City of La Palma
Agenda Item No. 2
MEETING DATE:
April 19, 2016
TO:
CITY COUNCIL
FROM:
CITY MANAGER
SUBMITTED BY:
Kimberly Kenney, Deputy City Clerk
AGENDA TITLE:
Approval of Council Minutes
______________________________________________________________________
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
It is recommended that the City Council approve the Minutes of the March 22, 2016, Special
Budget Workshop and the Minutes of the April 5, 2016, Regular Meeting of the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
APPROVED:
City Manager
Agenda Item 2
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Attachment 1
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE LA PALMA CITY COUNCIL
March 22, 2016
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Goedhart called the Special Meeting of the La Palma City
Council to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of La Palma City Hall, 7822 Walker
Street, La Palma, California, with Council Members Hwangbo and Shanahan being
absent.
ROLL CALL:
Council Members
Council Members
present:
Mayor Goedhart, Mayor Pro Tem Steggell, and
Council Member Kim
Council Members
absent:
Council Member Hwangbo and Council
Member Shanahan
City Officials present:
Laurie Murray, City Manager
Michael Belknap, Community Services Director
Douglas Dumhart, Community Development
Director
Mike McCrary, Interim Police Chief
Sea Shelton, Administrative Services Director
Jim Engen, Police Captain
Terry Kim, Police Captain
Chet Corbin, Management Analyst
Carlo Nafarrete, Maintenance Supervisor
Cindy Robinson, Recreation Supervisor
James Tsumura, Water Supervisor
Kimberly Kenney, Minutes Clerk
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Pro Tem Steggell
City Manager Murray introduced Sea Shelton as the City's new Administrative Services
Director.
REGULAR ITEM
1.
Fiscal Year 2016-17 Budget Workshop
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March 22, 2016
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City
Manager
Laurie
Murray
gave
a
presentation
to
include
a general budget overview, revenue losses, expenditure increases, and
other factors that have led to the City's current Deficit;
Discussion ensued regarding the amount of interest the City has received since
moving money from the Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) to investments with
the PFM Group; that Staff will report back on the portfolio’s performance; support
for the presentation; that expenditures exceed revenues even after all the
measures have been taken over the previous four years; that the City Council and
community will need to decide how to address financial concerns; that there are
only three ways to address the City’s fiscal condition and the first is to cut
expenditures - which the City has already done, increase revenues, or a
combination of both; that further cuts will impact services and the Community;
investigate the possibility of regionalizing services; and that maybe it is time to look
into a tax measure; and that fortunately the City has funds to help the deficit, but
that only allows the City time to address the real financial problem.
City Manager Murray continued by giving a presentation on General Government
and Administrative Services Budget; and reviewed the City Council budget, but
noted that she would need direction on the City Council Stipends and Training
budgets.
Mayor Goedhart responded that the City Council has been very frugal on its use
travel and training monies, but that he would like to reduce the City Council's
training budget to $5,000; and that it can always be adjusted at mid-year.
By consensus, the City Council agreed to lower the City Council Meetings and
Trainings budget to $5,000.
Discussion ensued regarding the City Council directing Staff on how to budget for
their individual stipends as a majority of the City Council has taken a 5%
reduction on their stipends; how to address the upcoming new Council Member's
stipend; and that the City Council stipend will not impact the overall budget.
City Manager Murray continued with the presentation on General Government and
detailed the City Attorney's previous cuts and proposed agreement, which will be
brought forth for approval.
Mayor Goedhart commented that he would like to see the City Attorney delay any
increase their retainer until mid-year, next year; accepting of additional charges for
special projects; inquired about legal service charges and details regarding costs
for upcoming labor negotiations.
Discussion ensued regarding support for legal services to continue taking
reductions as employees have; that both the City and Labor Attorney services
should reflect cost reductions; that there is an increase in employee training;
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and support for the increased training cost as it is an investment in the
City's employees.
City Manager Murray continued the presentation on Administrative Services; and
asked for direction on whether to fund a newspaper clipping service as it is no
longer feasible for a City staff member to spend two hours a week clipping
newspaper articles.
By consensus, the City Council agreed to eliminate newspaper clipping services
from the budget and that staff would no longer clip articles for inclusion in the City
Manager’s weekly report.
