City Council Regular Agenda
January 20, 2026
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CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS
Council Chamber
3191 Katella Ave., Los Alamitos CA 90720
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 – 6:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
Mayor Doby
Mayor Pro Tem Nefulda
Council Member Hasselbrink
Council Member Hibard
Council Member Loe
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Doby will lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. INVOCATION
Mayor Pro Tem Nefulda will give the Invocation.
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5. PRESENTATIONS
A. Presentation to Marilyn Bates for her Generous Donation Towards the new Electric Vehicle Transportation Program
B. Recognition of Taboon Mediterranean Express for Being Featured as the January 2026 Mayor's Business Spotlight
C. Presentation of Certificate to Matthew Lightner, Management Analyst, in Recognition of Being Named the Los Alamitos Employee of the Quarter
D. Presentation by Executive Director Howard Kummerman Regarding the Cypress College Americana Awards
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 to provide direction to Staff to place an item on a future agenda.
9. WARRANTS
A. Warrants (Finance)
The attached Warrant Register contains checks and electronic funds transfers for the period from December 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025.
Recommendation: Ratify the Warrants from December 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025 for $2,411,219.02.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Doby
Mayor Pro Tem Nefulda
Council Member Hasselbrink
Council Member Hibard
Council Member Loe
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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 Regular minutes of November 16, 2025 and December 15, 2025.
B. 2026 Budget Calendar (Finance)
This report seeks to establish the 2026 Budget Calendar.
Recommendation: Approve the budget calendar for 2026.
C. Request for Proposals for Comprehensive Banking Services (RFP 2026-01) (Finance)
The City of Los Alamitos is requesting proposals from qualified public depositories (a state or national bank located in California, as defined by Section 53635.2 of the California Government Code) to provide comprehensive banking services.
Recommendation: Approve the issuance of the Request for Proposals for Comprehensive Banking Services (RFP 2026-01).
D. Agreement with Los Alamitos Youth Baseball (Recreation) This item recommends approval of an agreement with Los Alamitos Youth Baseball (LAYB) to coordinate recreational sports programs and events at Sunburst Field located at 4370 Farquhar, Los Alamitos, CA 90720, for expanded recreational programs and events.
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to sign a one-year contractual agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney, with Los Alamitos Youth Baseball (LAYB) for coordination services and management of recreational sports programs and events at Sunburst Field from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026.
E. Joint Use Agreement with the Los Alamitos Unified School District (Recreation)
This item recommends approval of an amended and restated Joint Use Agreement with Los Alamitos Unified School District (LAUSD) for the site containing Oak Middle School Gym and the City Community Center Building.
Recommendation: Authorize the Mayor to sign the Amended and Restated Joint Use Agreement with Los Alamitos Unified School District for the ongoing use of the District Gym, and the rights and obligations related to the City Community Center and Site (Oak Middle School).
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F. Award of Bid to Hardy and Harper, Inc. for the Oak Street Improvement Project (CIP 24/25-03) (Development Services) This item recommends award of a bid to begin the street improvements on Oak Street, CIP 24/25-03. The City of Los Alamitos proposes to grind and overlay asphalt streets and repair damaged concrete as part of the City’s ongoing pavement management program.
Recommendation:
1. Award a construction contract for the Oak Street Improvement Project (CIP 24/25-03), in the amount of $364,332.00 to Hardy and Harper, Inc.; and,
2. Authorize the Mayor to execute the contract with Hardy and Harper, Inc. for the Oak Street Improvement Project; and,
3. Authorize the City Manager to approve construction change orders as needed in an amount not to exceed the contingency reserve of 15% ($54,649.80).
G. Notice of Completion (NOC) for Soroptimist Park Improvement Project (CIP 24/25-08) (Development Services)
This item recommends that the City Council accept the Soroptimist Park Improvement Project (CIP 24/25-08) as complete.
Recommendation:
1. Accept the completion of construction by Western State Builders, Inc. for the Soroptimist Park Improvement Project (CIP 24/25-08); and,
2. Authorize the City Clerk to record the Notice of Completion with the Orange County Recorder's Office; and,
3. Authorize Staff to release the 5% retention to the contractor, to Western State Builders, Inc., in the amount of $9,544.00, up to thirty-five (35) days after recording of the Notice of Completion.
H. Notice of Completion (NOC) for Community Center Acoustic Sound Panel Installation Project (Development Services)
This item recommends that the City Council accept the completion of the Community Center Acoustic Sound Panel Installation Project. The project included the procurement and installation of acoustic wall panels in Activity Rooms 1, 2, and 3 of Community Center 1 to improve sound quality, reduce reverberation, and enhance overall usability of the space.
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Recommendation:
1. Accept the Notice of Completion for the Community Center Acoustic Sound Panel Installation Project as completed by the KYA Group; and,
2. Authorize the City Clerk to record the Notice of Completion with the Orange County Recorder's Office; and,
3. Authorize staff to release the retention to the contractor, KYA Group, in the amount of $3,320.09, up to thirty-five (35) days after recording of the Notice of Completion.
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.
12. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council will adjourn to Monday, February 9, 2026.
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: January 15, 2026