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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
LA PALMA CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 2025
Mark I. Waldman
Mayor
Nitesh P. Patel
Mayor Pro Tem
Debbie S. Baker
Council Member
Janet S. Keo
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
CS-1. 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, Sarah Miro, and Daniel White
CS-2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (Pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of California Government Code Section 54956.9)
Claim No. CJP-3054120, regarding vehicle damage
Claimant: Thoi Nguyen
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CS-3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION, INITIATION OF
LITIGATION
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)): One case CS-4. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT/RECRUITMENT
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(B)(1))
Position Title: City Manager
OPEN SESSION TO BEGIN AT 6:30 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Keo Conklin
INVOCATION
Pastor Steve Bland, La Palma Christian Center
Mayor Pro Tem Patel
ROLL CALL
PRESENTATIONS
● Employee Recognition
● Recognition of Sakada Boxing Club as "Business of the Quarter" ● Proclamation in Recognition of Sean Ho and Gabriel Sanchez for Achieving Eagle Scout
● Proclamation in Recognition of La Palma Christian Center's 75th Anniversary ● Proclamation in Recognition of Juneteenth
● Introduction of Bayron Martinez as La Palma's new Water Service Worker ● Presentation Regarding Working Wardrobes
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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
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 May 6, 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 May 20, 2025, and June 3, 2025.
4. Resolution Authorizing Signatories for the Deposit, Investment, and Payment of Public Funds in the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) It is recommended the City Council adopt a Resolution that updates and authorizes the allowed signatories for the deposit, investment, and payment of public funds in the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF).
5. Ratification of an Award of Contract to Big Ben Engineering for Emergency Water Infrastructure Repairs
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It is recommended that the City Council authorize the Interim City Manager, or designee, to ratify the award of a contract in the amount of $60,078.77 to Big Ben Engineering for the completion of emergency water infrastructure repairs.
6. 2025 Annual Water Quality Report
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the Draft 2025 Annual Water Quality Report and direct staff to distribute the report to the City of La Palma residents.
7. Award of Contract to JDL Design, LLC for SCADA Server Improvements It is recommended that the City Council approve and authorize the Interim City Manager, or designee, to execute an Agreement with JDL Design, LLC, for the City Yard Water Production and Distribution Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system server upgrade including software engineering and commissioning services.
8. Annual Measure M2 Eligibility Submittal Package for Fiscal Year 2025-26 It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Adopt the Measure M (M2) Seven-Year Capital Improvement Program (Fiscal Year 2025-26 through Fiscal Year 2031-32);
2. Adopt a Resolution for Circulation Element Consistency with the Master Plan of Arterial Highways (MPAH), and Mitigation Fee Program for the Measure M (M2) Program (Attachment 1); and
3. Authorize the Community Development & Public Works Director to submit the City's Measure M2 Eligibility Package to the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA).
9. Award of Agreement to Roy Allan Slurry Seal, Inc for Residential Zone 4 Slurry Seal Improvements, City Project No. ST-372
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the Interim City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement to award to the low bidder, Roy Allan Slurry Seal, Inc. for the ST-372, Residential Maintenance Zone 4 Slurry Seal Improvements in the amount of $173,446.24; and appropriate $50,000 of Gas Tax funds for cost savings from the La Palma Slurry Seal Project.
10. Award of Agreement to Roy Allan Slurry Seal, Inc. for the City Project No.
ST-367 La Palma Avenue Slurry Seal Improvements
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Seal, Inc. for the ST-367, La Palma Avenue Slurry Seal Improvements in the amount of $254,208.
11. Amendment to Landscape Maintenance Agreement with Caltrans for SR91 Right-of-Way at Walker Street (Digital Display Billboard at 6951 Walker Street)
It is recommended that the City Council approve and authorize the execution of the amended Landscape Maintenance Agreement with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for the maintenance of landscape and irrigation for a portion of SR-91 Freeway Right-of-Way at Walker Street.
12. Consideration of Anaheim Union High School District School Resource Officer Agreement
It is recommended that the City Council approve and authorize the Interim City Manager or their designee to execute all required documents to receive direct funding from the Anaheim Union High School District School, and execute the Agreement with the Anaheim Union High School District School to support the School Resource Officer program.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
13. Report on City of La Palma’s Staff Vacancies, and Recruitment and Retention Efforts in Compliance with Assembly Bill (AB) 2561 (Gov. Code § 3502.3)
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Open Public Hearing;
2. Receive Staff Report;
3. Receive Public Input;
4. City Council Comments and Questions;
5. Close the Public Hearing;
6. Receive and file the report on City of La Palma’s Staff Vacancies, and Recruitment and Retention Efforts in Compliance with Assembly Bill (AB) 2561 (Gov. Code § 3502.3).
14. Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Operating and Capital Improvement Program Budgets and Appropriations Limit
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It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Open Public Hearing;
2. Receive Staff Report;
3. Receive Public Input;
4. City Council Comments and Questions;
5. Close the Public Hearing;
6. Adopt a Resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget; and
7. Adopt a Resolution approving the Annual Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
REGULAR ITEMS
15. Annual Military Equipment Report, Per Assembly Bill (AB) 481 It is recommended that the City Council adopt a Resolution approving the renewal of the Annual Military Equipment Report pursuant to Ordinance 2022- 03 in compliance with Assembly Bill (AB) 481.
16. Council Member Request - 4th Annual Festival of Nations Rescheduling Discussion
It is recommended that the City Council discuss and provide direction on whether to reschedule the 4th Annual Festival of Nations & Parade, which was canceled due to inclement weather on April 26, 2025.
COUNCIL MEMBER AB1234 REPORTS, REPORTS FROM CITY-AFFILIATED
COMMITTEES, AND COUNCIL REMARKS
CITY MANAGER REMARKS
CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS
ADJOURNMENT
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