MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
LA MIRADA CITY COUNCIL
AUGUST 23, 2022 - 6:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
Ma Mir dacial the cait order at a La Mira da Calami Chambers.
INVOCATION
The invocation was delivered by Rabbi Mark Goldfarb of Temple Beth Ohr.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by a representative of VFW Post 9148.
ROLL CALL
City Council was present with Councilmember Eng, Councilmember Lewis, Councilmember Sarega, Mayor Pro Tem De Ruse, and Mayor Otero 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 INTRODUCTION OF NEW FULL-TIME CITY EMPLOYEES
The City Council welcomed Glen Irwin and Perry Tennyson and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented them with a $40 gift certificate to Panera, a voucher for two tickets to the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, and two passes to Splash! La Mirada Regional Aquatics Center.
PUBLIC COMMENT
John Sarega addressed the City Council to express his views regarding the Lamplighter news source.
Erica Rodriguez expressed public safety concerns including homeless persons and loitering in her neighborhood.
APPOINTMENTS
7.1 APPOINTMENTS TO CITY COMMISSIONS
Councilmember Sarega nominated Diane Gramajo to serve on the Community Services Commission, Jack Miranda to serve on the Planning Commission, and David Morfin to serve on the Public Safety and Traffic Commission
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Councilmember Sarega made a motion to appoint the nominees Diane Gramajo, Jack Miranda and David Morfin. The motion did not receive a second.
Councilmember Eng amended the motion to appoint Diane Gramajo to the Community Services Commission and David Morfin to the Public Safety and Traffic Commission. Councilmember Lewis seconded the motion.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Eng, Lewis, Mayor Pro Tem De Ruse
NOES: Councilmember Sarega
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Mayor Otero
8. 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 Study Session meeting of August 9, 2022 and the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of
8.2 APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER
The City Council approved the warrant register dated August 23, 2022 in the total amount of $1,630,869.26.
8.3 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2018-07, SANTA
GERTRUDES CORRIDOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL UPGRADES - APPROVAL
OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
The City Council found that pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, the project is categorically exempt under Section 15301 Class 1 (c) and will have no significant effect on the environment; approved the plans and specifications for Capital Improvement Project No 2018-07, Santa Gertrudes Avenue Corridor Traffic Signal Upgrades; an authorized the City Clerk to advertise for sealed bids.
8.4 APPROVAL OF THE MEALS ON WHEELS SPAGHETTI DINNER
FUNDRAISING EVENT IN THE LA MIRADA ACTIVITY CENTER
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The City Council approved the request for the use of the La Mirada Activity Center by Meals on Wheels for the Lou Piltz Spaghetti Dinner fundraising event.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Eng, Lewis, Sarega, Mayor Pro Tem De Ruse, Mayor Otero
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
PUBLIC HEARING
9.1 RESOLUTION NO. 22-20 APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF REVENUE
BONDS BY THE CALIFORNIA ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY FOR BIOLA UNIVERSITY
City Manager Boynton reported that in March 2017, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 17-08 to become an associate member of the California Enterprise Development Authority in order to participate in economic development financing programs for the benefit of businesses and nonprofit entities within its jurisdiction. He said Biola University has requested that the Authority issue and sell revenue bonds in the maximum principal amount not to exceed $34,500,000 for the purpose of making a loan to the University to refund the California Municipal Finance Authority Revenue Bonds (Biola University) Series 2013. He said the Biola University Series 2013 Bonds were applied to finance the cost of construction, renovation, equipping and improvement of certain educational and ancillary facilities including a dormitory, parking facilities, heating and cooling infrastructure and other miscellaneous capital improvements and to pay certain costs of issuance and other related costs in connection with the Bonds. He said pursuant to Section 147(f) of the Code, the issuance of the bonds by the Authority must be approved by the City Council because it is the applicable elected representative of the governmental unit having jurisdiction over the area in which the project is located
Mayor Otero opened the Public Hearing.
Michael Pierce, Executive Vice President of Biola University, spoke in support of the proposed resolution.
Mayor Otero closed the Public Hearing.
Councilmember Lewis moved and Councilmember Eng seconded to adopt Resolution No. 22-20 approving the issuance of revenue bonds by the California Enterprise Authority in an aggregate principal amount of 3 Minutes Regular Meeting August 23, 2022
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$34,500,000 for the purpose of refinancing certain educational facilities and certain other matters relating thereto for the benefit of Biola University.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Eng, Lewis, Sarega, Mayor Pro Tem De Ruse, Mayor Otero
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
10. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
10.1 SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF 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 Municipal Code and establish regulations prohibiting the unlawful possession of catalytic converters in the City. She said Deputies would not be required to identify a victim in order to establish a person is unlawfully in possession of a catalytic converter. She said that 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. Pursuant to the proposed ordinance, each and every catalytic converter unlawfully possessed would constitute a separate misdemeanor violation. She said the ordinance was presented to the City Safety and Traffic Commission meeting on June 23, the Commission expressed support for the proposed ordinance. She said the ordinance was introduced for first reading at the August 9 Council meeting.
Councilmember Lewis moved and Councilmember Eng seconded to accept for second reading and adopt 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: Councilmember Sarega
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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CITY COUNCIL ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE LA MIRADA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
11. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Sarega moved and Councilmember De Ruse seconded to approve the following consent calendar item:
11.1 APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER
The Successor Agency approved the warrant register dated August 23, 2022 in the total amount of $5,060.00.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Eng, Lewis, Sarega, Mayor Pro Tem De Ruse, Mayor Otero
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
CITY COUNCIL ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE HOUSING SUCCESSOR
12. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Sarega moved and Councilmember Lewis seconded to approve the following consent calendar item:
12.1 APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER
The Housing Successor approved the warrant register dated August 23, 2022 in the total amount of $9,791.00.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Eng, Lewis, Sarega, Mayor Pro Tem De Ruse, Mayor Otero
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
CITY COUNCIL
13. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Members of the City Council reported on meetings and events they attended. 5 Minutes Regular Meeting August 23, 2022
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14. CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no City Attorney announcements.
15. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Manager Boynton provided an update on the community satisfaction survey.
16. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the City Council adjourned the meeting at 7:41 p.m.
Anne Haraksin, City Clerk
Attest:
Anthony Otero, Mayor