MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
LA MIRADA CITY COUNCIL
NOVEMBER 14, 2023 - 6:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
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2. INVOCATION
The invocation was delivered by Pastor Michael Guerrero of Granada Heights Friends Church.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by representatives of the Community Services Commission.
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 Craig Fox.
5. APPEARANCES, PRESENTATIONS, AND PROCLAMATIONS
5.1 90TH BIRTHDAY RECOGNITION
The City Council recognized Janice Murphy for her 90th birthday and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented her with a recognition certificate.
5.2 RECOGNITION OF A CITY EMPLOYEE FOR YEARS OF SERVICE The City Council recognized Tracy Spencer for his years of service and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented him with a service award pin and a certificate of appreciation.
5.3 INTRODUCTION OF A NEW FULL-TIME CITY EMPLOYEE
The City Council welcomed Victoria Santana and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented her 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
Rick Cline thanked the City for its support and coordination of the Veterans Day event and the Salute to Veterans event.
Misty Forrest expressed her concerns regarding maintenance of the aquatics facility.
Diane Reyes addressed the City Council and suggested the coaches using Splash! remind their swimmers to be more respectful of other users.
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 October 24, 2023.
7.2 APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER
The City Council approved the warrant register dated November 14, 2023 in the total amount of $3,271,632.64.
7.3 MONTHLY TREASURER REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING
SEPTEMBER 2023
The City Council received and filed the City of La Mirada Monthly Treasurer Report for the period ending September 2023.
7.4 APPROVAL OF PAYMENT TO SCHULER SHOOK, INC. FOR THE
RENOVATION OF THE UPPER LOUNGE AT THE LA MIRADA THEATRE
FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
The City Council approved payment to Schuler Shook Inc. in the amount of $27,800 for the renovation of the upper lounge at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts and authorized the City Manager to negotiate additional payments up to 20% of the original contract amount to furnish lighting consulting services to complete the upper lounge renovation project, if necessary.
7.5 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2023-06, BIOLA AVENUE
FROM MANSA DRIVE TO ROSECRANS AVENUE (WEST SIDE),
ROSECRANS AVENUE FROM DE ALCALA DRIVE TO BIOLA AVENUE
(NORTH SIDE), AND LA MIRADA BOULEVARD FROM GAGELY DRIVE
TO VALEDA DRIVE (WEST SIDE) SIDE PANEL LANDSCAPE
IMPROVEMENTS - APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE ON-
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CALL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ARCHITERRA
DESIGN GROUP
The City Council approved and authorized the City Manager to execute an amendment to the On-Call Professional Services Agreement between the City and Architerra Design Group to provide professional design services for CIP No. 2023-06, Biola Avenue from Mansa Drive to Rosecrans Avenue (West Side), Rosecrans Avenue from De Alcala Drive to Biola Avenue (North Side), and La Mirada Boulevard from Gagely Drive to Valeda Drive (West Side) Side Panel Landscape Improvements, based on the Architerra Design Group revised proposal dated November 8, 2023 in the amount of $116,303; and authorized the City Manager to approve additional professional services to Architerra Design Group, if required, for up to 20 percent of the authorized contract amount.
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 RESOLUTION NO. 23-34 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT
TRANSFER AGREEMENT PROVIDING FUNDS FOR THE LA MIRADA
CREEK PARK RENOVATION PROJECT CONSTRUCTION
City Manager Boynton reported that in June 2018, the City Council approved the conceptual La Mirada Creek Park Master Plan. He said the master plan includes replacement of the pedestrian bridges, construction of ADA walkways and new relocated restrooms, naturalization of the creek, new irrigation and lighting improvements, exercise stations, seating areas, and a habitat garden. He said that on February 28, 2023, the Lower San Gabriel River Watershed Area Steering Committee (WASC) approved the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Stormwater Investment Plan (SIP) funding recommendations and approved submission to the Regional Oversight Committee for review. He said the Fiscal Year 2023-24 recommendation included $5,752,200 funding for the construction of the Creek Park Renovation Project. He said Los Angeles County Flood Control District requires the City Council to adopt a resolution and execute a Regional Program Transfer Agreement (TA) for the purpose of receiving funds through the program.
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Mayor Pro Tem Sarega moved and Councilmember Eng seconded to adopt Resolution No. 23-34 authorizing the City Manager to execute the Los Angeles County Flood Control District Transfer Agreement for the La Mirada Creek Park Renovation Project on behalf of the City Council.
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. MINOUNCE GETS ME events they attended,.
10. CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no City Attorney announcements.
11. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no City Manager announcements.
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the City Council adjourned the meeting at 7:06 p.m.
Anne Haraksin, City Clerk
Attest:
Steve De Ruse, Mayor
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