MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
LA MIRADA CITY COUNCIL
DECEMBER 10, 2024 - 6:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
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INVOCATION
The invocation was delivered by Councilmember Steve De Ruse.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Public Safety and Traffic Commission Chairperson Miguel Meza.
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.
SPECIAL ITEM
5.1 RESOLUTION NO. 24-20 RECITING THE FACTS OF THE SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024 AND DECLARING
THE RESULTS AND SUCH OTHER MATTERS AS PROVIDED BY LAW
City Manager Boynton reported that on November 5, the Special Municipal Election for Council District 2 was conducted in accordance with provisions of the California Elections Code. He said that following the close of the polls, the ballots cast at the election were counted at a central counting place located at the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk's Office. He said the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk certified the results and Michelle Velasquez Bean received the highest number of votes in Council District 2.
Mayor Pro Tem Eng moved and Councilmember De Ruse seconded to adopt Resolution No. 24-20 reciting that the Special Municipal Election was held or November 5, 2024 and declaring the results and such other matters as provided 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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The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to incoming Councilmember Michelle Velasquez Bean.
A representative of Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn's Office presented Councilmember Bean with a Certificate of Recognition.
APPEARANCES, PRESENTATIONS, AND PROCLAMATIONS
6.1 RECOGNITION OF LIBRARY BOOKMARK CONTEST WINNERS
The City Council recognized the La Mirada Library Bookmark Contest winners and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, and the Children's Librarian Bernadette Castillo Adame presented Certificates of Recognition and gifts.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments.
8. 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 Study Session minutes of November 12, 2024 and the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of November 12, 2024.
8.2 APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER
The City Council approved the warrant register dated December 10, 2024 in the total amount of $6,586,732.08.
MONTHLY TREASURER REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING OCTOBER
2024
The City Council received and filed the City of La Mirada Monthly Treasurer Report for the period ending October 2024.
INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE CITY OF LA MIRADA FOR THE MONTH ENDING OCTOBER 2024
The City Council received and filed the City's Investment Report for the month ending October 2024.
AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE NEW THEATRICAL LIGHTING
EQUIPMENT FOR THE LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING
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The City Council authorized the purchase of the 400A 120/208 VAC Power Distro and the 18 Proteus Odeon Variable CRI LED IP66 Framing Profile Fixtures, along with the necessary cabling and equipment, from Pacific Coast Entertainment at a cost not to exceed $192,916.05.
8.6 APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH TRUE TICKETS, INC.
The City Council approved an agreement with True Tickets, Inc. and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
8.7 AGREEMENT WITH GRANICUS, INC. FOR VIDEO RECORDING OF
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
The City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a renewal of the video recording subscription with Granicus, Inc. for video recording of regular City Council meetings.
APPROVAL OF THE NORWALK-LA MIRADA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT'S
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EXPO IN THE LA MIRADA ACTIVITY CENTER The City Council approved the use of the La Mirada Activity Center for the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District to host an Elementary School Expo and waived $2,482 in associated fees with the requested use.
8.9 TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT VALLEY VIEW AVENUE AND ARBOR PLACE -
TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF
CERRITOS
The City Council approved the Traffic Maintenance Agreement and authorized the Mayor to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2024-02, PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY
FRONT ENTRANCE ADA RAMP - REVIEW OF BIDS AND AWARD OF
CONTRACT
The City Council awarded the contract for Capital Improvement Capital Improvement Project No. 2024-02, Public Works Facility Front Entrance ADA Ramp, to Cali State Paving, Inc. in the amount of $75,466; authorized the City Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the City; authorized the City Manager to approve addendums to the existing on-call engineering contracts for construction support 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 construction cost.
8.11 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2022-09, CITY HALL ROOF
REPLACEMENT - ACCEPTANCE OF WORK
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The City Council accepted the improvements constructed by Chapman Coast Roof Company, Inc.; authorized the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completior with the County Recorder; and authorized the payment of retention monies pursuant to the agreement.
8.12 ENERGY CONSERVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE RENEWAL
PROGRAM - REVIEW OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 2
The City Council authorized the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 2, in an amount not to exceed $293,053.
8.13 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2023-01, CARPET AND FLOORING
REPLACEMENT AT VARIOUS CITY FACILITES - ACCEPTANCE OF WORK The City Council accepted the improvements constructed by Rod-West Floor Covering LLC; authorized the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder; and authorized the payment of the retention money pursuant to the agreement.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Bean, De Ruse, Otero, Mayor Pro Tem Eng, Mayor Lewis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
PUBLIC HEARING
9.1 ORDINANCE NO. 736 APPROVING ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 57, ORDINANCE NO. 737 APPROVING ZONING MAP AMENDMENT NO. 57, AND ORDINANCE NO. 738 APPROVING SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2024-1 TO IMPLEMENT 6TH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT (2021-2029) City Manager Boynton introduced the item.