City Manager Murray continued the presentation by detailing expenditures and
changes to the rest of the Administrative Services Budget.
Council Comments and Questions regarding the General Government and
Administrative Services Budget presentation:
Discussion ensued regarding clarification of the expenses for Professional
Contract Services; that money was earmarked for general accounting services for
the Government Financial Services consultant due to reductions in staffing; that
the City's audit, property tax information, Successor Agency accounting, grant
services, and other accounting services are included in that line item; that the City
Council would like to see more line item detail in the chart of accounts; opposition
to the amount budgeted for grant services and that it should be reduced from
$40,000 to $15,000 unless Staff can show a definitive return on the grant services
investment; that Staff will examine the amount spent and dollar amount received
for grant services; that over the past two years, the City has not spent $40,000 per
year for grant services; that grant writing requires expertise and time that is
provided through the grant services; that Mayor Goedhart would like to reduce the
grant services budget to $15,000; that the City Council wants to see the analysis
and return made on the investment in grant services; an estimation that the City
has received approximately $600,000 in grants at a cost of $20,000; and that the
City's grant services needs to be evaluated.
John Alvis, a La Palma resident, addressed the City Council regarding Staff using
a data base to collect information on grants; and suggested ways to reduce Staff
time involved with writing grant applications.
Mayor Goedhart requested to take a short break at 7:53 p.m.
Mayor Goedhart reconvened the City Council at 8:01 p.m.
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Interim Police Chief McCrary gave a presentation on the general overview of the
Police Department budget.
City Manager Murray clarified that last year, Police Department regularly budgeted
items were moved into the Asset Forfeiture Fund to provide some relief to the
General Fund; that the Police Department is not increasing expenditures in the
General Fund, but only putting those budgeted items back that were moved to
Asset Forfeiture the prior year.
Interim Police Chief McCrary detailed that decreased salaries benefits are due to
the vacant Police Chief position; that a Hearing Officer for parking citations will be
provided through the Phoenix Group in hopes that it will decrease the number of
parking tickets that have to be dismissed; proposed POST training for Captains
and Officers is reimbursed by the State; gave a detailed report on the
increases/decreases in Operations, Patrol, and Investigations; new officers being
hired at the lower tier; use of Reserve Officers to supplement and reduce overtime
costs; that he will study and analyze the department's overtime; and detailed the
items that were pulled out of the Asset Forfeiture Fund and put into the General
Fund.
Council Comments and Question regarding the Police Department Budget
presentation:
Discussion ensued regarding appreciation for Interim Police Chief McCrary for his
service; confirmation that the Interim Police Chief will continue his parttime position if approved; the current analysis of Police Department operations;
that the Police Department's budget is prudent; that overtime is concerning, but
staffing will be the key to keeping the projected costs; that Police employees desire
communication and are supportive; that they understand the City's finances and
have made sacrifices; that the Volunteers In Policing (VIP) program can be utilized
more; that Interim Police Chief McCrary will return with recommendations for
restructuring the department; that overall, the Police Department is a healthy
organization; that sufficient training is being provided to Police Officers; a need to
diversify the workforce and the steps being taken to accomplish that; that Staff is
going to be recruiting Officers that meet the community's values; and support for
the Police Department and their jobs and service they provide to the community.
Community Development Director Dumhart gave a presentation on the general
overview of the Community Development department budget.
Council Comments and Questions regarding the Community Development
Department Budget presentation:
Discussion ensued regarding cost recovery with the recent Cost of Living
Adjustment (COLA) to the Community Development Department fees; that they
are getting better cost recovery with that COLA; better reporting on the status of
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the City's economic development; that a quarterly economic development report is
being prepared for City Council review; that the Code Enforcement Officer's time is
split evenly with business licensing; that after the department's counter closes, the
Officer is out in the field on code enforcement cases; that most enforcement is
reactive based on complaints; that the Code Enforcement Officer has to manually
track all enforcement issues and provide correction notifications; that in the future,
the department is looking to acquire case management software to free up some
of the administrative time so code enforcement can be more proactive; that Staff is
seeing residents reinvest in their property; that home foreclosures are time
consuming as they are owned by a third party or bank; support from the City
Council to move forward with investigating case management software options;
the personnel history of the City's Code Enforcement Officer; that having a full time
Code Enforcement Officer is good for case load management, follow up, and in
reaching compliance; that the Administration Department does not have the
capacity to manage business licenses; that having an Officer in the field to handle
code enforcement and business licenses adds synergy to that position;
and support for the services provided by the Community Development Department
Staff.
