CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS

3191 Katella Avenue

Los Alamitos, CA   90720

 

AGENDA

CITY COUNCIL

ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING

TUESDAY, February 17, 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 Mejia

 

4.         INVOCATION                                                                          Council Member Edgar          

 

5.         PRESENTATIONS

Presentation of Commendation to Larry and Nancy Strawther of “Our Los Al”.

 

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 17, 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)

Approve minutes of the Regular Meeting – January 5, 2009.

 

B.        Warrants                                                                                                (Finance)

            February 17, 2009.

 

C.        Ratification of “A New Vision for Los Alamitos 2009” Agreement/Covenant                                                        (Administration)

Staff received a request from Council Member Edgar to agendize City Council ratification of an Agreement/Covenant between the City Council and residents of Los Alamitos.  This Agreement/Covenant was first heard at the City Council meeting of January 5, 2009.

 

Recommendation: Ratify the Agreement/Covenant between the City Council and residents of Los Alamitos.

 

D.        Fiscal Year 2007-08 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR)

This item transmits the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year which ended on June 30, 2008.

 

Recommendation:  Receive and file the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), which includes the Transmittal Letter and Management’s Discussion and Analysis prepared by the Administrative Services Department.

 

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9.         DISCUSSION

 

A.        City Attorney Attendance at Council Meetings and Hours of the Previous Interim City Manager

At the January 20, 2009, City Council meeting, Council Member Mejia requested staff agendize the issue of City Attorney attendance at Council meetings, and hours worked by the previous Interim City Manager.

 

Recommendation:  Receive and file report.

 

            B.        Mid-Year Budget Review for Fiscal Year 2008-09

This report provides the City Council with a summary of the Fiscal Year 2008-09 Mid-Year Budget Review, and recommendations provided to the City Council at the Special City Council Meeting on February 2, 2009.

 

Recommendation:  Approve the budget adjustments to the Fiscal Year 2008-09 Operating Budget as recommended in Attachment 1 to this report.

 

C.        City Commissions

Staff was directed to bring forward a report to City Council regarding information related to City Commissions.

 

Recommendation:  Action as Council deems appropriate.

 

10.       MAYOR AND COUNCIL INITIATED BUSINESS

            Council Announcements

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

 

11.       ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER

 

12.       CLOSED SESSION

 

            A.        Public Employee Appointment

Title:                City Manager

Authority:       Government Code Section 54957

 

13.       ADJOURNMENT

The next meeting of the City Council is scheduled for Monday, March 2, 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 13th day of February, 2009.

 

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Susan C. Vanderpool, City Clerk