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The following is a list of questions frequently asked by citizens. You may search for specific words or phases, or shorten the list by selecting a specific category.
614/657 Area Code Changes
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The new 657 area code will serve customers in the same geographic region as the current 714 area code, which includes the communities of Anaheim, Brea, Buena Park, Costa Mesa, Cypress, Fountain Valley, Fullerton, Garden Grove, Huntington Beach, La Habra, La Mirada, La Palma, Orange, Placentia, Santa Ana, Westminster, and Yorba Linda. This is known as an area code overlay.
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An overlay is the addition of another area code (657) to the same geographic region as an existing area code (714). An overlay does not require customers to change their existing area code.
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To complete calls from a landline phone, the new dialing procedure requires callers to dial 1 + area code + telephone number. This means that all calls in the 714 area code that are currently dialed with seven digits will need to be dialed using 1+ area code + telephone number.
To complete calls from a cellular or mobile phone, callers may dial the area code + telephone number or 1 + area code and telephone number whenever placing a call from a phone number with the 714 or 657 area code.
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In addition to changing your dialing procedure, all services, automatic dialing equipment, or other types of equipment that are programmed with a 7-digit number will need to be reprogrammed to use the new dialing procedure. Some examples are life safety systems, fax machines, Internet dial-up numbers, alarm and security systems, gates, speed dialers, call forwarding settings, voicemail services, and similar functions. You may also want to check your business stationery or advertising materials to ensure the area code is included.
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Your telephone number, including current area code, will not change.
The price of a call, coverage area, or other rates and services will not change due to the overlay. What is a local call now will remain a local call regardless of the number of digits dialed. You can still dial just three digits to reach 911, as well as 211, 311, 411, 511, 611, 711 and 811.
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Administration
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Agendas are posted online on Thursday afternoon, the week prior to a Council meeting. You may also obtain copies by contacting the Office of the City Clerk at (714) 690-3334.
Agendas and Minutes
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Regularly scheduled Council meetings are traditionally audio broadcast live over the internet and can be replayed anytime, on the City's website. You can also call the City Clerk's Office at (714) 690-3334 for information regarding any City Council meetings. Finally, official minutes are posted to the internet once approved by the Council, usually at the next Council meeting.
Council Audio
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The City does not review applications until after the stated application deadline or review date. Once applications are reviewed, applicants are placed in groups (or bands) based on qualifications. Those that are most qualified will be invited to continue in the selection process. Those less qualified may be contacted if necessary. All applicants will eventually receive a letter from the City indicating their status in the selection process. The entire process can take several months.
Current Employment Oportunities
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City Council
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To invite the Mayor and/or City Council to an event, send an invitation, in writing, to the: City of La Palma, Attn: Mayor/City Council, 7822 Walker Street, La Palma, CA 90623. Please try to provide at least three weeks advance notice, if possible.
City Council Information ...
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Please submit in writing or by email the Scout's name, address and phone number, and reason for recognition, such as Eagle Scout, Girl Scout Gold or Silver Award recipient, and a description of the project. The request should be emailed or sent to the City Clerk's Office, 7822 Walker Street, La Palma, CA 90623.
City Clerk's Office
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Home Page
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Agendas are posted online on Thursday afternoon, the week prior to a Council meeting. You may also obtain copies by contacting the Office of the City Clerk at (714) 690-3334.
Agendas and Minutes
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The City does not review applications until after the stated application deadline or review date. Once applications are reviewed, applicants are placed in groups (or bands) based on qualifications. Those that are most qualified will be invited to continue in the selection process. Those less qualified may be contacted if necessary. All applicants will eventually receive a letter from the City indicating their status in the selection process. The entire process can take several months.
Current Employment Oportunities
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To invite the Mayor and/or City Council to an event, send an invitation, in writing, to the: City of La Palma, Attn: Mayor/City Council, 7822 Walker Street, La Palma, CA 90623. Please try to provide at least three weeks advance notice, if possible.
City Council Information ...
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Two new laws dealing with the use of cellular telephones while driving went into effect on July 1, 2008. The first law (CA Veh. Code 23123) prohibits all drivers from using a handheld wireless telephone while operating a motor vehicle. Motorists 18 and over may use a hands-free device. The second law applys to drivers under the age of 18 (CA Veh. Code 23124); it prohibits the use of any wireless telephone and/or hand-free device while operating a motor vehicle.
