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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
LA PALMA CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 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 (5 ITEMS)
CS-1 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-2 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION
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(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
CS-3 CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: 5022 Crescent Avenue, La Palma, California
Agency negotiator: Conal McNamara, City Manager
Ryan Hallett, Assistant City Manager
Negotiating parties: George Adamian
Under negotiations: Price and/or terms of a purchase
CS-4 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2), (e)(2), (e)(3): (1 case – Unispec Notice of Potential Claim #1 – attached without enclosures)
CS-5 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2), (e)(2), (e)(3): (1 case – Unispec Notice of Potential Claim #1 – attached without enclosures)
OPEN SESSION TO BEGIN AT 6:30 PM
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tem Waldman
INVOCATION
Deacon Vernon Atwood, St. Irenaeus Catholic Church
Council Member Baker
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ROLL CALL
PROCEDURAL ITEMS (2 ITEMS)
PI-1 Resolution Declaring Results of the November 5, 2024, General Municipal Election
1. Adopt a Resolution reciting the facts of the General Municipal Election held on November 5, 2024, and declaring the results; adopt Initiative Ordinance 2024-03, affirming voter approved Measure W regarding limiting term limits of council members to three terms with a four-year cooling-off period and a sunset provision in the event that the City returns to at-large elections; and
2. Conduct presentations to outgoing Mayor Marshall Goodman; and
3. Perform the City Clerk’s administration of the official Oath of Office and Induction of Debbie S. Baker, Vikesh P. Patel and Mark I. Waldman.
PI-2 City Council Reorganization
It is recommended that the City Council conduct its annual reorganization by selecting the positions of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem.
PRESENTATIONS
None Scheduled.
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 (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
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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
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 November 5, 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 November 19, 2024, and December 3, 2024.
4. Contract Amendment for Grant Writing and Funding Advocacy Consulting Services
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract amendment with Townsend Public Affairs for grant writing and funding advocacy consulting services, extending the contract term through December 31, 2026.
5. Notice of Completion and Acceptance of Work for Notice of Completion for Zone 7 Slurry Seal Improvements
It is recommended that the City Council accept the work and authorize the Public Works and Community Services Director to file the Notice of Completion and Acceptance of Work with the Orange County Recorder for the Zone 7 Slurry Seal Project, City Project No. ST-373.
6. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Portions of the City Zoning Code (Chapter 44 of the La Palma Municipal Code) for Parking, Signage, and Housing Definitions in Compliance with State Housing Laws and the City's Housing Element
It is recommended that the City Council conduct the second reading and adopt an Ordinance amending portions of the City Zoning Code (Chapter 44 of the La Palma Municipal Code) for parking, signage, and housing definitions in compliance with State Housing Laws and the City’s Housing Element.
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CEQA exempt pursuant to Section 15060(c)(2) and 15061(b)(3)
7. Water Staffing Augmentation Update
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to allocate up to an additional $50,000 for water staff augmentation services with Water Workforce.
8. Additional Budget Appropriation for the Various Median Islands Project It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Appropriate additional construction funding in the amount $291,000; and
2. Authorizes the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary change order expenditures within the requested amount.
9. Request for City Clerk/Executive Assistant Position Overhire and Compensation and Classification Plan Adjustment
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve an overhire for the City Clerk/Executive Assistant position; and
2. Adopt a Resolution amending the Memorandum of Understanding and Salary Schedule for the La Palma Professional Employees Association and the Management Employees Personnel Resolution; and
3. Adopt a Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Adopted Budget to include a salary adjustment for the City Clerk/Executive Assistant position and funding for the temporary addition of a full-time equivalent.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None Scheduled.
REGULAR ITEMS (1 ITEM)
10. Appointments to External Committees and Internal Subcommittees It is recommended that the City Council discuss the External Committee and
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Internal Committee appointments pursuant to revised Council Policy 1 – City Council Norms and appoint Representatives and Alternates, where appropriate, to the various External and Internal Committees.
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 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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City of La Palma
Agenda Item No. PI-1
MEETING DATE: December 10, 2024
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
SUBMITTED BY: Kimberly Kenney, City Clerk
AGENDA TITLE: Resolution Declaring Results of the November 5, 2024, General Municipal Election
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1. Adopt a Resolution reciting the facts of the General Municipal Election held on November 5, 2024, and declaring the results; adopt Initiative Ordinance 2024-03, affirming voter approved Measure W regarding limiting term limits of council members to three terms with a four-year cooling-off period and a sunset provision in the event that the City returns to at-large elections; and
2. Conduct presentations to outgoing Mayor Marshall Goodman; and
3. Perform the City Clerk’s administration of the official Oath of Office and Induction of Debbie S. Baker, Vikesh P. Patel and Mark I. Waldman.
SUMMARY:
California Elections Code Section 10263(b) requires that “the governing body meet at its usual place of meeting no later than the next regularly scheduled city council meeting following presentation of the 28-day canvass of the returns, or at a special meeting called for this purpose, to declare the results and to install the newly elected officers."
The County of Orange certified the results of the November 5, 2024, Municipal Election on December 3, 2024. Based on the County’s certification, Debbie S. Baker was elected to serve another four-year Council Member term in newly designated District 1; Mark I. Waldman was elected to serve another four-year Council Member term in newly designated District 5; and Vikesh P. Patel was elected to serve his first four-year term in newly designated District 3.
In addition, the City Council introduced an Initiative Ordinance to change term limits, which was approved to move forward to the voters by the City Council at the June 4, 2024, Regular Meeting by adopting Resolution 2024-26. The Orange County Registrar of Voters assigned the title of this initiative as Measure W. Under State law, this ballot measure required a majority vote of the electorate to be effective. Based on the County’s certification, Measure W was approved by just over 58% of La Palma residents.
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It is important to note that with the passing of Measure W, the election clock resets this year so that any member of the City Council can serve up to three terms, followed by a break in service of one four-year term; therefore, the two incumbents - Debbie S. Baker and Mark I. Waldman - who were voted into office in 2020 at large, are re-elected, but now serving their first four-year term in their new districts, Districts 1 and 5, respectively.
A resolution declaring the results of the General Municipal Election is attached for adoption. Exhibit “A” to the Resolution, which was received from the County on December 3, 2024, is the certification form from the Orange County Registrar of Voters, and provides the number of votes cast for the candidates and votes cast for Measure W, the total vote-by-mail ballots cast, and the total voter turnout.
Ordinance No. 2024-03 declares passage of Measure W and Section 3 states that it shall go into effect ten (10) days after the date on which the election results are declared by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution Certifying 2024 Election Results
2. Term Limit Ordinance Approved by Voters
Resolution No. 2024-__
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-__
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LA PALMA CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE
FACTS OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024, AND
DECLARING THE RESULT AND OTHER SUCH
MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW
WHEREAS, a General Municipal Election was held and conducted in the City of La Palma, California, on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, as required by law; and WHEREAS, notice of the election was given in time, form and manner as provided by law; voting centers and ballot drop boxes were properly established; election officers were appointed; and in all respects the election was held and conducted and the votes were cast, received and canvassed and the returns made and declared in time, form and manner as required by the provisions of the Elections Code of the State of California for the holding of elections in general law cities; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 2024-25 adopted on June 4, 2024, the County Election Department canvassed the returns of the election and has certified the results to this City Council and the results are received, attached and made a part hereof as “Exhibit A.”
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PALMA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE, AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The names of persons voted for at the election for District Member of the City Council are as follows:
Debbie S. Baker, District 1
Vikesh P. Patel, District 3
Mark I. Waldman, District 5
SECTION 2. The number of votes given at each precinct and the number of votes given in the City to each of the persons above named for the respective offices for which the persons were candidates listed in Exhibit “A” attached hereto.
SECTION 3. The City Council does declare and determine that: Debbie S. Baker was elected as District 1 Member of the City Council for the full term of four years; Vikesh P. Patel was elected as District 3 Member of the City Council for the full term of four years; and Mark I. Waldman was elected as District 5 Member of the City Council for the full term of four years.
SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall immediately make and deliver to each of the persons so elected a Certificate of Election signed and authenticated by the City Clerk. The City Clerk shall also administer to each person elected the Oath of Office prescribed in the Constitution of the State of California and shall have them subscribe to it and file it in the Office of the City Clerk. Each and all of the persons elected shall then be inducted into the respective office to which they have been elected.
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SECTION 5. At said General Municipal Election, the following ballot measure was submitted to the voters of the City of La Palma as Measure W:
To expand the ability of La Palma voters to choose who is elected to city council; provide the opportunity for more consistent community leadership; and broaden the candidate pool for newly created district elections; shall voters limit city council members to three consecutive terms in office with a mandatory four year out of office period, which will expire if council elections return to at-large elections?
SECTION 6. The number of votes given for and against Measure W are listed in Exhibit “A” attached hereto.
SECTION 7. The City Council does declare and determine that a majority of voters voting on Measure W voted it its favor.
SECTION 8. Given that Measure W is a proposed ordinance for the change in the term limits of City Council Members, which requires the approval of a simple majority of voters to be effective, and given that this Resolution declares that a majority of voters voting on Measure W voted it its favor, the proposed ordinance increasing the terms of City Council Members to three consecutive terms with a mandatory four year out of office period is hereby deemed adopted as Ordinance No. 2024-03, in accordance with the vote of the people, and shall become effective ten (10) days after the City Council certifies the results of the election, which is December 20, 2024.
SECTION 9. The City Clerk shall enter into the records of the City Council of the City of La Palma, a statement of the result of the election, showing: (1) the whole number of votes cast in the City; (2) the names of the persons voted for in each prospective District; (3) for what office each person was voted for; (4) the total number of votes given to each person; (5) the measure voted upon; and (6) the number of votes given for and against the measure.
SECTION 10. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of La Palma at a regular meeting held on the 10th day of December, 2024. ________________________________
Marshall Goodman
Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________________
Kimberly Kenney, CMC
City Clerk
Resolution No. 2024-__
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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 10th day of December 2024, and that it was so adopted by called vote as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
________________________________
Kimberly Kenney, CMC
City Clerk
Ordinance 2024-03
ORDINANCE NO. 2024-03
AN ORDINANCE OF PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF
LA PALMA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2-8 OF
THE LA PALMA CITY CODE TO CHANGE THE TERMS OF
OFFICE ALLOWED FOR CITY COUNCILMEMBERS FROM
TWO TO THREE CONSECUTIVE TERMS SUBJECT TO A
SUNSET PROVISION IF THE CITY TRANSITIONS BACK
TO AT AT-LARGE ELECTIONS
THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF LA PALMA DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. City Code Amendment. Section 2-8 of the La Palma City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 2-8. – Term of office for Councilmembers
(a) No person shall hold office as a member of the City Council for more than three consecutive terms. Any person may hold office as a member of the City Council for more than three terms if he or she does not hold office as a member of the City Council for four or more consecutive years immediately following the conclusion of each three consecutive terms of office as a member of the City Council.
(b) If a person serves for at least two years of a term, that person for purposes of subsection (a) of this section shall be considered to have served a full four-year term.
(c) The term limits established by this section shall only be applicable to all terms of office for members of the City Council commencing with the terms of members of the City Council elected at the November 5, 2024, City general municipal election. If it is determined that the term limits established by this section cannot legally be made applicable to the terms for the offices that are filled at said election, then they will still be effective as to all instances of the filling of the office of a member of the City Council, whether it be by appointment or election, that occur after this section goes into effect.
(d) In the event that the City switches its system for electing the City Council from by district to at-large, as currently provided by Article XIII of Chapter 2 of the La Palma Municipal Code, the term limits established by this section shall revert back to the term limits in effect prior to November 5, 2024, as follows in paragraphs (1)-(3) and Section 2-8, subsections (a)- (c) shall no longer be operative:
(1) No person shall hold office as a member of the City Council for more than two consecutive terms. Any person may hold office
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as a member of the City Council for more than two terms if he or she does not hold office as a member of the City Council for two or more consecutive years immediately following the conclusion of each two consecutive terms of office as a member of the City Council.
(2) If a person serves for at least two years of a term, that person, for purposes of subsection (a) of this section, shall be considered to have served a full four-year term.
(3) The term limits established by this section shall only be applicable to all terms of office for members of the City Council commencing with the terms of members of the City Council elected at the November 5, 1996, City general municipal election.
If it is determined that the term limits established by this section cannot legally be made applicable to the terms for the offices that are filled at said election, then they will still be effective as to all instances of the filling of the office of a member of the City Council, whether it be by appointment or election, that occur after this section goes into effect.
SECTION 2. Severability. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase added by this Ordinance, or any part thereof, is for any reason held to be unconstitutional or invalid or ineffective by any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of effectiveness of the remaining portions of this Ordinance or any part thereof.
SECTION 3. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective only upon adoption by a majority of the people voting on the measure to adopt this Ordinance at the general municipal election on November 5, 2024. This Ordinance shall be considered as adopted upon the date that the vote on this Ordinance is declared by the City Council for the City of La Palma, and shall go into effect 10 days after that date.
SECTION 4. Execution. The Mayor is hereby authorized to attest to the adoption of this Ordinance by the voters of the City of La Palma by signing where indicated below.
I hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the People of the City of La Palma, California, voting on the 5th day of November, 2024.
Marshall Goodman, Mayor
City of La Palma, California
Ordinance 2024-03
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ATTEST:
__________________________
Kimberly Kenney, CMC
City Clerk
Ordinance 2024-03
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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 Ordinance was adopted by the City Council of said City at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the 10th day of December, 2024, and that it was so adopted by called vote as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
_______________________________
Kimberly Kenney, CMC
City Clerk
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City of La Palma
Agenda Item No. PI-2
MEETING DATE: December 10, 2024
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
SUBMITTED BY: Kimberly Kenney, City Clerk
AGENDA TITLE: City Council Reorganization
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
It is recommended that the City Council conduct its annual reorganization by selecting the positions of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem.
SUMMARY
The following is the recommended procedure for conducting the reorganization:
1. The City Clerk conducts the election for Mayor.
2. The City Clerk entertains nominations for Mayor. A second is not required for any nomination.
3. If there is only one nomination, a motion is made to close the nominations and vote on one nominee. If there is more than one nomination, a motion is made to close the nominations and a vote is taken on that motion.
4. In the event of multiple nominations, the City Clerk will call the names of the nominees in the order received. Nominations will be voted on in the order announced by the City Clerk until someone is elected. (The election stops when a nominee receives the majority vote.)
5. The gavel is turned over to the new Mayor, who conducts the election for a Mayor Pro Tem using the same procedure.
6. Seating is rearranged accordingly with the Mayor in the center and the remainder of the City Council seated in alphabetical order, from the Mayor’s left to their right. Council Members other than the Mayor may trade seats if mutually agreed. Council Members wishing to trade seats should make such arrangements in advance of the meeting in order to facilitate the efficiency of the reorganization process.
The new Mayor conducts the remainder of the meeting.
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FISCAL IMPACT
None.
ATTACHMENTS:
None
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City of La Palma
Agenda Item No. 1
MEETING DATE: December 10, 2024
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
SUBMITTED BY: Kimberly Kenney, City Clerk
AGENDA TITLE:
Waive the Reading of All Ordinances
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommendation that the City Council waive the reading of all Ordinances in their entirety and read by title only.
PURPOSE:
This is a regular agenda item and acts as a reminder of an action that Council Members should take to waive the reading of any Ordinance before them in its entirety, and instead read it by title only. This action helps to expedite the processing of Ordinances and contributes to the efficiency of City Council meetings.
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council waive the reading of all Ordinances in their entirety and read by title only.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
ATTACHMENTS:
None
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City of La Palma
Agenda Item No. 2
MEETING DATE: December 10, 2024
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
SUBMITTED BY: Kimberly Kenney, City Clerk
AGENDA TITLE: Approval of Council Minutes
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Recommendation that the City Council approve the Minutes of the November 5, 2024, Regular Meeting of the City Council.
Recommended Action:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Minutes of the November 5, 2024, Regular Meeting of the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. City Council Meeting 11-05-2024 Minutes
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE LA PALMA CITY COUNCIL
November 5, 2024
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Goodman called the Regular Meeting of the La Palma City Council to order at 5:31 p.m. in the Council Chamber of La Palma City Hall, 7822 Walker Street, La Palma, California.
CLOSED SESSION
CS-1. 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-2. 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-3. 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
CS-4. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: 5022 Crescent Avenue, La Palma, California
Agency negotiator: Conal McNamara, City Manager
Ryan Hallett, Assistant City Manager
Negotiating parties: George Adamian
Under negotiations: Price and/or terms of a purchase
CS-5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2), (e)(2), (e)(3): (1 case – Unispec Notice of Potential Claim #1 – attached without enclosures)
Mayor Goodman recessed to Closed Session at 5:31 p.m.
OPEN SESSION:
Mayor Goodman reconvened the City Council in Open Session at 6:33 p.m. and asked for a report out of Closed Session.
City Attorney Thind announced that there were no reportable actions from Closed Session.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Council Member Patel
INVOCATION: Pastor Steve Bland, La Palma Christian Church ROLL CALL: Council Members
Council Members present: Council Member Baker, Council Member Conklin, Mayor Goodman, Council Member Patel, and Mayor
Pro Tem Waldman
Council Members absent: None
City Officials present: Conal McNamara, City Manager
Ajit Thind, City Attorney
Belinda Deines, Community Development Manager
Joe Guerrero, Police Chief
Ryan Hallett, Assistant City Manager
Andy Ramirez, Public Works & Community Services
Director
Kimberly Kenney, City Clerk
PRESENTATIONS
1. Mayor Goodman presented a proclamation to outgoing Orange County Fire Authority Chief Steve Dohman for his 30 years of dedicated service and congratulated him on his retirement. Chief Dohman introduced new Division Chief Matthew Schuetz as his replacement.
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Reginald Surles, a La Palma resident, addressed the City Council regarding his opposition to the duration of time it is taking for the median project on Moody Street to be completed; his opposition to the inconvenience involved; and requested to get the project manager involved.
Gerard Goedhart,a La Palma resident, addressed the City Council by congratulating Police Chief Guerrero on his appointment; that this is Mayor Goodman's final meeting and congratulated him on his 8 years of dedicated service to the City of La Palma; and wished him the best in his future endeavors.
Mayor Goodman thanked Mr. Goedhart for his role as a mentor on City Council during his tenure.
Pamela Jenkins, a La Palma resident, addressed the City Council regarding the recent loss of her beloved mother; thanked the City Council for their support. Mayor Goodman presented a Certificate to Ms. Jenkins in recognition of her mother's memory.
Chad Berlinghieri, announced the founding of a new service club-the Seal Beach City Rotary Club- a non-profit; reported on their launch party on June 24th; their meeting schedule;agencies that they support; and announced upcoming events.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Waive the Reading of All Ordinances
Waive the reading of all Ordinances in their entirety and read by title only.
2. Approval of Council Minutes
Minutes of the October 1, 2024,Regular Meeting, and October 22, Special Meeting of the City Council.
3. Approval of Register of Demands
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-42 approving the Register of Demands for October 15, 2024, and November 5,2024.
4. City of La Palma First Quarter Cash and Investment Report, Fiscal Year 2024-25 Receive and file the Cash and Investment Report for the first quarter of fiscal year 2024-25.
5. Additional Appropriation for the Service Line Inventory Assessment It is recommended that the City Council appropriate an additional $25,000 from the Water Fund for the previously ratified amendment with the Municipal Water District of Orange County (MWDOC) for the Service Line Inventory Assessment.
6. Resolution Adopting the Measure M2 Expenditure Report for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2024
Adopt a Resolution No. 2024-43 approving the annual Measure M2 expenditure report for Fiscal Year ending June 30,2024.
7. Award a Contract to Golden Meters Service. Inc. for the Neptune MIU Endpoint & Antenna Installation.
1. Award a contract to Golden Meters Service, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $57,200 for the Neptune Meter Interface Unit Endpoints and Antenna Installation;
2. Authorize a 15% contingency for unforeseen needs for materials and labor; and
3. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute the agreement and all necessary documents.
8. Second Amendment to On-Call Citv Engineering Services Contract
1. Approved the 2nd Amendment to the On-Call City Engineer Services contract for one (1) year with Infrastructure Engineers, a Bowman Company; and
2. Authorize the Mayor to sign the 2nd Amendment.
9. Resolution Amending the City Council's Regular Meeting Schedule for January 2025.
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-44 amending the City's Council's Regular Meeting Schedule for January 2025.
10. Award a Contract for Water Leak Asphalt Repairs
1. Award a Contract to G.M. Sager Construction Co., Inc. for an amount not to exceed $28,727 for water leak asphalt repairs; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all required documents
11. Award of Contract for a Citywide Cost Allocation Plan and Comprehensive User Fee Study.
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Revenue & Cost Specialists (RCS) in the amount of not to exceed $23,450 to complete a Citywide Cost Allocation Plan and Comprehensive User Fee Study, and
2. Allocate $23,450 from the General Fund's unreserved fund balance to cover the cost of the project.
12. Approval of Upgrades for Citywide Information Technology OTJ Infrastructure.
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement to upgrade all City computers currently using Office 2019 to Office 365 for $14,040 annually,with a 5% annual increase for subscription services;
2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a 36-month agreement with RingCentral to upgrade all City phones and phone support services for $18,200 annually;
3. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Verve for 1OOM Dedicated Backup Internet Access at a cost of $8,100 annually;
4. Approve and authorize expenditures with Infinity Technologies to implement the IT infrastructure upgrades in the amount not to exceed $40,000; and
5. Appropriate and transfer $81,000 from the Information Technology Replacement Fund (IT Fund) unreserved fund balance to IT Fund's
Office Equipment expense account (064-650-8030-00000).
13. Approval to Purchase Three Electronic Portable Message Boards Authorize the City Manager to execute the attached quote from All Traffic Solutions Inc. for the purchase of three electronic portable message boards.
Council Member Patel made a motion to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 through 1.
The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Waldman and carried on the following vote:
AYES: Council Member Baker, Council Member Conklin,
Mayor Goodman, Council Member Patel, and Mayor
Pro Tem Waldman
NOES: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
14. Review and Consideration of Conditional Use Permit 393 to Establish an Adult Day Care Use (My Day Program, Inc.) Located at 7252 Walker Street (APN 263- 061-12)
a) Mayor Goodman opened the Public Hearing at 6:59p.m.
b) Community Development Manager Deines gave the Staff Report. c) Council Comments and Questions:
Discussion ensued regarding the limitation of 30 individuals on-site was self imposed by the applicant; that the Fire Marshall is still working on the maximum capacity allowance; the mix of attendees that will be using the park and be inside; that the occupancy number from the Fire Marshall would include staff; concerns of the business being on a busy street and impact to clients with disabilities; City Council support for providing services to challenged and special needs adults; whether this site will be a residence; how the applicant will address ADA parking; that requirements are set by the State for this type of business; that Community Development Manager Deines recommended to add a condition that the maximum occupants allowed be set at 30 individuals on-site and any change to that would require the applicant to return to the City Council for approval; that the property is zoned Single Family R1;and that additional necessary ADA improvements will be included.
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Elizabeth Santos, the applicant,noted that clients will have intellectual and/or physical disabilities; that all clients will have their own assistants on a one to one, or one to two ratio; that full capacity could be around 60-70 including staff; that there is a designated pick-up and drop-off area, but no parking except for the vans will be allowed on site; that some clients will be at the park in sessions while the others will be inside on-site; that attendees will be driven to the park in the vans provided as part of the service and not walking down busy Walker Street; and hat this site is and has been empty for almost two years and will not be used as a residence.
Chris Festin, the applicant's son, runs another program like this in Stanton and added that groups going to the park will be broken down into small groups during morning and afternoon sessions.
City Attorney Thind added that according to the Zoning code,this is an allowable use with the approval of a Conditional Use Permit and that the CUP allows this to be a commercial use.
d) Public Input:
Joel Van Soelen,an Anaheim resident and Pastor,addressed the City Council regarding the special needs program at his church working with cognitively disabled adults; that he supports this proposal; and his appreciation for the compassion the City Council is giving towards these challenged adults.
e) Mayor Goodman closed the public hearing at 7:13 p.m. f) Adopt a Resolution approving Conditional Use Permit 393 Council Member Patel made a motion to Resolution No. 2024-45 approving Conditional Use Permit 393 to establish an Adult Day Care Use (My Day Program, Inc) Located at 7252 Walker Street (APN 263-061-12) with the condition that capacity is limited to 30 individuals and anything over that amount would require the applicant to return to the City Council for approval.
The motion was seconded by Council Member Baker and carried on the following vote:
AYES: Council Member Baker, Council Member Conklin,
Mayor Goodman, Council Member Patel, and Mayor
Pro Tem Waldman
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NOES: None
15. Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Portions of the City Zoning Code (Chapter 44 of the La Palma Municipal Code) for Parking, Signage, and Housing Definitions in Compliance with State Housing Laws and City's Housing Element
a) Mayor Goodman opened the Public Hearing at 7:23 p.m. b) Community Development Manager Deines gave the Staff Report. c) Council Comments and Questions:
None
d) Public Input:
No members of the public wished to speak.
e) Mayor Goodman closed the public hearing at 7:24 p.m.
Council Member Patel made a motion introduce for First Reading an Ordinance Amending Portions of the City Zoning Code (Chapter 44 of the La Palma Municipal Code) for Parking, Signage, and Housing Definitions in Compliance with State Housing Laws and City's Housing Element.
The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Waldman and carried on the following vote:
AYES: Council Member Baker, Council Member Conklin,
Mayor Goodman, Council Member Patel, and Mayor
Pro Tem Waldman
NOES: None
REGULAR ITEMS
16. Award of Contract for Testing, Dynamic Profiling, and Pump and Motor Replacement for Water Quality Improvements at the City Yard Recommendation that the City Council take the following action:
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1. Award a Contract to BESST Inc. for Testing, Dynamic Profiling, and Well Pump and Motor Replacement for Water Quality Improvements at the City Yard for an amount not to exceed $321,000;
2. Authorize a 15% contingency for unforeseen issues;
3. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all required documents; and
4. Approve reallocating $321,000 in the FY 24/25 Capital Improvement Program budget from the Water Treatment Feasibility Study account (055-900-9330- 00000) to the Pump & Well Repair account (055-900-7100-00000).
Public Works and Community Services Director Ramirez gave the Staff Report.
Council Comments and Questions:
Discussion ensued regarding the funds being pulled from the Water Fund and not the General Fund; that Staff is fairly confident that this work would alleviate the cost of having to install a treatment facility; that the City did not go out to bid because the vendor has patented technology for this type of work and the process has proven positive results; that this company has worked with La Palma in the past and is best suited for this type of work; and that this is a professional services contract and therefore, not bound by public contract law that requires bids.
