CC & SA MINUTES - AUGUST 4, 2020 5:00PM & 7:00PM

CC & SA MINUTES - AUGUST 4, 2020 5:00PM & 7:00PM

CC & SA MINUTES - AUGUST 4, 2020 5:00PM & 7:00PM

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER

38300 SIERRA HIGHWAY, SUITE B

PALMDALE, CALIFORNIA

TUESDAY, AUGUST 04, 2020

05:00 P.M.

www.cityofpalmdaleca.gov

WELCOME

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1. CALL TO ORDER CLOSED SESSION MEETING.

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

3. PUBLIC COMMENTS RECEIVED ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM 4.1 THROUGH 4.3

4. PRESENTATION BY CITY ATTORNEY of the following item to be discussed in Closed Session:

4.1 The reason for holding a closed session is for the purpose of obtaining authorization and direction from the City Council to its designated negotiator regarding the possible purchase of the following property: Property: 38580 9th Street East (APN 3008-039-022) Property Owner: VP Family Properties, LLC City Negotiator: Anne Ambrose, Director of Administrative Services and Trish Jones, Community Programs Manager This Closed Session is being held pursuant to the authority of California Government Code Section 54956.8. Closed session is recommended because the Council will be instructing the negotiators regarding terms and conditions, including price, for the possible acquisition of the real property identified above.

4.2 The reason for holding a closed session is for the purpose of conferring with and/or receiving advice from the City's legal counsel regarding the following pending litigation to which the City 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 California Government Code Sections 54956.9(a) and 54956.9(d)(1). Closed session is recommended because the City will assess the merits and weaknesses of these matters and consider the City's perspective. Based on existing facts and circumstances it is the opinion of the City Attorney that it would prejudice the position of the City to discuss this matter in public.

4.3 The reason for holding a closed session is for the purpose of conferring with and/or receiving advice from the City's legal counsel regarding certain existing facts and circumstances that constitute a significant exposure to litigation against the City. The existing facts and circumstances that constitute a significant exposure to litigation are detailed in the following claim received by the City, which is available for public inspection pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.5: Claimant: Vincent Dino City Claim No.: 2020-042 Date Filed: July 28, 2020 Date of Loss: May 23, 2020 Closed session is recommended because the City will assess the merits of this matter and consider the City's perspective. Based on existing facts and circumstances it is the opinion of the City Attorney that it would prejudice the position of the City to discuss this matter in public.

5. CLOSED SESSION.

6. ANNOUNCEMENT BY CITY ATTORNEY of item(s) discussed in Closed Session.

7. ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION MEETING.

8. CALL TO ORDER CC/SA REGULAR MEETINGS.

9. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE IN HONOR OF OUR TROOPS.

10. ROLL CALL: MAYOR / CHAIR HOFBAUER, MAYOR PRO TEM / VICE CHAIR LOA, COUNCILMEMBERS / DIRECTORS BETTENCOURT, CARRILLO, AND BISHOP

11. PRESENTATION:

11.1 Presentation by Mayor and Council of a Plaque to City Clerk Smith in honor of her retirement from the City of Palmdale.

11.2 Presentation by City Manager Murphy of the City of Palmdale’s Warrior Award to Claudia Heredia-Clarke, Administrative Assistant.

11.3 Presentation by Mayor and Council of a picture of a cute critter that is available for adoption from our Palmdale Animal Care Center.

11.4 Presentation by Mayor and Council of a Proclamation proclaiming the month of August as Black Business Month in the City of Palmdale.

12. WAIVER OF FULL READING OF RESOLUTION(S) and ORDINANCE(S): Staff Recommendation: Move to waive full reading of the Resolution(s) and/or Ordinance(s) to be considered and voted on at this meeting.

13. PUBLIC COMMENTS RECEIVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NOS. 14.1 THROUGH 14.17 AND NON-AGENDA ITEMS. Staff Recommendation: Move to approve the recommendations and findings on all items listed under this Consent Calendar.

14. CONSENT CALENDAR: NOTICE:

14.1 CC/SA – Accept the City of Palmdale and Successor Agency to the Community Redevelopment Agency monthly and quarterly investment reports on the City of Palmdale’s books as of June 30, 2020. (Staff Reference: Finance Manager Kang) Staff Recommendation: Accept the City of Palmdale and Successor Agency to the Community Redevelopment Agency monthly and quarterly investment reports on the City of Palmdale’s books as of June 30, 2020

ATTACHMENT 14.1

14.2 CC - Approve FY 2020-2021 Blanket Purchase Order No. 20210001 with Vulcan Materials Company for Asphalt Materials for Street Maintenance Asphalt and Raw Materials Supply in an amount not to exceed $150,000.00 budgeted in Street Maintenance Account 20133001-738400. (Staff Reference: Finance Manager Kang) Staff Recommendation: Approve FY 2020-2021 Blanket Purchase Order No. 20210001 with Vulcan Materials Company for Asphalt Materials for Street Maintenance Asphalt and Raw Materials Supply in an amount not to exceed $150,000.00

ATTACHMENT 14.2

14.3 CC - Approve FY 2020-2021 Blanket Purchase Order No. 20210000 with Walsma Oil Company, Inc. for Diesel & Unleaded Fuel, Motor Oil, and Lubricants in an amount not to exceed $300,000.00 budgeted in Fleet Maintenance Account 15433006-734100. (Staff Reference: Finance Manager Kang) Staff Recommendation: Approve FY 2020-2021 Blanket Purchase Order No. 20210000 with Walsma Oil Company, Inc. for Diesel & Unleaded Fuel, Motor Oil, and Lubricants in an amount not to exceed $300,000.00

ATTACHMENT 14.3

14.4 CC - Approve FY 2020-2021 Blanket Purchase Order No. 20210007 with All-State Utility Supply, Inc. for Streetlight Poles and Related Items in amount not to exceed $144,571.00 budgeted in Supplies-Maintenance & Repair-St Light Accounts for three (3) Streetlight Maintenance Assessment Districts (Object 732602) accounts 25532006, 25632006, and 25232006. (Staff Reference: Finance Manager Kang) Staff Recommendation: Approve FY 2020-2021 Blanket Purchase Order No. 20210007 with All-State Utility Supply, Inc. for Streetlight Poles and Related Items in amount not to exceed $144,571.00

ATTACHMENT 14.4