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Agenda Item No. 20 August 6, 2024 | 1
City of La Palma
Agenda Item No. 20
MEETING DATE: August 6, 2024
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
SUBMITTED BY: Ron Wilkerson, Police Chief
Ryan Hallett, Assistant City Manager
AGENDA TITLE: Resolution Approving an Exception to the 180-Day Waiting Period for Hiring a Retired Annuitant
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a Resolution certifying the need for an exception to the post-retirement employment requirement outlined in Government Code sections 7522.56 and 21224, which stipulates that California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS) retirees must wait 180 days before being employed by a CalPERS employer.
BACKGROUND:
None.
SUMMARY:
The Police Department currently faces staffing challenges with one vacant Police Dispatch position and a second employee scheduled to go on parental leave soon, temporarily reducing the dispatch team to 50% capacity. To address this situation and ensure continuous operation, there is a need to bring on additional help by utilizing Per Diem Dispatchers. This measure will help cover shifts and maintain the efficiency and effectiveness of the dispatch team during this period of reduced staffing.
The City currently has one Per Diem Dispatcher, Janet Waller. Janet is a seasoned dispatcher who has been working for the City as a Per Diem Dispatcher for nearly nine years. Janet's performance has been exceptional and has helped the City with staffing fluctuations over the years.
Janet will retire from her current employer, the City of Fountain Valley, which is part of the same retirement system as La Palma, on August 2, 2024. The Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) requires newly retired individuals to wait at least 180 days before returning to work within the same retirement system. However, exemptions under Government Code Sections 7522.56(f)(1) and 21224 allow retirees to undertake limited-duration work if approved by the governing body at a public meeting. These exemptions enable retirees to work up to 960 hours per fiscal year on special projects or temporary staffing shortages. Therefore, it is recommended that the City Council approve a resolution certifying the need for an exception to the 180-day waiting period requirement, allowing Janet to be employed by the City.
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ANALYSIS:
None.
FISCAL IMPACT:
By adopting the Resolution, the City will achieve overtime savings for full-time dispatchers over the immediate six-month period. This move will also alleviate the current workload and stress on existing staff by providing additional support and reducing the need for excessive overtime hours.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution
Resolution No. 2024-__
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-__
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA PALMA FOR EXCEPTION TO THE 180-DAY WAIT
PERIOD IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 7522.56 AND 21224
WHEREAS, the California Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2013 (Gov.
Code, §§ 7522 et seq.) prohibits the employment of retired persons within 180 days of their retirement unless certain conditions set forth in subdivisions (f) and (g) of Government Code Section 7522.56 are met; and
WHEREAS, Section 21224 of the Government Code allows retired persons to serve without reinstatement from retirement or the loss or interruption of benefits by appointment of a public agency during an emergency to prevent stoppage of public business or because the retired person has specialized skills needed in performing work of limited duration; and WHEREAS, Section 21224 of the Government Code sets limits on the minimum and maximum compensation a retired person may receive to no less than the minimum monthly base salary and no more than the maximum monthly base salary paid to other employees performing comparable duties divided by 173.333 to equal an hourly rate; and WHEREAS, Section 21224 of the Government Code prohibits retired persons appointed pursuant to the section from receiving any benefit, incentive, compensation in lieu of benefits, or other form of compensation in addition to the hourly pay rate; and WHEREAS, Section 21224 of the Government Code limits a retired person appointed pursuant to that Section to working up to 960 hours each fiscal year, regardless of whether they work for one or more employers; and
WHEREAS, the City of La Palma desires to appoint Janet Waller (CalPERS ID:
5172032001) (“Ms. Waller”) as an extra help retired annuitant to perform the duties of Per Diem Dispatcher for the City of La Palma subject to the limits of Government Code Section 21224; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Waller (CalPERS ID: 5172032001) retired from the City of Fountain Valley in the position of Police Dispatcher effective August 2, 2024; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Paragraph (1) of subdivision (f) of Government Code Section 7522.56, the employment of Ms. Waller is necessary to fill a critically needed position in the City of La Palma, before 180 days since Ms. Waller’s retirement from the City of Fountain Valley has passed; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to subdivision (g) of Government Code Section 7522.56, Ms.
Waller has not accepted any retirement incentive upon retirement; and
Resolution No. 2024-__
WHEREAS, pursuant to subdivision (a) of Government Code Section 21224, Ms.
