Los Alamitos public meetings in 2025

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting Ordinance 2025-13 updating accessory dwelling unit regulations per state law, ratify $2.23 million in warrants, and reorganize by electing a new mayor and mayor pro tem. Other items include participating in the state beverage container recycling program and clarifying workers' compensation coverage for volunteers.

• Adopt Ordinance 2025-13 to amend ADU regulations (ZOA 25-04)
• Ratify warrants for $2,230,182.05 for November 2025
• Adopt Resolution 2025-39 to join CalRecycle Beverage Container Recycling City/County Payment Program for FY 2025-26
• Adopt Resolution 2025-42 declaring volunteers as employees for workers' compensation
• Annual City Council reorganization: elect Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem, appoint representatives to agencies

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission will discuss the Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) for the Pine Street Project. This project aims to transform the corridor into a walkable mixed-use Town Center district with complete-street improvements.

• Discussion of Pine Street Project PS&E including new sidewalks, ADA enhancements, LED lighting, and an entry plaza
• Review of the Traffic Commission Status Log
• Approval of October 8, 2025 meeting minutes

The commission voted 7‑0 to approve the regular meeting minutes from October 8, 2025. Commissioners discussed the Pine Street Project, receiving clarifications on bike lanes, landscaping, funding, parking, traffic lights, construction schedule, and possible bike racks and cameras. The planned reorganization and recruitment to reduce the commission from seven to five members was postponed until further notice. No other motions were adopted.

• Approved October 8, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Postponed commission reorganization and recruitment (no vote recorded)

Budget Standing Committee

The Budget Standing Committee will review and discuss several items including the impacts of Senate Bill 707 (Brown Act modernization), a potential ballot measure for the Transit Occupancy Tax (TOT) on the November 2026 election, purchase policy changes, the annual audit for FY 2024-25, and issuing credit cards for council member travel. Closed session will cover labor negotiations with three employee groups and a city manager performance evaluation.

• Discussion of SB 707 Brown Act modernization and required operational changes
• Consideration of a ballot measure for Transit Occupancy Tax (TOT) for November 2026 election
• Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (audit) for fiscal year ending June 30, 2025
• Purchase policy approval authority and Cal Card purchases
• Proposal to issue credit cards for council member travel expenses

City Council

The City Council will vote on a minimum wage increase effective January 1, 2026, adopt the 2025 California Building and Fire Codes, and finalize zoning changes for donation boxes. Consent items include warrants totaling $3,271,037.53, an investment policy update, and plans for the Oak Street improvement project. The Council will also approve a license for Sunburst Field and related landscape and sweeping service amendments.

• Adopt Resolution No. 2025-35 increasing the minimum hourly wage effective Jan 1, 2026 and creating two part-time positions
• Adopt Ordinances No. 2025-09 and 2025-10 adopting the 2025 California Building Code and Fire Code with local amendments
• Adopt Ordinances No. 2025-11 and 2025-12 regulating thrift stores, donation boxes, and unattended donation boxes
• Approve plans and specifications for Oak Street Improvement Project (grind and overlay from Katella Ave to Sausalito St) and authorize bid solicitation
• Authorize a Short-Term Revocable License with Joint Forces Training Base for Sunburst Field at 11212 America Drive

The Council ratified October warrants totaling $3,271,037.53 (4‑0). A consent calendar was unanimously adopted, including updates to the investment policy, Measure M2 expenditure report, a minimum‑wage schedule, and adoption of the 2025 California Building and Fire Codes. Ordinances were passed to amend zoning for donation boxes and thrift stores. The Council approved the Oak Street Improvement Project plans and authorized solicitation of bids, and authorized a short‑term revocable license for Sunburst Field.

• Approved October warrants for $3,271,037.53 (4‑0)
• Unanimously adopted consent calendar items (investment policy update, Measure M2 report, minimum wage schedule)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑09 and 2025‑10 to adopt 2025 California Building and Fire Codes
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑11 and 2025‑12 amending zoning for donation boxes and thrift stores
• Approved Oak Street Improvement Project plans and authorized bid solicitation
• Authorized Mayor to execute short‑term revocable license for Sunburst Field
• Approved Amendment No. 1 to Landscape Maintenance Services ($2,037/month, $17,925.60 appropriation)
• Approved Amendment No. 2 to Sweeping Services ($302.42/month, $14,916.74 appropriation)

Budget Standing Committee

The Budget Standing Committee will consider approving minutes from its October 6 meeting, discuss items for future consideration, and then hold closed sessions with labor negotiators regarding contracts with Executive Management, Teamsters Local 911, and the Police Officers Association.

• Closed session: labor negotiations with Executive Management (City Manager Chet Simmons as negotiator)
• Closed session: labor negotiations with Teamsters Local 911
• Closed session: labor negotiations with Police Officers Association
• Consent calendar: approve minutes of October 6, 2025 special meeting
• Discussion of items for future consideration

City Council

The City Council will vote on two contracts: a $4,634,971.16 agreement with KYA Group to remodel Community Center 2 into a multipurpose space including council chambers and an emergency operations center, and a $379,062.71 five-year contract with Axon Enterprise for police body-worn cameras. The meeting is a special session with public comment allowed before decisions.

