CITY OF LOS
ALAMITOS
City Council
Regular Meeting
May 26, 2026
MEETING AGENDA
Review and discuss Annual Operating and Capital budget
FY26-27, and FY27-28.
2 BUDGET
TIMELINE
Mid-year budget & projection for
FY26 presented to Council March
23. BSC review of preliminary draft
budget April 14.
Draft budget presented to Council
on April 20, with presentations by
departments.
BSC 2nd review of draft budget
was conducted on May 4.
One-on-one meetings were
conducted with City Council
members.
3 ECONOMIC
UPDATE
In shaping the new budget, there is a high level of
uncertainty with many factors to be considered:
Globally
In addition to Ukraine/Russia, the U.S. involvement in
the conflict with Iran is adding to further global
instability.
Conflict is disrupting energy supplies and affecting
prices.
Locally
Higher consumer prices due to tariffs, inflation, and
energy costs.
Causing a shift in purchasing habits and tourism.
Further tensions have been placed on the housing
market.
The Fed is holding off on any rate changes.
PROJECTED
REVENUE
SUMMARY
Draft budget reflects two fiscal
years:
FY26-27 $30.8M,
FY27-28 $32.0M.
5 2025-26
Adopted 2025-26 Esimate 2026-27 Proposed 2027-28 Projection Property Taxes $ 5,855,905 $ 5,855,375 $ 5,997,327 $ 6,424,358 Other Taxes 12,063,445 12,158,445 12,560,850 12,992,977 Utility Users Tax 2,900,000 2,900,000 2,961,400 3,025,000 Franchise Fees 1,066,500 1,070,400 1,103,600 1,116,600
Licenses & Permits 1,451,783 1,233,100 1,006,700 1,028,200 Fines & Forfeitures 1,606,000 1,580,000 1,727,500 1,817,500 Investment earnings 680,000 769,419 850,000 1,050,000
Other Agencies 195,000 151,000 50,500 50,500
Charges for Current Services 959,835 896,555 941,160 944,260 Miscellaneous Revenue 248,000 100,000 321,000 326,420
TOTAL REVENUE 27,026,468 26,714,294 27,520,037 28,775,815 Transfers In 2,086,283 2,086,283 3,297,724 3,180,000
TOTAL REVENUE & TRANSFERS IN $ 29,112,751 $ 28,800,577 $ 30,817,761 $ 31,955,815
REVENUE
PROJECTIONS
6 Revenues are projected to be
relatively flat.
TOT ballot measure planned for
November election. If successful,
a partial increase will be
reflected in FY26-27.
Other potential increases from
the proposed CPI adjustment to
Cost Recovery (fees).
PROPOSED
EXPENDITURES
7 Council
Administration
Admn Svcs
City Attny
Police
Dev Svcs
Rec & Comm Svcs
Non-Departmental
Transfers Out
Proposed Expenditures FY26-27
P R O P O S E D E X P E N D I T U R E S U M M A R Y
F Y 2 6-2 7 $ 3 0 . 3 M , F Y 2 7 -2 8 $ 3 1 . 4 M
8 2025-26 Adopted 2025-26 Estimate 2026-27 Proposed 2027-28 Projection City Council $ 38,421 $ 38,421 $ 38,421 $ 38,421
Administration - CityManager, City Clerk 1,636,520 1,636,520 1,408,564 1,444,061 Administrative Services 1,029,017 1,054,433 1,557,805 1,633,612 City Attorney 226,000 226,000 226,000 226,000
Police 9,471,396 9,469,096 8,717,417 9,158,115
Development Services 7,436,584 7,436,584 7,559,611 7,823,366 Recreation & Community Services 4,335,590 4,048,360 4,566,982 4,767,082 Non-Departmental 1,277,199 1,380,738 3,925,500 3,478,500 TOTAL EXPENDITURES 25,450,727 25,290,152 28,000,300 28,569,157 Transfers Out 3,160,000 3,160,000 2,260,000 2,863,000
TOTAL REVENUE & TRANSFERS OUT $ 28,610,727 $ 28,450,152 $ 30,260,300 $ 31,432,157
PROPOSED EXPENDITURES
9 Main takeaways – MOU approved
benefit & salary changes, higher PT
salaries w/expanded
programs/services,
higher MS&S. No new FT positions
proposed. Other staffing changes
reflect operational efficiency.
General market increases for materials
& supplies
MS&S @ 56% of budget
$2.5M increase from prior budget:
MOU salary change $700K
Higher PT costs program expansion
$400K
Higher MS&S $500K; New GF CIP
$500K
New programs: Sunburst, Senior, EV
Trans $400K
NON-DEPARTMENTAL
Main difference
is a functional
change of
$2.5M,
transferring
Pension UAL
costs from
departments to
Nondepartment:
City (ER) PERS
$1.7M
ADP $260K
Trust funding
$600K .
10 CIP
CIP is largely multi-year and grantfunded.
FY26-27 Gen Fund: $2.4M,
Other funds: $ 1.3M.
