City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority

In accordance with the current guidance from the California Department of Public Health and the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health, the Council Chamber is open for in-person public comment and seating. Masks are required to be worn by all persons in attendance. It is recommended that all citizens practice social distancing to the extent possible while in attendance. Councilmembers may choose to participate via conference call. How to observe the meeting virtually: 1. Spectrum local access Channel 27 2. Online live webcast at www.cityofpalmdale.org. How to Submit Public Comments: VERBAL PUBLIC COMMENT DURING THE MEETING – (ZOOM Number: US: +1 669 900 9128 Webinar ID: 882 4051 2681 Passcode: 216705 Webinar attendee link https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88240512681? pwd=V1JnbDlISEpQcDg3MHVjZ3pxYXhLZz09. Verbal comments must be limited to three minutes. Public comments submitted will become part of the official meeting record. The safety and well-being of employees and the public remains the City's top priority. The CITY COUNCIL MEETING SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 38300 SIERRA HIGHWAY SUITE B PALMDALE, CA 93550 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2021 5:00 PM Closed Session 7:00 PM CC/SA/HA www.cityofpalmdale.org WELCOME City Council Wednesday, December 1, 2021 1

City of Palmdale appreciates your patience and understanding during these challenging times. 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 contact the City Clerk’s Office at (661) 267-5151 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. If you require oral Spanish translation, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (661) 267- 5151 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. “Your courtesy is requested to help our meetings run smoothly. If you’ll be kind enough to follow these simple rules, we can make the best possible use of your time and ours: Please refrain from public displays or outbursts, such as unsolicited applause, comments, cheering, foul language or obscenities. Any disruptive activities that substantially interfere with the ability of the City Council to carry out its meeting will not be permitted and offenders will be asked to leave the meeting. Please turn off/mute your cell phones and mobile devices. 5:00 P.M. 1. MAYOR TO CALL MEETINGS TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL MAYOR HOFBAUER, MAYOR PRO TEM BETTENCOURT, COUNCILMEMBERS CARRILLO, BISHOP, LOA 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS Now is the time for public participation for any person wishing to speak to the City Council on matters listed or not listed on the agenda, within the jurisdiction of the City Council. If you are attending the meeting by phone, please press *9 to "raise your hand." If attending by personal computer, please click the "raise your hand" button. Press *6 to un-mute yourself, state your name and begin speaking. PLEASE NOTE: A three-minute limit is imposed on each speaker. City Council Wednesday, December 1, 2021 2

4. PRESENTATION BY CITY ATTORNEY 4.1 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS The reason for holding a closed session is for the purpose of obtaining authorization and direction from the City Council regarding the possible acquisition of property interests in the following property, generally located near 9th Street East and Palmdale Blvd.: Property Owner: Joe Acosta Property: APN 3008-039-022 City Negotiator: JJ Murphy, Mike Miller, Sophia Reyes This closed session is being held pursuant to the authority of California Government Code Section 54956.8. Closed session is recommended because the City Council will be instructing the negotiator regarding terms and conditions, including price, for the possible purchase of the real property identified above. 4.2 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (ANNUAL EVALUATION) Title: City Manager Name: J.J. Murphy This closed session is being held pursuant to the authority of California Government Code Section 54957. 4.3 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the California Government Code. Number of Cases: One. 5. ANNOUNCEMENT BY CITY ATTORNEY 6. ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION MEETING 7:00 P.M. 7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE IN HONOR OF OUR TROOPS City Council Wednesday, December 1, 2021 3

