MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
LA MIRADA CITY COUNCIL
MAY 13, 2025 - 6:30 P.M.
1. 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 Councilmember De Ruse
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Scouting America Troop 2019. the City Council continued.
10. 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 James Markman.
11. APPEARANCES, PRESENTATIONS, AND PROCLAMATIONS
11.1 RECOGNITION OF U.S. FOODS
The City Council recognized U.S. Foods and the Mayor, on behalf of the Cricate of preciato a d Area Prese La raMa The thore
the Performing Arts.
11.2 PRESENTATION OF AWARDS TO LA MIRADA COMMUNITY
FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
Mayor Lewis, on behalf of the City Council, and Cathy Alvarez and Leticia Revilla, on behalf of the Board of Directors of the La Mirada Community oundation, presented scholarship checks to the Bob Jenkins Communiti Service Scholarship recipients Sofia Alonso, Jimmy Arellano, Erica Dickens, Miranda Gonzalez, Isaiah Rosales, Jazmine Verma, and Isabella Widosh.
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11.3 PROCLAMATION FOR OLDER AMERICANS MONTH
The City Council proclaimed May 2025 as Older Americans Month in the City of La Mirada and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented a proclamation to Lana McMillen
11.4 PROCLAMATION FOR ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER
HERITAGE MONTH
The City Council proclaimed May 2025 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in the City of La Mirada and the Mayor, on behalf
11.5 PROCLAMATION FOR WATER SAFETY MONTH
The City Council proclaimed May 2025 as Water Safety Month in the City of La Mirada and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented a proclamation to Assistant Community Services Director Liza Soto.
12. PUBLIC COMMENT
Jack Miranda recognized Jeanette Jenkins. He also expressed support for the City providing funding to Straight Talk.
13. APPOINTMENTS
13.1 REAPPOINTMENTS TO THE LA MIRADA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION Councilmember De Ruse moved and Mayor Pro Tem Eng seconded to reappoint Cathy Alvarez, Glenn Gonzalez, John Grotz, Russell Hall, Julio Jacobo, Penny Lopez, Hal Malkin, Martin Nava and Michael Williams to the La Mirada Community Foundation for terms ending in May 2027.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmember Bean, De Ruse, Otero, Mayor Pro Tem Eng, Mayor Lewis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
14. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pro Tem Eng moved and Councilmember Bean seconded to approve the following consent calendar items:
14.1 APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
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The City Council approved the minutes of the Special Meeting of April 11, 2025 and the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of April 22, 2025.
14.2 APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER
The City Council approved the warrant register dated May 13, 2025 in the total amount of $2,293,499.17.
14.3 MONTHLY TREASURER REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING MARCH 2025
The City Council received and filed the City of La Mirada Monthly Treasurer Report for the period ending March 2025.
14.4 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2025-02, NEIGHBORHOOD SLURRY SEAL AREA 6 - 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; approved the plans and specifications for Capital Improvement Project No. 2025-02, Neighborhood Slurry Seal Area 6; and authorized the City Clerk to advertise for sealed bids.
14.5 REVIEW OF PROPOSALS AND AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR
JANITORIAL SERVICES
The City Council awarded the contract for janitorial services to CCS Facility Services - Los Angeles, Inc.; authorized the City 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.
14.6 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2023-04, BEHRINGER PARK
TURF RENOVATION - REVIEW OF BIDS AND AWARD OF CONTRACT
The City Council awarded the contract for Capital Improvement Project No. 2023-04, Behringer Park Turf Renovation, to Marina Landscape, Inc. in the amount of $4,339,447.50; authorized the City Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the City; authorized the City Manager to approve amendments to the existing on-call engineering contracts for construction management, construction inspection, and testing services in an amount not to exceed 20 percent of the construction cost; and authorized the City 3 Minutes Regular Meeting May 13, 2025
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Manager to approve additional work up to 20 percent of the total project construction cost.
14.7 AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT - SC-
FIRESTONE NORTH
The City Council approved Amendment No. 1 to the Development Agreement between the City of La Mirada and SC-Firestone Retail, LLC, subject to the lease agreement terms recommended by staff, and authorized the City Manager to execute the amendment on behalf of the City.
