CC SA PFA
June 5, 2024
5pm
1 MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL/SA/PFA
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER
38300 SIERRA
HIGHWAY,
SUITE
B
PALMDALE, CALIFORNIA
JUNE 5, 2024
www.cityofpalmdale.org
1)
CALL MEETING
TO
ORDER
Mayor Bishop called the meeting to order at 5:01 pm.
Note: All City Council memberships are reflected in their City Council titles.
2)
ROLL CALL
MAYOR
BISHOP,
MAYOR
PRO TEM LOA, COUNCILMEMBERS
OHLSEN,
BETTENCOURT,
ALARCÓN
PRESENT: Austin Bishop, Richard J. Loa, Eric Ohlsen, Laura Bettencourt, Andrea Alarcón.
ABSENT: None.
3)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF
SILENCE
The Palmdale Vital Intervention and Directional Alternatives (VIDA) class led the pledge of allegiance.
4)
PRESENTATIONS
4.1)
iServe Youth Leadership Academy presentation to the City Council.
Recreation Coordinator Lewis gave a PowerPoint presentation.
Mayor Bishop thanked staff for the program and presented scholarship checks to the participants of the iServe Youth Leadership Academy.
Councilmember Ohlsen thanked staff, parents, and students for their participation in the program
4.2)
Ghetto Film School Presentation to the City Council.
Economic Development Coordinator Bruckner spoke briefly regarding partnering with Ghetto Film School
in
a student film lab. Kyle Provencia
Reingold, Executive Director of GFS LA, spoke regarding the program and
displayed a video showing the highlights of the student film lab. Monalisa
spoke about
her positive experience with the program.
Mayor Bishop presented the participants with certificates.
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Presentation of Animal Services Feasibility Study
Findings.
Public Safety Supervisor German
provided a little history on the
Animal
Services Feasibility Study and introduced Dr. Sara Pizano.
Dr. Pizano
the scope of the
assessment, the
lack of resources, nationwide animal care management
issues, and
investment
in resources to reduce intake.
The Council and staff discussed hybrid solutions, the investigation of illegal kennels, euthan
asia
rates,
housing availability for animals, a
doption
barriers
,
addressing dog nuisance, and
foster
programs
for pets
.
Public Safety Supervisor German
stated she would bring back a more detailed
recommendation.
Councilmember
Alarcón
suggested having a discussion with the City of
Lancaster to see if they are interested in exploring solutions together.
Discussion ensued regarding spay and neuter clinics
.
5)
PUBLIC COMMENTS
CONSENT CALENDAR, APPOINTMENT(S), NEW BUSINESS, AND CLOSED SESSION:
The following individuals provided public input: David Harris spoke in support of
Item
6.4 approving
firework stand permits
, and
Alan Henkin spoke regarding the Library
Board of Trustees.
Items 6.4 and 6.6 were pulled for discussion.
6)
CONSENT
CALENDAR
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)
Receive and file the Monthly Investment Activity Reports for April
2024.
6.3)
Adopt Resolution No.
PFA
2024
-
002, a Resolution of the Board of Directors of
the Palmdale Financing Authority approving the establishment of the Palmdale
Financing Authority Local Agency Investment
Fund.
6.4)
Approve 37 Fireworks Stand Permits For Non
-
Profit Organizations.
Mayor Bishop pulled this item for discussion.
Business License
Coordinator Andrews presented the staff report.
There was Council and staff discussion regarding City outreach to non -
profits,
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3 voter approval of Safe and Sane fireworks, enforcement of illegal fireworks, and selection of locations for firework booths.
Motion:
Approve 35 Fireworks Stand Permits For Non
-
Profit
Organizations
excluding location 30. St. Mary's Catholic Church and 31. Help for Heroes Moved by Andrea Alarcón, seconded by Laura
Bettencourt.
Vote:
Motion carried (5
-
0)
Yes:
Austin Bishop, Richard J. Loa, Eric Ohlsen, Laura Bettencourt, Andrea
Alarcón.
Mayor Pro
Tem
Loa recused himself from the vote
on the
firework stand permit
30 f
or
St. Mary's Catholic Church because he is on the Board.
Motion: Approve Permit 30
St. Mary's Catholic Church.
Moved by Andrea Alarcón, seconded by Laura Bettencourt.
Vote:
Motion carried (4
-
0)
Yes:
Austin Bishop, Eric Ohlsen, Laura Bettencourt, Andrea
Alarcón.
Mayor Bishop recused himself from the vote of firework stand permit 31 for
Help
for Heroes because
they requested a quote from his
business.
Motion: Approve Permit 31
Help for
Heroes.
Moved by Laura Bettencourt, seconded by Richard J. Loa.
