8-26-08 CC-LRA Minutes

44933 North Fern Avenue, Lancaster, CA 93534
Mayor /Chairman R. Rex Parris
Vice Mayor/Vice Chairman Ronald D. Smith
Council Member/Agency Director Ken Mann - Council Member/Agency Director Sherry Marquez
Council Member/Agency Director Ed Sileo

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

Council Members/Agency Directors: Mann, Marquez, Sileo; Vice Mayor/Vice Chairman Smith; Mayor/Chairman Parris

INVOCATION

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

PRESENTATIONS

Recognition of Mayor’s Student Athlete – Ryan Butts, Antelope Valley High School

Presenter:  Mayor Parris

AGENDA ITEMS TO BE REMOVED

Sometimes it is necessary to remove items from the agenda.  We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you.


PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR - AGENDIZED ITEMS

Any person who would like to address the Redevelopment Agency/City Council on any agendized item is requested to complete a speaker card for the Secretary/City Clerk and identify the agenda item you would like to discuss.   Each person will be given an opportunity to address the Redevelopment Agency/City Council at the time such item is discussed by the Redevelopment Agency/City Council.  Speaker cards are available at the rear of the Council Chambers. Your speaker card must be filled out prior to the Agenda Item being called.  Additionally, if you wish to speak on an item that is not on the Agenda, the speaker card must be submitted prior to the beginning of that portion of the Agenda – Public Business from the Floor – Non-Agendized items.  We respectfully request that you fill the cards out completely; list what item you wish to speak on; and print as clearly as possible.  Following this procedure will allow for a smooth and timely process for the City Council/Redevelopment Agency meeting and we appreciate your cooperation.

AGENCY ACTIONS

CONSENT CALENDAR - The Redevelopment Agency Consent Calendar may be acted upon with one motion, a second and the vote.

RCC 1.    See CC 2 for the approval of the Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting minutes of August 12, 2008.

RCC 2.    Approve Agreement for Acquisition of Real Properties between the Lancaster Redevelopment Agency and various agencies as part of the approved Neighborhood Foreclosure Preservation Homeownership Program

• RCC 2 Staff Report
• RCC 2 Attachment

RCC 3.    Approve an extension to the Option Term with Larwin Investment Company for an eighteen month period, to be effective from August 26, 2008 to December 31, 2010 and authorize the Executive Director or his designee to execute an amendment to the Option Term.  (Northeast corner of Avenue G and 47th Street West in the Fox Field Industrial Corridor.)

• RCC 3 Staff Report

COUNCIL ACTIONS

CONSENT CALENDAR - The City Council Consent Calendar may be acted upon with one motion, a second and the vote.

CC 1.  Waive further reading of any proposed ordinances.  (This permits reading the title only in lieu of reciting the entire text.)

CC 2.  Approve the Redevelopment Agency / City Council Regular Meeting minutes of August 12, 2008.

• CC 2 Staff Report

CC 3.  Approve the Check and Wire Registers (July 27, 2008 through August 9, 2008) in the amount of $5,370,531.87.

• CC 3 Staff Report

CC 4.  Accept the interior street trees for maintenance by the City for:  Tract No. 060034, located on the southeast corner of Avenue J-8 and 60th Street West, Owner:  Lancaster Pavilion, L.P.; Tract No. 061042, located on the northeast corner of 60th Street West and Avenue K-4, Owner:  KB Home Greater Los Angeles Inc.; Tract No. 46601, located on the northwest corner of Avenue J-8 and 37th Street West, Owner:  Lancaster Palms, LLC.

• CC 4 Staff Report
• CC 4 Attachment

CC 5.  Approve the monumentation work for:  Tract No. 060987, located on the southwest corner of Avenue J and 52nd Street West, Owner:  Larwin Company; Tract No. 061042, located on the northeast corner of 60th Street West and Avenue K-4, Owner:  KB Home Greater Los Angeles Inc.; Tract No. 54203, located on the southeast corner of 40th Street West and Avenue M-8, Owner:  Pulte Home Corporation.

