4-22-08 CC-LRA Minutes

44933 North Fern Avenue, Lancaster, CA 93534
Mayor /Chairman Henry W. Hearns
Vice Mayor/Vice Chairman Andrew Visokey
Council Member/Agency Director Jim Jeffra - Council Member/Agency Director Ed Sileo
Council Member/Agency Director Ronald D. Smith

CITY COUNCIL / LANCASTER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA
Tuesday
April 22, 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, April 18, 2008
at the entrance to the Lancaster City Hall Council Chambers.

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

Council Members/Agency Directors: Jeffra, Sileo, Smith; Vice Mayor/Vice Chairman Visokey; Mayor/Chairman Hearns

INVOCATION

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

PRESENTATION FROM MAYOR HEARNS

COMMENTS FROM OUTGOING COUNCIL MEMBERS

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. Individual speakers are limited to three (3) minutes each.

PRESENTATION TO THE CITY

• Election Presentation
• Resolution 08-33
• Resolution 08-34

OFFICIAL CANVASS OF THE APRIL 8, 2008 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION

Presenter: Geri K. Bryan, City Clerk

Recommendation:

A) Adopt Resolution No. 08-33, reciting the fact of the General Municipal Election held on Tuesday, April 8, 2008, declaring the results and such other matters as provided by law regarding the election of Mayor and two Council Members.

B) Adopt Resolution No. 08-34, reciting the fact of the General Municipal Election held on Tuesday, April 8, 2008, declaring the results and such other matters as provided by law regarding the Measures on the ballot.

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 March 25, 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 2. Approve the Redevelopment Agency / City Council Regular Meeting minutes of March 25, 2008.

• CC 2 Staff Report

BRIEF RECESS

ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE TO NEW MAYOR ELECT

Presenter: Geri K. Bryan, City Clerk
R. Rex Parris, Mayor Elect (two-year term)

ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE TO NEW COUNCIL MEMBERS ELECT

Presenter: Geri K. Bryan, City Clerk
Ken Mann, Council Member Elect (four-year term)
Sherry Marquez, Council Member Elect (four-year term)

COUNCIL REORGANIZATION

Presenter: Mayor Parris
Nomination / Appointment of Vice-Mayor

ROLL CALL – NEWLY SEATED COUNCIL

Council Members/Agency Directors: Mann, Marquez, Sileo, Smith, Mayor/Chairman 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. Individual speakers are limited to three (3) minutes each.

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. Number not used.

CC 3. Approve the Check and Wire Registers (March 9, 2008 through April 5, 2008) in the amount of $10,482,470.51.

• CC 3 Staff Report

CC 4. Accept and approve the February 29, 2008 Monthly Report of Investments as submitted.

• CC 4 Staff Report

CC 5. Award the three year Professional Services Agreement for Audit Services to Lance, Soll & Lunghard, LLP for $66,000.00 in FY 08-09, $69,300 in FY 09-10, and $72,770 in FY 10-11 with an optional two-year extension and authorize the Interim City Manager to execute such agreement.

• CC 5 Staff Report

CC 6. Approve and accept for maintenance the work and materials for the drainage improvements for Drainage Maintenance District Annexation Nos. 01-05 and 04-87, installed for: Tract No. 47775, located on the southeast corner of Avenue J-8 and 42^nd Street West, Owner: Lancaster Palms, LLC; and Tract No. 54203, located on the southeast corner of 40^th Street West and Avenue M-8, Owner: Pulte Home Corporation.

• CC 6 Staff Report

CC 7. Accept the interior street trees for maintenance by the City for: Tract No. 060003, located on the southwest corner of 60^th Street West and Avenue J-8, Owner: Beazer Homes Holdings Corporation; Tract No. 060331, located at Avenue J and 38^th Street West, Owner: Lennar Homes of California, Inc.; Tract No. 060336, located at Avenue J and 36^th Street West, Owner: Lennar Homes of California, Inc.; Tract No. 060434, located on the north side of Avenue K, approximately 650 feet east of 50^th Street West; Tract No. 060502, located on the northwest corner of Avenue K and 62^nd Street West, Owner: Beazer Homes Holdings Corporation; Tract No. 47609, located on the north side of Avenue K, approximately 976 feet east of 50^th Street West, Owner: Trimark Pacific – Lancaster 82, LLC; Tract No. 54285, located on the northeast corner of West Avenue J and Palo Verde Street, Owner: Lennar Homes of California, Inc.; and Tract No. 54400, located on the southeast corner of Avenue J-8 and 35^th Street West, Owner: Trimark Pacific – Lancaster 82, LLC.

