MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
June 9, 2025
1. CALL TO ORDER
The City Council met in Adjourned Regular Session at 6:01 p.m., Monday, June 9, 2025, in the Council Chamber located at 3191 Katella Ave., Los Alamitos, CA 90720, Mayor Hasselbrink presiding.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Council Members: Hibard, Loe, Nefulda
Mayor Pro Tem Doby, Mayor Hasselbrink
Absent: Council Members: None
Present: Staff: Chet Simmons, City Manager
Barbara Biscocho, Finance Manager
Michael Claborn, Chief of Police
Michael S. Daudt, City Attorney
Craig Koehler, Finance Director
Matthew Lightener, Management Analyst
Emeline Noda, Recreation and Community Services Director Ron Noda, Development Services Director
Windmera Quintanar, MMC, City Clerk/Dir. of Communications Jennifer Sisoev, Recreation Manager
Luke South, Police Captain
Chelsi Wilson, Administrative Services Manager
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tem Doby led the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. INVOCATION
Council Member Hibard gave the Invocation.
5. PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Hasselbrink spoke regarding the listed presentations and presented awards.
A. Presentation of a Proclamation to Sofia Shield, Margrit Polak, and Sydney Forsyte of Anne Frank Los Angeles in recognition of Anne Frank Day
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B. Presentation of Certificates to the Recreation and Community Services Department and Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts Commission in Recognition of Parks Make Life Better Month C. Recognition of Blo Blow Dry Bar for Being Featured in the Mayor's Business Spotlight
Mayor Pro Tem Doby recognized Mayor Hasselbrink on her birthday.
D. Presentation from Brian Brannon, Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District, Regarding National Mosquito Week and Mosquito Season
Mr. Brannon gave a PowerPoint presentation and answered questions from the City Council.
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.
Mayor Hassebrink opened Oral Communications. There being no one present wishing to speak, Mayor Hasselbrink closed Oral Communications.
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.
Mayor Hasselbrink spoke regarding the upcoming Summer Concert Series, Paws in the Park, and the 3rd of July Fireworks Spectacular.
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.
City Manager Simmons stated there was nothing to report at this time.
9. WARRANTS
A. Warrants ( Finance)
The attached Warrant Register contains checks and electronic funds transfers for the period from May 1, 2025, to May 31, 2025.
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Motion/Second: Doby/Nefulda
Unanimously Carried: The City Council ratified the Warrants from May 1, 2025, to May 31, 2025, for $2,318,584.85
Roll Call
Mayor Hasselbrink Aye
Mayor Pro Tem Doby Aye
Council Member Hibard Aye
Council Member Loe Aye
Council Member Nefulda Aye
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.
Mayor Hasselbrink pulled item 10E.
Council Member Hibard pulled item 10D.
Motion/Second: Doby/Nefulda
Unanimously Carried: The City Council approved the following Consent Calendar items:
A. Approval of Minutes (Administration)
Approved the City Council Regular minutes of May 19, 2025.
B. Adopt Ordinance No. 2025-05 - Granting a Franchise to Golden State Water (Administration)
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. City Council held a Public Hearing, introduced for first reading, read by title only, waived further reading of Ordinance No. 2025-05, and set for adoption at the May 19, 2025, regular meeting.
The City Council adopted 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".
C. Annual Appropriations Limit For Fiscal Year 2025-26 (Finance) Article XIII B of the California Constitution specifies the amount of allowable revenue the City of Los Alamitos can appropriate from the proceeds of taxes.
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The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2025-18, entitled, “ A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOS
ALAMITOS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26.”
F. Resolution No. 2025-20 – Approving Fiscal Year 2025-26 Project List for SB-1 Funds (Development Services)
The City of Los Alamitos receives transportation funding from the State in the form of grants or annual allocations of Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax (Gas Tax) through the Highway Users Tax Account (HUTA). The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (SB-1) provides funding for the maintenance and repair of local streets and roads through a Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA). To be eligible for RMRA funding, the City must submit a proposed project list to the California Transportation Commission with a resolution documenting the approval of the City’s amended Capital Improvement budget to include the SB-1 project. Staff recommends the use of the RMRA funding for road improvements for the Various Local Street Improvements Project FY 2025 -26 in the estimated amount of $301,653.
The City Council:
1. Determined that the action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it will not result in a physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly; and,
2. Adopted Resolution No. 2025-20, entitled, “ A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF LOS ALAMITOS, CALIFORNIA, TO
ADOPT A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025 -2026
FUNDED BY SB- 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY
ACT OF 2017 TOWARDS THE VARIOUS LOCAL STREET
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT FY 2025-26."
G. Measure M2 Seven-Year Capital Improvement Program 2025/26 Development Services)
Annual submittal of Measure M2 eligibility documentation to the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) is required to remain eligible to receive Measure M2 sales tax revenue funds. The submittal documentation this year requires City Council approval of an updated Measure M2 Seven Year Capital Improvement Program and adoption of a resolution attesting to the County’s Master Plan of Arterial Highways Circulation Element and Mitigation Fee Program and adoption of a resolution attesting to the Pavement Management Plan.
