MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
LA MIRADA CITY COUNCIL
MAY 23, 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.
INVOCATION
The invocation was delivered by Deacon Paul Machuca of Beatitudes of Our Lord Church.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by a representative of the La Mirada Community Foundation.
ROLL CALL
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 RECOGNITION OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPUTY
JAZEL LOPEZ
The City Council recognized Los Angeles County Sheriffs Deputy Jazel Lopez and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented her with a Certificate of Recognition.
5.2 RECOGNITION OF CITY EMPLOYEE FOR YEARS OF SERVICE
The City Council recognized Elizabeth Carlock for her years of service and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented her with a service award pin and a certificate of appreciation.
5.3 INTRODUCTION OF NEW FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES
The City Council welcomed Eduardo Ureno and Noah Cisneros and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented them with a $40 gift certificate to Panera Bread restaurant, a voucher for two tickets to the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, and two passes to Splash! La Mirada Regional Aquatics Center.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments.
7. APPOINTMENTS
7.1 APPOINTMENT TO THE LA MIRADA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Councilmember Sarega moved and Mayor Pro Tem De Ruse seconded to appoint William Bartels to the La Mirada Community Foundation for a term 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
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Lewis 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 May 9, 2023 and the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of May 9, 2023.
8.2 APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER
Thal aiyuntunt aproved the warrant register dated May 23, 2023 in the
8.3 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2021-09, SPLASH! PUMP
ROOM CONTROLS UPGRADE PROJECT PHASE II - ACCEPTANCE
OF WORK
The City Council accepted the improvements constructed by California Commercial Pools, Inc.; authorized the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder; and authorized the payment of retention monies pursuant to the agreement.
8.4 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2022-09, CITY HALL ROOF
REPLACEMENT - FINDING THAT PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT OF 1970, THE PROJECT IS
CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT UNDER SECTION 15301 CLASS 1 (C) AND
APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
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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 plans and specifications for Capital Improvement Project No. 2022-09, City Hall Roof Replacement; and authorized the City Clerk to advertise for sealed bids.
8.5 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2023-02, NEIGHBORHOOD SLURRY SEAL AREA 4 - FINDING THAT PURSUANT TO THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT OF 1970, THE
PROJECT 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 adverse effect on the environment; approved the plans and specifications for Capital Improvement Project No. 2023-02, Neighborhood Slurry Seal Area 4; and authorized the City Clerk to advertise for sealed bids.
8.6 SOCIAL SERVICES FUNDING REQUESTS FOR FISCAL YEARS
2023-24 AND 2024-25
The 2i for fiscal roars 2020-4 and 2024-25, apese in the Hein Youth Counseling, Inc. funding request in the amount of $5,000 for Fiscal Years 2023-24 and 2024-25; approved the LACADA funding request in the amount of $10,000 for Fiscal Years 2023-24 and 2024-25; approved the Whole Child funding request in the amount of $5,000 for Fiscal Years 2023-24 and 2024-25; approved the Meals on Wheels funding request in the amount of $10,000 for Fiscal Years 2023-24 and 2024-25; approved the Interfaith Food Center funding request in the amount of $10,000 for Fiscal Years 2023-24 and 2024-25; approved the Straight Talk funding request in the amount of $78,841 for Fiscal Years 2023-24 and 2024-25; approved the SASSA funding request in the amount of $35,000 for Fisca Years 2023-24 and 2024-25: and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreements on behalf of the City.
8.7 INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE CITY OF LA MIRADA FOR THE MONTH ENDING APRIL 2023
The City Council received and filed the City's Investment Report for the month ending April 2023.
8.8 ANNUAL INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF APRIL 2023
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The City Council received and filed the City's Annual Investment Report as of April 2023.
