MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
LA MIRADA CITY COUNCIL
MARCH 24, 2026 - 6:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
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INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Pastor Javier Toyos of La Mirada Church of The Nazarene.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by the Historical Preservation Advisory Council.
4. ROLL CALL
City Council was present with Councilmember Bean, Councilmember Lewis, Mayor Pro Tem Otero, and Mayor Eng responding to roll call. Councilmember De Ruse 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 RECOGNITION OF LOVE LA MIRADA'S NEIGHBORHOOD HEROES The City Council recognized Love La Mirada's Neighborhood Heroes and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented Bruce Dixon, Oscar Duarte, Jackie Galindo-Avila, Steven Janes, Chris and Desiree Johnson, Ricky Ostendi, Adriana Spirescu, Greg Stump, and Matt Wight with Certificates of Appreciation and two tickets to the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts. 6 PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Lewis moved and Mayor Pro Tem Otero seconded to approve the following consent calendar items:
7.1 APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
The City Council approved the minutes of the Study Session meeting of March 10, 2026, the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of March 10, 2026, and the minutes of the special City Council meeting of March 17, 2026.
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7.2 APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER
The City Council approved the warrant register dated March 24, 2026 in the total amount of $4,048,749.51.
7.3 INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE CITY OF LA MIRADA FOR THE MONTH ENDING FEBRUARY 2026
The City Council received and filed the City's Investment Report for the month ending February 2026.
7.4 MONTHLY TREASURER REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING JANUARY 2026
The City Council received and filed the City of La Mirada Monthly Treasurer Report for the period ending January 2026.
7.5 AGREEMENT WITH WILDAN FINANCIAL SERVICES TO PROVIDE
DISCLOSURE AND ARBITRAGE SERVICES
The City Council approved an agreement with Wildan Financial Services for disclosure and arbitrage services and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
7.6 CITY COUNCIL REQUEST FOR CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE
The City Council approved Councilmember Bean's request to attend the California Contract Cities Association's 2026 Annual Municipal Seminar.
7.7 AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE PUBLIC WORKS VEHICLES
The City Council authorized the purchase of two Chevrolet Silverado EV 4WD WT trucks from Selman Chevrolet in the amount of $49,608.85 per truck, for a total cost of $99,217.70.
7.8 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2025-04, WINDERMERE AND
GARDENHILL PARKS COMMUNITY BUILDINGS FLOORING
REPLACEMENT AND INTERIOR PAINTING - REVIEW OF BIDS AND AWARD
OF CONTRACT
The City Council awarded the contract for Capital Improvement Project No. 2025-04, Windermere and Gardenhill Parks Community Buildings Flooring Replacement and Interior Painting, to Lawrence W. Rosine Co. in the amount of $64,438; 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 total project construction cost.
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7.9 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2025-05, SPLASH! LA MIRADA
HEATER REPLACEMENT - REVIEW OF BIDS AND AWARD OF CONTRACT The City Council awarded the contract for Capital Improvement Project No. 2025-05, Splash! La Mirada Heater Replacement, to California Waters Development Inc. dba California Waters in the amount of $578,616; authorized the City Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the City; authorized the City Manager to approve amendments to the on-call consulting services agreements for construction support services in an amount not to exceed 20 percent of the construction cost; and authorized the City Manager to approve additional work up to 20 percent of the construction contract cost.
7.10 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2025-06, NEIGHBORHOOD SLURRY SEAL AREA 7 - 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 plans and specifications for Capital Improvement Project No. 2025-06, Neighborhood Slurry Seal Area 7; and authorized the City Clerk to advertise for sealed bids.
7.11 CITY CAMERA SYSTEM UPDATE - AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
The City Council awarded the contract to Exante360 to provide consulting services as required to prepare performance specifications and provide peer review services for the improvements to update and expand the existing camera system infrastructure in the amount of $32,890; authorized the City Manager to execute the contract with Exante360; and authorized the City Manager to approve additional work up to 20 percent of the contract cost.
7.12 DRONE LIGHT SHOW FOR AMERICA'S 250TH PATRIOTIC CONCERT -
AWARD OF CONTRACT
The City Council awarded the contract to Open Sky Productions, LLC to provide a drone light show for America's 250th Patriotic concert in the amount of $31,500; authorized the City Manager to execute the contract with Open Sky Productions, LLC; 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:
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AYES: Councilmembers Bean, Lewis, Mayor Pro Tem Otero, Mayor Eng NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember De Ruse
ABSTAIN: None
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
8.1 RESOLUTION NO. 26-10 ADOPTING A PROJECT LIST FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 FUNDED BY SB-1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017
City Manager Boynton reported that on April 28, 2017, SB-1, the Road Repair and Accountability Act (Act), became law. He said the Act aims to address basic road maintenance, rehabilitation, and critical safety needs on state highways and local streets and roads systems. He said SB-1 increased per gallon fuel excise taxes, diesel fuel sales taxes, and vehicle registration fees and provides for inflationary adjustments to tax rates in future years. He said in order for the City to be eligible to receive SB-1 funds, the City is required to submit the annual proposed project list by July of every year. He said Neighborhood Slurry Seal Area 7 is identified as an eligible project for the Fiscal Year 2025-26 SB-1 allocation. He provided information on the proposed project.
Councilmember Lewis moved and Councilmember Bean seconded to adopt Resolution No. 26-10 adopting a project list for Fiscal Year 2026-27 funded by SB-1 and authorized staff to submit the project list to the California Transportation Commission.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Bean, Lewis, Mayor Pro Tem Otero, Mayor Eng NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember De Ruse
ABSTAIN: None
8.2 SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 749 AMENDING SECTION 10.12.020 OF CHAPTER 10.12 OF TITLE 10 OF THE LA MIRADA
MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS ON
CERTAIN CITY STREETS
Assistant City Manager Haraksin said pursuant to California Vehicle Code (CVC) Sections 22357 and 22358, the City Council establishes, by ordinance, speed limits on streets that are not state highways. Additionally, CVC Section 40802 requires that speed limits on streets where laser and radar equipment are being justified on the basis of an Engineering and Traffic Survey (E&TS) conducted within seven years. She said the last La Mirada Citywide E&TS was completed in 2019. She said pursuant to Section 21400 (b) of the CVC, a local authority is required to round speed limits to the nearest five miles per hour of 4 Minutes Regular Meeting March 24, 2026
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the 85th percentile of the free-flowing traffic. Additionally, pursuant to Section 2B.13 of the CA MUTCD, the posted speed may be reduced by 5 mph from the nearest 5 mph increment of the 85 percentile speed, in compliance with CVC Sections 627 and 22358.5.
Assistant City Manager Haraksin said the proposed Ordinance No. 749 would codify the speed limits and establish the City's interest in ensuring speeds that are reasonable and safe for the streets while facilitating the orderly movement of traffic. She provided information on the proposed six new speed limits. She said at the March 10 meeting, the City Council adopted the Engineering and Traffic Survey justifying the speed limits on certain City streets.
Councilmember Bean moved and Councilmember Mayor Pro Tem Otero seconded to accept for second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 749 amending Section 10.12.020 of Chapter 10.12 of Title 10 of the La Mirada Municipal Code establishing prima facie speed limits on certain City streets, by title only, and waive further reading.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Bean, Lewis, Mayor Pro Tem Otero, Mayor Eng NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember De Ruse
ABSTAIN: None
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 provided an update on the Behringer Park turf project.
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the City Counci adjourned the meeting at 7:04 p.m.
Leticia Revilla, City Clerk
Attest:
Ed Eng, Mayor
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