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The City Council:
1. Approved and authorized the Staff to submit to the Orange County Transportation Authority the Measure M2 Seven-Year Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2025/26 through 2031/32, to comply with Measure M2 eligibility criteria; and,
2. Adopted Resolution No. 2025-21, entitled, “ A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS,
CALIFORNIA, CONCERNING THE STATUS AND UPDATE OF
THE CIRCULATION ELEMENT, AND MITIGATION FEE
PROGRAM FOR THE MEASURE M (M2) PROGRAM”; and,
3. Adopted Resolution No. 2025-22, entitled, “ A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS,
CALIFORNIA, CONCERNING THE STATUS AND UPDATE OF
THE PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE MEASURE M2
M2) PROGRAM.”
H. Approval of Plans and Specifications - Authorization to Bid for Soroptimist Park Improvement Project (CIP 24/25-08) ( Development Services)
This item facilitates soliciting bids for construction services for the Soroptimist Park Improvement Project (CIP 24/25-08) at 10822 Pine Street.
The City Council:
1. Approved the plans and specifications bid for the Soroptimist Park Improvement Project (CIP 24/25-08); and,
2. Authorized City Staff to advertise and solicit bid proposals for the Project (CIP 24/25-08).
I. Approval of Notice of Completion ( NOC) for Community Center Renovation Project Phase II (Development Services)
The Community Center building incurred significant water damage from storms at the beginning of 2023. During the damage assessment and planning process for this project, several infrastructure building issues were identified, and repair recommendations were made. In October 2023 the KYA Group was retained to do the repairs and renovations pursuant to a State of Emergency resolution. The Community Center Renovation Project Phase I of renovations was accepted as complete in January 2025. The Phase II work was a continuation of Phase I emergency work and was also handled by the KYA Group.
The City Council:
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1. Accepted as complete the construction by the KYA Group for the Community Center Renovation Project – Phase II; and,
2. Directed the City Clerk to record the Notice of Completion/Final Report with the County Recorder’s Office; and,
3. Authorized Staff to release the 5% retention to the contractor, in the amount of$58,590.32, thirty-five (35) days after recordation of the Notice of Completion.
J. Approval of Notice of Completion ( NOC) for CDBG Maple Street Improvement Project (CIP 24/25-04) ( Development Services) This Project was awarded to Copp Contracting, Inc in January 2025, for the construction of the Maple Street Improvements from Katella Avenue to Farquhar Avenue. The work for this Community Development Block Grant CDBG) Street Improvements on Maple Street (CIP 24/25-04) has been completed.
The City Council:
1. Accepted as complete the construction by Copp Contracting, Inc. for the CDBG Street Improvements on Maple Street CIP 24/25 -04; and,
2. Directed the City Clerk to record the Notice of Completion with the Orange County Recorder’s Office; and,
3. Authorized Staff to release the 5% retention to the contractor, in the amount of $16,878.18, thirty-five (35) days after recordation of the Notice of Completion.
End Consent Calendar
Items Pulled From Consent Calendar
D. Los Alamitos Museum Association: Proposed Schedule, Yearly Recap, and Budget (Development Services)
This item provides the City Council with the Los Alamitos Museum Association’s proposed schedule, yearly recap, and budget for the 2025 - 2026 Fiscal Year.
Debbie Kent, Museum Board President, summarized the staff report.
Motion/Second: Doby/Hibard
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schedule, activity plan, and budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026; and,
2. Authorized the City Manager and/or his designee to approve any change to the schedule, activity plan, and budget.
E. Award of the Citywide On-Demand EV Transportation Services Agreement (Development Services)
This item recommends the City Council award the Citywide On-Demand Electric Vehicle (EV) Transportation Services Agreement to Circuit Transit, Inc. in the amount of $3,808,667.00.
Development Services Director Noda summarized the staff report.
City Council and Staff discussed security systems in place to ensure proper use of the system, vehicle branding, available assistance for riders with including Americans with Disabilities Act compliance, ensuring the community is aware of the new project, and possibilities for future marketing.
Motion/Second: Hasselbrink/Doby
Unanimously Carried: The City Council:
1. Awarded the Citywide On-Demand EV Transportation Services Agreement to Circuit Transit, Inc. in the amount of $3,808,667.00; and,
2. Authorized the Mayor to execute the Citywide On-Demand EV Transportation Services Agreement with Circuit Transit, Inc., and,
3. Approved a General Fund FY 25-26 budget appropriation of 257,115 for the first year of services.
11. 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.
Mayor Hasselbrink spoke regarding attendance at the Los Alamitos High School Senior Parade hosted by the Rossmoor Homeowners Association and the Los Alamitos High School graduation.
Council Member Hibard wished her neighbor Eddie a Happy Birthday and reported attendance at the Los Alamitos High School graduation and partiicpation in the United Kingdom and United States Think Tank Summit.
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Council Members Nefulda and Loe stated that there was nothing to report.
Mayor Pro Tem Doby spoke regarding attendance at the Association of California Cities – orange County Division legislative Committee, Orange County Council of Governments Committee Meetings, Library Advisory Board meeting, Coffee with a Cop at Katella Deli, Senator’s District Office Grand Opening, Southern California Association of Governments Policy committee meeting, and the Los Alamitos high School Graduation. She wished a Happy Birthday to Mayor Shelley Hasselbrink.
12. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned at 7:14 p.m.
Shelley Hasselbrink, Mayor
Attest:
Windmera Quintanar, MMC, City Clerk
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