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La Palma council hires Ralph Anderson & Associates to lead city manager search
Summary
The La Palma City Council approved an agreement with Ralph Anderson & Associates to recruit a permanent city manager after a subcommittee reviewed three firms; councilors cited prior placements and fit despite a $1,000 higher fee than the lowest bid.
The La Palma City Council voted to execute an agreement with Ralph Anderson & Associates to recruit a permanent city manager.
A council subcommittee reviewed candidates and recommended the city solicit services from Ralph Anderson & Associates after evaluating three firms: Bob Murray, Ralph Anderson and Jacob Green. Council members said the choice reflected prior experience placing municipal managers and fit for La Palma; staff noted Ralph Anderson's proposal was about $1,000 higher than the lowest bid.
Mayor Pro Tem Nitesh Patel described the subcommittee process and the choice of the firm, saying the search committee had looked at multiple firms and considered pricing and fit. Council Member Janet Keo Conklin moved to approve the agreement and Mayor Pro Tem Nitesh Patel seconded; the roll call recorded five yes votes and the motion carried.
The contract directs staff to proceed with a formal recruitment for a permanent city manager. No contract dollar amounts or detailed timelines for the recruitment were discussed on the record. The meeting adjourned shortly after the vote.
