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
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CALL TO ORDER
CLOSED SESSION
CS-1. 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
A G E N D A
REGULAR MEETING
LA PALMA CITY COUNCIL
October 3, 2023
October 3, 2023
CS-2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (Pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9) Name of Case: Tatarian vs. City of La Palma
Case No. OCSC 30-2022-01294374-CU-WM-CJC
CS-3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (Pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9) Name of Case: Goo v. La Palma Police Department, et al.
Case No. OCSC 30-2022-01298828-CU-MC-CJC
CS-4. 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 Amended Lease CS-5. 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.
OPEN SESSION to Begin at 6:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Pro Tem Goodman
INVOCATION: Pastor Matthew Agosto, City Church
Council Member Patel
ROLL CALL: Council Members
PRESENTATIONS
1. Introduction of new Administrative Services and General Government Interns.
October 3, 2023
2. Introduction of Angel Nguyen as the City’s new Accounting Supervisor.
3. La Palma Community Activities and Beautification Committee, Home Spotlight Committee, will recognize the home of Dan and Rosa Chavarin, 8021 Louise Lane, La Palma.
4. Recognition of October 8-14 as “Fire Prevention Week”.
5. Legislative Update by Senator Janet Nguyen.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS (Time Limit: 5 Minutes Each)
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CONSENT CALENDAR (6 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 September 5, 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 September 19, 2023, and October 3, 2023.
4. Modifications to Part-Time Salaries and Staffing
Recommendation that the City Council take the following action:
1. Adopt a Resolution amending the salary schedule for part-time employees.
October 3, 2023
2. Adopt a Resolution modifying the FY 2023-24 Budget Staffing Plan transferring 0.30 FTE’s from the Police Per Diem Dispatchers position to Police Service Aides position.
5. Notice of Completion and Acceptance of Work for the Central Park Basketball & Tennis Court Resurfacing Project
Recommendation that the City Council take the following action:
a. Accept the work as complete by Trueline Construction and Surfacing of Corona, California for the Central Park Basketball & Tennis Court Resurfacing, City Project No. 23-PRK-01; and
b. Authorize the Public Works and Community Services Director to file the Notice of Completion with the Orange County Recorder.
6. Notice of Completion and Acceptance of Work for the Community Center Roof Project
Recommendation that the City Council take the following action:
a. Accept the work as complete by Universal Coating Incorporated of Fresno, California for the Community Center Roof Project, City Project No. 22-BLDG-02; and b. Authorize the Public Works and Community Services Director to file the Notice of Completion and Acceptance of Work with the Orange County Recorder.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None Scheduled.
REGULAR ITEMS (2 Items)
7. Approve the Festival of Nations Date and Provide Direction Recommendation that the City Council take the following action:
1. Approve the Festival of Nations event to be held on Saturday, April 27, 2024 from 10:30am – 4:30pm; and
2. Provide any additional input on the 2024 Festival of Nations event.
8. Pickleball Court Installation Options
Recommendation that the City Council take the following action:
1. Review and select one of the following options with or without modifications to bid the conversion of an existing tennis court to pickleball courts at Central Park:
a. Remove the easterly tennis court and install 4 pickleball courts; October 3, 2023
b. Remove the easterly tennis court and install 3 pickleball courts; or c. Stripe the easterly tennis court and paint 4 pickleball courts on the existing surface
2. Based on the City Council’s selected option, authorize the City Manager or his designee to bid the project.
COUNCILMEMBER AB1234 REPORTS, REPORTS FROM CITY-AFFILIATED COMMITTEES,
AND COUNCIL REMARKS
CITY MANAGER REMARKS
CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS
ADJOURNMENT
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