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): (2 cases)
CS-2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (Pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9) Name of Case: Torres vs. City of La Palma
Case No. OCSC TC24-3498
CS-3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 paragraph (1) of subdivision (d)) Name of Case: Ross Byer v. City of La Palma
Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2024-01394359-CU-OE- CJC
A G E N D A
REGULAR MEETING
LA PALMA CITY COUNCIL
May 7, 2024
May 7, 2024
CS-4. THE CITY COUNCIL WILL MEET IN CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957(B)(1):
PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT
Position Title: City Manager
OPEN SESSION to Begin at 6:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Member Baker
INVOCATION: Pastor Peter Hernandez, La Palma Christian Center Council Member Conklin
ROLL CALL: Council Members
PRESENTATIONS
1. Introduction of Marilyn Tap as the City’s new Human Resource Intern and Medina Avdic as the City’s new Community Development Intern.
2. Proclamation in Recognition of May through August as Drowning Prevention
3. Proclamation in Recognition of May 21-27, 2023, as Public Works Recognition Week
4. Presentation of a Proclamation to Miles Moreau in honor of his attaining the rank of Eagle Scout.
5. Recognition of Anaheim Union High School District Soapbox Speech Champions
6. Recognition of the “Every 15 Minutes” program participants.
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.
May 7, 2024
CONSENT CALENDAR (9 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 April 2, 2024, Regular Meeting, and the April 4, 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 April 16, 2024, and May 7, 2024.
4. Third Quarter Operating Report, Fiscal Year 2023-24
Recommendation that the City Council receive and file the Third Quarter Operating Report, Fiscal Year 2023-24.
5. Third Quarter Cash and Investment Report, Fiscal Year 2023-24, as of March 31, 2024
Recommendation that the City Council receive and file the Cash and Investment Report for the third quarter of fiscal year 2023-24.
6. Destruction of Obsolete Records
Recommendation that the City Council adopt a Resolution authorizing the destruction of obsolete records pursuant to the California Government Code Section 34090
7. Notification of Rate Adjustment for Waste and Recycling Services Recommendation that the City Council receive and file the report regarding the rate adjustment for residential and commercial waste and recycling services, effective July 1st, 2024.
May 7, 2024
8. Professional Services Agreement with Infinity Technologies for Information Technology Management Services
Recommendation that the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute a three-year professional services agreement with Infinity Technologies for Information Technology Management Services (ITMS) for the period July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027.
9. Spectrum Service Agreement for Internet at City Facilities Recommendation that the City Council authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the attached three-year agreement with Spectrum for internet at City facilities, including City Hall, Community Center, Police Department, Wi-Fi, City Yard, and Walker Well.
PUBLIC HEARINGS (1 Item)
10. Resolution of Intention to Vacate a portion of a 20-foot Sidewalk Easement located at 6951 Walker Street, La Palma, CA 90623 (APN 276-071-11).
CEQA Exempt from CEQA under CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c), Existing Facilities (Class 1) involving no expansion of existing or former use of existing sidewalks and pedestrian trails.
Recommendation that the City Council take the following actions:
a) Open Public Hearing
b) Receive Staff Report
c) Committee Comments and Questions
d) Receive Public Input
e) Close Public Hearing
f) Adopt a Resolution of intention to vacate a portion of a 20-foot sidewalk easement at 6951 Walker Street
CEQA: Exempt from CEQA under CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(c), Existing Facilities (Class 1) involving no expansion of existing or former use of existing sidewalks and pedestrian trails.
REGULAR ITEMS (4 Items)
11. Discussion for Integrating a Health and Wellness Fair to Upcoming Events Recommendation that the City Council review and discuss incorporating a Health and Wellness Fair component at the upcoming Fitness Run for Fun on July 4 and Concerts in the Park on July 18, 2024.
May 7, 2024
12. Monument Lighting Repairs and Design Services
Recommendation that the City Council provide direction to Staff on this matter.
13. Long-Term Fiscal Status and Draft Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget Recommendation that the City Council take the following actions:
1) Receive the staff presentation on the Long-Term Fiscal Status Update; and 2) Receive an overview of the Draft Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget and provide direction for additional materials or information needed for the final budget to be presented on June 4, 2024.
14. Recap of the April 4, 2024, Special Meeting of the City Council and Community Conversation Event
Recommendation that the City Council receive and file this report and provide direction to the City Manager as needed.
COUNCILMEMBER AB1234 REPORTS, REPORTS FROM CITY-AFFILIATED COMMITTEES,
AND COUNCIL REMARKS
CITY MANAGER REMARKS
CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS
ADJOURNMENT
May 7, 2024
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