MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS
REGULAR MEETING
Monday, September 18, 2023
1. CALL TO ORDER
The City Council met in Regular Session at 5:30 p.m., Monday, September 18, 2023, in the Council Chamber located at 3191 Katella Ave., Los Alamitos, CA 90720, Mayor Doby presiding.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Council Members: Hasselbrink, Hibard, Murphy
Mayor Pro Tem Nefulda, Mayor Doby
Absent: Council Members: None
Present: Staff: Chet Simmons, City Manager
Michael Claborn, Chief of Police
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
Chelsi Wilson, Administrative Services Manager
3. CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Daudt read the item aloud.
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9: One potential case – threat of litigation by BKK Working Group related to the BKK Corporation Landfill Facility in West Covina, CA.
RECESS
The City Council recessed into Closed Session at 5:30 p.m.
RECONVENE
The City Council reconvened in Regular Session at 5:59 p.m.
City Attorney Daudt stated the City Council voted unanimously to approve the Third amendment.
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4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Hibard led the Pledge of Allegiance.
5. INVOCATION
Council Member Murphy gave the Invocation.
6. PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Doby and the City Council presented the listed items.
A. Presentation of a Certificate to Joe Freire, Executive Director, of Champion's Quest in Recognition of Being Featured in the Mayor's Business Spotlight
B. Presentation of a Proclamation to Wayne Stickney, Chief Development Officer, and Neil Pardasani, Board Member, of Second Harvest Food Bank in Recognition of Hunger Action Month C. Presentation of a Proclamation to Orange County Fire Authority for Fire Prevention Week
D. Presentation by Robert Acosta, Support Services Manager, Regarding AlertOC
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.
Mayor Doby opened Oral Communications.
Art DeBolt, resident, spoke regarding the ALUC findings of consistency.
Mayor Doby closed Oral Communications.
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.
Mayor Doby spoke regarding the following topics: provided an overview on the recent Celebrate Los Al event; upcoming Elevate Women’s Conference; encouraged participation in the upcoming Trunk or Treat event; and, provided an update on the Stearns Park Rehabilitation and upcoming Senior Transportation Program.
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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.
None.
10. WARRANTS
A. Warrants (Finance)
The attached Warrant Register contains checks and electronic fund transfers for the period August 1, 2023 to August 31, 2023.
Council Member Murphy asked for and received clarification on various charges.
Motion/Second: Hasselbrink/Nefulda
Unanimously Carried: The City Council ratified the Warrants for the period from August 1, 2023 to August 31, 2023 in the amount of $1,266,252.93.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Doby Yes
Mayor Pro Tem Nefulda Yes
Council Member Hasselbrink Yes
Council Member Hibard Yes
Council Member Murphy Yes
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.
Motion/Second: Hibard/Nefulda
Unanimously Carried: The City Council carried the following Consent Calendar items:
A. Approval of Minutes
Approved the City Council Regular Minutes of August 21, 2023.
B. Award of Bid for the Community Center Divider Wall Replacement Project (Development Services)
This item recommended awarding a bid to 3M Construction Corporation in the amount of $86,730.00 to begin the Community Center Divider Wall Replacement Project (RFB 2023-03).
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The City Council:
1. Awarded of contract for the Community Center Divider Wall Replacement Project (RFB 2023-03) in the amount of $86,730.00 to 3M Construction Corporation; and,
2. Authorized the Mayor to execute the Public Works Agreement with 3M Construction Corporation for the project.
C. Approval of Final Parcel Map No. 2021-196 (10800 & 10806 Reagan Street) (Development Services)
This item requested approval for final Parcel Map 2021-196. Parcel Map 2021-195 is the subdivision of airspace of a single parcel for condominium purposes located at 10800 and 10806 Reagan Street, Los Alamitos, CA. Parcel Map 2021-196 is ready for submission to the County Recorder’s Office for final review (Applicant: Scott Anastasi, Scott Anastasi Realty).
