MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
LA MIRADA CITY COUNCIL
JANUARY 25, 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.
INVOCATION
The invocation was delivered by Pastor Greg Stump of Redeemer Church.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by a representative of VFW Post 9148.
ROLL CALL
City Council was present with Councilmember De Ruse, Councilmember Lewis, Councilmember Sarega, Mayor Pro Tem Otero, and Mayor Eng responding to roll call.
The following staff members were also present: City Manager Jeff Boynton, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk Anne Haraksin, and City Attorney Craig Fox.
APPEARANCES, PRESENTATIONS, AND PROCLAMATIONS
5.1 PROCLAMATION FOR FOUR CHAPLAINS DAY
The City Council proclaimed February 3, 2022 as Four Chaplains Day in the City of La Mirada and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented a proclamation to La Mirada VFW Post 9148 Chaplain Rick
5.2 INTRODUCTION OF NEW FULL-TIME CITY EMPLOYEE
The City Council welcomed Mario Morales Moreno and the Mayor, on behalt of the City Council, presented him with a $40 gift certificate to Panera, a voucher for two tickets to the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, and two passes to Splash! La Mirada Regional Aquatics Center.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Jack Miranda expressed his appreciation to veterans and the La Mirada Chamber of Commerce. He also expressed concerns regarding homeless persons in the community.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember De Ruse moved and Councilmember Lewis seconded to approve the following consent calendar items:
7.1 APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
The City Council approved the minutes of the Study Session meeting of January 11, 2022 and the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of January 11, 2022.
7.2 APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER
The City Council approved the warrant register dated January 25, 2022 in the total amount of $1,673,338.71.
7.3 INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE CITY OF LA MIRADA FOR THE MONTH ENDING DECEMBER 2021
The City Council received and filed the City's Investment Report for the month ending December 2021.
DEACTIVATION AND REMOVAL OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND
REPLACEMENT WITH ALL-WAY STOP CONTROLS ON NORTH
FIRESTONE BOULEVARD AT NORTHWOODS INN/IQ AIR
DRIVEWAYS (585 FEET EAST OF GATEWAY DRIVE) - APPROVAL OF
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
The City Council approved the plans and specifications for the traffic signal deactivation and removal plan and all-way stop control signage and striping plan for the North Firestone Boulevard at Northwoods Inn/IQ Air Driveways.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers De Ruse, Lewis, Sarega, Mayor Pro Tem Otero, Mayor Eng
NOES:
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
8. PUBLIC HEARING
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM (CDBG)
PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 PROJECTS
City Manager Boynton introduced the item. He reported the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) is requesting submission of 2 Minutes Regular Meeting January 25, 2022
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Fiscal Year 2022-23 planning documents for proposed uses of federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from participating • He said the City's estimated allocation for Fiscal Year 2022-23 is projected to be $262,688. He also said a total of $242,492 of unallocated funds from previous loans paid during the current fiscal year is available.
Housing Technician I Norma Stein provided a summary of the proposed programs, budgeted amounts, and information about each program. She said the proposed programs for Fiscal Year 2022-23 include the Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program, Residential Code Enforcement Program, and the Senior Services Program.
Mayor Eng opened the Public Hearing. No members of the public spoke on the item. Mayor Eng closed the Public Hearing.
Councilmember Lewis moved and Mayor Pro Tem Otero seconded to approve the proposed Fiscal Year 2022-23 Community Development Block Grant projects as presented; and authorize the City Manager to execute the contracts and any amendments with the Los Angeles County Development Authority on behalf of the City.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers De Ruse, Lewis, Sarega, Mayor Pro Tem Otero, Mayor Eng
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
9. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
9.1 RESTAURANT AND MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE
Economic Development Manager Alison Moore updated the City Council on restaurant and mortgage assistance programs proposed using funding from the American Rescue Plan Act.
10. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Members of the City Council reported on meetings and events they attended.
11. CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no City Attorney announcements.
12. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no City Manager announcements.
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13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the City Council adjourned the meeting at 7:15 p.m.
Anne Haraksin, City Clerk
Attest:
Ed Eng, Mayor
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