• CC 7 Staff Report

CC 8. Approve and accept for maintenance the work and materials for the landscape improvements for Landscape Maintenance District No. 1, Annexation No. 299, installed for: Tract No. 061123, located on the southwest corner of 35^th Street West and Avenue M-8; Owner: Pulte Home Corporation; and Annexation No. 275, installed for: Tract No. 54203, located on the southeast corner of 40^th Street West and Avenue M-8, Owner: Pulte Home Corporation.

• CC 8 Staff Report

CC 9. Approve the monumentation work for: Tract No. 060126, located between 46^th Street West and 47^th Street West, approximately 660 feet north of Avenue J-8, Owner: Lancaster Crown Ridge, G.P.; Tract No. 060450-02, located on the west side of 60^th Street West, approximately 1,324 feet south of Avenue K, Owner: Richmond American Homes of California.

• CC 9 Staff Report

CC 10. Approve the completed sewer systems installed by the developer for: Site Plan Review No. 00-03, located at 2443 West Avenue I, Owner: Lewis B. Young; Tract No. 060428, located on the southwest corner of Avenue J-6 and 40^th Street West, Owner: American Premiere Homes, Inc.

• CC 10 Staff Report

CC 11. Approve the developer constructed streets and accept the streets for maintenance by the City for: Site Plan Review No. 04-04, located at the northeast corner of Avenue M and 3^rd Street East, Owner: 4^th Street Investors; Tract No. 060003, located at the southwest corner of 60^th Street West and Avenue J-8, Owner: Beazer Homes Holdings Corporation; Tract No. 060126, located between 46^th Street West and 47^th Street West, Owner: Lancaster Crown Ridge, G.P.; Tract No. 060052, located at the northwest corner of Avenue K and 62^nd Street West, Owner: Beazer Homes Holdings Corporation.

• CC 11 Staff Report

CC 12. Approve the completed water systems installed by the developer for: Tract No. 060126, located between 46^th Street West and 47^th Street West, approximately 660 feet north of Avenue J-8, Owner: Lancaster Crown Ridge, G.P.; Parcel Map No. 060916-01, located on the northwest corner of Avenue G and 45^th Street West, Owner: Fox Field Industrial Park L.P.

• CC 12 Staff Report

CC 13. Accept the work constructed by Granite Construction Company for the acceptance of Public Works Construction Project No. 05-012, 3^rd Street East Realignment; 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.

• CC 13 Staff Report

CC 14. Accept the work constructed by Southland Construction for the acceptance of Public Works Construction Project No. 05-016, Lancaster Maintenance District Wall located at Challenger Way and Lancaster Boulevard; 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.

• CC 14 Staff Report

CC 15. Accept the work constructed by Sierra Cascade Construction, Inc. for the acceptance of Public Works Construction Project No. 07-024, 57^th Street West Drainage Improvements; 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.

• CC 15 Staff Report

CC 16. Accept the work constructed by Radich Construction, Inc. for the acceptance of Public Works Construction Project No. 07-030, 35^th Street West Storm Drain, located between Avenue K and Avenue J-12; 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.

• CC 16 Staff Report

CC 17. Accept the work constructed by Sierra Cascade Construction, Inc. for the acceptance of Public Works Construction Project No. 07-033, Challenger Way/Avenue I Drainage Improvements; 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.

• CC 17 Staff Report

CC 18. Award Public Works Construction Project No. 08-017, ADA Improvements Avenue K-8 West, to JMR General Engineering, in the amount of $90,710.00 (plus a 10% contingency) and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents. The project will modify existing sidewalk, and construct masonry retaining walls and curb ramp improvements from 15^th Street West to Drivers Way along the south side of Avenue K-8, west and east of Caltrans’ State Route 14 bridge structure.

• CC 18 Staff Report

CC 19. Extend the Undertaking Agreement and Improvement Securities for: Tract Map No. 061042, located on the northeast corner of 60^th Street West and Avenue K-4, to July 21, 2008. Developer: KB Home Greater Los Angeles, Inc.

• CC 19 Staff Report

NEW BUSINESS

NB 1. Council Member Committee Assignments

• NB 1 Staff Report

Recommendation:

Discuss and consider appointments to various committees/organizations.

COUNCIL AGENDA

CA 1.

Discuss and take action regarding Planning Commission appointments and Planning Commission appointment procedures and terms.

Presenter: Council Member Smith

CA 2.

Removal of Planning Commissioners.

Presenter: Council Member Smith

CA 3.

Discuss and take action on the creation of a Mayor Emeritus.

Presenter: Council Member Smith

CITY MANAGER’S / EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S ANNOUNCEMENT

CITY CLERK’S / AGENCY SECRETARY’S ANNOUNCEMENT

PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS

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COUNCIL / AGENCY COMMENTS

CLOSED SESSION

ADJOURNMENT (Agency and Council)

Next Regular Meeting:

Tuesday, May 13, 2008, 6:00 p.m.

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