MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
May 26, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER
The City Council met in Adjourned Regular Session at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in the Council Chamber located at 3191 Katella Ave., Los Alamitos, CA 90720, Mayor Doby presiding.
2. ROLL CALL
Present: Council Members: Hasselbrink, Hibard, Loe
Mayor Pro Tem Nefulda, Mayor Doby
Absent: Council Members: None
Present: Staff: Chet Simmons, City Manager
Barbara Biscocho, Finance Manager
Michael Claborn, Chief of Police
Kyle Kain, Captain Orange County Fire Authority
Michael S. Daudt, City Attorney
Eleanor Granflor, Deputy City Clerk
Craig Koehler, Finance Director
Ron Noda, Assistant City Manager/Dev. Services Director Windmera Quintanar, MMC, City Clerk/Director of Communications
3. CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Daudt read the items aloud.
RECESS
The City Council recessed into Closed Session at 5:31 p.m.
A. Conference With Labor Negotiator
City Negotiator: Chet Simmons, City Manager
Employee Organization: Teamsters Local 911
Authority: Government Code Section 54957.6
B. Conference With Labor Negotiator
City Negotiator: Chet Simmons, City Manager
Employee Organization: Police Officers Association Employees Authority: Government Code Section 54957.6
C. Conference with Labor Negotiator
City Negotiator: Chet Simmons, City Manager
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Employee Organization: Executive Management, Non-Represented Authority: Government Code Section 54957.6
D. Public Employee Performance Evaluation
Title: City Manager
Authority: Government Code Section 54957
E. Conference with Labor Negotiator
City Negotiator: Michael S. Daudt, City Attorney
Employee: City Manager
Authority: Government Code Section 54957.6
RECONVENE
The City Council reconvened in Adjourned Regular Session at 6:13 p.m.
City Attorney Daudt stated there was no reportable action.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Loe led the Pledge of Allegiance.
5. INVOCATION
Mayor Doby gave the Invocation.
6. PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Doby presented certificates to the listed presentations.
A. Presentation of Certificates to the Public Works Division in Recognition of National Public Works Week
B. Presentation of Certificates to the City Clerk's Office in Recognition of Municipal Clerks Week
C. Presentation of a Certificate to Nailogy Lab in Recognition of Being Featured in the Mayor's Business Spotlight
D. Presentation of Certificates by the Police Department to the Graduating Class of the Los Alamitos Citizen Academy
Police Chief Claborn and Volunteer in Policing Murphy presented certificates. Ms. Jenna Bloom spoke regarding her experience.
E. Oath of Office and Promotion for Los Alamitos Police Officer Smith and Police Officer Mirzadeh to the Rank of Corporal
Police Chief Claborn gave the Oaths of Office for Corporal Smith and Corporal Mirzadeh.
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7. 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. There being no one present wishing to speak, Mayor Doby closed Oral Communications.
8. 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 the America 250 celebration in the City . She expressed the need for urgency to update the Emergency Operations Plan and thanked staff for their role in the recent emergency incident in a neighboring City.
She thanked the Neighborhood Preservation team for its work during the recent Neighborhood clean-up day.
9. 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 spoke regarding the recent incident in a neighboring city, an upcoming full debrief of the incident, supporting a shelter, and using this opportunity to further strengthen our Emergency Operations Plan.
10. WARRANTS
A. Warrants (Finance)
The attached Warrant Register contains checks and electronic fund transfers for the period from April 1 to April 30, 2026.
Motion/Second: Hasselbrink/Hibard
Unanimously Carried: The City Council ratified the Warrants from April 1 to April 30, 2026, for $2,919,926.97.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Doby Aye
Mayor Pro Tem Nefulda Aye
Council Member Hasselbrink Aye
Council Member Hibard Aye
Council Member Loe Aye
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11. CONSENT CALENDAR
All Consent Calendar items may be acted upon by one motion unless a Council Member requests separate action on a specific item.
