MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
LA MIRADA CITY COUNCIL
MAY 14, 2024 - 6:30 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pro Tem Lewis 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 Lead Pastor David Newman of Neighborhood Life Church.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Boy Scout Troop 2019.
Items 4 through 9 were included on the agenda for the Public Financing Authority. At 6:34 p.m., the meeting of the Public Financing Authority adjourned and the meeting of the City Council continued.
ROLL CALL
City Council was present with Councilmember De Ruse, Councilmember Eng, and Mayor Pro Tem Lewis 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.
11. APPEARANCES, PRESENTATIONS, AND PROCLAMATIONS
11.1 RECOGNITION OF FORMER COUNCILMEMBER ANDREW SAREGA
The City Council recognized former Councilmember Andrew Sarega for his years of dedicated service to the community.
Field Representative Catalina Valera from Assemblymember Blanca Pacheco's Office presented a certificate of recognition to former Councilmember Andrew Sarega.
Sergeant Oscar Rodriguez, on behalf of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, presented a recognition scroll to former Councilmember Andrew Sarega.
11.2 PRESENTATION OF AWARDS TO LA MIRADA COMMUNITY
FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
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Mayor Pro Tem Lewis, on behalf of the City Council, and Rabbi Mark Goldfarb and Cathy Alvarez, on behalf of the Board of Directors of the La Mirada Community Foundation, presented scholarship checks to the Bob Jenkins Community Service Scholarship recipients Leilani Camerena, Hannah Cantrell, Amanda Chin, Brian Dang, Isaiah Espinoza, Faith Kim and Alexander Mizuo.
11.3 PROCLAMATION FOR ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER
HERITAGE MONTH
The City Council proclaimed May 2024 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in the City of La Mirada and the Mayor Pro Tem, on behalf of the City Council, presented a proclamation to Norwalk/La Mirada Unified School District's Director of College, Career, and Pathways Joanne Jung.
11.4 PROCLAMATION FOR WATER SAFETY MONTH
The City Council proclaimed May 2024 as Water Safety Month in the City of La Mirada and the Mayor Pro Tem, on behalf of the City Council, presented a proclamation to Assistant Community Services Director Liza Soto.
12. PUBLIC COMMENT
La Mirada High School Principal Ben Webster addressed the City Council and presented information on school achievements and upcoming school events.
Jack Miranda recognized former Councilmember Andrew Sarega and members of the audience including Jeanette Jenkins and Joanne Jung.
13. SPECIAL ITEM
13.1 CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION
Assistant City Manager/City Clerk Haraksin initiated the procedure for reorganization of City Council.
Councilmember Eng moved and Councilmember De Ruse seconded to nominate Councilmember Lewis to serve as Mayor for the upcoming year.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers De Ruse, Eng, Lewis
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Otero
ABSTAIN: None
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Mayor Lewis moved and Councilmember De Ruse seconded to nominate Councilmember Eng to serve as Mayor Pro Tem for the upcoming year.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers De Ruse, Eng, Mayor Lewis
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Otero
ABSTAIN: None
14. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pro Tem Eng moved and Councilmember De Ruse seconded to approve the following consent calendar items:
14.1 APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
The City Council approved the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of April 23, 2024.
14.2 APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER
The City Council approved the warrant register dated May 14, 2024 in the total amount of $3,548,678.15.
14.3 HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING MAINTENANCE
SERVICES - REVIEW OF PROPOSALS AND AWARD OF CONTRACT
The City Council awarded the contract for heating, ventilation and air conditioning maintenance services to F.M. Thomas Air Conditioning, Inc.; and authorized the City Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the
14.4 AGREEMENT FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT
SERVICES
The City Council approved a one-year agreement with Infinity Technologies for Information Technology Management Services and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
14.5 AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES FOR ANIMAL
CONTROL SERVICES
The City Council approved an agreement with the County of Los Angeles for animal control services and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
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14.6 APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH GATEWAY CITIES COUNCIL
OF GOVERNMENTS FOR THE ALONDRA BOULEVARD COMPLETE
STREET STUDY
The City Council approved an agreement with Gateway Cities Council of Governments for the Alondra Boulevard Complete Street Study and authorized the Mayor to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
14.7 APPROVAL OF SOUND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE 2024
CONCERTS UNDER THE STARS
The City Council approved the selection of ESS Pro Audio to provide sound engineering services for the 2024 Concerts Under the Stars series in the amount of $24,000; authorized the City Manager to execute an agreement with ESS Pro Audio on behalf of the City; and authorized the City Manager to approve additional work up to 20 percent of the contract cost.
14.8 EXTENSION TO THE AGREEMENT WITH ACTORS THEATER SERIES, INC. FOR THE PRODUCTION AND PRESENTATION OF THEATRICAL
PERFORMANCES AT LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING
ARTS
The City Council approved an additional one-year extension to the existing agreement between the City and Actors Theater Series, Inc. for the production and presentation of theatrical performances at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts and authorized the City Manager to execute the extension on behalf of the City.
14.9 APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT (PSA)
WITH MIG TO CONDUCT ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES FOR THE
PROPOSED GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND ZONE CHANGE
The City Council awarded the contract for environmental services to MIG; authorized the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with MIG for the completion of environmental services for a proposed General Plan Amendment and Zone Change in the amount of $62,115.00; and authorized the City Manager to approve additional work that may be required to complete the environmental services in an amount not to exceed twenty-five percent (25%) of the authorized amount.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmember De Ruse, Mayor Pro Tem Eng, Mayor Lewis NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Otero
ABSTAIN: None
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15. PUBLIC HEARING
15.1 RESOLUTION NO. 24-05 APPROVING THE ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT APPLICATION FOR SPORTSMAN'S LOUNGE LOCATED AT 13902
IMPERIAL HIGHWAY
City Manager Boynton reported that the City received an application for an Entertainment Permit from Mr. Alfonso Gutierrez, the owner of Sportsman's Lounge, located at 13902 Imperial Highway. He said Mr. Gutierrez requested a permit for live entertainment consisting of live music or DJ, and dancing on Friday, Saturday, and holiday evenings from 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. He said that pursuant to the La Mirada Municipal Code, a Public Hearing is required prior to issuance or denial of an Entertainment Permit. He said the applicant successfully passed an investigation conducted by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Major Crimes Bureau. He said staff reviewed the application, insurance, and law enforcement calls for service. He said staff recommends the City Council approve the application for entertainment.
Mayor Lewis opened the public hearing. No members of the public spoke on the item. Mayor Lewis closed the public hearing.
Mayor Pro Tem Eng moved and Councilmember De Ruse seconded to adopt Resolution No. 24-05 approving the Entertainment Permit application of the Sportsman's Lounge located at 13902 Imperial Highway subject to the Conditions of Approval.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmember De Ruse, Mayor Pro Tem Eng, Mayor Lewis NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Otero
ABSTAIN: None
16. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Members of the City Council reported on meetings and events they attended.
17. CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no City Attorney announcements.
18. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no City Manager announcements.
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19. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the City Council adjourned the meeting at 7:29 p.m.
Anne Haraksin, City Clerk
Attest:
John Lewis, Mayor
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