MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
LA MIRADA CITY COUNCIL
OCTOBER 11, 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.
INVOCATION
The invocation was delivered by Mayor Pro Tem Steve De Ruse.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Boy Scout Troop 438.
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 Clerk Leticia Revilla, and City Attorney James Markman.
5. APPEARANCES, PRESENTATIONS, AND PROCLAMATIONS
5.1 PROCLAMATION FOR DOWN SYNDROME AWARENESS MONTH
Thareness Month in prodiy or rada and 22e Mayor, on behal one City Council, presented a proclamation to Irene Ekladous and Evelyn Acevedo.
5.2 RECOGNITION OF CITY EMPLOYEE FOR YEARS OF SERVICE
The City Council recognized Cristina Cota for her years of service and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented her with a service award pin and a certificate of appreciation.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Irene Rodriguez spoke regarding her election campaign for the Whittier Union High School District. She asked residents for her support.
APPOINTMENTS
7.1 APPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
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Councilmember Eng moved and Councilmember Sarega seconded to appoint David Morfin to the Planning Commission for a term ending in June 2026.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Eng, Lewis, Sarega, Mayor Pro Tem De Ruse, Mayor Otero
NOES: None
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN: None
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pro Tem De Ruse moved and Councilmember Eng seconded to approve the following consent calendar items:
8.1 APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
The City Council approved the minutes of the Special Meeting of September 23, 2022 and the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of September 27, 2022.
8.2 APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER
The City Council approved the warrant register dated October 11, 2022 in the total amount of $2,085,765.03.
MONTHLY TREASURER REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING JULY
2022
The City Council received and filed the City of La Mirada Monthly Treasurer Report for the period ending July 2022.
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 HEARINGS
Items No. 9.1 and 9.2 were considered together.
ORDINANCE NO. 725 APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO.
16 AND A SITE PLAN REVIEW TO INSTALL AN ELECTRONIC
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BILLBOARD ON VACANT PROPERTY LOCATED AT 14500
FIRESTONE BOULEVARD, WITHIN THE FREEWAY COMMERCIAL (C-
F) ZONING DISTRICT
ORDINANCE NO. 726 APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO.
17 AND A SITE PLAN REVIEW TO INSTALL AN ELECTRONIC
BILLBOARD ON VACANT PROPERTY LOCATED AT 14500
FIRESTONE BOULEVARD, WITHIN THE FREEWAY COMMERCIAL (C-
F) ZONING DISTRICT
Senior Planner Eric Garcia presented a report on the item. He said that on June 1, 2022, in accordance with the provisions of Chapters 21.114 and
21.124 of the Zoning Ordinance, Ariana Diverio, Representative of "Electra Media, Inc.", filed two applications for Development Agreements No. 16 and 17 and two Site Plan Review Applications to install and maintain two electronic billboards on a vacant property located at 14500 Firestone Boulevard.
Senior Planner Garcia said the subject site has an irregularly shaped parcel of 7.5 acres in size. He said the electronic billboards would be located on both the southern and northern portions of the site, which is bordered by the I-5 Freeway to the north, Union Pacific Rail lines to the He said
regional access to the site would be provided by the 1-5 Freeway and Valley View Avenue, and local access by Firestone Boulevard and Knott Avenue. He said the two billboards would be 50 feet high and feature double-faced full digital LED displays. He said the black base would complement the digital displays and the support column would have a vertical color changing band. Additionally, he said the project site is physically suitable for this type of land use and would be compatible with the uses authorized and zoned by the City.
City Attorney Markman advised Mayor Otero to conduct a public hearing for the two Development Agreement Nos. 16 and 17 as it pertains to the same site plan location on 14500 Firestone Boulevard.
Mayor Otero opened the public hearing for the two Development Agreements Nos. 16 and 17.
Ariana Diverio spoke in support of the item. She also expressed her appreciation to staff for assisting her with the billboard application process.
Mayor Otero closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Lewis moved and Councilmember Eng seconded to affirm the CEQA Exemption; adopt Resolution Nos. 22-23 and 22-24 approving site plan reviews for electronic billboards on vacant property located at 14500 Firestone Boulevard; and introduce for first reading Ordinance Nos. 3 Minutes Regular Meeting October 11, 2022
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725 and 726 approving Development Agreement Nos. 16 and 17 allowing the installation of electronic billboards on vacant property located at 14500 Firestone Boulevard, within the Freeway Commercial (C-F) Zoning District, by title only, and waive further reading.
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. 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.
At this time, the City Council recessed the City Council meeting at 7:12 p.m. and convened to Closed Session.
13. CLOSED SESSION
13.1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING POTENTIAL
LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9
(ONE POTENTIAL CASE)
No action was taken.
14. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the City Council adjourned the meeting at 7:36 p.m.
Anne Haraksin, City Clerk
Attest:
Anthony Otero, Mayor
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