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AGENDA
SPECIAL MEETING
LA PALMA CITY COUNCIL
WEDNESDAY, JULY 9, 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
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 LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (Pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of California Government Code Section 54956.9)
June 2, 2025 Claim from Unispec Construction, Inc.
CS-2. 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
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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.
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. Approval of Council Minutes
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Minutes of the June 3, 2025, Regular Meeting of the City Council.
2. Adopt a Revised Resolution Identifying the Road Repair and Accountability Act List (SB 1) of Projects for Fiscal Year 2025-26 It is recommended that the City Council adopt a revised resolution to identify a list of projects to be funded by Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), The Road Repair and Accountability Act, for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
3. 4th Annual Festival of Nations Contracts and Street Closures Recommendation that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Approve and authorize the Interim City Manager to execute agreements and related documents with James Events Productions, Inc. for the provision of vendor booths, amusement rides, attractions, and game booths for the Festival of Nations event on September 20, 2025; and
2. Adopt a Resolution approving street closures for the Festival of Nations Parade to be held on Saturday, September 20, 2025, along Walker Street.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
None Scheduled.
REGULAR ITEMS
4. Body-Worn Camera and In-Car Video System Vendor Change It is recommended that the City Council approve and authorize the Interim City Manager, or designee, to execute an agreement with Motorola Solutions, Inc. (Watch Guard) to provide the La Palma Police Department with Body-Worn Camera and In-Car video systems.
5. Council Member Request: Veteran's Day Event
It is recommended that the City Council discuss and provide direction to staff on hosting a Veterans Day community event.
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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