8. ROLL CALL MAYOR/CHAIR HOFBAUER, MAYOR PRO TEM/VICE CHAIR BETTENCOURT, COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS/COMMISSIONERS CARRILLO, BISHOP, LOA COMMISSIONER FRAGA-SAENZ 9. PRESENTATIONS 9.1 Presentation by City Manager Murphy of the City of Palmdale's Warrior Award to Mica Schuler. 9.2 Presentation of a Proclamation by Mayor and Council declaring December as Human Rights Month in the City of Palmdale. 9.3 Presentation of Certificates of Recognition by Mayor and Council to the graduates of the Palmdale Sheriff Vital Intervention and Directional Alternatives (VIDA) program. 9.4 Presentation of a cute critter available for adoption at the Palmdale Animal Care Center. 10. 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.) 11. PUBLIC COMMENTS Now is the time for public participation for any person wishing to speak to the City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority on matters listed or not listed on the agenda, within the jurisdiction of the City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority. If you are attending the meeting by phone, please press *9 to "raise your hand." If attending by personal computer, please click the "raise your hand" button. Press *6 to un-mute yourself, state your name and begin speaking. PLEASE NOTE: A three-minute limit is imposed on each speaker. 12. HOUSING AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR All matters listed under the Consent Calendar will be enacted by one motion unless an item(s) is pulled by the Authority, in which case the item(s) will be removed from the Calendar and will be considered separately following this portion of the Agenda. 12.1 Approve and accept the Housing Authority of the City of Palmdale's 2020-2021 Annual Report prepared pursuant to California Health & Safety Code §34176.1 and direct staff to post the report on the City's website. (Staff Reference: Director City Council Wednesday, December 1, 2021 4

of Neighborhood Services Miller - Presented by Housing Manager Reyes) 12.2 Approve maximum rent for Housing Authority Boulders Mobile Home Parks and authorize the Authority Executive Director or his designee to review and determine future increases of the maximum space rent for qualifying spaces. (Staff Reference: Director of Neighborhood Services Miller - Presented by Housing Manager Reyes) 13. ADJOURN THE HOUSING AUTHORITY 14. CONSENT CALENDAR All matters listed under the Consent Calendar will be enacted by one motion unless an item(s) is pulled by Council, in which case the item(s) will be removed from the Calendar and will be considered separately following this portion of the Agenda. 14.1 Receive and file the Monthly Investment Activity investment report for October 2021. (Staff Reference: Finance Manager Kang) 14.2 Approve the Third Amendment to the Agreement with Antelope Valley Domestic Violence Council DBA Valley Oasis for Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program (TBRA), exercise the option to extend the agreement for a one-year term, increase the agreement by $105,000 for a new not to exceed total of $597,130, and ratify expenditures for the Tenant Based Rental Program. (Staff Reference: Director of Neighborhood Services Miller - Presented by Housing Manager Reyes) 14.3 Adopt Resolution No. CC 2021-094, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale, approving and directing execution of a joint exercise of powers agreement relating to CMFA Special Finance Agency and the form of a public benefit agreement; and approving the issuance of revenue bonds by said agency for the purpose of financing the acquisition, construction or improvement of project listed herein, Rancho Vista Boulevard and 20th Street West Apartments. (Staff Reference: Director of Neighborhood Services Miller - Presented by Housing Manager Reyes) 14.4 Approve On-Call Pavement Management Consultant Services Agreement with Applied Research Associates, in the amount of $500,000, over a period of three (3) years . (Staff Reference: Director of Public Works Heffernan - Presented by Deputy Director of Public Works Glidden) 14.5 Approve Final Tract Map No. 54058-3 located at the southeast corner of 25th Street West/Highland Street and Avenue P-12. (Staff Reference: Director of Public Works Heffernan) City Council Wednesday, December 1, 2021 5

14.6 Adopt Resolution No. CC 2021-092, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale ordering the vacation of portions of 5th Street West, Auto Center Drive, and Trade Center Drive and the reservation of utility easements therein. (Staff Reference: Director of Public Works Heffernan) 14.7 Notice of Completion - Accept completed project with Hardy and Harper Inc. that provided additional pavement overlay construction for Barrel Springs Road from 32nd Street East to the intersection of Pearblossom Highway. (Staff Reference: Director of Public Works Heffernan - Presented by Deputy Director of Public Works Glidden) 14.8 Notice of Completion - Accept Public Improvements for the Edwards Federal Credit Union located at the southwest corner of 10th Street West and Avenue O- 8. (Staff Reference: Director of Public Works Heffernan) 15. APPOINTMENT 15.1 Approve Nomination for Appointment to the Measure AV Oversight Committee. (Staff Reference: City Clerk Smith) 16. PUBLIC HEARING 16.1 Public Hearing and Review of Proposed Ordinance No. 1574 for adoption. (Staff Reference: Finance Manager Kang) ORDINANCE NO. 1574, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE AMENDING PALMDALE MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 8.04.460(A)(4) RELATING TO FIREWORKS APPLICATION PERMIT FEE. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 1574. 17. NEW BUSINESS 17.1 ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. CC 2021-108, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE, OPPOSING VACCINE MANDATES AND CONDEMNING UNNECESSARY INTRUSION INTO MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS BY FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT. (Staff Reference: City Attorney Beck) City Council Wednesday, December 1, 2021 6

