MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
LA MIRADA CITY COUNCIL
JANUARY 11, 2022 - 6:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Eng called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, La Mirada City Hall, 13700 La Mirada Boulevard, La Mirada, California.
2. INVOCATION
The invocation was delivered by Pastor Jim Clark of Grace Evangelical Free Church.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Boy Scout Troop 919.
4. ROLL CALL
City Council was present with Councilmember De Ruse, Councilmember Lewis, and Mayor Eng responding to roll call. Councilmember Sarega and Mayor Pro Tem Otero were absent.
The following staff members were also present: City Manager Jeff Boynton, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk Anne Haraksin, and City Attorney James Markman.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Joseph Terbizu encouraged the City Council to support the recall of District Attorney George Gascon and to adjourn the Council meeting in memory of Los Angeles Police Department Officer Fernando Arroyos.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Lewis moved and Councilmember De Ruse seconded to approve the following consent calendar items:
6.1 APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
The City Council approved the minutes of the Study Session meeting of December 14, 2021 and the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of December 14, 2021.
6.2 APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER
The City Council approved the warrant register dated January 11, 2022 in the total amount of $3,945,548.87.
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6.3 APPROVAL OF THE FRIENDS OF THE LA MIRADA LIBRARY BOOK
SALE FUNDRAISING EVENT IN THE LA MIRADA ACTIVITY CENTER The City Council approved the request for the use of the La Mirada Activity Center from the Friends of the La Mirada Library for the 2022 spring and fall book sale fundraiser events.
6.4 INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE CITY OF LA MIRADA FOR THE MONTH ENDING NOVEMBER 2021
The City Council received and filed the City's Investment Report for the month ending November 2021.
6.5 MONTHLY TREASURER REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING
OCTOBER 2021
The City Council received and filed the City of La Mirada Monthly Treasurer Report for the period ending October 2021.
6.6 ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT (ACFR) AND
RELATED DOCUMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2021 The City Council received and filed the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and related documents for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2021.
6.7 THEATRE ELEVATOR SYSTEM UPGRADE
The City Council awarded the bid for the upgrade of the Theatre's elevator system to TK Elevator at a cost not to exceed $70,561.00 and authorized the City Manager to execute an agreement on behalf of the City.
6.8 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2019-01, CREEK PARK
RENOVATION, FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR SAFE, CLEAN WATER
GRANT PROGRAM - APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE ON-
CALL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HARRIS AND
ASSOCIATES
The City Council approved and authorized the City Manager to execute an amendment to the On-Call Professional/Technical Services Agreement between the City of La Mirada and Harris and Associates to provide professional design services for Creek Park Renovation, Feasibility Study for The Safe, Clean Water Grant Program based on the Harris and Associates proposal dated December 30, 2021 for a not to exceed fee of $60,645; and authorized the City Manager to approve additional professional services to Harris and Associates, if required, for up to 20 percent of the authorized contract amount.
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6.9 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2022-01, LA MIRADA
THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, DRAINAGE AND LOADING
DOCK IMPROVEMENTS - APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE
ON-CALL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KABBARA
ENGINEERING
The City Council approved and authorized the City Manager to execute an amendment to the On-Call Professional/Technical Services Agreement between the City of La Mirada and Kabbara Engineering to provide professional design services for La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts drainage • and loading dock improvements based on the Kabbara Engineering revised proposal dated January 3, 2022 for a not to exceed fee of $99,815; and authorized the City Manager to approve additional professional services to Kabbara Engineering, if required, for up to 20 percent of the authorized contract amount.
6.10 AGREEMENT FOR THE CITY OF LA MIRADA'S AUDITING SERVICES The City Council directed the City Attorney to prepare an agreement with Moss, Levy and Hartzheim, LLP for auditing services and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers De Ruse, Lewis, Mayor Eng
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Sarega, Mayor Pro Tem Otero
ABSTAIN: None
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
7.1 RESOLUTION NOS. 22-01, 22-02, and 22-03 REGARDING THE CITY
OF LA MIRADA GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD
JUNE 7, 2022
City Manager Boynton reported that on June 7, 2022, the electors of the City of La Mirada will have the opportunity to elect two members to the City Council to represent Districts 1 and 2 for the full term of four years.
He said La Mirada is required to follow certain procedures in the conduct of municipal elections including the adoption of specific resolutions. H provided information on the three proposed resolutions pertaining to th June 7, 2022 General Municipal Election.
Councilmember De Ruse moved and Councilmember Lewis seconded to adopt Resolution No. 22-01 calling for a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, for the election of certain officers as required by the provisions of the laws of the State of California relating to General Law cities; adopt Resolution No. 22-02 requesting the Board of 3 Minutes Regular Meeting January 11, 2022
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Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles to consolidate a General Municipal Election to be held June 7, 2022 with the Statewide Primary Election to be held on the date pursuant to § 10403 of the Elections Code; and adopt Resolution No. 22-03 adopting regulations for candidates and candidate statements.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers De Ruse, Lewis, Mayor Eng
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Sarega, Mayor Pro Tem Otero
ABSTAIN: None
7.2 RESOLUTION NO. 22-04 APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR PER
CAPITA GRANT FUNDS
City Manager Boynton reported that the City would be submitting an application to the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation to receive an allocation of $208,511 in grant funds authorized by the Legislature of the State of California for Cities and Local Districts. He said grant funds will be used to perform needed work on a pedestrian and vehicle bridge located at Creek Park. He said the grant application requires the adoption of a resolution with specific language determined by the State of California. He said that while a similar resolution, No. 21-36, was previously adopted by Council, it did not include the specified resolution language.
Councilmember Lewis moved and Councilmember De Ruse seconded to adopt Resolution No. 22-04 approving the application for grant funds from the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation for the Creek Park Pedestrian and Vehicle Bridge Replacement Project.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers De Ruse, Lewis, Mayor Eng
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Sarega, Mayor Pro Tem Otero
ABSTAIN: None
CITY COUNCIL ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE LA MIRADA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember De Ruse moved and Councilmember Lewis seconded to approve the following consent calendar item:
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8.1 APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER
The Successor Agency approved the warrant register dated January 11, 2022 in the total amount of $4,620.00.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers De Ruse, Lewis, Mayor Eng
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Sarega, Mayor Pro Tem Otero
ABSTAIN: None
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION NO. SA-33 APPROVING THE ANNUAL RECOGNIZED
OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE (ROPS) 22-23
Senior Accountant Judith Quinonez provided information on the proposed resolution. She reported that the Successor Agency must prepare a Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) listing the payments to be made by the Successor Agency. She said the deadline for the Annual ROPS covering the July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 fiscal period is February 1. She said the Oversight Board will meet on January 25 to review and approve the Annual ROPS 2-23. She said it will be distributed to the required State and County Departments upon Oversight Board Councilmember Lewis moved and Councilmember De Ruse seconded to adopt Resolution No. SA-33 approving the Annual Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule 22-23 for the annual fiscal period from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 and taking certain related actions.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers De Ruse, Lewis, Mayor Eng
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Sarega, Mayor Pro Tem Otero
ABSTAIN: None
CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Members of the City Council reported on meetings and events they attended.
CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no City Attorney announcements.
12. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS
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There were no City Manager announcements.
13. There being no further business to come before the Council, the City Council adjourned the meeting at 6:48 p.m. in memory of Los Angeles Police Department Officer Fernando Arroyos.
Anne Haraksin, City Clerk
Attest:
Ed Eng, Mayor
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