MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
LA MIRADA CITY COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 24, 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 Deacon Paul Machuca of Beatitudes of Our Lord Catholic Church
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by a representative of La Mirada Friends of the Library.
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 PROCLAMATION FOR NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
The City Council proclaimed September 15, 2024 through October 15, 2024 as National Hispanic Heritage Month in the City of La Mirada and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented a proclamation to Allison Ortiz.
5.2 INTRODUCTION OF NEW CITY EMPLOYEES
The City Council welcomed Nicholas Massey and Ramon Valenzuela and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented them 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
Tammye McDuff provided information on the upcoming Candidates Forum hosted by the La Mirada Chamber of Commerce.
Jack Miranda thanked the City Council for its recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month.
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APPOINTMENTS
REAPPOINTMENT TO THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
This item was pulled from the agenda.
7.2 DESIGNATION OF A VOTING DELEGATE FOR THE LEAGUE OF
CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND EXPO
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 Otero moved and Mayor Pro Tem 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 September 10, 2024 and the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of September 10, 2024.
8.2 APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER
The City Council approved the warrant register dated September 24, 2024 in the total amount of $1,139,987.14
INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE CITY OF LA MIRADA FOR THE MONTH ENDING AUGUST 2024
The City Council received and filed the City's Investment Report for the month ending August 2024.
8.4 APPROVAL OF A WAREHOUSE NON-EXCLUSIVE LICENSE FOR
PHANTOM PROJECTS
The City Council approved the non-exclusive license for Fiscal Year 2024-25 for Phantom Projects and authorized the City Manager to execute the license on behalf of the City.
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ENERGY CONSERVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE RENEWAL PROGRAM
- APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
The City Council approved and authorized the City Manager to execute Contract Change Order No. 1 to the agreement between the City of La Mirada and Climatec, LLC in the amount of $29,261.
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
9.1 SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 734 ADOPTING TITLE 10 OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, BY REFERENCE, AND AMENDING TITLE 8
OF THE LA MIRADA MUNICIPAL CODE
Public Safety Supervisor Michael Alfonso reported that in June 2022, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors adopted additional changes to the County Code Title 10 - Animals. He said the proposed ordinance would amend La Mirada Municipal Code Section 8.04.020 and reference the adopted Code as amended. He provided information on the modifications that were adopted by the County in 2022. He said that pursuant to California Government Code Section 50022.3, when adopting a Code by reference, a Public Hearing is required to be scheduled following the first reading of the title of the adopting ordinance. He said the ordinance was introduced for first reading at the regular City Council meeting on August 27.
Mayor Lewis opened a 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 accept for second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 734 adopting Title 10 of the Los Angeles County Code, by reference, and amending Title 8 of the La Mirada Municipal Code, by title only, and waive further reading.
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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10. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
10.1 RESOLUTION NO. 24-17 APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR TRANSIT AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
Senior Accountant Judy Quiñonez reported that various transit and transportation funds are available for the administration and operation of the City of La Mirada's transit system, street and sidewalk improvements, and bicycle and pedestrian projects. She said that to receive the funds, the City Council is required to adopt a resolution approving the application for transit and transportation funds for Fiscal Year 2024-25. She said during Fiscal Year 2024-25, the City of La Mirada will be applying for a total of $4,669,070 from local and state funding sources. She provided information on the various funding sources and proposed uses.
Councilmember De Ruse moved and Mayor Pro Tem Eng seconded to adopt Resolution No. 24-17 approving the application for transit and transportation funds for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
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 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.
CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Manager Boynton reported that Buccaneer Bay would be open for its last weekend. He also said a resolution supporting Proposition 36 would be placed on a future agenda.
14. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the City Council adiourned the meeting at 7:10 p.m.
Anne Haraksin, City Clerk
Attest:
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John Lewis, Mayor
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