Public Input:
Karen Zagorski, a La Palma resident, addressed the City Council regarding whether the City gets penalized if the City goes over the limits of contaminant levels or mandated to replace the City's water system.
Public Works and Community Services Director Ramirez responded that the City is required to report that to the State and notify residents, Discussion further ensued regarding this project helping the City to alleviate the need for a treatment facility; that Staff tests the water on a daily basis in order to provide quality water to residents; that this is a proactive maneuver versus reactive; that the City's water enterprise fund is well managed and used properly, that funds cannot be used for anything other than providing safe water for residents; and that Mayor Goodman would still like to see what type of Federal and/or State grants are available to assist in the manganese levels in the water to address the brown water issue
Mayor Pro Tem Waldman made a motion to Award a Contract to BESST Inc. for Testing, Dynamic Profiling, and Well Pump and Motor Replacement for Water Quality Improvements at the City Yard for an amount not to exceed $321,000;
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Authorize a 15% contingency for unforeseen issues; Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute all required documents; and Approve reallocating $321,000 in the FY 24/25 Capital Improvement Program budget from the Water Treatment Feasibility Study account (055-900-9330-00000) to the Pump & Well Repair account (055-900-7100-00000).
The motion was seconded by Council Member Patel and carried on the following vote:
AYES: Council Member Baker, Council Member Conklin,
Mayor Goodman, Council Member Patel, and Mayor
Pro Tem Waldman
NOES: None
17. Consideration of Agreement to Lease 5410-14 La Palma Avenue to Elite Taekwondo Center, Inc.
Recommendation that the City Council take the following action:
1. Adopt a Resolution approving an Agreement to Lease 5410-14 La Palma Ave by Elite Taekwondo Center, Inc.; and
2. Authorize the Mayor to execute the Lease Agreement and any other real estate documents to effectuate the provisions of the Lease Agreement.
Assistant City Manager Hallett gave the Staff Report.
City Council Comments and Questions:
None.
Public Input:
No members of the public wished to speak.
Mayor Pro Tem Waldman made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2024-46 approving an Agreement to Lease 5410-14 La Palma Ave by Elite Taekwondo Center, Inc.; and authorize the Mayor to execute the Lease Agreement and any other real estate documents to effectuate the provisions of the Lease Agreement.
The motion was seconded by Council Member Conklin and carried on the following vote:
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AYES: Council Member Baker, Council Member Conklin,
Mayor Goodman, Council Member Patel, and Mayor
Pro Tem Waldman
NOES: None
18. Economic Development/Land Use Ad-Hoc Subcommittee Findings and Recommendations
Recommendation that the City Council take the following action:
1. Approve the update to the City of La Palma Economic Development Plan 2030 and direct City staff to implement its programs and policies;
2. Adopt a resolution to establish the Economic Development Oversight Task Force;
3. Direct staff to solicit Statements of Interest for the Economic Development Oversight Task Force; and
4. Direct staff to request proposals from qualified consulting firms to prepare an Economic and Market Analysis.
Community Development Manager Deines gave the Staff Report.
City Council Comments and Questions:
None.
Public Input:
Gerard Goedhart, a La Palma resident, addressed the City Council regarding the history of the City's financial crisis a few years ago and the approach the City Council took to resolve the issue; that it gave the City time to bring more businesses to La Palma; that hiring a City Manager with Economic Development experience was a priority; that this issue is the responsibility of the City Council and does not support the Ad-Hoc Subcommittee; and that the City should conduct an economic development study.
Discussion ensued regarding the existing issue of declining interest from public involvement on Citizen Committees and City Council; that the existing economic development task forced moved the housing element forward and it got approved; that the task force proposed this subcommittee; support for waiting until after the election and after goal setting; support for lowering the number of members on the
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subcommittee from 9 to 5; that Mayor Goodman's goals for joining the City Council was economic development and the need to improve existing commercial centers; that the residents can get involved including existing members of Citizens Committees; that with the right leadership at the table, the dialogue and feedback going to the City Council would benefit the City; that Mayor Goodman supports a full two year term; that Council Member Baker supports the idea of engaging the public in a Town Hall meeting format to get the community's input instead of establishing the task force with continual meetings; that Mayor Goodman noted the task force will be applicant based and the Council will vet the applicants; that learning about the City's economic development plan inspired Mayor Goodman's need to improve our commercial centers; that he created the Ad-Hoc committee to best see how to use the commercial properties; that this task force is a step to get residents involved, get them engaged in this important topic; that he supports two year terms as one year is too short for such a complex subject; that even if some seats are still vacant, the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem will be members of this task force at the very least and will contribute; that the City has difficulty recruiting Citizen Committee members and that this would pose the same problem; whether this committee would require a quorum; that City Attorney Thind responded that this would be Brown Act body and that to take action, a quorum would be required; that there cannot be meetings of the body if the quorum is not met; that the only way to make this a non-qualifying Brown Act body is to make this an Ad Hoc committee of the City Council; that Mayor Goodman does not feel like this needs to be a task force, it could be an Ad Hoc committee of the City Council; that this could be proposed as part of the strategic planning and goal setting session by the City Council next year; that Mayor Goodman supports whatever decision the City Council decides on how to address economic development; that Council Member Patel supports the goal of the task force, but it needs to be developed more; that he would like to see more community and business engagement; that he supports moving forward with an economic development study; and that Mayor Pro Tem Waldman reminded the City Council of the Fiscal Sustainability Committee for Measure JJ and noted the value in having a citizen committee to assist and provide recommendations to the City Council.
Council Member Baker made a motion to approve Item 4, to direct staff to request proposals from qualified consulting firms to prepare an Economic and Market Analysis, to request proposals from qualified Consultant Firms to prepare an economic and Market Analysis, and to keep the current Ad Hoc Committee.
The motion was seconded by Council Member Patel.
City Manager McNamara asked for clarification on the motion as to whether this includes the approval of the update to the Economic Development Plan 2030 listed as recommended in Item 1 and to remove the nine member Task Force body as
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recommended in Item 2, but to have that task force be brought back to the City Council at a future date.
Council Member Baker amended the motion to approve Items 1, 3, and 4 as recommended by staff and to have the Item 2 – the Task Force – be brought back to the City Council in the future.
The friendly amendment was seconded by Council Member Patel and carried on the following vote:
AYES: Council Member Baker, Council Member Conklin,
Mayor Goodman, Council Member Patel, and Mayor
Pro Tem Waldman
NOES: None
Mayor Goodman requested to take a short recess at 8:23 p.m.
Mayor Goodman reconvened the City Council at 8:28 p.m.
19. Good Governance Policy Discussion
Recommendation that the City Council receive the report and provide direction to staff.
City Manager McNamara gave the Staff Report.
City Council Comments and Questions:
Discussion ensued regarding this being a City Council's goal during their last strategic planning and goal setting session; that Mayor Goodman supports the code of conduct to help achieve Council Norms in Policy 1; that Mayor Goodman has spent time with previous City Council members, City Attorney, and the City's department heads to understand the workings, policies, for orientation purposes; that the Code of Conduct is not part of the Norms, but orientation is crucial; that orientation should be mandatory in coordination with the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA) because of the risk management component; that City Council Orientation should be added to our code of conduct; that good governance should be revisited every year; that the City Council should emphasize the norms to bring questions in advance to City Staff so they have enough time to prepare for a successful and productive City Council meeting; that Council Member Baker would prefer to move this item to the January meeting; that this should be changed
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from City Council norms to City Council Code of Conduct; that for the Council's travel and meetings, that the City should not pay for any conferences that we're not a member of it; that she has lots of updates and really feels this policy needs to be cleaned up and overhauled; that Council Member Keo Conklin agrees with updating the policies; that she feels mentorship is necessary; that admonishment should not make the Council Member feel like an outcast; that regardless of the City Council's political party membership and disagreements on how votes were cast, a coalition should ensue; she supports having an official orientation and mentorship; that Council Member Patel noted that the City currently has an orientation protocol that's followed and staff conducts it consistently; that the City Council does not vote on party politics, only on what is best for the residents; that when Council Member Patel took the time to conduct a full orientation with City staff before and after his election; that City Council's conduct and attendance at conferences should be focused on what we can bring back the city's residents, not for personal purposes; that voting on the City Council should not be based on how a resident wants you to vote; that being prepared for City Council meetings is equally important by thoroughly reading through the agendas and not ask questions during the meeting that were answered in the Staff Report; that during a City Council's member first year is a learning curve; that mutual respect for fellow Council members is required even if there is a disagreement; that Council Member Patel supports Council Member Baker's position to clean up the City Council norms and clarify policy through an overhaul; that Mayor Pro Tem Waldman cautioned the City Council that as independently elected officers, mandating behavior cannot be enforced; that Mayor Goodman noted that in the Council Policy 1 - norms - it says Council is responsible for holding each other accountable; that without a Code of Conduct, the City Council would not know how to hold each other accountable; that political parties do not fix potholes or manage the Tiny Tots program, it is the sole duty of the City; that Council Member Keo Conklin commented on the possible conflict of interest of Mayor Goodman's Executive Committee position at the CJPIA and that he should recuse himself from voting on any future matters regarding the CJPIA as those businesses no longer at the CJPIA site impacted the City's tax revenue, and this should be in the Code of Conduct; that she noted the budget impacts of having Staff attend conferences as well, the budget impacts and the impact of their absence from duties while at such conferences; that if a Council member wants to attend a conference, it should be their prerogative; that Mayor Goodman responded that he has no conflict of interest in serving on the Executive Committee of the CJPIA Board and that the local businesses that were forced to leave the CJPIA site had nothing to do with his Committee Appointment, but rather a property owner exchange; that Mayor Goodman and the City Council support having staff attend conferences to bring back advice and recommendations to the City Council on matters affecting the City's operations and community investments; that he does not want the public to be misled and noted that the City Council does not squander City funds on these meetings for staff to attend conferences; that Council Member Conklin added that
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when staff attends conferences, the City - the taxpayer - also pays for their hotel accommodations while paying them to work; that she is concerned that staff is wearing the lapel pins with the City Seal, the same as City Council; her question as to whether the City Council is acting with integrity, especially when it comes to campaign information; that Mayor Goodman noted the norms require the City Council to be respectful and keep decorum among the City Council and plan to continue that pattern; and that Mayor Goodman is requesting to continue this item to January and provide Staff with direction to include some type of mandatory orientation with Staff and CJPIA.
City Manager McNamara asked for direction on how the City Council would like to address staff attendance at conferences.
Discussion further ensued regarding Council Member Patel noting that staff attendance is a budget matter and has nothing to do with Council Member norms, but rather to help the City grow with knowledge; that conference attendance for staff can be discussed during the budget discussions; that City Manager McNamara responded that staff stays within the budget approved by the City Council for conference attendance and that staff only attends sessions applicable and key to their positions; and that staff will take the direction to bring this back to the January meeting and notice it properly with the Agenda.
By consensus, the City Council agreed to bring the matter back to City Council in January for further discussion and direction.
20. Council Member Request: La Palma Chamber of Commerce Presentation Recommendation that the City Council consider Council Member Keo Conklin's request to receive the presentation and discuss the La Palma Chamber of Commerce.
Council Member Conklin gave the presentation and report.
Council Comments and Questions:
Discussion ensued regarding the conflict between the presentation title's "City of La Palma" vs "La Palma" Chamber of Commerce; clarification of an error on the presentation and that it should be "The La Palma Chamber of La Palma"; that Mayor Goodman encouraged Council Member Conklin to go directly to the North Orange County Chamber of Commerce (NOCCC) to collaborate since they already have a large commercial base to start with; that Mayor Goodman noted he disagrees with her previous statement and has provided several opportunities in mentorship, spending much time with her; that Council Member Patel asked her to clarify if this is a non-profit by her versus a La Palma organization; that Council
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Member Conklin responded that this is a separate entity from the City of La Palma; that she consulted with the City Attorney; that City Attorney Thind responded that no advice was given regarding using the name of this entity, nor using "City of La Palma Chamber of Commerce", but that the advice was given that any City Council may open their own non-profit at any time, but that is not a City matter and he does not provide advice on matters unrelated to the City of La Palma; and that the articles of organization have it listed as the La Palma Chamber of Commerce under the State.
Ngoc Tinh Nguyen, Vice-Chair & Executive Director of the La Palma Chamber of Commerce addressed the City Council noting that she was invited to be part of this endeavor by Council Member Conklin; that she clarified that on the Articles of Organization, it says "La Palma Chamber of Commerce" and not "City of La Palma"; that the individual who made the Power Point presentation made the error; and that the new Chamber wishes to have the support from the City Council.
Discussion further ensued regarding the City Council's goal during the strategic planning session to be 'vetting' the idea of a chamber of commerce before making any decisions; that the La Palma Chamber of Commerce non-profit was formed in May of 2024; the services provided by the La Palma Chamber of Commerce; that they asking for use of the City's facilities, put them on our website, and to partner with the City; that the Chamber of Commerce is looking at $5000 a year in membership from La Palma; that Chamber Chairman JJ Kim helped the Garden Grove Chamber of Commerce increase their growth to a thousand members; that the City Council wants to make a decision that would benefit La Palma and it's residents; how much a La Palma business would have to pay for membership; what the Chamber is looking for from the City Council; who the list of officers are; the number of members this new Chamber of Commerce already has on the books; that most Chambers are not supported by City Councils, but by membership; whether the Westminster Chamber of Commerce had any existing Council Members sitting on their Board of Directors; what business owners will receive for their monthly membership dues; whether they have full time employees; and if the Chamber has had any events to date.
Ngoc Tinh Nguyen added that they are asking for City Council support to allow a platform for businesses to connect with each other, to network; that if the City cannot afford the membership fee, they would appreciate use of the facilities for their events at no costly; that this would be a service for approximately 300 La Palma businesses; that although they just started, each business would be looking at $100 per month membership fee, but the Board of Directors (BOD) has not approved that yet; that the money requested from the City Council would be for an initial event to invite all the local businesses to; that all BOD members are volunteers and listed their names and titles along with other officers; that they plan to have their first event on the 14th; that she was on the former Board of Directors
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for the City of Westminster; that the Westminster Chamber of Commerce did not have any existing Council Members sitting on their Board of Directors; and that membership gives the business owner networking opportunities not afforded to them before.
Aloha Ley, Business Advisor for the La Palma Chamber of Commerce, addressed the City Council regarding the proposal being put forward to the City Council; that this is an opportunity for the City Council and Chamber to work together to provide businesses an opportunity to grow; that the Chamber would like to operate like a small business administration, helping business navigate the systems, access resources that are traditionally not available to them; listed her previous experience in local government agencies; that the service provided for membership would include networking, advice and direction, and training; that they are just starting up the Chamber and hoping the proposal will be the start to garnering interest from the City Council to support the Chamber of Commerce; and that whether the City Council supports this endeavor, they will move forward.
Discussion further ensued regarding the City Council being presented with this proposal as part of this agenda; that there was little time for the Council to vet anything and questions have arisen as a result; that the City Council is not saying they won't support this endeavor, but rather evaluate whether this would benefit La Palma residents and commercial businesses.
Aloha Ley responded that their Chamber will take this direction back to their members, address the questions that arose, and then repurpose and represent this at a future date.
Council Member Patel noted that the intentions of this new Chamber of Commerce are wonderful, however the plan is very premature in its stage; that he asked for them to address the potential conflict of interest with having a Council Member as the President and then asking the City Council for public funds; referenced the current legal situation with Supervisor Do; that the Chamber's attorney needs to vet this question; that although the Chamber is non-profit, it is a business none the less; and that he would defer to the City Attorney on the matter.
City Attorney Thind responded that there are certainly potential legal issues; there are issues regarding misuse of public funds; potential conflict of interest issues; that this all depends on the particular facts of the situation; that although all those laws are an issue, it is possible to do it in a way that would satisfy those laws; that because there are still many unanswered questions, he cannot opine on the matter; and that there are many legal issues that need to be explored before the City Council can take any final action.
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Council discussion further ensued regarding support for this proposal to be brought back at a future date; that Mayor Goodman noted that this was placed on the agenda prematurely; that there are a lot of issues that need to be resolved; that it is crucial to get feedback from Council beforehand, without having serial meetings; that Council Member Conklin added that the Chamber was asking for funds so they could be a member and collaborate with them; that she apologized for the type-o in the presentation; that she appreciated the City Council hearing her proposal; and apologized for not vetting the proposal properly.
Mayor Goodman responded that matters like this are a learning experiences; noted the Supervisor Do's legal situation having to do with the misuse of public funds related to how the City must avoid any conflict of interest; and added this matter is not directed by Staff, but by City Council, and that any further direction will be provided in the future.
COUNCILMEMBER AB1234 REPORTS, REPORTS FROM CITY-AFFILIATED
COMMITTEES, AND COUNCIL REMARKS
Council Member Keo Conklin attended the Buena Park State of the City; a Sexual Harrassment Forum by Radiant Future; the Cypress State of the City; League of California Cities (Cal Cities) where she was elected treasurer for the Women's Caucus; La Palma's State of the City; the Library Advisory Board (LAB) Committee meeting; and the Orange County Housing forum.
Council Member Baker attended the Buena Park State of the City; the Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) Operations Committee Meeting; the Cal Cities Mayors and Council Members Department Orientation and Policy Committee Appointments Meeting; the Arte Cafe Grand Opening; the Recycle, Shred, E-Waste, Mulch Event with EDCO; the Cal Cities Annual Conference Business Meeting Run of Show - Mayors and Council Members Department; the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA) 29th Annual Risk Management Educational Forum; the Cal Cities Orange County Division Board Meeting; the Cypress State of the City; the Magnolia High School Student Field Trip of Civic Center/Facilities; the Cal Cities Annual Conference; the La Palma State of the City; the OC San Board of Directors Meeting; the OC San State of the District; the Badge Pinning and Swearing ceremony in for our new Chief, Joe Guerrero, Captain James Roche, Sergeant Justin Braasch, and Corporal Brad Stene.
Council Member Patel attended the La Palma Community Foundation fundraiser event; hosted Magnolia High School students on a Field Trip to the Civic Center; the La Palma State of the City; the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) Board of Directors meeting; the Neighborhood "meet and greet"; tthe Badge Pinning and Swearing ceremony in for our new Chief, Joe Guerrero, Captain James Roche, Sergeant Justin Braasch, and Corporal Brad Stene; and congratulated Chief Dohman on his retirement.
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Mayor Pro Tem Waldman attended the La Palma State of the City; the La Palma Halloween Carnival; and the Badge Pinning and Swearing ceremony in for our new Chief, Joe Guerrero, Captain James Roche, Sergeant Justin Braasch, and Corporal Brad Stene.
Mayor Goodman attended the CJPIA 29th Annual Risk Management Educational Forum; the Cypress State of the City; the Cal Cities Annual Conference; the La Palma State of the City; the CJPIA Executive and Claims Committee meeting; the Orange County Council of Governments (OCCOG) Board meeting; the OC San State of the District; and congratulated Chief Dohman on his retirement.
CITY MANAGER REMARKS
City Manager McNamara congratulated Chief Dohman on his retirement; recognized the new OCFA Chief Schuetz; recognized Mayor Goodman for his eight years of dedicated service; and wished everyone a very happy Thanksgiving holiday.
CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS
City Attorney Thind had nothing to report.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Goodman adjourned the Regular Meeting of the City Council at 10:07 p.m. ____________________________
Mayor
Attest:
__________________________
Kimberly Kenney, CMC
City Clerk
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City of La Palma
Agenda Item No. 3
MEETING DATE: December 10, 2024
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
SUBMITTED BY: Ryan Hallett, Assistant City Manager
AGENDA TITLE: Approval of Register of Demands
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a Resolution approving the Register of Demands for November 19, 2024, and December 3, 2024.
SUMMARY:
The laws of the State of California governing General Law Cities and the La Palma Municipal Code provide that the City Council shall approve all payments made by the City. A Register of Demands is provided at each City Council Meeting describing each payment made or to be made by the City during the specified period.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Sufficient funds are available to process all payments.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution
Resolution No. 2024-__
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-__
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA PALMA APPROVING THE REGISTERS OF DEMANDS
FOR NOVEMBER 19, 2024, AND DECEMBER 3, 2024
WHEREAS, certain financial obligations are due and payable by the City of La Palma, a General Law City, as of November 19, 2024, and December 3, 2024; and WHEREAS, the laws of the State of California governing General Law Cities and the Municipal Code of La Palma provide that the City Council of a General Law City shall approve all payments by said City from the various established funds of said City; and WHEREAS, the City Manager and the City Council of the City of La Palma have ascertained that the following lists of obligations as submitted by the City of La Palma are paid or legally due and payable by the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of La Palma hereby approves the attached Registers of Demands dated November 19, 2024, and December 3, 2024, and incorporated herein by reference.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of La Palma at a regular meeting held on the 10th day of December 2024.
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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 10th day of December, 2024, and that it was so adopted by called vote as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
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Kimberly Kenney, CMC
City Clerk
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Warrant Register
City of La Palma By Vendor Name
Payable Dates 11/6/2024 - 11/19/2024
Approval
Reviewed by
Ryan Hallett - Assistant City Manager
Conal McNamara - City Manager
Warrant Register Payable Dates: 11/6/2024 - 11/19/2024
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Payment Date Payment Number Vendor Name Description (Item) Amount Vendor: 01007 - A E S WATER INC
SEISMIC VALVE CONST 1,450.00
MAINT/WTR
11/19/2024 APA001842 A E S WATER INC
Vendor 01007 - A E S WATER INC Total: 1,450.00
Vendor: 01037 - ADMIRAL PEST CONTROL INC
11/19/2024 APA001843 ADMIRAL PEST CONTROL INC 10/23 PEST CONTROL/WW 105.00 11/19/2024 APA001843 ADMIRAL PEST CONTROL INC 10/23 PEST CONTROL/CY 175.00 11/19/2024 APA001843 ADMIRAL PEST CONTROL INC 10/23 PEST CONTROL/5410 LP 53.00 11/19/2024 APA001843 ADMIRAL PEST CONTROL INC 10/23 PEST CONTROL/CH 164.00 11/19/2024 APA001843 ADMIRAL PEST CONTROL INC 10/23 PEST CONTROL/CP 152.00 10/25 PEST CONTROL/7972 295.00
SQUAW VALLEY
11/19/2024 APA001843 ADMIRAL PEST CONTROL INC
Vendor 01037 - ADMIRAL PEST CONTROL INC Total: 944.00
Vendor: 01046 - AFFORDABLE GENERATOR SVCS INC
11/19/2024 APA001844 AFFORDABLE GENERATOR SV… 10/24 GENERATOR SVC/PD 501.75 11/19/2024 APA001844 AFFORDABLE GENERATOR SV… 10/29 GENERATOR SVC/CP 672.11 Vendor 01046 - AFFORDABLE GENERATOR SVCS INC Total: 1,173.86 Vendor: 01047 - AFLAC
NOV '24 AFLAC INS PREM W/H 261.00
- Acct-CTX39
11/19/2024 APA001845 AFLAC
Vendor 01047 - AFLAC Total: 261.00
Vendor: 05695 - ANGEL AN
11/19/2024 APA001849 ANGEL AN 8/3-10/26 KOREAN DANCE 234.00 11/19/2024 APA001849 ANGEL AN 8/3-10/26 KOREAN DANCE 195.00 11/19/2024 APA001849 ANGEL AN 10/5-10/26 KOREAN DRUM 390.00 11/19/2024 APA001849 ANGEL AN 10/5-10/26 KOREAN DANCE 520.00 Vendor 05695 - ANGEL AN Total: 1,339.00
Vendor: 05714 - AQUACHECK BACKFLOW TESTING AND SERVICE
RPR BACKFLOW DEVICE 685.00
LEAK/WTR
11/19/2024 APA001850 AQUACHECK BACKFLOW TEST…
Vendor 05714 - AQUACHECK BACKFLOW TESTING AND SERVICE Total: 685.00 Vendor: 01015 - AT&T
11/4#523-7351 FAX/PD - BAN 31.13
9391033971
11/19/2024 39721 AT&T
Vendor 01015 - AT&T Total: 31.13
Vendor: 01171 - B L WALLACE DISTRIBUTOR INC
11/19/2024 APA001851 B L WALLACE DISTRIBUTOR INC 10/15 MTR BOX LIDS/WTR 117.23 Vendor 01171 - B L WALLACE DISTRIBUTOR INC Total: 117.23 Vendor: 03593 - BUCKNAM INFRASTRUCTURE GROUP INC
11/19/2024 APA001852 BUCKNAM INFRASTRUCTURE … JUN'24 ARTERIAL PMP SVCS 19,215.88 11/19/2024 APA001852 BUCKNAM INFRASTRUCTURE … JUL'24 ARTERIAL PMP SVCS 2,744.58 Vendor 03593 - BUCKNAM INFRASTRUCTURE GROUP INC Total: 21,960.46 Vendor: 01260 - C WELLS PIPELINE MATLS INC
11/19/2024 APA001854 C WELLS PIPELINE MATLS INC 10/28 SVC PARTS/WTR 1,811.58 Vendor 01260 - C WELLS PIPELINE MATLS INC Total: 1,811.58 Vendor: 04842 - CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL STATISTICS, INC.
