MINUTES OF THE REGULAR STUDY SESSION MEETING
OF THE LA MIRADA CITY COUNCIL
MAY 12, 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.
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
Jack Miranda reported on community events and the funding requests for social services and the Chamber of Commerce.
4. REVIEW AND DISCUSSION
4.1 PROPOSED BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
City Manager Boynton introduced the item.
Finance Manager Melissa Pascual presented information on the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget. She said the proposed budget reflects the City's strategic focus of providing a safe community and delivering excellent community programs and services, providing quality planning and infrastructure, and strengthening business-friendly efforts. She said General Fund revenues are projected to be $57.3 million and expenditures are projected to be $51.35 million, not including transfer. The reserve for economic uncertainty is projected to be $10.43 million. She said the City's property tax revenue is conservatively projected to be $10.5 million; and sales tax revenue is projected to be $13.5 million, and charges for current services are projected to be $13.99 million. She also provided details on special revenue funds, capital projects, the Equipment Replacement Fund, and Employee Benefits Fund.
Finance Manager Pascual said the City remains committed to its prudent fiscal management practices and conservative approach to revenue forecasting. She said the budget provides City programs at levels expected by the public and sets a robust schedule of capital improvement projects.
She said best efforts would be made to address rising costs and identify efficiencies.
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Members of the City Council asked questions and provided feedback on the proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget. They expressed appreciation to City staff for the preparation and presentation of this year's budget.
4.2 DISCUSSION REGARDING SENATE BILL 707 AND MODIFICATIONS TO THE RALPH M. BROWN ACT
City Manager Boynton introduced the item.
City Clerk Leticia Revilla provided information on Senate Bill 707 and modifications to the Ralph M. Brown Act. She said at the City Council's retreat meeting held on April 17, the City Council received a report summarizing several changes to the Brown Act. She said SB 707 requires the City to comply with additional meeting requirements including providing an opportunity for members of the public to participate via a two-way audiovisual or two-way telephonic platform; taking actions to encourage the public to participate; and approving a policy regarding disruption of internet or telephonic services occurring during meetings. She said SB 707 also expands the teleconferencing provisions of the Brown Act and extends current social media restrictions for Members of the City Council.
City Clerk Revilla also provided details on how the modifications would be implemented for remote public access and participation; removal of disruptive virtual attendees; disruption of internet or telephonic services; language translation and interpretation; extension of social medial restrictions; and teleconferencing options.
Members of the City Council asked questions on the proposed modifications to the Ralph M. Brown Act and expressed support with moving forward with the modifications that are required by Senate Bill 707.
4.3 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
City Manager Boynton said staff was advised that Sheriff Luna issued a directive limiting the use of overtime for regular patrol shifts due to budget constraints. He said this would result in fewer patrol cars in the field and increased response times.
City Manager Boynton also said that the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority requested a letter of support for the Coalition to Protect Community Services in response to the worsening litigious environment that has seen dozens of multi-million dollar judgments awarded against public agencies in recent years, resulting in higher general liability insurance rates. 2 Minutes of the Study Session Meeting
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the City Council adjourned the meeting at 6:04 p.m.
Leticia Revilla, City Clerk
ATTEST:
Ed Eng, Mayor
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