8.9 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY
The City Council received and filed the Statement of Investment Policy of the City of La Mirada for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
8.10 MONTHLY TREASURER REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING MARCH 2023
a Suite Copril rece period ed fined arch 2iz of La Mirada Monthly
8.11 APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL JANITORIAL SERVICES TO BE
PROVIDED BY ABM INDUSTRY GROUPS, LLC
The City Council approved the additional janitorial services to be provided by ABM Industry Groups, LLC for an amount not to exceed $40,520.88 and authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 4 to the agreement with ABM Industry Groups, LLC on behalf of the City.
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. 23-14 APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF REVENUE
BONDS BY THE CALIFORNIA ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO
D THERETO FOR THE BENEAT OF MEGHTS
MATTERS RELATING THERETO FOR THE BENEFIT OF HEIGHTS
CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS
City Manager Boynton reported that in March, Heights Christian Schools requested that the California Enterprise Development 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 Heights Christian School campuses. He said that the issuance of bonds by the Authority must be approved by the City Council because it is the 4 Minutes Regular Meeting May 23, 2023
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applicable elected representative of the governmental unit having jurisdiction over the area in which the project is located. He said at its April 25 meeting, the City Council conducted a Public Hearing and adopted Resolution No. 23-09 approving the refinancing of the La Mirada Project and the issuance of the bonds in the amount of $30,300,000 by the Authority. He said that on May 11, the City was notified that Heights Christian Schools identified some additional costs related to the project in Chino, and needed to increase the total aggregate principal amount to $36,100,000. He said the proposed Resolution No. 23-14 would approve the issuance of revenue bonds by the California Enterprise Development Authority in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $36,100,000.
Mayor Otero opened the Public Hearing. No members of the public spoke on the item. Mayor Otero closed the Public Hearing.
Councilmember Lewis moved and Councilmember Sarega seconded to adopt Resolution No. 23-14 approving the issuance of revenue bonds by the California Enterprise Development Authority in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $36,100,000 for the purpose of refinancing certain educational facilities and certain other matters relating thereto for the benefit of Heights Christian Schools.
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. 23-15 APPROVING PARTICIPATION IN THE LOS
ANGELES URBAN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
SIGN A COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS
ANGELES
City Manager Boynton reported that the Participating City Cooperation Agreement between the City of La Mirada and the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) outlines legal provisions and requirements for the City to participate in the Urban County CDBG Program. It also provides for automatic renewal of participation in successive three-year periods, unless LACDA or the City provide written notice electing not to participate in a new qualification period. He said the City desires to continue include Tate in me Improvement Program ReSidental Code to re Program, Senior Services Program and Neff Barn Restoration. He said the 5 Minutes Regular Meeting May 23, 2023
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term of the proposed agreement shall commence on July 1, 2024 and conclude on June 30, 2027.
Councilmember Sarega moved and Mayor Pro Tem De Ruse seconded to adopt Resolution No. 23-15 approving the County of Los Angeles Participating City Cooperation Agreement between the City of La Mirada and the Los Angeles County Development Authority for the time period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027 and authorize the City Manager to execute the contracts and subsequent amendments with the Los Angeles County Development Authority on behalf of the City.
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. 23-16 ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA AIR
RESOURCES BOARD INNOVATIVE CLEAN TRANSIT ROLLOUT PLAN
Community Services Director Oliver Osuna reported that at the April 11 Study Session meeting, the City Council reviewed and discussed a draft of the La Mirada Transit Zero-Emission Bus Rollout Plan. He said the La Mirada Transit Zero-Emission Bus Rollout Plan identifies the City's current fleet of transit vehicles and a proposed rollout plan for the transition from conventional buses to zero emission buses. The rollout plan also mentions facility and infrastructure improvements that would be needed to the City's transit facility located on Phoebe Avenue. He said a finalized plan approved by City Council Resolution must be submitted to the California Air Resources Board by July 1, 2023.
Councilmember Lewis moved and Councilmember Eng seconded to adopt Resolution No. 23-16 for La Mirada Transit's Zero-Emission Bus Rollout Plan required by the California Air Resource Board.
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. 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 7:11 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.
15. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the City Council adiourned the meeting at 8 p.m.
Anne Haraksin, City Clerk
Attest:
Anthony A. Otero, Mayor
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