14.8 AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT - SC-
FIRESTONE SOUTH
The City Council approved Amendment No. 1 to the Development Agreement between the City of La Mirada and SC-Firestone Retail, LLC, subject to the lease agreement terms recommended by staff, and authorized the City Manager to execute the amendment on behalf of the City.
14.9 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2022-03, CITY HALL FOUNTAIN RENOVATION - APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 1
TO AMENMENT NO. 3 FOR THE ON-CALL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH Z&K CONSULTANTS, INC.
The City Council approved and authorized the City Manager to execute Contract Change Order No. 1 to Amendment No. 3 for the on-call professional services agreement with Z&K Consultants, Inc. in the amount of $172,984.
14.10 AGREEMENT WITH THEATER DIRECT, INC. FOR TELEMARKETING
SERVICES FOR THE LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING
ARTS
The City Council approved two professional services agreements with Theater Direct, Inc. for telemarketing services for the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts' 2025-26 season and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreements on behalf of the City.
14.11 CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH RICHARDS, WATSON & GERSHON
FOR LEGAL SERVICES
The City Council approved Amendment No. 5 to the Amended and Restated Agreement for Professional Legal Services - City Attorney with the firm of Richards, Watson & Gershon, and authorized the Mayor to execute the agreement on behalf of the City Council.
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14.12 APPROVAL OF A FUNDING REQUEST FROM STRAIGHT TALK INC.
FOR FISCAL YEARS 2025-26 AND 2026-27
The City Council approved the Straight Talk, Inc. funding request in the amount of $78,841 for Fiscal Years 2025-26 and 2026-27 and annual in- kind contribution valued at $81,791 and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
14.13 APPROVAL OF THE SOUTHEAST AREA SOCIAL SERVICES FUNDING
AUTHORITY'S (SASSFA) FUNDING REQUEST FOR FISCAL YEARS
2025-26 AND 2026-27
The City Council approved SASSA's funding request in the amount of $40,000 for Fiscal Years 2025-26 and 2026-27 and annual in-kind contribution valued at $75,504 and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmember Bean, De Ruse, Otero, Mayor Pro Tem Eng, Mayor Lewis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
15. NEW BUSINESS
15.1 COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF THE APPEAL PURSUANT TO THE
EMPLOYER-EMPLOYEE RELATIONS RESOLUTION BY THE
INTERNATIONAL ALLIANCE OF THEATRICAL STAGE EMPLOYEES
(IATSE) LOCAL 504 OF THE LA MIRADA STAFF DETERMINATION
THAT A PROPOSED BARGAINING UNIT OF TWO CITY EMPLOYEES,
THE TECHNICAL DIRECTOR AND THE THEATRE PRODUCTION
SUPERVISOR IS NOT AN APPROPRIATE UNIT
City Manager Boynton reported that the City received a petition by the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 504 for recognition as the exclusive representative for a proposed representation unit of two employees, Technical Director and Theatre Production Supervisor. He said that in response to the petition, the Employee Relations Officer determined that the proposed representation unit of two employees is not appropriate pursuant to Section 9 of Resolution No. 83-26. He said that pursuant to Section 5 of Resolution No. 83-26, a consultation was held with IATSE's legal representatives to consult over the appropriateness of the proposed unit. Following the consultation, the Employee Relations Officer notified IATSE's legal representatives formally in writing that the prior determination that the proposed unit comprised of the two positions is not an appropriate unit 5 Minutes Regular Meeting May 13, 2025
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under Sections 5(b) and 9 of Resolution No. 83-26 remained unchanged.
He said pursuant to Section 11 of the Resolution, IATSE was permitted to appeal the determination to the City Council. He said any decision made by the City Council during this evening's appeal is final and binding.
City Attorney James Markman advised the City Council of the appeal process. He said it would be appropriate for IATSE's representative to address the City Council first.
Brad Marlowe, a Business Representative of IATSE Local 504, provided a statement regarding the merits of the appeal. He said IATSE is an appropriate union to represent the two City employees because it has an understanding of the duties of the positions. He provided an overview of the job duties of the positions and said they are unique positions that are best represented by IATSE. He provided information on IATSE.
Productions Supervisor Wesley Hunt asked the City Council for its support for union representation by IATSE. He provided information on some of his job duties and work with the backstage staff.
