MINUTES OF THE REGULAR STUDY SESSION MEETING
OF THE LA MIRADA CITY COUNCIL
JUNE 9, 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 Lewis, Mayor Pro Tem Otero, and Mayor Eng responding to roll call. Councilmember De Ruse 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
Jack Miranda reported on community events and services offered provided by Helpline Youth Counseling.
REVIEW AND DISCUSSION
4.1 ENERGY CONSERVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE RENEWAL
PROGRAM - ENERGY USAGE AND SAVINGS UPDATE
City Manager Jeff Boynton introduced the item. Project Manager Mark Rounds and Account Executive Ryan Crowell with Climatec were present to give a report.
Project Manager Mark Rounds provided an update to the Energy Conservation and Infrastructure Renewal Program. He said during the past four years, staff has collaborated with Climatec LLC to update aging infrastructure including heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, lighting, building controls, roofing at the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts and Community Gymnasium, and thermal water heating and new pool pumps at Splash! La Mirada Regional Aquatics Center. He said the program also included the installation of renewable energy solutions, including solar carport structures and electric vehicle (EV) charging stations. He said with the project now completed, staff and Climatec representatives were able to review energy consumption across more than a dozen City facilities.
Account Executive Ryan Crowell provided information on the City's energy consumption. He said since 2018, annual electricity consumption exceeded
3.5 million kilowatt hours (kWh) and was trending upward. He said by March 2026, electricity usage had declined to well below 1.6 million kWh as a result of the project. He said in 2022, annual utility expenditures were just Minutes of the Study Session Meeting
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under $1 million. He said as of March 2026, these costs had declined to of electricity, 104,391 therms of natural gas, and $1,057,510 in energy costs.
Members of the City Council discussed the Energy Conservation and Infrastructure Renewal Program and expressed their appreciation to Climatec and staff for implementing the energy conservation program and achieving energy cost savings.
4.2 2026 SUMMER PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
City Manager Boynton introduced the item. Community Services Director Oliver Osuna, Aquatics Supervisor Dustin Balke, and Community Services Coordinator Victoria Santana were present to give a report.
Community Services Director Osuna updated the City Council on the Independence Celebration event. He said approval to launch fireworks at the County of Los Angeles Golf Course is still pending. Staff has contacted County administrative staff to check on the permit status and expects a response later this week.
Aquatics Supervisor Dustin Balke said Buccaneer Bay opened for its 18th season over the Memorial Day weekend, which signals the start of the summer season for all Community Services programs and activities. He said Buccaneer Bay will be open daily through August 16, weekends through September 7, and Saturdays through September 26. He also reported on swim lessons, the free recreational swim program and the Junior Lifeguard program.
Community Services Coordinator Victoria Santana provided information on the summer recreational programs and activities. She said the Neff Summer Day Camp program has begun and would continue through August 7. She said the program offers outdoor games, activities, crafts, water-play, sports, and a weekly excursion. She said the Camp Tiny Tots program also started and offers participants ages 3.5 to 5 years ways to engage through exploration, socialization, active play, and hands-on experiences. She also provided information on the free drop-in recreation program, the older adult activities, the concert series, and the summer mini events. She said many of these activities would be offered in the month of July in conjunction with Parks and Recreation Month.
Members of the City Council discussed the City's summer programs and events and thanked staff for offering a wide range of summer classes, activities, programs, and community events.
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4.3 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
There was no City Manager report.
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