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CITY
COUNCIL/SA
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER
38300 SIERRA
HIGHWAY,
SUITE
B
PALMDALE, CALIFORNIA
OCTOBER 2,
2024
www.cityofpalmdale.org
1)
CALL MEETING
TO
ORDER
Mayor Bishop called the meeting to order at 5:07 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
Mayor Pro
Tem
Loa led the pledge of
allegiance.
4)
PUBLIC COMMENTS
CONSENT CALENDAR, APPOINTMENT(S), NEW BUSINESS, AND CLOSED SESSION:
The following individuals provided public comments: Renee Kimbrough, Carla Hubler, Alyson Montez, Isela Carreno, Cindy Small, Jackie Quillen, Mr. Contreras, and Vicky
Ventura commented on Item 5.3; Eugene Hernandez, Sky Jung, Rudolpho Perez
, and Rich Gallego
commented on Item 7.1; Felix Menendez
commented on Item 6.1, 7.1,
comments made by Councilmember Bettencourt, and
sponsoring of Hispanic Heritage event
.
Councilmember
Alarcón
commented on implementing mandatory translation
services at Council meetings.
Councilmember Bettencourt provided a response to the comments made by Felix Mendez and addressed past postings by Marcos Alvarez.
Mayor Bishop pulled Item 5.3 for discussion.
5)
CONSENT
CALENDAR
5.1)
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).
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Receive and file the monthly investment activity reports for August
2024.
5.3)
Approve Agreement with the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care
and Control to provide general animal care and control services for a term of
five years from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2029.
Mayor Bishop discussed focusing on solutions, expanding the Palmdale Shelter, and moving animals to other
states.
Public Safety Supervisor German presented the staff report and introduced representatives from the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control.
Councilmember Ohlsen discussed identifying more space
,
expansion
,
partnering with the County shelter, renewal of the contract, less euthanasia, and
a detailed report.
Councilmember Bettencourt asked if the contract is not approved, does the shelter shutdown. Marcia Mayeda
, Director of Animal Care and Control
responded
that
the Palmdale shelter would continue to operate and bring in
County animals from other areas.
Marcia Mayeda, Director of Animal Care and Control, stated the City can
opt
out or resign the contract at any time during the 5
-
year period with
a
60 -
day
notice
,
and if the contract is not approved, they w
il
l continue to operate
the
shelter
and bring animals from unincorporated areas.
Council and County staff
continued discussing adjusting the boundaries to
balance the population of animals, illegal breeders, and sting operations, identifying and leasing extra space, filling shelter vacancies, grant funding to support services, the
veterinarian shortage, and shelter hours of operation.
Councilmember
Alarcón
discussed reducing euthanasia rates, alternatives
to
establishing additional space, public accessibility to the kennels at the
Palmdale facility, shelter staffing, and City funding of a
shelter.
City Manager Perez discussed the solutions
staff ar
e work
ing
on in partnership
with animal activist
s
and the County.
Mayor Pro Tem Loa discussed possible solutions for a local independent way of providing animal services, shelter hours of operation, animal
intake rates,
and contract increases.
Councilmember Bettencourt discussed encouraging students to become
veterinarians, shelter hours of operation, and illegal breeders.
Mayor Bishop discussed fostering partnership
s
between County Animal Care
and Control, rescue groups, and non
-
profit organizations. Ms. Mayeda spoke
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's
efforts.
Motion: Approve Agreement with the Los Angeles County Department of
Animal Care and Control to provide general animal care and control services for a term of five years from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2029 and direct the City Manager to consider options for expansion during the mid -
year budgeting
process.
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.
5.4)
Approve Requisition with Coastline Equipment Company for the purchase of a
new
John
Deere
444P
Wheel
Loader
for
a
total
not
to
exceed
amount
of
$241,728; and Approve Requisition with Inland Kenworth (US), Inc., for the purchase of a new T480 4,000
-
gallon Water Truck for a total not to exceed
amount of $217,344.
5.5)
Approve Final Tract Map No. 66204 (located at the northeast corner of
Avenue
R
-
8 and Deville Street).
5.6)
Approve the Second Amendment to the Agreements with
ATS
Communications and River Oaks Communications for wireless communication
services, to increase each agreement by $100,000 for a total not to exceed
amount of $195,000 per agreement and extend the term for each agreement by 365 calendar days for a total of 1,461 calendar days per agreement.
5.7)
Approve the minutes from the previous meetings.
Motion: Approve all items listed under the Consent Calendar except
I
tem 5.3
.
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.
6)
PUBLIC HEARING
6.1)
Public Hearing to Receive Community Input on Needs and Priorities for Inclusion in the 2025
-
2029 Consolidated Plan and 2025
-
2026 Action Plan.
Neighborhood Services Director Reyes provided a brief overview of the Consolidated Plan and the Action Plan and community meetings.
Mayor Bishop opened the Public Hearing.
Public Testimony: None.
Mayor Bishop closed the Public Hearing.
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discussion regarding community outreach and
advertising methods.
Mayor Bishop reopened the Public Hearing.
