Meeting Summary
Present: Bean, Ean, Lewis, DeRuiz, Otero
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At a glance
Business Recognition – Brocco Metals
- The City Manager recommended recognizing Brocco Metals for its 30th anniversary in La Mirada.
- The company was acknowledged for its contributions to the local aerospace and defense economy.
- The Council presented a Certificate of Appreciation and theater tickets to the company.
Introduction of Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Captain Omar Camacho
- The City Manager introduced Captain Omar Camacho, the new captain of the Norwalk Sheriff’s Station.
- His professional background in Homicide, Internal Affairs, and Narcotics was outlined.
- The Council welcomed Captain Camacho and presented him with theater tickets.
Introduction of New Full-Time Employees
- The City Manager introduced Beatriz Aguilar, promoted to Administrative Assistant, and Avery Carmona Bugarin, hired as Maintenance One.
- The job duties and backgrounds of the new employees were described to the Council.
- The Council welcomed the employees and provided them with gift certificates and event tickets.
Appointment to the La Mirada Community Foundation
- The City Manager recommended appointing Edwin Velasquez to the La Mirada Community Foundation.
- Velasquez’s background as a resident, realtor, and volunteer was presented.
- The Council approved the appointment for a term ending in May 2027.
- Velasquez subsequently took the oath of office.
City Council Appointments to Various Agencies
- The Mayor assigned Council members to regional agencies including the Chamber of Commerce and Gateway COG.
- Specific delegates and alternates were listed for each agency.
- The Council approved the assignments for the designated members.
Resolution No. 26-22 – Amending Administrative Policy 0-02 (Code of Ethical Conduct)
- The resolution amends the Code of Ethical Conduct by reordering provisions and adding social media guidelines.
- Staff confirmed that implementation timelines for commissions and new member orientations would occur within the next month or two.
- Council members discussed the practical impact of the new social media provisions on personal behavior.
- The Council approved the resolution.
Resolution No. 26-23 – No Stopping Signage at Hutchinson Middle School
- Staff recommended installing "No Stopping" signs on the east side of Estero Road during specific school hours.
- The existing red curbing would remain, with staff committing to enforcement and education rather than immediate citations.
- The Mayor and Council emphasized the need for the school to communicate these changes to parents.
- The Council approved the resolution.
Resolution No. 26-24 – Appointment to the Los Angeles Gateway Region Integrated Regional Water Management Joint Powers Authority
- The City Manager recommended replacing the retiring Public Works Director with current Director Marlon Muñoz.
- Senior Administrative Analyst Priscilla Lee was recommended as the alternate board member.
- The Council approved the appointment to the Joint Powers Authority.
Housing Successor Consent Calendar
- The Council considered items regarding its capacity as housing successor.
- The Council approved the items on the calendar.
Closed Session
- The Council reconvened from closed session with nothing to report.
Full summary
Item 5.1: Business Recognition – Brocco Metals
- The City Manager presented a recommendation to recognize Brocco Metals for its 30th anniversary in La Mirada. The company, a metal distributor serving aerospace and defense industries, was acknowledged for its contributions to the local economy. The Council was asked to present a Certificate of Appreciation and two tickets to the La Mirada Theater for the Performing Arts. No formal motion or vote was recorded in the transcript for this specific recognition item; the presentation proceeded directly to the next item.
Item 5.2: Introduction of Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Captain Omar Camacho
- The City Manager introduced Captain Omar Camacho, the new captain of the Norwalk Sheriff’s Station, which serves La Mirada. His background, including previous roles in Homicide, Internal Affairs, and Narcotics, was outlined. The recommendation was to welcome Captain Camacho and present him with two tickets to the La Mirada Theater for the Performing Arts. No formal motion or vote was recorded in the transcript for this introduction.
Item 5.3: Introduction of New Full-Time Employees
- The City Manager introduced two new full-time employees: Beatriz Aguilar, promoted to Administrative Assistant in the Administrative Services Department, and Avery Carmona Bugarin, hired as a Maintenance One in the Public Works Department. Their job duties and backgrounds were described. The recommendation was to welcome the employees and provide them with gift certificates and event tickets. No formal motion or vote was recorded in the transcript for these introductions.
