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- Date: 12/09/2008 5:00 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
December 9, 2008
Regular Meeting – 5:00 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, December 5, 2008
at the entrance to the Lancaster City Hall Council Chambers.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Council Members/Agency Directors: Mann, Marquez, Sileo; Vice Mayor/Vice Chairman Smith; Mayor/Chairman Parris
INVOCATION
Jeremy Whitman, Assistant Pastor - Lancaster Baptist Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATIONS
- Recognition of Mayor’s Student Athlete – A. J. Goodman, Eastside High School
Presenter: Mayor Parris - Commendation to Shan Sivakumar
Presenter: Mayor Parris - Youth Training Class - Antelope Valley Church, Director Marion Owens
Presenter: Council Member Marquez - Lancaster Sheriff’s Station – Year-End Law Enforcement Update
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 City Council/Redevelopment Agency on any agendized item is requested to complete a speaker card for the City Clerk/Agency Secretary and identify the agenda item you would like to discuss. Each person will be given an opportunity to address the City Council/Redevelopment Agency at the time such item is discussed. Speaker cards are available at the rear of the Council Chambers and your speaker card must be filled out prior to the agenda item being called. We respectfully request that you fill the cards out completely 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 November 12, 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 and outlined in Exhibit “A” of the staff report.
RCC 3. Approve Second Administrative Amendment to the Lease and Option Agreement between the Lancaster Redevelopment Agency and Grace Resource Center dated November 10, 1998 for property located at 45134 N. Sierra Highway.
RCC 4. Approve agreements for the Acquisition of Real Property between the Lancaster Redevelopment Agency and Field of Dreams LLC for property known as Lots 9 thru 13 of Tract 22804.
RCC 5. Reject bid for Single Family Residential Infill Contract #1 for construction of infill housing.
RCC 6. Approve the loan agreement between the Lancaster Redevelopment Agency and How Bout Them Apples, L.P., a California Limited Partnership, for Developer Impact Fees for Construction of Essex Tower Apartments located at 44948 10th Street West.
RCC 7. Adopt Resolution No. 09-08, a resolution of the Lancaster Redevelopment Agency, directing the preparation of the Proposed Amendment No. 2 to the Redevelopment Plan (the “Plan”) for the Lancaster Fox Field Redevelopment Project (the "Project" or the "Project Area," as appropriate), adopting the Agency’s eminent domain policy as that policy pertains to the Proposed Amendment, and directing said amendment to extend the Agency’s eminent domain authority in the Project Area, except for property on which any person resides, and making the determination that a Project Area Committee (PAC) is not required.
RCC 8. Approve the “List of Qualified Contractors and Sub-contractors” for Housing & Neighborhood Revitalization Programs.
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 November 12, 2008.
CC 3. Approve the Check and Wire Registers (October 26, 2008 through November 15, 2008) in the amount of $8,256,895.07.
CC 4. Accept and approve the October 31, 2008 Monthly Report of Investments as submitted.
CC 5. Adopt Ordinance No. 911, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Lancaster, California, amending Sections 10.04.220 and 10.04.230 of the Lancaster Municipal Code relating to vehicles parked on a highway for more than seventy-two (72) consecutive hours.
CC 6. Adopt Resolution 08-95, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Lancaster, authorizing the renewal of the City’s Health Benefit Program for a one year term beginning January 1, 2009.
CC 7. Adopt Resolution No. 08-96, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Lancaster, California, amending and restating the contract with Public Agency Retirement Agency.
CC 8. Approve and accept for maintenance the work and materials for the drainage improvements for Drainage Maintenance District Annexation No. 05-72, installed for Tract No. 060198, located on the southeast corner of Avenue M-8 and 45th Street West, Owner: Pulte Homes Corporation. Appropriate $1,870.00 from the first year’s maintenance cost, that have been paid by the developer, to cover the remaining six months of the fiscal year into the Drainage Maintenance Operating Account No. 484-4743-404.
CC 9. Accept the interior street trees for maintenance by the City for: Tract No. 060450, located on the southwest corner of 60th Street West and Avenue K-8, Owner: Warmington Lancaster Associates L.P.; Tract No. 060905, located on the northeast corner of 35th Street West and Kildare Street, Owner: Pulte Homes; Tract No. 54201, located on the northeast corner of Lancaster Boulevard and 35th Street West, Owner: Pulte Homes Corporation; and Tract No. 54401, located on the northeast corner of Avenue K and 60th Street West, Owner: K. Hovnanian Forecast Homes, Inc.
CC 10. Approve the monumentation work for: Tract No. 45313, 48509, and 49615, located on the northeast corner of 20th Street West and Avenue H-4, Owner: Forecast Homes; Tract No. 47775, located on the southeast corner of Avenue J-8, Owner: Lancaster Palms, LLC; and Tract No. 53552, located on the west side of 20th Street West at Avenue H-4, Owner: K. Hovnanian Forecast Homes, Inc.
CC 11. Approve the completed sewer systems installed by the developer of the Metrolink, located at 44812 North Sierra Highway, Owner: Southern California Regional Rail Authority; and Tract No. 061064, located on the northeast corner of Avenue K and 30th Street East, Owner: Western Pacific Housing, Inc.
