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CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS
Council Chamber
3191 Katella Ave., Los Alamitos CA 90720
CITY COUNCIL AMENDED AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
Monday, April 15, 2024 – 5:00 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 Hibard will lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
5. INVOCATION
Council Member Murphy will give the Invocation.
6. PRESENTATIONS
A. Oath of Office for Los Alamitos Police Officer Lissette Sanchez B. Presentation to Council Member Doby in Recognition of Being Honored as Assembly District 70’s Woman of the Year
C. Presentation of a Certificate to Marina Mitri, owner of Marina Skin Care, in Recognition of Being Featured in the Mayor's Business Spotlight
D. Presentation of Proclamation to Orange County Fire Authority and West- Comm Dispatchers in Recognition of National
Telecommunicators Week
E. Presentation by John Kennedy, General Manager, and Van Tran, Director, of Orange County Water District
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 funds transfers for the period from March 1, 2024 to March 31, 2024.
Recommendation: Ratify the Warrants from March 1, 2024, to March 31, 2024, for $4,197,696.06
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 March 18, 2024.
B. Approval of the Request for Proposals (RFP) 2024-02 and Authorization to Bid for Laurel Park Tennis Court Fence Replacement Project (Development Services)
This item facilitates the solicitation of bids to provide services for the installation and/or replacement of an existing chain link fence at the Laurel Park Tennis Courts.
Recommendation:
1. Approve the Request for Proposals (RFP) 2024-02 for the installation and/or replacement of an existing chain link fence at the Laurel Park Tennis Courts Project; and,
2. Authorize staff to advertise and solicit bid proposals.
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C. Approval of the Request for Proposals (RFP) 2024-03 and Authorization to Bid for Laurel Park Tennis Court Resurfacing Project (Development Services)
This item facilitates the solicitation of bids to provide services for the resurfacing of the Laurel Park Tennis Courts.
Recommendation:
1. Approve the Request for Proposals (RFP) 2024-03 for the Laurel Park Tennis Court Resurfacing Project; and,
2. Authorize staff to advertise and solicit bid proposals.
D. Approval of Request for Bids and Authorization to Bid for Los Alamitos Police Department Vehicle Canopy Project for FY 2023-2024 (CIP No. 23/24-07) (Development Services)
This item facilitates the solicitation of bids to provide services for the furnishing and installation of the vehicle canopy for the Los Alamitos Police Department patrol vehicles.
Recommendation:
1. Approve the Request for Bids for the Los Alamitos Police Department Vehicle Canopy Project (CIP No. 23/24-07); and,
2. Authorize staff to advertise and solicit bid proposals.
E. Community Center Renovation Project (Development Services) The roof of the Community Center building incurred significant damage from storms at the beginning of 2023. At the March 2023 Council meeting, $500,000 was appropriated, with an additional $1,290,952 appropriated at the October 2023 meeting for a total of $1,790,952 to repair damages caused by the storm. During the planning process for this project, a number of building issues were identified, and repair recommendations were made. This item recommends action to facilitate the renovation of the Community Center.
Recommendation:
1. Appropriate $1,147,610 from General Fund for the Community Center Rehabilitation Project; and,
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a construction contract with the KYA Group for the Community Center Rehabilitation Project, in a form approved by the City Attorney, in the amount not to exceed $1,377,132.
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F. Considerations for the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election (Administration)
The City of Los Alamitos General Municipal Election will be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. It is the City's policy to consolidate the local election with the County of Orange. Council Member seats for Districts 1, 2, and 3 will be up for election this year. As one of the City's recommended goals for 2024, the Budget Standing Committee considered including a charter amendment on the November 5, 2024 ballot at it’s February 12, 2024 Special meeting and recommended approval by City Council. A Request for Proposals was released on March 28, 2024 soliciting bids for Ballot Measure Polling & Outreach Consultant Services.
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to enter into a Consulting Services Agreement for Ballot Measure Polling & Outreach Consultant Services in a form approved by the City Attorney.
12. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
A. Council Member Requested Agenda Item: Council Member Compensation and Reimbursement (Administration)
During the January 16, 2024, regular meeting, Council Member Murphy raised concerns regarding City Council salary/compensation and reimbursement for Council Member expenses. This informational staff report has been prepared in response to Council Member Murphy’s request and is the first step in the two-step process for placing items on 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. Council may receive the report without further action. If further discussion and action is desired, by a majority vote of the City Council Members present, staff may be directed to place this item on a future Agenda for consideration.
13. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Ordinance 2024-01 - Noise Standard Exemptions Associated with Construction and Property Maintenance Activities (Development Services)
Consideration of a draft Ordinance concerning noise standard exemptions associated with construction and property maintenance activities.
Recommendation:
1. Open the Public Hearing; and,
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2. Introduce for first reading, read by title only, waive further reading of Ordinance No. 2024-01, and set for adoption; and,
3. City Attorney Daudt read the title of Ordinance No. 2024-01 entitled “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOS
ALAMITOS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND RESTATING
SECTION 17.20.020 OF THE LOS ALAMITOS MUNICIPAL CODE
CONCERNING NOISE STANDARD EXEMPTIONS ASSOCIATED
WITH CONSTRUCTION AND PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
ACTIVITIES (ZOA 23-05) (CITY INITIATED)."
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: April 11, 2024