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MINUTES

CITY COUNCIL/SA/HA

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER

38300 SIERRA HIGHWAY, SUITE B

PALMDALE, CALIFORNIA

OCTOBER 7, 2025

5:00 PM

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1) CALL MEETING TO ORDER

Mayor Pro Tem Bettencourt called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm.

Note: All City Council memberships are reflected in their City Council titles.

2) ROLL CALL MAYOR PRO TEM BETTENCOURT, COUNCILMEMBERS BISHOP,

LOA,OHLSEN, ALARCÓN COMMISSIONER FRAGA-SAENZ, BETTS

PRESENT: Laura Bettencourt, Austin Bishop, Richard J. Loa, Eric Ohlsen, Christina

Fraga-Saenz, Dianne Betts.

ABSENT: Andrea Alarcón.

Councilmember Alarcón arrived at 5:01 pm.

3) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OFSILENCE

Councilmember Bishop led the Pledge of Allegiance.

The following observances were acknowledged for the month of October: Breast

Cancer Awareness Month, Crime Prevention Month, Domestic Violence Awareness

Month, Code Enforcement Week, and Mental Illness Awareness Week.

Mayor Pro Tem Bettencourt announced the meeting would be adjourned in honor of

Frances Hernandez. Councilmember Loa shared a few words about Mrs. Hernandez

and her community activism. Mayor Pro Tem Bettencourt, on behalf of the entire

Council, spoke condolences to Mr. Hernandez.

4) PRESENTATIONS

4.1) California Voting Rights Act Presentation.

Councilmember Alarcón made a motion and suggested that Mayor Pro Tem

Bettencourt allow public comments on this item and allow general response to

the public. Mayor Pro Tem Bettencourt allowed two minutes for public

LEGISLATIVE BODY LAURA BETTENCOURT, MAYOR PRO TEM AUSTIN BISHOP, COUNCILMEMBER RICHARD J. LOA, COUNCILMEMBER ERIC OHLSEN, COUNCILMEMBER ANDREA ALARCÓN, COUNCILMEMBER The City of Palmdale offers live AI-powered translation and captions through Wordly in over 60 languages. Please scan the attached QR code or visit CityOfPalmdaleCA.Gov/JoinWordly. Translation QR Code. Translation QR Code.pdf 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Note: All City Council memberships are reflected in their City Council titles. 2. ROLL CALL MAYOR PRO TEM BETTENCOURT, COUNCILMEMBERS BISHOP, LOA,OHLSEN, ALARCÓN COMMISSIONER FRAGA-SAENZ, BETTS CITY COUNCIL SUCCESSOR AGENCY HOUSING AUTHORITY CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER 38300 SIERRA HIGHWAY SUITE B PALMDALE, CA 93550 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2025 5:00 PM www.cityofpalmdaleca.gov WELCOME City Council Tuesday, October 7, 2025 1

3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE 4. PRESENTATIONS 4.1 California Voting Rights Act Presentation. 4.2 Homelessness Report. PPT Homeless Report.pdf 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS The public is allotted to speak a total of three (3) minutes on the Consent Calendar, Appointment-New Business, and Closed Session sections. Any person who would like to address the Legislative Body on any agendized item may complete a speaker card for the City Clerk and identify the agenda item you would like to discuss. 6. JOINT CONSENT CALENDAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY All matters listed under the Joint Consent Calendar will be enacted by one motion unless an item(s) is pulled by Council/Authority, in which case the item(s) will be removed from the Joint Consent Calendar and will be considered separately following this portion of the Agenda. 6.1 Adopt Resolution No. CC 2025-068, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale declaring certain Property Surplus Land pursuant to Government Code Sections 54420 et seq; and Adopt Resolution No. HA 2025-003, a Resolution of the Housing Authority of the City of Palmdale declaring APN 3009-021-903 Exempt Surplus Land under the Surplus Land Act as amended. SR Surplus Land Act.docx Reso. No. CC 2025-068.docx Reso. No. HA 2025-003.docx Aerial Map CC 2025-068.pdf Parcel Map HA 2025-003.pdf 6.2 Approve the minutes from the previous meeting. Mins 09 02 2025.pdf 7. 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 Consent Calendar and will be considered separately following this portion of the Agenda. 7.1 Waive full reading of the Resolution(s) and/or Ordinance(s) to be considered and voted on at this meeting. (This allows for reading the title only in lieu of reciting the City Council Tuesday, October 7, 2025 2

