La Mirada public meetings in 2023
15 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
This special meeting is largely procedural, including a consent calendar to approve meeting minutes, the annual comprehensive financial report, and an investment report. The main action is a resolution (No. 23-38) to provide for appointment to Council Districts 4 and 5 offices that were scheduled for election in March 2024.
- Resolution No. 23-38 to appoint to Council District 4 and 5 offices (formerly to be elected March 5, 2024)
- Approval of minutes from the December 12, 2023 regular meeting
- Receive and file Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for fiscal year ended June 30, 2023
- Receive and file Investment Report for November 2023
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The La Mirada City Council will consider adopting Resolution 23-37, which updates employment benefits and salary rates for all city employee classifications. The consent calendar includes approval of the December 12 warrant register totaling $2,763,081.76 and a $7,940 change order for the City Hall Fountain Renovation project. The council will also receive the Housing Successor annual report on the Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund for fiscal year 2022-23.
- Adoption of Resolution 23-37 amending salary rates and benefits for all city employee classes
- Approval of Warrant Register for $2,763,081.76
- Approval of Change Order No. 3 for City Hall Fountain Renovation ($7,940)
- Approval of Councilmember Otero's request to attend League of California Cities 2024 Mayors and Council Members Academy
- Housing Successor Annual Report on Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund for FY 2022-23
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The La Mirada City Council will hold a public hearing on adopting the updated Housing Element for the 2021-2029 cycle, as required by state law. The consent calendar includes approval of a $2.7 million warrant register, plans for the Creek Park vehicle bridge replacement, and several contract amendments for drainage improvements, traffic signal design, and theatre smoke hatch repairs. The council will also appoint a member to the Historical Preservation Advisory Council.
- Public hearing on General Plan Amendment No. 2023-1 to adopt the 2021-2029 Housing Element
- Approval of plans and specifications for Creek Park Vehicle Bridge Replacement (CIP No. 2021-08) and authorization to advertise for bids
- Contract Change Order No. 3 for $50,107.99 and Balancing Change Order for $58,344.00 for La Mirada Boulevard Drainage Improvements (CIP No. 2021-11)
- Amendment to agreement with Interwest Consulting Group for $45,800 for land acquisition services for traffic signal at Alondra Boulevard and Phoebe Avenue (CIP No. 2016-12)
- Agreement with Wenger Corporation for $47,333.41 to repair smoke hatches at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The La Mirada City Council will vote on a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Los Angeles County Flood Control District transfer agreement for the La Mirada Creek Park Renovation Project. The consent calendar includes approval of a $3,271,632.64 warrant register, a $27,800 payment to Schuler Shook for theater lounge renovation, and a $116,303 amendment for side panel landscape improvements on Biola Avenue, Rosecrans Avenue, and La Mirada Boulevard. The meeting also includes ceremonial recognitions for a 90th birthday and employee service.
- Resolution No. 23-34 authorizing flood control district transfer agreement for La Mirada Creek Park Renovation Project
- Warrant register approved in total amount of $3,271,632.64
- Payment of $27,800 to Schuler Shook for upper lounge renovation at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts
- Amendment to on-call professional services agreement with Architerra Design Group for $116,303 for CIP No. 2023-06 landscape improvements on Biola Avenue, Rosecrans Avenue, and La Mirada Boulevard
- Ceremonial presentations including 90th birthday recognition for Janice Murphy and service award for Tracy Spencer
STUDY SESSION MEETING
The City Council holds a study session to discuss three non-voting items: an interview for the Historical Preservation Advisory Council, the Splash! La Mirada Regional Aquatics Center annual report for fiscal year 2022-23, and a proposed ordinance amending regulations for amusement and entertainment businesses (Title 4 of the Municipal Code). No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting includes public comment and a city manager's report.
- Interview Rosalie Williams for service on the Historical Preservation Advisory Council
- Review Splash! La Mirada Regional Aquatics Center annual report for fiscal year 2022-23
- Discuss proposed ordinance amending amusement and entertainment regulations in Title 4 of the Municipal Code
- Public comment period for agenda items
- City Manager's report
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The La Mirada City Council will hold a regular meeting with public comment and consent calendar items. The main action item is adopting Resolution No. 23-33 to amend the budget by $500,000 for capital improvement project 2021-11, La Mirada Boulevard Drainage Improvements. Consent items include approval of meeting minutes, a $3.4 million warrant register, and monthly financial reports. Proclamations and recognitions include Red Ribbon Week and Public Safety Poster Contest winners.
- $500,000 budget amendment for La Mirada Boulevard Drainage Improvements (Resolution No. 23-33)
- Approval of warrant register totaling $3,416,485.75
- Proclamation declaring October 23-27, 2023 as Red Ribbon Week
- Recognition of Public Safety Poster Contest winners
- Introduction of new full-time employees with gift certificates and passes
STUDY SESSION MEETING
This is a study session; no final decisions are expected. The council will review funding requests for the La Mirada Symphony ($2,500 direct plus $35,000 in-kind for a total of $37,500) and Phantom Projects ($105,417 in-kind), and discuss the Neff Park Renovation Project.
- Review of La Mirada Symphony FY 2023-24 funding request for $37,500 total ($2,500 direct + $35,000 in-kind)
- Review of Phantom Projects FY 2023-24 in-kind funding request for $105,417
- Review and discussion of Neff Park Renovation Project
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The La Mirada City Council will consider several routine consent items, including approval of a $2,138,785.40 warrant register and rejection of bids for a slurry seal project. The council will also hold a second reading to adopt an ordinance updating graffiti regulations, adopt resolutions calling for a general municipal election on March 5, 2024, and appoint representatives to a regional water authority.
