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- Date: 06/10/2008 6:00 PM
- Location: Lancaster City Hall Council Chambers
44933 N. Fern Ave.
Lancaster, California 93534
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
CITY COUNCIL / LANCASTER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Tuesday
June 10, 2008
Regular Meeting – 6:00 p.m.
Council Chambers – Lancaster City Hall
The City Clerk / Agency Secretary hereby declares the agenda was posted
by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, June 6, 2008
at the entrance to the Lancaster City Hall Council Chambers.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Council Members/Agency Directors: Mann, Marquez, Sileo, Smith; Vice Mayor/Vice Chairman Smith; Mayor/Chairman Parris
INVOCATION
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATIONS
Presentation to former Mayor Henry W. Hearns
Recognition of the 2007/2008 Youth Commission and Teen Spotlight Award – Patricia Garibay
Presentation to Communications Manager Anne Aldrich
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.
Individual speakers are limited to three (3) minutes each.
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 May 13, 2008.
RCC 2. 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.
JOINT PUBLIC HEARING
JPH 1. Proposed Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Budget
The Joint Public Hearing with the Lancaster Redevelopment Agency and the City Council will be held during the City Council meeting at 6:00 p.m. or shortly thereafter.
AGENCY NEW BUSINESS
RNB 1. Consideration of a Time Change for Lancaster Redevelopment Agency Meetings
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 03-08, a Resolution of the Lancaster Redevelopment Agency, setting the Lancaster Redevelopment Agency meeting time at 5:00 p.m., effective on Tuesday, June 24, 2008.
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 Redevelopment Agency / City Council Regular Meeting minutes of May 27, 2008.
CC 2B. Approve the Redevelopment Agency / City Council Regular Meeting minutes of May 27, 2008.
CC 3. Approve the Check and Wire Registers (May 11, 2008 through May 24, 2008) in the amount of $2,679,790.12.
CC 4. Accept and approve the April 30, 2008 Monthly Report of Investments as submitted.
CC 5. Adopt Ordinance No. 900, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Lancaster, California, amending provisions of the Lancaster Municipal Code relating to the conversion of any mobile home park currently existing in the City from a park occupied primarily or exclusively by residents over the age of fifty-five (55) years (senior residents) to a mobile home park allowing residents of all ages.
CC 6. Adopt Ordinance No. 901, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Lancaster, California, amending Title 5 of the Lancaster Municipal Code to add a new Chapter (5.48) relating to ambulances.
CC 7. Approve the developer constructed streets and accept the streets for maintenance by the City for: Conditional Use Permit No. 03-01, located at 45114 Beech Avenue, Owner: Jamboree Housing Corporation; and Conditional Use Permit No. 03-10, located on the northeast corner of Avenue I and 10th Street East, Owner: Desert Vineyard Christian Fellowship.
CC 8. Approve an amendment to the construction and operating agreement with Los Angeles County Department of Public Works (LACDPW), City of Palmdale, and Waste Management of the Antelope Valley (WM) and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract documents for the continued operation of the permanent household hazardous waste collection facility, known as the Antelope Valley Environmental Collection Center (AVECC.)
CC 9. Annual Assessment of the Parking and Business Improvement District (PBID) Levy in the Lancaster Old Town Site Area.
Recommendation:
A) Adopt Resolution No. 08-39, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Lancaster, declaring the intention to continue a Parking and Business Improvement District (PBID) also known as the Downtown Lancaster Business Improvement Area and set a public hearing to consider the continuation of the District.
B) Approve the District’s FY 2007-2008 Administrative Report and Financial Statements.
CC 10. Lancaster Drainage Benefit Assessment District – Annual Assessment for Fiscal Year 2008-2009
Recommendation:
A) Adopt Resolution No. 08-40, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Lancaster, generally describing any proposed improvements or substantial changes in existing improvements and ordering the City Engineer to prepare and file a report for Lancaster Drainage Benefit Assessment District.
B) Adopt Resolution No. 08-41, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Lancaster, preliminarily approving the Engineer’s Report, fixing time and place for public hearing on the levy of the proposed assessment and declaring its intention to levy and collect assessments within Lancaster Drainage Benefit Assessment District.
CC 11. Lancaster Lighting Maintenance District – Annual Assessment for Fiscal Year 2008-2009
Recommendation:
A) Adopt Resolution No. 08-42, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Lancaster, generally describing any proposed improvements or substantial changes in existing improvements and ordering the City Engineer to prepare and file a report for Lancaster Lighting Maintenance District, pursuant to provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California.
