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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
LA PALMA CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 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
6:15 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
OPEN SESSION TO BEGIN AT 6:30 P.M.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Mark Waldman
INVOCATION
La Palma Christian Center Pastor Peter Hernandez
Mayor Pro Tem Debbie Baker
ROLL CALL
PRESENTATIONS
● Introduction of New Employees Police Dispatcher Megan Martinez-King, Intern Emily Sandstrom, and Intern Arthur Castro
● Proclamation Recognizing Superintendent Norma Martinez for her Achievement as Superintendent of the Year
● Recognition of Business Spotlight Award to Precision Cutting Tools ● Proclamation Recognizing April as Cambodian Heritage Month ● Recognition of Young Leaders of Orange County for their Dedication and Volunteerism
● Presentation from Orange County Sanitation District Regarding the La Palma Avenue and Denni Street Rehabilitiation Project
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.
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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 February 3, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes.
3. Approval of Register of Demands
Adopt a Resolution approving the Registers of Demands for March 17, 2026, and April 7, 2026.
4. Second Quarter Operating Report, Fiscal Year 2025-26 Receive and file the Second Quarter Operating Report, Fiscal Year 2025-26.
5. Update to Statement of Investment Policy
Adopt a Resolution updating the Statement of Investment Policy.
6. Waste Infrastructure System Enterprise (WISE) Agreement Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Waste Infrastructure System Enterprise (WISE) Agreement between the County of Orange and City of La Palma and the Franchise Hauler Acknowledgment with EDCO Disposal to allow for the continued importation of waste at the County’s landfills through June 30, 2036.
7. Enterprise Vehicle Purchase Agreement (Police/Public Works) Authorize the City Manager to execute a Vehicle Fleet Purchase Agreement for the Police and Public Works Departments.
8. Citywide Janitorial Services Award of Contract
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with ABM April 7, 2026 | 4
Industry Groups, LLC, for citywide janitorial services.
9. Authorized Agents of the City of La Palma for Cal OES Public Assistance Grants
Approve the attached Cal OES-FPD-130 Resolution form designating the City Manager, the Police Chief, and the Deputy City Manager as authorized agents to execute on behalf of the City of La Palma for the purpose of obtaining public assistance grants from Cal OES and FEMA in a post-disaster setting.
10. 2026 Street Closure for a Special Event
Adopt a Resolution approving a street closure for the Every 15 Minutes campaign on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
11. Event Contract for the 5th Annual Festival of Nations Authorize the City Manager to execute the event agreement and any related documents with James Events Productions, Inc., for the provision of vendor booths, rides, attractions and game booths at the Festival of Nations community event on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
12. Citywide Sidewalk Survey Award of Contract
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Precision Concrete Cutting for Citywide Sidewalk Survey.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
REGULAR ITEMS
13. Mid-Year Budget Amended Resolution Amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget
Adopt an amended Resolution amending the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget.
14. Presentation on SB 707: Brown Act Changes, Teleconference Disruption Policy, and Video Conferencing Equipment Installation
Staff is recommending the following actions:
1. Receive an update on Senate Bill (SB) 707 (2025) and changes to the Ralph M. Brown Act (Brown Act);
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2. Adopt City Council Policy No. 9: Disruption of Telephonic or Internet Service During Meetings; and
3. Direct the City Manager to return to a future Council Meeting with options for installing video conferencing equipment in the City Council Chambers.
COUNCIL MEMBER AB1234 REPORTS, REPORTS FROM CITY-AFFILIATED
COMMITTEES, AND COUNCIL REMARKS
CITY MANAGER REMARKS
CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS
ADJOURNMENT
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