MINUTES OF THE REGULAR STUDY SESSION MEETING
OF THE LA MIRADA CITY COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 10, 2026 - 5 P.M.
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.
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.
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3. PUBLIC COMMENT
Jack Miranda commented on the State of City event and item 4.1.
4. REVIEW AND DISCUSSION
4.1 2025 ANNUAL CRIME REPORT
City Manager Jeff Boynton introduced the item. Assistant City Manager Anne Haraksin, Service Area Sergeant Oscar Rodriguez, and Sergeant Roman Macias were present to give a report.
Sergeant Rodriguez reported that Part 1 crimes decreased by 13.6 percent marking the lowest total since 2014. He said 95 percent of Part 1 crimes were property crimes. He also said crimes against persons decreased from 43 incidents in 2024 to 39 incidents in 2025. He said there were 163 crimes reported per 10,000 residents in 2025, compared to 189 crimes reported per 10,000 residents in 2024.
Sergeant Rodriguez provided information on the number of homicides, rapes, larceny incidents, burglaries, automobile thefts, robberies, assaults, and arsons. He also provided information on response times and the number of arrests.
Sergeant Rodriguez said maintaining a low crime rate is the City's primary objective, with continued emphasis on preventing property crimes, including thefts, burglaries, and automobile thefts. He said to prevent crimes, Deputies and Public Safety Officers would be visible in residential and commercial areas and continue proactive patrol operations designed to deter criminal behavior and enhance community safety. Additionally, he said the Public Safety Team is committed to delivering high-quality services and would continue to provide community outreach, engagement, and Minutes Regular Meeting February 10, 2026
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The City Council approved the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of January 27, 2026.
7.2 APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER
The City Council approved the warrant register dated February 10, 2026 in the total amount of $682,367.81.
7.3 MONTHLY TREASURER REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING DECEMBER 2025
The City Council received and filed the City of La Mirada Monthly Treasurer Report for the period ending December 2025.
CITY OF LA MIRADA FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS REPORT FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
The City Council received and filed the City's Financial Transactions Report for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
AS-NEEDED TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES - APPROVAL OF
CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 TO AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE ON-CALL
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR W.G. ZIMMERMAN
ENGINEERING, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING CONSULTING
SERVICES
The City Council authorized the City Manager to execute Contract Change Order No. 3 to Amendment No. 2 of the On-Call Professional Services Agreement with W.G. Zimmerman Engineering, Inc., for professional engineering consulting services in the amount of $50,000.
7.6 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2022-03, CITY HALL FOUNTAIN
RENOVATION - ACCEPTANCE OF WORK
The City Council accepted the improvements constructed by MLC Constructors, Inc.; authorized the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder; and authorized the payment of retention monies pursuant to the contract.
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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8. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
8.1 PROPOSAL TO CONTRACT WITH A DRONE SERVICE PROVIDER FOR
FIREWORKS ENFORCEMENT
City Manager Boynton introduced the item.
Assistant City Manager Anne Haraskin said that at the July 13, 2025 Study Session meeting, the City Council expressed interest in exploring the use of drones to assist with the Public Safety's fireworks enforcement efforts. She said staff contacted the City of Carson who contracts with Flying Lion, Inc. to inquire about drone services. She said Flying Lion, Inc. submitted a proposal that includes drone services from June 26 through July 5 at a cost of approximately $23,000. She said Flying Lion, Inc. would set-up the equipment and software, remotely fly the drones for nine days, livestream the flights to staff, and provide a report on the fireworks violations with supporting video documentation.
Flying Lion, Inc. Vice President Steven Katz provided information on his company and gave a presentation on drone services operations for fireworks enforcement.
Members of the City Council asked questions and expressed support in moving forward with using drone services for fireworks enforcement this year.
9. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Members of the City Council reported on meetings and events they attended.
10. CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no City Attorney announcements.
11. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Manager Boynton said the Youth in Government presentations will take place at the February 24 City Council meeting, and he also provided an update on the turf improvements at Behringer Park.
12. ADJOURNMENT
here being no further business to come before the Council, the City Counc djourned the meeting at 7:35 p.m
Leticia Revilla, City Clerk
Attest:
Ed Eng, Mayor
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