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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
LA PALMA CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2025
Mark I. Waldman
Mayor
Nitesh P. Patel
Mayor Pro Tem
Debbie S. Baker
Council Member
Janet Keo Conklin
Council Member
Vikesh 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 (2 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 – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (Pursuant to Government Code section 54956.9(d)(2), (e)(2)) February 4, 2025 | 2
1 case – Proposed AT&T Tower at 8415 Meadowlark
OPEN SESSION TO BEGIN AT 6:30 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Conklin
INVOCATION
Pastor Steve Bland, La Palma Christian Center
Mayor Pro Tem Nitesh Patel
ROLL CALL
PRESENTATIONS
● Introduction of Aliyar Yazdanshenas as the new Engineer Technician in Public Works
● Proclamation in Recognition of Orange County Fire Authority's Burn Awareness Week
● 50th Annual Americana Awards presentation by Howard Kummerman, Executive Director of Cypress College Foundation
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 that specific items be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action. Any February 4, 2025 | 3
member of the public who wishes to discuss a Consent Calendar item should come forward to the microphone and, upon recognition by the Mayor, state their name, address, and the item number.
1. Waive the Reading of All Ordinances
It is recommended that the City Council waive the reading of all Ordinances in their entirety and read by title only.
2. Approval of Council Minutes
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Minutes of the January 14, 2025, Regular Meeting of the City Council.
3. Approval of Register of Demands
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a Resolution approving the Registers of Demands for January 21, 2025, and February 4, 2025.
4. Second Quarter Operating Report, Fiscal Year 2024-25 It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the report.
5. Second Quarter Cash and Investment Report, Fiscal Year 2024-25 It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the report.
6. Pickleball Project Notice of Completion
It is recommended that the City Council accept the work and authorize staff to file a Notice of Completion and Accept the Work with the Orange County Recorder for the Central Park Pickleball Fencing and Striping Project.
7. Resolution approving the Sponsorship for 2025 Cypress College Foundation Americana Awards, and Authorizing the Distribution of Tickets to Attend the Event
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a Resolution approving Sponsorship of the 2025 Cypress College Foundation Americana Awards at the Benefactor Level and authorize the distribution of tickets to attend the event.
8. Resolution Approving the Admission of the City of La Palma into the Joint Powers Authority of the California Municipal Finance Authority regarding Casa La Palma Apartments at 7777 Valley View Street It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Adopt the Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement; and
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2. Adopt a Resolution approving the admission of the City of La Palma into a Joint Exercise of Powers Agreement relating to the California Municipal Finance Authority (CMFA) for the purpose of promoting economic, cultural, and community development activities in the City, including the financing of projects by the CMFA.
9. Approval and Ratification of Transition to Cloud-Based ERP System It is recommended that the City Council approve and ratify the City Manager’s transition to the cloud-based ERP system.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
REGULAR ITEMS (2 ITEMS)
10. Department Restructuring and Overhire Authorizations It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt a Resolution updating the Salary Schedule and a Comprehensive Listing of Personnel Practices and Benefits for Management Employees to include a Public Works Manager and City Clerk/Executive Assistant positions, establish a new salary schedule for the City Clerk/Executive Assistant position, and rescind Resolution No. 2024-23;
2. Adopt a Resolution approving a Side Letter with the La Palma Professional Employees Association amending the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to add a Deputy City Clerk position at the proposed salary range, reclassify the City Clerk/Executive position to the Management Employees group, and retitle the Utilities/Maintenance Supervisor to Water Supervisor; and
3. Authorize the overhire of the Public Works Manager and City Clerk/Executive Assistant (or Deputy City Clerk/Executive Assistant) positions for a limited transition period to ensure continuity of operations.
11. Council Member Request - Discuss and Approve the City of La Palma rejoining the Association of California Cities - Orange County (ACC-OC).
It is recommended that the City Council consider Council Member Baker's request and discuss the matter.
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COMMITTEES, AND COUNCIL REMARKS
CITY MANAGER REMARKS
CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS
ADJOURNMENT
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