Waller has specialized skills as a dispatcher needed to perform Per Diem Dispatcher work for a limited duration; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to subdivision (a) of Government Code Section 21224, the maximum base salary for a Per Diem Dispatcher is $6,616.30 and the hourly equivalent is $38.17, and the minimum base salary is $5,184.05 and the hourly equivalent is $29.91; and
WHEREAS, the hourly rate for Ms. Waller shall be $38.17 per hour; and WHEREAS, Ms. Waller shall not receive any benefit, incentive, compensation in lieu of benefits, or other form of compensation in addition to the hourly pay rate; and WHEREAS, Ms. Waller’s working hours shall be limited to 960 hours per fiscal year for all CalPERS employers; and
WHEREAS, the entirety of this resolution, including the appointment document attached hereto, is subject to review by the City Council of the City of La Palma and shall not be placed on the consent calendar.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of La Palma hereby appoints Janet Waller as an extra help retired annuitant to perform the duties of the Per Diem Dispatcher for the City of La Palma subject to the limits of Government Code Section 21224, effective August 7, 2024.
SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of La Palma hereby certifies the nature of the appointment of Janet Waller as described in the Recitals set forth above and incorporated herein by this reference and detailed in the attached appointment document and that this appointment is necessary to fill the critically needed position of Per Diem Dispatcher for the City of La Palma by August 7, 2024, to ensure adequate staffing to expedite emergency response and recovery that requires specialized skills, knowledge, and experience to safely and responsibly manage the operations of the Police Department.
SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and shall cause a certified resolution to be filed in the Office of the City Clerk.
SECTION 4. This Resolution shall take effect upon adoption.
Resolution No. 2024-__
APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of La Palma at a regular meeting held on the 6th day of August, 2024.
________________________________
Marshall Goodman
Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Kimberly Kenney, CMC
City Clerk
Resolution No. 2024-__
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) SS
CITY OF LA PALMA )
I, KIMBERLY KENNEY, City Clerk of the City of La Palma, California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was adopted by the City Council of said City at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the 6th day of August, 2024, and that it was so adopted by called vote as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
_______________________________
Kimberly Kenney, CMC
City Clerk
Agenda Item No. 21 August 6, 2024 | 1
City of La Palma
Agenda Item No. 21
MEETING DATE: August 6, 2024
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
SUBMITTED BY: Kimberly Kenney, City Clerk
AGENDA TITLE: League of California Cities Voting Delegates and Resolutions RECOMMENDED ACTION:
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Designate Mayor Goodman as the City of La Palma’s Voting Delegate at the League of California Cities’ (LOCC) Annual Conference;
2. Designate Council Member Baker as the City of La Palma’s Alternate Voting Delegate at the League of California Cities’ (LOCC) Annual Conference; and
3. Authorize the City of La Palma delegation the discretion to vote on any resolutions taking into consideration the information they receive at the conference.
BACKGROUND:
Each year, the League of California Cities convenes a member-driven General Assembly at the Cal Cities Annual Conference and Expo. This General Assembly provides a crucial opportunity for City officials to directly influence Cal Cities policy.
On October 18, the General Assembly will take place, consisting of voting delegates appointed by each member City; each city has one voting delegate. La Palma's appointed voting delegate plays a vital role by representing the City and voting on resolutions.
In order to participate in the voting process during the General Assembly, the La Palma City Council must designate a voting delegate and up to two alternate voting delegates. An alternate may vote if the designated voting delegate is unable to serve.
SUMMARY:
Voting Delegates
This year’s League of California Cities (LOCC) Annual Conference is being held on October 16
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through October 18 in Long Beach. Mayor Goodman, Council Member Baker, and Council Member Keo Conklin have booked their attendance at this year’s conference.
The LOCC Annual Conference includes an Annual Business Meeting, where the membership takes action on conference Resolutions. Historically, the Mayor has served as the Voting Delegate with the Mayor Pro Tem or another Council Member acting as an Alternate Voting Delegate depending on attendance. Since both this year and last year's Mayor have made known that they will be attending the conference and are willing to serve in their roles as voting delegate and alternate delegate, it is recommended that they be designated as recommended above so they can receive increased communications to prepare them for their role during the General Assembly.
