MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
LA MIRADA CITY COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 - 6:30 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
/ayor 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 Paige Eaves of United Methodist Church of La Mirada
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Steve Jones of La Mirada Kiwanis.
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
Lina Ibarra expressed concerns regarding traffic safety on Alicante Road near Elmrock Avenue.
Pat i ero Programation on the La Mirada Kiwanis Club and promoted Resident Mark suggested the Canary Island Pines in his neighborhood be inspected and thinned to prevent them from falling. He also expressed concerns regarding vehicle speeds on Summershade Drive near First Street.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Lewis moved and Mayor Pro Tem De Ruse seconded to approve the following consent calendar items:
6.1 APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
The City Council approved the Study Session meeting of February 14, 2023 and the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of February 14, 2023.
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6.2 APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER
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6.3 APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH ECS IMAGING, INC. FOR
SCANNING AND DIGITAL INDEXING SERVICES
ECs Cmaginun. prized scan ana digita ineue senices for large format plans and associated documents in the amount of $38,850 and approved a contingency in the amount of 20 percent of the contract cost.
6.4 APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR COUNTY
OF LOS ANGELES GROUNDS MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE YARD AT
LA MIRADA COMMUNITY REGIONAL PARK
The City Council authorized the City Manager to execute an amendment to the agreement with CNC Engineering, for additional engineering services not to exceed $75,000, for the County of Los Angeles Grounds Maintenance and Service Yard at La Mirada Community Regional Park.
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
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
7.1 SECOND READING OF 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 provided information on the proposed ordinance.
He said the ordinance would add "Micro-brewery - Ancillary to bona fide restaurant" and "Micro-brewery - Stand-alone" to the list of permitted uses within the Industrial Zoning District. He said the proposed amendments would allow for the continued orderly development of the City without creating adverse impacts on the community. He said the proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant 2 Minutes Regular Meeting February 28, 2023
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to CEQA Section 15061(b)(3) and the guidelines there under. He said Ordinance No. 728 was introduced for first reading and the required public hearing was conducted at the February 14, 2023 City Council meeting.
Councilmember Eng moved and Councilmember Lewis seconded to accept for second reading and adopt 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
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
8.1 TAXPAYER PROTECTION AND GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY
ACT
Senior Administrative Analyst Jorge Orozco presented information on the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act that would require new regulations for cities to raise taxes and fees. He said the measure sponsored by the California Business Roundtable (CBRT) qualified for the November 2024 ballot. He said the League of California Cities is encouraging cities to adopt a resolution opposing this measure because it would limit voters' authority, adopt new and more strict rules for raising taxes and fees, and minimize local control.
The City Council reviewed and discussed the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act. The City Council requested additional information on the item from the City Attorney's Office.
CITY COUNCIL REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Members of the City Council reported on meetings and events they attended.
10. CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no City Attorney announcements.
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11. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no City Manager announcements.
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the City Council adjourned the meeting at 7:08 p.m.
Anne Haraksin, City Clerk
Attest:
Anthony A. Otero, Mayor