MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
LA MIRADA CITY COUNCIL
MARCH 8, 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 Richard Velasquez of Olive Branch Calvary Chapel.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Girl Scout Troops 70714 and 15424.
ROLL CALL
City Council was present with Councilmember De Ruse, Councilmember Sarega, Mayor Pro Tem Otero and Mayor Eng responding to roll call. Councilmember Lewis was absent.
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 WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY
The City Council proclaimed March 21, 2022 as World Down Syndrome Day in the City of La Mirada and presented a proclamation to Iris Barker.
5.2 PROCLAMATION FOR GIRL SCOUT WEEK
The City Council proclaimed March 6 through March 12, 2022 as Girl Scout Week in the City of La Mirada and presented a proclamation to Jennifer Cantrell.
PUBLIC COMMENT
John Sarega spoke in favor of allowing front yard fence height increases for residents to better protect their properties.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember De Ruse moved and Mayor Pro Tem Otero seconded to approve the following consent calendar items:
7.1 APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
Minutes Regular Meeting March 8, 2022
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The City Council approved the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of February 22, 2022.
7.2 APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER
The City Council approved the warrant register dated March 8, 2022 in the total amount of $1,250,842.74.
7.3 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2021-11, LA MIRADA
BOULEVARD DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS - APPROVAL OF PLANS
AND SPECIFICATIONS
The City Council found that pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, the project is categorically exempt under Section 1530Y 15301 Class 1 (c) and would have no significant effect on the environment; approved the plans and specifications for Capital Improvement Project No. 2021-11, La Mirada Boulevard Drainage Improvements; and authorized the City Clerk to advertise for sealed bids.
7.4 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2022-03, CITY HALL
FOUNTAIN RENOVATION - AWARD OF DESIGN CONTRACT WITH
PACIFIC ADVANCED CIVIL ENGINEERING, INC.
The City Council approved and authorized the City Manager to execute an agreement between the City of La Mirada and Pacific Advanced Civil Engineering, Inc. to provide professional design services for Capital Improvement Project No. 2022-03, City Hall Fountain Renovation, based on the Pacific Advanced Civil Engineering, Inc. proposal dated March 30, 2020, for a not to exceed fee of $206,205; and authorized the City Manager to approve additional professional services to Pacific Advanced Civil Engineering, Inc., if required, for up to 20 percent of the authorized contract amount.
7.5 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2019-01, CREEK PARK
RENOVATION - APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE ON-CALL
PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RRM
DESIGN GROUP FOR DESIGN AND REGULARTORY PERMITTING
COORDINATION
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 RRM Design Group to provide professional design services for CIP No. 2019-01, Creek Park Renovation, based on the RRM Design Group revised proposal dated February 11, 2022, for a not to exceed fee of $577,829; and authorized the City Manager to approve additional professional services to RRM Design Group, if required, for up to 20 percent of the authorized contract amount. 2 Minutes Regular Meeting March 8, 2022
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7.6 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2018-08, PHASE 6A,
RESIDENTIAL STREET REHABILITATION - ACCEPTANCE OF WORK
The City Council accepted the improvements constructed by Onyx Paving Company, Inc.; authorized the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder; and authorized the payment of retention monies pursuant to the agreement.
7.7 INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE CITY OF LA MIRADA FOR THE MONTH ENDING JANUARY 2022
The City Council received and filed the City's Investment Report for the month ending January 2022.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers De Ruse, Sarega, Mayor Pro Tem Otero, Mayor Eng
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Lewis
ABSTAIN: None
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
8.1 SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 722
AMENDING THE ZONING CODE, TITLE 21 OF THE LA MIRADA
MUNICIPAL CODE AS FOLLOWS: AMEND SECTION 21.76.020 OF
CHAPTER 21.76, SIGNS; AMEND SUBSECTION 21.76.050(6) OF
CHAPTER 21.76, SIGNS; AMEND TABLE 21.76.070, OF CHAPTER
21.76, SIGNS; AMEND SECTION 21.76.130 OF CHAPTER 21 SIGNS; ADD SECTION 21.76.140 TO CHAPTER 21.76, SIGNS; AMEND
SECTION 21.114.020 OF CHAPTER 21.114, SITE PLAN REVIEW; AND
APPROVAL OF THE ASSOCIATED MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
City Manager Boynton provided information on the proposed ordinance.
He said the ordinance would allow for electronic billboards to be built within the C-F Zoning District with a maximum sign area of 700 square feet per sign face and a maximum height of 50 feet. He said the public hearing and first reading of Ordinance No. 722 was conducted at the City Council meeting held on February 22, 2022.
Councilmember Sarega moved and Mayor Pro Tem Otero seconded to accept for second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 722 amending Section
21.76.020 of Chapter 21.76, Signs, of Title 21; Subsection 21.76.050(6) of Chapter 21.76, Signs, of Title 21; Table 21.76.070, of Chapter 21.76, Signs, of Title 21; Section 21.76.130 of Chapter 21 Signs of Title 21; Section
21.114.020 of chapter 21.114, Site Plan Review, of Title 21; add Section 3 Minutes Regular Meeting March 8, 2022
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21.76.140 to Chapter 21.76, Signs of Title 21, by title only, and waive further reading.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers De Ruse, Sarega, Mayor Pro Tem Otero, Mayor Eng
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Lewis
ABSTAIN: None
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Members of the City Council reported on meetings and events they attended.
10. CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no City Attorney announcements.
11. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no City Manager announcements.
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the City Council adjourned the meeting at 7:04 p.m.
Anne Haraksin, City Clerk
Attest:
Ed Eng, Mayor