• Resolution 2025-32: Agreement with KYA Group for Community Center 2 remodel at $4,634,971.16
• Authorization for City Manager to execute construction agreement with KYA Group for $3,422,976.93
• Five-year Master Services Agreement with Axon Enterprise for body-worn cameras totaling $344,602.46
• 10% contingency of $34,460.25 approved for unforeseen camera costs
• Use of California Multiple Award Schedule (CMAS) and Sourcewell cooperative purchasing for both contracts

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for a seven-foot-tall wrought-iron fence with gates at St. Hedwig Catholic School (3591 Orangewood Ave) for safety and security. The consent calendar includes approval of previous meeting minutes. The commission will also consider a CEQA categorical exemption for the project.

• Public hearing on CUP 25-03 for 7-foot wrought-iron fence at St. Hedwig Catholic School (3591 Orangewood Ave, APN 130-741-11)
• Consent calendar: approval of meeting minutes

The commission approved Resolution 25‑06, granting a Conditional Use Permit (CUP 25‑03) for a seven‑foot wrought‑iron fence with gates in front of St. Hedwig Catholic School’s modular buildings and playground, with a 4‑0 vote. It also approved the September 24, 2025 Planning Commission minutes by a 4‑0 vote. The November 26 regular meeting was cancelled and the commission agreed to hold a special meeting on November 12, 2025 if needed.

• Approved September 24, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (4‑0)
• Approved Conditional Use Permit (CUP 25‑03) for fence at St. Hedwig Catholic School (Resolution 25‑06) (4‑0)
• Cancelled November 26, 2025 regular Planning Commission meeting (announced)
• Agreed to hold a special Planning Commission meeting on November 12, 2025 if items arise

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on zoning updates regarding thrift stores and donation boxes. The body will also consider adopting updated 2025 building and fire codes and ratifying September warrants.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 2025-11 and 2025-12 regarding donation boxes and zoning
• Ratification of warrants from September 1 to September 30, 2025, for $1,846,796.02
• Adoption of 2025 California Building Standards and Fire Codes (Ordinances 2025-09 and 2025-10)
• Release of $76,170.36 in construction retention for FY 2022/2023 Street Improvements Project
• Resolution of opposition to Proposition 50 regarding Congressional Redistricting

The Council adopted a resolution taking an official position against Proposition 50. It ratified September warrants totaling $1,846,796.02. The Council authorized the Mayor to execute a bus‑shelter license amendment with Clear Channel and accepted the Notice of Completion for the FY 2022‑23 street improvements, releasing $76,170.36. Ordinances 2025‑11, 2025‑12, 2025‑09 and 2025‑10 were introduced for first reading and waived of further reading.

• Adopted resolution opposing Proposition 50 (unanimous)
• Ratified September 2025 warrants for $1,846,796.02 (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to execute Amendment No. 12 bus shelter license (no fiscal impact, unanimous)
• Accepted Notice of Completion for FY 2022‑23 street improvements and released $76,170.36 retention (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 2025‑11 (thrift store/donation box regulations) for first reading, waived further reading (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 2025‑12 (unattended donation boxes) for first reading, waived further reading (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance Nos. 2025‑09 and 2025‑10 (2025 Building and Fire Codes) for first reading, waived further reading, set for adoption (unanimous)

Traffic Commission

The Los Alamitos Traffic Commission will review citizen concerns regarding lane striping on Los Alamitos Boulevard and consider options for a loading/unloading zone on Reagan Street. The body will also discuss pavement markings on Cerritos Avenue to improve safety for a business driveway.

• Review lane striping on Los Alamitos Boulevard
• Discuss loading/unloading zone on Reagan Street
• Consider pavement markings on Cerritos Avenue
• Approve August and September Traffic Commission minutes
• Review Bloomfield Avenue Active Transportation Plan

The Traffic Commission approved a loading/unloading zone on Los Alamitos Boulevard with signage for Monday‑Thursday 3:30 pm‑8:00 pm (6‑0 vote). It also approved pavement markings modification at the Cerritos Avenue and Humboldt Avenue intersection to use a 90‑foot taper (6‑0 vote). Earlier agenda items included approving the August 13 and September 10, 2025 meeting minutes (both 5‑0 votes) and directing the traffic engineer to study a merging lane north of Katella Avenue (5‑0 vote).

• Approved loading zone addition on red curb with signage Mon‑Thu 3:30‑8pm (6‑0)
• Approved pavement markings modification at Cerritos Ave/W Humboldt Ave to use 90‑foot taper (6‑0)
• Approved August 13, 2025 Traffic Commission minutes (5‑0)
• Approved September 10, 2025 Traffic Commission minutes (5‑0)
• Directed traffic engineer to examine merging lane north of Katella Ave (5‑0)

General

The Los Alamitos Budget Standing Committee will hold a special meeting to review the first-quarter budget-to-actual comparison for fiscal year 2025-26 and decide whether to issue a Request for Proposals for banking services. The committee will also approve prior meeting minutes and discuss items for future consideration. Closed-session labor negotiations with three employee groups are scheduled.

• Review of Budget to Actual Comparison for Quarter 1 of Fiscal Year 2025-26
• Approval of issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Banking Services
• Closed-session conference with labor negotiator for Executive Management, Non-Represented employees
• Closed-session conference with labor negotiator for Teamsters Local 911
• Closed-session conference with labor negotiator for Police Officers Association

City Council

The City Council is holding a special meeting on October 6, 2025. The agenda is primarily procedural and consists of a closed session to discuss anticipated litigation.