The City Council:
1. Adopted Resolution No. 2023-21 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING FINAL PARCEL MAP NO. 2021-196 FOR A
CONDOMINIUM CONVERSION FOR AN EXISTING DUPLEX IN
THE LIVE WORK OVERLAY (R-2-LW0Z) ZONE AT 10800 & 10806
REAGAN STREET, APN 242-183-03 (APPLICANT: SCOTT
ANASTASI, SCOTT ANASTASI REALTY)”; and,
2. Directed the City Clerk to endorse on the title sheet of Parcel Map 2021-196, the certificate which embodies the approval of said maps; and,
3. Directed the City Engineer to submit Parcel Map 2021-196 to the County of Orange Recorder’s Office.
12. ORDINANCE
A. Ordinance No. 2023-04 - Purchasing Policy (Finance)
This report provided information in connection with the City’s current purchasing policy as codified in Chapter 2.60 (Purchasing System) of the Los Alamitos Municipal Code, and consideration of modifications.
City Manager Simmons introduced the item. Finance Director Koehler summarized the Staff report.
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Council Member Hibard indicated she understood the challenges and supported increased efficiencies; however, due to errors with the financial statements and adopted Fiscal Year 2023/24 Budget she would not support this policy.
Council Member Murphy asked for and received clarification on notification of purchases over $80,000, parameters for defining an emergency, parameters for public noticing, and changes to the credit card usages.
Motion/Second: Hasselbrink/Nefulda
Motion Carried 3/1 (Hibard voted No. Murphy abstained): The City Council:
1. Introduced for first reading, read by title only, waived further reading of Ordinance No. 2023-04, and set for adoption; and,
2. City Attorney Daudt read the title of Ordinance No. 2023-04 entitled “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”.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Doby Yes
Mayor Pro Tem Nefulda Yes
Council Member Hasselbrink Yes
Council Member Hibard No
Council Member Murphy Abstain
13. DISCUSSION ITEM
A. Consideration of a Canine Program (Police)
This item for Council consideration is the implementation of a Canine Program.
Chief Claborn summarized the staff report.
The City Council expressed support for the program.
Motion/Second: Hibard/Murphy
Unanimously Carried: the City Council directed staff to move froward with the Canine Program.
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14. 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 Hibard spoke regarding the following: attendance at League of California Cities meeting and Association of California Cities – Orange County Public Policy Makers Academy; the Rossmoor traffic study; attendance at a Highlands neighborhood informational meeting provided by Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District; participation in the 5K Race Los Al; and, the Veteran Recognition at Celebrate Los Al.
Council Member Murphy spoke regarding the following: thanked the Police Department for assistance in removing an unlawful sidewalk vendor; received a tour of Food Finders warehouse; attendance at the City of Hope Beam Signing Ceremony, Celebration of Life for Nancy Fagen, and Grand Opening Ceremony for the Westminster Community Center; volunteered at Precious Life Shelter and Carnival ticket sales at Celebrate Los Al; and, thanked staff for the Celebrate Los Al Event.
Council Member Hasselbrink spoke regarding the following: attendance at the Americana Award Nomination Committee meeting; attendance at the Budget Standing Committee meeting and Pension Paydown Plan; and, first year accomplishments for the Los Alamitos Community Foundation Mayor Pro Tem Nefulda spoke regarding attendance at Celebrate Los Al.
Mayor Doby spoke regarding the following: tour of the Yorba Linda HeliHydrant; attendance at the Los Alamitos Senior Expo, Orange County Council of Governments Board of Directors meeting, send off for Officer Cruz, CalCities Board of Directors meeting; Association of California Cities – Orange County Public Policy Makers Academy, Orange County Intelligence Assessment Center (OCIAC) presentation at Epson, City of Hope Topping Off Ceremony, Community, Economic, Development, and Housing Committee meeting, Sunset Saturday, and, Celebrate Los Al; tour of Sothern California Gas infrastructure and interest in solar; and, met with a local Girl Scout Troop.
She expressed an interest in renaming Apartment Row.
15. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council will adjourn in memory of Nancy Fagen at 7:20 p.m.
Attest: Tanya Doby, Mayor
Windmera Quintanar, MMC, City Clerk
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