MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
LA MIRADA CITY COUNCIL
AUGUST 22, 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.
INVOCATION
The invocation was delivered by Pastor Greg Stump of Redeemer Church.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by a representative of VFW Post 9148.
ROLL CALL
City Council was present with Councilmember Eng, Councilmember Lewis, Councilmember Otero, Mayor Pro Tem Sarega, and Mayor De Ruse 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.
APPEARANCES, PRESENTATIONS, AND PROCLAMATIONS
5.1 INTRODUCTION OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S CAPTAIN
RICK CONTI
The City Council welcomed Los Angeles County Sheriffs Captain Rick Conti and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented him with two tickets to the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts.
5.2 PRESENTATION OF A COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT AWARD
The City Council recognized John Ojeisekhoba and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented a Community Spotlight Award to him.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Laura Mendoza spoke in opposition to the water rate increase proposed by Suburban Water Systems.
John Cruikshank, Mayor Pro Tem of Rancho Palos Verdes, introduced himself to the City Council and said he was a candidate for the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.
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APPOINTMENTS
7.1 APPOINTMENT TO THE HISTORICAL PRESERVATION ADVISORY
COUNCIL
Councilmember Eng moved and Councilmember Lewis seconded to ppoint Michelle Bean to the Historical Preservation Advisory Council for erm endina in June 2025
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Eng, Lewis, Otero, Mayor Pro Tem Sarega, Mayor De Ruse
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Lewis moved and Councilmember Eng seconded to approve the following consent calendar items:
8.1 APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
ust 8, 2023 and the mite or the or nia cly Seil Meing of August 8, 2023.
8.2 APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER
The City Council approved the warrant register dated August 22, 2023 in the total amount of $3,243,218.42.
MONTHLY TREASURER REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING JUNE
2023 (FIRST CLOSE)
The City Council received and filed the City of La Mirada Monthly Treasurer Report for the period ending June 2023 (First Close).
8.4 INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE CITY OF LA MIRADA FOR THE MONTH ENDING JULY 2023
The City Council received and filed the City's Investment Report for the month ending July 2023.
8.5 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2022-02, SLURRY SEAL OF
ROSECRANS AVENUE FROM VALLEY VIEW AVENUE TO EAST CITY
LIMITS, LA MIRADA BOULEVARD FROM LEFFINGWELL ROAD TO
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ALONDRA BOULEVARD, AND HILLSBOROUGH DRIVE FROM BEACH
BOULEVARD TO EAST CITY LIMITS - 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 City Limits; and authorized the City Clerk to advertise for sealed bids.
8.6 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2018-03, IMPERIAL HIGHWAY
PAVEMENT REHABILITATION FROM VALLEY VIEW AVENUE TO
WICKER DRIVE, FEDERAL AID PROJECT NO. STPL-5362(011) -
ACCEPTANCE OF WORK
The City Council accepted the improvements constructed by Hardy & Harper, 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.
8.7 CITY COUNCIL REQUEST FOR CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE
The City Council approved Mayor Pro Tem Sarega's and Councilmember Otero's requests to attend the League of California Cities 2023 Annual Conference.
8.8 RECREATIONAL USE AND ATHLETIC FIELD MAINTENANCE
AGREEMENT FOR LOS COYOTES MIDDLE SCHOOL AND
AGREEMENT FOR NORWALK-LA MIRADA UNIFIED SCHOOL
DISTRICT USE OF CITY FACILITIES
The City Council approved the Recreational Use and Athletic Field Maintenance Agreement for Los Coyotes Middle School and the Agreement for Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District Use of City Facilities; authorized the City Manager to execute the agreements on behalf of the City; and authorized the City Manager to renew the original agreements for three additional one-year terms.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Eng, Lewis, Otero, Mayor Pro Tem Sarega, Mayor De Ruse
NOES: None
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ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
9. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
9.1 SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 730
APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 15 ALLOWING THE
DEVELOPMENT OF 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 an application for Development Agreement (DA) No. 15 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 within the Industrial (M-2) Zoning District. He provided information on the proposed warehouse building and improvements. He said the project as conditioned meets all applicable provisions of the Zoning Code and the project complies with the City of La Mirada General Plan's Industrial Land Use Designation. He said at the regular City Council meeting held on August 8, a public hearing was conducted, the CEQA exemption was affirmed, Resolution No. 23-27 approving Certificate of Compatibility No. 65 to construct a new warehouse at 15910 Valley View Avenue was adopted, and Ordinance No. 730 was introduced for first reading.
Councilmember Eng moved and Councilmember Lewis seconded to accept for second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 730 allowing the development of a new warehouse at 15910 Valley View Avenue, within the Industrial (M- 2) Zoning District.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Eng, Lewis, Otero, Mayor Pro Tem Sarega, Mayor De Ruse
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
10. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Members of the City Council reported on meetings and events they attended.
11. CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no City Attorney announcements.
12. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no City Manager announcements.
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13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the City Council adjourned the meeting at 7:22 p.m. in memory of Larry McCollum.
Anne Haraksin, City Clerk
Attest:
Steve De Ruse, Mayor