entire text). 7.2 Receive and file the Monthly Investment Activity Reports for August 2025. SR Monthly Investment Report Aug 2025.docx Rpt. Monthly Investment Reports Aug 2025.pdf 7.3 Adopt Resolution No. CC 2025-072, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale adopting a revised Publicly Available Pay Schedule to ensure compliance with the Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) pensionable compensation requirements for general positions. SR Reso. No. CC 2025-072.docx Atch Circular 200-003-20.pdf Reso. No. CC 2025-072.docx Exh A General Classification and Pay Plan.pdf Exh B General Position Salary Schedule.pdf 7.4 Approve Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Palmdale and Antelope Valley Economic Development and Growth Enterprise (AV EDGE) for a total not to exceed amount of $300,000 for a term of one (1) year. SR Agrmt No. A-9487 with AV EDGE.docx Agrmt No. A-9487 MOU with AV EDGE.pdf 7.5 Adopt Resolution No. CC 2025-010, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale approving the updated Palmdale Emergency Operations Plan (EOP). SR Reso. No. CC 2025-010.docx Reso. No. CC 2025-010.docx Exh A EOP.pdf 7.6 Approve design services agreement with Duke Engineering for PN 524, Maintenance Yard Fleet Building and Utility Upgrade, for a total not to exceed amount of $248,946.25 for a term of 120 calendar days from the date of the Notice to Proceed. SR Agrmt No. A-9288 with Duke Engineering.docx Agrmt No. A-9288 with Duke Engineering.pdf Project Map.pdf 7.7 Approve Project Authorizations A and B under Master Services Agreement with DXP Enterprises, Inc., for pump maintenance and repair services for a combined total not to exceed amount of $1,251,800, each for a term of three years with an option to extend for two additional one-year terms. SR Agrmt No. A-9503 Project Authorizations A-B with DXPE, Inc.docx Agrmt No. A-9503 Master Services Agreement with DXPE, Inc.pdf Agrmt No. A-9503-A Project Authorization with DXPE, Inc. (MTC).pdf Agrmt No. A-9503-B Project Authorization with DXPE, Inc. (P&R).pdf City Council Tuesday, October 7, 2025 3

7.8 Adopt Resolution No. CC 2025-071, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale authorizing the execution of a grant deed for City-owned land to the Los Angeles County Waterworks District No. 40 for Parcel 'A' of recorded Lot Line Adjustment No. 703. SR Reso. No. CC 2025-071.docx Reso. No. CC 2025-071.docx Recorded Lot Line Adjustment No. 703.pdf Grant Deed.docx Exh A Legal Description.pdf 7.9 Approve Construction Agreement with All American Building Services for PN 839, McAdam Park Pavilion Rehabilitation Project for a total not to exceed amount of $234,564 for a term of 30 working days from the date of the Notice to Proceed. SR Agrmt No. A-9446 with All American Building Services.docx Agrmt No. A-9446 with All American Building Services.pdf 7.10 Approve First Amendment to Agreement with All American Building Services for PN 862, Marie Kerr Park Swim Deck Expansion Project, increasing the agreement by $5,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $436,695 with an extension of 15 working days for a total of 65 working days. SR Agrmt No. A-8679 First Amendment with All American Building Services.docx Agrmt No. A-8679 First Amendment with All American Building Services.pdf Agrmt No. A-8679 Change Order One with All American Building Services.pdf Agrmt No. A-8679 with All American Building Services.pdf 7.11 Adopt Resolution No. CC 2025-070, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale setting aside portions of City-Owned land (APNs 3001-026-918, -923, - 924, -925), for right-of-way and bikeway requirements along 25th Street West and Avenue O-12 for public road and highway purposes. SR Reso. No. CC 2025-070.docx Reso. No. CC 2025-070.docx Exh A Legal Description.pdf Exh B Plat Map.pdf 7.12 Approve the nomination to name the futsal courts at Sam Yellen Park in accordance with the City’s Asset Naming and Renaming Policy. SR Approve Nomination of Futsal Court Naming.docx City Asset Naming and Renaming Policy.pdf 8. APPOINTMENTS 8.1 City Council nomination and appointment of two (2) Housing Authority Tenant Member Commissioners. SR HA Appointments.docx HA Apps Redacted.pdf City Council Tuesday, October 7, 2025 4

