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
January 27, 2009
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, January 23, 2009
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

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

PRESENTATIONS

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 January 13, 2009.

RCC 2. Approve an agreement for acquisition of Real Property between the Lancaster Redevelopment Agency and HSBC Bank USA, National Association, as Trustee for First NLC Trust 2005-3 as part of the approved Neighborhood Foreclosure Preservation Homeownership Program for property located at 45220 Kingtree Avenue.

• RCC 2 Staff Report
• RCC 2 Attachment

RCC 3. Approve an agreement for the acquisition of Real Property between the City of Lancaster and Mehrdad Taheripour for a 2.42 acre parcel that is located on 10th Street West, approximately 470 feet south of Avenue K-8.

• RCC 3 Staff Report

RCC 4. Authorize the City Manager to send a letter of support for H.R. 7273, the Auto Ownership Tax Assistance Act of 2008 to Senate/House leaders.

• RCC 4 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 2. Approve the Redevelopment Agency / City Council Regular Meeting minutes of January 13, 2009.

• CC 2 Staff Report

CC 3. Approve the Check and Wire Registers (December 28, 2008 through January 10, 2009) in the amount of $2,065,094.10.

• CC 3 Staff Report
• CC 3 Attachment
  

CC 4. Adopt Ordinance No. 914, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Lancaster, California, amending Chapter 6.04 of Title 6 and adding Chapter 6.08 to Title 6 of the Lancaster Municipal Code relating to Animal Control.

• CC 4 Staff Report
• CC 4 Attachment
  

CC 5. Adopt Ordinance No. 915, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Lancaster, California, amending Section 2.34.010 of the Lancaster Municipal Code relating to the Architectural and Design Planning Commission.

• CC 5 Staff Report
• CC 5 Attachment

CC 6. Approve the monumentation work for Tract No. 061905, located on the southeast corner of Avenue K-8 and 27th Street West, Owner: RCDR VI, a Limited Liability Company.

• CC 6 Staff Report
• CC 6 Attachment

CC 7. Approve the completed sewer system installed by the developer of Tract No. 061064, located on the northeast corner of Avenue K and 30th Street East, Owner: Western Pacific Housing, Inc.

• CC 7 Staff Report
• CC 7 Attachment

CC 8. Approve the developer constructed streets and accept the streets for maintenance by the City for: Tract No. 060198, located on the southeast corner of Avenue M-8 and 45th Street West, Owner: Pulte Home Corporation.

• CC 8 Staff Report
• CC 8 Attachment

CC 9. Approve and accept the amendment to the existing Subdivision Undertaking Agreement submitted by Richmond American Homes of Maryland Inc. for Tract Map No. 060524 and the creation of Phases 1 and 2 of the subject map, located on the east side of 60th Street West, approximately 300 feet south of Avenue K-8.

• CC 9 Staff Report
• CC 9 Attachment

CC 10. Approve and accept the amendment to the existing Subdivision Undertaking Agreement submitted by Richmond American Homes of Maryland Inc., for Tract Map No. 060811 and the creation of Phases 1 and 2 of the subject map, located on the northeast corner of 60th Street West and Avenue K-1.

• CC 10 Staff Report
• CC 10 Attachment

CC 11. Approve and accept the amendment to the existing Subdivision Undertaking Agreement submitted by Richmond American Homes of Maryland Inc. for Tract Map No. 060943 and the creation of Phases 1 and 2 of the subject map, located on the south side of Avenue K-8, approximately 660 feet east of Challenger Way.

• CC 11 Staff Report
• CC 11 Attachment

CC 12. Approve and accept the amendment to the existing Subdivision Undertaking Agreement submitted by Richmond American Homes of Maryland Inc. for Tract Map No. 061078 and the creation of Phases 1 and 2 of the subject map, located on the northwest corner of 15th Street East and Avenue K-8.

• CC 12 Staff Report
• CC 12 Attachment

CC 13. Approve and accept the amendment to the existing Subdivision Undertaking Agreement submitted by Richmond American Homes of Maryland Inc. for Tract Map No. 54369 and the creation of Phases 1 and 2 of the subject map, located on the southwest corner of 70th Street West and Avenue L.

