Marshall Goodman
Mayor
Mark I. Waldman
Mayor Pro Tem
Debbie S. Baker
Council Member
Janet Keo Conklin
Council Member
Nitesh P. Patel
Council Member
5:30 p.m.
Council Chambers
La Palma City Hall
7822 Walker Street, La Palma
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Goodman
ROLL CALL: Council and Commission Members
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 and Successor Agency are 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.
CLOSED SESSION
CS-1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2):
(1 case) Bid Protest related to Various Median Islands Project (City Project No. ST-371)
A G E N D A
SPECIAL MEETING
LA PALMA CITY COUNCIL
February 6, 2024
February 6, 2024
RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
NOTE: As a general rule, staff reports or other written documentation have been prepared or organized with respect to each item of business listed on the agenda. Copies of these materials and other disclosable public records distributed to all or a majority of the members of the City Council in connection with an open session item on the agenda are on file and available for inspection with the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 7822 Walker Street, during regular business hours 7:30 A.M. to 6:00 P.M., Monday through Thursday. If such writings are distributed to members of the Council on the day of a City Council meeting, the writings will be available at the entrance to the City Council Chambers. If you have any questions regarding any item of business on the agenda for this meeting, any of the staff reports, or other documentation relating to any agenda item, please contact the City Clerk at (714) 690-3334.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, you should contact the City Clerk at (714) 690-3334. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable accommodations to ensure accessibility to this meeting.
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) Name of Case: Tatarian vs. City of La Palma
Case No. OCSC 30-2024-01375931-CU-WM-CJC
OPEN SESSION to Begin at 6:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Member Keo Conklin
A G E N D A
REGULAR MEETING
LA PALMA CITY COUNCIL
February 6, 2024
February 6, 2024
INVOCATION: Pastor Steve Bland, La Palma Christian Church Council Member Patel
ROLL CALL: Council Members
PRESENTATIONS
1. 49
th Annual Americana Awards presentation by Howard Kummerman, Executive Director of Cypress College Foundation
2. Presentation of a Proclamation in Recognition of Black History Month.
3. Recognition of Congressional Gold Medal Award recipient and World War II Veteran, Stansbury Johnson.
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 (11 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 January 16, 2024, Regular Meeting of the City Council.
3. Approval of Register of Demands
Recommendation that the City Council adopt a Resolution approving the Register of February 6, 2024
Demands for February 6, 2024.
4. City of La Palma Second Quarter Cash and Investment Report, Fiscal Year 2023- 24, as of December 31, 2023
Recommendation that the City Council receive and file receive the Cash and Investment Report for the second quarter of fiscal year 2023-24.
5. Second Quarter Operating Report, Fiscal Year 2023-24 Recommendation that the City Council receive and file the Second Quarter Operating Report, Fiscal Year 2023-24.
6. Authorizing Funding for Annual Contribution to the North Orange County Service Planning Area
Recommendation that the City Council appropriate and allocate $52,400 from its Housing Fund to cover the City’s Fiscal Year 2022-23 required contribution to the North Orange County Service Planning Area.
7. Resolution approving the Sponsorship for 2024 Cypress College Foundation Americana Awards, and Authorizing the Distribution of Tickets to Attend the Event Recommendation that the City Council adopt a Resolution approving Sponsorship of the 2024 Cypress College Foundation Americana Awards at the Benefactor Level and authorize the distribution of tickets to attend the event.
8. Approve an Agreement with OpenGov, Inc. for Community Development Permitting, Licensing, and Code Enforcement Software and Implementation Recommendation that the City Council authorize the City Manager or designee to enter into a 2.5-year agreement with OpenGov, Inc. for Community Development permitting, licensing, and code enforcement software and implementation services totaling approximately $184,000.
9. Approve an Agreement for Work Order and Asset Management Software Recommendation that the City Council take the following actions:
a. Approve an agreement with Cartegraph Systems, LLC., for work order and asset management software and implementation in an amount of $64,402.00; b. Authorize the City Manager or designee to approve change orders in an amount not to exceed 5% of the project cost; and
c. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute said agreement for the remainder of FY 2023/24 and up to two, one-year contract amendments and extensions in an amount not to exceed $29,000 per fiscal year.
February 6, 2024
10. Contract Extension to Infrastructure Engineers for On-Call City Engineering Services
Recommendation that the City Council extend the On-Call City Engineer Services contract for one (1) year with Infrastructure Engineers, a Bowman Company of Brea, California.
11. Amendment to the Agreement with Empire Pipe Cleaning and Equipment Inc. for a Six-Month Extension
Recommendation that the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute an amendment to the Agreement with Empire Pipe Cleaning and Equipment Inc. for a six-month extension for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2023-24 and authorize a four percent (4%) increase of $6,775 for a not-to-exceed total of $175,975.
PUBLIC HEARINGS (1 Item)
12. Introduction and First Reading of An Ordinance Adding a new Section to the La Palma Municipal Code (Chapter 44 of the La Palma Municipal Code) Section 44-1164 to 44-1170 to Limit Broadband Permit Batch Applications to the Statutory Minimum.
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 for First Reading Adding Sections 44-1164 to 44-1170 to Chapter 44 of the La Palma Municipal Code to Limit Broadband Permit Batch Application to the Statutory Minmum.
CEQA: Exempt pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(2) and 15061(b)(3) REGULAR ITEMS (2 Items)
13. Award of Contract for Various Median Islands Project Recommendation that the City Council take the following action:
a) Approve an Award of Contract in the amount of $2,533,643.70 to the low bidder, Unispec Construction, Inc. for the Various Median Islands Project, City Project No.
ST-371;
b) Authorize a 10% contingency for unforeseen project costs; February 6, 2024
c) Appropriate $951,000 of SB1 funds, $140,045.31 of OCTA M2 funds to complete project funding for construction, construction management and inspection services; and
d) Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary documents to complete the project.
14. Mayor Goodman and Councilmember Patel: Community Conversation Regarding Term Limits for La Palma City CouncilMembers
Recommendation that the City Council provide direction to staff based on Council discussions.
COUNCILMEMBER AB1234 REPORTS, REPORTS FROM CITY-AFFILIATED COMMITTEES,
AND COUNCIL REMARKS
CITY MANAGER REMARKS
CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS
ADJOURNMENT
NOTE: As a general rule, staff reports or other written documentation have been prepared or organized with respect to each item of business listed on the agenda. Copies of these materials and other disclosable public records distributed to all or a majority of the members of the City Council in connection with an open session item on the agenda are on file and available for inspection with the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 7822 Walker Street, during regular business hours 7:30 A.M. to 6:00 P.M., Monday through Thursday. If such writings are distributed to members of the Council on the day of a City Council meeting, the writings will be available at the entrance to the City Council Chambers. If you have any questions regarding any item of business on the agenda for this meeting, any of the staff reports, or other documentation relating to any agenda item, please contact the City Clerk at (714) 690-3334.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, you should contact the City Clerk at (714) 690-3334. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable accommodations to ensure accessibility to this meeting.