MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
LA MIRADA CITY COUNCIL
JULY 23, 2024 - 6:30 P.M.
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.
INVOCATION
The invocation was delivered by Rabbi Len Muroff of Temple Beth Ohr.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by a representative of Meals on Wheels.
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.
5. APPEARANCES, PRESENTATIONS, AND PROCLAMATIONS
5.1 PRESENTATION OF A COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT AWARD
The City Council recognized Gary and Diane Smith and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented them with a Community Spotlight Award.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Dan Siwak introduced himself to City Council and said he was a District 2 candidate.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember De Ruse moved and Mayor Pro Tem Eng seconded to approve the following consent calendar items:
7.1 APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
The City Council approved the minutes of the Study Session meeting of July 9, 2024 and the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of July 9, 2024.
7.2 APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER
The City Council approved the warrant register dated July 23, 2024 in the total amount of $3,272,668.22
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7.3 INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE CITY OF LA MIRADA FOR THE MONTH ENDING JUNE 2024
Thei gy Une 202i received and filed the City s Investment Report for the month
7.4 MONTHLY TREASURER REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING MAY 2024 The City Council received and filed the City of La Mirada Monthly Treasurer Report for the period ending May 2024.
7.5 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 - 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.
7.6 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2022-03, CITY HALL FOUNTAIN
APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
The City Council found that pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, the project is categorically exempt under Section 15301 Class 1 (c) and will have no significant effect on the environment; approved the plans and specifications for Capital Improvement Project No. 2022-03, City Hall Fountain Renovation; and authorized the City Clerk to advertise for sealed bids.
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
PUBLIC HEARING
8.1 RESOLUTION NO. 24-14 AUTHORIZING A BUDGET AMENDMENT TO THE
HOUSING REHABILITATION LOAN PROGRAM UNDER THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM
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City Manager Boynton reported that on January 23, the City Council approved the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) Proposed Fiscal Year 2024-25. The approved budget amount for the Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program is $228,837. He said a budget amendment is necessary to increase the Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program funding by $318,045. He said a portion of these funds are available from the completed Neff Estate Historical Site Restoration Project, and the Foster Park Code Enforcement Program, which has expired. He said $21,000 from the CDBG-funded Senior Services Program from Fiscal Year 2023-24 will be reallocated to the Housing Rehabilitation Program. He said the City currently has a waiting list for the Housing Rehabilitation Program.
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 Otero seconded to adopt Resolution No. 24-14 authorizing a $339,045 budget amendment to fund the Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program with CDBG funds.
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
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
9.1 RESOLUTION NO. 24-15 INCREASING THE PER MEETING STIPEND FOR
VARIOUS COMMISSIONS
City Manager Boynton reported that on January 23, 2001, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 01-07 establishing a $35 per meeting stipend for Commissioners. He said at the Special Meeting on May 31, the City Council expressed support for increasing the per meeting stipend to $100. He said the proposed resolution would increase the per meeting stipend from $35 to $100 for members of the Community Services Commission, Planning Commission, and Public Safety and Traffic Commission.
Mayor Pro Tem Eng moved and Councilmember Otero seconded to adopt Resolution No. 24-15 increasing the per meeting stipend for various commissions.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers De Ruse, Otero, Mayor Pro Tem Eng, Mayor Lewis NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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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 Mayor Pro Tem Eng seconded to approve the following consent calendar item:
10.1 APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER
The Successor Agency approved the warrant register dated July 23, 2024 in the total amount of $143,730.00.
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
CITY COUNCIL
11. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Members of the City Council reported on meetings and events they attended.
12. CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no City Attorney announcements.
13. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Manager Boynton announced Stroll in the Park would be held on July 25 at Creek Park.
14. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the City Council adjourned the meeting at 6:56 p.m.
Anne Haraksin, City Clerk
Attest:
John Lewis, Mayor
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