Mayor Pro Tem Alarcón will be participating via teleconference from New York
Marriott Marquis, 1535 Broadway, 8th Floor Lobby, New York, NY 10063 pursuant to
Government Code Section 54953
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
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
4. PRESENTATIONS
4.1 Presentation by American Public Works Association to Lynn Glidden, Director of Public Works, recognizing the Public Works Department re-accreditation.
5. 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.)
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
38300 SIERRA HIGHWAY
SUITE B
PALMDALE, CA 93550
WEDNESDAY, JULY 12, 2023
5:00 PM
www.cityofpalmdale.org
WELCOME
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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 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 AND CLOSED SESSION:
Now is the time for public
participation on items listed on the Consent Calendar and Closed Session. Each speaker is allotted three (3) minutes total on the entirety of the above sections.
8. 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 Receive and file the monthly investment activity reports for May 2023.
1. Staff_Report_-_Investment_Report_MAY_2023.docx
11 May 2023 City of Palmdale & Successor Investment Rpt.pdf
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Approve Agreement with Flock Group, Inc to provide a fixed location Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) system, 50 LPR cameras, and provide implementation services in a not to exceed amount of $157,500 for a one (1) year term.
Flock_LPR_Staff_Report_July_2023.docx
A-8391 Signed by Flock.pdf
8.3 Adopt Resolution No. CC 2023-047, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale Approving the Palmdale California Environmental Quality Act Procedures.
CC Staff Report CEQA Guidelines.docx
Resolution No. CC 2023-047.docx
Appendix A and B to CEQA Guidelines.docx
EXHIBIT I -CEQA Guidelines.docx
8.4 Notice of Completion - Accept Public Improvements for Pilot Travel Centers located at 5231 Pearblossom Highway.
SR-07122023 (21-15).docx
EXHIBIT A 21-15.docx
EXHIBIT B (21-15).docx
NOC_21-15 ST IMPROVEMENTS.doc
8.5 Notice of Completion - Accept Public Improvements for Desert Wind Church located at 38117 13th Street East.
SR-07122023 (20-27).docx
EXHIBIT A 20-27.docx
EXHIBIT B (20-27).docx
NOC_20-27 ST IMPROVEMENTS.doc
8.6 Award On-Call Emergency Sewer Collection System Repairs Agreement with Mike Prlich & Sons in an amount not to exceed $350,000 for on-call citywide sewer emergency repairs for at term of three (3) years.
On Call Sewer Emergency Repairs -
Staff Report (SB).docx
City of Palmdale - Mike Prlich and Sons, Inc. (A-8329) - 04-10-2023 - Preview.pdf
8.7 Award construction agreement with Blue Ridge Mechanical for PN 804, The Oasis Generator Infrastructure Project, in the amount of $98,078.
PN 804 Staff Report 7.12.23 lg updated.docx
Construction Contract - PN 804 Name of Contractor (A-7416).pdf
8.8 Award construction agreement with Interior Demolition, Inc. for PN 873, Hammack Activity Center Demolition Project, in the amount of $284,295 and determine this project to be exempt from CEQA.
PN 873 Staff Report - Award Construction.docx
PN873 - Hammack Demo Draft (A-8187).pdf
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3 Site Overview.pdf
8.9 Approve Purchase Order No. 20240001 with Walsma Oil Company, Inc. for Diesel and Unleaded Fuel, Motor Oil, and Lubricants in an amount not to exceed $600,000 for FY 2023-24.
SR Approve PO 20240001 Walsma Oil_2ndOTE.docx
1. Requested PO 20240001 Walsma Oil Company, Inc..pdf
2. Price Schedule IFB No. 21-004-3300 Walsma Oil Co. FY 2023-24.pdf
8.10 Approve Purchase Order No. 20240002 with Nutrien AG Solutions, Inc. for fertilizer supplies in an amount not to exceed $207,750 for FY 2023-24.
SR Approve PO 20240002 Nutrien AG_2ndOTE.docx
1. Requested PO 20240002 Nutrien AG Solutions, Inc..pdf
2. Price Schedule IFB No. 21-001-3610 Nutrien AG FY 2023-24.pdf
8.11 Approve Purchase Order No. 20240003 with Smith Pipe & Supply, Inc. for irrigation and water conservation supplies in an amount not to exceed $278,000 for FY 2023-24.
