Los Alamitos public meetings in 2024

City Council

The City Council will consider a formal censure of Council Member Trisha Murphy. This follows an investigation into claims that she attempted to obtain financial information from TNT Fireworks regarding a Los Alamitos Community Foundation Fundraiser.

• Consideration of Resolution No. 2024-50: A resolution approving the censure of Council Member Trisha Murphy

The Los Alamitos City Council voted 3-2 to formally censure Council Member Trisha Murphy for attempting to obtain financial information from TNT Fireworks regarding a Los Alamitos Community Foundation fundraiser. The censure was based on an outside investigation report received in closed session on December 12, 2024. Council Members Hibard and Murphy voted no.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-50 approving censure of Council Member Trisha Murphy (3-2, Hibard and Murphy no)

City Council

The City Council will certify the November 5, 2024, municipal election results and conduct an annual reorganization to elect a Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem. Additional business includes reviewing city appointments, wage increases, and potential zip code adjustments for specific streets.

• Certification of the November 5, 2024, General Municipal Election results
• Election of City Council Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem
• Ratification of warrants totaling $2,966,034.78 from November 1 to November 30, 2024
• Proposed contract with EMTS, Inc. for parks maintenance up to $344,722.19
• Potential zip code reassignment request for Claremore Lane, Lilly Avenue, and Marna Avenue

The City Council certified the November 5, 2024 election results and swore in newly elected members. Shelley Hasselbrink was elected Mayor and Tanya Doby was elected Mayor Pro Tem in a reorganization. The council also approved warrants totaling $2,966,034.78 (4-1), adopted resolutions on PEG policies and minimum wage, and authorized a zip code adjustment request to the USPS.

• Certified November 5, 2024 election results (unanimous)
• Elected Shelley Hasselbrink as Mayor (5-0)
• Elected Tanya Doby as Mayor Pro Tem (5-0)
• Approved 2025 appointments to agencies and committees (unanimous)
• Ratified November warrants for $2,966,034.78 (4-1)
• Adopted PEG policies and procedures (unanimous)
• Adopted minimum wage increase effective Jan 1, 2025 (unanimous)
• Authorized USPS zip code adjustment request for Claremore Lane, Lilly Ave, Marna Ave (unanimous)

City Council

This is a special meeting of the Los Alamitos City Council. The only substantive item is a closed session to confer with legal counsel regarding anticipated litigation (one potential case). All other agenda items are procedural (call to order, roll call, oral communications limited to agenda items, and adjournment). No public votes on ordinances, contracts, or policy changes are scheduled.

• Closed session: Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation (one potential case) under Government Code §54956.9(d)(2)

The City Council held a special meeting and voted 3-0 to waive attorney-client privilege for a December 10, 2024 investigation report and to schedule a special meeting on December 16, 2024 to consider formal censure of Council Member Trisha Murphy. The action followed a closed session discussion about a claim that Murphy attempted to obtain financial information from TNT Fireworks regarding a community foundation fundraiser. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Waived attorney-client privilege for Dec. 10, 2024 investigation report (3-0)
• Directed staff to set special meeting Dec. 16, 2024 to consider censure of Council Member Murphy (3-0)

Budget Standing Committee

The Budget Standing Committee will discuss a state-mandated minimum wage increase effective Jan. 1, 2025, and other proposed hourly wage increases. Members will also consider approving a request for proposals for professional auditing services to replace the expiring contract with Rogers, Anderson, Malody & Scott, LLP. The committee will hold closed sessions to discuss labor negotiations with three employee groups: executive management, Teamsters Local 911, and the Police Officers Association.

• Minimum hourly wage increase effective January 1, 2025 — discussion
• Request for Proposals for professional auditing services — review and approve
• Closed session with labor negotiator for Executive Management, Non-Represented
• Closed session with labor negotiator for Teamsters Local 911
• Closed session with labor negotiator for Police Officers Association

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Commission

The Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Commission will discuss and select options for renovating Soroptimist Park. They will also receive a preview of Recreation Winter programs and events, and consider approving the October 2, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Discuss and select amenities and design options for Soroptimist Park renovation
• Preview of Recreation Winter programs and events
• Approval of October 2, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider approving a 246-unit residential development at 4665 Lampson Avenue, including environmental review and map approvals. The consent calendar includes ratification of $2,746,186.35 in October warrants, purchase of a modular office building for $289,106, and an access control system upgrade. The council will also discuss survey results on renaming the Apartment Row neighborhood.

• Public hearing on Site Development Permit for 246 residential units (55 single-family, 114 townhomes, 77 apartments) at 4665 Lampson Avenue
• Ratification of warrants totaling $2,746,186.35 for October 2024
• Authorization to purchase and install a modular office building from KYA Group for $289,106 plus 15% contingency
• Award of access control system installation/upgrade to Spectrum Security Group for $114,589.24
• Discussion on survey results and potential name change for the Apartment Row neighborhood

The City Council approved the 4665 Lampson Project, a 246-unit residential development including 55 single-family homes, 114 townhomes, and 77 apartments (76 affordable), by a 3-1-1 vote. The approval included certifying the Final EIR, adopting a Statement of Overriding Considerations, and approving tentative maps, an affordable housing application, and a major site development permit. The Council also renamed the Apartment Row neighborhood to Midtown (4-1) and approved several consent items, including warrants totaling $2,746,186.35 and a $289,106 modular office building purchase.

• Approved 4665 Lampson Project with 246 residential units (3-1-1, Hibard no, Murphy abstain)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-44 certifying Final EIR for Lampson Project
• Adopted Resolution 2024-45 approving tentative parcel and tract maps
• Adopted Resolution 2024-46 approving affordable housing application (76 units)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-47 approving major site development permit
• Renamed Apartment Row neighborhood to Midtown (4-1, Murphy no)
• Ratified warrants for October 2024 totaling $2,746,186.35 (unanimous)
• Authorized $289,106 modular office building purchase from KYA Group

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission will discuss and potentially recommend approval of a draft ordinance regulating e-bikes and other e-conveyances, responding to safety concerns and a Grand Jury report. The commission will also review and discuss implementing an online parking permit software system to streamline resident permit requests.

