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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
LA PALMA CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 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
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. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (Pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of California Government Code Section 54956.9)
Name of Case: David Casey, et al. v. City of Buena Park, et al.
Case No. OCSC 30-2025-01497184-CU-PA-NJC
CS-3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION,
INITIATION OF LITIGATION
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4)): One case November 4, 2025 | 2
CS-4. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6)
Agency Designated Representative: Peter Kim, City Manager Employee Organizations: La Palma General Employees
Association
La Palma Police Association
La Palma Professional Employees
Association
Unrepresented Employees: Executive Management
OPEN SESSION TO BEGIN AT 6:30 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tem N. Patel
INVOCATION
Father Randy Sampinto, St. Irenaeus Catholic Parish
Council Member V. Patel
ROLL CALL
PRESENTATIONS
● Presentation from Supervisor Janet Nguyen Regarding Orange County Board of Supervisor Updates
● Proclamation Recognizing Nurse Practitioner Week
● Presentation to Krishna Patel for her Outstanding Accomplishment of Winning a National Essay Contest
● Presentation from Community Activities and Beautification Committee to the Home Spotlight Award Winners Charles and Meri Fedak
● Certificates of Appreciation for Meals on Wheels Volunteers November 4, 2025 | 3
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 the City Council approve the October 7, 2025, and October 16, 2025, City Council Meeting Minutes.
3. Approval of Register of Demands
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a Resolution approving the Registers of Demands for October 21, 2025 and November 4, 2025.
4. Adoption of the 2025 Building Code Update
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt a Resolution setting forth findings with respect to local climatic, topographic and geographic conditions within the City of La Palma to allow certain modifications and changes to the California Building Code, Wildland Urban Interface Code, California Residential Code, and California Electric Code as amended by the State of California.
2. Adopt an Ordinance repealing Article III of Chapter 10 of the La Palma November 4, 2025 | 4
Municipal Code, and adding thereto a new Article III of Chapter 10 adopting by reference the 2025 Editions of the California Codes and related Model Codes which include the California Building, Residential, Energy, Green Building Standards, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, Wildland-Urban Interface Code, Existing Building Codes, the International Property Maintenance Code, and the Uniform Code for Abatement of Dangerous Building, with appendices and amendments thereto.
CEQA exempt pursuant to Section 15061(b) (3) [14 C.C.R. § 15061(b)(3)]
5. Adoption of the 2025 Fire Code Update
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Adopt an Ordinance repealing Article II of Chapter 16 of the City of La Palma Municipal Code, and adding thereto a new Article II of Chapter 16 adopting by reference the 2025 Edition of the California Fire Code with appendices and amendments thereto; and
2. Adopt a Resolution setting forth findings with respect to local climatic, topographic and geographic conditions within the City of La Palma to allow certain modifications and changes to the California Fire Code.
CEQA exempt pursuant to Section 15061(b) (3) [14 C.C.R. § 15061(b)(3)]
6. Resolution Adopting the Measure M2 Expenditure Report for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2025
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a Resolution approving the annual Measure M2 expenditure report for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2025.
7. 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).
8. Resolution Amending the 2026 City Council's Regular Meeting Schedule It is recommended that the City Council adopt a Resolution amending the City’s Council’s Regular Meeting Schedule for January, July, November, and December, 2026.
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9. Update to Authorized Signatory for City Banking and Investment Transactions
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a Resolution revising authorized signatories for the City’s banking and investment accounts.
10. First Quarter Cash and Investment Report, Fiscal Year 2025-26 It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the Cash and Investment Report for the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2025-26.
11. Information Technology (IT) Firewall Upgrade
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a five-year service agreement with Fortinet for firewall services in an amount not to exceed $29,362.50.
12. Agreement with City Advisors LLC, for Professional Planning and Community Development Staff Augmentation Services
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Approve a Professional Consultant Services Agreement with City Advisors, LLC, a limited liability company, to provide professional planning and Community Development staff augmentation services; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement, in the amount not-to-exceed of $50,000, and any necessary amendments, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
13. Adopt a Resolution Approving the Proposed Water, Fire Flow, and Sewer Rates
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Open Public Hearing;
2. Receive Staff Report;
3. Council Comments and Questions;
4. Receive Public Input;
5. Close Public Hearing;
6. Adopt a Resolution approving the Proposed Water, Fire Flow, and Sewer Rates.
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REGULAR ITEMS
None
COUNCIL MEMBER AB1234 REPORTS, REPORTS FROM CITY-AFFILIATED
COMMITTEES, AND COUNCIL REMARKS
CITY MANAGER REMARKS
CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS
ADJOURNMENT
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