Vote:
Motion carried (4
-
0)
Yes:
Richard J. Loa, Eric Ohlsen, Laura Bettencourt, Andrea
Alarcón.
6.5)
Approve amendment of the 2019
-
2020 Action Plan to reprogram Community
Development Block Grant COVID (CDBG
-
CV) funds, and review and approve
adjustments to the South Antelope
Valley
Emergency Services
(SAVES)
CDBG
-
CV budget.
6.6)
Adopt Ordinance No. 1642, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of
Palmdale
Municipal Code to establish an alternate Trustee and to designate and update the Powers and the Duties of the Library Board.
Councilmember Alarcón pulled this item for discussion.
Deputy Director of Parks and Recreation Dombrowski presented the staff
report.
City Attorney Curley requested that the last sentence in Section 3, subsection B of the ordinance be removed.
Councilmember
Alarcón
asked the Council to consider amending the PMC for
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4 the library board appointment process to allow for one appointment per Council District as opposed to the Mayor appointing all five.
City Attorney Curley discussed the current appointment process based on the State of California Education Code. Discussion continued on the appointment process.
Councilmember Ohlsen requested that City Attorney Curley review the current appointment process for all
City boards, committees, and
commissions.
Motion: Adopt Ordinance No. 1642, an Ordinance of the City Council of the
City
of
Palmdale
amending
sections
2.32.020
Trustees'
Appointment
and
2.32.060 Trustees' Powers and Duties of Chapter 2.32 of Title 2 of the
Palmdale Municipal Code to establish an alternate Trustee and to designate and update the Powers and the Duties of the Library Board with an amendment to remove the last sentence in Section 3, subsection B.
Moved by Andrea Alarcón, seconded by Laura Bettencourt.
Vote: Motion carried (5
-
0)
Yes: Austin Bishop, Richard J. Loa, Eric Ohlsen, Laura Bettencourt, Andrea Alarcón.
6.7)
Adopt Resolution No. CC 2024
-
033, a Resolution of the City Council of
the
City of Palmdale declaring its intention to continue assessments for Fiscal
Year
2024
-
and
provide notice of public hearing for the City of Palmdale Drainage Benefit
Assessment Districts No. 1 and No. 2006
-
02. 6.8)
Adopt Resolution No. CC 2024
-
036, a Resolution of the City Council of
the
City of Palmdale declaring its intention to continue assessments for Fiscal
Year
2024
-
and
providing notice of public hearing for the City of Palmdale Landscape Maintenance Assessment Districts and Annexations, Park Maintenance and
Recreation Improvement District, and Streetlight Maintenance Assessment Districts and
Annexations.
6.9)
Notice of Completion
-
Accept Public Landscape Improvements for
Tract
73740 (LMD 324) located on the east side of Division Street, north of Avenue R.
6.10)
Approve Agreement with Trueline Construction & Surfacing, Inc. for
basketball court resurfacing for a total not to exceed amount of $106,300 for
a one
-
year term.
6.11)
Approve the minutes from the May 15, 2024 meeting.
Motion: Approve all items listed under the Consent Calendar except for
Items 6.4 and
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5 Moved by Richard J. Loa, seconded by Laura Bettencourt.
Vote:
Motion carried (5
-
0)
Yes:
Austin
Bishop, Richard J. Loa, Eric Ohlsen, Laura Bettencourt, Andrea Alarcón.
7)
PUBLIC HEARING
7.1)
Introduce and adopt Ordinance No. 1641, an Ordinance of the City Council of
the City Of Palmdale, California, recommending City Council approval of
General Plan Amendment 24
-
0001, Zoning Ordinance Amendment
24 -
0003
and Zone Change 24
-
0001,a request to amend the General Plan,
Zoning
Ordinance and Land Use Map and Zoning Map to address inconsistencies and finding that the project is consistent with Program Environmental Impact
Report 22
-
Plan
City Clerk Scott read the title of Ordinance No. 1641.
A motion was made and carried unanimously to introduce Ordinance No. 1641.
Planning Manager Magana presented the staff
report.
Mayor Pro Tem Loa spoke regarding the
ongoing
discussions with developers
and letters of support received and asked if all issues were resolved. Planning Manager Magana responded.
Councilmember Bettencourt asked if the future prospect of taking control of Palmdale Boulevard
would affect the parcel changes discussed. The Planning Manager stated that it would not
.
Mayor Bishop opened the Public Hearing.
Public Testimony: None.
Mayor Bishop closed the Public Hearing.
