MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
LA MIRADA CITY COUNCIL
JANUARY 28, 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 Rabbi Len Muroff of Temple Beth Ohr.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by representatives of Rotary Club of La Mirada.
4. ROLL CALL
City Council was present with Councilmember Bean, Councilmember De Ruse, Councilmember Otero, and Mayor Lewis responding to roll call. Mayor Pro Tem Eng 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 LOVE LA MIRADA'S NEIGHBORHOOD HEROES The City Council recognized Love La Mirada's Neighborhood Heroes and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented Cathy Ferrin, Kay Gipson, Patty Miller, and Shelley Worrall with a Certificate of Appreciation and two tickets to the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Robert and Michelle Higgins addressed the City Council about a code enforcement concern.
Michael Ahern and Michael Hoecht addressed the City Council about a business they plan to establish in La Mirada.
Jayson Truong of the La Mirada Chamber of Commerce invited the City Council and members of the community to attend the State of the City event on February 27.
APPOINTMENTS
7.1 APPOINTMENTS TO ADVISORY BODIES
Councilmember Bean moved and Councilmember De Ruse seconded to appoint Ellen Peters to the Public Safety and Traffic Commission for a term Minutes Regular Meeting January 28, 2025
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ending in June 2026 and appoint Susan Mann to the Historical Preservation Advisory Council for a term ending in June 2025.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Bean, De Ruse, Otero, Mayor Lewis
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Eng
ABSTAIN: None
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 minutes of the Study Session meeting of January 14, 2025 and the minutes of the regular Meeting of January 14, 2025.
8.2 APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER
The City Council approved the warrant register dated January 28, 2025 in the total amount of $1,425,695.59.
8.3 INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE CITY OF LA MIRADA FOR THE MONTH ENDING DECEMBER 2024
The City Council received and filed the City's Investment Report for the month ending December 2024.
MONTHLY TREASURER REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING NOVEMBER 2024
The City Council received and filed the City of La Mirada Monthly Treasurer Report for the period ending November 2024.
8.5 COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY LEASE - DISH WIRELESS, LLC
The City Council approved the Communications Facility Lease between the City of La Mirada and DISH Wireless, LLC, subject to the lease agreement terms recommended by staff, and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
CITY COUNCIL REQUEST FOR CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE
The City Council approved Councilmember Bean's request to attend the Water Education for Latino Leaders Annual Conference.
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8.7 CENTER LAZY RIVER REPLASTER PROJECT - ACCEPTANCE OF WORK The City Council accepted the improvements constructed by California Waters Development 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 agreement.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Bean, De Ruse, Otero, Mayor Lewis
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Eng
ABSTAIN: None
9. PUBLIC HEARING
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM (CDBG) PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 PROJECTS
Housing Technician I Norma Stein reported the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) is requesting submission of Fiscal Year 2025-26 planning documents for proposed uses of federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds from participating cities. She said the City's estimated allocation for Fiscal Year 2025-26 is projected to be $232,543. She provided a summary of the proposed programs, budgeted amounts, and information about each program. She said the proposed programs for Fiscal Year 2025-26 include the Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program and the Senior Services Program.
Mayor Lewis opened the Public Hearing. No members of the public spoke on the item. Mayor Lewis closed the Public Hearing.
Councilmember Bean moved and Councilmember Otero seconded to approve the proposed Fiscal Year 2025-26 Community Development Block Grant projects as presented and authorize the City Manager to execute the contracts and any amendments with the Los Angeles County Development Authority on behalf of the City.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Bean, De Ruse, Otero, Mayor Lewis
NOES: ( None
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Eng
ABSTAIN: None
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CITY COUNCIL ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE HOUSING SUCCESSOR
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember De Ruse moved and Councilmember Otero seconded to approve the following consent calendar item:
10.1 APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER
The Housing Successor approved the warrant register dated January 28, 2025 in the total amount of $400.00.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Bean, De Ruse, Otero, Mayor Lewis
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Eng
ABSTAIN: None
CITY COUNCIL
11. 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.
13. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no City Manager announcements.
At this time, the City Council recessed the City Council meeting at 7:15 p.m. and convened to Closed Session.
14. CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
54956.8 REGARDING CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY
NEGOTIATORS
AGENCY NEGOTIATOR: JEFF BOYNTON, CITY MANAGER
NEGOTIATING PARTIES: CITY OF LA MIRADA AND PRODUCTSGO LLC PROPERTY: 14515 ALONDRA BOULEVARD
UNDER NEGOTIATION: TERMS
No action was taken to report during Closed Session.
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15. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the City Council adjourned the meeting at 7:22 p.m.
Anne Haraksin, City Clerk
Attest:
John Lewis, Mayor