MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
LA MIRADA CITY COUNCIL
AUGUST 9, 2022 - 6:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Otero 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
Cavany Chain was delivered by Pastor Richard Velasquez of Olive Branch
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilmember Lewis.
4. ROLL CALL
City Council was present with Councilmember Eng, Councilmember Lewis, Mayor Pro Tem De Ruse, and Mayor Otero responding to roll call.
Councilmember Sarega was absent.
he following staff members were also present: City Manager Jeff Boyntor issistant City Manager/City Clerk Anne Haraksin, and City Attorney Jame Markman.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments.
6. APPOINTMENTS
6.1 APPOINTMENTS TO ADVISORY BODIES
Councilmember Lewis moved and Councilmember Eng seconded to reappoint Rebecca Cline to the Community Services Commission for a term ending in June 2026, reappoint Lee Olsen to the Planning Commission for a term ending in June 2026, and reappoint Angelo Maldonado to the Public Safety and Traffic Commission for a term ending in June 2026.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT: Councilmember Sarega
ABSTAIN: None
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6.2 CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS AGENCIES
Mayor Otero made the following appointments of delegates and alternates to the various organizations on which members of the City Council participate:
• California Contract Cities Association
Delegate: Mayor Otero/ Alternate: Mayor Pro Tem De Ruse • Chamber of Commerce
Liaison: Mayor Otero/ Alternate: Councilmember Eng
• County Sanitation District No. 18
Delegate: Mayor Otero/ Alternate: Mayor Pro Tem De Ruse • Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District
Trustee: Councilmember Lewis
• Joint Powers Insurance Authority
Delegate: Councilmember Eng/ Alternate: Councilmember Sarega • League of California Cities
Delegate: Mayor Otero/ Alternate: Councilmember Eng
• League of California Cities City Selection Committee
Delegate: Mayor Otero/ Alternate: Councilmember Sarega
• Southeast Area Social Services Funding Authority (SASSFA) Delegate: Councilmember Lewis/ Alternate: Mayor Pro Tem De Ruse • Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Delegate: Mayor Pro Tem De Ruse/ Alternate: Mayor Otero • Gateway Cities Council of Governments (COG)
Delegate: Mayor Otero/ Alternate: Councilmember Lewis
• 1-5 JPA Consortium
Delegate: Mayor Pro Tem De Ruse/ Alternate: Councilmember Sarega • City Council/NLMUSD Board Committee
Councilmember Eng and Councilmember Sarega
• La Mirada Audit Committee
Mayor Otero and Mayor Pro Tem De Ruse
• La Mirada Athletic Council Appeal Board
Councilmember Lewis and Councilmember Sarega
Councilmember Lewis moved and Councilmember Eng seconded to affirm the Mayor's appointments of delegates and alternates to the various organizations on which members of the City Council participate.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Eng, Lewis, Mayor Pro Tem De Ruse, Mayor Otero
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Sarega
ABSTAIN: None
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CONSENT CALENDAR
City Manager Boynton recommended item 7.2 be amended to include the approval of the warrant register dated July 26, 2022 in the total amount of $7,102,712.56.
Councilmember Eng moved and Mayor Pro Tem 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 July 12, 2022 and the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of July 12, 2022.
7.2 APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER
The City Council approved the warrant register dated August 9, 2022 in the total amount of $2,280,926.27 and the warrant register dated July 26, 2022 in the total amount of $7, 102,712.56.
7.3 APPROVAL OF THE LA MIRADA ARTS COLONY "MIRRORS OF YOUR MIND" ART EXHIBIT IN THE LA MIRADA ACTIVITY CENTER
The City Council approved the request for the use of the La Mirada Activity Center for the La Mirada Arts Colony's "Mirrors of Your Mind" art exhibit.
7.4 APPROVAL OF PURCHASE OF AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE
RECOGNITION SYSTEMS
The City Council approved the purchase of ten automated license plate recognition systems as a five-year subscription service in the total amount of $104,250 from Vigilant Solutions, LLC.
AGREEMENT WITH GODBE RESEARCH FOR A COMMUNITY
SATISFACTION SURVEY
The City Council approved the agreement between the City of La Mirada Commothy Sachin and Godbe Research for an amount not to exceed $36,000 to conduct a Community Satisfaction Survey and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
7.6 ADDENDUM NO. 2 TO THE COMMUNICATIONS SITE LEASE
AGREEMENT WITH CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC.
The City Council approved Addendum No. 2 to the Communications Site Lease Agreement between the City of La Mirada and New Cingular 3 Minutes Regular Meeting August 9, 2022
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Wireless PCS, LLC subject to the lease agreement terms recommended by staff and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
7.7 MONTHLY TREASURER REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING MAY
2022
The City Council received and filed the City of La Mirada Monthly Treasurer Report for the period ending May 2022.
7.8 MONTHLY TREASURER REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING JUNE 2022 (FIRST CLOSE)
The City Council received and filed the City of La Mirada Monthly Treasurer Report for the period ending June 2022.
7.9 INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE CITY OF LA MIRADA FOR THE MONTH ENDING JUNE 2022
The City Council received and filed the City's Investment Report for the month ending June 2022.
7.10 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2021-06, PARKING LOT SEAL
COAT FOR CITY FACILITIES - CIVIC CENTER, BEHRINGER PARK
FRONTIER PARK, VETERANS PARK, WINDERMERE PARK, NEFF
PARK, CREEK PARK, GARDENHILL PARK, WILDERNESS AREA,
PUBLIC WORKS WAREHOUSE, THEATRE WAREHOUSE, TRANSIT
FACILITY AND 14515 ALONDRA BOULEVARD - ACCEPTANCE OF
WORK
The City Council accepted the improvements constructed by J B Bostick Company, Inc.; authorized the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder; and authorized the payment of retention monies pursuant to the contract.
