CALL TO ORDER

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

INVOCATION
Dr. Sunday Olowosagba, Redeemed Christian Church of God

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

PRESENTATIONS
1. Mayor's Athlete of the Month - Kelsea Hundtoft, Lancaster High School 
    Presenter: Mayor Parris

2. Recognition of Manuel Jaramillo for life saving heroics. 
    Presenter: Mayor Parris

3. American Public Works Association (APWA) High Desert Branch Project Awards: 
    • Best Environmental Project 
    • Outstanding Public Works Employee of the Year 
    Presenter: City Manager and Public Works Director

4. Lancaster Photography Association slide presentation for the 
    Prime Desert Woodland Preserve 
    Presenters: David and Christine Wilkins

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

No action required at this time.


MINUTES

M 1. Approve the City Council/Redevelopment Agency/Financing Authority Regular Meeting minutes of November 9, 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 October 24, 2010 through November 27, 2010 in the amount of $14,360,657.43.
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CC 3. Accept and approve the October 31, 2010 Monthly Report of Investments as submitted.
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CC 4. Adopt Ordinance No. 954, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Lancaster, California, amending Title 17 of the Lancaster Municipal Code, to modify the requirements for certain wind energy systems in the Rural Residential (RR-1 and RR-2.5) Zones.
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CC 5. Adopt Resolution 10-72, appointing the City Manager or his designee as the authorized representatives of the City of Lancaster to officially act on behalf of and enter into agreements with the CSAC EIA.
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CC 6. Approve and accept for maintenance the work and materials for the drainage improvements for Lancaster Drainage Benefit Assessment District Annexation No. 06-80, installed by the developer of the subject project; appropriate $1,595.00 from the first year’s maintenance cost, that have been paid by the developer, to cover the remaining eight months of the fiscal year into Drainage Maintenance Operating Account No. 484-4743-404.
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CC 7. Approve the completed sewer system installed by the developer of Tract No. 49864-06, located on the southeast corner of Avenue K-8 and 30th Street East, Owner: KB Home Greater Los Angeles Inc.
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CC 8. Approve the developer constructed streets and accept the streets for maintenance by the City for Site Plan Review No. 05-01, located on the northwest corner of Avenue M and 10th Street West, Owner: HDF Plaza LLC.
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CC 9. Accept the work constructed by Granite Construction Company for Public Works Construction Project No. 09-014, 2007/2008 Street Resurfacing, Phase II ESPL 5419-(021); 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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CC10. Award Public Works Construction Project No. 09-025, Traffic Signal Upgrades HSIPL 5419(026), to Freeway Electric, Inc., in the amount of $461,060.00, plus a 10% contingency and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents. The project is designed to improve intersection safety at five traffic signal locations.
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CC 11. Adopt Resolution No. 10-73, supporting the Business-Friendly Principles established by the Southern California Association of Governments as part of the organization’s development of a Southern California Economic Growth Strategy.
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CC 12. Appropriate $10,000.00 from Partnership Revenues to Account No. 101-4680-225 to fund expenses related to partnership opportunities.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS

PH 1. Resolution Revising the Lancaster Parking Penalty Schedule
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Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 10-74, rescinding Resolution No. 09-14 in its entirety and establishing the Lancaster Parking Penalty Schedule. With the passing of the 2010/2011 State Budget, parking enforcement agencies were mandated to collect and remit an additional $3.00 per non-correctable violation for the benefit of the Trial Court Trust Fund effective December 7, 2010 through July 1, 2013. Additionally, the base penalty amounts were adjusted to round the total penalty down to a whole dollar amount.


PH 2. Amendment to Title 17 (Zoning Ordinance) of the Municipal Code modifying various sections to implement requirements for development projects to meet the requirements of the adopted City of Lancaster Design Guidelines
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Recommendation:
A. Introduce Ordinance No. 956, amending Title 17 of the Municipal Code (Zoning Ordinance) to implement the requirement to comply with the adopted City of Lancaster Design Guidelines.

B. Determine that the application fee for Design Guideline Review for single family residences would be the same as an established fee for a Director’s Review, Category F.

PH 3. General Plan Amendment 10-01 and Zone Change 10-02 (180± acres bounded by Avenue H, 90th Street West, 80th Street West, Avenue H-4, and Avenue H-8).
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Recommendation:
A. Adopt Resolution No. 10-75, approving an amendment to the adopted General Plan of the City known as General Plan Amendment No. 10-01, amending the General Plan land use designation on the subject property from UR (Urban Residential, 2.1 to 6.5 dwelling units per acre) and C (Commercial) to NU (Non-Urban Residential) to allow for the development of a photovoltaic solar energy generating facility.

B. Introduce Ordinance No. 957, amending the City Zoning Plan for 180± acres bounded by Avenue H, 80th Street West, Avenue K-8, Avenue H-4 and 90th Street West known as Zone Change No. 10-02; rezoning the subject property from R-7,000 (single family residential, one dwelling unit per 7,000 square feet) and CPD (Commercial Planned Development) to RR-2.5 (Rural Residential, one dwelling unit per 2.5 acres) to allow for the development of a photovoltaic solar energy generating facility.

NEW BUSINESS

NB 1. Resolution and Ordinance Pertaining to Building Construction.
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Recommendation:
A. Adopt Resolution No. 10-76, presenting findings for modifying the 2010 California Building, Residential, and Electrical Codes which are reasonably necessary due to local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions.

B. Introduce Ordinance No. 958, adopting the 2010 edition of the California Building Code; the 2010 edition of the California Residential Code, the 2010 edition of the California Electrical Code; the 2010 edition of the California Mechanical Code; the 2010 edition of the California Plumbing Code; the 2010 the edition of the California Energy Code; the 2010 edition of the California Historical Building Code; the 2010 edition of the California Green Building Standards Code; the 2011 edition of the Los Angeles County Building Code, Chapter 67; the 2009 edition of the International Property Maintenance Code; the 1997 edition of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings; and the 2011 edition of the Los Angeles County Fire Code; all pertaining to life and safety and to the construction, alteration, moving demolition, repair, maintenance, and use of buildings, structures, and properties within the City.

NB 2. Proposed Amendment to the Lancaster Municipal Code Chapter 10.20 Relating to Vehicles Parked on a Highway during Street Sweeping Times
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Recommendation:
Introduce Ordinance No. 959, amending Chapter 10.20 of the Lancaster Municipal Code relating to vehicles parked on a highway during street sweeping times, updating the exceptions to, and establishing a permit program for exempting a vehicle from the application of this chapter.

COUNCIL AGENDA

CA 1. Consideration of support of House Resolution 6150 (Congressman Elton Gallegly)
Presenter: Vice Mayor Smith
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COUNCIL REPORTS

CR 1. Report on the activities of the Antelope Valley air Quality Management District
Presenter: Council Member Marquez
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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
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CR 3. Report on the activities of the Edwards Air Force Base Restoration Advisory Board
Presenter: Council Member Crist
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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))
Antelope Valley Allied Arts Association et al v. Lancaster et al, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC45017

ADJOURNMENT (Agency, Council and Authority)
Pursuant to action taken by the City Council / Redevelopment Agency on August 10, 2010, there will not be a City Council / Redevelopment Agency meeting on December 28, 2010.

Adjournment in memory of LASD Explorer Matthew Ramsey, who was an Army Specialist 4 stationed in Afghanistan.

Next Regular Meeting:
Tuesday, January 11, 2011 - 5:00 p.m.

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AGENDA ADDENDUM INFORMATION
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