CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS

3191 Katella Avenue

Los Alamitos, CA   90720

 

AGENDA

CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING

MONDAY, December 21, 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 Zarkos

Mayor Pro Tem Stephens

Mayor Poe

 

3.         PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE                                                Council Member Edgar

           

4.         INVOCATION                                                                                               Mayor Poe

 

5.         PRESENTATIONS

 

            A.        Monthly Update by the City’s 50th Anniversary Committee

 

            B.        Verizon Utility Work Status/Issue Discussion

 

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

December 21, 2009.

           

 

Roll Call Vote

Council Member Edgar

Council Member Mejia

Council Member Zarkos

Mayor Pro Tem Stephens

Mayor Poe

 

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 Regular Meeting – December 7, 2009.

 

B.        Warrants                                                                                                (Finance)

            December 21, 2009.

 

            C.        Local Appointments List of Commissions and Boards         (City Clerk)

This report provides information relevant to approve the 2010 Local Appointments List of Commissions and Boards.  Government Code Section 54972 requires each legislative body to prepare an Appointments List on or before December 31st of each year. 

 

                Recommendation:  Approve the 2010 Local Appointments List of   Commissions and Boards, and direct the City Clerk to post and distribute            as appropriate.

 

               D.     Recruitments for City Commissions                                           (City Clerk)

                   In accordance with City Council policy, staff opened the recruitments for the Planning and Traffic Commissions in November for a 30-day period.  The recruitment period expired on December 16, 2009. 

 

                   Recommendation:  Extend the recruitment periods for the Planning and   Traffic Commissions to January 21, 2010 and schedule interviews for           February 1, 2010.

 

            E.        Race on the Base Participant and Volunteer Shirt Purchase Requisition  Attachment 1                                                            (Recreation)

                        This agenda item is a purchase requisition for the Race on the Base shirts           to be used for participants and volunteers. Every participant in each race          receives a shirt as part of their registration fee. Each volunteer also       receives a shirt for their service to the event. This item has been placed on      the agenda because the cost of the purchase would exceed the      expenditure authority of the City Manager.

 

                        Recommendation:   Authorize the City Manager to purchase 2010 Race on the Base participant and volunteer T-shirts from Kustom Imprints in an amount not to exceed $23,000.


            F.         Award of Professional Services Agreement with Aslan Group for Construction Management Services for Katella Avenue Rehabilitation Project - Siboney Street to Walker Street (CIP No. 09/10-001)  Attachment 1 2       (P/W)

This report provides a review of the consultant selection process and recommends awarding a contract for construction management services to Aslan Group for Fiscal Year 2009-10, Katella Avenue Rehabilitation Project - Siboney Street to Walker Street.

 

                        Recommendation:  Authorize the City Manager to approve a Professional            Services Agreement with The Aslan Group in the amount of $32,434 for construction management and materials testing for the Katella Avenue     Rehabilitation Project-Siboney Street to Walker Street.                                         

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9.         PUBLIC HEARINGS

 

A.   Consideration of the Draft Comprehensive Update of the City’s Housing Element for the Reporting Period of 2006-2014 

Attachment 1 2 3 4 5 6    (Com. Dev.)

                        Consideration of General Plan Amendment GPA08-02 updating the City Housing Element for the Reporting Period of 2006-2014.

           

                        Recommendation:

                       

                  1.         Conduct a public hearing; and,

 

            2.         Adopt Resolution No. 2009-21, entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT GPA08-02 INCORPORATING AN UPDATED HOUSING ELEMENT INTO THE GENERAL PLAN.”

 

            B.        Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Resolution and Project List for Year 2010-11  Attachment 1                           (Comm. Dev.)

                        This report sets forth a recommended project for Fiscal Year 2010-2011 of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and approval of the City’s participation in the program.  This City Council action will be reflected in the CDBG Project applications submitted to the County of Orange under the Public Facilities & Improvement (PF & I) Program for review and possible funding.