Resolutions
Although no resolutions have been presented at this early stage of planning, Staff is encouraging the voting delegates to vote on Resolutions at the Annual Conference based on the City Council’s 2024 Legislative Platform, which was adopted on January 16, 2024, and included as Attachment 2 to this staff report.
ANALYSIS:
None.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Cal Cities Request for Council Voting Delegates
2. 2024 Legislative Platform
City of La Palma
2024 State and Federal Legislative Platform
Adopted by the City Council on January 16, 2024
The Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem, and City Manager are authorized to submit advocacy letters on behalf of the City if the State or Federal legislation clearly follows the City’s adopted legislative platform.
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
I. PRESERVE LOCAL CONTROL
Preserve and protect the City’s powers, duties, and prerogatives to enact legislation and policy direction concerning local affairs, and oppose legislation that preempts local authority.
Local agencies should preserve and enhance authority and accountability for revenues raised and services provided.
II. PROMOTE FISCAL STABILITY
Support measures that promote fiscal stability, predictability, and financial independence.
Support measures that preserve the City’s revenue base and local control over local government budgeting, recognizing that economic cost is a determinate in considering the merits and/or impacts of any proposed legislation or regulation. Oppose measures that make cities more dependent on the County, State, or Federal Governments for financial stability, such as mandated costs with no guarantee of local reimbursement or offsetting benefits.
Oppose measures that shift local funds to the County, State, or Federal Governments, without offsetting benefits.
III. PROMOTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Support legislation and regulatory reforms that provide the City with the necessary tools and opportunity to continue to grow its economy and enhance economic development efforts.
Support measures that provide the City with the capability to attract and retain businesses, as well as encourage current businesses to expand and retain jobs locally.
IV. SUPPORT FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Support opportunities that allow the City to compete for its fair share of regional, state, and federal funding. Support funding for programs including, but not limited to, economic development, transportation projects, utility undergrounding, public works, water infrastructure, parks and recreation, public safety, and COVID-19 business and government recovery.
City of La Palma
2024 State and Federal Legislative Platform
POLICY STATEMENTS
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
1. Support legislation that preserves the ability of local governments to determine the appropriate type of election for their jurisdiction. A 2018 community survey found that 70% of residents indicated that they want to be able to vote for all five city council members.
2. Continue to support legislation that allows La Palma children to have a choice of attending schools within La Palma. Since the City is served by five school districts, the City has been actively advocating for La Palma children to be able to attend La Palma schools for some time. Due to the location of school district boundaries, some La Palma children are not eligible to attend a school located within the City limits and have to attend a school that is miles from their home.
3. Support legislation maintaining maximum local flexibility in all areas of the City’s responsibility and operations, and oppose legislation that imposes intrusive, unnecessary, or unfunded state-imposed mandates on the City or its residents or preempts local authority.
4. Oppose legislation that creates unnecessary regulations, and/or restricts the City’s capability to choose the most cost-efficient and effective form of providing essential services.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Finance
1. Oppose State or Federal efforts to “borrow” local revenues and encourage the State to find other methods of balancing its budget.
2. Support legislation that includes state, federal, and regional funding formulas that ensure equitable distribution of funds at the local level.
3. Support efforts that ensure the retention of existing local revenue sources.
4. Support the reimbursement of local governments and businesses for COVID-19 related expenses.
Human Resources
1. Oppose measures that reduce local control over employee relations issues.
2. Oppose legislation mandating new or enhanced local government employee benefits.
3. Support efforts to further reform pension benefits administered by California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) that would help protect the long-term solvency of local entities and CalPERS.
4. Support changes in state law or judicial precedent to allow employers to negotiate plan changes with classic CalPERS members.
City of La Palma
2024 State and Federal Legislative Platform
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Economic Development
1. Support efforts that are designed to provide local governments with the tools necessary to bolster economic development.
2. Support legislation and regulatory streamlining initiatives that would enhance the City’s ability to attract and retain businesses as well as encourage business expansion and job retention.
Housing & Land Use
1. Oppose legislation that imposes regional, state, or federal growth, development, or land use planning standards within the City.
2. Oppose legislation that penalizes local governments for noncompliance with their housing element, or regional housing needs assessment requirements.
3. Support efforts to strengthen the legal and fiscal capability of local agencies to prepare, adopt, and implement plans for orderly growth, development, and conservation of local planning areas.
