MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
LA MIRADA CITY COUNCIL
MAY 9, 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 Lead Pastor David Newman of Neighborhood Life Church.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Norwalk American Legion Post No. 359.
Items 4 through 9 were included on the agenda for the Public Financing Authority. At 6:37 p.m., the meeting of the Public Financing Authority adjourned and the meeting of the City Council continued.
10. ROLL CALL
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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.
11. APPEARANCES, PRESENTATIONS, AND PROCLAMATIONS
11.1 RECOGNITION OF WOMEN OF THE YEAR IN COMMEMORATION OF
WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH
The City Council recognized Virginia Rodriguez and Ana Valencia- Mendoza for their valuable contributions to the community and for being selected as 2023 Women of the Year, and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Councipresented them with recognition plaques.
11.2 PROCLAMATION FOR ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER
HERITAGE MONTH
The City Council proclaimed May 2023 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in the City of La Mirada and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented a proclamation to Lorri Smith.
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11.3 PROCLAMATION FOR OLDER AMERICANS MONTH
The City Council proclaimed May 2023 as Older Americans Month in the City of La Mirada and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented a proclamation to Steve Jones.
11.4 PROCLAMATION FOR WATER SAFETY MONTH
The City Council proclaimed May 2023 as Water Safety Month in the City of La Mirada and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented a proclamation to Aquatics Manager Liza Soto.
11.5 PRESENTATION OF AWARDS TO LA MIRADA COMMUNITY
FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
The Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented Certificates of Recognition, and Cathy Alvarez, Board Member of the La Mirada Community Foundation, presented scholarship checks to the Bob Jenkins Community Service Scholarship recipients Cambria Martinez, Andrew Morales, Lucia Orgaz, Stephanie Plascencia, Kattia Saucedo, Mirabelle Trunk and Roma Vashi.
12. PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments.
13. APPOINTMENTS
13.1 ADVISORY BODY APPOINTMENTS
Councilmember Eng moved and Councilmember Lewis seconded to reappoint Diane Albert, Mary Hall, Mariann Hampton, Larry McCollum, Peggy Roman, Tom Rosholt, Millicent Eugena Thomas, Lawrence Torres, Preservation Advisory Council for terms expiring in June 2025.
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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14. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pro Tem De Ruse moved and Councilmember Sarega seconded to approve the following consent calendar items:
14.1 APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
The City Council approved the minutes of the Special Joint Meeting of the City Council and Planning Commission on April 19, 2023 and the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of April 25, 2023.
14.2 APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER
The City Council approved the warrant register dated May 9, 2023 in the total amount of $2,236, 126.99.
14.3 APPROVAL OF SOUND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE 2023
CONCERTS UNDER THE STARS
The City Council authorized the City Manager to execute an agreement with Mark Wood Entertainment & Production in the amount of $31,090 for sound engineering services.
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
15. PUBLIC HEARING
15.1 CERTIFICATE OF COMPATIBILITY NO. 63 ALLOWING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW 26,504 SQUARE FOOT COMMERCIAL
BUILDING ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 14447 FIRESTONE
BLVD. (APN 7001-013-029), WITHIN THE FREEWAY COMMERCIAL (C-
F) ZONING DISTRICT
Community Development Director Manuel Muñoz reported that Blackburg, Inc. submitted an application for a Certificate of Compatibility to allow for a new 26,504 square foot commercial building on the property located at 14447 N. Firestone Boulevard. He provided information on the vicinity map, Zoning map, existing use, proposed project, and proposed rendering.
He said the proposed project complies with the Zoning Ordinance and General Plan; conforms to the California Building Code; complies with Public Works Development Standards and Policies, is not economically or aesthetically detrimental; and the design will not impact the character or 3 Minutes Regular Meeting May 9, 2023
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integrity of the Freeway Commercial Zoning District. He said that staff has determined that the proposed project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 (CEQA) and there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant etect on the environment. He said that on April 20, the Planning Commission recommended approval to the City Council of the Certificate of Compatibility No. 63 for a new 26,504 square foot commercial building and approved Conditional Use Permit No. 334 for outdoor storage and Variance No. 170 for reduction of 23 parking stalls.
