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 Announcement and introduction by City Manager of Captain Josh Bardon, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department – Palmdale Station.
4.2 Presentation of Proclamations declaring and celebrating September 15 - October 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month.
4.3 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
4.4 Presentation of a Proclamation declaring October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
38300 SIERRA HIGHWAY
SUITE B
PALMDALE, CA 93550
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER
4, 2023
5:00 PM
www.cityofpalmdale.org
WELCOME
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Presentation of a Proclamation declaring October 8 - 14, 2023 as Code Enforcement Officer Week.
4.6 Presentation on #FightFentanylAV Campaign.
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.)
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, New Business and Closed Session, 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, NEW BUSINESS AND CLOSED SESSION:
Now is the time
for public participation on items listed on the Consent Calendar, 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 Receive and file the Monthly Investment Activity Reports for August 2023.
1. Staff_Report_-_Investment_Report_AUG_2023.docx
02 Aug 2023 City & Successor Investment Report.pdf
8.2 Adopt Resolution No. CC 2023-058, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale authorizing the City Manager's signature authority of up to $250,000 per transaction for the purchase of performers or entertainment services.
1._Staff_Report_to_Council_re_Entertainment_Signature_Authority___Funding.docx
2._Resolution_CC_2023-058_for_sig_authority_for_events.doc
8.3 Approve Agreement for Claims Administration Services between the City of Palmdale and Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc. for a not-to-exceed amount of $207,799 for the five year term.
SR_-_Sedgwick.docx
City of Palmdale - Sedgwick 2023-2028 CSA FINAL.pdf
8.4 Approve the City Council's Discretionary Funds Policy and Procedures.
SR Discretionary Funds.docx
City Council Discretionary Funds Program.docx
8.5 Approve Agreement with Dell Technologies, Inc. to provide data center hardware, configuration services, and hardware support for a not-to-exceed amount of $344,822 for a term of five (5) years.
Staff Report for A-8493 Dell SAN 2023.docx
A-8493.pdf
8.6 Approve First Amendment to Agreement with Datalink Networks, Inc. for Microsoft Licensing to increase the contract price by $292,804 for an amount not to exceed $677,964 for the remainder of the term, through October 4, 2025.
SR_Datalinks_Amendment (3).docx
A-8052 Amendment 1.pdf
8.7 Approve Agreement with Wilson Events, Inc., to provide entertainment booking and management services for an amount not to exceed $250,000 for a term of 2 years.
Staff_Report-Wilson_Events_Inc._2023.edited.docx
City of Palmdale - Wilson Events, Inc. (A-8504) - 08-22-2023 - Preview (1).pdf City Council
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Receive and File Annual Reports for the Palmdale Tourism Improvement District Reports for 2022-2023 and 2023-2024.
Staff_Report_PTID_Annual_Report.docx
FINAL PTID Annual Report FY22-23.pdf
Final PTID Annual Report FY23-24.pdf
8.9 Award Request for Proposal 23-001-2100 for temporary Planning staff services to Interwest Consulting Group and approve Agreement with Interwest Consulting Group to provide temporary Planning staff services in an amount not to exceed $400,000 for a term of 3 years, through 2026.
Staff_Report_RFP_23-001-2100_A-8518.docx
A-8518.pdf
8.10 Approve Amendment No. 1 to Agreement with Interwest Consulting Group to increase the contract price by $150,000 for an amount not to exceed $250,000 for Ritter Ranch Planning services.
Staff_Report_First_Amendment_to_A-7581.docx
City of Palmdale - AGENDA ITEM_ Interwest Consulting Group, Inc. (A-7581) Amendment # 1- 09-12-2023 - Preview.pdf
A-7581.pdf
8.11 Approve Agreement with Parsons Transportation Group for Environmental and Design Services for PN 860, Avenue R at Sierra Highway Railroad Crossing Improvement Project, in the amount of $706,404 for a term of 600 days.
