7-22-08 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 – Shawna Wright, Lancaster 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 July 8, 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

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 July 8, 2008.

• CC 2 Staff Report

CC 3.  Approve the Check and Wire Registers (June 22, 2008 through July 5, 2008) in the amount of $3,569,128.79.

• CC 3 Staff Report

CC 4.  Adopt Ordinance No. 904, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Lancaster, California adding Chapter 2.30 to the Lancaster Municipal Code relating to the Criminal Justice Commission.

• CC 4 Staff Report

CC 5.  Adopt Ordinance No. 905, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Lancaster, California adding Chapter 8.48 to Title 8 of the Lancaster Municipal Code which prohibits the wasting of water.

• CC 5 Staff Report

CC 6.  Approve the developer constructed streets and accept the streets for maintenance by the City for:  Parcel Map No. 061707, located on the northwest corner of 50th Street West and Avenue J-8, Owner:  Stratham Montecito West, Inc.

• CC 6 Staff Report
• CC 6 Attachment

CC 7.  Approve the completed water system installed by the developer 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:  Gary W. Fischer.

• CC 7 Staff Report
• CC 7 Attachment

CC 8.  Approve the developer installed traffic signals and accept the traffic signals for maintenance by the City for Tract No. 060889, located on the northeast corner of Avenue L and 60th Street West, Owner:  Richmond American Homes of California, Inc.  

• CC 8 Staff Report
• CC 8 Attachment

CC 9.  Accept the work constructed by Granite Construction Company for Public Works Construction Project No. 07-012, Brierwood Mobilehome Park Improvements, Phase II; direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion for the project; authorize payment of the 10 percent retention 35 days after recordation, provided no stop notices, as provided by law, have been filed.  This project repaired the existing streets and parking areas, constructed storm drains, installed planting and irrigation and repaired the perimeter wall at Brierwood Mobilehome Park. 

• CC 9 Staff Report
• CC 9 Attachment

CC 10.  Adopt the Tax Sharing Resolutions for proposed Annexation Nos. 366, 369, and 370 that are requesting sewer service for their properties into Los Angeles County Sanitation District No. 14.

• CC 10 Staff Report
• CC 10 Attachment

CC 11.  Adopt Resolution No. 08-71, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Lancaster, authorizing the renewal of the City’s Insurance for the Property and Public Entity Liability Programs, and Membership in the County Supervisors Association of California Excess Insurance Authority Workers Compensation Program (CSAC) for a one-year term beginning July 1, 2008.

• CC 11 Staff Report

CC 12.  Adopt Resolution No. 08-72, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Lancaster, authorizing and providing for the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 levy of a special tax within Community Facilities District No. 89-1, a District established to finance the acquisition and construction of regional water system improvements in various locations in the City.

• CC 12 Staff Report
• CC 12 Attachment

CC 13.  Adopt Resolution No. 08-73, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Lancaster, authorizing and providing for the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 levy of a special tax within Community Facilities District No. 90-1, a District established to finance the construction of regional street and storm drain improvements in the area of Lancaster Boulevard and 25th Street West.

• CC 13 Staff Report
• CC 13 Attachment

CC 14.  Adopt Resolution No. 08-74, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Lancaster, authorizing and providing for the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 levy of a special tax within Community Facilities District No. 91-1, a District established to finance the construction of regional water and sewer improvements for Quartz Hill II & III.

• CC 14 Staff Report
• CC 14 Attachment

CC 15.  Adopt Resolution No. 08-75, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Lancaster, authorizing and providing for the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 levy of a special tax within Community Facilities District No. 91-2, a District established to finance the construction of regional street, sewer and storm drain improvements in the Lancaster Business Park Phase III. 

• CC 15 Staff Report
• CC 15 Attachment

COUNCIL ACTIONS

CB 1.  Appointment of Audit Representative.

• CB 1 Staff Report

Recommended Action:

Appoint Vice Mayor Smith to represent the City Council in communication with the auditors.

COUNCIL AGENDA

CA 1.  Discussion and possible action regarding the appointments of the Architectural/Design Planning Commissioners.

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

COUNCIL / AGENCY COMMENTS

CLOSED SESSION

1) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--EXISTING LITIGATION
   (Government Code Section 54956.9(a)):

ANTELOPE VALLEY GROUNDWATER CASES
Judicial Council Coordination
Proceeding No. 4408

Santa Clara Case No. 1-05-CV 049053
Included Actions:

Los Angeles County Waterworks District No. 40 v. Diamond Farming Co.
Superior Court of California, County of
Los Angeles, Case No. BC325201;

Los Angeles County Waterworks District
No. 40 v. Diamond Farming Co.
Superior Court of California, County of Kern,
Case No. S-1500-CV-254-348

Wm. Bolthouse Farms, Inc. v. City of
Lancaster, Diamond Farming Co. v. City of
Lancaster, Diamond Farming Co. v. Palmdale
Water Dist., Superior Court of California
County of Riverside, consolidated actions; Case
Nos. RIC 353 840, RIC 344 436, RIC 344 668.

2) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL LITIGATION
   (Government Code Section 54956.9 (C)
    TWO CASES


ADJOURNMENT (Agency and Council)

Next Regular Meeting:
Tuesday, August 12, 2008, 5:00 p.m.

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