FY24 ACFR DEBT 550.00
STATEMENT/FIN
11/19/2024 APA001855 CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL STATI…
Vendor 04842 - CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL STATISTICS, INC. Total: 550.00 Vendor: 05610 - CAMILLE VALLEY
11/19/2024 APA001921 CAMILLE VALLEY 10/7-10/28 BALLET & TAP 195.00 Vendor 05610 - CAMILLE VALLEY Total: 195.00
Vendor: 05081 - CATHERINE ROCHA VELEZ
11/19/2024 APA001903 CATHERINE ROCHA VELEZ 8/15-10/17 ZUMBA 422.50 11/19/2024 APA001903 CATHERINE ROCHA VELEZ 9/19-10/17 ZUMBA 117.00 Vendor 05081 - CATHERINE ROCHA VELEZ Total: 539.50
Warrant Register Payable Dates: 11/6/2024 - 11/19/2024
11/14/2024 4:04:02 PM Page 3 of 10
Payment Date Payment Number Vendor Name Description (Item) Amount Vendor: 05727 - CHAU TAI
11/19/2024 APA001912 CHAU TAI 10/25 PAVILION DEPOSIT RFD 200.00 Vendor 05727 - CHAU TAI Total: 200.00
Vendor: 03604 - CINTAS CORPORATION
11/19/2024 APA001857 CINTAS CORPORATION 10/24 UNIFORM SVC/PW 38.32 11/19/2024 APA001857 CINTAS CORPORATION 10/24 UNIFORM SVC/PW 38.32 11/19/2024 APA001857 CINTAS CORPORATION 10/24 UNIFORM SVC/PW 47.36 11/19/2024 APA001857 CINTAS CORPORATION 10/31 UNIFORM SVC/PW 34.52 11/19/2024 APA001857 CINTAS CORPORATION 10/31 UNIFORM SVC/PW 34.52 11/19/2024 APA001857 CINTAS CORPORATION 10/31 UNIFORM SVC/PW 50.02 Vendor 03604 - CINTAS CORPORATION Total: 243.06
Vendor: 01356 - CITY OF LA PALMA FLEXIBLE
Flexible Spending 178.49
Contributions - Medical
11/14/2024 39718 CITY OF LA PALMA FLEXIBLE
Vendor 01356 - CITY OF LA PALMA FLEXIBLE Total: 178.49
Vendor: 01398 - COUNTY OF ORANGE
FY24/25 WTR QUALITY 1,772.48
MONITORING
11/19/2024 39727 COUNTY OF ORANGE
Vendor 01398 - COUNTY OF ORANGE Total: 1,772.48
Vendor: 04388 - CROSSTOWN ELECTRICAL & DATA INC
11/19/2024 APA001860 CROSSTOWN ELECTRICAL & D… JUL'24 SIGNAL MAINT/PW 1,260.00 11/19/2024 APA001860 CROSSTOWN ELECTRICAL & D… SEP'24 SIGNAL MAINT/PW 1,260.00 11/19/2024 APA001860 CROSSTOWN ELECTRICAL & D… OCT'24 SIGNAL MAINT/PW 1,260.00 Vendor 04388 - CROSSTOWN ELECTRICAL & DATA INC Total: 3,780.00 Vendor: 05730 - DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES RECYCLING AND RECOVERY SB1383 LOCAL ASSISTANCE 288.49
GRANT UNSPECT FUNDS
11/19/2024 39723 DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES…
Vendor 05730 - DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCES RECYCLING AND RECOVERY Total: 288.49 Vendor: 04387 - DOG WASTE DEPOT
11/1 (4)CASES DOG WASTE 85.87
BAGS/PW
11/19/2024 APA001862 DOG WASTE DEPOT
Vendor 04387 - DOG WASTE DEPOT Total: 85.87
Vendor: 05724 - DONALD KLOCK
11/19/2024 APA001884 DONALD KLOCK 12931 PICKLEBALL RFD 59.00 11/19/2024 APA001884 DONALD KLOCK 12931 LESS CANCELLATION FEE -11.00 Vendor 05724 - DONALD KLOCK Total: 48.00
Vendor: 05670 - DULUX PAINTING INC
10/28 15% CONTINGENCY/24- 5,625.00
BLDG-01
11/19/2024 APA001863 DULUX PAINTING INC
10/28 CITY FACILITIES 37,500.00
PAINTING/24-BLDG-01
11/19/2024 APA001863 DULUX PAINTING INC
Vendor 05670 - DULUX PAINTING INC Total: 43,125.00
Vendor: 05725 - EMMANUEL TUCAY
11/19/2024 APA001917 EMMANUEL TUCAY 11/2 GAZEBO DEPOSIT RFD 100.00 Vendor 05725 - EMMANUEL TUCAY Total: 100.00
Vendor: 02858 - FRANCES MONROY-HERNANDEZ
11/19/2024 APA001894 FRANCES MONROY-HERNAND…10/19 PAVILION DEPOSIT RFD 200.00 Vendor 02858 - FRANCES MONROY-HERNANDEZ Total: 200.00
Vendor: 01631 - FRANCHISE TAX BOARD
11/14/2024 DFT0009350 FRANCHISE TAX BOARD State Tax Withholding 9,686.94 Vendor 01631 - FRANCHISE TAX BOARD Total: 9,686.94
Vendor: 05050 - GALAXY AUDIO VISUAL INC
11/19/2024 APA001868 GALAXY AUDIO VISUAL INC 10/3 SPEAKERS & CABLES/CC 1,221.00 Vendor 05050 - GALAXY AUDIO VISUAL INC Total: 1,221.00
Vendor: 01679 - GOVERNMENTAL FINANCIAL SVCS
OCT'24 ACCOUNTING 7,679.72
SVCS/ADM
11/19/2024 2211 GOVERNMENTAL FINANCIAL …
Warrant Register Payable Dates: 11/6/2024 - 11/19/2024
11/14/2024 4:04:02 PM Page 4 of 10
Payment Date Payment Number Vendor Name Description (Item) Amount OCT'24 ACCOUNTING 4,887.09
SVCS/ADM
11/19/2024 2211 GOVERNMENTAL FINANCIAL …
OCT'24 ACCOUNTING 1,396.31
SVCS/ADM
11/19/2024 2211 GOVERNMENTAL FINANCIAL …
Vendor 01679 - GOVERNMENTAL FINANCIAL SVCS Total: 13,963.12 Vendor: 05723 - GRACE GOGUE
11/19/2024 APA001872 GRACE GOGUE 12720 INT VOLLEYBALL RFD 49.00 11/19/2024 APA001872 GRACE GOGUE 12720 LESS CANCELLATION FEE -11.00 Vendor 05723 - GRACE GOGUE Total: 38.00
Vendor: 01709 - HARTZOG & CRABILL INC
11/19/2024 APA001874 HARTZOG & CRABILL INC SEP'24 TRAFFIC ENG SVC/PW 1,697.50 Vendor 01709 - HARTZOG & CRABILL INC Total: 1,697.50
Vendor: 02642 - HOME DEPOT
11/19/2024 APA001876 HOME DEPOT 10/27 SUPPLIES/HALLOWEEN 64.25 11/19/2024 APA001876 HOME DEPOT 10/16 SUPPLIES/HALLOWEEN 3.53 11/4 TREE LIGHTING 57.99
SUPPLIES/CAB
11/19/2024 APA001876 HOME DEPOT
11/19/2024 APA001876 HOME DEPOT 10/25 SUPPLIES/REC 43.01 11/19/2024 APA001876 HOME DEPOT 10/15 SUPPLIES/HALLOWEEN 79.06 Vendor 02642 - HOME DEPOT Total: 247.84
Vendor: 05649 - INFINITY TECHNOLOGIES
11/19/2024 APA001877 INFINITY TECHNOLOGIES Monthly IT Services 13,083.00 11/19/2024 APA001877 INFINITY TECHNOLOGIES Sentinel One - Monthly Billing 651.00 11/19/2024 APA001877 INFINITY TECHNOLOGIES Duo - Monthly Billing 99.00 Vendor 05649 - INFINITY TECHNOLOGIES Total: 13,833.00
Vendor: 01764 - INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
11/14/2024 DFT0009349 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE Federal Tax Withholding 25,885.08 11/14/2024 DFT0009351 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE Medicare 6,488.01 Vendor 01764 - INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE Total: 32,373.09 Vendor: 01775 - IRON MOUNTAIN
11/19/2024 APA001879 IRON MOUNTAIN NOV'24 RECORDS STORAGE 300.17 Vendor 01775 - IRON MOUNTAIN Total: 300.17
Vendor: 03984 - J THOMPSON ELECTRIC INC
11/19/2024 APA001880 J THOMPSON ELECTRIC INC 11/1/23 ELECTRICAL SVCS/CP 1,560.00 11/19/2024 APA001880 J THOMPSON ELECTRIC INC 12/11/23 ELECTRICAL SVCS/CY 1,005.00 11/19/2024 APA001880 J THOMPSON ELECTRIC INC 6/47 ELECTRICAL SVCS/WW 1,190.00 11/19/2024 APA001880 J THOMPSON ELECTRIC INC 6/4 ELECTRICAL SVCS/PW 340.00 11/19/2024 APA001880 J THOMPSON ELECTRIC INC 10/21 ELECTRICAL SVCS/CP 1,945.00 11/19/2024 APA001880 J THOMPSON ELECTRIC INC 10/21 ELECTRICAL SVCS/CP 540.00 Vendor 03984 - J THOMPSON ELECTRIC INC Total: 6,580.00
Vendor: 05722 - JACK WONG
11/19/2024 APA001925 JACK WONG 12352 TT RFD 223.00
Vendor 05722 - JACK WONG Total: 223.00
Vendor: 01801 - JHM SUPPLY INC
11/19/2024 APA001881 JHM SUPPLY INC 10/22 SUPPLIES/PW 124.18 7/29 IRRIGATION RPR 548.96
SUPPLIES/EROW&WALKER
11/19/2024 APA001881 JHM SUPPLY INC
8/8 IRRIGATION RPR 130.70
SUPPLIES/CP
11/19/2024 APA001881 JHM SUPPLY INC
Vendor 01801 - JHM SUPPLY INC Total: 803.84
Vendor: 01902 - JOYCE EGUCHI
10/19 COMM CTR DEPOSIT 300.00
RFD
11/19/2024 APA001865 JOYCE EGUCHI
Vendor 01902 - JOYCE EGUCHI Total: 300.00
Vendor: 05331 - KIDZ TALENT ACADEMY
10/1-10/22 GYMNASTICS & 234.00
TUMBLING
11/19/2024 APA001883 KIDZ TALENT ACADEMY
Warrant Register Payable Dates: 11/6/2024 - 11/19/2024
11/14/2024 4:04:02 PM Page 5 of 10
Payment Date Payment Number Vendor Name Description (Item) Amount 10/1-10/22 BASKETBALL SKILLS 359.45
& DRILLS
11/19/2024 APA001883 KIDZ TALENT ACADEMY
10/1-10/22 BASKETBALL SKILLS 154.05
& DRILLS
11/19/2024 APA001883 KIDZ TALENT ACADEMY
Vendor 05331 - KIDZ TALENT ACADEMY Total: 747.50
Vendor: 01975 - L P G E A
11/14/2024 39717 L P G E A LPGEA Dues Withheld 216.00
Vendor 01975 - L P G E A Total: 216.00
Vendor: 01981 - LA PALMA CHESS CLUB
11/19/2024 APA001886 LA PALMA CHESS CLUB 8/2-10/25 CHESS 1,550.00 Vendor 01981 - LA PALMA CHESS CLUB Total: 1,550.00
Vendor: 01984 - LA PALMA INTERCOMMUNITY HOSPITAL
11/19/2024 APA001887 LA PALMA INTERCOMMUNITY…SEP '24 MEALS ON WHEELS 493.00 Vendor 01984 - LA PALMA INTERCOMMUNITY HOSPITAL Total: 493.00 Vendor: 01988 - LA PALMA POLICE ASSN
11/14/2024 39719 LA PALMA POLICE ASSN LPPA Dues Withheld 1,256.11 Vendor 01988 - LA PALMA POLICE ASSN Total: 1,256.11
Vendor: 05453 - LEAH WISE
11/19/2024 APA001924 LEAH WISE 10/20 PAVILION DEPOSIT RFD 200.00 Vendor 05453 - LEAH WISE Total: 200.00
Vendor: 04657 - LISA AMSELL
11/19/2024 APA001848 LISA AMSELL 8/1-10/31 MARTIAL ARTS 858.00 11/19/2024 APA001848 LISA AMSELL 8/3-10/19 MARTIAL ARTS 1,638.00 Vendor 04657 - LISA AMSELL Total: 2,496.00
Vendor: 01976 - LPPEA
11/14/2024 39720 LPPEA LPPEA Dues Withheld 75.00
Vendor 01976 - LPPEA Total: 75.00
Vendor: 05007 - MANASA NAGARAJAN
11/19/2024 39725 MANASA NAGARAJAN 12520 MUSICAL THEATER RFD 142.00 Vendor 05007 - MANASA NAGARAJAN Total: 142.00
Vendor: 04380 - MANHATTAN STITCHING
11/19/2024 APA001889 MANHATTAN STITCHING 9/3 UNIFORMS/PW 131.10 11/19/2024 APA001889 MANHATTAN STITCHING 9/3 UNIFORMS/PW 131.09 11/19/2024 APA001889 MANHATTAN STITCHING 9/3 UNIFORMS/PW 131.10 Vendor 04380 - MANHATTAN STITCHING Total: 393.29
Vendor: 03374 - MARY JOY FLORESCA
11/19/2024 APA001867 MARY JOY FLORESCA 11/2 PAVILION DEPOSIT RFD 200.00 Vendor 03374 - MARY JOY FLORESCA Total: 200.00
Vendor: 03125 - MAY SPENCE
11/19/2024 2214 MAY SPENCE 11/11 Vision CLM 216.77
11/19/2024 2214 MAY SPENCE 11/11 Vision CLM 40.64
11/19/2024 2214 MAY SPENCE 11/11 Vision CLM 13.55
11/19/2024 2214 MAY SPENCE 11/11 Vision CLM 240.00
11/19/2024 2214 MAY SPENCE 11/11 Vision CLM 45.00
11/19/2024 2214 MAY SPENCE 11/11 Vision CLM 15.00
Vendor 03125 - MAY SPENCE Total: 570.96
Vendor: 02183 - MINUTEMAN PRESS
(1)SERVICE ORDER 163.13
FORMS/WTR
11/19/2024 APA001893 MINUTEMAN PRESS
Vendor 02183 - MINUTEMAN PRESS Total: 163.13
Vendor: 01752 - MISSION SQUARE - PLAN 302549
11/14/2024 APA001840 MISSION SQUARE - PLAN 302… Deferred Comp 1,173.07 11/14/2024 APA001840 MISSION SQUARE - PLAN 302… Deferred Comp 2,294.23 11/14/2024 APA001840 MISSION SQUARE - PLAN 302… Deferred Comp 2,659.11 Vendor 01752 - MISSION SQUARE - PLAN 302549 Total: 6,126.41
Warrant Register Payable Dates: 11/6/2024 - 11/19/2024
11/14/2024 4:04:02 PM Page 6 of 10
Payment Date Payment Number Vendor Name Description (Item) Amount Vendor: 02219 - NATIONAL READY MIXED CONCRETE SALES LLC 10/9 LEAK RPR SUPPLIES/7362 538.66
DOUGLAS
11/19/2024 APA001896 NATIONAL READY MIXED CON…
10/21 LEAK RPR 623.14
SUPPLIES/7152 RAMPART
11/19/2024 APA001896 NATIONAL READY MIXED CON…
Vendor 02219 - NATIONAL READY MIXED CONCRETE SALES LLC Total: 1,161.80 Vendor: 02228 - NEXT DAY SIGNS
10/11 TENNIS&PICKLEBALL 2,069.55
SIGNS/CP
11/19/2024 APA001897 NEXT DAY SIGNS
Vendor 02228 - NEXT DAY SIGNS Total: 2,069.55
Vendor: 05569 - OMAR OCHOA
10/29 T2 CERT RNWL 60.00
REIMB/WTR
11/19/2024 2213 OMAR OCHOA
Vendor 05569 - OMAR OCHOA Total: 60.00
Vendor: 02277 - PARS
11/19/2024 APA001900 PARS SEP '24 PARS ADM SVCS 405.68
Vendor 02277 - PARS Total: 405.68
Vendor: 02279 - PERS RETIREMENT
CalPERS Employee 1,938.17
Contribution
11/14/2024 DFT0009336 PERS RETIREMENT
11/14/2024 DFT0009337 PERS RETIREMENT CalPERS Employer Contribution 3,881.18 CalPERS Employee 1,690.69
Contribution
11/14/2024 DFT0009338 PERS RETIREMENT
11/14/2024 DFT0009339 PERS RETIREMENT CalPERS Employer Contribution 2,451.51 CalPERS Employee 3,746.89
Contribution
11/14/2024 DFT0009340 PERS RETIREMENT
11/14/2024 DFT0009341 PERS RETIREMENT CalPERS Employer Contribution 3,804.92 CalPERS Employee 1,811.53
Contribution
11/14/2024 DFT0009342 PERS RETIREMENT
11/14/2024 DFT0009343 PERS RETIREMENT CalPERS Employer Contribution 5,897.55 CalPERS Employee 416.83
Contribution
11/14/2024 DFT0009344 PERS RETIREMENT
11/14/2024 DFT0009345 PERS RETIREMENT CalPERS Employer Contribution 1,077.20 CalPERS Employee 7,366.09
Contribution
11/14/2024 DFT0009346 PERS RETIREMENT
11/14/2024 DFT0009347 PERS RETIREMENT CalPERS Employer Contribution 7,347.31 Employee Survivor 45.57
Contribution Amount
11/14/2024 DFT0009348 PERS RETIREMENT
Vendor 02279 - PERS RETIREMENT Total: 41,475.44
Vendor: 05726 - RASHMI DESAI
11/19/2024 APA001861 RASHMI DESAI 10/19 GAZEBO DEPOSIT RFD 100.00 Vendor 05726 - RASHMI DESAI Total: 100.00
Vendor: 05137 - READWRITE EDUCATIONAL SOLUTIONS INC.
10/2-10/21 READING 115.70
DEVELOPMENT
11/19/2024 APA001902 READWRITE EDUCATIONAL SO…
11/19/2024 APA001902 READWRITE EDUCATIONAL SO…10/2-10/21 57.85 10/2-10/21 MATH 57.85
DEVELOPMENT
11/19/2024 APA001902 READWRITE EDUCATIONAL SO…
Vendor 05137 - READWRITE EDUCATIONAL SOLUTIONS INC. Total: 231.40 Vendor: 05671 - RICHARD MIEIR
11/19/2024 APA001892 RICHARD MIEIR 9/5-9/26 TAI CHI 114.40 11/19/2024 APA001892 RICHARD MIEIR 10/3-10/17 TAI CHI 57.20 Vendor 05671 - RICHARD MIEIR Total: 171.60
Vendor: 02447 - S & J SUPPLY CO INC
11/19/2024 APA001904 S & J SUPPLY CO INC 10/30 MTR BOX LIDS/WTR 2,903.76 Vendor 02447 - S & J SUPPLY CO INC Total: 2,903.76
Warrant Register Payable Dates: 11/6/2024 - 11/19/2024
11/14/2024 4:04:02 PM Page 7 of 10
Payment Date Payment Number Vendor Name Description (Item) Amount Vendor: 02520 - SHELDON EXTINGUISHER CO INC
10/21 SVC FIRE 820.94
EXTINGUISHERS/CY
11/19/2024 APA001905 SHELDON EXTINGUISHER CO I…
Vendor 02520 - SHELDON EXTINGUISHER CO INC Total: 820.94 Vendor: 02535 - SMART & FINAL
11/19/2024 APA001906 SMART & FINAL 10/16 SUPPLIES/REC 132.47 Vendor 02535 - SMART & FINAL Total: 132.47
Vendor: 02809 - SO CAL FIRST AID & SAFETY (FORMERLY ZEE MEDICAL) 11/19/2024 APA001907 SO CAL FIRST AID & SAFETY (F… 10/17 FIRST AID SUPPLIES/REC 124.02 Vendor 02809 - SO CAL FIRST AID & SAFETY (FORMERLY ZEE MEDICAL) Total: 124.02 Vendor: 02640 - SO CAL GAS COMPANY
11/12/2024 DFT0009334 SO CAL GAS COMPANY 11/5 6800 WALKER/WW 68.53 11/1 8415 16.42
MEADOWLARK/BOOSTER
11/06/2024 DFT0009361 SO CAL GAS COMPANY
11/06/2024 DFT0009362 SO CAL GAS COMPANY 11/1 8441 MOODY/CY 37.66 11/06/2024 DFT0009363 SO CAL GAS COMPANY 11/17821 WALKER/CC&CP 99.50 11/06/2024 DFT0009364 SO CAL GAS COMPANY 11/1 7821 WALKER/REAR GEN 29.25 11/06/2024 DFT0009365 SO CAL GAS COMPANY 11/1 7792 WALKER/PD 1,022.63 Vendor 02640 - SO CAL GAS COMPANY Total: 1,273.99
Vendor: 02556 - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON
11/12/2024 DFT0009331 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDIS… 11/5 MISC ELECTR FEE 7.50 11/12/2024 DFT0009331 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDIS… 11/5 LP/MOODY SIGNAL 89.12 11/5 7701 WALKER/HOSPITAL 94.48
SIGNAL
11/12/2024 DFT0009331 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDIS…
11/12/2024 DFT0009331 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDIS… 11/5 5498 LA PALMA TC1 99.86 11/5 8171 WALKER/LA LUNA 71.37
SIGNAL
11/12/2024 DFT0009331 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDIS…
11/12/2024 DFT0009331 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDIS… 11/5 LP/REDFORD SIGNAL 74.17 11/12/2024 DFT0009331 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDIS… 11/5 5001 CRESCENT SIGNAL 94.01 11/12/2024 DFT0009331 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDIS… 11/5 LP/WALKER SIGNAL 48.24 11/12/2024 DFT0009331 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDIS… 11/5 MOODY/LA LUNA SIGNAL 28.86 11/5 E/S VV/ORANGETHORPE 96.87
SGNL
11/12/2024 DFT0009331 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDIS…
11/5 S/S ORANGETHORPE/VV 79.77
SIGNAL
11/12/2024 DFT0009331 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDIS…
11/12/2024 DFT0009331 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDIS… 11/5 MOODY/SHARON SIGNAL 75.10 11/12/2024 DFT0009331 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDIS… 11/5 WALKER/183RD SIGNAL 65.77 11/12/2024 DFT0009331 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDIS… 11/5 8231-1/2 WALKER 60.85 11/5 7903 WALKER/REC 60.62
SIGNAL
11/12/2024 DFT0009331 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDIS…
11/12/2024 DFT0009331 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDIS… 11/5 LP/DENNI SIGNAL 90.98 11/12/2024 DFT0009331 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDIS… 11/5 5002 HOUSTON 85.38 8/19 7831 WALKER/CP 259.06
(PMT2/2)
11/12/2024 DFT0009332 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDIS…
11/12/2024 DFT0009333 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDIS… 9/12 6998 WALKER TC1 104.27 11/14/2024 DFT0009352 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDIS… 11/7 6998 WALKER TC1 98.13 11/14/2024 DFT0009353 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDIS… 8/26 5712 LA PALMA TC1 69.03 11/14/2024 DFT0009354 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDIS… 11/7 5872 LA PALMA/MEDIAN 24.19 11/7 8172 129.75
MOODY/WINDSONG TC1
11/14/2024 DFT0009354 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDIS…
11/7 7502 WALKER/HOUSTON 71.84
TC1
11/14/2024 DFT0009354 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDIS…
11/1 LS-1/ALL NIGHT ADD'L 49.43
LAMPS
11/06/2024 DFT0009355 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDIS…
11/06/2024 DFT0009356 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDIS… 11/1 LS-1/ALL NIGHT 13,909.56 11/06/2024 DFT0009357 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDIS… 11/1 LS-2/METERED 440.06 11/06/2024 DFT0009358 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDIS… 11/1 WALKER/91 FWY LAMPS 125.87 11/06/2024 DFT0009359 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDIS… 11/1 LS-2/8172 MOODY 35.92 11/06/2024 DFT0009360 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDIS… 11/1 LS-2 8231-1/2 WALKER 17.95 Vendor 02556 - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON Total: 16,558.01
Warrant Register Payable Dates: 11/6/2024 - 11/19/2024
11/14/2024 4:04:02 PM Page 8 of 10
Payment Date Payment Number Vendor Name Description (Item) Amount Vendor: 05073 - ST. NICK'S
11/19/2024 APA001908 ST. NICK'S CITY HOLIDAY DECOR 15,991.00 Vendor 05073 - ST. NICK'S Total: 15,991.00
Vendor: 02568 - STAPLES BUSINESS ADVANTAGE
11/19/2024 APA001909 STAPLES BUSINESS ADVANTA… 10/22 OFFICE SUPPLIES/TT 46.44 11/19/2024 APA001909 STAPLES BUSINESS ADVANTA… 11/06 OFFICE SUPPLIES/CH 55.25 Vendor 02568 - STAPLES BUSINESS ADVANTAGE Total: 101.69 Vendor: 02576 - STEP SAVER INC
10/28 WTR TREATMENT 157.18
SUPPLIES/CY
11/19/2024 APA001910 STEP SAVER INC
10/28 WTR TREATMENT 159.30
SUPPLIES/WW
11/19/2024 APA001910 STEP SAVER INC
Vendor 02576 - STEP SAVER INC Total: 316.48
Vendor: 04122 - TAN NGUYEN OR WEST GROVE VOLLEYBALL LLC 11/19/2024 APA001898 TAN NGUYEN OR WEST GROVE…10/6-10/27 INT VOLLEYBALL 31.85 Vendor 04122 - TAN NGUYEN OR WEST GROVE VOLLEYBALL LLC Total: 31.85 Vendor: 02655 - THE WORKSHOP
11/19/2024 APA001926 THE WORKSHOP (200)LP SHIPPING LABELS/GG 288.05 Vendor 02655 - THE WORKSHOP Total: 288.05
Vendor: 04630 - T-MOBILE USA INC
9/21-10/20 2024 UAS DATA 32.80
PLAN/PD
11/19/2024 39729 T-MOBILE USA INC
Vendor 04630 - T-MOBILE USA INC Total: 32.80
Vendor: 02706 - U S BANK INSTITUTIONAL TRUST-WESTERN REGION PARS Part Time Retirement 858.22
Contributions
11/14/2024 APA001841 U S BANK INSTITUTIONAL TRU…
Vendor 02706 - U S BANK INSTITUTIONAL TRUST-WESTERN REGION Total: 858.22 Vendor: 02712 - UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT
11/19/2024 APA001919 UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALE… (33)DIG ALERT NOTICES/PW 35.52 11/19/2024 APA001919 UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALE… (33)DIG ALERT NOTICES/PW 35.53 Vendor 02712 - UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT Total: 71.05
Vendor: 05555 - UNISPEC CONSTRUCTION INC.
