ABSENT: Austin Bishop. - Granicus

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CALL TO ORDER 5:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION MEETINGS

Mayor Hofbauer called the meetìng o order at 5:00 p,m.

2. ROLL CALL: MAYOR HOFBAUER, MAYOR PRO TEM LOA,COUNCILMEMBERS BETTENCOURT, CARRILLO, AND BISHOP

PRESENT: Steven Hofbauer, Richard J. Loa, Laura Bettencourt,Juan Carrillo.

ABSENT: Austin Bishop.Motion: Move to excuse the absence of Councilmember Bishop.Moved by Laura Bettencourt, seconded by Juan Canillo.

Vote: Motion carried (4-0)Yes: Steven Hofbauer, Richard J. Loa, Laura Bettencourt, JuanCarrilìo.Absent; Austin Bishop.

PUBLIC COMMENTS RECEIVED ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS4.1 THROUGH 4.5.

Mayor Hofbauer read the following public comment into the record:Guest user commented regarding early morning train noise.

4. PRESENTATION BY CITY ATTORNEY of the following items to bediscussed in Closed Session:

Assistant City Attorney Doran stated all items would be heard aslìsted.

4.1 The reason for holding a closed session is for the purpose ofconferring with and/or receiving advice from the City's legal

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counsel regarding certain existing facts and circumstancesthat constitute a significant exposure to litigation against theCity. The existing facts and circumstances that constitute asignificant exposure to litigation are detailed in the followingclaims received by the City, which are available for publicinspection pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.5:

Claimant: Special District Risk Management AuthorityCity Claim No.: 2019-071Date Filed: November 25,2019Date of Loss: 2016 - 2018

Claimant: Special District Risk Management AuthorityCity Claim No.: 2020-19Date Filed: April 15, 2020Date of Loss: 2016 - 2019

Closed session is recommended because the City will assessthe merits of these matters and consider the City'sperspect¡ve. Based on existing facts and circumstances it isthe opinion of the City Attorney that it would prejudice theposiiion of the City to discuss these matters in public.

4.2 the reason for holding a closed session is for the purpose ofconferring with and/or receiving advice from the City's legalcounsel regarding certain existìng facts and circumstancesthat constitute a significant exposure to litigation against theCity. The existing facts and circumstances that constitute asignificant exposure to litigation are detailed in the followingclaim received by the City, which is available for publicinspection pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.5:

Claimant: Hromadka & AssociatesCity Claim No.: 2020-003Date Filed: January 6,2020Date of Loss: None Provided

Closed session is recommended because the City will assessthe merits of this matter and consider the City's perspective.Based on existing facts and circumstances it ls the opinion ofthe City Attorney thai it would prejudice the position of theCity to discuss this matter in public.

4.3 The reason for holding a closed session is for the purpose of:

,,1 , PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONTitle: City Manager

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CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORSCity representatives: City Attorney & Human

Resources ManagerUnrepresented employee: City Manager

The City Councìl will evaluate the performance of theCity Manager and confer with the City Attorney and theHuman Resources Manager in connection with possiblechanges to contract terms and compensation (includingfringe benefits) in the existing Employment Agreementbetween the City and the City Manager.

This Closed Session is being held pursuant to theauthority of Caiifornia Government Code Sections54957(b) and 54957.6.

4.4 the reason for holding a closed session is for the purpose ofconferring with and/or receiving advice from the City's legalcounsel regarding the following pending litigation to which theCìty is a parly:

City of Palmdale, et al. v. Westwind Enterprises LLC, et alLos Angeles County Superior CourtCase No. 194VCV00653

This closed session is being held pursuant to the authority ofCalifornia Government Code Sections 54956.9(a) and54e56 g(dx1).

Closed session is recommended because the City will assessthe merits and weaknesses of this matter and consider theCity's perspective. Based on existing facts andcircumstances it is the opinion of the City Attorney that itwould prejudice the position of the City to dìscuss this matterin public

4,5 The reason for holding a closed session is for the purpose ofconferring with and/or receiving advice from the City's legalcounsel regarding ceñain existing facts and circumstancesthat constitute a significant exposure to litigation against theCity. The existing facts and circumstances that constitute asignificant exposure to ìitigation are detaìled in a writtencommunication from a potential plaintiff threatening litigationreceived by the City, which is available for public inspectionpursuant to Government Code Section 54957 .5:

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LITIGATIONSignificant exposure to Iitigation pursuant to paragraph (2) ofsubdivision(d) of Section 54956.9: Number of cases - One.

Closed session is recommended because the City will assessthe merits of this matter and consider the City's perspective.Based on existing facts and circumstances it is the opinion ofthe City Attorney that it would prejudice the position of theCity to discuss this matter in public or to disclose further thecircumstances in this potential case; such disclosure mayharm settlement attempts or other efforts to resolve thematter without litigation.

CLOSED SESSION.

Closed session was held from 5:10 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

ANNOUNCEMENT BY CITY ATTORNEY of item(s) discussed inClosed Session.

Councrlmember Bishop was absent. All other members of the CityCouncil were present and were able to participate in all matters.

Item 4.1 Special Disirict Risk Management Authority Claims - TheCity Council received a report regarding the two claims submitted bySpecial District Risk Management Authority and provided unanimousdirection to the City Attorney's Office. No fudher reportable action atthis time,

Item 4.2 Hromadka & Associates Claim - The City Council receiveda report regardìng the claim submitted by Hromadka & Associatesand provided unanimous direction to the City Attorney's Offìce. Nofurther reportable action at this time.

Item 4.3 CC - Performance Evaluatron - City Manager / EmployeeMatters - ln closed session, the City Council discussed, andunanimously approved, the performance of the City Manager. TheCity Manager requested to postpone a pay increase. A contractamendment will be brought back at a future City Council meeting. Nofurther repodable actìon at this time.

Item 4.4 City of Palmdale v. Westwind Enterprises, LLC, et al. - TheCity Council was provided an update on this matter and providedunanimous direction to the City Attorney's Office. No furtherreportable action at this time.

Item 4.5 Significant Exposure to Litigation: One Matter - The City

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Council received a report regarding potential litigation and provideddirection to the City Attorney's Office, with Councilmember Loavoting no. No further repodable action at this time.

ADJOURN 5:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION MEETING.

Mayor Hofbauer adjourned the Closed Session meeting at 7:00 p.m

CALL TO ORDER 7:00 CC/SA/IDA/PAA/PCA/PFA MEETINGS

It/ayor Hofbauer called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.

9. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE INHONOR OF OUR TROOPS.

Mayor Hofbauer stated that the meeting would be adjourned in thememory of Federal Protection Officer Davìd Patrick Underwood;George Floyd; all law enforcement officers who have lost their lives;and all those impacted by the current events,

10, ROLL CALL: MAYOR / CHAIR HOFBAUER, MAYOR PRO TEM /VICE CHAIR/ CHAIR PRO TEM LOA, COUNCILMEMBERS /DIRECTORS / MEMBERS BETÏENCOURT, CARRILLO, ANDBISHOP

PRESENT: Steven Hofbauer, Richard J. Loa, Laura Bettencourt,Juan Carrillo.

ABSENT: Austin Bishop.Motion: Move to excuse the absence of Councilmember Bishop.Moved by Juan Carrillo, seconded by Richard J. Loa.

Vote: Motion carried (4-0)Yes: Steven Hofbauer, Richard J. Loa, Laura Bettencourt, JuanCarrillo.Absent: Austìn Bishop.

11, PRESENTATION

'1 1.1 Presentation by Mayor and Council of a picture of a cutecritter that is available for adoption from our Palmdale AnimalCare Center.

11.2 Presentation by City Manager Murphy of the City ofPalmdale's Warrior Award to Liz Bell, Records ManagementClerk.

,12. WAIVER OF FULLoRDTNANCE(S):

READING OF RESOLUTION(S) and

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Motion: Move to wa¡ve full reading of the Resolution(s) and/orOrdinance(s) to be considered and voted on at this meeting.Moved by Juan Carrillo, seconded by Richard J. Loa.

Vote: Motion carried (4-0)Yes: Steven Hofbauer, Richard J. Loa, Laura Bettencourt, JuanCa rrillo.Absent: Austin Bishop.

13, PUBLIC COMMENÏS RECEIVED ON CONSENT CALENDARITEM NOS. 14.1 THROUGH 14.14 AND NON-AGENDA ITEMS,

Mayor Hofbauer read the following public comments into the record:

Challen David regarding protests; Marsha Furman regardinge-comment privacy and support of ltem 14.10; and Marlbel Brisencregarding further evaluation of ìllegal fireworks.

Mayor Pro Tem Loa asked City Manager Murphy to explainlIem14.7. City Manager Murphy spoke regarding ltem 14.7 andstated that the conceñs and other events have been cancelled. Hestated that this contract is a fee for service and that we are notpaying for any of the cancelled events.

Motion: Move to approve the recommendations and findings on allitems listed under this Consent Calendar.Moved by Richard J. Loa, seconded by Juan Carrillo.

Vote: Motion carried (4-0)Yes: Steven Hofbauer, Richard J. Loa, Laura Bettencourt, JuanCarrillo.Absent: Austin Bishop,

14. CONSENT CALENDAR: NOTICE: All matters listed under theConsent Calendar will be enacted by one motion unless an item(s)ìs puìled by Council, in which case the item(s) will be removed fromthe Calendar and will be considered separately following thisportion of the Agenda.

