Michele Steggell
Mayor
Debbie S. Baker
Mayor Pro Tem
Marshall Goodman
Council Member
Nitesh P. Patel
Council Member
Mark I. Waldman
Council Member
6:00 p.m.
La Palma City Hall
Council Chambers
7822 Walker Street, La Palma
CALL TO ORDER
CLOSED SESSION
CS-1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (Pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9) Carlson Claim No. 3034503, regarding termination of employment.
CS-2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (Pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9) Name of Case: Ballard vs. City of La Palma, Case No. OCSC Case No. 30-2022- 01278320
OPEN SESSION to Begin at 6:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Pro Tem Baker
A G E N D A
REGULAR MEETING
LA PALMA CITY COUNCIL
November 1, 2022
November 1, 2022
INVOCATION: Pastor Matthew Agosto, City Church
Council Member Waldman
ROLL CALL: Council and Commission Members
PRESENTATIONS
1. Introduction of Demi Perez as Community Services new Recreation Coordinator.
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 October 4, 2022, Regular Meeting of the Successor Agency.
November 1, 2022
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None Scheduled.
REGULAR ITEMS
None Scheduled.
ADJOURN THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
CITY COUNCIL
CONSENT CALENDAR (11 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 October 4, 2022, 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 October 18, 2022, and November 1, 2022.
4. First Quarter Cash and Investment Report for Fiscal Year 2022-23 Recommendation that the City Council receive and file the Cash and Investment Report for the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2022-23.
5. Resolution Adopting the Measure M2 Expenditure Report for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2022
Recommendation that the City Council adopt a Resolution approving the annual Measure M2 expenditure report for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2022.
November 1, 2022
6. Destruction of Obsolete Departmental Records
Recommendation that the City Council adopt a Resolution authorizing the destruction of obsolete records pursuant to the California Government Code Section 34090.
7. Lease of Three Copiers from Konica Minolta
Recommendation that the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement with Konica Minolta Business Solutions USA, INC. for a 60-month lease of three (3) copiers in an amount estimated to not exceed $13,000 annually.
8. Award of Contract to Provide California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Services On A Digital Billboard Project At 6591 Walker Street, La Palma, CA Recommendation that the City Council Approve Award of Contract in the amount of $35,310.00, to MIG Planning and Environmental Services, to provide California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) services on a digital billboard project at 6591 Walker Street, La Palma, CA (Project No: Precise Plan 288, Conditional Use Permit 390, and Development Agreement).
9. Award of Contract to Infrastructure Engineers for On-Call City Engineering Services Recommendation that the City Council award and authorize the Mayor to execute a contract to Infrastructure Engineers of Brea, California, for On-call City Engineering Services
10. Award of Contract to A2Z Construct, Incorporated, for the City Yard Office Remodel Project, City Project No. 22-BLDG-01
Recommendation that the City Council that the City Council take the following actions:
a) Approve Award of Contract in the amount of $457,000, to the low bidder, A2Z Construct, Incorporated for the City Yard Office Remodel Project, City Project No. 22-BLDG-01; and
b) Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Williams Scotsman, Inc. to rent temporary office and restroom trailers in an amount not to exceed $34,000, during construction; and
c) Find that the Project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Class 1, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15301.
11. Approve Additional Funding for the Construction of a Raised Median Island on Moody Street at Orangethorpe Avenue
Recommendation that the City Council approve additional funding for the construction of a Raised Median Island on Moody Street at Orangethorpe Avenue.
November 1, 2022
PUBLIC HEARINGS (5 Items)
12. Consideration of Adopting New Fee Schedules
Recommendation that the City Council take the following actions:
a) Open Public Hearing
b) Receive Staff Report
c) City Council Comments and Questions
d) Receive Public Input
e) Close Public Hearing
f) Adopt a Resolution Approving and Adopting the User Fee Schedule (Exhibit A).
13. Adopt An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of La Palma, California repealing Article III of Chapter 10 of the La Palma Municipal Code, and adding thereto a new Article III of Chapter 10 adopting by reference the 2022 Editions of the California Codes and related Model Codes which include the California Building, Residential, Energy, Green Building Standards, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, Existing Building Codes, the International Property Maintenance Code, and the Uniform Code for Abatement of Dangerous Building, with appendices and amendments thereto.
CEQA: The adoption of the proposed Ordinance is not a “project” that is subject to CEQA review because it will not result in direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. (See, 14 CCR sec 15061(b)(3).).