• Discussion and potential recommendation to City Council on a draft ordinance adding Chapter 10.45 (E-Conveyances) to the Los Alamitos Municipal Code to regulate e-bikes
• Review of a proposed online parking permit software solution to improve the resident permit process
• Possible action on Consent Calendar, including approval of meeting minutes

The Traffic Commission unanimously approved the parking permit software as presented, which will manage permits for oversized vehicles and commercial trash bins citywide. The commission also discussed but did not vote on an e-bike ordinance, recommending a 10 mph speed limit on sidewalks. The consent calendar item for approving October minutes was continued to January due to lack of quorum.

• Approved parking permit software (4-0)
• Continued approval of October 9, 2024 minutes to January meeting
• Recommended 10 mph speed limit for e-bikes on sidewalks (discussion only)

Senior Advisory Advocate Committee

The committee will hear a staff update on the Senior Services Master Plan and give feedback. They will also review preliminary findings from the plan’s survey presented by Gerofusion and advise staff. No formal actions are scheduled, only discussion and input.

• Senior Services Master Plan Update – staff will provide a progress update and request feedback (discussion item).
• Senior Services Master Plan Preliminary Findings – Gerofusion will present survey findings for discussion and staff advice.

Planning Commission

The Los Alamitos Planning Commission will consider resolutions to recommend City Council approval of a major site development permit for a 246-unit residential project at 4665 Lampson Avenue. The body will also discuss future use of Community Development Block Grant funds.

• Public hearing for 4665 Lampson Avenue redevelopment (246 units)
• Recommendation to certify Environmental Impact Report
• Recommendation to approve Tentative Parcel Map 2022-133
• Recommendation to approve Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 19263
• Discussion on Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) future use

The Planning Commission voted 7-0 to recommend approval of the Lampson Park Place project at 4665 Lampson Avenue, a 246-unit residential development with 77 affordable apartment homes. The commission also adopted four resolutions recommending the City Council certify the Final Environmental Impact Report, approve the tentative parcel/tract maps, approve the affordable housing application, and approve the major site development permit. The recommendation includes conditions such as requiring a will-serve letter before grading permits and clarifying that the City is not responsible for sewer connection costs.

• Recommended approval of Site Development Permit 22-02 Lampson Project (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-06 recommending EIR certification (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-07 recommending tentative parcel/tract map approval (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-08 recommending affordable housing application approval (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-09 recommending major site development permit approval (7-0)
• Approved minutes of August 28, 2024 meeting (7-0)

City Council

The Los Alamitos City Council will consider ratifying warrants, approving consent calendar items including contracts for parks maintenance, traffic signal repairs, and the Labourdette Park construction project, and discussing electronic financial information delivery.

• Award contract for Labourdette Park construction at 4401 Howard Avenue for $736,826
• Authorize contract for citywide traffic signal maintenance with Bear Electrical Solutions, LLC. at $1,470 per month
• Authorize contract for citywide hardscape maintenance with Pavewest Incorporated for $259,611
• Approve Request for Proposal for Parks and Landscape Maintenance Services
• Discuss electronic delivery of financial information

Traffic Commission

The commission will review a traffic study for the New Dutch Haven neighborhood and discuss installing stop signs at recommended intersections. It will consider a recommendation to the City Council based on the study. The meeting will also approve the minutes from the September 11, 2024 regular meeting.

• Review Traffic Study – New Dutch Haven (addressing speeding on Bennington Street from Katella Avenue)
• Discuss installation of stop signs at recommended intersections
• Commission to recommend action to the City Council based on the study
• Approve minutes for the Regular Meeting of September 11, 2024 (Consent Calendar)
• Presentation by Southern California Edison Representative

The Traffic Commission approved the installation of stop signs as presented for the New Dutch Haven neighborhood, along with a mobile speed limit sign, by a 5-0 vote. The decision followed a traffic study indicating speeds approaching excessive levels. The commission also approved the September 11, 2024 meeting minutes and adjourned until November 13, 2024.

• Approved installation of stop signs in New Dutch Haven as presented (5-0)
• Approved mobile speed limit sign for New Dutch Haven (5-0)
• Approved minutes of September 11, 2024 regular meeting (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting until November 13, 2024 (5-0)

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Commission

The Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Commission will open the meeting, approve the minutes from the special meeting held on August 7, 2024, and receive staff reports. Staff will present a preview of fall programs and events, an update on the Laurel Park tennis court resurfacing project, and nominations for the 2025 CPRS District 10 Volunteer Merit Award. The commission will also consider items from the Recreation & Community Services Department and allow commissioners to report on community topics.

• Approval of Minutes for the Special Meeting of August 7, 2024
• Fall Programs/Events Preview (staff report)
• Tennis Court Resurfacing Update at Laurel Park (staff report)
• CPRS District 10 Volunteer Merit Award Nominations (staff report)
• Items from the Recreation & Community Services Department

Planning Commission

The Los Alamitos Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the Lampson Project at 4665 Lampson Avenue. Commissioners may adopt four resolutions recommending the City Council certify the final Environmental Impact Report, adopt a Statement of Overriding Considerations, adopt a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan, approve tentative parcel and tract maps, approve an affordable housing unit application, and approve a major site development permit for 246 residential units. The agenda also includes routine items such as approving minutes and a consent calendar.

