MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
LA MIRADA CITY COUNCIL
MARCH 14, 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.
2. INVOCATION
The invocation was delivered by Rabbi Mark Goldfarb of Temple Beth Ohr.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Girl Scout Troops 15424 and 70714.
4. ROLL CALL
City Council was present with Councilmember Eng, Councilmember Lewis, to rollimember Sarea, Mayor Pro Tem De Ruse, and Mayor Olero responding 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 PROCLAMATION FOR WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY
The City Council proclaimed March 21, 2023 as World Down Syndrome Day in the City of La Mirada and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented a proclamation to Mary Farfan.
5.2 PROCLAMATION FOR GIRL SCOUT WEEK
The City Council proclaimed March 12-18, 2023 as Girl Scout Week in the City of La Mirada and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented a proclamation to Jennifer Cantrell, Troop Leader of Girl Scout Troops 15424 and 70714.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pro Tem De Ruse moved and Councilmember Lewis seconded to approve the following consent calendar items:
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7.1 APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
The City Council approved the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of February 28, 2023.
7.2 APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER
The City Council approved the warrant register dated March 14, 2023 in the total amount of $1,572, 115.31.
7.3 SINGLE AUDIT REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-22
The City Council received and filed the Single Audit Report for Fiscal Year 2021-22.
7.4 INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE CITY OF LA MIRADA FOR THE MONTH ENDING JANUARY 2023
The City Council received and filed the City's Investment Report for the month ending January 2023.
7.5 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2022-08, SPLASH!
WATERSLIDE RESURFACING PROJECT - REVIEW OF BIDS AND
AWARD OF CONTRACT
The City Council awarded the contract for Capital Improvement Project No. 2022-08, Splash! Waterslide Resurfacing Project, to Safe Slide Restoration in the amount of $293,351; authorized the City Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the City; authorized the City Manager to approve addendums to the existing on-call engineering contracts for construction support 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.
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 ORDINANCE NO. 729 APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 18 AND RESOLUTION NO. 23-05 APPROVING A SITE PLAN REVIEW
TO INSTALL AN ELECTRONIC BILLBOARD ON VACANT PROPERTY
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LOCATED AT 14447 FIRESTONE BOULEVARD, WITHIN THE
FREEWAY COMMERCIAL (C-F) ZONING DISTRICT
Community Development Director Manuel Muñoz presented a report on the item. He said the proposed ordinance would approve Development Agreement No. 18 between the City of La Mirada and Blackburg, Inc. to install, maintain and operate an electronic billboard on property located at 14447 Firestone Boulevard, within the Freeway Commercial Zoning District. He said the proposed resolution would approve a site plan review to install the electronic billboard. He provided information on the proposed site and features of the proposed electronic billboard. He said staff has determined the project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and that it would have no significant impacts on the environment. He said the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. P-01-23 recommending the City Council approve the project and associated applications.
Mayor Otero opened the Public Hearing. No members of the public spoke on the item. Mayor Otero closed the Public Hearing.
Councilmember Eng moved and Councilmember Lewis seconded to affirm the CEQA Exemption; adopt Resolution No. 23-05 approving a Site Plan Review for an electronic billboard at 14447 Firestone Boulevard; and Introduce for first reading Ordinance No. 729 approving Development Agreement No. 18 and a Site Plan Review allowing the installation of ar electronic billboard at 14447 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
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
9.1 RESOLUTION NO. 23-06 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS
DESIGNEE TO SIGN ALL DOCUMENTS AND AGREEMENTS FOR
FEDERAL FUNDED PROJECTS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF
LA MIRADA
City Manager Boynton presented information on the proposed resolution. • Linda Sanchez has secured $475,000 for
upgrades to Neff Park and $2,500,000 for improvements to the median landscaping on Leffingwell Road. He said staff is currently in the process of submitting documentation for both projects. Resolution No. 23-06 would 3 Minutes Regular Meeting March 14, 2023
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authorize the City Manager to sign agreements and other documents for federally funded projects that are administered by various federal agencies, such as the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
Mayor Pro Tem De Ruse moved and Councilmember Lewis seconded to adopt Resolution No. 23-06 authorizing the City Manager or his designee to sign all documents and agreements for federal funded projects on behalf of 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. 23-07 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
SIGN ALL DOCUMENTS AND AGREEMENTS WITH THE CALIFORNIA
HIGH-SPEED RAIL AUTHORITY ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF
LA MIRADA
City Manager Boynton presented information on the proposed resolution.
He said the California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) is in the process of conducting various activities associated with the planning and design of the high-speed rail system in Los Angeles County. He said CHSRA proposes to reimburse the City in an amount up to $100,000 for various tasks associated with reviewing technical/engineering documents and providing review/research of property rights and/or right-of-way items.
He said CHSRA requires the City to enter into an agreement in order to receive reimbursement for its costs and adopt a resolution authorizing its deemed would run from the date of thecution by both parties thor tigh Councilmember Lewis moved and Councilmember Eng seconded to adopt Resolution No. 23-07 authorizing the City Manager to sign all document and agreements with the California Hiah Speed Rail Authority on behalf o the City of La Mirada.
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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YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
ROLL CALL
The Youth in Government City Council was present with Youth in Government Councilmember Revere, Youth in Government Councilmember Twombley, Youth in Government Councilmember Yang, Youth in Government Mayor Pro Tem Reyes, and Youth in Government Mayor Morales responding to roll call.
11. NEW BUSINESS
11.1 CRUISING WITH SANTA - SANTA FLOAT
Youth in Government staff presented information on a proposed Cruising with Santa event.
Youth in Government Mayor Pro Tem Reyes moved and Councilmember Twombley seconded to pursue adding the Cruising with Santa event during the month of December.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
Youth in Government Councilmembers Revere, Twombley,
Yang, Mayor Pro Tem Reyes, Mayor Morales
NOES:
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
11.2 COMMUNITY OLYMPICS
Youth in Government staff presented information on a proposed Community Olympics.
Youth in Government Councilmember Revere moved and Councilmember Yang seconded to support the addition of a Community Olympics.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Youth in Government Councilmembers Revere, Twombley, Yang, Mayor Pro Tem Reyes, Mayor Morales
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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12. YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT PRESENTATIONS
representatives of La Mirada's local, state, and federal elected officials.
CITY COUNCIL
13. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Members of the City Council reported on meetings and events they attended.
14. CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no City Attorney announcements.
15. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no City Manager announcements.
16. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the City Council adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m.
Anne Haraksin, City Clerk
Attest:
Anthony A. Otero, Mayor