MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
LA MIRADA CITY COUNCIL
JUNE 28, 2022 - 6:30 P.M.
1. 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
Thu invocation was delivered by Pastor Ralph Miley of La Mirada Foursquare
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.
5. APPEARANCES, PRESENTATIONS, AND PROCLAMATIONS
5.1 INTRODUCTION OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S CAPTAIN
CHRISTOPHER JOHNSON
The City Council welcomed Captain Christopher Johnson and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented him with two tickets to the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts.
5.2 RECOGNITION OF GAIL PEARCE FOR HER DEDICATED SERVICE TO
THE COMMUNITY -
The City Council recognized Gail Pearce for her service to the La Mirada community, and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented her with a recognition plaque and two tickets to the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts.
5.3 PRESENTATION OF A COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT AWARD
The City Council recognized Steve Herrera and presented him with a Community Spotlight Award.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Diane Gramajo spoke in support of Councilmember Sarega being selected as Mayor Pro Tem.
Larry and MaryAnn Yeager expressed concerns with the residential rear yard setback requirement.
Jack Miranda spoke in support of Councilmember Sarega being selected as Mayor Pro Tem.
Dustin Dahl spoke in support of Councilmember Sarega being selected as Mayor Pro Tem.
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 June 14, 2022 and the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of June 14, 2022. Mayor Eng abstained.
7.2 APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER
The City Council approved the warrant register dated June 28, 2022 in the total amount of $2,770,153.38.
7.3 MONTHLY TREASURER REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING APRIL 2022
The City Council received and filed the City of La Mirada Monthly Treasurer Report for the period ending April 2022.
7.4 INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE CITY OF LA MIRADA FOR THE MONTH ENDING MAY 2022
The City Council received and filed the City's Investment Report for the month ending May 2022.
7.5 ANNUAL INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF MAY 2022
The City Council received and filed the City's Annual Investment Report as of May 2022.
7.6 APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH SANDLER PARTNERS/GOTO
FOR A UNIFIED COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM
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The City Council authorized the City Manager to execute an agreement with Sandler Partners/GoTo for a unified communications system.
7.7 LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS FOUNDATION AGREEMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23
The City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2022-23 agreement between the City of La Mirada and the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts Foundation and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
7.8 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2021-11, LA MIRADA
BOULEVARD DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS - REVIEW OF BIDS AND
AWARD OF CONTRACT
The City Council awarded the contract for Capital Improvement Project No. 2021-11, La Mirada Boulevard Drainage Improvements, to Lucas Builders, Inc., in the amount of $279,091; authorized the City Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the City; authorized the City Manager to approve addendums to the existing on-call engineering contracts, for construction support services, in an amount not to exceed 20 percent of the construction cost; and authorized the City Manager to approve additional work up to 20 percent of the total project cost.
7.9 APPROPRIATION FOR SPECIAL PROJECT AT LA MIRADA THEATRE:
ORIGINAL MUSICAL
The City Council approved the proposed Special Project appropriation for the production of "Did You See What Walter Paisley Did Today?" in the amount of $399,849.32
7.10 AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE UPPER LOUNGE CABARET
LIGHTING EQUIPMENT
The City Council authorized the purchase of lighting equipment for the upper lounge cabaret from TechArts, Inc. at a cost not to exceed $55,179.14.
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
Mayor Eng abstained on Item 7.1.
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PUBLIC HEARING
8.1 RESOLUTION NO. 22-13 ADOPTING THE PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 BUDGET
Finance Manager Melissa Pascual reported that the Fiscal Year 2022-23 pre-pandemic levels.
Leffingwell Road Median Improvements from Telegraph Road to Stamy Road and the Creek Park Camera System; and an additional box truck She said the
Proposed Budget for all funds, including transfers, is $105,122,841 for revenues and $118,866,521 for expenditures. She said the Proposed General Fund Budget, without transfers is $49,545,314 for revenues and $43,782,760 for expenditures resulting in an operational surplus of $5,762,554. She said including transfers, the General Fund Budget is $58,262,814 for revenues and $61,938,760 for expenditures. Total General Fund reserves are estimated at $50,864,020, including $8,926,552 set aside for economic uncertainty.
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 adopt Resolution No. 22-13 approving the Proposed Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget.
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
9.1 SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 723
AMENDING DRIVE-THROUGH FACILITY STANDARDS IN TITLE 21,
SUBSECTION 21.20.055 OF THE LA MIRADA MUNICIPAL CODE AND SUBSECTION 5.6.2 OF THE IMPERIAL HIGHWAY SPECIFIC PLAN
City Manager Boynton presented a report on the proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and the Imperial Highway Specific Plan (IHSP) He said Ordinance No. 723 would make the following changes: remove 4 Minutes Regular Meeting June 28, 2022
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from the Zoning Ordinance and IHSP the standard that prohibits the location of drive-through aisles between the structure and public street; require three-foot (3'-0") high block walls and landscaping along drive- through aisles that are adjacent to a public right-of-way to reduce potential visual and noise impacts; require a four-foot (4'-0") high wall if nearby residences have the potential of being impacted by the glare of headlights; and require drive-through facilities to be designed to accommodate sufficient on-site queuing to prevent overflow vehicles from impacting adjacent sidewalks or streets. He said the ordinance was introduced for first reading and the required hearing was conducted at the City Council meeting held on June 14.
