8-12-08 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

Mayor’s Proclamation - Andrew Potter, age 14, for heroism in saving another young boy from drowning.

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

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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 July 22, 2008.

RCC 2.    A) Reschedule the November 11, 2008 Redevelopment Agency meeting for Wednesday, November 12, 2008.

        B) Approve the cancellation of the Redevelopment Agency meetings of November 25, 2008 and December 23, 2008 and direct the City Clerk to post the required notices.

• RCC 2 Staff Report

RCC 3.    Approve Agreements for Acquisition of Real Properties between the Lancaster Redevelopment Agency and various agencies as part of the approved Neighborhood Foreclosure Preservation Homeownership Program.

• RCC 3 Staff Report
• RCC 3 Attachment

RCC 4.    Approve a Professional Services Agreement with RBF Consulting to develop the Desert View Neighborhood Specific Area Vision Plan.

• RCC 4 Staff Report

RCC 5.    Approve a Professional Services Agreement with RBF Consulting to develop the Monte Vista Neighborhood Specific Area Vision Plan.

• RCC 5 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 2A.  Approve the City Council Special Meeting Water Workshop Minutes of July 15, 2008.

• CC 2A Staff Report

CC 2B.  Approve the Redevelopment Agency / City Council Regular Meeting minutes of July 22, 2008.

• CC 2B Staff Report

CC 3.  Approve the Check and Wire Registers (July 6, 2008 through July 26, 2008) in the amount of $11,330,149.82.

• CC 3 Staff Report

CC 4.  Accept and approve the June 30, 2008 Monthly Report of Investments as submitted.

• CC 4 Staff Report

CC 5.  A) Reschedule the November 11, 2008 City Council meeting (Veteran’s Day) for Wednesday, November 12, 2008.

          B) Approve the cancellation of the City Council meetings of November 25, 2008 and December 23, 2008 and direct the City Clerk to post the required notices.

• CC 5 Staff Report

CC 6.  Adopt Resolution No. 08-76, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Lancaster, California, authorizing the destruction of certain records (Accounts Receivable, Payroll; W-2, Accounts Payable, Banking Records, Payroll; State & federal Income Tax, Payroll; Employee Files).

• CC 6 Staff Report
• CC 6 Attachment

CC 7.  Approve and accept for maintenance the work and materials for the drainage improvements for:  Drainage Maintenance District Annexation Nos. 05-92, 05-04, 93-12, and 93-15 installed for 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. 48534, located on the southeast corner of Avenue H-8 and 35th Street East, Owner:  K. Hovnanian Forecast Homes, Inc.; Tract No. 48534-01, located on the northeast corner of Avenue I and 35th Street East, Owner:  K. Hovnanian Forecast Homes, Inc.; and Tract No. 48534-02, located on the northwest corner of Avenue I and 37th Street East, Owner:  K. Hovnanian Forecast Homes, Inc.

• CC 7 Staff Report
• CC 7 Attachment

CC 8.  Accept the interior street trees for maintenance by the City for:  Tract No. 060149, located on the north side of Avenue J-12, approximately 660 feet west of 60th Street West, Owner:  D.R. Horton, Inc./Western Pacific Housing, Inc.; Tract No. 53184, located on the northeast corner of Avenue J-8 and 45th Street West, Owner:  D.R. Horton, Inc./Western Pacific Housing, Inc.; Tract No. 53184-01, located on the southeast corner of Avenue J-8 and 45th Street West, Owner:  D.R. Horton, Inc./Western Pacific Housing, Inc.; and Tract No. 53184-02, located on the southeast corner of Avenue J-11 and 45th Street West, Owner:  Western Pacific Housing, Inc.  

• CC 8 Staff Report
• CC 8 Attachment

CC 9.  Approve and accept for maintenance the work and materials for the landscape improvements for Landscape Maintenance District No. 1, Annexation No. 220, installed for Tract No. 53102-01, located on the southwest corner of Avenue J-8 and 45th Street West, Owner:  Magnolia, L.P.; and Annexation No. 237, installed for Tract No. 53102-02, located on the northwest corner of Avenue J-12 and 45th Street West, Owner:  Magnolia, L.P. 

• CC 9 Staff Report
• CC 9 Attachment

CC 10.  Approve the monumentation work for:  Tract No. 060857, located on the northwest corner of 30th Street East and Nugent Street, Owner:  Avalon Meadows, LLC; Tract No. 061756, located on the south side of Avenue H-8, approximately 120 feet west of 3rd Street East, Owner:  Larwin Company; and Tract No. 54315, located on the southwest corner of Newgrove Street and 30th Street East, Owner:  Avalon Meadows, LLC.

