MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
LA MIRADA CITY COUNCIL
APRIL 22, 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.
2. INVOCATION
The invocation was delivered by Pastor Michael Guerrero of Granada Heights Friends Church.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by La Mirada Ebell.
ROLL CALL
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 RECOGNITION OF A FORMER ADVISORY BODY MEMBER
The City Council recognized Michelle Lynch for her years of dedicated service to the community and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented her with an appreciation plaque and two tickets to the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts.
5.2 PRESENTATION OF AWARDS TO THE LOVE A TREE POSTER CONTEST
WINNERS
The City Council recognized the Love a Tree poster contest winners and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented a certificate of recognition and two general admission day passes to Splash! La Mirada Regional Aquatics Center to the winners.
5.3 PROCLAMATION FOR ARBOR DAY
The City Council proclaimed April 25, 2025 as Arbor Day in the City of La Mirada and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented a proclamation to Public Works Director Mark Stowell.
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6. PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pro Tem Eng moved and Councilmember Bean 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 April 8, 2025 and the minutes of the regular meeting of April 8, 2025.
7.2 APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER
The City Council approved the warrant register dated April 22, 2025 in the total amount of $3,299,870.97.
7.3 AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR SOUND ENGINEERING SERVICES
The City Council approved the selection of Mark Wood Entertainment and Production to provide professional sound engineering services for the Summer Concert Series, Independence Celebration, Halloweenfest, and Chili Holiday Celebration in the total amount of $31,565.50 and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement with Mark Wood Entertainment and Production, on behalf of the City.
7.4 APPROVAL FOR SPECIAL EVENT PARKING ON FOSTER ROAD FOR THE JULY 3 INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATION
from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
7.5 AGREEMENT WITH REVIZE FOR WEBSITE DESIGN SERVICES - The City Council approved an agreement with Revize for website design services and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
7.6 INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE CITY OF LA MIRADA FOR THE MONTH ENDING MARCH 2025
The City Council received and filed the City's Investment Report for the month ending March 2025.
7.7 MONTHLY TREASURER REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING FEBRUARY 2024
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The City Council received and filed the City of La Mirada Monthly Treasurer Report for the period ending February 2024.
7.8 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2024-02, PUBLIC WORKS
FACILITY FRONT ENTRANCE ADA RAMP - ACCEPTANCE OF WORK
The City Council accepted the improvements constructed by Cali State Paving, 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.
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
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
8.1 RESOLUTION NO. 25-03 APPROVING TRAFFIC MODIFICATIONS ON
VALEDA DRIVE ADJACENT TO GARDENHILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
City Manager Boynton presented information on the proposed resolution approving traffic modifications on Valeda Drive adjacent to Gardenhill Elementary School. He said the proposed modifications were approved by the Public Safety and Traffic Commission at its March 27 meeting. He said the proposed resolution would authorize the removal of 50 feet of the existing red curbing on Valeda Drive east of the marked crosswalk beginning at its easternmost point; the replacement of the removed 50 feet of red curbing with 50 feet of white curbing to accommodate parents dropping off their children closest to the stairway at the entrance to the school; the installation of signs at the beginning and ending of the 50 feet of white curbing to designate a three- minute loading/unloading zone; the maintenance of 10 feet of red curbing west of the white curbing and east of the crosswalk to provide adequate clearance for sight distance and safety; and the installation of 40 feet of red curbing just east of the newly installed white curbing to enhance the crossing guard's line of sight of the east leg of the intersection.
Mayor Pro Tem Eng moved and Councilmember De Ruse seconded to adopt Resolution No. 25-03 approving traffic modifications on Valeda Drive adjacent to Gardenhill Elementary School.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Bean, De Ruse, Mayor Pro Tem Eng, Mayor Lewis NOES: None
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ABSENT: Councilmember Otero
ABSTAIN: None
8.2 RESOLUTION NO. 25-04 WAIVING THE FORMAL BID PROCESS AND
AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE RIZON BOX TRUCK
City Manager Boynton reported that Resolution No. 25-04 would waive the formal bid process and allow the purchase of one vehicle for the Community Services Department. He said it was recommended the Rizon Box Truck be purchased from Electric Vehicle Choice. He said the vehicle is available under 2,072.50. He said the City has adequate
AQMD funds to purchase the vehicle.
Councilmember De Ruse moved and Councilmember Bean seconded to adopt Resolution No. 25-04 waiving the formal bid process and authorizing the purchase of one Rizon Box Truck.
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
8.3 FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 741 ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS
GOVERNING CAMPING AND STORAGE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY IN THE CITY, AMENDING CHAPTER 9.106 OF TITLE 9 OF THE LA MIRADA MUNICIPAL CODE, ADDING SECTION 10.16.065 OF TITLE 10 OF THE LA
MIRADA MUNICIPAL CODE, AND MAKING A DETERMINATION OF
EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT Assistant City Manager Haraksin provided information on the proposed ordinance. She said the ordinance would amend Chapter 9.106 of the La Mirada Municipal Code. She said the amendment to Chapter 9.106 would authorize the City to more fully address camping and storage of personal property for the purpose of protecting the public health, welfare and safety of residents, in accordance with current law. She said the ordinance would prohibit camping between the hours of one-half (1/2) hour after sunset of one day and 6 a.m. of the next day on any public property without prior City approval. The ordinance would prohibit camping on private property between the hours of one-half (1/2) hour after sunset of one day and 6 a.m. of the next day, without the property owner's consent. She said pursuant to the proposed ordinance, it would be unlawful and a public nuisance for any person to store personal property on any public property without the City's approval. She also reported that the ordinance would add a new Section 10.16.065. Pursuant to this new section of the Code, it would be unlawful for any person to use any vehicle, recreational vehicle, or temporary recreational vehicle, for human habitation on Minutes Regular Meeting April 22, 2025
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any public street or alley, city parking lot, city right-of-way, or public property without the City's written approval.
Mayor Pro Tem Eng moved and Councilmember Bean seconded to accept for first reading Ordinance No. 741 establishing regulations governing camping and storage of personal property in the City, amending Chapter 9.106 of Title 9 of the La Mirada Municipal Code, adding Section 10.16.065 of Title 10 of the La Mirada Municipal Code, and making a determination of exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act, 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
9. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Members of the City Council reported on meetings and events they attended.
10. CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no City Attorney announcements.
11. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no City Manager announcements.
At this time, the City Council recessed the City Council meeting at 7:17 p.m. and convened to Closed Session.
12. CLOSED SESSION
12.1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54946.9 (1 case)
No action was taken in Closed Session.
13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the City Council adiourned the meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Anne Haraksin, City Clerk
Attest:
John Lewis, Mayor
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