MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
LA MIRADA CITY COUNCIL
DECEMBER 13, 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
The invocation was delivered by Pastor Richard Velasquez of Olive Branch Calvary Chapel.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Otero.
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 James Markman.
APPEARANCES, PRESENTATIONS, AND PROCLAMATIONS
5.1 RECOGNITION OF COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM
(CERT) GRADUATES
The City Council recognized the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) graduates and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented them with a Certificate of Recognition.
5.2 RECOGNITION OF LIBRARY BOOKMARK CONTEST WINNERS
The City Council and La Mirada Teen and Adult Librarian Laura Valdivia recognized the library bookmark contest winners.
5.3 RECOGNITION OF CITY EMPLOYEE FOR YEARS OF SERVICE
The City Council recognized Albert "Devis" Andrade for his years of service and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented him with a service award pin and a certificate of appreciation.
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5.4 INTRODUCTION OF NEW CITY EMPLOYEES
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presented them with a $40 gift certificate to Panera Bread restaurant, 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
Ray Fernandez provided information on the La Mirada Rotary Club and its recent accomplishments.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Lewis moved and Councilmember Eng 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 November 8, 2022 and the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of November 8, 2022.
7.2 APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER
7.3 LA MIRADA SYMPHONY FUNDING REQUEST FOR FISCAL YEAR
2022-23
The City Council approved La Mirada Symphony's Fiscal Year 2022-23 funding request in the amount of $2,500 for directing funding and an in- kind contribution of $35,000 for a total of $37,500.
7.4 AGREEMENT FOR PRINTING SERVICES FOR THE LA MIRADA
LIVING CITY NEWSLETTER
The City Council awarded the two-year contract for Printing Services for the La Mirada Living to Advantage, Inc. at a base price of $18,615.02 per quarterly brochure and $4,939.12 per newsletter totaling an estimated $106,452.62 annually; authorized the City Manager to execute an agreement on behalf of the City; authorized the City Manager to renew the original contract for one additional two-year term; and authorized the City Manager to approve additional work up to 20 percent of the total annual cost.
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7.5 INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE CITY OF LA MIRADA FOR THE MONTH ENDING OCTOBER 2022
The City Council received and filed the City's Investment Report for the month ending October 2022.
7.6 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2022-07, SPLASH!
AQUATICS CENTER POOL REPLASTERING - AWARD OF CONTRACT
FOR PROFESSIONAL DESIGN SERVICES
The City Council accepted the proposal from Aquatic Design Group, Inc. for professional design services for Capital Improvement Project No. 2022- 07, Splash! Aquatics Center Pool Replastering, in the amount of $21,500; authorized the City Manager to execute the design services agreement with Aquatic Design Group, Inc., on behalf of the City; and authorized the City Manager to approve additional professional services up to 20 percent of the authorized contract amount.
7.7 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2022-08, SPLASH!
WATERSLIDE RESURFACING PROJECT - APPROVAL OF PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS, AND CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
ACT EXEMPTION
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. 2022-08, Splash! Waterslide Resurfacing Project; and authorized the City Clerk to advertise for sealed bids.
7.8 AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH EIDIM, INC. FOR THE VIDEO
NETWORKING SYSTEM PROJECT AT THE LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR
THE PERFORMING ARTS
The City Council approved an amendment to the agreement with EIDIM, Inc. increasing the not to exceed contract amount to $124,709.83 to complete the video networking system project and authorized the City Manager to sign the amendment on behalf of the City.
7.9 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH VERONICA TAM AND
ASSOCIATES FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE CITY OF LA MIRADA
GENERAL PLAN, HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE FOR THE 6TH
PLANNING CYCLE, 2021-2029
The City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Veronica Tam and Associates for the completion of the City of La Mirada General Plan, Housing Element Update for the 6th Planning Cycle, 2021-2029, as described in the attached Scope of 3 Minutes Regular Meeting December 13, 2022
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Services, in the amount of $54,520 and authorized the City Manager to approve additional work that may be required to complete the Housing Element Update in an amount not to exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of the authorized proposal amount.
7.10 EXTENSION TO THE AGREEMENT WITH ACTORS THEATER SERIES, INC. FOR THE PRODUCTION AND PRESENTATION OF THEATRICAL
PERFORMANCES AT LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING
ARTS
The City Council approved an additional one-year extension to the existing agreement between the City and Actors Theater Series, Inc. for the production and presentation of theatrical performances at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts and authorized the Mayor to execute the extension on behalf of the City.
7.11 AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH SWEIBEL CONSULTING
FOR MARKETING FOR THE LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE
PERFORMING ARTS
The City Council approved an amendment to the existing professional services agreement with Robert Sweibel Associates and authorized the City Manager to execute the amendment to the Agreement on behalf of the City
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
8. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
8.1 URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 727-U ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2023 LOS ANGELES COUNTY BUILDING CODES
Associate Planner Arturo Cervantes reported that the City contracts with the County of Los Angeles, Department of Public Works, for Building Division services. He said the County of Los Angeles staff enforces the County Building Codes to process and review building plans, issue permits, and conduct inspections on behalf of the City. He said the County's Building Codes are updated approximately every three years and in order for the County to apply its updated Building Codes on City projects, the City must adopt the County's Codes as City Codes. He said that on January 1, 2023, the County of Los Angeles will be adopting the updated California Building Code with amendments that enact more stringent requirements than those required by the State. He said staff 4 Minutes Regular Meeting December 13, 2022
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recommends the City Council proceed with adopting by reference the 2023 Los Angeles County Building Codes, Titles 26-31 and 33. He said that since the adoption of the 2023 County Building Codes would not become effective until 30 days after the final reading and adoption of the Ordinance at a future City Council meeting, it was recommended the City Council adopt the proposed urgency ordinance.
Councilmember Lewis moved and Councilmember Eng seconded to affirm the CEQA Exemption and adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 727-U adopting the 2023 Los Angeles County Building Codes, 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:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN: None
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9. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pro Tem De Ruse moved and Councilmember Lewis seconded to approve the following consent calendar item:
9.1 APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER
The Successor Agency approved the warrant register dated December 13, 2022 in the total amount of $364,542.99.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Eng, Lewis, Sarega, Mayor Pro Tem De Ruse, Mayor Otero
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN: None
CITY COUNCIL ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE HOUSING SUCCESSOR
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Lewis moved and Councilmember Eng seconded to approve the following consent calendar item:
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HOUSING SUCCESSOR ANNUAL REPORT REGARDING THE LOW
AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING FUND - FISCAL YEAR 2021-22
The Housing Successor Agency received and filed the Housing Successor Annual Report Regarding the Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund for Fiscal Year 2021-22.
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
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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.
14. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the City Council adjourned the meeting at 7:19 p.m. in memory of former Councilmember Pete Dames.
Anne Haraksin, City Clerk
Attest:
Anthony Otero, Mayor
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