MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
LA MIRADA CITY COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 24, 2026 - 6:30 P.M.
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.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Pastor Cate Luehr of United Methodist Church.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by the Youth in Government students.
ROLL CALL
City Council was present with Councilmember Bean, Councilmember De Ruse, Councilmember Lewis, and Mayor Eng responding to roll call. Mayor Pro Tem Otero was absent.
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.
APPEARANCES, PRESENTATIONS, AND PROCLAMATIONS
5.1 PRESENTATION OF A COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT AWARD TO
LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT DEPUTY
FRANK MEDRANO
The City Council recognized Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Deputy Frank Medrano and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented him with a Community Spotlight Award.
6 PUBLIC COMMENT
Kierra Monley spoke about the Helpline Youth Counseling services and programs and encouraged the community to take part in an upcoming "Let's Make a Difference" event that will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
Maria Elena Marquez spoke about the awareness of cybercrimes and expressed her concerns about a recent scholarship scam she experienced.
Brooke Godwin spoke about the recent La Mirada High School protest and expressed her concerns with federal immigration enforcement.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember De Ruse moved and Councilmember Lewis seconded to approve the following consent calendar items:
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7.1 APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
The City Council approved the minutes of the Study Session meeting of February 10, 2026 and the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of February 10, 2026.
7.2 APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER
The City Council approved the warrant register dated February 24, 2026 in the total amount of $2,946,398.59.
7.3 INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE CITY OF LA MIRADA FOR THE MONTH ENDING JANUARY 2026
The City Council received and filed the City's Investment Report for the month ending January 2026.
7.4 AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT FOR THE INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATION
FIREWORKS DISPLAY
The City Council approved additional funding to enhance the fireworks display being produced by Fireworks & Stage FX America for the Independence Celebration event in the amount of $4,000; and authorized the City Manager to execute an amendment to the original agreement with Fireworks & Stage FX America on behalf of the City.
7.5 APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH FLYING LION, INC. FOR DRONE
SERVICES
The City Council approved an agreement with Flying Lion, Inc. for fireworks enforcement drone services in the amount of $23,796.58; authorized the City Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the City; and authorized the City Manager to approve additional work up to 20 percent of the contract cost.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Bean, De Ruse, Lewis, Mayor Eng
NOES: None
ABSENT: ( Mayor Pro Tem Otero
ABSTAIN: None
PUBLIC HEARING
8.1 SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 748 ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2026 LOS ANGELES COUNTY BUILDING CODES Community Development Director Manuel Muñoz said the County of Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved ordinances adopting portions of the 2026 2 Minutes Regular Meeting February 24, 2026
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Los Angeles County Building Codes that went into effect on January 1, 2026. He said the County's Building Codes are amended versions of the State of California Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Residential, Green Building Standards, and Existing Building Codes. He said these codes are updated approximately every three years. He said in order for the County to apply its updated Building Codes on City projects, the City must adopt the County's Codes as City Codes. He said on December 9, 2025, the City Council adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 746-U to ensure timely implementation of the updated building codes. He said the urgency ordinance allowed the City to reference and enforce the 2026 Los Angeles County Building Codes on January 1, thereby ensuring continuity in code enforcement and alignment with County- administered building services. He said the first reading and public hearing of Ordinance No. 748 was introduced at the January 27 City Council meeting.
Mayor Eng opened the Public Hearing. No members of the public spoke on the item. Mayor Eng closed the Public Hearing.
Councilmember Lewis moved and Councilmember Bean seconded to accept for second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 748, adopting by reference Los Angeles County's Building Codes (County Code Titles: 26 - Building Code, 27 - Electrical Code, 28 - Plumbing Code, 29 - Mechanical Code, 30 - Residential Code, 31 - Green Building Standards Code, and 33 - Existing Building Code).
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Bean, De Ruse, Lewis, Mayor Eng
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Otero
ABSTAIN: None
YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
ROLL CALL - YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
Youth in Government City Council was present with Councilmember Coronel, Councilmember Morales, Councilmember Soto, Mayor Pro Tem Blancoromero, and Mayor Saucedo responding to roll call.
10. NEW BUSINESS - YOUTH IN GOVERNMENT
10.1 ADAPTIVE AWARENESS CAMPAIGN
Youth in Government staff presented information on a proposed Adaptive Awareness Campaign.
Youth in Government Mayor Pro Tem Blancoromero moved and Youth in Government Councilmember Morales seconded to consider the proposed Sunflower Club, Rainbow Art Wall Event, and adaptive sports program. 3 Minutes Regular Meeting February 24, 2026
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MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Youth in Government Councilmembers Coronel, Morales, Soto, Youth in Government Mayor Pro Tem Blancoromero, and Youth in Government Mayor Saucedo
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
9.2 LA MIRADA ENTREPRENEUR FAIR
Youth in Government staff presented information on a proposed Entrepreneur Fair.
Youth in Government Councilmember Soto moved and Youth in Government Councilmember Coronel seconded to support the establishment of an Entrepreneur Fair.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Youth in Government Councilmembers Coronel, Morales, Soto, Youth in Government Mayor Pro Tem Blancoromero, and Youth in Government Mayor Saucedo
NOES:
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
There were no City Manager announcements.
13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the City Council adjourned the meeting at 7:42 p.m.
Leticia Revilla, City Clerk
Attest:
Ed Eng, Mayor
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