The
following
individuals provided public testimony:
Eugene
Hernandez,
Ayesha Jones, and Roger Soderstedt.
Mayor Bishop closed the Public Hearing.
7)
NEW BUSINESS
7.1)
Consider and adopt Ordinance No. 1646, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Palmdale repealing Chapter 2.55 of the Palmdale Municipal Code to rescind the current Palmdale Human Rights Advisory Committee and
directing consolidation with the City of Lancaster for a Regional Body.
City Attorney Curley provided background information on this item. City Manager Perez spoke on the value of creating regional bodies.
There was Council and staff discussion regarding
inclusivity, working together
as a region, human rights concerns, and creating the new regional body.
Motion: Adopt Ordinance No. 1646, an Ordinance of the City Council of the
City
of Palmdale repealing Chapter 2.55 of the Palmdale Municipal Code to
rescind
the current Palmdale Human Rights Advisory Committee and directing consolidation with the City of Lancaster for a Regional Body.
Moved by Eric Ohlsen, seconded by Richard J. Loa.
Vote: Motion carried (4
-
1)
Yes:
Austin Bishop, Richard J. Loa, Eric Ohlsen, Laura
Bettencourt.
No:
Andrea Alarcón.
8)
CITY MANAGER’S
REPORT
City Manager Perez reported the
following:
October 16, 2024
,
meeting will not be
held
due to Council attending the League of California Cities Conference, opening day
of
the food truck event on October 4 at the former Hammack Center, Tour
de
Luke
charity
bike
ride, Making Strides Breast Cancer Walk
October 5
, District 4
Neighborhood
Watch
October 8, Kaleidoscope event on October
11 and 12,
F
all
F
amily
M
ovie
Ni
ghts,
Trick
or Treat Trail at Domenic Massari October 18, Mental
Health
Awareness Day
"You
Are
Enough Walk" October 19, Palmdale School District
Wellness Fair at Palmdale Academy Charter School October 19, Palmdale Sheriff's Halloween theme
d
open
house October 19, Palmdale Sheriff Booster Trunk or Treat October 27, the City was awarded 1st place in our Great Food Documentary, and Palmdale's Pumpkin
Palooza
at the Auto Mall October 1
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October
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SHERIFF’S
REPORT
Captain Cartmill reported on response times to calls, Part 1 Crimes, graffiti arrests, traffic enforcement & collision, 24
-
hour vigil for Deputy Clinkunbroomer, gun
buyback event totals, and
haunted house "Jail" theme
d
open house event at the
Palmdale Sheriff's Station on October 19.
10)
COUNCIL REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REQUESTS FOR
FUTURE
AGENDA
ITEMS
Councilmember
Alarcón
reported attending the memorial service for Dustin Roberto.
Councilmember Ohlsen spoke regarding Measure PD and thanked Assemblyman Carrillo for
his help with Caltran’s
relinquishment of Palmdale Boulevard.
Mayor Pro
Tem
Loa reported on
Spanish Talk Radio, the Enhanced Infrastructure
Financing District meeting, GraceFest, the Danny Bazze
ll
tragedy, the Palmdale
Playhouse 30th Anniversary event, the Vigil for Deputy Clinkunbroomer, the Palmdale School District meeting on the EPIC Program, the Auto Dealers meeting, the Executive Committee for Regional Homeless meeting, the
AV
Fair,
and the
acquisition
of
Palmdale Blvd.
Councilmember Bettencourt reported on
the
Tele
Medical Mental Health Group
meeting,
9/11
Ceremony,
AV
Chamber Luncheon,
AV
Edge luncheon,
AV
Fair,
AB
1234 and AB 1661 trainings. Councilmember Bettencourt also gave a shout -
out
to
the Palmdale Choir for performing at the
9/11
event.
Mayor Bishop reported on
the
Kiwanis Duck Race, 9/11 Ceremony, Chamber
Luncheon, Palmdale Playhouse 30th Anniversary, Auto Mall Dine and Drive, Food Truck event at the
former Hammack Center location, Veterans
Car
Show,
Taco
Festival, and Neighborhood Watch District 1
meeting.
11)
NON
-
AGENDA PUBLIC
COMMENTS:
The following individuals provided public input: Eugene Hernandez discussed the
Human Rights Advisory Committee and bus benches; Councilmember Alarcón
requested an inventory of bus benches; Dave Owens discussed the Antelope Valley
Restaurant Support Group and distributed hoodies to Council; Vicky Ventura, District Director for Assemblyman Carrillo, provided updates on Assembly Bills that have
been brought forth; Marcos Alvarez discussed his experience as a member of the
Human Rights Advisory Committee; and Marsha Furman discussed breast cancer
awareness, medicine, and research.
Councilmember Bettencourt discussed her experience with cancer
and medical
professionals
and encouraged the public to get checked for cancer.
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ADJOURN
Mayor Bishop adjourned the meeting at 8:09 pm, in memory of Danny Bazzell and Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer, to November 6, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber located at 38300 Sierra Highway, Suite B, Palmdale, California.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 6th
day of November 2024.
Austin Bishop, Mayor
ATTEST:
Rochelle Scott, City Clerk