MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
LA MIRADA CITY COUNCIL
MAY 26, 2026 - 6:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
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INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Deacon Paul Machuca of Beatitudes of Our Lord Church.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by VFW Post 9148.
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 Craig Fox.
APPEARANCES, PRESENTATIONS, AND PROCLAMATIONS
5.1 PROCLAMATION FOR MILITARY APPRECIATION MONTH
The City Council proclaimed May 2026 as Military Appreciation Month in the City of La Mirada and presented a proclamation to VFW Post 9148 Commander Kurt Urban.
6. APPOINTMENTS
6.1 APPOINTMENT TO THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND TRAFFIC COMMISSION Councilmember Bean moved and Councilmember Lewis seconded to appoint Michelle Lynch to the Public Safety and Traffic Commission for a term ending in June 2028.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Bean, De Ruse, Lewis, Mayor Pro Tem Otero, Mayor Eng
NOES:
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Matthew Wight expressed his appreciation to the City for their efforts in renovating the turf fields at Behringer Park.
Jack Miranda commented on community events and programs.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember De Ruse moved and Mayor Pro Tem Otero seconded to approve the following consent calendar items:
8.1 APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
The City Council approved the minutes of the Study Session meeting of May 12, 2026 and the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of May 12, 2026.
8.2 APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER
The City Council approved the warrant register dated May 26, 2026 in the total amount of $2,660,842.69.
8.3 INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE CITY OF LA MIRADA FOR THE MONTH ENDING APRIL 2026
The City Council received and filed the City's Investment Report for the month ending April 2026.
8.4 WAREHOUSE NON-EXCLUSIVE LICENSE FOR PHANTOM PROJECTS The City Council approved the non-exclusive license for Fiscal Year 2026-27 for Phantom Projects in the amount of $130,520 and authorized the City Manager to execute the license on behalf of the City.
8.5 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2025-01, SLURRY SEAL OF VALLEY VIEW AVENUE FROM ROSECRANS AVENUE TO 330 FEET
SOUTH OF ALONDRA BOULEVARD AND NORTHBOUND LANES FROM
PARK PLACE TO ARTESIA BOULEVARD - ACCEPTANCE OF WORK
The City Council accepted the improvements constructed by Pavement Coatings Co., authorized the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder; and authorized the payment of retention monies pursuant to the contract.
8.6 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2025-06, NEIGHBORHOOD SLURRY SEAL AREA 7 - REVIEW OF BIDS AND AWARD OF CONTRACT 2 Minutes Regular Meeting May 26, 2026
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The City Council awarded the contract for Capital Improvement Project No. 2025-06, Neighborhood Slurry Seal Area 7, to American Asphalt South, Inc. in the amount of $484,426.20, authorized the City Manager to execute the contract on behalf of the City, authorized the City Manager to approve addendums to the existing on-call engineering contracts for construction inspection and testing 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 total construction cost.
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
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
9.1 RESOLUTION NO. 26-14 APPROVAL OF TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP (TPM) NO. 85016 TO CONSOLIDATE TWO PARCELS INTO ONE AT
14602 SAN ARDO DRIVE, WITHIN THE SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT (R-1-6000) AND FINDING THE PROJECT EXEMPT
FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
GUIDELINES PURSUANT TO SECTION 15315, CLASS 15 ("MINOR LAND DIVISIONS") OF THE CEQA GUIDELINES
Assistant Planner Noah Cisneros said that on October 30, 2025, in accordance with Title 20 of the La Mirada Municipal Code (LMMC), a property owner filed an application for a Tentative Parcel Map (TPM) to consolidate two parcels into one parcel at 14602 San Ardo Drive, within the Single-Family Residential (R-1-6000) Zoning District (the "Project"). He said on April 16, 2026, the Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing recommending the City Council approve TPM No. 85016. He said the larger parcel is 10,062 square feet and is developed with an approximately 1,740 square-foot single-family residence. He said the second parcel is 3,120 square feet, undeveloped, and is utilized as a backyard to the larger parcel for a total of 13,002 square feet. While the Project abuts Stage Road, access would only remain from San Ardo Drive.
He said upon review and consideration of the application and plans, staff has determined that the proposed Project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 (CEQA) pursuant to the CEQA Guidelines and would have no significant effect on the environment.
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 adopt Resolution No. 26-14 approving Tentative Parcel Map (TPM) No. 85016 to 3 Minutes Regular Meeting May 26, 2026
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consolidate two parcels into one at 14602 San Ardo Drive, within the Single- Family Residential District (R-1-6000).
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN: None
10. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
10.1 RESOLUTION NO. 26-15 ADOPTING A POLICY ADDRESSING THE
DISRUPTION OF INTERNET OR TELEPHONIC SERVICES DURING PUBLIC
MEETINGS
City Clerk Revilla said that at the Study Session meeting held on May 12, the City Council received a staff report summarizing changes to the Brown Act.
She said SB 707 requires the City to comply with additional meeting requirements to enhance public participation and to adopt a policy establishing procedures for recessing and reconvening a meeting in the event of the disruption of internet or telephonic services. She said prior to July 1, the City Council would be required to adopt a policy regarding how the City will respond to the disruption of internet or telephonic services during City Council and Study Session meetings. She said the proposed resolution will adopt a policy establishing the procedures for recessing and reconvening a meeting in the event of a technology disruption. She said pursuant to the proposed policy, if a disruption occurs that prevents members of the public from attending or participating in the meeting remotely, the presiding Councilmember or City Clerk shall immediately announce the disruption to the public.
Councilmember Bean moved and Mayor Pro Tem Otero seconded to adopt Teleplunic serve aring wingie mei addressing the disruption of internet or 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
10.2 RESOLUTION NO. 26-16 AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 25-11 REGARDING
EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS AND SALARY RATES
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City Manager Boynton said for the past several years, the Theatre Director position has been assigned a salary range that is higher than the rest of the director classifications. He said adjustments were not possible as the position was not vacant, hence salary range changes cannot be made. He said with the impending departure of the incumbent Theatre Director, the City intends to realign the salary range appropriate for the department head position. He said amending Resolution No. 25-11 would align the Theatre Director position with the City's other Department Directors. He said the cost savings in realigning the position would be $22,300 per year, including salary and benefits.
Councilmember De Ruse moved and Councilmember Bean seconded to adopt Resolution No. 26-16 amending Resolution No. 25-11 regarding employment benefits and salary rates for all classes of employment in the City.
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
11. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Members of the City Council reported on meetings and events they attended.
12. CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no City Attorney announcements.
13. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Manager Boynton reported on the America's 250th Celebration and Drone Show event. He said the event will be held on Saturday, June 6 at 6 p.m. at the Civic Center Plaza. He said the event would feature food vendors, live music, a performance by the La Mirada Symphony, and a patriotic drone show.
14. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the City Council adjourned the meeting at 7:18 p.m.
Leticia Revilla, City Clerk
Attest:
Ed Eng, Mayor
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