MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
LA MIRADA CITY COUNCIL
JANUARY 24, 2023 - 6:30 P.M.
1. 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 Pastor Greg Stump of Redeemer Church.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by representatives of the Rotary Club of La Mirada.
4. 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.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
Raymond Fernandez addressed the City Council and introduced Rotary Club President Elect Lori Evans Smith. Ms. Smith thanked the City Council for its support and provided information on the La Mirada Rotary Club.
APPEARANCES, PRESENTATIONS, AND PROCLAMATIONS
6.1 RECOGNITION OF THE WEST COAST WARRIORS CROSS COUNTRY
RUNNING TEAM
The City Council recognized the athletes and coaches of the West Coast Warriors Cross County Running Team's 9-10 age division and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented them with Certificates of Recognition.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Lewis moved and Mayor Pro Tem De Ruse seconded to approve the following consent calendar items:
7.1 APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
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7.2 APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER
The City Council approved the warrant register dated January 24, 2023 in the total amount of $3,983,080.82.
7.3 INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE CITY OF LA MIRADA FOR THE MONTH ENDING DECEMBER 2022
The City Council received and filed the City's Investment Report for the month ending December 2022.
7.4 MONTHLY TREASURER REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING
NOVEMBER 2022
The City Council received and filed the City of La Mirada Monthly Treasurer Report for the period ending November 2022.
7.5 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2018-07, SANTA
GERTRUDES AVENUE CORRIDOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL UPGRADES -
REVIEW OF BIDS AND AWARD OF CONTRACT
The City Council awarded the contract for Capital Improvement Project No. 2018-07, Santa Gertrudes Avenue Corridor Traffic Signal Upgrades, to Select Electric, Inc., in the amount of $565,465.00; authorized the City Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the City; authorized the City Manager to approve addendums to the on-call engineering contracts for construction survey, inspection and testing services in an amount not to exceed 20 percent of the construction cost; and authorized the City Manager to approve additional work up to 20 percent of the total construction cost.
7.6 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2018-08, PHASE 6B
RESIDENTIAL STREET REHABILITATION - ACCEPTANCE OF WORK
AND APPROVAL OF BALANCING CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
The City Council accepted the improvements constructed by R.J. Noble Company; authorized the City Manager to execute Balancing Contract Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $112,387.63; authorized the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder; and authorized the payment of retention monies pursuant to the agreement.
7.7 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2018-03, IMPERIAL
HIGHWAY PAVEMENT REHABILITATION FROM VALLEY VIEW
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AVENUE TO WICKER DRIVE - REVIEW OF BIDS AND AWARD OF
CONTRACT
The City Council awarded the contract for Capital Improvement Project No. 2018-03, Imperial Highway Pavement Rehabilitation Eastbound from Valley View Avenue to Wicker Drive, to All American Asphalt in the amount of $945,000; authorized the City Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the City; authorized the City Manager to approve addendums to the on-call engineering agreements for construction support services in an amount not to exceed ten percent of the construction cost; and authorized the City Manager to approve additional work up to 20 percent of the total construction contract cost.
7.8 APPROVAL OF THE NORWALK-LA MIRADA UNIFIED SCHOOL
DISTRICT'S "LA MIRADA ALL CITY SCHOOLS CONCERT" AT
LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
The City Council approved the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District's "La Mirada All City Schools Concert" at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts and waive the associated fees.
7.9 APPROVAL OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S
DEPARTMENT "MUG RUN"
The City Council approved the Sheriffs Department "Mug Run" subject to conditions recommended by staff.
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
8.1 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM (CDBG)
PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 PROJECTS
Housing Technician | Norma Stein reported the Los Angeles County 2023-24 planning documents for proposed uses of federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from participating cities. She said the City's estimated allocation for Fiscal Year 2023-24 is projected tr be $261,465. She provided a summary of the proposed programs budgeted amounts, and information about each program. She said the proposed programs for Fiscal Year 2023-24 include the Housing 3 Minutes Regular Meeting January 24, 2023
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Rehabilitation Loan Program, Residential Code Enforcement Program, and the Senior Services Program.
Mayor Otero opened the Public Hearing. No members of the public spoke on the item. Mayor Otero closed the Public Hearing.
