MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
LA MIRADA CITY COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 25, 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.
INVOCATION
The invocation was delivered by Pastor Laura Perez of United Methodist Church of La Mirada.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by representatives of the Kiwanis Club of La Mirada.
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.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Jack Miranda complemented Pastor Laura Perez of the United Methodist Church.
6. APPOINTMENTS
6.1 APPOINTMENTS TO ADVISORY BODIES
Councilmember Bean moved and Councilmember De Ruse seconded to appoint Erin Berry to the Community Services Commission for a term ending in June 2026 and appoint Albert Maldonado to the Public Safety and Traffic Commission for a term ending in June 2028.
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
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember De Ruse moved and Mayor Pro Tem Eng seconded to approve the following consent calendar items:
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7.1 APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
The City Council approved the minutes of the Study Session meeting of February 11, 2025 and the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of February 11, 2025.
7.2 APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER
The City Council approved the warrant register dated February 25, 2025 in the total amount of $2,472,386.97.
INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE CITY OF LA MIRADA FOR THE MONTH ENDING JANUARY 2025
The City Council received and filed the City's Investment Report for the month ending January 2025.
7.4 APPROVAL OF THE NORWALK-LA MIRADA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT'S "LA MIRADA ALL CITY SCHOOLS CONCERT" AT THE LA MIRADA
THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
The City Council approved the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District's "La Mirada All City Schools Concert" at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts and waived the associated fees.
APPROVAL OF THE CLOSURE OF ADELFA DRIVE FOR LA MIRADA HIGH SCHOOL'S EVERY 15 MINUTES PROGRAM
The City Council approved the closure of Adelfa Drive from Foster Road to the southernmost entrance of the south parking lot of La Mirada Regional Park on March 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
APPROVAL OF SENATOR ARCHULETA'S REQUEST TO USE LA MIRADA
THEATRE FOR RECOGNITION OF WOMEN OF THE YEAR IN
COMMEMORATION OF WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH
The City Council approved Senator Bob Archuleta's request to host the 2025 Women of Achievement Awards ceremony at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts and waived the associated fees.
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
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YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
ROLL CALL - YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
Youth in Government City Council was present with Councilmember Ascencio, Councilmember Sahota, Councilmember Souza, Mayor Pro Tem Guloy, and Mayor Alonso responding to roll call.
NEW BUSINESS - YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
9.1 CULTURE FESTIVAL
Youth in Government staff presented information on a proposed Culture Festival.
Youth in Government Mayor Pro Tem Guloy moved and Youth in Government Councilmember Sahoto seconded to support the establishment of a Culture Festival.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Youth in Government Councilmembers Ascencio, Sahoto, Souza, Youth in Government Mayor Pro Tem Guloy, and Youth in
Government Mayor Alonso
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN: None
9.2 LA MIRADA TEEN CENTER
Youth in Government staff presented information on a proposed Teen Center.
Youth in Government Councilmember Ascencio moved and Youth in Government Councilmember Souza seconded to support the establishment of a Teen Center.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Youth in Government Councilmembers Ascencio, Sahoto, Souza, Youth in Government Mayor Pro Tem Guloy, and Youth in
Government Mayor Alonso
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT PRESENTATIONS
Presentations were made by Mayor Lewis, Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District representatives, a representative of La Mirada Ebell Club, and representatives of La Mirada's local, state, and federal elected officials.
CITY COUNCIL
11. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Members of the City Council reported on meetings and events they attended.
12. CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no City Attorney announcements.
13. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no City Manager announcements.
14. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the City Council adjourned the meeting at 7:22 p.m.
Anne Haraksin, City Clerk
Attest:
John Lewis, Mayor
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