MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
LA MIRADA CITY COUNCIL
APRIL 26, 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 Joe Barsha of La Mirada Christian Church.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by a representative of 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 WOMEN OF THE YEAR IN COMMEMORATION OF
WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH
The City Council recognized Lucy Crabb and Michelle Lynch for their valuable contributions to the community and for being selected as 2022 Women of the Year and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented them with a recognition plaque.
5.2 RECOGNITION OF TEEN COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE
TEAM (CERT) GRADUATES
The City Council recognized the Teen Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) graduates and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented them with a Certificate of Recognition.
5.3 PRESENTATION OF AWARDS TO THE "LOVE A TREE" POSTER
CONTEST WINNERS
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of Recognition and two general admission day passes to Splash! La Mirada Regional Aquatics Center.
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5.4 PROCLAMATION FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS MONTH
The City Council proclaimed April 2022 as Public Schools Month in the City of La Mirada and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented a proclamation to Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District Board President Norma Amezcua.
5.5 PROCLAMATION FOR ARBOR DAY
The City Council proclaimed April 29, 2022 as Arbor Day in the City of La Mirada and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented a proclamation to Public Works Director/City Engineer Mark Stowell.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Lewis moved and Councilmember De Ruse 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 April 12, 2022 and the regular City Council meeting of April 12, 2022.
7.2 APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER
The City Council approved the warrant register dated April 26, 2022 in the total amount of $1,940,166.14.
7.3 CITY COUNCIL REQUEST FOR CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE
The City Council approved Mayor Eng's and Councilmember Sarega's request to attend the California Contract Cities Association's Annual
7.4 AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE NEW ONE-TON CAPACITY CHAIN MOTORS
The City Council authorized the purchase of six new one-ton chain motors from Technology International, Inc. at a cost not to exceed $30,090.00.
7.5 AS-NEEDED TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES - APPROVAL OF
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES
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The City Council accepted the proposal from W.G. Zimmerman Engineering, Inc. for professional consulting services with a budget of $100,000; authorized the City Manager to approve an addendum to the existing On-Call Professional/Technical Services Agreement for professional engineering consulting
Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $100,000; and authorized the City Manager to approve an increase to the budget amount up to 20 percent of the authorized contract amount and to extend the amendment term one additional year, if required.
7.6 APPROVAL FOR SPECIAL EVENT PARKING ON FOSTER ROAD FOR THE JULY 3 INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATION
on July 3 from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
7.7 INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE CITY OF LA MIRADA FOR THE MONTH ENDING March 2022
The City Council received and filed the City's Investment Report for the month ending March 2022.
7.8 AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE AND INSTALL A NEW VIDEO
NETWORKING SYSTEM AT LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE
PERFORMING ARTS
The City Council authorized the purchase and installation of a new video networking system for the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts from EIDIM Group, Inc. at a cost not to exceed $120,822.43.
7.9 APPROVAL OF USE OF FACILITY - LOS ANGELES COUNTY
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT SPECIAL OLYMPICS EVENT AT SPLASH!
LA MIRADA REGIONAL AQUATICS CENTER
The City Council approved the request for the use of Splash! La Mirada egional Aquatics Center for the Los Angeles County Sheriff epartment's Special Olympics fundraising event and waived the staff an facility rental fees in the amount of $1,821 associated with the proposed use.
7.10 APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH AT&T FOR WIDE AREA
NETWORK (WAN) SERVICES
The City Council authorized the City Manager to execute an agreement with AT&T for WAN services.