CC 12. Approve the developer constructed streets and accept the streets for maintenance by the City for: Parcel Map No. 27057, located on the southeast corner of 50th Street West and Avenue J, Owner: STG Regency LLC; Tract No. 060987, located on the southwest corner of Avenue J and 52nd Street West, Owner: Larwin Company; Tract No. 062326, located on the south side of Avenue K-8, approximately 530 feet east of 30th Street West, Owner: Harris Homes, Inc.; Tract No. 47775, located on the southeast corner of Avenue J-8 and 42nd Street West, Owner: Lancaster Palms, LLC; 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. 48534-03, located on the northeast corner of Cooperstown Avenue and 35th Street East, Owner: K. Hovnanian Forecast Homes, Inc.
CC 13. Approve the completed water systems installed by the developer for: Tract No. 060987, located on the southwest corner of Avenue J and 52nd Street West, Owner: Larwin Company; Tract No. 062326, located on the south side of Avenue K-8, approximately 530 feet east of 30th Street West, Owner: Harris Homes, Inc.; Tract No. 47775, located on the southeast corner of J-8 and 42nd Street West, Owner: Lancaster Palms, LLC; and Tract No. 48534-02, located on the northwest corner of Avenue I and 37th Street East, Owner: K. Hovnanian Forecast Homes, Inc.
CC 14. Approve the City of Lancaster and Los Angeles County Cooperative Agreement for the installation of a low-flow pumping system to pump nuisance water from the west side of 45th Street West, between Quartz Hill Road and Avenue M-4 to the Avenue M-2 (Quartz Hill) drainage basin and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all necessary documents.
CC 15. Approve the plan for use of additional Proposition 1B funds recently made available in the State’s FY 2008-2009 Budget.
CC 16. Adopt the Tax Sharing Resolutions for proposed Annexation Nos. 14-385 and 14-387 that are requesting sewer service for their properties into Los Angeles County Sanitation District No. 14.
CC 17. Adopt Resolution No. 08-97, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Lancaster, California, adopting the City of Lancaster Bicycle Transportation Plan 2008.
CC 18. Award the contract for a D6K LGP Dozer to Quinn Company in the amount of $217,582.51 utilizing a contract awarded to Caterpillar, Inc. Quinn Company is an authorized distributor of Caterpillar, Inc. equipment. The National Joint Powers Alliance bid documents meet all State and City requirements for competitive procurement and are on file in the Purchasing office. Participation in this alliance allows the City to receive a 24% discount off list price; a total savings of $54,809.00.
CC 19. Appropriate estimated revenues of $6,983,533.00 in Account No. 363-3100-100 for funds allocated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) pursuant to the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008. Additionally, approve an appropriation of the same amount for the City’s Neighborhood Stabilization Program expenditures in Account No. 363-4542-770.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PH 1. Chronic Nuisance Property Abatement Fee.
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 08-98, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Lancaster, establishing a Chronic Nuisance Property Abatement Fee
PH 2. Los Angeles County Traffic Impact Fee.
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 08-99, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Lancaster, California, adopting a fee increase for the Los Angeles County Traffic Impact Fee reflecting a three year rolling average Construction Cost Index (CCI) of +4.4% increase for inflation.
NEW BUSINESS
NB 1. Appointment of Commissioners – Architectural/Design Planning Commission and the Criminal Justice Commission.
Recommendation:
A) Mayor Parris re-appoint existing members to Architectural/Design Planning Commission and the Criminal Justice Commission, or nominate new citizens to the commissions, for Council ratification.
B) Select the Chair and Vice Chair for the Architectural/Design Planning Commission and the Criminal Justice Commission.
NB 2. Business License Fee Waiver for Qualified Home Based Businesses
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 08-100, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Lancaster, establishing a fee waiver for qualified home based business licenses issued under the City’s business license ordinance.
NB 3. Sanitary Sewer and Industrial Waste Ordinance.
Recommendation:
Introduce Ordinance No. 910, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Lancaster, California, regarding Sanitary Sewer and Industrial Waste.
NB 4. Amended Sewer Service Charge Ordinance.
Recommendation:
Introduce Ordinance No. 913, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Lancaster, California, amending Sewer Service Charge Ordinance No. 876.
COUNCIL AGENDA
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 and speaker cards must be submitted prior to the beginning of this portion of the Agenda. Please complete a speaker card for the City Clerk/Agency Secretary and identify the subject you would like to address. We respectfully request that you fill the cards out completely 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. State law prohibits the City Council/Redevelopment Agency from taking action on items not on the agenda and 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 – TWO MATTERS
- 43226 Drivers Way, Lancaster, CA
Party: Lancaster Honda - 43104 10th St. West, Lancaster, CA
Party: Taheripour Mehrdad
ADJOURNMENT (Agency and Council)
Pursuant to action taken by the City Council / Redevelopment Agency on August 12, 2008, there will not be a City Council / Redevelopment Agency meeting on December 23, 2008.
Next Regular Meeting:
Tuesday, January 13, 2009 - 5:00 p.m.
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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