Community Services Director Belknap gave a presentation on the general
overview of the Community Services Department budget; gave details on the City's
pending Public Works projects; and the proposed department wide changes in
revenue and expenditures.
Council Comments and Questions regarding the general Community Services
Department Budget presentation:
Discussion ensued regarding Southern California Edison (SCE) rates; the
Climatec energy project; that the PUC has still not approved the first street light
purchase transfer yet; that SCE has informed the City that the street light purchase
has to be complete by August of this year; that the verification and measurement
study won't be in place until the construction is completed; until the measurement
process is started, the City will not be able to ascertain its actual savings from the
project; that Climatec is aware that the City is not pleased with the progress of the
project; that the City was promised savings with Climatec's proposal and invested
a significant amount of money; that Climatec should have kept the Staff
informed; ; that Staff is seeing a reduction in Day Camp participation; that because
of the School District's changes to the school year calendar, the City should see
more Camp participation in the future as students adjust to the new schedule; that
the State of the City was previously budgeted in Community Promotions and this
year it was moved into Special Events in an effort to be more transparent; that the
Park projects include repainting the Pavilion area, rehabilitating the shade
structure, replacing the basketball rims, fixing the softball field, park lighting repair,
adding wood chips to the Denni Street playground, upgrades at El Rancho Verde
playground, park benches and picnic tables, new trash cans, new landscape
irrigation controllers, and other projects; that Building projects include
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contingencies for miscellaneous facility projects that cannot be planned, Police
Department kitchen projects, and other facility projects; that Mayor Goedhart
suggested that the projects be analyzed and determine their necessity as either a
"need to do" versus "nice to do"; and that Staff is looking at ways to make the
budget more understandable.
Community Services Director Belknap gave a brief report on the Water and Sewer
Department budget.
Discussion ensued regarding clarification of water revenue; that the Water Rate
Study consultant provided the information of new projected revenues; that the
water rates were increased 7%; that Staff will review the water revenues in
detail; and that it is likely that each year, the revenues will change accordingly
according to production.
Community Services Director Belknap gave a presentation on the Capital
Improvement Program (CIP) overview; upcoming projects; most likely will not start
any CIP projects until the status of any additional revenues are determined.
Council Comments and Questions regarding the Water CIP:
Discussion ensued regarding a new water loss audit required by the State; that the
City Council will see an upcoming contract on a future agenda to address that; that
there is an expensive major water line repair that is needed; whether the City
inspects and inventories water lines prior to street rehabilitation projects; that there
is a pipeline assessment project coming in the near future, that has been
postponed due to funding; that the most recent water line break on 183rd
Street was under a railroad line and it is believed that excessive ground shaking
and vibration from train travel created that failure; that although the City's water
and sewers pipes are 40-50 years old, they are in relatively good condition; that
the City does run cameras into the sewer lines for quality control measures, but
you cannot do the same for water without shutting off the.
