MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
LA MIRADA CITY COUNCIL
JANUARY 23, 2024 - 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 Pastor Greg Stump of Redeemer Church.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by representatives of the Rotary Club of La Mirada.
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
Jack Miranda expressed support for members of the City Council attending conferences.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Lewis moved and Councilmember Eng seconded to approve the following consent calendar items:
6.1 APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
The City Council approved the minutes of the Study Session meeting of January 9, 2024 and the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of January 9, 2024.
6.2 APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER
The City Council approved the warrant register dated January 23, 2024 in the total amount of $1,385,439.44.
6.3 MONTHLY TREASURER REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING
NOVEMBER 2023
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The City Council received and filed the City of La Mirada Monthly Treasurer Report for the period ending November 2023.
6.4 APPROVAL OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S
DEPARTMENT "MUG RUN"
The City Council approved the Sheriffs Department "Mug Run" subject to conditions recommended by staff.
6.5 CITY COUNCIL REQUEST FOR CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE
The City Council approved Mayor Pro Tem Sarega's request to attend the Independent Cities Association's Winter Seminar.
6.6 THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE COMMUNICATIONS SITE LEASE
AGREEMENT - AMERICAN TOWER
The City Council approved the Third Amendment to the Communications Site Lease Agreement between the City of La Mirada and American Tower Asset Sub, LLC, subject to the lease agreement terms, and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement 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
PUBLIC HEARING
7.1 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM (CDBG)
PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 PROJECTS
Housing Technician | Norma Stein reported the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) is requesting submission of Fiscal Year 2024-25 planning documents for proposed uses of federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from participating cities. She said the City's estimated allocation for Fiscal Year 2024-25 is projected to e $230.153. She provided a summary of the proposed program:
udaeted amounts, and information about each program. She said th proposed programs for Fiscal Year 2024-25 include the Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program and the Senior Services Program.
Mayor De Ruse opened the Public Hearing.
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Jack Miranda spoke in opposition to the item and recommended funds be used for mental health services.
Mayor De Ruse closed the Public Hearing.
Mayor Pro Tem Sarega moved and Councilmember Lewis seconded to approve the proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25 Community Development Block Grant projects as presented; and authorize the City Manager to execute the contracts and any amendments with the Los Angeles County Development Authority 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:
ABSENT: Councilmember Otero
ABSTAIN: None
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
8.1 FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 732 REVISING REGULATIONS
APPLICABLE TO ENTERTAINMENT PERMITS AND AMENDING TITLE
4 OF THE LA MIRADA MUNICIPAL CODE
Public Safety Supervisor Jose Amaya presented information on the proposed ordinance. He said Ordinance No. 732 would extend the term of entertainment permits to four years and delete the requirement to have a guard at dances. He said the ordinance would also clarify that each permit is issued to the applicant business entity and no entertainment permit is transferable. He said a permit shall terminate and be void immediately upon a change of ownership or relocation of the business.
Councilmember Eng moved and Councilmember Lewis seconded to accept for first reading Ordinance No. 732 revising regulations applicable to entertainment permits and amending Title 4 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, Mayor Pro Tem Sarega, Mayor De Ruse
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Otero
ABSTAIN: None
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CITY COUNCIL ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE LA MIRADA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTION NO. SA-35 APPROVING THE ANNUAL RECOGNIZED
OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE (ROPS) 24-25
Senior Accountant Judith Quinonez provided information on the proposed resolution. She reported that the Successor Agency must prepare a Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) listing the payments to be made by the Successor Agency. She said the deadline for the Annual ROPS covering the July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 fiscal period is February 1. She said the Oversight Board will meet on January 26 to review and approve the Annual ROPS 24-25. She said it will be distributed to the required State and County Departments upon Oversight Board approval.
Mayor Pro Tem Sarega moved and Councilmember Lewis seconded to adopt Resolution No. SA-35 approving the Annual Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule 24-25 for the annual fiscal period from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 and taking certain related actions.
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
CITY COUNCIL
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 7:03 p.m.
Anne Haraksin, City Clerk
Attest:
Steve De Ruse, Mayor