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CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS
Council Chamber
3191 Katella Ave., Los Alamitos CA 90720
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REGULAR MEETING
Monday, May 15, 2023 – 6:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
Mayor Doby
Mayor Pro Tem Nefulda
Council Member Hasselbrink
Council Member Hibard
Council Member Murphy
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Murphy will lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. INVOCATION
Mayor Doby will give the Invocation.
5. PRESENTATIONS
A. Presentation of Certificates to Tanya Doby and Wendy Grose in Recognition of Being Named the 36th Senate District's Women of Distinction
B. Presentation of Certificates to Wendy Grose, Theresa Murphy, and Trisha Murphy in Recognition of Being Named the 70th Assembly District's Women of Distinction
C. Presentation of Certificates to Los Alamitos High School Students in Recognition of Their Participation in 2023 Every 15 Minutes Program
D. Presentation of a Certificate to Peter Choi, Owner of Angelino's Pizza, in Recognition of Being Featured in the Mayor's Business Spotlight
E. Presentation of a Proclamation to the Public Works Team in Recognition of National Public Work's Week
F. Presentation of a Plaque to Wayne Byerly for his Three Years of Service as Police Captain to the City of Los Alamitos
G. Presentation by Police Sergeant Krogman Regarding and Update on E-Bike Safety
H. Presentation by Rob Thompson, General Manager, Providing an Overview of the Orange County Sanitation District
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. UPDATES FROM THE MAYOR
At this time, the Mayor may report on items not specifically described on the Agenda that are of interest to the community, provided no action or discussion is taken.
8. UPDATES FROM THE CITY STAFF
At this time, City Staff also report on items not specifically described on the Agenda that are of interest to the community, provided no action or discussion is taken.
9. WARRANTS
A. Warrants (Finance)
The attached Warrant Register contains checks and electronic fund transfers for the period from April 1, 2023 to April 30, 2023.
Recommendation: Ratify the Warrants for the period April 1, 2023 to April 30, 2023 in the amount of $1,204,889.20.
Roll Call
Mayor Doby
Mayor Pro Tem Nefulda
Council Member Hasselbrink
Council Member Hibard
Council Member Murphy
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 Regular Meeting Minutes of April 17, 2023.
B. Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) (Finance) For City Council consideration is the receipt of the fiscal year 2021-2022 audit reports.
Recommendation: Receive and file the annual audit reports for fiscal year 2021-2022, including the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and Report on Applying Agreed- Upon Procedures Appropriations Limit Worksheets (GANN AUP).
C. Treasurer's Quarterly Investment Report - March 2023 (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 – March 2023.
D. Amendment No. 3 with West Coast Arborists, Inc. (WCA) for Tree Maintenance Services (Development Services)
This item seeks approval of Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with West Coast Arborist, Inc. (WCA) to continue to provide tree maintenance services, a license arborist, and extraordinary work order fulfillment for one (1) year, ending on June 15, 2024. The amount paid to WCA is not to exceed $75,000 annually. The current Professional Services Agreement (PSA) expires on June 15, 2023.
Recommendation: Authorize the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with West Coast Arborists, Inc. (WCA), extending the term of the agreement for one additional year ending on June 15, 2024, and not to exceed $75,000 annually, which is inclusive of a 2.5% CPI increase.
E. Approval of two (2) Open-Ended (Equity) Vehicle Lease Rate Agreements with Enterprise Fleet Management, Inc., via the Sourcewell Competitive Purchasing Program (Development
Services)
This item seeks approval of two (2) vehicle lease agreements with Enterprise Fleet Management Inc. (EFM), via the Sourcewell Competitive Purchasing Program (Contract #030122-EFM).
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to lease two (2) fleet vehicles pursuant to the Master Equity Lease Agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management (EFM) via the Sourcewell Competitive Purchasing Program for an estimated monthly lease of
$1,768.00.
11. DISCUSSION ITEM
A. City Council Ad Hoc Committees(Administration)
This item allows Council to appoint two members to various Ad Hoc Committees to assist Staff with large projects before bringing items to Council for approval.
Recommendation:
1. Appoint two Council Members to the Council Member Handbook Ad Hoc Committee; and,
2. Appoint two Council Members to the Council Member Goal Setting Ad Hoc Committee; and,
3. Appoint two Council Members to the City Branding Ad Hoc Committee.
B. Preliminary Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24 and Fiscal Year 2024-25 and Proposed Changes to Purchase Policy (Finance) This report provides for a review of the preliminary budget for the Fiscal Year 2023- 24 and Fiscal Year 2024-25, and proposed changes to the Purchase Policy.
Recommendation:
1. Review and discuss the preliminary budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24 and Fiscal Year 2024-25, provide direction to staff; and
2. Introduce for first reading, read by title only, waive further reading of Ordinance No. 2023-04, and set for adoption; and,
3. City Attorney Daudt read the title of Ordinance No. 2023-04, “AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND RESTATING CHAPTER 2.60
(PURCHASING SYSTEM) OF THE LOS ALAMITOS MUNICIPAL CODE”.
12. 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.
13. 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: May 10, 2023