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COMMENDATIONS
Many Orange County water agencies have demonstrated exceptional leadership in addressing PFAS through large-scale treatment investments, rigorous monitoring, and public communication. Together, these agencies serve more than two million residents and have implemented some of the most advanced PFAS treatment systems in the nation. The following commendations recognize high-impact programs and measurable achievements across the region.

Orange County Water District (OCWD)
OCWD has implemented the largest PFAS treatment program in the United States, designing and constructing treatment systems for over 100 impacted wells across 15 cities and retail water districts, improving water quality for approximately 1.5 million people. OCWD secured a $94M EPA Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan, $152M in state and federal grant funding, and $131M in PFAS manufacturers litigation settlement funds to support this effort, which includes the build-out of more than 30 PFAS treatment facilities.

The Grand Jury offers additional commendations to OCWD and its member agencies for their collaborative cost-sharing agreement. Under this arrangement, OCWD fully funds all PFAS facility design and construction capital expenditures. Ongoing operations and maintenance costs are then shared equally, with OCWD covering 50% and each participating water retailer contributing the remaining 50% for the PFAS treatment facilities they operate. This approach reflects progressive public-sector planning, demonstrating how agencies can work together to address complex and costly challenges. It also serves as a strong model for future government/private-sector cost-sharing agreements, illustrating how thoughtful collaboration can enhance efficiency and long-term public benefit.

Anaheim Water Utility
Anaheim has launched one of the largest municipal PFAS treatment programs in the country, a multi-phase, $150M effort to construct treatment systems at nine groundwater sites. The utility serves 64,000 metered customers, historically relying on groundwater for 80% of its supply. PFAS treatment systems for Wells 39 and 47 are among the first in a series of facilities designed to restore local production while meeting stringent state and federal standards.

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Yorba Linda Water District (YLWD)
YLWD operates the J. Wayne Miller, Ph.D. Water Treatment Plant, recognized as the nation’s largest PFAS ion-exchange treatment facility. The plant serves approximately 80,000 customers and has delivered PFAS-free water for nearly three consecutive years. This facility allows YLWD to optimize its groundwater resources while proactively meeting evolving PFAS regulatory standards.

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RESPONSES
The following excerpts from the California Penal Code provide the requirements for public agencies to respond to the Findings and Recommendations of this Grand Jury report:
§933
(c) No later than 90 days after the grand jury submits a final report on the operations of any public agency subject to its reviewing authority, the governing body of the public agency shall comment to the presiding judge of the superior court on the findings and recommendations pertaining to matters under the control of the governing body, and every elected county officer or agency head for which the grand jury has responsibility pursuant to Section 914.1 shall comment within 60 days to the presiding judge of the superior court, with an information copy sent to the board of supervisors, on the findings and recommendations pertaining to matters under the control of that county officer or agency head and any agency or agencies which that officer or agency head supervises or controls. In any city and county, the mayor shall also comment on the findings and recommendations. All of these comments and reports shall forthwith be submitted to the presiding judge of the superior court who impaneled the grand jury. A copy of all responses to grand jury reports shall be placed on file with the clerk of the public agency and the office of the county clerk, or the mayor when applicable, and shall remain on file in those offices. One copy shall be placed on file with the applicable grand jury final report by, and in the control of the currently impaneled grand jury, where it shall be maintained for a minimum of five years.
§933.05.
(a) For purposes of subdivision (b) of Section 933, as to each grand jury finding, the responding person or entity shall indicate one of the following:
(1) The respondent agrees with the finding.
(2) The respondent disagrees wholly or partially with the finding, in which case the response shall specify the portion of the finding that is disputed and shall include an explanation of the reasons, therefore.
(b) For purposes of subdivision (b) of Section 933, as to each grand jury recommendation, the responding person or entity shall report one of the following actions:

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(1) The recommendation has been implemented, with a summary regarding the implemented action.
(2) The recommendation has not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future, with a timeframe for implementation.
(3) The recommendation requires further analysis, with an explanation and the scope and parameters of an analysis or study, and a timeframe for the matter to be prepared for discussion by the officer or head of the agency or department being investigated or reviewed, including the governing body of the public agency when applicable. This timeframe shall not exceed six months from the date of publication of the grand jury report.
(4) The recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted or is not reasonable, with an explanation, therefore.
(c) However, if a finding or recommendation of the grand jury addresses budgetary or personnel matters of a county agency or department headed by an elected officer, both the agency or department head and the board of supervisors shall respond if requested by the grand jury, but the response of the board of supervisors shall address only those budgetary or personnel matters over which it has some decision-making authority. The response of the elected agency or department head shall address all aspects of the findings or recommendations affecting his or her agency or department. (d) A grand jury may request a subject person or entity to come before the grand jury for the purpose of reading and discussing the findings of the grand jury report that relates to that person or entity in order to verify the accuracy of the findings prior to their release.
(e) During an investigation, the grand jury shall meet with the subject of that investigation regarding the investigation, unless the court, either on its own determination or upon request of the foreperson of the grand jury, determines that such a meeting would be detrimental.
(f) A grand jury shall provide to the affected agency a copy of the portion of the grand jury report relating to that person or entity two working days prior to its public release and after the approval of the presiding judge. No officer, agency, department, or governing body of a public agency shall disclose any contents of the report prior to the public release of the final report.
(Amended by Stats. 1997, Ch. 443, Sec. 5. Effective January 1, 1998.) Comments to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court in compliance with Penal Code §933.05 are required from:

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Orange County Board of Supervisors 90 Day Response Required Findings: F3
Recommendations: R3
Orange County Water District Board of Directors 90 Day Response Required Findings: F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6, F7, F8
Recommendations: R1, R2, R3, R5, R6
Orange County Health Care Agency 90 Day Response Requested Findings: F3
Recommendations: R3
City of Anaheim 90 Day Response Required
Findings: F2, F4, F6, F8
Recommendations: R2, R4, R5
City of Brea 90 Day Response Required
Findings: F2, F6, F8
Recommendations: R4, R5
City of Buena Park 90 Day Response Required
Findings: F2, F4, F6, F8
Recommendations: R2, R4, R5
City of Fountain Valley 90 Day Response Required
Findings: F2, F4, F6, F8
Recommendations: R2, R4, R5

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City of Fullerton 90 Day Response Required
Findings: F2, F4, F6, F8
Recommendations: R2, R4, R5
City of Garden Grove 90 Day Response Required
Findings: F2, F4, F6, F8
Recommendations: R2, R4, R5
City of Huntington Beach 90 Day Response Required
Findings: F2, F4, F6, F8
Recommendations: R2, R4, R5
City of La Habra 90 Day Response Required
Findings: F2, F6, F8
Recommendations: R4, R5
City of La Palma 90 Day Response Required
Findings: F2, F4, F6, F8
Recommendations: R2, R4, R5
City of Newport Beach 90 Day Response Required
Findings: F2, F4, F6, F8
Recommendations: R2, R4, R5
City of Orange 90 Day Response Required
Findings: F2, F4, F6, F8
Recommendations: R2, R4, R5

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City of San Clemente 90 Day Response Required
Findings: F2, F6, F8
Recommendations: R4, R5
City of Santa Ana 90 Day Response Required
Findings: F2, F4, F6, F8
Recommendations: R2, R4, R5
City of Seal Beach 90 Day Response Required
Findings: F2, F4, F6, F8
Recommendations: R2, R4, R5
City of Tustin 90 Day Response Required
Findings: F2, F4, F6, F8
Recommendations: R2, R4, R5
City of Westminster 90 Day Response Required
Findings: F2, F4, F6, F8
Recommendations: R2, R4, R5
East Orange County Water District 90 Day Response Required Findings: F2, F4, F6, F8
Recommendations: R2, R4, R5
El Toro Water District 90 Day Response Required
Findings: F2, F6, F8
Recommendations: R4, R5

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Emerald Bay Service District 90 Day Response Required
Findings: F2, F6, F8
Recommendations: R4, R5
Golden State Water Company 90 Day Response Required
Findings: F2, F4, F6, F8
Recommendations: R2, R4, R5
Irvine Ranch Water District 90 Day Response Required
Findings: F2, F4, F6, F8
Recommendations: R2, R4, R5
Laguna Beach County Water District 90 Day Response Required Findings: F2, F6, F8
Recommendations: R4, R5
Mesa Water District 90 Day Response Required
Findings: F2, F4, F6, F8
Recommendations: R2, R4, R5
Moulton Niguel Water District 90 Day Response Required
Findings: F2, F6, F8
Recommendations: R4, R5
Santa Margarita Water District 90 Day Response Required Findings: F2, F6, F8
Recommendations: R4, R5

