MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
LA MIRADA CITY COUNCIL
JANUARY 14, 2025 - 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 representatives of the La Mirada Chamber of Commerce.
4. ROLL CALL
City Council was present with Councilmember Bean, Councilmember De Ruse, Mayor Pro Tem Eng, and Mayor Lewis responding to roll call. Councilmember Otero was absent.
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 RECOGNITION OF LIVING FAITH LA MIRADA FOR ITS 25TH ANNIVERSARY The City Council recognized Living Faith La Mirada for its 25th Anniversary and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented Pastors Steve and Maria Camarillo with a Certificate of Appreciation and two tickets to the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Jack Miranda expressed support for the houses of worship in La Mirada.
APPOINTMENTS
7.1 CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS AGENCIES
The Mayor appointed Councilmember Bean as the delegate and Councilmember De Ruse as the alternate to serve on the California Contract Cities Association and appointed Councilmember Bean as the delegate to serve as the representative on the League of California Cities.
Mayor Pro Tem Eng moved and Councilmember De Ruse seconded to ratify the Mayor's appointments to agencies.
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MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Bean, De Ruse, Mayor Pro Tem Eng, Mayor Lewis NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Otero
ABSTAIN: None
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember De Ruse 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 December 10, 2024 and the minutes of the regular Meeting of December 10, 2024.
8.2 APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER
The City Council approved the warrant register dated January 14, 2025 in the total amount of $5,452,629.67.
8.3 INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE CITY OF LA MIRADA FOR THE MONTH ENDING NOVEMBER 2024
The City Council received and filed the City's Investment Report for the month ending November 2024.
ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT (ACFR) AND RELATED DOCUMENTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2024
The City Council received and filed the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and related documents for the Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2024.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2018-07, SANTA GERTRUDES
AVENUE CORRIDOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL UPGRADES - ACCEPTANCE OF WORK
The City Council accepted the improvements constructed by Select Electric, 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.
8.6 CITY COUNCIL REQUEST FOR CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE
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The City Council approved Councilmember Bean's request to attend the Leagun of California Cities 2025 SoCal Mayors and Council Members
8.7 APPROVAL OF THE MEALS ON WHEELS SPAGHETTI DINNER
FUNDRAISING EVENT AT THE LA MIRADA ACTIVITY CENTER
The City Council approved the request for use of the La Mirada Activity Center by Meals on Wheels for the Lou Piltz Spaghetti Dinner fundraising event and waived all rental fees associated with the proposed use.
8.8 APPROVAL OF THE FRIENDS OF THE LA MIRADA LIBRARY BOOK SALE
FUNDRAISING EVENT AT THE LA MIRADA ACTIVITY CENTER
The City Council approved the use of the La Mirada Activity Center's Multi- Purpose Room for the Friends of the La Mirada Library to host a spring and fall book sale fundraiser event and waived all fees associated with the requested use.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Bean, De Ruse, Mayor Pro Tem Eng, Mayor Lewis NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Otero
ABSTAIN: None
PUBLIC HEARING
9.1 INTERIM ORDINANCE NO. 740-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 within La Mirada shopping centers. 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 in response to these concerns, the City Council adopted Interim Ordinance No. 739-U establishing a temporary moratorium on the establishment, operation and expansion of discount stores at its regular meeting December 10, 2024. He said the proposed ordinance would extend Interim Ordinance No. 739-U an additional 10 months and 15 days to December 8. He said that during this period, no person would be permitted to establish, operate, maintain, conduct or allow Discount Stores within La Mirada. He said no application for a building permit, business license, or any other entitlement authorizing the establishment, operation, maintenance, development, or 3 Minutes Regular Meeting January 14, 2025
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construction of any use that allows for discount stores activity would be approved during the term of the prohibition established in the ordinance.
Mayor Lewis opened the Public Hearing.
Jack Miranda expressed support for the proposed ordinance and spoke about the importance of attracting businesses to the community.
Elise Zoober spoke in support of secondhand stores and said they help the community.
Erica Gallegos inquired about the definition of discount stores.
City Manager Boynton clarified that secondhand stores were not included in the ordinance and are not included in the definition of discount stores.
Mayor Lewis closed the Public Hearing.
