AGENDA

FOR THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE

LA MIRADA CITY COUNCIL AND

THE LA MIRADA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

FEBRUARY 27, 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 Clerk’s 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 “Request to address Council” 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                      VFW Post 9148

 

 

INVOCATION                                               Reverend Ron Hafer, Biola University

 

 

ROLL CALL                                                             YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT

 

 

Council/Agency Member Chotiner                    Council/Agency Member Smith

Council/Agency Member Malkin                        Council/Agency Member Cloward

Council/Agency Member Tripp                           Council/Agency Member De Rojas

Mayor Pro Tem /Vice Chairman Jones             Mayor Pro Tem/Vice Chairman Richardson

Mayor/Chairman Dames                                       Mayor/Chairman Pham

 

 

 

 

APPEARANCES, PRESENTATIONS, PROCLAMATIONS

 

I.          INTRODUCTION OF NEW FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE – ARTURO CERVANTES – It is recommended CITY COUNCIL welcome our newest employee and present him with gifts.

 

II.         50th ANNIVERSARY RECOGNITION – It is recommended CITY COUNCIL present Sam and Joan Ippolito with a 50th wedding anniversary certificate and gifts.

 

 

CITY COUNCIL

 

PUBLIC HEARING

 

1.         ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT – SCOREBOARD SPORTS BAR AND GRILL – 15033 IMPERIAL HIGHWAY - It is recommended CITY COUNCIL approve the Entertainment Permit subject to the Conditions of Approval attached with the staff report.

 

                        Roll Call Vote:         City Council

                                                            Youth in Government Council

 

 

REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

 

CONSENT CALENDAR

 

2.         MEETING MINUTES - It is recommended AGENCY approve the minutes of the regular meeting of February 13, 2007 and the study session meeting of February 20, 2007.

 

                        Roll Call Vote:         Redevelopment Agency

                                                            Youth in Government Agency

 

WARRANTS AND DEMANDS

 

3.         It is recommended AGENCY approve the warrant register dated February 21, 2007 in the total amount of $54,524.40.

 

                        Roll Call Vote:         Redevelopment Agency

                                                            Youth in Government Agency

 

CITY COUNCIL

 

CONSENT CALENDAR

 

4.         MEETING MINUTES - It is recommended CITY COUNCIL approve the minutes of the regular meeting of February 13, 2007 and the study session meeting of February 20, 2007.

 

5.         REJECTION OF CLAIM – JEFFREY COSSIO - It is recommended CITY COUNCIL reject the claim.

 

6.         CASH CONTRACT NO. 2004-03 BEACH BOULEVARD MEDIAN AND PARKWAY IMPROVEMENTS – It is recommended CITY COUNCIL authorize partial payment to Belaire-West Landscape, Inc. in the amount of $60,917.81.

 

7.         CASH CONTRACT NO. 2006-02 LA MIRADA BOULEVARD REHABILITATION AND TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS FROM UNIVERSITY DRIVE/OAKWOOD LANE TO ALONDRA BOULEVARD – It is recommended CITY COUNCIL find the bid submitted by All-American Asphalt non-responsive; award the contract to Sully Miler Contracting Company in an amount not to exceed $2,164,089.32; instruct the City Attorney to prepare the contract; and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract on behalf of the City.

 

8.         CASH CONTRACT NO. 2006-04 SPLASH! LA MIRADA REGIONAL AQUATICS CENTER – REQUEST FOR PARTIAL PAYMENT – It is recommended CITY COUNCIL authorize partial payment to California Commercial Pools in the amount of $606,465.00; to Doja, Inc. in the amount of $75,432.60; to F.E.C. Electric, Inc. for a combined amount of $56,796.51; to Anderson Charnesky Structural Steel, Inc. in the amount of $67,586.00; to Custom Design Iron Works, Inc. in the amount of $170,100.00; to ISEC, Inc. in the amount of $2,458.00; to TB Penick & Sons, Inc. in the amount of $234,700.00; to Tony’s Multi-Service Firm, Inc. in the amount of $138,467.38; and to Terra Pave, Inc. in the amount of $561,225.44.

 

9.         CASH CONTRACT NO. 2006-10 LA MIRADA COMMUNITY SHERIFF’S STATION EXPANSION – REQUEST FOR PARTIAL PAYMENT – It is recommended CITY COUNCIL authorize partial payment to Harbor Construction in the amount of $323,057.70.

 

                        Roll Call Vote:         City Council

                                                            Youth in Government Council

 

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

10.       PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT – EDAW INC. – It is recommended CITY COUNCIL retain the services of EDAW Inc. to proceed with completing the update to the City’s Zoning Ordinance; direct the City Attorney to prepare the Professional Services Agreement between the City of La Mirada and EDAW Inc.; and, authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City.

 

                        Roll Call Vote:         City Council

                                                            Youth in Government Council

 

 

WARRANTS AND DEMANDS

 

11.       It is recommended CITY COUNCIL approve the warrant register dated February 21, 2007 in the total amount of $1,196,007.71.

 

                        Roll Call Vote:         City Council

                                                            Youth in Government Council

 

 

YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT MEETING

(To be chaired by Youth in Government Mayor)

 

 

12.       TEEN COUNSELING PROGRAM – It is recommended YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT COUNCIL approve the Teen Counseling Program.

 

                        Roll Call Vote:         Youth in Government Council

                                                           

13.       AT-RISK YOUTH PREVENTION PROGRAM: TEEN COURT – It is recommended YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT COUNCIL direct staff to explore the possibility of establishing a Teen Court with the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District and report on the findings.

 

                        Roll Call Vote:         Youth in Government Council

                                                           

 

YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT PRESENTATIONS:

 

Presentation to be made by Mayor Pete Dames on behalf of the City:  Mary Abbott, President of La Mirada Ebell Club; Daisy Pizana and Patrick Rodriguez representing Congresswoman Linda Sanchez; and Jody Roberto representing Assemblyman Bob Huff. City staff will provide certificates from the Offices of Supervisor Don Knabe and State Senator Ron Calderon.

 

 

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.)

 

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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 February 22, 2007.                     

 

 

                                                           

                                                                                                                        Susan A. Ramos, City Clerk