MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
LA MIRADA CITY COUNCIL
NOVEMBER 25, 2025 – 6:30 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Eng called the meeting to order at 6:3 0 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 Michael Guerrero of Granada Heights Friends Church.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro Tem Otero.
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 RECOGNITION OF IN-N-OUT BURGER
The City Council recognized In-N-Out Burger for its 30th Anniversary and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented Regional Manager Robert Concepcion and Store Manager Ryan Waldrop with a Certificate of Appreciation and two tickets to the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts.
5.2 INTRODUCTION OF NEW FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES
The City Council welcome d Emma Leon and Christian Maldonado and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented each of them with a $40 gift certificate to Panera Bread restaurant, a voucher for two tickets to the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, and two passes to Splash! La Mirada Regional Aquatics Center.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pro Tem Otero 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 regular City Council meeting of October 28, 2025.
7.2 APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER
The City Council approved the warrant register dated November 25, 2025 in the total amount of $4,779,264.56.
7.3 MONTHLY TREASURER REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING SEPTEMBER 2025
The City Council received and filed the City’s Treasurer Report for the month ending September 2025.
7.4 INVESTEMENT REPORT FOR THE CITY OF LA MIRADA FOR THE MONTH ENDING OCTOBER 2025
The City Council receive d and filed the City’s Investment Report for the period ending October 2025.
7.5 AGREEMENT WITH THE BANK OF MONTREAL (BMO) FOR BANKING
SERVICES
The City Council a pproved an amendment to the Agreement with BMO for an additional five-year term with an option to renew for up to five additional one - year periods and authorize d the City Manager to execute the amendment on behalf of the City.
7.6 APPROVAL OF THE FRIENDS OF THE LA MIRADA LIBRARY BOOK SALE
FUNDRAISING EVENT IN THE ACTIVITY CENTER
The City Council approved the use of the La Mirada Activity Center ’s Multi - Purpose Room for the F riends of the La Mirada Library to host spring and fall book sale fundraiser events , and waived all staffing and rental fees associated with the requested use.
7.7 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2025 -05, SPLASH! POOL
HEATER REPLACEMENT, FINDING THAT PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT OF 1970, THE PROJECT IS
CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT UNDER SECTION 15301 CLASS 1 (C), AND
APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
The City Council found that pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, the project is categorically exempt under Section 15301 Class 1 (c) and would have no significant adverse effect on the environment; approved the Minutes Regular Meeting November 25, 2025 La Mirada City Council
3 plans and specifications for Capital Improvement Project No. 2025 -05, Splash! Pool Heater Replacement and authorized the City Clerk to advertise for sealed bids.
7.8 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2019 -01, CREEK PARK RENOVATION - APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER NO. 5 TO AMENDMENT NO. 6 TO THE ON -CALL PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH RRM DESIGN GROUP
The City Council approved and authorized the City Manager to execute Contract Change Order No. 5 to Amendment No. 6 to the On -Call Professional/Technical Services Agreement with RRM Design Group, in the amount of $391,109.
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. PUBLIC HEARING
8.1 RESOLUTION NO. 25 -22 AMENDING THE SCHEDULE OF PARKING FINES
AND PENALTIES
Public Safety Supervisor Michael Alfonso reported that t he City of La Mirada periodically reviews its Uniform Parking Bail Schedule to ensure the fine amounts are appropriate and consistent with regional practices as required by the California Vehicle Code (CVC). He said t he current fine amounts were last adjusted in November 2010 through the adoption of Resolution No. 10 -42. He said s ince that time, inflation, legislative updates, and changes in citation processing costs have prompted a review of the fine amounts. He said a survey was conducted of 19 cities as well as the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County , and b ased on the results of that survey , a consistent methodology was used to establish proposed parking fine amounts for non - hazardous and hazardous parking violations. Additionally, the proposed updates to the parking fines would help the City maintain consistency with neighboring jurisdictions, enhance public safety, and ensure the Uniform Parking Bail Schedule remains aligned with the relative severity of each violation.