Item 6.1: Appointment to the La Mirada Community Foundation
- The City Manager recommended the appointment of Edwin Velasquez to the La Mirada Community Foundation for a term ending in May 2027. Velasquez’s background as a resident, realtor, and volunteer was presented. A motion was made and seconded. The item passed with a unanimous vote. Velasquez subsequently took the oath of office.
Item 6.2: City Council Appointments to Various Agencies
- The City Manager deferred to the Mayor to assign Council members to various regional agencies, including the Chamber of Commerce, Gateway COG, SCAG, and the League of California Cities. The Mayor listed the specific delegates and alternates for each agency for Council Members Bean, Ng, Lewis, DeRuiz, and Otero. A motion was made and seconded. The item passed with a unanimous vote.
Public Comment
- One member of the public, Matthew White, spoke regarding the La Mirada Little League Junior Division team’s participation in the World Series, providing game times and encouraging community support. No other public comments were received.
Item 8: Consent Calendar
- The Council considered the Consent Calendar, which included items 8.1 through 8.10. A motion was made and seconded to approve the entire calendar. The item passed with a unanimous vote.
Item 9.1: Resolution No. 26-22 – Amending Administrative Policy 0-02 (Code of Ethical Conduct)
- The City Manager presented Resolution No. 26-22, which amends the Code of Ethical Conduct. Changes included reordering the "Your Mission" provision to the first position, combining sections on mission and conduct, and adding a new section on public communication and social media use. Council Member Bean asked for clarification on implementation timelines for commissions and new member orientations, which staff confirmed would occur within the next month or two and for new members, respectively. Council Member Ng expressed support for the intent while noting the limitations of anticipating all scenarios. Council Member Lewis moved the item, which was seconded. The Mayor commented on the practical impact of the social media provisions on personal behavior. The item passed with a unanimous vote.
Item 9.2: Resolution No. 26-23 – No Stopping Signage at Hutchinson Middle School
- Assistant City Manager Anne Harrickson presented a report on traffic circulation at Hutchinson Middle School. Following a six-month review, staff recommended installing "No Stopping" signs on the east side of Estero Road from Bora Drive north to 60 feet south of the parking lot entrance, effective during school drop-off and dismissal times (7:00–9:00 AM and 12:30–3:30 PM). The existing red curbing would remain. Staff committed to enforcement and education rather than immediate citations. The Mayor and Council Member Bean emphasized the need for the school to communicate these changes to parents to avoid confusion and conflict. A motion was made and seconded. The item passed with a unanimous vote.
Item 9.3: Resolution No. 26-24 – Appointment to the Los Angeles Gateway Region Integrated Regional Water Management Joint Powers Authority
- The City Manager recommended replacing the retiring Public Works Director Mark Stoll with current Public Works Director Marlon Muñoz as the primary board member, and Senior Administrative Analyst Priscilla Lee as the alternate, for the Los Angeles Gateway Region Integrated Regional Water Management Joint Powers Authority (GWMA). A motion was made and seconded. The item passed with a unanimous vote.
Item 10.1: Housing Successor Consent Calendar
- The Council considered Item 10.1 regarding the City Council acting in its capacity as housing successor. A motion was made and seconded. The item passed with a unanimous vote.
Council Reports and Announcements
- Council Members Bean, Ng, Lewis, DeRuiz, and Otero provided reports and announcements. Topics included congratulations to Brocco Metals, welcome to new staff and Captain Camacho, support for the La Mirada Little League team, appreciation for the National Night Out event, comments on the Chamber of Commerce meetings, praise for the transition of the concert series to Neff Park, and recognition of staff efforts during summer programming. The Mayor thanked staff for their leadership and organization during summer events. The City Attorney had no announcements. The City Manager noted the need for a closed session for two items.
Adjournment
- The Council reconvened from closed session with nothing to report and adjourned the meeting.