9. NEW BUSINESS 9.1 Approve Employment Agreement between the City of Palmdale and Salvador Mendez. SR Agrmt No. A-9575.docx Agrmt No. A-9575.pdf 10. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT 11. NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS: Now is the time for public participation on items not listed on the agenda. Each speaker is allotted three (3) minutes total. 12. COUNCIL REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 12.1 Council Reports. Monthly Informational Report Bettencourt 100725.docx Monthly Informational Report Bishop 100725.docx Monthly Informational Report Loa 100725.docx Monthly Informational Report Ohlsen 100725 .docx 13. PRESENTATION BY CITY ATTORNEY 13.1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Gov. Code § 54956.9) Initiation of litigation: (2 cases) 14. ANNOUNCEMENT BY CITY ATTORNEY 15. ADJOURN meeting to October 21, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber located at 38300 Sierra Highway, Suite B, Palmdale, California. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accommodations 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 48 hours prior to the meeting. City Council Tuesday, October 7, 2025 5

LEGISLATIVE BODY LAURA BETTENCOURT, MAYOR PRO TEM AUSTIN BISHOP, COUNCILMEMBER RICHARD J. LOA, COUNCILMEMBER ERIC OHLSEN, COUNCILMEMBER ANDREA ALARCÓN, COUNCILMEMBER The City of Palmdale offers live AI-powered translation and captions through Wordly in over 60 languages. Please scan the attached QR code or visit CityOfPalmdaleCA.Gov/JoinWordly. Translation QR Code. Translation QR Code.pdf 1. CALL MEETING TO ORDER Note: All City Council memberships are reflected in their City Council titles. 2. ROLL CALL MAYOR PRO TEM BETTENCOURT, COUNCILMEMBERS BISHOP, LOA,OHLSEN, ALARCÓN COMMISSIONER FRAGA-SAENZ, BETTS CITY COUNCIL SUCCESSOR AGENCY HOUSING AUTHORITY CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER 38300 SIERRA HIGHWAY SUITE B PALMDALE, CA 93550 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2025 5:00 PM www.cityofpalmdaleca.gov WELCOME City Council Tuesday, October 7, 2025

3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND MOMENT OF SILENCE 4. PRESENTATIONS 4.1 California Voting Rights Act Presentation. 4.2 Homelessness Report. PPT Homeless Report.pdf 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS The public is allotted to speak a total of three (3) minutes on the Consent Calendar, Appointment-New Business, and Closed Session sections. Any person who would like to address the Legislative Body on any agendized item may complete a speaker card for the City Clerk and identify the agenda item you would like to discuss. 6. JOINT CONSENT CALENDAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY All matters listed under the Joint Consent Calendar will be enacted by one motion unless an item(s) is pulled by Council/Authority, in which case the item(s) will be removed from the Joint Consent Calendar and will be considered separately following this portion of the Agenda. 6.1 Adopt Resolution No. CC 2025-068, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale declaring certain Property Surplus Land pursuant to Government Code Sections 54420 et seq; and Adopt Resolution No. HA 2025-003, a Resolution of the Housing Authority of the City of Palmdale declaring APN 3009-021-903 Exempt Surplus Land under the Surplus Land Act as amended. SR Surplus Land Act.docx Reso. No. CC 2025-068.docx Reso. No. HA 2025-003.docx Aerial Map CC 2025-068.pdf Parcel Map HA 2025-003.pdf 6.2 Approve the minutes from the previous meeting. Mins 09 02 2025.pdf 7. 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 Consent Calendar and will be considered separately following this portion of the Agenda. 7.1 Waive full reading of the Resolution(s) and/or Ordinance(s) to be considered and voted on at this meeting. (This allows for reading the title only in lieu of reciting the City Council Tuesday, October 7, 2025

