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9-27-11 CC-LRA-FA-HA-PA Minutes

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CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/
FINANCING/HOUSING/POWER AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA

Tuesday
September 27, 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, September 23, 2011
at the entrance to the Lancaster City Hall Council Chambers.
44933 Fern Avenue, Lancaster, CA 93534

LEGISLATIVE BODY

City Council

Redevelopment Agency

Financing/Housing/Power Authority

Mayor R. Rex Parris
Vice Mayor Ronald D. Smith
Council Member Marvin Crist
Council Member Ken Mann
Council Member (Vacant)

Chairman Marvin Crist
Vice Chairman Ronald D. Smith
Agency Director Ken Mann
Agency Director Kitty Kit Yee Szeto
Agency Director (Vacant)

Chairman R. Rex Parris
Vice Chairman Ronald D. Smith
Authority Member Crist
Authority Member Mann
Authority Member (Vacant)

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, and Power/Financing/Housing Authorities on any agendized item is requested to complete a speaker card for the City Clerk/Agency/Authority Secretary and identify the agenda item you would like to discuss.   Each person will be given an opportunity to address the Legislative Body 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 meeting and we appreciate your cooperation.  Individual speakers are limited to three (3) minutes each.

Consent Calendar items under the Legislative Body may be acted upon with one motion, a second and the vote.  If you desire to speak on an item or items on the Consent Calendar, you may fill out one speaker card for the Consent Calendar.  You will be given three minutes to address your concerns before the Legislative Body takes action on the Consent Calendar.  

CALL TO ORDER
City Council/Redevelopment Agency/Financing/Power Authority

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

ROLL CALL
Agency Directors: Mann, Szeto; Vice Chairman Smith; Chairman Crist

INVOCATION
Pastor John Meadors, Christian Life Assembly

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

PRESENTATIONS
Commendation to Beulah Meyers
Presenter: Mayor Parris

Jacob Hefter Foundation Presentation
Presenter: Mayor Parris

Recognition of Paul Finley, City employee
Presenter: Mayor Parris

Squadron 418 at Edwards Air Force Base celebrating 20 years of C-17 flight testing
Presenter: Mayor Parris


AGENCY ACTIONS

MINUTES

RM 1. Approve the Redevelopment Agency Regular Meeting minutes of August 13, 2011.

NEW BUSINESS

RNB 1. Resolution amending the Agency’s Enforceable Obligation Payment Schedule.
RNB 1 attachment

Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 18-11, amending Resolution 16-11 and the Redevelopment Agency’s Enforceable Obligation Payment Schedule for the period through December 31, 2011. 


COUNCIL ACTIONS

MINUTES

M 1. Approve the City Council/Financing/Power Authority Regular Meeting minutes of September 13, 2011.

CONSENT CALENDAR

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 28, 2011 through September 10, 2011 in the amount of $1,283,140.31.
CC 2 attachment

CC 3. Approve the completed sewer systems installed by the developer of Site Plan Review No. 06-02, located on the west side of 16th Street West, south of Norberry Street, Owner:  16th Street Builders, LLC.
CC 3 attachment

CC 4. Approve the developer constructed streets and accept the streets for maintenance by the City for Site Plan Review No. 06-02, located on the west side of 16th Street West, south of Norberry Street, Owner:  16th Street Builders, LLC.
CC 4 attachment

CC 5. Approve the completed water systems installed by the developer of Site Plan Review No. 06-02, located on the west side of 16th Street West, south of Norberry Street, Owner:  16th Street Builders, LLC.
CC 5 attachment

CC 6. Approve the Joint Use Agreement with Southern California Edison Company (SCE) to provide for the relocation of existing SCE facilities necessitated by the widening of 20th Street East.
CC 6 attachment

CC 7. Approve the map and accept the dedications as offered on the map for Parcel Map 69587, located on the southeast corner of Jackman Street and 10th Street West; make findings that this project will not violate any of the provisions of Sections 66473.5, 66474.1, and 66474.6 of the Subdivision Map Act; instruct the City Clerk to endorse on the face of the map the certificate which embodies the approval of said map and the dedications shown thereon.
CC 7 attachment

CC 8. Award Informal Bid No. 1104, Transportation Building Roof Repair, to Universal Coatings, Inc., of Fresno, California, in the amount of $168,600.00, plus a 10% contingency for roof repair and interior ductwork improvements on the Transportation Maintenance Building and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents.  This contract is awarded to the lowest responsible bidder per California Public Code Section 22038 (b).

CC 9. Approve Change Order No. 1 and increase the total amount of the contract with C.A. Rasmussen, Inc., of Valencia, California, for Public Works Construction Project No. 11-011, 2011 Pavement Management Program, by $538,294.00, plus a 10% contingency, for a total revised contract amount of $3,674,396.00.  The scope of work for Change Order No. 1 includes the resurfacing of 15th Street West from Avenue K-8 to Avenue L.

CC 10. Approve a professional services agreement with Penfield & Smith of Lancaster, California, in the amount of $294,675.00, with a 5% contingency, for Civil, Landscaping, and Electrical design services for the Downtown Roundabout and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents.
CC 10 attachment

CC 11. Award the contract for the purchase of one Sewer Cleaning Truck, Vactor 2115PD Combination Sewer Cleaner, in the amount of $362,578.00 to Maryland Industrial Trucks, Inc. and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to sign all documents.  The Finance Department would accrue and remit the sales tax, $31,725.58, directly to the State.
CC 11 attachment


NEW BUSINESS

NB 1. Parking Management Strategy

Recommendation:
Approve the appropriation of $75,000.00 from the Traffic Impact fees fund balance to Capital Improvement Budget Account No. 232-13AC001-924 for a Downtown Parking Strategy Study.


COUNCIL AGENDA

CA 1. Consider nominations and appointment of one of the following individuals to fill the vacant seat on the City Council through the remainder of the term, until April 24, 2012:
  • Cassandra Harvey
  • Sandra Johnson
  • Sandra Smith
Presenter: Mayor Parris


LANCASTER FINANCING AUTHORITY
No action required at this time.

LANCASTER HOUSING AUTHORITY
No action required at this time.

LANCASTER POWER 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)
    Rubin v. Lancaster - United States District Court Case No. CV 10-4046 DSF (JCx)

ADJOURNMENT (Agency, Council and Authority)
Next Regular Meeting:
Tuesday, October 11, 2011 - 5:00 p.m.

MEETING ASSISTANCE INFORMATION
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk Department at (661)723-6020.  Services such as American Sign Language interpreters, a reader during the meeting, and/or large print copies of the agenda are available.  Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting.

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.

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