Mayor Pro Tem Eng moved and Councilmember De Ruse seconded to adopt Interim Ordinance No. 740-U prohibiting the establishment, implementation, or peration (temporary or permanent) of discount stores, approving a CEQ xemption, and declaring the urgency thereof, by title only, and waiving furthe reading.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Bean, De Ruse, Mayor Pro Tem Eng, Mayor Lewis NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Otero
ABSTAIN: None
10. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
10.1 SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF 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 presented a report on the item. He said California's Government Code mandates that all jurisdictions adopt a Housing Element as part of their General Plan, with SCAG's 6th Cycle spanning 2021-2029. He said the City was mandated with developing housing strategies to meet its Regional Housing Needs Assessment allocation of 1,962 units across various income levels. He said the 6th Cycle Housing Element was adopted by the City Council in March 2024 and conditionally approved by the Department of Housing and Community Development in April 2024. He said the Housing Element remains uncertified pending necessary zoning amendments. He provided information on 4 Minutes Regular Meeting January 14, 2025
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the proposed changes. He said the proposed changes include amending the Municipal Code and zoning maps to introduce expanded housing and shelter overlays and amending the Imperial Highway Specific Plan.
City Manager Boynton said that on November 21, 2024, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing and unanimously recommended, with a 5-0 vote, that the City Council approve amendments to the Municipal Code and zoning maps to implement the 6th cycle housing element. He said on December 10, 2024, Ordinances Nos. 736, 737, and 738 were introduced for first reading, and the required public hearing was conducted during the City Council meeting. He said the City Council voted 5-0 to approve the amendments to the Municipal Code and zoning maps to implement the 6th cycle housing element. He said no changes had been made since the first reading.
Mayor Pro Tem Eng moved and Councilmember Bean seconded to accept for second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 736 adopting amendments to the City's Subdivision Ordinance and Zoning Amendment No. 57 amending Titles 20 and 21 of the La Mirada Municipal Code to implement policies of the 6th Cycle 2021-2029 Update of the Housing Element of the General Plan; adopt Ordinance No. 737 adopting Zoning Map Amendment No. 57 to apply the Special Housing Overlay Zone and Emergency Shelter Overlay Zone to specific parcels in the City as outlined in the adopted 6' Cycle Housing Element and approving a CEQA exemption determination; and adopt Ordinance No. 738 adopting Specific Plan Amendment No. 2024-1 amending the Imperial Highway Specific Plan to allow the Special Housing Overlay and incorporate text amendments to implement State Housing Law, and approving a CEQA exemption determination, by title only, and waive further reading.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Bean, De Ruse, Mayor Pro Tem Eng, Mayor Lewis NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Otero
ABSTAIN: None
CITY COUNCIL ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE LA MIRADA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
11. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember De Ruse moved and Mayor Pro Tem Eng seconded to approve the following consent calendar item:
11.1 APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER
The Successor Agency approved the warrant register dated January 14, 2025 in the total amount of $2,500.00.
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MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Bean, De Ruse, Mayor Pro Tem Eng, Mayor Lewis NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Otero
ABSTAIN: None
12. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
12.1 RESOLUTION NO. SA-36 APPROVING THE ANNUAL RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE (ROPS) 25-26
12.2 RESOLUTION NO. SA-37 APPROVING THE LAST AND FINAL RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE (ROPS) FOR FISCAL YEARS 25-26 THROUGH 29-30
Items 12.1 and 12.2 were presented together.
Senior Accountant Judith Quiñonez presented a report on the two resolutions.
She said Resolution No. SA-36 would approve the annual Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) for the period covering the July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 fiscal period. She said the Oversight Board would meet on January 21 to review and approve the Annual ROPS 25-26. She said it would then be distributed to the required State and County Departments upon Oversight Board approval. She said Resolution No. SA-37 would approve the last and final ROPS for fiscal years 25-26 through 29-30.
Mayor Pro Tem Eng moved and Councilmember Bean seconded to adopt Resolution No. SA-37 approving the Last and Final Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for fiscal years 25-26 through 29-30 and taking certain related actions.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Bean, De Ruse, Mayor Pro Tem Eng, Mayor Lewis NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Otero
ABSTAIN: None
CITY COUNCIL
13. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Members of the City Council reported on meetings and events they attended.
14. CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no City Attorney announcements.
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15. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no City Manager announcements.
16. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the City Council adjourned the meeting at 7:16 p.m.
Anne Haraksin, City Clerk
Attest:
John Lewis, Mayor
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