• Public hearing on Site Development Permit 22-02 Lampson Project (4665 Lampson Ave) for 246 residential units
• Resolution No. 2024-06: recommend certification of final EIR, adoption of Statement of Overriding Considerations, and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan
• Resolution No. 2024-07: recommend approval of Tentative Parcel Map 2022-133 and Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 19263
• Resolution No. 2024-08: recommend approval of affordable housing unit application (77 affordable units)
• Resolution No. 2024-09: recommend approval of a major site development permit

The Planning Commission voted 5-2 to continue the public hearing for the Site Development Permit 22-02 Lampson Project (4665 Lampson Park Place) to its next regular meeting on October 23, 2024. The motion, made by Commissioner DeBolt and seconded by Commissioner Grose, directs staff to return with answers on specific items, including the location of a second trash enclosure, research on lot splits with a second entity, a brief on the 15% landscaping requirement, and a progress report on communications with the City of Seal Beach and Joint Forces Training Base. No final decision on the permit was made.

• Continued public hearing for Site Development Permit 22-02 Lampson Project to Oct. 23, 2024 (5-2, DeBolt/Grose; opposed Cuilty/Loe)
• Directed staff to report on second trash enclosure location, lot split research, 15% landscaping brief, and Seal Beach/JFTB communications

City Council

The City Council will consider ratifying over $3 million in warrants and adopting a resolution to stabilize California's property insurance market. The body will also review several requests for proposals for city infrastructure and maintenance.

• Ratification of warrants from August 1 to August 31, 2024, for $3,013,555.58
• Resolution No. 2024-38 requesting emergency action to stabilize homeowners and commercial property insurance
• Notice of Completion for the Community Center Divider Wall Replacement Project by 3M Construction Corporation
• RFP No. 2025-02 for the installation or upgrade of the City’s Access Control System
• Authorization to bid for the Labourdette Park Project (CIP 24/25-02) at 4401 Howard Avenue

The Los Alamitos City Council ratified warrants covering August 1-31, 2024, totaling $3,013,555.58, on a 5-0 roll call vote. The council also unanimously approved a consent calendar that included a resolution urging state emergency action on California's homeowners and commercial property insurance market, acceptance of the Community Center divider wall project as complete, and authorization to solicit bids for traffic signal maintenance and the Labourdette Park project. A motion by Council Member Hibard to direct staff to deliver unredacted financial and legal documents to any council member on request was placed on a future agenda by a 3-1-1 vote (Hasselbrink no, Doby abstained); the City Attorney said the motion was outside the scope of the warrants item. The meeting also included presentations, oral communications, and council announcements, with no other substantive decisions recorded.

• Ratified warrants from August 1-31, 2024, for $3,013,555.58 (5-0 roll call)
• Placed Council Member Hibard's financial-transparency motion on a future agenda (3-1-1; Hasselbrink no, Doby abstained)
• Approved consent calendar unanimously, including Resolution No. 2024-38 urging state emergency action on property insurance market
• Accepted Community Center Divider Wall Replacement Project (RFB No. 22/23-07) by 3M Construction Corporation as complete and authorized recording the Notice of Completion
• Approved RFP No. 2025-02 for installation/upgrade of the City's Access Control System and authorized staff to solicit proposals
• Approved RFP No. 2025-03 for citywide traffic signal maintenance and authorized staff to solicit bids
• Approved plans and specifications and authorized bidding for the Labourdette Park Project (CIP 24/25-02) at 4401 Howard Avenue
• Approved City Council Regular Minutes of August 19, 2024

Traffic Commission

The Los Alamitos Traffic Commission will approve the minutes from its August 14, 2024 meeting. It will also receive and file the Orange County Grand Jury report titled “E‑bikes Friend or Foe.” Additional routine items include a status log staff report and an opportunity for public oral comments.

• Approve minutes for the Regular Meeting of August 14, 2024
• Receive and file the Orange County Grand Jury Report – “E‑bikes Friend or Foe”
• Review Traffic Commission Status Log (staff report)
• Allow oral communications from the public (up to three minutes per speaker)
• Consent calendar items to be acted on by a single motion

The Traffic Commission held a regular meeting with no formal votes on substantive items. They discussed the Orange County Grand Jury Report on e-bikes, with commissioners suggesting the city adopt Orange County's e-bike laws and support AB2234, but no ordinance was proposed or approved. The commission approved the August 14, 2024 minutes and adjourned.

• Approved minutes of August 14, 2024 (6-0)
• Discussed e-bike enforcement and education, no action taken
• Adjourned to October 9, 2024 (7-0)

General

The Budget Standing Committee holds a special meeting to discuss finance minutes, project updates, and closed-session labor negotiations. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Approve minutes of June 11, 2024 Budget Standing Committee meeting
• Review and discuss work and various projects

Planning Commission

The Los Alamitos Planning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider adopting Resolution No. 24-05 to approve Conditional Use Permit 24-02 for a commercial recreation (indoor golf) use in a 1,155‑sq‑ft warehouse located at 10842 Noel Street, #103, within the Planned Light Industrial zone. The commission will also approve the minutes from the May 7, 2024 special meeting. All actions will be taken during the regular meeting on August 28, 2024.

• Approve Planning Commission/Subdivision Committee special meeting minutes from May 7, 2024.
• Public hearing on Conditional Use Permit 24-02 for indoor golf at 10842 Noel St #103, 1,155 sq ft warehouse, Planned Light Industrial zone.
• Adopt Resolution No. 24-05 to approve the CUP if recommended.

The Planning Commission approved Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 24-02 for indoor commercial recreation (golf hitting bays and private lessons) at 10842 Noel St., #103, in the Planned Light Industrial district. The vote was 7-0. The commission also approved the May 7, 2024 special meeting minutes (6-0). No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved CUP 24-02 for indoor commercial recreation at 10842 Noel St., #103 (7-0)
• Approved minutes of the Special Meeting of May 7, 2024 (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will review several infrastructure bids and respond to three Orange County Grand Jury reports. The body is also considering salary schedule updates for various city employees and the ratification of July warrants totaling over $3.1 million.

