MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
LA MIRADA CITY COUNCIL
MAY 12, 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 Lead Pastor David Newman of Neighborhood Life Church.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Scouting America Troop 2019.
Items 4 through 9 were included on the agenda for the Public Financing Authority. At 6:37 p.m., the meeting of the Public Financing Authority adjourned and the meeting of the City Council continued.
10. ROLL CALL
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 also present: City Manager Jeff Boynton, Assistant City Manager Anne Haraksin, City Clerk Leticia Revilla, and City Attorney James Markman.
11. APPEARANCES, PRESENTATIONS, AND PROCLAMATIONS
11.1 PRESENTATION OF AWARDS TO LA MIRADA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
The City Council presented Certificates of Recognition and the Board of Directors of the La Mirada Community Foundation presented scholarship checks to the Bob Jenkins Community Service Scholarship recipients Joy An, Benjamin Cantrell, Ruby Chastine, Annika Hernandez, Daniel Morales, Julissa Romo, and Tatiana Saucedo.
11.2 PROCLAMATION FOR OLDER AMERICANS MONTH
The City Council proclaimed May 2026 as Older Americans Month in the City of La Mirada and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented a proclamation to Dr. Cathy Alvarez.
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11.3 PROCLAMATION FOR ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER
HERITAGE MONTH
The City Council proclaimed May 2026 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in the City of La Mirada and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented a proclamation to Los Angeles County Fire Department Assistant Fire Chief Khoi Dao.
11.4 PROCLAMATION FOR WATER SAFETY MONTH
The City Council proclaimed May 2026 as Water Safety Month in the City of La Mirada and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented a proclamation to Aquatics Supervisor Dustin Balke.
12. PUBLIC COMMENT
Jack Miranda commented on Item Nos. 13.5 and 13.6.
13. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember De Ruse moved and Councilmember Lewis seconded to approve the following consent calendar items:
13.1 APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
The City Council approved the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of April 28, 2026.
13.2 APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER
The City Council approved the warrant register dated May 12, 2026 in the total amount of $2,347,725.67.
13.3 MONTHLY TREASURER REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING FEBRUARY The City Council received and filed the City of La Mirada Monthly Treasurer Report for the period ending February 2026.
13.4 APPROVAL AGREEMENT WITH MGT IMPACT SOLUTIONS, LLC FOR STATE MANDATED COST REIMBURSEMENT SERVICES (SB 90)
The City Council approved a contract with MGT Impact Solutions, LLC and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
13.5 LA MIRADA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FUNDING REQUEST
The City Council approved funding for the La Mirada Chamber of Commerce in the amount of $8,500 to support Chamber programming.
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13.6 ENERGY CONSERVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE RENEWAL PROGRAM - ACCEPTANCE OF WORK
The City Council accepted the improvements constructed by Climatec LLC; authorized the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder; and authorized the payment of the retention amount pursuant to the agreement.
13.7 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2023-03, NEW CABARET LOUNGE
AT THE LA MIRADA THEATRE - APPROVAL OF CONTRACT CHANGE
ORDER NO. 3
The City Council authorized the City Manager to execute Contract Change Order No. 3 for Capital Improvement Project No. 2023-03, New Cabaret Lounge at the La Mirada Theatre, in the amount of $37,773.18.
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
14. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
14.1 RESOLUTION NO. 26-13 WAIVING THE FORMAL BID PROCESS AND
AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE CHEVROLET SILVERADO
6500HD TRUCK WITH A SERVICE BODY UPFIT
City Manager Boynton said the Public Works Department has identified the need to purchase one 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 6500HD truck equipped with a service body upfit. He said the vehicle would replace the aging Ford F700 dump truck, which is approximately 30 years old and has surpassed its useful service life. He said the new vehicle would feature an upfit package that includes a four cubic yard dump body with a subframe hoist and trailer hitch, which would accommodate operational needs including towing the City's Showmobile for community events. He said the new vehicle would be purchased from National Auto Fleet Group using the City's Equipment Replacement Fund, and the cost of the vehicle would be $110,553.94.
Councilmember Lewis moved and Councilmember Bean seconded to adopt Resolution No. 26-13 waiving the formal bid process and authorizing the purchase of one Chevrolet Silverado 6500HD truck with a service body upfit in the amount of $110,553.94.
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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
15. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Members of the City Council reported on meetings and events they attended.
16. CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no City Attorney announcements.
17. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no City Manager announcements.
At this time, the City Council recessed the City Council meeting at 7:25 p.m. and convened to Closed Session.
18. CLOSED SESSION
18.1 CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR REGARDING PUBLIC
EMPLOYEE SALARIES AND BENEFITS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT
CODE SECTION 54957.6 - AGENCY NEGOTIATOR:
JEFF BOYNTON, CITY MANAGER; UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEE: ALL
CITY OF LA MIRADA EMPLOYEES
No action to report was taken.
19. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the City Council adjourned the meeting at 7:49 p.m.
Leticia Revilla, City Clerk
Attest:
Ed Eng, Mayor
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