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 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-2. 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
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REGULAR MEETING
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April 4, 2023
Under negotiations: Price and terms of payment
CS-3. 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-4. 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
La Palma Police Association
Unrepresented Employees: Executive Management
OPEN SESSION to Begin at 6:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Member Waldman
INVOCATION: Pastor Matthew Agosto, City Church
Council Member Conklin
ROLL CALL: Council Members
PRESENTATIONS
April 4, 2023
1. Demonstration and Recognition of the La Palma “Jumping Coyotes” Jump Rope Team for Jump Rope Excellence.
2. Recognition of the La Palma Recreation Center Martial Arts Student for achieving Black Belt Status.
3. Presentation of proclamation in recognition of April as Donate Life Month.
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.
CONSENT CALENDAR ( 5 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 approve the Minutes of the March 7, 2023, 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 March 21, 2023, and April 4, 2023.
4. Award of Contract to Universal Coating, Inc. for the Community Center Roof Project, City Project No. 22-BLDG-02
Recommendation that the City Council take the following actions:
a) Award a Contract in the amount of $191,000.00, inclusive of all bid items to the low bidder, Universal Coating, Inc. for the Community Center Roof Project, City Project No. 22-BLDG-02; and
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b) Appropriate an additional $100,550 from the Capital Outlay Reserve Fund (COR) to fully fund the project.
5. New National Opioid Settlement
Recommendation that the City Council take the following actions:
a) Adopt a Resolution authorizing participation in the New National Opioid Settlement; and
b) Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute any related documents PUBLIC HEARINGS (1 Item)
6. CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING: REQUEST TO CONTINUE Consideration of Adopting New Fee Schedules for Certain Fees TO THE JUNE 6, 2023 COUNCIL
MEETING
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) APPROVE REQUEST TO CONTINUE PUBLIC HEARING ON Consideration of Adopting New Fee Schedules for Certain Fees TO THE JUNE 6, 2023 COUNCIL MEETING.
REGULAR ITEMS (1 Item)
7. Council Chambers Audio Improvement
Recommendation that the City Council provide direction to Staff.
COUNCILMEMBER AB1234 REPORTS, REPORTS FROM CITY-AFFILIATED COMMITTEES,
AND COUNCIL REMARKS
CITY MANAGER REMARKS
CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS
April 4, 2023
ADJOURNMENT
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