MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
LA MIRADA CITY COUNCIL
APRIL 8, 2025 - 6:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
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INVOCATION
The invocation was delivered by Pastor Ralph Miley of La Mirada Foursquare Church.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Boy Scout Troop 438
ROLL CALL
City Council was present with Councilmember Bean, 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 D. Craig Fox.
APPEARANCES, PRESENTATIONS, AND PROCLAMATIONS
5.1 PROCLAMATION FOR DONATE LIFE MONTH
The City Council proclaimed April 2025 as Donate Life Month in the City of La Mirada and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented a proclamation to OneLegacy Ambassador Mona Castro.
5.2 RECOGNITION OF MEALS ON WHEELS LA MIRADA FOR ITS 50TH
ANNIVERSARY
The City Council recognized Meals on Wheels La Mirada for its 50 years of service and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented a recognitio laaue to Meals on Wheels President Debbie Garza
RECOGNITION OF LA MIRADA POP WARNER JUNIOR PEE WEE CHEER SQUAD
The City Council recognized the athletes and coaches of the La Mirada Matadores Youth Football/Cheer Junior Pee Wee Cheer squad and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented them with Certificates of Recognition.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
Nancy Gutzmer, on behalf of the American Cancer Society, thanked the City Council for its support for Relay for Life.
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Gabriel Perales, a representative of the United States Small Business Administration, provided information on the agency's resources.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember De Ruse moved and Mayor Pro Tem Eng seconded to approve the following consent calendar items:
7.1 APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
The City Council approved the minutes of the Study Session meeting of March 11, 2025 and the minutes of the regular meeting of March 11, 2025.
7.2 APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER
The City Council approved the warrant register dated April 8, 2025 in the total amount of $5, 185, 105.85.
7.3 MONTHLY TREASURER REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING JANUARY 2025
The City Council received and filed the City of La Mirada Monthly Treasurer Report for the period ending January 2025.
INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE CITY OF LA MIRADA FOR THE MONTH ENDING FEBRUARY 2025
The City Council received and filed the City's Investment Report for the month ending February 2025.
7.5 SINGLE AUDIT REPORT FISCAL YEAR 2023-24
The City Council received and filed the Single Audit Report for Fiscal Year 2023-24.
7.6 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2021-08, CREEK PARK VEHICLE
BRIDGE REPLACEMENT - ACCEPTANCE OF WORK
The City Council accepted the improvements constructed by Los Angeles Engineering, 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.
7.7 LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES FOR PARKS AND FACILITIES -
REVIEW OF PROPOSALS AND AWARD OF CONTRACT
The City Council awarded the contract for landscape maintenance services for parks and facilities to Brightview Landscape Services, Inc.; authorized the City 2 Minutes Regular Meeting April 8, 2025
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Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the City; and authorized the City Manager to approve optional contract extensions and additional services up to 20 percent of the total contract cost.
7.8 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2024-06, COUNTY MAINTENANCE
YARD AT LA MIRADA REGIONAL PARK - FINDING THAT PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT OF 1970, THE
PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT UNDER SECTION 15303,
CLASS 3 (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 15303 Class 3 (c) and will have no significant effect on the environment; approved plans anc specifications for CIP No. 2024-06, County Maintenance Yard at La Mirada Regional Park; and authorized the City Clerk to advertise for sealed bids.
7.9 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2023-03, NEW CABARET LOUNGE
AT THE LA MIRADA THEATRE - APPROVAL OF CONTRACT CHANGE
ORDER NO. 1
The City Council approved and authorized the City Manager to execute Contract Change Order No. 1 to the contract between the City of La Mirada and Corner Keystone Construction Corp., in the amount of $84,011.50.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Bean, De Ruse, Otero, Mayor Pro Tem Eng, Mayor Lewis
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN: None
8. PUBLIC HEARING
8.1 RESOLUTION NO. 25-01 AUTHORIZING THE VACATING AND
ABANDONING OF A PORTION OF THE DE ALCALA DRIVE ALLEY, AND
RESERVING A BLANKET EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC AND NON-PUBLIC
UTILITIES AND ALL INCIDENTAL PURPOSES THERETO, INCLUDING THE
RIGHT OF INGRESS AND EGRESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE SECTION 8330-836
City Manager Boynton recommended the item be continued to the May 13 City Council meeting to give staff additional time to examine the impacts of the proposed resolution on adjacent properties. He said it would be appropriate to open the public hearing for members of the public wishing to speak on the item and to keep it open until the May 13 meeting.
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Mayor Lewis opened the public hearing. No members of the public spoke on the item.
Councilmember Otero moved and Mayor Pro Tem Eng seconded to continue the public hearing to the May 13 City Council meeting.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Bean, De Ruse, Otero, Mayor Pro Tem Eng, Mayor Lewis
NOES:
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
9. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
9.1 RESOLUTION NO. 25-02 ADOPTING A PROJECT LIST FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 FUNDED BY SB-1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017
City Manager Boynton reported that on April 28, 2017, SB-1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act (Act), became law. He said the Act aims to address basic road maintenance, rehabilitation, and critical safety needs on state highways and local streets and roads systems. SB-1 increased per gallon fuel excise taxes, diesel fuel sales taxes, and vehicle registration fees and provides for inflationary adjustments to tax rates in future years. He said in order for the City to be eligible to receive SB-1 funds, the City is required to submit the annual proposed project list by July of every year. He said Neighborhood Slurry Seal Area 6 is identified as an eligible project for the Fiscal Year 2025-26 SB-1 allocation. He provided information on the proposed project.
Mayor Pro Tem Eng moved and Councilmember Bean seconded to adopt Resolution No. 25-02 adopting a project list for Fiscal Year 2025-26 funded by SB-1 and authorize staff to submit the project list to the California Transportation 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. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Members of the City Council reported on meetings and events they attended. 4 Minutes Regular Meeting April 8, 2025
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11. CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no City Attorney announcements.
12. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no City Manager announcements.
13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the City Council adjourned the meeting at 7:24 p.m.
Anne Haraksin, City Clerk
Attest:
John Lewis, Mayor