MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
LA MIRADA CITY COUNCIL
OCTOBER 28, 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 David Newman of Neighborhood Life Church.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by representatives of the Historical Preservation Advisory 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 Craig Fox.
5. APPEARANCES, PRESENTATIONS, AND PROCLAMATIONS
5.1 90
th BIRTHDAY RECOGNITION
The City Council recognized Donna Theeck for her 90th birthday and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented her with a recognition certificate.
5.2 RECOGNITION OF PUBLIC SAFETY POSTER CONTEST WINNERS
The City Council and a representative of the Public Safety and Traffic Commission recognized the winners of the Public Safety Poster Contest and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented them with Certificates of Recognition.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
James Sass expressed his appreciation to the City Council and City staff for their ongoing efforts in providing programs and classes for the community. He said his late mother Helen Sass enjoyed being part of the community for more than 65 years.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember De Ruse moved and Councilmember Lewis seconded to approve the following consent calendar items:
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2 7.1 APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
The City Council approved the minutes of the Study Session meeting of October 14, 202 5 and the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of October 14, 2025.
7.2 APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER
The City Council approved the warrant register dated October 28, 2025 in the total amount of $1,487,598.12.
7.3 MONTHLY TREASURER REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING JULY 2025
The City Council received and filed the City’s Treasurer Report for the month ending August 2025.
7.4 INVESTEMENT REPORT FOR THE CITY OF LA MIRADA FOR THE MONTH ENDING SEPTEMBER 2025
The City Council receive d and filed the City’s Investment Report for the period ending September 2025.
7.5 ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE SERVICES – REVIEW OF PROPOSALS AND
AWARD OF CONTRACT
The City Council a warded the contract for elevator maintenance services to TK Elevator Corporation; authorized the City Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the City; and authorized the City Manager to approve optional contract extensions and additional services up to 20 percent of the total contract cost.
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. NEW BUSINESS
8.1 CONSIDERATION OF FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 83540 TOLL WEST LLC., AND
ACCEPTANCE OF SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT AND
IMPROVEMENT BONDS
City Manager Boynton introduced the item.
Public Works Manager Marlin Munoz said on July 9, 2024, the Council approved Resolution No. 24- 12 approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map Minutes Regular Meeting October 28, 2025 La Mirada City Council
3 (TTM) No. 83540 and found the project to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) guidelines pursuant to Section 14332. He said the Final Parcel Map was reviewed and approved for mathematical accuracy, survey analysis, title information, and compliance with the Subdivision Map Act by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works.
Additionally, the applicant has met all requirements set forth by the City in TTM No. 83540 and provided sufficient security to ensure compliance with pending conditions, it is appropriate that the final map be approved for recording.
Councilmember Lewis moved and Councilmember Bean seconded to authorize the Mayor to sign the Subdivision Improvement Agreement; authorize the City Clerk to accept and hold the bonds, as required in the Subdivision Improvement Agreement; and approve Final Tract Map No. 83540.
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. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
9.1 SPLASH! LA MIRADA REGIONAL AQUATICS CENTER ANNUAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
City Manager Boynton introduced the item.
Community Services Supervisor Dustin Balke said Splash! experienced another positive year and summer season as the aquatics facility continues to remain a popular destination for local families and guests visiting from neighboring communities. He also provided information on Splash! La Mirada Regional Aquatics Center activities, attendance, and revenues for Fiscal Year 202 4-25 and summer 2025. He said during Fiscal Year 2024 -25, approximately 336,394 guests visited Splash!. H e said year -end figures indicate Splash! generated nearly $4. 4 million in revenue, and revenues exceeded direct operational expenses by $865,232.
Community Services Supervisor Balke said that for 18 years, Splash! continues to serve the community’s instructional, competitive, therapeutic, and recreational aquatic s needs. He said i t remains a true community treasure , attracting millions of visitors since its opening. He said staff looks forward to building upon the facility’s success for many years to come.
Members of the City Council asked questions regarding the Splash! La Mirada Regional Aquatics Center’s annual report and expressed appreciation to staff for operating a successful season at Splash!.
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4 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.
At this time, the City Council recessed the City Council meeting at 7: 44 p.m. and convened to Closed Session.
13. CLOSED SESSION
CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
REGARDING CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Agency Negotiator: Jeff Boynton, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: City of La Mirada, ProductsGo, CBRE, Black Market Buildout Property: 14515 Alondra Boulevard
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms
Mayor Eng reported that the agreement between the City of La Mirada and Black Market Buildout was approved.
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 8:22 p.m.
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Leticia Revilla, City Clerk
Attest:
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Ed Eng, Mayor