Council Member Hibard pulled item 11D.
Motion/Second: Hibard/Nefulda
Unanimously Carried: The City Council approved the following Consent Calendar items:
A. Ordinance No. 2026-03 - Commission Restructuring (Administration) The City Council at their April 20, 2026 City Council Meeting introduced the realignment of the Traffic and Planning Commission. The ordinance would expand the Planning Commission’s responsibilities, dissolve the Traffic Commission and the Architectural Review Committee, and reserve their respective chapters in the Municipal Code for future use. The City Council introduced Ordinance No 2026-03 at its Special meetin gon April 27, 2026.
The City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2026-03, entitled, “ AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2.38 (PLANNING COMMISSION) AND DELETING CHAPTERS 2.40 (TRAFFIC COMMISSION) AND 2.52 ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE) OF TITLE 2
ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL) OF THE LOS ALAMITOS
MUNICIPAL CODE".
B. Treasurer's Quarterly Investment Report - March 2026 (Finance) The item for City Council consideration is receiving the Treasurer’s Quarterly Investment Report.
The City Council received and filed the Treasurer’s Quarterly Investment Report – March 2026.
C. Budget to Actual Comparison for Quarter 3 - Year-to-Date of Fiscal Year 2025-26 ( Finance)
Budget to Actual Comparison for Quarter 3 - Year-to-Date of Fiscal Year 2025-26.
The City Council received and filed the Budget to Actual Year-to-Date through Quarter 3, for the Fiscal Year 2025 -2026.
E. Resolution No. 2026-07 - City of Los Alamitos Public Art Program and Policy (Development Services)
The City of Los Alamitos Public Art Program and Policy is intended to develop the City’s first comprehensive framework guiding how public art is proposed, reviewed, approved, installed, and maintained. The purpose is to Docusign Envelope ID: F3FDEF8E- 0188-87A4-8194-39081ECED170 City Council Adjourned Regular Minutes
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create a formal Public Art Policy that establishes transparent processes, ensures ADA and legal compliance, and reflects community values. The policy focuses on murals, sculptures, and utility cabinet art—three art types identified as feasible for Los Alamitos based on scale and resources.
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-05, entitled " A
RESOLUTION OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS,
CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS PUBLIC ART PROGRAM AND POLICY".
F. Amendment to Crossing Guard Services Agreement with All City Management Services for the 2025-2026 Summer School Session Police)
The City of Los Alamitos has outsourced crossing guard services to All City Management Services ( ACMS) since FY 2016 -2017. ACMS has successfully and effectively provided crossing guard services since that time. Staff supports continuing this relationship. If approved, the proposed Amendment No. 3 would amend the current agreement to provide crossing guard services for the 2025-2026 summer school session.
The City Council authorized the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 3 to the PSA with ACMS in the amount of $9,345.00 for the service dates of June 15, 2026, to July 14, 2026.
G. Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement ( PSA) with Charles Abbott Associates, Inc. for Building & Safety Services Development Services)
The existing Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Charles Abbott Associates, Inc. (CAA) for Building & Safety services is set to expire on June 30, 2026. The agreement includes provisions allowing for a two -year extension of the contract term, as previously approved by City Council.
The City Council authorized the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Charles Abbott Associates, Inc., extending the term of the agreement for two (2) years through June 30, 2028.
H. Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement ( PSA) with Willdan Engineering for City Engineering and Traffic Engineering Services (Development Services)
The existing Professional Services Agreement ( PSA) with Willdan Engineering for City Engineering and Traffic Engineering services expires on June 30, 2026. The agreement includes provisions for term extensions, as previously authorized by the City Council. This item requests City Council approval of Amendment No. 1 to extend the term of the agreement for an additional two (2) years and approve a 4% increase to the fee schedule of Docusign Envelope ID: F3FDEF8E- 0188-87A4-8194-39081ECED170 City Council Adjourned Regular Minutes
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hourly rates, while the scope of services remains unchanged.
