CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

Council Members/Agency Directors: Jeffra, Smith, Visokey; Vice Mayor/Vice Chairman Sileo; Mayor/Chairman Hearns

INVOCATION

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

PRESENTATION FROM THE CITY/AGENCY

• Paraclete High School Girls Cross Country Team - Qualifying CIF State Cross Country Championships
• Proclamation - Career and Technical Education Month - February 2007
• Award for American Academy of Environmental Engineers (AAEE) 2006 Grand Prize. Entry - Power of Innovation – the Antelope Valley Green Energy Program.
• Courage and Dedication Program, Council Member Jeffra

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

• Update regarding Youth Commission Progress – Youth Commission Chair, Sanger Lyon
• Update on L.A. County Animal Care & Control Services in Lancaster – Animal Shelter Manager, Ken Beauregard
• Lancaster New Civic Branding Campaign – Economic Development Director, Vern Lawson

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 Redevelopment Agency/City Council on any agendized item is requested to complete a speaker card for the Secretary/City Clerk and identify the agenda item you would like to discuss. Each person will be given an opportunity to address the Redevelopment Agency/City Council at the time such item is discussed by the Redevelopment Agency/City Council. Speaker cards are available at the rear of the Council Chambers. 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 Regular meeting minutes of January 9, 2007.

• RCC 1 Staff Report

RCC 2.

A) Authorize the award of a Professional Services Agreement with RBF Consulting to produce a Citywide Housing Needs Assessment Study.

B) Adopt Resolution No. 01-07, regarding Funding Outside of the Redevelopment Project Areas to benefit the Redevelopment Project Areas.

• RCC 2 Staff Report

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.

A) Approve the Special meeting minutes of January 8, 2007.

• CC 2A Staff Report

B) Approve the Special Joint meeting minutes of January 9, 2007.

• CC 2B Staff Report

C) Approve the Regular meeting minutes of January 9, 2007.

• CC 2C Staff Report

CC 3.

Approve the Warrant Register (December 24, 2006 through January 6, 2007) in the amount of $4,628,750.39.

• CC 3 Staff Report

CC 4.

Accept and approve the November 30, 2006 Monthly Report of Investments as submitted.

• CC 4 Staff Report

CC 5.

Adopt Ordinance No. 868, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Lancaster, California, adopting Chapter 5.34 of the Lancaster Municipal Code establishing a Massage Therapist Ordinance.

• CC 5 Staff Report

CC 6.

A) Adopt Ordinance No. 869, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Lancaster, California, adopting Chapter 5.40 of the Lancaster Municipal Code establishing a Rental Housing Business License and Preservation Program.

B) Adopt Resolution No. 07-19, amending Resolution No. 07-12 related to fees for LAN-CAP Business License and establishing fees for the Rental Housing Inspection Program.

• CC 6 Staff Report

CC 7.

Adopt Ordinance No. 870, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Lancaster, California, adding Chapter 5.44 of Title 5 to the Lancaster Municipal Code pertaining to Group Homes within the City of Lancaster and establishing procedures for review and issuance of Group Home Business Licenses.

• CC 7 Staff Report

CC 8.

Adopt Ordinance No. 871, an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Lancaster, California, amending Chapter 3.32 of the Lancaster Municipal Code to add a new Section 3.32.075 relating to Informal Bidding procedures for public projects.

• CC 8 Staff Report

CC 9.

Authorize staff to add the 2006/07 Capital Replacement Schedule for the replacement of EQ5706 (1991 Ford Super Duty) and EQ5797 (2003 Ford F150 Pickup). Appropriate $60,000.00 from the Capital Replacement Fund for said vehicles to Account No. 104-4635-762. Recommend staff not repair EQ7393 (1987 Isuzu Pickup) since it has been identified for replacement in the 2006/07 Capital Replacement Schedule.

• CC 9 Staff Report

CC 10.

Approve and accept for maintenance the work and materials for the landscape improvements for Landscape Maintenance District No. 1, installed by the Developer of Annexation No. 283, Tract No. 060512, located on the southwest corner of 17th Street East and Avenue J. Owner: KB Home Greater Los Angeles, Inc.

• CC 10 Staff Report

CC 11.

Adopt Resolution No. 07-14, regarding Funding Outside of the Redevelopment Project Areas to benefit the Redevelopment Project Areas.

• CC 11 Staff Report

NB 1.

NEW BUSINESS

Introduction of an Ordinance of the City of Lancaster Amending Chapter 9.24 of Title 9 of Lancaster Municipal Code regarding procedures regulating Graffiti.

Procedure

NB 2.

Introduction of an Ordinance to establish speed limits in the City of Lancaster based on the 2006 Engineering and Traffic Survey Report.

Procedure

NB 3.

Condemnation proceedings for property located on the southwest corner of Avenue J and 52^nd Street West, Identified as APN 3203-015-071, (portions thereof) – Located on 53^rd Street West. Copper Moon Lane and 52^nd Street West. Owner: Chong Ung Kim, subject to Community Interest of the spouse, if any.

Procedure

Recommendation:

Adopt Resolution No. 07-16, directing and authorizing the condemnation of certain real property in the City of Lancaster, California and declaring the public necessity therefor (APN 3203-015-071; portions thereof)

• NB 3 Staff Report

NB 4.

Condemnation proceedings for property located on the north side of Avenue J-8 and east of 60th Street West, APN 3203-030-058; portions thereof. Owner: Antelope Valley Land, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company.

Procedure

Recommendation:

Adopt Resolution No. 07-17, directing and authorizing the condemnation of certain real property in the City of Lancaster, California and declaring the public necessity therefor (APN 3203-030-058; portions thereof)

• NB 4 Staff Report

NB 5.

Resolution for the Adjustment of Los Angeles County Fire Fees.

Procedure

Recommendation:

Adopt Resolution No. 07-18, adopting the Capital Improvement Plan of the Consolidated Fire Protection District and the annual adjustment of fire protection fees.

• NB 5 Staff Report

NB 6.

City Council, City Manager & Department Directors Strategic Planning Workshop: November 9-10, 2006 – Final Report.

Procedure

Recommendation:

Accept the report as submitted by Sentient Systems, Inc.; adopt the priority goals for the next two years, the Lancaster 20/20 Vision with 2006 modifications and direct staff to incorporate them into work plans and programs and to build a budget for Fiscal Year 07/08 around these goals and objectives.

• NB 6 Staff Report

CITY MANAGER’S / EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS

CITY CLERK’S / AGENCY SECRETARY’S ANNOUNCEMENT

PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR - NON-AGENDIZED ITEMS
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COUNCIL / AGENCY COMMENTS

CLOSED SESSION

ADJOURNMENT (Agency and Council)

Special Joint Meeting: Lancaster City Council/Palmdale City Council:
Monday, January 29, 2006 – AVTA Board Room, 7:00 p.m.

Next Regular Meeting:
Tuesday, February 13, 2007, 6:00 p.m.

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