MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE LA PALMA CITY COUNCIL
February 3, 2026
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pro Tern Baker called the Regular Meeting of the La Palma City Council to order at 5: 30 p. m. in the Council Chambers of La Palma City Hall, 7822 Walker Street, La Palma, California.
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
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 Bicycle Accident CS- 4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION, INITIATION OF
LITIGATION
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956. 9( d)( 4)): One case Mayor Pro Tern Baker recessed the Open Session and convened the Closed Session at 5: 30 p. m.
OPEN SESSION TO BEGIN AT 6: 30 P. M.
Mayor Pro Tern Baker reconvened in Open Session at 6: 30 p. m. and asked for a report out of Closed Session. City Attorney Ajit Thind reported there was no reportable action for any of the items.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Keo Conklin led the Pledge of Allegiance.
INVOCATION
Reverend Nader Hanna, King of the Nations Ministries conducted the Invocation.
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ROLL CALL
Council Members Present: Mayor Pro Tern Baker, Council Member Keo Conklin, Council Member V. Patel, and Council Member Waldman
Council Member Absent: Mayor N. Patel
City Officials Present: Peter Kim, City Manager
Ajit Thind, City Attorney
Joe Cisneros, Deputy City Manager
Jake Chavira, Acting Community Development & Public Works Director Stephanie Tomaino, Community Development Consultant
Norma I. Alley, City Clerk
PRESENTATIONS
There were no Presentations scheduled.
ORAL COMMUNICATIO
Mayor Pro Tern Baker called for public comment. Seeing no one come forward, Mayor Pro Tem Baker closed public comment.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Approved the Minutes of January 13, 2026, and January 16, 2026, City Council Meeting Minutes.
2. Adopted Resolution No. 2026- 05 approving the Registers of Demands for January 20, 2026, and February 3, 2026.
3. Received and filed the Second Quarter Cash and Investment Report for Fiscal Year 2025- 26, as of December 31, 2025.
4. Authorized to appropriate and allocate $ 120, 222 from the Housing Fund to cover the City' s Fiscal Year 2025- 26 required contribution to the North Orange County Service Planning Area.
5. Adopted Resolution No. 2026- 06 approving sponsorship of the 2026 Cypress College Foundation Americana Awards at the Benefactor Sponsor level and authorized the distribution of tickets to attend the event.
Council Member Keo Conklin made a motion to approve Consent Calendar Items. The motion was seconded by Council Member V. Patel and carried on the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Pro Tern Baker, Council Member Keo Conklin, Council Member V. Patel, and Council Member Waldman
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor N. Patel
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
6. Consideration of Approval for the Construction of a New Building at the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority ( CJPIA) Headquarters and adopting Resolution No. 2026- 07 approving Minor Conditional Use Permit 399, Precise Plan Amendment 291, Lot Line Adjustment 25- 1, and Master Sign Plan 25- 1.
Mayor Pro Tern opened the public hearing and called for the introduction and staff report of the item.
Acting Community Development and Public Works Director Chavira and Community Development Consultant Tomaino introduced the item, provided a summary of the staff report, and fielded inquiries from the City Council. It was noted the project was exempt from California Environmental Quality Act CEQA) Guidelines Section 15332, Class 32 In -fill Development.
Council Member Keo Conklin expressed concerns over the reduction of parking spaces and traffic congestion near the entry points. Staff fielded her inquiries and addressed her concerns. It was noted Condition of Approval No. 9 addressed parking with staff to monitor the situation and work with California Joint Powers Authority to resolve any issues, if they arise.
Mayor Pro Tern Baker called for public comment. Seeing no one come forward, she closed public comment.
Mayor Pro Tern closed the Public Hearing.
Council Member Waldman made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2026- 07 approving Minor Conditional Use Permit 399, Precise Plan Amendment 291, Lot Line Adjustment 25- 1, and Master Sign Plan 25- 1. The motion was seconded by Council Member V. Patel and carried on the following vote:
AYES: Mayor Pro Tern Baker, Council Member V. Patel, and Council Member Waldman NOES: Council Member Keo Conklin
ABSENT: Mayor N. Patel
REGULAR ITEMS
There were no Regular Items for consideration.
COUNCIL MEMBER AB1234 REPORTS, REPORTS FROM CITY -AFFILIATED COMMITTEES, AND
COUNCIL REMARKS
Council Member V. Patel reported he attended the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control Board Meeting, Orange County Library Advisory Board Meeting, and Radio Korea Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.
Council Member Keo Conklin reported she attended the Radio Korea Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and expressed appreciation for their contributions to the community.
Council Member Waldman had nothing to report.
Mayor Pro Tern Baker reported she attended the League of California Cities ( Cal Cities) Mayors and Council Members Roundtable; ACC-OC Board of Directors Installation & Networking Reception; City Counc] Meeting Minutes
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Strategic Planning/ Goal Setting Session; Cal Cities Mayors and Council Members Academy; Cal Cities Community Services Policy Committee Meeting; Kennedy Gives Back Serve- a- thon Event; Partners in Local Government Meeting; Orange County Sanitation District ( OC San) Board of Directors Meeting, and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Radio Korea.
CITY MANAGER REMARKS
City Manager Kim did a shout out to the Public Works and Community Services teams for all their hard work with the Serve- a- thon Event and thanked Community Development Consultant Tomaino for spearheading the California Joint Powers Authority Project and the work to bring it to a close.
CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS
City Attorney Thind had nothing to report.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pro Tern Baker adjourned the Regular Meeting of the La Palma City Council at 6: 57 p. m.
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Norma I. Alley, MMC, Clerk
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Nitesh P. Patel, Mayor
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