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MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers De Ruse, Lewis, Sarega, Mayor Pro Tem Otero, Mayor Eng
NOES:
ASE: None
ABSTAIN: None
PUBLIC HEARING
RESOLUTION NO. 22-08 ESTABLISHING UNDERGROUND UTILITY
DISTRICT NO. 22-11, LA MIRADA BOULEVARD FROM HUTCHINS
DRIVE TO 125' SOUTH OF IMPERIAL HIGHWAY, AND IMPERIAL
HIGHWAY FROM 320' WEST OF LA MIRADA BOULEVARD TO 230'
EAST OF LA MIRADA BOULEVARD
Public Works Director/City Engineer Mark Stowell reported that pursuant to Ordinance No. 137, the City Council may call public hearings to ascertain whether the public necessity, health, safety or weltare requires • undergrounding of overhead facilities and structures within a designated area. He said the purpose of the public hearing was to consider the establishment of Underground Utility District No. 22-11 for the undergrounding of wires and facilities supplying electric, communication or similar associated services on the west and east sides of La Mirada Boulevard from Hutchins Drive to 125' south of Imperial Highway, and the north and south sides of Imperial Highway from 320' west of La Mirada Boulevard to 230' east of La Mirada Boulevard.
Mayor Eng opened the public hearing. No members of the public spoke.
Mayor Eng closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Lewis moved and Mayor Pro Tem Otero seconded to adopt Resolution No. 22-08 determining the need for the undergrounding of overhead facilities and establishing Underground Utility District No. 22-11.
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
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ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
9.1 RESOLUTION NO. 22-09 APPROVING THE INSTALLATION OF A
MARKED CONTINENTAL CROSSWALK, ACCOMPANYING SIGNS AND
PAVEMENT MARKINGS, AND RECTANGULAR RAPID FLASHING
BEACONS ON HILLSBOROUGH DRIVE AT THE COYOTE CREEK
BIKEWAY CROSSING
City Manager Boynton reported that the City received requests from residents for a marked crosswalk across Hillsborough Drive at the Coyote Creek Bikeway crossing. He said the Traffic Engineer studied the location and determined that due to the horizontal and vertical curvature of Hillsborough Drive approaching the Coyote Creek Bikeway, as well as the number of pedestrians and bicyclists using the crossing, the installation of a marked continental crosswalk and a pedestrian crossing device that uses yellow Light Emitting Diode (LED) Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) are recommended on Hillsborough Drive at the Coyote Creek Bikeway crossing.
Councilmember De Ruse moved and Councilmember Sarega seconded to adopt Resolution No. 22-09 approving the installation of a marked continental crosswalk, accompanying signs and pavement markings, and Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons on Hillsborough Drive at the Coyote 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
9.2 RESOLUTION NO. 22-10 ADOPTING A PROJECT LIST FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 FUNDED BY SB-1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND
ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017
City Manager Boynton reported that Residential Street Rehabilitation Phase /l (B) is currently in progress. The project includes the repair of concrete curb, gutter and sidewalk, and the installation of handicap ramps or residential streets in the areas bounded by Imperial Highway, La Mirada Boulevard, Calpella Street and Biola Avenue. He said Phase VI (B) was identified as an eligible project for the Fiscal Year 2022-21 and 2022-23 SB-1 allocations. The allocation for Fiscal Year 2022-23 is anticipated to be approximately $1,108,527. He said Phase VI (B) will also use Gas Tax and Measures R and M. He said construction is estimated to be completed by fall 2022.
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Councilmember Lewis moved and Councilmember De Ruse seconded to adopt Resolution No. 22-10 adopting a project list for Fiscal Year 2022-23 funded by SB-1 and authorize staff to submit the project list to the California 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.
CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no City Attorney announcements.
12. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no City Manager announcements.
At this time, the City Council recessed the City Council meeting at 7:35 p.m. and convened to Closed Session.
13. CLOSED SESSION
13.1 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 actions were taken.
13.2 CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 REGARDING CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY
NEGOTIATORS
PROPERTY: 14447 FIRESTONE BOULEVARD, LA MIRADA
UNDER NEGOTIATING: TERMS
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No actions were taken.
14. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the City Council adjourned the meeting at 8:04 p.m.
Anne Haraksin, City Clerk
Attest:
Ed Eng, Mayor