Councilmember Lewis moved and Mayor Pro Tem Otero seconded to approve for second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 723 amending section 21.20.055 "Drive-through facility standards" of the La Mirada Municipal Code and subsection 5.6.2 "Drive-through businesses" of the Imperial Highway Specific Plan, by title only, and waive further reading.
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. 22-14 ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23
Finance Manager Pascual reported that staff prepared the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Appropriations Limit. She said the local assessment roll addition of local non-residential new construction for Fiscal Year 2022-23 was 5.64 percent. The California Per Capita Personal Income percentage for Fiscal 3 Calas 756 Year 2022-23 was 7.55 percent. She said the California Per Capita Personal Income percentage was the inflation factor selected for the Appropriations Limit. She said throughout the State of California, there was a decline in the population growth from the prior year. The population factor used was the growth of the County, which was - 71 percent, in comparison to - 77 percent for the City. She said the City is well below the Fiscal Year's Appropriation Limit of $164,856,368. She said although the City's total revenue is $68,346,264, excluding transfers and the sales tax sharing agreement, only $36,286,639 is supported by tax proceeds subject to the limitation.
Councilmember Lewis moved and Councilmember De Ruse seconded to select the percentage change in the California Per Capita Personal Income as the inflation factor for Fiscal Year 2022-23; select the growth of the County as the population factor for Fiscal Year 2022-23; and adopt Resolution No. 22-14 5 Minutes Regular Meeting June 28, 2022
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establishing an Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2022-23 pursuant to Article XIIIB of the California Constitution.
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
9.3 RESOLUTION NO. 22-15 REGARDING EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS AND
SALARY RATES FOR ALL CLASSES OF EMPLOYMENT, AND
SUPERSEDING RESOLUTION NO. 21-20
Human Resources Manager Cristina Cota provided information on the proposed resolution regarding employment benefits and salary rates. She said the proposed resolution regarding employment benefits and salary rates incorporates a 8.0 percent Cost of Living Adjustment salary increase for full-time and part-time positions; reduces the City's payment of the employees' CaPERS member contribution from four percent to three percent for full-time employees hired before July 1, 2017 who are considered classic members of CaPERS; adds a full-time Public Safety Supervisor position at Salary Range 75; increases the salary of the Safety Education Officer position from Salary Range 58 to 63; increases the salary of the Account Technician ill position from Salary Range 52 to 58; adds an auto allowance of $350 per month for the Assistant City Manager, Deputy City Manager and Department Director positions; allows up to five hourly part-time Stagehands I, Il and Ill to earn overtime after eight hours of work in a day during the "technical week" rehearsals for Broadway-style theatre productions, not to exceed five days per production; increases the accrual rate for Personal Time Off (PTO) that hourly part-time employees may earn from one PTO hour for 30 hours worked to one PTO hour for 25 hours worked; and increases the maximum hours of Personal Time Off (PTO) that hourly part-time emplovees can accrue from 60 to 80 hours.
Councilmember De Ruse moved and Councilmember Lewis seconded to adopt Resolution No. 22-15 regarding employment benefits and salary rates for all classes of employment, and superseding Resolution No. 21-20.
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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9.4 RESOLUTION NO. 22-16 REGARDING PAYING AND REPORTING THE
VALUE OF EMPLOYER PAID MEMBER CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE
CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM
Human Resources Manager Cota said staff proposes to reduce the City's payment of the employees' CaPERS member contribution to three percent and increase the employees' contribution to four percent for full-time employees who were hired before July 1, 2017 and are considered CaPERS classic members. She said the City will pay three percent and report the value of the employer paid member contribution to CaPERS as additional compensation. The reduction in the City's contribution will reduce retirement costs by approximately $48,851 per year.
Councilmember Lewis moved and Councilmember De Ruse seconded to adopt Resolution No. 22-16 regarding paying and reporting the value of employer paid member contributions to the California Public Employees' Retirement System.
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
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
City Manager Boynton thanked City Council for its support of staff. He also invited the public to attend the July 3 event at La Mirada Regional Park.
At this time, the City Council recessed the City Council meeting at 7:30 p.m. and convened to Closed Session.
13. CLOSED SESSION
13.1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- ANTICIPATED LITIGATION - Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the California Government Code (1 case). 7 Minutes Regular Meeting June 28, 2022
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No action was taken on the item.
14. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the City Council adjourned the meeting at 7:51 p.m.
Anne Haraksin, City Clerk
Attest:
Ed Eng, Mayor