City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority

City Council/Successor Agency/Housing Authority

CITY COUNCIL/SUCCESSOR AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY

CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER

38300 SIERRA HIGHWAY, SUITE B

PALMDALE, CALIFORNIA

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 01, 2020

5:00 P.M.

www.cityofpalmdaleca.gov

WELCOME

Closed Session 5:00 p.m. CC/SA Regular Meeting / HA Special Meeting 7:00 p.m.

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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 conferring with and/or receiving advice from the City's legal counsel regarding the following pending litigation to which the City is a party: Special District Risk Management Authority v. City of Palmdale, et al. Sacramento County Superior Court Case No. 34-2020-00280343 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 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.

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, et al. v. Westwind Enterprises LLC, et al. Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 19AVCV00653 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 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.

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 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.

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 City Manager Murphy of the City of Palmdale's Warrior Award to the following individuals: * Randy Autry, Recreation Supervisor * Jacki Nuss, Recreation Coordinator * Kim Betancourt, Recreation Coordinator * Head Lifeguards - Anthony Ponciano, Cesar Berganza, Daniella Mestre * Senior lifeguards - Victoria Cardenas, Kassidy Gerome, Mariam Helmy, Joseph Kilcoyne, Selena Moore, Jaymie Newman, Natalie Salazar, Josh Santana, Josh Urbina, Ashley Williamson

11.2 Presentation by City Manager Murphy of Certificates of Recognition to Housing Manager Reyes and Capital Improvement Program Manager Glidden for their dedication to the residents and families of Palmdale and the Courson Arts Colony Development and Courson Pool.

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.

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

13. PUBLIC COMMENTS RECEIVED ON CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NOS. 14.1 THROUGH 14.16 AND NON-AGENDA ITEMS. Staff Recommendation: Move to approve the recommendations and findings on all items listed under this Consent Calendar. (Voice Vote - Requires a majority vote to approve.)

14. CONSENT CALENDAR:

14.1 CC/SA – Accept the City of Palmdale and Successor Agency to the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Palmdale monthly report on investment balances as reported on the City’s books as of July 31, 2020. (Staff Reference: Finance Manager Kang) Staff Recommendation: Accept the City of Palmdale and Successor Agency to the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Palmdale monthly report on investment balances as reported on the City’s books as of July 31, 2020

ATTACHMENT TO ITEM 14.1

14.2 CC - Approve FY 2020-2021 Purchase Order No. 20210067 with GAPVAX, Inc. for a GAPVAX Jetter Truck in an amount not to exceed $359,012, budgeted in Sewer Capitalized Equipment Account 25433004-774400-2412. (Staff Reference: Finance Manager Kang) Staff Recommendation: pprove FY 2020-2021 Purchase Order No. 20210067 with GAPVAX, Inc. for a GAPVAX Jetter Truck in an amount not to exceed $359,012

ATTACHMENT TO ITEM 14.2

14.3 CC - Approve FY 2020-2021 Purchase Order No. 20210037 with Altec Industries, Inc. for a Ford F550 with Aerial Device Truck in an amount not to exceed $130,825, budgeted in Facilities Maintenance Capitalized Equipment Account 10133005-774400. (Staff Reference: Finance Manager Kang) Staff Recommendation: Approve FY 2020-2021 Purchase Order No. 20210037 with Altec Industries, Inc. for a Ford F550 with Aerial Device Truck in an amount not to exceed $130,825

ATTACHMENT TO ITEM 14.3

14.4 CC - Adopt Resolution CC 2020-091, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale approving and authorizing the execution and delivery of documents related to Ritter Ranch, and authorizing actions related thereto. (Staff Reference: Finance Manager Kang) Staff Recommendation: Adopt Resolution CC 2020-091, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale approving and authorizing the execution and delivery of documents related to Ritter Ranch

ATTACHMENT TO ITEM 14.4