• Contract award to Hardy & Harper, Inc. for street improvements in the amount of $1,405,000.00
• Contract award to Cat Tracking, Inc. for Lexington Drive traffic calming and parking modifications for $19,950
• Contract award to Buckley Building, Inc. for a police department vehicle canopy for $95,240
• Ratification of warrants from July 1, 2024, to July 31, 2024, totaling $3,153,627.93
• Responses to Orange County Grand Jury reports on mental health calls, e-bikes, and organic waste

The City Council unanimously approved a consent calendar that included awarding a $1,405,000 contract to Hardy & Harper, Inc. for street improvements on various streets, adopting the 2024 Council Member Handbook, and renewing the police military equipment use policy. The council also approved responses to three Orange County Grand Jury reports and awarded smaller contracts for traffic calming and a police vehicle canopy. A salary schedule item was tabled to a future date.

• Awarded $1,405,000 street improvement contract to Hardy & Harper, Inc. (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-14, Council Member Handbook 2024 Edition (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-34, renewing military equipment use policy (unanimous)
• Approved response to Grand Jury report on mental health calls (unanimous)
• Approved response to Grand Jury report on e-bikes (unanimous)
• Approved response to Grand Jury report on recyclables and organic waste (unanimous)
• Awarded $19,950 contract to Cat Tracking, Inc. for Lexington Drive traffic calming (unanimous)
• Awarded $95,240 contract to Buckley Building, Inc. for police vehicle canopy (unanimous)

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission will review and potentially approve traffic control measure templates for residents requesting temporary street closures for block parties and neighborhood events.

• Proposed traffic control measures templates for neighborhood event road closures

The Traffic Commission approved a road closure policy for neighborhood events with revisions, including a 30-day application deadline and proof of notice requirement. The commission also approved the July 10, 2024 meeting minutes and discussed various traffic-related items.

• Approved Road Closure for Neighborhood Events with revisions (7-0)
• Approved July 10, 2024 Regular Meeting Minutes (4-0, with 2 abstentions)

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Commission

The Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Commission will hold a special meeting to tour city parks, receive a staff report on potential improvements, and approve the minutes from the June 5, 2024 meeting. No formal decisions are listed beyond routine procedural items.

City Council

The Los Alamitos City Council will vote to place a proposed charter amendment on the November 5, 2024 ballot, noting the current charter has not been revised since 1998. The body will also approve a new employment agreement for City Manager Chester C. Simmons and a four-year labor contract with Teamsters Local 911. Additionally, the council will ratify June 2024 warrants totaling $2,122,734.55 and approve various personnel job descriptions and salary schedules.

• Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-29 to call for a general municipal election on November 5, 2024, for a proposed charter amendment
• Approval of a new City Manager Employment Agreement with Chester C. Simmons
• Adoption of a four-year Memorandum of Understanding with California Teamsters Local 911, effective July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2028
• Ratification of warrants from June 1, 2024, to June 30, 2024, for $2,122,734.55
• Adoption of Resolution No. 2024-25 approving Proposition 68 grant funding for the Soroptimist Park Renovation

The City Council approved a new employment agreement with City Manager Chester C. Simmons, despite a failed motion to table the item. The council also approved several personnel-related resolutions, placed a charter amendment on the November 2024 ballot, and ratified warrants. A motion to table the City Manager agreement failed, but the agreement was later approved.

• Approved new City Manager employment agreement with Chester C. Simmons (3-1-1)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-33 authorizing Mayor to execute City Manager agreement
• Adopted Resolution 2024-26 approving job descriptions for non-represented employees
• Adopted Resolution 2024-27 amending Teamsters MOU with new job descriptions
• Adopted Resolution 2024-28 approving part-time police recruit and administrative analyst job descriptions
• Adopted Resolution 2024-29 calling for November 5, 2024 election on charter amendment (3-2)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-30 setting priorities for ballot arguments on charter amendment (3-2)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-31 providing for rebuttal arguments for city measures (3-2)

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission will receive an update regarding the FY 2023-2024 Street Improvements project. This report includes specific locations and a projected timeline for various residential street maintenance tasks.

• Street Improvements on Various Streets FY 2023-2024 Project (CIP No. 23/24-03)
• Approval of June 12, 2024 meeting minutes

The Traffic Commission approved the minutes from the June 12, 2024, meeting. The remainder of the session consisted of staff reports and discussions regarding neighborhood traffic concerns and city-wide parking surveys.

• Approved Regular Meeting Minutes of June 12, 2024 (4-0, 1 abstention)

City Council

The City Council is considering several items including road improvement projects, park maintenance, and local grant programs. The meeting also includes a closed session regarding a public employee evaluation and potential litigation.

• Ratification of warrants totaling $3,820,976.18 for May 2024
• SB 1 funding of $310,410 for the Old Town West Street Improvement Project
• Signage and striping improvements on Los Alamitos Boulevard up to $110,000
• Animal Control and Sheltering Services contract with City of Long Beach Animal Care Services
• Laurel Park tennis court fence replacement ($86,412.00) and resurfacing ($188,338.40)

The Los Alamitos City Council ratified warrants, received and filed the FY 2022-23 audit reports, and approved the annual appropriations limit and SB 1 project list. Council members also awarded several bids for local street, park, and animal control services, while appropriating funds for business grant programs and authorizing a new part-time staff position.

