Laura Bettencourt

Update to City Sign Regulations (ZOA 26-0001)

No direct cost to residents mentioned; better rules could mean fewer code disputes and clearer sign approvals for local businesses.

City Attorney Recruitment

City Attorney Recruitment and Evaluation

Unknown — recruitment costs and any settlement or contract terms weren't disclosed.

Chimbole Center/Library Renovation Project Phase 1

$30.7 million total, with a $4 million contingency, funded by general funds, Measure AV, ARPA, and federal earmark money.

Wireless facility replacement and 10-year extension at 37822 6th Street East

city leadership interview

No direct financial impact is identified; this is an informational interview rather than a budget or spending action.

mayor election reform

Expect possible added election costs and more campaign spending, though the exact price tag depends on whether the city consolidates the race with existing elections.

call for investigation into death

Expect city dollars to go toward investigative resources, legal review, and public communication, with trust damage potentially costing more than the probe itself.

city budget communications

The city is spending money on a contractor and a new budget tool, though the source doesn't say how much—so the payoff is clearer budget info for residents.

city statement on Robert Fuller death investigation

The city may face costs for an independent investigation and autopsy, but no dollar amount has been specified.

death investigation near City Hall

The city could face added costs for investigation support, oversight, or legal review, though the amount is not yet known.

Consent Calendar (waiver of full readings and approval of August 13, 2026 minutes)

Resolution No. PC-2026-0004 — recommendation of ZOA 26-0001 (Signs)

Continuation of Item 5.A (ZOA 26-0001) to October 8, 2026

Approve Agreement No. A-9769 with Icon West, Inc. — Chimbole Center/Library Renovation Phase 1 (PN 878)

Consent Calendar (remainder: items 5.1, 5.2, 5.4, 5.9)

5.3 ABM citywide managed print services

5.5 Commercial Facade and ADA Accessibility Improvement Program (Reso. CC 2026-053)

5.6 Dream Village crisis interim housing — ACT Second Amendment

5.7 Plan check and staffing services agreements (Bureau Veritas, BPR, Interwest)

5.8 BKF second amendment — DryTown Water Park Thrill Ride (PN 924)

5.10 McAdam Park Playground Renovation (PN 839A) — GameTime agreement

5.11 Boulders ADA Improvement Project (PN 932) — R.C. Becker agreement

5.12 Approval of previous meeting minutes

6.1 CAPER FY 2025-26 public hearing and submittal to HUD

7.1 Teamsters Local 986 Supervisory and Confidential Unit MOU (Reso. CC 2026-055)

7.4 Icon West agreement — Chimbole-Library Renovation Project Phase 1 (PN 878)

Waive full reading of the Resolution(s) and/or Ordinance(s) to be considered and voted on at this meeting. (This allows for reading the title only in lieu of reciting the entire text).

Consent Calendar: Approval of February 26, 2026 meeting minutes

Measure AV Draft Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27

Consent Calendar (waiver of full reading; November 13, 2025 minutes)

Excuse the absence of Mayor Pro Tem Bishop

Approve Requisition with AAA Oils, Inc., dba California Fuels and Lubricants for diesel and unleaded fuel, motor oil, and lubricants for a total not to exceed amount of $525,000 for Fiscal Year 2026-2

Approve Second Amendment to agreements with Advanced Avant-Garde, Inc., and Townsend Public Affairs for comprehensive grant-related services, increasing each agreement amount by $102,000, for a not to

Table the item to September.

Approve Agreement with Dash Construction Company, Inc., for wrought iron fencing replacement services for a total not to exceed amount of $177,962 for a term of 180 working days from the date of the N

Adopt Resolution No. CC 2026-046, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale, authorizing the execution of a restricted grant agreement with the California Department of Transportation f

Adopt Resolution No. CC 2026-045, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale to delay the Phased Implementation of the Transactions and Use Tax Increase Authorized by AB 2443 and Enacted

Approve all items listed on the consent calendar except 5.3, 5.5, 5.8 and 5.9.

Bring this item back as an action item on the agenda.

Bring back as action items on which specific oversight mechanisms to be implemented for both the City Manager and City Attorney.

Approve items 7.12, 7.13, and 7.14

Adopt Resolution No. CC 2026-031, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale approving a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) A- 9903 with the California Teamsters Local 986, General Unit E

Approve the balance of the Consent Calendar except 7.3, 7.12, 7.13, 7.14, and 7.15.

