MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
LA MIRADA CITY COUNCIL
JUNE 9, 2026 – 6:30 P.M.
1. 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.
2. 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 Kiwanis Club of La Mirada.
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 James Markman.
5. APPEARANCES, PRESENTATIONS, AND PROCLAMATIONS
5.1 PRESENTATION OF COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT AWARDS FOR STUDENT ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS –
The City Council recognized Troy Montero and Daniel Morales with Community Spotlight Awards for their athletic achievements.
5.2 EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION FOR YEARS OF SERVICE
The City Council recognized BT McNicholl for his years of service and presented him with a service award pin and a certificate of appreciation.
5.3 INTRODUCTION OF A NEW FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE
The City Council welcomed Jason Daunter and presented him with a $40 gift certificate to Panera Bread restaurant, a voucher for two tickets to the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, and two passes to Splash! La Mirada Regional Aquatics Center.
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Councilmember Bean moved and Councilmember Lewis seconded to appoint Jessie Flores and Jessica Miller to the Historical Preservation Advisory Council for a term ending in June 2027.
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
7. PUBLIC COMMENT
Rick Cline congratulated BT McNicholl on his retirement.
Kim Cruz provided information on upcoming Chamber of Commerce events.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pro Tem Otero moved and Councilmember Lewis seconded to approve the following consent calendar items:
8.1 APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
The City Council approved the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of May 26, 2026.
8.2 APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER
The City Council approve d the warrant register dated June 9, 2026 in the total amount of $2,512,609.87.
8.3 APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
METASOURCE TO PROVIDE SCANNING AND DIGITAL INDEXING
SERVICES
The City Council a warded the contract for scanning and indexing services to Metasource; authorized the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with MetaSource for scanning and digital indexing services in an amount not to exceed $223,844.00; and authorized the City Manager to approve additional work, if necessary, up to 10 percent of the total scanning project cost.
8.4 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2022 -05, SPLASH! LA MIRADA POOL DECK RENOVATION, PHASE 1 - FINDING THAT PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT OF 1970, THE PROJECT IS Minutes Regular Meeting June 9, 2026 La Mirada City Council
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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. 2022 -05, Splash! La Mirada Pool Deck Renovation, Phase 1; and authorized the City Clerk to advertise for sealed bids.
8.5 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2023-03, NEW CABARET LOUNGE AT THE LA MIRADA THEATRE – APPROVAL OF CONTRACT CHANGE
ORDER NO. 4
The City Council authorized the City Manager to execute Contract Change Order No. 4 for Capital Improvement Project No. 2023-03, New Cabaret Lounge at the La Mirada Theatre, in the amount of $57,546.60.
8.6 STATUS UPDATE ON VACANCIES OF FULL -TIME POSITIONS IN COMPLIANCE WITH ASSEMBLY BILL 2561
The City Council received and filed the status update on staff vacancies of full - time positions in compliance with Assembly Bill 2561 for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
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
9. PUBLIC HEARING
9.1 RESOLUTION NO. 26-17 APPROVING A RATE ADJUSTMENT FOR REFUSE
SERVICE AND ESTABLISHING RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL REFUSE
RATES IN THE CITY OF LA MIRADA
Public Works Manager Marlin Munoz reported that on March 16, EDCO submitted a letter requesting an adjustment of its residential and commercial rates. He said last year, the Los Angeles and Orange County regions experienced multiple landfill closures and significant reductions in permitted Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) disposal capacity. He said these extraordinary conditions resulted in substantial increases to disposal fees, prompting EDCO to adjust its residential and commercial rates to account for the rising disposal and importation costs. He said in an effort to reduce the impact on residential and commercial customers, EDCO deferred the annual CPI, fuel, and organics adjustments originally proposed for July 2025 to July 2026. He said EDCO also refrained from applying transportation cost increases and reset the carry -over Minutes Regular Meeting June 9, 2026 La Mirada City Council
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Public Works Manager Munoz said that EDCO is proposing an increase of $1.87 per month for a total of $37.69 for residential accounts. For senior accounts, the proposed adjustment would result in an increase of $1.12 per month for a total of $22.61 . He said f or commercial accounts, a typical three- yard bin serviced once a week would increase $15.10 per month for a total of $281.41. He said that the new rates would become effective July 1.
Mayor Eng opened the Public Hearing.
Jack Miranda spoke in favor of the rate adjustment for refuse service. No member of the public spoke in opposition.
