MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
LA MIRADA CITY COUNCIL
APRIL 25, 2023 - 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
Thurinvocation was delivered by Pastor Joe Barsha of La Mirada Christian
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by La Mirada HAMWatch.
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. APPEARANCES, PRESENTATIONS, AND PROCLAMATIONS
5.1 PROCLAMATION FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS MONTH
The City Council proclaimed April 2023 as Public Schools Month in the City of La Mirada and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented a proclamation to Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District Board President Chris Staples and Board Member Dr. Lorena Vidaurre.
5.2 PROCLAMATION FOR DONATE LIFE MONTH
The City Council proclaimed April 2022 as Donate Life Month in the City of La Mirada and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented a proclamation to OneLegacy Ambassador Tina Luna-Cruz.
5.3 PROCLAMATION FOR ARBOR DAY
The City Council proclaimed April 28, 2023 as Arbor Day in the City of La Mirada and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented a proclamation to Public Works Manager Marlin Munoz.
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5.4 RECOGNITION OF LOVE A TREE POSTER CONTEST WINNERS
The City Council recognized the winners of the Love a Tree poster contest and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented a Certificate of Recognition and two general admission day passes to Splash! La Mirada Regional Aquatics Center to the Love a Tree poster contest winners.
5.5 RECOGNITION OF CITY EMPLOYEES FOR YEARS OF SERVICE
The City Council recognized Judy Quiñonez, Tony Moreno, and AnnaMarie Tarango for their years of service and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented them with a service award pin and a certificate of appreciation
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments.
APPOINTMENTS
7.1 REAPPOINTMENTS TO THE LA MIRADA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION Councilmember Eng moved and Councilmember Lewis seconded to reappoint Cathy Alvarez, Glenn Gonzalez, John Grotz, Russell Hall, Hal Malkin, and Martin Nava to the La Mirada Community Foundation for terms non-voing mambers and reappoint Judy Quifonez and Leticia Revilla as 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 Eng seconded to approve the following consent calendar items:
8.1 APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
The City Council approved the minutes of the Study Session of April 11, 2023 and the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of April 11, 2023.
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8.2 APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER
The City Council approved the warrant register dated April 25, 2023 in the total amount of $1,090,595.24.
8.3 APPROVAL FOR SPECIAL EVENT PARKING ON FOSTER ROAD FOR THE JULY 3 INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATION
on July 3 from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
8.4 AS-NEEDED TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES - APPROVAL OF
AMENDMENT TO ON-CALL PROFESSIONAL
AGREEMENT FOR W.G. ZIMMERMAN ENGINEERING, INC. FOR
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES
The City Council accepted the proposal from W.G. Zimmerman Engineering, Inc. for professional consulting services; authorized the City Manager to approve an addendum to the existing On-Call
Professional/Technical Services Agreement for professional engineering consulting services to W.G. Zimmerman Engineering, Inc. with a budget of $150,000 per year for a two-year term; and authorized the City Manager to approve an increase to the budget amount up to 20 percent of the authorized contract amount per year, and to extend the amendment term one additional year with a $150,000 budget.
8.5 INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE CITY OF LA MIRADA FOR THE MONTH ENDING MARCH 2023
The City Council received and filed the City's Investment Report for the month ending March 2023.
8.6 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2022-07, SPLASH!
AQUATICS CENTER LAZY RIVER REPLASTER PROJECT - AWARD
OF CONTRACT
The City Council awarded the contract for Capital Improvement Project No. 2022-07, Splash! Aquatics Center Lazy River Replaster Project, to California Waters Development Inc. dba California Waters in the amount of $646,958; authorized the City Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the City; authorized the City Manager to approve addendums to the on-call consulting services agreements 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 construction contract cost.