The City Council authorized the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Willdan Engineering to extend the term of the agreement through June 30, 2028.
I. Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with SDI Presence LLC for IT Services (Development Services)
The existing Professional Services Agreement ( PSA) with SDI Presence LLC for Information Technology (IT) Staffing and Management Services expires on June 30, 2026. This item requests City Council approval of Amendment No. 2 to extend the term of the agreement for an additional one 1) year through June 30, 2027, while the scope of services and compensation remains unchanged.
The City Council authorized the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with SDI Presence LLC to extend the term of the agreement through June 30, 2027, and at City's sole discretion, to optionally extend another year to June 30, 2028 if in the best interest of the City.
End of Consent Calendar
Items Pulled from Consent Calendar
D. Citywide Speed Survey Report ( Development Services) This item was presented to City Council at the April 20, 2026 meeting and was continued to allow the City's Traffic Engineer to be present to answer questions about the Engineering and Traffic Survey. Based on the Engineering and Traffic Survey data, staff recommends reducing the posted speed on Los Alamitos Boulevard, between Katella Avenue and Bradbury Road, from 40 miles per hour (mph) to 35 miles per hour.
The California Vehicle Code (CVC) requires that Engineering and Traffic Surveys (E&TS) be conducted to establish or revise prima facie speed limits on roadways where radar or other electronic speed enforcement methods are to be utilized. These surveys analyze prevailing vehicle speeds, roadway conditions, collision history, and surrounding land uses to ensure that posted speed limits are reasonable, safe, and legally enforceable. To maintain compliance with State of California requirements and preserve the City’s ability to effectively enforce speed limits, these surveys must be updated at regular intervals, typically every five (5) to seven (7) years, or sooner if significant roadway or traffic pattern changes occur.
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the City, accident rates at various intersections, and police patrol.
Motion: Hasselbrink
Motion: To reduce speed on Los Alamitos Boulevard, between Katella Avenue and Bradbury Road, from 40 miles per hour to 35 miles per hour.
Motion died for lack of second.
Motion/Second: Loe/Nefulda
Carried: 4-1 (Hasselbrink voted no): The City Council authorized staff to retain all existing posted speed limits on City streets.
12. DISCUSSION ITEM
A. Implementation of Actions Required by SB 707 (Administration) This report recommends adopting policies and practices to comply with Senate Bill 707 ( 2025), including a Technology Disruption Policy, Community Posting Board Policy, reasonable accommodations, and a webpage directed to public meetings.
City Clerk Quintanar provided a summary of the policies and practices for SB 707.
Mayor Doby opened the item for public comments. There being no one present wishing to speak, Mayor Doby closed the item for public comments.
City Council and Staff discussed requirements apply to the City due to the County’s population, minimal fiscal impacts for implementation, and grant funding for the new Emergency Operations Center in Community Center 2.
Motion/Second: Hibard/Nefulda
Unanimously Carried: The City Council:
1. Adopted Resolution No. 2026-04, entitled, " A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A TECHNOLOGY DISRUPTION
POLICY AS REQUIRED BY SB 707"; and,
2. Adopted Resolution No. 2026-05, entitled, " A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A PUBLIC POSTING BOARD POLICY ";
and,
3. Approved the process for receiving and resolving requests for reasonable accommodations; and,
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of SB 707.
B. Resolution No. 2026-09 – Personnel Changes for Non-Represented Employees (Administration)
This report outlines and seeks consideration to approve benefit changes for Non-Represented Employees.
City Manager Simmons summarized the staff report.
Motion/Second: Nefulda/Hasselbrink
Unanimously Carried: The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-09, entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOS
ALAMITOS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE SALARIES AND BENEFITS
FOR THE EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT AND NON-REPRESENTED
EMPLOYEES”.
13. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Resolution No. 2026-08 - Cost Recovery Schedule (Master Fee) Update Fiscal Year 2026-2027 ( Finance)
It is recommended that the City Council approve the proposed Cost Recovery (Master Fee) Schedule update, which includes a CPI increase.
