CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS
Council Chamber
3191 Katella Ave., Los Alamitos CA 90720
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
Monday, August 15, 2022 – 5:30 PM
SAFETY ALERT – NOTICE REGARDING COVID-19
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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC – This Agenda contains a brief general description of each item to be considered. Except as provided by law, action or discussion shall not be taken on any item not appearing on the agenda. Supporting documents, including staff reports, are available for review at City Hall in the City Clerk’s Office or on the City’s website at www.cityoflosalamitos.org once the agenda has been publicly posted.
Each matter on the agenda, no matter how described, shall be deemed to include any appropriate motion, whether to adop t a minute motion, resolution, payment of any bill, approval of any matter or action, or any other action. Items listed as “for information” or “for discussion” may also be the subject of an “action” taken by the City Council at the same meeting.
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
Mayor Hasselbrink
Mayor Pro Tem Doby
Council Member Bates
Council Member Chirco
Council Member Nefulda
3. CLOSED SESSION
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) and paragraph (1) of subdivision (e) of Government Code Section 54956.9: (1 potential case).
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Bates will lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
5. INVOCATION
Council Member Nefulda will give the Invocation.
6. PRESENTATIONS
A. Presentation of the Award of Financial Reporting Achievement to the Finance Department
7. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
At this time, any individual in the audience may come forward to speak on any item within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. Remarks are to be limited to not more than five minutes per speaker.
8. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS
At this time, Council Members may also report on items not specifically described on the Agenda that are of interest to the community, provided no action or discussion is taken except to provide Staff direction to report back or to place the item on a future Agenda.
9. ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
10. WARRANTS
A. Warrants (Finance)
The attached Warrant Register contains checks and electronic funds transfers for the period from July 7, 2022 to August 1, 2022.
Recommendation:
Ratify the Warrants for the period from July 7, 2022 to August 1, 2022 in the amount of $1,832,256.43.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Hasselbrink
Mayor Pro Tem Doby
Council Member Bates
Council Member Chirco
Council Member Nefulda
11. CONSENT CALENDAR
All Consent Calendar items may be acted upon by one motion unless a Council Member requests separate action on a specific item.
A. Approval of Minutes
B. Findings Required by AB 361 for the Continued Use of Teleconferencing for Meetings (Administration)
For the City Council to continue to have the option to meet via teleconference during the pandemic, AB 361 requires the City Council make specific findings at least every thirty (30) days.
Recommendation:
Make the following findings by a majority vote of the City Council:
1. A state of emergency has been proclaimed by California’s Governor due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and continues to be in effect; and,
2. The City Council has reconsidered the circumstances of the state of emergency; and,
3. State and local officials continue to recommend measures to promote social distancing to slow the spread of COVID-19.
C. Adopt Ordinance No. 2022-04 - AB 481 Military Equipment Use Policy (Police)
Assembly Bill 481 (AB 481), codified in Government Code sections 7070 through 7075, requires a law enforcement agency to obtain approval from the applicable governing body, via adoption of a “military equipment” use policy by approval from their governing body, prior to the agency funding, acquiring, or using military equipment.
AB 481 became effective January 1, 2022. Per AB 481, law enforcement agencies are now required to first obtain approval for this policy content from their respective governing body. Following approval, law enforcement agencies are further required to submit an annual military equipment report to the governing body for as long as the equipment is available for use. Agencies are also required to attach a military equipment inventory to the policy.
Recommendation:
Adopt Ordinance No. 2022-04 entitled “AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING AND APPROVING LOS ALAMITOS POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICY 709,
MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY, IN COMPLIANCE WITH CALIFORNIA ASSEMBLY BILL NO. 481 (AB 481)".
D. Treasurer's Quarterly Investment Report - June 2022 (Finance) The item for City Council consideration is receipt of the Treasurer’s Quarterly Investment Report.
Recommendation:
Receive and file the Treasurer’s Quarterly Investment Report – June 2022.
E. Amendment No. 1 with North Star Land Care for Additional Monthly Maintenance Services (Development Services)
This item seeks approval to expand the maintenance services rendered by North Star Land Care.
Recommendation:
Authorize the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with North Star Land Care for augmented maintenance services at an cost of $2,426.00/month.
F. Amendment No. 1 with Joncowest LLC for Additional Janitorial Services at a City Facility (Development Services)
This item seeks approval to expand the janitorial services rendered by Joncowest LLC.
Recommendation:
Authorize the Mayor to execute Professional Services Agreement (PSA) Amendement No. 1 with Joncowest LLC for augmented monthly janitorial services at a cost of $880.00/month.
G. Rejection of Bids for Requests for Proposals (RFP) 2022-02 Sterns Park Improvement Project (Development Services)
Bids for Requests for Proposals (RFP) 2022-02 Sterns Park Improvement Project were opened on July 6, 2022. Two bids were received. One was nonresponsive and the second surpassed the appropriated budget, which took into account design, construction and inspection. As a result, staff is recommending the rejection of the submitted bids.
Recommendation:
Reject all bids received for Requests for Proposals (RFP) 2022-02 Sterns Park Improvement Project.
12. DISCUSSION ITEM
A. Economic Development Plan Phase II (Development Services) This item presents for Council's discussion various economic development programs designed to enhance Los Alamitos' economic sustainability and growth.
Recommendation:
1. Discuss economic development program; and,
2. Authorize Staff to utilize American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for the proposed economic development programs.
13. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Comprehensive Update of the City’s Housing Element for the Reporting Period of 2021-2029 (Development Services)
Council will consider approval of a draft comprehensive update of the City’s Housing Element for the reporting period of 2021-2029 and adoption of a Negative Declaration pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Recommendation:
1. Open the Public Hearing and take testimony; and,
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-20 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A
NEGATIVE DECLARATION, AND APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 21-01, UPDATING THE LOS ALAMITOS HOUSING ELEMENT (2021-2029).”
14. ADJOURNMENT
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that the foregoing Agenda was posted at the Los Alamitos City Hall, 3191 Katella Ave. and online at www.cityoflosalamitos.org not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.
Windmera Quintanar, MMC, City Clerk
Dated: August 10, 2022