7.11 WAREHOUSE NON-EXCLUSIVE LICENSE FOR PHANTOM PROJECTS The City Council approved the non-exclusive license for Fiscal Year 2022- 23 for Phantom Projects and authorized the City Manager to execute the license on behalf of the City.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Eng, Lewis, Mayor Pro Tem De Ruse, Mayor Otero
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Sarega
ABSTAIN: None
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8. PUBLIC HEARING
8.1 RESOLUTION NO. 22-18 AMENDING THE CITY OF LA MIRADA
CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE FOR DESIGNATED PERSONNEL
City Manager Boynton reported that State law requires that public agencies review their Conflict of Interest Code biennially based on changes in personnel and circumstances. He said the Conflict of Interest Code requires designated positions to file a Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) and disclose certain economic interests based on the disclosure categories assigned to them in an effort to compel public employees to disqualify themselves from making or participating in the making of governmental decisions which may have a material effect on any personal financial interest. He said that due to personnel changes to positions and titles, it is necessary to amend the Code and add the Public Safety Supervisor, Safety Education Officer, Senior Planner, and Ticket Services Manager positions. He said the proposed resolution reflects these changes in the Appendix.
Mayor Otero opened the Public Hearing. No members of the public spoke on the item. Mayor Otero closed the Public Hearing.
Councilmember Eng moved and Mayor Pro Tem De Ruse seconded to adopt Resolution No. 22-18 amending the City of La Mirada Conflict of Interest Code for designated personnel.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Eng, Lewis, Mayor Pro Tem De Ruse, Mayor Otero
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Sarega
ABSTAIN: None
9. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
9.1 RESOLUTION NO. 22-19 WAIVING THE FORMAL BID PROCESS AND
AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE TRANSIT PASSENGER VAN
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 Resolution No. 22-19 would waive the formal bid process and allow the purchase of one transit passenger van for use by the Community Services Department from National Auto Fleet Group in the 5 Minutes Regular Meeting August 9, 2022
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amount of $57,000. The vehicle is available under the Cooperative Purchase Provision of the National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) contract.
Councilmember Lewis moved and Councilmember Eng seconded to adopt Resolution No. 22-19 waiving the formal bid process and authorizing the purchase of one transit passenger van.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Eng, Lewis, Mayor Pro Tem De Ruse, Mayor Otero
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Sarega
ABSTAIN: None
9.2 ORDINANCE NO. 724 AMENDING LA MIRADA MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 9 BY ADDING CHAPTER 9.140 ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS
PROHIBITING THE UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF CATALYTIC
CONVERTERS IN THE CITY
Assistant City Manager Haraksin reported that Ordinance No. 724 would amend the La Mirada Municipal Code and establish regulations prohibiting the unlawful possession of catalytic converters in the City of La Mirada.
She said the Public Safety Team would not be required to identify a victim in order to establish a person is unlawfully in possession of a catalytic converter. She said pursuant to the proposed ordinance, it would be unlawful to possess any catalytic converter that is not attached to a vehicle, unless the possessor has valid documentation or other proof to verify they are in lawful possession of the catalytic converter. She said the proposed ordinance was presented to the City Council during a Study Session meeting on June 14. She also said that at the Public Safety and Traffic Commission meeting on June 23, the Commission expressed support for the proposed ordinance.
Councilmember Lewis moved and Councilmember Eng seconded to introduce for first reading Ordinance No. 724 amending La Mirada Municipal Code Title 9 by adding Chapter 9.140 establishing regulations prohibiting the unlawful possession of catalytic converters in the City of La Mirada, by title only, and waive further reading.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Eng, Lewis, Mayor Pro Tem De Ruse, Mayor Otero
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Sarega
ABSTAIN: None
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CITY COUNCIL ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE HOUSING SUCCESSOR
10. NEW BUSINESS
10.1 AGREEMENT WITH THE WHOLE CHILD FOR HOMELESS PREVENTION
AND RAPID REHOUSING SERVICES
City Manager Boynton reported that Health and Safety Code Section 34176.1(a)(2) provides that a housing successor may expend housin unds for homeless prevention and rapid rehousing services for individuals and families who are homeless or would be homeless, but for such assistance. He said the City's Housing Successor Agency has housing funds available for these services. He said it was recommended the Housing Successor Agency approve an agreement with The Whole Child to assist with homeless prevention and rapid rehousing services. He said pursuant to the proposed agreement, the City would reimburse The Whole Child for services provided, up to $25,000.00, from the City's Housing Councilmember Lewis moved and Councilmember Eng seconded to approve an agreement with The Whole Child and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement and any amendments on behalf of the City.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Eng, Lewis, Mayor Pro Tem De Ruse, Mayor Otero
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Sarega
ABSTAIN: None
CITY COUNCIL
11. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Members of the City Council reported on meetings and events they attended.
12. CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no City Attorney announcements.
13. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no City Manager announcements.
At this time, the City Council recessed the City Council meeting at 7:03 p.m. and convened to Closed Session.
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14. CLOSED SESSION
14.1 CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 REGARDING CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY
NEGOTIATORS
AGENCY NEGOTIATOR: JEFF BOYNTON, CITY MANAGER
NEGO ATING PARTIES: CITY OF LA MIRADA AND BLACKBURG,
INC.
PROPERTY: 14447 FIRESTONE BOULEVARD, LA MIRADA
UNDER NEGOTIATION: TERMS
No action was taken.
15. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the City Council adjourned the meeting at 7:18 p.m.
Anne Haraksin, City Clerk
Attest:
Anthony Otero, Mayor
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