6/8/10 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
June 8, 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, June 4, 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
Chaplain Wade Little – Los Angeles County Fire Department


PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE


PRESENTATIONS
Recognition of the 2009/2010 Youth Commission and Teen Spotlight Award
Presenter: Bob Greene, Parks, Recreation & Arts Director

Spirit Ride 2010
Presenter: Malia McKinney, M-Powered Media


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 May 25, 2010.

AGENCY NEW BUSINESS

RNB 1.    Agreement with Adventurecorp, Inc.

• RNB 1
• RNB 1 Attachment

Recommendation:
Approve an agreement between the Redevelopment Agency and Adventurecorp, Inc. for the operation of an RV Dealership in the Lancaster Auto Mall and the assumption of existing sales tax notes on the former Sierra Toyota property at 1160 West Motor Lane.

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 May 25, 2010.

• CC 2

CC 3.    Approve the Check and Wire Registers May 9, 2010 through May 22, 2010 in the amount of $34,402,168.09.

• CC 3
• CC 3 Attchment

CC 4.    Accept and approve the April Monthly Report of Investments as submitted.

• CC 4
• CC 4 Attachment

CC 5.    Adopt Resolution No. 10-33, repealing Resolution No. 03-354 in its entirety, and authorizing investment of City Funds in the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) by specific City officers.

• CC 5
• CC 5 Attachment

CC 6.    Approve an agreement for acquisition of real property between the City of Lancaster and Pak Wai Chui and Sau Wing Chui, trustees for property located at 1121 W. Avenue H-7, as part of the approved Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP).

• CC 6
• CC 6 Attachment

CC 7.    Approve an agreement for acquisition of real property between the City of Lancaster and Federal National Mortgage Association for property located at 1202 West Avenue H-11, as part of the approved Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP).

• CC 7
• CC 7 Attachment

CC 8.    Approve an agreement for acquisition of real property between the City of Lancaster and Lorene Martin for property located at 44302 3rd Street East, as part of the approved Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP).

• CC 8
• CC 8 Attachment

CC 9.    Approve an agreement for acquisition of real property between the City of Lancaster and Zenaida M. Romo for property located at 45310 Rodin Avenue, as part of the approved Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP).

• CC 9
• CC 9 Attachment

CC 10.    Approve an agreement for acquisition of real property between the City of Lancaster and Wells Fargo Bank N.A., as trustee for property located at 1144 West Avenue J-9, as part of the approved Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP).

• CC 10
• CC 10 Attachment

CC 11.    Approve and accept for maintenance the work and materials for the drainage improvements for Drainage Benefit Assessment District Annexation No. 06-10, installed for: Tract No. 49864-06, located on the southeast corner of 30th Street East and Avenue K-8, Owner: KB Home Greater Los Angeles, Inc. Appropriate $1,265.00 from the first year’s maintenance cost, that have been paid by the developer, to cover the remaining month of the fiscal year into Drainage Maintenance Operating Account No. 484-4743-404.

• CC 11
• CC 11 Attachment

CC 12.    Adopt Resolution No. 10-34, authorizing Lancaster to join the Los Angeles County Energy Program (LACEP).

• CC 12
• CC 12 Attachment

CC 13.    Annual Assessment of the Parking and Business Improvement District (PBID) Levy in the Lancaster Old Town Site Area.

• CC 13
• CC 13 Attachment

A.      Adopt Resolution No. 10-35, declaring the intention to continue a Parking and Business Improvement District (PBID) also knows as the Downtown Lancaster Business Improvement Area and set a public hearing to consider the continuation of the District.

B.      Approve the District’s FY 2009/2010 Administrative Report and Financial Statements.

CC 14.    Award Public Works Construction Project No. 09-026, Avenue I Resurfacing STPL 5419-(019), to Vance Corporation, in the amount of $1,138,835.00, plus a 10% contingency and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents.

• CC 14

CC 15.    Approve an agreement for acquisition of real property between the City of Lancaster and Wells Fargo Bank N.A., as trustee for property located at 1008 West Avenue J-14, as part of the approved Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP).

• CC 15
• CC 15 Attachment

JOINT PUBLIC HEARING

JPH 1.    Proposed Fiscal Year 2010-11 Budget and Related Items

• JPH 1
• JPH 1 Attachment

Redevelopment Agency Recommendation:
Receive report and public testimony and direct staff to schedule budget adoption for June 22, 2010.

City Council Recommendation:
Receive report and public testimony and direct staff to schedule budget adoption for June 22, 2010.


CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING

CPH 1.   Service rates for the collection and disposal of solid waste and recyclable materials

• CPH 1
• CPH 1 Attachment

Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 10-32, setting the service rates for the collection and disposal of solid waste and recyclable materials pursuant to Section 13.16.080 of the Lancaster Municipal Code.


NEW BUSINESS

NB 1.    Lease Agreement with Hawks Nest, LLC (Jethawks Professional Baseball Club)

• NB 1
• NB 1 Attachment

Recommendation:
Approve revised lease agreement between the City of Lancaster and Hawk’s Nest, LCC for Clear Channel Stadium

NB 2.    Formation of a City of Lancaster Municipal Utility

• NB 2
• NB 2 Attachment

Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 10-36, establishing the formation of a Municipal Utility under the Utility Services Division of the Public Works Department.


NB 3.    Amendment to Title 2 of the Lancaster Municipal Code relating to Administration and Personnel pertaining to the position of Deputy Mayor

• NB 3
• NB 3 Attachment

Recommendation:
Introduce Ordinance No. 944, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Lancaster, California, adding Section 2.04.080 to Chapter 2.04 of the Lancaster Municipal Code.

COUNCIL AGENDA


CITY MANAGER’S / EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S 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 REPORTS

CR 1.    Report on the Activities of the Edwards Air Force Base Restoration Advisory Board
Presenter: Council Member Crist

• CR 1

CR 2.    Report on the Activities of the Board of Directors for the Antelope Valley Transit Authority
Presenters: Council Member Marquez and Council Member Crist

• CR 2

CR 3.    Report on the Activities of the Board of Directors for District No. 14 of the County Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County
Presenter: Vice Mayor Smith

• CR 3

COUNCIL / AGENCY COMMENTS


LANCASTER FINANCING AUTHORITY
No action required at this time.


CLOSED SESSION
Government Code Section 54956.9(b) CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL --- ANTICIPATED LITIGATION


ADJOURNMENT (Agency, Council and Authority)
Next Regular Meeting:
Tuesday, June 22, 2010 - 5:00 p.m.


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