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, BETTS
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
4. 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.)
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
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(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(s), Appointment, and Closed Session, with two (2) minutes on each New Business and Public Hearing item, 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.
5. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
CONSENT CALENDAR(S), APPOINTMENT, AND CLOSED SESSION:
Now is the
time for public participation on items listed on the Consent Calendar(s), Appointment, and Closed Session. Each speaker is allotted three (3) minutes total on the entirety of the above sections.
6. HOUSING AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar will be enacted by one motion unless an item(s) is pulled by the Housing Authority, in which case the item(s) will be removed from the Calendar and will be considered separately following this portion of the Agenda.
6.1 Review and approve budget adjustments for acquisition of vacant land located along 3rd Street East near Avenue P-12 (APN 3006-006-036).
04 SR -
HA Budget Adjustments.docx
6.2 Approve the minutes from the previous meetings.
June 7, 2023 - HA Minutes
June 21, 2023 - HA Minutes
HA - 06_07_2023 - 5pm.pdf
HA Mins 06 21 2023.pdf
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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.
7.1 Approve Second Amendment to agreement with NBS Government Finance Group (A-7611) to increase the total amount of the Agreement by $75,250 for a not to exceed amount of $1,001,380 for the remainder of the term through 2024.
Staff_Report_-_Agreement_A-7611_Amendment 2.docx
City of Palmdale - [email protected] - NBS Government Finance Group (A- 7611) Amendment 2 - 05-24-2023 - Signed v34.pdf
7.2 Approve Second Amendment to Legal Services Agreement with Bradley, Gmelich
& Wellerstein, LLP
(A-7819) to increase the total amount of the Agreement by an additional $240,000 not to exceed the sum of $990,000
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SR - Bradley, Gmelich & Wellerstein, LLP A-7819 Amend 2 - 08162023.docx
Bradley, Gmelich & Wellerstein, LLP (A-7819) Amendment 2.pdf
A-7819 A1 Bradley Gmelich Wellerstein.pdf
Bradley & Gmelich - Agreement 7819.pdf
7.3 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
7.4 Award Agreement with MNS Engineers, Inc. for Construction Management and Inspection Services Associated with PN795, Sam Yellen Park Phase 2, in the amount of $535,568 for a term of 16 months from the date of Notice to Proceed.
PN795_-_Award_Con_Inspection_Contract_2023.07.26.docx
MNS ENGINEERS (A-8470).pdf
Agreement No. A-8470 - Exhibit A.pdf
7.5 Approve Grant Agreement A-8464 with Advancing Communities Together for $781,820 for development of 20-units of crisis interim housing, for a ten-year term, to be located at 38629 9th Street East, Palmdale.
01 SR ACT ARPA PDC Agreement 8.16.2023.docx
01 ACT Dream Village ARPA Grant Agreement A-8464 v2.pdf
01 Project Location Map.docx
7.6 Approve Grant Agreement A-8465 with Advancing Communities Together for $390,220 for facility improvements and site preparation for a Winter Shelter to be located at 38626 9th Street East, Palmdale.
01 SR ACT ARPA WSP Agreement 8.16.2023.docx
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ACT Winter Shelter ARPA Grant Agreement v6 exhibits.pdf
7.7 Adopt Resolution No. CC 2023-050, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale establishing a new full-time position and amending the City's Classification and Pay Plan for General Positions.
1. Staff_Report_-_Classification_And_Pay_Plan.docx
2. Reso 2023-050 Class & Pay Plan.docx
3. CLASSIFICATION_AND_PAY_PLAN_General_Positions Rev 8.16.23.pdf
4. 7.3.23 Salary Schedule General Positions.pdf
7.8 Adopt Resolution No. CC 2023-048, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale, authorizing the submission of the application for the 2023 Local Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Grant (JAG) Program to receive Grant allocation of $54,869.
JAG Staff Report Resolution No CC 2023-048.docx
JAG__Resolution_No_CC_2023-048.docx
2023 JAG Application for Submission.pdf
7.9 Approve the minutes from the previous meeting.
July 12, 2023 - CC/SA Minutes
July 19, 2023 - CC Minutes
City Council_SA - 07_12_2023 - 5pm.pdf
City Council - 7 19 2023 - 5PM.pdf
8. APPOINTMENT
8.1 City Council nomination and appointment of one (1) member to The Palmdale Aerospace Academy Board of Directors.
TPAA_Appointment_SR_final rev.docx
TPAA Application - Patrick Brophy Redacted.pdf
Perkins, Tracy Redacted.pdf
Board of Directors Description of Duties.pdf
By-Laws Excerpts.pdf
9. PUBLIC HEARING
9.1 Introduction and Adoption of Ordinance No. 1613, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Palmdale approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment 23-001 and Zone Change 23-001, a request to modify Title 17 of the Palmdale Municipal Code to address inconsistencies correct typographical errors, update the associated Zoning Map and find that the Amendment is consistent with Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) 22-002 prepared and certified in conjunction City Council
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PUBLIC COMMENTS: Now is the time for public participation on this item.
Each speaker is allotted two (2) minutes.
Staff_Report_ZOA_23-001_and_ZC_23-001-V1.docx
Ordinance_No._1613__ZOA_23-001_and_ZC_23-001-V2.doc
Exhibit I - Redlines_v1.pdf
Exhibit II - Zoning Map.pdf
9.2 Introduction and Adoption of Ordinance No. 1614, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Palmdale, a request to amend various sections of the Palmdale Municipal Code to address inconsistencies, correct typographical errors and references and finding that the Amendment is consistent with Program Environmental Impact Report 20-002 prepared and certified in conjunction with the City's General Plan (Palmdale 2045).
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Now is the time for public participation on this item.
Each speaker is allotted two (2) minutes.
Staff Report - PMC Amendment.docx
Ordinance No. 1614 - PMC Amendment V1.doc
Exhibit 1 v2.docx
9.3 Introduction and Adoption of Ordinance No. 1611, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Palmdale, Amending Section
2.08.010 of the Palmdale
Municipal Code to establish the process to annually designating the mayor and selecting the mayor pro tem.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Now is the time for public participation on this item.
Each speaker is allotted two (2) minutes.
Recommendation re mayor and mayor pro tem 08102023.docx
Ordinance No. 1611 .docx
10. NEW BUSINESS
10.1 Presentation update for the Community Programs Division.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Now is the time for public participation on this item.
Each speaker is allotted two (2) minutes.
10.2 Consideration and adoption of City Council Rules and Regulations; recommendation to adopt Resolution No. CC 2023-052, a Resolution establishing a Code of Conduct for City Council Members and Officials and establishing rules for conducting City Council Meetings.
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Each speaker is allotted two (2) minutes.
Consideration and Adoption of City Council Rules and Regulations 08102023 .docx
Reso. No. CC 2023-052.docx
10.3 Letter of Support protecting U.S. Manufacturing Jobs, Community Investments and Promoting Innovative Workforce and Community Partnerships.
PUBLIC COMMENTS: Now is the time for public participation on this item.
Each speaker is allotted two (2) minutes.
BYD Support Letter2.docx
11. 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.
12. CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REQUESTS
13. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
14. PRESENTATION BY CITY ATTORNEY
14.1 PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT
Title: City Attorney
15. ANNOUNCEMENT BY CITY ATTORNEY
16. ADJOURN
meeting to September 6, 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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