MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
LA MIRADA CITY COUNCIL
NOVEMBER 12, 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 Ralph Miley of Foursquare Church.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Community Services Chair Susan Savage.
4. 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 James Markman.
5. APPEARANCES, PRESENTATIONS, AND PROCLAMATIONS
5.1 RECOGNITION OF CITY EMPLOYEES FOR YEARS OF SERVICE
The City Council recognized Eric Garcia, Simon Candelario, Rupert Marquez, and Casey Escobar for their years of service and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented them with their respective service award pins and certificates of appreciation.
5.2 INTRODUCTION OF NEW CITY EMPLOYEES
The City Council welcomed Fernando Hernandez, Nellie Kleeh, Danny Matiz Munoz, Danny Rios, and Angel Salcedo, Jr. 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.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
Hector De La Torre, Executive Director of the Gateway Cities Council of Governments (COG), provided an update on projects and activities of the COG.
Dan Bartkowski asked for clarification on whether Councilmembers represent the entire City.
Rich Trujillo provided information on the La Mirada Chamber of Commerce's upcoming meetings and events.
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Bishop L.J. Guillory expressed appreciation to the City Council for its recognition of City staff.
Jack Miranda encouraged the City Council to recognize the contributions of Hispanic Americans.
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 regular City Council meeting of October 22, 2024.
7.2 APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER
The City Council approved the warrant register dated November 12, 2024 in the total amount of $2,766,594.77.
7.3 MONTHLY TREASURER REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING SEPTEMBER 2024
The City Council received and filed the City of La Mirada Monthly Treasurer Report for the period ending September 2024.
7.4 AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED GROUND LEASE
AGREEMENT WITH PTI US TOWERS II, LLC
The City Council approved Amendment No. 2 to the Amended and Restated Lease Agreement between the City of La Mirada and PTI US Towers II, LLC, subject to the lease agreement terms recommended by staff, and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
7.5 APPROVAL OF PHANTOM PROJECTS' FUNDING REQUEST FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
The City Council approved Phantom Projects' Fiscal Year 2024-25 in-kind funding request in the amount of $137,950.
7.6 APPROVAL OF THE LA MIRADA SYMPHONY'S FUNDING REQUEST FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
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contribution of $35,000 for a total of $37,500.
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7.7 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2022-03, CITY HALL FOUNTAIN
RENOVATION - REVIEW OF BIDS AND AWARD OF CONTRACT
The City Council awarded the contract for Capital Improvement Project No. 2022-03, City Hall Fountain Renovation, to MLC Constructors, Inc. in the amount of $2,130,148; authorized the City Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the City; authorized the City Manager to approve an agreement with Pacific Advanced Civil Engineering, Inc. for design engineering support services during construction, and to approve amendments to the existing on-call engineering contracts for construction management, , and construction inspection and testing services in an amount not to exceed 20 percent of the construction cost; and authorized the City Manager to approve additional work up to 20 percent of the total project cost including construction, and construction testing and inspection.
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
8. PUBLIC HEARING
8.1 FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 735 AND RESOLUTION NO. 24-19 APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 19 AND A SITE PLAN
REVIEW TO INSTALL AN ELECTRONIC BILLBOARD AT 14655 FIRESTONE
BOULEVARD, WITHIN THE FREEWAY COMMERCIAL (C-F) ZONING
DISTRICT
Senior Planner Eric Garcia reported that on July 24, Mark A. Kudler, on behalf of Bulletin Displays, LLC, filed applications for Development Agreement No. 19 and a Site Plan Review to install and maintain an electronic billboard at the property located at 14655 Firestone Boulevard. He provided information on the proposed double-faced electronic billboard. He said the design of the billboard will be a modern design with a maximum height of 50' from the ground. It will feature a double-face (14'x48' on each side) full color digital LED display and a three feet apron below the display that will allow for signage of the operator and LED lights across the face of the apron. He said the project, with the conditions of approval, complies with all applicable provisions of the City's Zoning Ordinance.
Mayor Lewis opened the Public Hearing.
Mark Kudler, President of Bulletin Displays, LLC, spoke in support of the electronic billboard project.
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Bishop L.J. Guillory spoke in support of the project.
Mayor Lewis closed the Public Hearing.
Mayor Pro Tem Eng moved and Councilmember De Ruse seconded to affirm the CEQA Exemption; adopt Resolution No. 24-19 approving a Site Plan Review to install and maintain a new electronic billboard at 14655 Firestone Boulevard; and introduce for first reading Ordinance No. 735 assuring the development of the new electronic billboard will be completed under the specified terms, conditions, and regulations within Development Agreement No. 19.
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.
10. CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no City Attorney announcements.
11. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no City Manager announcements.
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the City Council adjourned the meeting at 7:38 p.m.
Anne Haraksin, City Clerk
Attest:
John Lewis, Mayor
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