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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
LA PALMA CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MARCH 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
5:00 PM Closed Session
6:30 PM Open Session
La Palma City Hall
Council Chambers
7822 Walker Street, La Palma
CALL TO ORDER
CLOSED SESSION
CS-1. CONFERENCE WITH 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)) March 4, 2025 | 2
1 case – Proposed AT&T Tower at 8415 Meadowlark
CS-3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (Pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of California Government Code Section 54956.9)
Claim No. CJP-3053039, regarding driver fatality
Claimant: David Casey
OPEN SESSION TO BEGIN AT 6:30 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tem Nitesh Patel
INVOCATION
Father Binh Nguyen, St. Ireanus Catholic Church
Council Member Vikesh Patel
ROLL CALL
PRESENTATIONS
● Proclamation in recognition of March as Red Cross Month. ● Proclamation in recognition of the 15th Anniversary of La Palma Toastmasters 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
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All matters listed under Consent Calendar will be acted upon by one motion affirming the action recommended on the Agenda. There will be no separate discussion on these items prior to voting unless members of the City Council, Staff, or the public request that specific items be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action. Any member of the public who wishes to discuss a Consent Calendar item should come forward to the microphone and, upon recognition by the Mayor, state their name, address, and the item number.
1. Waive the Reading of All Ordinances
It is recommended that the City Council waive the reading of all Ordinances in their entirety and read by title only.
2. Approval of Council Minutes
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Minutes of the February 3, 2025, Special Meeting, and Minutes of the February 4, 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 February 18, 2025, and March 4, 2025.
4. 2025 Street Closures for Special Events
Recommendation that the City Council adopt a Resolution approving Street Closures for the following special events to be held by the City: the Festival of Nations Parade on Saturday, April 26; the Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 26; and the Fitness Run for Fun on Friday, July 4.
5. 2024 Annual Housing Element Progress Report
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the 2024 Annual Housing Element Progress Report.
6. Notice of Completion and Acceptance of Work for the City Facilities Painting Project, City Project No. 24-BLDG-01
It is recommended that the City Council accept the work and authorize staff to file the Notice of Completion and Acceptance of Work with the Orange County Recorder for the City Facilities Painting Project, City Project No. 24-BLDG-01.
7. First Amendment to Agreement for Construction Services with Musco Sports Lighting, LLC
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the Mayor to sign the First March 4, 2025 | 4
Amendment to Agreement for Construction Services with Musco Sports Lighting, LLC.
8. Resolution Approving the Acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2023 Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) Grant
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a Resolution approving the acceptance of the Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) Grant and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to complete and sign all necessary materials to facilitate the grant.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
9. Consideration of a Resolution to Install a Freestanding Wireless Communications Tower and a Resolution to Enter into a Lease Agreement at 8415 Meadowlark Lane (City Yard)
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Open the Public Hearing
2. Receive Staff Report
3. City Council Member Comments and Questions
4. Receive Public Input
5. Close the Public Hearing
6. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council Approving Conditional Use Permit 389, Precise Plan 287, and Variance 2022-01
7. Adopt a Resolution to enter into a Lease Agreement between the City of La Palma and New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC for the lease of a portion of Cityowned property located at 8415 Meadowlark Lane
10. Conditional Use Permit 393 to Establish a Massage Establishment Use (Starlight Day Spa) Located at 7951 Valley View Street
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
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d) Receive Public Input
e) Close Public Hearing
f) Adopt a Resolution denying Conditional Use Permit 394 and making findings of denial for the operations of a massage establishment use on property located at 7951 Valley View Street
REGULAR ITEMS
11. Mid-Year Budget Update and Adjustments and Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the Mid-Year Budget report and adopt a Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget.
12. City of La Palma's 70th Anniversary
It is recommended that the City Council receive a presentation regarding La Palma's 70th Anniversary Celebration, discuss, and provide further direction as needed.
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 March 4, 2025 | 6
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