CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS
Council Chamber
3191 Katella Ave., Los Alamitos CA 90720
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING
Monday, September 28, 2026 – 5:30 PM
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC – This Agenda contains a brief general description of each item to be considered. Except as provided by law, action or discussion shall not be taken on any item not appearing on the agenda. Supporting documents, including staff reports, are available for review at City Hall in the City Clerk’s Office or on the City’s website at www.cityoflosalamitos.org once the agenda has been publicly posted.
Each matter on the agenda, no matter how described, shall be deemed to include any appropriate motion, whether to adopt a minute motion, resolution, payment of any bill, approval of any matter or action, or any other action. Items listed as “for information” or “for discussion” may also be the subject of an “action” taken by the City Council at the same meeting.
Agenda-related documents provided to a majority of the City Council after distribution of the City Council agenda packet (GC §54957.5) will be made available for public inspection at the meeting. Such documents will also be available at the City Clerk's office, 3191 Katella Ave., Los Alamitos, CA 90720.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk at (562) 431-3538, ext. 110. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. [28 CFR 35.102 and 35.104. ADA Title II]. Language translation services are available for this meeting by calling the City Clerk’s Office at least 48 hours in advance.
Members of the public may participate in City Council meetings remotely. If you would like to participate remotely during a Council meeting, you may do so through Zoom by clicking this link https://zoom.us/j/96055136682 When you enter the meeting through Zoom, your video and microphone will be muted. If you would like to make a public comment during the meeting while participating remotely, click the "raise your hand icon". Staff will call your name, and you will be prompted to enable your microphone when it’s your turn to speak. If you have questions about accessing the link, please call the City Clerk's Office at (562) 431-3538.
You may submit written comments on any agenda item or on any item not on the agenda by email to [email protected] with the subject line “COUNCIL PUBLIC COMMENT”. Comments received by 3:00 p.m. the day of the meeting will be compiled, provided to the City Council, and made available to the public before the start of the meeting. Staff will not read email comments at the meeting. You may also view the meeting live on local cable channel 3.
If, as an attendee or participant at this meeting, you will need special assistance beyond what is normally provided, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (562) 431-3538 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting so that reasonable arrangements may be made.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
Mayor Doby
Mayor Pro Tem Nefulda
Council Member Hasselbrink
Council Member Hibard
Council Member Loe
3. CLOSED SESSION
A. Conference With Legal Counsel - Anticipated Litigation (Administration) Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9: One potential case – threat of litigation by BKK Working Group related to the BKK Corporation Landfill Facility in West Covina, CA.
4. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member Hibard will lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
5. INVOCATION
Council Member Loe will give the Invocation.
6. PRESENTATIONS
A. Legislative Update Provided by Assembly Member Tri Ta
B. Oath of Office for Los Alamitos Police Reserve Officer Mark Gutierrez
C. Presentation of Certificates to the Los Alamitos Girls Softball League – 10U Team
D. Presentation of a Proclamation to Rotary Club of Los Alamitos, Cypress and Seal Beach in Recognition of Service Club Month
E. Presentation of the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the Finance Department
F. Presentation of September's Mayor's Business Spotlight Featuring The Fish and Coral Store
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 (Administrative Services)
The attached Warrant Register contains checks and electronic fund transfers for the period from August 1 to August 31, 2026 for $3,071,234.72 Recommendation:
Ratify the Warrants from August 1 to August 31, 2026 for $3,071,234.72
Roll Call
Mayor Doby
Mayor Pro Tem Nefulda
Council Member Hasselbrink
Council Member Hibard
Council Member Loe
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
Approve the City Council Regular Minutes of July 20, 2026 meeting.
Recommendation:
B. Resolution No. 2026-32 - Military Equipment Report (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 well-publicized and conveniently located community engagement meeting to allow the public an opportunity to ask questions regarding the policy and annual report.
The attached report details the Los Alamitos Police Department’s work in ensuring continued compliance with Assembly Bill 481 and recommends the adoption of a resolution renewing Ordinance No. 2022-04 which adopted and approved the Department’s Military Equipment Policy, thereby approving the Department’s continued utilization of the equipment outlined in that policy.
