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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
LA PALMA CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, MAY 5, 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
CS-3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (Pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of California Government Code Section 54956.9)
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Name of Case: Misty Torres v. City of La Palma
Case No. OCSC 30-2026-01561451-CU-OE-NJC
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
● Introduction of New Employees Water Service Worker II Daniel Perez and Water Service Worker I Stacy Weems
● Proclamation Recognizing Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month ● Proclamation in Recognition of May through August as Drowning Prevention Awareness Months
● Presentation from Community Activities and Beautification Committee to the Home Spotlight Award Winners Jim and Rossana Teeples
● Recognition of John F. Kennedy High School Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, and Wrestling Teams for Achieving League Championship Titles ● Recognition of John F. Kennedy High School Color Guard for their Winterguard and SCSBOA Competition Achievements
● Presentation Recognizing the Participants in the "Every 15 Minutes" Program ● Presentation Recognizing SoCal Channel for their Outstanding Community Leadership
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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 April 7, 2026, City Council Meeting Minutes.
3. Approval of Register of Demands
Adopt a Resolution approving the Registers of Demands for April 21, 2026, and May 5, 2026.
4. Third Quarter Operating Report, Fiscal Year 2025-26
Receive and file the Third Quarter Operating Report, Fiscal Year 2025-26.
5. Third Quarter Cash and Investment Report, Fiscal Year 2025-26, as of March 31, 2026
Receive and file the Cash and Investment Report for the third quarter of Fiscal Year 2025-26.
6. Fiscal Year 2024-25 Single Audit Report
Receive and file the Single Audit Report for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2025.
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7. Approval of Payment to Able Services for Citywide Janitorial Services Approve and authorize the City Manager to approve payment to Able Services for citywide janitorial services.
8. Water Meter Interface Unit (MIU) Equipment Purchase
Approve and authorize the City Manager to award a contract with Ferguson Waterworks for Water Meter Meter Interface Unit (MIU) equipment purchase.
9. Notification of Rate Adjustment for Waste and Recycling Services Receive and file the report regarding the rate adjustment for residential and commercial waste and recycling services, effective July 1, 2026.
10. ACMS Crossing Guard Services Extension Agreement
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a one-year extension agreement with All City Management Services (ACMS), Inc. to provide school crossing guard services, commencing July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
11. Designation of Thais P. Alves as Assistant City Attorney Adopt a Resolution designating Thais P. Alves as Assistant City Attorney.
12. Approval of Amended and Restated National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Stormwater Permit Implementation Agreement
Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the Amended and Restated National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Stormwater Permit Implementation Agreement between the County of Orange, Orange County Flood Control District, and participating Orange County cities, including the City of La Palma.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
No Public Hearing Items.
REGULAR ITEMS
13. Long-Term Fiscal Status and Draft Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget
1. Receive the staff presentation on the Long-Term Fiscal Status Update; May 5, 2026 | 5
2. Receive an overview of the Draft Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget and provide direction for additional materials or information needed for the final budget to be presented on June 2, 2026; and
3. Transfer $2.1 million from General Fund Unreserved Fund Balance to the Cash Flow Reserve ($1 million), Vehicle Maintenance & Replacement Fund ($538,000), and Emergency Reserve Fund ($525,000).
14. Authorization for Vehicle Purchases
Authorize the purchase of four replacement vehicles for the Police, Public Works and Community Services Departments.
COUNCIL MEMBER AB1234 REPORTS, REPORTS FROM CITY-AFFILIATED
COMMITTEES, AND COUNCIL REMARKS
CITY MANAGER REMARKS
CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS
ADJOURNMENT
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