2-14-12 CC-Agency-Authority Minutes

2-14-12 City Council Meeting Addendum

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

Tuesday
February 14, 2012
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, February 10, 2012
at the entrance to the Lancaster City Hall Council Chambers.
44933 Fern Avenue, Lancaster, CA 93534

LEGISLATIVE BODY

Mayor/Chairman R. Rex Parris
Vice Mayor/Vice Chairman Ronald D. Smith
Council Member/Agency/Authority Member Marvin Crist
Council Member/Agency/Authority Member Sandra Johnson
Council Member/Agency/Authority Member Ken Mann

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, Successor 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/Successor Agency/Financing/Housing/Power Authority

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

INVOCATION
Rev. Leo Dechant, Blessed Junipero Serra Parish

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

PRESENTATIONS

1. S.O.A.R. (Students On Academic Rise) High School Student of the Month - Sylvia Hernandez
   Presenter: Mayor Parris
2. Athlete of the Month - Raven Doyle - Desert Christian High School
   Presenter: Mayor Parris

SUCCESSOR AGENCY ACTIONS

Pursuant to action taken by the State of California regarding the elimination of Redevelopment Agencies, the Successor Agency will be approving the final Redevelopment Agency Minutes.

MINUTES

SM 1. Approve the Redevelopment Agency Regular Meeting minutes of January 24, 2012.

POWER AUTHORITY ACTIONS

CONSENT CALENDAR

PA CC 1. Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Master Solar Power Purchase and Sale Agreement with US TOPCO ENERGY, INC. to develop photovoltaic solar generation facilities on various City owned properties. Authorize the Executive Director to execute all documents and make any non-substantive changes necessary to complete the transaction.
PA CC 1 attachment

COUNCIL ACTIONS

MINUTES

M 1. Approve the City Council/Financing/Housing/Power Authority Regular Meeting minutes of January 24, 2012.

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 January 8, 2012 through January 28, 2012 in the amount of $8,935,017.37.
CC 2 attachment

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

CC 4. Adopt Resolution No. 12-09, as the successor agency of the Lancaster Redevelopment Agency, authorizing investment of monies in the local agency investment fund.
CC 4 attachment

CC 5. Adopt Ordinance No. 974, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Lancaster, California, adding Chapter 5.26 to the Lancaster Municipal Code relating to vehicles for hire.
CC 5 attachment

CC 6. Adopt Resolution No. 12-10, rescinding Resolution No. 10-06 in its entirety and establishing the list of designated employment classifications and the disclosure categories of the Conflict of Interest Code as provided in section 2.40, title 2, of the Lancaster Municipal Code.
CC 6 attachment

CC 7. Approve and accept an amendment to the existing Subdivision Undertaking Agreement, extending the date of completion to February 14, 2014, submitted by Beazer Homes Holdings Corporation for Tract Map No. 060858, located on the south side of Avenue I, approximately 320 feet east of 45th Street West.
CC 7 attachment

CC 8. Approve and accept substitution of the Subdivision Undertaking Agreement and securities submitted by AVThree Homes, LLC in place of the Subdivision Undertaking Agreement and securities submitted by Cambridge Homes, Inc. for Tract Map No. 060779, located on the northeast corner of Avenue J-8 and 32nd Street West.
CC 8 attachment

CC 9. Approve and accept substitution of the Subdivision Undertaking Agreement and securities submitted by KB HOME Coastal, Inc. in place of the Subdivision Undertaking Agreement by RCDR VI, LLC for Tract Map No. 061905, located on the southeast corner of Avenue K-8 and 27th Street West.
CC 9 attachment

CC 10. Adopt Resolution No. 12-11, approving the application for the City of Lancaster (City) to become certified and participate in the Covered Electronic Waste Recovery and Recycling Payment System. If selected, approving the execution of a standard agreement and any amendments thereto; any related documents necessary to participate in the Covered Electronic Waste Recovery and Recycling Payment System within the City. Authorize the City Manager, or his/her designee, to execute any documents necessary to register and take other actions appropriate to facilitate the application, in its entirety, including the execution of all contracts or agreements with an approved certified electronic waste recycler.
CC 10 attachment

NEW BUSINESS

NB 1. Authority Members of the Lancaster Housing Authority
NB 1 attachment

Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 12-12, determining the City Council shall no longer be the members of the Housing Authority and pursuant to Health & Safety Code Section 34293, the Mayor shall appoint the members of the Housing Authority.

NB 2. Repeal of Ordinance No. 934 and Chapter 5.50 of the Lancaster Municipal Code
NB 2 attachment

Recommendation:
Introduce Ordinance No. 975, repealing Ordinance No. 934 and Chapter 5.50 of the Lancaster Municipal Code relating to the employment of undocumented workers based on Assembly Bill 1236 (the “Employment Acceleration Act of 2011”), which prohibits the state, or a city, county, city and county, or special district, from requiring an employer to use an electronic employment verification system except when required by federal law or as a condition of receiving federal funds.

NB 3. Proposed Amendment of Purchasing Ordinance
NB 3 attachment

Recommendation:
Introduce Ordinance No. 976, amending Chapter 3.32 of the Lancaster Municipal Code relating to the City of Lancaster’s Purchasing System.

The purpose of the update to the current Purchasing Ordinance is to reflect modern best procurement practices, improve accountability, clarify and establish procurement policy, and implement changes in the law since the adoption of the last Purchasing Ordinance.

NB 4. Agreement with OEC-Lancaster, LLC (Ecolution) to develop a Materials Recovery and Conversion Facility (MRF) in Lancaster
NB 4 attachment

Recommendation:
Approve an agreement with OEC – Lancaster, LLC to partner in the development of a Materials Recovery and Conversion Facility (MRF) in Lancaster and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all documents related thereto.

The partnership will help increase the recycling and landfill diversion rate in Lancaster, create approximately 200 permanent green collar jobs and 100 construction related jobs for the community, help solidify Lancaster’s Net Zero City project by helping create jobs focused on clean energy generation and, at full capacity, this partnership will generate approximately $5 million to $6 million dollars annually for the City.

NB 5. Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with OEC-Lancaster (Ecolution)
NB 5 attachment

Recommendation:
Approve an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with OEC – Lancaster, LLC to explore the development of a materials recovery and conversion facility in Lancaster and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute all documents related thereto.

COUNCIL AGENDA

CA 1. Consideration of nominations and appointments of the following people to the Lancaster Housing Authority: Ron Smith, Marvin Crist, Ken Mann, Kitty Szeto and Cassandra Harvey.
Presenter: Mayor Parris

CA 2. Consideration of nominations/appointments/re-appointments by Mayor Parris to the following Commissions:
Presenter: Mayor Parris

LANCASTER FINANCING AUTHORITY
No action required at this time.

LANCASTER HOUSING AUTHORITY
No action required at this time.

CITY MANAGER / EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ANNOUNCEMENTS

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/Successor 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/ Successor Agency meeting and we appreciate your cooperation. State law prohibits the City Council/ Successor 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
Next Regular Meeting:
Tuesday, February 28, 2012 - 5:00 p.m.

MEETING ASSISTANCE INFORMATION
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AGENDA ADDENDUM INFORMATION
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