CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS
Council Chamber
3191 Katella Ave., Los Alamitos CA 90720
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
Monday, October 21, 2024 – 6:00 PM
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
Mayor Nefulda
Mayor Pro Tem Hasselbrink
Council Member Doby
Council Member Hibard
Council Member Murphy
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Murphy will lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. INVOCATION
Council Member Doby will give the Invocation.
City Council Regular Agenda
October 21, 2024
5. PRESENTATIONS
A. Presentation by Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District to the City in Recognition of Being Named the Most Supportive Small City Award
B. Presentation of a Commendation to the Los Alamitos Code Enforcement Staff in Recognition of Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Month
C. Presentation by Officer Navarro Providing an Update on the Canine Program
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 for the period from September 1, 2024, to September 30, 2024.
Recommendation: Ratify the Warrants from September 1, 2024, to September 30, 2024, for $2,270,057.03.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Nefulda
Mayor Pro Tem Hasselbrink
Council Member Doby
Council Member Hibard
Council Member Murphy
City Council Regular Agenda
October 21, 2024
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 Adjourned Regular Minutes of September 23, 2024.
B. Authorization to Approve a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Parks and Landscape Maintenance Services (RFP 2025-06) (Development Services)
This item recommends approving a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Parks and Landscape Maintenance Services (RFP 2025-06).
Recommendation:
1. Approve the Request for Proposals (RFP 2025-06) for Parks and Landscape Maintenance Services; and,
2. Authorize Staff to advertise and solicit proposals.
C. Award of Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Bear Electrical Solutions, LLC. for Citywide Traffic Signal Maintenance Services (Development Services)
This item recommends the awarding of a bid for citywide Traffic Signal Maintenance Services (RFP 2025-03) to Bear Electrical Solutions, LLC. in the amount of $1,470 per month for three years with two one-year extensions.
Recommendation:
1. Award the bid for RFP 2025-03 for citywide Traffic Signal Maintenance Services to Bear Electrical Solutions, LLC. in the amount of $1,470 per month; and,
2. Authorize the Mayor to execute the Professional Services Agreement for Traffic Signal Maintenance Services with Bear Electrical Solutions, LLC.
D. Award of Bid to Pavewest Incorporated for Citywide Hardscape Maintenance (Development Services)
This item recommends awarding a contract agreement to Pavewest Incorporated for citywide Hardscape Maintenance for an annual amount of $298,553.
City Council Regular Agenda
October 21, 2024
Recommendation:
1. Authorize the Mayor to execute a one-year contract agreement with Pavewest Incorporated for Citywide Hardscape Maintenance for $259,611 for Fiscal Year 2024-2025; and,
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute up to four 1-year extensions; and,
3. Authorize a contingency of 15 percent of the bid amount not to exceed $38,942.00.
E. Award of Bid to Marjani Builders, Inc. for Labourdette Park Construction Services (CIP No. 24/25-02) (Development Services) This item recommends the award of a bid for the contractual demolition and construction services for the Labourdette Park Project (CIP 24/25-02) at 4401 Howard Avenue. It is recommended to award the lowest, responsible bidder, Marjani Builders, Inc., for a total project cost of $736,826.00.
Recommendation:
1. Award demolition and construction services for the Labourdette Park Project (CIP 24/25-02) at 4401 Howard Avenue to Marjani Builders, Inc.; and,
2. Authorize the Mayor to execute the Articles of Agreement with Marjani Builders, Inc. for the Labourdette Park Project (CIP 24/25- 02) in the amount of $736,826.00; and,
3. Authorize the City Manager to add work and execute change orders relevant to the project.
11. DISCUSSION ITEM
A. Council Member Requested Agenda Item: Electronic Delivery of Financial Information (Administration)
During the September 23, 2024, adjourned regular meeting, Council Member Hibard made a motion requesting that the City Council discuss the electronic delivery of financial information. Council Member Murphy supported the motion. The motion passed 3-1-1, with Mayor Pro Tem Hasselbrink voting no and Council Member Doby abstaining. This informational staff report is the first step in the two-step process for placing items of the Agenda for consideration by the Council.
City Council Regular Agenda
October 21, 2024
Recommendation: In accordance with the City Council’s adopted Agenda Policy, this informational staff report does not request action, but seeks Council’s direction. By a majority vote of the City Council Members present, staff may be directed to place this item on a future Agenda for consideration by the Council.
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. CLOSED SESSION
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).
14. 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: October 16, 2024