MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
LA MIRADA CITY COUNCIL
MAY 27, 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
Cherication was delivered by Deacon Paul Machuca of Beatitudes of Our Lord
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by a representative of VFW Post 9148.
4. 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 Craig Fox.
APPEARANCES, PRESENTATIONS, AND PROCLAMATIONS
5.1 PROCLAMATION FOR MILITARY APPRECIATION MONTH
The City Council proclaimed May 2025 as Military Appreciation Month in the City of La Mirada and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented a proclamation to Steve Jones.
5.2 RECOGNITION OF UFC GYM LA MIRADA
The City Council recognized UFC Gym La Mirada for its 10th anniversary.
5.3 PRESENTATION TO THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT The City Council recognized the Los Angeles County Fire Department and the Dombrowski, and firefighters at Fire Station 49.
5.4 INTRODUCTION OF NEW FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES
The City Council welcomed Destiny Alvarez, Jaime Chavez, and Micaela Diores and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented them 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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6. PUBLIC COMMENT
Veronica Zaragosa thanked the City Council for the opportunity to be included as a vendor at the Farmer's Market. She said she would like to be considered for other City events.
Jack Miranda expressed support for local vendors and for the City Council providing funding for Phantom Projects.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pro Tem Eng moved and Councilmember Otero 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 May 13, 2025 and the minutes of the regular meeting of May 13, 2025.
7.2 APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER
The City Council approved the warrant register dated May 27, 2025 in the total amount of $2,630,958.91.
7.3 INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE CITY OF LA MIRADA FOR THE MONTH ENDING APRIL 2025
The City Council received and filed the City's Investment Report for the month ending April 2025.
7.4 ANNUAL INVESTMENT REPORT AS OF APRIL 2025
The City Council received and filed the City's Annual Investment Report as of April 2025.
7.5 STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY
The City Council received and filed the Statement of Investment Policy of the City of La Mirada for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
7.6 AMRADA HIGH SCHOOL ERADUATER FOSTER ROAD FOR
The City Council approve Special Event Parking on the north and south sides of Foster Road between Santa Gertrudes Avenue and Lisburn Place on June 5 2 Minutes Regular Meeting May 27, 2025
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7.7 AGREEMENT WITH LOS ANGELES COUNTY FOR PUBLIC HEALTH
SERVICES
The City Council approved the agreement with the County of Los Angeles for public health services and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
7.8 LA MIRADA TRANSIT TITLE VI PLAN - 2025 UPDATE
The City Council approved La Mirada Transit Title VI Plan - 2025 Update in accordance with Federal Title VI and Federal Transit Administration policies.
7.9 WAREHOUSE NON-EXCLUSIVE LICENSE FOR PHANTOM PROJECTS The City Council approved the non-exclusive license for Fiscal Year 2025-26 for Phantom Projects and authorized the City Manager to execute the license on behalf of the City.
7.10 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2025-03, THEATRE PATIO DECKS - 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 and approved the plans and specifications for Capital Improvement Project No. 2025-03, Theatre Patio Decks.
7.11 MS4 NPDES SERVICES AND INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL FACILITY
INSPECTION PROGRAM
The City Council accepted the proposal dated May 13, 2025, from John L.
Hunter and Associates, Inc., for MS4 NPDES Industrial/Commercial Facility Inspection Program for professional services in the amount of $59,900; authorized the City Manager to execute the Professional Services Agreement with John L. Hunter and Associates, Inc. on behalf of the City; authorized the City Manager to approve additional professional services provided by John L.
Hunter and Associates, Inc. up to 20 percent of the authorized contract award amount; and authorized the City Manager to execute two optional one-year extensions with John L. Hunter and Associates, Inc. and/or annual cost increases not to exceed the local Consumer Price Index (CPI) rate.
7.12 AGREEMENT WITH THE LAW FIRM OF LIEBERT CASSIDY WHITMORE
FOR SPECIAL LEGAL SERVICES
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The City Council approved an agreement with the law firm of Liebert Cassidy Whitmore and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
7.13 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2024-07, SPLASH! EMERGENCY
GENERATOR SYSTEM - 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 and approved the plans and specifications for Capital Improvement Project No. 2024-07, Splash! Emergency Generator System.
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
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
8.1 SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 742 EXTENDING A FRANCHISE TO CRIMSON CALIFORNIA PIPELINE L.P. FOR BREA CRUDE
EAST PIPELINES
City Manager Boynton reported that staff was contacted by a Crimson epresentative regarding the extension of the franchise agreement with the Cit or another ten vears. He said the proposed Ordinance No. 742 would exten the franchise agreement. He said the eight-inch pipeline runs beneath the eastbound lanes of Leffingwell Road. He said all Crimson pipelines are operated continuously from the Crimson Control Center and are regulated by the Code of Federal Regulations. He said the ordinance was reviewed by the City Attorney's office and the first reading of the ordinance was held at the City Council meeting on May 13.
Councilmember De Ruse moved and Mayor Pro Tem Eng seconded to accept for second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 742 granting an extension of the franchise under Ordinance No. 672 with Crimson California Pipeline L.P.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Bean, De Ruse, Otero, Mayor Pro Tem Eng, Mayor Lewis
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NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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.
Mayor Lewis announced the meeting would be adjourned in memory of Onorato Agrusa. The Mayor and members of the City Council presented an adjournment plaque to Onorato Agrusa's family in recognition of the impact he had on the community over the years as owner of Gondola Pizza.
At this time, the City Council recessed the City Council meeting at 7:18 p.m. and convened to Closed Session.
12. CLOSED SESSION
12.1 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR REGARDING PUBLIC
EMPLOYEE SALARIES AND BENEFITS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 54957.6 - AGENCY NEGOTIATOR: JEFF BOYNTON, CITY MANAGER; UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEE: ALL CITY OF LA MIRADA
EMPLOYEES
No action was taken in Closed Session.
13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the City Council adjourned the meeting at 7:46 p.m. in memory of Onorato Agrusa.
Anne Haraksin, City Clerk
Attest:
John Lewis, Mayor
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