MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
LA MIRADA CITY COUNCIL
APRIL 23, 2024 - 6:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor 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.
2. INVOCATION
Churchyation was delivered by Pastor Joe Barsha of La Mirada Christian
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by La Mirada HAMWatch.
ROLL CALL
Duncimeciber fero, Mayor ro Tem Lewis, and Rye, Greyacimember Eng, 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 PROCLAMATION FOR DONATE LIFE MONTH
The City Council proclaimed April 2024 as Donate Life Month in the City of La Mirada and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented a proclamation to Mona Castro.
5.2 PROCLAMATION FOR OLDER AMERICANS MONTH
The City Council proclaimed May 2024 as Older Americans Month in the City of La Mirada and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented a proclamation to Bruce Dixon.
5.3 PROCLAMATION FOR ARBOR DAY
The City Council proclaimed April 26, 2024 as Arbor Day in the City of La Mirada and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented a proclamation to Public Works Manager Marlin Munoz.
5.4 PRESENTATION OF AWARDS TO THE LOVE A TREE POSTER
CONTEST WINNERS
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The City Council recognized the Love a Tree poster contest winners and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented a Certificate of Recognition and two general admission day passes to Splash! La Mirada Regional Aquatics Center to the award winners.
5.5 INTRODUCTION OF A NEW CITY EMPLOYEE
The City Council welcomed Karissa Narvaez 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.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments.
7. APPOINTMENTS
7.1 APPOINTMENT TO THE LA MIRADA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Mayor Pro Tem Lewis moved and Councilmember Otero seconded to appoint Penny Lopez to serve on the La Mirada Community Foundation for a term ending May 2025.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers De Ruse, Eng, Otero, Mayor Pro Tem Lewis, Mayor Sarega
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember De Ruse moved and Councilmember Eng 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 April 9, 2024 and the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of April 9, 2024.
8.2 APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER
The City Council approved the warrant register dated April 23, 2024 in the total amount of $2,959,951.47.
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MONTHLY TREASURER REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING
FEBRUARY 2024
The City Council received and filed the City of La Mirada Monthly Treasurer Report for the period ending February 2024.
8.4 INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE CITY OF LA MIRADA FOR THE MONTH ENDING MARCH 2024
The City Council received and filed the City's Investment Report for the month ending March 2024.
APPROVAL FOR SPECIAL EVENT PARKING ON FOSTER ROAD FOR
THE JULY 3 INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATION
The City Council approved Special Event Parking on the north and south sides of Foster Road between Santa Gertrudes Avenue and Lisburn Place on July 3 from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
8.6 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2023-01, CARPET AND
FLOORING REPLACEMENT AT VARIOUS CITY FACILITIES - REVIEW
OF BIDS AND AWARD OF CONTRACT
The City Council awarded the contract for Capital Improvement Project No. 2023-01, Carpet and Flooring Replacement at Various City Facilities, to Rod-West Floor Covering LLC in the amount of $79,214.30; authorized the City Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the City; and authorized the City Manager to approve additional work up to 20 percent of the total project construction cost.
AGREEMENT WITH THEATER DIRECT, INC. FOR TELEMARKETING
SERVICES FOR THE LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING
ARTS
The City Council approved a professional services agreement with Theater Direct, Inc. for telemarketing services for the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers De Ruse, Eng, Otero, Mayor Pro Tem Lewis, Mayor Sarega
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
9.1 RESOLUTION NO. 24-03 ADOPTING A PROJECT LIST FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 FUNDED BY SB-1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND
ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017
City Manager Boynton provided information on the proposed resolution He said that in order for the City to be eligible to receive SB-1 funds, the City is required to submit an Annual Proposed Project List by July of every year and an Annual Completed and In-Progress Project Expenditure Report by December of every year. He presented information on the projects included on the project list. He said the allocation for Fiscal Year 2024-25 is anticipated to be approximately $1,260,347. He said the City is required to sustain maintenance of effort (MOE) by spending at least the annual average of its general fund expenditures during the Fiscal Years Ending 2010, 2011 and 2012. He said the City's MOE is approximately $2 million.
Councilmember Eng moved and Mayor Pro Tem Lewis seconded to adopt Resolution No. 24-03 adopting a project list for Fiscal Year 2024-25 funded by SB-1 and authorize staff to submit the project list to the California Transportation Commission.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers De Ruse, Eng, Otero, Mayor Pro Tem Lewis, Mayor Sarega
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
9.2 RESOLUTION NO. 24-04 WAIVING THE FORMAL BID PROCESS AND
AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE ELECTRIC FORKLIFT
City Manager Boynton reported the proposed resolution would waive the formal bid process and allow the purchase of one new electric forklift for the Public Works Department. He said that after researching various brands, Rebas Inc. DBA Toyota Material Handling Solutions is the preferred vendor choice as it sets the industry standard for high reliability, durability, and performance. He said Toyota Material Handling Solutions is the only local dealer authorized to sell Toyota forklifts manufactured by Toyota Material Handling within the County of Los Angeles, which makes it the sole source provider. He said it was recommended the electric forklift be purchased from Toyota Material Handling Solutions at a cost not to exceed $59,931.54.
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Mayor Pro Tem Lewis moved and Councilmember Eng seconded to adopt Resolution No. 24-04 waiving the formal bid process and authorizing the purchase of one new electric forklift; and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract with Toyota Material Handling Solutions at a cost not to exceed $59,931.54.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers De Ruse, Eng, Otero, Mayor Pro Tem Lewis, Mayor Sarega
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
CITY COUNCIL ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE LA MIRADA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember De Ruse moved and Councilmember Eng seconded to approve the following consent calendar item:
10.1 APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER
The Successor Agency approved the warrant register dated April 23, 2024 in the total amount of $1,097,597.00.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers De Ruse, Eng, Otero, Mayor Pro Tem Lewis, Mayor Sarega
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
CITY COUNCIL
11. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Members of the City Council reported on meetings and events they attended.
12. CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENTS
13. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS
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14. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the City Council adjourned the meeting at 7:16 p.m. in memory of Mario Morales Moreno.
Anne Haraksin, City Clerk
Attest:
Andrew Sarega, Mayor