Councilmember Lewis moved and Councilmember Eng seconded to approve the proposed Fiscal Year 2023-24 Community Development Block Grant projects as presented; and authorize the City Manager to execute the contracts and any amendments with the Los Angeles County Development 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
8.2 RESOLUTION NO. 23-01 APPROVING CERTIFICATE OF
COMPATIBILITY NO. 66 TO CONSTRUCT A NEW 143,617 SQUARE
FOOT INDUSTRIAL WAREHOUSE BUILDING ON THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 16930 VALLEY VIEW AVENUE (APN 7003-011-026), WITHIN THE INDUSTRIAL (M-2) ZONING DISTRICT
Community Development Director Manuel Munoz presented a report on the item. He said an application was filed for Certificate of Compatibility No. 66 to construct a new 143,617 square foot warehouse building on a
7.36-acre parcel located on the east side of Valley View Avenue, south of Firestone Boulevard/l-5 Freeway and north of Artesia Boulevard, within the Industrial (M-2) Zoning District. He provided information on the existing use, proposed project, and proposed elevation. He said the proposed project complies with the Zoning Ordinance and General Plan, conforms to the most recent edition of the California Building Code, complies with Public Works Development Standards and Policies, will not impact the character or integrity of the Zone, and is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
Members of the City Council discussed the proposed project.
Mayor Otero opened the Public Hearing.
Bo Prock of Pacific Industrial spoke in support of the project and provided additional information on the proposed development.
Mayor Otero closed the Public Hearing.
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Councilmember Lewis moved and Councilmember Eng seconded to affirm the CEQA Exemption; and adopt Resolution No. 23-01 approving Certificate of Compatibility No. 66 to construct a new 143,617 square foot industrial warehouse building at 16930 Valley View Avenue within the Industrial (M-2) Zoning District.
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
8.3 ORDINANCE NO. 728 ADOPTING ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 55, ADDING LAND USE REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO MICRO- BREWERY FACILITIES, TO TITLE 21 OF THE LA MIRADA MUNICIPAL CODE (ZONING ORDINANCE), AND TO TABLE 6.1 OF THE IMPERIAL HIGHWAY SPECIFIC PLAN; AND APPROVING AN EXEMPTION FROM
THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
PURSUANT TO SECTION 15061(b)(3) OF THE CEQA GUIDELINES
City Manager Boynton advised the City Council that the item needed to be postponed to the February 14 Council meeting. The item was postponed.
9. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
9.1 RESOLUTION NO. 23-02 AUTHORIZING A BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2018-03, IMPERIAL HIGHWAY
PAVEMENT REHABILITATION FROM VALLEY VIEW AVENUE TO
WICKER DRIVE
City Manager Boynton reported that the Imperial Highway pavement rehabilitation from Valley View Avenue to Wicker Drive is included in the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Capital Improvement Program Budget. He said a budget amendment of $530,000 is needed for construction cost contingency and construction support services. He said Measure R funding is available for this project. He said additional Surface Transportation Program - Local (STPL) funds will also be requested once the project is awarded.
Councilmember Sarega moved and Councilmember Lewis seconded to adopt Resolution No. 23-02 authorizing a budget amendment for Capital Improvement Project No. 2018-03, Imperial Highway Pavement Rehabilitation from Valley View Avenue to Wicker Drive in the amount of $530,000.
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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
9.2 RESOLUTION NO. 23-03 ADOPTING THE CITY OF LA MIRADA 2022
LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN
Senior Administrative Analyst Mark Rounds provided information on the proposed Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP). He said the purpose of the plan is to identify natural and human-caused hazards that could impact the City, assess the vulnerability and risks posed by hazards, develop strategies for mitigation of hazards, present future maintenance procedures for the plan, and document the planning process. He said the plan is prepared in compliance with the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (DA).
Councilmember Lewis moved and Councilmember Eng seconded to adopt Resolution No. 23-03 adopting the City of La Mirada 2022 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Eng, Lewis, Sarega, Mayor Pro Tem De Ruse, Mayor Otero
NOES:
ABSENT:
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 7:31 p.m. and convened to Closed Session.
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13. CLOSED SESSION
13.1 CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 4956.8 REGARDING CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERT
NEGOTIATORS
AGENCY NEGOTIATOR: JEFF BOYNTON, CITY MANAGER
NEGOTIATING PARTIES: CITY OF LA MIRADA AND BULLETIN
DISPLAYS LLC
PROPERTY: 14655 FIRESTONE BOULEVARD, LA MIRADA
UNDER NEGOTIATION: TERMS
No action was taken during Closed Session.
14. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the City Council adjourned the meeting at 7:51 p.m.
Anne Haraksin, City Clerk
Attest:
Anthony Otero, Mayor