Comments and Questions regarding Facilities Improvements:
Discussion ensued regarding the City Council Chambers rehabilitation and
whether that project is needed at this time; that Mayor Goedhart would like to
remove that project from the budget; that this project is related to the decay of the
Chambers sound and electrical system; that the Chambers rehabilitation project
could easily be moved to next year's budget, but if there is a failure, it will be
addressed at that time; that the City Hall reroof project has been delayed for the
last eight years, but that leaks are entering the lighting system and into the Police
Department radio room; that the City Hall Lobby restrooms are scheduled for ADA
Compliant upgrades; and a consensus to approve all the Facility Improvement
projects including the electrical upgrades, but exclude the rehabilitation of the
Chambers; that the street projects in the CIP are all justifiable and most received
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Measure M grant funds; that the block wall project could be delayed and not
deemed urgent; that the City Council requested to put the block wall project into
the CIP, but at this point it is a "nice to do" and can be revisited during the midyear budget planning; that the City Council acknowledges the financial problems
with the City's budget and will need to consider a revenue measure; that the City
has taken many measures to address the financial issues facing the City, but can
no longer 'cut' its way out of its problems; that the City Council may be looking at
a sales tax increase; that the City could do nothing and spend reserves, but
eventually it would become an extreme crisis; and that the City Council should start
to discuss a revenue measure for the November election; that the residents need
to decide what the future of this Community is going to be; that without a revenue
measure, there will be a significant deterioration of the City; that new to the budget
are expenditures from the Economic Development Fund; that Staff is requesting
to earmark $35,000 of that for consulting and/or incentives for local businesses to
move Economic Development projects forward; and that by consensus, the City
Council supported and approved the earmark of Economic Development funds for
local businesses in the amount of $35,000 as recommended by Staff.
Public Comment:
John Alvis, a La Palma resident, addressed the City Council regarding the reason
we have a City is for and because of the services it provides; that services require
a group effort; that the Police Department is a service and a service to be
maintained; that a balance needs to be made by reviewing what services are most
needed and cannot be without; there are services and approaches that do not
require the City to use tax dollars; reminded the City Council of the Gazeebo
rehabilitation that was completely repainted by residential volunteers; and that the
City is not here to provide jobs, but to provide services.
Mayor Goedhart closed the workshop by thanking Staff for their hard work on the
budget.
City Manager Murray thanked the City Council for the direction that was provided
and reminded the City Council of the upcoming funeral service next Thursday for
former Police Officer Brian Rapp, and that a large number of employees will be out
of the office that day for the service.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Goedhart adjourned the Special Meeting of the La Palma City Council at 9:30 p.m.
in memory of former Police Officer Brian Rapp.
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Gerard Goedhart
Mayor
Attest:
Kimberly Kenney
Deputy City Clerk
Attachment 2
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE LA PALMA CITY COUNCIL
April 5, 2016
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Goedhart called the Regular Meeting of the La Palma City
Council to order at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of La Palma City Hall, 7822 Walker
Street, La Palma, California.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Council Member Shanahan
INVOCATION:
Pastor John Kim, Cottonwood Church
ROLL CALL:
Council and Commission Members
Council/Commission
Members present:
Mayor/Chairperson Goedhart,
Council/Commission Member Hwangbo,
Council/Commission Member Kim,
Council/Commission Member Shanahan, and
Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chairperson Steggell
Council/Commission
Members absent:
None
City Officials present:
Laurie A. Murray, City Manager
Joel Kuperberg, City Attorney
Mike McCrary, Interim Police Chief
Sea Shelton, Administrative Services Director
Scott Hutter, Associate Planner
James Tsumura, Water Supervisor
Kimberly Kenney, Deputy City Clerk
PRESENTATIONS
1.
Mayor Pro Tem Steggell presented a proclamation to Donate Life Ambassador
Theresa Alvarez in recognition of Donate Life Month.
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ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Lisa Walker, a La Palma Resident representing Los Coyotes Elementary School ParentTeacher-Student Organization (PTSO), invited the City Council to their annual talent show
on April 22 at 6:00 p.m. in the school's multi-purpose room.
Jenelle Frese, a La Palma resident, addressed the City Council regarding the death of a
family pet "Marie" due to a high speed vehicle; concern for speeding along Maroon and
Sharon Drive that goes unchecked; asked the City Council to consider three speed bumps
as a speed deterrent - one on Trinity Drive between Sharon and Maroon Drive, and 2 on
Maroon Drive; that there are no marked crosswalks on those streets; the lack of posted
speeding limits; support to post a speed limit of 15 instead of 25; support to remove the
sign that indicates access through this neighborhood to La Palma Avenue from Denni
Street; and advocating the street name be changed from Maroon Drive to Marie Lane in
memory of her lost family pet.
Council Member Shanahan asked for clarification on the traffic sign directing through
traffic access to La Palma Avenue through their neighborhood.
Ms. Frese responded that the traffic sign is blue and white that says "Access to La Palma
Avenua via Trinity Lane" with an arrow pointing in the direction of her neighborhood.
