MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
LA MIRADA CITY COUNCIL
OCTOBER 14, 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 given by Pastor Jim Clark of Grace Evangelical Free Church.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by representatives of the Youth Council.
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 DOWN SYNDROME AWARENESS MONTH
The City Council proclaimed October 2025 as Down Syndrome Awareness Month in the City of La Mirada and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented a proclamation to Evelyn Acevedo.
5.2 PROCLAMATION FOR RED RIBBON WEEK
The City Council proclaim ed October 27 through October 31 as Red Ribbon Week in the City of La Mirada and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented a proclamation to Public Safety Supervisor Mary Cipres.
5.3 80
th BIRTHDAY RECOGNITION
The City Council recognized Minerva Maghanoy for her 80 th birthday and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented her with a recognition certificate.
5.4 RECOGNITION OF A FORMER ADVISORY BODY MEMBER
The City Council recognized John Grotz for his years of dedicated service to the community and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, present ed him with an appreciation plaque and two tickets to the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts.
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2 6. PUBLIC COMMENT
Landmark Homeowners Association Board Member Ed Guerro expressed his concerns with The Manors Homeowners Association landscape maintenance on Hillsborough Drive.
Matthew Wight expressed his appreciation to Public Safety and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputies for their participation in the Top Soccer inclusive youth soccer program.
7. APPOINTMENTS
7.1 APPOINTMENT TO THE SENIOR COUNCIL
Councilmember Bean moved and Mayor Pro Tem Otero seconded to appoint Margarita Laveaga to the Senior 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
7.2 REAPPOINTMENTS TO THE YOUTH COUNCIL
Councilmember De Ruse moved and Councilmember Lewis seconded to reappoint Lianna Blancoromero, Daniel Morales, Isabelle Alejandre, Madison Souza, Ethan Hall, Katherine Jimenez, and Emma Vanden Dries to the La Mirada Youth Council for a term ending in October 2026.
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 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 23, 2025.
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3 8.2 APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER
The City Council approved the warrant register dated October 14 , 2025 in the total amount of $3,712,754.02.
8.3 MONTHLY TREASURER REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING JULY 2025
The City Council received and filed the City’s Treasurer Report for the month ending July 2025.
8.4 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2025-01, SLURRY SEAL OF VALLEY VIEW AVENUE FROM ROSECRANS AVENUE TO 330 FEET SOUTH OF
ALONDRA BOULEVARD AND NORTHBOUND LANES FROM PARK PLACE TO ARTESIA BOULEVARD – REVIEW OF BIDS AND AWARD OF CONTRACT
The City Council awarded the contract for Capital Improvement Project No. 2025-01, Slurry Seal of Valley View Avenue from Rosecrans Avenue to 330 Feet South of Alondra Boulevard and Northbound Lanes from Park Place to Artesia Boulevard, to Pavement Coatings Co. in the amount of $407,799.00; authorized the City Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the City; authorized the City Manager to approve addendums to the existing on- call engineering contracts for construction inspection and testing services in an amount not to exceed 20 percent of the construction cost; and authorize d the City Manager to approve additional work up to 20 percent of the construction cost.
8.5 APPROVAL OF PHANTOM PROJECTS’ FUNDING REQUEST FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26
The City Council approved Phantom Projects’ Fiscal Year 2025-26 in-kind funding request in the amount of $137,950.
8.6 APPROVAL OF THE LA MIRADA SYMPHONY’S FUNDING REQUEST FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26
The City Council approved the La Mirada Symphony’s Fiscal Year 2025- 26 funding request in the amount of $5,000 for direct funding and an in- kind contribution of $35,000 for a total of $40,000.
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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4 9. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
9.1 RESOLUTION NO. 25-21 APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR TRANSIT AND TRANSPORTATION FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025 -26 AND A BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR FEDERAL 5307 GRANT FUNDS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025- 26 City Manager Boynton introduced the item.
Senior Accountant Judy Quiñonez reported that various transit and transportation funds are available for the administration and operation of the City of La Mirada’s transit system, street and sidewalk improvements, and bicycle and pedestrian projects. She said that to receive the funds, the City Council is required to adopt a resolution approving the application for transit and transportation funds for Fiscal Year 2025-26. She said during Fiscal Year 2025-26, the City of La Mirada will be applying for a total of $4, 439,509 from local, state, and federal agencies . She provided information on the various funding sources and proposed uses.
Senior Accountant Quiñonez also said the City would be submitting a grant application for Section 5307 federal funds to cover the maintenance portion of the MV Transportation dial -a-ride contract. She said t he F ederal Transit Administration funds were not part of the City’s Fiscal Year 2025- 26 budget.
She proposed a budget amendment for this federal grant.
Councilmember Lewis moved and Councilmember De Ruse seconded to adopt Resolution No. 25-21 approving the application for transit and transportation funds for Fiscal Year 2025-26 and a budget amendment for Federal 5307 grant funds for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
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
The City Manager had no report.
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5 At this time, the City Council recessed the City Council meeting at 7:16 p.m. and convened to Closed Session.
13. CLOSED SESSION
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Agency Designated Representatives: Liebert Cassidy Whitmore Attorney Gabriella Kamran, Assistant City Manager Anne Haraksin, and Human Resources Manager Cecilia Benavides
Employee Organization: International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Local 504
No action was taken to report.
14. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the City Council adjourned the meeting at 7:59 p.m. in memory of Ben Ashley.
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Leticia Revilla, City Clerk
Attest:
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Ed Eng, Mayor