Debbie S. Baker
Mayor
Marshall Goodman
Mayor Pro Tem
Janet Keo Conklin
Council Member
Nitesh P. Patel
Council Member
Mark I. Waldman
Council Member
5:30 p.m. Closed Session
6:30 p.m. Open Session
La Palma City Hall
Council Chambers
7822 Walker Street, La Palma
CALL TO ORDER
CLOSED SESSION
CS-1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
Property: South of Orangethorpe Avenue, 42 feet east of the centerline of Alexander Avenue
Agency negotiator: Conal McNamara, City Manager
Ajit Thind, City Attorney
Joe Cisneros, Assistant to the City Manager
Negotiating parties: Crown Castle Fiber, LLC
Under negotiations: Price and terms of payment
A G E N D A
REGULAR MEETING
LA PALMA CITY COUNCIL
February 7, 2023
February 7, 2023
CS-2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6.
Agency Designated Representatives: Conal McNamara, City Manager Ryan Hallett Hinton, Administrative Services
Director
Employee Organizations: La Palma General Employees Association La Palma Professional Employees
Association
Unrepresented Employees: Executive Management
CS-3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: One potential case.
OPEN SESSION to Begin at 6:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Pro Tem Goodman
INVOCATION: Pastor Tommy Hinostroza, La Palma Christian Center Council Member Patel
ROLL CALL: Council Members
PRESENTATIONS
1. 48th Annual Americana Awards presentation by Howard Kummerman, Executive Director of Cypress College Foundation
2. Presentations to outgoing Development and Circulation Committee Members Jan Jensen and Guillermo “Willie” Ortega for their service.
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 is prohibited from taking action on such oral comments. The matter will be automatically referred to staff for appropriate response or action or will February 7, 2023
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.
CONSENT CALENDAR (10 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 Register of Demands
Recommendation that the City Council adopt a Resolution approving the Registers of Demands for January 17, 2023, and February 7, 2023.
3. Second Quarter Cash and Investment Report for Fiscal Year 2022-23, as of December 31, 2022
Recommendation that the City Council receive and file the Cash and Investment Report for the second quarter of Fiscal Year 2022-23, as of December 31, 2022.
4. Appointments to Citizen Committees
Recommendation that the City Council take the following actions:
a) Reappoint Alta Duke to the Community Activities and Beautification (CAB) Committee with a four-year term expiring December 31, 2026 and keep the vacant seat open until filled; and
b) Reappoint Vincent Luu and appoint Manisha Jethvani and Taylor Quan to the Development and Circulation Committee (DCC) with four-year terms expiring December 31, 2026.
5. Resolution approving the Sponsorship for 2023 Cypress College Foundation Americana Awards, and Authorizing the Distribution of Tickets to Attend the Event Recommendation that the City Council adopt a Resolution approving Sponsorship of the 2023 Cypress College Foundation Americana Awards at the Benefactor Level and authorize the distribution of tickets to attend the event.
6. Resolution Delegating Authorization to City Personnel to Execute Agreements and Right-of-Way Certifications with California Department of Transportation February 7, 2023
Recommendation that the City Council approve a Resolution delegating authorization to City personnel to execute all Master Agreements, Program Supplemental Agreements, Program Supplemental Agreements, fund Exchange Agreements, and/or Fund Transfer Agreements, including Right-of-Way Certifications and any other certifications and documents to facilitate the California Department of Transportation and Federal Highway Administration process.
7. Amendment to Agreement with Empire Pipe Cleaning and Equipment Inc.
Recommendation that the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute an amendment to the Agreement with Empire Pipe Cleaning and Equipment Inc.
8. Amendment to Agreement with MJC Construction, Inc.
Recommendation that the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute an amendment to the Agreement with MJC Construction, Inc.
9. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Amending City Municipal Code Chapter 42 (Water) Article II Pertaining to the Shutoff of Water Service due to Nonpayment
Recommendation that the City Council conduct the Second Reading and Adopt an Ordinance of the City of La Palma Chapter 42 (Water) Article II of the La Palma Municipal Code pertaining to the shutoff of water service due to nonpayment.
10. Second Reading And Adoption Of An Ordinance Amending City Municipal Code Chapter 44 (Zoning) Section 44-10 – Definitions And Division 4. – Parking And Loading, As It Pertains To Establishing An Expedited, Streamlined Permitting Process For Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
CEQA: The adoption of the proposed Ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations
Recommendation that the City Council conduct the second reading and adopt an ordinance of the City of La Palma amending City Municipal Code (Chapter 44 Zoning) pertaining to the establishment of an expedited, streamlines permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations.
PUBLIC HEARINGS (1 Item)
11. First Reading And Introduction Of An Ordinance Of The City Of La Palma Amending City Zoning Code (Chapter 44 Of The La Palma Municipal Code) Sections 44-10, 44- 111, and 364 Pertaining To The Regulation Of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs) In Residential Zones In Conformance With State Law
CEQA: Exempt pursuant to Public Resources Code (PRC) Section 21080.17 and CEQA Guideline Section 15303 (Class 3)
February 7, 2023
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) Introduce an Ordinance amending the City Zoning Code Sections § 44-10, § 44- 111, and § 364 Pertaining to the regulation of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs) in Residential Zones in conformance with State Law.
REGULAR ITEMS (1 Item)
12. Council Member Request - Discuss Improving Audio Recording for Council Meetings as well as Implementing Live Televising of La Palma Council Meetings.
Recommendation that the City Council receive and file this report.
COUNCILMEMBER AB1234 REPORTS, REPORTS FROM CITY-AFFILIATED COMMITTEES,
AND COUNCIL REMARKS
CITY MANAGER REMARKS
CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS
ADJOURNMENT
February 7, 2023
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