entire text). 7.2 Receive and file the Monthly Investment Activity Reports for August 2025. SR Monthly Investment Report Aug 2025.docx Rpt. Monthly Investment Reports Aug 2025.pdf 7.3 Adopt Resolution No. CC 2025-072, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale adopting a revised Publicly Available Pay Schedule to ensure compliance with the Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) pensionable compensation requirements for general positions. SR Reso. No. CC 2025-072.docx Atch Circular 200-003-20.pdf Reso. No. CC 2025-072.docx Exh A General Classification and Pay Plan.pdf Exh B General Position Salary Schedule.pdf 7.4 Approve Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Palmdale and Antelope Valley Economic Development and Growth Enterprise (AV EDGE) for a total not to exceed amount of $300,000 for a term of one (1) year. SR Agrmt No. A-9487 with AV EDGE.docx Agrmt No. A-9487 MOU with AV EDGE.pdf 7.5 Adopt Resolution No. CC 2025-010, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale approving the updated Palmdale Emergency Operations Plan (EOP). SR Reso. No. CC 2025-010.docx Reso. No. CC 2025-010.docx Exh A EOP.pdf 7.6 Approve design services agreement with Duke Engineering for PN 524, Maintenance Yard Fleet Building and Utility Upgrade, for a total not to exceed amount of $248,946.25 for a term of 120 calendar days from the date of the Notice to Proceed. SR Agrmt No. A-9288 with Duke Engineering.docx Agrmt No. A-9288 with Duke Engineering.pdf Project Map.pdf 7.7 Approve Project Authorizations A and B under Master Services Agreement with DXP Enterprises, Inc., for pump maintenance and repair services for a combined total not to exceed amount of $1,251,800, each for a term of three years with an option to extend for two additional one-year terms. SR Agrmt No. A-9503 Project Authorizations A-B with DXPE, Inc.docx Agrmt No. A-9503 Master Services Agreement with DXPE, Inc.pdf Agrmt No. A-9503-A Project Authorization with DXPE, Inc. (MTC).pdf Agrmt No. A-9503-B Project Authorization with DXPE, Inc. (P&R).pdf City Council Tuesday, October 7, 2025

7.8 Adopt Resolution No. CC 2025-071, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale authorizing the execution of a grant deed for City-owned land to the Los Angeles County Waterworks District No. 40 for Parcel 'A' of recorded Lot Line Adjustment No. 703. SR Reso. No. CC 2025-071.docx Reso. No. CC 2025-071.docx Recorded Lot Line Adjustment No. 703.pdf Grant Deed.docx Exh A Legal Description.pdf 7.9 Approve Construction Agreement with All American Building Services for PN 839, McAdam Park Pavilion Rehabilitation Project for a total not to exceed amount of $234,564 for a term of 30 working days from the date of the Notice to Proceed. SR Agrmt No. A-9446 with All American Building Services.docx Agrmt No. A-9446 with All American Building Services.pdf 7.10 Approve First Amendment to Agreement with All American Building Services for PN 862, Marie Kerr Park Swim Deck Expansion Project, increasing the agreement by $5,000 for a total not to exceed amount of $436,695 with an extension of 15 working days for a total of 65 working days. SR Agrmt No. A-8679 First Amendment with All American Building Services.docx Agrmt No. A-8679 First Amendment with All American Building Services.pdf Agrmt No. A-8679 Change Order One with All American Building Services.pdf Agrmt No. A-8679 with All American Building Services.pdf 7.11 Adopt Resolution No. CC 2025-070, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale setting aside portions of City-Owned land (APNs 3001-026-918, -923, - 924, -925), for right-of-way and bikeway requirements along 25th Street West and Avenue O-12 for public road and highway purposes. SR Reso. No. CC 2025-070.docx Reso. No. CC 2025-070.docx Exh A Legal Description.pdf Exh B Plat Map.pdf 7.12 Approve the nomination to name the futsal courts at Sam Yellen Park in accordance with the City’s Asset Naming and Renaming Policy. SR Approve Nomination of Futsal Court Naming.docx City Asset Naming and Renaming Policy.pdf 8. APPOINTMENTS 8.1 City Council nomination and appointment of two (2) Housing Authority Tenant Member Commissioners. SR HA Appointments.docx HA Apps Redacted.pdf City Council Tuesday, October 7, 2025

9. NEW BUSINESS 9.1 Approve Employment Agreement between the City of Palmdale and Salvador Mendez. SR Agrmt No. A-9575.docx Agrmt No. A-9575.pdf 10. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT 11. NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS: Now is the time for public participation on items not listed on the agenda. Each speaker is allotted three (3) minutes total. 12. COUNCIL REPORTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 12.1 Council Reports. Monthly Informational Report Bettencourt 100725.docx Monthly Informational Report Bishop 100725.docx Monthly Informational Report Loa 100725.docx Monthly Informational Report Ohlsen 100725 .docx 13. PRESENTATION BY CITY ATTORNEY 13.1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Gov. Code § 54956.9) Initiation of litigation: (2 cases) 14. ANNOUNCEMENT BY CITY ATTORNEY 15. ADJOURN meeting to October 21, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber located at 38300 Sierra Highway, Suite B, Palmdale, California. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accommodations 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 48 hours prior to the meeting. City Council Tuesday, October 7, 2025

