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CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS
Council Chamber
3191 Katella Ave., Los Alamitos CA 90720
CITY COUNCIL REVISED AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
Monday, August 21, 2023 – 5:10 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
Mayor Doby
Mayor Pro Tem Nefulda
Council Member Hasselbrink
Council Member Hibard
Council Member Murphy
3. CLOSED SESSION
A. Conference with Legal Counsel
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to § 54956.9(b). (One potential case)
B. Conference with Legal Counsel
Initiation of litigation pursuant to § 54956.9(c): (One potential case)
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Hasselbrink will lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
5. INVOCATION
Council Member Hibard will give the Invocation.
6. PRESENTATIONS
A. Presentation of a Certificate to Shawn McLean, Owner of Sir Speedy Printing in Recognition of Being Featured in the Mayor's Business Spotlight
B. Presentation by Sergeant Brian Gunsolley, Orange County Sheriff’s Department, Regarding Fentanyl Awareness
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. 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.
9. UPDATES FROM THE CITY STAFF
At this time, City Staff 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.
10. WARRANTS
A. Warrants (Finance)
The attached Warrant Register contains checks and electronic funds transfers for the period July 1, 2023 to July 31, 2023.
Recommendation: Ratify the Warrants for the period July 1, 2023 to July 31, 2023 in the amount of $2,696,005.97.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Doby
Mayor Pro Tem Nefulda
Council Member Hasselbrink
Council Member Hibard
Council Member Murphy
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 (Administration)
Approve the City Council Regular Minutes of July 17, 2023.
B. City Council Travel Policy (Administration)
This item provides a Travel Policy specific to City Council and Appointed Officials.
Recommendation: Adopt Administrative Regulation 6.2 - City Council Travel Policy.
C. Treasurer's Quarterly Investment Report - June 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 – June 2023.
D. Approval of Plans and Specifications for Building Demo Project (CIP 22/23-04) (Development Services)
This item seeks City Council approval to begin facilitating the Demolition of the Los Alamitos Television Production (LATV) and Public Works (PW) Breakroom Building at 10921 Oak Street Project (CIP No. 22/23-04).
Recommendation:
1. Approve the plans and specifications for the Demolition of the LATV/PW Building at 10921 Oak Street Project (CIP No. 22/23-04); and,
2. Authorize Staff to advertise and solicit bid proposals.
E. Response to the 2022-2023 OC Grand Jury Report Titled: "Welcome to the Neighborhood" (Development Services)
This item contains the City's response to the 2022-2023 Orange County (OC) Grand Jury Report titled "Welcome to the Neighborhood." Recommendation:
1. Approve the attached response to the 2022-2023 Orange County Grand Jury Report titled "Welcome to the Neighborhood"; and,
2. Authorize the Mayor to sign the response letter on behalf of the City Council.
F. Response to the 2022-2023 OC Grand Jury Report Titled: "School Shootings: How Prepared are Orange County Public Schools?" (Police)
This report contains the City's response to the 2022-2023 Orange County Grand Jury Report titled "School Shootings: How Prepared are Orange County Public Schools?"
Recommendation:
1. Approve the attached response to the Orange County Grand Jury Report titled "School Shootings: How Prepared are Orange County Public Schools?"; and,
2. Authorize the Mayor to sign the response letter on behalf of the City Council.
G. Notice of Completion for the New Dutch Haven Neighborhood Street Rehabilitation Project (CIP 22/23-02) (Development Services) The City of Los Alamitos hired a roadway contractor for street improvements related to grind and overlay and slurry seal in the New Dutch Haven Neighborhood as part of the City’s ongoing pavement management program.
Staff is recommending that City Council accept the work as completed, direct filing of the Notice of Completion, and authorize retention release as prescribed by the Public Contract Code.
Recommendation:
1. Accept as complete the construction by Hardy and Harper, Inc. for the New Dutch Haven Neighborhood Street Rehabilitation Project (CIP No. 22/23-02); 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 $13,636.60, thirty-five (35) days after recordation of the Notice of Completion.