• Closed session conference with legal counsel regarding one potential case of anticipated litigation

In a closed‑session meeting, the City Council voted unanimously (4‑0) to direct staff to bring a formal censure resolution against Council Member Hibard to the regular meeting on November 17, 2025. The vote was recorded after reviewing an investigation report on alleged misconduct. No other actions were taken.

• Directed staff to bring formal censure of Council Member Hibard to Nov 17 regular meeting (4‑0)

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Commission

This special meeting includes receiving an updated Commission Handbook, a report on marketing strategies for seasonal programs, and consideration of nominees for the 2025 California Park & Recreation Society District 10 Volunteer Merit Award.

• Receive and file updated Boards, Commissions, and Committees Policy Handbook
• Receive report on Department Marketing Strategies for seasonal programs and events
• Consider and select nominee(s) for the CPRS District 10 Volunteer Merit Award

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on ZOA 25-04, a state-mandated update to Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) regulations in the Los Alamitos Municipal Code. The Commission will vote on a resolution recommending that the City Council adopt the ordinance. Other items include receiving the updated Boards, Commissions, and Committees Policy Handbook and approving the August 27, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on ZOA 25-04: amending Section 17.28.020 of the Municipal Code for ADU regulations to comply with state law
• Presentation and receive-and-file of the updated Boards, Commissions, and Committees Policy Handbook
• Approval of August 27, 2025 Planning Commission minutes

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and consider adopting Ordinance No. 2025-06 to regulate group homes and sober living facilities, addressing resident concerns about neighborhood impacts. They will also update the Master Fee Schedule for fiscal year 2025-2026 and adopt the 2025 California Building Standards Code and Fire Code. Consent items include ratifying $3,173,770.39 in warrants and appointing voting delegates for the League of California Cities conference.

• Public hearing and adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-06 regulating group homes and sober living facilities
• Public hearing to adopt Master Fee Schedule update for FY 2025-26
• Ratify warrants totaling $3,173,770.39 for August 2025
• Appoint Mayor Hasselbrink as voting delegate for League of California Cities 2025 Annual Conference
• Adopt 2025 California Building Standards Code and Fire Code (Ordinances 2025-07 and 2025-08)

The council ratified $3.17 million in warrants and approved several consent‑calendar items, including appointing a voting delegate and adopting a policy handbook. It also adopted Ordinance 2025‑06 to regulate group homes and sober‑living facilities, approved participation in the FY 2026/27 Community Development Block Grant program, amended the master fee schedule, and adopted the 2025 California Building and Fire Codes.

• Ratified warrants for $3,173,770.39 (unanimously carried)
• Approved consent calendar: appointed Mayor Shelley Hasselbrink as voting delegate and Mayor Pro Tem Tanya Doby as alternate (unanimously carried)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑27, adopting the Boards, Commissions, and Committees Policy Handbook (unanimously carried)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑06, regulating group homes and sober‑living facilities (adopted)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑30, approving participation in FY 2026/27 Community Development Block Grant program (adopted)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑29, amending the Master Fee Schedule (unanimously carried)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑07, adopting the 2025 California Building Standards Code (unanimously carried)
• Adopted Ordinance 2025‑08, adopting the 2025 California Fire Code (unanimously carried)

Traffic Commission

The Los Alamitos Traffic Commission will meet to discuss a request from the Los Alamitos Unified School District to establish a school bus zone on Oak Street. The staff report recommends approval of the zone to address traffic flow issues during school drop-off and pick-up times.

• Approval of August 13, 2025 Traffic Commission Minutes
• Discussion of LAUSD request for school bus zone on Oak Street

The commission voted 6‑1 to approve the Los Alamitos Unified School District’s request for a school bus zone on Oak Street. It also voted 7‑0 to place a September oral comment about a right‑turn lane at North Los Alamitos Boulevard/Florista Street on the October 8 agenda. Approval of the August 13, 2025 meeting minutes was deferred to the October 8 meeting.

• Approved Los Alamitos Unified School District Request for School Bus Zone (Oak Street) – vote 6‑1
• Approved motion to agendize September oral comment on right‑turn lane (North Los Alamitos Blvd/Florista St) for Oct 8 meeting – vote 7‑0
• Deferred approval of August 13, 2025 meeting minutes to Oct 8, 2025 meeting

Planning Commission

The Los Alamitos Planning Commission will consider amending zoning regulations for thrift stores and landscaping, approve a permanent makeup business permit, and discuss using Community Development Block Grant funds for street repairs.

• Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) 25-03 to regulate thrift stores and donation boxes
• Conditional Use Permit (CUP 25-02) for permanent makeup business at 5072 Katella Ave.
• Approval of 2025-26 CDBG funding for street repair on Reagan Street
• Approval of June 25, 2025 Planning Commission Minutes
• Public hearing on zoning ordinance amendment and conditional use permit

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on Ordinance No. 2025-06, which would regulate group homes and sober living facilities by amending business license and zoning codes. The Council will also consider adopting the 2025 California Building Standards and Fire Codes, approve personnel reclassifications including a new Assistant City Manager position, and ratify warrants totaling $3,115,242.42.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2025-06 regulating group homes and sober living homes
• Adoption of 2025 California Building Standards Code and Fire Code (Ordinances 2025-07 & 2025-08)
• Reclassify Code Enforcement Officer to Neighborhood Preservation Officer (Resolution 2025-24)
• Create Assistant City Manager job description and update salary schedule (Resolution 2025-28)
• Award three-year storm drain maintenance contract to Ron's Maintenance Inc. for up to $112,860

The council ratified July 2025 warrants totaling $3,115,242.42 and approved a consent calendar that adopted several resolutions. It authorized a three‑year storm drain maintenance contract with Ron’s Maintenance, Inc. and the purchase of acoustic sound panels for the Community Center. The Fiscal Accountability Pledge, a commissioner handbook, and personnel changes for non‑represented employees were also adopted, and Ordinance No. 2025‑06 on group homes was introduced for first reading.

