Marshall Goodman
Mayor
Mark Waldman
Mayor Pro Tem
Debbie S. Baker
Council Member
Janet Keo Conklin
Council Member
Nitesh P. Patel
Council Member
6:00 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 – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Consideration of whether to initiate litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4): (1 case)
CS-2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (Pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9) Torres Claim No. CJP-3050117, regarding physical altercation OPEN SESSION to Begin at 6:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Member Baker
A G E N D A
REGULAR MEETING
LA PALMA CITY COUNCIL
January 16, 2024
January 16, 2024
INVOCATION: Pastor Matthew Agosto, City Church
Council Member Keo Conklin
ROLL CALL: Council Members
PRESENTATIONS
1. Introduction of Belinda Deines as La Palma’s new Planning Manager
2. La Palma Community Activities and Beautification Committee, Home Spotlight Committee, will recognize the home of Erik Gutierrez & Margarita Velasco, 7512 Anthony Circle.
3. Presentation to Employee of the Year to Police Officer Jay Choi
4. Presentation to Supervisor/Professional Employee of the Year to City Clerk Kimberly Kenney
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 (8 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 December 12, 2023, Regular Meeting of the City Council.
January 16, 2024
3. Approval of Register of Demands
Recommendation that the City Council adopt a Resolution approving the Registers of Demands for December 19, 2023, January 2, 2024, and January 16, 2024.
4. Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2023
Recommendation that the City Council receive and file the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) of the City of La Palma for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2023.
5. 2024 Legislative Platform
Recommendation that the City Council adopt the City of La Palma’s 2024 State and Federal Legislative Platform.
6. West Orange County Community Emergency Response Team Memorandum of Understanding
Recommendation that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Adopt a Resolution approving the City of La Palma’s participation in the West Orange County Community Emergency Response Team Memorandum of Understanding dated October 4, 2023; and
2. Authorize the City Manager and the Police Chief, or their designees, to complete and sign all necessary documents and materials.
7. Second Reading and Adoption 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 conduct the second reading and adopt 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.
8. Traffic Signal Controller and Battery Backup Equipment Purchases Recommendation that the City Council authorize the City Manager or designee to purchase six (6) traffic signal control devices from Econolite of Anaheim, California, totaling $45,150 and authorize the purchase of eight (8) traffic signal controller battery backup systems from Clary Corp/NexTech Systems of Irvine, California, totaling $47,410.
PUBLIC HEARINGS (1 Item)
9. Resolution Confirming Outstanding 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
January 16, 2024
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) Adopt a Resolution Confirming Outstanding Costs of Abatement in the Amount of $10,051.42 and Directing that such Costs be Assessed Pursuant to City Municipal Code Chapter 26 Against the Property Located at 5782 Warwick Circle as a Special Assessment if not Timely Remitted.
REGULAR ITEMS (2 Items)
10. Consideration of Agenda Management Software and City Council Meeting Media Streaming Services
Recommendation that the City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into an Agreement with CivicPlus, LLC for the purchase of Agenda Management Software and City Council Meeting Media Streaming Services.
11. Community Activities and Beautification Committee (CAB) Recommendation Regarding Concerts in the Park Date Change
Recommendation that the City Council consider moving the Concerts in the Park series from Saturday nights to Thursday nights to help procure high quality entertainment and increase community engagement for this family focused event.
COUNCILMEMBER AB1234 REPORTS, REPORTS FROM CITY-AFFILIATED COMMITTEES,
AND COUNCIL REMARKS
CITY MANAGER REMARKS
CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS
ADJOURNMENT
January 16, 2024
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