MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
LA MIRADA CITY COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 23, 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 Deacon Paul Machuca of Beatitudes of Our Lord Church.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by representatives of the Friends of the La Mirada Library.
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.
APPEARANCES, PRESENTATIONS, AND PROCLAMATIONS
5.1 RECOGNITION OF A FORMER ADVISORY BODY MEMBER
The City Council recognized Desiree Johnson for her years of dedicated service to the community and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented her with an appreciation plaque and two tickets to the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts.
5.2 PROCLAMATION FOR NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH
The City Council proclaimed September 2025 as National Preparedness Month in the City of La Mirada and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented a proclamation to Public Safety Supervisor Mary Cipres.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Jahan Watkins spoke in favor of increasing the salaries for La Mirada Theatre's backstage positions.
Josh Bessom spoke in favor of increasing the salaries for La Mirada Theatre's backstage positions.
Samuel Gunther spoke in favor of increasing the salaries for La Mirada Theatre's backstage positions.
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Stephanie Benitez spoke in favor of increasing the salaries for La Mirada Theatre's backstage positions.
Emily Starke spoke in favor of increasing the salaries for La Mirada Theatre's backstage positions.
Vera Nicole Borden spoke in favor of increasing the salaries for La Mirada Theatre's backstage positions.
Jack Miranda spoke in support of the Meals on Wheels Lou Piltz Spaghetti Dinner fundraising event. He also expressed his support in providing additional funding to Meals on Wheels.
Javier Ruiz spoke in favor of increasing the salaries for La Mirada Theatre's backstage positions
APPOINTMENTS
DESIGNATION OF A VOTING DELEGATE FOR THE LEAGUE OF
CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND EXPO
Councilmember Lewis moved and Councilmember De Ruse seconded to designate Councilmember Michelle Bean to serve as the City of La Mirada's voting delegate at the League of California Cities Annual Conference and Expo.
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:
8.1 APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
The City Council approved the minutes of the regular meeting of September 9, 2025.
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8.2 APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER
The City Council approved the warrant register dated September 9, 2025 in the total amount of $3,435,993.99.
8.3 APPROVAL OF THE MEALS ON WHEELS SPAGHETTI DINNER
FUNDRAISING EVENT AT THE LA MIRADA ACTIVITY CENTER
The City Council approved the use of the La Mirada Activity Center by Meals on Wheels for the Lou Piltz Spaghetti Dinner fundraising event and waived all rental fees associated with the proposed use.
8.4 INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE CITY OF LA MIRADA FOR THE MONTH ENDING AUGUST 2025
The City Council received and filed the City's Investment Report for the month ending August 2025.
8.5 REQUEST TO APPROVE ON-CALL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CONSULTING SERVICES FOR PLANNING, ENVIRONMENTAL, MARKETING
AND GRAPHIC SUPPORT, TRANSPORTATION PLANNING,
ARCHITECTURAL AND LANDSCAPE DESIGN SUPPORT
The City Council accepted the proposals from 4Leaf, Inc., CACS Engineering and Consulting, Chamber Group, Circlepoint, City Advisors, Eyestone Environmental, FCS, Interwest, Kimley Horn, LSA, Michael Baker International, MIG, Placeworks, Psomas, RRM Design Group, Sagecrest Planning and Environmental, Stantec, Veronica Tam and Associates; and authorized the City Manager to execute Professional Services Agreements on behalf of the City; and authorized the City Manager to approve contract rate adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index and not to exceed three percent annually.
8.6 APPROVAL TO RENEW MICROSOFT OFFICE 365 LICENSES
The City Council approved the renewals of the software subscription with SHI International Corporation for the City's Microsoft Office 365 licenses for the next three years and authorized the City Manager to execute the software subscription renewals on behalf of the City.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
Councilmembers Bean, De Ruse, Lewis, Mayor Pro Tem Otero, Mayor Eng
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
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9.1 RESOLUTION NO. 25-20 APPROVING THE LA MIRADA STRATEGIC PLAN 2028
City Manager Boynton introduced the item.
Senior Administrative Analyst Jorge Orozco said at the City Council Retreat meeting held in April, the Council reviewed the priorities and goals of the 2028 Strategic Plan (Plan) and requested it to be presented to the City's commissions for review and input. He said the Plan was reviewed by the Community Services, Planning, and Public Safety and Traffic Commissions during the months of June and July. He said the commissioners' comments and a draft of the 2028 Strategic Plan were discussed by the Council at the Study Session meeting held on August 12.
Senior Administrative Analyst Orozco said following the Council's comments received during the Study Session meeting, several photos were updated, and minor text changes were made throughout the document to strengthen its narrative. He also said additional goals were recently added, which increased the total number of goals to 79. He said the resolution would be amended to include the updated number of goals.
Councilmember Bean moved and Councilmember Lewis seconded to adopt Resolution No. 25-20 approving the amended La Mirada Strategic Plan 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
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 said he would be attending the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority conference. He said during the conference the City of La Mirada would be recognized for the "Company Nurse" program.
13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the City Council adjourned the meeting at 7:28 p.m.
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Leticia Revilla, City Clerk
Attest:
Ed Eng, Mayor