CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS
3191 Katella Avenue
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
MONDAY, April 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 Council Member Edgar
4. INVOCATION Council Member Mejia
5. PRESENTATIONS
A. Monthly Update by the City’s 50th Anniversary Committee
B. Public Safety Dispatcher Week
C. Certificate of Recognition to Race on the Base Sponsors
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
April 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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1. Approve Minutes of the Special Meeting – April 5, 2010.
2. Approve Minutes of the Regular Meeting – April 5, 2010.
B. Warrants (Finance)
April 19, 2010.
C. Appointment of Interim Finance Director (City Manager)
Staff is currently reviewing the administrative services and finance functions of the City. To complete that effort, it will be necessary to retain the services of an Interim Finance Director to oversee the budget, finance, and information technology functions of the City during the review and reorganization process. It is recommended that the City Council authorize an agreement with Mr. Terrence Beaman to serve as Interim Finance Director.
Recommendation – Authorize the agreement with Mr. Terrence Beaman.
D. Approval of Additional Temporary Staff Hours (City Clerk/Finance)
Approval by the City Council is required when extending contract services in excess of $10,000. Staff is recommending services to Abbott Staffing Group be approved in the amount of $9,000 for the temporary staff position in the City Clerk’s Office. This position provides direct staff assistance to the City Clerk in the preparation of the City Council Agenda and day-to-day operations of the office. Staff is also recommending services provided by Ms. Kris Clark be approved in the amount of $6,000. This item is an administrative action to continue accounting services support in the Finance Department.
Recommendation: Approve contract services with Abbott Staffing Group not to exceed $9,000 for temporary clerical services in the City Clerk’s Department until June 1, 2010; and, approve professional services agreement with Ms. Kris Clark, not to exceed $6,000, for accounting services in the Finance Department.
E. Resolution No. 2010-03 – Amendment to the City’s Conflict of Interest Code Att 1 (City Clerk)
To comply with the requirements of State law, the attached Resolution proposes to amend the City’s Conflict of Interest Code by updating the list of designated employees that have significant involvement in the City’s decision-making process.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution 2010-03, entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS AMENDING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE FOR THE CITY BY ADDING REVIESED APPENDICES.”
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9. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Race on the Base Final Report (Community Services)
This report provides the City Council with the final report on the 2010 Race on the Base.
Recommendation - City Council receive and file this report.
B. Status Report on the Progress of Community Schools Media Partnership (CSMP) and John Underwood in reorganizing Los Alamitos Television (LATV) (City Manager)
On November 16, 2009, the City Council approved 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 to create additional public access programming. When those actions were approved, the Council directed that status report on activities be brought back for consideration by the end of April 2010. CSMP (Larry Strawther) and John Underwood will be in attendance to present a progress report on their respective activities.
Recommendation:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an independent contractor agreement with John Underwood;
2. Authorize the City Council ad hoc subcommittee regarding the reorganization of LATV to meet with CSMP and Mr. Underwood and make recommendations, as necessary, related to the future of public access/community television;
3. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
C. Earthquake Preparedness (Police)
This report provides an overview of emergency preparedness efforts in the
City of Los Alamitos.
Recommendation – City Council receive and file this report.
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, May 3, 2010,
7:00 p.m., 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 following locations: Los Alamitos City Hall,
3191 Katella Ave.; Los Alamitos Community Center, 10911 Oak Street; and,
Los Alamitos Museum, 11062 Los Alamitos Blvd.; not less than 72 hours prior to
the meeting.
Adria M. Jimenez, CMC Date
City Clerk