CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS

3191 Katella Avenue

Los Alamitos, CA   90720

 

AGENDA

CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING

MONDAY, May 18, 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 Mejia

Council Member Stephens

Council Member Zarkos

Mayor Pro Tem Poe

            Mayor Edgar

 

3.         PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE                                                       Mayor Pro Tem Poe

 

4.         INVOCATION                                                                            Council Member Mejia

 

5.         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.

           

6.         REGISTER OF MAJOR EXPENDITURES

May 18, 2009.

           

Roll Call Vote

            Council Member Mejia

Council Member Stephens

Council Member Zarkos

Mayor Pro Tem Poe

            Mayor Edgar

 

7.         CONSENT CALENDAR

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

 

********************************CONSENT CALENDAR********************************

A.           Approval of Minutes                                                                        (City Clerk)

Approve minutes of the Regular Meeting -  May 4, 2009.

 

B.        Warrants                                                                                                (Finance)

            May 18, 2009.

 

C.        Street Curb Address Painting Contract for 2009 Att1 Att2 Att3 Att4                     (Com. Dev.)

At its meeting of November 24, 2003, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 1939, authorizing non-profit organizations, to apply for consideration to conduct the street address painting contract within the City.

 

Recommendation: 

 

1.      Authorize a street curb address painting for 2009 on a strictly donation basis, with  Canning Hunger; and,

 

2.       Authorize the City Manager to issue a no fee solicitors permit, no fee encroachment permit and a business license.

 

D.        Approval of Waste Disposal Agreement with the County of Orange Att1 Att2 Att3 Att4

The County is requesting cities to approve a new Waste Disposal Agreement that was negotiated by the County’s City Managers. The Agreement obligates the City and its hauler to deliver all refuse to the Orange County landfill system for disposal, and increases the rate from $22.00 to $29.95 per ton for a 10-year period.

 

Recommendation:  Approve a 10-year Waste Disposal Agreement with the County of Orange, effective July 1, 2010, at a disposal rate of $29.95 per ton to be adjusted annually.

 

***************************END OF CONSENT CALENDAR***************************

 

8.         PUBLIC HEARING/ORDINANCES

 

A.           Second Reading - Ordinance No. 09-02 - Modifying Chapter 17.16.100, Permitting Residential Air-Conditioning Unit Placement in the Required Side Yard Setback in the Single-family (R-1) Zoning District                       Att1                      (Community Development)

At its regular meeting of May 4, 2009, the City Council conducted a first reading of Ordinance No. 09-02, which modifies Chapter 17.16.100, permitting residential air-conditioning unit placement in the required side yard setback in the Single-family (R-1) Zoning District (City initiated).

 

 

Recommendation:

 

1.    Waive reading in full and authorize reading by title only of Ordinance No. 09-02; and,

 

2.    Mayor Edgar read the title of Ordinance No. 09-02, entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT Z09-02 AMENDING CHAPTER 17.16.100 OF THE LOS ALAMITOS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO AIR CONDITIONING UNITS IN SIDE YARD SETBACK AREAS IN THE SINGLE-FAMILY (R-1) ZONING DISTRICT”; and,

 

3.         Adopt Ordinance No. 09-02 by roll call vote.

 

Roll Call Vote

Council Member Mejia

Council Member Stephens

Council Member Zarkos

Mayor Pro Tem Poe

Mayor Edgar

 

9.         DISCUSSION ITEMS

 

A.           50th Anniversary Celebration Att1 Att2 Att3

Los Alamitos will celebrate 50 years of incorporation on March 1, 2010. The preliminary schedule of programs and activities will encompass a full year of celebration and has been proposed with three budget options.

 

Recommendation:  Select and approve an option (A, B, or C) for the 50th Anniversary.

 

B.           Planning Commission request that City Council Appropriate Funding in the 2009-2010 Budget for Preparation of a Commercial Overlay Zone along Katella Avenue Att1

The Planning Commission is requesting that City Council appropriate funding in the 2009-2010 budget for preparation of a commercial overlay zone along Katella Avenue.  The Commission strongly feels addressing this issue in the immediate future could solidify the City’s economic future.

 

Recommendation:

 

1.    City Council consider Planning Commission Resolution No. 09-05, entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF BUDGETARY APPRO-PRIATIONS FOR THE STUDY OF LAND USE OPTIONS ALONG KATELLA AVENUE INCLUDING REZONING OPTIONS, SPECIFIC PLAN OPTIONS, AND ZONING OVERLAY OPTIONS ALONG THESE CORRIDORS”; or,

 

2.   Action as Council deems appropriate.

 

C.           Third Quarter Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2008-09 Att1

This report provides the City Council with an assessment of the City’s financial performance compared to the amended budget through the end of the third quarter of Fiscal Year 2008-09.

 

Recommendation:  Receive and file the Fiscal Year 2008-09 Third Quarter Financial Report.

 

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.       ADJOURNMENT

The next meeting of the City Council is scheduled for Monday, June 1, 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 14th day of May, 2009.

 

                                                                       

Susan C. Vanderpool, City Clerk