CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS
Council Chamber
3191 Katella Ave., Los Alamitos CA 90720
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
Monday, March 24, 2025 – 5:30 PM
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
Mayor Hasselbrink
Mayor Pro Tem Doby
Council Member Hibard
Council Member Loe
Council Member Nefulda
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Hibard will lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. INVOCATION
Council Member Loe will give the Invocation.
5. CLOSED SESSION
A. Conference with Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation (Administration) Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Government Code section 54956.9: (One potential case).
6. PRESENTATIONS
A. Presentation of Certificates to the Los Alamitos Football Club – 7th Grade Team
B. Presentation by Jenna Holcomb of Shining Light Social Media Regarding Discover Los Al
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.
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 February 1, 2025, to February 28, 2025.
Recommendation:
Ratify the Warrants from February 1, 2025, to February 28, 2025, for $2,189,700.39.
Roll Call
Mayor Hasselbrink
Mayor Pro Tem Doby
Council Member Hibard
Council Member Loe
Council Member Nefulda
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 18, 2025.
B. Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for June 30, 2024 (Finance) The fiscal year 2023-24 audit reports are presented for the Council's receipt and consideration.
Recommendation:
Receive and file the fiscal year 2023-24 audit reports.
C. Award Professional Services Agreement with Rogers, Anderson, Malody, & Scott, LLP for Auditing Services (Finance)
This report seeks consideration of a Professional Services Agreement with Rogers, Anderson, Malody & Scott (RAMS) for auditing services in the amount of $61,860.
Recommendation:
Authorize the Mayor to enter into a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Rogers, Anderson, Malody & Scott, LLP, (RAMS) in an amount not to exceed $61,860 for auditing services for a three-year contract for FY2024-25, 2025-26, and FY2026-27.
D. Resolution No. 2025-09 - 2025 Legislative Platform (Recreation) The City of Los Alamitos' 2025 Legislative Platform provides program procedures for the City to effectively participate in the legislative process.
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-09, entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS 2025 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM."
E. Request for Additional Appropriation of Funds for Labourdette Park Project (CIP 24/25-02) (Development Services)
This item requests authorization to appropriate additional funds in the amount of $650,000 for the Labourdette Park Project (CIP 24/25-02).
Recommendation:
Appropriate an additional $650,000 to the Labourdette Park Project (CIP 24/25-02) from the General Fund, which will result in a project total of $1,350,000.
F. Resolution No. 2025-07 - Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual (Development Services)
This item recommends adopting Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM) Chapter 10 Consultant Selection - Section 10.1: Federally Funded Architectural and Engineering (A&E) Contracts.
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-07, entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING CALTRANS LOCAL ASSISTANCE PROCEDURES MANUAL CHAPTER 10: CONSULTANT
SELECTION."
G. Resolution No. 2025-08 - Standard Specifications and Engineering Standards for Construction (Development Services)
This item recommends adopting the 2024 Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, commonly known as the "Green Book," as the City's Public Works construction standards.
Recommendation:
Approve Resolution No. 2025-08, entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF LOS ALAMITOS, CALIFORNIA APPROVING STANDARD
SPECIFICATIONS AND ENGINEERING STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION."
H. Orange County Transit Authority Project V Extension (Development Services)
The City of Los Alamitos is requesting an extension for the Orange County Transit Authority (OCTA) Project V - Community-Based Transit Circulator Program Project.
Recommendation:
Authorize the City Manager to sign and submit a letter to the Orange County Transit Authority (OCTA) requesting an extension in the Project V - Community-Based Transit Circulator Project.
12. DISCUSSION ITEM
A. Resolution No. 2025-10 - Economic Development Strategic Plan (EDSP) (Development Services)
The City of Los Alamitos Economic Development Strategic Plan is a five-year (2025- 2030) plan with four core goals. Included in the plan are strategic priorities, several sub-priorities, and actions that support these goals, and they were developed through the collaboration of City Council members, city staff, and community stakeholders. A draft Economic Development Strategic Plan report is provided.
Recommendation:
1. Receive the presentation of the Los Alamitos Economic Development Strategic Plan (EDSP); and,
2. Discuss the EDSP; and,
3. Provide comments and directions regarding any needed revisions to the EDSP; or,
4. If no revisions are required, adopt Resolution No. 2025-10, entitled, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN DATED MARCH 24, 2025".
13. 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.
14. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council will adjourn to Monday, April 28, 2025, at 6:00 p.m.
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 20, 2025