CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS

3191 Katella Avenue

Los Alamitos, CA   90720

 

AGENDA

CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING

TUESDAY, JANUARY 19, 2010 – 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                                                                         Mayor Poe

           

4.         INVOCATION                                                                     Mayor Pro Tem Stephens

 

5.         PRESENTATIONS

 

            A.        Commendation to Esther Mejia

 

            B.        Presentations to Chris Barnes, retired Chief Executive Officer, Los Alamitos Area Chamber of Commerce

 

            C.        Presentation of Red “Fire Alert” Flag by Orange County Fire Authority Battalion Chief J. J. McMasters

 

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

January 19, 2010.

           

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 Special Meeting – December 21, 2009. Attachment 1

2.          Approve minutes of the Regular Meeting – December 21, 2009.

 

B.        Warrants                                                                                                (Finance)

            January 19, 2010.

 

            C.        Award of Contract Highlands-Residential Street  Resurfacing Project (CIP No. 09/10-02)                              Attachment 1 2                           (Public Works)

                        This report recommends City Council award a construction contract to All                                     American Asphalt for the Highlands-Residential Street Resurfacing Project                      (CIP No. 09/10-02) on the basis of the lowest qualified bid.

 

                        Recommendation:

 

1.         Award the contract for the Highlands-Residential Street         Resurfacing Project (CIP No. 09/10-02)  for the lowest responsible   bid to All American Asphalt in the amount of $571,375.00, and            reject all other bids; and

 

                        2.         Authorize the Mayor to execute the contract for the project; and

 

3.         Authorize staff to execute change orders, if necessary, in an            amount not to exceed the contingency reserve of $57,138.00 which             is 10% of the original contract amount.

 

            D.        Award of Multi-Year Citywide Traffic Signal Maintenance Services Contract to Computer Service Company (CSC)            Attachment 1 (Public Works)

1.    This report provides a review of the proposals and a recommendation to award the multi-year contract for citywide traffic signal maintenance services to Computer Service Company.

 

                        Recommendation:  Authorize the City Manager to approve a Professional            Services Agreement with Computer Service Company to provide citywide traffic signal maintenance services.

                       

                        E.        Award of Contract Katella Avenue Rehabilitation from Siboney Street to Walker Street. (CIP No. 09/10-01) Attachment 1 2                           (Public Works)

This report recommends City Council award a construction contract to All American Asphalt for the Katella Avenue Rehabilitation from Siboney Street to Walker Street on the basis of the lowest qualified bid.

 

                        Recommendation:

 

      1.             Award the contract for the Katella Avenue Rehabilitation from Siboney Street to Walker Street (CIP No.09/10-01) for the lowest responsible bid to All American Asphalt in the amount of $291,291,                                           reject all other bids; and,

 

        2.         Authorize the Mayor to execute the contract for the project; and,

 

3.         Authorize staff to execute change orders, if necessary, in an amount not to exceed the contingency reserve of $29,129, which is                                                    10% of the original contract amount.

           

            F.         Amendment to Kreuzer Consultant Group Contract for Engineering Services for ADA Carrier Row Access Ramps Attachment 1             (Public Works)

This report reviews the potential available funding for consideration of inclusion of ADA compliant ramps in the Carrier Row Neighborhood. The report also provides for a contract amendment with Kreuzer Consulting Group to perform the necessary design services.

 

                        Recommendation:

 

                        1.         Approve Amended Agreement No. 1 for Kreuzer Consulting Group                                                 for a revised total contract of $58,620; and

                                                                                                                                                                                    2.        Approve charging the engineering costs to the current Residential                                                              Street Improvement Program; and

 

                        3.         Direct staff to include funding construction of the Carrier Row ADA                                                Access Ramps as part of the mid-year budget adjustments.

 

            G.        Professional Services Agreement for City Engineer Services      (C/M)  Attachment 1 2

                        The current City Engineer has given notice that he will not be able to continue serving the City due to limitations placed on the amount of hours he can work by the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).  The preferred option with regard to the provision of those services is to contract with a qualified individual or firm to fill that need.  Staff has reviewed a number of proposals to provide City Engineer Services and is recommending approval of the attached agreement with Willdan Associates to retain David L. Hunt, P.E. as City Engineer.

 

                        Recommendation:

 

      1.       Approve the Professional Services Agreement with Willdan           Engineers; and

 

        2.         Appoint Mr. David L. Hunt P.E. as “City Engineer” pursuant to Municipal Code Section 2.24.020.

 

            H.        Approval of City Council and Staff Goals                           (City Manager) Attachment 1

                        At the regular meeting of December 21, 2009, the City Council considered a series of goals and objectives submitted by the City Manager for 2009/2010.  During the meeting, the Council amended, deleted, and categorized the submitted goals and objectives.  The attached list reflects the City Council’s priorities expressed on December 21.  If adopted, the list will be utilized when the City Council evaluates the City Manager at a future date.

 

                        Recommendation:   Approve the attached list of goals and objectives to be utilized when conducting a performance evaluation of the City Manager at a future date.

 

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9.         DISCUSSION ITEMS

 

            A.        Approval of Request for Proposals (RFP) Document for Solid Waste Collection Services and Authorization to Seek Proposals from Prospective Bidders            Attachment 1 2                                                   (City Manager)

On December 21, 2009, the City Council approved a professional services agreement with Sloan Vazquez, LLC and directed the consultant to prepare a draft Request for Proposals (RFP) document for solid waste collection services.  The attached RFP outlines the full range of refuse collection services in Los Alamitos, and requires that proposals from interested firms are received in March 2010 with an anticipated award of contract date in April 2010.

 

                        Recommendation:

 

1.         Approve the attached RFP prepared by Sloan Vazquez and authorize staff to circulate the document to seek proposals from interested waste management firms; and

 

 2.        Authorize the City Attorney to review and amend as necessary the attached draft waste collection agreement to be included in the circulated RFP; and

 

3.         Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.

           

9.         B.        Update on Urgency Ordinance No. 09-06 – Extension of Time Limits    for Temporary Banners                                        (Community Development)

                        Staff is providing an update on the extension of the time limits for   temporary banners which was approved by the City Council on September         21, 2009.

 

Recommendation:  City Council review, discuss and:

 

1.         Provide direction to staff, City Attorney and the Planning       Commission to draft a permanent Code amendment extending            Temporary Signs (Banners); or

 

2.         Take no action and allow the Urgency Ordinance to expire

 

  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, February 1, 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 13th day of January, 2010.

 

 

 

                                                                       

C. Darleen Cordova, Interim City Clerk