Mayor Eng closed the Public Hearing.
Councilmember Lewis moved and Councilmember Bean seconded to a dopt Resolution No. 26 -17 approving the proposed rate adjustment and establishing residential and commercial refuse rates in the City of La Mirada effective July 1, 2026.
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
9.2 RESOLUTION NO. 26-18 ADOPTING THE PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
Finance Manager Melissa Pascual reported that a t the May 12 Study Session meeting, City staff presented the Proposed Fiscal Year 202 6-27 Budget to the Council. She said t he Proposed Budget for all funds, including transfers, is $102,494,570 for revenues and $110,421,856 for expenditures. She said the Proposed General Fund Budget, without transfers, is $ 57,295,242 for revenues and $ 52,084,314 for expenditures resulting in an operational surplus of $5,210,929. She said including transfers, the General Fund Budget is $58,349,242 for revenues and $ 61,820,508 for expenditures. She said t he projected deficit of $ 3,471,266 is a result of using savings for planned capital improvement projects.
Mayor Eng opened the Public Hearing. No members of the public spoke on the item. Mayor Eng closed the Public Hearing.
Councilmember Bean moved and Mayor Pro Tem Otero seconded to adopt Resolution No. 26-18 approving the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget.
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5 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
10. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
10.1 RESOLUTION NO. 26 -19 ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26
City Manager Boynton reported that s taff has prepared the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Appropriations Limit. He said t he local assessment roll addition of local non- residential new construction for Fiscal Year 2026-27 was -2.11 percent. He said the California Per Capita Personal Income percentage for Fiscal Year 202 6-27 was 4.95 percent. He said the California Per Capita Personal Income percentage was the inflation factor selected for the Appropriations Limit. He said throughout the State of California, there was a decline in the population growth from the prior year. He said the population factor used was the growth of the City, which was -.49 percent, in comparison to -.64 percent for the County. He said the proposed resolution would establish the Appropriations Limit for the next fiscal year. He said the City is well below the Fiscal Year’s Appropriation Limit of $197,523,492 and has only $39,702,567 of appropriations subject to limitations. Although the City’s total revenue is $79,377,972, excluding transfers and the sales tax sharing agreement, only $39,702,567 is supported by tax proceeds subject to the limitation.
Councilmember Lewis moved and Mayor Pro Tem Otero seconded to select the percentage change in the California Per Capita Personal Income as the inflation factor for Fiscal Year 2025-26; select the growth of the Coun ty as the population factor for Fiscal Year 2025- 26; and adopt Resolution No. 2 6-19 establishing an Appropriations Limit for Fiscal Year 2025 -26 pursuant to Article XIIIB of the California Constitution.
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
10.2 RESOLUTION NO. 26-20 REGARDING EMPLOYMENT SALARY RATES FOR
ALL CLASSES OF EMPLOYMENT, AND AMENDING RESOLUTION
NO. 25-11
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6 City Manager Boynton reported that the proposed modifications to salar y rates for all classes of employment were discussed by City Council during a Closed Session meeting on May 12. He said the City Council adopted Resolution No. 25-11 on June 24, 2025, and established employment benefits and salary rates for all classes of employment for Fiscal Years 2025-2027. However, the cost-of- living adjustment for Fiscal Year 2026- 27 was not determined at the time of adoption. Additionally, the current Memorandum of Understanding of represented classifications stipulates for their members to receive the same cost -of-living adjustment issued to all unrepresented employees. He said the proposed resolution incorporates changes to Resolution No. 25-11 to grant a four percent (4%) Cost-of-Living Allowance (COLA) salary adjustment to all full-time and hourly part-time positions for the Fiscal Year 2026 -27. He said t he cost of the four percent COLA for Fiscal Year 2026-27 would be approximately $719,000.
Councilmember Lewis moved and Councilmember Bean seconded to adopt Resolution No. 2 6-20 regarding employment salary rates for all classes of employment and amending Resolution No. 25-11.
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 ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE LA MIRADA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
11. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Lewis moved and Mayor Pro Tem Otero seconded to approve the following consent calendar item:
11.1 APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER
The Successor Agency approved the warrant register dated June 9 , 2026 in the total amount of $8,802.50.
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
12. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Members of the City Council reported on meetings and events they attended.
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There were no City Attorney announcements.
14. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no City Manager announcements.
15. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the City Council adjourned the meeting at 7:29 p.m.
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Leticia Revilla, City Clerk
Attest:
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Ed Eng, Mayor