MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
LA MIRADA CITY COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 27, 2024 - 6:30 P.M.
1. 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 Paige Eaves of United Methodist Church of La Mirada.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by a representative of Kiwanis Club of La Mirada.
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 PRESENTATION OF A COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT AWARD
The City Council recognized Patty Miller and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented her with a Community Spotlight Award.
5.2 PROCLAMATION FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH
The City Council proclaimed February 2024 as Black History Month in the City of La Mirada and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented a proclamation to Dr. Nnenna Okpara.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
Lee Olson addressed the City Council and commented on the proposed Veterans Concert on the Youth in Government agenda.
Rebecca Ramirez provided information on St. Paul High School and its upcoming fundraising events.
Rick Cline commented on the proposed Veterans Concert on the Youth in Government agenda.
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Maya Dennis, a representative of the Black Student Union at La Mirada High School, provided information on the club.
APPOINTMENTS
7.1 REAPPOINTMENT TO THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
Councilmember Lewis moved and Councilmember Eng seconded to reappoint Desiree Johnson to the Community Services Commission for a term ending in June 2024.
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
7.2 APPOINTMENT TO THE LA MIRADA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Councilmember Eng moved and Councilmember Lewis seconded to appoint Mark Goldfarb to the La Mirada Community Foundation for a term ending in May 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
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pro Tem Sarega moved and Councilmember Otero seconded to approve the following consent calendar items:
8.1 APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
The City Council approved the minutes of the Study Session meeting of February 13, 2024 and the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of February 13, 2024.
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8.2 APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER
The City Council approved the warrant register dated February 27, 2024 in the total amount of $1,242,120.15.
8.3 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2023-07, NEIGHBORHOOD SLURRY SEAL AREA 5 - APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE
ON-CALL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH DMS
CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL CIVIL ENGINEERING
SERVICES
The City Council approved and authorized the City Manager to execute an amendment to the On-Call Professional Services Agreement between the City of La Mirada and DMS Consultants, Inc. to provide professional civil engineering services for CIP No. 2023-07, Neighborhood Slurry Seal Area 5, based on the DMS Consultants, Inc. revised proposal dated February 12, 2024 in the amount of $36,980; and authorized the City Manager to approve additional professional services to DMS Consultants, Inc., if required, for up to 20 percent of the authorized contract amount.
8.4 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2023-02, NEIGHBORHOOD SLURRY SEAL AREA 4 - ACCEPTANCE OF WORK
The City Council accepted the improvements constructed by Roy Allan Slurry Seal, 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 contract.
8.5 INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE CITY OF LA MIRADA FOR THE MONTH ENDING JANUARY 2024
The City Council received and filed the City's Investment Report for the month ending January 2024.
8.6 MONTHLY TREASURER REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING
DECEMBER 2023
The City Council received and filed the City of La Mirada Treasurer Report for the period ending December 2023.
8.7 AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH VERONICA TAM AND ASSOCIATES FOR THE
COMPLETION OF THE CITY OF LA MIRADA GENERAL PLAN,
HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE FOR THE 6TH PLANNING CYCLE 2021- 2029
The City Council authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 1 for the Professional Services Agreement with Veronica Tam and 3 Minutes Regular Meeting February 27, 2024
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Associates for the completion of the City of La Mirada General Plan, Housing Element Update for the 6th Planning Cycle, 2021-2029, as described in the attached Scope of Services in the amount of $20,000; and authorized the City Manager to approve additional work that may be required to complete the Housing Element in an amount not to exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of the revised total amount of $74,520.
8.8 REQUEST TO APPROVE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH RRM DESIGN GROUP TO DEVELOP A CITYWIDE OBJECTIVE
DESIGN STANDARDS (ODS) FOR RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES
The City Council awarded the contract for the creation of Objective Design Standards to RRM Design Group; authorized the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with RRM Design Group for the completion of the City of La Mirada Objective Design Standards for Residential Structures, as described in the Scope of Services, in the amount of $149,941.00; and authorized the City Manager to approve additional work that may be required to complete the Objective Design Standards in an amount not to exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of the authorized amount.
8.9 APPROVAL OF THE FRIENDS OF THE LA MIRADA LIBRARY BOOK
SALE FUNDRAISING EVENT IN THE LA MIRADA ACTIVITY CENTER The City Council approved the use of the La Mirada Activity Center's Multi-Purpose Room for the Friends of the La Mirada Library to host a spring and fall book sale fundraiser event and waived all fees associated with the requested use.
8.10 APPROVAL OF THE LA MIRADA ARTS COLONY "MIRRORS OF YOUR MIND" ART EXHIBIT IN THE LA MIRADA ACTIVITY CENTER
The City Council approved the use of the La Mirada Activity Center's Multi-Purpose Room for the La Mirada Arts Colony to host an art exhibit and waived all fees associated with the requested use.
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
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YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
ROLL CALL - YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
Youth in Government City Council was present with Councilmember Espinoza, Councilmember Orozco, Councilmember Valadez, Mayor Pro Tem Cantrell, and Mayor Martinez responding to roll call.
10. NEW BUSINESS - YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
10.1 LA MIRADA FITNESS INITIATIVE
Youth in Government staff presented information on a proposed La Mirada fitness initiative.
Youth in Government Mayor Pro Tem Cantrell moved and Youth in Government Councilmember Espinoza seconded to pursue planning for a Fitness Initiative in the City.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Youth in Government Councilmembers Espinoza, Orozco Valadez, Youth in Government Mayor Pro Tem Cantrell, Youth in Government Mayor Martinez
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
10.2 VETERANS CONCERT
Youth in Government staff presented information on a proposed Veterans Concert.
Youth in Government Councilmember Orozco moved and Youth in Government Councilmember Valadez seconded to provide a Veterans Concert in November.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Youth in Government Councilmembers Espinoza, Orozco Valadez, Youth in Government Mayor Pro Tem Cantrell, Youth in Government Mayor Martinez
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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11. YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT PRESENTATIONS
Presentations were made by Mayor De Ruse, Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District representatives, a representative of La Mirada Ebell Club, and representatives of La Mirada's local, state, and federal elected officials.
CITY COUNCIL
12. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Members of the City Council reported on meetings and events they attended.
13. CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no City Attorney announcements.
14. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no City Manager announcements.
15. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the City Council adjourned the meeting at 7:38 p.m.
Anne Haraksin, City Clerk
Attest:
Steve De Ruse, Mayor