14.1 CC/SA - Accept the City of Palmdale and Successor Agencyto the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City ofPalmdale monthly report on investment balances as reportedon the City's books as of April 30, 2020. (Staff Reference:Finance Manager Kang)

14.2 CC - Adopt Resolution No. CC 2020-053, a Resolution of theCity Councll of the City of Palmdale, California, establishing

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an Appropriations Limit pursuant to Article Xlll B of theCalifornia Constitution and repealing Resolution No. CC2019-052. (Staff Reference: Finance Manager Kang)

CC - Award RFP 19-002-3500 Block Wall Construction atLMD 56 Detention Basin to SDC Engineering, lnc. andapprove Agreement to construct footings and 6-foot cinderblock walls on property lines located at Wrightwood Way and45th Street East and Oak Hill Street and Dowell Avenue in anamount not to exceed $7'1 ,100.00, budgeted in account25136101-723600, Agreemeni A-6980. (Staff Reference:Finance Manager Kang)

CC - Approve the First Amendment to Annual SupportAgreement and License Agreement for Munis Software for a5-year period to cap increases to the annual maintenancefees according to the mutually agreed schedule fromNovember 10, 2020 to November 9, 2025, estimated at$1,116,995 for a 5-year term, an allocation of $208,840 isbudgeted in account 15316001-721610, Agreement A-5284.(Staff Reference: Finance Manager Kang)

CC - Adopt Resolution No. CC 2020-057, a Resolution of theCity Council of the City of Palmdale continuing theProclamation of a Local Emergency Resulting from COVID-19. (Staff Reference: Director of Administrative ServicesAm brose)

CC - Approve the Second Amendment to agreement withLDM Associates, lnc. for Technical Assistance Services forthe Consolidated Grant Program, extending the agreementfor one additional year and increasing the agreement by$25,000, for a new not to exceed total of $310,000, budgetedin multiple accounts, Agreement A-5483. (Staff Reference:Director of Administrative Servìces Ambrose)

CC - Award RFP 19-001-4100 Electrical Services for SpecialEvents to Henisey Electric and approve agreement to providetemporary electrical services and equipment rental foroutdoor events and City facilities in an amount not to exceedTwo-Hundred and Forly Thousand Dollars ($240,000) for a3-year term, with a two (2) 1-year option to amend,Agreement No. A-6998. (Staff Reference: Director of Parksand Recreation Smith)

CC - Approve the Third Amendment for agreement withPacìfic West Sound to provide sound production andequipment services for the Palmdale Amphitheater, in an

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amount not to exceed $15,000, Agreement No. A-5439.(Staff Reference: Director of Parks and Recreation Smith)

14.9 CC - Approve Public Safety Programmìng agreement withAntelope Valley Transit Authority, a Joint Powers Authority(JPA) in the amount of $1 ,932,402 reimbursed to the City forthe implementation and administration of a Transit OrientedPublic Safety Program and for related calls for service, andauthorize the City Manager to execute the agreemeni and allnecessary documents, Agreement No. A-6992. (StaffReference: Director of Neighborhood Services Miller)

14.10 CC - Approve 39 fireworks booth permits for various non-profit organizations. (Staff Reference: Acting Director ofEconomic and Community Development Behen)

14.11 CC - Accept Completed Public lmprovements and authorizethe City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion forCompleted Public lmprovements - Guidance Charter Schoollocated at 3838 East Avenue R. (Staff Reference: Directorof Public Works Heffernan)

14.12 CC - Adopt Resolution No. CC 2020-046, a Resolution ofthe City Council of the City of Palmdale updating the SewerCollection Service Charge and ordering the continuation ofthe charge for the operation and maintenance of thePalmdale Sewer Collection System for fiscal year202012021 . (Staff Reference: Director of Public WorksHeffernan)

14.13 CC - Adopt Resolution No. CC 2020-054, a Resolution ofthe City Council of the City of Palmdale accepting the "OfferTo Dedicate" as shown in lnstrument No. 3878 which wasrecorded in the Los Angeles County Recorder's Office onFebruary 24, 1972. The accepted R/W dedication is for theAvenue R and 45th Street East traffic signal and roadimprovement project. (Staff Reference: Director of PubìicWorks Heffernan)

14.14 Approve the minutes from the previous meetings. (StaffReference: City Clerk/Agency Secretary/Authority SecretarySmith). CC - April 21 ,2020 (7:00 pm). CC - May 5,2020 (5:00 pm and 7:00 pm). SA - May 5,2020 (7:00 pm). IDA - May 5,2020 (7:00 pm. PAA - May 5,2020 (7:00 pm). PCA - May 5,2020 (7:00 pm). PFA - lt{ay 5,2020 (7:00 pm)

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15, ALL AGENCIES (CC/SA/IDA/PAA/PCA/PFA) REMAIN OPEN,CALL HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING TO ORDER AND TAKEROLL CALL AT THIS TIME,

16, CALL TO ORDER THE HOUSING AUTHORITY MEEÏING.

Chair Hofbauer called the Housing Authority meeting to order at this time,

17. ROLL CALL: CHA¡R HOFBAUER, VICE CHAIR LOA,COMMISSIONERS BETTENCOURT, CARRILLO, BISHOP,BROWN, AND FRAGA-SAENZ

PRESENT: Steven Hofbauer, Richard Loa, Laura Bettencourt, JuanCarrillo, and Christina Fraga-SaenzABSENT: Austin Bishop and Bob Brown

Motion: Move to excuse the absence of Austin Bishop and BobBrown.Moved by Steven Hofbauer, seconded by Laura Bettencourt.

Vote: Motion Carried (5-0)Yes: Steven Hofbauer, Richard J. Loa, Laura BettencouÍ,Juan Carrillo, and Christlna Fraga-Saenz.Absent: Austin Bishop and Bob Brown

18. JOINT PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSORAGENCY, INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY,PALMDALE AIRPORT AUTHORITY, PALMDALE CIVICAUTHORITY, PALMDALE FINANCING AUTHORITY, ANDHOUSING AUTHORITY:

18.1 (THrS rTEM WrLL BE CONTINUED TO THE JUNE 16, 2020MEETTNG) ADOPT JOrNT RESOLUTTON NO. CC 2020-070,sA 2020-008, pcA 2020-001, HA 2020-003, tDA 2020-001,PAA 2O2O-001, AND PFA 2O2O-001 APPROVING ANDADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2O2O-21AND ADJUST ESTIMATED REVENUES ANDEXPEND¡TURES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019-20 ASPRESENTED IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2O2O-2,1 BUDGETDOCUMENT. (Staff Reference: Finance Manager Kang)

City Manager/Executive Director Murphy stated that this item wouldbe continued to the June 16,2020 meeting and Council concurred.

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19. PUBLIC COMMENTS RECEIVED ON HOUSING AUTHORITYCONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NOS. 20.1 AND 20.2.

Public Comments Received: None.

Motion: Move to approve the recommendations and findings on allitems Iisted under this Consent Calendar.Moved by Christìna Fraga-Saenz, seconded by Juan Carrillo.

Vote: (5-0)Yes: Steven Hofbauer, Richard J. Loa, Laura Bettencouft, JuanCarrillo, and Christina Fraga-SaenzAbsent: Austin Bishop and Bob Brown

20. HOUSING AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR:

20.1 Approve the First Amendment to the Agreement with theSalvation Army for Consultant Services for the HomelessPrevention and Rapid Rehousing Program, exercising theoption to extend the agreement for one additional year andincreasing the agreement by $144,044, for a new not toexceed total of $384,044, budgeted in account 29364012,Agreement No. A-6332. (Staff Reference: Director ofAdministrative Services Ambrose)

20.2 Approve the minutes from the previous meeting held on May5,2020 (7pm). (Staff Reference: Authority Secretary Smith)

21. ADJOURN THE HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING.

Chair Hofbauer adjourned the Housing Authority meeting at7 .20 p.m.

22. PUBLIC HEARING:

22.1 Public Hearing and Review of Proposed Ordinance No. 1544for adoption. (Staff Reference: Acting Dìrector of Economicand Community Development Behen)Zoning Ordìnance Amendmenl 20-002City of Palmdale, Applicant

City Manager Murphy presented the staff report and readthe title of Ordinance No. 1544.

22.'1a ORDINANCE NO. 1544, AN ORDINANCE OF THECITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMDALECALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE PALMDALEMUNICIPAL CODE TO MODIFY THE STANDARDS

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lVlotion: Move to lntroduce Ordinance No. 1544.Moved by Richard J. Loa, seconded by Juan Carrillo.

Vote: Motion canied (4-0)Yes: Steven Hofbauer, Richard J. Loa, LauraBettencourl, J uan Carrillo.Absent: Austin Bishop.

Mayor Hofbauer opened the Public Hearing

Testìmony Received: None.

A motion was made and carried to close the Public Hear¡ngand it was so ordered.

Motion; Adopt Ordinance No. 1544Moved by Juan Carrillo, seconded by Laura Bettencourl

Vote: Motion canied (4-0)Yes: Steven Hofbauer, Richard J. Loa, Laura Bettencourt,Juan Carrillo.Absent: Austin Bishop.

Public hearing to 1) review the Draft 2020-2024 ConsolidatedPlan, 2020-2021 Action Plan, Analysis of lmpediments to FairHousing Choice, the updated Citizen Participation Plan, andthe 2020-2021 proposed expenditure of CommunityDevelopment Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME lnvestmentPartnerships (HOME); 2) receive public comments incompliance with the requirements of the U.S. Department ofHousing and Urban Development (HUD) and the City'sCitizen Particìpation Plan; 3) direct staff io incorporate thepublic comments; 4) approve Resolution CC 2020-071approving the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan, 2020-2021Action Plan and request for CDBG and HOME grant funds forthe same year, and approve the Analysis of lmpediments toFair Housing Choice and updated Citizen Participation Plan;and 5) authorize the City Manager or his designee to a) signthe preliminary award letter for HOME funds and negotiateand prepare the loan agreements for HOME funds in a formapproved by the City Attorney for 2020-2021 Juniper Groveactivity; and b) execute the Application for FederalAssistance, required certifications, and other documentsassoclated with the update of the Consolidated Plan, Action

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Plan request for CDBG and HOME grant funds, agreementsfor Sub-Recipients, and Analysis of lmpediments to FairHousing Choice. (Staff Reference: Director of AdministrativeServices Ambrose)

22.2a RESOLUTION NO, CC 2020-071, A RESOLUTIONOF THE CITY COUNCIL OF ÏHE CITY OFPALMDALE APPROVING THE CITY OFPALMDALE'S 2020-2024 CONSOLIDATED PLAN,APPROVING THE 2020.2021 ACTION PLAN ANDREQUESTING CDBG AND HOME GRANT FUNDSFOR THE SAME YEAR AND APPROVING THEANALYSIS OF IMPEDIMENTS TO FAIR HOUSINGCHOICE; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGERTO EXECUTE THE APPLICATION FOR FEDERALASSISTANCE, REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS, ANDOTHER DOCUMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THEUPDATE OF THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN, 2020.2021 ACTION PLAN, AND ANALYSIS OFIMPEDIMENTS TO FAIR HOUSING CHOICE, ANDTO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AGREEMENTSFOR SUB-RECIPIENTS Mayor to Open PublicHearing and Call for Testimony Received Voìce Vote:Close the Public Hearing. (Requires a majority vote toclose.)