18. INFORMATIONAL REPORT FROM MAYOR AND / OR COUNCILMEMBERS ON THEIR VARIOUS COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS AND MEETINGS ATTENDED AT PUBLIC EXPENSE 18.1 COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS. • ANTELOPE VALLEY AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT • ANTELOPE VALLEY TRANSIT AUTHORITY • CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES ASSOCIATION • CITY OF PALMDALE AUDIT COMMITTEE • CITY OF PALMDALE INVESTMENT OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE • HIGH DESERT CORRIDOR JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY • LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES • LOS ANGELES COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT • NORTH LOS ANGELES COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COALITION • PALMDALE RECYCLED WATER AUTHORITY • SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS REGIONAL COUNCIL • UNITED STATES/MEXICO SISTER CITIES ASSOCIATION • CALIFORNIA STATE PRISON – LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE 18.2 MEETINGS ATTENDED AT PUBLIC EXPENSE 19. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT 20. CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR NEW AGENDA ITEMS 21. Adjourn meeting to December 15, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber located at 38300 Sierra Highway, Suite B, Palmdale, California. City Council Wednesday, December 1, 2021 7

In accordance with the current guidance from the California Department of Public Health and the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health, the Council Chamber is open for in-person public comment and seating. Masks are required to be worn by all persons in attendance. It is recommended that all citizens practice social distancing to the extent possible while in attendance. Councilmembers may choose to participate via conference call. How to observe the meeting virtually: 1. Spectrum local access Channel 27 2. Online live webcast at www.cityofpalmdale.org. How to Submit Public Comments: VERBAL PUBLIC COMMENT DURING THE MEETING – (ZOOM Number: US: +1 669 900 9128 Webinar ID: 882 4051 2681 Passcode: 216705 Webinar attendee link https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88240512681? pwd=V1JnbDlISEpQcDg3MHVjZ3pxYXhLZz09. Verbal comments must be limited to three minutes. Public comments submitted will become part of the official meeting record. The safety and well-being of employees and the public remains the City's top priority. The CITY COUNCIL MEETING SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 38300 SIERRA HIGHWAY SUITE B PALMDALE, CA 93550 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2021 5:00 PM Closed Session 7:00 PM CC/SA/HA www.cityofpalmdale.org WELCOME City Council Wednesday, December 1, 2021

City of Palmdale appreciates your patience and understanding during these challenging times. 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 contact the City Clerk’s Office at (661) 267-5151 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. If you require oral Spanish translation, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (661) 267- 5151 at least 72 hours prior to the meeting. “Your courtesy is requested to help our meetings run smoothly. If you’ll be kind enough to follow these simple rules, we can make the best possible use of your time and ours: Please refrain from public displays or outbursts, such as unsolicited applause, comments, cheering, foul language or obscenities. Any disruptive activities that substantially interfere with the ability of the City Council to carry out its meeting will not be permitted and offenders will be asked to leave the meeting. Please turn off/mute your cell phones and mobile devices. 5:00 P.M. 1. MAYOR TO CALL MEETINGS TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL MAYOR HOFBAUER, MAYOR PRO TEM BETTENCOURT, COUNCILMEMBERS CARRILLO, BISHOP, LOA 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS Now is the time for public participation for any person wishing to speak to the City Council on matters listed or not listed on the agenda, within the jurisdiction of the City Council. If you are attending the meeting by phone, please press *9 to "raise your hand." If attending by personal computer, please click the "raise your hand" button. Press *6 to un-mute yourself, state your name and begin speaking. PLEASE NOTE: A three-minute limit is imposed on each speaker. City Council Wednesday, December 1, 2021

