CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS

3191 Katella Avenue

Los Alamitos, CA   90720

 

AGENDA

CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING

MONDAY, November 16, 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 Stephens

           

4.         INVOCATION                                                                                Mayor Pro Tem Poe

 

5.         PRESENTATIONS

 

A.           Presentation to David Cox, Public Services Superintendent, on the occasion of his retirement from the City

 

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

November 16, 2009.

 

Roll Call Vote

            Council Member Mejia

Council Member Stephens

Council Member Zarkos

Mayor Pro Tem Poe

            Mayor Edgar

 

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.

 

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

A.           Approval of Minutes                                                                        (City Clerk)

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

 

B.        Warrants                                                                                                (Finance)

            November 16, 2009.

 

C.        Approval of Notice of Completion, Lexington Drive Rehabilitation Cerritos Avenue to the Old Railroad Crossing, CIP No. 08/09-04 (P/W)

            Attachment 1 2

Lexington Drive Rehabilitation, Cerritos Avenue to the Old Railroad Crossing, is complete and in compliance with the plans and specifications. Staff is, therefore, recommending the City Council accept the work as complete, direct filing of the Notice of Completion, and retention release as prescribed by the Public Contracts Codes.

 

                        Recommendation:

 

                        1.         Accept as complete the construction contract by R.J Noble Company for the Lexington Drive Rehabilitation, Cerritos Avenue to the Old Railroad Crossing; 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 $11,034.82, 35 days after recordation of the Notice of Completion.

 

D.        Approval of Plans and Specifications for the Katella Avenue Rehabilitation Project between Siboney Street and Walker Street (CIP No. 09/10-01)  Attachment 1                                              (Public Works)

This report provides for approval of the plans, specifications and cost estimates, and authorization to advertise and solicit bids for the Katella Avenue Rehabilitation Project between Siboney Street and Walker Street.

 

                       


Recommendation:

 

                        1.         Approve the project plans and specifications for the Katella Avenue Rehabilitation Project between Siboney Street and Walker Street; and,

 

                        2.         Authorize staff to advertise to solicit bid proposals.

 

8.         E.        Approval of Administering Agency-Federal Master Agreement for the Katella Avenue Rehabilitation Project between Siboney Street and Walker Street (CIP No. 09/10-01)  Attachment 1              (Public Works)

This report provides for approval of the Administering Agency-Federal Master Agreement, setting forth the responsibilities and costs obligations for the Katella Avenue Rehabilitation Project between Siboney Street and Walker Street.

                                                                                                          Recommendation:  Approve the Administering Agency-Federal Master Agreement for the Katella Avenue Rehabilitation Project between Siboney Street and Walker Street.

 

F.         Cancellation of January 4, 2010 City Council Meeting          (City Clerk)

Due to the holiday schedule and work furlough from December 23, 2009, through January 3, 2010, staff is recommending the cancellation of the January 4, 2010 City Council Meeting.

 

Recommendation:   Cancel the January 4, 2010 City Council Meeting and direct staff to post the appropriate notice of cancellation.

           

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

9.         ORDINANCES

 

            A.        Second Reading of Ordinance No. 09-09 - Amending Chapter 17.10.020, Table 2-04, in the Business and Professional Use Section of the Los Alamitos Municipal Code, Related to Non-Medical Office as a Conditional Use in the Planned Light Industrial (P-M) Zone  (C/D)

                        Attachment 1

At its regular meeting of November 2, 2009, the City Council conducted a first reading of Ordinance No. 09-09, Amending Chapter 17.10.020, Table 2-04, in the Business and Professional Use Section of the Los Alamitos Municipal Code, Related to Non-Medical Office as a Conditional Use in the Planned Light Industrial (P-M) Zone.

 

                        Recommendation:   Adoption of Ordinance No. 09-09, second reading of an Ordinance entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT Z09-05 AMENDING CHAPTER 17.10.020, TABLE 2-04 IN THE BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL USE SECTION IN THE LOS ALAMITOS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO NON-MEDICAL OFFICE AS A CONDITIONAL USE IN THE PLANNED LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (P-M) ZONING DISTRICT”.

 

            Roll Call Vote

                        Council Member Mejia

            Council Member Stephens

            Council Member Zarkos

            Mayor Pro Tem Poe

                        Mayor Edgar

 

 9.        B.        Introduction of Ordinance No 09-05 - Metropolitan Water District’s Model Water Conservation Ordinance Amended for Los Alamitos Attachment 1 2 3 4 5                                       (Community Development)        

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 retain 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, entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 13.04 (ORDINANCE 538) OF THE LOS ALAMITOS MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO WATER CONSERVATION.”

 

C.        Introduction of Ordinance No 09-07 - Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance  Attachment 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8                    (Community Development)

                        Consideration of the Orange County Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance.

 

Recommendation: Introduce by title only and waive further reading of Ordinance No. 09-07, first reading of an Ordinance, entitled, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 13 OF THE LOS ALAMITOS MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING SECTION 13.05 REGARDING THE ADOPTION OF A WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE ORDINANCE.”

 

 10.         DISCUSSION ITEMS

 

A.           Approval of Agreement with Community Schools Media Partnership (CSMP) and Reorganization of Los Alamitos Television (LATV) Regarding the Provision of Public Access, Educational and Government Programming (PEG) in Los Alamitos and Rossmoor           Exhibit A B C D                                                                               (City Manager)

The City Council voted to dissolve the City-created non-profit entity of Los Alamitos Television (LATV) in December 2007 and since that time, the City of Los Alamitos has been managing cable television operations.  The City Council appointed Council Members Mejia and Stephens to serve as an ad hoc subcommittee to evaluate a proposal by Community Schools Media Partnership (CSMP) to provide Public Access, Educational and Government (PEG) programming and make recommendations to the City Council regarding that issue.  The ad hoc subcommittee is recommending approval of an agreement with CSMP for the provision of certain PEG programming and the utilization of an independent contractor (John Underwood) to refurbish the “LATV Studio” located at 10921 Oak Street and create additional public access programming.

 

Recommendation:

 

1.         Approve the attached agreement (Exhibit A) between the City and Community Schools Media Partnership (CSMP); and

 

2.         Authorize the City Manager to retain John Underwood as an independent contractor for the purpose of refurbishing the LATV Studio at 10921 Oak Street, updating the City’s Public Access Programming guidelines and promoting public access programming in the community; and

 

3.         Approve the issuance of guidelines (Exhibit C) related to the broadcast of PEG programming; and

 

4.         Authorize an expenditure of $28,800 in reserve PEG funds to implement the recommended restructuring plan; and

 

5.         Discuss and take other action related to this item.

 

 

 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.

 

                       

12.       ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER

 

 

13.       CLOSED SESSION

 

A.        Public Employee Appointment 

            Title:                City Clerk

                        Authority:       Government Code Section 54957

 


14.       ADJOURNMENT

The next meeting of the City Council is scheduled for Monday, December 7, 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 12th day of November, 2009.

 

 

                                                           

C. Darleen Cordova, Interim City Clerk