Brad Marlowe provided information on the reasons the two employees want to form a union. He said they are concerned for their jobs if representation is denied. He said the original union formed due to unfair treatment by a City staff member.
Councilmember De Ruse expressed displeasure with the manner in which the case was presented and the disparaging statements Mr. Marlowe made about a City staff member.
Katherine Read, Associate at Richards, Watson, and Gershon, presented her brief in response to the union's appeal regarding denial of the two- person unit. She said there was a procedural defect related to the IATSE petition for recognition. She also provided information on the five factors that were considered when the Employee Relations Manager determined two employees was not an appropriate unit.
Councilmember Bean inquired about the supervisory duties associated with the two positions. She also asked if other supervisory positions have specialty roles.
Katherine Read responded and said the two positions sign timesheets, complete projects, and supervise staff assigned to them, which are duties similar to other supervisory positions in the City. She said there are supervisory positions that are unique and specialized such as the Human Resources Manager position.
Mayor Lewis asked and received confirmation on the procedural defect associated with the petition.
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Brad Marlowe addressed the City Council and provided a rebuttal. He said the IATSE attorney was not aware the briefs would be argued during the meeting. He said that there was very little commonality among the two positions and other supervisory positions. He said even if there was a procedural error, the Council could still make a decision to confirm the appeal
City Attorney Markman reported that he was in contact with the IATSE attorney and she was aware of the appeal procedure that was to occur during the Council meeting. He said she concurred on the date and provided her brief for the agenda packet.
Wesley Hunt reiterated that the Theatre is unique to every other Department. He said he was seeking representation from an organization that understands his needs.
Councilmember Otero expressed his displeasure with the IATSE representative making allegations against the City. He said that there was a neglect of duty because the two positions seeking representation did not report the allegations prior to the Council meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Eng said supervisory skills are transferable. Supervising and management is about people.
Mayor Lewis said it was inappropriate to make allegations during the hearing and that it wasn't the issue at hand. He said that a two-person union is not an appropriate union. He said he supported the Employee Relation Officer's decision and was supportive of denying the appeal.
Jim Markman said that a resolution for consideration was included in the agenda packet. He said the adoption of the resolution would deny the appeal by IATSE.
Mayor Pro Tem Eng moved and Councilmember De Ruse seconded to adopt a resolution denying the appeal by the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 504 of the determination of the City staff by and through the City Human Resources Manager that a proposed bargaining unit of two City employees, the Theatre Technical Director and the Theatre Production Supervisor, is not an appropriate bargaining unit.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmember Bean, De Ruse, Otero, Mayor Pro Tem Eng, Mayor Lewis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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16. PUBLIC HEARING
16.1 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
The public hearing was continued from the April 8 Council meeting.
City Manager Boynton reported that the proposed resolution that was under consideration would have authorized the City to relinquish its rights of use of the De Alcala Drive alley which is within a commercial center parking lot and not used for public street or highway purposes. He said maintenance of the alley would have been the responsibility of the four adjacent property owners located in the commercial center. He said that due to concerns raised by the four property owners regarding access to their properties, the public hearing was continued from the April 8 City Council meeting to this evening's meeting. He said that after further review and in consideration of the property owners' concerns, it is recommended the proposed resolution not be approved and that Council take no further action on the matter. He said the easement will remain in Justin Romig, Counsel for Kim properties, addressed the City Council and expressed support for staff's recommendation.
