MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
LA MIRADA CITY COUNCIL
OCTOBER 24, 2023 - 6:30 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pro Tem Sarega 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 David Newman of Neighborhood Life Church.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by representatives of the Historical Preservation Advisory Council.
4. ROLL CALL
City Council was present with Councilmember Eng, Councilmember Lewis, Councilmember Otero, and Mayor Pro Tem Sarega responding to roll call.
Mayor De Ruse was absent.
The following staff members were also present: Assistant City Manager/City Clerk Anne Haraksin, Assistant City Clerk Leticia Revilla and City Attorney Craig Fox.
APPEARANCES, PRESENTATIONS, AND PROCLAMATIONS
5.1 PROCLAMATION FOR RED RIBBON WEEK
The City Council proclaimed October 23 through October 27, 2023 as Red Ribbon Week in the City of La Mirada and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented a proclamation to Safety Education Officer Mary Cipres.
5.2 RECOGNITION OF PUBLIC SAFETY POSTER CONTEST WINNERS The City Council recognized the winners of the Public Safety Poster Contest and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented them with Certificates of Recognition.
5.3 INTRODUCTION OF NEW FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES
The City Council welcomed Ricardo Ceron Gonzales, Anthony Campos, and Christopher Sotelo and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented each of them with a $40 gift certificate to Panera Bread restaurant, a voucher for two tickets to the La Mirada Theatre for the Minutes Regular Meeting October 24, 2023
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Performing Arts, and two passes to Splash! La Mirada Regional Aquatics Center.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments.
7. 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 October 10, 2023 and the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of October 10, 2023.
7.2 APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER
The City Council approved the warrant register dated October 24, 2023 in the total amount of $3,416,485.75.
7.3 MONTHLY TREASURER REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING
AUGUST 2023
The City Council received and filed the City of La Mirada Monthly Treasurer Report for the period ending August 2023.
7.4 INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE CITY OF LA MIRADA FOR THE MONTH ENDING SEPTEMBER 2023
The City Council received and filed the City's Investment Report for the month ending September 2023.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Eng, Lewis, Otero, Mayor Pro Tem Sarega NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor De Ruse
ABSTAIN: None
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION NO. 23-33 AUTHORIZING A BUDGET AMENDMENT
FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2021-11, LA MIRADA
BOULEVARD DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR
2023-24
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Assistant City Manager Haraksin provided an update on Capital Improvement Project No. 2021-11, La Mirada Boulevard Drainage Improvement. She said the project was not included in the budget that was adopted on June 27. She said staff is anticipating additional change orders as a result of additional unforeseen site conditions. She said a budget amendment in the amount of $500,000 is needed for the construction and contingency and construction support services for Fiscal Year 2023-24. She said Measure R funding is available for this project.
Councilmember Lewis moved and Councilmember Eng seconded to adopt Resolution No. 23-33 authorizing a budget amendment in the amount of $500,000 for Capital Improvement Project No. 2021-11, La Mirada Boulevard Drainage Improvements for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Eng, Lewis, Otero, Mayor Pro Tem Sarega NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor De Ruse
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
Assistant City Manager Haraksin provided information on upcoming community events.
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the City Council adjourned the meeting at 7:10 p.m.
Anne Haraksin, City Clerk
Attest:
Steve De Ruse, Mayor
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