MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
ILA MIRADA CITY COUNCIL
OCTOBER 10, 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 Mayor Pro Tem Sarega.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by a representative of La Mirada Youth in Government.
4. 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 James Markman.
APPEARANCES, PRESENTATIONS, AND PROCLAMATIONS
5.1 PROCLAMATION FOR DOWN SYNDROME AWARENESS MONTH
The City Council proclaimed December 2023 as Down Syndrome Awareness Month in the City of La Mirada and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented a proclamation to Evelyn Acevedo.
5.2 INTRODUCTION OF A NEW FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE
The City Council welcomed Chistopher Cuthill and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented him 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.
5.3 RECOGNITION OF CITY EMPLOYEES FOR YEARS OF SERVICE
The City Council recognized Leticia Revilla and Mark Stowell 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.
Minutes Regular Meeting September 26, 2023
La Mirada City Council
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Lewis moved and Councilmember Otero seconded to approve the following consent calendar items:
7.1 APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
The City Council approved the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of September 26, 2023.
7.2 APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER
The City Council approved the warrant register dated October 10, 2023 in the total amount of $2,138,785.40.
7.3 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
ALONDRA BOULEVARD, AND HILLSBOROUGH DRIVE FROM BEACH
BOULEVARD TO EAST CITY LIMITS - REVIEW OF BIDS AND
REJECTION OF ALL BIDS
The City Council rejected all bids for 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 Alondra Boulevard, and Hillsborough Drive from Beach Boulevard to East City Limits and authorized the City Clerk to re-advertise for sealed bids.
7.4 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2022-07 LAZY RIVER
REPLASTER PROJECT - APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDERS AND
ADDITIONAL SERVICES WITH AQUATICS DESIGN GROUP, INC.
The City Council approved the revised contract amount of $31,000 and authorized the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $9,500.
7.5 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2023-03, NEW CABARET
LOUNGE AT THE LA MIRADA THEATRE - APPROVAL OF PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS, AND CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
ACT EXEMPTION
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 would have no significant effect on the 2 Minutes Regular Meeting September 26, 2023
La Mirada City Council
environment; approved the plans and specifications for Capital Improvement Project No. 2023-03, New Cabaret Lounge at the La Mirada Theatre; and authorized the City Clerk to advertise for sealed bids.
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
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
8.1 SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 731
AMENDING REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO GRAFFIT AND
AMENDING TITLE 9 OF THE LA MIRADA MUNICIPAL CODE
City Manager Boynton presented information on the proposed ordinance.
He said the ordinance would amend Section 9.90.070(a) and make it unlawful for a private property owner or person responsible for maintaining the property to permit graffiti to remain for a period longer than 72 hours after written notification or documented verbal notification by the City that the graffiti must be removed. He said the ordinance would require the private property owner or responsible person to cover the graffiti with paint that is substantially similar in shade and color to the surface upon which the graffiti is placed and it would delete Section 9.90.090.
Mayor Pro Tem Sarega moved and Councilmember Lewis seconded to accept for second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 731 amending regulations applicable to graffiti and amending Title 9 of the La Mirada Municipal Code, by title only, and waive further reading.
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
8.2 RESOLUTION NO. 23-29 APPOINTING A MEMBER AND ALTERNATE
TO THE LOS ANGELES GATEWAY REGION INTEGRATED REGIONAL
WATER MANAGEMENT JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY GOVERNING
BOARD
City Manager Boynton provided information on the proposed resolution.
He said the resolution would appoint Public Works Director/City Engineer 3 Minutes Regular Meeting September 26, 2023
La Mirada City Council
Mark Stowell as the primary board member and Senior Administrative Analyst Mark Rounds as the alternate board member for the Los Angeles Gateway Region Integrated Regional Water Management Joint Powers Authority (GWMA).
Councilmember Eng moved and Councilmember Lewis seconded to adopt Resolution No. 23-29 appointing Public Works Director/City Engineer Mark Stowell as the primary board member and Senior Administrative Analyst Mark Rounds as an alternate board member representing the City of La Mirada on the Los Angeles Gateway Region Integrated Regional Water Management Joint Powers Authority.
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
8.3 RESOLUTION NOS. 23-30, 23-31, and 23-32 REGARDING THE CITY
OF LA MIRADA GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD
MARCH 5, 2024
Assistant City Clerk Leticia Revilla reported that on March 5, 2024, the electors of the City of La Mirada will have the opportunity to elect three members to the City Council to represent Districts 3, 4 and 5 for the full term of four years. She said La Mirada is required to follow certain procedures in the conduct of municipal elections including the adoption of specific resolutions. She provided information on the three proposed resolutions pertaining to the March 5, 2024 General Municipal Election.
Mayor Pro Tem Sarega moved and Councilmember Eng seconded to adopt Resolution No. 23-30 calling for a General Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, for the election of certain officers as required by the provisions of the laws of the State of California relating to General Law cities; adopt Resolution No. 23-31 requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles to consolidate a General Municipal Election to be held March 5, 2024 with the Presidential Primary Election to be held on the date pursuant to § 10403 of the Elections Code; and adopt Resolution No. 23-32 adopting regulations for candidates and candidate statements.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Eng, Lewis, Otero, Mayor Pro Tem Sarega, Mayor De Ruse
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
4 Minutes Regular Meeting September 26, 2023
La Mirada City Council
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
There were no City Manager announcements.
At this time, the City Council recessed the City Council meeting at 7:05 p.m. and convened to Closed Session.
12. CLOSED SESSION
12.1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING POTENTIAL
LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9
(ONE POTENTIAL CASE)
City Attorney Markman reported that in Closed Session, the City Council unanimously voted to join as a co-plaintiff with the City of Whittier and several other cities who have challenged Los Angeles County and judicial officials who have set a new bail system which results in many people arrested who are not required to post bail and are released
13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the City Council adjourned the meeting at 7:21.
Anne Haraksin, City Clerk
Attest:
Steve De Ruse, Mayor
5