9-28-10 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
September 28, 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, September 24, 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
Reverend Maxine Shiltz – Revealing Truth Church


PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE


PRESENTATIONS

Student Speaker – Daniel Chirino, Westwind Elementary School

Streets of Lancaster Grand Prix 2009 Video

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/Agencry 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. Approve a lease agreement between the Agency and the Lancaster School District for the Park View Middle School site at 808 W. Avenue J with an assignment of the lease to the University of Antelope Valley.

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MINUTES

M 1. Approve the City Council/Redevelopment Agency/Financing Authority Regular Meeting minutes of September 14, 2010.

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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 Check and Wire Registers for August 29, 2010 through September 11, 2010 in the amount of $3,773,250.23.

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CC 3. Approve the monumentation work for Tract No. 060149, located on the north side of Avenue J-12, approximately 660 feet west of 60th Street West, Owner: Western Pacific Housing.

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CC 4. Accept the work constructed by Christopher R. Morales, Inc. for Public Works Construction Project No. 09-006, Signal Operational Improvements and Upgrade Project; 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.

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CC 5. Accept the work constructed by Vance Corporation, for Public Works Construction Project No. 09-020, Beech Avenue Realignment; 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.

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CC 6. Approve the agreement for use of the Performing Arts Center by Cedar Street Theatre for the 2010-2011 Season.

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CC 7. Approve the agreement with Southern California Association of Seventh-Day Adventists for reciprocal use of gymnasium/classroom space by the City of Lancaster and American Heroes Park recreational daytime field usage by the school.

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CC 8. Approve an exoneration agreement with Lincoln General Insurance Company (LGIC) for security provided for Tract Map No. 39910; located at the southeast corner of Avenue L and 57th Street West.

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CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING

CPH 1. Addition of Senior Mobilehome Park Overlay Zone

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Recommendation:
Introduce Ordinance No. 952, approving Zone Change No. 10-01, applying a Senior Mobilehome Park Overlay Zone to three existing mobilehome park properties in the City (Refer to “Exhibit A” on the staff report).


NEW BUSINESS

NB 1. Urgency Ordinance amending Section 9.18.010 of the Lancaster Municipal Code relating to loitering and attendance at City events by members of a criminal street gang

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Recommendation:
Adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 953 (the “Ordinance”), amending Section 9.18.010 of the Lancaster Municipal Code relating to loitering and attendance at City events by members of a criminal street gang.


COUNCIL AGENDA

CA 1. Consider nominations and appointments of the following people to the Lancaster Museum/Art Gallery Foundation
Presenter: Mayor Parris

               •   Sanie Andres          •   Al Hoffman 
               •  Ralph Bozigian         •   Ramon Ramirez
               •  Ingrid Chapman       •   Bridget Razo
               •   Ed Cox                   •   Robert Regalado
               •   Marilyn Dalrymple   •   Barbara Ryckebosch
               •   Yvette Emard          •  Michelle Shaver

CA 2. Discussion of Lancaster Human Relations Tapestry
Presenter: Mayor Parris


COUNCIL REPORTS


LANCASTER FINANCING AUTHORITY
No action required at this time.


CITY MANAGER / EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ANNOUNCEMENT


CITY CLERK /AGENCY/AUTHORITY 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

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--EXISTING LITIGATION
(Government Code Section 54956.9(a))
Palmdale et al v. Lancaster et al, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC443280

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--EXISTING LITIGATION
(Government Code Section 54956.9(a))
Engineered Pipeline, Inc. v. Lancaster, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC 418788


ADJOURNMENT (Agency, Council and Authority)
Next Regular Meeting:
Tuesday, October 12, 2010 - 5:00 p.m.


MEETING ASSISTANCE INFORMATION
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AGENDA ADDENDUM INFORMATION
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