Motion: Adopt Ordinance No. 1641, an Ordinance of the City Council of the
City Of Palmdale, California, recommending City Council approval of General Plan Amendment 24
-
0001, Zoning Ordinance Amendment 24
-
0003 and
Zone
Change 24
-
0001,a request to amend the General Plan, Zoning Ordinance and
Land Use Map and Zoning Map to address inconsistencies and finding that the
project is consistent with Program Environmental Impact Report 22 -
002
prepared and certified in conjunction with the City's General Plan
Moved by Richard J. Loa, seconded by Laura Bettencourt.
Vote: Motion carried (5
-
0)
Yes: Austin Bishop, Richard J. Loa, Eric Ohlsen, Laura Bettencourt, Andrea Alarcón.
7.2)
Adopt Resolution No. CC 2024
-
031, a Resolution of the City Council of
the
City of Palmdale to establish a Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Program which
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establishes two new City fees: A VMT
Analysis Fee and VMT Impact Fee.
City Clerk Scott read the title of Resolution No. CC 2024 -
031.
City Traffic Manager Nelson introduced Michael Schmitt of Kimley Horn who provided an overview of SB 743 and explained the VMT program.
There was Council and staff discussion regarding the support of the VMT
program by developers and the threshold.
Mayor Bishop opened the Public Hearing.
Public
Testimony:
Marsha spoke in opposition of fees involved
for
development.
Mayor Bishop closed the Public Hearing.
City Attorney Curley spoke regarding the State guidelines.
Councilmember Ohlsen spoke
regarding the approval of the VMT program and
development.
Councilmember
Alarcón
pointed out the two fees being adopted.
Motion: Adopt Resolution No. CC 2024
-
031, a Resolution of the City Council
of
the City of Palmdale to establish a Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Program which includes VMT thresholds, VMT analysis requirements ,
and program;
and
establishes two new City fees: A VMT
Analysis Fee and VMT Impact Fee.
Moved by Eric Ohlsen, seconded by Richard J. Loa.
Vote: Motion carried (5
-
0)
Yes: Austin Bishop, Richard J. Loa, Eric Ohlsen, Laura Bettencourt, Andrea Alarcón.
Mayor Bishop called for a recess at 7:00 pm
-
7:10 pm.
7.3)
Adopt Resolution No. CC 2024
-
054, a Resolution of the City Council of
the
City of Palmdale ordering the detachment of parcels from the City of Palmdale Landscape Maintenance Assessment Districts and Annexations, Park
Maintenance and Recreation Improvement District, and Streetlight Maintenance Assessment Districts and
Annexations.
City Clerk Scott read the title of Resolution No. CC 2024 -
054.
Director of Public Works Glidden presented the staff report.
Mayor Bishop opened the Public Hearing.
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Mayor Bishop closed the Public Hearing.
Motion: Adopt Resolution No. CC 2024
-
054, a Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Palmdale ordering the detachment of parcels from the City of Palmdale Landscape Maintenance Assessment Districts and Annexations, Park Maintenance and Recreation Improvement District, and Streetlight Maintenance Assessment Districts and Annexations.
Moved by Richard J. Loa, seconded by Laura Bettencourt.
Vote: Motion carried (5
-
0)
Yes: Austin Bishop, Richard J. Loa, Eric Ohlsen, Laura Bettencourt, Andrea Alarcón.
7.4)
Adopt Resolution No. CC 2024
-
055, a Resolution of the City Council of
the
City of Palmdale ordering the detachment of parcels from the City of Palmdale
Drainage Benefit Assessment District No.
2006
-
02. City Clerk Scott read the title of Resolution No. CC 2024 -
055.
Director of Public Works Glidden presented the staff report.
Mayor Bishop opened the Public Hearing.
Public Testimony: None.
Mayor Bishop closed the Public Hearing.
Motion: Adopt Resolution No. CC 2024
-
055, a Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Palmdale ordering the detachment of parcels from the City of Palmdale Drainage Benefit Assessment District No. 2006
-
02. Moved by Richard J. Loa, seconded by Laura Bettencourt.
Vote: Motion carried (5
-
0)
Yes: Austin Bishop, Richard J. Loa, Eric Ohlsen, Laura Bettencourt, Andrea Alarcón.
8)
APPOINTMENTS
8.1)
City Council Nomination and Appointment of one (1) Public Member to the
Audit Committee.
Council spoke in favor of Ms. Zelaya's qualifications.
Motion: Appoint Cinthia Zelaya to the Audit Committee
Moved by Richard J. Loa, seconded by Andrea Alarcón.
Vote:
Motion carried (5
-
0)
Yes:
Austin Bishop, Richard J. Loa, Eric Ohlsen, Laura Bettencourt, Andrea
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8.2)
Approve Reappointments to the Library Board.
