MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
LA MIRADA CITY COUNCIL
MAY 28, 2024 - 6:30 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor 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 Deacon Paul Machuca of Beatitudes of Our Lord Church.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by a representative of VFW Post 9148.
ROLL CALL
City Council was present with Councilmember De Ruse, Councilmember Otero, Mayor Pro Tem Eng and Mayor Lewis 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 RECOGNITION OF LA MIRADA SOCCER ASSOCIATION'S BOYS
LA MIRADA FOOTBALL CLUB TEAM
The City Council recognized the athletes and coaches of the La Mirada Football Club and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented them with Certificates of Recognition.
5.2 RECOGNITION OF CITY EMPLOYEES FOR YEARS OF SERVICE
The City Council recognized Priscilla Yi and Casem Talbot for their years of service and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented each of them with a service award pin and a certificate of appreciation.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
Vincent Velci expressed concerns regarding vehicles parking in the designated Preferential Parking District on Avenida Espana.
La Mirada Library Manager Allison Ortiz provided an update on the library's programs and services.
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7. APPOINTMENTS
7.1 APPOINTMENTS TO THE LA MIRADA YOUTH COUNCIL
Mayor Pro Tem Eng moved and Councilmember De Ruse seconded to appoint Isabelle Alejandre, Lianna Blancoromero, Katherine Jimenez, Ethan tall, Miso Hong, Daniel Morales, Madison Souza, and Emma Vanden Dries to the La Mirada Youth Council for the term expiring in October 2024.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers De Ruse, Otero, Mayor Pro Tem Eng, Mayor Lewis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember De Ruse 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 May 14, 2024 and the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of May 14, 2024.
8.2 APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER
The City Council approved the warrant register dated May 28, 2024 in the total amount of $3,484,160.11.
8.3 FIRST AMENDMENT TO THE COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY LEASE
BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA MIRADA AND LOS ANGELES SMSA
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP DBA VERIZON WIRELESS
agreement terms, and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
8.4 APPROVAL OF SPECIAL EVENT PARKING ON FOSTER ROAD FOR
LA MIRADA HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION CEREMONY
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The City Council approved Special Event Parking on the north and south sides of Foster Road between Santa Gertrudes Avenue and Lisburn Place on June 5 from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.
8.5 INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE CITY OF LA MIRADA FOR THE MONTH ENDING APRIL 2024
The City Council received and filed the City's Investment Report for the month ending April 2024.
8.6 ANNUAL INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF APRIL 2024
The City Council received and filed the City's Annual Investment Report as of April 2024.
8.7 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY
The City Council received and filed the Statement of Investment Policy of the City of La Mirada for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
APPROVAL OF FACILITY USE FOR THE LA MIRADA-WHITTIER
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY RELAY FOR LIFE FUNDRAISING
EVENT
The City Council approved the request for use of Splash! La Mirada Regional Aquatics Center for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life fundraiser event and waived all rental fees associated with the requested use.
8.9 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2022-02, SLURRY SEAL OF
ROSECRANS AVENUE FROM VALLEY VIEW AVENUE TO EAST CITY
LIMITS, LA MIRADA BOULEVARD FROM LEFFINGWELL ROAD TO
ALONDRA BOULEVARD, AND HILLSBOROUGH DRIVE FROM BEACH
BOULEVARD TO EAST CITY LIMITS - APPROVAL OF CONTRACT
CHANGE ORDER
The City Council authorized the City Manager to execute Contract Change Order No. 3 in an amount not to exceed $171,279.87.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers De Ruse, Otero, Mayor Pro Tem Eng, Mayor Lewis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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9. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
9.1 RESOLUTION NOS. 24-06, 24-07, AND 24-08 REGARDING THE CITY
OF LA MIRADA SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
City Manager Boynton reported that with Andrew Sarega's resignation effective May 8, it is necessary to conduct a Special Municipal Election on November 5 for a Councilmember to represent Council District 2. He said that Government Code Section 36512(d) precludes appointing a Councilmember and that a special election is required to fill the vacancy.
He presented information on the proposed resolutions pertaining to a Special Municipal Election on November 5.
Mayor Pro Tem Eng moved and Councilmember Otero seconded to adopt Resolution No. 24-06 calling for a Special Municipal Election to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, for the election of a Councilmember to represent Council District 2 as required by the provisions of the laws of the State of California relating to General Law cities; adopt Resolution No. 24- 07 requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles to consolidate a Special Municipal Election to be held November 5, 2024 with the Presidential Election to be held on the date pursuant to § 10403 of the Elections Code; and adopt Resolution No. 24-08 adopting regulations for candidates and candidate statements.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers De Ruse, Otero, Mayor Pro Tem Eng, Mayor Lewis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
10. 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
City Manager Boynton reported that staff and softball officials would be meeting to discuss ways to mitigate the impacts of tournaments on the neighborhood. He also reported on the successful Volunteer Appreciation Day at Splash! 4 Minutes Regular Meeting May 28, 2024
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13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the City Council adjourned the meeting at 7:18 p.m.
Anne Haraksin, City Clerk
Attest:
John Lewis, Mayor