1-25-11 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
January 25, 2011
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, January 21, 2011
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
Shane Idleman, Westside Christian Fellowship

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE


PRESENTATIONS
S.O.A.R. (Students On Academic Rise) High School Student of the Month, Cierra Parker
Presenter: Mayor Parris

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. Approve the Grant of Easement for underground water pipelines, appurtenant fixtures and other equipment necessary including ingress/egress purposes to Lancaster Promenade II, LLC. Authorize the Executive Director to execute all documents necessary to complete the transaction.

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RCC 2. Approve the Grant of Easement for underground water pipelines, appurtenant fixtures and other equipment necessary including ingress/egress purposes to Los Angeles County Waterworks District No. 40, Antelope Valley, a governmental agency. Authorize the Executive Director to execute all documents necessary to complete the transaction.

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MINUTES

M 1. Approve the City Council/Redevelopment Agency/Financing Authority Regular Meeting minutes of January 11, 2011.

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M 2. Approve the Special City Council/Redevelopment Agency Meeting minutes of January 17, 2011.

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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 December 26, 2010 through January 8, 2011 in the amount of $1,930,454.64.

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CC 3. Accept and approve the November, 2010 Monthly Report of Investments as submitted.

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CC 4. Adopt Ordinance No. 960, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Lancaster, California, amending Chapter 13.16 of the Lancaster Municipal Code relating to refuse collection and disposal.

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CC 5. Accept the work constructed by Vance Corporation for Public Works Construction Project No. 09-026, Avenue I Resurfacing STPL 5419-(019); direct the City Clerk to file the Notice of Completion for the project; and 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. Adopt the Tax Sharing Resolution for proposed Annexation No. 40-140 (4-203), into Los Angeles County Waterworks District No. 40, Antelope Valley.

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NEW BUSINESS

NB 1. Amendment to the Authority of the Lancaster Housing Authority

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Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 11-07, amending Resolution No. 93-195 relating to the Lancaster Housing Authority and removing specific limitations.


NB 2. Proposed Amendment to the Lancaster Municipal Code, Adding Chapter 14.04 Relating to Economic Development

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Recommendation:
Introduce Ordinance No. 961, (the “Ordinance”), adding Chapter 14.04 to the Lancaster Municipal Code relating to City authority for economic development.

COUNCIL REPORTS
CR 1. 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 2. Report on the Activities of the Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District
Presenter: Council Member Marquez

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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

ADJOURNMENT (Agency, Council and Authority)
Next Regular Meeting:
Tuesday, February 8, 2011 - 5:00 p.m.

MEETING ASSISTANCE INFORMATION
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AGENDA ADDENDUM INFORMATION
On occasion items may be added after the agenda has been mailed to subscribers. Copies of the agenda addendum item will be available at the City Clerk Department and are posted with the agenda on the windows of the City Council Chambers. For more information, please call the City Clerk Department at (661) 723-6020.