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-32, entitled, A RESOLUTION OF CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS, CALIFORNIA, RENEWING ORDINANCE NO. 2022-04 ADOPTING AND APPROVING THE LOS ALAMITOS POLICE
DEPARTMENT’S MILITARY EQUIPMENT."
C. Approval of Request for 12-month Extension of Tentative Tract Map No. 19263
(Development Services)
On November 18, 2024, the City Council approved Tentative Tract Map No. 19263 for condominium purposes as part of the Lampson Avenue project. Tentative Tract Map No. 19263 will expire on November 18, 2026 unless an extension of time is granted. The property owner has requested a one-year extension per Los Alamitos Municipal Code Section 16.10.130 (Applicant – Jared Awni, Lennar).
Recommendation:
1. Approve a twelve (12) month time extension for Tentative Tract Map No. 19263; and,
2. Authorize the Mayor to execute the Letter of Approval for the extension of Tentative Tract Map No. 19263.
12. PUBLIC HEARING
A.
Proposed Change to General Plan and Zoning Designations at 11021 Winners Circle (APN 222-021-15) with an Alternate Parking Agreement. (Development Services)
This item requests approval of General Plan Amendment (GPA 25-02) and Zoning Map Amendment (ZOA 25-05) to change the General Plan land use designation from “Planned Industrial” to “Professional Office”, and to change the Zoning designation from “Planned Light Industrial (P-M)” to “Commercial Professional Office (C-O)” for the parcel located at 11021 Winners Circle. The parking required for these designation changes would be secured by recording an alternate parking agreement that uses parking spaces on a neighboring parcel, subject to a Conditional Use Permit (CUP 26-04).
Recommendation:
1. Open the Public Hearing; and,
2. Determine that the proposed use is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b) (3) – the project is covered by the general rule that the CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA; and,
3. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-30, entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) 26-04 TO ALLOW SHARED PARKING FOR THREE SPACES OF OFF-SITE PARKING TO BE SHARED FROM 11061 WINNERS CIRCLE, APN 222-021-18, FOR THE LAND USES on 11021 WINNERS CIRCLE, APN 222-021-15 (APPLICANT: KAREN HILLMAN);" and,
4. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-31, entitled, "Resolution OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING General Plan AMENDMENT (GPA) 25-02 TO CHANGE THE general plan designation on a .69 acre Parcel FROM Planned Industrial TO Professional office at 11021 Winners Circle, (APN 222-021-15) (APPLICANT: Karen Hillman);" and,
5. Introduce for first reading, read by title only, waive further reading of Ordinance No. 2026-04, and set for adoption; and,
2. City Attorney Daudt read the title of Ordinance No. 2026-04, entitled, "AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT (ZOA) 25-05 TO CHANGE THE ZONING DISTRICT ON A 0.69 ACRE PARCEL FROM
PLANNED LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (P-L-I) TO COMMERCIAL-PROFESSIONAL OFFICE (C-O) AT 11021 WINNERS CIRCLE (APN 222-021-15) (APPLICANT:
KAREN HILLMAN).
13. DISCUSSION ITEM
A. Public Safety Initiatives and Community Safety Camera Pilot Program (Police)
This item provides an update on the Community Safety Camera Pilot Program, including the installation of security cameras at Little Cottonwood Park, Laurel Park, Orville R. Lewis Park, and Sunburst Field. The pilot program is intended to enhance public safety while maintaining the community's expectation of privacy.
Recommendation:
Receive and file.
B. Short-Term Revocable License with Joint Forces Training Base (JFTB) for the Pool Facility (Recreation)
This item is the consideration of a Short-Term Revocable License (STRL) with the Los Alamitos Joint Forces Training Base (JFTB) to lease the pool facility, also known as MWR Aquatics Training Center, located at 11360 Valley Forge Avenue #44, Los Alamitos, CA 90720, for the use of expanded recreational programs.
Recommendation:
1. Consider authorizing the City Manager to execute the Short-Term Revocable License for MWR Aquatic Training Facility located at 11360 Valley Forge Avenue #44, Los Alamitos, CA 90720 from the Joint Forces Training Base.
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.
15. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council will adjourn to Monday, October 26, 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.
Eleanor Granflor, CMC, Deputy City Clerk
Dated: 9/24/26