City Council Regular Agenda
August 19, 2026
CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS
Council Chamber
3191 Katella Ave., Los Alamitos CA 90720
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
Monday, August 17, 2026 – 6:00 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
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Hasselbrink will lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
4. INVOCATION
Council Member Hibard will give the Invocation.
5. PRESENTATIONS
A. Presentation of a Proclamation to Brian Corbin, Associates Board Member, of Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County, in Recognition of Hunger Action Month
B. Presentation from Brian Brannon, Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District, Regarding National Mosquito Week and Mosquito Season
C. Presentation From the Police Department Providing an Update on Homeless Outreach and Response Efforts
D. Presentation of August's Mayor's Business Spotlight Featuring Taco Surf
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.
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.
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.
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9. WARRANTS
A. Warrants (Finance)
The attached Warrant Register contains checks and electronic fund transfers for the period from July 1, 2026, to July 31, 2026.
Recommendation: Ratify the Warrants from July 1 to July 31, 2026 for $4,589,547.74.
ROLL CALL
Mayor Doby
Mayor Pro Tem Nefulda
Council Member Hasselbrink
Council Member Hibard
Council Member Loe
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.
A. Approval of Minutes
Adopt the Regular minutes of July 20, 2026.
B. Treasurer’s Quarterly Investment Report – June 2026 (Finance) The item for City Council consideration is receiving the Treasurer’s Quarterly Investment Report.
Recommendation: Receive and file the Treasurer’s Quarterly Investment Report – June 2026.
C. Annual Military Equipment Report 2025 (Police)
Assembly Bill 481 requires any law enforcement agency that maintains, acquires, and/or uses “military equipment,” as defined by statute, to obtain the approval, by ordinance, of the agency’s governing body. Further, the legislation requires law enforcement agencies to prepare an annual report regarding the agency’s military equipment use and to hold a wellpublicized and conveniently located community engagement meeting to allow the public an opportunity to ask questions regarding the policy and annual report. The attached report meets the requirements of AB 481 and precedes the Los Alamitos Police Department’s request that the City Council renew the Department’s Military Equipment Policy, which will be presented at a future meeting.
Recommendation:
1. Receive and file the Los Alamitos Police Department’s 2025 Annual City Council Regular Agenda
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Military Equipment Use Report; and,
2. Direct the Police Department to post the 2025 Annual Military Equipment Use Report and the Department’s proposed Military Equipment Policy on the City's website; and,
3. Direct the Police Department to hold a conveniently located and well-publicized community engagement meeting, giving the public the opportunity to ask questions about and discuss the Annual Report and policy; and,
4. Direct Staff to set the matter for a Public Hearing regarding a resolution to renew Los Alamitos Police Department Policy 707 (Military Equipment), which is at least 30 days from today’s date.
D. Amendment No. 4 - Verra Mobility (formerly Redflex Traffic Systems, Inc.) (Police)
This item seeks approval of Amendment No. 4 to extend the Traffic Camera Safety Improvement Program Agreement with Verra Mobility (Verra), formerly Redflex Traffic Systems, Inc., for an additional one-year term.
Recommendation: Authorize the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 4 to the Traffic Camera Safety Improvement Program Agreement with Verra Mobility to extend the agreement until August 2027.
E. Orange County Grand Jury Report titled “Wildfires Hit Home” (Administration)
The City of Los Alamitos has received the report on the Orange County Grand Jury’s findings and recommendations for the report entitled "Wildfires Hit Home". The Presiding Judge of the Superior Court has also requested a response from the City of Los Alamitos to these findings and recommendations. A draft response is attached to this report.
Recommendation: Authorize the Mayor to sign the response letter to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court related to the 2025-2026 Orange County Grand Jury’s findings and recommendations for the report entitled "Wildfires Hit Home".
F. Orange County Grand Jury Report titled "California Housing Mandates, The Unintended Reshaping of Orange County
Neighborhoods" (Development Services)
The City of Los Alamitos has received the report on the Orange County Grand Jury’s findings and recommendations for California Housing Mandates. The Presiding Judge of the Superior Court has also requested a response from the City of Los Alamitos to these findings and City Council Regular Agenda
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recommendations. A draft response is attached to this report.
Recommendation: Authorize the Mayor to sign the response letter to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court related to the 2025-2026 Orange County Grand Jury’s findings and recommendations for California Housing Mandates.
11. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Consideration of Membership in the California Municipal Finance Authority and Approving the Issuance of Exempt Facility Bonds for a Qualified Residential Project (Development Services)
The City of Los Alamitos will conduct a Public Hearing under the Tax and Equity Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) in connection with the proposed issuance of revenue bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority (CMFA), a joint exercise of powers authority and public entity of the State of California, in an amount not to exceed $40,000,000 (the Bonds), to finance or refinance the acquisition, construction, improvement, and equipping of a multifamily, affordable rental housing project located at 4665 Lampson Avenue, Los Alamitos, California (Project).
Recommendation:
1. Conduct a Public Hearing under the requirements of TEFRA and the Internal Revenue Code of 1946, as amended (the Code); and,
2. Adopt Resolution 2026-28, entitled "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS APPROVING,
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING EXECUTION OF A JOINT
EXERCISE OF POWERS AGREEMENT RELATING TO THE
CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORITY AND
APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF EXEMPT FACILITY BONDS
FOR A QUALIFIED RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROJECT BY THE
AUTHORITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING OR
REFINANCING THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION AND
IMPROVEMENT OF CERTAIN FACILITIES FOR THE BENEFIT
OF LAMPSON APARTMENTS LP".
12. DISCUSSION ITEM
A. Resolution No. 2026-29 - Communications Strategic Plan (Administration)
The proposed Communications Strategic Plan establishes a comprehensive, coordinated, and data-informed framework for how the City of Los Alamitos communicates with residents, businesses, and stakeholders. The plan outlines the City’s communication priorities, City Council Regular Agenda
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channels, audiences, and strategies to improve clarity, accessibility, transparency, and engagement across all platforms. Adoption of this plan will support consistent messaging, strengthen public trust, and align communication efforts with organizational goals and community expectations.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2026-29, entitled, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOS
ALAMITOS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS’ COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGIC PLAN".
B. Resolution No. 2026-27 - City Manager Employment Agreement (Administration)
Following the conclusion of negotiations with City Manager Chester C.
Simmons, the City Council will consider approval of a new City Manager Employment Agreement.
Recommendation:
1. Receive an oral report summarizing the proposed new City Manager Employment Agreement; and,
2. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-27, entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS, CALIFORNIA,
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A
NEW CITY MANAGER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH
CHESTER C. SIMMONS".
C. Council Member Request Pursuant to the Council-Adopted Travel Policy
As part of the City's ongoing legislative and lobbying efforts, the Mayor is scheduled to travel to Washington, D.C. in September as part of the ACCOC delegation. Council Member Hasselbrink is requesting approval to attend as a second City representative under the Council’s travel policy.
Council Member Hasselbrink was previously registered for a similar conference that was canceled, resulting in a non-refundable airfare credit of $614.97 that must be used by October 7, 2026, or it will be forfeited.
Approval of this request would allow Council Member Hasselbrink to attend in addition to Mayor Doby.
Recommendation:
1. Consider a request from Council Member Hasselbrink to attend the Association of California Cities - Orange County (ACC-OC) 2026 Washington DC Advocacy Trip; and,
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2. Authorize reimbursement for travel expenses for Council Member Hasselbrink as required under Section 5(B) of the City Council Travel Policy.
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
The City Council will adjourn to Monday, September 28, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
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: August 13, 2026