1. CALL MEETING 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, COMMISSIONERS FRAGA-SAENZ, DENNY
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
4. PRESENTATIONS
4.1 Presentation by Mayor and Council of a Commendation recognizing Fiona Currie,12-year-old, for graduating from Los Angeles City College with a 4.0 GPA and an associate's degree in studio arts.
4.2 Presentation by Mayor and Council of a Certificate of Recognition to Robert “Bobby” Breech, Atherine Blanco, and the Antelope Valley Cemetery District for their service to the veteran community.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
PALMDALE AIRPORT AUTHORITY
PALMDALE CIVIC AUTHORITY
PALMDALE FINANCING AUTHORITY
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
38300 SIERRA HIGHWAY
SUITE B
PALMDALE, CA 93550
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21, 2023
5:00 PM
www.cityofpalmdale.org
WELCOME
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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.)
6. PUBLIC COMMENT RULES:
“(California Government Code Section 54954.3).
(a) Every agenda for regular meetings shall provide an opportunity for members of the public to directly address the legislative body on any item of interest to the public, before or during the legislative body’s consideration of the item, that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the legislative body, provided that no action shall be taken on any item not appearing on the agenda unless the action is otherwise authorized by subdivision (b) of Section 54954.2 [section omitted].
(b) (1) The legislative body of a local agency may adopt reasonable regulations to ensure that the intent of the subdivision (a) is carried out, including, but not limited to, regulations limiting the total amount of time allocated for public testimony on particular issues and for each individual speaker.
(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), when the legislative body of a local agency limits time for public comment, the legislative body of a local agency shall provide at least twice the allotted time to a member of the public who utilizes a translator to ensure that non- English speakers receive the same opportunity to directly address the legislative body of a local agency.”
In furtherance of Section 54954.3 of the Brown Act, the public is allotted to speak a total of three (3) minutes on the entirety of the Consent Calendar, Appointment(s), New Business and Closed Session, with two (2) minutes on each Public Hearing, and, if desired, an additional two (2) minutes on items not on the agenda that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. As specified in the Brown Act, a speaker utilizing a translator will receive twice the amount of time specified.
7. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
CONSENT CALENDAR, APPOINTMENT(S), NEW BUSINESS, AND CLOSED SESSION:
Now is the time for public participation on items listed on the Consent Calendar, Appointment(s), New Business, and Closed Session. Each speaker is allotted three (3) minutes total on the entirety of the above sections.
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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.
8.1 Adopt Resolution No. CC 2023-042, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale establishing an appropriations limit for Fiscal Year 2023-24 pursuant to Article XIII B of the California Constitution and repeal Resolution No. CC 2022- 067.
1._Staff_Report_-_GANN_Appropriations_Limit_FY_2023-24.docx
2. Resolution 2022-042 - Appropriation Limit FY 2023-24.docx
8.2 Approve purchase order 20240000 with Amazon Capital Services, Inc. dba Amazon Business in an amount not to exceed $205,000.00 for FY 2023-24.
1._Staff_Report_PO_20240000.docx
2. Requested Amazon PO 20240000.pdf
3. Attachment A -
Contract_-_Amazon_R-TC-17006_final.pdf
4. Attachment B - PWCS_Amazon_Contract_Renewal_1_Dec._2021.pdf
8.3 Adopt Resolution No. CC 2023-044, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale Amending the City’s Classification and Pay Plan for General Positions; Adopt Resolution No. CC 2023-045, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale Amending the City’s Classification and Pay Plan for Bargaining Unit Positions; and Adopt Resolution No. CC 2023-046, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale Amending the City’s Classification and Pay Plan for Parks and Recreation Unbenefited Positions.