Mayor Otero opened the public hearing.
Jack Miranda spoke regarding the Housing for All initiative and the need for additional housing.
Stephane Wandel, a representative of The Orden Company, spoke in support of the project and provided additional information regarding the development.
Mayor Otero closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Eng moved and Councilmember Sarega seconded to affirm the CEQA Exemption; and adopt Resolution No. 23-12 approving Certificate of Compatibility No. 63, to demolish an existing 50,997 square foot. industrial building and construct a new 26,504 square foot commercial building at 14447 Firestone Boulevard within the Freeway Commercial (C-F) MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES:
ayor ernbers Eng, Lewis, Sarega, Mayor Pro Tem De Ruse, NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
16. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
16.1 RESOLUTION NO. 23-13, GRANT AND CONVEYANCE OF AN EASEMENT
TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY FOR A GAS LINE AND
APPURTENANCES LOCATED ON ROSECRANS AVENUE, WEST OF
VALLEY VIEW AVENUE, AT THE INTERSECTION OF ISELI ROAD WITHIN
THE CITY OF LA MIRADA
Senior Administrative Analyst Mark Rounds presented a report on the item.
He said the proposed resolution would approve the granting and conveyance of an easement to Southern California Gas Company for a gas line and appurtenances located on Rosecrans Avenue, west of Valley View 4 Minutes Regular Meeting May 9, 2023
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Avenue, at the intersection of Iseli Road within the City of La Mirada. He said the Planning Commission at its regular meeting of April 20, 2023, adopted Resolution No. P-03-23, which found that the proposed grant of easement would conform to the General Plan of the City of La Mirada.
Councilmember Lewis moved and Mayor Pro Tem De Ruse seconded to adopt Resolution No. 23-13 granting and conveying an easement to Southern California Gas Company for a gas line and appurtenances located on Rosecrans Avenue, west of Valley View Avenue, at the intersection of Iseli Road within the City of La Mirada, as described in Exhibit A and delineated in Exhibit B; authorize the Mayor to sign the Grant of Easement on behalf of the City; authorize the City Manager to sign such further documents and take such further actions to affect the transactions described herein; and instruct the City Clerk to submit the documents for recordation in the office of the Los Angeles County Recorder.
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
CITY COUNCIL ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE HOUSING SUCCESSOR
17. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pro Tem De Ruse moved and Councilmember Sarega seconded to approve the following consent calendar item:
17.1 APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER
The Housing Successor approved the warrant register dated May 9, 2023 in the total amount of $8,060.00.
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
CITY COUNCIL
18. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Members of the City Council reported on meetings and events they attended.
19. CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no City Attorney announcements.
20. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Manager provided information on the City's upcoming events.
At this time, the City Council recessed the City Council meeting at 7:39 p.m. and convened to Closed Session.
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21.1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING EXISTING
LITIGATION - CALIFORNIANS FOR HOME OWNERSHIP V. CITY OF LA MIRADA
Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCP03418
(Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1))
21.2 CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 REGARDING CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY
NEGOTIATORS
AGENCY NEGOTIATOR: JEFF BOYNTON, CITY MANAGER
NEGOTIATING PARTIES: CITY OF LA MIRADA AND NORWALK-LA
MIRADA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
PROPERTIES: 15920 BARBATA ROAD AND 14540 SAN CRISTOBAL
DRIVE
UNDER NEGOTIATION: TERMS
Mayor Otero announced that the City Council agreed to the terms of the settlement of Californians for Home Ownership v. City of La Mirada.
22. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the City Council adjourned the meeting at 7:56 p.m.
Anne Haraksin, City Clerk
Attest:
Anthony A. Otero, Mayor
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