•Gas Tax
•Measure M
•SB-1
•CDBG
•Facilities
•Traffic Safety
Proj # Project Multi-Year New Total
Street Improvements GL Accounts
23/24-4
Katella St Rehab Proj - PS&E Measure M Fund 26 26-570-5501.2402 $240,800 $ 240,800 24/25-05 Pine Street Project $7,000,000
Federal Complete Streets Grant 10‐570‐5501.2419 $5,000,000 $ 5,000,000 General Fund 10‐570‐5501.2419 $2,000,000 $ 2,000,000 24/25-06 Bloomfield Ave Proj $745,000
Federal Complete Streets Grant (M Steel) 10‐570‐5501.2507 $582,410 $ 582,410 General Fund 10‐570‐5501.2507 $162,590 $ 162,590 25/26-01
FY 25/26 Streets Improvement Proj (Walnut & Farquar Drainage) $1,348,000 Combine w/ FY 26/27 St
Improvement Proj (Chestnut,
Florista, Corp Center Dr)
SB-1 20-570-5501.2601 $300,000 $300,000 $ 600,000 Gas Tax 20-570-5501.2602 $190,000 $447,000 $ 637,000 Measure M Fund 26 26-570-5501.2603 $55,000 $56,000 $ 111,000 25/26-06 Reagan Street Improv Proj $500,000
CDBG Fund 19 19-570-5501.XXX $300,000 $ 300,000
General Fund 10-570-5501.XXX $200,000 $ 200,000
Traffic Improvements GL Accounts
26/27-01
Los Alamitos Blvd Striping Project Measure M Fund 26 26-570-5501.XXX $125,000 $ 125,000 24/25-09
Neighborhood Signage Replacement / Phase 2 General Fund 10‐570‐5501.2506 $50,000 $ 50,000 Landscape/Park Improvements GL Accounts
25/26-08 Stansbury Park Proj (Design) General Fund 10-570-5501.XXX $35,000 $ 35,000 Facility Improvements GL Accounts
24/25-12
Community Center 2 Renovation Project General Fund 10-570-5501.2606 $1,900,000 $ 1,900,000 24/25-13
Emergency Generator Proj (PD,
IT) Facilities
Fund 52 52-570-5501.2308 $400,000 $ 400,000
25/26-05
Sunburst Fields Improvements General Fund 10 -570-5501.2608 $100,000 $ 100,000 Special Projects GL Accounts
26/27-14
ADA Tansitition Master Plan General Fund 10-570-5501.XXXX $150,000 $ 150,000 26/27-15
Bridge Maintenance Assessment General Fund 10-570-5501.2503 $15,000 $15,000 $ 30,000 26/27-16
Pavement Management Plan General Fund 10-570-5501.XXXX $50,000 $ 50,000 26/27-17
Traffic Safety Lights
Traffic Safety Fund 29 29-570-5501.XXXX $35,000 $ 35,000 City CIP Project Total $ 8,980,800 $ 3,728,000 $ 12,708,800 General Fund $ 7,795,000 $ 2,465,000 $ 10,260,000 Special Funds $1,185,800 $1,263,000 $ 2,448,800
Capital Improvement Projects FY 2026/2027
Budget
11 EXPLANATION OF
DEPARTMENT
BUDGET CHANGES
CITY COUNCIL
CITY ATTORNEY
ADMINISTRATION
ADMINISTRATIVE
SERVICES
POLICE
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
RECREATION &
COMMUNITY SERVICES
12 CITY COUNCIL, CITY ATTORNEY
No proposed changes.
New budget reflects the prior fiscal year’s spending
trend.
13 Reorganization of
HR to
Administrative
Services;
reduction in
contract services –
net reduction
($235K)
FY26/27 Goals:
Strengthen
partnerships
w/regional
stakeholders;
conduct Nov 3
Gen Municipal
Election for 2
council seats and
ballot measure.
ADMINISTRATION
14 Transfer of HR
from Admin
$294K,
additional
support
contractual costs
$241K.
Fy26/27 Goals:
Continue
paperless
transition; A/P
automation;
Modernize ERP
Financial System
(27/28).
ADMINISTRATIVE
SERVICES
15 Reduction from prior budget
$754K :
reflects the transfer of
department charges for UAL
to Non-departmental.
No change in the number of
authorized sworn officers.
FY26/27 Goals:
Continue to pursue a full
staffing complement.
Additional Council-approved
costs:
BWC, bulletproof vests,
guns - funded by
Fund 51 - Police Capital.
POLICE
16 Net increase of $123K
due to higher MS&S –
market increases to
contract and material
costs.
FY26/27 Goals:
Increase business
alliances; modernize
internet-based controllers,
GIS, mobile inspections;
continue development of
strategic planning
frameworks – land use &
design standards, PS&E
for CIP, Emergency Oper
Plan, ADA Transition.
DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES
17 RECREATION &
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Net change of
$231K
attributable to
higher part-time
salaries from
expanded
programs and
services.
FY26/27 Goals:
Continue
implementation of
new Councilapproved
programs:
Sunburst Field,
Senior Program,
and EV
transportation.
18 PROPOSED
STAFFING
CHANGES –
TO ENHANCE
OPERATIONAL
EFFICIENCY
19 521-Police Administration
Full-time Secretary (promotion from PT Special Projects Coord.) P/T Police Aide, expectation that another Aide will be leaving – no additional cost
522-Police Patrol
Police Reserves PT (4) Expected offsets: reductions in OT, additional patrol, and increases in revenue from parking and traffic violations. 526 – Police Community Outreach
Part-time Media Assistant
551 – Recreation Admin
Deputy Director Rec (was budgeted last year, not filled).
Full-Time Assistant Recreation Supervisor (replaces Recreation Coordinator title and was budgeted last year, not filled).
REVIEW/
DIRECTION
Review and discuss the
draft budget for fiscal
years 2026-27, and
2027-28.
Provide direction to
staff.
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