Richard J. Loa

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)

Approve items 7.12, 7.13, and 7.14

Tripepi Smith communications contract second amendment

Concerned about low turnout for opinions

City Manager oversight mechanism

City Attorney oversight mechanism

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 2026-029 — Opposition to Measure ER

Adopt Ordinance No. 1667, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Palmdale approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment 26-0002 to modify requirements related to Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Ac

Adopt Resolution No. CC 2026-023, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale approving the issuance of tax-exempt and/or taxable revenue obligations by the California Enterprise Developm

Approve the Consent Calendar except for 7.6, 7.7, and 7.17.

Request to add two future agenda items: 1) Presentation to provide the status of the Multi-Agency Regional Resilience Center (MARRC) and its protocols for use; and 2) Discussion item on whether an ad

Approve the Housing Authority Consent Calendar.

Continue this item to the June 2, 2026 meeting.

Item 7.6 — Willdan Engineering contract continued

Adopt Resolution No. CC 2026-016, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale approving the Five-Year Public Art Work Plan for projects in the City of Palmdale in accordance with Chapter

Approve Construction Agreement with RG General Engineering, Inc., for PN 839, McAdam Park Improvement Project, for a total not to exceed amount of $8,048,897 for a term of 250 working days from the da

Approve the presentation of the Pavement Management Plan.

Adopt Resolution No. CC 2026-021, CC 2026-022, CC 2026-024

Bring the motion back to the next meeting for further discussion.

Bring back a special meeting to discuss Measure ER and adopt a resolution to oppose the measure.

Add a future action agenda item for the June meeting related to the financing program and agreements developed out of the meetings with the sub-committee and the auto mall.

Adopt Resolution No. CC 2026-025, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Palmdale approving MOD 26-0010 amending a previously approved density bonus agreement 25-0003 (A-9355), to facilitate

Adopt Resolution No. CC 2026-027 and approve staff recommendation with the amendment of future affordable housing amount of $226,837.35 be designated towards the development of domestic violence housi

Adopt Resolution No. SA 2026-004, a Resolution of the Successor Agency to the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Palmdale authorizing the issuance and sale of tax allocation bonds to refund

Item 7.17 — November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election resolutions

Requested research on whether Louisiana v. Callais allows a return to a directly elected mayor