January 13, 2026 | 1
AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
LA PALMA CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2026
Nitesh P. Patel
Mayor
Debbie S. Baker
Mayor Pro Tem
Janet Keo Conklin
Council Member
Vikesh P. Patel
Council Member
Mark I. Waldman
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)
Name of Case: David Casey, et al. v. City of Buena Park, et al.
Case No. OCSC 30-2025-01497184-CU-PA-NJC
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: Ross Byer v. City of La Palma
Case No. OCSC 30-2024-01394359-CU-OE-CJC
January 13, 2026 | 2
CS-3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (Pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of California Government Code Section 54956.9)
Claim Received December 9, 2025, from Hoa Jessie Cao Regarding Vehicle Damage
CS-4. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATIONS
(Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8)
Property: 8415 Meadowlark, La Palma, California
90623
Agency Negotiator: Peter Kim, City Manager
Joseph Cisneros, Deputy City Manager
Negotiating Parties: AT&T
Under Negotiations: Price and/or terms of a lease
OPEN SESSION TO BEGIN AT 6:30 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tem Debbie Baker
INVOCATION
Reverend Nader Hanna, King of the Nations Ministries
Council Member Janet Keo Conklin
ROLL CALL
PRESENTATIONS
● Proclamation in Recognition of Korean-American Day
● Recognition of Honey Pharmacy as "Business of the Quarter" ● Recognition of Radiant Futures
January 13, 2026 | 3
● Recognition of John F. Kennedy High School Girls Golf, Girls Cross Country, Girls Tennis, and Boys Water Polo Teams for Achieving League Championship Titles
● Presentation of Employee of the Year to Ricardo Gonzalez, Police Officer ● Presentation of Supervisor of the Year to Justin Braasch, Police Sergeant ● Introduction of Jason Hong as La Palma’s new Community Services Supervisor and Colby Deterding as La Palma’s new Recreation Coordinator 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
Waive the reading of all Ordinances in their entirety and read by title only.
2. Approval of Council Minutes
Approve the December 9, 2025, City Council Meeting Minutes.
3. Approval of Register of Demands
Adopt a Resolution approving the Registers of Demands for December 16, 2025, and January 6, 2026.
January 13, 2026 | 4
4. Approve the Placement of Ron and Elfriede Mac Iver in the Community Commemorative Area
Approve the placement of Ron and Elfriede Mac Iver in the Community Commemorative Area.
5. Adopt the 2026 State and Federal Legislative Platform Adopt the City of La Palma's 2026 State and Federal Legislative Platform.
6. Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2025
Receive and file the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) of the City of La Palma for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2025.
7. First Quarter Operating Report, Fiscal Year 2025-26
Receive and file the First Quarter Operating Report, Fiscal Year 2025-26.
8. Resolution Approving a Side Letter Between the City and La Palma General Employees Association
Adopt a Resolution amending the Memorandum of Understanding for the La Palma General Employees Association and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to sign the Side Letter on behalf of the City.
9. Resolution Approving a Side Letter Between the City and La Palma Police Association
Adopt a Resolution approving a Side Letter Amendment with the La Palma Police Association regarding hiring bonuses and authorize the City Manager or designee to sign the Side Letter on behalf of the City.
10. Resolution Amending the Salary for Part-Time Employees Adopt a Resolution amending salaries for certain part-time positions.
11. Award of Contract for Professional Services to Gladwell Governmental Services, Inc. for the update of the City’s Records Management Policy and Schedule
Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Gladwell Governmental Services, Inc., (GGS) to provide professional consulting services to update the Citywide Records Management Policy and Schedule for an amount not to exceed $13,200.
January 13, 2026 | 5
12. Amendment to Agreement with Casc Engineering, Inc. for NPDES and FOG Programs
Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract amendment with Casc Engineering Inc., for the management of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Stormwater Permit Program and the countywide Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) Program for an amount not to exceed $112,800.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
No Public Hearing Items
REGULAR ITEMS
13. Council Member Request — Discuss Moving La Palma's Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony Date
It is recommended that the City Council discuss and provide direction to staff.
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 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.
January 13, 2026 | 6
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, you should contact the City Clerk at (714) 690-3334. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable accommodations to ensure accessibility to this meeting.