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CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS
Council Chamber
3191 Katella Ave., Los Alamitos CA 90720
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
Monday, May 19, 2025 – 6:00 PM
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
Mayor Hasslebrink will lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. INVOCATION
Mayor Pro Tem Doby will give the Invocation.
City Council Regular Agenda
May 19, 2025
5. PRESENTATIONS
A. Presentation by Johnny DeFrange, Director of Social Enterprise, and Richard Ward, of Working Wardrobes
B. Presentation of a Certificate to Amy Payne of Summer Harvest in Recognition of Being Featured in the Mayor's Business Spotlight C. Presentation of a Certificate to Jason Bruton in Recognition of Being Named Employee of the Quarter – Spring
D. Presentation of Certificates to the Public Works Division in Recognition of National Public Works Week
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 April 1, 2025, to April 30, 2025.
Recommendation: Ratify the Warrants from April 1, 2025, to April 30, 2025, for $3,398,071.91.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Hasselbrink
Mayor Pro Tem Doby
Council Member Hibard
Council Member Loe
Council Member Nefulda
City Council Regular Agenda
May 19, 2025
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 April 28, 2025.
B. Treasurer’s Quarterly Investment Report – March 2025 (Finance) The item for City Council consideration is the receipt of the Treasurer’s Quarterly Investment Report.
Recommendation: Receive and file the Treasurer’s Quarterly Investment Report – March 2025.
C. Resolution No. 2025-16 – Recovered Organic Waste Procurement Policy (SB 1383) (Development Services)
This item provides the City Council with a recommended policy and guidelines pursuant to State requirements set forth in California Senate Bill 1383 procurement regulations to procure a specified amount of Recovered Organic Waste Products.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-16, entitled, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF LOS ALAMITOS,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS POLICY FOR
THE PROCUREMENT OF RECOVERED ORGANIC WASTE
PRODUCTS."
D. Resolution No. 2025-17 – Amending the Los Alamitos Speed Hump Policy (Development Services)
This item provides the City Council with an amendment to the policy related to the installation and removal of speed humps in alleyways.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-17, entitled, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOS
ALAMITOS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE LOS ALAMITOS SPEED
HUMP POLICY."
E. Cooperative Agreement with the City of Cypress for the Traffic Signal at the Intersection of Calle Lee and Cerritos Avenue (Development Services)
This item provides the City Council with a Cooperative Agreement between the City of Los Alamitos (Los Alamitos) and City of Cypress (Cypress) concerning a proposed traffic signal system at the intersection of Cerritos Avenue and Calle Lee.
Recommendation: Authorize the Mayor to execute the Cooperative City Council Regular Agenda
May 19, 2025
Agreement with the City of Cypress for the Traffic Signal at the Intersection of Calle Lee and Cerritos Avenue.
F. Second Amendment to the Waste Disposal Agreement with Orange County Waste and Recycling (Development Services)
The County of Orange manages solid waste disposal under a Waste Disposal Agreement (WDA) that provides cities and sanitary districts with stable, low-cost landfill access in exchange for exclusive use of County facilities. Originally enacted in 2009 and extended to June 30, 2025, the WDA is currently being renegotiated by the Orange County City Managers Association (OCCMA) and OC Waste & Recycling (OCW&R). To allow more time for negotiations, a one-year extension of the current WDA is proposed, along with a 2.6% disposal fee increase as outlined in the agreement’s escalation formula.
Recommendation: Authorize the Mayor to execute the Second Amendment to the Waste Disposal Agreement with Orange County Waste and Recycling.
11. DISCUSSION ITEM
A. Online Parking Permit System (Development Services)
This informational update outlines the City’s transition to an online parking permit system launching June 1, 2025. It also outlines the current process, benefits of the new system, and the outreach campaign planned to inform residents and businesses.
Recommendation: Discuss the online permit parking system and provide staff with direction.
12. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Annual Operating and Capital Budget (Finance)
City Charter Sections 1201-1205 govern the development and adoption of the City’s Annual Budget. Section 1203 requires a public hearing for public input on the proposed budget. Thereafter, the City Council shall adopt the budget with revisions, if any; establish estimated revenues, expenditure appropriations, and transfers of funds of the City.
Recommendation:
1. Review, receive, and file the department overviews for Administration (City Manager, City Clerk, Human Resources), Finance, Police, Development Services, and Recreation and Community Services for Fiscal Year 2025-26; and,
City Council Regular Agenda
May 19, 2025
2. Conduct a Public Hearing on the Proposed Annual Operating Budget; and,
3. Adopt Resolution No. 2025-19, entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2025-26."
B. Consideration of a Franchise to Golden State Water (Development Services)
Ordinance No. 2025-05 will grant a franchise to Golden State Water Company (GSW) for the purpose of laying and using pipes, etc., to provide water service to the City.
Recommendation:
1. Introduce for first reading, read by title only, waive further reading of Ordinance No. 2025-05, and set for adoption; and,
2. City Attorney Daudt read the title of Ordinance No. 2025-05 entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LOS ALAMITOS, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING TO GOLDENT
STATE WATER COMPANY, A CALIFORNIA CORPORATION, A
FRANCHISE FOR THE RIGHT TO USE OR TO LAY AND USE,
PIPES, CONDUITS AND APPURTENANCES FOR
TRANSMITTING AND DISTRIBUTING WATER IN, ALONG,
ACROSS, UPON AND UNDER THE PUBLIC STREETS, WAYS,
ALLEYS AND PLACES WITHIN LOS ALAMITOS"
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 June 9, 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: May 15, 2025