City Manager Simmons summarized the staff report.
City Council and Staff discussed examples of cost recovery, only charging for the cost of a service, and various fees.
Mayor Doby opened the Public Hearing for public comment. There being no requests to speak, Mayor Doby closed the Public Hearing for public comment.
Motion/Second: Hibard/Nefulda
Unanimously Carried: The City Council:
1. Reviewed the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Cost Recovery ( Master Fee) Schedule Update; and,
2. Opened the Public Hearing: and,
3. Adopted Resolution No. 2026-08, entitled, “ A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE COST RECOVERY ( MASTER
FEE) SCHEDULE BY ADJUSTING CERTAIN USER FEES BASED
ON THE INCREASE IN CONSUMER PRICE INDEX”.
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B. Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Annual Operating and Capital Budget (Finance)
City Charter Sections 1201-1205 govern the development and adoption of the City’s Annual Budget. Section 1203 requires a public hearing for public input on the proposed budget. Thereafter, the City Council shall adopt the budget with revisions, if any; establish estimated revenues, expenditure appropriations, and transfers of funds of the City.
Administrative Services Director Koehler gave a PowerPoint presentation and summarized the staff report.
City Manager Simmons spoke regarding the goal-setting presentation scheduled for June and summarized the proposed expenditures for each department and goals for the next year.
Mayor Doby opened the Public Hearing for public comment. There being no requests to speak, Mayor Doby closed the Public Hearing for public comment.
Motion/Second: Hasselbrink/Nefulda
Unanimously Carried: The City Council:
1. Opened the Public Hearing on the Proposed Annual Operating and Capital Improvement Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 -27, and,
2. Adopted Resolution No. 2026-06, entitled, “ A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27"; and,
3. Adopted Resolution No. 2026-10, entitled, " A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS AND
THE CALIFORNIA TEAMSTERS LOCAL 911 ADOPTING JOB
DESCRIPTIONS AND SALARY SCHEDULES FOR ASSISTANT
RECREATION SUPERVISOR AND SENIOR MEDIA
COORDINATOR "; and,
4. Adopted Resolution No. 2026-11, entitled, " A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING JOB DESCRIPTIONS FOR DEPUTY
DIRECTOR RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES AND
UPDATING THE EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT AND NONREPRESENTED EMPLOYEES SALARY SCHEDULE".
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14. 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.
Council Member Hibard acknowledged Garden Grove incident, and reported her attendance at the Air Academy Program Graduation at John Wayne Airport, Airport Land Use Commission Meeting, ribbon cutting for Oncura Health, Rossmoor Women’s Annual Garden Tour, and the Memorial Day Parade in Cypress.
Council Member Loe reported his attendance at Library Advisory Board Meeting, Paws for the Planet event, City Select Committee meeting, and a tour of the Orange County Sanitation District in Fountain Valley.
Council Member Hasselbrink acknowledged the Garden Grove incident and commended the Command Post staff and firefighters for a job well done.
Mayor Pro Tem Nefulda reported his attendance at the Orange County Sanitation District Board Meeting, and the Defense Communities National Summit Conference in Washington, D.C.
Mayor Doby reported her attendance at the Orange County Transportation Authority Advisory Committee Meeting, Coffee with a Cop at Starbucks, Women of Distinction event with Board of Supervisor Janet Nguyen, Orange County Council of Governments Board, Paws for the Planet event, Southern California Association of Governments Annual Conference, Defense Communities National Summit Conference in Washington D.C., Association of California Cities – Orange County Board of Directors Meeting, and Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District Board Meeting. Mayor Doby stated the City has been awarded 100% funding for the Police Department drone program from Congressman Derek Tran’s office.
15. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned at 7:41 p.m.
Tanya Doby, Mayor
Attest:
Windmera Quintanar, MMC, City Clerk
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