11/19/2024 2215 UNISPEC CONSTRUCTION INC. LESS 5% RETENTION/ST-371 -10,150.76 11/19/2024 2215 UNISPEC CONSTRUCTION INC. MEDIAN ISLANDS PROJ/ST-371 203,015.26 Vendor 05555 - UNISPEC CONSTRUCTION INC. Total: 192,864.50 Vendor: 04008 - VERITIV OPERATING COMPANY
10/18 JANITORIAL 1,544.66
SUPPLIES/PW
11/19/2024 APA001922 VERITIV OPERATING COMPANY
Vendor 04008 - VERITIV OPERATING COMPANY Total: 1,544.66 Vendor: 02742 - VERIZON WIRELESS
11/19/2024 39730 VERIZON WIRELESS 10/16 CELL PHONES/REC 29.96 11/19/2024 39730 VERIZON WIRELESS 10/16 MACHINE TO MACHINE 150.14 10/17-11/16 DATA 140.14
ACCESS/WTR
11/19/2024 39730 VERIZON WIRELESS
10/17-11/16 SEDARU DATA 46.20
PLAN/WTR
11/19/2024 39730 VERIZON WIRELESS
Vendor 02742 - VERIZON WIRELESS Total: 366.44
Vendor: 02801 - YOUNG LEADERS OF ORANGE COUNTY
10/5-10/19 MATH 234.00
COMPETITION
11/19/2024 APA001927 YOUNG LEADERS OF ORANGE …
Vendor 02801 - YOUNG LEADERS OF ORANGE COUNTY Total: 234.00 Grand Total: 457,165.45
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Warrant Register
City of La Palma By Vendor Name
Payable Dates 11/20/2024 - 12/3/2024
Approval
Reviewed by
Ryan Hallett - Assistant City Manager
Conal McNamara - City Manager
Warrant Register Payable Dates: 11/20/2024 - 12/3/2024
11/26/2024 6:15:41 PM Page 2 of 9
Payment Date Payment Number Vendor Name Description (Item) Amount Vendor: 05209 - AHANG PARK
11/16 COMM CTR DEPOSIT 300.00
RFD
12/03/2024 APA001967 AHANG PARK
Vendor 05209 - AHANG PARK Total: 300.00
Vendor: 05582 - ALAN BRANDON RIVERA
12/03/2024 2219 ALAN BRANDON RIVERA 11/12-15 MMASC CONF/MA 1,248.70 Vendor 05582 - ALAN BRANDON RIVERA Total: 1,248.70
Vendor: 05741 - ALBA CARRIZO TORRES
12/03/2024 APA001935 ALBA CARRIZO TORRES 12880 JR ACES TENNIS RFD 85.00 Vendor 05741 - ALBA CARRIZO TORRES Total: 85.00
Vendor: 05522 - ANDREW DELGADO
12/03/2024 2216 ANDREW DELGADO 11/4-8 DUI TRNG/PD 271.10 Vendor 05522 - ANDREW DELGADO Total: 271.10
Vendor: 05740 - BORAM LEE
12/03/2024 APA001961 BORAM LEE 12791 LESS CANCELLATION FEE -11.00 12/03/2024 APA001961 BORAM LEE 12791 TT RFD 149.00
Vendor 05740 - BORAM LEE Total: 138.00
Vendor: 05176 - BUREAU VERITAS NORTH AMERICA INC
OCT'24 PERMIT TECH 7,945.00
SVCS/BSD
12/03/2024 APA001933 BUREAU VERITAS NORTH AM…
12/03/2024 APA001933 BUREAU VERITAS NORTH AM… OCT'24 BLDG OFF SVCS/BSD 2,310.00 12/03/2024 APA001933 BUREAU VERITAS NORTH AM… OCT'24 BLDG INSP MLGE/BSD 306.19 OCT'24 SOLAR PLAN CK 300.00
SVCS/BSD
12/03/2024 APA001933 BUREAU VERITAS NORTH AM…
OCT'24 PLAN CK SVCS 188.17
HOURLY/BSD
12/03/2024 APA001933 BUREAU VERITAS NORTH AM…
12/03/2024 APA001933 BUREAU VERITAS NORTH AM… OCT'24 BLDG INSP SVCS/BSD 8,122.50 Vendor 05176 - BUREAU VERITAS NORTH AMERICA INC Total: 19,171.86 Vendor: 05744 - CELINA CASAREZ
12/03/2024 APA001936 CELINA CASAREZ 11/19 GAZEBO DEPOSIT RFD 100.00 Vendor 05744 - CELINA CASAREZ Total: 100.00
Vendor: 05743 - CHRISTOPHER HERNANDEZ
12/03/2024 APA001950 CHRISTOPHER HERNANDEZ 11/17 GAZEBO DEPOSIT RFD 100.00 Vendor 05743 - CHRISTOPHER HERNANDEZ Total: 100.00
Vendor: 03604 - CINTAS CORPORATION
12/03/2024 APA001939 CINTAS CORPORATION 11/7 UNIFORM SVC/PW 34.52 12/03/2024 APA001939 CINTAS CORPORATION 11/7 UNIFORM SVC/PW 34.52 12/03/2024 APA001939 CINTAS CORPORATION 11/7 UNIFORM SVC/PW 50.02 12/03/2024 APA001939 CINTAS CORPORATION 11/14 UNFORM SVC/PW -3.18 12/03/2024 APA001939 CINTAS CORPORATION 11/14 UNFORM SVC/PW 34.52 12/03/2024 APA001939 CINTAS CORPORATION 11/14 UNFORM SVC/PW -3.18 12/03/2024 APA001939 CINTAS CORPORATION 11/14 UNFORM SVC/PW 34.52 12/03/2024 APA001939 CINTAS CORPORATION 11/14 UNFORM SVC/PW -4.73 12/03/2024 APA001939 CINTAS CORPORATION 11/14 UNFORM SVC/PW 50.02 Vendor 03604 - CINTAS CORPORATION Total: 227.03
Vendor: 03283 - CITY NATIONAL BANK
10/9-11 CJPIA CONF 50.00
PARKING/PM
11/20/2024 DFT0009367 CITY NATIONAL BANK
10/9-11 CJPIA CONF 757.06
HOTEL/PM
11/20/2024 DFT0009368 CITY NATIONAL BANK
11/20/2024 DFT0009369 CITY NATIONAL BANK 10/17 CACEO CONF/CEO 620.00 10/16-18 LOCC CONF 630.88
HOTEL/PM
11/20/2024 DFT0009370 CITY NATIONAL BANK
10/24 PDAOC LEGISLATIVE -25.00
UPDATE RFD/CD
11/20/2024 DFT0009371 CITY NATIONAL BANK
11/20/2024 DFT0009381 CITY NATIONAL BANK 10/8 LOCC OC DIV MTG/CM 30.00 10/8 CJPIA RISK MGMT FORUM 64.00
MEAL/CM
11/20/2024 DFT0009382 CITY NATIONAL BANK
Warrant Register Payable Dates: 11/20/2024 - 12/3/2024
11/26/2024 6:15:41 PM Page 3 of 9
Payment Date Payment Number Vendor Name Description (Item) Amount 2/5-7 LOCC CM CONF 775.00
REGISTRATION/CM
11/20/2024 DFT0009383 CITY NATIONAL BANK
10/9-11 CJPIA RISK MGMT 614.90
FORUM HOTEL/CCMBR
11/20/2024 DFT0009384 CITY NATIONAL BANK
10/9-11 CJPIA MGMT FORUM 1,227.33
HOTEL/CM
11/20/2024 DFT0009385 CITY NATIONAL BANK
10/16-19 LOCC CONF 833.12
HOTEL/MYR
11/20/2024 DFT0009386 CITY NATIONAL BANK
11/20/2024 DFT0009387 CITY NATIONAL BANK 10/15 APA DUES/CM 754.92 10/16-18 LOCC CONF 13.23
MEALS/CM
11/20/2024 DFT0009388 CITY NATIONAL BANK
10/16-18 LOCC CONF 75.00
MEAL/CM
11/20/2024 DFT0009389 CITY NATIONAL BANK
10/16-18 LOCC CONF HOTEL -227.70
CREDIT/MYR
11/20/2024 DFT0009390 CITY NATIONAL BANK
10/31 NOCCC CM MTG 305.75
SUPPLIES/CM
11/20/2024 DFT0009391 CITY NATIONAL BANK
Vendor 03283 - CITY NATIONAL BANK Total: 6,498.49
Vendor: 01348 - CITY OF CYPRESS
12/03/2024 39735 CITY OF CYPRESS JUL-SEP'24 SIGNAL MAINT/PW 490.25 12/03/2024 39736 CITY OF CYPRESS JUL-SEP'24 SIGNAL MAINT/PW 1,797.29 Vendor 01348 - CITY OF CYPRESS Total: 2,287.54
Vendor: 01356 - CITY OF LA PALMA FLEXIBLE
Flexible Spending 98.07
Contributions - Medical
11/27/2024 39732 CITY OF LA PALMA FLEXIBLE
Vendor 01356 - CITY OF LA PALMA FLEXIBLE Total: 98.07
Vendor: 01367 - CITY OF TUSTIN
12/03/2024 APA001980 CITY OF TUSTIN 2025 OCHRC DUES/ADM 250.00 Vendor 01367 - CITY OF TUSTIN Total: 250.00
Vendor: 04787 - ENTERPRISE FM TRUST
12/03/2024 APA001941 ENTERPRISE FM TRUST NOV'24 LEASE PMT/LP-32 571.28 NOV'24 MAINT 24.00
MGMT/PW&WTR
12/03/2024 APA001941 ENTERPRISE FM TRUST
12/03/2024 APA001941 ENTERPRISE FM TRUST NOV'24 LEASE PMT/LP-52 321.28 12/03/2024 APA001941 ENTERPRISE FM TRUST NOV'24 LEASE PMT/LP-53 321.28 12/03/2024 APA001941 ENTERPRISE FM TRUST NOV'24 LEASE PMT/LP-51 321.28 12/03/2024 APA001941 ENTERPRISE FM TRUST NOV'24 LEASE PMT/LP-49 321.28 12/03/2024 APA001941 ENTERPRISE FM TRUST NOV'24 LEASE PMT/LP-60 658.26 12/03/2024 APA001941 ENTERPRISE FM TRUST NOV'24 LEASE PMT/LP-33 321.28 12/03/2024 APA001941 ENTERPRISE FM TRUST NOV'24 LEASE PMT/LP-56 814.61 12/03/2024 APA001941 ENTERPRISE FM TRUST NOV'24 LEASE PMT/LP-30 321.28 12/03/2024 APA001941 ENTERPRISE FM TRUST NOV'24 LEASE PMT/LP-64 1,431.25 12/03/2024 APA001941 ENTERPRISE FM TRUST NOV'24 LEASE PMT/LP-63 1,375.74 12/03/2024 APA001941 ENTERPRISE FM TRUST NOV'24 LEASE PMT/LP-61 1,220.47 12/03/2024 APA001941 ENTERPRISE FM TRUST NOV'24 LEASE PMT/LP-62 1,226.70 12/03/2024 APA001941 ENTERPRISE FM TRUST NOV'24 LEASE PMT/LP-58 830.48 12/03/2024 APA001941 ENTERPRISE FM TRUST NOV'24 LEASE PMT/LP-57 823.89 Vendor 04787 - ENTERPRISE FM TRUST Total: 10,904.36
Vendor: 05399 - ENTRY SYSTEMS
12/03/2024 APA001942 ENTRY SYSTEMS 11/6&12 GATE RPR/CY 1,476.65 Vendor 05399 - ENTRY SYSTEMS Total: 1,476.65
Vendor: 05071 - FLEETCOR TECHNOLOGIES INC - ARCO
11/15/2024 DFT0009380 FLEETCOR TECHNOLOGIES INC…11/3 GASOLINE/PD 76.89 11/15/2024 DFT0009380 FLEETCOR TECHNOLOGIES INC…11/3 GASOLINE/PW 420.69 11/15/2024 DFT0009380 FLEETCOR TECHNOLOGIES INC…11/3 GASOLINE/REC 192.36 11/15/2024 DFT0009380 FLEETCOR TECHNOLOGIES INC…11/3 GASOLINE/WTR 317.92 Vendor 05071 - FLEETCOR TECHNOLOGIES INC - ARCO Total: 1,007.86 Vendor: 05272 - FLEETCOR TECHNOLOGIES INC - VP RACING
11/20/2024 DFT0009379 FLEETCOR TECHNOLOGIES INC…11/15 GASOLINE/PD 752.04
Warrant Register Payable Dates: 11/20/2024 - 12/3/2024
11/26/2024 6:15:41 PM Page 4 of 9
Payment Date Payment Number Vendor Name Description (Item) Amount 11/20/2024 DFT0009379 FLEETCOR TECHNOLOGIES INC…11/15 VOLUME DISCOUNT -5.34 Vendor 05272 - FLEETCOR TECHNOLOGIES INC - VP RACING Total: 746.70 Vendor: 01631 - FRANCHISE TAX BOARD
11/27/2024 DFT0009377 FRANCHISE TAX BOARD State Tax Withholding -27.43 11/27/2024 DFT0009410 FRANCHISE TAX BOARD State Tax Withholding 10,371.50 Vendor 01631 - FRANCHISE TAX BOARD Total: 10,344.07
Vendor: 04832 - GANGAIKONDAN KRISHNA
12/03/2024 APA001958 GANGAIKONDAN KRISHNA 12/18 LESS CANCELLATION FEE -50.00 12/18 COMM CTR DEPOSIT 300.00
RFD
12/03/2024 APA001958 GANGAIKONDAN KRISHNA
Vendor 04832 - GANGAIKONDAN KRISHNA Total: 250.00
Vendor: 01707 - HARRINGTON INDUSTRIAL PLASTICS
12/03/2024 APA001948 HARRINGTON INDUSTRIAL PL… 7/11 RPR PARTS/WTR 170.50 Vendor 01707 - HARRINGTON INDUSTRIAL PLASTICS Total: 170.50 Vendor: 02642 - HOME DEPOT
12/03/2024 APA001951 HOME DEPOT 10/22 MAINT SUPPLIES/PW 325.16 12/03/2024 APA001951 HOME DEPOT 10/21 MAINT SUPPLIES/PW 64.14 10/21 JANITORIAL 64.56
SUPPLIES/PW
12/03/2024 APA001951 HOME DEPOT
12/03/2024 APA001951 HOME DEPOT 10/21 RPR SUPPLIES/PW 44.97 12/03/2024 APA001951 HOME DEPOT 10/31 RPR SUPPLIES/PW 86.32 10/31 JANITORIAL 86.38
SUPPLIES/PW
12/03/2024 APA001951 HOME DEPOT
12/03/2024 APA001951 HOME DEPOT 10/30 RPR SUPPLIES/PW 83.41 12/03/2024 APA001951 HOME DEPOT 10/29 RPR SUPPLIES/PW 19.25 12/03/2024 APA001951 HOME DEPOT 10/28 SUPPLIES/PW 15.56 12/03/2024 APA001951 HOME DEPOT 11/7 VEH SUPPLIES/LP-59 149.64 12/03/2024 APA001951 HOME DEPOT 11/6 VEH SUPPLIES/LP-61 95.27 12/03/2024 APA001951 HOME DEPOT 10/16 SUPPLIES/PW 26.95 12/03/2024 APA001951 HOME DEPOT 10/15 SUPPLIES/PW 45.21 12/03/2024 APA001951 HOME DEPOT 10/24 MAINT SUPPLIES/PW 83.74 Vendor 02642 - HOME DEPOT Total: 1,190.56
Vendor: 01764 - INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE
11/27/2024 DFT0009376 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE Federal Tax Withholding -68.58 11/27/2024 DFT0009378 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE Medicare -9.04 11/27/2024 DFT0009409 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE Federal Tax Withholding 27,546.81 11/27/2024 DFT0009411 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE Medicare 6,835.59 Vendor 01764 - INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE Total: 34,304.78 Vendor: 05738 - JEANIE KANG
12/03/2024 APA001957 JEANIE KANG 12928 JR ACES TENNIS RFD 59.00 Vendor 05738 - JEANIE KANG Total: 59.00
Vendor: 03559 - JEFF JENKINS SERVICE TECHNICIAN
6/25 CHLORINE GENERATOR 980.00
SVC/WW
12/03/2024 APA001953 JEFF JENKINS SERVICE TECHNI…
7/27 CHLORINE GENERATOR 1,207.93
SVC/WW
12/03/2024 APA001953 JEFF JENKINS SERVICE TECHNI…
Vendor 03559 - JEFF JENKINS SERVICE TECHNICIAN Total: 2,187.93 Vendor: 01801 - JHM SUPPLY INC
11/12 IRRIGATION 143.20
SUPPLIES/MEDIANS
12/03/2024 APA001954 JHM SUPPLY INC
Vendor 01801 - JHM SUPPLY INC Total: 143.20
Vendor: 05675 - JOHNNY ALLEN TENNIS ACADEMY
12/03/2024 APA001955 JOHNNY ALLEN TENNIS ACAD… 11/5-11/19 TINY ACES TENNIS 159.25 11/5-11/19 LITTLE ACES 38.35
TENNIS
12/03/2024 APA001955 JOHNNY ALLEN TENNIS ACAD…
Vendor 05675 - JOHNNY ALLEN TENNIS ACADEMY Total: 197.60
Warrant Register Payable Dates: 11/20/2024 - 12/3/2024
11/26/2024 6:15:41 PM Page 5 of 9
Payment Date Payment Number Vendor Name Description (Item) Amount Vendor: 01975 - L P G E A
11/27/2024 39731 L P G E A LPGEA Dues Withheld 198.00
Vendor 01975 - L P G E A Total: 198.00
Vendor: 01984 - LA PALMA INTERCOMMUNITY HOSPITAL
12/03/2024 APA001960 LA PALMA INTERCOMMUNITY…OCT '24 MEALS ON WHEELS 527.00 Vendor 01984 - LA PALMA INTERCOMMUNITY HOSPITAL Total: 527.00 Vendor: 01988 - LA PALMA POLICE ASSN
11/27/2024 39733 LA PALMA POLICE ASSN LPPA Dues Withheld 1,256.11 Vendor 01988 - LA PALMA POLICE ASSN Total: 1,256.11
Vendor: 05739 - LAN PHAM
12/03/2024 APA001968 LAN PHAM 11/5,12,19 SOFTBALL RFDS 180.00 Vendor 05739 - LAN PHAM Total: 180.00
Vendor: 05192 - LAZARO PEREZ
12/03/2024 2218 LAZARO PEREZ 11/4-8 DUI TRNG/PD 307.30
Vendor 05192 - LAZARO PEREZ Total: 307.30
Vendor: 01976 - LPPEA
11/27/2024 39734 LPPEA LPPEA Dues Withheld 75.00
Vendor 01976 - LPPEA Total: 75.00
Vendor: 01752 - MISSION SQUARE - PLAN 302549
11/27/2024 APA001928 MISSION SQUARE - PLAN 302… Deferred Comp 1,173.07 11/27/2024 APA001928 MISSION SQUARE - PLAN 302… Deferred Comp 2,294.23 11/27/2024 APA001928 MISSION SQUARE - PLAN 302… Deferred Comp 2,659.11 Vendor 01752 - MISSION SQUARE - PLAN 302549 Total: 6,126.41 Vendor: 02201 - MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT OF
OCT'24 CAPACITY 500.72
CHARGE/WTR
12/03/2024 39737 MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT …
12/03/2024 39737 MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT … OCT'24 WATER RTS CHARGE 251.30 Vendor 02201 - MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT OF Total: 752.02 Vendor: 02228 - NEXT DAY SIGNS
10/14 (2500)DOOR 673.43
HANGERS/WTR
12/03/2024 APA001965 NEXT DAY SIGNS
Vendor 02228 - NEXT DAY SIGNS Total: 673.43
Vendor: 05745 - NICK CHOYCHANGTHONG
12/03/2024 APA001937 NICK CHOYCHANGTHONG 11/17 PAVILION DEPOSIT RFD 200.00 Vendor 05745 - NICK CHOYCHANGTHONG Total: 200.00
Vendor: 02279 - PERS RETIREMENT
CalPERS Employee 1,938.17
Contribution
11/27/2024 DFT0009396 PERS RETIREMENT
11/27/2024 DFT0009397 PERS RETIREMENT CalPERS Employer Contribution 3,881.17 CalPERS Employee 1,690.68
Contribution
11/27/2024 DFT0009398 PERS RETIREMENT
11/27/2024 DFT0009399 PERS RETIREMENT CalPERS Employer Contribution 2,451.49 CalPERS Employee 3,714.35
Contribution
11/27/2024 DFT0009400 PERS RETIREMENT
11/27/2024 DFT0009401 PERS RETIREMENT CalPERS Employer Contribution 3,771.87 CalPERS Employee 1,791.63
Contribution
11/27/2024 DFT0009402 PERS RETIREMENT
11/27/2024 DFT0009403 PERS RETIREMENT CalPERS Employer Contribution 5,832.75 CalPERS Employee 416.83
Contribution
11/27/2024 DFT0009404 PERS RETIREMENT
11/27/2024 DFT0009405 PERS RETIREMENT CalPERS Employer Contribution 1,077.20 CalPERS Employee 7,059.01
Contribution
11/27/2024 DFT0009406 PERS RETIREMENT
11/27/2024 DFT0009407 PERS RETIREMENT CalPERS Employer Contribution 7,041.00 Employee Survivor 45.57
Contribution Amount
11/27/2024 DFT0009408 PERS RETIREMENT
Vendor 02279 - PERS RETIREMENT Total: 40,711.72
Warrant Register Payable Dates: 11/20/2024 - 12/3/2024
11/26/2024 6:15:41 PM Page 6 of 9
Payment Date Payment Number Vendor Name Description (Item) Amount Vendor: 05137 - READWRITE EDUCATIONAL SOLUTIONS INC.
10/28-11/18 READING 173.55
DEVELOPMENT
12/03/2024 APA001971 READWRITE EDUCATIONAL SO…
10/28-11/18 MATH 115.70
DEVELOPMENT
12/03/2024 APA001971 READWRITE EDUCATIONAL SO…
Vendor 05137 - READWRITE EDUCATIONAL SOLUTIONS INC. Total: 289.25 Vendor: 05742 - ROBERT HENDERSON
12/03/2024 APA001949 ROBERT HENDERSON 11/7 COMM CTR DEPOSIT RFD 200.00 Vendor 05742 - ROBERT HENDERSON Total: 200.00
Vendor: 02458 - S S D SYSTEMS INC
12/03/2024 APA001972 S S D SYSTEMS INC DEC'24-FEB'25 ALARM SVC/PD 498.66 Vendor 02458 - S S D SYSTEMS INC Total: 498.66
Vendor: 02535 - SMART & FINAL
12/03/2024 APA001974 SMART & FINAL 11/18 SUPPLIES/REC 138.94 12/03/2024 APA001974 SMART & FINAL 11/18 SUPPLIES/INSPOTEEN 24.73 12/03/2024 APA001974 SMART & FINAL 11/13 SUPPLIES/REC 28.70 Vendor 02535 - SMART & FINAL Total: 192.37
Vendor: 04797 - SMART CIENEGA LLC
12/03/2024 APA001975 SMART CIENEGA LLC DEC'24 CAM & INS/5414LP 435.00 Vendor 04797 - SMART CIENEGA LLC Total: 435.00
Vendor: 02556 - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON
11/25/2024 DFT0009395 SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDIS… 11/23 5712 LA PALMA TC1 72.77 Vendor 02556 - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON Total: 72.77
Vendor: 02568 - STAPLES BUSINESS ADVANTAGE
12/03/2024 APA001978 STAPLES BUSINESS ADVANTA… 10/8 OFFICE SUPPLIES/REC 52.83 12/03/2024 APA001978 STAPLES BUSINESS ADVANTA… 10/8 OFFICE SUPPLIES/REC 27.06 12/03/2024 APA001978 STAPLES BUSINESS ADVANTA… 11/14 OFFICE SUPPLIES/REC 173.58 12/03/2024 APA001978 STAPLES BUSINESS ADVANTA… 11/14 OFFICE SUPPLIES/REC 112.60 12/03/2024 APA001978 STAPLES BUSINESS ADVANTA… 11/14 OFFICE SUPPLIES/REC 31.74 Vendor 02568 - STAPLES BUSINESS ADVANTAGE Total: 397.81 Vendor: 02576 - STEP SAVER INC
11/12 WTR TREATMENT 184.79
SUPPLIES/CY
12/03/2024 APA001979 STEP SAVER INC
11/12 WTR TREATMENT 169.92
SUPPLIES/WW
12/03/2024 APA001979 STEP SAVER INC
Vendor 02576 - STEP SAVER INC Total: 354.71
Vendor: 04122 - TAN NGUYEN OR WEST GROVE VOLLEYBALL LLC 12/03/2024 APA001966 TAN NGUYEN OR WEST GROVE…11/3-11/17 INT VOLLEYBALL 144.30 12/03/2024 APA001966 TAN NGUYEN OR WEST GROVE…11/3-11/17 ADV VOLLEYBALL 72.15 Vendor 04122 - TAN NGUYEN OR WEST GROVE VOLLEYBALL LLC Total: 216.45 Vendor: 05360 - TWINKLE DOSHI
12/03/2024 APA001940 TWINKLE DOSHI 11/9 PAVILION DEPOSIT RFD 100.00 Vendor 05360 - TWINKLE DOSHI Total: 100.00
Vendor: 02706 - U S BANK INSTITUTIONAL TRUST-WESTERN REGION PARS Part Time Retirement 816.88
Contributions
11/27/2024 APA001929 U S BANK INSTITUTIONAL TRU…
Vendor 02706 - U S BANK INSTITUTIONAL TRUST-WESTERN REGION Total: 816.88 Vendor: 05555 - UNISPEC CONSTRUCTION INC.
12/03/2024 2220 UNISPEC CONSTRUCTION INC. LESS 5% RETENTION/ST-371 -4,337.39 12/03/2024 2220 UNISPEC CONSTRUCTION INC. MEDIAN ISLANDS PROJ/ST-371 86,747.96 Vendor 05555 - UNISPEC CONSTRUCTION INC. Total: 82,410.57 Vendor: 04008 - VERITIV OPERATING COMPANY
11/5 JANITORIAL FUEL 8.16
SURCHARGE/PW
12/03/2024 APA001982 VERITIV OPERATING COMPANY
12/03/2024 APA001982 VERITIV OPERATING COMPANY 11/7 JANITORIAL SUPPLIES/PW 669.05 Vendor 04008 - VERITIV OPERATING COMPANY Total: 677.21
Warrant Register Payable Dates: 11/20/2024 - 12/3/2024
11/26/2024 6:15:41 PM Page 7 of 9
Payment Date Payment Number Vendor Name Description (Item) Amount Vendor: 02742 - VERIZON WIRELESS
11/10-12/10 DATA 45.01
ACCESS/ENG TECH
12/03/2024 39739 VERIZON WIRELESS
Vendor 02742 - VERIZON WIRELESS Total: 45.01
Vendor: 02763 - WEST COAST ARBORISTS INC
10/28-31 TREE 16,322.00
PRUNING&STUMP
RMVL/CITYWIDE
12/03/2024 APA001983 WEST COAST ARBORISTS INC
Vendor 02763 - WEST COAST ARBORISTS INC Total: 16,322.00 Vendor: 05746 - YIN WU
12/03/2024 APA001984 YIN WU 11/10 PAVILION DEPOSIT RFD 200.00 Vendor 05746 - YIN WU Total: 200.00
Grand Total: 247,994.68
Agenda Item No. 4 December 10, 2024 | 1
City of La Palma
Agenda Item No. 4
MEETING DATE: December 10, 2024
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
SUBMITTED BY: Ryan Hallett, Assistant City Manager
AGENDA TITLE: Contract Amendment for Grant Writing and Funding Advocacy Consulting Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract amendment with Townsend Public Affairs for grant writing and funding advocacy consulting services, extending the contract term through December 31, 2026.
