6-14-11 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
June 14, 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, June 10, 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

• Athlete of the Month - Emily Ottinger - Quartz Hill High School

Presenter: Mayor Parris

• Recognition of Jason Manning for heroics in public safety

Presenter: Mayor Parris

• Recognition of the 2010/2011 Youth Commission

Presenter: Mayor Parris

• School Dance Program Presentation  - USA Dance Antelope Valley

Presenter: Vice Mayor Smith

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.

Consent Calendar items under the Redevelopment Agency and the City Council may be acted upon with one motion, a second and the vote.

AGENCY ACTIONS

CONSENT CALENDAR

RCC 1. Approve an agreement for the acquisition of real property between the Lancaster Redevelopment Agency and Samuel Madumere for property located at 1309 West Avenue I. Funds will be expended from the budgeted Housing Bond Proceeds.
RCC 1 attachment

RCC 2. Approve the Grant of Easement for above ground communication systems, appurtenant fixtures and other equipment necessary including ingress/egress purposes, to Southern California Edison Company (SCE), across the property identified as the southwest corner of 4th Street East and Avenue H-14 and authorize the Executive Director to execute all documents necessary to complete the transaction.
RCC 2 attachment

MINUTES

M 1. Approve the City Council/Redevelopment Agency/Financing Authority Regular Meeting minutes of May 24, 2011.

COUNCIL ACTIONS

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 May 8, 2011 through May 28, 2011 in the amount of $12,112,872.43.
CC 2 attachment

CC 3. Accept and approve the April 30, 2011, Monthly Report of Investments as submitted.
CC 3 attachment

CC 4. Adopt Ordinance No. 965, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Lancaster, California, adding Chapter 5.54 to the Lancaster Municipal Code relating to Horse Drawn Vehicles.
CC 4 attachment

CC 5. Approve and accept for maintenance the work and materials for the landscape improvements for Landscape Maintenance District No. 1, installed by KB Home Coastal, Inc., for Tract No. 060614, located on the northwest corner of Avenue K-8 and 20th Street East.  Appropriate $875.00 from the first year’s maintenance cost, that has been paid by the developer, to cover the remaining month of the fiscal year into the Landscape Maintenance Operating Account No. 482-4747-402.
CC 5 attachment

CC 6. Approve the monumentation work for Tract No. 060147, located on the northwest corner of 25th East and Avenue J, Owner:  Richmond American Homes; and Tract No. 060238, located on the northwest corner of Lancaster Boulevard and 30th Street West, Owner:  D.R. Horton, Inc.
CC 6 attachment

CC 7. Approve the extension of the Street Sweeping Contract, as outlined in the original agreement, on a month-to-month basis, for an additional year.  No increase to the current contract rates have been requested or considered.

CC 8.  Approve the extension of the Landscape Maintenance Contract, as outlined in the original agreement, for a period of six (6) months.  No increase to the current contract rates have been requested or considered.

CC 9.
CC 9 attachment

A. Adopt Resolution No. 11-25, generally describing any proposed improvements or substantial changes in existing improvements and ordering the City Engineer to prepare and file a report for Lancaster Drainage Benefit Assessment District.

B. Adopt Resolution No. 11-26, preliminarily approving the Engineer's Report, fixing time and place for public hearing on the levy of the proposed assessment and declaring its intention to levy and collect assessments within Lancaster Drainage Benefit Assessment District.

C. Adopt Resolution No. 11-27, generally describing any proposed improvements or substantial changes in existing improvements and ordering the City Engineer to prepare and file a report for Lancaster Landscape Maintenance District No. 1, pursuant to provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California.

D. Adopt Resolution No. 11-28, preliminarily approving the Engineer's Report, fixing time and place for public hearing on the levy of the proposed assessment and declaring its intention to levy and collect assessments within Lancaster Landscape Maintenance District No. 1, pursuant to Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California.

E. Adopt Resolution No. 11-29, generally describing any proposed improvements or substantial changes in existing improvements and ordering the City Engineer to prepare and file a report for Lancaster Lighting Maintenance District, pursuant to provisions of the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California.

F. Adopt Resolution No. 11-30, preliminarily approving the Engineer’s Report, fixing time and place for public hearing on the levy of the proposed assessment and declaring its intention to levy and collect assessments within Lancaster Lighting Maintenance District, pursuant to Part 2 of Division 15 of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California.

CC 10. 
CC 10 attachment

Annual Assessment of the Parking and Business Improvement District (PBID) Levy in The BLVD Association Boundary

• Adopt Resolution No. 11-31, declaring the intention to continue a Parking and Business Improvement District (PBID) also known as the Downtown Lancaster Business Improvement  Area, and set a public hearing to consider the continuation of the District.

• Approve the District’s FY 2010-2011 Administrative Report and Financial Statements.

JOINT PUBLIC HEARING

JPH 1. Proposed Fiscal Year 2011-12 Budget

Redevelopment Agency Recommendation:
Open public hearing, receive report and public testimony, close public hearing and direct staff to schedule budget adoption for June 28, 2011.

City Council Recommendation:
Open public hearing, receive report and public testimony, close public hearing and direct staff to schedule budget adoption for June 28, 2011.

PUBLIC HEARING

PH 1.  Servicing of the Lancaster Sewer System for Fiscal Year 2011-2012
PH 1 attachment

Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 11-32, levying Lancaster Sewer System Service Charges for maintenance and servicing of the Lancaster Sewer System for Fiscal Year 2011-2012.  No increase is recommended from 2010-2011fees.

NEW BUSINESS

NB 1. Proposed Amendment to the Lancaster Municipal Code Addressing Street Performers
NB 1 attachment

Recommendation:
A)  Introduce Ordinance No. 966, establishing Chapter 5.52 of the Lancaster Municipal Code regarding street performers.

• Adopt Resolution No. 11-33, establishing street performers permit fees.

COUNCIL AGENDA

CA 1. Discuss and consider appointing the Mayor as an alternate for the Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District Board
Presenter:  Council Member Marquez

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)
The Community Action League v. City of Lancaster - United States District Court Case No. CV 11 04817 ODW VBKx

ADJOURNMENT (Agency, Council and Authority)
Special Meeting:
Lancaster City Council/L.A. County Supervisor Antonovich
To discuss items of mutual interest
Wednesday, June 22, 2011 - 8:00 a.m.
Lemon Leaf Restaurant, Lancaster, CA

Next Regular Meeting:
Tuesday, June 28, 2011 - 5:00 p.m.

MEETING ASSISTANCE INFORMATION
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AGENDA ADDENDUM INFORMATION
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