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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS REGULAR MEETING — Monday, October 17, 2022
1. CALL TO ORDER
The City Council met in Regular Session at 6: 03 p. m., Monday, October 17, 2022, in the Council Chamber located at 3191 Katella Ave., Los Alamitos, CA 90720, Mayor Hasselbrink presiding.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Council Members: Chirco, Nefulda,
Mayor Pro Tem Doby, Mayor Hasselbrink
Absent: Council Members: None
Present: Staff: Chet Simmons, City Manager
Wayne Byerly, Police Captain
Craig Covey, Orange County Fire A Battalion Chief
Michael Daudt, City Attorney
Craig Koehler, Finance Director
Emeline Noda, Recreation and Community Services Director Ron Noda, Development Services Director
Windmera Quintanar, MMC, City Clerk
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tem Doby led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. INVOCATION
Mayor Hasselbrink will give the Invocation.
5. PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Hasselbrink and the City Council presented the Awards.
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.
DocuSign Envelope ID: 6802BBDB- 20AC- 4C34- B3AC- 95BAC2E31366 Mayor Hasselbrink opened Oral Communications.
Nicole Miller, resident, spoke regarding electric bikes.
Mayor Hasselbrink closed Oral Communications.
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.
Council Member Chirco spoke regarding attendance at the Los Alamitos Community Foundation Board meeting, Taste of Los Alamitos, Pacific Air Show, Los Alamitos Street Fair, Glow in the Dark Fun Run, and the Celebration of life for Council Member Ron Bates.
Council Member Nefulda reported attendance at the Celebration of life for Council Member Ron Bates, Los Alamitos Street Fair, and Pacific Air Show.
Mayor Pro Tem Doby reported attendance at the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District Board meeting, ribbon cutting for High School STEM building, League of California Cities Annual Conference, Police Officer pinning ceremony, Youth Center Gala, Chamber' s Hero' s Appreciation Lunch, State of the District, Glow in the Dark Fun Run, Coffee with a Copy, retirement celebration for Chief Rob Roberts, Celebration of life for Council Member Ron Bates, Pacific Air Show, Sunset Saturday, and the Elevate Women' sConference.
Mayor Hasselbrink advised she had been out of the Country this month and reported attendance at the St. Hedwig Autumn Fest, Glow in the Dark Fun Run, Pacific Air Show, Taste of Los Al, State of the District, Celebration of life for Council Member Ron Bates, the Elevate Women' s Conference, and welcomed incoming Orange County Fire Authority Division Chief, Craig Covey.
8. ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
City Manager Simmons took a moment to recognize the City' s Code Enforcement
Officers and thank them for a job well done.
9. WARRANTS
A. Warrants ( Finance)
The Warrant Register contained checks and electronic funds transfers for the period from September 7, 2022 to October 3, 2022.
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Unanimously Carried: The City Council ratified 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 Aye
Mayor Pro Tem Doby Aye
Council Member Chirco Aye
Council Member Nefulda Aye
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.
Mayor Pro Tem Doby received clarification on item 10F.
Motion/ Second: Chirco/ Doby
Unanimously Carried: The City Council approved the following Consent Calendar Items:
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.
The City Council made the following findings by a majority vote of the City Council:
1. A state of emergency has been proclaimed by California' sGovernor due to the COVID- 19pandemic, 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. 21/2- 01) (Development Services) The Arterial Overhead Street Name Sign Replacement Project ( CIP No. 21/2- 01) was the installation of new arterial signs at traffic signals citywide City Council Regular Minutes
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The City Council:
1. Accepted as complete the construction by Yunex Traffic LLC for the Arterial Overhead Street Name Sign Replacement Project ( CIP No. 21/2- 01); and,
2. Directed the City Clerk to record the Notice of Completion/ Final Report with the County Recorder' sOffice; and,
2. Authorize Staff to release the 5% retention to the contractor, in the amount of $ 1, 557. 00, thirty- fve (35) days after recordation of the Notice of Completion.
D. Community Development Block Grant ( CDBG) Fiscal Year 2023/024 Development Services)
This item recommends Council approval for the Fiscal Year 2023/024 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.
The City Council:
1. Adopted Resolution No. 2022- 30 entitled " A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS, CALIFORNIA
APPROVING THE CITY' S PARTICIPATION IN THE FISCAL YEAR
2023/024 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ( CDBG)
PROGRAM WITH THE COUNTY OF ORANGE."; and,
2. Authorized the City Manager to execute all CDBG program documents for Fiscal Year 2023/024 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).
The City Council declared the listed equipment as surplus and authorize its disposal in accordance with Los Alamitos Municipal Code, Section
2. 60. 020.
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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.
Mayor Pro Tem Doby questioned the need for a truck. Captain Byerly advised a multi -purpose vehicle would allow the Department to be more efficient.
The City Council approved 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.
City Manager Simmons advised this was a required scheduled update and referred to the Staff Report.
Motion/ Second: Doby/ Chirco
Unanimously Carried: The City Council:
1. Waived reading in full and authorized reading by title only of Ordinance No. 2022- 05, and Ordinance No. 2022- 06; and,
2. Set Ordinance 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:
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DocuSign Envelope ID: 6802BBDB- 2OAC- 4C34- B3AC- 95BAC2E31366 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";
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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 provided the Council with an opportunity to discuss creating and funding a new fund for Economic Development projects.
City Manager Simmons summarized the Staff Report and answered questions from the City Council.
Mayor Hasselbrink spoke in favor of the Economic Development Department and properly tracking expenditures.
Motion/ Second: Chirco/ Doby
Unanimously Carried: The City Council:
1. Discussed the option of creating and funding an additional fund for Economic Development; and,
2. Directed Staff to create Economic Development Fund ( Fund 57) with an initial transfer of $ 500, 00 from the American Rescue Plan Act ( ARPA) fund ( Fund 56).
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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.
City Manager Simmons summarized the Staff report. Council and Staff discussed the Orange County Sanitation District Board function and meetings.
Council Member Nefulda stated interest in the position.
Motion/ Second: Hasselbrink/ Doby
Unanimously Caried: The City Council:
1. Appointed Council Member Jordan Nefulda as the Alternate representative to the Orange County Sanitation District Board; and,
2. Directed 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 adjourned to Monday, November 14, 2022, at 6: 00 p. m.
DocuSigned by:
I ey asselbrink, Mayor
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