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- Date: 10/13/2009 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
October 13, 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, October 9, 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
Elder Davis – New Life Community Church of the Apostolic Faith
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATIONS
Student Speaker - Chloe Soliz, Lancaster High School
Neighborhood Courage Award, Mr. Don Whitt
Presenter: Mayor Parris
Inaugural Award for Community Contributions to the Arts
Presenter: Vice Mayor Smith
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 September 22, 2009.
RCC 2. Approve the agreement for the acquisition of real property between the Lancaster Redevelopment Agency and Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation for property located at 1008 – 1010 West Avenue H-14, Lancaster, California. Funds will be appropriated from the Housing Bond proceeds.
RCC 3. Approve the agreement for the acquisition of real property between the Lancaster Redevelopment Agency and Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation for property located at 1102 – 1104 West Avenue H-14, Lancaster, California.
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 September 22, 2009.
CC 3. Approve the Check and Wire Registers September 6, 2009 through September 26, 2009 in the amount of $4,177,756.79.
CC 4. Accept and approve the August 31, 2009 Monthly Report of Investments as submitted.
CC 5. Adopt Resolution No. 09-87, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Lancaster, California, authorizing the destruction of certain records (Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Banking Records, Business License Files, Financial Reports, Parking Citations, Payroll, Payroll Registers, Payroll – Federal and State Income Tax, Purchasing, Purchase Orders).
CC 6. Adopt Ordinance No. 933, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Lancaster, California, amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code, modifying the wind energy requirements with the addition of Section 17.08.332 to regulate a vertical axis wind turbine system in residential zones.
CC 7. Award bid for Lowtree Neighborhood Pedestrian Project No. 09-HNRD012 to BMC Construction in the amount of $87,734 (plus a 10% contingency). Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents.
CC 8. Approve the agreement for the acquisition of real property between the City of Lancaster and Bank of America, National Association, as successor by merger to LaSalle Bank N.A. as trustee for Washington Mutual Asset-Backed Certificates WMABS Series 2006-HE5 for property located at 43054 36th Street West as part of the approved Neighborhood Stabilization Program.
CC 9. Approve and accept for maintenance the work and materials for the drainage improvements for Drainage Maintenance District Annexation No. 06-13, installed for Tract No. 061680, located on the southwest corner of Avenue K and 60th Street West, Owner: KB Home Greater Los Angeles, Inc. Appropriate $2,997.23 from the first year’s maintenance cost, that have been paid by the developer, to cover the remaining 9 months of the fiscal year into the Drainage Maintenance Operating Account No. 484-4743-404.
CC 10. Accept the interior street trees for maintenance by the City for Tract No. 52655, Phase 1 (Lots 1-9, 39-43, 48-50, and 53-54), located between 17th Street West and 18th Street West, approximately 200 feet south of Lancaster Boulevard, Owner: Gibraltar Homes, LLC.
CC 11. Approve the monumentation work for Parcel Map No. 063169, located on the northeast corner of 20th Street West and Avenue J-12, Owner: Meyer Crest LTD, a Nevada Corporation.
CC 12. Approve the completed water system installed by the developer for Tract No. 061064, located on the northeast corner of Avenue K and 30th Street East, Owner: Western Pacific Housing Inc. DBA D.R. Horton ‘America’s Builder’.
CC 13. Approve request to donate a 1988 Amida Light Plant, EQ1106, to the Los Angeles County Sheriff Department for their Search and Rescue program.
CC 14. Approve the closure of Avenue H, between 60th Street West and 80th Street West, for a period not to exceed four weeks to facilitate the construction of a 48” waterline.
CC 15. Approve the utilization of funds granted by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) and authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute the agreement and accept the terms, conditions, and certifications of Grant Award No. DE-SC0001339.
CC 16. Adopt Resolution No. 09-88, directing and authorizing the change of name of Countrywide Way, located in the Lancaster Business Park and shown on Parcel Map No. 26467, to Holston Drive.
CC 17. Adopt the Joint Tax Transfer Resolution for proposed Annexation No. 2008-10 into the Los Angeles County Mosquito and Vector Control District, Antelope Valley.
CC 18. Adopt Resolution No. 09-89, rescinding Resolution No. 09-09 in its entirety, and establishing a policy for the investment of public funds for the City of Lancaster.
CC 19. Approve the agreement between the City of Lancaster and Santana Anne, the Advertising Company, for the purpose of developing partnerships and sponsorships between the City and private entities.
CC 20. Adopt Resolution 09-90, amending Resolution 06-231 establishing a compensation and salary schedule for the various classifications.
CC 21. Approve the renewal of the Municipal Law Enforcement Services Agreement between the City of Lancaster and the County of Los Angeles for Law Enforcement Services provided by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PH 1. Annual CPI Adjustment of Fee Schedule Relating to Cost of Services and Annual CCI Adjustment of Development Impact Fees
Recommendation:
- Adopt Resolution No. 09-91, rescinding Resolution No. 08-31 in its entirety and establishing fee schedules relating to cost of services.
- Adopt Resolution No. 09-92, rescinding Resolution No. 08-32 in its entirety and establishing new development impact fee schedules for the installation and upgrade of traffic signals, traffic impact, planned drainage facilities and urban structure program – parks.
PH 2. Vacation of a portion of alley – South of Avenue J
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 09-93, ordering the vacation of a portion of the existing alley lying south of Avenue J from Fig Avenue to 153.24 feet east of Fig Avenue.
NEW BUSINESS
NB. 1. Approval of Destination Lancaster, the new Visitor’s Bureau of Lancaster
Recommendation:
Approve the letter of understanding for the formation of the Visitors Bureau of Lancaster (the “Visitors Bureau” or “Destination Lancaster”) by and between the City of Lancaster (the “City”) and the 50th District Agricultural Association (the “Antelope Valley Fairgrounds” or the “Antelope Valley Fair”) and authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents related thereto and in furtherance thereof.
NB 2. Employment of Undocumented Workers
Recommendation:
Introduce Ordinance No. 934, adding Chapter 5.50 to the Lancaster Municipal Code relating to the employment of undocumented workers.
NB 3. Regulating Medical Marijuana
Recommendation:
Give direction concerning the local regulation of medical marijuana cooperatives and collectives.
NB 4. Changing the Mayoral term of office to a 4-year term
Recommendation:
Give direction concerning changing the term of the Mayor to a 4-year term.
COUNCIL AGENDA
CA 1. Discuss and give direction concerning placing a measure relating to the Invocation Policy on the ballot for the April 13, 2010 General Municipal Election.
Presenter: Vice Mayor Smith
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
CR 1. Report on the Activities of the Board of Directors for the Antelope Valley Transit Authority
Presenters: Vice Mayor Smith/Council Member Marquez
COUNCIL / AGENCY COMMENTS
CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT (Agency and Council)
Next Regular Meeting:
Tuesday, October 27, 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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