SUMMARY
The City Council approved a one-year agreement with Townsend Public Affairs (TPA) on December 12, 2023, to provide grant writing and funding advocacy services. This partnership was aimed at enhancing the City's capacity to secure state and federal funding opportunities, including grants and legislative earmarks, through strategic advocacy and professional grant writing, while providing TPA with an initial one-year opportunity to demonstrate their capabilities.
As of December 2024, TPA successfully secured $88,500 for the City through a California Highway Patrol Cannabis Tax Fund Grant to support the Police Department in preventing impaired driving, enhancing public safety, and providing community education. Additionally, TPA has helped secure $1,000,000 in federal appropriations for the Public Safety Station Modernization and Rehabilitation Project. While other earmark requests, including the Walker Well Rehabilitation and Expansion and Water Treatment Facility projects, were not included in the final appropriations bill, TPA will continue advocating for these critical projects.
TPA has also contributed to the North Orange County Public Safety Collaborative, which has received $45.8 million in state and federal funding since 2017. This funding has supported public safety initiatives, including a school resource officer in La Palma. TPA remains committed to pursuing future opportunities, focusing on community project funding at the federal level.
The one-year agreement with TPA has proven highly successful, resulting in significant funding for the City, including grants and earmarks that support critical community initiatives. Building on this success, staff is recommending a two-year contract amendment to continue leveraging TPA's expertise in securing state and federal funding opportunities and advocating for the City's priorities.
TPA is requesting a rate adjustment of $750 per month for the first year of the two-year contract amendment, resulting in an annual fee of $66,000 for year one. The fee will remain unchanged in year
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two.
FISCAL IMPACT
The proposed two-year contract amendment with TPA includes an increase of $750 per month in the first year, resulting in an annual fee of $66,000 for year one. The fee will remain unchanged at $66,000 for the second year. Staff will return to Council at mid-year to request an additional appropriation.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 2024 Progress Report
2. Contract Amendment
1 | P a g e
M E M O R A N D U M
To: City of La Palma
From: Townsend Public Affairs
Date: December 4, 2024
Subject: Grant Submission Tracker for the City of La Palma GRANTS
Date
Submitted
Grant
Request
Grant
Type
Amount
Requested
Amount
Awarded Comments
AWARDED
TOTAL AWARDED TO DATE: $88,500
2/15/2024 California Highway Patrol: Cannabis
Tax Fund Grant
State $88,500 $88,500
EARMARKS
Date
Submitted Project Name Account Amount Requested
Amount
Included in
Current Bill
Comments
March
2024
Public Safety Station Modernization
and Rehabilitation Project
THUD –
EDI $2,000,000 $1,000,000
Chosen by
Congresswoman
Steel, Senator Padilla
and Senator Butler.
Included in the
House-passed
appropriations bill.
March
2024
Walker Well Rehabilitation and
Expansion
Int/Env -
STAG $4,800,000 $0
Not chosen by
Congresswoman
Steel. Chosen by
Senator Padilla and
Senator Butler but did
not get included in
final appropriations
bill.
March
2024
Water Treatment Facility
Int/Env -
STAG $5,000,000 $0
Not chosen by
Congresswoman
Steel. Chosen by
Senator Padilla and
Senator Butler but did
not get included in
final appropriations
bill.
TOTAL (SUBMITTED) PENDING: $1,000,000
Additional Funding Related Advocacy:
TPA will continue to work closely with the City of La Palma and the North Orange County Public Safety Collaborative to identify opportunities for continued funding of the Collaborative. Thus far, since 2017, TPA has been successful in securing $45.8 million in state and federal legislative directed spending to support the public safety goals of the Collaborative, including funding for a school resource officer for the City. Future opportunities will largely be focused on community project funding at the federal level. TPA will work closely with the Members of the Congressional Delegation that represent the Collaborative as well as the other impacted cities to advance the City’s public safety priorities.
FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR GRANT WRITING
AND FUNDING ADVOCACY CONSULTING SERVICES
TOWNSEND PUBLIC AFFAIRS
THIS FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR GRANT WRITING AND FUNDING ADVOCACY CONSULTING SERVICES (hereinafter, the “First Amendment”) entered into as of DECEMBER 10, 2024, by and between the CITY OF LA PALMA (“City”), a municipal corporation and TOWNSEND PUBLIC AFFAIRS (“Contractor”). The Contractor and the City are hereinafter together referred to as the “Parties” and each individually as “Party.”
RECITALS
A. The Parties hereto have previously entered into an Agreement (the “Agreement”) for grant writing and funding advocacy consulting services, dated December 12, 2023. A true and correct copy of this Agreement is attached as Exhibit A and is hereby incorporated by reference.
B. The Parties desire extending the term of the Agreement from December 31, 2024, to December 31, 2026.
C. The Contractor has requested a rate adjustment that will remain unchanged for the duration of this Amendment.
THEREFORE, the Parties desire to amend said Agreement as follows:
1. The term of the Agreement is hereby extended from December 31, 2024, to December 31, 2026.
2. The City approves and accepts the rate adjustment as attached on Exhibit B.
3. Except as noted above, all other terms of the Agreement dated December 12, 2023, shall remain in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, this First Amendment has been executed as of the date first written above.
CITY OF LA PALMA:
By_________________________________
Conal McNamara
City Manager
ATTEST:
__________________________________
Kimberly Kenney, CMC
City Clerk TOWNSEND PUBLIC AFFAIRS
By_________________________________
Christopher Townsend
President
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Exhibit A
[See attached]
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Exhibit B
[See attached]
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Proposal for Grant Writing & Funding Advocacy Services | City of La Palma
FEE SCHEDULE
ALL-INCLUSIVE RETAINER:
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES MONTHLY FEE
Grant Writing & Funding Advocacy Services $5,500*
• Conduct Detailed Orientation Included
• Craft Strategic Funding Plan Included
• Identify, Research, and Monitor Grant Funding Opportunities Included • Grant Application Development and Submittal Included
• Establishment of Clear Accountabilities Included
• Provide Overview of Full Applications Requirements Included • Assemble Project Background and Details Included
• Coordinate Technical Project Details Included
• Draft Written Proposal Included
• Incorporate Feedback to Finalize Proposal Included
• Submit Completed Application Included
• Funding Advocacy Included
• State Budget Funding Opportunities Included
• Federal Earmark Opportunities Included
• Post-Grant Submittal Advocacy Included
• Post-Award Grant Administration and Compliance Included • Post-Award Services—Above and Beyond Advocacy Included • Comprehensive Follow-Up on Unsuccessful Applications Included *The monthly fee includes all reasonable business and travel expenses.
ANNUAL NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT: $66,000
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Agenda Item No. 5 December 10, 2024 | 1
City of La Palma
Agenda Item No. 5
MEETING DATE: December 10, 2024
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
SUBMITTED BY: Andy Ramirez, Public Works & Community Services Director
AGENDA TITLE: Notice of Completion and Acceptance of Work for Notice of Completion for Zone 7 Slurry Seal Improvements
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
It is recommended that the City Council accept the work and authorize the Public Works and Community Services Director to file the Notice of Completion and Acceptance of Work with the Orange County Recorder for the Zone 7 Slurry Seal Project, City Project No. ST-373.
SUMMARY
As part of the City’s annual street maintenance program, Residential Zone 7 was scheduled for Fiscal Year 24-25.
On June 27, 2024, the City advertised and solicited bids on the City’s public website for the City Project No. ST-373. On July 9th, the City conducted a pre-bid meeting to review the project conditions, schedule, and work sites. A total of five (5) contractors attended the pre-bid meeting. The scheduled bid date was set for July 16, 2024.
On July 16, 2024, six (6) bids were received along with the signed addendum. Staff reviewed the bid documents and confirmed that Doug Martin Contracting Company, Inc. was the low bid and submitted all the required documents with their bids.
On August 6, 2024, the City Council awarded a contract in the amount of $134,046 to Doug Martin Contracting Company, Inc., of La Habra, California, for construction services for the Zone 7 Slurry Seal Project, City Project No. ST-373. The authorization included a 15% contingency of $20,106.90 for unforeseen change orders totaling $154,152.90. The work was substantially completed on September 9, 2024.
The project was inspected before initiating work and the City Engineer determined that additional quantities were required for construction utilizing existing bid items. The final contract amount is for $153,805.90 and is based on additional quantities and change orders for crack sealing, slurry seal, and striping for two street segments (Joan Circle and Laurelwood Lane) that are part of the same zone but previously excluded from the scope. The Contractor has completed the work and the quality of work is satisfactory.
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The project was completed per schedule and within the project budget.
The final 5% retention for the project is released to the contractor after the Notice of Completion and Acceptance of Work is recorded with the Orange County Recorder’s Office. No liens or stop notices against the contractor or project have been received; therefore, the final 5% retention payment must be released to the contractor per the contract documents.
FISCAL IMPACT
The total budget allocated for this project was $154,152.90. Of this amount, only $153,805.90 was spent, resulting in a savings of $347.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Slurry Seal NOC Form Doug Martin
Free Recording in Accordance with
California Government Code
Section 273833
Recording Requested By
CITY OF LA PALMA
When Recorded Mail To:
CITY OF LA PALMA
7822 Walker Street
La Palma, CA 90623-1771
This Space is for Recorder’s Use Only
NOTICE OF COMPLETION
AND
ACCEPTANCE OF WORK
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT:
1. The undersigned is an owner of an interest or estate in the hereinafter described real property, the nature of which interest or estate is public property.
2. The City of La Palma, 7822 Walker Street, La Palma, California 90623, as owner of the property hereinafter described caused improvement to be made, to wit:
Work includes the Residential Zone 7 Slurry Seal Project, City Project ST-373 in the City of La Palma.
3. The name and address of the director contractor for the work of improvement as a whole is:
Doug Martin Contracting Company, Inc
220 E. Foundation Avenue
La Habra, CA 90631
4. The notice is given for (check one):
❑ Completion of the work improvement as a whole
❑ Completion of a contract for a particular portion of the work of improvement (per CA Civ. Code § 8186
The contract for the doing of which was heretofore entered into on the 6th day of August, 2024, which contract was made with Doug Marting Contracting Company, Inc. as Contractor; that the work was actually accepted on the 10th day of DECEMBER, 2024; that title to said property is vested in the City of La Palma; that the surety for said Contractor is LIBERTY MUTUAL SURETY, that the property hereinbefore referred to and on which said improvement was made is described as follows:
Residential Zone 7 Slurry Seal Project, City Project ST-373
CITY OF LA PALMA FREE RECORDING IN ACCORDANCE WITH
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 27383
CITY OF LA PALMA
I certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct.
Date: December 10, 2024 ________________________________________ Place: La Palma, CA Andy Ramirez, Public Works and
Community Services Director
City of La Palma
STATE OF CALIFORNIA) SS
COUNTY OF ORANGE)
VERIFICATION
I, ANDY RAMIREZ , state; I am the Public Works and Community Services Director of the City of La Palma identified in the foregoing Notice of Completion. I have read said Notice of Completion and know that contents thereof; the same is true of my own knowledge.
I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed on December 10, 2024 at 7822 Walker Street, City of La Palma.
By ________________________________________
Andy Ramirez, Public Works and
Community Services Director
City of La Palma
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
State of California
County of ___________________________________
On ____________ before me, ________________________________________ Personally appeared ________________________________________________ Who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory
evidence to be the person(s) whose name(s)
is/are subscribed to the within instrument and
acknowledged to me that he/she/they executed
the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies),
and that by his/her/their signature(s) on the
instrument the person(s), or the entity upon behalf
of which the person(s) acted, executed the
instrument.
I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the
laws of the State of California that the foregoing
paragraph is true and correct.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
Place Notary Seal Above Signature _________________________________ Signature of Notary Public
Signature of Notary Public
A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfulness, accuracy, or validity of that document.
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City of La Palma
Agenda Item No. 6
MEETING DATE: December 10, 2024
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
SUBMITTED BY: Belinda Deines, Community Development Manager AGENDA TITLE: Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Portions of the City Zoning Code (Chapter 44 of the La Palma Municipal Code) for Parking, Signage, and Housing Definitions in Compliance with State Housing Laws and the City's Housing Element
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
It is recommended that the City Council conduct the second reading and adopt an Ordinance amending portions of the City Zoning Code (Chapter 44 of the La Palma Municipal Code) for parking, signage, and housing definitions in compliance with State Housing Laws and the City’s Housing Element.
CEQA exempt pursuant to Section 15060(c)(2) and 15061(b)(3) SUMMARY:
Adoption of this Ordinance will update portions of the City's Zoning Code to revise development standards, processing requirements, and definitions related to parking, signage, and housing in compliance with State Housing Laws and the City's Housing Element. On December 5, 2023, the City Council formed the Economic Development/Land Use Ad-Hoc Committee (Committee) to report back to the Council on advisable land use changes that are based on the City’s Housing Element Update and economic development initiatives that support enhancing our commercial areas and shopping centers. On May 20, 2024, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) certified the 6th Cycle 2021-2029 Housing Element (HE) of the La Palma General Plan. Numerous State housing laws have been adopted over the past several years requiring revisions to the La Palma Municipal Code (LPMC), as required by HCD and specified in the HE. The purpose of this zoning code amendment is to implement several programs identified in the HE as well as changes in regulations that alleviate constraints to housing and economic development as recommended by the Committee.
On November 5, 2024, the City Council conducted a duly noticed public hearing of the Ordinance to amend portions of the City Zoning Code. A copy of the Ordinance is attached hereto as Exhibit 1. The staff report from the November 5, 2024 meeting is attached as Exhibit 2. The City Council approved the introduction of this Ordinance by a 5-0 vote. For the Ordinance to become effective, the City Council must conduct the second reading of the Ordinance to adopt it. Once the Ordinance is adopted, it will become effective in 30 days.
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CONFLICT OF INTEREST (500 FEET):
None.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
This Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(2) and 15061(b)(3) in that the proposed changes are not anticipated to result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment nor will they have the potential of creating a significant effect on the environment.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Draft Ordinance
2. City Council Agenda Report - November 5, 2024
Ordinance No. 2024-__
ORDINANCE NO. 2024- __
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA
PALMA AMENDING PORTIONS OF THE CITY ZONING CODE
FOR PARKING, SIGNAGE, AND HOUSING DEFINITIONS IN
COMPLIANCE WITH STATE HOUSING LAWS AND CITY’S
HOUSING ELEMENT
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Palma wishes to protect and preserve the quality of the residential and commercial areas of the City, as well as the quality of life throughout the City, through effective land use and planning;
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Palma desires to update the City Zoning Code by amending or adding various sections related to development standards, processing requirements, and definitions for parking, signage, and housing; WHEREAS, the proposed ordinance is consistent with and is supportive of policies of the City of La Palma General Plan, and La Palma Municipal Code; WHEREAS, notice of the City Council Public Hearing concerning this Ordinance was duly published in a local newspaper at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing and posted at City Hall, Central Park, and the Library;
WHEREAS, on November 5, 2024, the City Council of the City of La Palma conducted an introduction and first reading of the Ordinance, and considered testimony and evidence at the Public Hearing held with respect thereto;
WHEREAS, on December 10, 2024, the City Council of the City of La Palma conducted a second reading and adoption of the Ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of La Palma resolves as follows:
SECTION 1. The foregoing Recitals are incorporated herein and made a part hereof.
SECTION 2. The City Council finds that this Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(2) and 15061(b)(3) in that the proposed changes are not anticipated to result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment nor will they have the potential of creating a significant effect on the environment.
SECTION 3: In accordance with La Palma Municipal Code Section 44-672, the City Council of the City of La Palma finds as follows:
(a) The proposed ordinance is consistent with all of the applicable objectives, policies, general land uses, programs, and actions of all applicable elements in the General Plan.
(b) The proposed ordinance shall not be detrimental to the public convenience, health, safety, or general welfare of the City.
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(c) The proposed ordinance is in compliance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
(d) The proposed ordinance is internally consistent with other applicable provisions of the City’s Municipal Code.
SECTION 4: The amendments to Chapter 44 of the La Palma Municipal Code are attached hereto as Exhibit “A” showing all proposed changes in a strikethrough/underline format, and Exhibit “B” showing a “clean” copy of the proposed modifications and incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 5. City staff is hereby authorized and directed to file a Notice of Exemption with respect to the adoption of this Ordinance.
SECTION 6: If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance is, for any reason, held to be invalid by a final judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance.
The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance and each section, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance irrespective of the fact that one or more sections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions of this Ordinance be declared invalid.
SECTION 7: All required proceedings and consideration precedent to the adoption of this Ordinance have been regularly taken in accordance with applicable law.
SECTION 8: The City Clerk is authorized and directed to publish this Ordinance or a summary thereof in the manner provided by law and in accordance with procedures normally taken.
SECTION 9: The City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this Ordinance and cause the same to be published as required by law, and the Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after adoption.
SECTION 10: Upon the effective date of this Ordinance, all former ordinances or parts thereof conflicting or inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed and declared to be of no further force and effect.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of La Palma at a regular meeting on the 10th day of December, 2024.
_______________________________
Marshall Goodman
Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Kimberly Kenney, CMC
City Clerk
Ordinance 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 Ordinance was adopted by the City Council of said City at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the 10th day of December, 2024 and that it was so adopted by called vote as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
_______________________________
Kimberly Kenney, CMC
City Clerk
Ordinance No. 2024-__
EXHIBIT “A”
2024 ZONING CODE UPDATE
KEY:
Normal Text = Existing unmodified language
Bold Strikethrough Text = Proposed language to be removed Bold Underline Text = Proposed language to be added
Section 44-10
Group home means a residential care facility that provides various types of supervised and unsupervised care for its residents and which licensed to operate pursuant to State law, including facilities for persons with disabilities and other facilities (Welfare & Inst.
Code 5116), residential health care facilities (Health & Safety Code 1267.8, 1267.9, & 1267.16), residential care facilities for the elderly (Health & Safety Code 1568.083 - 1568.0831, 1569.82 – 1569.87), community care facilities (Health & Safety Code 1518, 1520.5, 1566 - 1566.8, 1567.1), pediatric day health facilities (Health & Safety Code 1267.9; 1760 – 1761.8), and facilities for alcohol and drug treatment (Health & Safety Code 11834.23).
Section 44-76 – Purpose of residential zoning districts. (b) R-3, multiple-family residential. The R-3 zoning district identifies areas intended for the development of a range of attached and detached residential uses. Typical housing types include higher density single-family residences, patio homes, zero lot line homes, mixed-use developments, and attached multiple-family dwellings such as multiple family residential duplexes, townhomes, condominiums, and garden apartments. Smaller sites composed of two acres or less are permitted to be developed with a maximum density of ten dwelling units per net acre. Larger sites that are between two and one-tenth to four acres are permitted to be developed with densities up to 15 dwelling units per net acre and sites composed of at least four and onetenth acres are permitted to be developed with a maximum density of 25 dwelling units per net acre. The R-3 zoning district is consistent with the multiple-family residential land use designation of the general plan.
TABLE II-2. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS DEVELOPMENT FEATURE R-1 DISTRICT R-3 DISTRICT
Maximum
height limit
Single family residence 30 ft. (two stories) N/A
Multiple family
building (apartments,
condominiums,
townhomes)
N/A 30 ft. (two three
stories)
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TABLE II-2. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS DEVELOPMENT FEATURE R-1 DISTRICT R-3 DISTRICT
Single family residential
duplex 16 ft. (one story) N/A
Detached accessory
dwelling unit 16 ft. (one story) 16 ft. (one story)
Maximum lot coverage 45% 40% 75%
Section 44-77 Precise plan required.
All new development shall require approval of a precise plan by the City Council. A precise plan shall be required for all residential development except for single-family dwellings on previously subdivided lots, and for all nonresidential developments exceeding 2,000 square feet of total floor area.
Section 44-78 Allowed uses.
TABLE II-1. ALLOWABLE USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR
RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
LAND USE
DISTRICT STANDARDS
IN SECTION
R-1 R-3
Drug/alcohol rehabilitation homes—
Up to 6 residents
P P N/A
Supportive housing—Residential group living 6
persons or fewer
P P 44-110
44-306
Supportive housing—Residential
apartment type
X P 44-110
Supportive housing—Residential
group living 7 persons or more
C C 44-110
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TABLE II-1. ALLOWABLE USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR
RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
LAND USE
DISTRICT STANDARDS
IN SECTION
R-1 R-3
Transitional housing Group home, small—Residential
group living 6 persons or fewer or single-family and
duplex type
P P 44-110
44-10
Transitional housing—Residential
apartment type
X P 44-110
Transitional housingGroup home, large—Residential
group living 7 persons or more
C C 44-110
44-10
Section 44-137 – Purpose of nonresidential zoning districts. (c) B-1, Mixed-Use Business. The B-1 zoning district provides for a compatible and complementary mixture of employment, commercial, and residential uses. Typical uses include business and professional offices, high-rise hotels, restaurants, retail and general service commercial uses, limited research and development operations, commercial recreation, and multiple-family mixed-use residential development. Development in the Mixed-Use Business District should offer attractive and distinctive architectural design, integrated site layouts, substantial landscaping enhancements, and convenient pedestrian access between uses. For mixed-use residential development, the B-1 zoning district shall have a minimum residential density of 15 dwelling units per net acre and a maximum density of 48 dwelling units per net acre, and a minimum nonresidential Floor Area Ratio of 0.1 and a maximum nonresidential Floor Area Ratio of 1.5.
Section 44-361 – General parking standards.
(d) Multiple uses on a lot. Where there is more than one type of use on a lot, the parking requirements shall be the sum total of the requirements for the individual uses. A reduction in this parking requirement may be supported by a site-specific parking study prepared by a qualified engineer, and the reduced on-site parking shall be in accordance with a parking management plan prepared by a qualified engineer and approved by the City Council., subject to review and approval of a minor Conditional Use Permit. (e) Alternatives to parking and loading standards. The City recognizes that many uses and sites are unique and that certain components of parking and loading may be tailored to better comply with these standards based on factors such as irregular site shape and unique types or combinations of uses. As such, the City may consider shared parking,
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joint use of parking, and modifications to certain provisions of the parking and loading standards to achieve safe and adequate parking and loading facilities, subject to review and approval of a minor Conditional Use Permit.
Section 44-364 – Parking Calculations
Table III-7. Parking Requirements by Land Use
Land use Minimum vehicle spaces required
Multiple-family
residential
Up to 2 bedrooms 2 plus 1 guest space – at least 66% covered
1.5 uncovered spaces per unit
3 bedrooms 3 2 plus 1 0.5 guest space – at least 50%
covered
4 bedrooms 4 plus 1 guest space – at least 40% covered
Accessory dwelling
units (ADUs) 1, 2 3
One parking space per ADU or per bedroom, whichever is less.
Spaces can be provided uncovered on a driveway as tandem parking spaces to the garage, an uncovered ancillary parking space to the side of the driveway, or a garaged parking space in addition to the main homes standard two parking spaces in a fully enclosed garage.
The requirement shall not apply to an ADU if any of the following are true:
• The ADU is within one-half mile walking distance from public transit; or
• The ADU is part of (i.e. contained within) the footprint of an existing primary residence or an existing accessory building; or • Is in an area where on-street parking permits are required, but not offered to the occupancy of the ADU; or
• Is located within one block of a car share area.; or
• No additional parking is required for ADU's within existing space.
• The ADU is proposed to be constructed with a new primary dwelling on the same lot which would otherwise be exempt from ADU parking requirements.; or
• The ADU is otherwise exempt from parking requirements pursuant to State law.
Emergency shelter
(homeless)
One parking space for every staff person during peak hours 5 beds and 0.5 space per bedroom designed as a family unit with children, plus 1 space for every employee and/or
volunteer staff member on duty. Each shelter shall also provide a bike rack for clients in a secured area.
3 Alternatively, an emergency shelter may submit a parking study, subject to approval by the Community Development Director, demonstrating that the parking demand
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associated with the emergency shelter justifies requiring a reduced amount of off-street parking.
Section 44-138 Precise plan required.
(a) Approval required. All new developments, unless exempt per the provisions of this Development Code, shall require approval of a precise plan by the City Council pursuant to article V, division 3. A precise plan shall be required for all residential development except for single-family dwellings on previously subdivided lots, and for all nonresidential developments exceeding 2,000 square feet of total floor area. (b) Amendment to precise plan. All development on properties previously developed under an adopted precise plan shall require approval of an amendment to the precise plan by the City Council. Community Development Director. If the Community Development Director determines that the requested amendment is significant enough to require discretionary review, then the amendment shall be referred to the original decision-making authority.
Section 44-139. Allowable uses.
TABLE II-5. ALLOWABLE USES AND PLANNING PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR
NONRESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
LAND USE
ZONING DISTRICT
OP NC B-1 GI PI OS PND
Residential and Lodging Uses
Low barrier navigation center X X P X X X X
Multifamily dwellings as a primary
stand-alone use
X X X X X X X
Section 44-141 – Nonresidential zoning districts general development standards.
TABLE II-6. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR NONRESIDENTIAL AND MIXED (RESIDENTIAL AND NONRESIDENTIAL) USES IN NONRESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS DEVELOPMENT STANDARD OP NC B-1 GI PI OS PND
Min. Lot Size (sq. ft.) No minimum
Max. Structure Height (ft.) 55 35 250 50 55/30 4 30 55/35 5 Max. Number of Stories 4 4 * 2 3/2 4 2 4/2 5
Min. Nonresidential Floor Area Ratio
(FAR)
0.1 Max. Nonresidential Floor Area Ratio
(FAR) 2
0.6 0.4
0.5 0.75/1.5 8
27 DU/Ac.
0.6 0.6 0.25 0.6
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Residential Density (dwelling units per
net acre)
Min. 15 DU/AC
Max. 48 DU/AC
8 Development FAR of three-quarters for all B-1 properties located South of the 91 Freeway and a FAR of one and one-half for all B-1 properties located North of the 91 Freeway and a max 27 dwelling units (DU's) per acre in all B-1 designated properties as identified in Table II-7. An increase in the standard FAR for B-1 properties located South of the 91 Freeway may be permitted subject to approval of a Precise Plan, provided that the maximum FAR shall not exceed one and one-half.