4. PRESENTATION BY CITY ATTORNEY 4.1 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS The reason for holding a closed session is for the purpose of obtaining authorization and direction from the City Council regarding the possible acquisition of property interests in the following property, generally located near 9th Street East and Palmdale Blvd.: Property Owner: Joe Acosta Property: APN 3008-039-022 City Negotiator: JJ Murphy, Mike Miller, Sophia Reyes This closed session is being held pursuant to the authority of California Government Code Section 54956.8. Closed session is recommended because the City Council will be instructing the negotiator regarding terms and conditions, including price, for the possible purchase of the real property identified above. 4.2 PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (ANNUAL EVALUATION) Title: City Manager Name: J.J. Murphy This closed session is being held pursuant to the authority of California Government Code Section 54957. 4.3 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the California Government Code. Number of Cases: One. 5. ANNOUNCEMENT BY CITY ATTORNEY 6. ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION MEETING 7:00 P.M. 7. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE IN HONOR OF OUR TROOPS City Council Wednesday, December 1, 2021

8. ROLL CALL MAYOR/CHAIR HOFBAUER, MAYOR PRO TEM/VICE CHAIR BETTENCOURT, COUNCILMEMBERS/DIRECTORS/COMMISSIONERS CARRILLO, BISHOP, LOA COMMISSIONER FRAGA-SAENZ 9. PRESENTATIONS 9.1 Presentation by City Manager Murphy of the City of Palmdale's Warrior Award to Mica Schuler. 9.2 Presentation of a Proclamation by Mayor and Council declaring December as Human Rights Month in the City of Palmdale. 9.3 Presentation of Certificates of Recognition by Mayor and Council to the graduates of the Palmdale Sheriff Vital Intervention and Directional Alternatives (VIDA) program. 9.4 Presentation of a cute critter available for adoption at the Palmdale Animal Care Center. 10. 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.) 11. PUBLIC COMMENTS Now is the time for public participation for any person wishing to speak to the City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority on matters listed or not listed on the agenda, within the jurisdiction of the City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority. If you are attending the meeting by phone, please press *9 to "raise your hand." If attending by personal computer, please click the "raise your hand" button. Press *6 to un-mute yourself, state your name and begin speaking. PLEASE NOTE: A three-minute limit is imposed on each speaker. 12. HOUSING AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR All matters listed under the Consent Calendar will be enacted by one motion unless an item(s) is pulled by the Authority, in which case the item(s) will be removed from the Calendar and will be considered separately following this portion of the Agenda. 12.1 Approve and accept the Housing Authority of the City of Palmdale's 2020-2021 Annual Report prepared pursuant to California Health & Safety Code §34176.1 and direct staff to post the report on the City's website. (Staff Reference: Director City Council Wednesday, December 1, 2021

of Neighborhood Services Miller - Presented by Housing Manager Reyes) 12.2 Approve maximum rent for Housing Authority Boulders Mobile Home Parks and authorize the Authority Executive Director or his designee to review and determine future increases of the maximum space rent for qualifying spaces. (Staff Reference: Director of Neighborhood Services Miller - Presented by Housing Manager Reyes) 13. ADJOURN THE HOUSING AUTHORITY 14. CONSENT CALENDAR All matters listed under the Consent Calendar will be enacted by one motion unless an item(s) is pulled by Council, in which case the item(s) will be removed from the Calendar and will be considered separately following this portion of the Agenda. 14.1 Receive and file the Monthly Investment Activity investment report for October 2021. (Staff Reference: Finance Manager Kang) 14.2 Approve the Third Amendment to the Agreement with Antelope Valley Domestic Violence Council DBA Valley Oasis for Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program (TBRA), exercise the option to extend the agreement for a one-year term, increase the agreement by $105,000 for a new not to exceed total of $597,130, and ratify expenditures for the Tenant Based Rental Program. (Staff Reference: Director of Neighborhood Services Miller - Presented by Housing Manager Reyes) 14.3 Adopt Resolution No. CC 2021-094, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale, approving and directing execution of a joint exercise of powers agreement relating to CMFA Special Finance Agency and the form of a public benefit agreement; and approving the issuance of revenue bonds by said agency for the purpose of financing the acquisition, construction or improvement of project listed herein, Rancho Vista Boulevard and 20th Street West Apartments. (Staff Reference: Director of Neighborhood Services Miller - Presented by Housing Manager Reyes) 14.4 Approve On-Call Pavement Management Consultant Services Agreement with Applied Research Associates, in the amount of $500,000, over a period of three (3) years . (Staff Reference: Director of Public Works Heffernan - Presented by Deputy Director of Public Works Glidden) 14.5 Approve Final Tract Map No. 54058-3 located at the southeast corner of 25th Street West/Highland Street and Avenue P-12. (Staff Reference: Director of Public Works Heffernan) City Council Wednesday, December 1, 2021