4. Support State and Federal legislation that would provide resources for the City to meet its housing needs as described in the Housing Element of the General Plan.
5. Support measures that provide municipalities with increased input in the development of the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA).
Regional Governance
1. Support proposals encouraging regional, sub-regional, or countywide cooperation in planning urban development strategies, especially those that provide funding for effective implementation of agreed-upon goals.
2. Support measures to achieve fair and proportionate representation on countywide and regional boards.
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Parks and Recreation
1. Support legislation and funding for youth-related prevention and intervention programs, including after school educational and recreational programs.
2. Support efforts to provide an expedited process for the fair distribution of State bond funds and other grant opportunities.
City of La Palma
2024 State and Federal Legislative Platform
Public Works
1. Support legislation that would increase funding for local transportation projects.
2. Support legislation that affords local agencies greater discretionary authority to expend available transportation funds and affords local jurisdictions greater flexibility over transportation-related issues.
3. Support legislation that would require public utilities to underground power lines and support funding for undergrounding of utilities.
Solid Waste
1. Support measures that maintain and enhance local authority and economic flexibility to regulate solid waste and recyclables.
Water Supply
1. Support legislation that encourages strong water efficiency standards and increased water conservation strategies.
2. Support legislation that would increase the availability of, and funding for, water reuse technologies, water recycling, local water storage, and other water supply technologies.
3. Support measures to increase water supply and improve water quality in the region, including drought relief legislation.
PUBLIC SAFETY
1. Support measures that encourage community safety and well-being.
2. Support legislation and implementation of State programs and policies that promote pedestrian and bicycling safety.
3. Support legislation to provide a greater share of asset forfeiture funds and increased latitude for spending local funds.
4. Support legislative efforts to increase the amount of grant funding for local law enforcement operations, including school resource officers, body-worn camera system, and disaster preparedness initiatives.
5. Support legislation that discourages drivers from operating motor vehicles while under the influence of drugs or alcohol and maintain state funding to conduct sobriety checkpoints.
6. Support initiatives involving County, State, and Federal governments to reduce and prevent homelessness.
Agenda Item No. 22 August 6, 2024 | 1
City of La Palma
Agenda Item No. 22
MEETING DATE: August 6, 2024
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
SUBMITTED BY: Andy Ramirez, Director of Public Works & Community Services jaNell Adams, Community Services Supervisor
Julie Herrera, Management Analyst
AGENDA TITLE: Central Park Multi-Sport Court Programming (Tennis/Pickleball) RECOMMENDED ACTION:
It is recommended that the City Council review and provide guidance on proposed multi-sport programming, including:
1. Confirming Pickleball Court Setup;
2. Exploring Pickleball Court Free Play Options:
Option 1: Free Play with the option to make a future reservation for a fee; or Option 2: Free Play with no option to make a future reservation for a fee.
3. Increasing the reservation fee from $15 per hour per court, to $20 per hour per court; and
4. Confirming Class Offerings.
BACKGROUND:
Recently, the City Council approved the conversion of one tennis court to four pickleball courts at Central Park. At the March 5th, 2024 City Council meeting, the City Council authorized an award of contract for the striping of four (4) new pickleball courts over the existing most easterly tennis court.
The City Council’s approval also included the authorization to purchase four (4) Douglas PPS 22SQ Portable Pickleball System nets. Due to adequate State Park grant funding, the City Council approved bid alternates to replace the worn black wind screening and install a 4-foot-high rolling gate to keep pickleballs from entering the westerly tennis court from the easterly pickleball courts and vice versa.
The striping of the pickleball courts, the 4-foot rolling gate, and the sound wall have been installed.
Staff anticipates installing the portable nets by mid-August. However, the pickleball courts are currently available on a free open-play basis with players bringing their own nets while the programming is being established.
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In preparation for this report, staff assessed pickleball programming in the nearby cities of Cypress, Cerritos, Fountain Valley, Rossmoor, and Seal Beach. The table below demonstrates the wide range of programming and reservation systems implemented by surrounding agencies.
Agency Free to Play Pay to Play Contract
Classes
Reservation System
Cypress
Arnold Park*
Yes No Yes None
Cerritos Regional
Park
Indoor Courts
No $20 fee for 10 visits No In-person
Cerritos Regional
Park
Outdoor Courts
Yes. M-F; 12-4
p.m.
