MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
LA MIRADA CITY COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 11, 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 Jim Clark of Grace Evangelical Free Church.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Boy Scout Troop 985.
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 James Markman.
APPEARANCES, PRESENTATIONS, AND PROCLAMATIONS
5.1 INTRODUCTION OF NORWALK-LA MIRADA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT DR. NATASHA BAKER
• City Council introduced Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Natasha Baker and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented her with two tickets to the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts.
5.2 PROCLAMATION FOR NATIONAL BLACK HISTORY MONTH
The City Council proclaimed February 2025 as National Black History Month in the City of La Mirada and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented a proclamation to Eastwood Elementary School Principal Darryll Ramsey.
5.3 INTRODUCTION OF A NEW FULL-TIME CITY EMPLOYEE
The City Council welcomed Dustin Balke and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented him 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.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Rich Trujillo, on behalf of the La Mirada Chamber of Commerce, promoted the State of the City event on February 27.
Jack Miranda commended Rich Trujillo for supporting small businesses, welcomed Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Natasha Baker, and thanked the City Council for acknowledging National Black History Month.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember De Ruse moved and Councilmember Bean seconded to approve the following consent calendar items:
7.1 APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
202 City Council approved the minutes of the regular meeting of January 28,
7.2 APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER
The City Council approved the warrant register dated February 11, 2025 in the total amount of $2,514,224.92.
7.3 MONTHLY TREASURER REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING DECEMBER 2024
The City Council received and filed the City of La Mirada Monthly Treasurer Report for the period ending December 2024.
7.4 CITY OF LA MIRADA FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS REPORT FISCAL YEAR 2023-24
The City Council received and filed the City's Financial Transactions Report for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
7.5 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2023-04, BEHRINGER PARK TURF
RENOVATION - FINDING THAT PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT OF 1970, THE PROJECT IS
CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT UNDER SECTION 15301 CLASS 1 (C) AND
APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
The City Council found that pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, the project is categorically exempt under Section 15301 Class 1 (c) and will have no significant adverse effect on the environment; approve the plans and specifications for Capital Improvement Project No. 2023-04, Behringer Park Turf Renovation; and authorized the City Clerk to advertise for sealed bids.
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APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
COUNTY OF ORANGE AND CITY OF LA MIRADA FOR FUNDING AND
CONSTRUCTION OF COYOTE CREEK CHANNEL CLASS 1 BIKEWAY (OC LOOP SEGMENT P), MA-080-22010598
The City Council approved the amendment to the agreement between the County of Orange and the City of La Mirada for funding and construction of Coyote Creek Channel Class 1 Bikeway (OC Loop Segment P), MA-080- 22010598, and authorized the Mayor to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
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 REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Members of the City Council reported on meetings and events they attended.
CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no City Attorney announcements.
10. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no City Manager announcements.
11. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the City Council adjourned the meeting at 6:59 p.m.
Anne Haraksin, City Clerk
Attest:
John Lewis, Mayor
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