Wallace Yell, a Buena Park resident living adjacent to La Palma city limits, addressed the
City Council regarding traffic safety concerns by speeders not adhering to the posted
speed limit in his neighborhood and asked for more of a police presence in that area to
deter speed violators.
Police Chief McCrary responded that the City will review and enhance enforcement right
away in the areas of concern; that he would investigate Ms. Frese's concerns; and that
he would speak with Mr. Yell about his concerns.
Larry Herman, a La Palma resident, addressed the City Council regarding his observation
of traffic violators at the intersection of Indigo Lane and Andrew Drive; and suggested a
sign with the traffic violation fine to deter violators; and his support for Donate Life's
endeavors and encouraged support.
RECESS THE CITY COUNCIL AND CONVENE AS THE CITY OF LA PALMA AS
SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE DISSOLVED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
COMMISSION AT 7:25 P.M.
Deputy City Clerk Kenney stated, "The City Council will now recess and convene as the
Successor Agency to the Dissolved Community Development Commission of the City La
Palma, and then recess and convene as the Planning Commission. Members of the La
Palma City Council receive no compensation or stipend as a result of convening or
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participating in either the Successor Agency or Planning Commission meetings, or
otherwise as serving as members of the Successor Agency or Planning Commission."
CONSENT CALENDAR
A.
Approval of Successor Agency Minutes
Minutes of the March 15, 2016, Regular Meeting of the Successor Agency.
Council Member Kim made a motion to approve Consent Calendar Item A.
The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Steggell and carried on the following
vote:
AYES:
Mayor Goedhart, Council Member Hwangbo,
Council Member Kim, Council Member
Shanahan, and Mayor Pro Tem Steggell
NOES:
None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None Scheduled.
REGULAR ITEMS
None Scheduled.
ADJOURN THE CITY OF LA PALMA AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE DISSOLVED
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, AND CONVENE AS THE PLANNING
COMMISSION AT 7:26 P.M.
CONSENT CALENDAR
PL-1. Approval of Planning Commission Minutes
Minutes of the March 15, 2016, Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission.
Commission Member Kim made a motion to approve Consent Calendar Item PL-1.
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The motion was seconded by Vice Chairperson Steggell and carried on the
following vote:
AYES:
Chairperson Goedhart, Commission Member
Hwangbo, Council Member Kim, Council
Member Shanahan, and Mayor Pro Tem
Steggell
NOES:
None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PL-2. Amendment to Precise Plan 279 Incorporating a 55 Foot Clock Tower
Telecommunications Facility into the Proposed Gateway Retail Center located
5100 Orangethorpe Avenue.
a)
Chairperson Goedhart opened the Public Hearing at 7:26 p.m.
b)
Associate Planner Hutter gave the Staff Report
c)
Commission Comments and Questions:
Discussion ensued regarding assurance that the time would be correct on
the proposed clock; that the wireless carrier is responsible for the accuracy
of the clock; and that the clock is computer controlled.
d)
Public Input:
Lisa Desmond, representing Verizon Wireless, addressed the Planning
Commission regarding the increased coverage to wireless customers by
having this clock tower; that they are compliant with all FCC standards; that
40% of all homes are run on wireless phones only; assurance that amplified
coverage will ensure that 9-1-1 calls get through.
Discussion ensued regarding the cell tower being placed inside the clock
tower walls; that the cell tower is not visible to the public; and that the clock
will be digitally controlled.
William Desmond, representing Verizon Wireless and responsible for the
acquisition, engineering, and design of the facility, addressed the Planning
Commission regarding the mechanism inside the clock that controls all four
faces of the clock on the tower in synchronization; and that the clock’s
technology will automatically reset to daylight saving time when appropriate.
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Jerry Lomeli, a La Palma resident, addressed the Planning Commission
regarding the previously noted Cerritos residents’ traffic safety concerns
across the way from the McDonalds driveway; that a signal should be
considered for those who are trying to come out of the adjacent housing
tract.
City Manager Murray responded that the Cerritos residents in question
spoke with Community Services Director Belknap and have been put in
touch with Cerritos Staff to address their traffic concerns.