SR Approve PO 20240003 Smith Pipe & Supply_2ndOTE.docx
1. Requested PO 20240003 Smith Pipe & Supply, Inc..pdf
2. Price Schedule IFB No. 21-002-3600 Smith Pipe Supply FY 2023-24.pdf
8.12 Approve Purchase Order No. 20240004 with Wilbur-Ellis Company for herbicide and pesticide chemicals in an amount not to exceed $120,000 for FY 2023-24.
SR Approve PO 20240004 Wilbur-Ellis_2ndOTE.docx
1. Requested PO 20240004 Wilbur-Ellis Company.pdf
2. Price Schedule IFB No. 21-001-3400 Wilbur-Ellis FY 2023-24 v02.pdf
8.13 Approve Purchase Order No. 20240005 with Hasa, Inc. for pool chemical supplies in an amount not to exceed $155,000 for FY 2023-24.
SR Approve PO 20240005 Hasa, Inc_2ndOTE.docx
1. Requested PO 20240005 Hasa, Inc. OLD.pdf
2. Price Schedule IFB No. 21-002-3400 Hasa Inc. FY 23-24.pdf
8.14 Approve Final Tract Map No. 69651, located at Palmdale Blvd and 61st Street East.
TR 69651 Approval - Staff Report.docx
TR 69651 - Final.pdf
8.15 Approve service agreement for a digital divide study with Nutter Consulting in the amount of $140,000 for a term of six (6) months.
A-8413 Nutter Consulting Staff Report_Revised.docx
Consulting Services w- Term (#3A) - Nutter Consulting (A-8413) - 07-12-2023 - Preview (3).pdf
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Approve the minutes from the previous meeting.
June 7, 2023 - CC/SA
City Council_SA_HA - 06_07_2023 - 5pm.pdf
9. PUBLIC HEARING
9.1 Adopt Resolution No. CC 2023-028, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale approving the Engineer's Report and the continuation of the levy and collection of assessments for Fiscal Year 2023/2024 for the City of Palmdale Drainage Benefit Assessment Districts No. 1 and No. 2006-02.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Now is the time for public participation on this item.
Each speaker is allotted two (2) minutes.
Palmdale DBAD - Staff Report 7-12-2023_final.docx
Palmdale DBAD - Res 3 #CC 2023-028 for 7-12-2023_final.docx
Drainage Engineers Report FY 2023-24_vFinal.pdf
9.2 Adopt Resolution No. CC 2023-029, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale approving the Engineer's Report and the continuation of the levy and collection of assessments for Fiscal Year 2023/2024 for the City of Palmdale Landscape Maintenance Assessment Districts and Annexations, Park Maintenance and Recreation Improvement District, and Streetlight Maintenance Assessment Districts and Annexations.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Now is the time for public participation on this item.
Each speaker is allotted two (2) minutes.
Palmdale LMD,Park,SLAD-Staff Report 7-12-23_final.docx
Palmdale LMD,Park,SLAD-Res 3 #CC 2023-029 for 7-12-2023_final.docx
LMD Engineers Report FY 2023-24_vFinal.pdf
Park Engineers Report FY 2023-24_vFinal.pdf
Streetlight Engineers Report FY 2023-24_vFinal.pdf
9.3 Adopt Resolution No. CC 2023-030, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale updating the Sewer Collection Service Charge and ordering the continuation of the charge for the operation and maintenance of the Palmdale sewer collection system for Fiscal Year 2023/2024.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Now is the time for public participation on this item.
Each speaker is allotted two (2) minutes.
Staff Report 7-12-23_final.docx
Resolution No. CC 2023-030 for 7-12-2023_final.doc
Sewer Collection Service Charge Report FY 2023-24_v1.pdf City Council
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NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS
:
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.
11. INFORMATIONAL REPORT FROM MAYOR AND / OR COUNCILMEMBERS ON
THEIR VARIOUS COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS AND MEETINGS ATTENDED AT
PUBLIC EXPENSE
11.1 Council Reports on Committee Memberships and Meetings Attended at Public Expense.
Bettencourt Informational Report 070523.docx
BISHOP Informational Report 070123.docx
LOA Informational Report 070523.docx
Ohlsen Informational Report 070523.docx
12. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REQUESTS FOR NEW AGENDA ITEMS
13. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
14. PRESENTATION BY CITY ATTORNEY
14.1 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).
14.2 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).
14.3 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).
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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).
15. ANNOUNCEMENT BY CITY ATTORNEY
16. ADJOURN
meeting to July 19, 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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