• Ratified warrants from May 1 to May 31, 2024, for $1,663,099.58 (4-1, Hibard abstained)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-21 for the FY 2024-25 Annual Appropriations Limit (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-22 approving the FY 2024-25 SB 1 project list for Old Town West Street Improvements for $310,410 (Unanimous)
• Awarded contract for Los Alamitos Boulevard Signing and Striping Improvements to WGJ Enterprises Inc., dba PCI for $82,148.25 with a 15% contingency (Unanimous)
• Awarded a two-year animal control and sheltering services contract to City of Long Beach Animal Care Services for $166,526.73 annually (Unanimous)
• Awarded contracts for Laurel Park tennis court fence replacement ($86,412.00) and resurfacing ($188,338.40) (Unanimous)
• Appropriated $80,000 for Pine strEATS and $105,000 for Revive Los Alamitos Phase II Grant Programs (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-24 creating a part-time Economic Development Assistant position and authorized recruitment (4-1, Hibard voted no)

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission will review the Red Light Photo Enforcement Program and the Traffic Commission Status Log. The meeting also includes a request to approve the minutes from the March 13, 2024, regular meeting.

• Approval of March 13, 2024, meeting minutes
• Red Light Photo Enforcement Program staff report
• Traffic Commission Status Log staff report

The Los Alamitos Traffic Commission approved the minutes from its April 10, 2024 meeting. Staff presented updates on the Red Light Photo Enforcement Program, noting that cameras are synchronized with traffic signals and violations start at $100.00. The Commission also discussed upcoming projects, including the Los Alamitos Boulevard Striping Project and a Neighborhood Sign Survey launching June 17, 2024.

• Approved April 10, 2024 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Reviewed Red Light Photo Enforcement Program details
• Reviewed Traffic Commission Status Log (no changes made)
• Discussed upcoming Los Alamitos Boulevard Striping Project
• Discussed Neighborhood Sign Survey launching June 17, 2024
• Motioned to add one-way street with angled parking in Apartment Row to next agenda
• Motioned to review time limit parking signs at an upcoming meeting
• Motioned to discuss and create an e-bike plan at the next meeting

Budget Standing Committee

The Budget Standing Committee will review the fiscal year 2022-23 audit reports and discuss several administrative and financial matters. Discussion items include payroll automation, investment strategies, and park renovation funding.

• Receipt of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for June 30, 2023
• Review of City General Fund Reserve policy
• Requesting proposals for Council Chamber audio and video services
• Exploring options for outsourcing the payroll process
• Proposition 68 grant funding for Soroptimist Park Renovation

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Commission

The Commission will receive reports regarding the 37th annual Universal Waste Systems Fireworks Spectacular scheduled for July 3, 2024. Staff will also provide a preview of coordinated programs and events for Parks and Recreation Month in July.

• 37th annual Universal Waste Systems (UWS) Fireworks Spectacular at the Joint Forces Training Base
• Parks and Recreation Month programming preview

The Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Commission approved the minutes from its April 3 and May 1, 2024 meetings. Staff reported on upcoming events, including the July 3rd Fireworks Spectacular, summer programs starting June 10, and free indoor Pickleball in July. No new policies or budget items were voted on during this regular session.

• Approved minutes for April 3, 2024 meeting
• Approved minutes for May 1, 2024 meeting

City Council

The City Council will consider an emergency measure to repair a damaged gas line at the Police Department. This line feeds both the building and the city's emergency generator.

• Emergency Gas Line Repair: Resolution No. 2024-20 to authorize repairs not to exceed $100,000

The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-20 to address a leaking gas line serving the Police Department and the city's emergency generator. The City Manager is authorized to execute a repair contract not to exceed $100,000.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-20 for urgent gas line repairs (3-0)
• Authorized City Manager to execute repair contract up to $100,000 (3-0)

City Council

The City Council approved the annual operating budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year and updated the Master Fee Schedule with a 4% increase. Other actions included awarding a tree maintenance contract and adopting a new travel reimbursement policy.

• Adopted FY 2024-25 Annual Operating Budget (Unanimous)
• Approved 4% increase to Master Fee Schedule via Resolution 2024-19 (Unanimous)
• Awarded tree maintenance contract to West Coast Arborists, Inc. not to exceed $105,000 annually (Unanimous)
• Ratified warrants from April 1 to April 30, 2024, for $1,663,099.58 (Unanimous)
• Adopted Revised Administrative Regulation 6.2 - City Council Travel and Reimbursement Policy (Unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2024-01 regarding noise standard exemptions for construction and maintenance (Unanimous)
• Approved RFP 2024-05 for animal control and sheltering services (Unanimous)
• Authorized $10,182.50 retention release for Bloomfield Street Improvement Project (Unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review a request for a conditional use permit to allow a health and fitness facility in a warehouse. The commission will also receive a presentation regarding the preliminary draft budget for fiscal years 2024-25 and 2025-26.

• Conditional Use Permit 24-01 for a health/fitness facility at 3620 Briggeman Drive
• Presentation regarding the preliminary draft budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25 and FY25-26
• Approval of Planning Commission/Subdivision Committee minutes from February 28, 2024

General

The Budget Standing Committee will conduct a second review of the preliminary draft budget for fiscal years 2024-25 and 2025-26. The meeting also includes closed sessions for labor negotiations with various employee organizations and property negotiations regarding 10911 Oak St.

• Second review of preliminary draft budget for FY 2024-25 and FY 2025-26
• Labor negotiations with Teamsters Local 911
• Labor negotiations with Police Officers Association Employees
• Property negotiations regarding 10911 Oak St.

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Commission

The Commission will receive updates on the Community Center construction following storm damage. Staff will also provide previews of upcoming summer programs and an update on the Aquatics program.

• Community Center construction update regarding $1,790,952 in total storm damage repairs
• Summer Programs & Events preview
• Aquatics Program update

The Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Commission approved the minutes of its February 7, 2024 and March 6, 2024 regular meetings. The rest of the meeting consisted of staff reports and announcements, including a Community Center construction update, a summer programs preview, an aquatics program update, and a presentation on the proposed General Fund draft budget for FY24-25 and FY25-26. No other substantive decisions were recorded; the meeting adjourned at 8:01 p.m.