City Manager Murphy presented the staff rpeort and read thetitle of Resolution No. CC 2O2O-O71.

Mayor Hofbauer opened the Public Hearing.

Testimony Received: None.

A motion was made and carried to cìose the Public Hearingand it was so ordered.

Motion: Move to approve the recommendations and findingsas listed in the staff report and adopt Resolution No. CC 2020-071.Moved by Richard J. Loa, seconded by Laura Bettencourt.

Vote: Motion carried (4-0)Yes: Steven Hofbauer, Richard J. Loa, Laura Bettencourl,J uan Carrillo.Absent: Austin Bishop.

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22.3 Public hearing to: 1) review the Draft Substantial Amendmentto the 2019-2020 Annual Action Plan including the CDBG-CVallocation and programming of 2019-2020 ADA Complianceactivity to CDBG eligible COVID Response Activities; 2)receive publìc comments in compliance with the requirementsof the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD) and the Cìty's Citizen Participatìon Plan; 3) direct staffto incorporate the public comments into the 2019-2020Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment; 4) approveResolution CC 2020-072 approving the 2019-2020 AnnualAction Plan Substantial Amendment and request for CDBG-CV grant funds; and 5) authorize the City Manager or hisdesignee to execute the Application for Federal Assistance,required certifications, agreements with subrecipients, andany document related to the acceptance and implementationassociated with the CDBG-CV program. (Staff Reference:Director of Administrative Services Ambrose)

22.3a RESOLUTION NO. CC 2020-072, A RESOLUTIONOF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OFPALMDALE APPROVING ÏHE CIÏY OFPALMDALE'S SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE2019-2020 ACTION PLAN AND REQUESTINGCDBG-CV GRANT FUNDS; AND AUTHORIZING THECITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE APPLICATIONFOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE, REQUIREDCERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER DOCUMENTSASSOCIATED WITH THE UPDATE OF THESUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE 2019-2020ACTION PLAN AND TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTEAGREEMENTS FOR SUB-RECIPIENTS

City Manager Murphy presented the staff report and read thetitle of Resolution No. CC 2020-072.


Testimony Received: None

A motion was made and carried to close the Public Hearingand it was so ordered,

Motion: Move to approve the recommendations and findingsas listed in the staff report and adopt Resolution No. CC 2020-072.Moved by Laura Bettencourt, seconded by Richard J. Loa.

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Vote: Motion carried (4-0)Yes: Steven Hofbauer, Richard J. Loa, Laura Bettencourt,Juan Carrillo.Absent: Austin Bishop,

22.4 Public Hearìng and Review of proposed Resolutions ofNecessity Nos, CC 2020-058 through CC 2020-068 foradoption for the Acquisition of Title to Property lnterests forthe Avenue R Widening Project. (Staff Reference: Directorof Public Works Heffernan)

22.4a RESOLUTION NO. CC 2020-058, A RESOLUTIONOF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OFPALMDALE DECLARING CERTAIN PROPERTYRIGHTS IN FEE SIMPLE NECESSARY FOR THECONSTRUCTION OF THE AVENUE R WIDENINGPROJECT (THE 0312 RAMONA APTS LP, APN 3OO9-021-027)

22.4b RESOLUTTON NO. CC 2020-059, ARESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITYOF PALMDALE DECLARING CERTAIN PROPERTYRIGHTS IN FEE SIMPLE AND TEMPORARYEASEMENT RIGHTS NECESSARY FOR THECONSTRUCTION OF THE AVENUE R WIDENINGPROJECT (DAYANA ALVAREZ, APN 301 2-002-017)

22.4c RESOLUTION NO. CC 2020-060, ARESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITYOF PALMDALE DECLARING CERTAIN PROPERTYRIGHTS IN FEE SIMPLE NECESSARY FOR THECONSTRUCTION OF THE AVENUE R WIDENINGPROJECT (BEST PALM GROUP, LLC, APN 3014-010-012 & 301 4-0'1 0-014)

22.4d RESOLUTTON NO. CC 2020-061 , ARESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITYOF PALMDALE DECLARING CERTAIN PROPERTYRIGHTS IN FEE SIMPLE AND ÏEIViPORARYEASEMENT RIGHTS NECESSARY FOR THECONSTRUCTION OF THE AVENUE R WIDENINGPROJECT (DEAN ENGLE AND MARIA ENGLE, APN3014-008-019)

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22.4e RESOLUTION NO, CC 2020-062, ARESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITYOF PALMDALE DECLARING CERTAIN PROPERTYRIGHTS IN FEE SIMPLE NECESSARY FOR THECONSTRUCTION OF THE AVENUE R WIDENINGPROJECT (FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OFPALMDALE, APN 301 2-021 -027)

22.4f RESOLUTTON NO. CC 2020-063, ARESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITYOF PALMDALE DECLARING CERTAIN PROPERTYRIGHTS IN FEE SIMPLE NECESSARY FOR THECONSTRUCTION OF THE AVENUE R WIDENINGPRoJECT (H AND G JO|NT VENïURE, APN 3009-021-028)

22.49 RESOLUTION NO. CC 2020-064, ARESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITYOF PALMDALE DECLARING CERTAIN PROPERTYRIGHTS IN FEE SIMPLE NECESSARY FOR THECONSTRUCTION OF THE AVENUE R WIDENINGPROJECT (LIVING PRAISE CHRISTIAN CHURCH,APN 3019-001-036 & 3019-001-037)

22,4h RESOLUTTON NO. CC 2020-065, ARESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITYOF PALMDALE DECLARING CERTAIN PROPERTYRIGHTS IN FEE SIMPLE AND TEMPORARYEASEMENT RIGHTS NECESSARY FOR THECONSTRUCTION OF THE AVENUE R WIDENINGPROJECT (DANNY MARQUEZ, APN 3012-002-011)

22.4i RESOLUTTON NO. CC 2020-066, ARESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITYOF PALMDALE DECLARING CERTAIN PROPERTYRIGHTS IN FEE SIMPLE NECESSARY FOR THECONSTRUCTION OF THE AVENUE R WIDENINGPROJECT (R. DENNTS PERSONS AND ERrNPERSONS, AS TRUSTEES OF THE R. PERSONSAND ERIN PERSONS 2017 FAMILY TRUST. APN3014-027-027)

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22.4j RESOLUTTON NO. CC 2020-067, ARESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITYOF PALMDALE DECLARING CERTAIN PROPERTYRIGHTS IN FEE SIMPLE AND TEMPORARYEASEMENT RIGHTS NECESSARY FOR THECONSTRUCTION OF THE AVENUE R WIDENINGPROJECT (N|COLAS RODR|GUEZ, ApN 3009-021-030

22.4k RESOLUTTON NO. CC 2020-068, ARESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

. OF PALMDALE DECLARING CERTAIN PROPERTYRIGHTS IN FEE SIMPLE AND TEMPORARYEASEMENT RIGHTS NECESSARY FOR THECONSTRUCTION OF THE AVENUE R WIDENINGPROJECT (ARARAT ZOGRABYAN AND EILEENZOGRABYAN APN 3009.021-03,1)

City Manager Murphy presented the staff report and read thetitles of Resolution Nos. CC 2020-058 through CC 2020-068.



A motion was made and carried to close the Public Hearingand it was so ordered.

Councilmember Carrillo spoke ¡n regards to improvements onthis main arterial, and asked questions regarding Avenue R.He asked City Manager Murphy to provide Council with amemo updating them on the status of East Avenue R andwidening on that intersection.

City Manager Murphy stated that the irrevocable offer todedicate the turn pocket is still good, however, there weresome issues that are being worked out. He stated that he willprovìde a memo to Council on Monday.

Motion: Adopt Resolution Nos. CC 2020-058 through CC2020-068Moved by Richard J. Loa, seconded by Juan Carrillo.

Vote: Motion carried (4-0)Yes: Steven Hofbauer, Richard J. Loa, Laura Bettencourt,J uan Carrillo.Absent: Austin Bìshop.

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22.5 Public Hearing and Review of proposed Resolution No. CC2020-042 for adoption. (Staff Reference: Director of PublicWorks Heffernan)

22.5a RESOLUTION NO. CC 2020-042, A RESOLUTIONOF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OFPALMDALE APPROVING THE ENGINEER'SREPORÏ AND THE CONTINUATION OF THE LEVYAND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHINÏHE CITY OF PALMDALE PARK MAINTENANCEAND RECREATION IMPROVEMENÏ DISTRICT FORFISCAL YEAR2O2OI2O21

City Manager Murphy presented the staff report and read thetitle of Resolutìon No. CC 2020-042.


Testimony Received: None,

A motion was made and carried to close ihe Public Hearingand it was so ordered.

Motion: Adopt Resolution No. CC 2020-042Moved by Juan Carrillo, seconded by Richard J. Loa

Vote: Motìon carried (4-0)Yes: Steven Hofbauer, Richard J. Loa, Laura Bettencourt,Juan Carrillo.Absent: Austin Bishop.


22.6a RESOLUTION NO. CC 2020-043, A RESOLUTIONOF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OFPALMDALE APPROVING THE ENGINEER'SREPORT AND THE CONTINUATION OF THE LEVYAND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHINTHE CITY OF PALMDALE LANDSCAPEMAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS ANDANNEXATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2O2OI2O21


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lVlayor Hofbauer opened the Public Hearing.


A motion was made and carried to close the Public Hearingand it was so ordered.

Motion: Adopt Resolution No, CC 2020-043Moved by Richard J. Loa, seconded by Juan Carrillo.

Vote: Motion canÌed (4-0)Yes: Steven Hofbauer, Richard J. Loa, Laura Bettencourt,Juan Carrillo.Absent: Austin Bishop.


22.7a RESOLUTION NO. CC 2020-044, A RESOLUTIONOF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OFPALMDALE APPROVING THE ENGINEER'SREPORT AND THE CONTINUATION OF THE LE\A/AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHINTHE CITY OF PALMDALE STREETLIGHTMAINTENANCE ASSESSMENT DISTRICTS ANDAN N EXATIONS FOR FISCAL Y EAR 2O2OI2O21




A motion was made and carried to close the Public Hearìngand it was so ordered.

