CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS
Council Chamber
3191 Katella Ave., Los Alamitos CA 90720
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
Monday, October 24, 2022 – 6:00 PM
SAFETY ALERT – NOTICE REGARDING COVID-19
If you wish to attend the City Council meeting in person, the Council Chamber located at 3191 Katella Ave., Los Alamitos, California 90720, will have seating for this meeting and the public shall have the right to observe and offer public comment at this location. The City of Los Alamitos continues to follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines and these provisions are subject change with short notice.
While you may attend this meeting in person, given the health risks associated with COVID-19, please be advised that you may submit comments on any agenda item or on any item not on the agenda by email to [email protected] with the subject line “PUBLIC COMMENT”. Comments received by 3:00 p.m. will be compiled, provided to the City Council, and made available to the public before the start of the meeting. Staff will not read email comments at the meeting but the official record will include all email comments received until the close of the meeting. You may also view the meeting live on local cable channel 3.
Please consider carefully before attending this meeting in person and do not attend this meeting in person if you have had direct contact with someone who has tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID19), or you are experiencing symptoms such as coughing, sneezing, fever, difficulty breathing or other flu-like symptoms.
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.
Any written materials relating to an item on this agenda submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection online at www.cityoflosalamitos.org.
It is the intention of the City of Los Alamitos to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all respects. If, as an attendee, or a participant at this meeting, you will need special assistance beyond what is normally provided, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (562) 431-3538, extension 220, 48 hours prior to the meeting so that reasonable arrangements may be made.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
Mayor Hasselbrink
Mayor Pro Tem Doby
Council Member Chirco
Council Member Nefulda
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
At this time, any individual in the audience may come forward to speak about any item described on the agenda prior to the Council's consideration of that item. Pursuant to the Brown Act Section 54954.3 (b), remarks are limited to items described in the notice for the meeting. Remarks are to be limited to not more than three minutes per speaker.
4. SPECIAL ORDER OF THE DAY
A. Interview Applicants for the City Council Vacancy (Administration) The City Council will be interviewing candidates and making an appointment to fill the current City Council vacancy in District 2. The term will end November 2024.
Recommendation:
1. Interview the following candidates for City Council (listed alphabetically):
Gary Loe, Trisha Murphy; and, Daniel Patz.
2. Appoint a candidate to fill the current Council vacancy in District 2 by roll call vote; and,
3. Direct the City Clerk to issue the Oath of Office to the newly appointed candidate.
5. 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: October 20, 2022
City of Los Alamitos
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: October 24, 2022 ITEM NUMBER: 4A
To: Mayor Shelley Hasselbrink & Members of the City Council Presented By: Windmera Quintanar, City Clerk
Subject: Interview Applicants for the City Council Vacancy
SUMMARY
The City Council will be interviewing candidates and making an appointment to fill the current City Council vacancy in District 2. The term will end November 2024.
RECOMMENDATION
1. Interview the following candidates for City Council (listed alphabetically): Gary Loe, Trisha Murphy; and, Daniel Patz.
2. Appoint a candidate to fill the current Council vacancy in District 2 by roll call vote; and,
3. Direct the City Clerk to issue the Oath of Office to the newly appointed candidate.
BACKGROUND
On September 6, 2022, Council Member Ron Bates passed away, creating a vacancy on the Council. Per Section 502 of the City Charter and Government Code (GC) Section 36512, the City Council unanimously voted to appoint a registered voter from the City to fill the vacancy at a Special meeting held on September 26, 2022.
On September 27, 2022, the City Clerk's Office issued a notice regarding the Council vacancy and calling for interested parties to submit applications by October 18, 2022.
DISCUSSION
Three applications have been received for the City Council vacancy. All applicants were verified as registered voters in District 2 by the Orange County Registrar of Voters. Applicants were sent interview questions in advance and have confirmed they would be in attendance for interviews.
After interviewing candidates, the City Council may appoint a candidate to fill the City Council vacancy in District 2. The appointment will be for the remainder of the vacancy term, November 2024. Appointment must be made by a roll call vote.
Upon appointment, the appointee will be issued the Oath of Office.
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
Attachment: 1. Interview Questions
2. Gary Loe (Cover Letter, Application, Resume)
3. Daniel Patz (Cover Letter, Application, Resume)
4. Trisha Murphy (Cover Letter, Application, Resume)
5. Availability Notice
City Council Interview Questions
October 24, 2022 – 6:00 p.m.
These questions are intended to start a dialogue between the Council and applicant in an interest to best serve the City. Additional questions may arise based on your responses.
Verified applications will have 30 minutes to address the City Council. Interviews are open to the public and will be televised.
Please provide an opening statement to introduce yourself and your involvement in the community.
What do you believe is Los Alamitos’ biggest issue?
What do you think is the best thing about Los Alamitos? What is your position on fiscal responsibility and budget surplus? What are your long-term strategies/ideas for the City?
September 27, 2022
SUBJECT: CITY COUNCIL VACANCY
Dear Interested Parties,
On September 26, 2022, the City Council voted to appoint a member to fill the vacant City Council seat in District 2. The position will serve until the next General Municipal Election on November 5, 2024.
The City Council is the legislative body of the City and is composed of five (5) members who serve by District. Council Members are elected by the registered voters of the respective District. The City Council meets the third Monday of every month at 6:00 p.m.
Special meetings are called as needed.
Interested parties are encouraged to apply for the vacant City Council seat. To qualify for considerations, you must be a registered voter in District 2 in the City of Los Alamitos and submit a cover letter, application, and resume to the City Clerk’s Office no later than 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 18, 2022. Postmarks will not be accepted.
Upon successful submittal of your cover letter, application, and resume, the City Clerk’s Office will verify you are a registered voter in District 2. After verification, you will be sent a list of interview questions.
Each verified applicant will be invited to interview in front of the City Council at an open televised meeting of the City Council. Council has scheduled interviews for Monday, October 24, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber located at 3191 Katella Ave., Los Alamitos, CA 90720. Applicants will be allowed 30 minutes to address the City Council.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (562) 431- 3538 ext. 220 or via email at [email protected].
Sincerely,
CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS
Windmera Quintanar, MMC
City Clerk