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Serrano Water District 90 Day Response Required
Findings: F2, F4, F6, F8
Recommendations: R2, R4, R5
South Coast Water District 90 Day Response Required
Findings: F2, F6, F8
Recommendations: R4, R5
Trabuco Canyon Water District 90 Day Response Required
Findings: F2, F6, F8
Recommendations: R4, R5
Yorba Linda Water District 90 Day Response Required
Findings: F2, F4, F6, F8
Recommendations: R2, R4, R5

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Acronyms
ACFRS Annual comprehensive financial reports
ADONA Ammonium 4 8-dioxa-3h-perfluorononanoate
AFFF Aqueous film forming foams used frequently at airports and military bases for firefighting and emergency response training activities AL Regulatory Action Level The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements that a water system must follow
ATSDR Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
CCR Consumer Confidence Report
CCRDL Consumer Confidence Report Detection Levels
CDC United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CWS Community Water System
DDW Division of Drinking Water
DWR Department of Water Resources
Effluent Liquid waste from industrial facilities
EPA US Environmental Protection Agency
FDA Food and Drug Administration
GenX Is a Chemours trademark name for a synthetic, short chain organofluorine chemical compound, the ammonium
salt of hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid (HFPO-DA). It can also be used more informally to refer to the group of related fluorochemicals that are used to produce GenX.

GWRS Ground water replacement system
HALF LIFE Time required for a quantity to reduce to half of its original value HFPO-DA Hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid
MSS Multi site study
MCL Glossary of Terms Maximum Contaminant Level. The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. Primary MCLs are set as

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close to the public health goals and maximum contaminant level goals as is economically and technologically feasible. Secondary MCLs are set to protect the odor, taste, and appearance of drinking water.

MCLG Maximum Contaminant Level Goal. The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) sets maximum contaminant level goals.

MRDL Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level. The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that the addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.

MRDLG Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health.

MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.

MWD Metropolitan Water District
MWDOC Municipal Water District of Orange County
N/A Not applicable
ND Not detected
NHANES National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey NL California Notification Level Non-regulatory, health-based advisory levels established by the State Board for contaminants in drinking water for which an MCL has not been established
NR Not required to be tested; < = average is less than the detection limit for reporting purposes
NTU Nephelometric turbidity units
OCWD Orange County Water District
O & M Operations and Management
PAYGO “Pay as you go”
PDWS Primary Drinking Water Standard MCLs, MRDLs and treatment techniques (TTs) for contaminants that affect health, along with their monitoring and reporting requirements
pCi/L picoCuries per liter

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PFAS RULE Establishes enforceable drinking water standards for six PFAS chemicals PFAS Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances
PFBA Perfluoro Butanoic Acid
PFBS Perfluoro Butane Sulfonic Acid
PFHpA Perfluoro Heptanoic Acid
PFHxA Perfluoro Hexanoic Acid
PFHxS Perfluoro Hexane Sulfonic Acid
PFNA Perfluorononanoic acid
PFOA Perfluoro Octanoic Acid
PFOS Perfluoro Octane Sulfonic Acid
PFPeA Perfluoro Pentanoic Acid
PHG Public Health Goal The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. The California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) sets public health goals.

PPB Parts per billion
PPM Parts per million
PPT Parts per trillion
PQL Practical Quantitation Level
PWS Public water supply
RAA Highest Running Annual Average
SAR Santa Ana River
SDWA Safe Drinking Water Act
SDWIS Safe Drinking Water Information System
SWRCB State Water Resources Control Board
WIFIA Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act
TT Treatment Technique. A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water
UCI University of California, Irvine

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UCMR Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule
US United States
µmho/cm Micromho per centimeter (equivalent to 1 microsiemens/cm)

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Glossary
Cross Sectional Study Examines prevalence of a condition or characteristic at a single point in time across a population to identify patterns, associations, and risk factors
Ion Exchange Technology Process that removes/replaces dissolved ions in a solution using solid materials.

Non-Community Water Systems Public water systems at locations where people do not reside
Non-Transient Water Systems Public water systems that service at least 25 of the same people over six months of the year, but do not
live there

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Appendix A
Unregulated Contaminated Monitoring Rule (UCMR)
Contaminants Lists, PFAS Contaminants
Figure 20 - UCMR 3 Contaminants List, PFAS Contaminants

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Figure 21 - UCMR 5 Contaminants List, PFAS Contaminants

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State Water Resources Control Board PFAS General
Monitoring Orders, 2020-2025
SWRCB Order
Exhibit Title
Internet URL Web Address
2020 SWRCB General Order
DW 2020-0003-DDW
https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/board_decisions/adopte
d_orders/drinking_water/2020/pfas_go_2020_0003_ddw/
pfas_go_2020_0003_ddw.pdf
Exhibit A – List of Sources Subject to
General Order No. DW 2020-0003-DDW
(for DDW Section 5),
https://wqts.com/wpcontent/uploads/2020/09/go_exhibit_a_section5.pdf 2021 SWRCB General Order
DW-2021-0001-DDW
https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/board_decisions/adopte
d_orders/drinking_water/2021/pfas_go_2021_0001_ddw/
a5.pdf
Exhibit A – List of Sources Subject to
General Order No. DW 2021-0001-DDW
(For DDW Section 5)
https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/board_decisions/adopte
d_orders/drinking_water/2021/pfas_go_2021_0001_ddw/
a5.pdf
2022 Amended General Order DW 2022-
0001-DDW
https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/drinking_water/certlic/dri nkingwater/pfas_ddw_general_order/docs/amendedpfas-general-order-2022-final.pdf Exhibit A – List of Sources Subject to
General Order No. DW 2022-0001-DDW
(Amended)
https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/drinking_water/certlic/dri nkingwater/pfas_ddw_general_order/docs/pfas_go_2022
-0001-DDW_ExhibitA.pdf
2025 SWRCB General Order
DW 2025-0002-DDW
https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/drinking_water/certlic/dri nkingwater/pfas_ddw_general_order/docs/order-dw2025-0002-ddw-pfas-initial-monitoring.pdf Exhibit A – List of Sources Subject to
General Order DW 2025-0002-DDW
https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https% 3A%2F%2Fwww.waterboards.ca.gov%2Fdrinking_water
%2Fcertlic%2Fdrinkingwater%2Fpfas_ddw_general_ord
er%2Fdocs%2Forder-dw-2025-0002-ddw-exhibita.xlsx&wdOrigin=BROWSELINK Figure 22 - SWRCB PFAS General Monitoring Orders Issued 2020 through 2025

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State Water Resources Control Board General
Monitoring Orders PFAS Constituents Lists
Figure 23 - SWRCB General Monitoring Order 2020-0003-DDW, PFAS Constituents

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Orange County Grand Jury 2025-2026 Page 59 of 62
Figure 24 - SWRCB General Monitoring Order 2021-0001-DDW, PFAS Constituents

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Figure 25 - SWRCB General Monitoring Order 2022-0001-DDW, PFAS Constituents

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PFAS and Public Awareness
Orange County Grand Jury 2025-2026 Page 61 of 62
Figure 26 - SWRCB General Monitoring Order 2025-0002-DDW, PFAS Constituents

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Appendix B
Source: EPA
Figure 27 - EPA Eight Content Requirements of a Consumer Confidence Report

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7822 Walker Street, La Palma, CA 90623-1771
www.lapalmaca.gov ● PHONE 714 690 3300
September 1, 2026
The Honorable Sheila F. Hanson
Presiding Judge of the Superior Court of Orange County
700 Civic Center Drive West
Santa Ana, CA 92701
RE: RESPONSE TO ORANGE COUNTY GRAND JURY REPORT, PFAS AND PUBLIC AWARENESS: A CLOSER LOOK AT ORANGE COUNTY DRINKING WATER Dear Presiding Judge Hanson:

The City of La Palma has reviewed the Orange County Grand Jury Report, PFAS and Public Awareness: A Closer Look at Orange County Drinking Water. In compliance with Penal Code sections 933.05(a) and (b), the City of La Palma is responding to the findings and recommendations directed to the City in this report. Each finding and recommendation is listed below, followed by the City’s response, which was approved by the La Palma City Council on September 1, 2026.

