certified copy of this Resolution to the Los Angeles County Recorder for recordation.
SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 7th day of June, 2023. _________________________________
Approved as to form: Laura Bettencourt, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________ _________________________________ William P. Curly III Rochelle Scott, Acting City Clerk
Interim City Attorney
I, Rochelle, Acting City Clerk of Palmdale, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council of the City of Palmdale at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 7th day of June, 2023 by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:___________________________________________________________ ABSTAIN:______________________ABSENT:___________________________ Date:
Rochelle Scott, Acting City Clerk
City of Palmdale
Sustainable Transportation Plan
City Council Presentation
June 7th, 2023
Agenda
• Introductions
• Findings
• Recommendations
• Potential Funding Sources
• Engagement
Findings – Collision Summary (2017-2021)
Findings – Safety - No. of Collisions at Intersections
Findings – Safety – Cause of Collisions (2017-2021)
Findings – Equity Analysis
Findings – Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) - Residential
Findings – Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) - Employment
Findings – Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) and Equity
Safety Emphasis Areas
1. Intersections
• Includes collisions within 250 ft of an intersection
• 82% of all collisions in the study period
• Countermeasures can include
• Signal visibility improvements
• Crosswalk improvements
• Signal timing improvements
• Install Leading Pedestrian Interval (LPI) timing
2. Impaired Drivers
• Collisions involving roadway users under the influence of alcohol and drugs • 6% of all collisions in the study period
• Countermeasures can include
• Impaired driving educational campaigns
• Sobriety checkpoint programs
• Media campaigns to discourage impaired driving
3. Young Drivers
• Includes collisions involving drivers aged 15 to 20
• 9% of all collisions in the study period
• Countermeasures can include
• Implement drivers education courses
• Increase enforcement to address young driving behaviors
Recommendations – Potential Countermeasures
Installing Rectangular Rapid
Flashing Beacons (RRFBs)
Installing Bicycle Paths Installing Curb Extensions/Bulb- Outs
Source: FHWA Source: TrailLink Source: NACTO
Recommendations – Potential Countermeasures
Improve Signal Timing Add Segment Lighting Implementing Leading Pedestrian Interval (LPI)
Source: Google Maps (Palmdale, CA) Source: Google Maps (Palmdale, CA) Source: FHWA Quick Build Project – 55th St E and Avenue R-8
Quick Build Project – 55th St E and Avenue R-8
Recommendations – Countermeasure T oolbox
Potential Countermeasures
Convert intersections to roundabouts
Install raised medians
Install centerline and edgeline striping
Install Advanced Dilemma Zone Detection systems
Install left-turn lanes and add left-turn phases
Upgrade pavement markings to make intersections more visible Install high-visibility crosswalks
Install additional sidewalks where not present
Improve horizontal alignment/flatten curves
Recommendations – VMT
• Bicycle Projects
• Transit Improvements
• Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Charging Incentive
Program
• Transportation System Management/Intelligent
Transportation Systems
• Metro Van Pool Program
• Employer Trip Reduction Program
• VMT Banking/Exchange
Recommendations – Equity
Policy
• Develop Citywide policies
such as Vision Zero and
Complete Streets
• Incorporate safety analysis
findings with future
updates of safety programs
• Monitor state and federal
safety priorities, guidance
and funding opportunities
• Align transportation and
land use policies and
projects to ensure
increased access to
multimodal transportation
facilities
Infrastructure
• Target infrastructure
improvements within
equity priority areas
• Bilingual wayfinding
signage for pedestrians and
bicyclists
• Implement multimodal
street infrastructure near
job hubs
• Implement design
standards to improve bus
stop infrastructure
Program
• Safe Routes to School
Programs to promote
walking, biking, and rolling
to school
• Organize/host low-cost
tactical urbanism projects
• Organize pedestrian and
bicycle programs
• Target programs such as
bikeshare pilots,
vanpooling, and
microtransit
• Expand electric vehicle and
charging infstraucture by
working with state and
regional agencies
Potential Funding Sources
Federal State Regional Local
Engagement Summary
• 2 rounds of public engagement
• Summer 2022
• 5 listening sessions
• 3 community workshops
• Fall 2022
• 3 community workshops
• Public survey
• Utilized online platform with mapping tool
• Received 246 responses
• Engagement with safety partners
• Antelope Valley Transit Authority and Palmdale School District Transportation staff
• Contacted representatives from the LA County Sherriff's Department, LA County Fire Department, and the California Highway Patrol
Thank you
Questions?
