MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS
REGULAR MEETING
Monday, December 18, 2023
1. CALL TO ORDER
The City Council met in Regular Session at 6:03 p.m., Monday, December 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
Eleanor Granflor, Deputy City Clerk
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. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tem Nefulda led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. INVOCATION
Council Member Hasselbrink gave the Invocation.
5. PRESENTATIONS
A. Presentations to Mayor Tanya Doby from Outside Agencies for Service as Mayor in 2023
Mayor Pro Tem Nefulda announced the presenters and Mayor Doby accepted the presentations.
B. Presentation of a Certificate to Mark Hoover, Owner of audiophileusa, in Recognition of Being Featured in the Mayor's Business Spotlight Mayor Doby and the City Council presented the certificate to Mr. Hoover, who spoke briefly.
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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.
Mayor Doby opened Oral Communications. There being no one present wishing to speak, Mayor Doby closed Oral Communications.
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.
Mayor Doby wished the community happy holidays.
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.
City Manager Simmons thanked Mayor Doby for her leadership this year.
9. WARRANTS
A. Warrants ( Finance)
The attached Warrant Register contains checks and electronic funds transfers from November 1, 2023, to November 30, 2023.
Council Member Hibard stated she was opposed as she did not have a chance to review the warrants thoroughly and the errors she located were not corrected.
Motion/Second: Hasselbrink/Nefulda
Carried 4/1: The City Council ratified 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 Aye
Mayor Pro Tem Nefulda Aye
Council Member Hasselbrink Aye
Council Member Hibard No
Council Member Murphy Aye
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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.
Motion/Second: Hibard/Nefulda
Unanimously Carried: The City Council approved the following Consent Calendar items:
A. Approval of Minutes (Administration)
Approved 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.
The City Council adopted 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 INLIEU 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 sought 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”).
The City Council:
1. Adopted 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,
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2. Authorized the Mayor to execute the side letter agreement amending the California Teamsters Local 911 Memorandum of Understanding ( MOU); and,
3. Adopted 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 NONREPRESENTED 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”).
The City Council:
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 recommended actions to begin facilitating the rehabilitation construction for Citywide Street Improvements for FY 2022-2023 Project (CIP No. 23/24-03).
The City Council:
1. Found 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. Approved the plans and specifications for the rehabilitation construction of the Citywide Street Improvements for FY 2022-2023 Project (CIP No. 23/24-03); and,
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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 facilitated 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).
The City Council:
1. Approved 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. Authorized 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 sought approval of one (1) vehicle lease agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management Inc. (EFM), via the Sourcewell Competitive Purchasing Program (Contract #030122-EFM).
The City Council:
1. Authorized 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. Authorized 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
Mayor Doby spoke regarding her tenure as Mayor.
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B. Presentation to Mayor Tanya Doby from the City for her tenure as Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Nefulda spoke regarding Mayor Doby’s leadership and presented her with a plaque from the City Council.
C. City Council Reorganization (Administration)
This report provided 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.
Mayor Doby turned the meeting over to City Clerk Quintanar.
City Clerk Quintanar summarized the procedures and opened the floor for nominations for the Office of Mayor.
Mayor Doby nominated Mayor Pro Tem Nefulda for the Office of Mayor.
There being no further nominations, City Clerk Quintanar closed the floor for nominations for the office of Mayor.
City Clerk Quintanar called for a roll call vote for Jordan Nefulda for the Office of Mayor.
Roll Call
Mayor Doby Aye
Mayor Pro Tem Nefulda Aye
Council Member Hasselbrink Aye
Council Member Hibard Aye
Council Member Murphy Aye
City Clerk Quintanar congratulated Mayor Nefulda and turned the meeting over to him.
Mayor Nefulda opened the floor for the nominations for the Office of Mayor Pro Tem.
Council Member Doby nominated Council Member Hasselbrink.
Council Member Hibard nominated Council Member Murphy.
There being no further nominations, Mayor Nefulda closed the floor for nominations for the office of Mayor.
Mayor Nefulda called for a roll call vote for Shelley Hasselbrink for the Office of Mayor Pro Tem.
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Roll Call
Mayor Nefulda Aye
Council Member Aye
Council Member Hasselbrink Aye
Council Member Hibard No
Council Member Murphy No
D. City Council Member Appointments/Reappointments as Representatives to other Agencies and City Committees for 2024 (Administration) This report provided relevant information for the City Council’s annual appointments/reappointments of Council Members as representatives to other Agencies.
Mayor Nefulda stated appointments to other changes is a commitment and it is a privilege to represent the City. He stated he would be making recommendations for appointment based of what the best representation for the City.
