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 – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION:
Consideration of whether to initiate litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4): (1 case)
CS-2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6.
Agency Designated Representatives: Conal McNamara, City Manager Ryan Hallett, Administrative Services Director
Unrepresented Employees: Executive Management
OPEN SESSION to Begin at 6:30 PM
A G E N D A
REGULAR MEETING
LA PALMA CITY COUNCIL
April 2, 2024
April 2, 2024
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Pro Tem Waldman
INVOCATION: Pastor Matthew Agosto, City Church
Council Member Baker
ROLL CALL: Council Members
PRESENTATIONS
1. Recognition of John F. Kennedy High School Cheer Team for achieving the First Place Title in the Medium Varsity Non-Tumbling Novice Division.
2. Recognition of Citizen’s Academy Attendees
3. Introduction of Omar Ochoa as La Palma’s new Water Worker II in the Public Works/Community Services Department.
4. Introduction of Alan Rivera as La Palma’s new Management Assistant in the General Government Department.
5. Introduction of Jesse Lopez as La Palma’s new Police Officer in the Police Department.
6. Introduction of Gabriela Funes as La Palma’s new Civilian Investigator in the Police Department.
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 (5 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.
April 2, 2024
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 March 5, 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 Demands for March 20, 2024, and April 2, 2024.
4. Amendment to the Agreement with Anaheim Family YMCA
Recommendation that the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute an amendment to the Agreement with Anaheim Family YMCA to conduct registrations for summer swim lessons.
5. Approve an Agreement with James Event Production Inc. for Event Production Services at Festival of Nations
Recommendation that the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to enter into an agreement with James Event Productions Inc. for event production services for the upcoming Festival of Nations event for an amount not to exceed $35,500.
PUBLIC HEARINGS (1 Item)
6. Adoption of the General Plan 2021-2029 Housing Element 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 approving the 2021-2029 Housing Element April 2, 2024
REGULAR ITEMS (1 Item)
7. Adoption of 2024 City Council Goals and Objectives
Recommendation that the City Council approve and adopt the 2024 Goals and Objectives.
COUNCILMEMBER AB1234 REPORTS, REPORTS FROM CITY-AFFILIATED COMMITTEES,
AND COUNCIL REMARKS
CITY MANAGER REMARKS
CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS
ADJOURNMENT
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