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CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS
Council Chamber
3191 Katella Ave., Los Alamitos CA 90720
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
Monday, March 18, 2024 – 5:30 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
Mayor Nefulda
Mayor Pro Tem Hasselbrink
Council Member Doby
Council Member Hibard
Council Member Murphy
3. CLOSED SESSION
A. Conference with Labor Negotiator
City Negotiator: Chet Simmons, City Manager
Employee Organization: Teamsters Local 911
Authority: Government Code Section 54957.6
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B. Conference with Labor Negotiator
City Negotiator: Chet Simmons, City Manager
Employee Organization: Executive Management, Non-Represented Authority: Government Code Section 54957.6
C. Conference with Labor Negotiator
City Negotiator: Chet Simmons, City Manager
Employee Organization: Police Officers Association
Authority: Government Code Section 54957.6
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Doby will lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
5. INVOCATION
Council Member Hibard will give the Invocation.
6. PRESENTATIONS
A. Presentation of a Certificate to Amber and Tony Tran, owners of Formula Fitness, in Recognition of Being Featured in the Mayor's Business Spotlight
B. Introduction of the Newest Additions to the Los Alamitos Police Department's Volunteers in Policing (VIP) Program
C. Presentation to the City of Los Alamitos from Jenni Worsham, California Park and Recreation Society Vice President, in Recognition of Receiving the Creating Community Award of Excellence in Economic Vitality for Celebrate Los Al
D. Presentation from Michael Balliet, City Green Consulting President, Regarding SB 1383, Organic Waste Reduction
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.
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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.
10. WARRANTS
A. Warrants (Finance)
The attached Warrant Register contains checks and electronic fund transfers from February 1, 2024, to February 29, 2024.
Recommendation: Ratify the Warrants from February 1, 2024, to February 29, 2024, for $1,702,650.18.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Nefulda
Mayor Pro Tem Hasselbrink
Council Member Doby
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 February 20, 2024.
B. Signing and Striping Improvements on Los Alamitos Boulevard Between Katella Avenue to Coyote Creek Trail (CIP No. 23/24-06) (Development Services)
Striping and pavement marking assist in maintaining safe and up-to-date standards that comply with current Federal and State guidelines.
Currently, the existing striping is faded on Los Alamitos Boulevard between Katella Avenue and the Coyote Creek Trail/Bridge and needs restriping. This Capital Improvement Project (CIP No. 23/24- 06) is proposing to re-stripe and modify the striping to include bike lanes and create a safer environment for all modes of transportation.
Recommendation:
1. Approve the plans and specifications for the Signing and Striping Improvements on Los Alamitos Boulevard between Katella Avenue to Coyote Creek Trail (CIP No. 23/24-06) Project; and,
2. Authorize staff to advertise and solicit bid proposals.
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C. Request for Proposal (RFP 2024-01) for Citywide Tree Maintenance Services (Development Services)
This item facilitates the solicitation of requests for proposals (RFP) for the Citywide Tree Maintenance Services.
Recommendation:
1. Approve Requests for Proposals (RFP) 2024-01 for Citywide Tree Maintenance Services; and,
2. Authorize staff to advertise and solicit bid proposals.
D. Labourdette Park Playground and Fitness Equipment Purchase (Development Services)
This item is for the purchase of playground and fitness equipment directly from the manufacturer, Landscape Structures Inc., through the use of a cooperative purchasing agreement via Sourcewell for $297,238 (excluding taxes and delivery). The purchase of the playground and fitness equipment is part of the Labourdette Park Project and would enable greater cost savings and assurance that the project continues forward on its intended timeline.
Recommendation:
1. Review and discuss the proposal and purchasing agreement for Landscape Structures Inc. playground and fitness equipment; and,
2. Authorize the City Manager to use a cooperative purchasing agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney, for the playground and fitness equipment in the amount of $297,238 (excluding taxes and delivery).
E. Employee of the Quarter; California Teamsters 911 and Police Officers Association (POA) Side Letter Agreements (Administration) This report seeks approval of the Employee of the Quarter side letter agreements for; California Teamsters (“Teamsters”) 911 amending the November 1, 2021 to October 31, 2024 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and Police Officers Association (“POA”) amending the July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2024 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
Recommendation:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-10, 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
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TEAMSTERS LOCAL 911 EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 1, 2021
THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2024; EMPLOYEE OF THE
QUARTER”; and,
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-11, 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; EMPLOYEE OF THE QUARTER"; and,
3. Authorize the Mayor to execute the side letter agreements amending the California Teamsters 911 and Police Officers Association (“POA”) Memorandum of Understandings (MOU).
12. WORKSHOP DISCUSSION
A. Mid-Year General Fund Budget Review and Financial Update for Fiscal Year 2023-24 (Finance)
This report provides the Council with a review of Mid-Year General Fund budget for the Fiscal Year 2023-24 and a projection for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024.
Recommendation:
1. Review the Mid-Year General Fund budget for the Fiscal Year 2023-24 and the projection for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024; and,
2. Consider additional appropriations for approval.
13. DISCUSSION ITEM
A. Apartment Row Name Change (Development Services)
Renaming of the Apartment Row neighborhood by surveying the residents of Apartment Row with three alternatives and a write-in option.
Recommendation:
1. Review and discuss; and,
2. Provide direction to staff.
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B. Neighborhood Permit Parking and Street Sweeping Survey Results (Development Services)
The City of Los Alamitos is seeking the community’s feedback on the current neighborhood permit parking and street sweeping schedule. The online survey was conducted from October 23, 2023, to January 19, 2024.
Several public workshops were held to gain additional feedback.
Recommendation:
1. Review and discuss; and,
2. Receive and file.
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.
15. 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: March 13, 2024