• Approved minutes of the February 7, 2024 regular meeting (Gallagher/Bandak, carried)
• Approved minutes of the March 6, 2024 regular meeting (Beck/Bandak, carried)
• Received staff report on Community Center construction update (no action recorded)
• Received staff report on summer programs and events preview (no action recorded)
• Received staff report on aquatics program update (no action recorded)
• Heard budget presentation overview of proposed General Fund draft budget for FY24-25 and FY25-26 (no action recorded)

City Council

The City Council will review a four-year memorandum of understanding with the Los Alamitos Police Officers Association. Additionally, the council is considering a resolution to establish salaries and benefits for non-represented employees.

• Memorandum of Understanding with Los Alamitos Police Officers’ Association (effective April 1, 2024 through June 30, 2028)
• Resolution establishing salaries and benefits for Non-Represented Employees

The City Council adopted a four-year agreement with the police officers' association. The Council also approved a resolution establishing salaries and benefits for non-represented employees following a compensation study.

• Approved four-year MOU with Los Alamitos Police Officers Association effective April 1, 2024 through June 30, 2028 (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-13 establishing salaries and benefits for non-represented employees (3-2)

General

The Budget Standing Committee will review the preliminary draft budget for fiscal years 2024-25 and 2025-26. The committee is also scheduled to discuss a revised City Council Travel Policy and future discussion items.

• Preliminary Draft Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25 and Fiscal Year 2025-26
• Revised Administrative Regulation 6.2 - City Council Travel Policy
• Labor negotiations with Teamsters Local 911
• Labor negotiations with Executive Management, Non-Represented
• Labor negotiations with Police Officers Association

City Council

The City Council will discuss labor negotiations in closed session and review various city projects. Key items include funding for the Community Center rehabilitation and new noise standard exemptions.

• Ratification of warrants totaling $4,197,696.06
• Laurel Park Tennis Court fence replacement and resurfacing RFPs
• Los Alamitos Police Department vehicle canopy project bids
• $1,147,610 General Fund appropriation for Community Center rehabilitation
• Ordinance 2024-01 regarding construction and property maintenance noise exemptions

The City Council ratified $4.2 million in warrants and approved a construction contract for the Community Center Rehabilitation Project, capped at $1,377,132. They also introduced Ordinance 2024-01 regarding noise exemptions for construction and maintenance, setting it for adoption with an 8:00 a.m. Saturday start time. Several requests for proposals were authorized for tennis court repairs and police vehicle canopies.

• Ratified March 2024 warrants totaling $4,197,696.06 (5-0)
• Approved Community Center rehab contract with KYA Group, not to exceed $1,377,132 (3-2)
• Introduced Ordinance 2024-01 on noise exemptions for first reading (5-0)
• Authorized bids for Laurel Park tennis court fence replacement (3-2)
• Authorized bids for Laurel Park tennis court resurfacing and pickleball conversion (3-2)
• Authorized bids for Police Department vehicle canopy project (3-2)
• Authorized consulting agreement for November 2024 election ballot outreach (3-2)
• Received and filed report on Council member compensation (5-0)

Senior Advisory Advocate Committee

The committee will hold a roundtable discussion regarding the goal of the Senior Services Master Plan. Members are also tasked with advising on survey content, establishing focus groups, and discussing content areas for the plan.

• Roundtable discussion on Senior Services Master Plan goal
• Discussion of survey content and focus group establishment
• Oath of Office for newly appointed committee members
• Appointment of committee members

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission will review results from a community survey regarding permit parking and street sweeping schedules. The commission will also receive information about the new California daylighting law, AB 413.

• Review of neighborhood permit parking and street sweeping survey results
• Information on the new California daylighting law (AB 413)
• Approval of March 13, 2024, meeting minutes

The Traffic Commission approved the minutes from the March 13, 2024, meeting. The commission discussed the new California Daylighting Law and street sweeping survey results, but no formal actions were taken on those items. The commission also voted to invite a Southern California Edison representative to the next meeting.

• Approved March 13, 2024, Regular Meeting Minutes (5-0)
• Approved adding a Southern California Edison Representative to the next meeting agenda (7-0)

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Commission

The Commission will review staff reports regarding the Employee of the Quarter, senior programs, and the Serve Los Al event. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from previous meetings.

• Approval of February 7, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approval of March 6, 2024 meeting minutes
• Employee of the Quarter report
• Senior Programs update
• Serve Los Al event and networking committee information

The Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Commission met on April 3, 2024 and received staff reports on the Employee of the Quarter, senior programs, and the Serve Los Al event. Commissioners also heard updates on 2024 UWS Race on the Base registration and a recap of the March 30, 2024 Spring Carnival. The minutes record no substantive decisions, votes, or approvals; the meeting adjourned at 7:44 p.m.

City Council

The City Council will review the mid-year General Fund budget and financial projections for fiscal year 2023-24. Discussion items include a potential name change for the Apartment Row neighborhood and results from a parking and street sweeping survey.

• Ratification of warrants totaling $1,702,650.18
• Signing and striping improvements on Los Alamitos Boulevard between Katella Avenue and Coyote Creek Trail
• Request for Proposal for Citywide Tree Maintenance Services
• Purchase of playground and fitness equipment for Labourdette Park for $297,238
• Side letter agreements for Employee of the Quarter for Teamsters Local 911 and Police Officers Association

The City Council ratified over $1.7 million in warrants and approved several mid-year budget appropriations totaling $1.33 million. The council also authorized the purchase of playground equipment for Labourdette Park and approved plans for road striping improvements.