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H O U S I N G D E P A R T M E N T Homelessness Report City Council Meeting October 7, 2025

2025 Homeless Count 122 Total Sheltered Persons (Temporary) 76 Total Unsheltered Persons not in a Dwelling 184 Total Dwellings 20 Cars 119 RVs 17 Makeshift 28 Tents

Goals for 2023-2027: • Prevent episodes of homelessness: for both individuals and families. • Assist homeless individuals and families: provide relevant and accurate information to create a path out of homelessness and create housing opportunities that meet their needs. • Empower local service providers, community partners, and stakeholders: improve response to individuals and families experiencing homelessness by working collectively with City support. • Develop an approach to track City, local service providers and community support group progress: prevent, reduce and end homelessness to increase opportunities to create and maintain a sustainable lifestyle that includes affordable housing, education and employment/vocational training opportunities. Homeless Plan - City of Palmdale

Community Partners

Programs • Tenant Based Rental Assistance – Seniors • Rapid Re-Housing Programs • Food Pantry and Access to Services • Workforce Development • Winter Shelter • Development of Interim, Permanent Supportive Housing and Affordable Housing • Community Outreach and Services

Housing Department (661) 267-5126 www.housingdivision@cityofpalmdaleca.gov

Joint Staff Report DATE: OCTOBER 7, 2025 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR PRO TEM, CITY COUNCIL, VICE CHAIR, AND COMMISSIONERS FROM: DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIVISION DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING DISTRICT: 1 SUBJECT: ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. CC 2025-068, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE DECLARING CERTAIN PROPERTY SURPLUS LAND PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 54420 ET SEQ; AND ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. HA 2025-003, A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE DECLARING APN 3009- 021-903 EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND UNDER THE SURPLUS LAND ACT AS AMENDED RECOMMENDATION Staff recommend that the City Council: 1. Adopt Resolution No. CC 2025-068, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale declaring certain property surplus land pursuant to Government Code Sections 54220 et seq.; and, 2. Authorize the Interim City Manager or his designee to prepare and execute all necessary documents and take all actions required by state law related to surplus property with regard to the property identified in Resolution No. CC 2025-068, including minimal non-substantial changes. Staff recommend that the Housing Authority: 1. Adopt Resolution No. HA 2025-003, a Resolution of the Housing Authority of the City of Palmdale declaring APN 3009-021-903 Exempt Surplus Land under the Surplus Land Act as amended; and, 2. Authorize the Interim Executive Director or his designee to prepare and execute all necessary documents and take all actions required by state law related to

Report to Mayor Pro Tem, City Council, Vice Chair and Commissioners of the Housing Authority Re: Resolution Nos. CC 2025-068 & HA 2025-003 October 7, 2025 Page 2 declaring the property identified in Resolution No. HA 2025-003 as exempt surplus land, including minimal non-substantial changes. BACKGROUND The City owns real property (APNs 3009-018-900; -901; -902; -903; -904; -905; -906; and -907) (City Properties). The City Properties consist of approximately 1.05 acres, are located on the southeast corner of East Avenue Q-11 and Sierra Highway and are zoned Mixed Use 3. The City wishes to pursue the sale of the City Properties; therefore, it must comply with the requirements of the Surplus Land Act (SLA). In December 2020, the Housing Authority of the City of Palmdale (Housing Authority) acquired real property located at 38107 10th Street East (APN 3009-021-903) (Authority Property) to provide affordable housing. In September 2023, the vacant structure on the Authority Property sustained fire damage, and prior to securing the area, the fire department opened the roof and Tropical Storm Hilary added water damage to the interior of the structure. In September 2025, the vacant, fire and water-damaged structure on the Authority Property was demolished. The vacant land is now proposed for future development of affordable housing. On October 9, 2019, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 1486. AB 1486, which amended the SLA, effective January 1, 2020, changed the existing, long-standing definition of “surplus land”; providing that land no longer necessary for a local agency’s use shall be declared either “surplus land” or “exempt surplus land” before taking any action to sell or lease land. To that end, AB 1486 also added a new limitation providing that an “agency’s use” “shall not include commercial or industrial uses or activities, including nongovernmental retail, entertainment, or office development,” or “property disposed of for the sole purpose of investment or generation or revenue.” AB 1486 further prohibits the City from negotiating any disposition of the Property prior to compliance with the procedural requirements of the SLA. On October 11, 2023, the Governor signed AB 480 and Senate Bill (SB) 747 into law, which further clarified provisions of the SLA. AB 480 and SB 747, which became effective on January 1, 2024, generally provide some increased flexibility as it pertains to the lease of public agency land, expand the definition of exempt surplus land, and the methodology for assessment of penalties for non-compliance (e.g. fair market value or sales price, whichever is greater).