CHP FAQs in PDF format
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Beginning August 23, 2008, all phone users in the 714 area code must begin using a new dialing procedure for all calls. The new dialing procedure requires callers to dial 1 + area code + seven-digit number when making calls to all locations.
Additional Information...
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Human Resources
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The City does not review applications until after the stated application deadline or review date. Once applications are reviewed, applicants are placed in groups (or bands) based on qualifications. Those that are most qualified will be invited to continue in the selection process. Those less qualified may be contacted if necessary. All applicants will eventually receive a letter from the City indicating their status in the selection process. The entire process can take several months.
Current Employment Oportunities
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Whenever a position becomes available for open recruitment, the City of La Palma Human Resources Division issues a job announcement for the position. The job announcement contains a brief job summary, statement of minimum education and experience qualifications, and a description of any special qualifications that may be required, i.e., licenses, certifications, etc. Every job announcement will have an opening date, closing date or first review date. You must be certain your application is received in Human Resources by 5:00 pm on the closing date. Recruitments with a first review date are usually open until filled; however, applicants that submit their application prior to the first review date have priority over applications received after the review date. Remember you must allow ample time if you are mailing your applications (postmark will not be accepted).
Human Resources
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Unfortunately, The City of La Palma only accepts applications for positions which have been announced and for which we are actively recruiting.
Human Resources
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Police
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La Palma residents must contact the La Palma Police Department, in advance and before midnight, to obtain an overnight parking permit. There in no charge for this permit. Residents will need to provide all of the following information to obtain an exemption/permit: Resident’s name, address and phone number; Vehicle make and model; Location where the vehicle will be parked; and the vehicle license plate number. Permits can be obtained by calling (714) 690-3922 or by sending an email.
La Palma Parking Regulations/Information
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Two new laws dealing with the use of cellular telephones while driving went into effect on July 1, 2008. The first law (CA Veh. Code 23123) prohibits all drivers from using a handheld wireless telephone while operating a motor vehicle. Motorists 18 and over may use a hands-free device. The second law applys to drivers under the age of 18 (CA Veh. Code 23124); it prohibits the use of any wireless telephone and/or hand-free device while operating a motor vehicle.
CHP FAQs in PDF format
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Public Works
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The Public Works Department maintains all walkway lights. Our lights use photocell to turn on when it gets dark and to adjust when seasons change. To request service or maintenance of walkway lamps in the Edison green belt or other park areas, please call Public Works Department at (714)690-3310.
Public Works
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The first suggestion is to make sure the gutter is clear of leaves and other debris down stream before calling the Public works Department at (714) 690-3310. A service request will then be prepared and an inspector will visit the site. The inspector will report results of the inspection to you. The repairs may include grinding down the gutter to improve drainage; or it will be schedule for replacement.
Public Works
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Sidewalks / Roadways
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The first suggestion is to make sure the gutter is clear of leaves and other debris down stream before calling the Public works Department at (714) 690-3310. A service request will then be prepared and an inspector will visit the site. The inspector will report results of the inspection to you. The repairs may include grinding down the gutter to improve drainage; or it will be schedule for replacement.
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The first suggestion is to make sure the gutter is clear of leaves and other debris down stream before calling the Public works Department at (714) 690-3310. A service request will then be prepared and an inspector will visit the site. The inspector will report results of the inspection to you. The repairs may include grinding down the gutter to improve drainage; or it will be schedule for replacement.
Public Works
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Sprinklers
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To request service or maintenance of the City sprinkler system, please call the Public Works Department at (714) 690-3310. A service request will then be prepared and an inspector will visit the site within a few days after calling for details.
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Storm Drains
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To request service or maintenance of the City storm drain system, please call the Public Works Department at (714) 690-3310. A service request will then be prepared and an inspector will visit the site within a few days after calling for details. After hours, call the Police Department at (714) 690-3370.
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Street Trees
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To request service please call Public Works Department at (714) 690-3310. A service request will then be prepared and an inspector will visit the site within a few days after calling for details.
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Walkway Lighting / Trash Control
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The Public Works Department maintains all walkway lights. Our lights use photocell to turn on when it gets dark and to adjust when seasons change. To request service or maintenance of walkway lamps in the Edison green belt or other park areas, please call Public Works Department at (714)690-3310.
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