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CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS
Council Chamber
3191 Katella Ave., Los Alamitos CA 90720
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
SPECIAL MEETING
ROUNDTABLE WORKSHOP
Monday, March 23, 2026 – 6:30 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
Mayor Doby
Mayor Pro Tem Nefulda
Council Member Hasselbrink
Council Member Hibard
Council Member Loe
3. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
At this time, any individual in the audience may come forward to speak about any item described on the agenda prior to the Council's consideration of that item.
Pursuant to the Brown Act Section 54954.3 (b), remarks are limited to items described in the notice for the meeting. Remarks are to be limited to not more than three minutes per speaker.
City Council Special Workshop Agenda
March 23, 2026
4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
A. Commission Overview and Discussion
This report provides relevant information of the current City Commissions.
Recommendation:
1. Discuss the current composition and roles of the Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts Commission, Personnel Appeals Commission, Planning Commission, and Traffic Commission; and,
2. Provide direction to Staff as appropriate.
5. 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 24 hours prior to the meeting.
Windmera Quintanar, MMC, City Clerk
Dated: March 19, 2026
City of Los Alamitos
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: March 23, 2026 ITEM NUMBER: 4A
To: Mayor Tanya Doby & Members of the City Council
Presented By: Chet Simmons, City Manager
Subject: Commission Overview and Discussion
SUMMARY
This report provides relevant information of the current City Commissions.
RECOMMENDATION
1. Discuss the current composition and roles of the Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts Commission, Personnel Appeals Commission, Planning Commission, and Traffic Commission; and,
2. Provide direction to Staff as appropriate.
BACKGROUND
Article X of the City Charter authorizes the City Council to establish boards and commissions as needed and to define their powers and duties. Members are volunteers appointed by the City Council who are qualified electors of the City. Membership size is set by ordinance.
Chapter 2.36 of the Los Alamitos Municipal Code (LAMC) establishes the Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts (PRCA) Commission as a five-member advisory body. The Commission advises on parks, recreation, community services, fine arts, and cultural affairs; proposes related programs; helps develop policies; provides recommendations on facilities and services; assists in coordinating community-wide activities; and periodically assesses the City’s recreation, parks, fine arts, and cultural programming needs.
Chapter 2.38 of the Los Alamitos Municipal Code (LAMC) establishes the Planning Commission as a five-member advisory body. The Commission has the powers and duties provided by the statutes of the state of California and local ordinances.
Chapter 2.40 of the Los Alamitos Municipal Code (LAMC) establishes the Traffic Commission as a five-member advisory body. The Commission's duties may include reviewing traffic safety requests, conducting studies on unsafe traffic conditions, evaluating complaints and suggestions related to traffic and parking, reviewing on-street parking and traffic control measures, and providing recommendations to the City Council on traffic-related issues. The Commission serves as an advisory body except where specific authority is granted.
Chapter 2.64 of the Los Alamitos Municipal Code (LAMC) establishes the Personnel Appeals Commission as a five-member body responsible for hearing appeals from employees in the
competitive service. The Commission conducts appeal hearings related to disciplinary actions, has authority to administer oaths, issue subpoenas, and review evidence, and must issue final, binding decisions within required timeframes. It prepares rules of procedure for hearings and may meet as needed to conduct its business. Members may concurrently serve on one additional City board, commission, or committee.
DISCUSSION
Annually, the City Council appoints members to fill vacant Commission terms. In February 2025, the Council adopted Ordinance No. 2025-04, reducing the membership of the PRCA, Traffic, and Planning Commissions from seven to five members. This appointment cycle is the first under the new structure.
Staff began recruitment in October 2025, with a deadline of November 12, 2025, and notified incumbents of their terms ending December 31, 2025. Incumbents will continue to serve until reappointed or superseded.
The Planning and Personnel Appeals Commissions are at full membership, with no vacancies to fill.
Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts Commission (PRCA)
(One expired term ending 2029 – Three applicants)
Incumbent Janet Gallagher reapplied. Incumbent Ray Joseph resigned before his term ended.
New applicants are Demetria Devaney and Fran Minion. One appointment for a four-year term ending December 2029, is needed.
Traffic Commission
(Three expired terms ending 2029 – Six applicants)
Incumbents Randall Hill, Bruce Murphy, Daniel Patz, and Elliott Singer reapplied. Incumbent Maggie Marchese did not reapply by the deadline but later expressed interest. New applicants are Demetria Devaney and Faryl Fletcher. Three appointments for a four-year terms ending December 2029, are needed.