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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
PUBLIC HEARING
9.1 RESOLUTION NO. 23-09 APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF REVENUE
BONDS BY THE CALIFORNIA ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $30,300,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF REFINANCING
CERTAIN EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES AND CERTAIN OTHER
MATTERS RELATING THERETO FOR THE BENEFIT OF HEIGHTS
CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS
City Manager Boynton reported that in March 2017, the City Council adopted a resolution to become an associate member of the California Enterprise Development Authority in order to participate in economic development financing programs for the benefit of businesses and nonprofit entities within its jurisdiction. He said Heights Christian Schools has requested that the Authority issue and sell revenue bonds in the maximum principal amount not to exceed $30,300,000 for the purpose of making a loan to finance and/or refinance the cost of acquisition, construction, renovation, equipping and improvement of certain educational and ancillary facilities located at the Heights Christian School campuses. He said the issuance of the bonds by the Authority must be approved by the City Council because it is the applicable elected representative of the governmental unit having jurisdiction over the area in which one of the school campuses is located.
Mayor Otero opened the Public Hearing.
Jessica Shaham, Partner at Kutak Rock LLC, spoke in support of the item.
Claud Lamar, President and CEO of Heights Christian Schools, spoke in support of the item.
Mayor Otero closed the Public Hearing.
Councilmember Lewis moved and Councilmember Eng seconded to adopt Resolution No. 23-09 approving the issuance of revenue bonds by the California Enterprise Development Authority in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $30,300,000 for the purpose of refinancing certain educational facilities and certain other matters relating thereto for the benefit of Heights Christian Schools.
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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
10. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
10.1 RESOLUTION NO. 23-10 APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR
SPECIFIED GRANT FUNDS
City Manager Boynton reported that the City will be submitting an application to the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation to receive an allocation of $2,750,000 in grant funds authorized by the Legislature of the State of California for Cities and Local Districts. He said grant funds will be used to perform needed work on field renovations at Behringer Park. The Behringer Park athletic fields require improvements throughout the facility in order to maintain safety and ADA compliance.
He said the grant application requires the adoption of a resolution with specific language determined by the State of California.
Councilmember Eng moved and Mayor Pro Tem De Ruse seconded to adopt Resolution No. 23-10 approving the application for specified grant funds from the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation for the Behringer Park Athletic Field Renovations Project.
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
10.2 RESOLUTION NO. 23-11 ADOPTING A PROJECT LIST FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 FUNDED BY SB-1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND
ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017
City Manager Boynton reported that SB-1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017, aims to address basic road maintenance, rehabilitation and critical safety needs on state highways and local streets and roads systems. He said in order for the City to be eligible to receive SB-1 funds, the City is required to submit an Annual Proposed Project List by July of every year and an Annual Completed and In-Progress Project Expenditure Report by December of every year. He said Neighborhood 5 Minutes Regular Meeting April 25, 2023
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bounded by Rosecrans Avenue, east city limits, Alondra Boulevard, Stage Road and La Mirada Creek. The project includes the placement of slurry seal and repainting of pavement striping and legends. He said the allocation for Fiscal Year 2023-24 is anticipated to be approximately $1,217,398. He said construction is anticipated to begin July 2023 with completion by September 2023.
Councilmember Eng moved and Councilmember Lewis seconded to adopt Resolution No. 23-11 adopting a project list for Fiscal Year 2023-24 funded by SB-1 and authorize staff to submit the project list to the California Transportation Commission.
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
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.
At this time, the City Council recessed the City Council meeting at 7:36 p.m. and convened to Closed Session.
14. CLOSED SESSION
14.1 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR REGARDING PUBLIC
EMPLOYEE SALARIES AND BENEFITS PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6 - AGENCY NEGOTIATOR:
JEFF BOYNTON, CITY MANAGER; UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEE:
ALL CITY OF LA MIRADA EMPLOYEES
No action was taken.
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15. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the City Council adjourned the meeting at 8:16 p.m.
Anne Haraksin, City Clerk
Attest:
Anthony A. Otero, Mayor