CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS

3191 Katella Avenue

Los Alamitos, CA   90720

 

AGENDA

CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING

MONDAY, March 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                                                                    Mayor Grose

 

4.         INVOCATION                                                                          Council Member Mejia          

 

5.         SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY

 

A.        Discussion and Possible Action Regarding Resignation or Removal of the Mayor from his Appointed Office, the Appointment of a New Mayor, the Possible Appointment of a New Mayor Pro Tem (Depending upon Mayoral Appointment), as well as Any Other Action Deemed Appropriate by the City Council Related to the Mayor's Recent Email Controversy                                                    (Administration)

This report allows for City Council consideration of action regarding the resignation or removal of the Mayor from his appointed office, the appointment of a new Mayor, the possible appointment of a New Mayor Pro Tem (depending upon Mayoral appointment), as well as any other action deemed appropriate by the City Council related to the Mayor’s recent email controversy.  If a new Mayor and, possibly new Mayor Pro Tem are appointed, the City’s Charter requires roll call votes be taken for the election of these two Officers.

 

Recommendation: 

 

1.            Accept Mayor’s resignation; or,

 

2.            Remove Mayor from his appointed office; and,

 

3.            Elect a new Mayor; and,

 

4.            Possibly elect a new Mayor Pro Tem; and,

 

5.         Any other action City Council deems necessary.

 

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

March 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 – February 2, 2009.

2.    Approve minutes of the Regular Meeting – February 2, 2009.

3.    Approve minutes of the Special Meeting – February 14, 2009.

4.    Approve minutes of the Special Meeting – February 17, 2009.

 

B.        Warrants                                                                                                (Finance)

            March 2, 2009.

 

C.        Mobile Command Vehicle Agreement                                              (Police)

This report seeks the authority to formalize an agreement for joint ownership, maintenance, and repair of the West Cities Mobile Command Post vehicle which was acquired by the Cities of Los Alamitos, Cypress, and Seal Beach through the Urban Area Security Initiative.

 

Recommendation:  Authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City of Los Alamitos, the City of Cypress, the City of Seal Beach, and West Cities Communications Center Joint Powers Authority for shared use of a Mobile Command Vehicle.

 

D.        Re-Adoption of Resolution No. 2009-01 - Revising the Salary and Benefit Resolution for Non-Represented Employees and Repealing Resolution 2008-19                                                        (Administration)

This report went to the City Council meeting of January 20, 2009, and addressed revision of the medical insurance contribution benefit provided to non-represented employees.  Resolution 2009-01 called for the repeal of Resolution 2008‑15, but it should have called for the repeal of Resolution 2008-19.  Because of this typographical error, Resolution No. 2009-01 must be re-adopted by the City Council.

 

Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2009-01, entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS ESTABLISHING SALARIES AND BENEFITS FOR NON-REPRESENTED EMPLOYEES AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO.  2008-19.”

 

E.        Approval of Notice of Completion, Katella Avenue Median Improvements at Siboney Avenue, CIP No. 08/09-01     (Public Works)

Katella Avenue Median Improvements at Siboney Avenue are complete and in compliance with the plans and specifications. Staff is therefore recommending the City Council accept the work as complete, direct filing the Notice of Completion and retention release as prescribed by the public contracts codes.

 

Recommendation:

 

1.  Accept as complete the construction contract by Alliance Streetworks for the Katella Avenue Median Improvements at Siboney Avenue; and,

 

2.  Direct the City Clerk to record the Notice of Completion/Final Report with the County Recorder’s office; and,

 

3.   Authorize staff to release the 10% retention, in the amount of $18,704.50, thirty-five days after recordation of the Notice of Completion.

 

F.         Request to Purchase One Community Services Department Mini Van

This is a request to purchase one (1) Community Services Department Mini Van to replace a 1992 Chevrolet Lumina sedan that is scheduled for surplus.  Per Los Alamitos Municipal Code 2.60.110 – ‘Purchases Through Other Agencies’, this report requests authorization to utilize Purchase Order #0000946829, agreement between the City of Los Angeles and McPeek’s Dodge of Anaheim to purchase the replacement vehicle.

 

Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to purchase one (1) 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan for $24,529.41 utilizing Purchase Order #0000946829 between the City of Los Angeles and McPeek’s Dodge of Anaheim.

 

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9.         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.

 

10.       ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER

 

11.       ADJOURNMENT

The next meeting of the City Council is scheduled for Monday, March 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 27th day of February, 2009.

 

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Susan C. Vanderpool, City Clerk