Wally Zimmerman, a La Palma resident, addressed the Planning
Commission regarding the traffic concerns with the approved remodel of
McDonalds and the additional buildings.
Discussion ensued regarding a traffic safety study that was conducted as
part of the Planning Commission's original project approval; that the traffic
issues were already mitigated; and that the McDonald's remodel project will
be starting shortly.
e)
Chairperson Goedhart closed the Public Hearing at 7:39 p.m.
f)
Resolution No. PC 2016-06 approving the Amendment to Precise Plan 279
incorporating a 55 foot clock tower telecommunications facility into the
proposed Gateway Retail Center at 5100 Orangethorpe Avenue.
Commission Member Kim made a motion to adopt Resolution No. PC 201606 approving the Amendment to Precise Plan 279 incorporating a 55 foot
clock tower telecommunications facility into the proposed Gateway Retail
Center at 5100 Orangethorpe Avenue.
The motion was seconded by Commission Member Hwangbo and carried
on the following vote:
AYES:
Chairperson Goedhart, Commission Member
Hwangbo, Commission Member Kim,
Commission Member Shanahan, and Vice
Chairperson Steggell
NOES:
None
PL-3. Amendment to Precise Plan (PPA) 056 to Allow for Façade Renovations to an
Existing 2,500 Square Foot Commercial Lease Space located at 5418 La Palma
Avenue, La Palma, CA 90623 (Assessor’s Parcel Number: 262-102-15)
a)
Chairperson Goedhart opened the Public Hearing at 7:40 p.m.
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b)
Associate Planner Hutter gave the Staff Report
c)
Commission Comments and Questions:
Discussion ensued regarding support to modernize that area of the
shopping center; that the project has great outdoor appeal; and hopeful that
this project will encourage adjacent property owners to do the same.
d)
Public Input:
No members of the public wished to speak.
e)
Chairperson Goedhart closed the Public Hearing 7:45 p.m.
f)
Resolution No. PC 2016-07 approving Precise Plan Amendment 056 for a
façade renovation at 5418 La Palma Avenue, La Palma, CA.
Commission Member Hwangbo made a motion to adopt Resolution No. PC
2016-07 approving Precise Plan Amendment 056 for a façade renovation
at 5418 La Palma Avenue, La Palma, CA.
The motion was seconded by Commission Member Kim and carried on the
following vote:
AYES:
Chairperson Goedhart, Commission Member
Hwangbo, Commission Member Kim,
Commission Member Shanahan, and Vice
Chairperson Steggell
NOES:
None
PL-4. Code Amendment - An Ordinance Amending Provisions of the La Palma City Code
Chapters 2 (Administration), 8 (Animal Control), and 44 (Zoning) to Eliminate the
Planning Commission and Transfer its Existing Authority to the City Council as the
City’s New Planning Agency
a)
Chairperson Goedhart opened the Public Hearing at 7:46 p.m.
b)
City Manager Murray gave the Staff Report
c)
Commission Comments and Questions:
None.
d)
Public Input:
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No members of the public wished to speak.
e)
Chairperson Goedhart closed the Public Hearing at 7:47 p.m.
Discussion ensued regarding support for the elimination of the Planning
Commission because of the size of the City and development activity.
f)
Resolution No. PC 2016-08 recommending that the City Council approve
an Ordinance amending provisions of the La Palma City Code Chapters 2,
8, and 44 to eliminate the Planning Commission and transfer its existing
authority to the City Council as the City’s new Planning Agency.
Commission Member Hwangbo made a motion to adopt Resolution No. PC
2016-08 recommending that the City Council approve an
Ordinance amending provisions of the La Palma City Code Chapters 2, 8,
and 44 to eliminate the Planning Commission and transfer its existing
authority to the City Council as the City's new Planning Agency.
The motion was seconded by Commission Member Kim and carried on
the following vote:
AYES:
Chairperson Goedhart, Commission Member
Hwangbo, Commission Member Kim,
Commission Member Shanahan, and Vice
Chairperson Steggell
NOES:
None
REGULAR ITEMS
None Scheduled.
ADJOURN THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND RECONVENE AS THE CITY COUNCIL
AT 7:49 P.M.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1.