Motion: Adopt Resolution No. CC 2020-044Moved by Laura Bettencourt, seconded by Richard J. Loa.

Vote: Motion carried (4-0)Yes: Steven Hofbauer, Richard J. Loa, Laura Bettencourt,Juan Canillo.

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Absent: Austin Bishop.


22.8a RESOLUTION NO. CC 2020-045, A RESOLUï|ONOF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OFPALMDALE APPROVING THE ENGINEER'SREPORT AND THE CONTINUATION OF THE LEVYAND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS WITHINTHE CITY OF PALMDALE DRAINAGE BENEFITASSESSMENT DISTRICTS NO, 1 AND NO, 2006-02FOR FISCAL YEAR 2O2OI2O21



Testimony Received: None.

A motion was made and carrìed to close the Public Hearingand it was so ordered.

Motion: Adopt Resolution No. CC 2020-045Moved by Richard J. Loa, seconded by Juan Carrillo.

Vote: Motion carried (4-0)Yes: Steven Hofbauer, Richard J. Loa, Laura Bettencourt,Juan Carrillo.Absent: Austin Bishop.

23. INFORMATIONAL REPORT FROM MAYOR AND / ORCOUNCILMEMBERS ON THEIR VARIOUS COMMITTEEMEMBERSHIPS AND MEETINGS ATTENDED AT PUBLICEXPENSE.

23.1 VARIOUS COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS:Committee Membership Memo(s) on file in the City Clerk'sOffice:Councilmember BettencourtCouncilmember BishopCouncilmember Carrillo

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" ANTELOPE VALLEY AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENTDISTRICT- ANTELOPE VALLEY TRANSIT AUTHORITY- CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES ASSOCIATION- CITY OF PALMDALE AUDIT COMMITTEE- CITY OF PALMDALE INVESTIVENT OVERSIGHTCOMMITTEE- HIGH DESERT CORRIDOR JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY- LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES- LOS ANGELES COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT- NORTH LOS ANGELES COUNTY TRANSPORTATIONCOALITION- PALMDALE RECYCLED WATER AUTHORITY- SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OFGOVERNMENTS REGIONAL COUNCIL- UNITED SÏATES/MEXICO SISTER CITIES ASSOCIATION- CALIFORNIA STATE PRISON _ LOS ANGELES COUNTY,CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Mayor Hofbauer stated that they will all submit reports to City Clerk'soffice

23.2 MEETINGS ATTENDED AT PUBLIC EXPENSE,

Councilmember Carrillo spoke regarding the school paradeshe participated in for the students of Golden Poppy and BuenaVista. He stated that it was a great feeling and a great gestureby the school distncts. Councilmember Carrillo also spokeregarding the signs in the yard for the graduates who were notable to have a graduation ceremony. He stated that thestudents really appreciated the efforts and they really misstheir teachers. Mayor Hofbauer also spoke in this regard.

Councilmember Carrillo stated that Palmdale School District isdoing a survey regarding a modified shcool year or hybridprogram. He asked parenis to particpate in the survey.

Mayor Hofbauer spoke about the demonstration earliertoday on the eastside and wanted to thank City ManagerMurphy for his help and thanked Council for their partìcipation,Mayor Hofbauer a¡so thanked deputies, city staff and faithbased organizations for their efforts. He commended theresidents and was glad that the community was given theability to be heard.

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23,3 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT.

City Manager Murphy stated that June is Pride month. Hewould like to recognize Pride month and he will continuedialogue with organizations and with Counc¡|. Mayor Hofbauerspoke about the city's human rights score and stated that wecan do better.

24, CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR NEWAGENDA ITEMS.

There were no request for new Agenda items.

City Manager Murphy stated that the Human Rights Campaign is theorganizatìon that gives out the Human Rights Score. He also statedthat the City does not have a task force on fireworks, the task forceis statewide.

25, ADJOURNMENT.

Mayor Hofbauer adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m. in memory ofFederal Protective Officer David Patrick Unden¡vood; George Floyd;law enforcement officers who have lost their life; and all thoseimpacted by the current events to June 16, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. in theCity Hall Council Chamber located at 38300 Sierra Highway, SuiteB, Palmdale, California.

PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this 1st day of September2020.

Steven D, Hofbauer,Mayor/Chair

ATÏEST

Anne AmbroseActing City Clerk/Agency SecretaryAuthority Secretary

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CALL TO ORDER 6:00 P.M. CLOSED SESSION.

Mayor Hofbauer called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

2. ROLL CALL: MAYOR HOFBAUER, MAYOR PRO ïEM LOA,COUNCILMEMBERS BETTENCOURT, CARRILLO, AND BISHOP

PRESENï: Steven Hofbauer, Richard J. Loa, Laura Bettencourt,Juan Carrillo, Austin Bishop.

ABSENT: None.

3. PUBLIC COMMENTS RECEIVED ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS4.1 ïHROUGH 4.3.

Public Comments: None.

4. PRESENTATION BY CITY ATTORNEY of the following item(s) tobe discussed in Closed Session:

Assistant City Attorney Doran stated all items would be heard aslisted.

4.1 The reason for holding a closed session is for the purpose ofconferring with and/or receiving advice from the City's legalcounsel regarding the following pending litigation to which theCity is a party:

City of Palmdale v, Rodney Bruce, et al.Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. MC 027 808

This closed session is being held pursuant to the authority of

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California Government Code54e56.e(d)(1).

Sections 5a956.9(a) and

Closed session is recommended because the City will assessthe merits and weaknesses of these matters and consider theCity's perspective. Based on existing facts andcircumstances it is the opinion of the City Attorney that itwould prejudice the position of the City to discuss this matterin public

4.2 The reason for holding a closed session is for the purpose ofconferring with and/or receiving advice from the City's legalcounsel regarding the following pending litigation to which theCity is a party:

CA Smoke & Vape Association, lnc., et al. v. City of PalmdaleUnited States District Couri - Central District of CaliforniaCase No. 2:20-cv-5039

This closed session is being held pursuant to the authority ofCalifornia Governmeni Code Sections 54956.9(a) and54e56.e(d)(1).

Closed session is recommended because the City will assessthe merits and weaknesses of these matters and consider theCiiy's perspective. Based on existing facts andcircumstances it ìs the opinion of the City Attorney that itwould prejudice the position of the City to dìscuss this matterin pubìic.

4.3 The reason for holding a closed session is for the purpose of:

PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENTTitle: lnterim City Attorney

The City Council will discuss, and possibly appo¡nt, an lnterimCity Attorney.

This Closed Sessron is being held pursuant to the authority ofCa I iforn ia Government Code Sections 54957 (b).

5. CLOSED SESSION,

Closed Session was held from 6:05 p.m. - 7:10 p.m.

ANNOUNCEMENT BY CITY ATTORNEY of item(s) discussed inClosed Session.

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All members of the City Council were present (either in person ortelephonically) and were able to partic¡pate in all matters.

Item 4.1 City of Palmdale v. Rodney Bruce, et al. - The City Councilwas provided an update on this matter and provided unanimousdirection to the City Attorney's Office. No further reportable action atthis time.

llem 4.2 CA Smoke & Vape Association, lnc., et al. v. City ofPalmdale - The City Council was provided an update on this matterand provided unanimous direction to the City Attorney's Office. Nofudher reportable action at this time.

Item 4.3 CC - Public Employee Appointment - lnterim City Attorney- ln closed session, the City Council discussed, and approved, theappointment of Assistant City Attorney Doran as the lnterim CityAttorney, beginning on July 6, 2020 and ending upon theappointment of the new City Attorney or until future action of the CityCouncil (4-1, Councilmember Carrillo voting no). No furtherreportable act¡on at this time.

7. ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION MEETING.

Mayor Hofbauer adjourned the Closed Session meeting at 7:15 p.m.

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9, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE INHONOR OF OUR TROOPS,

10. ROLL CALL: MAYOR / CHAIR HOFBAUER, MAYOR PRO TEM /VICE CHAIR /CHAIR PRO ÏEM LOA, COUNCILMEMBERS /DIRECTORS / MEMBERS BETTENCOURT, CARRILLO, ANDBISHOP

PRESENT: Steven Hofbauer, Richard J. Loa, Laura Bettencourt,Juan Canillo, Austin Bìshop.

ABSENT: None.Aìl members of the City Council were present (either in person ortelephonically) and were able to participate in all matters.

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11. PRESENTATION

'1 1 .l Proclamation by Mayor and Council presented to theOUïreach Center proclaiming June 2020 as LGBTQ PrideMonth in the City of Palmdale.

12. WAIVER OF FULL READING OF RESOLUTION(S) andoRDTNANCE(S):

Motion: Waive full reading of the Resolution(s) and/or Ordinance(s)to be considered and voted on at this meeting.Moved by Richard J. Loa, seconded by Juan Carrillo.

Vote: Motion canied (5-0)Yes: Steven Hofbauer, Richard J. Loa, Laura Bettencourt, JuanCarrillo, Austin Bishop.

13. PUBLIC COMMENTS RECEIVED ON CONSENT CALENDARITEM NOS. 14.1 THROUGH 14,5 AND NON-AGENDA ITEMS.

Mayor Hofbauer stated that there were 43 public comments receivedregarding an investigation into the death of Robert Fuller.

Mayor Pro Tem Loa pulled ltem Nos. 14.3, 14.4, and 14.5 fordiscussion.

Motion: Approve the recommendations and findings on all itemslisted under thìs Consent Calendar except ltem Nos. 14,3, 14.4, and14.5.Moved by Richard J. Loa, seconded by Juan Canillo.

Vote: Motion canied (5-0)Yes: Steven Hofbauer, Richard J. Loa, Laura Bettencourt, JuanCarrillo, Austin Bishop.