• Ratified July 2025 warrants for $3,115,242.42 (unanimously carried, Hibard absent)
• Approved Consent Calendar items, adopting Resolutions 2025‑24, 2025‑25, and 2025‑26 (unanimously carried, Hibard absent)
• Authorized Mayor to execute three‑year storm drain contract with Ron’s Maintenance, Inc., up to $112,860 total (unanimously carried, Hibard absent)
• Authorized procurement of acoustic sound panels for Community Center for $66,401.62 (unanimously carried, Hibard absent)
• Adopted Fiscal Accountability Pledge (unanimously carried, Hibard absent)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑27, the Commissioner Handbook (unanimously carried, Hibard absent)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑28, personnel changes for non‑represented employees (unanimously carried, Hibard absent)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 2025‑06 on group homes for first reading, waiving further reading (unanimously carried, Hibard absent)

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission will discuss and recommend up to two capital improvement projects for the 2025-26 fiscal year to add to the adopted budget. Commissioners will also receive updates on ongoing street projects, including Lexington Drive, bike lane, and Katella Avenue striping, and approve the June meeting minutes.

• Discuss and recommend up to two FY 25-26 CIP projects to City Council
• Approval of June Traffic Commission meeting minutes
• Progress update on Lexington Drive Project (CIP 23/24-09)
• Progress update on Los Alamitos Boulevard/Cerritos Bike Lane Project (CIP 23/24-06)
• Katella Avenue Striping Project (CIP 24/25-07) update

The commission approved the regular meeting minutes of June 11, 2025 by a 6‑0 vote. Commissioners moved item E4 (one‑way street with angled parking) and item E2 (guardrail) to different agenda sections. They denied the proposed crosswalk change at Katella Avenue/Cherry Street. Finally, they approved CIP Project option #2 (ADA and safety sidewalk enhancement) and option #3 (Bradbury & Rossmoor Way signal relocation), and also approved an alternate backup option #1 to replace intersection safety lights with LED, each by a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved June 11, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Moved item E4 (One-way Street with angled parking) – approved
• Moved item E2 to section D – approved
• Denied item A4 (Katella Avenue/Cherry Street crosswalk change) – approved
• Proceed with CIP Project option #2 ADA and Safety Enhancement of Sidewalk – approved (6-0)
• Proceed with CIP Project option #3 Bradbury & Rossmoor Way Signal Light Relocation – approved (6-0)
• Alternate: Proceed with CIP Project option #1 Replace Safety Lights at Intersection to LED – approved (6-0)

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Commission

The Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Commission will vote to approve the minutes of its regular meeting held on June 4, 2025. A staff report will present the schedule for 2025 park tours. The commission will also allow public oral comments and receive informational reports from staff and commissioners, with no action expected on those items.

• Approval of minutes for the regular meeting of June 4, 2025
• Staff report: 2025 Park Tours schedule
• Public oral communications (up to three‑minute remarks)
• Items from the Recreation & Community Services Department (informational)
• Commissioner reports (informational)

General

The Budget Standing Committee will review and consider approval of the draft Cost Recovery (User Fee) Study presented by Willdan Financial Services. The committee will also approve minutes from the July 7, 2025 special meeting. Closed session items involve labor negotiations with three employee groups: Executive Management, Teamsters Local 911, and Police Officers Association.

• Approval of minutes from July 7, 2025 special meeting
• Review and possible approval of Cost Recovery (User Fee) Study
• Closed session labor negotiations with Executive Management, Teamsters Local 911, and Police Officers Association

City Council

The City Council will consider consent items including a $197,150.65 construction contract award to Western State Builders for the Soroptimist Park Improvement Project, requiring an additional $52,000 from the General Fund. Other items include a fee waiver request for Precious Life Shelter, a response to the Orange County Grand Jury report on short-term rentals, and ratification of $2.35 million in June warrants.

• Award construction contract to Western State Builders for Soroptimist Park renovation (CIP 24/25-08) for $197,150.65 with a $20,500 contingency and $52,000 General Fund appropriation
• Waive Site Development Permit and Conditional Use Permit fees for Precious Life Shelter, a nonprofit social service facility
• Authorize Mayor to sign response to 2024-2025 Orange County Grand Jury report on short-term rentals
• Ratify warrants totaling $2,346,571.15 for June 1–30, 2025
• Approve City Council minutes of June 9, 2025

The City Council unanimously ratified June warrants totaling $2,346,571 and approved several consent‑calendar items, including a response to the Orange County Grand Jury on short‑term rentals and a fee waiver for the nonprofit Precious Life Shelter. The Council also awarded a $197,150 construction contract to Western State Builders for the Soroptimist Park Improvement Project, authorized the Mayor to sign the contract, allowed change orders up to $20,500, and appropriated $52,000 from the General Fund for the project.

