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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
LA PALMA CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 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)
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(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
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. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (Pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9)
Name of Case: Sarkis Tatarian v. City of La Palma, et al.
Case No. OCSC 30-2024-01375931-CU-WM-CJC
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OPEN SESSION TO BEGIN AT 6:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Walker Junior High School Kindness Club
Council Member Keo Conklin
INVOCATION
Pastor Matthew Agosto, City Church
Council Member Patel
ROLL CALL
PRESENTATIONS
● Recognition of October 6-12 as “Fire Prevention Week”. ● Recognition of October as Hindu Heritage Month.
● Introduction of Gary Robinson as the City’s new Water Worker. ● La Palma Community Activities and Beautification Committee, Home Spotlight Committee, will recognize the home of Wayne and Betty Zehner. ● Legislative Update by Senator Nguyen
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
All matters listed under Consent Calendar will be acted upon by one motion affirming October 1, 2024 | 4
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 September 3, 2024, Regular 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 September 17, 2024, and October 1, 2024.
4. Amendment to the Signal Maintenance Agreement with Crosstown Electric and Data, Inc.
It is recommended that the City Council approve an amendment to the contract for the maintenance of traffic signal services with Crosstown Electric and Data, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $20,000.
5. Agreement with the Southeast Area Animal Control Authority (SEAACA) for Animal Care Services
It is recommended that the City Council approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a five-year agreement with the Southeast Area Animal Control Authority (SEAACA) for the delivery of animal care services in FY 2025-2029 with the option of terminating the agreement upon 90-days written notice.
6. Agreement with All City Management Services (ACMS), Inc. for Providing School Crossing Guard Services
It is recommended that the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement with All City Management Services (ACMS), Inc. to provide school crossing guard services for one year, commencing July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.
7. Side Letter between the City and La Palma General Employees Association
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It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt a Resolution amending the Memorandum of Understanding for the La Palma General Employees Association; and
2. Authorize the City Manager or designee to sign the Side Letter on behalf of the City.
8. Various Median Islands Capital Improvement Project Update It is recommended that the City Council appropriate $202,800 from project savings to the project contingency funds.
9. Beverage Container Recycling Grant
It is recommended that the City Council approve and authorize the submittal of an application for the Cal Recycle Beverage Container Recycling Grant Program for $54,995.84 for the installation of four (4) water refill stations in various locations within Central Park.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None Scheduled.
REGULAR ITEMS
None Scheduled.
COUNCIL MEMBER AB1234 REPORTS, REPORTS FROM CITY-AFFILIATED
COMMITTEES, AND COUNCIL REMARKS
CITY MANAGER REMARKS
CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS
ADJOURNMENT
NOTE: As a general rule, staff reports or other written documentation have been prepared or organized with respect to each item of business listed on the agenda. Copies of these materials and other disclosable public records October 1, 2024 | 6
distributed to all or a majority of the members of the City Council in connection with an open session item on the agenda are on file and available for inspection with the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 7822 Walker Street, during regular business hours 7:30 A.M. to 6:30 P.M., Monday through Thursday. If such writings are distributed to members of the Council on the day of a City Council meeting, the writings will be available at the entrance to the City Council Chambers. If you have any questions regarding any item of business on the agenda for this meeting, any of the staff reports, or other documentation relating to any agenda item, please contact the City Clerk at (714) 690-3334.
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