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 LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Consideration of whether to initiate litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4): (1 case)
CS-2. 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
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November 7, 2023
Ajit Thind, City Attorney
Negotiating parties: Esoteric Homes, Inc
Under negotiations: Price and terms of payment
CS-3. 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-4. 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-5. 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 OPEN SESSION to Begin at 6:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Member Patel
INVOCATION: Pastor Steve Bland, La Palma Christian Church Council Member Waldman
ROLL CALL: Council Members
November 7, 2023
PRESENTATIONS
1. Recognition of John F. Kennedy High School Girl’s Volleyball Team for earning the Empire League Champions Title
2. La Palma Community Activities and Beautification Committee, Home Spotlight Committee, will recognize the home of Scott and Maria Edge, 5071 Toulouse Lane, La Palma.
3. Recognition of La Palma’s new Police Chief Ron Wilkerson and Police Captain Joe Guerrero.
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 (15 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 October 3, 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 October 17, 2023, and November 7, 2023.
4. City of La Palma First Quarter Cash and Investment Report, Fiscal Year 2023-24, as of September 30, 2023
Recommendation that the City Council receive and file the Cash and Investment Report for the first quarter of fiscal year 2023-24.
November 7, 2023
5. Resolution Adopting the Measure M2 Expenditure Report for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2023
Recommendation that the City Council adopt a Resolution approving the annual Measure M2 expenditure report for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2023.
6. Resolution Certifying the City’s Commitment to Projects Submitted for Inclusion in the 2025 Federal Transportation Improvement Program (FTIP) Recommendation that the City Council adopt a Resolution certifying that the City has the resources to fund the projects in the Fiscal Year 2024-25 to 2029-30 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and affirms its commitment to implement all projects in the program.
7. Resolution Amending the City Council’s Regular Meeting Schedule for January, 2024.
Recommendation that the City Council adopt a Resolution amending the City’s Council’s Regular Meeting Schedule for January, 2024.
8. Notice of Completion and Acceptance of Work for the Valley View Street, Fresca Drive & Marlin Circle, and Zone 6 Slurry Seal Improvements Recommendation that the City Council accept the work as complete and authorize the Public Works/Community Services Director to file the Notice of Completion and Acceptance of Work with the Orange County Recorder for the Valley View Street City Project ST-368; Fresca Drive & Marlin Circle City Project ST-369; and Zone 6 City Project ST-370 Slurry Seal Improvements.
9. Agreement with the Orange County Transportation Authority for Countywide Signal Synchronization Baseline Project.
Recommendation that the City Council approve the Cooperative Agreement with Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) for Countywide Signal Synchronization Baseline Project.
10. Ratification of an Award of Contract to JDL Design LLC for Emergency Water Connection Panel Repair.
Recommendation that the City Council ratify the award of a contract in the amount of $45,553.13 to JDL Design, LLC for the emergency panel repair at the City’s water interconnection with Metropolitan Water District’s (MWD) OC-54 location.
11. Approve the Purchase of Large Water Meters
Recommendation that the City Council approve the purchase of 38 Large Water Meters from Ferguson Waterworks in an amount not to exceed $49,000.
November 7, 2023
12. Approve the Purchase of Water Meter Interface Units Recommendation that the City Council purchase 1,101 Neptune Water Meter Interface Units from Ferguson Waterworks in an amount not to exceed $97,000.
13. Award of Contract for City Hall Railing and Sidewalk Improvements Recommendation that the City Councilapprove the Award of Contract in the amount of $159,100 and a 10% contingency to the low and qualified bidder, Premo Construction, Incorporated for the City Hall Railing and Sidewalk Improvements, City Project No. 23- BLDG-01.
14. Resolution Granting a Time Extension for the Project at La Plama Shopping Center Parking Lot located at 4875 – 4997 La Palma Avenue
Recommendation that the City Council adopt a Resolution granting a one-year time extension for Amendment No. 3 to Precise Plan 28 (PPA 28), Amendment No. 1 to Precise Plan 100 (PPA 100), Amendment No. 1 to Precise Plan 148 (PPA 148), Amendment No. 1 to Precise Plan 171 (PPA 171), and a Parking Variance 2019-04 for proposed repairs and improvements to the La Palma Shopping Center’s parking lot located at 4875 – 4997 La Palma Avenue.
15. Community Development Consultant Services Request
Recommendation that the City Council:
1) Appropriate $50,000 for continued Community Development Consultant services; and
2) Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract amendment for Community Development Consultant Services with Jeffrey Adams through December 31, 2023; and
3) Authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement for Community Development Consultant services starting January 2024 until a new Planning Manager is hired.
PUBLIC HEARINGS (3 Items)
16. Adoption of a Resolution Confirming Costs of Abatement and Directing that Such Costs be Assessed Pursuant to La Palma Municipal Code Chapter 26 Against Property Located at 5782 Warwick Circle as Special Assessment if not Timely Remitted.
Recommendation that the City Council take the following actions:
a) Open Public Hearing
b) Receive Staff Report
c) City Council Comments and Questions
November 7, 2023
d) Receive Public Input
e) Close Public Hearing
f) Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of La Palma, California, Confirming Outstanding Costs of Abatement in the Amount of $18,003.31 and Directing that such Costs be Assessed Pursuant to La Palma Municipal Code Chapter 26 Against the Property Located at 5782 Warwick Circle as a Special Assessment if not Timely Remitted.
17. Introduction and First Reading of An Ordinance Amending City Zoning Code (Chapter 44 of the La Palma Municipal Code) Section 44-396 to Prohibit Signs on Block Walls Facing the Public Right-Of-Way
CEQA: Exempt pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(2) and 15061(b)(3) 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 City Zoning Code (Chapter 44 of the La Palma Municipal Code) Section 44-396 to Prohibit Signs on Block Walls Facing the Public Right-of-Way by 1) asking the City Clerk to read the title of the Ordinance; and 2) approving a motion to waive further reading of the Ordinance and to pass it to a second reading.
18. Consideration of Adoption of an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration, and Approving Conditional Use Permit 390, and Precise Plan 288 for a Double-sided Digital Display Billboard at 6951 Walker Street, La Palma, CA 90623 (APN #276-071- 11); Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance Approving a Development Agreement Between the City of La Palma and Outfront Foster Interstate, LLC for a Double-sided Digital Display Billboard at 6951 Walker Street.
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
November 7, 2023
e) Close Public Hearing
f) Adopt a Resolution Adopting an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) for the construction, operation and maintenance of a double-sided digital display billboard to be located on a portion of the real property at 6951 Walker Street;
g) Adopt a Resolution Approving Conditional Use Permit 390 for the construction, operation and maintenance of a double-sided digital display billboard to be located on a portion of the real property at 6951 Walker Street; h) Adopt a Resolution Approving Precise Plan 288 for the construction, operation and maintenance of double-sided digital display billboard located at 6951 Walker Street; and
i) Introduce an Ordinance Approving a Development Agreement Between the City of La Palma and Outfront Foster Interstate, LLC for a Double-sided Digital Display Billboard at 6951 Walker Street 1) asking the City Clerk to read the title of the Ordinance; and 2) approving a motion to waive further reading of the Ordinance and to pass it to a second reading.
REGULAR ITEMS (1 Item)
19. Business Engagement Ad Hoc Committee Business Mixer Update Recommendation that the City Council receive and file this report and provide direction to staff as needed.
COUNCILMEMBER AB1234 REPORTS, REPORTS FROM CITY-AFFILIATED COMMITTEES,
AND COUNCIL REMARKS
CITY MANAGER REMARKS
CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS
ADJOURNMENT
November 7, 2023
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