TABLE II-7. ADDITIONAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL USES IN THE B-1 DISTRICT
DEVELOPMENT STANDARD B-1 DISTRICT
Min. Lot Size (sq. ft.) 10,000 sq. ft.
Density — Maximum 27 48 dwelling units per net acre
Max. Structure Height (ft.) 250
Max. Floor Area Ratio (FAR) 2 0.75/1.5 4
Minimum Unit Size 500 sq. ft.
Min. Perimeter Building
Setback/Perimeter Landscaping
(in ft.) 3
From Ultimate Street
Right-of-way
15 ft.
From Abutting
Commercial, Office, and
Industrial Projects
20/5 1
From Abutting Residential
Projects
10 1
Minimum Building Separation Per the Building and Fire Codes Open Space — Per Unit 200 sq. ft. minimum, which may be provided as private, common, or
combined open space
Maximum Lot Coverage 75%
4 Development FAR of three-quarters for For all B-1 properties located South of the 91 Freeway and a FAR of one and one-half for all B-1 properties located North of the 91 Freeway., a standard FAR of 0.75 shall be required and maximum FAR of 1.5 may be permitted, subject to approval of a Precise Plan.
Section 44-142 – Community benefits requirement for stand-alone housing mixed-use development in the B-1 zoning district.
Section 44-306 - Supportive housing.
(a) Purpose. The purpose of this section is to establish development standards for supportive housing and to ensure the supportive housing is constructed and operated in a manner that is consistent with the requirements and allowances of state law, specifically Article 11 of Chapter 3 of Division 1 of Planning and Zoning Law commencing with Government Code Section 65650.
(b) Applicability. The provisions of this section shall apply to all supportive housing projects.
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(c) Planning Approval Required. An application to establish any supportive housing project shall be submitted to the Director of Community Development for review and approval. The decision to approve or deny the application shall be a ministerial in nature, without any discretionary review or a hearing. A decision by the Community Development Director shall be taken within 60 days of a complete application being filed.
(1) Supportive housing projects shall be a use permitted by right in all zones where multifamily and mixed uses are permitted, including non-residential zones permitting multifamily uses. Supportive housing projects are permitted where all the following requirements are met:
(A) Units within the development are subject to a recorded affordability restriction for 55 years.
(B) One hundred percent of the units, excluding the manager unit(s), within the development are dedicated to lower income households and are receiving public funding to ensure affordability of the housing to lower income Californians.
(C) At least 25 percent of the units in the development or 12 units, whichever is greater, are restricted to residents in supportive housing who meet criteria of the target population. If the development consists of fewer than 12 units, then 100 percent of the units, excluding manager unit(s), in the development shall be restricted to residents in supportive housing.
(D) Non-residential floor area shall be used for on-site supportive services in the following amounts:
(1) For a development with 20 or fewer total units, at least 90 square feet shall be provided for onsite supportive services.
(2) For a development with more than 20 units, at least 3 percent of the total nonresidential floor area shall be provided for onsite supportive services that are limited to tenant use, including, but not limited to, community rooms, case management offices, computer rooms, and community kitchens.
(E) The developer replaces any dwelling units on the site of the supportive housing development to ensure that any change to the occupancy of the supportive housing units is made in a manner that minimizes tenant disruption and only upon the vacancy of any supportive housing units.
(F) Units within the development, excluding manager unit(s), include at least one bathroom and a kitchen or other cooking facilities, including, at minimum, a stovetop, a sink, and a refrigerator.
(d) Development and Operational Standards. Supportive housing projects shall comply with all the following standards:
(1) The project shall comply with all development standards and any written objective standards or policies required of multifamily developments in the same zone. (2) The applicant shall submit a plan for providing supportive services, to include all the following items:
(A) Documentation that supportive services will be provided on-site. (B) The name of the proposed entities that will provide supportive services. (C) The proposed funding sources for the services provided. (D) Proposed staffing levels
(3) No minimum parking requirements shall be required for the units occupied by supportive housing residents for projects located within one-half mile of a public transit stop.
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(e) Definitions. This section includes the definition of terms and phrases used in this section that are technical or specialized, or that may not reflect common usage. If any of the definitions in this section conflict with definitions in other provisions of the Municipal Code, these definitions shall supersede for the purposes of this section. If a word is not defined in this section or is defined and conflicts with another definition of the Municipal Code, the Director shall determine the most appropriate definition. (1) “Lower Income Households” shall have the same meaning as defined in Section 50079.5 of the Health and Safety Code. 12/05/23 Page 13 Item #9 (2) “Supportive Housing” shall mean housing with no limit on length of stay, that is occupied by the target population, and that is linked to on-site or off-site services that assist the supportive housing resident in retaining the housing, improving his or her health status, and maximizing his or her ability to live and, when possible, work in the community.
(3) “Supportive Services” shall include, but are not limited to, a combination of subsidized, permanent housing, intensive case management, medical and mental health care, substance abuse treatment, employment services, and benefits advocacy.
(4) “Target Population” shall mean persons, including persons with disabilities, and families who are homeless, as that term is defined by Section 11302 of Title 42 of the United States Code, or who are homeless youth, as that term is defined by paragraph (2) of subdivision (e) of Section 11139.3 of the Government Code.
Section 44-307 Low-barrier navigation centers.
(a) Purpose. The purpose of this section is to establish development standards for lowbarrier navigation centers and to ensure this use is constructed and operated in a manner that is consistent with the requirements and allowances of state law, specifically Article 12 of Chapter 3 of Division 1 of Planning and Zoning Law commencing with California Government Code Section 65660. This section shall be repealed as of January 1, 2027.
(b) Applicability. The provisions of this section shall apply to all low-barrier navigation center projects.
(c) Planning Approval Required. An application to establish a low-barrier navigation shall be submitted to the Director of Community Development for review and approval. The decision to approve or deny an application shall be ministerial in nature, without any discretionary review or a hearing. The City shall notify a developer whether the developer’s application is complete within 30 days, pursuant to California Government Code Section 65943. A decision by the Community Development Director shall be taken within 60 days of a complete application being filed.
(d) Development and Operational Standards. A low-barrier navigation center development shall be deemed a use that is permitted by-right in areas zoned for mixed-use and nonresidential zones permitting multifamily uses, if it meets the following requirements:
(1) Connected Services. It offers services to connect people to permanent housing through a services plan that identifies services staffing. (2) Coordinated Entry System. It is linked to a coordinated entry system, so that staff in the interim facility or staff who co-locate in the facility may conduct assessments and provide services to connect people to permanent housing. “Coordinated entry system” means a centralized or coordinated assessment system developed pursuant to Section 576.400(d) or Section 578.7(a)(8), as
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applicable, of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations, as those sections read on January 1, 2020, and any related requirements, designed to coordinate program participant intake, assessment, and referrals. (3) Code Compliant. It complies with Chapter 6.5 (commencing with Section 8255) of Division 8 of the Welfare and Institutions Code. (4) Homeless Management Information System. It has a system for entering information regarding client stays, client demographics, client income, and exit destination through the local Homeless Management Information System, as defined by Section 578.3 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
(e) Definitions. This section includes the definition of terms and phrases used in this section that are technical or specialized, or that may not reflect common usage. If any of the definitions in this section conflict with definitions in other provisions of the Municipal Code, these definitions shall supersede for the purposes of this section. If a word is not defined in this section or is defined and conflicts with another definition of the Municipal Code, the Director shall determine the most appropriate definition. (1) “Low-Barrier Navigation Centers” shall mean a housing-first, low-barrier, service-enriched shelter focused on moving people into permanent housing that provides temporary living facilities while case managers connect individuals experiencing homelessness to income, public benefits, health services, shelter, and housing. “Low barrier” means best practices to reduce barriers to entry, and may include, but is not limited to, the following:
(A) The presence of partners if it is not a population-specific site, such as for survivors of domestic violence or sexual assault, women, or youth.
(B) Pets.
(C) The storage of possessions.
(D) Privacy, such as partitions around beds in a dormitory setting or in larger rooms containing more than two beds, or private rooms. (2) “Use by Right” has the meaning defined in subdivision (i) of Section 65583.2.
Division 13 (commencing with Section 21000) of the California Public Resources Code shall not apply to actions taken by a public agency to lease, convey, or encumber land owned by a public agency, or to facilitate the lease, conveyance, or encumbrance of land owned by a public agency, or to provide financial assistance to, or otherwise approve, a Low-Barrier Navigation Center constructed or allowed by this section.
Section 44-394 Temporary sign permit.
(c) Temporary sign on non-residential property. Temporary signs on non-residential property, such as commercial or industrial property, require a permit from the Community Development Department and must comply with the following standards:
(1) Duration. Temporary signs (including banners and flags) may be displayed for a total of 63 days within a calendar year. If the sign relates to an event, it must be taken down no later than ten days after the event.
(2) Size. Temporary sign size shall not be greater than the size permitted for permanent building-mounted signage contained in table III-10.
(3) Location. The location of temporary signs shall be the same general area as permitted for permanent signs. Temporary signs over three feet high shall not be located within the traffic safety triangle.
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(4) Exempt. Temporary signs of six square feet or less are exempt from the requirement to obtain a permit, but must not be located within the traffic safety triangle and the maximum height shall not be more than three feet above grade. A maximum of three such temporary signs are permitted at any given time on any non-residential property.
Section 44-397 Sign standards.
TABLE III-10: SIGN STANDARDS
Use Sign
type
Maximum
number
Maximum
sign area
Maximum
height
Remarks
Neighborhood
commercial
Wall or
marquee
One sign per
street
frontage
0.5 1 sq. ft. per
lineal foot of
building
frontage
Not above the
parapet on a flat
roof or the eave
on a pitched roof
No building shall
be given credit
for more than
two street
frontages
Office
professional
Wall or
marquee
One sign per
street
frontage
0.5 1 sq. ft. per
lineal foot of
building
frontage
Not above the
parapet on a flat
roof or the eave
on a pitched roof
No building shall
be given credit
for more than
two street
frontages
Public or
institutional
Wall or
marquee
One sign per
street
frontage
0.5 1 sq. ft. per
lineal foot of
building
frontage
Not above the
parapet on a flat
roof or the eave
on a pitched roof
No building shall
be given credit
for more than
two street
frontages
Section 44-487 Sign review authority.
TABLE IV-3. SIGN REVIEW AUTHORITY
Type of sign Approval Appeal
Building-mounted Community Development Department Development and Circulation Committee
Monument Community Development Department Development and Circulation Committee
Electronic monument (1) City Council
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TABLE IV-3. SIGN REVIEW AUTHORITY
Type of sign Approval Appeal
On-site directional Community Development Department Development and Circulation Committee
Window Community Development Department Development and Circulation Committee
Flag poles Community Development Department Development and Circulation Committee
Master sign plan Development and
Circulation Committee
City Council
Master sign plan, not to
exceed two signs
Community Development
Department
Development and
Circulation Committee
Master sign plan,
amendment
Community Development
Department
Development and
Circulation Committee
Temporary sign on nonresidential propertyCommunity Development Department Development and Circulation Committee
Sec. 44-784. - Authority.
The approval authority designated in Section 44-485, Table IV-1 may grant approval of precise plans and amendments to precise plans.
(a) When no other discretionary permit is required, a Precise Plan shall be required for all residential development except single-family homes on previously subdivided lots, and for all nonresidential developments exceeding 2,000 square feet of total floor area.
(b) Precise Plan, minor
(1) Application for minor Precise Plan permits are limited to the following requests:
(A) Development with less than 10,000 gross square feet of new building floor area.
(B) Four or less residential units.
(C) Any multifamily projects where a minimum of 20% of total units are restricted to be affordable to lower income households or at least 40% of total units are restricted to be affordable to moderate income households (for a period of time equal to provisions under State Density Bonus Law (California Government Code Section 65915).
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(D) Modifications to previously approved Precise Plans that are substantially compliant with the original approval and do not result in additions greater than 10% of the total area.
(2) Decisions on minor Precise Plan applications shall be made administratively by the Community Development Director. The Director shall include a determination of findings and appropriate conditions in the decision. The basis for approval, conditional approval, or denial of a minor Precise Plan application shall be as specified in Section 44-787.
(3) Subject to a determination by the Community Development Director, a minor Precise Plan application may be placed on a Development and Circulation Committee or City Council agenda for review.
TABLE IV-1. REVIEW AUTHORITY
Type of
entitlement or
decision
Section of
Development
Code
Community
Development
Director
Development
Committee
City
Council
Special
Permit
Committee
Precise plan
residential new 44-784 Recommend Recommend Decision/appeal N/A Precise plan,
minor 44-783 Decision Appeal Appeal N/A
Precise Plan,
Amendment 44-824 RecommendDecision
Decision
Appeal Appeal N/A
Precise plan,
nonresidential
new
44-784 Recommend Recommend Decision/
appeal N/A
Amendment 44-784 Recommend Recommend Decision/
appeal N/A
Sec. 44-849. - Authority.
The approval authority designated in Section 44-485, Table IV-1 may grant approval of conditional use permits and amendments to conditional use permits.
(a) Conditional Use Permit, Minor
(1) Application for minor Conditional Use Permits are limited to the following requests:
(A) Alternatives to parking and loading standards.
(B) Beer, wine, and liquor licenses.
(C) Live entertainment uses.
(D) Modifications to certain development standards as may be specified by this Code.
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(E) Other modifications which, in the determination of the Community Development Director, have a moderate potential for adverse impacts to the subject site and the surrounding community.
(2) Decisions on minor Conditional Use Permit applications shall be made administratively by the Community Development Director. The Director shall include a determination of findings and appropriate conditions in the decision.
The basis for approval, conditional approval, or denial of a minor Conditional Use Permit shall be as specified in Section 44-788.
(3) Subject to a determination by the Community Development Director, a minor Conditional Use Permit may be placed on the City Council agenda for review.
TABLE IV-1. REVIEW AUTHORITY
Type of
entitlement or
decision
Section of
Development
Code
Community
Development
Director
Development
Committee
City
Council
Special
Permit
Committee
Conditional use
permits 44-849 Recommend N/A Decision/appeal N/A
Conditional use
permits, minor 44-849 Decision N/A Appeal N/A
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EXHIBIT “B”
2024 ZONING CODE UPDATE
Section 44-10
Group home means a residential care facility that provides various types of supervised and unsupervised care for its residents and which licensed to operate pursuant to State law, including facilities for persons with disabilities and other facilities (Welfare & Inst. Code 5116), residential health care facilities (Health & Safety Code 1267.8, 1267.9, & 1267.16), residential care facilities for the elderly (Health & Safety Code 1568.083 - 1568.0831, 1569.82 – 1569.87), community care facilities (Health & Safety Code 1518, 1520.5, 1566 - 1566.8, 1567.1), pediatric day health facilities (Health & Safety Code 1267.9; 1760 – 1761.8), and facilities for alcohol and drug treatment (Health & Safety Code 11834.23).
Section 44-76 – Purpose of residential zoning districts. (b) R-3, multiple-family residential. The R-3 zoning district identifies areas intended for the development of a range of attached and detached residential uses. Typical housing types include higher density single-family residences, patio homes, zero lot line homes, mixed-use developments, and attached multiple-family dwellings such as multiple family residential duplexes, townhomes, condominiums, and garden apartments. Smaller sites composed of two acres or less are permitted to be developed with a maximum density of ten dwelling units per net acre. Larger sites that are between two and one-tenth to four acres are permitted to be developed with densities up to 15 dwelling units per net acre and sites composed of at least four and onetenth acres are permitted to be developed with a maximum density of 25 dwelling units per net acre. The R-3 zoning district is consistent with the multiple-family residential land use designation of the general plan.
TABLE II-2. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS DEVELOPMENT FEATURE R-1 DISTRICT R-3 DISTRICT
Maximum
height limit
Single family residence 30 ft. (two stories) N/A
Multiple family
building (apartments,
condominiums,
townhomes)
N/A 30 ft. (three stories)
Single family residential
duplex 16 ft. (one story) N/A
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TABLE II-2. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS DEVELOPMENT FEATURE R-1 DISTRICT R-3 DISTRICT
Detached accessory
dwelling unit 16 ft. (one story) 16 ft. (one story)
Maximum lot coverage 45% 75%
Section 44-77 Precise plan required.
A precise plan shall be required for all residential development except for single-family dwellings on previously subdivided lots, and for all nonresidential developments exceeding 2,000 square feet of total floor area.
Section 44-78 Allowed uses.
TABLE II-1. ALLOWABLE USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR
RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
LAND USE
DISTRICT STANDARDS
IN SECTION
R-1 R-3
Supportive housing P P 44-306
Group home, small—Residential group living 6 persons or fewer
P P 44-10
Group home, large—Residential
group living 7 persons or more
C C 44-10
Section 44-137 – Purpose of nonresidential zoning districts. (c) B-1, Mixed-Use Business. The B-1 zoning district provides for a compatible and complementary mixture of employment, commercial, and residential uses. Typical uses include business and professional offices, high-rise hotels, restaurants, retail and general service commercial uses, limited research and development operations, commercial recreation, and mixed-use residential development. Development in the Mixed-Use Business District should offer
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attractive and distinctive architectural design, integrated site layouts, substantial landscaping enhancements, and convenient pedestrian access between uses. For mixed-use residential development, the B-1 zoning district shall have a minimum residential density of 15 dwelling units per net acre and a maximum density of 48 dwelling units per net acre, and a minimum nonresidential Floor Area Ratio of 0.1 and a maximum nonresidential Floor Area Ratio of 1.5.
Section 44-361 – General parking standards.
(d) Multiple uses on a lot. Where there is more than one type of use on a lot, the parking requirements shall be the sum total of the requirements for the individual uses. A reduction in this parking requirement may be supported by a site-specific parking study and a parking management plan subject to review and approval of a minor Conditional Use Permit. (e) Alternatives to parking and loading standards. The City recognizes that many uses and sites are unique and that certain components of parking and loading may be tailored to better comply with these standards based on factors such as irregular site shape and unique types or combinations of uses. As such, the City may consider shared parking, joint use of parking, and modifications to certain provisions of the parking and loading standards to achieve safe and adequate parking and loading facilities, subject to review and approval of a minor Conditional Use Permit.
Section 44-364 – Parking Calculations
Table III-7. Parking Requirements by Land Use
Land use Minimum vehicle spaces required
Multiple-family
residential
Up to 2 bedrooms 1.5 uncovered spaces per unit
3 bedrooms 2 plus 0.5 guest space – at least 50% covered 4 bedrooms 4 plus 1 guest space – at least 40% covered
Accessory dwelling
units (ADUs) 1, 2 3
One parking space per ADU or per bedroom, whichever is less.
Spaces can be provided uncovered on a driveway as tandem parking spaces to the garage, an uncovered ancillary parking space to the side of the driveway, or a garaged parking space in addition to the main homes standard two parking spaces in a fully enclosed garage.
The requirement shall not apply to an ADU if any of the following are true:
• The ADU is within one-half mile walking distance from public transit; or
• The ADU is part of (i.e. contained within) the footprint of an existing primary residence or an existing accessory building; or • Is in an area where on-street parking permits are required, but not offered to the occupancy of the ADU; or
• Is located within one block of a car share area; or
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• The ADU is proposed to be constructed with a new primary dwelling on the same lot which would otherwise be exempt from ADU parking requirements; or
• The ADU is otherwise exempt from parking requirements pursuant to State law.
Emergency shelter
(homeless) One parking space for every staff person during peak hours Section 44-138 Precise plan required.
(a) Approval required. A precise plan shall be required for all residential development except for single-family dwellings on previously subdivided lots, and for all nonresidential developments exceeding 2,000 square feet of total floor area.
(b) Amendment to precise plan. All development on properties previously developed under an adopted precise plan shall require approval of an amendment to the precise plan by the Community Development Director. If the Community Development Director determines that the requested amendment is significant enough to require discretionary review, then the amendment shall be referred to the original decision-making authority.
Section 44-139. Allowable uses.
TABLE II-5. ALLOWABLE USES AND PLANNING PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR
NONRESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
LAND USE
ZONING DISTRICT
OP NC B-1 GI PI OS PND
Residential and Lodging Uses
Low barrier navigation center X X P X X X X
Multifamily dwellings as a stand-alone
use
X X X X X X X
Section 44-141 – Nonresidential zoning districts general development standards.
TABLE II-6. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR NONRESIDENTIAL AND MIXED (RESIDENTIAL AND NONRESIDENTIAL) USES IN NONRESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS DEVELOPMENT STANDARD OP NC B-1 GI PI OS PND
Min. Lot Size (sq. ft.) No minimum
Max. Structure Height (ft.) 55 35 250 50 55/30 4 30 55/35 5
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Max. Number of Stories 4 4 * 2 3/2 4 2 4/2 5
Min. Nonresidential Floor Area Ratio
(FAR)
0.1 Max. Nonresidential Floor Area Ratio
(FAR) 2
0.6 0.5 0.75/1.5 8
27 DU/Ac.
0.6 0.6 0.25 0.6
Residential Density (dwelling units per net
acre)
Min. 15 DU/AC
Max. 48 DU/AC
8 Development FAR of three-quarters for all B-1 properties located South of the 91 Freeway and a FAR of one and one-half for all B-1 properties located North of the 91 Freeway. An increase in the standard FAR for B-1 properties located South of the 91 Freeway may be permitted subject to approval of a Precise Plan, provided that the maximum FAR shall not exceed one and one-half.
TABLE II-7. ADDITIONAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL USES IN THE B1 DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT STANDARD B-1 DISTRICT
Min. Lot Size (sq. ft.) 10,000 sq. ft.
Density — Maximum 48 dwelling units per net acre
Max. Structure Height (ft.) 250
Minimum Unit Size 500 sq. ft.
Min. Perimeter Building
Setback/Perimeter Landscaping
(in ft.) 3
From Ultimate Street
Right-of-way
15 ft.
From Abutting
Commercial, Office, and
Industrial Projects
20/5 1
From Abutting Residential
Projects
10 1
Minimum Building Separation Per the Building and Fire Codes Open Space — Per Unit 200 sq. ft. minimum, which may be provided as private, common, or
combined open space
Maximum Lot Coverage 75%
4 For all B-1 properties located South of the 91 Freeway, a standard FAR of 0.75 shall be required and maximum FAR of 1.5 may be permitted, subject to approval of a Precise Plan.
Section 44-142 – Community benefits requirement for mixed-use development in the B-1 zoning district.
Section 44-306 - Supportive housing.
(f) Purpose. The purpose of this section is to establish development standards for supportive housing and to ensure the supportive housing is constructed and operated in a manner that is consistent with the requirements and allowances of state law, specifically Article 11 of Chapter 3 of Division 1 of Planning and Zoning Law commencing with Government Code Section 65650.
(g) Applicability. The provisions of this section shall apply to all supportive housing projects.
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(h) Planning Approval Required. An application to establish any supportive housing project shall be submitted to the Director of Community Development for review and approval. The decision to approve or deny the application shall be a ministerial in nature, without any discretionary review or a hearing. A decision by the Community Development Director shall be taken within 60 days of a complete application being filed.
(2) Supportive housing projects shall be a use permitted by right in all zones where multifamily and mixed uses are permitted, including non-residential zones permitting multifamily uses.
Supportive housing projects are permitted where all the following requirements are met:
(A) Units within the development are subject to a recorded affordability restriction for 55 years.
(B) One hundred percent of the units, excluding the manager unit(s), within the development are dedicated to lower income households and are receiving public funding to ensure affordability of the housing to lower income Californians. (C) At least 25 percent of the units in the development or 12 units, whichever is greater, are restricted to residents in supportive housing who meet criteria of the target population. If the development consists of fewer than 12 units, then 100 percent of the units, excluding manager unit(s), in the development shall be restricted to residents in supportive housing.
(D) Non-residential floor area shall be used for on-site supportive services in the following amounts:
(1) For a development with 20 or fewer total units, at least 90 square feet shall be provided for onsite supportive services.
(2) For a development with more than 20 units, at least 3 percent of the total nonresidential floor area shall be provided for onsite supportive services that are limited to tenant use, including, but not limited to, community rooms, case management offices, computer rooms, and community kitchens. (E) The developer replaces any dwelling units on the site of the supportive housing development to ensure that any change to the occupancy of the supportive housing units is made in a manner that minimizes tenant disruption and only upon the vacancy of any supportive housing units.
(F) Units within the development, excluding manager unit(s), include at least one bathroom and a kitchen or other cooking facilities, including, at minimum, a stovetop, a sink, and a refrigerator.
(i) Development and Operational Standards. Supportive housing projects shall comply with all the following standards:
(4) The project shall comply with all development standards and any written objective standards or policies required of multifamily developments in the same zone. (5) The applicant shall submit a plan for providing supportive services, to include all the following items:
(A) Documentation that supportive services will be provided on-site. (B) The name of the proposed entities that will provide supportive services. (C) The proposed funding sources for the services provided. (D) Proposed staffing levels
(6) No minimum parking requirements shall be required for the units occupied by supportive housing residents for projects located within one-half mile of a public transit stop. (j) Definitions. This section includes the definition of terms and phrases used in this section that are technical or specialized, or that may not reflect common usage. If any of the definitions in this section conflict with definitions in other provisions of the Municipal Code, these definitions shall supersede for the purposes of this section. If a word is not defined in this section or is defined and conflicts with another definition of the Municipal Code, the Director shall determine the most appropriate definition.
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(5) “Lower Income Households” shall have the same meaning as defined in Section 50079.5 of the Health and Safety Code. 12/05/23 Page 13 Item #9 (6) “Supportive Housing” shall mean housing with no limit on length of stay, that is occupied by the target population, and that is linked to on-site or off-site services that assist the supportive housing resident in retaining the housing, improving his or her health status, and maximizing his or her ability to live and, when possible, work in the community. (7) “Supportive Services” shall include, but are not limited to, a combination of subsidized, permanent housing, intensive case management, medical and mental health care, substance abuse treatment, employment services, and benefits advocacy. (8) “Target Population” shall mean persons, including persons with disabilities, and families who are homeless, as that term is defined by Section 11302 of Title 42 of the United States Code, or who are homeless youth, as that term is defined by paragraph (2) of subdivision (e) of Section 11139.3 of the Government Code.
Section 44-307 Low-barrier navigation centers.
(f) Purpose. The purpose of this section is to establish development standards for low-barrier navigation centers and to ensure this use is constructed and operated in a manner that is consistent with the requirements and allowances of state law, specifically Article 12 of Chapter 3 of Division 1 of Planning and Zoning Law commencing with California Government Code Section 65660. This section shall be repealed as of January 1, 2027. (g) Applicability. The provisions of this section shall apply to all low-barrier navigation center projects.