Waive the Reading of All Ordinances
Waive the reading of all Ordinances in their entirety and read by title only.
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2.
Approval of Council Minutes
Minutes of the March 15, 2016, Regular Meeting of the City Council.
3.
Approval of Register of Demands
Resolution No. 2016-18 approving the Register of Demands for April 5, 2016.
4.
Water Conservation Monthly Report for February 2016
Receive and file the Water Conservation Monthly Report for February 2016.
5.
2016 Street Closures for City Special Events
Resolution No. 2016-19 approving Street Closures for two (2) 2016 City special
events: Memorial Day, Monday May 30 and Fitness Run for Fun, Monday July 4,
2016.
6.
Agreement Extension with Clinical Laboratory of San Bernardino, Inc. for
Laboratory Analysis Services for Testing of Drinking Water
Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute an amendment to the agreement with
Clinical Laboratory of San Bernardino, Inc. for laboratory analysis services for
testing of drinking water samples.
7.
Award of Contract to AKAL Consultants for the Valley View Street Rehabilitation
Project from 183rd Street to Orangethorpe Avenue, City Project No. ST-335,
Federal Project No. STPL 5319(017)
Award a professional services agreement in an amount not to exceed $50,000 to
AKAL Consultants for Construction Administration and Management Services for
the Valley View Street Rehabilitation from 183rd Street to Orangethorpe Avenue.
8.
Revised Effective Date to an Amendment of the Orange County Waste Disposal
Agreement
Resolution No. 2016-20 approving a revised effective date to the Waste Disposal
Agreement (WDA) between the County of Orange and City of La Palma to allow
for the continued importation of waste at the County's three landfills and to extend
the terms of the WDA through June 30, 2025.
9.
Award of Contract to Water System Optimization, Incorporated for Water Loss
Control Audit Technical Services
Award and authorize the City Manager to execute a professional services
agreement in an amount not to exceed $64,912 to Water System Optimization,
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Incorporated for professional and technical services for the Water Loss Control
Audit Project.
10.
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for the Fiscal Year Ending June
30, 2015
Accept, receive, and file the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) of
the City of La Palma for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2015.
12.
General Government and Administrative Services Personnel Revisions and
Revision to Salary Schedules
a)
Approve the personnel revisions to the General Government and
Administrative Services Departments for operating efficiencies within the
organization; and
b)
Approve the amended salary schedule for the La Palma General
Employees Association (LPGEA).
Approve the personnel revisions to the General Government and Administrative
Services Departments for operating efficiencies within the organization; and
approve the amended salary schedule for the La Palma General Employees
Association (LPGEA).
Council Member Kim made a motion to approve Consent Calendar Items 1 - 10 and
Item 12.
The motion was seconded by Council Member Hwangbo and carried on the following
vote:
AYES:
Mayor Goedhart, Council Member Hwangbo,
Council Member Kim, Council Member
Shanahan, and Mayor Pro Tem Steggell
NOES:
None
ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR
11.
Second Amendment to Agreement with Rutan and Tucker, LLP for Legal Services
Council Member Shanahan pulled the Item from the Consent Calendar in an effort
to thank the Rutan & Tucker agency for their partnership.
Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute a Second Amendment to the Legal
Services Agreement with Rutan and Tucker, LLP.
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Council Member Shanahan made a motion to approve the Second Amendment to
Agreement with Rutan and Tucker, LLP for Legal Services.
The motion was seconded by Council Member Kim and carried on the following
vote:
AYES:
Mayor Goedhart, Council Member Hwangbo,
Council Member Kim, Council Member
Shanahan, and Mayor Pro Tem Steggell
NOES:
None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None Scheduled.
REGULAR ITEMS
13.
Resolution Approving an Exception to the 180 Day Wait Period to Hire CalPERS
Retiree per Government Code Sections 7522.56 and 21224
Interim Police Chief McCrary gave the Staff Report.
Council Comments and Questions:
Discussion ensued regarding this being a temporary position; that the Police
Department plans to hire a permanent dispatch position; that an applicant is
currently in background; and that there is an additional per-diem dispatch
recruitment in process.