14.6 Adopt Resolution No. CC 2021-092, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale ordering the vacation of portions of 5th Street West, Auto Center Drive, and Trade Center Drive and the reservation of utility easements therein. (Staff Reference: Director of Public Works Heffernan) 14.7 Notice of Completion - Accept completed project with Hardy and Harper Inc. that provided additional pavement overlay construction for Barrel Springs Road from 32nd Street East to the intersection of Pearblossom Highway. (Staff Reference: Director of Public Works Heffernan - Presented by Deputy Director of Public Works Glidden) 14.8 Notice of Completion - Accept Public Improvements for the Edwards Federal Credit Union located at the southwest corner of 10th Street West and Avenue O- 8. (Staff Reference: Director of Public Works Heffernan) 15. APPOINTMENT 15.1 Approve Nomination for Appointment to the Measure AV Oversight Committee. (Staff Reference: City Clerk Smith) 16. PUBLIC HEARING 16.1 Public Hearing and Review of Proposed Ordinance No. 1574 for adoption. (Staff Reference: Finance Manager Kang) ORDINANCE NO. 1574, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE AMENDING PALMDALE MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 8.04.460(A)(4) RELATING TO FIREWORKS APPLICATION PERMIT FEE. Staff Recommendation: Adopt Ordinance No. 1574. 17. NEW BUSINESS 17.1 ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. CC 2021-108, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE, OPPOSING VACCINE MANDATES AND CONDEMNING UNNECESSARY INTRUSION INTO MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS BY FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT. (Staff Reference: City Attorney Beck) City Council Wednesday, December 1, 2021

18. INFORMATIONAL REPORT FROM MAYOR AND / OR COUNCILMEMBERS ON THEIR VARIOUS COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS AND MEETINGS ATTENDED AT PUBLIC EXPENSE 18.1 COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS. • ANTELOPE VALLEY AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT DISTRICT • ANTELOPE VALLEY TRANSIT AUTHORITY • CALIFORNIA CONTRACT CITIES ASSOCIATION • CITY OF PALMDALE AUDIT COMMITTEE • CITY OF PALMDALE INVESTMENT OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE • HIGH DESERT CORRIDOR JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY • LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES • LOS ANGELES COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT • NORTH LOS ANGELES COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COALITION • PALMDALE RECYCLED WATER AUTHORITY • SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS REGIONAL COUNCIL • UNITED STATES/MEXICO SISTER CITIES ASSOCIATION • CALIFORNIA STATE PRISON – LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE 18.2 MEETINGS ATTENDED AT PUBLIC EXPENSE 19. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT 20. CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS FOR NEW AGENDA ITEMS 21. Adjourn meeting to December 15, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber located at 38300 Sierra Highway, Suite B, Palmdale, California. City Council Wednesday, December 1, 2021

Housing Authority Staff Report DATE: DECEMBER 1, 2021 TO: HONORABLE CHAIR AND COMMISSIONERS FROM: NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES DEPARTMENT HOUSING DIVISION DISTRICT: ALL SUBJECT: APPROVE AND ACCEPT THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE’S 2020-2021 ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA HEALTH & SAFETY CODE §34176.1 AND DIRECT STAFF TO POST THE INFORMATION ON THE CITY’S WEBSITE ISSUE Approve the Housing Authority of the City of Palmdale’s 2020-2021 Annual Report prepared pursuant to California Health & Safety Code §34176.1 and direct staff to post the report on the City’s website. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Housing Authority: 1. Approve the Housing Authority of the City of Palmdale’s 2020-2021 Annual Report prepared pursuant to California Health & Safety Code §34176.1; and, 2. Direct staff to post the information on the City’s website. BACKGROUND The former Redevelopment Agency of the City of Palmdale was dissolved on February 1, 2012. Pursuant to the Dissolution Act, the City Council of the City of Palmdale adopted Resolution No. CC 2012-003 on January 4, 2012, designating the Housing Authority of the City of Palmdale as the entity responsible for performing the housing functions previously performed by the former Redevelopment Agency and the Commissioners of the Housing Authority adopted Resolution No. HA 2012-001, accepting the designation as the entity that will perform those housing functions. Senate Bill 341, effective January 2014, and Assembly Bill 1793, effective January 2015, amended California Health and Safety Code 34176 and required specified housing