Motion/Second: Doby/Hasselbrink
Carried 4-0 (Hibard abstained): The City Council appointed the following:
Association of California Cities – Orange County (ACC-OC) Delegate: Doby
Alternate: Nefulda
Motion/Second: Doby/Hasselbrink
Unanimously Carried: The City Council appointed the following:
City Selection Meeting
Delegate: Nefulda
Alternate: Hasselbrink
Motion/Second: Doby/Hasselbrink
Unanimously Carried: The City Council appointed the following:
League of California Cities – State Division
Delegate: Nefulda
Alternate: Hasselbrink
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Motion/Second: Doby/Hasselbrink
Unanimously Carried: The City Council appointed the following:
Los Alamitos Community Foundation
Delegate: Nefulda
Alternate: Hasselbrink
Motion/Second: Doby/Hasselbrink
Unanimously Carried: The City Council appointed the following:
Orange County Fire Authority
Delegate: Hasselbrink
Motion/Second: Doby/Hasselbrink
Unanimously Carried: The City Council appointed the following:
Orange County Library Advisory Board
Delegate: Doby
Alternate: Nefulda
Motion/Second: Doby/Hasselbrink
Unanimously Carried: The City Council appointed the following:
Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District
Delegate: Doby (2 year term)
Motion/Second: Doby/Hasselbrink
Carried 4-1 (Hibard voted no): The City Council appointed the following:
Orange County Sanitation District – Board of Directors
Delegate: Nefulda
Alternate: Hasselbrink
Motion/Second: Doby/Hasselbrink
Carried 4-0 (Hibard abstained): The City Council appointed the following:
West Cities Communications Center – JPA Board
Delegate: Nefulda
Alternate: Doby
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Motion/Second: Hasselbrink/Doby
Carried 3-2 ( Hibard and Murphy voted no): The City Council appointed the following:
Budget Standing Committee
Delegate: Doby
Alternate: Hasselbrink
Motion/Second: Doby/Hasselbrink
Carried 3-0 (Hibard and Murphy abstained): The City Council appointed the following:
Intergovernmental Affairs Representative
Delegate: Doby
Motion/Second: Doby/Hasselbrink
Carried 3-2 (Hibard and Murphy voted no): The City Council appointed the following:
Joint Forces Training Base Liaison
Delegate: Nefulda
Alternate: Hasselbrink
Motion/Second: Hasselbrink/Doby
Unanimously Carried: The City Council:
1. Adopted 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,
2. Authorized 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.
Council Member Hibard spoke regarding some of the challenges she faced during her first year as a Council Member, stated concern regarding the financial reporting, and stated her belief that accuracy and transparency create trust and DocuSign Envelope ID: 4443C2CC- 3830-4EEE-AE9E- 1649A223425A City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
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confidence.
Council Member Doby asked for and received confirmation the financial errors had been addressed by Staff.
Council Member Hibard stated she was looking forward to accuracy and transparency producing honesty, confidence, and trust in 2024. She thanked staff for their efforts and looked forward to continuing to build in the New Year. She wished the community happy holidays.
Mayor Pro Tem Hasselbrink stated she had been a resident for 31 years and is happy to state her goal of making Los Alamitos a place her adult children would want to come back to has occurred. She stated several reasons why she is proud of Los Alamitos including bringing back fireworks for residents, supporting a canine unit, planting trees, and economic development with Los Al Bucks program. She stated she was proud to celebrate Los Alamitos and is looking forward to 2024.
Council Member Murphy stated she was proud to celebrate Los Alamitos and recognized there errors are corrected. She stated that importance of recognizing the good and bad and being able to provide varying perspectives with respect.
She stated over the last year, while challenging, she has gained an improved understanding of the City and how it works. She requested her colleagues proceed with respect, honesty, partiality, and allow each other to express varying perspectives. She stated a desire to work together in collaboration for the best of the City. She thanked Mayor Doby for her service and wished everyone happy holidays.
Council Member Doby spoke regarding attendance at the following events:
Association of California Cities – Orange County (ACC-OC) Business meeting; stuff a bearcat Toy Drive; appointed to Executive Board as the Second Vice President/Treasurer for the Orange County Council of Governments; Winter Wonderland, spectacular; Joint Forces Training Base Sunday fun day; Orange County Business Council Red Carpet Award event; Southern California Association of Governments Economic Summit; Joint Forces Training Base Tree lighting; tour of Orange County Fire Authority headquarters; Sunburst Youth Academy Graduation; and, recognized the students present.
Mayor Nefulda recognized the students present and stated he had moved to Los Alamitos when his family was young for the quality of life, safety and the schools.
He thanked staff for all their support and excellent work during his first term as a Council Member. He indicated he had started during the pandemic when staff was minimal and staff continues to excel as it grows. He welcomed all comments, suggestions, and communication and looked forward to the new year as a public servant. He wished everyone happy holidays.
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13. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
Jordan B. Nefulda, Mayor
Attest:
Windmera Quintanar, MMC, City Clerk
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