CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS
Council Chamber
3191 Katella Ave., Los Alamitos CA 90720
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
Monday, October 17, 2022 – 6:00 PM
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
Mayor Hasselbrink
Mayor Pro Tem Doby
Council Member Chirco
Council Member Nefulda
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tem Doby will lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. INVOCATION
Mayor Hasselbrink will give the Invocation.
5. PRESENTATIONS
A. Presentation of Certificates to the Los Alamitos High School Girls Varsity Softball Team in Recognition of Achieving the 2022 CIF-Southern Section Division 1 Finalists
B. Presentation of a Proclamation in Recognition of Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Month to the Code Enforcement Staff
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
9. WARRANTS
A. Warrants (Finance)
The attached Warrant Register contains checks and electronic funds transfers for the period from September 7, 2022 to October 3, 2022.
Recommendation:
Ratify the Warrants for the period from September 7, 2022 to October 3, 2022 in the amount of $1,673,441.04.
Roll Call
Mayor Hasselbrink
Mayor Pro Tem Doby
Council Member Chirco
Council Member Nefulda
10. 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 (Administration)
Approve the City Council Minutes for the Regular meeting of September 19, 2022, and the Special meeting of September 26, 2022.
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. Notice of Completion for Arterial Overhead Street Name Sign Replacement Project (CIP No. 21/22-01) (Development Services)
The Arterial Overhead Street Name Sign Replacement Project (CIP No. 21/22-01) was the installation of new arterial signs at traffic signals citywide to complete the City’s arterial signage effort. The previous Arterial Street Sign Replacement Project (CIP No. 19/20-04) in 2020 was the installation of signs along Los Alamitos Boulevard from Cerritos Avenue to Bradbury Road. This second phase completed the remainder of the City’s arterial signs.
Recommendation:
1. Accept as complete the construction by Yunex Traffic LLC for the Arterial Overhead Street Name Sign Replacement Project (CIP No. 21/22-01); and,
2. Direct the City Clerk to record the Notice of Completion/Final Report with the County Recorder’s Office; and,
3. Authorize Staff to release the 5% retention to the contractor, in the amount of $1,557.00, thirty-five (35) days after recordation of the Notice of Completion.
D. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Fiscal Year 2023/2024 (Development Services)
This item recommends Council approval for the Fiscal Year 2023/2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) project application to Orange County. A resolution of approval is required by the County of Orange as a part of the application for funds.
Recommendation:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2022-xx entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE CITY’S PARTICIPATION IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2023/2024 COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM WITH THE COUNTY OF ORANGE.”; and,
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all CDBG program documents for Fiscal Year 2023/2024 and appropriate amendments, if any, as they become available.
E. Disposal of Surplus Equipment (City Fleet) (Development Services) This item sets forth a recommendation to dispose of surplus equipment (City Fleet).
Recommendation:
Declare the listed equipment as surplus and authorize its disposal in accordance with Los Alamitos Municipal Code, Section 2.60.020.
F. Purchase of a Police Pursuit Rated Vehicle via the Sourcewell Competitive Purchasing Program from National Auto Fleet Group (Development Services)
This item seeks approval to purchase a police pursuit rated vehicle (Ford F-150 Responder) in the amount of $54,469.11 via the Sourcewell Competitive Purchasing Program from National Auto Fleet Group Contract No. 091521-NAF.
Recommendation:
Approve the purchase of one (1) police pursuit vehicle (Ford F-150 Responder) from National Auto Fleet Group via Sourcewell Contract No. 091521-NAF in an amount not to exceed $54,469.11.
11. ORDINANCE
A. 2022 Building Standards Code and Fire Code Adoption (Development Services)
The State’s Health and Safety Code requires local governments to adopt the most recent editions of the model codes related to construction. Every three years the State of California adopts model building codes. The 2022 California Building Standards Code will take effect on January 1, 2023. The City is charged with adopting local amendments necessary for local conditions before the end of the year in order for the amendments to be effective.
Recommendation:
1. Waive reading in full and authorize reading by title only of Ordinance No. 2022- 05, and Ordinance No. 2022-06; and,
2. Set Ordiance No. 2022-05 and Ordinance 2022-06 for second reading at a Public Hearing on November 14, 2022; and,
3. City Attorney Daudt read the title of Ordinance No. 2022-05, entitled, "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 15.04 OF TITLE 15 OF THE LOS ALAMITOS MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING THE 2022 EDITION OF THE
CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE (CALIFORNIA CODE OF
REGULATIONS, TITLE 24) CONSISTING OF: THE 2022 CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE; THE 2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, INCLUDING APPENDIX J; THE 2022 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, INCLUDING APPENDICES H AND V; THE 2022 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE; THE 2022 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE; THE 2022 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE; THE 2022 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE; THE 2022 CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE; THE 2022 CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE; THE 2022 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE; AND THE 2022 CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE, TOGETHER WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS, AND DELETIONS; AND ADOPTING THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE AND THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE, TOGETHER WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS, AND DELETIONS"; and,
4. City Attorney Daudt read the title of Ordinance No. 2022-06, entitled, “AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS, CALIFORNIA, DELETING CHAPTER 15.08 OF THE LOS ALAMITOS MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 15.08 ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2022 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE (TITLE 24, PART 9) WITH APPENDICES AND AMENDMENTS THERETO".
12. DISCUSSION ITEM
A. Creation and Funding of Economic Development (Fund 57) (Finance) This report provides the Council with an opportunity to discuss creating and funding a new fund for Economic Development projects.
Recommendation:
1. Discuss the option of creating and funding an additional fund for Economic Development; and,
2. Direct Staff to create Economic Development Fund (Fund 57) with an initial transfer of $500,000 from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) fund (Fund 56).
B. Appoint a Council Member to Serve as the Alternate to the Orange County Sanitation District Board (Administration)
The recent Council vacancy has left the City without representation on the Orange County Sanitation District Board. This item will allow the Council to appoint an alternate representative to serve until the annual reappointment in December.
Recommendation:
1. Appoint an Alternate representative to the Orange County Sanitation District Board; and,
2. Direct the City Clerk to complete California Form 806, Agency Report of: Public Official Appointments and post on the City’s website.
13. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council will adjourn to Monday, November 14, 2022.
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: October 13, 2022