City Council Staff Report
DATE: JUNE 7, 2023
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
FROM: PUBLIC WORKS
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM DIVISION
DISTRICT: ALL
SUBJECT: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. CC 2023-034, A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE TO ADOPT A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE
ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017
ISSUE
Adopt Resolution No. CC 2023-034, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale to adopt a list of projects for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 to be funded by SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. CC 2023-034 to adopt a list of projects for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 to be funded by SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017.
BACKGROUND
On April 28, 2017 the Governor signed Senate Bill (SB) 1 (Beall, Chapter 5, Statutes of 2017), which is known as the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. To address basic road maintenance, rehabilitation and critical safety needs on both the state highway and local streets and road system, SB 1, increases per gallon fuel excise taxes; increases diesel fuel sales taxes and vehicle registration fees; and provides for inflationary adjustments to tax rates in future years.
Beginning November 1, 2017, the State Controller (Controller) began depositing various portions of this new funding into the newly created Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA). A percentage of this new RMRA funding will be apportioned by formula to eligible cities and counties pursuant to Streets and Highway Code (SHC) Section 2032(h) for basic road maintenance, rehabilitation, and critical safety projects on the local streets and roads system.
SB 1 emphasizes the importance of accountability and transparency in the delivery of California’s transportation programs. Therefore, to be eligible for RMRA fund ing, the Report to Mayor and City Council
Re: Adoption of Resolution No. CC 2023-034
June 7, 2023
statutes require cities and counties to provide basic RMRA project reporting to the California Transportation Commission (Commission).
DISCUSSION
Prior to receiving an apportionment of RMRA funds from the Controller in a fiscal year, a city or county must submit to the Commission a list of projects proposed to be funded with these funds. All projects proposed to receive funding must be included in a city or county budget that is adopted by the applicable city council or county board of supervisors at a regular public meeting [SHC 2032(a)(1)].
In accordance with the above requirement, for FY 2023-2024, the allocated amount of $4,185,878 will be budgeted in the City’s CIP Project budget and also any carryforward from previous years will be used for the projects listed below:
3rd Street East and Technology Drive Traffic Signal – design and installation of a traffic signal at 3 rd Street East and Technology Drive. This signal will replace an existing 4-way stop to reduce congestion and traffic delays. Estimated cost is approximately $1.15 million.
Local Streets Cape Seal Resurfacing Project: to provide street resurfacing treatment to local streets. Estimated cost is approximately $4.8 million. Locations listed:
o Area 1 – Antelope Valley Country Club Phase 2
o Area 2 – Anaverde System 1 Phase 2
o Area 3 – Division Street and Avenue Q-10
o Area 4 – 42nd Street East, 43rd Street East, Avenue R-4, Avenue T-8, south of Pearblossom Highway
o Area 5 – 40th Street East and Avenue Q
FISCAL IMPACT
Since the inception of the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Funds (RMRA), the City has received $13,128,601. The allocated amount for FY 2023-2024 of $4,185,878 will be budgeted in Account S0025210. These funds have been used for local streets and roads for basic road maintenance and road rehabilitation projects, safety projects, traffic control devices and complete street components. Once the project is established and meets the criteria, a project number will be assigned along with the appropriate funding.
Report to Mayor and City Council
Re: Adoption of Resolution No. CC 2023-034
June 7, 2023
STRATEGIC PLAN
Goal III: Invest in infrastructure to improve community viability.
C. Plan and maintain safe and attractive neighborhoods, streets, facilities, and public spaces with exciting programming that promotes active fun for everyone.
