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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
LA PALMA CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2024
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 PM Closed Session
6:30 PM 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: Janee L. Pacheco v. Anaheim Union High School District et al.
Case No. USDC 8:24-cv-00525-JFW-PVC
CS-2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Consideration of whether to initiate litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4): (1 case)
CS-3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 paragraph (1) of subdivision (d))
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Name of Case: Ross Byer v. City of La Palma
Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2024-01394359-
CU-OE- CJC
CS-4. 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-5. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(Pursuant to Government Code section 54957.6)
Agency Designated Representatives: Conal McNamara, City Manager Ryan Hallett, Assistant City Manager
Employee Organizations: La Palma General Employees
Association
La Palma Police Association
La Palma Professional Employees
Association
Unrepresented Employees: Executive Management
CS-6. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: 5410-14 La Palma Avenue, La Palma, California
Agency negotiator: Conal McNamara, City Manager
Ryan Hallett, Assistant City Manager
Negotiating parties: Victor Chung, Elite Taekwondo Center, LLC Under negotiations: Price and/or terms of a lease
CS-7. PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1))
Position Title: City Attorney
OPEN SESSION TO BEGIN AT 6:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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Mayor Pro Tem Waldman
INVOCATION
Pastor Peter Hernandez, La Palma Christian Center
Council Member Baker
ROLL CALL
Council and Commission Members
PRESENTATIONS
● Recognition of 2024 Summer Camp Volunteens
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.
RECESS CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE
DISSOLVED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA PALMA
The City Council will now recess and convene as the Successor Agency to the Dissolved Community Development Commission of the City of La Palma. Members of the La Palma City Council receive no compensation or stipend as a result of convening or participating in either the Successor Agency or otherwise as serving as members of the Successor Agency.
CONSENT CALENDAR (1 ITEM)
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 Successor Agency, 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 Chair, state his or her name, August 6, 2024 | 4
address, and the item number.
A. Approval of Successor Agency Minutes
It is recommended that the Successor Agency approve the Minutes of the March 7, 2023, Regular Meeting of the Successor Agency.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None Scheduled.
REGULAR ITEMS
None Scheduled.
ADJOURN THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
CITY COUNCIL
CONSENT CALENDAR (18 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 their name, address, and the item number.
1. Waive the Reading of All Ordinances
It is recommended that the City Council waive the reading of all Ordinances in their entirety and read by title only.
2. Approval of Council Minutes
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Minutes of the June 4, 2024, Regular Meeting, and June 26, 2024, Special Meeting of the City Council.
3. Approval of Register of Demands
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a Resolution approving the Register of Demands for June 18, 2024, July 2, 2024, July 16, 2024, and August 6, 2024 | 5
August 6, 2024.
4. Fourth Quarter Cash and Investment Report, Fiscal Year 2024-2025 It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the Cash and Investment Report for the fourth quarter of Fiscal Year 2024-25.
5. Resolution Amending the Salary for Certain Part-Time Positions It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution amending the hourly rates for certain part-time employees.
6. Consideration of Hiring Bonuses for Certain Vacant Positions and Standby Duty Pay Adjustment
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt a Resolution amending the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of La Palma and the La Palma Police Association.
2. Adopt a Resolution amending the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of La Palma and the La Palma Professional Employees Association.
3. Adopt a Resolution amending the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of La Palma and the La Palma General Employees Association.
7. Approval of Additional National Opioid Settlement with Kroger, Co.
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt a Resolution authorizing participation in the settlement agreement with opioid distributor Kroger Co.
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute any related documents.
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute and enter into future agreements related to the nationwide opioid settlement.
8. FY 2023-24 North Service Planning Area Contribution
It is recommended that the City Council appropriate an additional $64,000 from its Housing Fund to pay the City’s share of costs for the North SPA Navigation Centers for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.
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Amendment to Current Contract
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Reject all bids received without prejudice; and
2. Approve a First Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement for custodial maintenance services by extending the contract for up to six (6) months in an amount not to exceed $45,000.
10. Notice of Completion and Acceptance of Work for the City Hall Railing and Sidewalk Improvement Project
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the Public Works & Community Services Director to file the Notice of Completion and Acceptance of Work with the Orange County Recorder for the City Hall Railing and Sidewalk Improvements, City Project No. 23-BLDG-01; and
2. Authorize the release of the final 5% retention for the project to Premo Construction Inc. of Irvine, California after the Notice of Completion and Acceptance of Work is recorded with the Orange County Recorder’s Office.
11. Award of Contract for NPDES and FOG Services
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Approve the Award of Contract for professional services to implement and enforce compliance with the City’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit and the Fats, Oils and Grease Program (FOG) program to CASC Engineering and Consulting, Inc.; and
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the contract
12. Award of Contract for City Facilities Painting
It is recommended that the City Council take the following action:
1. Award a contract and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all documents with Dulux Painting Inc., dba Depot Painting of Rancho Palos Verdes, California for the City Facilities Painting Project for the amount of $37,500.00; and
2. Approve a 15% contingency and authorize the City Manager to approve necessary change orders.
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13. Award of Contract for Zone 7 Slurry Seal Improvements It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve an Award of Contract in the amount of $134,046.00 to Doug Martin Contracting Company, Inc. for Zone 7, ST-373 Slurry Seal Improvements;
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the agreement and all necessary documents; and
3. Authorize a 15% contingency for unforeseen change orders.
14. Accept Grant Funding from the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt a Resolution to accept a $88,000 grant award from the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program; and
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to sign grant-related documents.
15. Agreement for Financial Consulting Services
It is recommended that the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Governmental Financial Services (“GFS”) for financial consulting services.
16. Agreement for Motorola GIS Managed Services
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute the five-year quote and purchase addendum with Motorola Solutions for continued GIS Managed Services and related mapping software upgrades.
17. Replacement of Public Safety Audio Log Recorder/Server It is recommended that the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with AT&T for the replacement and maintenance of the Police Department's Public Safety Audio Log Recorder/Server.
18. Resolution Amending the City Council’s Regular Meeting Schedule It is recommended that the City Council adopt a Resolution amending the City Council’s Regular Meeting Schedule for November 2024.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
19. Consideration of a Resolution to Install a Freestanding Wireless Communications Tower and a Resolution to Enter into a Lease Agreement at 8415 Meadowlark Lane (City Yard)
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Open the Public Hearing
2. Receive Staff Report
3. City Council Member Comments and Questions
4. Receive Public Input
5. Close the Public Hearing
6. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council Approving Conditional Use Permit 389, Precise Plan 287, and Variance 2022-01
7. Adopt a Resolution to enter into a Lease Agreement between the City of La Palma and New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC for the lease of a portion of City-owned property located at 8415 Meadowlark Lane
REGULAR ITEMS
20. Resolution Approving an Exception to the 180-Day Waiting Period for Hiring a Retired Annuitant
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.
21. League of California Cities Voting Delegates and Resolutions 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 August 6, 2024 | 9
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.
22. Central Park Multi-Sport Court Programming (Tennis/Pickleball) 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.
23. Community Activities and Beautification Committee's Wellness Fair Recommendation
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.
COUNCIL MEMBER AB1234 REPORTS, REPORTS FROM CITY-AFFILIATED
COMMITTEES, AND COUNCIL REMARKS
CITY MANAGER REMARKS
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CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS
ADJOURNMENT
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