The Grand Jury Report outlined eight findings, four of which applied to La Palma:

F2. PFAS is widespread, and contamination has been detected in Orange County groundwater sources. Community water systems are required to report PFAS monitoring results in their annual Consumer Confidence Reports.

Response: The City of La Palma agrees with this finding.

F4. OCWD has taken a proactive leadership role in addressing PFAS in the Orange County Groundwater Basin, though PFAS treatment implementation varies across local cities and water districts.

Response: The City of La Palma agrees with this finding.

F6. Orange County drinking water meets or exceeds state and federal standards and is safe for consumption without additional home filtration.

Response: The City of La Palma agrees with this finding.

F8. There are limited online PFAS education and outreach programs among Orange County water retailers. Most retailers rely on OCWD for PFAS education and outreach. PFAS advisories were included in approximately 55% of the Orange County water retailers’ annual water quality reports in 2025.

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The Honorable Sheila F. Hanson
Response to Orange County Grand Jury Report, PFAS and Public Awareness: A Closer Look at Orange County Drinking Water
September 1, 2026

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Response: The City of La Palma partially agrees with this finding. The City currently maintains a section on PFAS on its website at https://lapalmaca.gov/647/PFOA-PFOS.

The webpage also refers to the OCWD’s website, as well as the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the State Water Resources Control Board’s Drinking Water Program, and the United States Food and Drug Administration.

The Grand Jury Report also outlined six recommendations, three of which applied to La Palma.

R2. By July 1, 2029, OCWD and its member agencies should monitor PFAS in groundwater and surface water sources and promptly implement PFAS treatment when response levels are exceeded.

Response: The City of La Palma has implemented this recommendation. The City monitors all water sources for PFAS and is non-detect for PFAS. Additionally, the City includes information on its website and in its Consumer Confidence Report.

R4. By July 1, 2029, all Orange County water retailers should consistently include a PFAS advisory, treatment facilities status, and compliance information in consumer confidence reports and on agency websites, using clear and understandable language for the public.

R5. By September 30, 2026, OCWD and all Orange County water retailers should enhance coordinated public education efforts to reassure their customers about drinking water safety.

Response: This recommendation has been implemented. The City of La Palma includes information on its website and in its Consumer Confidence Report, and will continue to provide the public with information on PFAS, including resources available to reassure water customers that their drinking water is safe.

Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Grand Jury Report. Should you have any questions or need any additional information, please contact Peter Kim, City Manager, at 714- 690-3334 or via email at [email protected].

Sincerely,
NITESH P. PATEL
Mayor
City of La Palma
cc: La Palma City Council
Orange County Grand Jury
Peter L. Kim, City Manager

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Agenda Item No. 9 September 1, 2026 | 1
City of La Palma
Agenda Item No. 9
MEETING DATE: September 1, 2026
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
SUBMITTED BY: Peter L. Kim, City Manager
AGENDA TITLE: Report of an Emergency Purchase Order
RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Receive and file the Emergency Purchase Order Report.

SUMMARY:

Per Municipal Code Section 2-201 and the City's Purchasing Policy 30.30, the City Manager or his designee may make an exception to the normal purchasing procedure for emergencies. A complete report, including a description of the emergency and the source for the purchase, shall be submitted to the City Council in conjunction with the warrant for the payment of the purchase of such supplies, materials, equipment, and services.

In April and June 2026, the Public Works Department requested an emergency purchase to conduct a pilot study at the Walker Well and the City Yard (Meadowlark) Well to evaluate treatment options for removing or reducing key contaminants in our groundwater supply. The emergency purchase for California Environmental Controls, Inc. (Pure Flow) in the amount of $12,506.25 (Walker Well) and $10,875.00 (City Yard Well) is part of the August 4, 2026 Warrant Register, and the approval for the Register of Demands for August 4, 2026 is before the City Council at this meeting. The estimated cost of the Walker Well pilot study was initially reported in the June 2, 2026 Emergency Purchase Order Report (attachment), but the payment was to be determined. This agenda item serves as the report to the City Council for the emergency purchase order. Attached are the memoranda requesting the City Manager's approval of the emergency purchase order, including a description of the emergency and the source of the purchase.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. June 2, 2026 Emergency Purchase Orders Report

2. Pure Flow (Walker Well) Memorandum

3. Pure Flow (City Yard Well) Memorandum

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Agenda Item No. 9 June 2, 2026 | 1
City of La Palma
Agenda Item No. 9
MEETING DATE: June 2, 2026
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
SUBMITTED BY: Peter L. Kim, City Manager
AGENDA TITLE: Report of Emergency Purchase Orders
RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Receive and file the Emergency Purchase Orders Report.

SUMMARY:

Per Municipal Code Section 2-201 and the City’s Purchasing Policy 30.30, the City Manager or his designee may make an exception to the normal purchasing procedure for emergencies. A complete report, including a description of the emergency and the source for the purchase, shall be submitted to the City Council in conjunction with the warrant for the payment of the purchase of such supplies, materials, equipment, and services.

In the past few months, the Public Works Department has requested five emergency purchases due to unexpected, urgent repairs or necessary services. Two of the emergency purchase orders have been paid, as they fall under the City Manager's $25,000 purchasing authority. Two are tentatively scheduled for inclusion in the June 2, 2026, Warrant Register, and one is to be determined. This agenda item serves as the report to the City Council on all five emergency purchase orders, given the fluid timing of the payments. Attached are the memoranda requesting the City Manager's approval of the emergency purchase orders, including a description of the emergency and the source of the purchase.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION AMOUNT WARRANT

Machine
City Yard Booster Pump #2
Installation and Repair
$24,318.88 Paid on 3/17/2026
Hartzog &
Crabill, Inc.

Specialized On-Call Traffic
Engineering Services for
December 2025 to
February 2026
$5,177.50 Paid on 5/5/2026

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Agenda Item No. 9 June 2, 2026 | 2
FISCAL IMPACT:

Funds are available in the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget for the emergency purchase orders.

Affordable
Generator
Services, Inc.

Walker Well Generator
Radiator System Repair
$55,561.29 Scheduled for
6/2/2026
Kordich
Construction Inc.

Central Park Gas Line
Replacement
$38,721.43 Scheduled for
6/2/2026
Pure Flow Treatment Options for the
Removal of Arsenic, Iron,
and Manganese
$11,500.00 TBD
ATTACHMENTS:

1. Power Bros. Machine

2. Hartzog & Crabill, Inc.

3. Affordable Generator Services, Inc.

4. Kordich Construction Inc.

5. Pure Flow

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Community Development & Public Works Department.

INTEROFFICE MEMO
To: City Manager
From: Malachi Berard, Water Supervisor
Date: April 8, 2026
RE: Emergency Pilot Study for The Removal of Arsenic, Iron & Manganese Process with Pure Flow
This memo is to request immediate authorization to approve Pure Flow to conduct a pilot study at Walker Well to evaluate treatment options in removing or reducing key contaminants in our raw groundwater supply.

The purpose of this pilot study is to verify the effectiveness of treatment processes in reducing concentrations of arsenic (As), iron (Fe), and manganese (Mn) to comply with current and anticipated regulatory standards established by the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the California State Water Resources Control Board.

Walker Well has consistently produced manganese levels that are extremely close to the current regulatory thresholds. This places the City at increased risk of non-compliance, particularly as regulatory standards continue to evolve. On September 4, 2025, the Division of Drinking Water proposed revised notification and response levels for manganese of 0.05 mg/L and 0.20 mg/L, respectively. These proposed changes indicate the State’s clear intent to lower acceptable limits, which will directly impact on our operations and compliance requirements.

Pure Flow has the technical expertise and experience necessary to perform this pilot study and provide reliable data to support future treatment decisions. Moving forward with this study currently it is essential to ensure the City remains in compliance and ahead of impending regulatory changes.

Due to the urgency of this matter and the potential for stricter manganese standards, approval to proceed with Pure Flow is strongly recommended. A quote and documentation are attached to complete the study in the amount of $11,500.00 and is budgeted under the Pump and Well Repair 050-450-7100-00000.

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1 TO: City of La Palma
7822 Walker St.

