MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
LA MIRADA CITY COUNCIL
MARCH 12, 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,
2. INVOCATION
The invocation was delivered by Rabbi Mark Goldfarb.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Girl Scout Troops 70714 and 15424.
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 PROCLAMATION FOR WORLD DOWN SYNDROME DAY
The City Council proclaimed March 21, 2024 as World Down Syndrome Day in the City of La Mirada and presented a proclamation to Rosa Garcia.
5.2 RECOGNITION OF MARZOLA CONSTRUCTION CO.
The City Council presented Marco and Paula Marzola with a Certificate of Appreciation and two tickets to the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing
5.3 RECOGNITION OF CLEARMAN'S NORTH WOODS INN OF LA MIRADA The City Council presented Staci Burkhouse-Martinez with a Certificate of Appreciation and two tickets to the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts.
5.4 INTRODUCTION OF A NEW FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE
The City Council welcomed Lauren Braccio and presented her with a $40 gift certificate to Panera Bread restaurant, a voucher for two tickets to the Minutes Regular Meeting March 12, 2024
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La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, and two passes to Splash! La Mirada Regional Aquatics Center.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Jack Miranda thanked the City Council for its recognition of Black History Month and commented on activity in the commercial centers.
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 February 27, 2024.
7.2 APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER
The City Council approved the warrant register dated March 12, 2024 in the total amount of $2,031,663.61.
7.3 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2019-01, CREEK PARK RENOVATION - APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 TO
AMENDMENT NO. 6 FOR THE ON-CALL PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RRM DESIGN GROUP
The City Council approved and authorized the City Manager to execute Contract Change Order No. 2 to Amendment No. 6 for the
professional/technical services agreement with RRM Design Group in the amount of $148,010.
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
PUBLIC HEARING
8.1 RESOLUTION NO. 24-01 RE-APPROVING GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT NO. 2023-1 - HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE 2021-2029:
A REQUEST TO AMEND THE GENERAL PLAN TO UPDATE THE
HOUSING ELEMENT TO REFLECT THE 6TH HOUSING CYCLE FROM
2021-2029 AS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO STATE LAW
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City Manager Boynton introduced the item. He reported the item had been discussed at a number of public meetings. He said the item was adopted by the City Council in November 2023 and submitted to the State of California Housing and Community Development (HCD) for final review.
He said the HCD conducted its final review and gave concurrence that with a few minor modifications and following Council reapproval it could be signed off by HCD.
Community Development Director Manuel Muñoz presented information on the item. He said the Housing Element Update -5th Draft received conditional approval from HCD on January 29 with minor modifications.
He said the edits include changes to the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) matrix to strengthen housing mobility and placed-based strategies; additional outreach
Homesharing Program and information packets for faith-based sites; the initiation of a 2025 update for the General Plan's Mobility Element; creation of more Middle Housing Capacity; changes to the site inventory analysis included in Appendix A; and changes to Appendix B to modify the site inventory.
Mr. Muñoz said the proposed General Plan Amendment complies with all required findings included in Resolution No. 24-01. He said the Negative Declaration remains unchanged from its initial adoption on November 28, 2023. He reported that staff has already begun the implementation of the Housing Element by awarding a Professional Services Agreement to RRM Design Group to start the city's Objective Design Standards.
Mayor De Ruse opened the Public Hearing.
Jack Miranda spoke in opposition to the item and advocated for housing.
Mayor De Ruse closed the Public Hearing.
Members of the City Council inquired about rezone program and requested clarification on the location of the eight sites that were eliminated.
Mr. Muñoz responded and said the goal is to complete the rezoning of properties by the end of this year. He provided information on the location of the eight properties that were eliminated.
Councilmember Lewis moved and Mayor Pro Tem Sarega seconded to affirm that the Negative Declaration is the appropriate environmental document; and adopt Resolution No. 24-01 re-approving General Plan Amendment No. 2023-1 and a Negative Declaration for the 2021-2029 Housing Element Update of the City of La Mirada General Plan. 3 Minutes Regular Meeting March 12, 2024
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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
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.
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the City Council adjourned the meeting at 7:14 p.m.
Anne Haraksin, City Clerk
Attest:
Steve De Ruse, Mayor