• CC 5 Staff Report
• CC 5 Attachment

CC 6.  Approve the completed sewer system installed by the developer of Conditional Use Permit No. 06-05, located on the east side of 20th Street West, approximately 215 feet north of the Antelope Valley Freeway, Owner:  Depot Plaza, LLC.

• CC 6 Staff Report
• CC 6 Attachment

CC 7.  Approve the developer constructed streets and accept the streets for maintenance by the City for: Conditional Use Permit No. 06-05, located on the east side of 20th Street West, approximately 215 feet north of the Antelope Valley Freeway, Owner:  Depot Plaza, LLC; Tract No. 060149, located on the north side of Avenue J-12, approximately 660 feet west of 60th Street West, Owner:  Western Pacific Housing, Inc.; Tract No. 060331, located on the northwest corner of Avenue J and Palo Verde Street, Owner:  Lennar Homes of California, Inc.

• CC 7 Staff Report
• CC 7 Attachment

CC 8.  Approve the completed water systems installed by the developer for:  Tract No. 060331, located on the northwest corner of Avenue J and Palo Verde Street, Owner:  Lennar Homes of California, Inc.  

• CC 8 Staff Report
• CC 8 Attachment

CC 9.  Approve the Agreement for use of the Lancaster Performing Arts Center by Cedar Street Theatre for the 2008-2009 Season. 

• CC 9 Staff Report
• CC 9 Attachment

CC 10.  Award a two (2) year contract, with annual extensions subject to City Council approval, with an annual cost of $620,275.32 to Venco Western, Inc. for Landscape Maintenance Services and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents.  As to not exceed the FY 08/09 approved budget, commencement of landscape services will begin September 2, 2008, in the Business Park and within the Landscape Maintenance Benefit Assessment Districts, with all other landscaped areas within the City beginning October 6, 2008.

• CC 10 Staff Report

CC 11.  Approve funds for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) which will allow states and local governments to support a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime and to improve the criminal justice system.

• CC 11 Staff Report

COUNCIL AGENDA

CA 1.  Consideration of the following nominees to be appointed to the Lancaster Criminal Justice Commission:  Greg Augusta; Mark Brown; Brenda Cash; Marvin Crist; Dennis Greer; Chris Johnson; David Vierra.

Presenter:    Mayor Parris

CA 2.  Consideration of the following nominee to be appointed to the Architectural/Design Planning Commission:  Diana Cook.

Presenter:    Mayor Parris

CA 3.  Violence-Free Zone Report Update

Presenter:    Mayor Parris

CITY MANAGER’S / EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S ANNOUNCEMENT

CITY CLERK / AGENCY SECRETARY ANNOUNCEMENT

PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS
This portion of the agenda allows an individual the opportunity to address the City Council / Redevelopment Agency on any item NOT ON THE AGENDA regarding City / Agency business.  Please complete a speaker card for the City Clerk / Agency Secretary and identify the subject you would like to address.  State law prohibits the City Council / Redevelopment Agency from taking action on items not on the agenda.  Your matter will be referred to the City Manager / Executive Director.  Individual speakers are limited to three (3) minutes each.


COUNCIL REPORTS

CR 1. Cooperative efforts with the City of Palmdale regarding Section 8 local administration.

Presenter: Council Member Marquez

COUNCIL / AGENCY COMMENTS

CLOSED SESSION

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Government Code Section: 54956.9(c)
To consider potential litigation – one case


ADJOURNMENT (Agency and Council)

Special Meeting:
Lancaster City Council/L.A. County Supervisor Antonovich
To discuss items of mutual interest
Wednesday, September 3, 2008 - 8:00 a.m.
Greenhouse Café, Lancaster, CA

Next Regular Meeting:
Tuesday, September 9, 2008 - 5:00 p.m.


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