Debbie S. Baker
Mayor
Marshall Goodman
Mayor Pro Tem
Janet Keo Conklin
Council Member
Nitesh P. Patel
Council Member
Mark I. Waldman
Council Member
5:00 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 LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION: (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9). Three cases:
County of Santa Barbara Superior Court Case No.: 20CV02026 (City of Arcadia et al. v.
Southern California Edison Co.)
Orange County Superior Court Case No.: 30-2022-01294374-CU-WM-CXC (Tatarian v.
City of La Palma)
Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2022-01298828-CU-MC-CJC (Goo v. La Palma Police Department, et. al)
A G E N D A
REGULAR MEETING
LA PALMA CITY COUNCIL
March 7, 2023
March 7, 2023
CS-2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9: One potential case, possible hostile work environment claim.
CS-3. 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
CS-4. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
Property: 5062 La Palma Avenue, La Palma, California
APN: 262-081-04
Agency negotiator: Conal McNamara, City Manager
Ajit Thind, City Attorney
Negotiating parties: Esoteric Homes, Inc
Under negotiations: Price and terms of payment
CS-5. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6.
Agency Designated Representatives: Conal McNamara, City Manager Ryan Hallett, Administrative Services Director
Steve Filarsky, Labor Attorney
Employee Organizations: La Palma General Employees Association La Palma Professional Employees
Association
Unrepresented Employees: Executive Management
CS-6. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION PURSUANT TO (Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9):
Consideration of whether to initiate litigation in one case.
March 7, 2023
OPEN SESSION to Begin at 6:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Member Patel
INVOCATION: Father Aaron Galvizo, St. Ireneaus
Council Member Waldman
ROLL CALL: Council Members
PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation of a Proclamation to Aidan Hong in honor of his attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.
2. Introduction of Andy Ramirez as La Palma’s new Public Works/Community Services Director.
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 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 (2 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 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 March 7, 2023
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 January 10, 2023, Regular Meeting of the Successor Agency.
B. Successor Agency Meeting Schedule
Recommendation that the Successor Agency adopt a Resolution modifying its meeting schedule to meet annually on the first Tuesday each August.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None Scheduled.
REGULAR ITEMS
None Scheduled.
ADJOURN THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
CITY COUNCIL
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 Council Minutes
Recommendation that the City Council approved the Minutes of the January 10, 2023, and February 7, 2023, Regular Meetings, and the January 20, 2023, Special Meeting of the City Council.
3. Approval of Register of Demands
Recommendation that the City Council adopt a Resolution approving the Registers of March 7, 2023
Demands for February 21, 2023, and March 7, 2023.
4. Second Quarter Operating Report, Fiscal Year 2022-23 Recommendation that the City Council receive and file the Second Quarter Operating Report, Fiscal Year 2022-23.
5. Fiscal Year 2021-22 Single Audit Report
Recommendation that the City Council receive and file the Single Audit Report for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2022.
6. Property Damage Settlement and Release
Recommendation that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the attached release agreement.
7. 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.
8. 2023 Street Closures for City Special Events
Recommendation that the City Council adopt a Resolution approving 2023 Street Closures for three (3) City special events: Festival of Nations Parade, Saturday, April 29; Memorial Day, Monday, May 29; and Fitness Run for Fun, Tuesday, July 4.
9. General Plan, Housing Element, and Housing Successor Annual Progress Reports Recommendation that the City Council take the following actions:
a) Receive and file the 2022 General Plan Annual Progress Report, 2022 Housing Element Annual Progress Report, and the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Housing Successor Annual Report; and,
b) Direct the Community Development Department to:
1) Transmit the 2022 General Plan Annual Progress Report to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and the California State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD); and, 2) Transmit the 2022 Housing Element Annual Progress Report via emails to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and the California State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD); and, 3) Transmit the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Housing Successor Annual Report via email to the California State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and make it available on the City’s website.
10. Second Reading And Adoption Of An Ordinance Of The City Of La Palma Amending March 7, 2023
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: The adoption of the proposed Ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Public Resources Code (PRC) Section 21080.17 and CEQA Guideline Section 15303 (Class 3)
Recommendation that the City Council conduct the second reading and adopt an ordinance of the City of La Palma 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.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None Scheduled.
REGULAR ITEMS (3 Items)
11. Mid-Year Budget Update and Adjustments for Fiscal Year 2022-23 Recommendation that the City Council:
1. Receive and file the Mid-Year Budget report; and
2. Approve a Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget; and
3. Direct staff with regard to any transfers from the General Fund.
12. Adoption of 2023 City Council Goals and Objectives
Recommendation that the City Council approve and adopt the 2023 Goals and Objectives.
13. Installation of Pickleball Courts at Central Park
Recommendation that the City Council provide feedback to staff on whether to pursue installation of Pickleball courts at Central Park.
COUNCILMEMBER AB1234 REPORTS, REPORTS FROM CITY-AFFILIATED COMMITTEES,
AND COUNCIL REMARKS
CITY MANAGER REMARKS
CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS
March 7, 2023
ADJOURNMENT
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