(h) Planning Approval Required. An application to establish a low-barrier navigation shall be submitted to the Director of Community Development for review and approval. The decision to approve or deny an application shall be ministerial in nature, without any discretionary review or a hearing. The City shall notify a developer whether the developer’s application is complete within 30 days, pursuant to California Government Code Section 65943. A decision by the Community Development Director shall be taken within 60 days of a complete application being filed.
(i) Development and Operational Standards. A low-barrier navigation center development shall be deemed a use that is permitted by-right in areas zoned for mixed-use and nonresidential zones permitting multifamily uses, if it meets the following requirements:
(5) Connected Services. It offers services to connect people to permanent housing through a services plan that identifies services staffing. (6) Coordinated Entry System. It is linked to a coordinated entry system, so that staff in the interim facility or staff who co-locate in the facility may conduct assessments and provide services to connect people to permanent housing. “Coordinated entry system” means a centralized or coordinated assessment system developed pursuant to Section 576.400(d) or Section 578.7(a)(8), as applicable, of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations, as those sections read on January 1, 2020, and any related requirements, designed to coordinate program participant intake, assessment, and referrals.
(7) Code Compliant. It complies with Chapter 6.5 (commencing with Section 8255) of Division 8 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
(8) Homeless Management Information System. It has a system for entering information regarding client stays, client demographics, client income, and exit destination through the local Homeless Management Information System, as defined by Section 578.3 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
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(j) Definitions. This section includes the definition of terms and phrases used in this section that are technical or specialized, or that may not reflect common usage. If any of the definitions in this section conflict with definitions in other provisions of the Municipal Code, these definitions shall supersede for the purposes of this section. If a word is not defined in this section or is defined and conflicts with another definition of the Municipal Code, the Director shall determine the most appropriate definition.
(3) “Low-Barrier Navigation Centers” shall mean a housing-first, low-barrier, serviceenriched shelter focused on moving people into permanent housing that provides temporary living facilities while case managers connect individuals experiencing homelessness to income, public benefits, health services, shelter, and housing. “Low barrier” means best practices to reduce barriers to entry, and may include, but is not limited to, the following:
(E) The presence of partners if it is not a population-specific site, such as for survivors of domestic violence or sexual assault, women, or youth. (F) Pets.
(G) The storage of possessions.
(H) Privacy, such as partitions around beds in a dormitory setting or in larger rooms containing more than two beds, or private rooms. (4) “Use by Right” has the meaning defined in subdivision (i) of Section 65583.2.
Division 13 (commencing with Section 21000) of the California Public Resources Code shall not apply to actions taken by a public agency to lease, convey, or encumber land owned by a public agency, or to facilitate the lease, conveyance, or encumbrance of land owned by a public agency, or to provide financial assistance to, or otherwise approve, a Low-Barrier Navigation Center constructed or allowed by this section.
Section 44-394 Temporary sign permit.
(c) Temporary sign on non-residential property. Temporary signs on non-residential property, such as commercial or industrial property, require a permit from the Community Development Department and must comply with the following standards:
(1) Duration. Temporary signs (including banners and flags) may be displayed for a total of 63 days within a calendar year. If the sign relates to an event, it must be taken down no later than ten days after the event.
(2) Size. Temporary sign size shall not be greater than the size permitted for permanent building-mounted signage contained in table III-10.
(3) Location. The location of temporary signs shall be the same general area as permitted for permanent signs. Temporary signs over three feet high shall not be located within the traffic safety triangle.
(4) Exempt. Temporary signs of six square feet or less are exempt from the requirement to obtain a permit, but must not be located within the traffic safety triangle and the maximum height shall not be more than three feet above grade. A maximum of three such temporary signs are permitted at any given time on any non-residential property.
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Section 44-397 Sign standards.
TABLE III-10: SIGN STANDARDS
Use Sign
type
Maximum
number
Maximum
sign area
Maximum
height
Remarks
Neighborhood
commercial
Wall or
marquee
One sign per
street
frontage
1 sq. ft. per
lineal foot of
building
frontage
Not above the
parapet on a flat
roof or the eave
on a pitched roof
No building shall
be given credit
for more than
two street
frontages
Office
professional
Wall or
marquee
One sign per
street
frontage
1 sq. ft. per
lineal foot of
building
frontage
Not above the
parapet on a flat
roof or the eave
on a pitched roof
No building shall
be given credit
for more than
two street
frontages
Public or
institutional
Wall or
marquee
One sign per
street
frontage
1 sq. ft. per
lineal foot of
building
frontage
Not above the
parapet on a flat
roof or the eave
on a pitched roof
No building shall
be given credit
for more than
two street
frontages
Section 44-487 Sign review authority.
TABLE IV-3. SIGN REVIEW AUTHORITY
Type of sign Approval Appeal
Building-mounted Community Development Department Development and Circulation Committee
Monument Community Development Department Development and Circulation Committee
Electronic monument (1) City Council
On-site directional Community Development Department Development and Circulation Committee
Window Community Development Department Development and Circulation Committee
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TABLE IV-3. SIGN REVIEW AUTHORITY
Type of sign Approval Appeal
Flag poles Community Development Department Development and Circulation Committee
Master sign plan Development and
Circulation Committee
City Council
Master sign plan, not to
exceed two signs
Community Development Department Development and
Circulation Committee
Master sign plan,
amendment
Community Development Department Development and
Circulation Committee
Temporary sign on nonresidential propertyCommunity Development Department Development and Circulation Committee
Sec. 44-784. - Authority.
The approval authority designated in Section 44-485, Table IV-1 may grant approval of precise plans and amendments to precise plans.
(c) When no other discretionary permit is required, a Precise Plan shall be required for all residential development except single-family homes on previously subdivided lots, and for all nonresidential developments exceeding 2,000 square feet of total floor area. (d) Precise Plan, minor
(4) Application for minor Precise Plan permits are limited to the following requests:
(A) Development with less than 10,000 gross square feet of new building floor area.
(B) Four or less residential units.
(C) Any multifamily projects where a minimum of 20% of total units are restricted to be affordable to lower income households or at least 40% of total units are restricted to be affordable to moderate income households (for a period of time equal to provisions under State Density Bonus Law (California Government Code Section 65915).
(D) Modifications to previously approved Precise Plans that are substantially compliant with the original approval and do not result in additions greater than 10% of the total area.
(5) Decisions on minor Precise Plan applications shall be made administratively by the Community Development Director. The Director shall include a determination of findings and appropriate conditions in the decision. The basis for approval, conditional approval, or denial of a minor Precise Plan application shall be as specified in Section 44-787.
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(6) Subject to a determination by the Community Development Director, a minor Precise Plan application may be placed on a Development and Circulation Committee or City Council agenda for review.
TABLE IV-1. REVIEW AUTHORITY
Type of
entitlement or
decision
Section of
Development
Code
Community
Development
Director
Development
Committee
City
Council
Special
Permit
Committee
Precise plan 44-784 Recommend Recommend Decision/
appeal N/A
Precise plan,
minor 44-783 Decision Appeal Appeal N/A
Precise Plan,
Amendment 44-824 Decision Appeal Appeal N/A
Sec. 44-849. - Authority.
The approval authority designated in Section 44-485, Table IV-1 may grant approval of conditional use permits and amendments to conditional use permits.
(b) Conditional Use Permit, Minor
(4) Application for minor Conditional Use Permits are limited to the following requests:
(A) Alternatives to parking and loading standards.
(B) Beer, wine, and liquor licenses.
(C) Live entertainment uses.
(D) Modifications to certain development standards as may be specified by this Code.
(E) Other modifications which, in the determination of the Community Development Director, have a moderate potential for adverse impacts to the subject site and the surrounding community.
(5) Decisions on minor Conditional Use Permit applications shall be made administratively by the Community Development Director. The Director shall include a determination of findings and appropriate conditions in the decision. The basis for approval, conditional approval, or denial of a minor Conditional Use Permit shall be as specified in Section 44-788.
(6) Subject to a determination by the Community Development Director, a minor Conditional Use Permit may be placed on the City Council agenda for review.
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TABLE IV-1. REVIEW AUTHORITY
Type of
entitlement or
decision
Section of
Development
Code
Community
Development
Director
Development
Committee
City
Council
Special
Permit
Committee
Conditional use
permits 44-849 Recommend N/A Decision/appeal N/A
Conditional use
permits, minor 44-849 Decision N/A Appeal N/A
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City of La Palma
Agenda Item No. 15
MEETING DATE: November 5, 2024
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
SUBMITTED BY: Belinda Deines, Community Development Manager AGENDA TITLE: Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Portions of the City Zoning Code (Chapter 44 of the La Palma Municipal Code) for Parking, Signage, and Housing Definitions in Compliance with State Housing Laws and City's Housing Element
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
a) Open Public Hearing
b) Receive Staff Report
c) Council Member Comments and Questions
d) Receive Public Input
e) Close Public Hearing
f) Introduce an Ordinance amending portions of the City Zoning Code Chapter 44 of the La Palma Municipal Code) for parking, signage, and housing definitions in compliance with State Housing Laws and the City’s Housing Element by (1) asking the City Clerk to read the title of the Ordinance; and (2) approving a motion to waive further reading of the Ordinance and to pass it on a second reading.
CEQA exempt pursuant to Section 15060(c)(2) and 15061(b)(3) SUMMARY:
The Ordinance before the City Council for the Introduction and First Reading is a draft Ordinance (Attachment 1) that would amend the City Zoning Code Chapter 44 of the La Palma Municipal Code for development standards, processing requirements, and definitions related to parking, signage, and housing in compliance with State Housing Laws and the City’s Housing Element. These zoning code amendments are recommended by the City’s Economic Development/Land Use Ad-Hoc Committee for implementation of programs identified in the 2021-2029 Housing Element and in line with the City Council’s goals to support housing and economic development.
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BACKGROUND:
On December 5, 2023, the City Council formed the Economic Development/Land Use Ad-Hoc Committee (Committee) to report back to the Council on advisable land use changes that are based on the City’s Housing Element Update and economic development initiatives that support enhancing our commercial areas and shopping centers. On May 20, 2024, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) certified the 6th Cycle 2021-2029 Housing Element (HE) of the La Palma General Plan. Numerous State housing laws have been adopted over the past several years requiring revisions to the La Palma Municipal Code (LPMC), as required by HCD and specified in the HE.
From February to October 2024, the Committee convened on a monthly basis to develop the proposed zoning code amendments related to housing and economic development. To prioritize available resources, the Committee recommended to conduct the zoning code amendments in two parts: 1) minor amendments in 2024, and 2) major amendments in 2025. In early 2025, the Committee proposes additional zoning code amendments related to shopping center, retail, and outdoor seating parking requirements as well as objective design standards. Both of these items will require additional analysis and input prior to City Council review and consideration.
ANALYSIS:
The purpose of this zoning code amendment is to implement several programs identified in the HE as well as changes in regulations that alleviate constraints to housing and economic development as recommended by the Committee. HE Program 8 requires Development Code amendments related to emergency shelter parking standards, low-barrier navigation centers, supportive housing, and residential care facilities to be completed by December 2024. Furthermore, HE Program 10 (Residential Land Use Designations and Controls) requires processing of amendments necessary to comply with new state legislation, including elimination of the Precise Plan process for new singlefamily development, changes to existing R-3 development standards to allow 3-story buildings and increase maximum lot coverage, and modify parking requirements for multi-family dwellings by December 2024.
Pursuant to LPMC Section 44-667, a public hearing is required for amendments to Chapter 44 of the La Palma Municipal Code, which is a legislative action. In keeping with the timeframe specified in the certified Housing Element, the proposed zoning code amendments to LPMC Chapter 44 include the following as drafted in Exhibit A (Attachment 1):
• Definitions for group home [Section 44-10]
• Modifications to story count and maximum lot coverage in the R-3 Zoning District [Section 44- 76]
• Update allowable uses in residential zones for supportive housing and group homes [Section 44-78]
• Precise Plan exemption for demolition and new construction of single-family dwellings [Section 44-77, Section 44-138]
• Allow low-barrier navigation center use where mixed-use is permitted [Section 44-139] • Clarification on residential density and floor area ratio in the Mixed-Use B-1 Zoning District [Section 44-137, Section 44-141]
• Development standards for supportive housing and low-barrier navigation centers [Section 44-306, Section 44-307]
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• Revised parking provisions related to emergency shelter, multi-family residential, and accessory dwelling units; allowing alternatives to parking and loading standards [Section 44- 361]
• Changes to temporary sign exemptions, increase in maximum wall sign area, and approval authority of Master Sign Plans [Section 44-394, Section 44-397, Section 44-487] • Establish administrative approval process for minor discretionary review of Precise Plans and Conditional Use Permits [Section 44-784, Section 44-849] Group Home Definition
HE Program 8 proposes to clarify the LPMC to eliminate “drug/alcohol rehabilitation homes” and “transitional housing” uses and propose “group home, small and large” as defined by State Health & Safety Code. Group home shall mean a residential care facility licensed to operate in compliance with State law. Group home, small is defined as six or fewer people, which is permitted by right. Group home, large is defined as seven or more people, which requires approval of a Conditional Use Permit.
R-3 Zoning District Development Standards
HE Program 10 intends to identify and eliminate constraints to residential development for properties located in the R-3 (Multiple-Family Residential) Zoning District. While the maximum height will remain at 30 feet, the proposed amendment will allow an additional third story. Currently, the maximum lot coverage permitted in the R-3 Zoning District is more restrictive at 40% than the R-1 Zoning District at 45%. The proposed amendment seeks to increase maximum lot coverage to 75%, which would allow other multifamily housing product types to be developed in the R-3 Zoning District.
Precise Plan Exemption for Single-Family Construction
At present, LPMC requires that the demolition of an existing home and construction of a new home requires a Precise Plan discretionary permit, which is subject to Development and Circulation Committee recommendation and City Council approval. In keeping with eliminating constraints to residential development, the proposed code amendments allow for the City to approve single-family residence remodeling and new construction on existing subdivided lots to be approved administratively without a public hearing. The amendment allows for single-family homes to be reviewed and approved by City staff. Furthermore, any amendments to an existing Precise Plan may be reviewed and approved by the Community Development Director and may be appealed to the original decision-making authority.
Clarification of Mixed-Use B-1 Business District Development Standards The City’s General Plan allows for a maximum density of 48 dwelling units per net acre (DU/AC), however the City’s Zoning Code is limited to a maximum of 27 DU/AC. The proposed amendment establishes a minimum residential density of 15 DU/AC and a maximum density of 48 DU/AC, as well as clarifying that a minimum nonresidential Floor Area Ratio of 0.1 and a maximum of 1.5 are required to ensure that there are adequate business uses onsite to complement mixed-use development. Additional clarification is proposed to state that multifamily dwellings as a “stand-alone” use is not permitted to promote mixed-use rather than predominantly residential development within the B-1 Zoning District.
Revised Parking Requirements
Given that the City’s existing commercial centers are built-out, the LPMC has parking standards that
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limit land uses and discourage potential businesses based on stringent and antiquated parking ratios. The proposed amendments seek to establish a procedure for alternatives to parking and loading standards, subject to administrative review and approval of a minor Conditional Use Permit. Such alternatives include shared parking, joint use of parking, compact parking stall size, and other parking management tools that allow for greater flexibility for infill development of existing properties.
In compliance with HE Program 10, proposed changes to parking requirements based on housing use types include multiple-family residential reduction to 1.5 uncovered spaces per unit up to 2 bedrooms and 2 spaces plus 0.5 guest space for 3 bedrooms. Additional clarification is proposed to accessory dwelling unit parking requirements in compliance with State law.
Emergency Shelter Parking
Pursuant to Assembly Bill (AB) 139 (2019), the LPMC maintains an ordinance that includes appropriately zoned properties to accommodate the need for emergency shelters. HE Program 8 requires an amendment to LPMC Chapter 44 to align the emergency shelter parking standards with State law. AB 139 requires that the parking standards established by a city for emergency shelters shall be limited to “sufficient parking to accommodate all staff working in the emergency shelter, provided that the standards do not require more parking for emergency shelters than other residential or commercial uses within the same zone” (California Government Code Section 65583(a)(4)(ii)). The proposed amendment replaces the current standards of one parking space for every five beds and
0.5 space per bedroom designed as a family unit, plus one space for every employee and/or volunteer staff plus a bike rack.
Supportive Housing
Pursuant to AB 2162 (2018) and HE Program 8, supportive housing must be allowed as a use by right in zoning districts where multifamily and mixed uses are permitted, including in non-residential zones permitting multifamily uses. Supportive housing means housing with no limit on length of stay, occupied by the target population, and is linked to onsite or offsite services that assist the supportive housing resident in retaining the housing, improving their health status, and maximizing their ability to live and, when possible, work in the community. The proposed amendment establishes application procedures, development standards, operational standards, and definitions for supportive housing and ensures that supportive housing is constructed and operated in a manner that is consistent with the requirements of State law.
Low Barrier Navigation Centers
Pursuant to AB 101 (2019) and HE Program 8, the LPMC must allow low barrier navigation centers in areas zoned for mixed uses and nonresidential zones that permit multi-family uses. Low barrier navigation centers provide temporary living facilities while case managers connect individuals experiencing homelessness to income, public benefits, health services, shelter, and housing. Low barrier navigation centers reduce barriers to use by those seeking shelter by allowing for pets and storage of possessions, and by providing increased privacy and security. The proposed amendment establishes application procedures, development standards, operational standards, and definitions for low barrier navigation centers and ensures this use is constructed and operated in accordance with the requirements and allowances of State law. Pursuant to California Government Code Sections 65660-65668, this ordinance is repealed as of January 1, 2027.
Signage Processing Requirements
To allow for a streamlined process for businesses and commercial centers, proposed amendments
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include creating an exemption for small temporary signs (limited to a maximum of three) on nonresidential property, increasing the maximum sign area for permanent wall signs from 0.5 to 1 square feet per linear foot of building frontage, and allowing administrative review of Master Sign Plans for no more than two signs and amendments. These changes help to expedite the approval timing and facilitate establishing new business storefronts.
Minor Permits Subject to Community Development Director Approval Often, new business starts are deterred by a lengthy approval process when discretionary permits are subject to Development and Circulation Committee (DCC) review and/or recommendation as well as City Council approval. At minimum, these public hearing processes would take at least three months through the review and approval process. The proposed amendment seeks to maintain the discretionary permits for a Precise Plan and Conditional Use Permit, and establish “minor” permitting procedures subject to administrative approval by the Community Development Director. The Director has the ability to place an application for DCC or City Council approval, and any decisions by the Director may be appealed to DCC and City Council for review.
General Plan Consistency: The proposed amendments are consistent with the intent of the Zoning Code and in keeping with the goals and policies of the General Plan: POLICY LU-1.2, GOAL LU-4, and GOAL LU-6, and GOAL CB-4. The proposed Ordinance achieves implementation of City’s General Plan Housing Element policies and Programs 8, 10, and 12.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
This Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(2) and 15061(b)(3) in that the proposed changes are not anticipated to result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment nor will they have the potential of creating a significant effect on the environment.
NOTIFICATION:
Public hearing notices were published in the October 16, 2024, edition of the local Event-News Enterprise newspaper, and posted at three locations: (1) on the Bulletin Board of the City ManagerCity Clerk's Office, City Hall, 7822 Walker Street, La Palma, California 90623; (2) on the Bulletin Board at the La Palma Community Services Department, 7821 Walker Street, La Palma, California 90623; and (3) subject site. The City also increased awareness of this Public Hearing through the use of its digital technology capabilities that include the Notify Me alerts and the City Website.
CONCLUSION:
Adoption of this Ordinance will update the City’s Zoning Code to revise development standards, processing requirements, and definitions related to parking, signage, and housing in compliance with State Housing Laws and the City’s Housing Element. The City Council may propose to change, alter, or decline any of the proposed language contained within the draft Ordinance provided as Attachment
1. FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
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ATTACHMENTS:
1. Draft Ordinance
Agenda Item No. 7 December 10, 2024 | 1
City of La Palma
Agenda Item No. 7
MEETING DATE: December 10, 2024
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
SUBMITTED BY: Andy Ramirez, Public Works & Community Services Director
AGENDA TITLE: Water Staffing Augmentation Update
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to allocate up to an additional $50,000 for water staff augmentation services with Water Workforce.
BACKGROUND
As noted in previous staff reports, the water industry faces a growing demand for skilled water and utility operators. Many agencies are now offering higher salaries and better benefits than La Palma, causing several water workers and operators to leave the City. To comply with State regulations requiring a Chief Plant Operator (CPO) at all times and ensure proper staffing levels for operations and required State reporting, the City has contracted Water WorkForce for temporary staff augmentation services while it continues to face recruitment challenges to fill for the vacancies of one Utilities/Maintenance Supervisor, one Lead Utility Operator, and one Water Worker l/ll.
To fill these critical operational needs and immediately meet compliance with the State, on May 16, 2024, the City secured Water WorkForce on a temporary basis under the City Manager’s signing authority of $25,000. At the June 2024 City Council meeting, the City Council awarded a contract to Water WorkForce to provide a CPO at a billing rate of $130 per hour for an amount not to exceed $70,000 and a fee schedule for other staffing. In September, the City Council awarded an additional $25,000 to continue water staffing services with Water Workforce. By the end of this month, all funds are expected to be exhausted. Despite conducting multiple interviews over the past several months, the City has not been successful in recruiting permanent water staff. To ensure uninterrupted water operations and compliance with State reporting requirements, it is recommended to allocate an additional $50,000 to Water WorkForce as a contingency for continued services.
On a related note, staff intend to return to the City Council to propose engaging a consultant for a comprehensive Water and Sewer Rate Study. This study will assess the City’s current rates and ensure they align with operational needs and long-term sustainability. As part of this effort, staff also plan to conduct a salary survey to evaluate the City’s competitiveness in attracting and retaining qualified personnel. These findings will be incorporated into future recommendations to strengthen the City's workforce and operational efficiency. Staff aim to secure professional consulting services for the rate study in early 2025.
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FISCAL IMPACT
The costs associated with WaterWork Force will be covered by salary savings.
ATTACHMENTS:
None
Agenda Item No. 8 December 10, 2024 | 1
City of La Palma
Agenda Item No. 8
MEETING DATE: December 10, 2024
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
SUBMITTED BY: Andy Ramirez, Public Works & Community Services Director
AGENDA TITLE: Additional Budget Appropriation for the Various Median Islands Project
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Appropriate additional construction funding in the amount $291,000; and
2. Authorizes the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary change order expenditures within the requested amount.
BACKGROUND
On February 6, 2024, the City of La Palma awarded the contract for the construction of the Various Median Island Improvements. This project consists of the rehabilitation of the La Palma Avenue Median Islands from the east city limits to the west city limits; Walker Avenue Median Islands from Orangethorpe Avenue southerly; and Moody Street from Crescent Avenue to Houston Avenue. The scope included the removal of existing landscaping/irrigation, tree removal, hardscape removal and replacement, installation of a new drip irrigation system, and planting of new trees along with new landscaping/hardscaping in the median islands. Additionally, new median islands on Moody Street from Malaga Avenue to La Luna Avenue are part of this project with irrigation and landscaping.
Construction is progressing with anticipated completion in February 2025. As with all projects that involve existing improvements, unforeseen conditions arise and need to be addressed.
Staff and the contractor discovered a discrepancy in the bid documents that addressed the purchase and installation of river rock in the construction plans. Staff, in consultation with the City Attorney and the contractor, have determined the most economical solution is to increase project funding to complete the river rock purchase and installation in the amount of $217,688.96, and additional sleeves between median islands are required in the amount of $71,300. Further, additional contingency funding of $45,000 is recommended for unforeseen issues during the final phase of construction. As demonstrated in the chart below, there is an existing contingency amount of $43,769.05. Therefore, with the remaining available contingency and required construction costs, there is a shortfall of
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approximately $291,000.
Contingency Balance after Recent Contract Change Order $43,769.05 Additional Budget Required - Bid Quantity Deficiency/Overage - Sleeves at New Medians Item 25
$(71,300.00)
Additional Budget Anticipated Future/Anticipated - Extra asphalt concrete, stamped concrete, and other construction cost
$(45,000.00)
Additional Budget Required - River Rocks Purchase and Installation $(217,688.96) Estimated Overage $(290,219.91)
FISCAL IMPACT
The unreserved Capital Outlay Reserve Fund (COR) has sufficient funding to cover the estimated overage of $291,000.
ATTACHMENTS:
None
Agenda Item No. 9 December 10, 2024 | 1
City of La Palma
Agenda Item No. 9
MEETING DATE: December 10, 2024
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
SUBMITTED BY: Ryan Hallett, Assistant City Manager
AGENDA TITLE: Request for City Clerk/Executive Assistant Position Overhire and Compensation and Classification Plan Adjustment
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve an overhire for the City Clerk/Executive Assistant position; and
2. Adopt a Resolution amending the Memorandum of Understanding and Salary Schedule for the La Palma Professional Employees Association and the Management Employees Personnel Resolution; and
3. Adopt a Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Adopted Budget to include a salary adjustment for the City Clerk/Executive Assistant position and funding for the temporary addition of a full-time equivalent.
SUMMARY
City Clerk/Executive Assistant Position and Need for an Overhire The City Clerk/Executive Assistant announced her intention to retire in July 2025. This position is responsible for planning, organizing, and managing the functions of the City Clerk's division. This role serves as Clerk to the City Council, preparing and maintaining official records of Council proceedings and actions. It oversees the City Council agenda preparation process, ensuring compliance with Brown Act requirements, administers municipal elections, and acts as the filing officer for regulatory filings required under the Political Reform Act. The position also facilitates public access to information, responds to Public Records Act requests, and performs a variety of secretarial and administrative tasks in support of the City Council, City Manager, and management staff.
Recognizing the critical importance of the City Clerk/Executive Assistant position and the need for a seamless transition, staff recommends that the City Council authorize an overhire for this role. This approach would allow the incoming City Clerk to work alongside the current City Clerk for at least three months, ideally up to five months, ensuring ample time for training, mentorship, and a thorough transfer of institutional knowledge. This overlap period would help maintain continuity in the City Clerk's Office and minimize disruptions to operations and compliance requirements. Additionally,
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should recruitment efforts not result in a suitable candidate for the City Clerk position, staff is requesting the flexibility to underfill the position with a Deputy City Clerk. This would allow the selected individual to start in the Deputy role and gain the necessary experience and training to eventually transition into the City Clerk position. This pathway ensures a structured development process, preparing the individual for the responsibilities of the role while maintaining continuity and support for the City Clerk’s Office.