Mayor Eng opened the Public Hearing. No members of the public spoke on the item. Mayor Eng closed the Public Hearing.
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4 Councilmember Lewis moved and Councilmember Bean seconded to adopt Resolution No. 25-22 amending parking fines and penalties.
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. 25-24 APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 84900 TO SUBDIVIDE ONE PARCEL INTO TWO PARCELS AT 14861 IMPERIAL HIGHWAY, WITHIN DISTRICT PA -2B OF THE IMPERIAL HIGHWAY
SPECIFIC PLAN (IHSP) ZONING DISTRICT AND FINDING THE PROJECT
EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) GUIDELINES PURSUANT TO SECTION 15315 OF THE CEQA GUIDELINES
Community Development Director Manuel Muñoz reported on Tentative Parcel Map (TPM) 84900 at 14861 Imperial Highway which was approved by the Planning Commission on March 21, 2024, for the construction and operation of two detached fast -casual restaurant structures with drive -through aisles. He said the improvement plans are being reviewed by the City’s Planning Division and Los Angeles County B uilding and Safety Division. He said this subdivision is not contingent upon the restaurants, and the applicant/property owner wishes to proceed with the subdivision while the restaurant sites are being reviewed.
He said based on the proposed TPM and recommended conditions of approval, staff considers the subdivision to be compatible with the surrounding neighborhood and consistent with applicable standards and guidelines. He said the site contains adequate infrastructure in place, is consistent with the City of La Mirada’s General Plan , and the proposed Project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act.
Mayor Eng opened the Public Hearing. No members of the public spoke on the item. Mayor Eng closed the Public Hearing.
Councilmember Bean moved and Councilmember De Ruse seconded to affirm the CEQA categorical exemption and adopt Resolution No. 25 -24 approving Tentative Parcel Map No. 84900 to subdivide one parcel into two parcels at 14861 Imperial Highway, within District PA -2B of the Imperial Highway Specific Plan Zoning District.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Bean, De Ruse, Lewis, Mayor Pro Tem Otero, Mayor Eng
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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5 ABSTAIN: None
8.3 INTERIM ORDINANCE NO. 745 -U ESTABLISHING A PROHIBITION ON THE
ESTABLISHMENT, IMPLEMENTATION, OR OPERATION (TEMPORARY OR
PERMANENT) OF DISCOUNT STORES AND DECLARING THE URGENCY
THEREOF
Community Development Director Manuel Muñoz reported that t he City has recently observed a notable increase in the establishment of discount stores within La Mirada shopping centers . He said t his increase has raised concerns regarding potential impacts on public health, safety, and welfare, as well as compatibility with the City’s long -term vision for community development. He said that in response to these concerns, the C ity Council adopted Interim Ordinance No. 739 -U establishing a temporary moratorium on the establishment, operation and expansion of discount stores at its regular meeting on December 10, 2024. He said t he ordinance, acting as an interim measure, took immediate effect upon adoption and is set to expire on January 24, 2026. He said the purpose of the ordinance was to p rovide the City with the necessary time to study the impacts of these establishments and develop thoughtful zoning and regulatory policies to ensure alignment with La Mirada’s community standards and development goals.
Mayor Eng opened the Public Hearing.
Jack Miranda commented on the proposed ordinance and spoke about the importance of attracting businesses to the community.
Mayor Eng closed the Public Hearing.
Councilmember Lewis moved and Mayor Pro Tem Otero seconded to adopt Interim Ordinance No. 745 -U prohibiting the establishment, implementation, or operation (temporary or permanent) of discount stores, approving a CEQA exemption, and declaring the urgency thereof, by title only, and waiving further reading.