• CC 10 Staff Report
• CC 10 Attachment

CC 11.  Approve the completed sewer systems installed by the developer for:  Tract No. 54369, located on the southwest corner of 70th Street West and Avenue L, Owner:  Richmond American  Homes; and Tract No. 54370-01, located on the northeast corner of 72nd Street West and Avenue L-5, Owner:  Richmond American Homes.

• CC 11 Staff Report
• CC 11 Attachment

CC 12.  Approve the developer constructed streets and accept the streets for maintenance by the City for Tract No. 54400, located on the southeast corner of Avenue J-8 and 35th Street West, Owner:  Trimark Pacific-Lancaster 82, LLC.

• CC 12 Staff Report
• CC 12 Attachment

CC 13.  Approve the completed water system installed by the developer for Tract No. 060034, located on the southeast corner of Avenue J-8 and 60th Street East, Owner:  Lancaster Pavilion, L.P.

• CC 13 Staff Report
• CC 13 Attachment

CC 14.  Adopt the Tax Sharing Resolution for proposed Annexation No. 40-128 (4-192) into Los Angeles County Waterworks District No. 40, Antelope Valley.

• CC 14 Staff Report
• CC 14 Attachment

CC 15.  Accept the work constructed by Cooley Construction, Inc. for Public Works Construction Project No. 07-011, Metrolink Park-N-Ride Expansion; direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion for the project; and authorize payment of the 10 percent retention 35 days after recordation, provided no stop notices, as provided by law, have been filed. 

• CC 15 Staff Report
• CC 15 Attachment

CC 16.  Award Public Works Construction Project No. 08-014, Re-Bid of Prime Desert Woodland Trails Project, Phase II, to Bowe Contractors, Inc., in the amount of $312,872.00 plus Additive Alternate No. 1 in the amount of $70,178.00, to bring the award total to $383,050.00 plus a 10% contingency.  The project is designed to construct additional trails on the west side of the preserve, extend existing trails, and construct trail bridges, boardwalks, and adobe benches at the request of the Lancaster Parks, Recreation and Arts Department.  Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents. 

• CC 16 Staff Report

CC 17.  Award Public Works Construction Project No. 08-021, Avenue J Storm Water Outfall Trash Collection System, to Sierra Cascade Construction in the amount of $183,296.00 plus a 10% contingency.  The project is designed to construct a trash collection system in the Amargosa Creek to strain trash that flows down the associated storm drain.  Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents. 

• CC 17 Staff Report

PUBLIC HEARING

PH 1.  Update to the Lancaster General Plan Housing Element to Address Housing Needs for the Planning Period January 1, 2006 – June 30, 2014.

• PH 1 Staff Report

Recommended Action:

Adopt Resolution No. 08-77, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Lancaster, California, adopting the update to the Housing Element of the City’s General Plan.

COUNCIL AGENDA

CA 1.  Discussion of Consolidated Election.

Presenter:    Vice Mayor Smith

CA 2.  Violence-Free Zone Report.

Presenter:    Mayor Parris

CA 3.  Discussion, and possible action, regarding the appointments of the Architectural/Design Planning Commissioners.

Presenter:    Mayor Parris

CA 4.  Meeting update with the Warden and Sheriff at the California Correctional facility and consideration of the appointment of a citizen to the State Prison Citizen Advisory Committee.

Presenter:    Mayor Parris

CA 5.  Announcement of nominees for the Criminal Justice Commission.

Presenter:    Mayor Parris


CITY MANAGER’S / EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S ANNOUNCEMENT

CITY CLERK / AGENCY SECRETARY ANNOUNCEMENT

• Amendment CC

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

COUNCIL / AGENCY COMMENTS

CLOSED SESSION

G.C. Section 54956.8 –

CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR - NEGOTIATIONS WILL INCLUDE BOTH PRICE AND TERMS

1) 1155 Auto Mall Drive
Party:  Mike Johnson

2) Northeast Corner of Lancaster Blvd and 27th Street West
 Party:  SC Premiere Properties

PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS: Executive Director, Agency Counsel


ADJOURNMENT (Agency and Council)

Next Regular Meeting:
Tuesday, August 26, 2008, 5:00 p.m.

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