Reclassification of the Position
Currently, this position is classified as a professional employee with membership in the La Palma Professional Employees Association (LPPEA). However, the typical City Clerk position in a local government agency is classified as a management employee due to its supervisory responsibilities and leadership role. Considering the level of responsibility, the anticipated skill set required to fulfill the essential functions, and the fact that this position also serves partly as the executive assistant to the City Council and City Manager, staff recommends that the City Clerk position be reclassified as an at-will management employee rather than a member of LPPEA. This classification better reflects the scope, authority, and responsibilities associated with the role.
Compensation Adjustment
To prepare for the upcoming departure of the City Clerk and to attract a highly qualified replacement, staff conducted a salary survey. The results revealed that the current salary for the City Clerk/Executive Assistant position is 38% below the median for comparable positions in similar jurisdictions. This significant disparity hinders the City's ability to remain competitive in the job market, making it challenging to recruit top talent for this critical role. Addressing this gap is essential to ensuring the City can secure a candidate with the necessary skills and experience to manage the complex responsibilities associated with the position. A competitive salary is crucial for attracting individuals who meet the City’s high standards for service and operational excellence.
Staff recommends that the Council adopt a Resolution to adjust the compensation for the City Clerk/Executive Assistant position. Including benefits, the fully burdened cost of this adjustment is estimated to range from $43,100 to $46,400, depending on whether the employee is enrolled in PEPRA or Classic PERS membership. This adjustment addresses the significant pay disparity identified in a recent salary survey, bringing the position’s salary to within 10% of the median for comparable roles and aligning it more closely with market standards. The proposed change is essential for improving the City’s ability to attract and retain highly qualified candidates for this critical role. By approving this adjustment, the City will enhance its competitiveness in the job market and ensure the continued effective management of the City Clerk’s Office. The salary schedule will be adjusted effective January 1, 2025. The current and proposed salary schedule is as follows:
Given the temporary addition of a full-time equivalent (FTE) position and the proposed salary
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adjustment, the City Clerk's budget is projected to exceed its current allocation. To address this, a budget resolution is attached to amend the budget, ensuring sufficient funding is available to cover the associated costs. This amendment will account for the increased expenses resulting from the overhire and updated compensation plan.
FISCAL IMPACT
The proposed overhire and compensation adjustment for the City Clerk/Executive Assistant position is estimated at approximately $150,000 for the remainder of FY 2024-25. This amount includes the cost of overlapping the incoming City Clerk with the current incumbent for up to five months, as well as the increased salary and benefits resulting from the adjustment. The calculation includes the fully burdened costs, which vary slightly based on the incoming employee’s enrollment in either PEPRA or Classic PERS retirement plans as well as their chosen benefit options.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution Amending MOU and Salary Schedules
2. Budget Amendment Resolution
Resolution No. 2024-__
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-__
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA PALMA AMENDING THE MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDINGS AND SALARY SCHEDULES FOR
THE LA PALMA PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES
ASSOCIATION AND MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES
PERSONNEL RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution 2022-33 on July 5, 2022, adopting the Memorandum of Understanding with the La Palma Professional Employees Association (LPPEA); and
WHEREAS, the City Council also adopted Resolution 2024-23, on June 4,2024, which outlined Management Employee salaries, personnel practices, and benefits; and WHEREAS, the City Clerk/Executive Assistant has announced her intention to retire in July 2025, necessitating preparation to ensure a seamless transition in this critical role; and
WHEREAS, a salary survey revealed that the current compensation for the City Clerk/Executive Assistant position is 38% below the median for comparable roles, creating a challenge in attracting and retaining qualified candidates; and WHEREAS, the City Council seeks to address this disparity by adjusting the salary for the City Clerk/Executive Assistant position to within 10% of the median to remain competitive in the job market; and
WHEREAS, the City Council would also like to reassign the City Clerk/Executive Assistant position from a LPPEA member to a member of the Management group; and WHEREAS, the City of La Palma and LPPEA have met and conferred in good faith and have come to an agreement that reclassification of the City Clerk/Executive Assistant position should be reassigned from LPPEA to the Management group; and WHEREAS, the Memorandum of Understanding, Resolutions, and Salary Schedules for the LPPEA (Exhibit A) and the Management Employees (Exhibit B) shall be updated accordingly.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of La Palma and LPPEA agree as follows:
Resolution No. 2024-__
SECTION 1. Amend Resolution 2022-33 to update Article II and the Salary Schedule for the LPPEA Memorandum of Understanding to remove the City Clerk/Executive Assistant position (Exhibit A).
SECTION 2. Amend Resolution 2024-23 to update Article II of the Management Employees Resolution and the Salary Schedule to add the City Clerk/Executive Assistant position (Exhibit B).
SECTION 3. Implement salary schedules that go into effect on January 1, 2025.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of La Palma at a regular meeting held on the 10
th day of December 2024.
________________________________
___________
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 10th day of December 2024, and that it was so adopted by called vote as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
_______________________________
Kimberly Kenney, CMC
City Clerk
1 ARTICLE II
RECOGNITION
Pursuant to the Employees Resolution of the City, and California Government Code Sections 3500- 3510, the City hereby recognizes the La Palma Professional Employees' Association as the majority representative of the full-time employees who are members of the Association, which includes employees in all general classifications as follows:
Accounting Supervisor
City Clerk/Executive Assistant
Community Services Supervisor
Human Resources Analyst
Management Analyst
Utilities/Maintenance Supervisor
An employee who is regularly scheduled to work 40 hours per week is considered to be full time.
The parties agree that any job description or classification that the City proposes to add, delete, or change in the bargaining unit is subject to the meet and confer process.
EXHIBIT A
Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F Step G
Accounting Supervisor
Annual 83,072.04 87,138.33 91,407.95 95,891.04 100,598.29 105,540.90 110,730.64 Monthly 7,261.53 6,922.67 7,617.33 7,990.92 8,383.19 8,795.08 9,227.55 Biweekly 3,351.47 3,195.08 3,515.69 3,688.12 3,869.16 4,059.27 4,258.87 Hourly 41.8934 39.9385 43.9461 46.1015 48.3646 50.7408 53.2359 City Clerk/Executive Assistant
Annual 75,304.89 78,982.83 82,844.67 86,899.60 91,157.27 95,627.83 100,321.92 Monthly 6,581.90 6,275.41 6,903.72 7,241.63 7,596.44 7,968.99 8,360.16 Biweekly 3,037.80 2,896.34 3,186.33 3,342.29 3,506.05 3,677.99 3,858.54 Hourly 37.9725 36.2043 39.8292 41.7787 43.8256 45.9749 48.2317 Community Services Supervisor
Annual 83,072.04 87,138.33 91,407.95 95,891.04 100,598.29 105,540.90 110,730.64 Monthly 7,261.53 6,922.67 7,617.33 7,990.92 8,383.19 8,795.08 9,227.55 Biweekly 3,351.47 3,195.08 3,515.69 3,688.12 3,869.16 4,059.27 4,258.87 Hourly 41.8934 39.9385 43.9461 46.1015 48.3646 50.7408 53.2359 Human Resources Analyst
Annual 71,451.31 75,023.87 78,775.06 82,713.82 86,849.51 91,191.98 95,751.58 Monthly 6,251.99 5,954.28 6,564.59 6,892.82 7,237.46 7,599.33 7,979.30 Biweekly 2,885.53 2,748.13 3,029.81 3,181.30 3,340.37 3,507.38 3,682.75 Hourly 36.0692 34.3516 37.8726 39.7663 41.7546 43.8423 46.0344 Management Analyst
Annual 75,304.89 78,982.83 82,844.67 86,899.60 91,157.27 95,627.83 100,321.92 Monthly 6,581.90 6,275.41 6,903.72 7,241.63 7,596.44 7,968.99 8,360.16 Biweekly 3,037.80 2,896.34 3,186.33 3,342.29 3,506.05 3,677.99 3,858.54 Hourly 37.9725 36.2043 39.8292 41.7787 43.8256 45.9749 48.2317 Water/Maintenance Supervisor
Annual 82,215.16 86,238.61 90,463.24 94,899.10 99,556.75 104,447.28 109,582.34 Monthly 7,186.55 6,851.26 7,538.60 7,908.26 8,296.40 8,703.94 9,131.86 Biweekly 3,316.87 3,162.12 3,479.36 3,649.97 3,829.11 4,017.20 4,214.71 Hourly 41.4609 39.5265 43.4919 45.6246 47.8638 50.2150 52.6838 La Palma Professional Employees Association
Classification and Salary Table
July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025
Biweekly, Monthly, and Annual Rates are based on a 40 Hour Work Week (2,080 hours per year)
ARTICLE II
COVERED PERSONNEL
Employees identified as Management Employees are as follows:
City Manager
Assistant City Manager
City Clerk/Executive Assistant
Community Development Manager
Deputy City Manager
Police Captain (2)
Police Chief
Public Works & Community Services Director
The benefits described in this document are for all identified management employees, unless otherwise specified or covered by other resolutions. The City Manager’s salary and benefits shall be set via a separate Employment Agreement that may or may not include or exclude any of the benefits in this Resolution.
EXHIBIT B
Step A Step B Step C Step D Step E Step F Step G
Annual 255,449.87
Monthly 21,287.49
Biweekly 9,825.00
Hourly 122.8124
Annual 152,227.94 159,839.34 167,831.30 176,222.87 185,034.01 194,285.71 204,000.00 Monthly 12,685.66 13,319.94 13,985.94 14,685.24 15,419.50 16,190.48 17,000.00 Biweekly 5,854.92 6,147.67 6,455.05 6,777.80 7,116.69 7,472.53 7,846.15 Hourly 73.1865 76.8458 80.6881 84.7225 88.9587 93.4066 98.0769 Annual 108,723.58 114,159.76 119,867.75 125,861.14 132,154.20 138,761.90 145,700.00 Monthly 9,060.30 9,513.31 9,988.98 10,488.43 11,012.85 11,563.49 12,141.67 Biweekly 4,181.68 4,390.76 4,610.30 4,840.81 5,082.85 5,337.00 5,603.85 Hourly 52.2710 54.8845 57.6287 60.5102 63.5357 66.7125 70.0481 Annual 103,025.71 108,177.00 113,585.85 119,265.14 125,228.40 131,489.82 138,064.31 Monthly 8,585.48 9,014.75 9,465.49 9,938.76 10,435.70 10,957.48 11,505.36 Biweekly 3,962.53 4,160.65 4,368.69 4,587.12 4,816.48 5,057.30 5,310.17 Hourly 49.5316 52.0082 54.6086 57.3390 60.2060 63.2163 66.3771 Annual 111,932.31 117,528.92 123,405.37 129,575.64 136,054.42 142,857.14 150,000.00 Monthly 9,327.69 9,794.08 10,283.78 10,797.97 11,337.87 11,904.76 12,500.00 Biweekly 4,305.09 4,520.34 4,746.36 4,983.68 5,232.86 5,494.51 5,769.23 Hourly 53.8136 56.5043 59.3295 62.2960 65.4108 68.6813 72.1154 Annual 132,960.13 139,608.14 146,588.55 153,917.97 161,613.87 169,694.57 178,179.30 Monthly 11,080.01 11,634.01 12,215.71 12,826.50 13,467.82 14,141.21 14,848.27 Biweekly 5,113.85 5,369.54 5,638.02 5,919.92 6,215.92 6,526.71 6,853.05 Hourly 63.9231 67.1193 70.4753 73.9990 77.6990 81.5839 85.6631 Annual 155,976.02 163,774.82 171,963.56 180,561.74 189,589.83 199,069.32 209,022.79 Monthly 12,998.00 13,647.90 14,330.30 15,046.81 15,799.15 16,589.11 17,418.57 Biweekly 5,999.08 6,299.03 6,613.98 6,944.68 7,291.92 7,656.51 8,039.34 Hourly 74.9885 78.7379 82.6748 86.8085 91.1490 95.7064 100.4917 Annual 143,680.22 150,864.24 158,407.45 166,327.82 174,644.21 183,376.42 192,545.24 Monthly 11,973.35 12,572.02 13,200.62 13,860.65 14,553.68 15,281.37 16,045.44 Biweekly 5,526.16 5,802.47 6,092.59 6,397.22 6,717.09 7,052.94 7,405.59 Hourly 69.0770 72.5309 76.1574 79.9653 83.9636 88.1617 92.5698 Effective January 1, 2025
City Clerk/Executive Assistant
La Palma Management Employees
Classification and Salary Table
July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025
Biweekly, Monthly, and Annual Rates are based on a 40-Hour Work Week (2,080 hours per year) City Manager
Assistant City Manager
Community Development Manager
Deputy City Manager
Police Captain
Police Chief
Public Works & Community Services Director
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-__
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA PALMA AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
ADOPTED BUDGET TO INCLUDE A SALARY
ADJUSTMENT FOR THE CITY CLERK/EXECUTIVE
ASSISTANT POSITION AND FUNDING FOR THE
TEMPORARY ADDITION OF A FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT
POSITION
WHEREAS, the City Clerk/Executive Assistant has announced her intention to retire in July 2025, necessitating preparation to ensure a seamless transition in this critical role; and
WHEREAS, a salary survey revealed that the current compensation for the City Clerk/Executive Assistant position is 38% below the median for comparable roles, creating a challenge in attracting and retaining qualified candidates; and WHEREAS, the City Council seeks to address this disparity by adjusting the salary for the City Clerk/Executive Assistant position to within 10% of the median to remain competitive in the job market; and
WHEREAS, the temporary addition of a full-time equivalent (FTE) position will allow an incoming City Clerk to work alongside the current City Clerk to ensure adequate training, mentorship, and knowledge transfer prior to her retirement; and WHEREAS, the proposed salary adjustment and temporary addition of an FTE position will result in the City Clerk’s budget exceeding the current allocation for Fiscal Year 2024- 25; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendment to the Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget is enumerated below; and
WHEREAS, the adopted Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget will be revised so as to reflect the amendment which the City Council believes should be made.
NOW, THEREFORE, The City Council of the City of La Palma does hereby resolve as follows:
SECTION 1. The Fiscal Year 2024-25 authorized budget will be amended as follows:
SECTION 2. The City Manager, for the purpose of administrative necessity in implementing the budget, shall have the authority to transfer monies to the appropriate item, account, program, or fund to cover expenditures which have been approved by the City Council, except where such transfer is expressly prohibited in a resolution or ordinance approved by the City Council, such as utility replacement funds.
SECTION 3. The Fiscal Year 2024-25 Adopted Budget is further amended to temporarily add an additional full-time equivalent (FTE) position for the City Clerk/Executive Assistant role to facilitate the transition and ensure continuity in operations.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of La Palma at a regular meeting held on the 10th day of December 2024.
__________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Kimberly Kenney, CMC
City Clerk
Account Code Item Description Current
Budget
Adjustment
New Amended
Budget
001-110-5010-00000 Salaries - Full-Time $ 15,000.00 $ 16,800.00 $ 31,800.00 001-110-5620-00000 Medical Dental Vision $ 1,200.00 $ 1,300.00 $ 2,500.00 001-110-5630-00000 Medicare/FICA $ 600.00 $ 700.00 $ 1,300.00 001-110-5640-00000 Retirement $ 2,400.00 $ 2,700.00 $ 5,100.00 001-110-5650-00000 Life/Disability Insurance $ 200.00 $ 200.00 $ 400.00 001-120-5010-00000 Salaries - Full-Time $ 474,300.00 $ 18,600.00 $ 492,900.00 001-120-5620-00000 Medical Dental Vision $ 26,100.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 27,100.00 001-120-5630-00000 Medicare/FICA $ 6,900.00 $ 300.00 $ 7,200.00 001-120-5640-00000 Retirement $ 44,100.00 $ 1,700.00 $ 45,800.00 001-120-5650-00000 Life/Disability Insurance $ 2,800.00 $ 100.00 $ 2,900.00 001-150-5010-00000 Salaries - Full-Time $ 70,200.00 $ 80,700.00 $ 150,900.00 001-150-5620-00000 Medical Dental Vision $ 5,400.00 $ 6,200.00 $ 11,600.00 001-150-5630-00000 Medicare/FICA $ 1,000.00 $ 1,100.00 $ 2,100.00 001-150-5640-00000 Retirement $ 11,300.00 $ 13,000.00 $ 24,300.00 001-150-5650-00000 Life/Disability Insurance $ 500.00 $ 600.00 $ 1,100.00 Total $ 662,000.00 $ 145,000.00 $ 807,000.00Page 143 of 155
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 10th day of December 2024, and that it was so adopted by called vote as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
__________________________
Kimberly Kenney, CMC
City Clerk
Agenda Item No. 10 December 10, 2024 | 1
City of La Palma
Agenda Item No. 10
MEETING DATE: December 10, 2024
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
SUBMITTED BY: Kimberly Kenney, City Clerk
AGENDA TITLE: Appointments to External Committees and Internal Subcommittees RECOMMENDED ACTION:
It is recommended that the City Council discuss the External Committee and Internal Committee appointments pursuant to revised Council Policy 1 – City Council Norms and appoint Representatives and Alternates, where appropriate, to the various External and Internal Committees.
Summary:
Each year the City Council appoints representatives to the various external and internal subcommittees. Pursuant to Council Policy 1 – Council Norms, the process for appointing representatives is:
1. The appointment process will be placed on the agenda, usually at the first meeting following a reorganization of the City Council, where the City Council will confer about each of the committee positions.
2. Council Members will be encouraged to openly discuss their desires and availability for each committee position during the discussion of this item.
3. Appointments can be made by mutual consent of all Council Members.
4. In the event of multiple nominees for a specific committee position, a roll call vote will be taken using the following process:
a) The Mayor will entertain nominations for the contested position(s). A Council Member can nominate themselves and a second is not required.
b) If there is only one nomination, a motion is made to close the nominations and vote on the one nominee. If there is more than one nomination, a motion is made to close the nominations and a vote is taken on that motion.
c) In the event of multiple nominations, Nominees will then be voted on in the order received by the Mayor until someone is elected. (The election stops when a nominee receives a majority vote.)
Agenda Item No. 10 December 10, 2024 | 2
A detailed listing of the various committees with the current appointees from 2024 and a blank form listing of various committees for 2025 with dates they meet, and any stipend received by an outside agency is listed as Attachment 1.
The Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) notified the City Manager requesting continuity of the appointment of La Palma's representative in order to foster effective governance of the OCFA (Attachment 2). The City Council will need to adopt a resolution to appoint the current La Palma Representative to the OCFA for the duration of the Council Member's term (Attachment 3).
The Orange County Vector Control District (OCVCD) notified the City of La Palma that Council Member Baker’s appointment as the City's representative is a two-year term that does not expire until January 5, 2026 (Attachment 4). As such, no action is required.
Fiscal Impact:
None.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 2024 Committee Appointments and 2025 Listing
2. OCFA Board Member Continuity Request
3. OCFA Board Appointment Resolution
4. OCMVCD Non-Reappoint Letter
2024
SUMMARY OF COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
External Position Representative Alternate Meeting Schedule Stipend California Joint Powers
Insurance Authority
Marshall
Goodman
Debbie S. Baker July 24, 2024 $100
Orange County Fire Authority Nitesh P. Patel (No Alternate) Bi-Monthly on the 4th Thursday of the month at 6:00 p.m.
starting January (Executive
Committee: 4th Thursday every
month at 5:30 p.m.; Budget and
Finance Committee: 2nd
Wednesday every month at 12
noon; and Human Resources
Committee: 1st Tuesday in the
months of February, May,
August, and November at 12
noon.)
$100/mtg.
$300/mo.
max
Orange County Sanitation
Districts
Debbie S. Baker Mark Waldman 4th Wednesday of the month at 6:00 p.m.; Subcommittees meet
on the 1st and 2nd Wednesday
of the month at 5:00 p.m.
$300/mtg.
Orange County Vector Control
District (Two Year Appointment)
Debbie S. Baker (no Alternate) 3rd Thursday of the month at 3:00 p.m.
$100/mtg.
Municipal Water District of
Orange County (MWDOC)
Mark I. Waldman Janet Keo
Conklin
2 meetings/year
April and November (Time not
set, but the last meeting was
from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.)
None
Orange County Library Advisory
Board
Janet Keo
Conklin
3rd Thursday of January, April,
and May, and October at 4:00
p.m.
None
2024 Committee Appointments
December 12, 2023
Southern California Association
of Governments (SCAG)
General Assembly
Marshall
Goodman
None May 2 – 3, 2024
JW Marriot Desert Springs
Resort & Spa in Palm Desert
None
Internal Subcommittee Appointments Meeting Schedule Stipend Business Task Force (began in
2014 but no record of any
Agendas or activity)
Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem as
needed
Varies None
Public School Liaison Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem as
needed
As Needed None
Council Policy Subcommittee Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem as
needed
As Needed None
Business Engagement Ad Hoc
Committee
Debbie Baker and Nitesh Patel As Needed None
Homeless Sub-Committees
(Bridges At Kraemer Place)
Janet Keo Conklin As Needed None
Economic Development/Land Use
Advisory Ad Hoc Committee
Marshall Goodman and Nitesh
Patel
As Needed None
2025
SUMMARY OF COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
External Position Representative Alternate Meeting Schedule Stipend California Joint Powers
Insurance Authority
July 23, 2025 $100
Orange County Fire Authority (No Alternate) Bi-Monthly on the 4th Thursday of the month at 6:00 p.m.
starting January (Executive
Committee: 4th Thursday every
month at 5:30 p.m.; Budget and
Finance Committee: 2nd
Wednesday every month at 12
noon; and Human Resources
Committee: 1st Tuesday in the
months of February, May,
August, and November at 12
noon.)
$100/mtg.
$300/mo.
max
Orange County Sanitation
Districts
4th Wednesday of the month at
6:00 p.m.; Subcommittees meet
on the 1st and 2nd Wednesday
of the month at 5:00 p.m.
$315/mtg.
Orange County Vector Control
District (Two Year Appointment)
(no Alternate) 3rd Thursday of the month at
3:00 p.m.
$100/mtg.
Municipal Water District of
Orange County (MWDOC)
2 meetings/year
April and November (Time not
set, but the last meeting was
from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.)
None
Orange County Library Advisory
Board
3rd Thursday of January, April,
and May, and October at 4:00
p.m.
None
2025 Committee Appointments
December 10, 2024
Southern California Association
of Governments (SCAG)
General Assembly
None May 1 – 2, 2025
JW Marriot Desert Springs
Resort & Spa in Palm Desert
None
Internal Subcommittee Appointments Meeting Schedule Stipend Business Task Force (began in
2014 but no record of any
Agendas or activity)
Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem as
needed
Varies None
Public School Liaison Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem as
needed
As Needed None
Council Policy Subcommittee Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem as
needed
As Needed None
Business Engagement Ad Hoc
Committee
As Needed None
Homeless Sub-Committees
(Bridges At Kraemer Place)
As Needed None
Economic Development/Land Use
Advisory Ad Hoc Committee
As Needed None
O R A N G E C O U N T Y F I R E A U T H O R I T Y P.O. Box 57115, Irvine, CA 92619-7115 • 1 Fire Authority Road, Irvine, CA 92602 Brian Fennessy, Fire Chief (714) 573-6000 www.ocfa.org
Serving the Cities of: Aliso Viejo • Buena Park • Cypress • Dana Point • Garden Grove • Irvine • Laguna Hills • Laguna Niguel • Laguna Woods • Lake Forest • La Palma • Los Alamitos • Mission Viejo • Rancho Santa Margarita • San Clemente • San Juan Capistrano • Santa Ana • Seal Beach • Stanton Tustin • Villa Park • Westminster • Yorba Linda • and Unincorporated Areas of Orange County
RESIDENTIAL SPRINKLERS AND SMOKE ALARMS SAVE LIVES
November 19, 2024
Mr. Conal McNamara, City Manager
City of La Palma
7822 Walker Street
La Palma, CA 90623
Re: Continuity of Appointee to the OCFA Board of Directors Dear Mr. McNamara:
As Chair of the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) Board of Directors, I am writing to request your assistance in the coming months when OCFA’s member agencies make annual appointments of representatives to the Authority’s Board.
Presently, each Director serves on the OCFA Board until the selection of a successor by the appointing body. As part of our ongoing efforts to foster effective governance of the OCFA, we would like to retain continuity of the current Director serving on the Board and minimize turnover to the extent possible. With an operating budget approaching half a billion dollars, over 1,500 employees, four labor associations, and the operation of 78 fire stations, the issues we face are myriad and complex.
The learning curve is steep to become familiar with the organizational structure, its operations and finances, and the types of policies and issues that come before the Board.
We recognize that turnover is unavoidable when Board appointees are termed-out or when they change as a result of election outcomes. However, as Chair, I’m seeking support from our member agencies to minimize voluntary changes made to our Board appointees such as those that can occur in January when our cities and the County reorganize the leadership of their governing bodies and make a variety of committee appointments.
We would appreciate your assistance in discussing and sharing this with the members of your City Council. If you have any questions, please contact me at (714) 450-2426 or Chief Fennessy at (714) 573-6010.
Sincerely,
John O’Neill
Chair, OCFA Board of Directors
cc: Nitesh Patel, OCFA Board of Directors
Brian Fennessy, Fire Chief
Resolution No. 2024-__
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-__
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA PALMA, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING AND
APPOINTING ITS REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ORANGE
COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS
WHEREAS, the City, as a “member” of the Orange County Fire Authority Joint Powers Authority (JPA) is entitled to appoint a representative director (“Director”) to the Orange County Fire Authority’s Board of Directors, and
WHEREAS, each member agency, by resolution of its governing body, shall designate and appoint one representative to act as its Director on the Authority Board of Directors, except the County whose Board of Supervisors shall appoint one representative to act as its Directors, and
WHEREAS, each Director shall be a current elected member of the governing body, and
WHEREAS, the Orange County Fire Authority JPA is requesting to keep the existing Director as the appointee for operational continuity, and WHEREAS, each Director shall hold office until the selection of a successor by the appointing body, and
WHEREAS, each Director is to serve at the pleasure of his or her appointing body and may be removed at any time, with or without cause, at the sole discretion of that appointing body, and
WHEREAS, any vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment of a Director.
NOW, THEREFORE the City Council of the City of La Palma does hereby resolve as follows:
SECTION 1. The City Council hereby designate and appoint Council Member ___________ as a Director to the Orange County Fire Authority Board of Directors for 2025.
SECTION 2. The City Council hereby directs the City Clerk to transmit a copy of execute resolution to the Clerk of the Authority of the Orange County Fire Authority prior to their next regularly scheduled board meeting.
Resolution No. 2024-__
SECTION 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City Council and the City Clerk shall attest to and certify the vote adopting this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of La Palma at a regular meeting held on the 10th of December, 2024. _______________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
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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 10th day of December 2024, and that it was so adopted by called vote as follows:
AYES:
NOES:
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Kimberly Kenney, CMC
City Clerk