2-10-09 CC-LRA Minutes

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
February 10, 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, February 6, 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 -   Pastor Ritzendollar, Antelope Valley Church

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

PRESENTATION

- Presentation by: Sarah Macpherson, age 12 - Amargosa School
        Introduced by: Council Member Marquez

- City Employee of the Year – Shelli Henson
        Presented by: City Manager Mark Bozigian

- February - American Heart Month Proclamation
        Presenter: Mayor Parris

- Citizen of the Year
        Announced by: Mayor Parris

- Lancaster Economic Stimulus Program
        Presenter:  Vern Lawson, Economic Development/Redevelopment Director

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 27, 2009.

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 27, 2009.

• CC 2 Staff Report

CC 3.   Approve the Check and Wire Registers (January 11, 2009 through January 24, 2009) in the amount of $1,987,086.80.

• CC 3 Staff Report
• CC 3 Attachment

CC 4.  Accept and approve the December 31, 2008 Monthly Report of Investments as submitted.

• CC 4 Staff Report
• CC 4 Attachment

CC 5. Adopt 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.

• CC 5 Staff Report
• CC 5 Attachment

CC 6. Adopt Ordinance No. 917, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Lancaster, California, amending Title 16 of the Lancaster Municipal Code, (Subdivision Ordinance) modifying the required pavement improvements on arterial streets.

• CC 6 Staff Report
• CC 6 Attachment

CC 7. Accept the interior street trees for maintenance by the City for Tract No. 48534-02, located on the northwest corner of Avenue I and 37th Street East, Owner:  K. Hovnanian Forecast Homes, Inc.

• CC 7 Staff Report
• CC 7 Attachment

CC 8. Approve and accept for maintenance the work and materials for the landscape improvements for Landscape Maintenance District No. 1, Annexation No. 303, installed for Tract No. 060154, located on the southeast corner of Avenue J and 30th Street East, Owner:  Trimark Pacific Lancaster 139, LLC.  Appropriate $3,710.00 from the first year’s maintenance cost, that have been paid by the developer, to cover the remaining four months of the fiscal year into the Landscape Maintenance Operating Account No. 482-4747-402.

• CC 8 Staff Report
• CC 8 Attachment

CC 9. Approve the completed water systems installed by the developer for:  Tract No. 060905, located on the northeast corner of 35th Street West and Kildare Street, Owner:  Pulte Home Corporation and Tract No. 54201, located on the northeast corner of Lancaster Boulevard and 35th Street East, Owner:  Pulte Home Corporation.

• CC 9 Staff Report
• CC 9 Attachment

CC 10.   Approve the use of $1,544,360.00 in Surface Transportation Local (STP-L) grant funds for the reconstruction of Avenue I, between 47th Street West and 67th Street West.  Appropriate $944,360.00 in STP-L grant funds to Capital Improvements Budget Account No. 323-12ST019-924.  Approve the budget transfer of $600,000.00 from Capital Improvements Budget Account No. 323-12ST023-924 to Capital Improvements Budget Account No. 323-12ST019-924.  Approve the budget transfer of $600,000.00 from Capital Improvements Budget Account No. 206-12ST019-924 to Capital Improvements Budget Account No. 206-12ST023-924.

• CC 10 Staff Report

CC 11. Appropriate $50,000.00 from Fund Balance in the Lancaster Lighting Maintenance District into Expense Account No. 483-4725-301, and authorize the City Manager to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Bartle Wells Associates to conduct an Economic Feasibility Study.

• CC 11 Staff Report

CC 12.   Award Public Works Construction Project No. 08-048, Tierra Bonita Park Water Conservation Modifications – Phase I, to C.S. Legacy Construction, Inc, in the amount of $90,035.00, plus Additive Alternate No. 1 in the amount of $11,259.00, to bring the award total to $101,294.00 plus a 10% contingency.  The project is designed to modify existing landscaping and irrigation systems at Tierra Bonita Park for water conservation purposes.  Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents.

• CC 12 Staff Report
• CC 12 Attachment

CC 13.  Adopt Resolution No. 09-07, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Lancaster, California, amending the Compensation Schedule for the classification of Community Safety Supervisor.

• CC 13 Staff Report
• CC 13 Attachment

CC 14. Accept and approve the Surplus Disposal Policy and Cal-Card Violation Policies.

• CC 14 Staff Report
• CC 14 Attachment

CC 15.  Authorize and direct the Mayor to sign the “Agreement on the Implementation of the Integrated Regional Water Management Plan”.  Direct staff to continue to work with the Regional Water Management Group to achieve regional water supply objectives.  Designate the Public Works Director to be the Lancaster representative with the Deputy City Manager as alternate.

• CC 15 Staff Report
• CC 15 Attachment

CC 16. Appropriate $2,856,600.00 to Account No. 101-17SD022924, Amargosa Creek Underground Conveyance Project and increase estimated revenues in Account No. 101-3703-100 – LRA Loan Repayment in the same amount.

• CC 16 Staff Report

NEW BUSINESS

NB 1. Condemnation Proceedings – Property Acquisition Tract No. 53102 located on the northeast corner of Catsue Place and Avenue J-12, identified as APN 3153-025-900; portions thereof.

• NB 1 Staff Report
• NB 1 Attachment

Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 09-08, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Lancaster, California, directing and authorizing the condemnation of certain real property in the City of Lancaster, California and declaring the public necessity therefore (APN 3153-025-900; portions thereof).

NB 2. FEMA Flood Zone Changes

• NB 2 Staff Report
• NB 2 Attachment

Announcement of recent FEMA Flood Zone changes that affect a significant portion of Lancaster parcels.  The City of Lancaster has successfully petitioned FEMA to change flood zone areas by providing a study of flood control improvements proving many parcels are no longer a high risk for flooding.  These changes eliminate the federal requirement for purchasing flood insurance for approximately 82% of the 2,800 parcels previously designated as being in a high risk flood zone.

NB 3. Lancaster Performing Arts Center Foundation

• NB 3 Staff Report
• NB 3 Attachment

Recommendation:
A. That the City Council approve the amended Bylaws of the Lancaster Performing Arts Center Foundation; and

B. That the Mayor consider appointing the individuals listed below to the Lancaster Performing Arts Center Foundation Board of Directors, with City Council approval.

COUNCIL AGENDA
 
CITY MANAGER’S / EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S ANNOUNCEMENT

CITY CLERK /AGENCY SECRETARY ANNOUNCEMENT

PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS

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COUNCIL REPORTS

COUNCIL / AGENCY COMMENTS

CLOSED SESSION

ADJOURNMENT (Agency and Council)

Next Regular Meeting:
Tuesday, February 24, 2009, 5:00 p.m.

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