Michele Steggell
Mayor
Debbie S. Baker
Mayor Pro Tem
Marshall Goodman
Council Member
Nitesh P. Patel
Council Member
Mark I. Waldman
Council Member
Closed Session at 5:30 p.m.
Open/Public Session at 6:30 p.m.
La Palma City Hall
Council Chambers
7822 Walker Street, La Palma
CALL TO ORDER
CLOSED SESSION
CS-1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6.
Agency Designated Representatives: Conal McNamara, City Manager Ryan Hallett Hinton, Assistant to the City
Manager
Employee Organizations: La Palma General Employees Association La Palma Police Association
La Palma Professional Employees
Association
Unrepresented Employees: Executive Management
This meeting will be conducted in person only with the following guideline to ensure the health and safety of the public as stated by the Center for Disease Control and the State of California:
Individuals must wear a face covering while in the City Council Chambers or City Hall regardless of vaccination status.
A G E N D A
REGULAR MEETING
LA PALMA CITY COUNCIL
January 18, 2022
January 18, 2022
CS-2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
Property: 5410-14 La Palma Avenue, La Palma, California Agency negotiator: Conal McNamara, City Manager
Ajit Thind, City Attorney
Negotiating parties: Victor Chung, Elite Taekwondo Center, LLC Under negotiations: Price and/or terms of the Amended Lease CS-3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – INITIATION OF LITIGATION:
Consideration of whether to initiate litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4): (1 case)
CS-4. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
Property: Approximately a 900 square feet portion of 8441 Moody Street, La Palma, California, 90623
Agency negotiator: Conal McNamara, City Manager
Ajit Thind, City Attorney
Negotiating parties: Smartlink on behalf of AT & T
Under negotiations: Price and/or terms for a Lease Agreement OPEN SESSION: (Scheduled to Start at 6:30 p.m.)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Member Patel
INVOCATION: Pastor Matthew Agosto, City Church
Council Member Goodman
ROLL CALL: Council and Commission Members
PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation in Recognition of Korean-American Day
2. Presentation by Anaheim Unified School District on Artificial Intelligence January 18, 2022
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (Time Limit: 5 Minutes Each)
Time has been reserved at this point in the Agenda for persons wishing to speak on any item that is not listed on the Agenda. By law, the City Council and Successor Agency are prohibited from taking action on such oral comments. The matter will be automatically referred to staff for appropriate response or action or will be placed on the Agenda of a future meeting. Matters listed on the Agenda may be addressed either at this time or at the time they are before the City Council for discussion.
RECESS CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE DISSOLVED COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA PALMA
The City Council will now recess and convene as the Successor Agency to the Dissolved Community Development Commission of the City of La Palma. Members of the La Palma City Council receive no compensation or stipend as a result of convening or participating in either the Successor Agency or otherwise as serving as members of the Successor Agency.
CONSENT CALENDAR (1 Item)
All matters listed under Consent Calendar will be acted upon by one motion affirming the action recommended on the Agenda. There will be no separate discussion on these items prior to voting unless members of the Successor Agency, Staff, or the public request that specific items be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action. Any member of the public who wishes to discuss a Consent Calendar item should come forward to the microphone and, upon recognition by the Chair, state his or her name, address, and the item number.
A. Approval of Successor Agency Minutes
Recommendation that the Successor Agency approve the Minutes of the December 7, 2021, Regular Meeting of the Successor Agency.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None Scheduled.
REGULAR ITEMS
None Scheduled.
ADJOURN THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
January 18, 2022
CITY COUNCIL
CONSENT CALENDAR (13 Items)
All matters listed under Consent Calendar will be acted upon by one motion affirming the action recommended on the Agenda. There will be no separate discussion on these items prior to voting unless members of the City Council, Staff, or the public request that specific items be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action. Any member of the public who wishes to discuss a Consent Calendar item should come forward to the microphone and, upon recognition by the Mayor, state his or her name, address, and the item number.
1. Waive the Reading of All Ordinances
Recommendation that the City Council waive the reading of all Ordinances in their entirety and read by title only.
