CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS

3191 Katella Avenue

Los Alamitos, CA   90720

 

AGENDA

CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING

MONDAY, August 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 Mejia

Council Member Stephens

Council Member Zarkos

Mayor Pro Tem Poe

            Mayor Edgar

 

3.         PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE                                                Council Member Zarkos

 

4.         INVOCATION                                                                                           Mayor Edgar

 

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 17, 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 Special Meeting – July 20, 2009.

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

3.    Approve minutes of the Regular Meeting – August 3, 2009.

 

B.        Warrants                                                                                                (Finance)

            August 17, 2009.

 

C.        Consideration of a Policy and Procedure for Permitting Athletic Facilities             Attachment 1 2 3                                                     (Recreation)

                        This report seeks City Council consideration for the adoption of a Policy and Procedure for Permitting Athletic Facilities.

 

                        Recommendation: City Council adopt the Policy and Procedure for Permitting Athletic Facilities.

 

D.        Approval of Measure M Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for       FY 2009-10 through FY 2015-16      Attachment 1               (Comm. Dev.)

To remain eligible to receive Measure M funding, the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) requires all local agencies to comply with a variety of requirements including annual submittal of an adopted Seven-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Staff has prepared the Seven-Year CIP and necessary documentation for submittal to OCTA upon City Council review and approval.

 

Recommendations:

 

1.    Approve the Seven-Year Capital Improvement Program of Transportation Projects for Fiscal Years 2009-10 through 2015-2016; and,

 

2.    Direct the City Engineer to submit the necessary documents for the approved Seven-Year Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Years 2009-10 through 2015-2016 with the Orange County Transportation Authority.

 

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

 


8.         PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

A.           Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund (SLESF) 

Attachment 1        (Police)

The Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund (SLESF) provides for the allocation of State funds to eligible local jurisdictions to enhance public safety.  The City of Los Alamitos’ portion of these funds for Fiscal Year 2009-2010 is anticipated to be $100,000.

 

Recommendation: 

 

1.  Conduct a public hearing for the allocation of the SLESF; and,

 

2.  Adopt Resolution No. 2009-15, entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY            COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE RECOMMENDED EXPENDITURE PLAN FOR THE SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FUND”.

 

9.         ORDINANCES

 

A.   Introduction of Ordinance No 09-05 - Metropolitan Water District’s Model Water Conservation Ordinance Amended for Los Alamitos

      Attachment 1 2 3 4 5 (CD)

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) is requesting local jurisdictions adopt their Model Water Conservation Ordinance in hopes of increasing water efficiency. Staff is recommending that City Council adopt the key provisions of the MWD’s Model Ordinance and incorporate them into the City’s existing Ordinance but retaining the City’s existing penalty clause.

 

Recommendation: Introduce by title only and waive further reading of Ordinance No. 09-05, first reading of “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 13.04 OF THE LOS ALAMITOS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO WATER CONSERVATION.”

 

 10.         DISCUSSION ITEMS

 

A.           Approval of Cooperative Agreement with Orange County Transportation Authority for Traffic Management Services for the West County Connectors Project  Attachment 1 2          (Comm. Dev.)

The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) has requested that the City of Los Alamitos enter into a Cooperative Agreement to fund costs incurred by the City for traffic management-related services, and identify responsible parties for any identified traffic mitigation required in conjunction with OCTA’s West County Connectors Project.

 

Recommendation:  Authorize the Mayor to execute the Cooperative Agreement between the Orange County Transportation Authority and the City of Los Alamitos for the West County Connectors Project.

 

 11.         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.        Direction to Voting Delegate as to the City’s Position on Resolutions to be Considered at 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.  At its meeting of August 3, the City Council designated Council Member Zarkos as its Voting Delegate to the Annual Business Meeting.  Council Member Zarkos has requested the City Council’s direction as to its position on the proposed resolutions.

 

Recommendation:  Provide direction to Council Member Zarkos, the City’s Voting Delegate for the League of California Cities 2009 Annual Business Meeting, on the City’s position on the following: 

 

1.         Resolution Relating to Social Host Liability

2.         Resolution Urging City Governments and Others to Divest from       Banks that Fail to Cooperate with Foreclosure Prevention Efforts

 

B.           Correspondence from Mr. Art DeBolt  Attachment 1

Councilmember Mejia has requested the attached letter from Mr. Art DeBolt be added to the City Council Agenda for discussion.

 

Recommendation: Action as Council deems appropriate.

                       

12.       ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER

 

13.       ADJOURNMENT

The next meeting of the City Council is scheduled for TUESDAY, September 8, 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 August, 2009.

 

 

 

                                                                       

C. Darleen Cordova, Interim City Clerk