MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
LA MIRADA CITY COUNCIL
JULY 12, 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 Ruben Sandoval of Living Word Christian Center.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Boy Scout Troop 438.
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 James Markman.
APPEARANCES, PRESENTATIONS, AND PROCLAMATIONS
5.1 PROCLAMATION FOR PARKS AND RECREATION MONTH
The City Council proclaimed July 2022 as Parks and Recreation Month in the City of La Mirada and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented a proclamation to Community Services Director Oliver Osuna.
7. APPOINTMENTS
7.1 REAPPOINTMENT TO THE LA MIRADA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION Councilmember Lewis moved and Councilmember De Ruse seconded to reappoint Pete Dames to the La Mirada Community Foundation for a term expiring in May 2023.
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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CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember De Ruse moved and Councilmember Lewis seconded to approve the following consent calendar items:
8.1 APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
The City Council approved the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of June 28, 2022.
8.2 APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER
The City Council approved the warrant register dated July 12, 2022 in the total amount of $1,431,759.40.
8.3 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE
PERFORMING ARTS FOUNDATION
The City Council received and filed the Annual Report of the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts Foundation.
8.4 GRAPHIC DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR
THE PERFORMING ARTS
The City Council authorized the City Manager to execute an agreement with Medrano Designs as Graphic Designer for the La Mirada Theatre for the erforming Arts for a three-year term with the option of two additional one year terms.
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
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments.
SPECIAL ITEMS
9.1. RESOLUTION NO. 22-17 RECITING THE FACTS OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON JUNE 7, 2022 AND DECLARING THE
RESULTS AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW
Assistant City Manager/City Clerk Haraksin reported that on January 11, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 22-01 calling for a General 2 Minutes Regular Meeting July 12, 2022
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Municipal Election to be held on June 7 for the purpose of electing Councilmembers representing District 1 and 2. She said only one resident, John Lewis, submitted nomination papers to qualify as a District 1 candidate. She said that pursuant to the Elections Code, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 22-06 on March 22 appointing John Lewis as a Member of the City Council representing District 1 for a four-year term and canceling the June 7 election for Council District 1. She said on June 7, the General Municipal Election for Council District 2 was conducted. She said the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk conducted a canvass of the results and certified the results as shown in Exhibit "A" of Resolution No. 22-17, which indicates that Andrew Sarega received the highest number of votes in Council District 2.
Councilmember Lewis moved and Mayor Pro Tem Otero seconded to adopt Resolution No. 22-17 reciting that the General Municipal Election was held June 7, 2022 and declaring the results.
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. OATH OF OFFICE ADMINISTERED TO NEWLY ELECTED
COUNCILMEMBERS
Assistant City Manager/City Clerk Haraksin administered the Oath of Office to John Lewis and Andrew Sarega.
9.3. CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION
Assistant City Manager/City Clerk Haraksin initiated the procedure for reorganization of City Council.
Councilmember De Ruse moved and Councilmember Lewis seconded to nominate Councilmember Otero to serve as Mayor for the upcoming year.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers De Ruse, Eng, Lewis, Otero, Sarega NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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Councilmember Lewis moved and Councilmember Eng seconded to nominate Councilmember De Ruse to serve as Mayor Pro Tem for the upcoming year.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers De Ruse, Eng, Lewis, Mayor Otero
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmember Sarega
Martin Calderon, on behalf of Assemblymember Lisa Calderon, presented a certificate of recognition to outgoing Mayor Ed Eng.
Misty Cota, on behalf of Senator Bob Archuleta, presented a certificate of recognition to outgoing Mayor Ed Eng.
Representatives of the La Mirada Chamber of Commerce presented a recognition plaque to outgoing Mayor Ed Eng.
Representatives of the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District Board of Education presented a certificate of recognition to outgoing Mayor Ed Eng.
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
There were no City Manager announcements.
13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the City Council adjourned the meeting at 7:31 p.m.
Anne Haraksin, City Clerk
Attest:
Anthony Otero, Mayor
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