Staff Report Reference Parsons Agreement.docx
Parsons Transportation Group - PN860 -(A-8339).pdf
8.12 Adopt Resolution No. CC 2023-054, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale authorizing the application for grant funds from the Recreational Trails Program for the Barrel Springs Trail Improvement Project.
BARREL SPRINGS-Staff Report-RTP 2023.docx
BARREL SPRINGS-Resolution 2023-054.doc
8.13 Accept a grant provided by Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District (AVAQMD) and approve the program to fund residential Electrical Vehicle (EV) charging equipment, in the amount of $100,000.
SR - Acceptance of AVAQMD Grant.docx
Palmdale Your Ride Is EPIC Agreement Final.pdf
8.14 Notice of Completion - Accept Public Improvements for Tract 60028 located between 67th Street East and 70th Street East at Avenue R-4.
SR-09202023__19-20_.docx
EXHIBIT A 19-20.docx
EXHIBIT B (19-20).docx
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8.15 Notice of Completion - Accept Public Improvements for Tract 60028-1 located at the southeast corner of Avenue R and 65th Street East.
SR-09202023 (18-33).docx
EXHIBIT A 18-33.docx
EXHIBIT B (18-33).docx
NOC_18-33 ST IMPROVEMENTS.doc
8.16 Notice of Completion - Accept Public Improvements for Tract 60028-2 located at the southwest corner of Avenue R and 70th Street East.
SR-09202023 (19-16).docx
EXHIBIT A 19-16.docx
EXHIBIT B (19-16).docx
NOC_19-16 ST IMPROVEMENTS.doc
8.17 Award IFB No. 23-001-3610 Professional Arboricultural Services and Approve agreement with Tip Top Arborists, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $2,750,000 over a five-year term.
SR_Award_IFB___Approve_Agreement_-_Tip_Top_Arborists.docx
1. IFB No. 23-001-3610 Arboricultural Services Bid Tabulation.pdf
2. Agreement No. A-8507 Tip Top Arborists Inc._DRAFT.pdf
8.18 Approve long-term Bundled Renewable Energy Resale Agreement between Energy for Palmdale's Independent Choice (EPIC) and Shell Energy North America (US), L.P.
20231004_Palmdale Staff Report_EPIC CCA_Shell RPS_TS.docx
Power Purchase Agreement A-8540.pdf
8.19 Adopt Resolution No. CC 2023-053, 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, Los Angeles County Consolidated Fire Protection District, and the Los Angeles County Waterworks #40 - Antelope Valley and the governing bodies of the Antelope Valley Cemetery District, Antelope 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. 14-447 to County Sanitation District No. 14.
092023__SR_Tax_Shared_Annex._No._14-447__CC_2023-053 Final.doc
092023__Resolution_No._CC_2023-053.docx
092023, LACSD Transmittal Letter.pdf
092023, County Joint Resolution Annex 14-447.pdf
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092023, Exhibit A_Annexation Map No. 14-447.pdf
8.20 Approve the minutes from the previous meetings.
CC/SA - August 2, 2023
CC/SA - August 16, 2023
CC/SA - September 6, 2023
City Council_SA 08 02 2023.pdf
City Council 08 16 2023.pdf
City Council_SA
09 06 2023.pdf
9. NEW BUSINESS
9.1 Discussion regarding designating a representative to the Fallen Heroes Committee.
10. 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 Sept 2023.pdf
Alarcon Informational Report Sept 2023 FINAL 1.pdf
Bishop Informational Report Sept 2023.pdf
LOA Informational Report Sept 2023 FINAL.pdf
Ohlsen Informational Report September 2023.pdf
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
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This closed session is being held pursuant to the authority of California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).
14.2 PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT
Title: City Attorney
15. ANNOUNCEMENT BY CITY ATTORNEY
16. ADJOURN
meeting to October 18, 2023, in honor of Deputy Ryan "Clink" Clinkunbroomer, 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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