2. Approval of Council Minutes
Recommendation that the City Council approved the Minutes of the December 7, 2021, Regular Meeting of the City Council.
3. Approval of Register of Demands
Recommendation that the City Council adopt a Resolution approving the Registers of Demands for December 20, 2021, January 4, 2022, and January 18, 2022.
4. Update to Statement of Investment Policy and Fund Balance Reserve Policy Recommendation that the City Council adopt a Resolution updating the Statement of Investment Policy and approve the updated Fund Balance Reserve Policy.
5. First Quarter Operating Report, Fiscal Year 2021-22
Recommendationg that the City Council receive and file the First Quarter Operating Report, Fiscal Year 2021-22.
6. 2022 Legislative Platform
Recommendation that the City Council adopt the City of La Palma’s 2022 State and Federal Legislative Platform.
7. Support of Federal PFAS Legislation that Protects Ratepayers and Water/Wastewater Agencies
Recommendation that the City Council adopt a Resolution supporting federal PFAS legislation that protects ratepayers and water/wastewater agencies.
8. Resolution Certifying the City’s Commitment to Project Submitted for Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 (CRRSAA) Funding through the Orange County Transportation Authority 2021 Pavement Management January 18, 2022
Relief Funding Program
Recommendation that the City Council adopt a Resolution certifying the City’s commitment to La Palma Avenue pavement preservation and improvements project submittal for Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 (CRRSAA) funding through the Orange County Transportation Authority 2021 Pavement Management Relief Funding Program10.
9. Support for Assembly Bill (AB) 1595 to allow the California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) to design, develop, and construct a state-operated veteran’s cemetery in Orange County
Recommendation that the City Council direct the City Manager to transmit the City Council’s letter of support of AB 1595 to Orange County Legislative Affairs, endorsing CalVet to design, develop, and construct a state-operated veterans cemetery in Orange County.
10. Resolution Accepting FY2020 UASI Grant
Recommendation that the City Council adopt a Resolution approving the acceptance of the Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) Grant and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to complete and sign all necessary materials to facilitate the grant.
11. Consent to Assignment of Information Technology Services Agreement Recommendation that the City Council authorize the City Manager to sign the consent to assignment of information technology services agreement letter dated December 3, 2021.
12. Notice of Completion and Acceptance of Work for the Civic Center Roof Project, City Project No. 21-BLDG-04
Recommendation that the City Council accept the work and authorize the Community Services Director to file the Notice of Completion and Acceptance of Work with the Orange County Recorder for the Civic Center Roof Project, City Project No. 21-BLDG-04.
13. Purchase and Installation of City Yard Chlorine Generator Cell Replacement at the City Yard Well from De Nora Water Tech, LLC, and Jeff Jenkins Service Technician
Recommendation that the City Council approve:
a) The purchase of a chlorine generator cell for replacement at the City Yard Well from De Nora Water Tech, LLC in the amount of $40,236.40; and b) Authorize installation utilizing the City’s approved contractor Jeff Jenkins Service Technician in the amount of $6,450.00.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None Scheduled.
January 18, 2022
REGULAR ITEMS (4 Items)
14. Appointments to External Committees and Internal Subcommittees Recommendation that the City Council discuss the External Committee and Internal Committee appointments pursuant to revised Council Policy 1 – City Council Norms and appoint Representatives and Alternates, where appropriate, to the various External and Internal Committees.
15. Study Session: Water and Sewer Rate Study
Recommendation that the City Council provide direction on the draft Water and Sewer Rate Study; and schedule a public Hearing with formal notification to all property owners, as is required by Proposition 218, for April 5, 2022.
16. Budget Adjustments Fiscal Year 2021-22
Recommendation that the City Council approve a Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget.
17. Study Session: Transient Occupancy Tax Rate
Recommendationg that the City Council provide direction to staff regarding placing a TOT rate adjustment on the November 2022 ballot.
COUNCILMEMBER AB1234 REPORTS, REPORTS FROM CITY-AFFILIATED COMMITTEES,
AND COUNCIL REMARKS
CITY MANAGER REMARKS
CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS
ADJOURNMENT
January 18, 2022
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