La Palma, CA 90623
Jake Chavira
714-690-3312
[email protected]

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DATE: 3/18/26 QUOTE #:P2603041 REVISION 0

SUBJECT: Mn Removal Pilot Study
REFERENCE: City of La Palma

WE ARE PLEASED TO OFFER OUR QUOTATION ON THE FOLLOWING

ITEM QTY DESCRIPTION UNIT PRICE EXTENDED
1 LOT PUREFLOW FILTRATION DIV. - MOBILE PILOT LABORATORY STUDY

Field pilot study for the removal of manganese from groundwater, including: one (1) mobile pilot filter laboratory; one (1) qualified Pureflow technician for up to 5-days; mobilization / demobilization; pilot study protocol; and related equipment to examine optimal operation and maintenance scenarios for the removal of manganese using Pureflow PM200 permanent catalytic adsorptive media down stream of oxidation feed.

A pilot study report detailing the treatment goals, performed treatment scenarios, optimization of selected scenarios, onsite water quality testing, laboratory testing, conclusions and recommendations.

Notes:
1) Laboratory testing fees to verify field results will be by the city 2) Inlet water to and drain from the trailer by others
3) Two (2) 120V, 20-amp circuits at the job site are required 4) Secure & safe location to stage the mobile pilot laboratory are required 5) Review Pureflow Bulletin for our suggested protocol for Mn/Fe removal ……………….. $11,500.00
NOTE: PRICE(S) DOES (DO) NOT INCLUDE ANY TAX UNLESS SPECIFICALLY NOTED PAYMENT TERMS:

APPROX. DATE OF SHIPMENT: TBA
EST. SHIPPING WEIGHT: TBD
F.O.B.: Shipping Point, Pre-Pay & Add
PUREFLOW FILTRATION DIV.

By: Title: VP Date: 3/18/2026
Please sign and return
Accepted by: Title: Date:

Prices specified herein are exclusive of all taxes unless specifically noted This proposal is subject to all terms and conditions printed on face and reverse side

QUOTATION
6739 Washington Ave.

Whittier CA 90601
[email protected]
+1 562 945 3425
+1 800 926 3426
www.waterbypureflow.com
Print Name, Title, & Date
Print Name, Title, & Date
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2 PUREFLOW FILTRATION DIV. QUOTATION STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE

1. AGREEMENT. The terms and conditions set forth below and on the front side hereof constitute the entire Agreement between the customer named on the front side hereof ("Buyer") and Pureflow Filtration Div., and Pureflow Ozone Div., divisions of California Environmental Controls, Inc., a California corporation ("Seller").

2. TERMS OF SALE. (a) TAXES: Unless specifically provided on the front side hereof, prices specified herein on the Goods are exclusive of all local, state, and federal taxes including without limitation taxes on manufacturing, sales, receipts, gross income, occupation, use and all similar taxes, or other taxes of any nature. Wherever applicable, such taxes will be invoiced as a separate charge which Buyer agrees to pay the Seller. (b) TERMS OF PAYMENT: Net cash due upon receipt of invoice, unless noted on front side of this quotation, to approved credit accounts. The Buyer agrees to pay Seller an additional charge of one and one-half percent (1 and 1/2%) per month (or such lesser amount equal to the maximum rate permitted by law) on any invoices not paid according to these terms. (c) SECURITY INTEREST: Until payment in full of the purchase price therein specified, Seller reserves a security interest in the goods securing payment of such purchase price. (d) DELIVERY: Prices quoted are f.o.b. point of origin of shipments unless shipping is specifically included in price offered on front page. Prices include domestic packing for rail or commercial shipments only. Shipment and delivery dates are estimates based upon schedules of Seller's suppliers and are computed from the time of settlement of all details and receipt of full approval of drawings where drawing approval is required. (e) Field Supervision: Unless specifically provided on the front side hereof, no installation assistance or field supervision by Seller is included in the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

3. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This agreement supersedes all previous representations, statements, promises, agreements or understandings, written or otherwise. This Agreement is intended by the parties as a final expression of their understanding and no casual or prior dealings shall be relevant to explain any of the terms or conditions hereof. The Seller shall not be bound by any agent’s or employee’s representations, promises, statements or inducements not set forth in the Agreement. If any inconsistency exists between any typed or handwritten materials on the front hereof and these Standard Terms and Conditions, the former shall be controlling.

4. ACCEPTANCE. This quotation is an offer upon the terms and conditions herein specified. Acceptance by the Buyer may be effected by signing a copy of this quotation where specified and returning same to the Seller, or by the Buyer issuing a purchase order and delivering same to the Seller, which shall constitute Buyer's acceptance of this quotation and all of the terms and conditions herein specified. Acceptance of this offer is limited to its terms. Acceptances or confirmation which state additional or different terms from this offer shall be operative as acceptances; provided, however, that all such additional or differing terms shall be deemed material alterations within the meaning of Section 2207 (2) (b) of the California Commercial Code and notice of objection to them pursuant to Section 2207 (2) (c) of the California Commercial Code is hereby given.

5. CANCELLATION. Orders may be cancelled by the Buyer only with Seller's written consent and upon payment of reasonable and proper cancellation charges, including factory costs and expenses.

6. INSPECTION. Buyer agrees to inspect the goods, supplies, merchandise, and material covered hereby ("Goods") immediately upon their receipt by Buyer, secure a written acknowledgement from the delivering carrier as to any loss or damage and within three (3) business days of their receipt to give written notice to the Seller of any claim that the Goods do not conform with the terms of the Agreement. Failure to make such a claim within the stated period shall constitute an irrevocable acceptance of the Goods and an admission that they fully comply with all of the terms and conditions of the Agreement. Buyer expressly waives any right it may have to revoke acceptance after such three (3) day period.

7. DELAYS. Seller shall not be liable for any delays or failures in making shipments or deliveries caused by any contingency beyond Seller's control, or the control of Seller's suppliers or manufacturers, including without limitation failures or delays brought about by, caused by or in any manner arising from (i) labor conditions including strikes and shortages of labor, (ii) shortages of fuel, power, material or supplies, (iii) transportation delays, (iv) acts of God, fires, floods or weather problems, (v) damage to, or destruction in whole or in part of Goods, vehicles or manufacturing plants, (vi) accidents, or (vii) riots, government interference, embargos, regulations, war, insurrection or terrorist acts. The non-occurrence of the above contingencies with respect to Seller, its suppliers and manufacturers is a basic assumption of this agreement.

8. DELAY IN INSTRUCTIONS. Buyer agrees to furnish complete shipping instructions in such a manner as to reach the Seller at its main office ten (10) days before the date for any shipment specified herein.

Buyer's failure to so furnish complete shipping instructions shall, without notice, automatically extend the shipping date from day to day until the Buyer furnishes complete shipping instructions, or until the Seller exercises its right to terminate the Agreement.

9. RISK OF LOSS. Unless Buyer and Seller specifically agree in writing to modify the terms of Paragraph 2. (d), above, all risk or loss shall pass to the Buyer when Goods are delivered by Seller to the carrier. In the event that Buyer and Seller agree in writing that the Goods are sold f.o.b. destination, Seller’s responsibility for loss or damage terminates upon tender of delivery to Buyer by the carrier and the written acknowledgement and claims procedure provided for in Paragraph 4, above, shall be a precondition to any claim by Buyer for loss of damage in transit.

10. RETURNS. In no case are any Goods to be returned to Seller without first obtaining the written permission of Seller, which permission Seller may refuse to give at Seller's sole discretion. Only standard unused Goods as currently manufactured or inventoried by Seller which have been invoiced to Buyer within the previous ninety (90) days will be considered by Seller for return. Special items manufactured to order may not be returned under any circumstances. Goods which Seller accepts for return and credit will, in any event, be subject to a minimum handling and service charge of 25% plus all transportation charges. All returned Goods, if Seller accepts the return thereof, must in any case be securely packaged and shipped, freight prepaid, and the risk of loss shall remain with Buyer until the Seller actually receives the Goods.

11. DEFAULTS. In the event Buyer fails to comply with any of the terms of the Agreement or becomes bankrupt or insolvent or Buyer's financial condition becomes impaired or unsatisfactory to Seller, Seller may do any or all of the following: (a)Terminate the Agreement upon written notice thereof to Buyer without prejudice to Seller's rights to receive any amount then due under the Agreement; (b) Withhold all further deliveries under the Agreement; (c) require that Buyer pay for all future shipments in advance or provide other satisfactory security or guarantees to Seller that all existing and future invoices will be paid on or before their due dates; (d) Make partial shipments only to Buyer, which Buyer agrees to accept; (e) Recall any Goods then in transit and retake the same and repossess all Goods which may be stored with Seller in which case Buyer consents that all Goods so recalled, retaken or repossessed shall become the absolute property of Seller, provided that Buyer is given full credit therefor; (f) Upon written notice to Buyer revise the stated credit terms, if any, contained in this Agreement; (g) Without limitation, exercise any rights or remedies available to Seller under the Uniform Commercial Code as in force and effect on the date of the Agreement; or (h) Without limitation, exercise any other rights or remedies available to Seller under any applicable federal, state or local law.

