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Los Alamitos Proposes To Reduce Reserve Funds By $730,333, Calls Budget Balanced

Dolores Barr, Editor and Publisher — Wed, 09 May 2012 07:00:00 Pacific Time

At their first of three scheduled budget workshop sessions, the Los Alamitos City Council gave a preliminary head nod to a balanced budget for next year�s General Fund. But, how balanced is it?

Los Alamitos Asks For More Time In Trash Lawsuit Appeal

Dolores Barr, Editor and Publisher — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 06:00:00 Pacific Time

The parties to the long running lawsuit over the City of Los Alamitos� trash hauling contract recently agreed to end one part of the litigation. That cause of action was the corruption charge against three members of the City Council. But, another cause of action remains active.

Seal Beach Removes Shops At Rossmoor From High Density Housing Plan

Dolores Barr, Editor and Publisher — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 06:00:00 Pacific Time

Last night the Seal Beach City Council, on a 3/2 vote, removed the contentious Shops At Rossmoor parking lot site from their proposed high density housing plan. Although Councilwoman Ellery Deaton and Councilman Gordon Shanks spoke out against the measure, the Council�s action was greeted by rousing applause from the gathered crowd.

Seal Beach Surprised By Rapid Approach Of Summer--Approves Urgency Regulation On Vacation Rentals

Dolores Barr, Editor and Publisher — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 06:00:00 Pacific Time

Apparently caught by surprise at the rapid approach of summer, last night the Seal Beach City Council voted to waive the normal public hearing process and approved new �urgency Regulation� for short term vacation rentals.

Transparency Or Confidentiality At Los Alamitos City Hall

Dolores Barr, Editor and Publisher — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 06:00:00 Pacific Time

Yet another chapter in the long simmering Los Alamitos trash hauling contract controversy at the City of Los Alamitos. Today�s topic: the balance between the public�s right to governmental transparency, verses the City�s need for confidentiality. The subtext to this installment is who decides which will rule the day.

Seal Beach Rejects Business Owners Pleas For Mercy And Compassion

Dolores Barr, Editor and Publisher — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 06:00:00 Pacific Time

After spending nearly two hours discussing which types of trees should be planted on Main Street in Old Town Seal Beach, the City Council turned down a bankrupt business owner�s request for mercy and compassion.

Trash Hauler Tried To Influence New Los Alamitos City Ordinance

Dolores Barr, Editor and Publisher — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 06:00:00 Pacific Time

The sordid tale of the Los Alamitos trash hauling contract continues. Late last year, an Orange County judge invalidated Los Alamitos� disputed trash hauling contract because he ruled it was not awarded in accordance with the City�s ordinances.

Plaintiffs Drop Appeal Of Corruption Ruling In Los Alamitos Trash Contract Lawsuit

Dolores Barr, Editor and Publisher — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 06:00:00 Pacific Time

The seemingly never-ending Los Alamitos trash contract lawsuit recently moved one step closer to resolution. The case is far from over, but at least one cause of action � and the corresponding attorney�s fees � are now over.

Seal Beach Mayor Calls Main Street Trees Biggest Mistake Ever, Council Approves Added Funding

Dolores Barr, Editor and Publisher — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 06:00:00 Pacific Time

Last night the Seal Beach City Council approved $115,000 in additional funds for the Main Street landscaping improvement project. The added funds bring the total funding to just under $200,000.

Los Alamitos City Council Ends Attempt To Prosecute Councilman Kusumoto

Dolores Barr, Editor and Publisher — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 07:00:00 Pacific Time

The Los Alamitos City Council on Monday decided to reverse course, apologize, and end their attempted prosecution of fellow Councilman Warren Kusumoto. The vote comes less than two months after the very same council members were so offended by Kusumoto�s alleged breech of confidentiality, they wanted to pursue every prosecution option offered by the City Attorney.