City Council Regular Agenda
July 20, 2026
CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS
Council Chamber
3191 Katella Ave., Los Alamitos CA 90720
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
Monday, July 20, 2026 – 5:30 PM
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1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
Mayor Doby
Mayor Pro Tem Nefulda
Council Member Hasselbrink
Council Member Hibard
Council Member Loe
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3. CLOSED SESSION
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
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
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tem Nefulda will lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
5. INVOCATION
Council Member Hasselbrink will give the Invocation.
6. PRESENTATIONS
A. Oath of Office for Los Alamitos Police Officer Phan
B. Presentation of the 2025 Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Award and the Orange County Auto Theft Advisory Commission (OC ATAC) Award
C. Presentation of Certificate to Belinda Roman, Records Specialist, in Recognition of Being Named the Los Alamitos Employee of the Quarter
D. Presentation of a Certificate to Diana Lara, Executive Director of Food Finders, in Recognition of Being Featured in the Mayor's Business City Council Regular Agenda
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Spotlight
E. Presentation of a Certificate to Christina Liogys, Space Program Manager of Arrowhead Products
F. Presentation of a Proclamation to Craig Covey, Division Chief of Orange County Fire Authority, in Recognition of Drowning Prevention Awareness
G. Presentation from Brian Brannon, Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District, Regarding National Mosquito Week and Mosquito Season
H. Presentation of a Proclamation for America's 250th Anniversary
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.
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.
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.
10. WARRANTS
A. Warrants (Finance)
The attached Warrant Register contains checks and electronic fund transfers for the period from June 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026.
Recommendation: Ratify the Warrants from June 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 for $2,687,451.07
Roll Call
Mayor Doby
Mayor Pro Tem Nefulda
Council Member Hasselbrink
Council Member Hibard
Council Member Loe
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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.
A. Approval of Minutes (Administration)
Approve the City Council Regular of June 15, 2026.
B. Resolution No. 2026-25 - Boards, Commissions and Committees Policy Handbook (Administration)
The updated Boards, Commissions, and Committees Handbook will provide an easy-to-understand format for the City's appointed bodies that will complement the Los Alamitos Municipal Code.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-25, entitled, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOS
ALAMITOS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES POLICY HANDBOOK".
C. Professional Services Agreement for Crossing Guard Services with All City Management Services for the 2026-2027 School Year including Summer Semesters (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 Professional Services Agreement (PSA) would amend the current agreement to provide crossing guard services for the 2026-2027 regular school calendar year from August until June and the summer school semester occurring in June and July.
Recommendation: Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute the Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with ACMS in the amount of $155,176.00 for transportation services during the 2026–2027 Los Alamitos Unified School District regular school year and the June–July 2027 summer school session. The agreement includes a contingency amount of $3,043 (2%) to accommodate potential adjustments of service over the course of the regular school year.
D. Award Request for Proposals (RFP) for Banking Services (Finance) The City’s contract for comprehensive banking services has not been reviewed for 18 years. To ensure competitive pricing, advanced fraud prevention, and modern technological integration, the Administrative Services Department issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Municipal Banking Services on January 20, 2026. Following a thorough evaluation of the submittals by an internal review committee, BMO Bank was selected as the highest-ranked financial institution based on several metrics, including City Council Regular Agenda
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a high Earnings Credit Rating, lower credit card processing fees, favorable credit on our P-Card structure, and lower bank fees. Staff recommends awarding a 5-year contract (with an option to extend 2 additional years) to BMO Bank to ensure seamless, secure, and cost-effective cash management operations.
Recommendation:
1. Approve the Professional Services Agreement with BMO for comprehensive municipal banking services for a five-year term, with the option for two consecutive one-year extensions; and,
2. Authorize the Administrative Services Director to execute the agreement and any necessary transition documentation, subject to City Manager approval.
E. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Cooperative Agreement: Amendment Seven (Fiscal Years July 1, 2027 – June 30, 2030) (Development Services)
The County of Orange is currently working to renew its qualification as an Urban County, which helps determine the amount of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding it can receive. As part of this process, the County notified all participating cities about the existing Cooperation Agreement and a new Amendment, as required by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The City of Los Alamitos must have its City Council approve and execute this Amendment.
Once approved, the agreement will automatically renew for the next term, covering July 1, 2027, through June 30, 2030.
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment Seven to the Cooperative Agreement between the County of Orange and the City of Los Alamitos for participation in the Urban County Program to continue utilization of CDBG program funds for Fiscal Years July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2027, and the subsequent renewal to cover Fiscal Years July 1, 2027 – June 30, 2030.
F. Approval of Bus Shelter License and Maintenance Agreement with Clear Channel Outdoor, LLC (Development Services)
This item seeks approval of an agreement with Clear Channel Outdoor, LLC to authorize refurbishment improvements to existing bus shelters (including repainting and installation of approved City logos) and continue bus shelter maintenance and advertising services for a term of ten (10) years.
Recommendation: Authorize the Mayor to execute the Bus Shelter Maintenance and Advertising Services Agreement with Clear Channel Outdoor, LLC for continued bus shelter maintenance and advertising City Council Regular Agenda
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services, including refurbishment improvements and installation of City logos, with no fiscal impact and a term expiring on June 30, 2036.
G. Approval of Notice of Completion (NOC) for Oak Street Improvement Project (CIP 24/25-03) (Development Services)
Accept the Oak Street Improvement Project as complete.
Recommendation:
1. Accept the Oak Street Improvement Project (CIP #24/25-03) Notice of Completion (NOC); and,
2. Authorize City Clerk to file the NOC with the Orange County Recorder; and,
3. Release the Project retention of $20,851.68 to Hardy and Harper, Inc., thirty-five (35) days after County Recordation.
12. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Resolution No. 2026-26 – Update to Cost Recovery (Master Fee) Schedule (Finance)
The recommendation is to include Animal Services as part of our Cost Recovery (Master Fee) Schedule, which has never been included before.
Recommendation:
1. Review the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Cost Recovery (Master Fee) Schedule Update with Animal Control Services, and;
2. Open the Public Hearing: and,
3. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-26, entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING THE COST RECOVERY (MASTER FEE) SCHEDULE
BY INCLUDING ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES”.
B. Resolution No. 2026-24 – Annual Adjustment to the Public Works Bidding Threshold (Development Services)
Charter Section 1206 outlines the City’s requirements for public works contracting, including competitive bidding for projects above a defined threshold. The Charter permits annual adjustment of the bidding threshold based on the California Construction Cost Index (CCCI). For 2026, the City Engineer calculated a 1.97% increase in the CCCI from June 1, 2025 to June 1, 2026, resulting in an updated bidding threshold of $127,462. Upon City Council confirmation, this amount will become the official threshold for City Council Regular Agenda
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public works contracts.
Recommendation:
1. Open the Public Hearing for public testimony; and,
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-24, entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING THE ANNUAL ADJUSTMENT TO THE PUBLIC
WORKS BIDDING THRESHOLD BASED ON THE CALIFORNIA
CONSTRUCTION COST INDEX CHANGE FROM JUNE 1, 2025,
TO JUNE 1, 2026".
13. 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.
14. 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 72 hours prior to the meeting.
Windmera Quintanar, MMC, City Clerk
Dated: July 16, 2026