4-27-10 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/Authority Member Ken Mann
Council Member/Agency Director/Authority Member Sherry Marquez
Council Member/Agency Director/Authority Member Ed Sileo

CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/
FINANCING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA

Tuesday
April 27, 2010
Regular Meeting – 5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers – Lancaster City Hall
The City Clerk/Agency/Authority Secretary hereby declares the agenda was posted
by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 23, 2010
at the entrance to the Lancaster City Hall Council Chambers.

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL
Council Members/Agency Directors/Authority Members: Mann, Marquez, Sileo; Vice Mayor/Vice Chairman Smith; Mayor/Chairman Parris

INVOCATION
Bishop Henry Hearns

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

PRESENTATION

Presentation to Council Member Ed Sileo
Presenter: Mayor Parris

COMMENTS FROM OUTGOING COUNCIL MEMBER SILEO

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/Financing Authority on any agendized item is requested to complete a speaker card for the City Clerk/Agency/Authority 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/Financing Authority 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/Financing Authority meeting and we appreciate your cooperation. Individual speakers are limited to three (3) minutes each.

PRESENTATION TO THE CITY

OFFICIAL CANVASS OF THE APRIL 13, 2010 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION

Presenters: City Clerk, Geri Bryan and City Attorney, David McEwen

• Election Presentation
• Election Presentation Attachment

Recommendation:

Adopt Resolution No. 10-16, reciting the facts of the General Municipal Election held on Tuesday, April 13, 2010, declaring the results and such other matters as provided by law regarding the election of Mayor; two Council Members and three measures.


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 2A for the approval of the Regular Redevelopment Agency Meeting minutes of March 23, 2010.

RCC 2. See Special Joint Meeting minutes of April 15, 2010 under Financing Authority on this agenda.

• RCC 2
• RCC 2 Attachment

COUNCIL ACTIONS

CC 2A. Approve the Redevelopment Agency / City Council Regular Meeting minutes of March 23, 2010.

• CC 2A

CC 2B. See Special Joint Meeting minutes of April 15, 2010 under Financing Authority on this agenda.

LANCASTER FINANCING AUTHORITY

FA 1. Approve the Special Joint meeting minutes of April 15, 2010.

• FA 1

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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
- Marvin Crist, Council Member Elect (four-year term) 
- Ron Smith, Council Member Elect (four-year term)

ROLL CALL – NEWLY SEATED COUNCIL

Council Members/Agency Directors/Authority Members: Crist, Mann, Marquez, Smith, Mayor/Chairman Parris.

COUNCIL REORGANIZATION
Presenter: Mayor Parris 
- Nomination / Appointment of Vice-Mayor/Vice-Chairman

BRIEF RECESS

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/Financing Authority 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/Financing Authority 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/Financing Authority 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 2. Approve the agreement for the acquisition of real property between the Lancaster Redevelopment Agency and Gail B. Lasker, a married woman as her sole and separate property, for property located at 1327 West Avenue I, Lancaster, California.

• RCC 2
• RCC 2 Attachment

RCC 3. Approve the agreement for the acquisition of real property between the Lancaster Redevelopment Agency and Fredrick M. Abrahamian and Stacy J. Clark, husband and wife as joint tenants for property located at 44324 Beech Avenue, Lancaster, California.

• RCC 3
• RCC 3 Attachment

RCC 4. Adopt Resolution No. 09-10, supporting The Local Taxpayer, Public Safety and Transportation Protection Act and copy to Californians to Protect Local Taxpayers & Vital Services, the California Redevelopment Association, the California League of Cities and local representatives.

• RCC 4
• RCC 4 Attachment

RCC 5. Adopt Resolution No. 10-10, approving certain actions in connection with Lancaster Promenade I and Lancaster Promenade II.

• RCC 5
• RCC 5 Attachment

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 3. Approve the Check and Wire Registers March 7, 2010 through April 10, 2010 in the amount of $16,645,487.53.

• CC 3
• CC 3 Attachment

CC 4. Accept and approve the December 31, 2009 Monthly Report of Investments as submitted.

• CC 4
• CC 4 Attachment

CC 5. Approve the monumentation work for Tract No. 53621, located on the southeast corner of Avenue J-4 and 22nd Street West, Owner: J.P. Eliopoulos Enterprises, Inc.

• CC 5
• CC 5 Attachment

CC 6. Approve the developer constructed streets and accept the streets for maintenance by the City for: Directors Review No. 03-93, located on the northeast corner of 5th Street East and Avenue L-12, Owner: Hartwell D. and Brenda J. Follendore; Site Plan Review No. 05-17, located on the west side of 12th Street West, approximately 300 feet north of Avenue L-12, Owner: Rice Construction; and Tract No. 060147, located on the northwest corner of Avenue J and 25th Street East, Owner: Richmond American Homes.