Recommendation that the City Council take the following actions:
a) Open Public Hearing
b) Receive Staff Report
c) Council Member Comments and Questions
d) Receive Public Input
e) Close Public Hearing
f) Adopt an Ordinance repealing Article III of Chapter 10 of the La Palma Municipal Code, and adding thereto a new Article III of Chapter 10 adopting by reference the 2022 Editions of the California Codes and related Model Codes which include the California Building, Residential, Energy, Green Building Standards, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, Existing Building Codes, the International Property.
CEQA exempt pursuant to Section 15061(b) (3) [14 C.C.R. § 15061(b)(3)] November 1, 2022
14. Adopt An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of La Palma, California repealing Article II of Chapter 16 of the City of La Palma Municipal Code, and adding thereto a new Article II of Chapter 16 adopting by reference the 2022 Edition of the California Fire Code with appendices and amendments thereto.
CEQA: The adoption of the proposed Ordinance is not a “project” that is subject to CEQA review because it will not result in direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. (See, 14 CCR sec 15061(b)(3).).
Recommendation that the City Council take the following actions:
a) Open Public Hearing
b) Receive Staff Report
c) Council Comments and Questions
d) Receive Public Input
e) Close the Public Hearing
f) Adopt an Ordinance repealing Article II of Chapter 16 of the City of La Palma Municipal Code, and adding thereto a new Article II of Chapter 16 adopting by reference the 2022 Edition of the California Fire Code with appendices and amendments thereto.
CEQA exempt pursuant to Section 15061(b) (3) [14 C.C.R. § 15061(b)(3)]
15. Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance Amending City Municipal Code Chapter 34 (Sewers and Storm Drains) Article II Pertaining to the Regulation of the Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) Control Program
Recommendation that the City Council take the following actions:
a) Re-Open Public Hearing
b) Receive Staff Report
c) City Council Comments and Questions
d) Receive Public Input
e) Close Public Hearing
f) Introduce an Ordinance amending City Municipal Code Chapter 34 (Sewers and Storm Drains) Article II pertaining to the regulation of the Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) Control Program
November 1, 2022
16. Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend the Sequence of District Elections in the La Palma Municipal Code
Recommendation that the City Council take the following action:
a) Open Public Hearing
b) Receive Staff Report
c) Receive Public Input
d) Close Public Hearing
e) Council Comments and Questions
f) Introduce and Conduct the First Reading of an Ordinance Amending and Superseding District Election Sequencing in Ordinance No. 2022-08 REGULAR ITEMS (5 Items)
17. Agreement for Consultant Services with Bureau Veritas for Part-Time Building and Safety Services
Based on an assessment of what the City needs for on-going building and safety services, and an evaluation of each respondent’s delivery approach, city staff interview of key personnel assigned to service the contract, and reference checks, it is recommended that the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute an Agreement for Consultant Services with Bureau Veritas North America (hereinafter “BVNA”) for part-time Building Inspection, Building Official, and Plan Examination Services for the period of November 1, 2022, through June 30, 2026. There are two (2) contract extension opportunities of two (2) years each that could theoretically extend the contract to June, 30, 2030, should the City exercise both of them
18. Consideration to Establish a Public Works/Community Services Director Position Recommendation that the City Council adopt a Resolution to:
a) Amend Resolution 2022-26 to add a Public Works/Community Services Director position; and
b) Amend Resolution 2022-34 to add a Public Works/Community Services Director position at the same class and compensation as the Community Services Director; and
c) Approve the job specification for Public Works/Community Services Director.
19. Request to Over-Hire for Two Positions
Recommendation that the City Council authorize the City Manager to proceed with the over-hire of Police Officer and Public Works/Community Services Director positions, as November 1, 2022
necessary, for a period not to exceed four months.
20. Adoption of Labor Agreement with the La Palma Police Association Recommendation that the City Council adopt a Resolution approving the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of La Palma and the La Palma Police Association.
21. Council Member Request: Slurry Seal Improvements Project Update Recommendation by Council Member Patel that the City Council discuss the Slurry Seal Improvements Project Update for Residential Pavement Zone 5, Crescent Avenue, and Houston Avenue.
COUNCILMEMBER AB1234 REPORTS, REPORTS FROM CITY-AFFILIATED COMMITTEES,
AND COUNCIL REMARKS
CITY MANAGER REMARKS
CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS
ADJOURNMENT
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