MINUTES OF THE REGULAR STUDY SESSION MEETING
LA MIRADA CITY COUNCIL
JANUARY 14, 2025 - 5 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Lewis called the meeting to order at 5 p.m. in Conference Room 1, La Mirada City Hall, 13700 La Mirada Boulevard, La Mirada, California.
ROLL CALL
The City Council was present with Councilmember De Ruse, Councilmember Bean, Mayor Pro Tem Eng, and Mayor Lewis responding to roll call.
Councilmember Otero was absent.
The following staff members were present: City Manager Jeff Boynton, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk Anne Haraksin, and City Attorney Craig Fox.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments.
4. REVIEW AND DISCUSSION
4.1 INTERVIEW OF A POTENTIAL HISTORICAL PRESERVATION
ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBER
Members of the City Council invited Susan Mann to provide information on her interest, qualifications, and experience, as they relate to the Historical Preservation Advisory Council.
Members of the City Council asked Ms. Mann questions related to her potential role on the Historical Preservation Advisory Council. The City Manager said an item regarding her potential appointment would be placed on an upcoming City Council meeting agenda.
4.2 INTERVIEW OF A POTENTIAL PUBLIC SAFETY AND TRAFFIC
COMMISSIONER
Members of the City Council invited Ellen Peters to provide information on her interest, qualifications, and experience, as they relate to the Public Safety and Traffic Commission.
Members of the City Council asked Ms. Peters questions related to her potential role on the Public Safety and Traffic Commission. The City Manager said an item regarding her potential appointment would be placed on an upcoming City Council meeting agenda.
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4.3 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM UPDATE
City Manager Boynton introduced the item.
Public Works Director/Engineer Mark Stowell said a number of capital orojects were completed in the past year, and more are currently unde construction or are in design and scheduled to begin construction later this year. He said these projects continue the City's efforts to upgrade and improve aging infrastructure and meet current public works standards.
Public Works Director/Engineer Stowell provided an update on projects recently completed: Energy Conservation and Infrastructure Modernization Project (Climatec); Creek Park Pedestrian/Vehicle Bridget Replacement; Imperial Highway East of Wicker Drive and Artesia Boulevard Slurry Seal; Neighborhood Street Slurry Area 5; Storm Drain Basin Capture Devices Installation Citywide; City Hall Foundation Modification/Repairs; City Entrance and Wayfinding Signs Replacement; and Public Works Warehouse Building ADA Entrance Ramp;
Public Works Director/Engineer Stowell also presented information on several projects that were recently completed: Santa Gertrudes Avenue Corridor Traffic Signal Upgrades; Neighborhood Street Slurry Seal Area 4; La Mirada Boulevard and Rosecrans Avenue Slurry Seal; City Hall Roof Replacement; Theatre Elevator Modernization; and Flooring Replacement at Various Buildings.
Members of the City Council asked questions regarding the Capital Improvement Program update and expressed their appreciation to staff for completing the high volume of work.
4.4 PROPOSED EVENT TO COMMEMORATE LA MIRADA'S 65TH
ANNIVERSARY
City Manager Boynton introduced the item.
Community Services Director Oliver Osuna provided information on the proposed 65th Anniversary celebration event. He said staff met with the Historical Preservation Advisory Council (HPAC) to discuss ideas for a stand-alone anniversary event. He said staff and HPAC proposed an anniversary celebration event to be held on Saturday, March 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the historic Neff Estate. He said the event would include tours of the Neff and George houses, food and craft vendors provided by the Farmer's Market, live entertainment, a children's area with bounce houses and arts and craft activities. He said the celebration event would 2 Minutes of the Study Session Meeting
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cost approximately $10,600. Additionally, options for the 65th anniversary logo were presented to commemorate this special occasion.
Members of the City Council discussed the ideas for the proposed 65th Anniversary celebration event and provided input on the celebration.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
There was no City Manager report.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the City Council adjourned the meeting at 6:12 p.m.
Leticia Revilla, Assistant City Clerk
ATTEST:
John Lewis, Mayor