Prepared by: Lynn Glidden, P.E., Director of Public Works Certified as to availability of Funds: Janelle Samson, Director of Finance Approved by: Ronda Perez, City Manager
Approved as to form: William Patrick Curley III, Interim City Attorney
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution No. CC 2023-034
CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF PALMDALE, CALIFORNIA
RESOLUTION NO. CC 2023-034
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024
FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT
OF 2017
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (Chapter 5, Statutes of 2017) was passed by the Legislature and Signed into law by the Governor in April 2017 to address the significant multi-modal transportation funding shortfalls statewide; and
WHEREAS, SB 1 includes accountability and transparency provisions that will ensure the residents of our City of Palmdale are aware of the projects proposed for funding in our community and which projects have been completed each fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, the City of Palmdale must adopt by resolution a list of projects proposed to receive fiscal year funding from the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA), created by SB 1, which must include a description and the location of each proposed project, a proposed schedule for the project’s completion, and the estimated useful life of the improvement; and
WHEREAS, the City of Palmdale, will receive an estimated $4,185,878, in RMRA funding in Fiscal Year 2023-2024 from SB 1; and
WHEREAS, this is the fifth year in which the City of Palmdale is receiving SB 1 funding and will enable the City of Palmdale to continue essential road maintenance and rehabilitation projects, safety improvements, repairing and replacing aging bridges, and increasing access and mobility options for the traveling public that would not have otherwise been possible without SB 1; and
WHEREAS, the City of Palmdale has undergone a robust public process to ensure public input into our community’s transportation priorities/the project list; and WHEREAS, the City of Palmdale is using a Pavement Management System to develop the SB1 project list to ensure revenues are being used on the most high- priority and cost-effective projects that also meet the communities’ priorities for transportation investment; and
Resolution No. CC 2023-034
WHEREAS, the funding from SB 1 will help the City of Palmdale maintain and rehabilitate 172 street segments (approximately 4.5 million square feet of roadway) throughout the City of Palmdale this year in accordance with the City of Palmdale’s Pavement Resurfacing Program and similar projects into the future; and WHEREAS, the 2018 California Statewide Local Streets and Roads Needs Assessment found that the City of Palmdale streets and roads are in an “at risk” condition and this revenue will help us increase the overall quality of our road system and over the next decade will get us out of the “at risk” category and bring the City into a more cost effective preventative maintenance condition; and WHEREAS, the SB 1 project list and overall investment in our local streets and roads infrastructure with a focus on basic maintenance and safety, investing in complete streets infrastructure, and using cutting-edge technology, materials and practices, will have significant positive co-benefits statewide.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALMDALE DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE, RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct.
SECTION 2 . The City’s 2023-2024 Capital Improvement Budget incorporates the following list of projects planned to be funded with Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account revenues:
Project Title Project Location Estimated
Completion
Estimated
Useful Life
3rd Street East and
Technology Drive Traffic
Signal
3rd Street East and
Technology Drive
Fall 2024 25 years
Local Streets Cape Seal
Resurfacing
Country Club Streets;
Anaverde Neighborhood
Streets; Division &
Avenue Q-10; 42nd
Street East &
Pearblossom Hwy; 40th
Street East & Avenue Q
Summer
2024
5-10 years
Resolution No. CC 2023-034
SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 7th day of June, 2023.
Approved as to form: Laura Bettencourt, Mayor
William P. Curley III
Interim City Attorney
ATTEST:
Rochelle Scott, Acting City Clerk
I, Rochelle Scott, Acting City Clerk of Palmdale, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council of the City of Palmdale at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 7th day of June, 2023 by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:___________________________________________________________ ABSTAIN:______________________ABSENT:___________________________ Date:
Rochelle Scott, Acting City Clerk
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.
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6 13) ADJOURN
Mayor Pro Tem Alarcón adjourned the meeting at 8:15 p.m., in memory of the Honorable Gloria Molina, to June 7, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber located at 38300 Sierra Highway, Suite B, Palmdale, California.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 7th day of June 2023.
Laura Bettencourt, Mayor
ATTEST:
Rochelle Scott, Acting City Clerk
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Homelessness Plan
Update
2023 - 2027
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City of Palmdale Homelessness Plan
2 Background
In 2017, voters approved Measure H to provide an estimated $355 million countywide for 10 years to fund ongoing services and housing to address the homelessness crisis in Los Angeles County . With these resources and the original 47 approved strategies that were later expanded to 51 strategies to prevent and combat home lessness serving as a framework, the Los Angeles County Homelessness Initiative provided planning grants to cities interested in developing local strategies and partnerships to provide the housing and program services necessary to successfully and permanently house homeless residents in our community. In 2022, the County Board of Supervisors reassessed and streamlined the Homelessness Initiative strategies to five core categories of actions with refreshed strategies under each category tailored to the homeless rehousing system, mainstream government systems, and participation of Cities including Palmdale.
This updated City of Palmdale Homelessness Plan (Plan) provides an assessment of homelessness in Palmdale, a description of the resources available to address the challenge, opportunities for local and regional collaboration and local goals to address the specific housing and supportive service needs of Palmdale’s homeless residents.
This mid-term Plan update refocuses local effor ts with a goal to ensure that all residents of the City are housed. The period of performance for the goals of the original Plan was July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2023.
The updated City of Palmdale Homelessness Plan period of performance will be July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2027.
Why did Palmdale develop a homelessness plan?
The City and its local community partners developed this Plan to:
• Provide a process to identify the extent of homeless individuals and families in the City and their needs;
• Identify regional and local funding for local community partners to provide resources and services for identified needs of individuals and families who are homeless; and • Improve coordination among community partners when addressing the needs of homeless individuals and families.