Community Development Director Manuel Muñoz provided an overview of the key milestones in the Housing Element implementation process. He reported on the goals guiding the implementation of the Housing Element Update. He said the Planning Commission conducted a hearing on November 21 and recommended the City Council approve Subdivision and Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 57, Zoning Map Amendment No. 57, and the Specific Plan Amendment No. 2024-1.
Scott Martin, a consultant with RRM, presented information on the proposed Objective Design Standards. He provided information on the goals that would be accomplished with the development of the standards and the process for implementation.
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David Blumenthal, a consultant with Sagecrest, presented information on the proposed modifications to the Subdivision Ordinance (Title 20) and the Zoning Ordinance (Title 21). He also provided information on the Imperial Highway Specific Plan and the Zoning Map. He said pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the project is exempt from further analysis.
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 introduce Ordinance No.736, thereby approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 57 to update Titles 20 and 21 of the La Mirada Municipal Code, and to find the action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); introduce Ordinance No. 737, thereby approving Zoning Map Amendment No. 57 to apply the Special Housing Overlay (SHO) zone to 77 parcels, to apply the Emergency Shelter Overlay (ESO) zone to 12 parcels, and to find the action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and introduce Ordinance No. 738, thereby approving Specific Plan Amendment No. 2024-1 to amend the Imperial Highway Specific Plan, and to find the action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Bean, De Ruse, Otero, Mayor Pro Tem Eng, Mayor Lewis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
10. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
10.1 SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 735 APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 19 BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA MIRADA
AND BULLETIN DISPLAYS, LLC, TO INSTALL, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE AN ELECTRONIC BILLBOARD ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 14655
FIRESTONE BOULEVARD, WITHIN THE FREEWAY COMMERCIAL (C-F)
ZONING DISTRICT
City Manager Boynton reported that Mark Kudler, representative of Bulletin Displays, LLC, filed applications for Development Agreement No. 19 and Site Plan Review to install and maintain an electronic billboard at the property located at 14655 Firestone Boulevard. He said the applicant proposes to install a new electronic double-faced electronic billboard. He provided information on the proposed billboard and its location. He said the applications under consideration were reviewed by the Planning Commission at a duly noticed public hearing on October 17. At the conclusion of the hearing, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. P-07-24 recommending to the City Council 5 Minutes Regular Meeting December 10, 2024
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the approval of the project and associated applications. He said Ordinance No. 735 was introduced for first reading and the required public hearing was conducted at the November 12 City Council meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Eng moved and Councilmember De Ruse seconded to accept for second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 735 approving Development Agreement No. 19 between the City of La Mirada and Bulletin Displays, LLC to install, maintain and operate an electronic billboard on property located at 14655 Firestone Boulevard, within the Freeway Commercial (C-F) Zoning District, by title only, and waive further reading.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Bean, De Ruse, Otero, Mayor Pro Tem Eng, Mayor Lewis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
10.2 INTERIM ORDINANCE NO. 739-U ESTABLISHING A PROHIBITION ON THE
ESTABLISHMENT, IMPLEMENTATION, OR OPERATION (TEMPORARY OR
PERMANENT) OF DISCOUNT STORES AND DECLARING THE URGENCY
THEREOF
Community Development Director Manuel Muñoz reported that the City has observed a notable increase in the establishment of discount stores. He said the increase has raised concerns regarding potential impacts on public health, safety, and welfare, as well as compatibility with the City's long-term vision for community development. He said that the proposed Urgency Ordinance would implement a temporary moratorium on the establishment, operation, and expansion of discount stores effective immediately upon adoption. He said the interim measure would provide the City with the necessary time to study the impacts of these establishments and develop thoughtful zoning and regulatory policies to ensure alignment with La Mirada's community standards and development goals.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Bean, De Ruse, Otero, Mayor Pro Tem Eng, Mayor Lewis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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CITY COUNCIL ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE HOUSING SUCCESSOR
11. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pro Tem Eng moved and Councilmember Otero seconded to approve the following consent calendar item:
11.1 HOUSING SUCCESSOR ANNUAL REPORT REGARDING THE LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING FUND - FISCAL YEAR 2023-24
The City Council acting in its capacity as the Housing Successor Agency receive and file the Housing Successor Annual Report Regarding the Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Bean, De Ruse, Otero, Mayor Pro Tem Eng, Mayor Lewis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
CITY COUNCIL
12. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Members of the City Council reported on meetings and events they attended.
13. CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Attorney Craig Fox congratulated incoming Councilmember Bean.
14. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Manager Boynton provided information on upcoming holiday events. He also congratulated Councilmember Bean.
15. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the City Council adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m.
Anne Haraksin, City Clerk
Attest:
John Lewis, Mayor