CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS

3191 Katella Avenue

Los Alamitos, CA 90720

 

AGENDA

CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING

MONDAY, JUNE 7, 2010 – 7:00 p.m.

 

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

This Agenda contains a brief general description of each item to be considered. Except as provided by law, action or discussion shall not be taken on any item not appearing on the agenda.  Supporting documents, including staff reports, are available for review at City Hall in the City Clerk’s Office or on the City’s website at www.ci.los-alamitos.ca.us once the agenda has been publicly posted.

 

Any written materials relating to an item on this agenda submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the City Clerk’s Office, 3191 Katella Ave., Los Alamitos CA 90720, during normal business hours.  In addition, such writings or documents will be made available for public review at the respective public meeting.

 

It is the intention of the City of Los Alamitos to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all respects.  If, as an attendee, or a participant at this meeting, you will need special assistance beyond what is normally provided, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (562) 431-3538, extension 220, 48 hours prior to the meeting so that reasonable arrangements may be made.  Assisted listening devices may be obtained from the City Clerk at the meeting for individuals with hearing impairments.

 

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 Mejia

           

4.         INVOCATION                                                                         Council Member Zarkos

 

5.         PRESENTATIONS

 

            A.        Los Alamitos High School SoundtraX Choir Recognition

            B.        Los Alamitos High School Girls Varsity Lacrosse Recognition

  

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

June 7, 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 Regular Meeting – May 3, 2010.

2.            Approve minutes of the Special Meeting – May 17, 2010.

 

B.        Warrants                                                                                                (Finance)

            June 7, 2010.

 

C.        OCTA/Senior Meals Transportation Agreement      (Community Srvcs)

This report seeks City Council consideration of contract renewal with the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) for Senior Citizen Transportation Services for the one (1) year period from:  July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011.

 

Recommendation:  Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Amendment No. 15 to Agreement No. C-8-0192, which extends existing transportation services between the City of Los Alamitos and OCTA in an amount not to exceed $3,367.00 for the provision of transportation services through June 30, 2011 for senior citizens participating in the Los Alamitos Senior Meals & Services Program.

 

D.        Resolutions Pertaining to the November 2, 2010, General Municipal Election       ATT1       ATT2       ATT3      (City Clerk)

The City of Los Alamitos General Municipal Election will be held on Tuesday, November 2, 2010.  It is City policy to consolidate the local election with the County of Orange.  In order to enable such consolidation, it is necessary to adopt Resolutions Calling and Giving Notice of the Election, Requesting Consolidation with the County, and adopting regulations pertaining to materials prepared by any candidate for a municipal election, including costs of candidates’ statements.

 

Recommendation: 

 

1.         Adopt Resolution No. 2010-06, entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2010, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA”; and,

 

2.         Adopt Resolution No. 2010-07, entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 2, 2010, WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE DATE PURSUANT TO SECTION 10403 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE”; and,

 

3.         Adopt Resolution No. 2010-08, entitled “A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO CANDIDATES' STATEMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT AN ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2010.”

 

E.        Consideration of Request for Stop Signs at Rossmoor Way and Paseo Bonita, and Bradbury Road and Paseo Bonita    

ATT1     ATT2                                                                                                                                                                      (Public Works)

            A request has been received to change the existing Yield signs on Paseo Bonita at Rossmoor Way, and Bradbury Road, to a Stop sign.

 

            Recommendation:  Authorize the placement of Stop signs going north and south on Paseo Bonita at Rossmoor Way and Bradbury Road.

 

F.         Consideration of No Parking Request on Ball Road      ATT1    ATT2     ATT3                                                   (Public Works)

An older pickup truck and a RV have been parking along Ball Road behind the residential neighborhood.  There are two concerns with allowing parking along Ball Road.  The parked vehicles will impede the flow of traffic and they require the bike riders to travel very close to the flow of traffic in the number two lane.

 

Recommendation:  Post “No Parking” on the north and south side of Ball Road from Bloomfield Street west to the City limits; with the exception of the commercial area on the north side of Ball Road, west of Bloomfield Street and 50’ past the second driveway, which should be posted ‘no overnight parking’.

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DISCUSSION ITEMS

 

9.       Agreement for Animal Control Services between the City of Long Beach and the City of Los Alamitos                                (Finance)

           The City of Los Alamitos has contracted with the City of Long Beach for animal control services since Fiscal Year 2001-02.  This item proposes a two-year agreement for Fiscal Year 2010-11 & 2011-2012 with an option for a four-year extension.

 

           Recommendation:  Authorize the mayor to execute the Agreement for Animal Control Services between the City of Long Beach and the City of Los Alamitos for the term July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2012.

 

 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.       CLOSED SESSION

 

            Conference with Labor Negotiator

            Agency Negotiators:            Jeffrey L. Stewart, City Manager

            Employee Organization:     Los Alamitos Police Officers Association           

            Authority:                               Government Code Section 54957.6

 

            Agency Negotiators:            Jeffrey L. Stewart, City Manager

            Employee Organization:     Los Alamitos City Employee Association

            Authority:                               Government Code Section 54957.6

 

13.       ADJOURNMENT

            The next meeting of the City Council is scheduled for Monday, June 21, 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 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