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 FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 744 ADOPTING ELECTRIC MOBILITY
DEVICE REGULATIONS, AMENDING THE LA MIRADA MUNICIPAL CODE,
AND APPROVING A CEQA EXEMPTION
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6 Assistant City Manager Anne Haraksin provided information on Ordinance No. 744. She said the proposed ordinance would add Chapter 10.27 to the La Mirada Municipal Code to regulate Electric Mobility Devices (EMD). She said EMDs include electric bicycles, electrically motorized boards, and motorized scooters. She provided additional information on the purpose and intent to support the usage of electric mobility devices, the definitions and classifications of an EMD and electric bicycle, the operation of electric mobility devices, the enforcement by a Sheriff Deputy, and the exemptions to restrict people with mobility disabilities using a wheelchair or other power -driven mobility device.
She said if the proposed ordinance is adopted by the City Council , an educational campaign would be developed to advise EMD riders of the new regulations and safe riding practices . She said the i nformation would also be placed in the La Mirada Living and on social media. She said the City would contact school administrators and discuss ways to collaborate and educate students.
Councilmember Bean moved and Councilmember Lewis seconded to introduce for first reading Ordinance No. 744 adopting electric mobility device regulations, amending the La Mirada Municipal Code, and approving a CEQA exemption, by title only, and waive further reading.
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
9.2 RESOLUTION NO. 25 -23 ADOPTING HOURS OF PUBLIC USE OF THE
EXTERIOR AREAS OF CIVIC CENTER FACILITIES
City Manager Jeff Boynton said the proposed resolution would set forth hours of operation for the exterior areas of the Civic Center facilities and supplement existing rules for the use of public facilities. He said for purposes of the Resolution, “Civic Center Facilities” means and includes City Hall, La Mirada Resource Center, La Mirada Community Sheriff’s Station, La Mirada Activity Center, La Mirada Community Gymnasium, and Splash! La Mirada Regional Aquatics Center and all adjoining public property required to be entered in order to access or depart any of the Civic Center Facilities. He said following the adoption of the proposed resolution, signs would be installed in the Civic Center to advise the public. He said the purpose of the resolution is to enhance outside Civic Center facilities and to deter trespassing and vandalism upon City property.
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7 Councilmember Lewis moved and Mayor Pro Tem Otero seconded to adopt Resolution No. 25-23 adopting hours of public use of the exterior areas of Civic Center facilities.
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
9.3 RESOLUTION NO. 25 -25 GRANTING CONSENT AND JURISDICTION TO
THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES IN THE MATTER OF COUNTY LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT 10045 AND COUNTY LIGHTING DISTRICT LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT -1, LA MIRADA ZONE, CITY OF LA MIRADA, APN 8069-019-902
City Manager Boynton said t he City is in receipt of correspondence from the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works indicating the property described as APN 8069-019-902 (14515 Alondra Boulevard) is being processed for transfer of territory from Tax Assessment Zone B to Tax Assessment Zone A within Los Angeles County Lighting Maintenance District 10045, and from La Mirada Zone B to La Mirada Zone A within Los Angeles County Lighting District Landscaping and Lighting Act -1. He said the transfer is necessary to add a streetlight along the Alondra Boulevard frontage.
Councilmember Lewis moved and Councilmember Bean seconded to adopt Resolution No. 25 -25 granting consent and jurisdiction to the County of Los Angeles in the matter of transferring territory from Tax Assessment Zone B to Tax Assessment Zone A within the subject lighting districts.
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
CITY COUNCIL ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE LA MIRADA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember De Ruse moved and Councilmember Lewis seconded to approve the following consent calendar item:
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8 10.1 APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER
The Successor Agency approved the warrant register dated November 25, 2025 in the total amount of $2,000.00.
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
11. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Members of the City Council reported on meetings and events they attended.
12. CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no City Attorney announcements.
13. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS
The City Manager had no report.
At this time, the City Council recessed the City Council meeting at 7:46 p.m. and convened to Closed Session.
14. 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.
15. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the City Council adjourned the meeting at 8:01 p.m.
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Leticia Revilla, City Clerk
Attest:
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Ed Eng, Mayor