8-24-10 CC-LRA-FA 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 Marvin Crist
Council Member/Agency Director/Authority Member Ken Mann
Council Member/Agency Director/Authority Member Sherry Marquez

CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/
FINANCING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA

Tuesday
August 24, 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, August 20, 2010
at the entrance to the Lancaster City Hall Council Chambers.

CALL TO ORDER

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

INVOCATION

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

PRESENTATIONS

1. “Stan Chambers Day” Proclamation in honor of KTLA longtime Television Reporter – Stan Chambers
Presenter: Mayor Parris

2. Presentation to Ron and Yvette Emard for their leadership on behalf of kids charities of the Antelope Valley
Presenter: Mayor Parris

3. Presentation from Los Angeles County Housing Authority


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.

NO ACTION REQUIRED AT THIS TIME REGARDING AGENCY CONSENT CALENDAR

AGENCY NEW BUSINESS

RNB 1. Sub Lease Agreement between the Lancaster Redevelopment Agency and Lancaster Subaru

• RNB 1

Recommendation:
Authorize the Executive Director or his designee to execute a Master Lease Agreement and a Sub Lease Agreement and/or necessary documents for 43244 Drivers Way, Lancaster, California. This transaction will allow Subaru to open in the Lancaster Auto Mall.

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 City Council/Redevelopment Agency/Financing Authority Regular Meeting minutes of August 10, 2010.

• CC 2

CC 3. Approve the Check and Wire Registers for July 25, 2010 through August 7, 2010 in the amount of $5,001,254.01.

• CC 3
• CC 3 Attachment

CC 4. Adopt Ordinance No. 950, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Lancaster, California, modifying Section 17.40.210 of the Lancaster Municipal Code to establish requirements for the installation and operation of Digital Advertising Displays for off-premises advertising.

• CC 4
• CC 4 Attachment

CC 5. Award Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization Construction Project No. 10-HNRD207, North Downtown Transit Village Neighborhood Improvement Project to MJS Construction, Inc. in the amount of $224,000.00 (plus a 20% contingency) and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents.

• CC 5
• CC 5 Attachment

CC 6. Award Housing and Neighborhood Revitalization Construction Project No. 10-HNRD208, Trend Neighborhood Improvement Project to Pacific Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $156,308.00 (plus a 10% contingency) and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents.

• CC 6
• CC 6 Attachment

CC 7. Adopt Resolution No. 10-66, authorizing the City Manager to apply for a Sustainable Communities Planning Grant from the State of California, Strategic Growth Council for the Yucca District Specific Plan, and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute all documents relative to the grant.

• CC 7
• CC 7 Attachment

CC 8. Endorse the 2010 Los Angeles County Strategic Plan for Economic Development and authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute the document.

• CC 8

CC 9. Approve allocation of funds for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG).

• CC 9

NEW BUSINESS

NB 1. Amendment to Section 10.04.020 of the Lancaster Municipal Code to establish speed limits along Lancaster Boulevard between 10th Street West and Yucca Avenue

• NB 1
• NB 1 Attachment

Recommendation:
Introduce Ordinance No. 951, establishing speed limits on Lancaster Boulevard between 10th Street West and Yucca Avenue, based upon the Engineering and Traffic Survey Report dated August 10, 2010, and amending Section 10.04.020, Subparagraph D of the Lancaster Municipal Code.

NB 2. Joint Applications with the County of Los Angeles and the City of Palmdale for State Enterprise Zone designation

• NB 2
• NB 2 Attachment

Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 10-63, authorizing the submittal of an application by the City of Lancaster, whereby the City of Palmdale and the County of Los Angeles are co-applicants, to the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development for State Enterprise Zone designation and authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all documents related thereto.

NB 3. Co-naming Lancaster Boulevard as THE BLVD between Sierra highway and 10th Street West and Elm Street as Ehrlich Avenue between Kettering Street and Milling Street in Downtown Lancaster

• NB 3
• NB 3 Attachment

Recommendation:
a. Adopt Resolution No. 10-64, declaring that portion of Lancaster Blvd between Sierra Hwy and 10th Street West be co-named THE BLVD.

b. Adopt Resolution No. 10-65, declaring that portion of Elm Avenue between Kettering Street and Milling Street be co-named Ehrlich Avenue.

NB 4. Authorization to invite the City of Huainan, China to become a Sister City to the City of Lancaster

• NB 4

Recommendation:
Authorize the invitation to the City of Huainan, China to become a Sister City and authorize Mayor R. Rex Parris to execute all appropriate documents designating this relationship.


COUNCIL AGENDA

CA 1. Nominations to the Lancaster Museum/Art Gallery Associates
Presenter: Mayor Parris

CA 2. Consider nomination of Sandra Pursley to the Architectural Design Commission
Presenter: Mayor Parris

CITY MANAGER’S / EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S ANNOUNCEMENT

CITY CLERK /AGENCY/AUTHORITY SECRETARY ANNOUNCEMENT

PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS
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COUNCIL REPORTS

COUNCIL / AGENCY COMMENTS

LANCASTER FINANCING AUTHORITY
No action required at this time.

CLOSED SESSION

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--EXISTING LITIGATION
(Government Code Sect 54956.9(a))
Palmdale et al v. Lancaster et al, BC443280

ADJOURNMENT (Agency, Council and Authority)
Next Regular Meeting:
Tuesday, September 14, 2010 - 5:00 p.m.

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