3-8-11 CC-LRA-FA-HA 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/ HOUSING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
AGENDA

Tuesday
March 8, 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, March 4, 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 
Pastor Ryan Parish, New Hope Community church 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE


PRESENTATIONS
Calfest Awards:
• BooLVD – Best New Idea
• Magical BLVD Christmas – Event Photograph
Presenter: Parks Recreation and Arts Operations Manager

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 expanded “List of Qualified Contractors and Sub-contractors” for Housing & Neighborhood Revitalization Programs.
RCC 1 attachment

RCC 2. Approve an agreement for the acquisition of real property between the Lancaster Redevelopment Agency and Aurora Loan Services, LLC for property located at 44381 Stanridge Avenue, Lancaster, California. Funds will be expended from budgeted Housing Bond Proceeds.
RCC 2 attachment

RCC 3. Approve an agreement for the acquisition of real property between the Lancaster Redevelopment Agency and Federal National Mortgage Association for property located at 45026 Spearman Avenue, Lancaster, California. Funds will be expended from budgeted Housing Bond Proceeds.
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RCC 4. Approve an agreement for the acquisition of real property between the Lancaster Redevelopment Agency and Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation for property located at 44848 Rodin Avenue, Lancaster, California, as part of the approved Neighborhood Foreclosure Preservation Homeownership Program.
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RCC 5. Approve reallocation of budgeted funds from various Lancaster Redevelopment Agency Programmatic accounts to the “Transfer To City – Loan Repayment” account, in the amount of $9,206,660.00 and approve acceptance of Agency loan repayment into the “Transfer From Agency – Loan Repayment” account, in the amount of $9,206,660.00, and appropriate $7,700,660.00 to City Operating and Capital Improvement Accounts. (Specific account numbers shown in Attachment A.)
RCC 5 attachment

HOUSING AUTHORITY ACTIONS

HACC 1. Approve the May 10, 2010 Housing Authority Regular Meeting minutes.

MINUTES

M 1. Approve the City Council/Redevelopment Agency/Financing Authority Regular Meeting minutes of February 22, 2011.

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 February 6, 2011 through February 19, 2011 in the amount of $4,530,837.40.
CC 2 attachment

CC 3. Accept and approve the January 31, 2011 Monthly Report of Investments as submitted.
CC 3 attachment

CC 4. Approve and accept substitution of the Subdivision Undertaking Agreement and securities submitted by KB Home Coastal Inc., in place of the Subdivision Undertaking Agreement and securities submitted by Grandview Condos Development Company, Inc., for Tract Map No. 060614, located on the southwest corner of Avenue K-4 and 20th Street East.
CC 4 attachment

CC 5. Adopt Resolution No. 11-12, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Lancaster approving the creation of a one-way street on Fig Avenue from Lancaster Boulevard to Milling Street.
CC 5 attachment

CC 6. Adopt Resolution No. 11-13, authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to apply for all funds available to the City of Lancaster, from the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, allocated for street and road improvements for the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 in the amount of $3,451,447.00.
CC 6 attachment

CC 7. Adopt Resolution No. 11-14, rescinding Resolution No. 09-89 in its entirety, and establishing a policy for the investment of public funds for the City of Lancaster.
CC 7 attachment

CC 8. Approve reallocation of budgeted funds from various Lancaster Redevelopment Agency Programmatic accounts to the “Transfer To City – Loan Repayment” account, in the amount of $9,206,660.00 and approve acceptance of Agency loan repayment into the “Transfer From Agency – Loan Repayment” account, in the amount of $9,206,660.00, and appropriate $7,700,660.00 to City Operating and Capital Improvement Accounts. (Specific account numbers shown in Attachment A.)
CC 8 attachment

JOINT NEW BUSINESS –
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY/HOUSING AUTHORITY/CITY COUNCIL

JNB 1. Establishment of Lancaster Power Authority, a Joint Powers Authority
JNB 1 attachment

Recommendation:
Redevelopment Agency Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 06-11, a resolution of the Lancaster Redevelopment Agency approving a joint powers agreement among the City, the Lancaster Redevelopment Agency, and the Lancaster Housing Authority for the establishment of the Lancaster Power Authority, a Joint Powers Authority.

Housing Authority Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 01-11, a resolution of the Lancaster Housing Authority approving a joint powers agreement among the City, the Lancaster Redevelopment Agency, and the Lancaster Housing Authority for the establishment of the Lancaster Power Authority, a Joint Powers Authority.

City Council Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 11-15, a resolution of the City Council of the City of Lancaster approving a joint powers agreement among the City, the Lancaster Redevelopment Agency, and the Lancaster Housing Authority for the establishment of the Lancaster Power Authority, a Joint Powers Authority.

NEW BUSINESS

NB 1. Proposed Amendment to the Lancaster Municipal Code Chapter 5, Addressing State-Certified Massage Therapists
NB 1 attachment

Recommendation:
Introduce Ordinance No. 962, amending Title 5 (Business Licenses and Regulations) of the Lancaster Municipal Code, addressing State-certified massage therapists and replacing Chapter 5.34, Massage Establishments, in its entirety.

COUNCIL REPORTS

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

CR 2. Report on the activities of the Board of Directors for the Antelope Valley Transit Authority
Presenter: Council Member Crist

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

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, March 22, 2011 - 5:00 p.m.

MEETING ASSISTANCE INFORMATION
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AGENDA ADDENDUM INFORMATION
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