CC/SA/HA MINUTES 7/14/20 - 5:00PM & 7:00PM

CC/SA/HA MINUTES 7/14/20 - 5:00PM & 7:00PM

CC/SA/HA MINUTES 7/14/20 - 5:00PM & 7:00PM

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER

38300 SIERRA HIGHWAY, SUITE B

PALMDALE, CALIFORNIA

TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2020

04:30 P.M.

www.cityofpalmdaleca.gov

WELCOME

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As a result of the COVID-19 emergency, and resulting orders and direction from the President of the United States, the Governor of the State of California, and the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health, as well as the City of Palmdale emergency declaration, the public will not be permitted to physically attend the City Council meeting. Councilmembers may choose to participate via conference call. How to Observe the Meeting: 1) Spectrum local access Channel 27 2) Online live webcast at cityofpalmdale.org. How to Submit Public Comments through Palmdale eComments on this Agenda: Note: Public Comments submitted will become part of the official meeting record. 1)Go to the Agendas & Minutes webpage at https://cityofpalmdale.org/310/City-Council-Meetings and find this meeting under Upcoming Events; 2) Click on the eComment button; and 3) Scroll through the agenda to find the agenda item for which you would like to provide a comment and submit your comment. Please note: The City Council is making every effort to follow the spirit and intent of the Brown Act and other applicable laws regulating the conduct of public meetings in order to maximize transparency and public access. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, if you require a disability-related modification or accommodation to participate in this meeting, please call the City Clerk’s Office at (661) 267-5151 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting.

1. CALL TO ORDER HOUSING AUTHORITY CLOSED SESSION.

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

3. PUBLIC COMMENTS RECEIVED ON HOUSING AUTHORITY ITEM 4.1.

4. PRESENTATION BY AUTHORITY ATTORNEY of the following item(s) 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 Housing Authority to its designated negotiators regarding the possible acquisition of the following property: Property: 38107 10th Street East (APN 3009-021-039) Property Owners: Ruth A. Hutson Mary Lee Rogers Authority Negotiators: Mike Miller, Director of Neighborhood Services Sophia Reyes, Housing 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 purchase of the real property identified above.

5. HOUSING AUTHORITY CLOSED SESSION.

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

7. ADJOURN HOUSING AUTHORITY CLOSED SESSION MEETING.

8. CALL TO ORDER CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION.

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

10. PUBLIC COMMENTS RECEIVED ON CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION ITEMS 11.1 AND 11.2.

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

11.1 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 acquisition of property interests in the following properties, generally located along Palmdale Boulevard, Between 5th Street East and 10th Street East: City Negotiator: Chuck Heffernan, Director of Public Works 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 purchase of the real property interests identified above.

ATTACHMENT TO ITEM 11.1

11.2 The reason for holding a closed session is for the purpose of conferring with and/or receiving advice from the City's legal counsel and to receive direction from the City Council regarding the possible initiation of litigation by the City. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: Number of cases - One. 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 or to disclose further the circumstances in this potential case; such disclosure may harm settlement attempts or other efforts to resolve the matter without litigation.

11.3 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: Hromadka & Associates City Claim No.: 2020-003 Date Filed: January 6, 2020 Date of Loss: None Provided 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.

12. CLOSED SESSION.

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

14. ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION MEETING.

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

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

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

18. PRESENTATION:

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

18.2 Presentation by Mayor and Council of a Proclamation to Director of Parks and Recreation Smith proclaiming July as National Park and Recreation Month in the City of Palmdale.

18.3 Presentation by City Manager Murphy of the City of Palmdale’s Warrior Award to three employees.

18.4 Presentation by City Manager Murphy of the 2020 Hometown Media Award to Armin Gomez for Palmdale’s Channel 27 production of the “2019 State of the Community Address” as the “Best of Community Events -Access Center”.

19. 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. (Voice Vote - Requires a majority to waive.)

20. PUBLIC COMMENTS RECEIVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NOS. 21.1 THROUGH 21.12 AND NON-AGENDA ITEMS. Staff Recommendation: Move to approve the recommendations and findings on all items listed under this Consent Calendar.