One applicant, Demetria Devaney, requested consideration for both Commissions.
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
Attachment: 1. Local Appointments List
CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS
3191 Katella Avenue, Los Alamitos, CA 90720
LOCAL APPOINTMENTS LIST
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Los Alamitos encourages residents to apply for positions on City Commissions, Boards and Committees. At the end of each year, the City releases a list of expiring appointed terms for the coming year, names of incumbents, and the dates of their appointments. The following is a complete list. Interested residents may contact the Office of the City Clerk for applications and additional information, (562) 431-3538, Ext. 220.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS: Members of the following Commissions and Boards shall be appointed, and shall be subject to removal, by motion of the City Council adopted by a majority vote.
The members thereof shall be appointed from the qualified electors of the City for a term of three years, none of who shall hold any paid office or employment in the City government and shall serve until their respective successors are appointed and qualified. If a member of a Board or Commission is absent from three (3) consecutive meetings of such Board or Commission, unless by permission of such Board or Commission expressed in its official minutes, or is convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude, or ceases to be a qualified elector of the City, his/her office shall become vacant and shall be so declared by the City Council.
Planning Commissioners are designated “code filers” under California Government Code Section 87200.
All other Boards/Commissions are designated “code filers” under the City’s Conflict of Interest Code (COIC).
Financial disclosure must be made periodically on specific forms and become documents of public record.
PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION - This is a five-member Commission, which meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, 3191 Katella Avenue, Los Alamitos. It is responsible for advising the City Council in all matters pertaining to public recreation and parks, including problems of development of recreation areas, facilities, programs and services and formulating policies on recreational services, and also programming yearly events within the community that promote fine arts.
Members First Appointed Exp. Date Residential Area District Janet Gallagher April 2022 December 2025 Royal Oak Park 1 Ray Joseph January 2021 December 2025 Midtown 1
William Bandak January 2020 December 2026 Midtown 1
Morgan Beck January 2021 December 2026 Highlands 5
Elliott Singer February 2024 December 2026 Highlands 5
Richard Wright December 2023 December 2026 Royal Oak Park 1 PERSONNEL APPEALS COMMISSION - This is a five-member Commission is appointed for a four-year term and meets on an as-needed basis. The Personnel Appeals Commission receives and hears appeals on personnel matters.
Members First Appointed Exp. Date Residential Area District Lisa Rubin December 2022 December 2026 Midtown 3
Elvester Richardson January 2021 December 2028* Old Town West 1 Catherine Manning February 2025 December 2028* Greenbrook 2 Donisha Quiller February 2025 December 2028* Midtown 2
Melinda Tolmosoff February 2025 December 2028* Old Dutch Haven 3 *term ending December 2028 pending Commission decision
PLANNING COMMISSION - This is a five-member Commission that meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Los Alamitos Council Chamber, 3191 Katella Avenue, Los Alamitos. The Planning Commission is responsible for recommendations and implementation of the City's General Plan and zoning ordinances, as well as review of development proposals.
Members First Appointed Exp. Date Residential Area District Joseph Hastie December 2023 December 2026 Carrier Row 4 Jean Legere December 2023 December 2026 Highlands 5
Mary Anne Cuilty December 2013 December 2027 Highlands 5 Shannon Griego February 2025 December 2027 Greenbrook 2 Linda Heichman February 2025 December 2027 Midtown 4
TRAFFIC COMMISSION - This is a five-member Commission that meets monthly on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Los Alamitos Council Chamber, 3191 Katella Avenue, Los Alamitos. The Traffic Commission is responsible for reviewing complaints, requests or suggestions concerning traffic safety conditions and making recommendations to the City Council.
Members First Appointed Exp. Date Residential Area District Randall Hill December 2016 December 2025 Highlands 5
Maggie Marchese December 2022 December 2025 Carrier Row 4 Javier Mejia January 2013 December 2025 Midtown 2
Bruce Murphy January 2020 December 2025 Old Town West 1 Daniel Patz January 2013 December 2025 Greenbrook 2
Dean Hill January 2021 December 2026 Highlands 5
Joel Rojas December 2023 December 2026 Highlands 5
GC 54972
(2/26/25 eg)