CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS

3191 Katella Avenue

Los Alamitos, CA   90720

 

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AGENDA

CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING

February 2, 2009 – 7:00 p.m.

 

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

This Agenda contains a brief general description of each item to be considered, and has been posted by the City Clerk as required by law.  Copies of relevant material for each item are available for review at the City Clerk’s office during business hours, and on the City’s website (www.ci.los-alamitos.ca.us) after posting and distribution to the City Council.  Except as provided by law, no action or discussion shall be taken on any item not appearing herein.  In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in a public meeting, please contact the office of the City Clerk at (562) 431-3538, extension 220, 48 hours prior to the meeting so that reasonable arrangements may be made to assure accessibility.  Assisted listening devices are also available.   Ask the City Clerk if you desire to use this device.

 

1.         CALL TO ORDER

 

2.         ROLL CALL

            Council Member Edgar

            Council Member Mejia

Council Member Stephens

Mayor Pro Tem Poe

            Mayor Grose

 

3.         PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE                                          Council Member Stephens

 

4.         INVOCATION                                                                   Council Member Stephens

 

5.         PRESENTATIONS

 

A.   Presentation of Certificates of Appreciation to Rotary “Student of the Month” Winners: Megan McElligatt – October 2008; Kendra Kautz – November 2008; Kymberlee Burch – December 2008; and Stephanie Griswold – January 2009.

 

B.   Presentation by OCTA regarding West County Connector Project

 

 

6.         ORAL COMMUNICATIONS

At this time, any individual in the audience may come forward to speak on any item within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council.  Please state if you wish to speak on an item on the Agenda.  Remarks are to be limited to not more than five minutes.

 

 

 

 

7.         REGISTER OF MAJOR EXPENDITURES

February 2, 2009.

 

            Roll Call Vote

            Council Member Edgar

            Council Member Mejia

Council Member Stephens

Mayor Pro Tem Poe

            Mayor Grose

 

8.         CONSENT CALENDAR

All Consent Calendar items may be acted upon by one motion unless a Council Member requests separate action on a specific item.

 

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A.           Approval of Minutes                                                                        (City Clerk)

1.    Approve minutes of the Special Meeting - January 12, 2009.

2.    Approve minutes of the Special Meeting - January 19, 2009.

3.    Approve minutes of the Regular Meeting - January 20, 2009.

 

B.        Warrants                                                                                                (Finance)

            February 2, 2009.

 

C.        Request for Temporary Sign Permit-10881 Reagan Street  (Com. Dev)

This is a request for an extension of a temporary sign (banner) at 10881 Reagan Street.

 

Recommendation:  City Council approve the Temporary Banner Permit application for one (1) year.

 

D.        Consideration of Transferring the Los Alamitos Cable Television films collection to the County of Orange Archivist and City Council Approval of Deed of Gift                                  (Administrative Services)

City staff has communicated with the Orange County Archivist about the possible transfer of the Los Alamitos Cable Television film collection to the County. Discussions developed into a proposal by the County to accept, preserve and manage the City’s aging film collection. The transfer requires the City to approve the attached Deed of Gift, without cost to the City of Los Alamitos.

 

Recommendation:

 

1.   Approve County of Orange Deed of Gift and donation of all pre-2007 Los Alamitos Cable television films to the Orange County Archives in lieu of destruction; and,

 

2.   Direct the Interim City Manager to transfer the Los Alamitos Cable Television film collection to the Orange County Archives.

 

 

E.        Employment Agreement -Interim City Manager (Nita McKay)

This report addresses the terms and conditions of a new Employment Agreement with Interim City Manager Nita McKay.

 

Recommendation:   City Council approve the attached Employment Agreement for Interim City Manager Nita McKay.

 

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9.         DISCUSSION ITEMS

 

A.           Website Upgrade and Redesign                                           (Recreation)

This agenda item seeks approval of a contract between the City of Los Alamitos and Active Network, Inc. to redesign the City’s website.

 

Recommendation:

 

1.  Authorize the Mayor to execute a contract between the City of Los Alamitos and Active Network, Inc. to redesign the City’s website; and,

 

2.  Authorize the Mayor to execute a 3–year contract between the City of Los Alamitos and Active Network, Inc. for a licensing fee to be paid on an annual basis to host and maintain the website.

 

 

10.       MAYOR AND COUNCIL INITIATED BUSINESS

Council Reports From City-Affiliated Committees, AB1234 Reporting, and Council Remarks

At this time, Council Members may report on items not specifically described on the Agenda that are of interest to the community, provided no action or discussion is taken except to provide staff direction to report back or to place the item on a future Agenda.

 

11.       ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER

 

12.       ADJOURNMENT

The next meeting of the City Council is scheduled for Monday, February 16, 2009, in the City Council Chambers.

 

 

 

 

 

I hereby certify, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that the foregoing Agenda was posted at the Community Center, Museum and City Hall not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting.  Dated this 30th day of January, 2009.

 

                                                                       

Windmera Quintanar, Department Secretary