Los Alamitos public meetings in 2024
44 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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