• Ratified June 1‑30, 2025 warrants for $2,346,571 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 9, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to sign response to Orange County Grand Jury on short‑term rentals (unanimous)
• Waived SDP and CUP fees for Precious Life Shelter nonprofit (unanimous)
• Awarded $197,150 contract to Western State Builders for Soroptimist Park Improvement (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to execute the Soroptimist Park contract (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to approve change orders up to $20,500 for the park project (unanimous)
• Appropriated $52,000 from General Fund for Soroptimist Park, total budget $371,949 (unanimous)

General

The Budget Standing Committee will receive and file a report updating the Cost Recovery (User Fee) Study. It will also receive and file a report discussing potential new revenue sources. The committee will review upcoming topics presented by staff and approve the minutes from the May 5, 2025 special meeting.

• Approve minutes of the May 5, 2025 Budget Standing Committee special meeting
• Receive and file Cost Recovery (User Fee) Study report
• Receive and file report on potential new revenue sources
• Review upcoming topics presented by staff

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) 25-02, which proposes adding regulations for group homes and sober living facilities to the Los Alamitos Municipal Code. The Commission may adopt a resolution recommending the City Council approve the ordinance. The agenda also includes approval of the May 28, 2025 meeting minutes on the consent calendar.

• Public hearing on ZOA 25-02 to regulate group homes and sober living homes in all residential zones (R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, M-H)
• Proposed addition of Chapter 5.52 (Group Homes) and Section 17.28.290 to the Municipal Code
• Consent calendar: Approval of May 28, 2025 Planning Commission minutes

The commission approved the May 28, 2025 Planning Commission minutes with a 4‑0 vote. It also approved Zoning Ordinance Amendment 25‑02, which regulates group homes and sober living homes, also by a 4‑0 vote. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved May 28, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (4-0)
• Approved Zoning Ordinance Amendment 25-02 regulating group and sober living homes (4-0)

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission will meet to receive a presentation from the Police Department regarding E-Bike policy. The body will also review the Traffic Commission Status Log.

• E-Bike Policy Update presentation by Police
• Review of Traffic Commission Status Log

City Council

The City Council will vote on a $3.8M on-demand electric vehicle transportation services contract with Circuit Transit, Inc., and is set to adopt a water franchise ordinance for Golden State Water Company. The consent calendar includes approval of the annual appropriations limit for FY 2025-26, the Los Alamitos Museum Association budget, and authorization to bid for the Soroptimist Park Improvement Project. Several routine project approvals and notices of completion are also scheduled.

• Award $3,808,667 on-demand EV transportation services agreement to Circuit Transit, Inc.
• Adopt Ordinance No. 2025-05 granting a water franchise to Golden State Water Company
• Approve plans and authorize bidding for Soroptimist Park Improvement Project at 10822 Pine Street
• Adopt Resolution No. 2025-18 setting the annual appropriations limit for FY 2025-26
• Accept completion of CDBG Maple Street Improvements from Katella Avenue to Farquhar Avenue

The council unanimously approved a $3,808,667 agreement with Circuit Transit, Inc. for citywide on‑demand electric‑vehicle transportation and funded its first year with a $257,115 appropriation. It also ratified $2,318,584.85 in warrants, granted a water franchise to Golden State Water, set the FY 2025‑26 appropriations limit, adopted a $301,653 SB‑1 road‑project list, approved the Measure M2 capital‑improvement program, and authorized bids and completions for park and community‑center projects.

• Awarded Citywide On‑Demand EV Transportation Services Agreement to Circuit Transit, Inc. for $3,808,667 (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2025‑26 appropriations limit for the city (unanimous)
• Granted franchise to Golden State Water Company for water service infrastructure (unanimous)
• Ratified warrants for May 2025 totaling $2,318,584.85 (unanimous)
• Adopted SB‑1 project list for road improvements, $301,653 (unanimous)
• Approved Measure M2 Seven‑Year Capital Improvement Program (unanimous)
• Approved plans and authorized bid solicitation for Soroptimist Park Improvement Project (unanimous)
• Accepted Notice of Completion for Community Center Renovation Phase II and released $58,590.32 retention (unanimous)

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Commission

The Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Commission will receive presentations on the 2025 L.A.V.P Scholarship Awards and the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Annual Operating Budget. Staff reports cover the Universal Waste Systems July 4 Fireworks Spectacular at the Joint Forces Training Base and upcoming summer camps, classes, and programs. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from the April 2, 2025 regular meeting.

• Presentation of Fiscal Year 2025-26 Annual Operating Budget
• 2025 L.A.V.P Scholarship Awards presentation
• Staff report on Universal Waste Systems July 4 Fireworks Spectacular at Joint Forces Training Base
• Staff report on summer programs (camps, classes, programs)
• Approval of minutes from April 2, 2025 regular meeting

The Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Commission voted to approve the minutes of its regular meeting held on April 2, 2025. No other motions were taken; the remainder of the session consisted of staff reports, presentations, and commissioner updates.

• Approved minutes for the April 2, 2025 regular meeting (motion carried)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting with a presentation on the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and a consent calendar to approve the April 23, 2025 meeting minutes. No public hearings, rezonings, or major actions are scheduled; the agenda is largely procedural.

• Presentation of National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Systems (NPDES) – recommendation to receive and file
• Approval of April 23, 2025 Planning Commission minutes

The commission voted to approve the minutes from the April 23, 2025 meeting, with a 5‑0 vote. No other formal actions, approvals, or denials were recorded during this session. Staff provided updates on vacant‑property listings, upcoming summer events, and the I‑605/Katella Avenue improvement project.