H. Notice of Completion for the Briggeman Drive Street Improvements Project (CIP 22/23-03) (Development Services)
The City of Los Alamitos hired a roadway contractor, United Paving Co., for the Briggeman Drive Street Improvements Project (CIP 22/23-03) as part of the City’s ongoing pavement management program. The project provided 5 feet of widening along the southern portion of Briggeman Drive, from the Briggeman Drive/Reagan Street intersection to 200 feet west of the intersection. This project was necessary to continue the widening that previously occurred adjacent to the newly developed hotel (Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Anaheim/Los Alamitos) at 10650 Los Alamitos Boulevard.
Staff is recommending that City Council accept the work as completed, direct filing of the Notice of Completion, and authorize retention release as prescribed by the Public Contract Code.
Recommendation:
1. Accept as complete the construction by United Paving Co. for the Briggeman Drive Street Improvements Project (CIP 22/23-03); 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 $7,517.87, thirty-five (35) days after recordation of the Notice of Completion.
12. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Study Session and Resolution No. 2023-20 – Overruling the Orange County Airport Land Use Commission’s Inconsistency Determination for the City’s 6th Cycle Housing Element (Development Services) On January 19, 2023, the Orange County Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) found the City's 6th Cycle (2021-2029) Housing Element Update to be inconsistent with the 2017 Joint Forces Training Base Los Alamitos Airport Environs Land Use Plan. On February 21, 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution 2023-04, providing notice of the City's intent to overrule the ALUC's determination. On July 17, 2023, the City Council conducted a Study Session and reviewed information related to ALUC's finding of inconsistency. Following a staff presentation and receipt of public testimony, the City Council continued the public hearing to tonight's regular meeting. The City Council will now consider adoption of a resolution overruling the ALUC's determination, which requires a four-fifths affirmative vote.
Recommendation:
1. Conduct a Study Session; and,
2. Conduct the Public Hearing; and,
3. By a four-fifths affirmative vote, adopt Resolution No. 2023-20, entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOS
ALAMITOS, CALIFORNIA, MAKING FINDINGS THAT THE GENERAL
PLAN 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE IS CONSISTENT
WITH THE PURPOSES OF THE STATE AERONAUTICS ACT AND
OVERRULING THE ORANGE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE
COMMISSION'S DETERMINATION THAT THE HOUSING ELEMENT IS
INCONSISTENT WITH THE 2017 JOINT FORCES TRAINING BASE
LOS ALAMITOS AIRPORT ENVIRONS LAND USE PLAN"; and,
4. Authorize the City Manager to submit Resolution No. 2023-20 to the Orange County Airport Land Use Commission and the State Division of Aeronautics.
13. DISCUSSION ITEM
A. Los Alamitos Senior Transportation Program (Recreation) This item for Council consideration is the concept of a future senior transportation program.
Recommendation:
1. Discuss need and desire for a senior transportation program; and,
2. Provide direction to Staff.
14. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
A. Council Member Requested Agenda Item: City Attorney Scope of Services (Administration)
During the April 17, 2023, regular meeting, Council Member Murphy made a motion requesting that the City Council discuss the scope of services provided by City Attorney Daudt. Council Member Hibard supported the motion. No vote was taken on the motion. This informational staff report is the first step in the two-step process for placing items of the Agenda for consideration by the Council.
Recommendation: In accordance with the City Council’s adopted Agenda Policy, this informational staff report does not request action, but seeks Council’s direction. By a majority vote of the City Council Members present, staff may be directed to place this item on a future Agenda for consideration by the Council.
B. Council Member Requested Agenda Item: Citywide Trash Receptacle Project (Development Services)
During the April 17, 2023, regular meeting, Council Member Hibard made a motion to bring forward an item to discuss reallocation of funds from the 2023-2024 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) – Citywide Trash Receptacles Project to the Police Department. Council Member Murphy supported the motion. No vote was taken on the motion. This informational staff report is the first step in the two-step process for placing items of the Agenda for consideration by the Council.
Recommendation: In accordance with the City Council’s adopted Agenda Policy, this informational staff report does not request action, but seeks Council’s direction. By a majority vote of the City Council Members present, staff may be directed to place this item on a future Agenda for consideration by the Council.
15. 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.
16. 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 17, 2023