14, CONSENT CALENDAR:

14.1 Approve the Side Letter of Agreement with Teamsters Local911 to amend Section 2.0'1 Wages and Sectron 3.0'1 Healthlnsurance Programs, Agreement No. A-5873. (StaffReference: Human Resources Manager Nevarez)

14.2 Adop| Resolution No. CC 2020-077, a Resolution of the CityCouncil of the City of Palmdale authorizing application for,and receipt of, Local Early Action Planning Grant Program(LEAP) funds. (Staff Reference: Acting Director of Economicand Community Development Behen)

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14.3 Adopt Resolution No. CC 2020-078, a Resolution of the CityCouncil of the City of Palmdale, California, calling for theholding of a General Municipal Election to be held onTuesday, November 3, 2020, for the election of certainofficers as required by the provisions of the City of PalmdaleCharler. (Staff Reference: City Clerk Smith)

14.4 Adopt Resolution No. CC 2020-079, a Resolution of the CityCouncil of the City of Palmdale, California, adoptingregulations for candidates for eleciive office pertaining tocandidates' statements submitted to the voters at the GeneralMunicipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3,2020.(Staff Reference: City Clerk Smith)

14.5 Adopi Resolution No. CC 2020-080, a Resolution of the CityCouncil of the City of Palmdale requesting the Board ofSupervisors of the County of Los Angeles to order theconsolidation of a General Municipal Eìection to be held onNovember 3, 2020 with the Statewide General Election to beheld in the County of Los Angeìes the same day; to authorizethe Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles tocanvass the returns of said General Municipal Election; andto request that the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk of saidcounty be permitted to render full services to the City ofPalmdale relating to the conduct of said General MunicipalElection pursuant to California Elections Code Section 10403.(Staff Reference: City Clerk Smith)

Mayor Pro Tem Loa pulled ltem Nos. 14.3, 14.4, and 14.5 fordiscussion.

There was discussion about vote centers and possibly doing astand alone election to save costs.

Council asked questions and staff responded.

There was discussion among Council in regards to adoptingthe first two resolutions and then discussion on whether toadopt the consolidation resolution or do a stand alone election.

Motion: Adopt Resolution Nos. CC 2020-078 and CC 2020-079.Moved by Juan Canillo, seconded by Laura Bettencourt.

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Vote: Motion carried (5-0)Yes: Steven Hofbauer, Richard J. Loa, Laura Bettencourt,J uan Carrillo, Austin Bishop.

Council spoke about postponing the election and moving to aJune 30,2020 Special Meeting to discuss. A motion was madeby Mayor Pro Tem Loa and seconded by Mayor Hofbauer topostpone voting on this item and goìng to a June 30,2020Special Meeting.

There was a substitute motion by Councilmember Carrillo,seconded by Councilmember Bettencourt to approveResolution No. CC 2020-080 as presented.

The substitute motion was heard first and voted on.

Vote: (3-2)Yes: Laura Bettencourt, Juan Carrillo, Austin BishopNo: Steven Hofbauer. Richard J. Loa

15. ALL AGENCTES (CC/SA/|DA/PAA/PCA/PFA) REMATN OPEN,CALL HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING TO ORDER AND TAKEROLL CALL AT THIS TIME,

16, CALL TO ORDER THE HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING.

Mayor/Chair Hofbauer called the Housing Authority meeting to orderat this time.

17. ROLL CALL: CHAIR HOFBAUER, VICE CHAIR LOA,COMMISSIONERS BETTENCOURT, CARRILLO, BISHOP,BROWN, AND FRAGA-SAENZ

PRESENT: Steven Hofbauer, Austin Bishop, Laura Bettencourt,Juan Canillo, Richard J. Loa, Bob Brown, and Christina Fraga-Saenz

18. (CONTINUED FROM THE JUNE 2, 2O2O MEETÍNG) JOINTPUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, SUCCESSORAGENCY, INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY,PALMDALE AIRPORT AUTHORITY, PALMDALE CIVICAUTHORITY, PALMDALE FINANCING AUTHORITY, ANDHOUSING AUTHORITY:

18.1 JOTNT RESOLUTTON NO. CC 2020-070, SA 2020-008, PCA2020-001 , HA 2020-003, tDA 2020-001, PAA 2020-001, AND

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PFA 2O2O-001, A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE CITYCOUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE, THESUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE COMMUNITYREDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OFPALMDALE, THE PALMDALE CIVIC AUTHORITY, THEHOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE, THEINDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, THEPALMDALE AIRPORT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OFPALMDALE AND THE PALMDALE FINANCINGAUTHORITY APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE CITY OFPALMDALE'S BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2O2O-21 ANDAPPROVING REVENUE AND EXPENDITUREADJUSTMENTS TO FISCAL YEAR 2019-20. (StaffReference: Finance Manager Kang)

Assistant City Manager Ricci presented the annual budget foradoption and read the title of Joint Resolution CC 2020-070, SA2020-008, PCA 2020-001, IDA 2020-001, PAA 2020-001, AND PFA2020-001 and provided a PowerPoint presentation.

Councilmember Carrillo spoke regarding allocating funds for securitysystem in public spaces and in parks.

Assistant City Manager Ricci stated that if revenues don'tstart coming in we can expect to see cuts and costs reduced.

City Manager Murphy stated that SAVES, Legacy Commons, andtest sites have been put in place aìready and that the Recovery planis Phase two.

Councilmember Carrillo asked when the land use, code enforcementand software updates are taking pìace. Assistance City ManagerRicci stated that a Request for Proposal is going out to bid.

Councilmember Carrillo spoke aboui the budget and other disastersthat have set back municipalities, and his belief that the city,our residents and the entire natlon will make it through this. Healso thanked staff in this regard.

Counciìmember Bishop spoke regarding the shrinking tax base dueto COVID-19 and the need to protect the future.

Mayor Pro Tem Loa asked what the $138,000 for capitalimprovements was for and Assistant City Manager Ricci responded.

Mayor Hofbauer spoke regarding capital improvement costs.

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There was further discussion among Council regarding capìtalimprovements. Mayor Hofbauer would like a no change orderclause added to contracts.

Commissioners Fraga-Saenz and Brown thanked staff for their workon the budget.

Mayor/Chair Hofbauer opened the Public Hearing.

Testimony received: None.

A motion was made and carried to close the Public Hearing and itwas so ordered.

Council thanked staff and City Manager Murphy for their work on thebudget.

Motion: Adopt Joint Resolution No. CC 2020-070, SA 2020-008,PCA 2020-001, tDA 2020-00'1 , PAA 2020-001, AND PFA 2020-001approving and adopting the City of Palmdale's budget for fiscal year2020-21 and approving revenue and expenditure adjustments tofiscal year 2019-20.Moved by Juan Carrillo, seconded by Laura Bettencourt.

Vote: Motion carried (5-0)Yes: Steven Hofbauer, Richard J. Loa, Laura Bettencourt, JuanCarrillo, Austin Bishop.

Motion: Adopt Joint Resolution No. HA 2020-003.Moved by Christina Fraga-Saenz, seconded by Bob Brown

Vote: (7-0)Yes: Steven Hofbauer, Rìchard J. Loa, Laura Beitencourt, JuanCarrillo, Austin Bishop, Bob Brown, and Christina Fraga-Saenz

19. ADJOURN HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING,

Chair Hofbauer adjourned the Housing Authority at 8:07 p.m

20. RETURN TO CITY COUNCIL MEETING,

Mayor Hofbauer returned to the City Council meeting at B:08 p.m

21 . PUBLIC HEARING

21.1 (THtS |TEM WtLL BE CONTINUED TO THE JULY 14,2020CC MEETING) APPEAL 20-002: AN APPEAL OF THE

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PLANNING COMMISSION'S INTERPRETATIONREGARDING ALLOWABLE USES WITHIN THE ANTELOPEVALLEY BUSINESS PARK SPECIFIC PLAN FOR THEDEVELOPMENT OF AN AUTOMOTIVE AUCTION USELOCATED SOUTH OF AVENUE M AN WEST OF IOTHSTREET WEST. (Staff Reference: Acting Director ofEconomic and Community Development Behen)

Motion: Continue this item to July 14,2020.Moved by Richard J. Loa, seconded by Juan Carrillo.

Vote: Motion canied (5-0)Yes: Steven Hofbauer, Richard J. Loa, Laura Bettencourt,Juan Carrillo, Austin Bishop.

22. NEWBUSINESS:

22.1 Approve First Amendment to the Employment Agreementwith John J. Murphy, City Manager, Agreement No. A-6843.(Staff Reference: Human Resources Manager Nevarez)

Human Resources Manager Nevarez presented the staffreport.


Motion: Approve First Amendment to Agreement No. A-6843.Moved by Richard J. Loa, seconded by Juan Canillo.

Vote: Motìon carried (5-0)Yes: Steven Hofbauer, Richard J, Loa, Laura Bettencourt,Juan Carrillo, Austin Bishop.

22.2 AdopL Resolution No. CC 2020-073, a Resolution of the CityCouncil of the City of Palmdale authorizing and approvingtemporary Palmdale Municipal Code and/or operationalconditions of approval modificatrons to provide temporaryoutdoor dining (Palmdale's "Al Fresco" Dining Program.(Staff Reference: Acting Director of Economic andCommunity Development Behen)

Deputy Director of Economic & Community DevelopmentPletcher presented the staff report and PowerPointpresentation.

Deputy Director Pletcher read the title of Resolution No. CC2020-073.

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Motion: Adopt Resolution No. CC 2020-073.Moved by Juan Carrillo, seconded by Richard J. Loa

Vote: Motion carried (5-0)Yes: Steven Hofbauer, Richard J. Loa, Laura BettencourtJuan Carrillo, Austin Bishop.

23. ADJOURNMENT.

Mayor Hofbauer adjourned the meeting at B:25 p.m.

PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED this '1st day of September2020.

Steven D. Hofbauer,Mayor/Chair

ATTEST:

Anne AmbroseActing City Clerk/Agency SecretaryAuthority Secreiary

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CALL TO ORDER HOUSING AUTHORITY CLOSED SESSION

Chair Hofbauer called the meet¡ng to order at 5:00 p.m.

2. ROLL CALL: CHAIR HOFBAUER, VICE CHAIR LOA,COMMISSIONERS BETTENCOURT, CARRILLO, BISHOP,BROWN, AND FRAGA-SAENZ

PRESENT: Steven Hofbauer, Richard J. Loa, Laura Bettencourt,Juan Carrillo, Austin Bishop, Bob Brown and Christina Fraga-Saenz

ABSENT: None.

