MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
LA MIRADA CITY COUNCIL
MAY 10, 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 churation was delivered by Lead Pastor David Newman of Neighborhood
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro Tem Otero.
Items 4 through 9 were included on the agenda for the Public Financing Authority. At 7:44 p.m., the meeting of the Public Financing Authority adjourned and the meeting of the City Council continued.
10. 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 James Markman.
11. APPEARANCES, PRESENTATIONS, AND PROCLAMATIONS
11.1 RECOGNITION OF GLEASON LAW OFFICES
he City Council recognized Gleason Law Offices and the Mayor, o ehalf of the City Council, presented Gene Gleason with a Certificate o Appreciation and two tickets to the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts.
11.2 RECOGNITION OF HEALTHWAYS CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC
The City Council recognized Healthways Chiropractic Clinic and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented Dr. Stephen Smith and Dr. Andrea Smith with a Certificate of Appreciation and two tickets to the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts.
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11.3 RECOGNITION OF TEMPLE BETH OHR'S 65TH ANNIVERSARY
The City Council recognized Temple Beth Ohr for its 65th Anniversary the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council presented a recognition plaque to Rabbi Mark Goldfarb.
11.4 PERITAGE MION FOR ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER The City Council proclaimed May 2022 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in the City of La Mirada and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented a proclamation to May Nguyen, College and Career Counselor at La Mirada Hiah School.
11.5 PROCLAMATION FOR OLDER AMERICANS MONTH
The City Council proclaimed May 2022 as Older Americans Month in the City of La Mirada and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented a proclamation to Larry Torres.
11.6 PROCLAMATION FOR WATER SAFETY MONTH
The City Council proclaimed May 2022 as Water Safety Month in the City of La Mirada and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented a proclamation to Aquatics Manager Liza Soto.
11.7 RECOGNITION OF CITY EMPLOYEES FOR YEARS OF SERVICE The City Council recognized Enrique Santana and Mark Veitch for their years of service and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented them with a service award pin and a certificate of appreciation.
12. PUBLIC COMMENT
Jason Truong thanked the City Council for its support and provided an update on La Mirada Chamber of Commerce activities.
Would staraged the City Council and asked when the SASSA lunch program Diego De Lama thanked the Public Safety Team and Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District Department of School Safety for keeping students at Escalona Elementary School safe.
Aaron Jasso addressed the City Council regarding the sidewalk vendors that have been present on recent weekends.
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Jack Miranda addressed the City Council and commented on the Mayor's Prayer Breakfast and Council Candidates Forum events.
Ray Fernandez provided information on the La Mirada history book and said hardback copies were now available.
John Sarega addressed the City Council regarding complaints to the California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) and outcomes.
13. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Sarega moved and Councilmember Lewis seconded to approve the following consent calendar items:
13.1 APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
The City Council approved the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of April 26, 2022.
13.2 APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER
The City Council approved the warrant register dated May 10, 2022 in the total amount of $1,793,653.87.
13.3 LA MIRADA TRANSIT SERVICES TITLE VI PLAN
The City Council approved the non-discrimination and accessibility program for La Mirada Transit services in accordance with Federal Title VI and Federal Transit Administration policies.
13.4 AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE REHEARSAL HALL DANCE FLOOR The City Council authorized the purchase of a new rehearsal hall dance floor from American Harlequin Corp. at a cost not to exceed $47,539.64.
13.5 MONTHLY TREASURER REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING
FEBRUARY 2022
The City Council received and filed the City of La Mirada Monthly Treasurer Report for the period ending February 2022.
13.6 ORCHESTRATIONS FOR NEW MUSICAL PLAY
The City Council authorized the City Manager to execute an agreement with Hocker Music, Inc. to provide orchestrations and musical copying for "Did You See What Walter Paisley Did Today?" at a cost not to exceed $35,000. 3 Minutes Regular Meeting May 11, 2021
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13.7 AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE AND INSTALL A SHADE SAIL
SYSTEM AT LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
The City Council authorized the purchase and installation of a proprietary product for the shade sail system for the patio café at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts from Shade West, Inc. at a cost not to exceed $58,000.
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
14. PUBLIC HEARING
14.1 RESOLUTION NO. 22-11 APPROVING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE
ENERGY CONSERVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE RENEWAL
PROGRAM
Senior Administrative Analyst Mark Rounds reported that pursuant to California Government Code § 4217.10 through § 4217.18, the City Council is required to adopt a resolution making certain findings and approving an Energy Services Agreement with Climatec LLC. He said the 915,787,867, reich is less than toe energy that wait be consumed i in 615,787,867
32123904th Ho Sala tune said te atont of 5739 ming to the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) is included in the proposed Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget for this work. The balance of ARPA funding in the amount of approximately $3.5 million is proposed to complete the energy conservation and infrastructure renewal program improvements in Fiscal Year 2023-24. He said an additional $4.4 million in Capital Improvement Program reserve funds will supplement the ARPA expenditures to complete the work next fiscal year.
Mayor Eng opened the Public Hearing.
Jack Miranda spoke in support of the item.
Mayor Eng closed the Public Hearing.
Councilmember Lewis moved and Councilmember De Ruse seconded to adopt Resolution No. 22-11 approving the implementation of the energy conservation and infrastructure renewal program; find that the cost of the Energy Services Agreement to the City for the energy conservation services provided by Climatec LLC in the amount of $15,787,867 is less 4 Minutes Regular Meeting May 11, 2021
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than the anticipated marginal cost to the City of thermal, electrical, or other energy that would have been consumed by the City in the absence of the energy conservation services and that it is in the best interest of the City to approve and enter into the Energy Services Agreement with Climatec LLC; approve the forms of the Energy Services Agreement by and between the City and Climatec LLC, in the forms on file with the City Clerk, subject to final approval by the City Manager and City Attorney; and authorize the City Manager, to execute and deliver to Climatec LLC the Energy Services Agreement and related documents as necessary to carry out the energy services contemplated therein, subject to such minor changes thereto as the City Manager may require and approve.
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
15. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Members of the City Council reported on meetings and events they attended.
16. CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no City Attorney announcements.
17. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no City Manager announcements.
At this time, the City Council recessed the City Council meeting at 7:44 p.m. and convened to Closed Session.
18 CLOSED SESSION
18.1 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
18.2 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR REGARDING PUBLIC
EMPLOYEE SALARIES AND BENEFITS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT
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CODE SECTION 54957.6 - AGENCY NEGOTIATOR: JEFF BOYNTON, CITY MANAGER; UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEE: ALL CITY OF LA
MIRADA EMPLOYEES
No action was taken during Closed Session.
19. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the City Council adiourned the meeting at 8:39 p.m.
Anne Haraksin, City Clerk
Attest:
Ed Eng, Mayor