MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
LA MIRADA CITY COUNCIL
JUNE 23, 2026 - 6:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
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INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Rabbi Len Muroff of Temple Beth Ohr.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Friends of the La Mirada Theatre.
ROLL CALL
City Council was present with Councilmember Bean, Councilmember De Ruse, Councilmember Lewis, and Mayor Eng responding to roll call. Mayor Pro Tem Otero 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
PRESENTATION OF A COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT AWARD FOR DUNKEL
BROS.
The City Council recognized representatives of Dunkel Bros. and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented them with a Community Spotlight Award.
5.2 RECOGNITION OF SAINT PAUL OF THE CROSS SCHOOL'S FAITH AND
CHEER PROGRAM
The City Council recognized the athletes and coaches of Saint Paul of the Cross School's Faith and Cheer program and presented them with a Certificate of Recognition.
5.3 RECOGNITION OF A FORMER ADVISORY BODY MEMBER
The City Council presented an appreciation plaque and two tickets to the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts to David Morfin for his years of dedicated service to the community.
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APPOINTMENTS
6.1 APPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Councilmember Lewis moved and Councilmember Bean seconded to appoint Carmen Hernandez to the Planning Commission for a term expiring in June 2030.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Bean, De Ruse, Lewis, Mayor Eng
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Otero
ABSTAIN: None
6.2 APPOINTMENTS TO ADVISORY BODIES
Councilmember Bean moved and Councilmember Lewis seconded to reappoint Erin Berry and Rebecca Cline to the Community Services Commission for terms expiring in June 2030; reappoint Lee Olsen to the Planning Commission for term expiring in June 2030; and reappoint Ellen Peters and Moses Covarrubias to the Public Safety and Traffic Commission for terms expiring in June 2030.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Bean, De Ruse, Lewis, Mayor Eng
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Otero
ABSTAIN: None
PUBLIC COMMENT
Jack Miranda commented on upcoming community events.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Lewis moved and Gouncilmember Bean 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 June 9, 2026 and the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of June 9, 2026.
8.2 APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER
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8.2 APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER
The City Council approved the warrant register dated June 23, 2026 in the total amount of $2, 109,404.48.
8.3 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING
ARTS FOUNDATION
The City Council received and filed the Annual Report of the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts Foundation.
INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE CITY OF LA MIRADA FOR THE MONTH ENDING MAY 2026
The City Council received and filed the City's Investment Report for the month ending May 2026.
8.5 MONTHLY TREASURER REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING MARCH 2026 The City Council received and filed the City of La Mirada Monthly Treasurer Report for the period ending March 2026.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2025-06, NEIGHBORHOOD
SLURRY SEAL AREA 7 - APPROVAL OF CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER
NO. 1
The City Council authorized the City Manager to execute Contract Change Order No. 1 for Capital Improvement Project No. 2025-06, Neighborhood Slurry Seal Area 7, in the amount of $229,424.30.
8.7 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2020-04, TELEGRAPH ROAD AT
WICKER DRIVE/HUTCHINS DRIVE NEW TRAFFIC SIGNAL - FINDING THAT
PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT OF 1970, THE PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT UNDER SECTION 15301 CLASS 1 (C), APPROVAL OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AND
APPROVAL OF COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF
LOS ANGELES
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 effect on the environment; approved plans and specifications for Capital Improvement Project No. 2020-04, Telegraph Road at Wicker Drive/Hutchins Drive New Traffic Signal; approved the Cooperative Agreement with the County of Los Angeles and authorized the Mayor to execute the agreement on behalf of the City; and authorized the City Clerk to advertise for sealed bids.
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8.8 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH AMERINAT
The City Council approved an agreement with AmeriNat for escrow and loan services and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Bean, Lewis, Mayor Eng
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Otero
ABSTAIN: Councilmember De Ruse
Councilmember De Ruse abstained from Item No. 8.1.
9. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
9.1 RESOLUTION NO. 26-21 APPROVING PARTICIPATION IN THE
LOS ANGELES URBAN COUNTY PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING
ALLOCATION PROGRAM
This item has been postponed to an upcoming City Council meeting.
10. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Members of the City Council reported on meetings and events they attended.
11. CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no City Attorney announcements.
12. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Manager Boynton said the Independence Celebration event is scheduled for Friday, July 3 at La Mirada Regional Park. He said the event begins at 4 p.m. and will reature tood vendors, live music, a patriotic program, and a fireworks display.
At this time, the City Council recessed the City Council meeting at 7:10 p.m. and convened to Closed Session.
13. CLOSED SESSION
13.1 CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957 - PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: CITY ATTORNEY No action to report was taken.
14. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the City Council adjourned the meeting at 7:22 p.m.
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Leticia Revilla, City Clerk
Attest:
Ed Eng, Mayor