• Ratified warrants from Feb 1 to Feb 29, 2024, for $1,702,650.18 (3-2)
• Approved mid-year budget appropriations including $626,000 for Development Services and $168,000 for Police (3-2)
• Authorized $297,238 for Labourdette Park playground and fitness equipment
• Approved plans and bid solicitation for Los Alamitos Boulevard signing and striping improvements
• Approved RFP 2024-01 for Citywide Tree Maintenance Services
• Adopted Resolutions 2024-10 and 2024-11 for Employee of the Quarter side letter agreements
• Directed staff to survey residents on renaming Apartment Row with three options and a write-in
• Received and filed Neighborhood Permit Parking and Street Sweeping Survey Results

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission will consider a request from the Orange County Fire Authority to extend the red curb in front of the Alamitos West Skilled Nursing Facility. The Commission will also review the Traffic Commission Status Log.

• Red curb extension request for 3902 Katella Avenue (Alamitos West Skilled Nursing Facility)
• Traffic Commission Status Log review

The Traffic Commission approved a request to extend the red curb 20 feet west of the fire hydrant at 3902 Katella Avenue, near the Alamitos West Skilled Nursing Facility, on a 4-1 vote with Commissioner Marchese opposed. The commission also approved the February 14, 2024 meeting minutes and voted 5-0 to request that the Daylighting Law and the Neighborhood Parking and Street Sweeping Survey be brought back as itemized staff reports at the next meeting. Most of the meeting consisted of staff updates and commissioner questions on topics including potholes, street flooding, and a sidewalk repair project; no other formal actions were taken.

• Approved red curb extension 20 feet west of the fire hydrant at 3902 Katella Avenue (4-1, Marchese opposed)
• Approved February 14, 2024 regular meeting minutes (5-0)
• Requested Daylighting Law be itemized as a staff report at the next meeting (5-0)
• Requested Neighborhood Parking and Street Sweeping Survey be broken down by neighborhood and itemized as a staff report (5-0)
• Voted to adjourn until April 10, 2024 (5-0)

General

The Budget Standing Committee will review the Mid-Year General Fund budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24 and its projection through June 30, 2024. The committee will also conduct closed sessions regarding labor negotiations with several employee organizations.

• Mid-Year General Fund Budget Review and Financial Update for Fiscal Year 2023-24
• Labor negotiation conference with Teamsters Local 911
• Labor negotiation conference with Executive Management, Non-Represented
• Labor negotiation conference with Police Officers Association Employees

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Commission

The Commission will conduct its annual reorganization by electing a Chair and Vice Chair. Members will also vote on music categories for the 2024 Summer Concert Series and select site amenity options for the Labourdette Park Project. Staff will also provide updates on spring programs and new contract classes.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Vote on top eight music categories for the Summer Concert Series
• Selection of site amenities for the Labourdette Park Project
• Update on Spring 2024 programs and events

The Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Commission reorganized its leadership, unanimously electing Commissioner Bandak as Chair and Commissioner Beck as Vice Chair. The commission also selected the blue playground design and Option A amenities for the Labourdette Park Project. Staff provided updates on upcoming spring programs, concert series rankings, and construction projects.

• Commissioner Bandak elected Chair (5-0 roll call vote)
• Commissioner Beck elected Vice Chair (5-0 roll call vote)
• Blue playground design and Option A amenities selected for Labourdette Park Project
• Minutes approval item listed but no vote recorded in text

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a site development permit for a medical office building at 10852 Kyle Street. The commission will also receive results from a community survey regarding neighborhood permit parking and street sweeping schedules.

• Site Development Permit 23-02: 19,328 sq. ft. medical office building at 10852 Kyle Street
• Neighborhood permit parking and street sweeping survey results discussion

The Planning Commission reorganized its leadership and approved a conditional use permit for a tutoring and education center. The commission also accepted a street dedication along Katella Avenue for an OCTA interchange project.

• Appointed Commissioner Cuilty as Chair (7-0)
• Appointed Commissioner Zellmer as Vice Chair (7-0)
• Approved Special Meeting minutes of December 5, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved street dedication along Katella Avenue for OCTA I-605 project (7-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for a Tutoring and Education Center (7-0)

City Council

The City Council will review an appeal regarding a denied permit for a multi-family building at 10912 Walnut Street. Other items include approving a grant for the Community Center renovation and authorizing the purchase of an armored police vehicle. The council will also discuss property negotiations and labor agreements in closed session.

• Purchase of Lenco BearCat armored tactical vehicle for $380,868
• Construction services bid for Sterns Park Rehab Project at 3871 Farquhar Avenue
• Acceptance of state grant funds for the Civic Center Renovation Project
• Street dedication at 3131 Katella Avenue for road improvements
• Public hearing regarding a four-unit residential project at 10912 Walnut Street

The City Council overturned a Planning Commission denial to approve a four-unit residential building at 10912 Walnut Street. The council also authorized several infrastructure projects, including a park rehabilitation and the purchase of an armored police vehicle.

• Approved construction of a four-unit building at 10912 Walnut Street (Unanimous)
• Approved $380,868 purchase of a Lenco BearCat armored tactical vehicle (Unanimous)
• Awarded $1,115,387 contract to Western State Builders, Inc. for Sterns Park Rehab Project (Unanimous)
• Joined the Orange County Housing Finance Trust (3-1-0)
• Ratified warrants from Jan 1 to Jan 31, 2024, totaling $1,561,198.03 (4-1)
• Appointed Elliott Singer to the Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts Commission (Unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-07 updating the Records Management Program (Unanimous)
• Appointed Mayor Pro Tem Hasselbrink to the Senior Advisory Advocate Committee (Unanimous)

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission will discuss feedback from a community survey regarding neighborhood permit parking and street sweeping schedules. The meeting also includes reviewing the commission's status log and approving minutes from the January 10, 2024, meeting.