Report to Mayor Pro Tem, City Council, Vice Chair and Commissioners of the Housing Authority Re: Resolution Nos. CC 2025-068 & HA 2025-003 October 7, 2025 Page 3 DISCUSSION City Properties As indicated above, the SLA, Government Code Sections 54220 et seq., generally requires that public agencies first declare land "surplus land" or "exempt surplus land" before negotiating any disposition of the land, either for sale or for lease. Pursuant to the SLA, City staff must send a written Notice of Availability (NOA) of the City Properties by electronic mail or by certified mail to all of the entities identified in Government Code Section 54222, which include local public entities and housing sponsors that have notified the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) of their interest in surplus land for the purpose of developing low- and moderate-income housing, to any regional park authority and the State Resources Agency for open-space purposes; and local school districts for the purpose of school facilities or use. If the City Properties are within an infill opportunity zone or covered by a transit village plan, the NOA must also be sent to the City, or the housing authority operating within the City. If one of the entities/agencies receiving the NOA desires to purchase or lease one or more of the City Properties, it must notify the City of its interest to do so in writing within 60 days of the date of the NOA. The City is then required to negotiate price and terms for the disposition with any entity(s)/agency(s) that respond for a period of 90 days. Finally, in the event no agreement is reached between the City and any interested entity(s)/agency(s) after a good faith negotiation period of 90 days, the land may be disposed of as set forth in the SLA. Staff has determined that there is no further governmental use for the City Properties and recommends that the City Council declare the City Properties as surplus land and complete the surplus property disposition process in accordance with the SLA. Once declared as surplus land, the City will follow the notice and negotiation procedures outlined in the SLA. Declaring the City Properties as surplus land does not preclude the City from developing the City Properties in the future. It simply provides flexibility to move forward with potential public-private partnerships to develop the Properties. Any future property sale, development agreement, and entitlements for the City Properties would still adhere to the appropriate process as described within the Palmdale Municipal Code. Authority Property The SLA provides that the Housing Authority may declare the Authority Property to be “exempt surplus land” under the SLA if the Authority Property meets one of the exemptions set forth in the SLA for “exempt surplus land” currently set forth in Government Code Section 54221(f).

Report to Mayor Pro Tem, City Council, Vice Chair and Commissioners of the Housing Authority Re: Resolution Nos. CC 2025-068 & HA 2025-003 October 7, 2025 Page 4 The Authority Property qualifies as “exempt surplus land” under Government Code Section 54221(f)(1)(F) which reads, in part: Surplus land that is to be developed for a housing development, which may have ancillary commercial ground floor uses, that restricts 100 percent of the residential units to persons and families of low or moderate income, with at least 75 percent of the residential units restricted to lower income households, as defined in Section 50079.5 of the Health and Safety Code, with an affordable sales price or an affordable rent, as defined in Section 50052.5 or 50053 of the Health and Safety Code, for a minimum of 55 years for rental housing, land use for ownership housing, and 50 years for rental or ownership housing located on tribal trust lands, and in no event shall the maximum affordable sales price or rent level be higher than 20 percent below the median market rents or sales prices for the neighborhood in which the site is located. The Authority Property will be developed as an affordable housing rental development restricted 100% to persons and families of low or moderate income. An agreement will be entered into with a developer to transfer the Authority Property and will require the development on the Authority Property of rental units affordable to persons and families at up to 80% of AMI. This agreement will also require recordation of a covenant agreement which will restrict 100% of the residential units developed on the Authority Property to persons and families of low or moderate income, with at least 75% of the residential units restricted to lower income households, as defined in Section 50079.5 of the Health and Safety Code, with an affordable rent, as defined in Health and Safety Code Section 50053, for a minimum of 55 years with the maximum affordable rent level no higher than 20% below the median market rents for the neighborhood in which the Property is located. The Authority Property meets all of the criteria for “exempt surplus land” under Government Code Section 54221(f)(1)(F). FISCAL IMPACT $20,000; Direct costs for undergoing the sale of the City Properties involve an appraisal(s) and traditional real estate broker services, which will be offset by any proceeds received from the sale of the City Properties. Given the complexity and unknown factors when negotiating under the SLA process, the exact final costs for these services are unknown. $10,000; There is no fiscal impact associated with the Housing Authority action for submitting to HCD; however, there is an estimated $10,000 fiscal impact for an updated appraisal of the Property, which will be completed as necessary prior to any conveyance of the Property to a developer. Any agreement with regard to the conveyance and development of the Authority Property will be considered at a future date by the Housing Authority Board.

