MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
LA MIRADA CITY COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 – 6:30 P.M.
1. 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.
2. INVOCATION
The invocation was delivered by Pastor Steve Camarillo of Living Faith Assembly of God Church.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by representatives of Love La Mirada.
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 Jim Markman.
5. APPEARANCES, PRESENTATIONS, AND PROCLAMATIONS
5.1 PROCLAMATION FOR RELAY FOR LIFE MONTH
The City Council proclaim ed September as Relay for Life Month in the City of La Mirada and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, present ed a proclamation to Kate Abad.
5.2 PROCLAMATION FOR NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
The City Council proclaim ed September 15 through October 15, 2025 as National Hispanic Heritage Month in the City of La Mirada and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented a proclamation to Frank Graza.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
Jack Miranda commented on immigration enforcement issues.
Ms. Mendoza expressed her concerns with her visit to the La Mirada Library.
7. APPOINTMENTS
7.1 REAPPOINTMENT TO THE HISTORICAL PRESERVATION ADVISORY
COUNCIL
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2 Councilmember Bean moved and Councilmember Lewis seconded to re appoint Rosalie Wiliams to the Historical Preservation Advisory Council for a term ending in June 2027.
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. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember De Ruse moved and Mayor Pro Tem Otero seconded to approve the following consent calendar items:
8.1 APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
The City Council approved the minutes of the regular meeting of August 26 , 2025.
8.2 APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER
The City Council approve d the warrant register dated August 26 , 2025 in the total amount of $2,149,941.85
8.3 APPROVAL OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT FUNDRAISING EVENT IN THE LA MIRADA CIVIC CENTER PARKING LOT –
The City Council approved the use of the La Mirada Civic Center parking lot for the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department to host a fundraiser car show; and waived all fees associated with the requested use.
8.4 FURNISH, INSTALL, REMOVE AND MAINTAIN HOLIDAY DECORATIONS AND LIGHTS – REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE CHRISTMAS LIGHT GUY COMPANY
The City Council approved and authorized the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Services Agreement with The Christmas Light Guy Company in the amount of $62,310.39.
8.5 CITY COUNCIL REQUEST FOR CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE
The City Council approved Councilmember Bean’s request to attend the 2025 League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo.
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3 8.6 EXTENSION OF SOFTWARE LICENSE SUBSCRIPTION WITH CIVICPLUS
FOR RECREATION ACTIVITY MANAGEMENT
The City Council approved the license subscription with CivicPlus for its CivicRec recreation activity management software for 2026 in the amount of $60,063.18 and two one-year license subscription renewals at the rate mutually agreed upon by City staff and CivicPlus.
8.7 AGREEMENT WITH CYBEREASON FOR CYBERSECURITY SERVICES
The City Council approved an agreement with Cybereason for cybersecurity services in the amount of $60,000 and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
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
9. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
9.1 RESOLUTION NO. 25 -19 WAIVING THE FORMAL BID PROCESS AND
AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE RIZON BOX TRUCK
City Manager Boynton reported that at its May 13 regular meeting, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 25- 06 waiving the formal bid process for the purchase of a box truck for Community Services in the amount of $ 136,472.50.
He said that on May 20, the vendor , Electric Vehicle Choice, informed staff that the California Air Resources Board had closed the funding period and that all orders had been put on hold until more funding became available. He said on August 26, the California Air Resources Board announced new funding was available. He said Resolution No. 25-19 would waive the formal bid process and allow the purchase of one vehicle for the Community Services Department from Electric Vehicle Choice. He said t he vehicle would be available under the cooperative purchase provision of the Sourcewell contract.
Councilmember Lewis moved and Mayor Pro Tem Otero seconded to adopt Resolution No. 25-19 waiving the formal bid process and authorizing the purchase of one Rizon Box Truck.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Bean, De Ruse, Lewis, Mayor Pro Tem Otero, Mayor Eng
NOES: None
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4 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
There were no City Manager announcements.
13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the City Council adjourned the meeting at 7:22 p.m. in memory of John Ojeisekhoba.
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Leticia Revilla, City Clerk
Attest:
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Ed Eng, Mayor