12. ATTORNEY'S FEES. In the event of a default by Buyer of any of the terms or conditions of the Agreement, Buyer agrees to pay all costs of collection and enforcement incurred by Seller including, without limitation, Seller's reasonable attorney's fees and court costs.

13. RETENTION LIMITATION. Retention, if any is accepted by Pureflow Filtration Div., shall be limited to a maximum of ten percent (10%) of the contract price. All monies retained shall be paid, in full, upon successful “start-up” of the equipment supplied, or ninety (90) days after shipment of said goods, whichever date first occurs. The payment of monies retained under the terms of this paragraph is not conditioned upon any factors, issues, events or contingencies which are not specifically delineated in this quotation. The right of Pureflow Filtration Division to payment is NOT subject to any payment provisions enforced upon Buyer by the terms of any other contract with either Pureflow or a third party.

14. CONSEQUENTIAL / LIQUIDATED DAMAGES. The Buyer agrees that notwithstanding the form in which any legal or equitable action, proceeding or position may be brought or asserted by Buyer against Seller including without limitation claims based upon actual or alleged delays or breaches of warranty, that Seller's liability, if any, arising out of or in any way related to this Agreement, shall be limited to actual money damages in an amount not to exceed the total amount actually paid for the Goods by Buyer. Buyer further agrees that seller shall not, in any event, be liable for indirect, special, consequential or liquidated damages or penalties, whether based upon contract, warranty, tort, or negligence.

15. PROPRIETARY MATERIAL. All drawings, patterns, specifications, and information included in this proposal, and all information otherwise supplied by Pureflow Filtration Div. relating to the design, erection, operation, and maintenance of the goods, including filter media and all treatment processes, is the proprietary and / or confidential material or information of Pureflow Filtration Div. Purchaser shall not disclose such material or information to others or allow others to use such material or information without express written permission from an officer of Pureflow Filtration Div.

16. GOVERNING LAW / CONSENT TO JURISDICTION. (a) The terms and conditions set forth herein shall be construed under and in accordance with the laws of the State of California. The parties hereto consent to the jurisdiction and venue of any court of general jurisdiction in the Southeast District of Los Angeles County and the United States District Court for the Central District of California, with respect to any proceedings arising out of or in connection with the Agreement or any purchase hereunder, and further agree that mailing to either party by certified or registered mail shall constitute lawful and valid service of process. (b) No Waiver: No waiver by Seller of any default by Buyer shall be deemed a waiver of any subsequent default by Buyer. (c) Severability: Should any of the terms or conditions of the Agreement be declared invalid or unenforceable, it shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any of the remaining terms and conditions.

17. VALIDITY. The price quoted is firm for thirty (30) days, unless otherwise identified on the front of this quotation.

18. ERRORS. Pureflow Filtration Div. and Pureflow Ozone Div. of California Environmental Controls, Inc. reserves the right to correct or identify any scrivener’s errors including, but not limited to typographical, clerical or dictation errors, in the quotation without any liability to Pureflow Filtration Div. or Pureflow Ozone Div., of California Environmental Controls, Inc.

19. TECHNICAL ADVICE. Upon Buyer's request, Seller may furnish technical advice with reference to the use of the material sold hereunder, to such extent as Seller has such information conveniently available; however, it is expressly agreed that there is no obligation to furnish any such advice, and that if any advice or assistance is furnished, which will be without charge, it shall be given and accepted at Buyer's risk, and Seller shall not be responsible or liable for the advice or assistance given or results thereof.

20. WARRANTIES: Except as provided below, Seller warrants that equipment or parts thereof delivered hereunder meet Sellers' standard specification for the equipment or parts, or such other specifications as have been expressly made as part of this Agreement. Equipment and parts sold, but not manufactured, by Seller are warranted to the extent of the manufacturer's original warranty. THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. SELLER MAKES NO WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE BUYER WILL MAKE NO WARRANTY OR MODIFY ANY EXISTING WARRANTY TO ANY CUSTOMER BEYOND ANY WARRANTY STATED BY SELLER'S SPECIFICATIONS. NO LIABILITY WILL RESULT TO EITHER PARTY FROM DELAY IN PERFORMANCE OR NON-PERFORMANCE CAUSED BY CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND THE CONTROL OF THE PARTY AFFECTED. THE MEASURE OF DAMAGES RECOVERABLE BY BUYER SHALL NOT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY BUYER TO SELLER. THIS IS BUYER'S SOLE REMEDY AGAINST SELLER. SELLER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT OR PROSPECTIVE, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING. NO EQUIPMENT OR PARTS SHALL BE RETURNED WITHOUT INSTRUCTIONS FROM SELLER'S HOME OFFICE.

PF601.5
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6739 Washington Ave. Whittier CA 90601
www.waterbypureflow.com
[email protected]
+1 562 945 3425
+1 800 926 3426
Bulletin No. A2.090309.6
1 2
3 Suggested Pilot Filter Study Protocol for The Removal of Arsenic, Iron, & Manganese Using Coagulation / Filtration Process
Description of The Pilot Study
A. Pilot Study Goals / objections

• To verify the effectiveness of the process in removing / reducing contaminants, including: arsenic (As), iron (Fe), and manganese (Mn) in the raw well water to the following United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCL) (See Note 1).

Arsenic ……………………………. < 10 μg / l
Iron .................................... < 0.30 mg / L Manganese ........................ < 0.05 mg / L
• Select the most effective filter media (see note 2).
• Determine chemical usage requirements including oxidant; e.g., sodium hypochlorite (NaOCI), co-precipitant; e.g., ferric salts, such as ferric chloride (FeCl3) / ferrics sulfate (Fe2[SO4]3), and any other process specific chemicals, such as acid and or caustic to adjust pH. • Determine pre and post filter chemical dosage rates including oxidant e.g., sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl), co-precipitant, e.g., ferric salts, such as ferric chloride (FeCl3) / ferric sulfate (Fe2[SO4]3), and if any other process specific chemicals, such as acid, and / or caustic are required to adjust the pH. • Determine the most effective and economical filtration rate (gpm/ft2 of media) that will achieve the treatment goals and provide an effective bashwash to filtration ratio. • Define the frequency and duration for the filter backwash cycles. • Provide an accurate estimate of long-term operating costs.

Notes: 1. State and or utility MCL may be lower than the EPA MCL.

2. Raw water quality data and or field testing may indicate a requirement to test multiple media types

3. Varying contaminant levels in the raw water may require an automated pilot filter to test 24/ hrs / day for extended periods.

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Notes:

1. If residual solids settling time is unacceptable, determine what flocculant and dosage rate is required to cause the sludge to settle within the required time.

2. Water must be taken from a valve located in teh water main immediately downstream from the well pump. Do not pump well water from a storage tank to the pilot filter(s).

C. Field Sampling
In addition to field testing of water quality, raw and filtered water "grab samples" will be sent to qualified independent laboratories for verification of field tests. Samples will be taken at significant intervals and should include the following: filtration without ferric salt feed, filtration with ferric salt feed, filtration without pH adjustment, filtration with pH adjustment, and filtration performance at the optimized filter flow and chemical feed rates.

Notes:

1. The responsibility for payment of laboratory testing should be determine before pilot testing begins, e.g., client / consulting engineer / contractor.

2. Sampling complexity and frequency to be determined before starting.

3. Refer to Pureflow filtration Div. Bulletin NO. T2.9422.7 Arsenic, Iron, and Manganese General mineral Analysis for sampling protocol.

4. Chlorine break point must be established and chlorine residual must be on the plus side of break point before filtred water samples are taken.

D. Pilot Filter and Laboratory Test Equipment (Suggested Minimum Two (2) ________" I.D. pilot filter with control valves (manual / automatic), effluent and backwash water flow meters, pressure gauges, and raw / treated water sampling valves.

Note: A minimum of two (2) 3" I.D. pilot filter columns is recommended. Other commonly accepted filter sizes are 6", 12", 24", 36", and 48" depending on job site requirements / pilot study protocol.

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6739 Washington Ave. Whittier CA 90601
www.waterbypureflow.com
[email protected]
+1 562 945 3425
+1 800 926 3426
Bulletin No. A2.090309.6
Note: Optimum filter backwash frequency and backwash water sludge settline will be tested each day of the pilot study.

