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AGENDA
SPECIAL JOINT MEETING
LA PALMA CITY COUNCIL & COMMUNITY
ACTIVITIES AND BEAUTIFICATION
COMMITTEE
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
TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2026
No Closed Session
5:00 PM Open Session
La Palma Community Center
Fan Palm Room
7821 Walker Street, La Palma
CALL TO ORDER
OPEN SESSION TO BEGIN AT 5:00 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
City Council: Mayor Nitesh Patel, Mayor Pro Tem Debbie Baker, Council Member Keo Conklin, Council Member Vikesh Patel,
Council Member Mark Waldman
Community Activities and
Beautification Committee:
Chair Maryalice Paningsoro, Vice Chair Janelle Frese,
Member Valerie Bordeaux, Member Alta Duke, Member
Noella Lew, Member Barupa "Bobby" Parkjitta
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.
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Matters listed on the Agenda may be addressed either at this time or at the time they are before the City Council for discussion.
REGULAR ITEMS
1. An Overview of CAB Committee Members' Roles and Responsibilities and the Ralph M. Brown Act
The City Manager and City Attorney will provide a brief overview of CAB Committee Members’ roles and responsibilities and the Ralph M. Brown Act.
2. Review and Discuss 2026 Community Events
The City Council and the CAB Committee review and discuss upcoming cityheld community events for the 2026 calendar year.
3. Discussion on General Matters
Discussion on General Matters Pertaining to the CAB Committee
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.
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