MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
LA MIRADA CITY COUNCIL
AUGUST 8, 2023 - 6:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor De Ruse 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 Elder Danny Adams of Olive Branch Calvary Chapel.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by a representative of La Mirada Athletic Council.
ROLL CALL
City Council was present with Councilmember Eng, Councilmember Lewis, Mayor Pro Tem Sarega, , and Mayor De Ruse responding to roll call.
Councilmember Otero was absent.
The following staff members were also present: City Manager Jeff Boynton, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk Anne Haraksin, and City Attorney Craig Fox.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments.
6. APPEARANCES, PRESENTATIONS, AND PROCLAMATIONS
6.1 RECOGNITION OF K & T DONUTS
The City Council recognized K& T Donuts for its 20th anniversary milestone and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented Henry Chen with a Certificate of Appreciation and two tickets to the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Eng moved and Councilmember Lewis seconded to approve the following consent calendar items:
7.1 APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
The City Council approved the minutes of the Study Session Meeting of July 11, 2023 and the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of July 11, 2023.
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7.2 APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER
The City Council approved the warrant register dated August 8, 2023 in the total amount of $6,254,808.74.
7.3 MONTHLY TREASURER REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING
MAY 2023
The City Council received and filed the City of La Mirada Monthly Treasurer Report for the period ending May 2023.
7.4 INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE CITY OF LA MIRADA FOR THE MONTH ENDING JUNE 2023
The City Council received and filed the City's Investment Report for the month ending June 2023.
7.5 FURNISH, INSTALL, REMOVE AND MAINTAIN HOLIDAY DECORATIONS
AND LIGHTS - REVIEW OF PROPOSALS AND AWARD OF CONTRACT
TO THE CHRISTMAS LIGHT GUY CO.
The City Council approved and authorized the City Manager to execute an agreement with The Christmas Light Guy Co. to furnish, install, remove and maintain holiday decorations and lights in the amount of $58,823.80 and authorized the City Manager to approve additional work to The Christmas Light Guy Co., if required, for up to 30 percent of the authorized contract amount.
7.6 APPROVAL OF THE LA MIRADA ARTS COLONY "MIRRORS OF YOUR MIND" ART EXHIBIT IN THE LA MIRADA ACTIVITY CENTER
The City Council approved the use of the La Mirada Activity Center MPR for the purpose of the Arts Colony to host an art exhibit and waived all fees associated with the requested use.
7.7 AGREEMENT WITH THEATER DIRECT, INC. FOR TELEMARKETING
SERVICES FOR THE LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING
ARTS
The City Council approved a professional services agreement with Theater Direct, Inc. for telemarketing services for the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City
7.8 APPROVAL OF A WAREHOUSE NON-EXCLUSIVE LICENSE FOR
PHANTOM PROJECTS
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The City Council approved the non-exclusive license for Fiscal Year 2023-24 for Phantom Projects and authorized the City Manager to execute the license on behalf of the City.
7.9 MARKETING SERVICES FOR THE LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE
PERFORMING ARTS
The City Council approved a professional services agreement with Table 7 Strategy, Inc. for marketing services for the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
7.10 AGREEMENT WITH TESSITURA NETWORK, INC. FOR A BOX OFFICE
TICKETING SYSTEM FOR THE LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE
PERFORMING ARTS
The City Council approved and authorized the City Manager to execute an agreement with Tessitura Network, Inc. for box office ticketing services in the amount of $111,835 on behalf of the City.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Eng, Lewis, Mayor Pro Tem Sarega, Mayor De Ruse
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Otero
ABSTAIN: None
8. PUBLIC HEARING
8.1 FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 730 AND RESOLUTION NO. 23- 27/ APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 15 AND
CERTIFICATE OF COMPATIBILITY NO. 65 TO CONSTRUCT A NEW
WAREHOUSE AT 15910 VALLEY VIEW AVENUE, WITHIN THE
INDUSTRIAL (M-2) ZONING DISTRICT
Senior Planner Eric Garcia reported that Mr. Adam Schmid, on behalf of BPREP 15910 Valley View, LLC filed applications for Development Agreement No. 15 and Certificate of Compatibility No. 65, to raze the existing warehouse building and construct a new 180,766 square foot replacement warehouse building and site improvements at 15910 Valley View Avenue. He provided information on the surrounding uses and existing conditions. He said the proposed project would include a new 180,766 square foot warehouse building, inclusive of 8,000 square foot ancillary office space, 121 passenger vehicle parking spaces, and 30 trailer parking spaces. He provided information on the proposed access to the site and off-site improvements. He said the proposed project complies with the Zoning Ordinance and General Plan. He said it was determined 3 Minutes Regular Meeting August 8, 2023
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that the proposed project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 (CEQA) and the Guidelines thereunder.
Mayor De Ruse opened the Public Hearing.
Adam Schmid represented the applicant and spoke in support of the proposed project.
Mayor De Ruse closed the Public Hearing.
The City Council discussed the proposed project and asked questions pertaining to the time frame to complete the project, number of loading bays, vehicle access to the proposed facility, and whether sidewalks would be included as an off-site improvement.
Councilmember Lewis moved and Councilmember Eng seconded to affirm the CEQA Exemption; adopt Resolution No. 23-27 approving Certificate of Compatibility No. 65 to construct a new warehouse at 15910 Valley View Avenue; and introduce for first reading Ordinance No. 730 assuring that the construction of the new warehouse will be completed under the specified terms, conditions, and regulations indicated within Development Agreement No. 15.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Eng, Lewis, Mayor Pro Tem Sarega, Mayor De Ruse
NOES:
ABSENT: Councilmember Otero
ABSTAIN: None
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.
11. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Manager Boynton announced Los Angeles County Sheriff's Lieutenant Rick Conti was selected as the new Captain of Norwalk Sheriff's Station. He provided information on the assessed valuation and property value growth and West Nile Virus being detected in La Mirada for the first time in 2023. 4 Minutes Regular Meeting August 8, 2023
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12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the City Council adjourned the meeting at 7:17 p.m.
Anne Haraksin, City Clerk
Attest:
Steve De Ruse, Mayor