Four (4) Chemical feed pumps with digital controls to feed: sodium hypochlorite, ferric salt (e.g., ferric chloride), acid (sulfuric, H2SO4) and caustic (sodium hydroxide, NaOH) One (1) Colorimeter with chemical reagents (for free and total chlorine, iron, and manganese) One (1) Low range arsenic test kit
One (1) pH meter
One (1) Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) test kit (AWWA standard) One (1) Thermometer (water temperature monitoring)
One (1) Turbidimeter (NTU)
E. Daily Test Operations
Day 1
Equipment setup and calibration. Determine optimum chemical dosage rate to reach chlorine break point. Test for the reduction of arsenic, iron, and manganese levels, without the addition of ferric salt or acid.

Days 2 & 3
a) Determine optimum ferric salt dosage rate and continue testing for other optimum chemical dosage rates (and contaminant removal) and determine how arsenic concentration varies with ferric salt dosage.
b) Determine optimum pH for the removal of contaminants. c) Determine optimum filter flux. (Flow rate in gpm / ft 2 of media) d) Determine caustic dosage (e.g. sodium hydroxide), if required, to provide water that is non- corrosive, downstream of the filter.

Days 3 & 4
Determine contaminant removal at various filtration rates, at optimum chemical dosage rates. Confirm chlorine dosage rate required to provide the required disinfectant / free chlorine residual past the filter.

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Day 5 Continue testing, if required.

Notes:

1. Minimum recommended testing period is three (3) days.

2. Notify city personnel each day when meaningful sampling can be performed by city staff and Pureflow field personnel.

3. Laboratory testing must follow AWWA standards including sample bottle type / preparation.

Please refer to Bulletin No. T2.944 Pureflow General Mineral Analysis and Design Data Bulletins (arsenic, iron, and manganese), for our recommended field and laboratory water quality test procedures.

4. At least two (2) samples of filtered water must be taken at each sampling interval. The Client will take one (1) of the samples. The other one (1) samples are to be sent to two (2) separate, qualified, laboratories by the filter manufacturer and / or consulting engineer.

5. If the results of field testing for arsenic are not verified by the laboratory test results, additional on-site testing may be required.

6. We suggest contacting the local water analytical laboratory, in advance of the pilot testing, to have them provide a minimum twenty-four hour "turnaround" of the test results.

7. Disposal of well water must be considered before pilot testing.

8. Well should be pumped at design flow rate during pilot testing to assure that the raw water quality being tested is the same that the full-scale filter will treat.

F. Pilot Filter Study Report
The pilot filter study report must be comprehensive, include data pertinent to the particular well and / or wells that are to be treated, and must include the following data as a minimum:
• A brief description of the field conditions and existing water well / treatment equipment • An executive summary
• List of field personnel on site during testing
• Description of the pretreatment equipment, filtration system and accessories used to run the pilot test • Photographs of the site / test equipment
•Copies of field-testing data sheets for each day on the well site • Break point chlorination curve
• Water quality test analytical methods
• Field operation procedures
• Discussion of pilot test results
• Tables indicating test results & contaminant removal using various media, oxidant dosage rates, & pH levels • pH (pre-filter and post-filter)
• Filter vessel pressure losses at various time intervals • Chemical feed rates vs. contaminant removal
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6739 Washington Ave. Whittier CA 90601
www.waterbypureflow.com
[email protected]
+1 562 945 3425
+1 800 926 3426
Bulletin No. A2.090309.6
• Filter column configuration including :
* Support media *Active media *Column diameter / height *Backwash loading rate & duration *Filter run time *Total media depth *Filter run time before contaminant breakthrough *Filter area (sq. ft. media) • Raw water vs. filtered water quality
• P & ID of pilot filter test process
• Chart showing pressure drop as a function of run time • Backwash water mass recoveries (CA requires Toxicity Characteristic Leaching Procedure W.E.T. Test) • Conclusions

THE FOLLOWING DATA CAN ALSO BE PROVIDED WITH THE PILOT STUDY WHEN REQUESTED BY THE CLIENT / CONSULTING ENGINEER:
• Recommended treatment process, including P & ID and the dimensions of the area required to install the treatment process.
• Operation and maintenance costs of recommended treatment process, including daily chemical consumption, and estimated daily chemical cost.
• Budget proposal for treatment process.

COMMENTS
a) The above information is offered as a guide to prepare a comprehensive protocol for a pilot test filter study to remove arsenic, iron, and manganese from drinking water supplies and industrial applications using a coagulation / filtration (permanent media) filtration system. Other contaminants such as hydrogen sulfide, ammonia (NH3), total organic carbon (TOC), etc. can affect the removal of the primary contaminants, and / or the effective filter run time and must be considered during the planning and operation stages of the pilot filter test so that these contaminants are removed along with the primary contaminants.

Note: If arsenic is the primary contaminant to be removed from the drinking water supply and the use of Disposable Media is under consideration, other contaminants (such as iron, manganese, sulfides, organics, chromium [Cr], silica [Si], phosphates [e.g., sodium phosphate, NaH2PO4], etc.) will also affect the removal of arsenic by occupying the surface of the media intended to remove arsenic. This will reduce the effective life of the disposable Media, increase the disposal frequency of the media and, the cost of operation.
b) Potential seasonal variance of contaminants must be considered when evaluating pilot filter test results.

Wells that are subject to substantial increase / decrease in contaminants should be tested when the contaminant levels are highest. Short term testing can result in questionable test results if contaminant variation is not considered.

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c) The cost of pilot testing should be considered when writing a pilot filter study protocol. Comprehensive pilot testing often requires more field personnel, increased sampling and laboratory analysis costs, and also increased pilot test report complexity and costs.
d) Pureflow recommends that clients discuss the proposed pilot filter study protocol with a consulting engineer and their local Department of Health Services (DHS) officer before the protocol is finalized and field testing begins.
e) If a generator is required to provide power for the pilot trailer, refer to teh Pureflow Pilot Trailer Data Sheet for power requirements.
f) The pilot trailer and ancillary equipment must be protected by a security fence or gated facility. g) Refer to Pureflow pilot Trailer data Sheet for operating parameters. h) Contaminants such as trihalomethanes (THM), or color in the raw water may require an alternate oxidant such as ozone. Chlorine would be fed to provide a disinfecting residual downstream of the filter system. i) Client, contractor, or consulting engineer must provide adequate property insurance to cover the replacment cost of the pilot trailer and testing equiment.

TREATABILITY STUDY
As an alternate to a comprehensive pilot filter study, water purveyors and consulting engineers can also consider a "Treatability Study". This test is performed at the well site and is generally run with a small diameter pilot filter column (e.g., 3" I.D.), and operated to gather basic data to determine the ability of the process / filter media to remove arsenic, iron, and manganese.

The pilot test data and report are simple, are usually operated for one (1) to three (3) days and are also much less expensive than a comprehensive pilot test study. "Treatability Studies" are sometimes run prior to a comprehensive pilot test to determine / confirm basic raw water quality and treatment data in order to write a pilot test protocol that is designed for the specific parameters of the raw water to be filtered.

Bench Testing
Small-batch water samples can be tested in a laboratory using multi-position, variable speed har testing equipment to simulate chemical mixing, flocculation, and settling conditions in a full scale WTP, and/or small diameter filter columns (typically 1“ to 2“ diameter). Testing protocol should be established using AWWA standards as a guide. Water should be tested within 24 hours from the time the water samples were taken.

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[email protected]
(800) 926-3426
6739 Washington Ave. / P.O. Box 469
Whittier, CA 90608-0469
(562) 945-3425
[email protected]
www.waterbypureflow.com
Contact
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Community Development & Public Works Department.

INTEROFFICE MEMO
To: City Manager
From: Malachi Berard, Water Supervisor
Date: June 22, 2026
RE: Emergency Pilot Study for The Removal of Arsenic, Iron & Manganese Process with Pure Flow
This memo is to request immediate authorization to approve Pure Flow to conduct a pilot study at City Yard Well to evaluate treatment options in removing or reducing key contaminants in our raw groundwater supply.

City Yard Well has consistently produced manganese levels that are extremely close to the current regulatory thresholds. This places the City at increased risk of non-compliance, particularly as regulatory standards continue to evolve. On September 4, 2025, the Division of Drinking Water proposed revised notification and response levels for manganese of 0.05 mg/L and 0.20 mg/L, respectively. These proposed changes indicate the State’s clear intent to lower acceptable limits, which will directly impact on our operations and compliance requirements.

