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CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS
Council Chamber
3191 Katella Ave., Los Alamitos CA 90720
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
Monday, December 16, 2024 – 6:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Mayor Nefulda
Mayor Pro Tem Hasselbrink
Council Member Doby
Council Member Hibard
Council Member Murphy
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tem Shelley Hasselbrink will lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. INVOCATION
Council Member Doby will give the Invocation.
5. PRESENTATIONS
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A. Presentations to Mayor Jordan Nefulda from Outside Agencies for Service as Mayor in 2024
B. Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to the Los Alamitos Pop Warner 12U Red Team for an Impressive Season
C. Presentation to Sir Speedy in Recognition of Being Named a Los Alamitos Legacy Business Recipient
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. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
A. Declaring and Certifying the Results of the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election (Administration)
This report provides a certified statement of the vote from the County of Orange Registrar of Voters regarding the General Municipal Election and request Council recite the facts of the election and declare the results.
Recommendation: City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-48, entitled “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOS
ALAMITOS, CALIFORNIA, RECITING THE FACT OF THE GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024 DECLARING
THE RESULT, AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW".
B. Comments by Outgoing Mayor Jordan Nefulda
C. Presentation to Mayor Jordan Nefulda from the City for his Tenure as Mayor
D. City Clerk Quintanar to Administer Oath of Office and comments by Newly Elected Officials Tanya Doby, Gary Loe, and Jordan Nefulda City Council Regular Agenda
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10. RECESS - The City Council will take a brief recess at this time.
11. DISCUSSION ITEM
A. 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.
B. City Council Member Appointments/Reappointments as
Representatives to other Agencies and City Committees for 2025 (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 Standing Committees; and,
3. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-49, 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. WARRANTS
A. Warrants (Finance)
The attached Warrant Register contains checks and electronic funds transfers for the period November 1, 2024, to November 30, 2024.
Recommendation: Ratify the Warrants from November 1, 2024, to November 30, 2024, for $2,966,034.78.
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ROLL CALL
Council Member Doby
Council Member Hibard
Council Member Hasselbrink
Council Member Loe
Council Member Nefulda
13. 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. Resolution No. 2024-40 - Public, Education, and Government (PEG) Policies and Procedures (Administration)
This item recommends the adoption of guidelines for operating the City of Los Alamitos’ Public, Education, and Government (PEG) Access Channel.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-40, entitled, "A
RESOLUTION OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE LOS ALAMITOS PUBLIC, EDUCATION, AND GOVERNMENT (PEG) POLICIES AND PROCEDURES".
B. Resolution No. 2024-42 - Minimum Hourly Wage Increase Effective January 1, 2025 (Finance)
This item addresses the state-wide minimum wage increase that becomes effective January 1, 2025, and other proposed hourly rate increases.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2024-42, entitled, “A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOS
ALAMITOS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND RESTATING THE HOURLY RATE SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2025 AND REPEALING E RESOLUTION NO. 2023-26.”
C. Approval for the Request for Proposals (RFP) 2025-08 for Professional Auditing Services (Finance)
The contract with Rogers, Anderson, Malody & Scott, LLP (RAMS), the CPA firm the City has used for the past two fiscal years (2022-23, 2023- 24) for auditing services, has expired. The prior RFP was issued in 2020.
To enter into a new contract, it is advisable that the City issue a Request for Proposal to retain the best-qualified firm at the most reasonable cost.
Recommendation:
1. Approve the Request for Proposal (RFP) 2025-08 for Professional Auditing Services; and.
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2. Authorize staff to advertise and solicit proposals.
D. Award of Contract to EMTS, Inc. for Parks and Landscape Maintenance Services (Development Services)
This item recommends awarding a contract agreement to EMTS, Inc. for Parks and Landscape Maintenance services for partial year for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, and full years for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and Fiscal Year 2026-2027 in the amount not to exceed $344,722.19.
Recommendation:
1. Authorize the Mayor to execute a contract agreement with EMTS, Inc. (dba Elite Maintenance & Tree Services) for Parks Landscape maintenance services for partial year for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, and full years for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and Fiscal Year 2026- 2027 in the amount not to exceed $344,722.19; and,
2. Authorize the City Manager to approve optional two three-year extensions subject to Consumer Price Index (CPI) increase with a cap of 2.5%; and,
3. Authorize a contingency of 10 percent of the contract amount.
E. Notice of Completion (NOC) for the Laurel Park Tennis Court Fence Replacement Project (RFP No. 2024-02) (Development Services) The Laurel Park Tennis Court Fence Replacement Project (RFP No. 2024-02) has been completed. It is recommended that Council accept the work as complete, direct filing of the Notice of Completion (NOC), and authorize retention release to the contractor.
Recommendation:
1. Accept the completion of construction by Harris Steel Fence Co., Inc. for the Laurel Park Tennis Court Fence Replacement Project (RFP No. 2024-02); and,
2. Authorize the City Clerk to record the Notice of Completion/Final Report with the County Recorder’s Office; and,
3. Authorize Staff to release the 5% retention to the contractor in the amount of $4,659.00, thirty-five (35) days after recording of the Notice of Completion.
F. Notice of Completion (NOC) for the Laurel Park Tennis Court Resurfacing Project (RFP No. 2024-03) (Development Services) The Laurel Park Tennis Court Resurfacing Project (RFP No. 2024-03) has City Council Regular Agenda
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been completed. It is recommended that the Council accept the work as completed, direct filing of the Notice of Completion (NOC), and authorize retention release to the contractor.
Recommendation:
1. Accept the completion of construction by Trueline Construction & Surfacing, Inc. for the Laurel Park Tennis Court Resurfacing Project (RFP No. 2024-03); and,
2. Authorize the City Clerk to record the Notice of Completion/Final Report with the County Recorder’s Office; and,
3. Authorize Staff to release the 5% retention to the contractor in the amount of $8,816.92, thirty-five (35) days after recording of the Notice of Completion.
14. DISCUSSION ITEM
A. Possible Zip Code Adjustment Submittal to the United States Postal Service (Administration)
This report outlines Councilmember Doby's request to evaluate the zip code assignment for properties within the City limits of Los Alamitos but currently assigned Long Beach zip codes. The impacted streets include Claremore Lane, Lilly Avenue, and Marna Avenue, located north of Coyote Creek.
Recommendation: Authorize staff to submit findings regarding zip code allocations for Claremore Lane, Lilly Avenue, and Marna Avenue to the United States Postal Service (USPS) for review and consideration of potential reassignment.
15. 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.
16. 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 12, 2024