MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
LA MIRADA CITY COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 10, 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 Pastor Steve Camarillo of Living Faith Assembly of God Church.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Michelle Lynch of Love La Mirada.
ROLL CALL
City Council was present with Councilmember Otero, Mayor Pro Tem Eng, and Mayor Lewis responding to roll call. Councilmember De Ruse was absent.
The following staff members were also present: City Manager Jeff Boynton, Assistant City Clerk Leticia Revilla, and City Attorney James L. Markman.
APPEARANCES, PRESENTATIONS, AND PROCLAMATIONS
5.1 RECOGNITION OF GOLDEN WALL CHINESE CUISINE
The City Council recognized Golden Wall Chinese Cuisine for its 10th anniversary and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented Tommy Duong with a Certificate of Appreciation and two tickets to the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts.
5.2 PROCLAMATION FOR RELAY FOR LIFE MONTH
The City Council proclaimed September 2024 as Relay for Life Month in the City of La Mirada and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented a proclamation to Randy and Joyce Herbon.
5.3 PROCLAMATION FOR NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH
The City Council proclaimed September 2024 as National Preparedness Month in the City of La Mirada and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented a proclamation to Public Safety Supervisor Mary Cipres.
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5.4 RECOGNITION OF CITY EMPLOYEE FOR YEARS OF SERVICE
The City Council recognized Mary Cipres for her years of service and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented her with a service award pin and a certificate of appreciation.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Jack Miranda addressed the City Council regarding the update for the Housing Element 6th Cycle, announced suicide prevention workshops that will be hosted by Straight Talk Counseling, and said that Living Faith Assembly of God Church will be
APPOINTMENTS
7.1 APPOINTMENT TO THE HISTORICAL PRESERVATION ADVISORY
COUNCIL
Councilmember Otero moved and Mayor Pro Tem Eng seconded to reappoint Dr. C. David Peters to the Historical Preservation Advisory Council for a term ending in June 2025.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmember Otero, Mayor Pro Tem Eng, Mayor Lewis NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember De Ruse
ABSTAIN: None
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pro Tem Eng 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 regular City Council meeting of August 27, 2024.
8.2 APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER
The City Council approved the warrant register dated September 10, 2024 in the total amount of $1,725,069.29.
8.3 MONTHLY TREASURER REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING JULY 2024 The City Council received and filed the City of La Mirada Monthly Treasurer Report for the period ending June 2024.
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MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmember Otero, Mayor Pro Tem Eng, Mayor Lewis NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember De Ruse
ABSTAIN: None
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
9.1 RESOLUTION NO. 24-16 ESTABLISHING A FEE IN THE AMOUNT OF $0.28
PER KILOWATT HOUR FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS
LOCATED ON CITY PROPERTY
Senior Administrative Analyst Mark Rounds reported that as part of the Energy Conservation and Infrastructure Renewal Program, staff has been working with Climatec LLC to install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at the La Mirada Community Gymnasium, Behringer Park, City Hall, Resource Center, and Splash! La Mirada Regional Aquatics Center. He said the proposed resolution would establish a fee in the amount of $0.28 per kilowatt hour for the charging stations located on City property. He said the fee does not exceed the cost to the City in providing the service.
Mayor Pro Tem Eng moved and Councilmember Otero seconded to adopt Resolution No. 24-16 establishing a fee in the amount of $0.28 per kWh for electric vehicle charging stations located on City property.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmember Otero, Mayor Pro Tem Eng, Mayor Lewis NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember De Ruse
ABSTAIN: None
9.2 SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 733 ADOPTING ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 56, ADDING LAND USE
REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO MAINTENANCE OF CHICKENS IN
RESIDENTIAL ZONES AND AMENDING TITLE 21 OF THE LA MIRADA
MUNICIPAL CODE (ZONING ORDINANCE), AND APPROVING AN
EXEMPTION FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO SECTION 15061(B)(3) OF THE CEQA GUIDELINES City Manager Jeff Boynton reported that Ordinance No. 733 would amend La Mirada Municipal Code (LMMC) Chapter 21.30 and establish a new overlay within the Farm Animal Overlay Zoning District for chickens. He said residents in the overlay district would be permitted to have a maximum of six chickens.
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five feet from all residential dwelling units and property lines. He said the Planning Commission at its meeting on July 18 voted unanimously to recommend approval of the Zoning Ordinance Amendment to the City Council.
He said that Ordinance No. 733 was introduced for first reading and a Public Hearing was held at the regular City Council meeting of August 27.
Mayor Pro Tem Eng moved and Councilmember Otero seconded to accept for second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 733 adopting Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 56 adding land use regulations applicable to chickens to Title 21 of the La Mirada Municipal Code and approving an exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA guidelines, by title only, and waive further reading.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmember Otero, Mayor Pro Tem Eng, Mayor Lewis NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember De Ruse
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
There were no City Manager announcements.
13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the City Council adjourned the meeting at 7:11 p.m.
Anne Haraksin, City Clerk
Attest:
John Lewis, Mayor
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