• CC 13 Staff Report
• CC 13 Attachment

CC 14. Approve and accept the amendment to the existing Subdivision Undertaking Agreement submitted by Richmond American Homes of Maryland Inc. for Tract Map No. 54370-01 and the creation of Phases 1 and 2 of the subject map, located on the northwest corner of 70th West and Avenue L-8.

• CC 14 Staff Report
• CC 14 Attachment

CC 15. pprove and accept the substitution of the Subdivision Undertaking Agreement and securities submitted by Plum Canyon Investments, LLC in place of the Subdivision Undertaking and securities submitted by Richmond American Homes for Tract Map No. 061278 and accept the Maintenance Agreement and Maintenance Security submitted by Plum Canyon Investments, LLC, located on the northeast corner of Avenue K-8 and Challenger Way.

• CC 15 Staff Report
• CC 15 Attachment

CC 16. Approve and accept the Subdivision Undertaking Agreement, Maintenance Agreement, and securities submitted by Plum Canyon Investments, LLC, for Tract Map No. 060524, located on the east side of 60th Street West, approximately 300 feet south of Avenue K-8.

• CC 16 Staff Report
• CC 16 Attachment

CC 17. Approve and accept the Subdivision Undertaking Agreement, Maintenance Agreement, and securities submitted by Plum Canyon Investments, LLC, for Tract Map No. 060811, located on the northeast corner of 60th Street West and Avenue K-12.

• CC 17 Staff Report
• CC 17 Attachment

CC 18. Approve and accept the Subdivision Undertaking Agreement, Maintenance Agreement, and securities submitted by Plum Canyon Investments, LLC, for Tract Map No. 060943, located on the south side of Avenue K-8, approximately 660 feet east of Challenger Way.

• CC 18 Staff Report
• CC 18 Attachment

CC 19. Approve and accept the Subdivision Undertaking Agreement, Maintenance Agreement, and securities submitted by Plum Canyon Investments, LLC, for Tract Map No. 061078, located on the northwest corner of 15th Street East and Avenue K-8.

• CC 19 Staff Report
• CC 19 Attachment

CC 20. Approve and accept the Subdivision Undertaking Agreement, Maintenance Agreement, and securities submitted by Plum Canyon Investments, LLC, for Tract Map No. 54369, located on the southwest corner of 70th Street West and Avenue L.

• CC 20 Staff Report
• CC 20 Attachment

CC 21. Approve and accept the Subdivision Undertaking Agreement, Maintenance Agreement, and securities submitted by Plum Canyon Invest.

• CC 21 Staff Report
• CC 21 Attachment

CC 22. Adopt Resolution No. 09-06, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Lancaster, CA approving the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Lancaster and the Lancaster Code Enforcement Officers Association.

• CC 22 Staff Report
• CC 22 Attachment

PUBLIC HEARINGS

PH 1. Resolution for the adjustment of Los Angeles County Fire Fees.

• PH 1 Staff Report
• PH 1 Attachment

Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 09-05, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Lancaster, adopting the Capital Improvement Plan of the Consolidated Fire Protection District and the annual adjustment of fire protection fees.

NEW BUSINESS

NB 1. Introduce Ordinance No. 916, relating to Noise Regulations

• NB 1 Staff Report
• NB 1 Attachment

Recommendation:
Introduce Ordinance No. 916, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Lancaster, California, amending Sections 8.24.020 and 8.24.040 of the Lancaster Municipal Code relating to noise regulations and allowable working hours, an Amendment to Title 8 of the Lancaster Municipal Code (Noise Regulations)

NB 2. Introduce Ordinance No. 917, relating to the Subdivision Ordinance

• NB 2 Staff Report
• NB 2 Attachment

Recommendation:
Introduce Ordinance No. 917, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Lancaster, California, amending Sections 16.20.060 and 16.20.080 of the Lancaster Municipal Code relating to the requirements for improvements beyond centerline on arterial streets, an Amendment to Title 16 of the Lancaster Municipal Code (Subdivision Ordinance).

CITY MANAGER’S / EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S ANNOUNCEMENT

CITY ATTORNEY REPORT

Discussion of laws applicable to Pawn Shops - Dave McEwen, City Attorney

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 / AGENCY COMMENTS

CLOSED SESSION

ADJOURNMENT (Agency and Council)

Next Regular Meeting:
Tuesday, February 10, 2009 - 5:00 p.m.

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AGENDA ADDENDUM INFORMATION

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