MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
LA MIRADA CITY COUNCIL
MARCH 22, 2022 - 6:30 P.M.
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 Steve Camarillo of Living Faith Assembly of God Church.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by VFW Post 9148.
4. 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 RECOGNITION OF IRENA GUILMETTE FOR HER DEDICATED
SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY
The City Council recognized Irena Guilmette for her dedicated service to presented ner with a recognation pla quayor, on behalf of the City Council,
5.2 RECOGNITION OF THE TRAFFIC CONTROL BOX ART CONTEST
WINNERS
The City Council recognized the 2022 Traffic Control Box Art Contest winners and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented them with Certificates of Recognition and a $250 contest prize.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Carine Park addressed the City Council and asked for assistance and guidance to maintain peace and safety in her neighborhood. She expressed concerns with a challenging situation involving a neighbor.
Daisy Romero addressed the City Council and requested help with a neighbor to restore tranquility and safety in the neighborhood.
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Carl Valencia addressed the City Council and expressed safety concerns regarding a neighbor.
Pete Rodriguez addressed the City Council and expressed safety concerns regarding a neighbor.
Michael Wilson addressed the City Council and expressed safety concerns regarding a neighbor.
Kevin Potter asked for assistance from the City Council and said the affected neighborhood is near Gardenhill Elementary School.
Sonya Walden addressed the City Council and expressed safety concerns regarding a neighbor.
Diane Gramajo addressed the City Council and said that she would continue to be involved in the community and serve on the Community Services Commission despite her decision not to run in the City Council election. She also provided information on a conversation she had with a resident prior to the candidate filing deadline.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Lewis moved and Mayor Pro Tem Otero 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 March 8, 2022 and the regular City Council meeting of March 8, 2022.
7.2 APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER
The City Council approved the warrant register dated March 22, 2022 in the total amount of $1, 192,018.02.
7.3 MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES AND LIGHTING -
VALLEY VIEW AVENUE AND STAGE ROAD, MAINTENANCE
AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF SANTA FE SPRINGS
The City Council approved and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement between the Cities of La Mirada and Santa Fe Springs for the maintenance of traffic control devices and lighting at Valley View Avenue and Stage Road; and authorized the City Manager to approve additional costs as required for actual costs for the repair/replacement of streetlights and pedestrian walkway lights, extraordinary maintenance costs, and energy costs, as noted in the agreement.
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7.4 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2021-05, NEIGHBORHOOD SLURRY SEAL AREA 3 - APPROVAL OF PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS, AND JOINT PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH
THE CITY OF BUENA PARK
The City Council found that pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, the project is categorically exempt under Section 15301 Class 1 (c) and will have no significant effect on the environment; approve plans and specifications for Capital Improvement Project No. 2021-05, Neighborhood Slurry Seal Area 3; approved the Joint Participation Agreement with the City of Buena Park and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City; and authorized the City Clerk to advertise for sealed bids.
7.5 INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE CITY OF LA MIRADA FOR THE MONTH ENDING FEBRUARY 2022
The City Council received and filed the City's Investment Report for the month ending February 2022.
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
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
8.1 RESOLUTION NO. 22-06 PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT TO THE CITY OF LA MIRADA COUNCIL DISTRICT 1 OFFICE THAT WAS TO BE ELECTED ON TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 2022
City Manager Boynton reported that the nomination period for candidates was February 14 through March 11. He said only one resident, John Lewis, submitted nomination papers to qualify as a District 1 candidate.
He said pursuant to § 10229 of the Elections Code of the State of California, if there are not more candidates than offices to be elected in District 1 at the close of the nomination period on March 11, the City Council may appoint to the office the person who has been nominated.
He said the proposed resolution would appoint John Lewis as a Member of the City Council representing District 1 for a four-year term and cancel the District 1 election scheduled to be held on June 7.
Councilmember De Ruse moved and Mayor Pro Tem Otero seconded to adopt Resolution No. 22-06 providing for the appointment to the City of 3 Minutes Regular Meeting March 22, 2022
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La Mirada Council District 1 Office that was to be elected on Tuesday, June 7, 2022.
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
8.2 RESOLUTION NO. 22-07 WAIVING THE FORMAL BID PROCESS AND
AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF TRANSIT VEHICLES
City Manager Boynton reported that Section 7B of the Purchasing Policy authorizes the City to participate in purchases and contracts established by other political jurisdictions, provided the cooperative agreement is established following a competitive bid process. He said City Council approval is required for the award of any cooperative purchase of $25,000 or more. He said the proposed resolution would waive the formal bid process and allow the purchase of six vehicles for La Mirada Transit under the CALACT/MBTA Purchasing Cooperative. He said the vehicles would be purchased from Creative Bus Sales, inc. and the estimated cost of the six vehicles is $601,316.62
Councilmember Lewis moved and Councilmember Sarega seconded to adopt Resolution No. 22-07 waiving the formal bid process and authorizing the purchase of transit vehicles.
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
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
City Manager Boynton reported that the City was awarded grant funding to make improvements at Neff Park.
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At this time, the City Council recessed the City Council meeting at 7:23 p.m. and convened to Closed Session.
12. CLOSED SESSION
12.1 CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 REGARDING CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY
NEGOTIATORS
AGENCY NEGOTIATOR: JEFF BOYNTON, CITY MANAGER
NEGOTIATING PARTIES: CITY OF LA MIRADA AND SHOPOFF
REALTY INVESTMENTS
PROPERTY: 14500 FIRESTONE BOULEVARD, LA MIRADA
UNDER NEGOTIATING: TERMS
No action was reported.
13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the City Council adjourned the meeting at 7:42 p.m.
Anne Haraksin, City Clerk
Attest:
Ed Eng, Mayor
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