MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
LA MIRADA CITY COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 14, 2023 - 6:30 P.M.
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 Steve Camarillo of Living Faith Assembly of God Church
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Boy Scouts of America, Scouts USA, Troop 2019.
ROLL CALL
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The following staff members were also present: City Manager Jeff Boynton, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk Anne Haraksin, and City Attorney James Markman.
5. APPEARANCES, PRESENTATIONS, AND PROCLAMATIONS
5.1 90TH BIRTHDAY RECOGNITION
The City Council recognized Jeanette Jenkins for her 90th birthday and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented her with a recognition certificate.
5.2 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
The City Council recognized David and Kathy Pasillas and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented them with a 50th Wedding Anniversary certificate and two tickets to the La Mirada Theatre for the
5.4 RECOGNITION OF SAFETY EDUCATION OFFICER MARY CIPRES The City Council recognized Safety Education Officer Mary Cipres and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented her with a Certificate of Recognition for her distinction as VFW Post 9148 Officer of the Year.
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5.3 PRESENTATION OF A COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT AWARD TO VFW
POST 9148
The City Council recognized VFW Post 9148 and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented Post Commander Angelo Maldonado with a Community Spotlight Award.
*Items 5.3 and 5.4 were taken out of order.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
John Sarega addressed the City Council and commented about the process for the Sixth Planning Cycle Housing Element Update.
Michael Lord addressed the City Council and expressed concerns regarding a law enforcement incident.
APPOINTMENTS
7.1 APPOINTMENT TO THE LA MIRADA SENIOR COUNCIL
Councilmember Lewis moved and Councilmember Eng seconded to appoint Mariann Hampton to the La Mirada Senior Council for a term ending in June 2023.
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. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pro Tem De Ruse moved and Councilmember Sarega seconded to approve the following consent calendar items:
8.1 APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
The City Council approved the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of January 24, 2023.
8.2 APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER
The City Council approved the warrant register dated February 14, 2023 in the total amount of $2,295,616.57.
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8.3 MONTHLY TREASURER REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING
DECEMBER 2022
The City Council received and filed the City of La Mirada Monthly Treasurer Report for the period ending December 2022.
8.4 CITY OF LA MIRADA FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS REPORT FISCAL YEAR 2021-22
Report for Fiscal ear 202d-and filed the Citys Financial Transactions
8.5 AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH MOSS, LEVY AND
HARTZHEIM, LLP FOR AUDITING SERVICES RELATED TO THE SAFE,
CLEAN WATER PROGRAM FUNDS
The City Council approved Amendment No. 3 to the agreement with Moss, Levy and Hartzheim, LLP for auditing services related to the Safe, Clean Water Program funds for an amount not to exceed $3,400 for each three fiscal years ending June 30, 2023 and June 30, 2026 and authorized the City Manager to execute the amendment on behalf of the City.
8.6 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2018-03, IMPERIAL
HIGHWAY PAVEMENT REHABILITATION FROM VALLEY VIEW
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 Hardy and Harper 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.
8.7 APPROVAL OF THE FRIENDS OF THE LA MIRADA LIBRARY BOOK
SALE FUNDRAISING EVENT IN THE LA MIRADA ACTIVITY CENTER The City Council approved the request for the use of the La Mirada Activity Center from the Friends of the La Mirada Library for the 2023 spring and fall book sale fundraiser events.
8.8 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2022-07, SPLASH! LAZY
RIVER REPLASTER PROJECT - FINDING THAT PURSUANT TO THE
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IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT UNDER SECTION 15301 CLASS 1 (C)
AND 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. 2022-07, Lazy River Replaster Project; and authorized the City Clerk to advertise for sealed bids.
8.9 CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE REIMBURSEMENT
REQUEST
The City Council approved Councilmember Sarega's request for reimbursement from attending the Independent Cities Association's Winter Conference.
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. PUBLIC HEARING
9.1 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
Community Development Director Manuel Munoz presented a report on the proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance included in Ordinance No. 728. He said the proposed ordinance establishes two types of Micro- brewery operations, ancillary to a bona fide restaurant and a stand-alone.
He said the proposed ordinance is a proactive action on the part of the City and staff has not received any inquiries from applicants seeking to establish a micro-brewery in La Mirada. He said the proposed ordinance was discussed at the Study Session meeting held on October 11, 2022.
He said that at the December 15, 2022 Planning Commission meeting, the Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing and adopted Resolution No. P-09-22 recommending the City Council adopt Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 55.
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Mayor Otero opened the Public Hearing. No members of the public spoke in support of or against the item. Mayor Otero closed the Public Hearing.
Councilmember Lewis moved and Councilmember Sarega seconded to affirm the CEQA Exemption; introduce for first reading 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, 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. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
10.1 RESOLUTION NO. 23-04 APPROVING THE INSTALLATION OF AN
ALL-WAY STOP CONTROL AT NORTH FIRESTONE BOULEVARD AND
KNOTT AVENUE
Assistant City Manager Anne Haraksin presented a report on the proposed resolution approving the installation of an all-way Stop control at North Firestone Boulevard and Knott Avenue. She said the installation of an all-way Stop control at the intersection was approved by the Buena Park Traffic and Transportation Commission, Buena Park City Council and the La Mirada Public Safety and Traffic Commission.
Councilmember Sarega moved and Councilmember Eng seconded to adopt Resolution No. 23-04 approving the installation of an all-way Stop control at the intersection of North Firestone Boulevard and Knott Avenue.
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. NEW BUSINESS
11.1 FURNISH, INSTALL, AND MAINTAIN A VIDEO CAMERA NETWORK AT
CREEK PARK AND IMPERIAL HIGHWAY TUNNEL - REVIEW OF
PROPOSALS AND AWARD OF AGREEMENT TO AM-TEC TOTAL
SECURITY, INC.
Public Works Manager Marlin Munoz said a proposal to install video cameras at Creek Park was reviewed and discussed at the February 6, 2022 Study Session meeting. He said in November 2022 a Request for Proposals (RFP) was sent to eight qualified vendors. He said six proposals were received ranging from a low cost of $90,822.15 to a high cost of $193,600.00. He said based on evaluation criteria, staff found Am- Tec Total Security, Inc. to be the most responsive and qualified firm. He said for the installation of 20 cameras, mounting poles, all electrical and conduit installation, solar power at two locations, and a five-year camera software license, the cost would be $90,822.15. Monthly maintenance for all cameras was proposed at $192.50, and internet connectivity for the cameras would be provided via cellular service through Verizon for $239.94 per month.
Councilmember Lewis moved and Councilmember Eng seconded to award an agreement to Am-Tec Total Security, Inc. to furnish, install, and maintain a video camera network at Creek Park and Imperial Highway tunnel in the amount of $90,822.15, with a maintenance plan in the amount of $192.50 per month and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement, and any additional work up to 20 percent of the contract amount.
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
12. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Members of the City Council reported on meetings and events they attended.
13. CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no City Attorney announcements.
14. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no City Manager announcements.
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15. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the City Council adjourned the meeting at 7:42 p.m.
Anne Haraksin, City Clerk
Attest:
Anthony A. Otero, Mayor