Sat-Sun; 4-10
p.m.
Daily Drop-in Play;
$10
Court Reservation;
$10 per person/limit
to 2 hours
Yes iTennis/Pickle
Software
(app, in-person)
Fountain Valley
Indoor courts
No M-F; 8:30 -11:30 a.m.
$3 per person
No In-person
Fountain Valley
Outdoor Courts
No 1 hr/$20
1.5 hrs/$30
2 hrs/$40
Yes Agape Tennis Academy
(app, in-person)
Rossmoor Park No Day Rate: Resident;
$6/hr
Non-resident; $10/hr
M-Sun; 5-9 p.m.
Resident; $8/hr
Non-Resident; $12/hr
No In-person
Seal Beach Members Only
Every Day
8-12 p.m.
General Public
M-F; 12-9 p.m.
Sat-Sun; 12-5 p.m.
$5 per person, per
day
Yes In-person
*City of Cypress courts are under construction. Patrons are directed to go to Cypress College and must bring their own nets, and pay $3 to park. As of now, Cypress does not plan to introduce reservations for the new courts at Arnold Park upon its reopening.
SUMMARY:
All Central Park outdoor facilities are currently used on a first-come, first-served basis with the option to make a reservation for La Palma residents only.
Pickleball Court Setup
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With the creation of four pickleball courts, these courts will be available for organized play reservations, free play, and allocated for pickleball classes. The following court setup is as follows:
1. Court A: Used for classes, reservations, and free play
2. Court B: Used for classes, reservations, and free play
3. Court C: Used for free play all the time and cannot be reserved
4. Court D: Used for free play all the time and cannot be reserved If courts A and B are not in use for programmed classes, these courts will be available for free play.
Pickleball & Tennis Court Free Play Options
When considering the following options, staff recommends continuing to offer its reservation system to La Palma residents only. Here are the pickleball free-play options for the City Council to consider:
Option 1: Free Play with the option to make a future reservation for a fee • Courts will stay free to use unless a La Palma resident pays a reservation fee to secure a court time, or if there is a class scheduled to use the court. • Reservations can be made between 1 month and up to 1 business day in advance for one pickleball court (only two of the four pickleball courts will be available under the reservation system) or one tennis court.
Court reservations must be made during Department office hours, Monday - Thursday, from 7:30 am - 6:30 pm. Reservations and court availability will be posted each morning by staff.
Reservations and free play hours will be as follows:
Summer Park Hours Memorial Day Weekend - Labor Day
Weekend
Sunday - Saturday
8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Non-Summer Hours September - May
Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday &
Sunday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
After these hours, free play will continue until 10:00 pm when park lights are turned off.
Option 2 Free Play with NO option to make a reservation • Courts would be free to use and self-regulated
Reservation Fee
Courts are free to use unless a La Palma resident pays a reservation fee or if there is a class scheduled to use the court. Court reservations are non-refundable and can be made between 1 month and up to 1 business day in advance for one pickleball court (two of the four pickleball courts will be available under the reservation system) or one tennis court. Only two permits per week may be secured by the same La Palma household.
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Currently, tennis courts can be reserved for $15 per hour by residents but are typically reserved in two-hour blocks. Over the past year and a half, only two reservations have been made as the tennis courts tend to self-regulate. However, with reducing to one tennis court, there is a potential to see more tennis reservations. Additionally, staff have started receiving calls from residents seeking to reserve a pickleball court. To support future maintenance and facility improvements, staff proposes that the City Council approve a reservation fee of $20 per court (one tennis court or one pickleball court). This adjustment also aligns with current market rates for reservations.
Class Offerings
The Community Services Department provides a variety of programs and contract classes. As such, the Department will be offering tennis and pickleball classes during the following days and times (subject to change based on demand and needs of the Department):
• Pickleball Courts: Thursdays (5:00 pm - 7:00 pm)
Pickleball Class Thursday 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm $79
• Tennis Court: Saturdays (8:00 am - 10:00 am)
Tennis Class Saturday 8:15 am – 9:00 am $45
Tennis Class Saturday 9:00 am – 10:00 am $59
Under these contract classes, registration revenue is split 65% for the Instructor and 35% for the City.
A $20 Non-Resident Fee is applied to all class offerings.
