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AGENDA
SPECIAL MEETING
LA PALMA CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 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
4:00 PM Closed Session
5:00 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. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT/RECRUITMENT
Pursuant to Government Code section 54957(b)(1)
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Position Title: Interim City Manager
CS-3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT/RECRUITMENT
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
Position Title: City Manager
OPEN SESSION TO BEGIN AT 5:00 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
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.
REGULAR ITEMS
1. Interim City Manager Agreement
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution and authorize the Mayor to sign an Employment Agreement with Michael J. Egan.
2. Approval of Executive Recruiter Agreement
It is recommended the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Ralph Andersen & Associates for the recruitment of a new permanent City Manager.
ADJOURNMENT
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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.
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