1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER
Note: All City Council memberships are reflected in their City Council titles.
2. ROLL CALL
MAYOR BISHOP, MAYOR PRO TEM LOA, COUNCILMEMBERS OHLSEN,
BETTENCOURT, ALARC
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COMMISSIONERS FRAGA-SAENZ, BETTS
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE
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.
CITY COUNCIL
HOUSING AUTHORITY
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
38300 SIERRA HIGHWAY
SUITE B
PALMDALE, CA 93550
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2024
5:00 PM
www.cityofpalmdale.org
WELCOME
City Council
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
1 (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 two (2) minutes on the entirety of the Consent Calendar(s), 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.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
CONSENT CALENDAR(S), APPOINTMENT(S), NEW BUSINESS, AND CLOSED SESSION: Now is the time for public participation on items listed on the Consent Calendar(s), Appointment(s), New Business, and Closed Session. Each speaker is allotted two (2) minutes in total for the entirety of the above sections.
5. HOUSING AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under the Housing Authority Consent Calendar will be enacted by one motion unless an item(s) is pulled by the Authority, in which case the item(s) will be removed from the Calendar and will be considered separately following this portion of the Agenda.
5.1 Approve the termination of Affordable Housing Agreement with Ninth Patriot, LLC and Housing Authority Development loan of $900,000 for development located at 9th Street East and East Avenues Q11 and Q12 (APN 3009-018-009 through 016).
SR Ninth Patriot termination.docx
Agrmt No. A-6987 with Ninth Patriot LLC.pdf
5.2 Award Information for Bid (IFB) No. 23-001-3610 for Professional Arboricultural Services and approve Agreement with The New Tip Top Arborists, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $500,000 over a 54-month term.
SR Agrmt No. A-8654 Arboricultural Services.docx
Agrmt No. A-8654 with The New Tip Top Arborists, Inc.pdf
Exh B Scope of Services & Technical Specifications Agrmt No. A-8654.pdf
Exh C Fee Schedule Agrmt No. A-8654.pdf
5.3 Approve the minutes from the previous meetings.
December 6, 2023
City Council
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
2 Minutes HA 12 06 2023.pdf
6. 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.
6.1 Waive full reading of the Resolution(s) and/or Ordinance(s) to be considered and voted on at this meeting. (This allows for reading the title only in lieu of reciting the entire text).
6.2 Adopt Resolution No. CC 2024-009, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale stating the City's Investment Policy and repealing Resolution No. CC 2023-006, and Adopt Resolution No. CC 2024-010, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale stating the Investment Policy for the City contributions to the Retiree Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) Plan and the Retiree Health Premium Supplement (HPS) Plan and repealing Resolution No. CC 2023-007.
SR Investment Policy City and Retiree.docx
Reso. No. CC 2024-009
Investment Policy 2024.docx
Reso. No. CC 2024-010
Retiree Investment Policy 2024.docx
6.3 Approve Memorandum of Understanding by and between the City of Palmdale, County of Los Angeles and Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority for the cooperation, collaboration, and negotiation of joint responsibilities to establish the Center for Transportation Technology Excellence.
SR Agrmt No. A-8676.docx
Agrmt No. A-8676 with LA County.docx
6.4 Accept a Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CALRECYCLE) grant for the replacement of 11 or more drinking fountains with dual bottle-filling drinking stations located at various City parks in the amount of $92,183.
SR CalRecycle Grant.docx
Atch 1 Proposed New Fountain .docx
6.5 Approve Agreement with Samsara, Inc., utilizing Sourcewell Cooperative Contract, for web-based fleet telematics software and equipment in an amount not to exceed $300,000 over a 5 year contract.
SR Agrmt No. A-8571 with Samsara Inc.docx
Agrmt No. A-8571 Samsara Inc.pdf
Samsara, Inc.
Sourcewell Contract No. 020221.pdf
6.6 Award Construction Agreement with R.C. Becker and Son, Inc. for PN 741, Avenue S-8 and 40th Street East Roundabout Project, for $3,545,778 for a term City Council
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
3 of 150 working days from the Date of the Notice to Proceed.
SR Agrmt No. A-8159 with R.C. Becker.docx
Agrmt No.
A-8159 with R.C. Becker.pdf
Exh A Site Map.pdf
6.7 Approve Second Amendment to Agreement with MNS Engineers, Inc. for PN 761, Civic Center Complete Streets Project, for $168,435, bringing the total cost to $267,905, for continued public works construction inspection services.
SR Agrmt No. A-8310 Second Amendment with MNS Engineers.docx
Agrmt No. A-8310, Second Amendment with MNS Engineers.pdf
Exh A Civic Center Site Plan.pdf
6.8 Approve First Amendment to Agreement with MNS Engineers, Inc., for Public Works Construction Inspection Services for PN 780, Avenue Q-12 Sidewalk Gap Closure Project, for an increase of $42,480, total agreement amount not to exceed $107,480, for a term of ninety (90) calendar days from receipt of Authorization to Proceed.
SR Agrmt No. A-8312 First Amendment with MNS Engineers Inc.docx
Agrmt No. A-8312, First Amendment with MNS Engineers, Inc.pdf
Vicinity Map.pdf
6.9 Approve the minutes from the previous meetings.
CC/SA - January 10, 2024
Minutes CC SA 01 10 2024.pdf
7. PUBLIC HEARING
7.1 Introduction and adoption of Ordinance No. 1612,
an Ordinance of the City
Council of the City of Palmdale approving various amendments to Title 3 and Title 5 of the Palmdale Municipal Code.
SR Ord. No. 1612.docx
Ord. No. 1612.docx
PPT Ord. No. 1612.pptx
7.2 Introduction and adoption of Ordinance No. 1634, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Palmdale approving various amendments to Titles 1, 8, and 9 of the Palmdale Municipal Code (PMC) to enhance public safety.
SR Ord. No. 1634.docx
Ord. No. 1634.docx
PPT Ord. No. 1634.pptx
7.3 Introduction and adoption of Urgency Ordinance No. U-1635, an Urgency Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Palmdale, adopting by reference City Council
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
4 Appendix P of the 2022 California Building Code, and Appendix AZ of the 2022 California Residential Code.
SR Ord. No. U-1635.docx
Ord. No. U-1635.docx
Exh A - CBC Appendix P and CRC Appendix AZ.pdf
8. REPORTS AND ACTION ITEMS FROM MAYOR AND / OR COUNCILMEMBERS
8.1 Council Action Items.
9. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
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.
11. PRESENTATION BY CITY ATTORNEY
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).
12. ANNOUNCEMENT BY CITY ATTORNEY
13. ADJOURN
meeting to February 7, 2024, 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 translation, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (661) 267-5151 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting.
City Council
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
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