Methodology
The initial Plan was developed in accordance with the planning framework established by the Los Angeles County Homelessness Initiative. This updated Plan incorporates the streamlined County strategies and is organized in the order of the suggested format supplied during the Los Angeles County Homelessness Initiative’s technical assistance workshops. In the development of the original Plan, from December 2017 through May 2018, the City:
• Met with Community partners to help collaborate, plan and identify the City’s homeless in order to assist in developing a comprehensive plan based on current facts and data to address current and future needs in relation to homeless issues
• Gathered sample survey questions from different national sources to help create our local survey for the homeless and the community
City of Palmdale Homelessness Plan
3 • Sent draft survey to community partners and City staff for recommendations and input • Contract for fieldwork executed and approved with Advancing Communities Together (ACT), a local community partner
• Planning Grant Statement of Work submitted to county and contract between the County and City approved
• Invoice submitted to County in order to receive a portion of the grant money • Public outreach material including informational video, media outreach prepared for release (both English and Spanish) – Press releases, Survey posted on City website for resident input (English and Spanish) – Facebook ads letting residents know everything the City is currently doing for homelessness, how Measure H funds can make an impact and inviting residents to complete the online survey
• Community Outreach teams selected and trained (four teams made up of two group leaders from Victory Outreach Ministry per team and two or three YouthBuild Students per team ) so they would be prepared and better able to interact with homeless in the field • Community meetings were held to engage with the public about the issue of homelessness, their current perception of the issue, and to seek community -specific solutions . Three Community Outreach meetings were held to take place during the canvassing period:
o March 6, 2018 – Victory Outreach Church
o March 13, 2018 – Antelope Valley YouthBuild Campus
o March 20, 2018 The Highlands Christian Fellowship Church. • Canvassing of the City was divided into four areas with each area canvassed for one week and follow-up to all areas was conducted as needed
• Canvassing started February 26, 2018 for a period of four weeks concluding on March 22, 2018 to identify homeless individuals and their current needs
• Field team debriefings with City staff to discuss progress and any adjustments to procedures .
Surveys were submitted weekly to the City for data collection and statistical summary • Staff attended County training sessions, Homeless Initiative meetings, strategy meetings and the 1st Annual Conference
• Participated in webinars and conference calls
• Surveys were collected from 180 homeless individuals and data entered into database for analysis of the needs of local homeless residents
• Hosted a Partners review/debrief meeting with various community partners including ACT, Antelope Valley YouthBuild, Victory Outreach, Antelope Valley Partners for Health (AVPH), Mental Health America – AV (MHA), Valley Oasis, Salvation Army, Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA), Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department (LASD), South Antelope Valley Emergency Services (SAVES), LDM Associates, Inc. (Plan consultant), outreach team members and City staff • Hosted meeting and debriefing with Antelope Valley YouthBuild Outreach team members, students, City Manager, City staff and consultant to provide a synopsis of the field study and to hear team members’ personal accounts of individuals they encountered, sharing their personal experiences of homelessness, answering questions asked of City staff and providing feedback City of Palmdale Homelessness Plan
4 • Provided names of 77 homeless individuals that requested follow-up to Valley Oasis and/or MHA for follow-up to provide resources, resulting in:
o 47 people called from the list
▪ 19 were left voicemails – follow-ups are in process as of this writing ▪ 18 numbers were disconnected
▪ 7 housed themselves (self-resolved)
▪ 3 needed enrollment to Coordinated Entry System (CES) - completed • Convened a meeting of The homelessness partners community team and Neighborhood Advisory Committee meeting on May 22, 2018 to review the draft Plan and provide additional input • Presented the original Plan during a City Council workshop on June 26, 2018 For the 2023 Plan update, the City:
• Met with Community service providers to help collaborate, plan and identify the City’s homeless in order to assist in developing a comprehensive plan based on current facts • Updated survey questions within the City’s homeless questionnaires for the homeless and for the community
• Executed an outreach contract with Advancing Communities Together in partnership with Victory Outreach Ministries
• Prepared and disseminated public outreach material including informational materials in English and Spanish
• Implemented community survey on Homeless Perception to determine if perceptions of homelessness have changed in the last five years
• Selected and trained community outreach teams, including four teams made up of two group leaders from Victory Outreach and two or three YouthBuild students • Convened three community meetings to engage with the public about the issue of homelessness, their current perception of homelessness, and to seek community-specific solutions o March 7, 2023 –The Highlands Christian Fellowship Church o March 14, 2023 – Victory Outreach Church
o March 20, 2023 - Antelope Valley YouthBuild Campus
• Canvassing by Advancing Communities Together and Victory Outreach from March 9 – March 16, 2023 to identify homeless individuals and their current needs • Analysis of survey results and Plan update
City of Palmdale Homelessness Plan
5 Homeless Survey Results
Through an extensive canvass of the City, the outreach teams built a bridge of trust and understanding between the communit y of service providers and the homeless community. The 2018 canvass was conducted over a period of four weeks and the 2023 canvass was conducted over a period of two weeks.
