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AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
LA PALMA CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 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
6:00 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
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CS-3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION (Pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of California Government Code Section 54956.9)
Name of Case: Misty Torres v. City of La Palma
Case No. OCSC 30-2026-01561451-CU-OE-NJC
CS-4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – INITIATION OF LITIGATION (Pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of California Government Code Section 54956.9)
Number of potential cases: 1
OPEN SESSION TO BEGIN AT 6:30 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Keo Conklin
INVOCATION
La Palma Police Department Chaplain Matthew Agosto
Council Member V. Patel
ROLL CALL
PRESENTATIONS
● Introduction of New Community Development Intern Ezequiel Nunez ● Proclamation Recognizing Juneteenth National Freedom Day ● Proclamation Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and Birth of the United States of America
● Recognition of Business Spotlight Award to Maxwell Chicken Rice June 2, 2026 | 3
● Proclamation Recognizing Wildfire Awareness Month and an Update from the Orange County Fire Authority Division Chief Matthew Schuetz 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 May 5, 2026, City Council Meeting Minutes and April 7, 2026, Joint City Council and Citizen Activities and Beautification Committee Special Joint Meeting Minutes.
3. Approval of Register of Demands
Adopt a Resolution approving the Register of Demands for May 19, 2026, and June 2, 2026.
4. Resolutions Regarding Notice of Holding of Municipal Election and Request for Consolidation of Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election for the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election Adopt the following resolutions required to conduct the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election:
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1. A Resolution calling and giving notice of the holding of a Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, in conjunction with the General Municipal Election, for the election of certain officers as required by the provisions of the laws of the State of California relating to general law cities; and
2. A Resolution requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Orange to consolidate a Municipal Election to be held on November 3, 2026, with the Statewide General Election to be held on the date pursuant to the Elections Code Section 10403.
5. Resolution Identifying The Road Repair and Accountability Act List (SB 1) of Projects for Fiscal Year 2026-27
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution to identify a list of projects to be funded by Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), The Road Repair and Accountability Act, for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
6. Resolutions Related to the Annual Measure M2 Eligibility Submittal Package for Fiscal Year 2026-27
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Adopt a Resolution updating the Local Signal Synchronization Plan for the Measure M2 Program; and
2. Adopt a Resolution updating the Pavement Management Plan for the Measure M2 Program; and
3. Authorize the Acting Community Development & Public Works Director to submit the City’s Measure M2 Eligibility Package to the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA).
7. Amendment to the Agreement with City Advisors LLC, for Professional Planning and Community Development Staff Augmentation Services Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment extending the term through December 31, 2026, to the Professional Consultant Services Agreement (agreement) with City Advisors, LLC, to provide professional planning and community development staff augmentation services and allocating an additional amount not-to-exceed $75,000, and any necessary amendments.
8. Authorize First Amendment to the Agreement with Bureau Veritas North America, Inc. for Building and Safety Services
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Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment to the agreement with Bureau Veritas North America, Inc. for building and safety services.
9. Report of Emergency Purchase Orders
Receive and file the Emergency Purchase Orders Report.
10. Authorize Payment to Kordich Construction Inc. for La Palma Avenue/Rose Street Watermain Break Repair
Authorize the City Manager to approve payment in the amount of $70,670.44 to Kordich Construction Inc. for the La Palma Avenue/Rose Street watermain break repair.
11. 2026 Annual Water Quality Report
Receive and file the 2026 Annual Water Quality Report and direct staff to distribute the report to the City of La Palma residents and businesses.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
12. Adoption of the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Open Public Hearing
2. Receive Staff Report
3. Council Comments and Questions
4. Receive Public Input
5. Close Public Hearing
6. Adopt the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan and the Water Shortage Contingency Plan.
13. Report on City of La Palma’s Staff Vacancies, and Recruitment and Retention Efforts in Compliance with Assembly Bill (AB) 2561 (Gov. Code § 3502.3)
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
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1. Open Public Hearing;
2. Receive Staff Report;
3. Receive Public Input;
4. City Council Comments and Questions;
5. Close the Public Hearing;
6. Receive and file the report on City of La Palma’s Staff Vacancies, and Recruitment and Retention Efforts in Compliance with Assembly Bill (AB) 2561 (Gov. Code § 3502.3).
14. Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Operating and Capital Improvement Program Budgets and Appropriations Limit
It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:
1. Open Public Hearing;
2. Receive Staff Report;
3. Receive Public Input;
4. City Council Comments and Questions;
5. Close the Public Hearing;
6. Adopt a Resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget; and
7. Adopt a Resolution approving the Annual Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2026-27.
REGULAR ITEMS
15. Placement of a Paver for Former Mayor Edward J. Byrne in the Community Commemorative Area
Approve the Placement of a Paver for Former Mayor Edward J. Byrne in the Community Commemorative Area.
16. Annual Military Equipment Report, Per Assembly Bill (AB) 481 Approve the Annual Military Equipment Report and adopt a Resolution renewing Ordinance 2022-03 in compliance with Assembly Bill (AB) 481.
17. Council Chambers Video Streaming System
It is recommended the following actions be taken:
1. Provide direction on the configuration of the integrated audio-visual system; and
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2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate a final Scope of Work and execute an Agreement, in conjunction with the City Attorney, between the City of La Palma and Western Audio Visual in an amount not to exceed $79,457.90, in substantial form as contained in Attachment 1.
COUNCIL MEMBER AB1234 REPORTS, REPORTS FROM CITY-AFFILIATED
COMMITTEES, AND COUNCIL REMARKS
CITY MANAGER REMARKS
CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS
ADJOURNMENT
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