- Reject all bids for Slurry Seal of Rosecrans Avenue, La Mirada Boulevard, and Hillsborough Drive and re-advertise
- Approve revised contract of $31,000 for Lazy River replaster project at Splash! La Mirada Regional Aquatics Center
- Approve plans for new Cabaret Lounge at La Mirada Theatre and authorize bidding
- Adopt Ordinance No. 731 amending graffiti regulations (second reading)
- Adopt resolutions calling for March 5, 2024 General Municipal Election to be consolidated with Presidential Primary Election
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The City Council will consider the first reading of Ordinance No. 731, which amends regulations on graffiti and Title 9 of the municipal code. Consent items include approval of meeting minutes, a warrant register for $3,115,850.53, an investment report, rejection of all bids for the City Hall roof replacement project (CIP 2022-09) and authorization to re-advertise, and approval of the Meals on Wheels spaghetti dinner fundraiser at the La Mirada Activity Center with waived rental fees. The Successor Agency will also approve a warrant register for $8,360.00.
- First reading of Ordinance No. 731 amending graffiti regulations and Title 9 of the municipal code
- Rejection of all bids for Capital Improvement Project No. 2022-09, City Hall roof replacement, and authorization to re-advertise
- Approval of warrant register for $3,115,850.53
- Approval of Meals on Wheels spaghetti dinner fundraiser at La Mirada Activity Center, waiving rental fees
- Approval of meeting minutes from September 12, 2023 (study session and regular meeting)
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The La Mirada City Council will consider awarding a $1,081,959 contract for a neighborhood slurry seal project, approving a $2,536,286.65 warrant register, and adopting a resolution to examine sales/use tax records. The council will also confirm appointments to the La Mirada Community Foundation and issue proclamations for National Preparedness Month and Hispanic Heritage Month.
- Award contract to Roy Allan Slurry Seal, Inc. for $1,081,959 for Capital Improvement Project No. 2023-02 Neighborhood Slurry Seal Area 4
- Approve warrant register totaling $2,536,286.65
- Adopt Resolution No. 23-28 authorizing examination of sales or transactions and use tax records
- Confirm appointments of Russell Hall as President and Cathy Alvarez as Vice President of the La Mirada Community Foundation and Alvarez as commission representative
- Proclaim September 2023 as National Preparedness Month and Hispanic Heritage Month
STUDY SESSION MEETING
The La Mirada City Council will hold a study session to review and discuss four items: an update on public safety cameras at Creek Park, an update on the Energy Conservation and Infrastructure Renewal Program, proposed zone changes for Freeway Commercial (C-F) and Industrial (M-2) properties, and a proposed ordinance amending Title 9 of the municipal code related to graffiti. No formal votes are expected; the session is for discussion only.
- Creek Park public safety resource cameras update
- Energy Conservation and Infrastructure Renewal Program update
- Proposed Freeway Commercial (C-F) and Industrial (M-2) zone changes
- Proposed ordinance amending Title 9 of the La Mirada Municipal Code related to graffiti
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The La Mirada City Council will hold a second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 730 for a new warehouse at 15910 Valley View Avenue. The consent calendar includes several infrastructure projects, such as a slurry seal on Rosecrans Avenue, La Mirada Boulevard, and Hillsborough Drive, and acceptance of the Imperial Highway pavement rehabilitation project. The council will also consider a recreational use and field maintenance agreement with the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District for Los Coyotes Middle School. Routine items include approval of meeting minutes, a warrant register totaling $3,243,218.42, and monthly financial reports.
- Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 730 allowing a warehouse at 15910 Valley View Avenue in the Industrial (M-2) zone
- Slurry seal project (CIP 2022-02) on Rosecrans Avenue, La Mirada Boulevard, and Hillsborough Drive
- Acceptance of work on Imperial Highway pavement rehabilitation from Valley View Avenue to Wicker Drive (CIP 2018-03)
- Recreational use and field maintenance agreement with Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District for Los Coyotes Middle School
- Appointment of Michelle Bean to the Historical Preservation Advisory Council term ending June 2025
STUDY SESSION MEETING
The La Mirada City Council will hold a study session to review and discuss a proposed recreational use and athletic field maintenance agreement for Los Coyotes Middle School and an agreement for Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District's use of city facilities. The council will also interview Michelle Bean for service on the Historical Preservation Advisory Council and debrief the 2023 Independence Celebration event. No formal votes are expected; the meeting is for discussion and review only.
- Interview of Michelle Bean for Historical Preservation Advisory Council
- Debrief of 2023 Independence Celebration event
- Discussion of recreational use and athletic field maintenance agreement for Los Coyotes Middle School
- Discussion of agreement for Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District use of city facilities
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The City Council will conduct a public hearing to consider a development agreement and certificate of compatibility for constructing a new warehouse at 15910 Valley View Avenue, within the M-2 Industrial zone. The consent calendar includes approval of a $6,254,808.74 warrant register, a $58,823.80 contract for holiday decorations, and a $111,835 box office ticketing system agreement. Several routine approvals and reports are also on the agenda.
- Public hearing and first reading of Ordinance No. 730 and Resolution No. 23-27 for a new warehouse at 15910 Valley View Avenue
- Approval of warrant register totaling $6,254,808.74
- Award of contract to The Christmas Light Guy Co. for holiday decorations and lights at $58,823.80
- Agreement with Tessitura Network, Inc. for box office ticketing services at $111,835
- Recognition of K & T Donuts for 20th anniversary
STUDY SESSION MEETING
The City Council will hold a study session to review and discuss two items: the city's 2023 fireworks enforcement efforts and a proposed Santa's Holiday Caravan event. No formal votes will be taken; this is a discussion-only meeting.
- Review and discussion of 2023 fireworks enforcement
- Review and discussion of proposed Santa's Holiday Caravan