3. PUBLIC COMMENTS RECEIVED ON HOUSING AUTHORITY|TEM 4.1.


4. PRESENTATION BY AUTHORITY ATTORNEY of the followingitem(s) to be discussed in Closed Session:

4.1 The reason for holding a closed session is for the purpose ofobtaining authorization and direction from the HousingAuthority to its designated negotiators regarding the possrbleacquisition of the following property:

Property: 381 07 1 Oth Street East (APN 3009-021-039)

Property Owners: Ruth A. HutsonMary Lee Rogers

Authority NegotiatorsServices

Mike Miller, Director of Neighborhood

Sophia Reyes, Housing Manager

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This Closed Session is being held pursuant to the authority ofCalifornia Government Code Section 54956.8. Closedsession is recommended because the Council will beinstructing the negotiators regarding terms and conditions,including price, for the possible purchase of the real propertyidentifred above.

lnterim Authority Attorney Doran stated the item would be heard aslisted.

HOUSING AUTHORITY CLOSED SESSION.

Closed Session was held from 5:02 - 5:29 p.m.

6. ANNOUNCEMENT BY AUTHORITY ATTORNEY of ìtem(s)discussed in Closed Session.

Ail members of the Housing Authority were present and able toparticipate in this matter.

Item 4.1 - The Housing Authority unanimously accepted an appraisaland approved the terms and conditions, based upon the appraisal,for the purchase of 38107 1Oth Street East. No further reportableaction at this time.

ADJOURN HOUSING AUTHORITY CLOSED SESSIONMEETING.

Chair Hofbauer adjourned the Housing Authority meetìng at 5:31p.m.

CALL TO ORDER CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION.


L ROLL CALL: MAYOR HOFBAUER, MAYOR PRO TEM LOA,COUNCILMEMBERS BETTENCOURT, CARRILLO, AND BISHOP

PRESENT: Steven Hofbauer, Richard J. Loa, Laura Bettencourt,Juan Carrlllo, Austin Bishop.

ABSENT: None.,10. PUBLIC COMMENTS RECEIVED ON CITY COUNCIL CLOSED

SESSION ITEMS 11,1AND 11.2

Mayor Pro Tem Loa stated that he would be recusing himself onItem 11.1 as he owns one of the properties being discussed, Hestated that he will participate in ltem Nos. 11.2 and 11.3.

11. PRESENTATION BY CITY ATTORNEY of the following item(s) tobe discussed in Closed Session:

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lnterim City Attorney Doran stated all items would be heard as listed

'1 L I The reason for holding a closed session is for the purpose ofobtaining authonzation and direction from the City Council toits designated negotiator regarding the possible acquisìtion ofproperty interests in the following properties, generallylocated along Palmdale Boulevard, Between 5th Street Eastand lOth Street East:

City Negotiator: Chuck Heffernan, Director of Public Works

This Closed Session is belng heìd pursuant to the authority ofCalifornia Government Code Section 54956.8. Closedsession is recommended because the Council will beinstructing the negotiators regarding terms and conditions,including price, for the possible purchase of the real propertyinterests identified above.

11.2 The reason for holding a closed session is for the purpose ofconferring with and/or receivìng advice from the City's legalcounsel and to receive direction from the City Councilregarding the possible ìnitiation of litigation by the City.

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--ANTICIPATEDLITIGATIONlnitiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision(d) of Section 54956.9: Number of cases - One.

11.3

Closed session is recommended because the City will assessthe merits of this matter and consider the City's perspective.Based on existing facts and circumstances it is the opinion ofthe City Attorney that it would prejudice the position of theCity to discuss this matter in public or to disclose further thecircumstances in this potential case; such disclosure mayharm settlement attempts or other efforts to resolve thematter without lìtigation.

The reason for holding a closed session is for the purpose ofconferring with and/or receiving advice from the City's legalcounsel regarding certain existing facts and circumstancesthat constitute a significant exposure to litigation against theCity. The existing facts and cìrcumstances that const¡tute asignificant exposure to litigation are detailed in the followingclaim received by the City, which is available for publicinspection pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.5:

Claimant: Hromadka & AssociatesCity Claim No.: 2020-003

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Date Filed: January 6,2020Date of Loss: None Provided

Closed session is recommended because the City will assessthe merits of thìs matter and consider the City's perspective.Based on existing facts and circumstances it is the opinion ofthe City Attorney that it would prejudice the position of theCity to discuss this matter in public.

12. CLOSED SESSION,

Closed Session was held from 5:33 - 6:09 p.m.

13. ANNOUNCEMENï BY CITY ATTORNEY of item(s) discussed inCìosed Session.

Mayor Pro Tem Loa did not partìcipate in ltem 11.1 but participatedin item Nos. 11.2 & 11.3. The Mayor and all other Councilmemberswere present and participated in all matters.

Item 1 1 .'1 Real Property negotiations - The City Council unanimouslyapproved (with Mayor Pro Tem Loa recusing himself) the appraisalsfor each propeÍy and authorized the city Negotiator to extend anoffer to purchase the property interest in the properties consistentwith the approved appraisals. No further reportable action at thistime.

Item 11.2 Anticipated Litigation - One Matter - The City Councilunanimously authorized the City Attorney to issue an offer ofcompromise to Crown Castle to resolve a contract dispute regardinga telecommunications facility at Desert Sands Park and authorizedthe City Manager to execute the necessary documents to effectuatethe compromise. No further reportable action at this time.

Item 11.3 Claim of Hromadka & Associates - The City Councilunanìmously authorized settlement terms and, if accepted byclaimani, directed the lnterim City Attorney to prepare a settlementagreement and authorized the City Manager to execute anynecessary documents to effectuate the settlement. No furtherrepoftable action at this time.

14. ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION MEETING.

Mayor Hofbauer adjourned the meeting at 6:11 p.m

15. CALL TO ORDER 7:00 P.M. MEETINGS.

Mayor Hofbauer called ihe meeting to order at 7:00 p.m

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16, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE INHONOR OF OUR TROOPS.

17. ROLL CALL: MAYOR / CHAIR HOFBAUER, MAYOR PRO TEM /VICE CHAIR LOA, COUNCILMEMBERS / DIRECTORSBETTENCOURT, CARRILLO, AND BISHOP

PRESENT: Steven Hofbauer, Richard J. Loa, Laura Bettencourt,J uan Canillo, Austin Bishop.

ABSENT: None.

18- PRESENTATION:

1 8.I Presentation by Mayor and Council of a picture of a cutecritter that is available for adoption from our Palmdaìe AnimalCare Center.

18.2 Presentation by Mayor and Council of a Proclamatìon toDirector of Parks and Recreation Smith proclaiming July asNational Park and Recreation Month in the Cìty of Palmdale.

'1 8.3 Presentation by City Manager Murphy of the City ofPalmdale's Warrior Award to three employees.

18.4 Presentation by City Manager Murphy of the 2020 HometownMedia Award to Armin Gomez for Palmdale's Channel 27production of the "2019 State of the Community Address" asthe "Best of Community Events -Access Center".

19. WAIVER oF FULL READING OF RESOLUTION(S) andoRDTNANCE(S):

Motion: Move to waive full reading of the Resolution(s) and/orOrdinance(s) to be considered and voted on at thìs meeting.Moved by Richard J. Loa, seconded by Laura Bettencouft.


20, PUBLIC COMMENTS RECEIVED ON CONSENT CALENDARITEM NOS.21.1 THROUGH2l .12 AND NON-AGENDA ITEMS.


Director of Public Works Heffernan showed photos of completedprojects and the SAVES Van (ltem Nos. 21.5, 21 .6,21 .7, and 21 .9).Councilmember Bettencourt asked questions regarding the safety ofthe SAVES van and Director Heffernan responded.

Councilmember Bettencourt pulled item 21.1'1 .

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Mayor Pro Tem Loa pulled ltem 21.4

Motion: Move to approve the recommendations and findings on allitems listed under this Consent Calendar except ltem Nos. 21.4 and21 .11 .

Moved by Richard J. Loa, seconded by Laura Bettencourt.


21 . CONSENTCALENDAR:

21 .1 CCISA - Accept the City of Palmdale and Successor Agencyto the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City ofPalmdale monthly report on investment balances as reportedon the City's books as of May 31, 2020. (Staff Reference:Fìnance Manager Kang)

21 .2 SA - Adopt Resolution No. SA 2020-009, a Resolutìon of theSuccessor Agency to the Community Redevelopment Agencyof the City of Palmdale authorizing the adoption of theamendment to the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule(ROPS 20-21) Section B for the period of January 1,2021through June 30, 2021. (Staff Reference: Finance ManagerKang)

21 .3 CC - Accept Completed Public lmprovements and authorizethe City Engineer to fiìe a Notice of Completion and ReleaseSecurities for Completed Publlc lmprovements - lracl 47510located at East Avenue R and Tackstem Street. (StaffReference: Director of Public Works Heffernan)

21.4 CC - Approve a Cooperative Agreement with Caltrans, toprovide design oversight serv¡ces for the State Route 14 &Avenue N lnterchange Project, Agreement No. A-7010. (StaffReference: Director of Public Works Heffernan)

Mayor Pro Tem Loa pulled this item for discussion.

Director of Public Works Heffernan presented the staff report.

Council asked questions of staff and staff responded.Councilmembers spoke in regards to improving the aestheticsof the rou ndabout on 47th Street East.

This item was voted on along with item 21.11

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21 .5 CC - Accept Completed Capital Project No. 768, Dry TownWater Park Slide Tower, Slide and AquaPlay StructureRefurbishment, and authorize the Director of Public Works tofile the Notice of Completion, budgeted in account P0027 220-724525, Agreement No. A-6777. (Staff Reference: Directorof Public Works Heffernan)

21 .6 CC - Accept Completed Capital Project No. 799, Re-plastering of the Dry Town Water Park Lazy River Project andauthorize the Director of Public Works to file the Notice ofCompletion budgeted in accouni P0058220-724525,Agreement No. A-6912. (Staff Reference: Director of PublicWorks Heffernan)

21 .7 CC - Accept Completed Capital Project: Marie KerrPlayground Equipment Upgrade and authorize the Director ofPublic Works to file the Notice of Completion, budgeted inaccount P0057220, Agreement No. A-6906. (StaffReference: Director of Public Works Heffernan)

21 .8 CC - Approve Supplemental Agreement No. '1 to agreementwith Foddrill Construction Corporation for substitute lightfixtures and step-down transformer units for the Marie KerrPark Lighting Retrofit Project, PN 793, in the amount of$52,390.39, budgeted in multiple accounts, Agreement No.A-6896. (Staff Reference: Director of Public WorksHeffernan)

21 .9 CC - Accept the all electric delivery van (valued at$124,627.43) for South Antelope Valley Emergency Services(SAVES) through grant funding provided by the AntelopeValley Air Quality Management District (AVAOMD),Agreement No, A-6982. (Staff Reference: Director of PublicWorks Heffernan)

21 ,10 CC - Award of Project No. 7514, Sanitary Sewer ExcavationRepairs Project to Atlas Underground, lnc., in the amount of$485,200, budgeted in account U0003254-724525,Agreement No, A-7056. (Staff Reference: Director of PublicWorks Heffernan)

21.11 CC - Accept a $6,000 grant provided by AVAQMD for newEV Charging Statrons at Palmdale Oasis Park to replaceexistìng units that are no longer operational, Agreement No.A-7 022. (Staff Reference: Director of Publrc WorksHeffernan)

Councilmember Bettencourt pulled the item for discussion.