B) Adopt Resolution No. 08-43, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Lancaster, preliminarily approving the Engineer’s Report, fixing time and place for public hearing on the levy of the proposed assessment and declaring its intention to levy and collect assessments within Lancaster Lighting Maintenance District, pursuant to Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California.
CC 12. Lancaster Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 – Annual Assessment for Fiscal Year 2008-2009
Recommendation:
A) Adopt Resolution No. 08-44, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Lancaster, generally describing any proposed improvements or substantial changes in existing improvements and ordering the City Engineer to prepare and file a report for Lancaster Landscape Maintenance District No. 1, pursuant to provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California.
B) Adopt Resolution No. 08-45, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Lancaster, preliminarily approving the Engineer’s Report, fixing time and place for public hearing on the levy of the proposed assessment and declaring its intention to levy and collect assessments within Lancaster Landscape Maintenance District No. 1, pursuant to Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California.
JOINT PUBLIC HEARING
JPH 1. Proposed Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Budget
Redevelopment Agency Recommendations:
Open public hearing, receive report and public testimony, close public hearing and direct staff to schedule budget adoption for June 24, 2008.
City Council Recommendations:
Open public hearing, receive report and public testimony, close public hearing and direct staff to schedule budget adoption for June 24, 2008.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PH 1. TEFRA Hearing/Approval of Multi-family Housing Revenue Bonds for Poppyfield Estates.
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 08-46, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Lancaster, approving the issuance of Multi-family Housing Revenue Bonds by California Statewide Communities Development Authority (CSCDA) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $13,000,000 to assist in the financing of the construction of Poppyfield Estates in the City of Lancaster.
PH 2. TEFRA Hearing/Approval of Tax-Exempt Revenue Bonds for Penny Lane Centers.
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 08-47, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Lancaster, approving the issuance of tax-exempt revenue bonds by California Statewide Communities Development Authority (CSCDA) in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $11 million, to assist the Penny Lane Centers to financing of the construction of a new facility in the City of Lancaster.
NEW BUSINESS
NB 1. Agreement to Purchase Real Property located at 665 West Lancaster Blvd
Recommendation:
Approve an amendment to the Lease Agreement with option to purchase Real Property between the City of Lancaster and North Downtown Renual Limited Partnership for commercial property located at 665 West Lancaster Blvd.
NB 2. Introduction of an ordinance to amend the Lancaster Municipal Code, adding a section pertaining to the Architectural/Design Planning Commission.
Recommendation:
Introduce Ordinance No. 902, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Lancaster, adding Chapter 2.26 to the Lancaster Municipal Code establishing the Architectural and Design Planning Commission.
NB 3. Resolution No. 08-48 amending Resolution No. 86-175, pertaining to changing the meeting times of City Council Meetings.
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 08-48 amending Resolution No. 86-175, pertaining to changing the meeting times of City Council Meetings, effective on Tuesday, June 24, 2008.
COUNCIL AGENDA
CITY MANAGER’S / EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S 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. Report on the activities of the Board of Directors for the Antelope Valley Transit Authority.
Presenter: Council Member Marquez
CR 2. Report on the proceedings and significant issues discussed at the May 20, 2008 Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District Governing Board meeting.
Presenter: Vice Mayor Smith
CR 3. Report on the proceedings and significant issues discussed at the May 15, 2008 Edwards Air Force Base Restoration Advisory Board meeting.
Presenter: Council Member Sileo
CR 4. Report on the proceedings and significant issues discussed at the May 28, 2008 District No. 14 Board of Directors meeting of the County Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County.
Presenter: Council Member Sileo
COUNCIL / AGENCY COMMENTS
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT (Agency and Council)
Next Regular Meeting:
Tuesday, June 24, 2008, 5:00 p.m. (NEW TIME)
MEETING ASSISTANCE INFORMATION
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk Department at (661)723-6020. Services such as American Sign Language interpreters, a reader during the meeting, and/or large print copies of the agenda are available. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.
AGENDA ADDENDUM INFORMATION
On occasion items may be added after the agenda has been mailed to subscribers. Copies of the agenda addendum item will be available at the City Clerk's Department and are posted with the agenda on the windows of the City Council Chambers. For more information, please call the City Clerk’s Department at (661) 723-6020.
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