AGENDA

FOR THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE

LA MIRADA CITY COUNCIL AND

THE LA MIRADA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

MAY 8, 2007 – 6:30 P.M.

COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 13700 LA MIRADA BOULEVARD,

LA MIRADA, CALIFORNIA 90638

 

The La Mirada City Council and La Mirada Redevelopment Agency hold their regular meetings concurrently.  Following appearances, presentations, proclamations or appointments, any public hearings scheduled by either the City Council or Agency will be held.  At the conclusion of public hearings, the Redevelopment Agency will conduct its scheduled business.  Items for City Council consideration will commence following the Redevelopment Agency portion of the Agenda.  In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in a City meeting or other services offered by this City, please call (562) 943-0131 and contact the City ClerkÕs office or the Personnel Department.  Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or time when services are needed will assist the City staff in assuring that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide accessibility to the meeting or service.

 

All cell phones, pagers and other audible electronic devices should be in their off or silent position while the meeting is in session.

 

To address the Council on an Agenda item other than a Public Hearing or during Public Comments, please fill out a ÒRequest to address CouncilÓ card and place in the container before the start of meeting or as soon as possible after the meeting starts.

IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO FILL OUT A CARD TO SPEAK DURING PUBLIC COMMENT.

 

 

 

ORDER OF BUSINESS

 

 

CALL TO ORDER                                      

 

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE                      Councilmember Bob Chotiner

                                                                       

 

INVOCATION                                               Dr. Rev. Robert T. Cassell

                                                                        Community Presbyterian Church

 

 

ROLL CALL                                                             

 

 

Council/Agency Member Chotiner                   

Council/Agency Member Dames                      

Council/Agency Member Tripp                          

Mayor Pro Tem /Vice Chairman Malkin

Mayor/Chairman Jones                                       

 

 

 

 

APPEARANCES, PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS

 

I.          PROCLAMATION – RELAY FOR LIFE – It is recommended CITY COUNCIL read the proclamation and present it to Larry Sandoval, Community Development Manager, American Cancer Society.

 

II.         PROCLAMATION – NATIONAL SAFE BOATING WEEK – MAY 19-25, 2007 – It is recommended CITY COUNCIL read the proclamation and present it to Harriet Howard of Flotilla 58 La Mirada Coast Guard.

 

 

APPOINTMENTS

 

1.         APPOINTMENT TO COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION – RANDY GRISHAM – It is recommended CITY COUNCIL make the appointment and direct the City Clerk to administer the oath.

 

 

REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

 

 

CONSENT CALENDAR

 

2.         MEETING MINUTES - It is recommended AGENCY approve the minutes of the regular meeting of April 24, 2007 and the study session meeting of May 1, 2007.

 

 

WARRANTS AND DEMANDS

 

3.         It is recommended AGENCY approve the warrant register dated May 2, 2007 in the total amount of $6,097,072.56.

 

 

CITY COUNCIL

 

CONSENT CALENDAR

 

4.         MEETING MINUTES - It is recommended CITY COUNCIL approve the minutes of the regular meeting of April 24, 2007 and the study session meeting of May 1, 2007.

 

5.         REJECTION OF CLAIM – JOHN HUERTA – It is recommended CITY COUNCIL deny the subject claim.

 

6.         REJECTION OF CLAIM – CYNTHIA PALOMO – It is recommended CITY COUNCIL deny the subject claim.

 

 

 

7.         CASH CONTRACT NO. 2006-04 – SPLASH! LA MIRADA REGIONAL AQUATICS CENTER REQUEST FOR PARTIAL PAYMENT – It is recommended CITY COUNCIL authorize partial payment to Shaw & Sons in the amount of $277,621.65; to TB Penick & Sons, Inc. in the amount of $195,319.00; to Winegardner Masonry, Inc. in the amount of $142,308.00; and to Shade America in the amount of $99,004.68.

 

8.         CASH CONTRACT NO. 2007-01 – IMPERIAL HIGHWAY STREET IMPROVEMENTS FROM OCASO AVENUE TO EAST OF SANTA GERTRUDES AVENUE – APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS - It is recommended CITY COUNCIL approve the plans and specifications for this project; authorize the City Clerk to advertise for sealed bids; and find 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 effect on the environment.

 

9.         PURCHASE OF REPLACEMENT TRANSIT VEHICLES – It is recommended CITY COUNCIL approve the purchase of three transit replacement vehicles in a total amount of $165,000.00.

 

10.      COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY LEASE WITH GLOBAL TOWER, LLC - LOCATION: LA MIRADA THEATRE OF THE PERFORMING ARTS, 14900 LA MIRADA BOULEVARD – It is recommended CITY COUNCIL approve the Communications Facility Lease with Global Tower, LLC, subject to the lease agreement terms recommended by staff; and, authorize the Mayor to execute the lease on behalf of the City.

 

11.      UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS AGREEMENT TO CONDUCT A DRAINAGE STUDY – It is recommended CITY COUNCIL direct the City Attorney to prepare the Agreement with the United States Army Corps of Engineers to conduct a drainage study; and, authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City.

 

 

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS

 

12.      AWARD OF CONTRACT AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 07-11 AUTHORIZING A BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR WEBSITE UPGRADE SERVICES – It is recommended CITY COUNCIL accept the proposal for website upgrade services from Vision Internet for $51,620.00; direct the City Attorney to prepare an agreement; authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement on behalf of the City; and, adopt Resolution No. 07-11 amending the CityÕs operating budget in the amount of $52,000.00.

 

 

WARRANTS AND DEMANDS

 

13.     It is recommended CITY COUNCIL approve the warrant register dated May 2, 2007 in the total amount of 689,804.04.

 

 

PUBLIC COMMENT

(Any information or materials provided during Public Comments are recorded in the minutes and are subject to public disclosure under the Public Records Act. The speaker is requested, but is not required, to orally state or register his or her name and/or address on the sheet located at the podium, for purposes of recording the information accurately in the minutes. If the speaker declines to provide his or her name, address, and other relevant information, the records will so indicate. This will preclude the City staff from communicating the results of any investigation of the issues presented with the speaker or enabling the City from following up to obtain further details and information for the investigation of the issue.)

 

City Council Announcements

 

City Attorney Announcements

 

City Manager Announcements

 

 

ADJOURNMENT

 

 

 

I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing agenda was posted on the City Hall bulletin board not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting on May 3, 2007.                 

 

 

                                                           

                                                                                                                        Susan Ramos, City Clerk