Staff_Report_Resolution__Reso_CC_2023-044_CC_2023-045__CC_2023- 046.docx
Resolution CC 2023.044 General Positions
6.21.23.doc
7.3.23_CLASSIFICATION_AND_PAY_PLAN_General_Positions.doc
Gen_7.3.2023_Salary Schedule Reso CC 2023-044.pdf
Resolution_CC_2023.045_BU_6.21.23.doc
BU_07.03.23_CLASSIFICATION_AND_PAY_PLAN_BARGAINING_UNIT_Reso_CC_2023.045.doc
BU_7.3.2023_Salary_Schedule_Reso_CC_2023-045.pdf
Resolution_CC_2023.046_P___R_Unbenefited__6.21.23.doc
P___R_7.3.23_CLASSIFICATION_AND_PAY_PLAN_RECREATION_Reso_CC_2023.046.docx
P_R_7.3.2023_Salary_Schedule_Reso_CC_2023-046.pdf
8.4 Approve Second Amendment to Legal Services Agreement with Harper & Burns, LLP (A-8232) to increase the total amount of the Agreement by an additional $400,000 not to exceed the sum of $720,000.
SR_-_Harper___Burns__LLP_A-8232_Amend_2_-_062123.docx
Harper & Burns, LLP - (A-8232) Amendment 2.pdf
Harper & Burns, LLP - (A-8232) Amendment 1 (2).pdf
Harper & Burns - Agreement 8232.pdf
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Approve authorizing City Manager to bind insurance coverages related to the agreement between VINSA, Inc. and City of Palmdale (A-7994) in an amount not to exceed $2,750,000.
SR - VINSA A-7994 - 06212023 (002).docx
VINSA Agreement A-7994.pdf
City of Palmdale 23-24 Renewals.pdf
9. PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Now is the time for public participation on this item. Each speaker is allotted two (2) minutes.
9.1 Adopt Resolution No. CC 2023-043, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale restating in its entirety the City of Palmdale Master Schedule of Fees and repealing all prior enactments inconsistent with this Resolution.
1. FY 2023-24 Staff Report Citywide Fee Resolution.docx
2._FY_2023-24_Reso_CC_2023-043_Citywide_Fee_Resolution.doc
Proposed_City of Palmdale Master Schedule of Fees.pdf
10. JOINT PUBLIC HEARING CC/SA/HA/IDA/PAA/PCA/PFA
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Now is the time for public participation on this item. Each speaker is allotted two (2) minutes.
10.1 Adopt Joint Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale (No. CC 2023- 041), the Successor Agency to the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Palmdale (No. SA 2023-003), the Palmdale Civic Authority (No. PCA 2023- 001), the Housing Authority of the City of Palmdale (No. HA 2023-003), the Industrial Development Authority (No. IDA 2023-001), the Palmdale Airport Authority of the City of Palmdale (No. PAA 2023-001), and the Palmdale Financing Authority (No. PFA 2023-001) approving and adopting the City of Palmdale's Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24, and approving revenue and expenditure adjustments to Fiscal Year 2022-23.
1. Staff Report Proposed Budget FY 2023-24_Final.docx
2. Reso
Adopt Budget FY 2023-24.doc
FY 2024 Proposed Annual Operating and Capital Budget.pdf
11. APPOINTMENT
11.1 City Council Nomination and Appointment of one (1) Member to the Board of Library Trustees.
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David, Challen.pdf
Harris, Delilah.pdf
12. NEW BUSINESS
12.1 Discussion, direction and possible action on future public safety initiatives.
13. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REQUESTS FOR NEW AGENDA ITEMS
14. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
15. NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS
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Now is the time for public participation on
items not listed on the agenda. Each speaker is allotted two (2) minutes total on items not listed on the agenda.
16. PRESENTATION BY CITY ATTORNEY
16.1 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).
16.2 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).
16.3 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).
16.4 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Kenya Torres vs. City of Palmdale, et al.
Los Angeles County Superior Court
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This closed session is being held pursuant to the authority of California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).
16.5 PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT
Title: City Attorney
17. ANNOUNCEMENT BY CITY ATTORNEY
18. ADJOURN
meeting to July 12, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber located at 38300 Sierra Highway, Suite B, Palmdale, California.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accommodations
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, if you require a disability- related modification or accommodation to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (661) 267-5151 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting.
If you require oral Spanish translation, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (661) 267- 5151 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting.
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