Motion: Approve Reappoint Deborah Rutkowski
-
Hines and Delores J. Morris to
the Library Board
Moved by Richard J. Loa, seconded by Eric Ohlsen.
Vote:
Motion carried (5
-
0)
Yes:
Austin Bishop, Richard J. Loa, Eric Ohlsen, Laura Bettencourt, Andrea
Alarcón.
9)
NEW BUSINESS
9.1) Consider and Approve
the execution of the First Amendment to City Manager
Employment Agreement: Update terms of employment; no change in base salary.
City Attorney Curley presented the staff report.
Mayor Bishop and Mayor Pro Tem Loa spoke in support of approving the amendment.
Motion:
Approve First Amendment to City Manager Perez Employment Agreement No.
A
-
8218
Moved by Richard J. Loa, seconded by Eric Ohlsen.
Vote:
Motion carried (5
-
0)
Yes:
Austin Bishop, Richard J. Loa, Eric Ohlsen, Laura Bettencourt, Andrea
Alarcón.
10)
REPORT
City Manager Perez reported on the following: Farmer's Market; AV
Taco
Festival
June 8 at Poncitlan Square; Seasons of Service park beautification event at Marie
Kerr Park; Palmdale Sheriff's station gun buyback on June 15; Juneteenth event on
June 19 at Poncitlan Square; concert series approaching and 4th of July event; new
City website; and Parks and Recreation youth scholarships are open for
DryTown
Water Park and recreational swimming and
safety.
Councilmember Bettencourt stepped away from the dais at 7:19 pm and did not return.
11)
REPORT
Captain Bardon reported on the following:
contract service compliance; calls for
service and response times; working with City staff on false alarms; Part 1 Crimes; traffic citations, collisions, and the gun buyback event at Poncitlan Square on June 15 starting at
9:00 am
.
The Council had questions and comments regarding response times on routine calls, CARPing reduction, the
average amount of overtime for deputies, improving
communication, and providing graffiti enforcement numbers.
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COUNCIL REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REQUESTS FOR
FUTURE
AGENDA
ITEMS
12.1) Council reports,
announcements, and requests for future agenda items.
Councilmember
Alarcón
noted for the record that her report was filed and included sixteen City events.
Councilmember
Alarcón
left the dais at 7:38 pm and did not return.
Councilmember Ohlsen reported on the following: USL crest reveal for the AV
semi
-
pro
soccer team; Memorial Day ceremony; relinquishment of
Palmdale
Blvd; and
requested two future agenda items
:
1) Provide an analysis and direction
regarding
adding a Measure to capture the money for the homeless
in
Palmdale
, and
2)
Provide an analysis on the feasibility of bringing back an elected mayor.
Mayor Pro
Tem
Loa requested that the Sheriff's Booster event be added to his
monthly report
. He r
eported on the Memorial Day ceremony
;
ICSC
Conference;
and
attended the Executive Committee meeting for Regional Homeless Alignment .
Mayor Bishop reported on the following: Wall mural paint days; 4.0 ceremony; High Desert Beer & Wine festival; American Red Cross ribbon cutting; Young Entrepreneurs Academy graduation; Palmdale
SR
-
14 on ramp/off ramp and
interchange groundbreaking event; revitalizing the City; and the Memorial Day ceremony.
13)
NON
-
AGENDA PUBLIC
COMMENTS:
The following individuals provide
d
public input: Eugene Hernandez commented on
an
incident he
witnessed on Sierra Highway
; John
Vasquez,
League Commissioner for
Rise Flag Football, spoke about a flag football program to the City of Palmdale; Ms.
Gonzalez, Ms. Casteneda, and Citizen (no name) commented regarding the damage to
the
building of Brain Balance of Palmdale and requested support from Council; Christine Parkinson commented regarding firework stand locations, Memorial Day celebration,
Avenue R construction, and acquisition of Palmdale Boulevard; Mario Presents spoke regarding a balanced budget, street potholes, and the Human Rights Advisory Committee; and David Harris commented about an elected Mayor,
congratulated
Mayor Bishop and City Manager Perez on doing an excellent job, and spoke about firework stand locations and ability for organizations to apply; and Citizen (no name) spoke regarding grants for animal care facilities, and homeless resources, and
an
elected
mayor.
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ADJOURN
Mayor Bishop
adjourned the meeting at 8:15 pm, in
memory
of Ms.
Anna
-
Maria
Rios
of St. Mary Elementary Catholic School
, to June 26, 2024, at
5:00 pm
in the City Hall
Council Chamber located at 38300 Sierra Highway, Suite B, Palmdale, California.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 26th day of June 2024.
Austin Bishop, Mayor
ATTEST:
Rochelle Scott, City Clerk