MINUTES OF THE REGULAR STUDY SESSION MEETING
OF THE LA MIRADA CITY COUNCIL
MARCH 10, 2026 - 5 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Eng called the meeting to order at 5:02 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, and Mayor Eng responding to roll call. Mayor Pro Tem Otero was absent.
The following staff members were present: City Manager Jeff Boynton, Assistant City Manager Anne Haraksin, City Clerk Leticia Revilla, and City Attorney James Markman.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments.
REVIEW AND DISCUSSION
4.1 LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
City Manager Boynton introduced the item. League of California Cities Regional Public Affairs Manager Nicholas Cabeza was present to give a report.
Regional Public Affairs Manager Nicholas Cabeza provided an update focusing on Cal Cities' legislative priorities and advocacy efforts. He said Cal Cities' 2025-26 advocacy priorities include protecting and enhancing local revenues and expanding economic development tools; strengthening partnerships with the state to improve public safety; securing investments to prevent and reduce homelessness and increase the supply of affordable housing: and strengthening climate change resiliency and disaster preparedness. He also provided detailed information on legislative engagement, Cal Cities' 2026 sponsored bills, and the Fiscal Year 2026-27 State Budget.
Members of the City Council asked questions and expressed appreciation for the legislative update.
4.2 MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26
City Manager Boynton introduced the item.
Finance Manager Melissa Pascual provided information on the mid-year budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26. She said General Fund revenues are Minutes of the Study Session Meeting
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projected to be $56.56 million, which is a net increase of $2.61 million from the budget. She said property taxes are projected to be $10.25 million and remain the City's most stable revenue source.
Finance Manager Pascual reported that expenditures are projected to be $48.89 million, a net decrease of $521,180 from the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budgeted appropriations largely due to conservative budgeting. She said the City is committed to providing essential services to maintain the City as a safe and well-maintained community. She said it is the City's philosophy to save first and spend second for major projects and unplanned expenditures. She said the City would continue to closely monitor the changing economic conditions and decisions made by the federal, state and county governments that may directly impact the City.
Members of the City Council discussed the Mid-Year Budget Review for Fiscal Year 2025-26 and expressed appreciation to staff for preparing a comprehensive mid-year budget report.
4.3 2026 CONCERTS UNDER THE STARS AND NIGHT MARKET
City Manager Boynton introduced the item.
Community Services Director Oliver Osuna provided an update on the 2026 Concerts Under the Stars and Night Market. He said the City's 2026 summer concert series would commence on June 11 and continue through August 6. He said the upcoming summer series will feature a variety of music genres suitable for the whole family. He said the series kicks-off with a funk and soul band, followed by a wide variety of music including 80's, island fusion, and country. He said the popular Night Market would also return this year to offer attendees a wide variety of specialty foods, drinks, and desserts.
Community Services Director Osuna said since the 1990's, the City and County of Los Angeles have cooperatively hosted City-wide community events such as the Concerts Under the Stars at La Mirada Regional Park.
He said on December 12, 2025, the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation issued a letter to the City notifying staff that the Board of Supervisors had approved new and revised fees for use of La Mirada Regional Park. He said the new fees would be between $3,000 to $5,000 per concert resulting in a payment of up to $35,000 in fees to hold concerts at Regional Park in 2026. He said in 2025, the City paid a total of $3,517 to hold ten events at Regional Park. He said due to the County's increased fees, staff proposed relocating to Neff Park for the 2026 summer concert season. He also said the Community Services Commission was supportive of the move.
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Members of the City Council asked questions and expressed support for moving forward with the proposed relocation to Neff Park for the 2026 summer season.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Boynton said that a Special Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 17 at 6:30 p.m. to adopt a resolution canceling the General Municipal Election and providing the appointments to the City of La Mirada Council Districts 1 and 2 Offices that were to be elected on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the City Council adjourned the meeting at 6:13 p.m.
Leticia Revilla, City Clerk
ATTEST:
Ed Eng, Mayor