• Approved April 23, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (5-0)

City Council

The Los Alamitos City Council will hold a public hearing to adopt the Fiscal Year 2025-26 operating and capital budget and consider a franchise agreement with Golden State Water Company. The meeting also includes the ratification of warrants, approval of policy resolutions, and a cooperative agreement with Cypress for a traffic signal.

• Adopt FY 2025-26 Annual Operating and Capital Budget
• Authorize Second Amendment to Waste Disposal Agreement with Orange County Waste and Recycling
• Authorize Cooperative Agreement with City of Cypress for Traffic Signal at Calle Lee and Cerritos Avenue
• Grant Franchise to Golden State Water Company
• Adopt Resolution No. 2025-16 Recovered Organic Waste Procurement Policy

The council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 2025‑19, approving the city’s operating budget for fiscal year 2025‑26. It also ratified April warrants totaling $3,398,071.91 and approved several consent‑calendar items, including waste‑procurement and speed‑hump policy resolutions, a waste‑disposal agreement amendment, and a traffic‑signal cooperative agreement with Cypress. The council introduced Ordinance No. 2025‑05 granting a franchise to Golden State Water and set it for adoption.

• Ratified April 1‑30, 2025 warrants for $3,398,071.91 (unanimous)
• Adopted FY 2025‑26 Annual Operating Budget (Resolution 2025‑19, unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑16: Recovered Organic Waste Procurement Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑17: Amendment to Speed Hump Policy (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to execute Second Amendment to Waste Disposal Agreement with Orange County Waste & Recycling (unanimous)
• Authorized Mayor to execute Cooperative Agreement with City of Cypress for traffic signal at Calle Lee & Cerritos Ave (unanimous)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 2025‑05 granting franchise to Golden State Water (first reading, unanimous)
• Approved City Council minutes from April 28, 2025 (unanimous)

Traffic Commission

The commission will hear the City Manager’s presentation of the annual operating budget for fiscal years 2025‑26 and 2026‑27. A public outreach manager from OCTA will present information on the I‑605/Katella Avenue project. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of the April 9 minutes and a status log report.

• Annual Operating Budget for FY 2025‑26 and FY 2026‑27 presented by City Manager Chet Simmons
• I‑605/Katella Avenue OCTA presentation by Public Outreach Section Manager Calina North
• Approval of minutes for the Traffic Commission meeting of April 9, 2025
• Traffic Commission Status Log staff report
• Items from the Development Services Department

General

The Budget Standing Committee is meeting to consider the draft budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26 and Fiscal Year 2026-27. The committee will discuss approving a public hearing and the adoption of Resolution No. 2025-XX to adopt the annual operating budget for FY 2025-26.

• Draft Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26 and Fiscal Year 2026-27
• Resolution No. 2025-XX regarding the Annual Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26
• Closed session labor negotiations with Executive Management, Non-Represented
• Closed session labor negotiations with Teamsters Local 911
• Closed session labor negotiations with Police Officers Association

City Council

The Los Alamitos City Council will consider Resolution 2025-13 to create an Economic Development Department and update non-represented employee job descriptions. Consent items include ratifying $3,953,479.25 in March warrants, extending Crimson California Pipeline's franchise for five years, setting a May 19 public hearing for Golden State Water's franchise, and authorizing an RFP for citywide on-demand EV transportation services. The council will also award contracts for Katella Avenue striping improvements ($98,373) and Soroptimist Park playground equipment ($86,218).

• Create an Economic Development Department under Resolution 2025-13
• Ratify $3,953,479.25 in March warrants
• Extend Crimson California Pipeline L.P. franchise for five years
• Authorize RFP for citywide on-demand EV transportation services
• Award $98,373 contract for Katella Avenue striping improvements

The council adopted Resolution 2025‑14, extending a five‑year franchise for Crimson California Pipeline L.P. to lay and use oil pipelines on city streets. It also approved participation in the FY2023 Urban Areas Security Initiative grant, authorized an on‑demand electric‑vehicle transportation RFP, and awarded contracts for street striping and park equipment. All items were carried unanimously or without recorded dissent.

• Unanimously ratified warrants for $3,953,479.25 (March 1‑31, 2025)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑14 extending a 5‑year franchise to Crimson California Pipeline L.P.
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑15 to hold a public hearing on May 19, 2025 for Golden State Water franchise
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑12 authorizing participation in FY2023 UASI grant program ($5,113,750)
• Approved RFP No. 2025‑10 for citywide on‑demand EV transportation services
• Awarded $98,373 contract to WGJ Enterprises Inc. (dba PCI) for Katella Avenue striping (total project $122,966)
• Authorized $86,218.05 purchase from Landscape Structures Inc. for Soroptimist Park playground equipment
• Accepted completion of Stern's Park Rehabilitation Project and authorized release of $57,167.29 retention

Planning Commission

The Los Alamitos Planning Commission will receive a presentation on the Development Services Department's fiscal year 2025‑26 operating budget. The commission will also approve the February 26, 2025 meeting minutes and hold a public hearing. Additional agenda items include discussion, staff reports, and commissioner reports.

• Presentation of the FY 2025‑26 Annual Operating Budget (Development Services)
• Approval of February 26, 2025 Planning Commission minutes
• Public hearing
• Discussion of agenda items
• Staff and commissioner reports

The Planning Commission approved the February 26, 2025 Planning Commission minutes with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. The meeting also included a presentation of the FY 2025‑26 operating budget and updates on park renovations, traffic improvements, and upcoming community events. No other actions were voted on.