Often, the survey interactions confounded expectations in the sense that the homeless truly opened up to the outreach team members and provided an honest
assessment of their individual needs and their willingness to accept help. Through repeated compassionate contact, relationships were formed and the outreach team gained
an in -depth understanding of the issues homeless
individuals in Palmdale are facing.
Based on the canvass fieldwork completed in 2018 and
2023 and the homeless individuals encountered du ring
that time, there were many instances where the outreach team would have multiple contacts with a single homeless individual. This approach built trust and understanding between the outreach team and a given homeless
individual. It said “we are here” a nd “we care” about you.
The challenge that lies ahead for the greater Palmdale community is to consistently deliver on these sentiments – “we are here” and “we care”—so that the small amount of trust and credibility built during the last four weeks draws p eople closer to local service providers, housing opportunities and economic opportunities—and further away from homelessness.
The survey included over 20 questions designed to provide an in -depth understanding of the factors contributing to an individual person becoming and remaining homeless in Palmdale, the help that each individual homeless person needs to become stably housed, the barriers to assisting that person and their willingness to accept help. The 2018 canvass resulted in 180 surveys. The 2023 canvass resulted in 104 surveys.
Palmdale Survey & LAHSA PIT 2018 2023
City of Palmdale Total homeless contacted 188 104
City of Palmdale Total surveys completed 180 104
LAHSA Point-In-Time Count (unsheltered) 203 241 (2022)
For comparison purposes, from 2018 to 2022, Palmdale’s unsheltered homeless population increased by 19 percent while the unsheltered population in the Antelope Valley, represented as Service Planning Area 1, increased from 2,523 to 3,570 or 41 percent according to the Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count.
Local efforts after the 2018 Homelessness Plan resulted in the identification of 68 people experiencing sheltered homelessness in the City during the 2022 PIT count. People are considered sheltered when they are residing in emergency shelter or transitional housing, but not when they are receiving rapid rehousing assistance or residing in permanent supportive housing. Among individuals experiencing sheltered homelessness, 61 (90%) were in emergency housing and 7 (10%) were in transitional housing. “We judge the homeless, but when
you talk to them, they are not out of
their mind. They’ve just lost hope.
They were surprised to see us out
there a second, third or fourth time.
They were uplifted. They want hope
and faith restored. They are
counting on us this time.”
-David Ayon
YouthBuild Outreach Team Member
City of Palmdale Homelessness Plan
6 Evaluation of the surveys from 2018 and 2023 provides the following comparative profile homeless individuals in Palmdale.
Age 2018 2023
5-20 19 0
21-29 26 13
30-39 43 32
40-49 29 27
50-59 40 12
60-69 24 13
70-79 4 2
80+ 2 2
Prefer not to answer 5 3
Gender 2018 2023
Male 103 65
Female 77 26
Transgender 0 1
Prefer not to answer - 13
Marital Status 2018 2023
Single 127 79
Married / Other 53 25
Race / Ethnicity 2018 2023
White 53 41
Black / African American 50 20
Hispanic 56 28
Other / Prefer not to answer 21 15
City of Palmdale Homelessness Plan
7 Support Networks / Future Housing 2018 2023
Has family in the Antelope Valley 70 – (39%) 15 – (14%) Would prefer to reunite with family
instead of remaining homeless
68 – (38%) 7 – (7%)
Housing Situations 2018 2023
Willing to share a housing unit with
someone else
88 – (49%) 48 – (46%)
Couch surfing at time of survey 32 – (18%) 11 – (18%)
Lives in car 2 – (1%) 1 – (2%)
Lives in motel 4 – (2%) -
Lives at a shelter 2 – (1%) -
Lives in RV 77 – (44%) 14 – (22%)
Lives on the street (tent,
encampment, shed)
57 – (33%) 36 – (58%)
Employment 2018 2023
Individual has specialized skills 113 – (63%) 28 – (27%) Receptive to work in their field 108 – (53%) 20 – (19%) Works at least part-time 28 – (16%) 14 – (13%)
Education 2018 2023
Less than High School Diploma 45 – (25%) 45 – (43%)
High School Diploma 51 – (28%) 34 – (33%)
Vocational Certificate 41 – (23%) 17 (16%)
Some College or a Degree 43 – (24%) 9 – (8%)