ANALYSIS:
Option 1: Free Play: with the option to make a future reservation for a fee Benefits of this option:
• The reservation fee may generate revenue to offset court operations, maintenance, and future improvements
• In-person reservations can be made between 1 month and up to 1 business day in advance • Supports both resident reservations and visitor access for free play Potential Opportunity
It is unknown if the amount of in-person reservations may require more staff time to process each reservation. However, staff is assessing its current reservation system and other software vendors to see if there are greater efficiencies that can be implemented, such as phone apps for both court and facility reservations. This may also enhance marketing reach through QR codes on signs, fliers, newsletter articles, social media, and banners.
Option 2: Free Play with the NO option to make a future reservation for a fee Benefits of this option include:
• No need to have staff manually input each court reservation • Provides a completely free service for residents and visitors
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Potential Issues:
• Would not allow La Palma residents to reserve a court time • Total self-regulation may increase conflicts between park patrons and require staff time to oversee
FISCAL IMPACT:
Option 1: Free Play with a future reservation fee of $20 per court can generate revenue to offset staffing needs, maintenance, and capital improvements. Assuming a minimum average of 4 reservations per day during the summer (92 days) and 2 reservations per day during the non-summer period (273 days), the total annual revenue is estimated at $18,280. This includes $7,360 from the summer schedule and $10,920 from the non-summer schedule.
There is no additional fiscal impact as to Option 2.
ATTACHMENTS:
None
Agenda Item No. 23 August 6, 2024 | 1
City of La Palma
Agenda Item No. 23
MEETING DATE: August 6, 2024
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
SUBMITTED BY: Andy Ramirez, Director of Public Works & Community Services jaNell Adams, Community Services Supervisor
AGENDA TITLE: Community Activities and Beautification (CAB) Committee's Wellness Fair Recommendation
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Review and discuss the Community Activities and Beautification (CAB) Committee's recommendation to offer a Health & Wellness Fair for Seniors in the Fall of 2025;
2. If approved, direct staff to return with a proposed program and budget to be adopted in Fiscal Year 2025-26.
BACKGROUND:
At the April 2024 City Council meeting, Councilmember Janet Keo Conklin requested support to implement a Council goal for a community health and wellness platform. Additionally, to seek a way to incorporate health and wellness at the July 4th Run for Fun event. Staff was directed to come back with a report at the next Council Meeting.
At the May 2024 City Council meeting, staff presented options to the City Council to incorporate a Health & Wellness Fair at two City events. These included the Fitness Run for Fun and one Concerts in the Park date. After further discussion, the Council directed staff to engage Councilmember Keo Conklin to determine the vision of this event and budget impacts; that this event not be a commercialized event; integrate La Palma businesses and organizations to provide value to the community; and work with the Community Activities and Beautification Committee (CAB) to provide an organized plan for a standalone Health & Wellness Fair; and return to City Council with a recommendation.
SUMMARY:
CAB recommends that the City Council direct staff to offer a Health & Wellness Fair for Seniors in September 2025.
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ANALYSIS:
Each year, neighboring cities host Health Fairs for their local senior population and offer similar resources as recommended by CAB. These cities include the Stanton Senior Resource Fair in May, the Manhattan Beach Older Adults Health Fair in May, the Cypress Community Resource Fair in June, and the Buena Park Super Senior in August.
La Palma residents 55 years of age and older account for over 28% of the City's population. Although the City does not currently have a dedicated Senior Center, the Community Services Department continues to proactively offer classes for the growing population of active older adults. These classes include how to stay mentally sharp, aerobic dancing, and access to essential services (food, shelter, and referrals) via the 2-1-1 telephone number.
At the June 2024 CAB Committee meeting, the Committee recommended that the City tailor a Health and Wellness Fair for the senior population. The fair would include free blood pressure tests, health screenings, Medicare assistance/referrals, proper nutrition, preventative care, and other resources offered by non-profits, the county, and state agencies. Upon the City Council's approval, staff will engage with these non-commercialized entities to produce a standalone health and wellness fair for seniors at the City's Community Center.
Therefore, CAB recommends that the City Council direct staff to offer a Health & Wellness Fair for Seniors in September 2025 at the Community Center and return with a proposed program and budget to be adopted in Fiscal Year 2025-26.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
ATTACHMENTS:
None