Due to the urgency of this matter and the potential for stricter manganese standards, approval to proceed with Pure Flow is strongly recommended. A quote and documentation are attached to complete the study in the amount of $10,000.00 and is budgeted under the Pump and Well Repair 050-450-7100-00000.

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1 TO: City of La Palma
7822 Walker St.

La Palma, CA 90623
Jake Chavira
714-690-3312
[email protected]

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DATE: 6/08/26 QUOTE#:P2603041A REVISION 0

SUBJECT: Mn,Fe, As Removal Pilot Study
REFERENCE: City of La Palma City Yard Well

WE ARE PLEASED TO OFFER OUR QUOTATION ON THE FOLLOWING

ITEM QTY DESCRIPTION UNIT PRICE EXTENDED
1 LOT PUREFLOW FILTRATION DIV. - MOBILE PILOT LABORATORY STUDY

Notes:
1) Laboratory testing fees to verify field results will be by the city 2) Inlet water to and drain from the trailer by others
3) Two (2) 120V, 20-amp circuits at the job site are required 4) Secure & safe location to stage the mobile pilot laboratory are required 5) Review Pureflow Bulletin for our suggested protocol for Mn/Fe removal ……………….. $10,000.00
NOTE: PRICE(S) DOES (DO) NOT INCLUDE ANY TAX UNLESS SPECIFICALLY NOTED PAYMENT TERMS: 50% with order, 50% with pilot report
APPROX. DATE OF SHIPMENT: TBA
EST. SHIPPING WEIGHT: TBD
F.O.B.: Shipping Point, Pre-Pay & Add
PUREFLOW FILTRATION DIV.

By: Title: VP Date: 6/08/2026
Please sign and return
Accepted by: Title: Date:

Prices specified herein are exclusive of all taxes unless specifically noted This proposal is subject to all terms and conditions printed on face and reverse side

QUOTATION
6739 Washington Ave.

Whittier CA 90601
[email protected]
+1 562 945 3425
+1 800 926 3426
www.waterbypureflow.com
Print Name, Title, & Date
Print Name, Title, & Date
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2 PUREFLOW FILTRATION DIV. QUOTATION STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE

5. CANCELLATION. Orders may be cancelled by the Buyer only with Seller's written consent and upon payment of reasonable and proper cancellation charges, including factory costs and expenses.

17. VALIDITY. The price quoted is firm for thirty (30) days, unless otherwise identified on the front of this quotation.

PF601.5
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Agenda Item No. 10 September 1, 2026 | 1
City of La Palma
Agenda Item No. 10
MEETING DATE: September 1, 2026
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
SUBMITTED BY: Jake Chavira, Acting Community Development & Public Works Director
AGENDA TITLE: Approve an Agreement with OpenGov, Inc. for Community Development Permitting, Licensing, and Code Enforcement Software and Implementation
RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Approve and authorize the City Manager to enter into a three-year agreement with OpenGov, Inc. for Community Development permitting, licensing, code enforcement, and related software services in an amount not to exceed $198,597.59 for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029.

BACKGROUND:

In 2024, the City Council approved an agreement with OpenGov, Inc. (OpenGov) to implement a cloud-based permitting, licensing, and code enforcement software system for the Community Development Department. The system was selected to modernize the City's permitting processes, improve communication between departments, provide online services to customers, and consolidate several separate programs into one system.

Prior to OpenGov, the City used separate systems for building permits, code enforcement, and business licensing, while planning applications and other development records were largely maintained through paper files and network folders. OpenGov provided the City with an integrated system and established a City-controlled database for permitting and development records.

The City's previous agreement with OpenGov expired on June 30, 2026.

SUMMARY:

Since implementation, OpenGov has become an important part of the City's Community Development operations. The system is used for planning applications, building permits, code enforcement, business licensing, inspections, online payments, and coordination of development-related permits. It also provides centralized records, automated workflows, online customer access, and improved communication between departments.

Staff recommends entering into a new three-year agreement with OpenGov to continue these services and maintain the City's existing permitting and development processes without interruption.

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The proposed three-year costs are as follows:

PERIOD ANNUAL COST
July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027 $62,996.85
July 1, 2027 – June 30, 2028 $66,146.68
July 1, 2028 – June 30, 2029 $69,454.06
TOTAL $198,597.59
FISCAL IMPACT:

The total cost of the proposed three-year agreement is $198,597.59. For Fiscal Year 2026-27, $57,100 is budgeted in the Community Development Administration Computer Software Support Account (Account No. 001-510-6040-00000). An additional $5,896.85 is needed, and staff will request a mid-year budget adjustment to cover the shortfall.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. OpenGov, Inc. - 3 Year Agreement

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OpenGov Inc.
660 3rd Street, Suite 100
San Francisco, CA 94107
United States
Order Form Number: Q-19957 Prepared By: Jaclyn Rodman
Created On: 08/24/2026 Email: [email protected]
Order Form Expiration: 09/23/2026 Contract Term: 36 Months Subscription Start Date: 07/01/2026
Subscription End Date: 06/30/2029
Customer Information:

Customer: City of La Palma, CA Contact Name: Jake Chavira Bill To/Ship To: 7822 Walker St. Email: [email protected] La Palma, California Phone: 714-690-3310
90623
United States
Order Details:

Billing Frequency: Prepaid
Payment Terms: Net 30 Days
SOFTWARE SERVICES:

Product Name Start Date End Date Annual Fee
Accounting & Finance Export 07/01/2026 06/30/2027 $3,207.11 Esri ArcGIS Integration 07/01/2026 06/30/2027 $1,603.56 MAT / Assessor System & Flags 07/01/2026 06/30/2027 $4,581.59 Permitting & Licensing: Unlimited
Service Areas 07/01/2026 06/30/2027 $53,604.60
Accounting & Finance Export 07/01/2027 06/30/2028 $3,367.47 Esri ArcGIS Integration 07/01/2027 06/30/2028 $1,683.74 MAT / Assessor System & Flags 07/01/2027 06/30/2028 $4,810.67 Permitting & Licensing: Unlimited
Service Areas 07/01/2027 06/30/2028 $56,284.80

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Accounting & Finance Export 07/01/2028 06/30/2029 $3,535.84 Esri ArcGIS Integration 07/01/2028 06/30/2029 $1,767.92 MAT / Assessor System & Flags 07/01/2028 06/30/2029 $5,051.20 Permitting & Licensing: Unlimited
Service Areas 07/01/2028 06/30/2029 $59,099.10
Customer Billing/Service Periods:

Period: Total:
07/01/2026 $62,996.85
07/01/2027 $66,146.68
07/01/2028 $69,454.06
Order Form Legal Terms:

This Order Form incorporates the OpenGov Master Services Agreement ("MSA") between OpenGov and the entity identified above ("Customer") dated February 8, 2024. This Order Form also incorporates the OpenGov Data Processing Addendum (“DPA”) available at https://opengov.com/data-processing-addendum.

The "Agreement" between OpenGov and Customer consists of the Order Form, MSA, DPA, and, if Professional Services are purchased, the Statement of Work.

Unless otherwise specified above, fees for the Software Services and Professional Services shall be due and payable, in advance, 30 days from receipt of the invoice.

By signing this Agreement, Customer acknowledges that it has reviewed, and agrees to be legally bound by the Agreement. Each party’s acceptance of this Agreement is conditional upon the other’s acceptance of the Agreement to the exclusion of all other terms.

City of La Palma, CA: OpenGov, Inc.

Signature:
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Signature:
____________________________
Name:
____________________________
Name:
____________________________
Title:
____________________________
Title:
____________________________
Date:
____________________________
Date:
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Agenda Item No. 11 September 1, 2026 | 1
City of La Palma
Agenda Item No. 11
MEETING DATE: September 1, 2026
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
SUBMITTED BY: Peter L. Kim, City Manager
Alisha Farnell, Assistant to the City Manager
AGENDA TITLE: Economic Development and Business Engagement Ad Hoc Committee
RECOMMENDED ACTION:

It is recommended that the City Council:

1. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-XX establishing the Economic Development and Business Engagement Ad Hoc Committee;

2. Adopt Amended Council Policy No. 8 governing Economic Development and Business Engagement; and

3. Appoint two Council Members to serve on the new Economic Development and Business Engagement Ad Hoc Committee.

BACKGROUND:

Over the years, the City Council has established several distinct advisory bodies to support business engagement and land use planning. The Business Task Force was originally created in December 2012 to succeed the Business Subcommittee and address local business concerns. In January 2019, the Business Engagement Ad Hoc Committee was established to directly engage local businesses and foster economic vitality. Most recently, in December 2023, the Economic Development/Land Use Advisory Ad Hoc Committee was created for a one-year term to analyze land use issues and connect with property owners. Mayor Nitesh P. Patel and Mayor Pro Tem Debbie S. Baker were appointed at the December 9, 2025 Council Meeting to serve on all three business or economic developmentrelated bodies.