Willing to enter an educational
program to complete their education
74 – (41%) 33 – (32%)
City of Palmdale Homelessness Plan
8 Pets 2018 2023
Individual has pets (e.g., dogs, cats,
other)
27 – (15%) 22 – (21%)
Of those with pets, presence of pets is
the reason they cannot find a suitable
place to stay
15 – (55%) 2 – (9%)
Substance Abuse 2018 2023
Recent drug use 140 – (78%) 30 – (29%)
Of those with recent drug use, the
number willing to enter a program to
end their addiction
40 – (29%) 10 – (33%)
Domestic Violence and Abuse 2018 2023
Has been a victim of Domestic Violence
or Abuse
61 – (34%) 22 – (21%)
Has been a victim of parental or adult
abuse in their childhood
41 – (23%) 16 – (15%)
Currently homeless due to abuse 25 – (14%) 11 – (10%)
Has been a victim of sexual abuse 41 – (23%) 12 – (11%)
Crime 2018 2023
Has previously been incarcerated 95 – (53%) 46 – (44%)
Recently 16 - (17%) 4 - (9%)
Within last 6 months 16 - (17%) 6 - (13%)
1 year ago 10 - (10%) 10 – (22%)
2-5 years ago 22 - (23%) 13 – (28%)
6-10 years ago 14 - (15%) 6 – (13%)
Over 11 years ago 17 - (18%) 7 – (15%)
City of Palmdale Homelessness Plan
9 Nutrition and Health 2018 2023
Eats less than once a day 29 – (16%) 15 – (14%)
Eats at least once a day 72 - (40%) 37 – (36%)
Eats more than once a day 79 - (44%) 52 – (50%)
Has a physical disability or condition that needs treatment now 81 - (45%) 23 – (22%) Receiving or need to receive dental services 79 - (44%) 33 – (32%) Suffer from a mental or emotional condition that requires medical treatment
80 - (44%) 29 – (28%)
Previously hospitalized for a mental health condition in the past 43 - (24%) 12 – (12%) Feel anxious every day 38 – (21%) 20 – (19%)
Feel angry, resentful or have aggressive tendencies to others 38 – (21%) 16 – (15%) Reported previously attempting suicide 36 – (20%) 15 – (14%)
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
Less than one year
1-3 Years
4-10 Years
11-25 Years
25-40 Years
Over 40 Years
14 58
46 36
12 4
15 25
22 23
2 4
How long have you lived in Palmdale?
2023 2018
City of Palmdale Homelessness Plan
10 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45% 50%
Grocery Store
Fast Food Restaurant
Church
Convenience Store
Other
Service Provider
Friends
Discarded Food
School
38%
29%
10%
15%
10%
4%
9%
10%
3%
48%
29%
20%
11%
10%
6%
6%
4%
2%
Where do you primarily find your food?
(% of respondents indicating each source as a primary source) 2018 2023
City of Palmdale Homelessness Plan
11 Strategies
In accordance with the Los Angeles County Homelessness Initiative’s strategies adopted in 2022, the City of Palmdale will:
1. Engage in local annual planning and pertinent regional planning efforts
2. Continue to infuse problem solving into local services
3. Foster outreach and navigation with linkages to local rehousing services and encampment decommissioning
4. Support co-investment in permanent supportive housing and interim housing
5. Support local eviction prevention efforts
Los Angeles County Homeless Initiative Strategies – Updated 2022
City of Palmdale Homelessness Plan
12 Local Goals
Palmdale’s 2023-2027 goals include homelessness prevention, creation of pathways to housing including new housing opportunities, empowerment of local service providers with resources/information and measuring/tracking local progress.
GOAL 1: Prevent episodes of homelessness within the community, including individuals and families.
Planned Actions:
1. Relocation of the South Antelope Valley Emergency Services program facility
2. Domestic Violence Shelter
a. Identify resources and partnership to develop and operate a local domestic violence shelter within the City
3. Foster Family Housing
a. Develop housing for Foster Children where they can continue to live with their siblings as a family and deter the impact young adult cases of homelessness
GOAL 2: Assist homeless individuals and families by providing relevant and accurate information that creates a path for them to no longer be homeless and also create housing opportunities that meets their needs.
Planned Actions:
1. Relocation of the South Antelope Valley Emergency Services program facility
2. Establish a working relationship with a local non -profit within the City of Palmdale that has a proven track record of creating affordable housing, educating the public and provides meaningful career development, life skills, collaboration with community partners and mental health specialists.
