Marshall Goodman
Mayor
Mark Waldman
Mayor Pro Tem
Debbie S. Baker
Council Member
Janet Keo Conklin
Council Member
Nitesh P. Patel
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 – 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
CS-2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 paragraph (1) of subdivision (d):
Byer Claim [Claim No. CJP-3050857]
OPEN SESSION to Begin at 6:30 PM
A G E N D A
REGULAR MEETING
LA PALMA CITY COUNCIL
March 5, 2024
March 5, 2024
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Member Patel
INVOCATION: Father Romero Ascan, St. Irenaeus Catholic Church Mayor Pro Tem Waldman
ROLL CALL: Council Members
PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation of a Proclamation in Recognition of March as Red Cross 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 (10 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 February 6, 2024, Special and Regular Meetings, and February 12, 2024, Special Meeting of the City Council.
3. Approval of Register of Demands
Recommendation that the City Council adopt a Resolution approving the Register of Demands for February 20, 2024, and for March 5, 2024.
March 5, 2024
4. 2023 Annual Housing Element Progress Report
Recommendation that the City Council receive and file the 2023 Annual Housing Element Progress Report.
5. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Amending City Zoning Code (Chapter 44 of the La Palma Municipal Code) Section 44-1164 to 44-1170 to Limit Batch Applications to the Statutory Minimum.
Recommendation that the City Council conduct the second reading and adopt an Ordinance Amending City Zoning Code Section 44-1164 to 44-1170 to Limit Batch Applications to the Statutory Minimum.
6. 2024 Street Closures for Special Events
Recommendation that the City Council adopt a Resolution approving Street Closures for the following special events to be held by the City: the Every 15 Minutes campaign on Tuesday, April 9; the Festival of Nations Parade on Saturday, April 27; the Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 27; and the Fitness Run for Fun on Thursday, July 4.
7. Notice of Completion and Acceptance of Work for the Water Main Interconnect Project (Houston Ave. & Moody St.), City Project No. 22-WTR-02 Recommendation that the City Council accept the work 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 Water Main Interconnect Project (Houston Ave. & Moody St.), City Project No. 22-WTR-02.
8. Softball Field and Tennis Court Lighting Replacement Project Recommendation that the City Council that the City Council approve the agreement with Musco Sports Lighting through Sourcewell Master Project: 199030 (Contract Number:
041123-MSL) as follows:
1. Softball field lighting improvements in the amount of $191,128 for the purchase of materials, installation costs, bonds, and sale tax for new LED lighting; and
2. Tennis/Pickleball Court lighting improvements in the amount of $77,833 for the purchase of materials, installation costs, bonds, and sale tax for new LED lighting.
9. Award of Professional Services Agreement for Construction Management, Inspection and Labor Compliance Services for the Various Median Islands Project Recommendation that the City Council take the following action:
1. Award a Professional Services Agreement with AKAL/SPS Consultants to provide construction management, inspection, and labor compliance services for the Various Median Islands Project, City Project No. ST-371 in the amount of $303,120; and
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2. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary documents
10. Amendment to an Agreement with EDCO Disposal Corporation in compliance with SB 1383 to provide Education and Outreach, Container Contamination Minimization, and Procurement of Recovered Organic Waste Products.
Recommendation that the City Council approve an Amendment to the Agreement with EDCO Disposal Corporation to comply with SB 1383 regulations which includes designating specific responsibilities to EDCO Disposal Corporation, including procurement and distribution of recovered organic waste products.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None Scheduled.
REGULAR ITEMS (2 Items)
11. Central Park Pickleball Fencing and Striping Award of Contract Recommendation that the City Council take the following action:
1. Award a contract and authorize the Mayor to execute all documents with Trueline Construction & Surfacing, Inc., of Riverside, California for the Central Park Pickleball Fencing and Striping project’s base bid in the amount of $70,359.60;
2. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to direct staff to purchase four (4) Douglas PPS 22SQ Portable Pickleball System nets or similar item in an amount not to exceed $16,000; and
3. Due to adequate State park grant funding, approve bid alternates to replace worn black wind screening and install a 4-foot-high separation rolling gate or similar to keep pickleballs from entering the westerly tennis court from the easterly pickleball courts and vice-versa to Trueline Construction & Surfacing, Inc., of Riverside, California in the amount of $12,221.21.
12. Mid-Year Budget Update and Adjustments and Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget
Recommendation that the City Council receive and file the Mid-Year Budget report and adopt a Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget.
COUNCILMEMBER AB1234 REPORTS, REPORTS FROM CITY-AFFILIATED COMMITTEES,
AND COUNCIL REMARKS
CITY MANAGER REMARKS
March 5, 2024
CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS
ADJOURNMENT
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