• Approved February 26, 2025 Planning Commission minutes (5-0)

General

The Budget Standing Committee will approve the minutes from its April 3, 2025 special meeting. It will receive an update on the implementation of the UKG payroll processing system. The committee will review and discuss the draft budget for Fiscal Years 2025‑26 and 2026‑27 and give direction to staff. A closed session will be held for labor negotiations with the City Manager and employee groups.

• Approve minutes of the Budget Standing Committee Special Meeting on April 3, 2025
• Update on the UKG Payroll Processing System implementation
• Review and discuss the draft budget for Fiscal Years 2025‑26 and 2026‑27
• Closed‑session labor negotiations with City Manager Chet Simmons and Executive Management, Non‑Represented
• Closed‑session labor negotiations with City Manager Chet Simmons and Teamsters Local 911

Traffic Commission

The commission will receive a staff report describing three options to improve traffic at the Los Alamitos Boulevard and Cerritos Avenue intersection. Commissioners will consider the report and may file it for the record. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of March 12 minutes and a status log.

• Staff report on three improvement options for Los Alamitos Blvd & Cerritos Ave intersection
• Approval of minutes for the March 12, 2025 meeting
• Review of the Traffic Commission status log

The Traffic Commission approved the March 12, 2025 meeting minutes with a 5‑0 vote. No changes were made to the Traffic Commission Status Log. Commissioners requested an assessment for a painted stop bar at 11121 Bennington Street. The commission adjourned the meeting until May 14, 2025 with a unanimous 5‑0 vote.

• Approved March 12, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting until May 14, 2025 (5-0)

General

This special meeting of the Budget Standing Committee will review and discuss the draft budget for fiscal years 2025-26 and 2026-27, along with updates on business license processing and the Purchasing Authority Thresholds Policy. The committee will also enter closed session to negotiate labor contracts with executive management, Teamsters Local 911, and the Police Officers Association.

• Review draft budget for FY 2025-26 and 2026-27
• Discuss Purchasing Authority Thresholds Policy
• Update on business license processing
• Closed session labor negotiations with three employee groups
• Approve minutes of February 10, 2025 special meeting

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Commission

The Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Commission will hear staff reports on the Summer Concert Series, Senior Programming Next Steps, and Youth Sports Program Update. Commissioners will also select up to three award winners for the 2025 Los Alamitos Volunteer Program (L.A.V.P.) Scholarship. The agenda consists of informational reports and a selection decision with no ordinances or rezonings.

• Summer Concert Series report for upcoming season
• Senior Programming Next Steps overview
• Youth Sports Program Update review and preview
• LAVP Scholarship Award Nominations – select up to three winners
• Approval of minutes from February 5, 2025

The Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Commission approved the minutes from its regular meeting on February 5, 2025. No other motions, approvals, denials, or tabled items were recorded. The remainder of the agenda consisted of staff reports and announcements.

• Approved minutes of Feb 5, 2025 meeting (motion by Wright, seconded Gallagher, motion carried)

City Council

The council will consider consent items including ratification of $2,189,700.39 in warrants, a $61,860 auditing contract, and a $650,000 additional appropriation for the Labourdette Park project (total now $1,350,000). A discussion item will review and potentially adopt the five-year Economic Development Strategic Plan.

• Ratify warrants totaling $2,189,700.39 for February 2025
• Appropriate an additional $650,000 for Labourdette Park project (CIP 24/25-02), raising total to $1,350,000
• Authorize $61,860 three-year auditing contract with Rogers, Anderson, Malody & Scott, LLP
• Adopt 2025 Legislative Platform and updated public works construction standards (Green Book)
• Discuss and possibly adopt the Economic Development Strategic Plan (2025-2030)

The council adopted Resolution No. 2025‑10, the Economic Development Strategic Plan, with a 4‑1 vote. It also approved an additional $650,000 for the Labourdette Park Project, bringing the total project cost to $1,350,000. Several other items were unanimously approved, including a $2,189,700 warrant package and a $61,860 auditing services agreement.

• Ratified February 1‑28, 2025 warrants for $2,189,700 (unanimous)
• Approved auditing services agreement with Rogers, Anderson, Malody & Scott, LLP up to $61,860 (unanimous)
• Appropriated additional $650,000 for Labourdette Park Project, total $1,350,000 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑07 adopting Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual Chapter 10 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑08 adopting 2024 Standard Specifications for public works construction (unanimous)
• Authorized City Manager to request an extension for OCTA Project V (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑09 approving the 2025 Legislative Platform (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2025‑10 Economic Development Strategic Plan (4‑1, Hibard voted no)

Traffic Commission

The Los Alamitos Traffic Commission will meet to review a proposed policy for marking on-street accessible parking and consider a request to install 'Keep Clear' markings near Los Alamitos High School. The agenda also includes the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Approval of October 9, 2024 and January 8, 2025 minutes
• Review of Disabled Parking Policy and Guide
• Discussion on 'Keep Clear' marking for Cerritos Avenue
• Traffic Commission Status Log

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a Conditional Use Permit (CUP 25-01) for a large health/fitness facility in a 2,960 sq ft warehouse at 10579 Bloomfield Street. The consent calendar includes annual election of Chair and Vice Chair and approval of past meeting minutes. A discussion item will review results of the Neighborhood Sign Assessment Survey conducted in 2024.