• Neighborhood Permit Parking and Street Sweeping Survey discussion
• Approval of January 10, 2024, meeting minutes
• Traffic Commission Status Log review

The Traffic Commission approved the minutes from the January 10, 2024, meeting. The commission discussed neighborhood permit parking and street sweeping surveys, but no formal actions were taken on those items. Staff reported that new red-light cameras will be installed at two Katella Avenue intersections.

• Approved January 10, 2024, Regular Meeting Minutes with revisions (7-0)

Budget Standing Committee

The Budget Standing Committee will review a proposed budget restructuring and potential charter amendment for the November 5, 2024, General Municipal Election. The meeting also includes discussions on digitizing city records and an update regarding HdL sales tax.

• Proposed budget restructuring
• Charter amendment considerations for the November 5, 2024, General Municipal Election
• Digitization of Police and Finance Department records
• HdL Sales Tax report update
• Labor negotiations with Teamsters Local 911, Executive Management, and Police Officers Association

General

The Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Commission will review community feedback regarding a neighborhood permit parking and street sweeping survey. The meeting also includes the presentation of a $750 Los Alamitos Volunteer Program scholarship and reports on department accomplishments and teen programs.

• $750 LAVP Scholarship awarded to Michael Yoon
• Neighborhood Permit Parking and Street Sweeping Survey discussion
• 2023 Recreation & Community Services Department accomplishments report
• Teen Programs report (LAVP, CIT, Teen Expo)

The Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Commission presented a $750 LAVP Scholarship Award to Michael Yoon. The commission approved the minutes from the January 11, 2024, special meeting. Staff provided reports on 2023 accomplishments, teen programs, and a neighborhood parking survey.

• Approved minutes for the Special Meeting of January 11, 2024
• Presented $750 LAVP Scholarship Award to Michael Yoon

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct its annual reorganization to elect a Chair and Vice Chair. The body will also consider a street dedication for Katella Avenue and a conditional use permit for an education center.

• Annual election of Planning Commission Chair and Vice Chair
• Street dedication of 4,011 S.F. at 3131 Katella Avenue for OCTA interchange improvements
• Conditional Use Permit for a tutoring and education center at 10900 Los Alamitos Blvd., Suites 145, 146, 148, & 150

The Planning Commission appointed Commissioner Cuilty as Chair and Commissioner Zellmer as Vice Chair in a 7/0 vote each. It approved the December 5, 2023 special meeting minutes, accepted a street dedication along Katella Avenue at 3191 Katella Avenue for the OCTA I-605 interchange project, and approved a conditional use permit for a tutoring and education center, all by 7/0 votes. The meeting adjourned to February 28, 2024.

• Appointed Commissioner Cuilty as Chair (7/0)
• Appointed Commissioner Zellmer as Vice Chair (7/0)
• Approved December 5, 2023 special meeting minutes (7/0)
• Approved street dedication along Katella Avenue at 3191 Katella Avenue for OCTA I-605 interchange project (7/0)
• Approved conditional use permit for a tutoring and education center (7/0)

City Council

The City Council will review updates to the travel policy and personnel manual. They are also considering a contract for street rehabilitation and a transit application.

• $207,000 contract award to Hardy & Harper, Inc. for Bloomfield Neighborhood Street Rehabilitation Project
• Ratification of warrants totaling $1,324,048.35 from December 2023
• Adoption of revised City Council Travel Policy (Administrative Regulation 6.2)
• Resolution to submit a transit application to the Orange County Transportation Authority

The Los Alamitos City Council ratified December 2023 warrants totaling $1,324,048.35 in a 3-2 vote. The Council also approved a $207,000 construction contract for the Bloomfield Neighborhood Street Rehabilitation Project and adopted updates to the Personnel Policies Manual and City Council Travel Policy. Two items were pulled from the consent calendar for discussion but were ultimately approved by narrow margins.

• Ratified December 2023 warrants ($1,324,048.35) (3-2)
• Approved Bloomfield Street Rehabilitation contract ($207,000) to Hardy & Harper, Inc.
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-01 updating Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual
• Adopted Revised Administrative Regulation 6.2 - City Council Travel Policy (3-2)
• Received and filed FY 2021-2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (3-2)
• Approved 2024 Budget Calendar
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-02 for OCTA Community-Based Transit/Circulator application
• Closed session held regarding 4370 Farquhar Avenue; no reportable action

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission will consider a plan to modify striping on Los Alamitos Boulevard between Katella Avenue and Coyote Creek to include bike lanes. The commission will also discuss corner improvements at the intersections of Los Alamitos Boulevard with Rossmoor Way and Bradbury Road for ADA compliance. Additionally, the commission will hold its annual reorganization to elect a Chair and Vice Chair.

• Proposed striping modification on Los Alamitos Boulevard to include bike lanes
• Corner improvements at Los Alamitos Boulevard, Rossmoor Way, and Bradbury Road for ADA compliance
• Annual election of the Traffic Commission Chair and Vice Chair

The Traffic Commission approved a conceptual striping plan for bike lanes on Los Alamitos Boulevard and corner improvements at Rossmoor Way and Bradbury Road. The commission also conducted its annual reorganization to elect new leadership.

• Appointed Commissioner Murphy as Chair (7-0)
• Appointed Commissioner Mejia as Vice Chair (7-0)
• Approved November 8, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved conceptual striping of Los Alamitos Boulevard between Katella Avenue and Coyote Creek with right turn lane revisions (7-0)
• Approved conceptual corner improvements at Los Alamitos Boulevard at Rossmoor Way and Bradbury Road (6-1)

General

The Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Commission is holding a special meeting to elect a Chair and Vice Chair. The commission will also discuss the Senior Services Master Plan and select 2024 L.A.V.P. Scholarship recipients.

• Election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Selection of 2024 L.A.V.P. Scholarship recipients
• Appointment of a representative for the Senior Services Master Plan