MINUTES OF THE REGULAR STUDY SESSION MEETING
LA MIRADA CITY COUNCIL
JUNE 10, 2025 - 5 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Lewis called the meeting to order at 5 p.m. in Conference Room 1, La Mirada City Hall, 13700 La Mirada Boulevard, La Mirada, California.
ROLL CALL
The City Council was present with Councilmember Bean, Councilmember De Ruse, Mayor Pro Tem Eng, and Mayor Lewis responding to roll call.
Councilmember Otero was absent.
The following staff members were present: City Manager Jeff Boynton, Assistant City Manager/City Clerk Anne Haraksin, and City Attorney Craig Fox.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments.
REVIEW AND DISCUSSION
4.1 INTERVIEW OF A POTENTIAL HISTORICAL PRESERVATION
ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBER
The interview with the potential Historical Preservation Advisory Council Member was not held and will be rescheduled with the applicant.
4.2 ENERGY CONSERVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE RENEWAL
PROGRAM - ENERGY USAGE AND SAVINGS UPDATE
City Manager Jeff Boynton introduced the item. Senior Administrative Analyst Mark Rounds and Business Development Manager Amber Fritsch with Climatec were present to give a report.
Senior Administrative Analyst Mark Rounds provided an update to the Energy Conservation and Infrastructure Renewal Program. He said during the past 36 months, staff has collaborated with Climate LLC to implement the program and update aging infrastructure including heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, lighting, building controls, roofing at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts and Community Gymnasium, and thermal water heating and new pool pumps at Splash! La Mirada Regional Aquatics Center. He said the program also includes the installation of renewable energy solutions, including solar carport structures and electric vehicle (EV) charging stations.
Business Development Manager Amber Fritsch provided information on the City's energy consumption. She said since December 2024 energy Minutes of the Study Session Meeting
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consumption had decreased to 3 million kilowatt hours (kwh) compared to
3.5 million kwh in 2022. She also reported that the City has already achieved a utility cost savings of nearly $500,000 from the projects.
Additionally, she said she would continue to work with staff to analyze and evaluate the City's energy usage and costs as the project concludes later this year.
Members of the City Council reviewed and discussed the Energy Conservation and Infrastructure Renewal Program.
4.3 2025 SUMMER PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
City Manager Boynton introduced the item. Community Services Director Oliver Osuna and Assistant Community Services Director Liza Soto were present to give a report.
Assistant Community Services Director Liza Soto said Buccaneer Bay opened for its 17" season over the Memorial Day weekend, which signals the start of the summer season for all Community Services programs and activities. She said Buccaneer Bay will be open daily through August 17, weekends through September 1, and Saturdays in September. She also reported on swim lessons and the free recreational swim program.
Community Services Director Oliver Osuna provided information on the summer recreational programs and activities. He said the Neff Summer Day Camp program has begun and would continue through August 8. He said the program offers outdoor games, activities, crafts, water-play, sports, and a weekly excursion. He said the Camp Tiny Tots program also started and offers participants ages 3.5 to 5 years ways to engage through exploration, socialization, active play, and hands-on experiences. He also provided information on the free drop-in recreation program at Frontier, Gardenhill, and Windermere Parks.
Community Services Director Osuna also provided information on the upcoming concert series, Stroll in the Park, Independence Celebration and the activities for Parks and Recreation Month in July.
Members of the City Council discussed the City's summer programs and events and expressed appreciation to staff for planning a variety of summer classes, programs, activities and community events.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
There was no City Manager report.
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6. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the City Council adjourned the meeting at 5:47 p.m.
Leticia Revilla, Assistant City Clerk
ATTEST:
Ed Eng, Mayor