 

                        Recommendation:

 

1.         Accept public comment regarding proposed or potential CDBG        projects; and,

 

2.         Adopt Resolution No. 2009-24, entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE   CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS Approving          the City’s Participation in Fiscal Year 2010-2011             community Development Block Grant (CDBG)             Program with the County of Orange”; and,

3.         Direct staff to prepare applications for submittal to the County of      Orange; and,

 

4.         Authorize the City Manager to execute all CDBG program     documents for Fiscal Year 2010-2011 and appropriate amendments, if any, as they become available.

 

 10.         DISCUSSION ITEMS

 

            A.        Provide Direction to the Planning Commission Regarding Consideration of the Orange/Los Angeles Boundary Report Prepared by Orange County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO)

                        Attachment 1 2 3 4                                             (Community Development)

                        This item is intended to provide City Council direction to the Planning        Commission regarding the potential consideration of boundaries adjacent            to Coyote Creek as outlined in three publications; Orange/Los Angeles           Boundary Report-Revised June 30, 2008, a January 9, 2008                         Memorandum to Orange County LAFCO, and a September 24, 2009          Memorandum to Long Beach City Council.

 

                        Recommendation: Direct the Planning Commission to study, host a scoping meeting and make a recommendation regarding boundaries                        adjacent to Coyote Creek.

 

B.           Energy  Efficiency  Conservation  Block  Grant  (EECBG) Opportunity Attachment 1                                                        (Community Development)

               The report seeks authorization for the City Manager to approve and sign any necessary paperwork to process the City’s grant from the federal government of $67,742 for energy efficiency upgrades and related projects. The retrofit lighting systems and upgrade to the heating and cooling systems in City facilities is the highest priority project to provide the maximum savings to the City.

 

                        Recommendation:   Adopt Resolution No. 2009-22, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS, CALIFORNIA           AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY     CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANT (EECBG) SMALL CITY AND      COUNTY GRANT PROGRAM.”

              

C.           Orange County Taxi Administration Program Revision 

Attachment 1 Ex 1A 2 3   (Comm. Dev.)

Consideration of Resolution No. 2009-23 adopting revised Orange County Taxi Administration Program (OCTAP) Regulations as required to continue the City’s participation in the OCTAP Program.

 

Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2009-23, “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REVISED ORANGE COUNTY TAXI ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM REGULATIONS.”

 

D.        Approval of Consultant Service Agreement with Sloan Vazquez, LLC to Provide Procurement Management Services for Franchised Solid Waste Collection and Recycling Services  Exhibit A B C

(City Manager)

               The City’s current franchise with Consolidated Disposal Services expires on December 31, 2010.  Section 8.12.015 currently specifies that upon the expiration of an exclusive franchise for solid waste services, the City shall issue a formal request for proposal (RFP).  Staff recommends that City Council approve a consultant service agreement with Sloan Vazquez, LLC to provide assistance in preparing an RFP for solid waste collection services and analyzing the bids received in response to the RFP.  The cost for services would not exceed $65,000 and would be recovered from the successful franchisee upon award of the franchise.

 

               Recommendation:   Authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement with Sloan Vazquez, LLC in an amount not to exceed $65,000.

 

 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.        Consideration of City Council Assignments - Appointments/ Reappointments of City Council Members as Representatives to other Agencies  Attachment 1 2 3                                           (City Clerk)

                        This report provides relevant information for the City Council’s annual                        appointments/reappointments of Council Members as representatives to   other Agencies. This item is traditionally considered by the City Council at     the first meeting after its annual reorganization.

 

                   Recommendation:  Review the List of Assignments, and provide direction           as appropriate.   .

 

12.       ITEMS FROM THE CITY MANAGER

 

13.       ADJOURNMENT

The next meeting of the City Council is scheduled for TUESDAY, January 19, 2010, 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 16th day of December, 2009.

 

 

 

                                                                       

C. Darleen Cordova, Interim City Clerk