CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS

3191 Katella Avenue

Los Alamitos, CA   90720

 

AGENDA

CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING

MONDAY, August 3, 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

August 3, 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)

1.    Approve minutes of the Regular Meeting – June 15, 2009.

2.    Approve minutes of the Special Meeting – July 20, 2009.

3.    Approve minutes of the Regular Meeting – July 20, 2009.

 

B.        Warrants                                                                                                (Finance)

            August 3, 2009.

 

C.        Consideration of a Professional Services Agreement with RBF Consulting for Environmental Impact Report Preparation for the Los Alamitos Medical Center Specific Plan  Attachment 1 2        (Com Dev)

                        This agenda item seeks approval of an agreement with RBF Consulting to           provide processing and preparation of an Environmental Impact Report       (EIR) for the Los Alamitos Medical Center’s Specific Plan.  The Cost of the             Agreement will be funded by the Los Alamitos Medical Center.

 

Recommendation: 

 

1.   Authorize the City Manager to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding    between the City of Los Alamitos and the Los Alamitos Medical Center for the Preparation of an Environmental Impact Report related to the Development of a Specific Plan; and,

 

2.   Authorize the City Manager to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with RBF Consulting to prepare an Environmental Impact Report for the proposed    Medical Center Specific Plan in an amount not to exceed $198,410.

 

D.        Approval of Fiscal Year 2009-10 Community Development Department Appropriations with Willdan for the 2009 Annual Program Effectiveness Assessment (PEA) report; and with CityGIS for Annual Service Subscription  Attachment 1 2                        (Com Dev)  

The City Council has budgeted the appropriate funds for preparation of the 2009 Annual Program Effectiveness Assessment (PEA) and the CityGIS annual subscription renewal. Staff is seeking approval for the appropriate agreements to effectuate these two services for FY 2009-2010. Section 2.60.130 of the Municipal Code requires approval of the City Council when the amount of the Contract exceeds ten thousand dollars ($10,000).

 

           Recommendation: 

 

1.   Authorize the City Manager to execute the contract amendment with Willdan Company for $14,980 for the completion of the 2009 Annual PEA Report;  and,

 

2.  Authorize the City Manager to execute the annual subscription renewal for CityGIS in the amount of $12,000.                                                                                                            

E.        Report to City Council providing an update for the City’s Residential Street Improvement Program  Attachment 1 2 3 4                    (Com Dev)

As a result of Council Member input, staff has reviewed the selection of    streets in the 2009/10 fiscal year Residential Street Improvement     Program.  The report reviews the Program’s history and provides a          recommendation on the selection of the Highlands neighborhood for this                         year’s street resurfacing program.

 

Recommendation:  Receive and file. 

 

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

 

8.         DISCUSSION ITEMS

 

A.           Consideration of a Recommendation to Enhance Revenue for the 4th

of July Event  Attachment 1                                                        (Recreation)

This report presents the expenditure and revenue report for the 2009 4th of July event, and seeks the authority to balance the budget for future July 4th events by working with Cypress and the Joint Forces Training Base to charge vehicles $5 and pedestrians $1 to enter the event. 

 

Recommendation:

 

1.   Accept the expenditure and revenue report for the 2009 July 4th event; and,

                                                                                                                                  

2.  Authorize staff to work with Cypress and the Joint Forces Training Base to balance the budget for future July 4th events by charging vehicles $5 and pedestrians $1 to enter the event.

  

B.        Consideration of a Fee Waiver Policy for Disabled Veterans Use of the Pool  Attachment 1                                                                                  (Recreation)

            This report seeks City Council consideration for the adoption of a Fee Waiver Policy for disabled veterans use of the pool.

 

Recommendation:  City Council adopt the Fee Waiver Policy for disabled veterans use of the pool.

 

C.        Authorization of award of a Professional Services Agreement for design of Fiscal Year 2009-10 Highlands - Residential Street Resurfacing Project Attachment 1 2                                           (Com Dev)

This report provides a review of the consultant selection process and recommends awarding a contract for professional design services to DGA Consultants for Fiscal Year 2009-10 Residential Street Resurfacing Project in the Highlands neighborhood.

 

                        Recommendation:

 

1.    Authorize the City Manager to approve a Professional Services Agreement with DGA Consultants in the amount of $34,661 for design of Fiscal Year 2009-10 Highlands - Residential Street Resurfacing Project; and,   

 

2.    Direct staff to return to City Council prior to approval of plans and specifications and authorization to bid for further direction on budgeting, should costs estimates exceed the approved budget. 

 

            D.        Lexington Drive Weight Limit Follow-up Report Attachment 1 2

At City Council’s July 20, 2009 meeting, staff provided an analysis of Lexington Drive weight limits. This report provides information regarding installation of the weight limit signs, requests Council’s direction on installation, and responds to issues raised during the previous discussion on the issue. 

 

                        Recommendation:  Install signs designating a 4-ton weight limit on            Lexington Drive, from Katella Avenue to the south City right-of-way at Farquhar Avenue.

 

 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.

 

            A.        Designation of Voting Delegate and Alternate for the League of California Cities’ 2009 Annual Conference Attachment 1

The League of California Cities Annual Conference will be held in San Jose September 16-18, 2009.  The League is requesting City Council designation of a Voting Delegate to the Annual Business Meeting.

 

                        Recommendation: 

 

1.    Appoint a Council Member to serve as the City’s Voting Delegate for the League of California Cities 2009 Annual Business Meeting; and,

 

2.    Appoint a Council Member to serve as the City’s Alternate Voting Delegate in the event of the Voting Delegate’s absence.

 

 

10.       ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER

 

 

 

11.       ADJOURNMENT

The next meeting of the City Council is scheduled for Monday, August 17, 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 31st day of July, 2009.

 

 

 

                                                                       

C. Darleen Cordova, Interim City Clerk