Direct staff to report back with a draft resolution on the protocols for the conduct of town halls, which sets the policy and framework, and supports and encourages Councilmembers to conduct town hall

Adopt Resolution No. CC 2026-047, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale calling an election and placing a Council-proposed ordinance measure on the November 3, 2026, election regard

Approve the Second Amendment to the Agreement with Tripepi Smith & Associates, Inc., (Tripepi Smith) for comprehensive media, telecommunications, social media, community outreach, and all related or e

Adopt Resolution No. CC 2026-041, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale adopting the Disruption of Remote Access Technology During Public Meetings Policy.

Approve the May 5, 2026, Housing Authority minutes from the previous meetings.

Adopt Resolution No. SA 2026-006, a Resolution of the Successor Agency to the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Palmdale approving the form of the Preliminary Official Statement and the Co

Nominate and appoint Jose Rios to the Board of Library Trustees for a term set to expire on June 30, 2029.

Approve amendment to the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement and amendment to the Letter of Loan Commitment between the Housing Authority of the City of Palmdale and Linc 4th Street Palmdale, LP related t

Nominate and appoint Monica Dopson to the Board of Library Trustees for a term set to expire on June 30, 2029.

Adopt Resolution No. CC 2026-037, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale establishing Deputy Directors / Directors / Executive Employees’ Compensation, Benefits, and Other Terms and

Adopt Resolution No. CC 2026-012, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale updating the sewer collection service charge and ordering the continuation of the charge for the operation an

Adopt Resolution No. CC 2026-010, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale approving the Engineer’s Report and the continuation of the levy and collection of assessments for Fiscal Yea

Approve Third Amendment to Agreement with Psomas for construction support services for PN 796, 45th Street East Sewer, Storm Drain, and Street Improvement Project, increasing the agreement amount by $

Adopt Resolution No. CC 2026-011, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale approving the Engineer’s Reports and the continuation of the Levy and Collection of Assessments for Fiscal Ye

Adopt Resolution No. CC 2026-028, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale, approving MOD 26-0009 amending a previously approved density bonus agreement 22-002 (A-7912), to facilitate

Approve Agreement with Willdan Engineering for Construction Management and Observation Services for PN 796, 45th Street East Sewer, Storm Drain, and Street Improvement Project, for a total not to exce

Receive and File the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Employee Vacancy Report in accordance with Assembly Bill 2561.

Appoint Gene Yang as the public member to the Palmdale Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD) Public Financing Authority (PFA) to serve the remainder of a two-year term set to expire June 3

Approve Construction Agreement with Vance Corporation for PN 917A, Avenue R Phase I from 25th Street East to Tackstem Avenue, for a total not to exceed amount of $12,777,832 for a term of 120 working

Item 6.2 — April 2026 Investment Report

Item 6.5 — 33 Nonprofit Fireworks Stand Permits, With Fee Refund

Item 6.13 — Willdan Engineering Contract ($877,190)

Item 6.14 — ZECO Inc., Courson Park Revitalization ($5,431,804)

Item 6.15 — Cumming Management, Chimbole Center/Library Renovation ($1,136,200)

Item 6.16 — Paragon Partners, Rancho Vista Grade Separation ($691,005)

Defer the future implementation of Measure PD.

Approve Agreement with Paragon Partners Consultants, Inc., for Right-of-Way Engineering Services, for PN 914, Rancho Vista Blvd. Grade Separation Project, for a total not to exceed amount of $691,005

Receive and File the Monthly Investment Activity Report for April 2026.

Approve 33 non-profit organizations, including their proposed locations for fireworks stands, and recommend permit issuance and refund the fees to the organizations.

Reappointment of Planning Commissioners in Districts 1,3, and 4 for a term to expire in June 2028.

Approve Agreement with ZECO, INC. for Construction Services on PN 851, Courson Park Revitalization Project, for a total not to exceed amount of $5,431,804 for a term of 280 working days from the date

Adopt Reso. No. HA 2026-001.

Approve Agreement with Cumming Management Group, Inc., for Construction Management and Observation Services for PN 878, Chimbole Center-Library Renovation Phase 1 Project, for a total not to exceed am

Approve the consent calendar with the exception of 6.2, 6.5, and 6.13 through 6.17.

Adopt Joint Reso. No. CC 2026-033, SA 2026-005, IDA 2026-001, PAA 2026-001, PFA 2026-001, CC 2026-032, and CC 2026-035.

Item 6.17 — Vance Corporation, Avenue R Phase I ($12,777,832)

Item 7.1 — Reappoint Planning Commissioners (Districts 1, 3, 4)