MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
LA MIRADA CITY COUNCIL
AUGUST 26, 2025 - 6:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Eng 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 Joe Barsha of La Mirada Christian Church.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by representatives of La Mirada Arts Colony.
4. ROLL CALL
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 also present: City Manager Jeff Boynton, Assistant City Manager Anne Haraksin, City Clerk Leticia Revilla, and City Attorney Craig Fox.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Aidan Kang spoke on the Southeast Academy High School's 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony scheduled to take place on Thursday, September 11 at 8 a.m. at John Glenn High School.
APPOINTMENTS
6.1 APPOINTMENT TO THE COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION
Councilmember Lewis moved and Mayor Pro Tem Otero seconded to appoint Daniel Cabrera to the Community Services Commission for a term ending in June 2028.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Bean, De Ruse, Lewis, Mayor Pro Tem Otero, Mayor Eng
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Lewis moved and Mayor Pro Tem Otero 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 August 12, 2025 and the minutes of the regular meeting of August 12, 2025.
7.2 APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER
The City Council approved the warrant register dated August 26, 2025 in the total amount of $2, 149,941.85
7.3 INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE CITY OF LA MIRADA FOR THE MONTH ENDING JULY 2025
The City Council received and filed the City's Investment Report for the month ending July 2025.
7.4 MONTHLY TREASURER REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING JUNE 2025 The City Council received and filed the City of La Mirada Monthly Treasurer Report for the period ending June 2025.
7.5 CITY COUNCIL REQUEST FOR CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE
The City Council approved Mayor Eng's request to attend the California Contract Cities Association's 2025 Fall Educational Summit.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Bean, De Ruse, Lewis, Mayor Pro Tem Otero, Mayor Eng
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
8.1 RESOLUTION NO. 25-17 WAIVING THE FORMAL BID PROCESS AND
AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE GRAFFITI REMOVAL TRUCK
City Manager Boynton reported that the proposed resolution would waive the formal bid process and allow the purchase of one graffiti removal truck. He said that there is a need to purchase one 2026 Ford Super Duty F-550 truck for the Public Works Department. He said the vehicle would replace the aging 2013 Ford F-450 graffiti removal truck. He said the new truck features an uplift package that includes an airless paint system, paint wells, a heated high- pressure wash system, an arrow board, and hydraulic pumps. These features would improve the efficiency and effectiveness of graffiti removal operations 2 Minutes Regular Meeting August 26, 2025
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throughout the community. He said the new vehicle would be purchased from National Auto Fleet.
Councilmember Lewis moved and Councilmember Bean seconded to adopt Resolution No. 25-17 waiving the formal bid process and authorizing the purchase of one graffiti removal truck.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Bean, De Ruse, Lewis, Mayor Pro Tem Otero, Mayor Eng
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
8.2 RESOLUTION NO. 25-18 APPROVAL OF THE CITY OF LA MIRADA SEWER
SYSTEM MANAGEMENT PLAN (SSMP) UPDATE
City Manager Jeff Boynton reported that Resolution No. 25-18 would approve and update the La Mirada Sewer System Management Plan (SSWP). He said that on May 2, 2006, the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) adopted Order No. 2006-0003 which established Statewide General Waste Discharge Requirements (WDR) for all publicly owned or operated sanitary sewer systems in the State of California. He said the City of La Mirada, along with Los Angeles County Department of Public Works (LACDPW), has prepared an update to the City's SSMP pursuant to the SWRCB's Statewide Sanitary Sewer Systems General Order issued on December 6, 2022. He also said on July 29, 2025, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved the update pursuant to the statewide General Order, and on August 13, 2025, LACDPW finalized the update to La Mirada's SSMP pursuant to the requirements of the SWRCB.
Councilmember Lewis moved and Councilmember Bean seconded to adopt Resolution No. 25-18 approving the updated La Mirada Sewer System Management Plan (SSMP) and authorized the City Manager to certify and submit the updated SSMP to the California Water Resources Control Board and adopt any legally necessary interim updates as may be required.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Bean, De Ruse, Lewis, Mayor Pro Tem Otero, Mayor Eng
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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CITY COUNCIL ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE LA MIRADA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember De Ruse moved and Councilmember Lewis seconded to approve the following consent calendar item:
9.1 APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER
The Successor Agency approved the warrant register dated August 26, 2025 in the total amount of $3,650.00.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Bean, De Ruse, Lewis, Mayor Pro Tem Otero, Mayor Eng
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
10. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Members of the City Council reported on meetings and events they attended.
11. CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no City Attorney announcements.
12. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Manager Boynton reported that a half-acre brush fire occurred last Tuesday evening on the vegetated slope located between Splash! and La Mirada Regional Park. He expressed his appreciation to the Fire Department and City staff for their efforts in responding to the incident.
At this time, the City Council recessed the City Council meeting at 7:06 p.m. and convened to Closed Session.
13. CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Agency Designated Representatives: Liebert Cassidy Whitmore Attorney Millicent Usoro, Assistant City Manager Anne Haraksin, Human Resources Manager Cecilia Benavides
Employee Organization: International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Local 504
No action was taken to report.
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14. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the City Council adjourned the meeting at 7:46 p.m.
Leticia Revilla, City Clerk
Attest:
Ed Eng, Mayor