• CC 6
• CC 6 Attachment

CC 7. Approve the completed water systems installed by the developer for: Conditional Use Permit No. 07-06, located on the southwest corner of Avenue H and 10th Street West, Owner: Crosspoint Development; Site Plan Review No. 05-17, located on the west side of 12th Street West, approximately 300 feet north of Avenue L-12, Owner: Rice Construction; and Tract No. 060147, located on the northwest corner of Avenue J and 25th Street East, Owner: Richmond American Homes.

• CC 7
• CC 7 Attachment

CC 8. Adopt the Tax Sharing Resolutions for proposed Annexation Nos. 40-137 and 40-138 (4-200 and 4-201) into Los Angeles County Waterworks District No. 40, Antelope Valley.

• CC 8
• CC 8 Attachment

CC 9. Approve transfer of $23,000.00 in AB2766 funds from Capital Project Account No. 204-11GA001924 to Replacement Motor Vehicle Account No. 204-4730-762 and the replacement of a 2005 Honda Civic Hybrid, an existing total loss accident vehicle (EQ 1741), with a new 2010 Honda Civic Hybrid alternative fueled vehicle from Lancaster Honda, using the buy local program.

• CC 9

CC 10. Approve and accept substitution of the Subdivision Undertaking Agreement and securities submitted by Richmond American Homes of Maryland, Inc., in place of the Subdivision Undertaking Agreement and securities submitted by Hearthside Homes, Inc. for Tract Map No. 54370. In addition, approve the creation of Phases 1 and 2 of the subject tract.

• CC 10
• CC 10 Attachment

CC 11. Approve and accept an amendment to the existing Subdivision Undertaking Agreement, extending the date of completion to June 30, 2011, submitted by KB Home Coastal Inc., for Tract Map No. 49864-06.

• CC 11
• CC 11 Attachment

CC 12. Approve and accept an amendment to the existing Subdivision Undertaking Agreement, extending the date of completion to April 27, 2012, submitted by Davidon Homes, for Tract Map No. 062845.

• CC 12
• CC 12 Attachment

CC 13. Accept the work constructed by Hanes and Associates, Inc.; for Public Works Construction Project No. 07-038, Lancaster City Hall Space Plan 2-Phase I; 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
• CC 13 Attachment

CC 14. Accept the work constructed by Imperial Paving Company, Inc.; for Public Works Construction Project No. 08-009, Avenue K and 50th Street West Improvements, ESPL 5419 – (020); 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
• CC 14 Attachment

CC 15. Approve an agreement with Gordon Thomas Honeywell, LLP (GTH), 600 University, Suite 2100, Seattle, Washington 98101, to provide mediation services for the Antelope Valley Adjudication Principal’s Group for an amount not to exceed $225,000.00, of which the City’s portion is approximately $18,000.00, and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents once a Memorandum of Understanding has been signed by the participants.

• CC 15
• CC 15 Attachment

CC 16. Approve an agreement with Global Investment and Development, LLC (Global), 3470 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1020, Los Angeles, CA, to construct a public park and certain Master Planned Drainage Facilities required for the development of Tentative Tract Map Nos. 60294, 61038, and 61118.

• CC 16
• CC 16 Attachment

CC 17. Adopt Resolution No. 10-18, ordering judicial foreclosure of delinquent special assessments in Assessment District 93-3.

• CC 17
• CC 17 Attachment

CC 18. Adopt Resolution No. 10-21, approving certain actions in connection with Lancaster Promenade I and Lancaster Promenade II.

• CC 18
• CC 18 Attachment

PUBLIC HEARING

PH 1. Vacation of a flood control easement located between Avenue L and 10th Street West

• PH 1
• PH 1 Attachment

Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 10-19, ordering the vacation of the Flood Control Easement located between Avenue L and 10th Street West.

NEW BUSINESS

NB 1. Council Member Committee Assignments

• NB 1

Recommendation:
Discuss and consider appointments to various committees/organizations.


COUNCIL AGENDA

CA 1. Appointment to the AV Mosquito & Vector Control Board

Recommendation:
Mayor to nominate and Council to approve City representative to the Antelope Valley Mosquito & Vector Control District Board.
Presenter: Mayor Parris

CA 2. California Global Warming Solutions Act

• CA 2
• CA 2 Attachment

Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 10-20, requesting consideration of suspension of implementation or revision of the California Global Warming Solutions Act (AB32).
Presenter: Council Member Marquez

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/Financing Authority on any item NOT ON THE AGENDA regarding City/Agency/Authority 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/Authority 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/Financing Authority meeting and we appreciate your cooperation. State law prohibits the City Council/Redevelopment Agency/Financing Authority 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 REPORT

CR 1. Report on the Activities of the Board of Directors for the Antelope Valley Transit Authority
Presenters: Council Member Smith and Council Member Marquez

• CR 1

COUNCIL / AGENCY COMMENTS

LANCASTER FINANCING AUTHORITY
No action required at this time.

AGENCY CLOSED SESSION

Government Code Section 54956.9(b) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL---ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (1 case)


ADJOURNMENT (Agency and Council)
Next Regular Meeting:
Tuesday, May 11, 2010 - 5:00 p.m.

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