Director of Public Works Heffernan presented the staff report.

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Councilmember Bettencourt stated that she would like staff towork with the County to get more charging stations at countyfacilities in our area. Mayor Hofbauer directed staff to keep theAntelope Valley Air Quality Management District in the loopregarding this item,

Motion: Approve ltem Nos.21.4 &21 .11.Moved by Richard J. Loa, seconded by Juan Carrillo.

Vote: Motion carried (5-0)Yes: Steven Hofbauer, Richard J. Loa, Laura Bettencourt,Juan Carrillo, Austin Bishop.

21 .12 Approve the minutes from the previous meetings, (StaffReference: City Clerk/Agency Secretary Smith). CC - May 19, 2020 (6:30pm & 7:00pm)- CC - June 2,2020 (5:00pm & 7:00pm). SA - June 2,2020 (7:00 pm). CC - June 16,2020 (6:00pm & 7:00pm). SA - June 16,2020 (7:00pm)

22. PUBLIC HEARING:

22.1 (Continued from June 16,2020 City Council Meetlng) PublicHearing and Review of Proposed Resolution No. CC 2020-075 for adoption. (Staff Reference: Acting Director ofEconomic and Community Development Behen) APPEAL 20-002, RESOLUTTON NO. CC2020-075

MR. BEN SAYANIAND MR. FRED MATIAN, APPELLANTS

22.1a RESOLUTION NO. CC 2020-075, ARESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITYOF PALMDALE DENYING APPEAL 2O-OO2 ANDUPHOLDING THE PLANNING COMMISSION'SINTERPRETATION OF ALLOWABLE LAND USESWITHIN THE ANTELOPE VALLEY BUSINESS PARKSPECIFIC PLAN

Senior Planner Taggert presented the staff repod andread the title of Resolution No. CC 2020-0075.

Mayor Hofbauer asked questions regarding thedevelopment and lnterim City Attorney Doran responded.


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Testimony received: Gary Brattain spoke regarding thisitem and asked Council for a continuance.Councilmember Bettencourt asked Mr. Brattain to explainwhat happens to the vehicles when received and Mr.Brattain responded.

There was Council discussion regarding allowable usesfor the Speclfic Plan.

Rick Norris spoke regarding the project.

Mayor Pro Tem Loa spoke regarding the differenceswithin the project. Councilmember Carrillo asked if Mr.Brattain's business plan would work if modified to meetthe permitted uses wlth the Specific Plan and Mr. Brattainresponded.

Council asked questions and lnterim City Attorney Doranresponded.

Deputy Director of Economic and CommunityDevelopment Saxton spoke regarding this item.

A motion was made and carried unanimously to close thePublic Hearing.

Councilmember Bettencourt made a motion to table theitem for 30 days, Councilmember Bishop seconded themotion.

Mayor Hofbauer made a substitute motion to adoptResoìution No. CC 2020-075, Mayor Pro Tem Loaseconded the motion. lnterim Clty Attorney Doran statedthat Council must vote on the substitute motion first.

Motion: Adopt Resolution No. CC 2020-075.Moved by Steven Hofbauer, seconded by Richard J. Loa

Vote: Motion carried (3-2)Yes: Steven Hofbauer, Richard J. Loa, Juan CarrilloNo: Laura Bettencourt,Austin Bishop.

22.2 Public Hearìng and Review of Proposed Ordinance No. 1548for adoption. (Staff Reference: lnterim City Attorney Doran)

22.2a ORDINANCE NO. 1548, AN ORDINANCE OF THECITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE

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ESTABLISHING A TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OFsEcTroN 5.04.670(HX4) OF THE PALMDALEMUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING THE SALE OFFLAVORED ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE PRODUCTS

lnterim City Attorney Doran presented the staff report andread the title of Ordinance No. 1548.

A motron was made and carried unanimously to introduceOrdinance No, 1548.

Mayor Pro Tem Loa asked questions regarding theordinance and lnterim City Attorney Doran responded,


Testimony received: Mayor Hofbauer read thee-comment received from guest user in opposition to theextensio n.

A motion was made and carried unanimously to close thePublic Hearing,

Motion: Adopt Ordinance No. 1548.Moved by Juan Carrillo, seconded by Laura Betiencourt.

Vote: Motion carried (5-0)Yes: Steven Hofbauer, Richard J. Loa, Laura BettencourtJuan Carrillo, Austin Bishop.

22.3 Public Hearing and Review of Proposed Ordìnance No. 1547for adoption. (Staff Reference: lnterim City Attorney Doran)

22.3a ORDINANCE NO. 1547, AN ORDINANCE OF THECITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMDALEMODIFYING AND AMENDING TITLE 8 OF THEPALMDALE MUNICIPAL CODE SECÏIONS 8.04,470AND B.O4.O9O AS TO FIREWORKS SALES PERMITSAND ELIGIBLE ORGANIZATIONS FOR FIREWORKSSALES PERMITS WITHIN THE CITY OF PALMDALE

lnterim City Attorney Doran presented the staff report andread the title of Ordinance No. 1547 and stated that thetitle should read 8.04.490 (not 8.04.090).

There was Council discussion regarding putting fireworksback on the ballot, lnterim City Attorney Doran stated hewould research and report back to Council regarding thisitem.

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Testimony rece¡ved: None.


Mayor Hofbauer stated that the words "safe and sane" beadded in front of the word fireworks throughout theO rd inance.

Motion: Adopt amended Ordinance No. 1547 and add thewords safe and sane before the word fireworks throughout theOrd inan ce.Moved by Steven Hofbauer, seconded by Juan Carrillo.

Vote: Motion carried (5-0)Yes: Steven Hofbauer, Richard J. Loa, Laura Bettencourt,Juan Carrillo, Austin Bishop.

22.4 Public Hearing and Review of Proposed Resolution No. CC2020-074 for adoption. (Staff Reference: City ManagerMurphy)

22.4a RESOLUTION NO. CC 2020-074, A RESOLUTIONOF THE CIÏY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OFPALMDALE RESTATING IN ITS ENTIRETY THEPALMDALE FEE SCHEDULE AND REPEALINGRESOLUTTON NO. CC 2017-039

Management Analyst Zayas presented the staff report,read the title of Resolution No. CC 2020-074, andpresented a PowerPoint presentation on this item.

Mayor Hofbauer asked questions regarding the fees atDryTown and Parks & Recreation Manager Dombrowskiresponded.

Councilmember Carrìllo spoke regarding the cost ofappeals for homeowners being the same as that fordevelopers. Councilmember Canillo would like to seethe fee reduced. There was Council discussionregarding whether to bring the item back. City ManagerMurphy spoke regarding reducing the cost of appeals forsingle famìly homeowners, adopting the Resolution aspresented and having staff brìng back just the appeal feeto the August meeting. Assistant City Manager Ricci

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stated that Proposition 26 requires us to do a time &motion study before the new fee can be adopted.Councilmember Bettencourt asked how long the studywould take and Assistant City Manager Ricci responded,

Mayor Hofbauer opened the Publìc Hearing

Testimony received: None,


Motion: Adopt Resolution No. CC 2020-074 and direct staff tobring back a Planning Report wiih adjusted fees in 30 days.Moved by Steven Hofbauer, seconded by Laura Bettencourt.

Vote: Motion carried (4-1)Yes: Steven Hofbauer, Richard J. Loa, Laura Bettencourt,Austìn Bishop.No:Juan Canillo.

Mayor Hofbauer called a brief recess from 9:00 - 9:08 p,m

22.5 Public Hearing and Review of Proposed Ordinance No. 1546for adoption. (Staff Reference: Acting Director of Economicand Community Development Behen)Zoning Ordinance Amendment 20-003City of Palmdale, Applicant

22.5a ORDINANCE NO, 1546, AN ORDINANCE OF THECITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE,CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONING ORDINANCEAMENDMENT 20-003; A REQUEST TO MODIFYSTANDARDS FOR MULTIPLE.FAMILYRESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT

Senior Planner Taggert presented the staff report, readthe title of Ordinance No. 1546 and presented aPowerPoint presentation on this item.

Mayor Hofbauer asked questions of staff and staffresponded. There was Council discussion regardingsetbacks and landscaping,

A motion was made and carried unanimously to introduceOrdinance No. 1546.

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Testimony receìved: None.

A motion was made and carried unanìmously to close thePublic Hearing.

Motion: Adopt Ordinance No. 1546.Moved by Rìchard J. Loa, seconded by Juan Carrillo.

Vote: Motion carried (4-1)Yes: Steven Hofbauer, R¡chard J. Loa, Juan Carrillo, AustinBishop.No:Laura Bettencourt.

22.6 Public Hearing and Review of Proposed Resolution No. CC2020-076 and Ordinance No. 1545 for adoption. (StaffReference; Acting Director of Economic and CommunityDevelopment Behen)General Plan Amendment 1 8-002Zone Change 18-002Mr. Phillip Terry, Applicant

22.6a RESOLUTION NO. CC 2020-076, A RESOLUIIONOF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OFPALMDALE APPROVING GENERAL PLANAMENDMENT 18-002; A REQUEST TO CHANGETHE LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM SFR-3(stNGLE-FAMtLY REStDENT|AL, 3.'1-6 DWELLTNGUNrTS PER ACRE) TO MFR (MULT|-FAMtLyRESIDENTIAL, 10,1 TO 16 DWELLING UNITS PERACRE) ON A VACANT SITE LOCATED AT THESOUTHEAST CORNER OF AVENUE S AND 42NDSTREET EAST (APN',S 3052-001-071AND -072)

22.6b ORDINANCE NO. 1545, AN ORDINANCE OFTHE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMDALEAPPROVING ZONE CHANGE 18-002; A REQUESTTO CHANGE THE ZONE FROM R-1-7,OOO (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, MINIMUM LOÏ SIZE OF7,000 SQUARE FEET) TO R-3 (MULTtPLERESTDENTTAL) ON A VACANT S|TE LOCATED ATTHE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF AVENUE S AND42ND STREET EAST (APN',S 3052-001-071 AND-072)

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Senior Planner Taggert presented the staff report, readthe iitle of Resolution No. CC 2020-07 6 and OrdinanceNo, 1545, and presenied a PowerPoint presentationregarding the project.