• Public hearing for CUP 25-01: Health/Fitness Facility – Large at 10579 Bloomfield St., APN 242-242-64, applicant Jason Shelton (Raw Performance)
• Annual Planning Commission reorganization: election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of September 25, 2024 and October 23, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Neighborhood Sign Assessment Survey results from summer 2024
• Appeal fee for final Commission decisions: $1,101 (resident) / $2,349 (non-resident)

City Council

The City Council will conduct interviews and make appointments for the Personnel Appeals Commission and the Planning Commission. The meeting also includes a closed session regarding existing litigation.

• Interviews and appointments for the Personnel Appeals Commission
• Interviews and appointments for the Planning Commission
• Closed session regarding Los Alamitos Luxury Apartments v. City of Los Alamitos (Case No. 30-2023-01309111-CU-BC-CJC)

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting several ordinances, including one regulating e-bikes and other e-conveyances (Ordinance 2025-01), and another reducing commission membership from seven to five members (Ordinance 2025-04). They will also review the Mid-Year General Fund Budget for FY 2024-25 and discuss the Senior Services Master Plan. A closed session is scheduled for ongoing litigation in Los Alamitos Luxury Apartments v. City of Los Alamitos. The consent calendar includes approval of $3,151,330 in warrants and renaming the 'Apartment Row' neighborhood to 'Midtown'.

• Adopt Ordinance 2025-01 regulating e-bikes and e-conveyances (Chapter 10.45)
• Reduce city commission membership from 7 to 5 members (Ordinance 2025-04)
• Rename 'Apartment Row' neighborhood to 'Midtown' (Resolution 2025-06)
• Approve $3,151,330 in warrants for January 2025
• Review Mid-Year General Fund Budget for FY 2024-25

General

The Budget Standing Committee will discuss two main items: a proposed audit contract and a mid-year budget review. It will consider approving a Professional Services Agreement with Rogers, Anderson, Malody & Scott, LLP (RAMS) for auditing services not to exceed $61,860 over three fiscal years. The committee will also review the Mid-Year General Fund budget for FY2024-25 and provide direction. Closed sessions are scheduled for labor negotiations with three employee organizations: Executive Management, Teamsters Local 911, and the Police Officers Association.

• Approve minutes of January 7, 2025 special meeting (consent)
• Consider audit contract with RAMS for $61,860 over three years (FY2024-25 through FY2026-27)
• Mid-Year General Fund Budget Review and financial update for FY2024-25
• Closed session: labor negotiations with Executive Management, Teamsters Local 911, and Police Officers Association

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Commission

The Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Commission will review a summary of 2024 department accomplishments and an update on the Senior Services Master Plan. The body will also consider new criteria for the 2025 Los Alamitos Volunteer Program (L.A.V.P.) Scholarships.

• Consideration of 2025 Los Alamitos Volunteer Program (L.A.V.P.) Scholarship criteria
• Senior Services Master Plan update
• 2024 Recreation & Community Services Department accomplishments report
• Overview of the 2025 UWS Race on the Base

Senior Advisory Advocate Committee

The Senior Advisory Advocate Committee will review the final report of the Senior Services Master Plan presented by Gerofusion. Members will discuss the report and advise staff on its recommendations. The meeting also includes routine items such as approval of minutes from the October 23, 2024 special meeting and public comments.

• Discussion of Senior Services Master Plan Final Report (presentation by Gerofusion)
• Approval of minutes from the Special Meeting of October 23, 2024

City Council

The City Council will review several new ordinances, including regulations for e-bikes and lobbyist reporting. The body is also deciding on various infrastructure contracts and a police hiring incentive program.

• Ordinance 2025-01 regarding e-bike regulations (Chapter 10.45)
• Contract award of $323,256.07 to Copp Contracting, Inc. for Maple Street improvements
• Ratification of warrants from December 1 to December 31, 2024, totaling $2,515,858.71
• Ordinance 2025-02 establishing informal bidding for public works projects up to $125,000
• Approval of a Police Officers Association side letter for a Hiring Referral Incentive Program

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission will discuss and vote on an amendment to the Speed Hump Policy specifically for alleyways, and make a recommendation to the City Council. The commission will also hold its annual reorganization by electing a Chair and Vice Chair. Consent items include approval of minutes from October and November 2024.

• Amendment to the Speed Hump Policy - Alleyways (staff report and recommendation to City Council)
• Annual Traffic Commission Reorganization (election of Chair and Vice Chair)
• Approval of minutes for October 9, 2024
• Approval of minutes for November 13, 2024
• Traffic Commission Status Log (informational)

General

The Commission will hold its annual reorganization to nominate and elect a Chair and Vice Chair. The body will also receive a preview of the upcoming Weekend of Art in Los Alamitos.

• Annual PR&CA Commission Reorganization election of Chair and Vice Chair
• Approval of December 4, 2024 meeting minutes
• Staff report preview of the Weekend of Art

Budget Standing Committee

This special meeting will consider approving the 2025 budget calendar and authorize informal bidding to upgrade video equipment in the City Council Chamber. The committee will also hold closed sessions to discuss labor negotiations with three employee groups. The consent calendar includes approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Approve minutes of the December 9, 2024 special meeting
• Discuss and approve the 2025 budget calendar
• Authorize staff to initiate informal bidding for council chamber video equipment upgrade
• Closed session: labor negotiations with Executive Management, Teamsters Local 911, and Police Officers Association