Report to Chair and Commissioners of the Housing Authority Re: 2020-2021 Housing Asset Fund Annual Report December 1, 2021 Page 2 financial and activity information be provided to the Housing Successors legislative body and posted on its internet website for the previous fiscal year. DISCUSSION Staff has prepared the 2020-2021 Housing Asset Fund Annual Report and provides it herewith for the Housing Authority Board’s review and consideration. FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact to the City for this item. STRATEGIC PLAN Goal II: Ensure long-term fiscal health of the City and maintain funding for services. C. Involve and expand engagement to enhance public oversight and transparency. Prepared by: Sophia Reyes, Housing Manager Certified as to availability of Funds: Keith Kang, Finance Manager Approved by: J.J. Murphy, ICMA-CM, Executive Director Approved as to form: Christopher Beck, Authority Attorney ATTACHMENTS 1. Housing Authority of the City of Palmdale 2020-2021 Annual Report Pursuant to Health & Safety Code Section §34176.1

Housing Authority of the City of Palmdale Annual Report Pursuant to Health & Safety Code Section 34176.1 For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2021

Housing Authority of the City of Palmdale Annual Report Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2021 1 Introduction California Health & Safety Code §34176.1* requires that each housing successor present to its legislative body and post on its Internet website an annual report that contains the following items for the previous fiscal year:  The amount deposited to the Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund distinguishing items listed on the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule from other accounts.  A statement of the balance in the fund as of the close of the fiscal year, distinguishing any amounts held for items listed on the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule from other amounts.  A description of expenditures from the fund by category, including but not limited to, expenditures for: o monitoring and preserving the long-term affordability of units subject to affordability restrictions or covenants entered into by the redevelopment agency or the housing successor and administering activities funded with the Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund o homeless prevention and rapid rehousing services o development of affordable housing.  The statutory value of real property owned by the housing successor, the value of loans and grants receivable, and the sum of these two amounts.  A description of any transfers made to a contiguous jurisdiction for the purpose of developing transit priority projects, permanent supportive housing, housing for agricultural employees or special needs housing in the previous fiscal year and, if still unencumbered, in earlier fiscal years and a description of and status update of any project for which transferred funds have been or will be expended if that project has not yet been placed in service.  A description of any project for which the housing successor receives or holds property tax revenue pursuant to the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule and the status of that project.  For interests in real property acquired by the former redevelopment agency prior to February 1, 2012, a status update on compliance with Section 33334.16, as amended by Section 34176.1(e). For interests in real property acquired on or after February 1, 2012, a status update on the project.  A description of any outstanding obligations pursuant to Section 33413 that remained to transfer to the housing successor on February 1, 2012, of the housing successor’s progress in meeting those obligations, and of the housing successors plans to meet unmet obligations.  The housing successor shall include in the report posted on its Internet website the implementation plans of the former redevelopment agency.  If the housing successor fails to comply with the extremely low income requirement in any five year report, demonstrate progress to comply in the annual report.  The percentage of units of deed restricted rental housing restricted to seniors and assisted individually or jointly by the housing successor, its former redevelopment agency, and its

Housing Authority of the City of Palmdale Annual Report Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2021 2 host jurisdiction within the previous 10 years in relation to the aggregate number of units of deed restricted rental housing assisted individually or jointly by the housing successor, its former redevelopment agency, and its host jurisdiction within the same time period.  The amount of excess surplus, as defined in Section 34176(d), the amount of time that the housing successor has had excess surplus, and the housing successor’s plan for eliminating the excess surplus.  An inventory of homeownership units assisted by the former redevelopment agency or the housing successor that are subject to covenants or restrictions or to an adopted program that protects the former redevelopment agency's investment of moneys from the Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund pursuant to subdivision (f) of Section 33334.3. This inventory shall include all of the following information: (A) The number of those units. (B) In the first report pursuant to this subdivision, the number of units lost to the portfolio after February 1, 2012, and the reason or reasons for those losses. For all subsequent reports, the number of the units lost to the portfolio in the last fiscal year and the reason for those losses. (C) Any funds returned to the housing successor as part of an adopted program that protects the former redevelopment agency's investment of moneys from the Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund. (D) Whether the housing successor has contracted with any outside entity for the management of the units and, if so, the identity of the entity. * All references are to the Health & Safety Code unless otherwise stated