A motion was made and carried unanimously to introduceOrdinance No. 1545.

Councilmember Bettencouft asked quest¡ons regardingPark Development fees and Senior Planner Taggertresponded.

Councilmember Carr¡llo asked questions regarding theamenities for the development. Mayor Pro Tem Loaasked questions regarding the quality of the project.Applicant, Ph¡l Terry spoke regarding the projectamenities, the quality of the project, and the estimatedtimeline for completion. Mr. ïeny thanked staff for theirassistance and staff showed additional photos of theproject.


Testimony received: Mayor Hofbauer read e-commentsreceived from Jay Huang and Daniel J. in support of thisitem.

A motion was made and carried unanimousìy to close thePublic Hearing.

Motion: Adopt Resolution No, CC 2020-076 and OrdinanceNo. 1545.Moved by Juan Carrillo, seconded by Laura Bettencourt.

Vote: Motion canied (5-0)Yes: Steven Hofbauer, Richard J. Loa, Laura Bettencourl,J uan Carrillo, Austin Bìshop,

22.7 Public Hearing and Review of Proposed Resolution No. CC2020-081 for adoption. (Staff Reference: Director ofNeighborhood Services Miller)

22.7a RESOLUTION NO. CC 2020-081, A RESOLUTIONOF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OFPALMDALE ÏO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT THESTATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OFHOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

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PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATIONPROGRAM FUNDS

Housing Manager Reyes presented the staff report andread the title of Resolution No. CC 2020-081 .

Mayor Pro Tem Loa asked questions regarding thealiocation of funds and Housing Manager Reyesresponded.


Testimony received: None


Motion: Adopt Resolution No. CC 2020-081 ,

Moved by Laura Bettencourt, seconded by Austin Bishop

Vote: Motion carried (5-0)Yes: Steven Hofbauer, Richard J. Loa, Laura Bettencourt,J uan Carrillo, Austin Bishop.

23. NEWBUSINESS:

23.1 ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. CC 2O2O-084, A RESOLUTIONOF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMDALEADOPTING THE CITY OF PALMDALE PUBLIC ARTMASTER PLAN. (Staff Reference: Director of Parks andRecreation Smith)

Director of Parks & Recreation Smith presented the staff reporiand read the title of Resolution No. CC 2020-084.

Councilmember Bettencourt asked questions regarding theOrdinance and changing it to update Council veto power on allinstallatìons not just those $50,000 and above. Director Smithresponded and stated that she would bring back the pros/consof that change before the Ordinance is adopted.

Mayor Hofbauer spoke regarding the Public Aris Commission.

There was Council discussion regarding the proposed costs(1o/o for art installations on Municipal projects and 0.5% forprivate projects).

Public Art Coordinator Davis spoke regarding the Public ArtsCommission. There was further Council discussion regarding

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fees, veto power, and the Public Arts Commission

Director Smith clarified that the Ordinance included in thePublic Arts Master Plan ìs a proposed Ordinance and not beingadopted at this meeting. The resolutìon is adopting theframework for the Master Plan.

Public Comments: E-comments were received from MichelieNavarrete and four (4) guest users in support of the Public ArtsMaster Plan and from Michael Ross in support of a Public ArtsMaster Plan, however, opposed to adopting it as presented.

City Manager Murphy spoke regarding the Public Arts MasterPlan and the fees. He stated that the Ordinance would comeback at a later date for adoption.

Motion: Adopt Resolution No. CC 2020-084.Moved by Juan Carrillo, seconded by Laura Bettencourt.

Vote: Motion carried (5-0)Yes: Steven Hofbauer, Richard J. Loa, Laura Bettencourt,Juan Carrillo, Austin Bishop,

23.2 ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. CC 2O2O-082, A RESOLUTIONOF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMDALEORDERING THAÏ AN ORDINANCE BE SUBMITTED TOTHE VOTERS AT THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTIONTO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 2020, APPROVINGENACTING A TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX TO BEADMINISTERED BY THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OFTAX AND FEE ADMINISTRATION, DIRECTING THE CITYATTORNEY TO PREPARE AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS OFTHE MEASURE, SETTING PRIORITIES FOR FILING AWRITTEN ARGUMENT RELATING TO THE BALLOTMEASURE, AND PROVIDING FOR REBUTTALARGUMENTS RELATING TO THE BALLOT MEASURE.(Staff Reference: City Manager Murphy)

Assistant City Manager Ricci presented the staff repoft, readthe title of Resolution No. CC 2020-084 and presented aPowerPoint presentat¡on.

Assistant City Manager Ricci spoke regarding the amount oftax that goes oui of Palmdale and that this proposed sales taxwould stay locally controlled.

Mayor Hofbauer spoke regarding the potential programs andprojects that could be funded. Mayor Pro Tem Loa asked

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questions regarding Measure H and Assistant City ManagerRicci responded.

Councilmember Bishop spoke about the city not getting its fairshare from the County and that now is the wrong t¡me to taxour citizens.

Assistant City lVlanager Ricci stated that the City of Lancasterjust voted to put the sales tax measure on their Novemberballot.

City Manager Murphy spoke regarding the taxmeasure, polling, meetings with auto dealers, labor unions,and faith based organizations.

Mayor Pro Tem Loa asked questions of lnterim City AttorneyDoran and he responded.

There was additional Council discussion regarding putting thetax on ihe ballot and giving residents the opportunity to vote formeasure, City Manager Murphy spoke regarding the benefit ofpassing the resolution.

Public Comments: Carlos Rubio, lnternational Brotherhood ofTeamsters, Local 991 in support of placing the tax measure onthe ballot (received via e-mail); E-comments were received insupport of placing the tax measure on the November ballotfrom Miguel Barajas; Fernando Torres; Sylvia Duarte; MichaelGonzalez, Sr. Pastor Victory Outreach Church; Chuck Murphy,Founder of Music & Kids; Victoria Ventura; Gabbie Galvez,Lovell Fleming; Bunny Lang; Michael Ross; and 6'1 GuestUsers. We received five (5) Guest user e-comments inopposition to the tax measure being placed on the ballot; three(3) Guest User Comments opposing the tax increase butwant¡ng it to go on the ballot for voters to decide; and three (3)guest users who were neutral on this item.

l\rìotion: Adopt Resolution No. CC 2020-082.lVioved by Juan Carrillo, seconded by Laura Bettencourt.

Vote: Motion carried (4-1)Yes: Steven Hofbauer, Richard J. Loa, Laura Bettencourt,Juan Canilìo.No:Austin Bishop.

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24. INFORMATIONAL REPORT FROM MAYOR AND / ORCOUNCILMEMBERS ON THEIR VARIOUS COMMITTEEMEMBERSHIPS AND MEETINGS ATTENDED AT PUBLICEXPENSE

24.,1 VARIOUS COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS:

Committee Membership Memo(s) on file in the City Clerk'sOffice:Councilmember BettencourtCouncilmember CarrilloCouncilmember B¡shop

Mayor Hofbauer stated that he will submit his calendar to theCity Clerk's office. He spoke regarding his meeting withCongressman Garcia in D.C. and various other legislativemeeting s.- ANTELOPE VALLEY AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENTDISTRICT- ANTELOPE VALLEY TRANSIT AUTHORITY- CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES ASSOCIATION- CITY OF PALMDALE AUDIT COMMITTEE- CITY OF PALMDALE INVESTMENT OVERSIGHTCOMMITTEE- HIGH DESERT CORRIDOR JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY" LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES- LOS ANGELES COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT- NORTH LOS ANGELES COUNTY TRANSPORTATIONCOALITION- PALMDALE RECYCLED WATER AUTHORITY- SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OFGOVERNMENTS REGIONAL COUNCIL- UNITED STATES/MEXICO SISÏER CITIES ASSOCIATION" CALIFORNIA STATE PRISON - LOS ANGELES COUNTY,CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE

24,2 MEETINGS ATTENDED AT PUBLIC EXPENSE.

City Manager Murphy stated that Assemblyman Lackey wasreleased from the hospital and that Palmdale School Districthas voted to start the school year with distance learning.

Mayor Hofbauer spoke regarding funding for Antelope ValleyTransit Authorìty and CARE funds.

Mayor Pro Tem Loa attended League of Cities policycommittee meeting; PPE presentation; Sanitatìon Districtmeeting; spoke regarding Rachel Garcia Day; participated in

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the lt4ental Health Zoom meetings; Census Caravans;attended a portion of the Antelope Valley Transit AuthorityBoard meeting; spoke on Spanish radio regarding the Censusand Cov¡d-19; participated in the City Attorney interviews andSouthern California Association of Government meeting.

Mayor Hofbauer attended State/County Covid-'19 updatemeetings; League of California Cities Board meeting;Transportation, Communication, Public Works and PublicSafety Policy Committee meetings; AV Partners meeting; metwith Congressman Garcia; swore in new attorney; LiabilityTrust Fund meeting; PPE Presentation; Sanitation District 14 &20 meetings; met with Faith based organizations; ConnectSoCal meeting; Desert Mountain Division meeting; Air ForcePlanl 42 Change of Leadership event; High Desed CorridorConference call; Contract Cities meeting.

24.3 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT

There was no repoft given

25. CITY COUNCIL REOUESTS FOR NEWAGENDA ITEMS.

There were no requests for new Agenda items.

26, ADJOURNMENT.

Mayor/Chaìr Hofbauer adjourned the meeting at '1 I :1 0 p.m.

PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPïED this 1st day of September2020.

Steven D. Hofbauer,Mayor/Chair

ATTESÏ:

Anne AmbroseActing City Clerk/Agency SecretaryAuthority Secretary

ABSENT: Austin Bishop. - Granicus

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