On March 3, 2026, the City Council adopted its 2026 Goals and Objectives, which included a specific objective to consolidate these three advisory bodies into a single, unified committee to foster better coordination, enhance clarity, and maximize administrative efficiency.

DISCUSSION:

Adopting the proposed Resolution and amended Council Policy No. 8 formally establishes the Economic Development and Business Engagement Ad Hoc Committee and eliminates the three

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existing committees. The Ad Hoc Committee will consist of two Council Members.

The new Committee will work cooperatively with the City Manager and designated staff on key business outreach initiatives related to the implementation of the Economic Development Plan 2030.

These duties include selecting honorees for the quarterly Business Spotlight Award and hosting an annual Business Mixer to strengthen local relationships and support business retention and expansion. Additionally, the Committee may provide policy and advisory oversight on land use matters and the continued implementation of the Economic Development Plan 2030. Committee members will provide periodic updates on development and business engagement activities during Council Member AB 1234 Reports at regular City Council meetings. The Committee is temporary in nature and will dissolve on December 12, 2028 (December 2028 Council Meeting), unless otherwise determined by the City Council.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Eliminating three separate committees and using a single Ad Hoc Committee will streamline staff resource allocation and reduce administrative overhead. Planned engagement activities, such as the annual Business Mixer and the quarterly Business Spotlight Awards, will be supported through existing budgeted economic development resources.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution Establishing an Economic Development and Business Engagement Ad Hoc Committee

2. Amended City Council Policy No. 8

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City of La Palma: Resolution No. 2026-XX Page 1 of 3
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-XX

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PALMA,

CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND

BUSINESS ENGAGEMENT AD HOC COMMITTEE TO ADVISE ON THE
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2030,

AND RELATED MATTERS
WHEREAS, the City of La Palma City Council 2026 Goals and Objectives include a specific objective to consolidate the Business Task Force, the Business Engagement Ad Hoc Committee, and the Economic Development/Land Use Advisory Ad Hoc Committees into a single, unified committee to foster better coordination and collaboration; and WHEREAS, the Business Task Force was originally established on December 18, 2012 to address business concerns and succeed the Business Subcommittee; and WHEREAS, the Business Engagement Ad Hoc Committee was originally established on January 25, 2019 to engage local businesses to promote economic prosperity and maintain a healthy local economy; and
WHEREAS, the Economic Development/Land Use Advisory Ad Hoc Committee was originally established on December 12, 2023 for a period of a year in order to speak with property owners and analyze land use issues specific to La Palma; and WHEREAS, the Business Engagement Ad Hoc Committee and Economic Development/Land Use Advisory Ad Hoc Committee collaborate to advise on the implementation of the City’s Economic Development Plan 2030; and WHEREAS, establishing a single successor Ad Hoc Committee to serve as a temporary advisory subcommittee for purposes of assisting with tasks related to the City’s Economic Development Plan 2030.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council of the City of La Palma does hereby resolve as follows:

SECTION 1. Establishment. The City Council hereby establishes the Economic Development and Business Engagement Ad Hoc Committee to provide policy and advisory oversight of the implementation of the City’s Economic Development Plan 2030, engage with local businesses, and advise on matters specifically related to the plan. The Economic Development and Business Engagement Ad Hoc Committee shall serve as a successor to and eliminate the Business Task Force, Business Engagement Ad Hoc Committee, and the Economic Development/Land Use Advisory Ad Hoc Committees.

SECTION 2. Duties of the Ad Hoc Committee. The Ad Hoc Committee shall have the following duties:
• Work cooperatively with the City Manager to engage local businesses through the Business Spotlight Award program and Business Mixer event(s); and

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• Provide policy and advisory oversight, as needed, of the Economic Development Plan 2030 Action Plan; and
• Provide a report out to the City Council on development and business engagement activities from time to time during Council Member AB 1234 Reports at City Council Meetings.

SECTION 3. Composition. The Economic Development and Business Engagement Ad Hoc Committee shall consist of two Council Members appointed by the City Council. Staff support shall be designated by the City Manager.

SECTION 4. Dissolution. The Economic Development and Business Engagement Ad Hoc Committee will be dissolved on December 12, 2028 (December 2028 Council Meeting), unless the Council determines otherwise.

SECTION 5. Certification. The Acting City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution and shall affix their signature and City Seal and that same shall be entered into the Book of Resolutions.

APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of La Palma at a Regular Meeting on the __ day of _____, 2026.

__________________________
Nitesh P. Patel
Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________
Alisha Farnell
Acting City Clerk

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City of La Palma: Resolution No. 2026-XX Page 3 of 3

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) SS.

CITY OF LA PALMA )
I, ALISHA FARNELL, Acting City Clerk of the City of La Palma, California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the City Council of said City at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the __ day of _____, 2026, and that it was so adopted by called vote as follows:

AYES:

NOES:

_______________________________
Alisha Farnell
Acting City Clerk

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City of La Palma: Council Policy No. 8: Economic Development and Business Engagement Page 1

CITY OF LA PALMA

COUNCIL POLICY
NUMBER: 8
DATE: January 25, 2019 (Adopted); September 1, 2026 (Amended) SUBJECT: Economic Development and Business Engagement

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND BUSINESS ENGAGEMENT AD HOC COMMITTEE The City Council shall appoint two of its members to serve on the Economic Development and Business Engagement Ad Hoc Committee (“Committee”) with support from the City Manager or designee. The Committee shall be advisory to the City Council and shall meet at such times as the Committee deems appropriate. The Committee shall report out to the City Council on economic development and business engagement activities from time to time during Council Member AB 1234 Reports. The purpose of the Committee is to provide policy and advisory oversight of the implementation of the City’s Economic Development Plan 2030, engage with local businesses, and advise on matters related to the City’s Economic Development Plan 2030.

The prior policy was originally adopted on January 25, 2019. This policy was amended on September 1, 2026.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND BUSINESS ENGAGEMENT AD HOC COMMITTEE DUTIES
The following tasks will be executed by the Committee:

1. Business Spotlight Award: Select and recognize a local business at a City Council meeting on a quarterly basis, at a minimum, in collaboration with the City Manager or designee.

Honorees will also be promoted across the City’s outreach channels, including the Mosaic community newsletter and recreation guide, the Visionary e-newsletter, social media, and the City website.

2. Annual Business Mixer: Host a mixer/networking event with local businesses to demonstrate appreciation and build relationships that facilitate business retention and possible expansion. The event will be coordinated by the Committee and designated staff, subject to approval of the Council.

3. Advisory Oversight on Economic Development and Business Engagement: Provide general advisory oversight, on an as-needed basis, regarding the implementation of the Economic Development Plan 2030 and any related matters.

The following tasks will be executed by the City Manager, or designee:

1. Economic Development Plan 2030: Continue implementation of Action Plan items contained in the Economic Development Plan 2030. Provide the Committee with updates on progress made and any advisory input needed.

2. Review of Existing Business Engagement Practices: In collaboration with the Committee,

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City of La Palma: Council Policy No. 8: Economic Development and Business Engagement Page 2 conduct a review of the City’s existing business engagement efforts to improve effectiveness. Continue to seek new ways to engage with and feature current and new La Palma businesses.

3. Billboard Advertisement: Use City ad space on local billboards to promote La Palma as a whole.

REVIEW AND UPDATES
This policy is to be reviewed as needed.

The City Council Goals and Objectives, adopted on March 3, 2026, include an objective to streamline the Council’s Business Task Force, Business Engagement Ad Hoc, and Economic Development/Land Use Advisory Committees into a single committee to improve coordination and collaboration. The Economic Development and Business Engagement Ad Hoc Committee is intended to serve as the successor to the previously listed committees.

DISSOLUTION
The Economic Development and Business Engagement Ad Hoc Committee will be dissolved on December 12, 2028 (December 2028 Council Meeting), unless the Council determines otherwise.

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