3. Establish paths of housing to meet the needs of those unhoused
4. Support the Palmdale winter shelter in partnership with Advancing Communities Together and Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority to provide quality of life services a. Up to 50 beds, nurse practitioners, supportive services consultation
5. Tiny Home Development
a. 12 units of housing that will include supportive services and provide immediate housing for individuals/couples and their pets
6. Transitional Housing
a. 12 or more units provided by the City in pa rtnership with Hope the Mission through Operation Home Key
7. Family Housing
a. 4 units of housing provided by the City in partnership with Victory Outreach Ministries for single parent families
8. Permanent Supportive Housing
a. Secure units developed and currently b eing developed by non -profit development partners
9. Designated Affordable Housing
a. Through an approved program partnering with the City of Palmdale Housing Authority, designated housing for families who are working to re -establish themselves through educational/vocational programs
City of Palmdale Homelessness Plan
13 GOAL 3: Empower local service providers, community partners and those with a vested interest to improve their response to individuals and families experiencing homelessness that formulates working as a collective with City support.
Planned Actions:
1. Establish a working relationship with a local non -profit within the City of Palmdale that has a proven track record of creating affordable housing, educating the public and provides meaningful career development, life skills, collaboration with community partners and mental health specialists.
2. Establish paths of housing to meet the needs of those unhoused
3. Identify Future Funding for Sustainability
4. Research opportunities to maintain local sales tax funding when Measure H terms/expires to keep local funds to combat homelessness
GOAL 4: Develop an approach to track City, local service providers and local community support group progress in preventing, reducing, and ending homelessness within the City with the intent to increase opportunities for the homeless to create and maintain a sustainable lifestyle that includes affordable housing, education, and employment/ vocational training opportunities.
Planned Actions:
1. Establish a working relationship with a local non -profit within the City of Palmdale that has a proven track record of creating affordable housing, educating the public and provides meaningful career development, life skills, collabor ation with community partners and mental health specialists.
2. Establish paths of housing to meet the needs of those unhoused
3. Identify Future Funding for Sustainability
4. Research opportunities to maintain local sales tax funding when Measure H terms/expires to keep local funds to combat homelessness
Implementation
The City of Palmdale staff members listed in the table below shall be primarily responsible for implementation of the Plan in collaboration with community partners and in consultation with stakeholders and residents.
Primary Contact for Plan Implementation
Name & Position Address & Email Phone % of Time
Sophia Reyes, Director of
Neighborhood Services
38250 Sierra Highway, 2nd Floor
Palmdale, CA 93550
[email protected]
661-267-5126 10%
Becky Bartlett,
Management Analyst
38250 Sierra Highway, 2nd Floor
Palmdale, CA 93550
[email protected]
661-267-5126 10%
City of Palmdale Homelessness Plan
14 Collaboration
Collaboration frequently occurs between City departments, with non -governmental City partners, and with other cities or regional entities throughout Los Angeles County. The City is an active member of the Antelope Valley Homeless Steering Committee and also the Antelope Valley Homeless Coalition. The City has strong existing relationships with local/regional service providers and community organizations that are currently providing and/or d eveloping housing units specific ally for persons experiencing homelessness. By participating on the regional level the City supports co-investment in permanent supportive housing and eviction prevention. efforts to address homelessness. The City will also continue to work with its community part ners who are based within the City of Palmdale and continue to meet with those groups periodically to discuss and develop and implement strategies that directly bring positive change within the immediate community.
