MINUTES OF THE REGULAR STUDY SESSION MEETING
LA MIRADA CITY COUNCIL
JANUARY 13, 2026 – 5 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Eng called the meeting to order at 5 p.m. in Conference Room 1, La Mirada City Hall, 13700 La Mirada Boulevard, La Mirada, California.
2. ROLL CALL
The 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 present: City Manager Jeff Boynton , Assistant City Manager Anne Haraksin , City Clerk Leticia Revilla, and City Attorney Craig Fox.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
Jack Miranda commented on upcoming events and City projects.
4. REVIEW AND DISCUSSION
4.1 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM UPDATE
City Manager Boynton introduced the item. Public Works Manager Marlin Munoz and Project Manager Mark Rounds were present to give a report.
Public Works Manager Marlin Munoz said a number of capital projects were completed in the past year, and more are currently under construction or in design and scheduled to begin construction later this year. He said these projects continue the City’s efforts to upgrade and improve aging infrastructure and meet current public works standards.
Project Manager Mark Rounds provided an update on projects recently completed: Creek Park Pedestrian/Vehicle Bridge Replacement; Imperial Highway East of Wicker Drive and Artesia Boulevard Slurry Seal; City Hall Foundation Modifications/Repair; Citywide Storm Drain Catch Basin Capture Devices Installation; Public Works Warehouse Building ADA Entrance Ramp; Santa Gertrudes Avenue Corridor Traffic Signal Upgrades; Neighborhood Street Slurry Seal Area 6; Neighborhood Street Slurry Seal Area 5; La Mirada Boulevard and Rosecrans Avenue Slurry Seal; City Hall Roof Replacement; Theatre Elevator Modernization; and Flooring Replacement at Various Buildings.
Public Works Manager Munoz presented information on several projects that are currently under construction : Energy Conservation and Infrastructure Modernization Project (Clim atec); Valley View Avenue Minutes of the Study Session Meeting
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2 Pavement Rehabilitation from Imperial Highway to Rosecrans Avenue; Behringer Park Irrigation and Turf Renovation; Valley View Avenue Slurry Seal from Rosecrans Avenue to 330 feet south of Alondra Boulevard and northbound lanes from Park Place to Artesia Boulevard; Splash! Emergency Generator System; and City Entrance and Wa yfinding Signs Replacement.
Members of the City Council asked questions regarding the Capital Improvement Program update and expressed their appreciation to staff for completing the high volume of work.
4.2 UPDATE ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF TRUE TICKET S, INC. FOR
ELECTRONIC THEATRE TICKET DELIVERY
City Manager Boynton introduced the item. Theatre Director BT McNicholl and Ticket Services Manager Elizabeth Carlock were present to give a report.
Theatre Director BT Mc Nicholl said t he Theatre implemented the use of True Tickets, Inc. in July 2025. He said True Tickets, Inc. has improved ease of use, as it is a digital ticket and, therefore, eliminates the need for a PDF file. He said e mail deliverability has improved, since the email no longer has an attachment that could get blocked. He said the Theatre could now include a link to the True Tickets, Inc. digital wallet in its pre-show email confirmations, reinforcing how patrons can access their tickets.
Ticket Services Manager Elizabeth Carlock presented information on how True Tickets, Inc. has improved customer service, enhanced security, and supported marketing efforts. She reported that one of the issues Theatre staff experienced was not knowing who was using Theatre tickets that have been sold on third party sites. She said with True Tickets, Inc. the Theatre has gained new insights into identifying the patrons of this former “shadow audience”. She said to date 2,180 tickets have been accepted by patrons after being shared by the original buyer. Additionally, staff will continue to focus on dynamic pricing, reducing the size of the “shadow audience”, and increasing the Theatre’s patron database.
Members of the City Council reviewed and discussed the performance of True Tickets, Inc. and the potential challenges in ticketing security.
4.3 PROPOSED ACTIVITIES TO COMMEMORATE THE 250 TH
ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNITED STATES DECLARATION OF
INDEPENDENCE
City Manager Boynton introduced the item.
Community Services Director Oliver Osuna said that July 4 will mark the 250th anniversary of the Continental Congress’s approval of the Declaration of Minutes of the Study Session Meeting
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3 Independence. He said t he semiquincentennial would be a once in a generation event and communities across the country are planning celebrations to honor the historic occasion. He said at its regular Community Services Commission meetings held on October 1 and November 5, 2025, commissioners discussed ways in which the semiquincentennial could be celebrated in La Mirada.
Community Services Director Oliver Osuna proposed several activities to commemorate the 250th anniversary. He said the Independence Celebration event could be featured as a major component of any semiquincentennial celebration which would include special event logos and stage decorations that incorporate the 250th anniversary. He also proposed a special concert at the Civic Center Plaza near the newly renovated fountain that includes patriotic music performed by the La Mirada Symphony . He also proposed other activities that include a City Traffic Box Art Contest, a poster art contest similar to the Love a Tree Poster Contest , and several neighborhood celebration ideas.
Members of the City Council discussed the proposed ideas to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence and provided input on the proposed celebrations. They also requested this item return for further discussion.
5. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
6. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the City Council adjourned the meeting at 6:29 p.m.
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Leticia Revilla, City Clerk
ATTEST:
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Ed Eng, Mayor