Housing Authority of the City of Palmdale Annual Report Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2021 3 The following information is presented in accordance with the requirements of Section 34176.1(f): (1) The amount deposited to the Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund. The amount deposited to the Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund includes deposits for items on the Recognized Obligations Payment Schedule and funds generated from the housing successor’s assets, including revenues and loan payments. A summary of funds deposited is below: Description Amount Deposits for items on the ROPS All other deposits $2,750,000 $1,979,776 Total $4,729,776 (2) A statement of the balance in the fund as of the close of the fiscal year. The balance of the Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset funds is $16,253,434. (3) A description of expenditures from the fund by category: Description Amount Expenditures for ROPS items Monitoring and preserving the long-term affordability of units & administration of Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund activities $-0- $492,119 Homeless prevention and rapid rehousing services. 33,155 Development* expenditures _3,381,053 Total $3,906,327 *Section 34176.1(a)(3)(D) defines “Development” as “new construction, acquisition and rehabilitation, substantial rehabilitation as defined in Section 33413, the acquisition of long-term affordability covenants on multifamily units as described in Section 33413, or the preservation of an assisted housing development that is eligible for prepayment or termination or for which within the expiration of rental restrictions is scheduled to occur within five years as those terms are defined in Section 65863.10 of the Government Code.” (4) The statutory value of real property owned by the housing successor, the value of loans and grants receivable, and the sum of these two amounts. Description Statutory Value Real Property $11,050,911 Loans and Grants Receivable $22,529,466 Total $33,580.377

Housing Authority of the City of Palmdale Annual Report Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2021 4 (5) A description of any transfers made to a contiguous jurisdiction for the purpose of developing transit priority projects, permanent supportive housing, housing for agricultural employees or special needs housing in the previous fiscal year. None. (6) A description of any project for which the housing successor receives or holds property tax revenue pursuant to the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule and the status of that project. The housing successor is holding $2,979,525 of property tax revenue in an escrow account at US Bank for the Transit Village Townhome Project for Mortgage Assistance Program loans for eligible participants, impact fees, and construction funds. Additional property tax revenue in the Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund is encumbered to satisfy the obligation under a Standard Agreement with the California Department of Housing and Community Development to develop 46 affordable townhomes. Construction of the infrastructure for 122 units has been completed. A parcel map for the project area has been completed and recorded. (7) For interests in real property acquired by the former redevelopment agency prior to February 1, 2012, a status update on compliance with Section 33334.16, as amended by Section 34176.1. For interests in real property acquired on or after February 1, 2012, a status update on the project. Acquired before February 1, 2012 Parcel Date Acquired/DOF Approved Status 3006-008-906/907/908 293-191120 07/22/2005 10/5/2012 Agreement A-1977 for development of 122 units of owner occupied townhomes 503 East Avenue Q-3 3008-010-020 (906) (293-191160) 07/19/2007 10/5/2012 Held for resale. 3008-010-015(904) (293-191230) 10/15/2004 10/5/2012 Vacant land held for development Acquired after February 1, 2012 Parcel 38553 4 th St East (3008-016-902) Date Acquired 10/02/2013 Status Held for resale. 38627 32 nd Street East (3021-005-900) 08/16/2013 Held for resale 1129 East Avenue R4 04/23/2015 Rehabilitated and held for resale 3008-010-021(907) (293-191243) 04/26/2013 Vacant and held for resale/development 38301 11 th Street East 09/03/2015 Rehabilitation 38272 11 th Street East 09/03/2015 Rehabilitation 38204 11 th Street East 09/03/2015 Rehabilitation 38045 & 38055 10 th Street East 09/03/2015 Rehabilitation 513 East Avenue Q4 11/05/2018 Held for resale 38107 10 th Street East 04/06/2021 Held for resale

Housing Authority of the City of Palmdale Annual Report Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2021 5 (8) A description of any outstanding replacement or production housing obligations pursuant to Section 33413 that remained to transfer to the housing successor on February 1, 2012, of the housing successor’s pr