CITY OF PALMDALE
OFFICE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
M E M O R A N D U M
TO: City Clerk
FROM: Andrea Alarcón, Mayor Pro Tem
SUBJECT: Monthly Informational Report – Events and Meetings DATE: May 3, 2023
During the period April 1, through April 30, 2023, I attended the following meetings and events:
May 3: Regular Council Meeting
May 4: VIP Reception for Pacific Hydrogen Alliance
May 4-5: Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Regional Conference
May 11: County Sanitation Districts 14 and 20 Board Meeting May 13: Homes 4 Families Women's Empowerment We Build & Key Ceremony
May 13: Lancaster Museum and Public Art Foundation & MOAH Mother's Day Tea
May 13: AV Sheriff Boosters Casino Night
May 16: AVAQMD Board Meeting
May 16: 22nd Annual 4.0 Student Recognition
May 17: Regular Council Meeting
May 18-21: California Contract Cities Association (CCCA) Annual Seminar May 23: Meeting regarding SgH2 Energy
May 25: Meeting with Master Plan Consultant
May 25: Meeting with Senator Padilla’s Chief of Staff, David Montes May 29: AV Cemetery District Annual Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony
May 29: Elks Lodge Coffee4Vets-Memorial Day BBQ
May 30: L.A. City Mayor Bass’ dinner with Supervisor Barger and District 5 Mayors
May 31: Meeting with Brent Ives of BHI Consulting
CITY OF PALMDALE
OFFICE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
M E M O R A N D U M
TO: City Clerk
FROM: Laura Bettencourt, Mayor
SUBJECT: Monthly Informational Report – Events and Meetings DATE: June 7, 2023
During the period May 1, through May 31, 2023, I attended the following meetings and events:
May 3: Spanish Talk Radio
May 3: Regular Council Meeting
May 4: Palmdale Regional NICU and OB-ED Grand Opening
May 4: National Day of Prayer - Prayer Service
May 9: Meeting with local developers
May 11: County Sanitation Districts 14 and 20 Board Meeting May 13: Stamp Out Hunger
May 17: Regular Council Meeting
May 22: Brickhouse Bricks Women’s Tackle Football Season Kickoff game May 30: Memorial Day service at Palmdale Cemetery
May 31: Mental Health America Los Angeles (MHALA) Open House 35 Years in the AV Celebration
CITY OF PALMDALE
OFFICE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
M E M O R A N D U M
TO: City Clerk
FROM: Austin Bishop, Councilmember
SUBJECT: Monthly Informational Report – Events and Meetings DATE: June 7, 2023
During the period May 1, through May 31, 2023, I attended the following meetings and events:
May 3: Spanish Talk Radio Program
May 3: Regular Council Meeting
May 5: Cinco De Mayo Fiesta at Oasis Park Recreation Center May 6: High Desert Beer and Wine Festival
May 9: Ritter Ranch/Preston Hollow Visit
May 16: AVAQMD Board Meeting
May 17: Regular Council Meeting
May 21 - 23: ICSC Annual Conference
May 31: Meeting with Brent Ives of BHI Consulting
CITY OF PALMDALE
OFFICE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
M E M O R A N D U M
TO: City Clerk
FROM: Richard Loa, Councilmember
SUBJECT: Monthly Informational Report – Events and Meetings DATE: June 7, 2023
During the period May 1, through May 31, 2023, I attended the following meetings and events:
May 3: Regular Council Meeting
May 4: AV Hispanic Chamber 1st Annual National Prayer Breakfast May 4: National Day of Prayer - Prayer Service
May 4: City Church Assemblies of God National Prayer Joining Lancaster City Council members
May 10: Council Briefing re Agenda Items
May 11: County Sanitation Districts 14 and 20 Board Meeting May 13: Homes 4 Families Women’s Empowerment We Build & Key Ceremony
May 13: AV Sheriff Boosters Casino Night
May 17: Regular Council Meeting
May 18: Lunch meeting with City Manager
May 20: The Ventura Foundation Community Day Fundraiser for Gabriel’s House
May 18-21: International Council of Shopping Centers Conference May 21: Meeting with WestPac Partners
May 21: Dinner with Retail Strategies
May 22: Meeting with Justin Romain
May 22: Meeting with Michelle Flannigan
May 22: Meeting with Brian Alkema
May 22: Meeting with Ariel Fox
May 22: Meeting with Sage Investco
May 23: Meeting with Steerpoint Capital
May 23: Meeting with John Mulleady
May 29: AV Cemetery District Annual Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony
May 29: Coffee4 Vets Memorial Day BBQ @ Elks Lodge
CITY OF PALMDALE
OFFICE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
M E M O R A N D U M
TO: City Clerk
FROM: Eric Ohlsen, Councilmember
SUBJECT: Monthly Informational Report – Events and Meetings DATE: June 7, 2023
During the period May 1 through May 31, 2023, I attended the following meetings and events:
May 3: Regular Council Meeting
May 5: Palmdale Kiwanis Paisano & Pasta Event
May 6: High Desert Beer and Wine Festival
May 11: SOS Children's Villages Informational Breakfast May 13: Homes 4 Families Women's Empowerment We Build & Key Ceremony
May 13: AV Sheriff Boosters Casino Night
May 15: Meeting regarding Clean Water Ventures
May 16: School Superintendent Stakeholder Meeting
May 16: 22nd Annual 4.0 Student Recognition
May 17: Meeting with Race Communications
May 17: Regular Council Meeting
May 21 - 23: ICSC Annual Conference
May 24: TDA 8 Unmet Needs Hearing
May 25 Public Works Week luncheon COP
May 29: AV Cemetery District Annual Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony
May 29: Coffee4Vets Memorial Day BBQ
May 30: Meeting with Brent Ives of BHI Consulting