MINUTES OF THE REGULAR STUDY SESSION MEETING
LA MIRADA CITY COUNCIL
JULY 8, 2025 - 5 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Eng 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, Councilmember Lewis, Mayor Pro Tem Otero, and Mayor Eng responding to roll call.
The following staff members were present: City Manager Jeff Boynton, Assistant City Manager Anne Haraksin, City Clerk Leticia Revilla, and City Attorney James Markman.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments.
4. REVIEW AND DISCUSSION
4.1 INTERVIEW OF A POTENTIAL HISTORICAL PRESERVATION
ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBER
Members of the City Council invited Todd Ashley to provide information on his interest, qualifications, and experience, as they relate to the Historical Preservation Advisory Council.
Members of the City Council asked Mr. Ashley questions related to his potential role on the Historical Preservation Advisory Council. The City Manager said an item regarding his potential appointment would be placed on an upcoming City Council meeting agenda.
4.2 ORAL REPORT ON FIREWORKS ENFORCEMENT
City Manager Boynton introduced the item. Assistant City Manager Anne Sergean OScar rodriguez ere present so gia re Andres Lemus, and Senior Code Enforcement Specialist Lemus provided an update on fireworks enforcement during the Fourth of July holiday. He said five vehicles were deployed consisting of one deputy paired with at least one City staff for officer safety purposes. He said from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. on July 4, 32 calls were received for fireworks violations compared to 46 calls received in 2024. He said 25 administrative citations were issued compared to 42 citations issued in 2024. He said field observations indicated that the number Minutes of the Study Session Meeting
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of individuals celebrating the Fourth of July was lower in most areas compared to 2024. He said calls for service were lower throughout the night and subsided at approximately 9:30 p.m.
Sergeant Rodriguez provided an update on the July 3 Independence Celebration event. He proposed modifications to the special event parking allowed on the north and south sides of Foster Road between Santa Gertrudes Avenue and Lisburn Place on July 3. He recommended not allowing recreational vehicles to park along the street due to a number of safety concerns including vehicle widths, awnings, extension cords, loud music, and other issues.
The City Council asked questions regarding the fireworks enforcement and the proposed modifications to the special event parking. City Council expressed support for the proposed modifications to the special event parking during the July 3 Independence Celebration event. The City Council also expressed its appreciation to the Public Safety Team for their efforts during the July 3 event and Fourth of July holiday.
4.3 PROPOSED REVISIONS TO THE UNIFORM PARKING BAIL SCHEDULE City Manager Boynton introduced the item. Assistant City Manager Anne Haraksin and Public Safety Supervisor Michael Alfonso were present to give a report.
Public Safety Supervisor Alfonso said the City of La Mirada periodically reviews its Uniform Parking Bail Schedule to ensure the fine amounts remain appropriate, comparable with other cities in the region, and reflective of enforcement and administrative costs. He said the current fine amounts were last adjusted in November 2010 through the adoption of Resolution No. 10-42. Since that time, cost increases, legislative updates, and changes in citation processing costs have prompted a review of the fine amounts.
Public Safety Supervisor Alfonso said a survey was conducted comparing the City's current fine amounts with those of nearby cities in Los Angeles County. He said based on the results of the survey, modifications are being recommended to nine parking violation categories that are commonly enforced. He said the proposed modifications are based on a regional comparison and are intended to keep La Mirada's fines consistent with surrounding jurisdictions, while also reflecting increased enforcement and administrative costs.
The City Council discussed the proposed revisions to the Uniform Parking Bail Schedule and requested additional information and options to increase the parking enforcement fee amounts.
5. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
There was no City Manager report.
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the City Council adjourned the meeting at 6:10 p.m.
Leticia Revilla, City Clerk
ATTEST:
Ed Eng, Mayor
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