Resolution No. 2016-21 certifying the need to make an exception to a postretirement employment requirement (Government Code sections 7522.56 and
21224) stipulating that CalPERS retirees must wait 180 days before being
employed by a CalPERS employer.
Council Member Hwangbo made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2016-21
approving an Exception to the 180 Day Wait Period to Hire CalPERS Retiree per
Government Code Sections 7522.56 and 21224
The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Steggell and carried on the following
vote:
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14.
AYES:
Mayor Goedhart, Council Member Hwangbo,
Council Member Kim, Council Member
Shanahan, and Mayor Pro Tem Steggell
NOES:
None
Resolution asking Anaheim Union High School District (AUHSD) to adopt a
Resolution to become a District of Choice
City Manager Murray gave the Staff Report.
Council Comments and Questions:
Discussion ensued regarding meetings with the Anaheim Union High School
District (AUHSD) that were successful and positive; that the City Council is hopeful
that the AUHSD will move forward with this option or have another option available
as a possible solution; that this school district issue has been a long, ongoing
problem; that only 45 districts in the State of California have pursued
this option; that this a positive action that could solve the problems for our La Palma
students; that even with the City Council approval, the School District will still need
to take action as it requires their approval; and support for the Resolution.
Resolution No. 2016-22 asking the Anaheim Union High School District to adopt a
Resolution to become a District of Choice.
Council Member Kim made a motion to approve Resolution No. 2016-22 asking
Anaheim Union High School District (AUHSD) to adopt a Resolution to become a
District of Choice.
The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Steggell and carried on the following
vote:
15.
AYES:
Mayor Goedhart, Council Member Hwangbo,
Council Member Kim, Council Member
Shanahan, and Mayor Pro Tem Steggell
NOES:
None
Discussion of Preliminary Fiscal Year 2016-17 Budget
Conduct an open discussion on the general content of the Preliminary Fiscal Year
2016-17 Budget as provided for the March 22 Budget Workshop and provide
direction for preparation of the final budget document as appropriate.
Discussion ensued regarding about clarification of the return rate for Blais &
Associates grants; that the City spent about $25,000 in the past two fiscal years
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and have been awarded $390,000 in grant monies; that the City received two
CDBG ADA block grants that total $380,000 and would not have been received if
Blais was not on contract as the applications cannot be done in-house; that Staff
supports the investment the City has spent with Blais & Associates; outlined the
process and schedule for the Budget process; that Staff will be firming up revenues
and expenses for the next Budget presentation; and that the Budget is planned for
adoption at the upcoming May 3rd City Council meeting.
COUNCILMEMBER AB1234 REPORTS,
COMMITTEES, AND COUNCIL REMARKS
REPORTS
FROM
CITY-AFFILIATED
Council Member Shanahan had nothing to report; shared memories of former Officer
Brian Rapp; and passed on his condolences to his family.
Mayor Pro Tem Steggell attended the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) Board
meeting; Officer Brian Rapp's funeral service; and the John F. Kennedy High School Mr.
and Mrs. Pageant.
Council Member Hwangbo attended the League of California Cities (LOCC) Orange
County Division Board meeting; the Orange County Vector Control District (OCVCD)
Board meeting; the Elementary Student Math competition; that public comments
regarding the speeding and traffic concerns can be addressed by technology instead of
manpower; and asked that Staff look into available technology solutions.
Police Chief McCrary noted there are some tools available with the City's radar trailer
and agreed that there is cost efficient modern technology available that could be utilized.
Council Member Kim attended the Special Budget Workshop; the Orange County
Sanitation District (OCSD) meeting; and the JFK High School Mr. and Mrs. Pageant.
Mayor Goedhart attended Officer Brian Rapp's funeral service and a series of meetings
with the AUHSD.
CITY MANAGER REMARKS
City Manager Murray thanked Council Member Shanahan for sharing memories of
Officer Brian Rapp; that a college fund has been established for his surviving children;
and that anyone interested in donating can contact the City for information.
CITY ATTORNEY REMARKS
City Attorney Kuperberg had nothing to report.
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Goedhart adjourned the Regular Meeting of the La Palma City Council at 8:08 p.m.
Gerard Goedhart
Mayor
Attest:
Kimberly Kenney
Deputy City Clerk