The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Otero moved and Councilmember Bean seconded to not adopt Resolution No. 25-012 and to take no further action on the matter.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmember Bean, De Ruse, Otero, Mayor Pro Tem Eng, Mayor Lewis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
17. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
17.1 RESOLUTION NO. 25-05 APPROVING THE LA MIRADA LEGISLATIVE
PLATFORM
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City Manager Boynton reported that Resolution No. 25-05 approves the La Mirada Legislative Platform. He said the legislative platform highlights guiding principles including collaborative advocacy, community-centric solutions, transparency and accountability, and support for balanced governance. The legislative platform also serves as a foundation for the City's legislative advocacy efforts and is structured around five key policy areas that reflect the City's priorities. He said the five key policies are the following: Preserve Local Control; Promote Economic Development and Fiscal Stability; Support Public Satety; Secure Funding tor Cultural Mayor Pro Tem Eng moved and Councilmember De Ruse seconded to adopt Resolution No. 25-05 approving the City's Legislative Platform MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmember Bean, De Ruse, Otero, Mayor Pro Tem Eng, Mayor Lewis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
17.2 RESOLUTION NO. 25-06 WAIVING THE FORMAL BID PROCESS AND
AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE RIZON BOX TRUCK
City Manager Boynton reported that at its April 22 regular meeting, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 25-04 waiving the formal bid process for the purchase of a box truck for Community Services in the amount of $92,072.50. He said the price included a discount applied to small fleet agencies. He said on May 2, the vendor, Electric Vehicle Choice, informed staff that the City's fleet size exceeds the small fleet threshold by six vehicles and that an incorrect discount was applied to the invoice. He said an updated vehicle purchase invoice was provided with an updated Coming one apare ran Entic vende crane te al
the vehicle is available under the cooperative purchase provision of the Sourcewell contract.
Councilmember De Ruse moved and Mayor Pro Tem Eng seconded to adopt Resolution No. 25-06 waiving the formal bid process and authorizing the purchase of one Rizon Box Truck.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmember Bean, De Ruse, Otero, Mayor Pro Tem Eng, Mayor Lewis
NOES: None
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ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
17.3 SECOND READING AND ADOPTION 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 said the proposed ordinance would amend Chapter 9.106 to more fully address camping and storage of personal property to ensure that public areas are maintained in a clean, sanitary and accessible condition for all residents. She said that pursuant to the ordinance, camping would be prohibited on public property between the hours of one-half (1/2) hour after sunset of one day and 6 a.m. of the next day without prior City approval. Camping on private property during the same time duration without the consent of the property owner and access to sanitary facilities would be prohibited. She said camping would be prohibited any time of the day where camp materials create a physical impediment to accessing public or private property. It would also be unlawful for any person to store personal property on public property without the City's approval. She said the ordinance would also add a new Section 10.16.065 to prohibit a person from using a vehicle for habitation on public property including a City street or parking lot.
Councilmember Bean moved and Mayor Pro Tem Eng seconded to accept for second reading and adopt 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: Councilmember Bean, De Ruse, Otero, Mayor Pro Tem Eng, Mayor Lewis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
17.4 FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 742 EXTENDING A FRANCHISE TO CRIMSON CALIFORNIA PIPELINE L.P. FOR BREA CRUDE EAST
PIPELINES
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City Manager Boynton reported that Ordinance No. 672 extending the franchise agreement with Crimson California Pipeline expired in October 2024. He said that in January, staff was contacted by a Crimson representative regarding the extension of the franchise agreement with the City for another ten years. He said the eight-inch pipeline runs beneath the eastbound lanes of Leffingwell Road. All Crimson pipelines are operated continuously from the Crimson Control Center and are regulated by the Code of Federal Regulations. He said the extension of the franchise pursuant to Ordinance No. 742 was reviewed by the City Attorney's office. Additionally, a copy was provided to Crimson California Pipeline and its representatives have concurred with the provisions of the ordinance.
Mayor Pro Tem Eng moved and Councilmember Otero seconded to introduce for first reading Ordinance No. 742 extending an existing franchise witt Crimson California Pipeline, L.P., a regulated public utility, for ten years, to operate and maintain existing pipelines for the transportation of hydrocarbon substances in the City of La Mirada, by title only, and waive further reading.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmember Bean, De Ruse, Otero, Mayor Pro Tem Eng, Mayor Lewis
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
18. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Members of the City Council reported on meetings and events they attended.
19. CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no City Attorney announcements.
20. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no City Manager announcements.
At this time, the City Council recessed the City Council meeting at 8:28 p.m. and convened to Closed Session.
21. CLOSED SESSION
21.1 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR REGARDING PUBLIC
EMPLOYEE SALARIES AND BENEFITS PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6 - AGENCY NEGOTIATOR:
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JEFF BOYNTON, CITY MANAGER; UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEE:
ALL CITY OF LA MIRADA EMPLOYEES
No action to report was taken.
22. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the City Council adjourned the meeting at 9:18 p.m.
Anne Haraksin, City Clerk
Attest:
John Lewis, Mayor
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