MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS
REGULAR MEETING
January 20, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER
The City Council met in Regular Session at 6:00 p.m., Monday, January 20, 2026, in the Council Chamber located at 3191 Katella Ave., Los Alamitos, CA 90720, Mayor Hasselbrink presiding.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Council Members: Hasselbrink, Hibard, Loe
Mayor Doby, Mayor Pro Tem Nefulda
Absent: Council Members: None
Present: Staff: Chet Simmons, City Manager
Barbara Biscocho, Finance Manager
Michael Claborn, Chief of Police
Craig Covey, Division Chief of Orange County Fire Authority Michael S. Daudt, City Attorney
Craig Koehler, Finance Director
Matthew Lightener, Management Analyst
Emeline Noda, Rec. & Com. Svcs./Intergovernmental Affairs Director
Ron Noda, Assistant City Manager/Dev. Services Director Windmera Quintanar, MMC, City Clerk/Director of
Communications
Chelsi Wilson, Administrative Services Manager
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Doby will lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. INVOCATION
Mayor Pro Tem Nefulda will give the Invocation.
5. PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Doby presented awards as listed.
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
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C. Presentation of Certificate to Matthew Lightner, Management Analyst, in Recognition of Being Named the Los Alamitos Employee of the Quarter
City Manager Simmons spoke regarding Mr. Lightner’s service and presented him with certificates.
D. Presentation by Executive Director Howard Kummerman Regarding the Cypress College Americana Awards
Mr. Kummerman gave a presentation and introduced Los Alamitos’ honoree Debbie Kent. Ms. Kent spoke briefly.
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 Doby opened Oral Communications.
Rodrigo Rodrigues spoke regarding his new business, Fresh Yard Scoop.
Mayor Doby 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 Doby spoke regarding attendance at the Orange County Sanitation District Board meeting, Cal Cities Orange County Division luncheon meeting, Orange County Mosquito & Vector Control District Personnel & Policy Committee and Board meetings, ACC-OC Executive Board meeting. Mayor Doby reported she was appointed as Orange County Mosquito & Vector Control District Secretary of the Board, appointed as the 2026 ACC-OC Board President and appointed to the OCTA Advisory Committee.
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.
City Manager Simmons stated he has been appointed as the Orange County City Manager Association representative to the Association of California Cities – Orange County Board and stated he would be giving a presentation to the Orange County Council of Governments Board of Directors in February.
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Recreation and Community Services/Intergovernmental Affairs Director Noda spoke regarding the upcoming events Race on the Base and Weekend of Art, and encouraged the community to use the Los Al Link.
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.
Motion/Second: Hasselbrink/Nefulda
Unanimously Carried: The City Council ratified the Warrants from December 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025, for $2,411,219.02.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Doby Aye
Mayor Pro Tem Nefulda Aye
Council Member Hasselbrink Aye
Council Member Hibard Aye
Council Member Loe 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.
Motion/Second: Hibard/Nefulda
Unanimously Carried: The City Council approved the following Consent Calendar items:
A. Approval of Minutes (Administration)
Approved 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.
The City Council approved 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.
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The City Council approved 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.
The City Council authorized 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.
The City Council authorized 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).
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.
The City Council:
1. Awarded 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. Authorized the Mayor to execute the contract with Hardy and Harper, Inc. for the Oak Street Improvement Project; and,
3. Authorized the City Manager to approve construction change orders as needed in an amount not to exceed the contingency reserve of Docusign Envelope ID: 14FB7E72- 7A6C- 45DD-AB6F- 9E217E9B8BBF City Council Regular Agenda
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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.
The City Council:
1. Accepted the completion of construction by Western State Builders, Inc. for the Soroptimist Park Improvement Project (CIP 24/25 -08); and,
2. Authorized 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, 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.
The City Council:
1. Accepted the Notice of Completion for the Community Center Acoustic Sound Panel Installation Project as completed by the KYA Group; and,
2. Authorized the City Clerk to record the Notice of Completion with the Orange County Recorder's Office; and,
3. Authorized 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.
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Council Member Loe and Mayor Pro Tem Nefulda stated there was nothing to report.
Council Member Hibard spoke regarding America celebrating 250 years.
Council Member Hasselbrink spoke regarding Orange County Fire Authority Chief Fennesy’s retirement, attendance at the Budget Standing Committee, Association of California Cities – Orange County Board installation, and participation in the CalCities webinar.
12. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned at 6:38 p.m. to Monday, February 9, 2026.
Tanya Doby, Mayor
Attest:
Windmera Quintanar, MMC, City Clerk
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