MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE LA PALMA CITY COUNCIL
October 22, 2024
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Goodman called the Special Meeting of the La Palma City Council to order at 4:15 p.m. in the Banquet Hall of the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority, 8081 Moody Street, La Palma, California with Council Member Keo Conklin being absent.
ROLL CALL: Council Members
Council Members present: Council Member Baker, Mayor Goodman, Council Member Patel, and Mayor Pro Tem Waldman
Council Members absent: , Council Member Conklin
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
No members of the public wished to speak.
Council Member Keo Conklin joined the meeting at 4:17 p.m.
RECESS UNTIL 5:00 P.M.
Mayor Goodman recessed the Special Meeting at 4:20 p.m.
RECONVENE FOR STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS (5:00 P.M.)
Mayor Goodman reconvened the Special Meeting at 5:03 p.m.
City Manager McNamara gave an overview of the program.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
AND FLAG CEREMONY: Boy Scout Troop 650
INVOCATION: Pastor Peter Hernandez, La Palma Christian Center Special City Council Meeting
October 22, 2024
STATE OF THE CITY PRESENTATION:
City Manager McNamara introduced City Council members in attendance, recognized State Dignitaries and Legislative Officials, School District officials, Staff, and Citizen Committee members.
Mayor Goodman gave a presentation on the vision and direction for the City of La Palma, and gave an overview of the City's 2024 Accomplishments.
Assistant City Manager Ryan Hallett gave a presentation on the City's Economic Outlook and Budget.
Police Chief Joe Guerrero gave a presentation on the Police Department's Focus for 2024; and gave an overview of the calls and responsiveness of the Department, arrests and citations, patrol strategy, traffic enforcement, the Department's School Resource Officer, the collaboration with local agencies and authorities to combat homelessness, technology, regional resource sharing, volunteer programs, and staffing and professional development.
Public Works & Community Development Director Ramirez gave a presentation on the City's 2024 Community Service Youth and Senior Programs, community events, Capital Improvement Projects, the street rehabilitation program and upcoming projects.
Community Development Manager Belinda Deines gave a presentation on the City's 2024 Economic Development overview and plans, new businesses, innovation in online Community Development services including permits and licenses, and plans for new commercial upgrades and developments.
Mayor Goodman closed the State of the City Address and thanked everyone for their interest, their daily efforts, and continued progress in keeping the La Palma Community one of the greatest cities to live in.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Goodman adjourned the Special Meeting of the La Palma City Council – The State of the City - at 6:21 p.m.
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Marshall Goodman
Mayor
Attest:
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Kimberly Kenney, CMC
City Clerk