CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS
Council Chamber
3191 Katella Ave., Los Alamitos CA 90720
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
Monday, December 18, 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
Mayor Pro Tem Nefulda will lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. INVOCATION
Council Member Hasselbrink will give the Invocation.
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5. PRESENTATIONS
A. Presentations to Mayor Tanya Doby from Outside Agencies for Service as Mayor in 2023
B. Presentation of a Certificate to Mark Hoover, Owner of audiophileusa, in Recognition of Being Featured in the Mayor's Business Spotlight
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 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.
9. WARRANTS
A. Warrants (Finance)
The attached Warrant Register contains checks and electronic funds transfers from November 1, 2023, to November 30, 2023.
Recommendation:
Ratify the Warrants for the period from November 1, 2023, to November 30, 2023, in the amount of $1,611,948.46.
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 Special Meeting Minutes of November 13, 2023, Regular Meeting Minutes of November 20, 2023, and Special Meeting Minutes of December 11, 2023.
B. Ordinance No. 2023-05 - Quimby In-Lieu Fees (Development Services) The City Council held a Public Hearing on November 20, 2023, regarding the proposed update to the Park In-Lieu Fees Pursuant to the Quimby Act Fees as studied through the 2023 City of Los Alamitos’ Quimby Land Dedication and In-Lieu Fee Study. Ordinance No. 2023-05 was introduced for first reading, read by title only, and further reading was waived.
Recommendation:
Adopt Ordinance No. 2023-05 entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTIONS 16.18.040 AND 16.18.090 OF CHAPTER 16.18 (DEDICATION
OF LAND FOR PARK FACILITIES AND PAYMENT OF IN-LIEU FEES) OF TITLE 16 (SUBDIVISIONS) OF THE LOS ALAMITOS MUNICIPAL CODE
PURSUANT TO THE QUIMBY ACT, CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 66477 (CITY INITIATED).”
C. California Teamsters Local 911 Side Letter, Classification Change (Administration)
This report seeks approval of the California Teamster Local 911 side letter amending the November 1, 2021 to October 31, 2024 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Los Alamitos (“City”) and the Teamsters Local 911 (“Teamsters”).
Recommendation:
1. Adopt Resolution No.2023-30, entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS AND THE TEAMSTERS LOCAL 911 EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 1, 2021 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2024; REMOVING THE MANAGEMENT ANALYST CLASSIFICATION FROM TEAMSTERS LOCAL 911”; and,
2. Authorize the Mayor to execute the side letter agreement amending the California Teamsters Local 911 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU); and,
3. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-31, entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION 2023-09 TO RECLASSIFY THE MANAGEMENT ANALYST POSITION TO CONFIDENTIAL NON-REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE”.
D. Police Officer Association (POA); Canine Handler Side Letter (Administration)
This report seeks approval of the Police Officers Association (POA) side letter amending the July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2024 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Los Alamitos (“City”) and the Los Alamitos Police Officers Association (“POA”).
Recommendation:
1. Adopt Resolution No.2023-31, entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF LOS
ALAMITOS AND THE POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION EFFECTIVE
JULY 1, 2021 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2024"; and,
2. Authorize the Mayor to execute the side letter agreement amending the Police Officers Association (POA) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
E. Approval of Plans and Specifications and Authorization to Bid for Citywide Street Improvements for FY 2022-2023 Project (CIP No. 23/24- 03) (Development Services)
This item recommends actions to begin facilitating the rehabilitation construction for Citywide Street Improvements for FY 2022-2023 Project (CIP No. 23/24-03).
Recommendation:
1. City Council finds the Citywide Street Improvements for FY 2022-2023 Project (CIP No. 23/24-03) is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Section 15301.C Existing Facilities; and,
2. Approve the plans and specifications for the rehabilitation construction of the Citywide Street Improvements for FY 2022-2023 Project (CIP No. 23/24- 03); and,
3. Authorize Staff to advertise and solicit bid proposals for the Citywide Street Improvements for FY 2022-2023 Project (CIP No. 23/24-03); and,
4. Authorize Staff to work with the City of Long Beach to coordinate approval of plans and specifications of the Street Improvements on Various Streets FY 2022- 2023 Project (CIP No. 23/24-03) and develop a Cooperative Agreement for shared work in the Country Squares Neighborhood before the award of bid for said project.
F. Approval of Plans and Specifications and Authorization to Bid for Sterns Park Rehab Project (CIP No. 23/24-04) (Development Services)
This item facilitates the solicitation of bids for the sub-contractual demolition and construction services for the Sterns Park Rehab Project at 3871 Farquhar Avenue (CIP No. 23/24-04).
Recommendation:
1. Approve the solicitation for Request for Proposals (RFP) of plans and specifications and authorization to bid for Sterns Park Rehab Project (CIP No. 23/24- 04); and,
2. Authorize Staff to advertise and solicit bid proposals.
G. Approval Lease Rate Agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management Inc. via the Sourcewell Competitive Purchasing Program (Development Services)
This item seeks approval of one (1) vehicle lease agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management Inc. (EFM), via the Sourcewell Competitive Purchasing Program (Contract #030122-EFM).
Recommendation:
1. Authorize the City Manager to lease one (1) vehicle pursuant to the Master Equity Lease Agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management (EFM) via the Sourcewell Competitive Purchasing Program for a Total Capitalized Vehicle Cost of $30,572.90; and,
2. Authorize the City Manager to enter into future lease agreements with Enterprise Fleet Management (EFM) pursuant to the purchasing ordinance and when funding exists within the City Council adopted budget.
11. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
A. Comments by Outgoing Mayor Tanya Doby
B. Presentation to Mayor Tanya Doby from the City for her tenure as Mayor C. City Council Reorganization (Administration)
This report provides relevant information for the City Council’s annual reorganization, by the election of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem. The City’s Charter requires roll call votes be taken for the election of these two Officers.
Recommendation:
Elect Officers for the position of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem by roll call vote.
D. City Council Member Appointments/Reappointments as Representatives to other Agencies and City Committees for 2024 (Administration) This report provides relevant information for the City Council’s annual appointments/reappointments of Council Members as representatives to other Agencies.
Recommendation:
1. Nominate and vote for appointments/reappointments regarding the Representatives to Other Agencies; and,
2. Nominate and vote for appointment to the City's Budget Standing Committee; and,
3. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-32, entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS, CALIFORNIA, DESIGNATING
AND APPOINTING ITS REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ORANGE COUNTY
FIRE AUTHORITY’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS”; and,
4. Authorize the City Clerk to complete California Form 806, Agency Report of: Public Official Appointments and post on the City’s website.
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: December 14, 2023