Report to Mayor Pro Tem, City Council, Vice Chair and Commissioners of the Housing Authority Re: Resolution Nos. CC 2025-068 & HA 2025-003 October 7, 2025 Page 5 STRATEGIC PLAN Goal II: Ensure long-term fiscal health of the City and maintain funding for services. A. Manage resources, costs, and liabilities to ensure the City’s long-term fiscal health. Goal III: Invest in infrastructure to improve community. C. Plan and maintain safe and attractive neighborhoods, streets, facilities, and public spaces with exciting programming that promotes active fun for everyone. D. Transform housing inventory to meet the changing lifestyle and market demands. Prepared by: Sophia Reyes, Director of Housing and Megan Taggart, Director of Economic and Community Development Certified as to availability of Funds: Janelle Samson, Director of Operations Approved by: Salvador Mendez, Interim City Manager Approved as to form: Alexandra Severino, City Attorney ATTACHMENTS Reso No. CC 2025-068 Reso No. HA 2025-003 Aerial Map Parcel Map

CITY COUNCIL CITY OF PALMDALE, CALIFORNIA RESOLUTION NO. CC 2025-068 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALMDALE, DECLARING CERTAIN PROPERTY SURPLUS LAND PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 54220 ET SEQ. WHEREAS, the City of Palmdale owns certain real properties consisting of approximately 1.05 acres, described herein (hereinafter referred to as ‘Property’); and WHEREAS, the declaration applies to eight parcels totaling approximately 1.05 acres located on the southeast corner of East Avenue Q-11 and Sierra Highway, currently indicated on the Los Angeles County Assessor’s roll as APN’s 3009-018-900; -901; -902; -903; -904; -905; -906; and -907, as shown on the map attached hereto as Exhibit A; and WHEREAS, the Surplus Land Act (SLA), Government Code Sections 54220 et seq., applies when a local agency disposes of “surplus land,” as that term is defined in Government Code Section 54221; and WHEREAS, on October 9, 2019, Governor Newsom signed Assembly Bill (AB) 1486. AB 1486 significantly amended the SLA effective January 1, 2020. These amendments included, among others, changing the previous, long-standing definitions of “surplus land” and “exempt surplus land”; providing that property shall be declared either “surplus land” or “exempt surplus land” before a local agency may take any action to dispose of it; and adding a new limitation providing that an agency’s use “shall not include commercial or industrial uses or activities, including nongovernmental retail, entertainment, or office development” or “property disposed of for the sole purpose of investment or generation or revenue”; and WHEREAS, on October 11, 2023, the Governor signed AB 480 and Senate Bill (SB) 747 into law, which further clarified provisions of the SLA. AB 480 and SB 747 became effective on January 1, 2024, and generally provide some increased flexibility as it pertains to the lease of public agency land, expands the definition of exempt surplus land, and clarifies the assessment of penalties for non-compliance; and WHEREAS, the Property would fall within the definition of “surplus land” pursuant to Government Code Section 54221, as amended by AB 1486; and WHEREAS, in order to pursue new uses for the Property, including the possible disposition through a sale or lease of the property, the City must now comply with the SLA as amended by AB 1486; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the SLA, City staff will send a written notice of availability of the properties by electronic mail or by certified mail to all of the entities identified in Government Code Section 54222; and

Resolution No. CC 2025-068 Declaration of Surplus Land Page 2 WHEREAS, subject to Government Code Section 54227, if one of the entities/agencies desires to purchase or lease the property after having received notice, it must indicate its interest to do so in writing within 60 days of the date of the City’s notice, and the City and the entity/agency responding to the notice may negotiate price and terms for the disposition of the Property; and, WHEREAS, pursuant to Government C