City Council Regular Agenda
July 21, 2025
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CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS
Council Chamber
3191 Katella Ave., Los Alamitos CA 90720
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
Monday, July 21, 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
Council Member Hibard will lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. INVOCATION
Council Member Loe will give the Invocation.
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5. PRESENTATIONS
A. Oath of Office and Promotion for Los Alamitos Police Officer Gossett to the Rank of Sergeant
B. Presentation of a Certificate to Heidi Fong, Co-Owner of Meloodie's Dance Theater, in Recognition of Being Featured in the Mayor's Business Spotlight
C. Presentation of Certificate to Cheryl Vuong, Owner of Rise Up Athletics, in Recognition of Being Named a Los Alamitos Legacy Business Recipient D. Presentation by Mike Dorman, Director of Engineering of Orange County Sanitation District, regarding the Cypress Trunk Sewer Project
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 June 1, 2025, to June 30, 2025.
Recommendation: Ratify the Warrants from June 1, 2025, to June 30, 2025, for $2,346,571.15.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Hasselbrink
Mayor Pro Tem Doby
Council Member Hibard
Council Member Loe
Council Member Nefulda
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 minutes for the Adjourned Regular meeting on June 9, 2025.
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B. 2024-2025 Orange County Grand Jury Report titled "Long-Term Solutions to Short-Term Rentals" (Development Services)
A response to the May 20, 2025, Orange County Jury Report titled "Long-Term Solutions to Short-Term Rentals".
Recommendation: Authorize the Mayor to sign the response letter to the findings of the Orange County Grand Jury concerning Short-Term Rentals.
C. Request to Waive Permit Fees for a Nonprofit Organization (Development Services)
Pursuant to Los Alamitos Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 17.30.040 Application Fees, City Council may waive certain fees for nonprofit organizations. This item is for City Council consideration of a request by Precious Life Shelter, a nonprofit social service facility in the City, for approval to waive Site Development Permit (SDP) and Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Development Fees for an upcoming development at its site.
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager or his designee to approve the waiver of Site Development Permit (SDP) and Conditional Use Permit (CUP) fees for the nonprofit organization Precious Life Shelter.
D. Award of Bid to Western State Builders for Soroptimist Park Renovation Project Construction Services (CIP NO. 24/25-08) (Development Services)
This item recommends the award of a construction contract to the lowest responsive bidder, Western State Builders for the Soroptimist Park Improvement Project (CIP No. 24/25-08) in the amount of $197,150.65. The Park will see significant improvements to its original design and is a part of the City's commitment to modernizing recreational open spaces.
Recommendation:
1. Award a construction contract to Western State Builders for the Soroptimist Park Improvement Project – CIP No. 24/25-08 in the amount of $197,150.65; and,
2. Authorize the Mayor to execute the contract with Western State Builders for the Soroptimist Park Improvement Project; and,
3. Authorize the City Manager or his designee to execute change orders as needed, in an amount not to exceed a construction contingency of $20,500; and,
4. Appropriate an additional $52,000 from the General Fund for a total project budget of $371,949.
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.
City Council Regular Agenda
July 21, 2025
12. 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: July 17, 2025