MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
LA MIRADA CITY COUNCIL
JULY 14, 2026 - 6:30 P.M.
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, Calitornia.
2. INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Pastor John Gutierrez of Living Word Christian Center.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Meals on Wheels.
4. 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 James Markman.
5. APPEARANCES, PRESENTATIONS, AND PROCLAMATIONS
5.1 PROCLAMATION FOR PARKS AND RECREATION MONTH
The City Council proclaimed July 2026 as Parks and Recreation Month in the City of La Mirada and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented a proclamation to Community Services Director Oliver Osuna.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pro Tem Otero moved and Councilmember Lewis seconded to approve the following consent calendar items:
7.1 APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
The City Council approved the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of June 23, 2026.
7.2 APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER
The City Council approved the warrant register dated July 14, 2026 in the total amount of $4,431,089.44.
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7.3 MONTHLY TREASURER REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING APRIL 2026 The City Council received and filed the City of La Mirada Monthly Treasurer Report for the period ending April 2026.
7.4 LA MIRADA THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS FOUNDATION AGREEMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27
The City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2026-27 agreement between the City of La Mirada and the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts Foundation and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the
7.5 CITY COUNCIL REQUEST FOR CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE
The City Council approved Councilmember Bean's request to attend the California Contract Cities Association's 2026 Fall Educational Seminar.
7.6 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH DRAW TAP TO PROVIDE
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS (GIS) DEVELOPMENT AND
MANAGEMENT SERVICES
The City Council approved a professional services agreement with Draw TAP for Geographic Information| Systems Management Services, including development and online maintenance of the City's GIS platform, in an amount not to exceed $135,000; and authorized the City Manager to approve additional work, if necessary, to address unforeseen project needs or additional GIS management services in an amount not to exceed ten percent of the authorized contract amount.
7.7 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ATLAS PLANNING
SOLUTIONS TO UPDATE THE CITY'S LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN The City Council approved a professional services agreement with Atlas Planning Solutions in the amount of $77,170 to update the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
7.8 APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT WITH SANDLER PARTNERS/GOTO FOR
A UNIFIED COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM
The City Council authorized the City Manager to execute an agreement with Sandler Partners/Go To for a unified communications system.
7.9 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2026-01, PUBLIC WORKS ADA
CREW RESTROOM REMODEL - FINDING THAT PURSUANT TO THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT OF 1970, THE PROJECT IS 2 Minutes Regular Meeting July 14, 2026
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CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT UNDER SECTION 15301 CLASS 1 (C), AND
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 plans and specifications for Capital Improvement Project No. 2026-01, Public Works ADA Crew Restroom Remodel; and authorized the City Clerk to advertise for sealed bids.
7.10 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT_PROJECT_NO. 2018-01, TELEGRAPH ROAD
PAVEMENT REHABILITATION - LEFFINGWELL ROAD TO IMPERIAL
HIGHWAY AND TRAFFIC SIGNAL UPGRADE AT SPRINGVIEW DRIVE -
FINDING THAT PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT OF 1970, THE PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT UNDER SECTION 15301 CLASS 1(C), AND 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 effect on the environment; approved plans and specifications for Capital Improvement Project No. 2018-01, Telegraph Road Pavement Rehabilitation - Leffingwell Road to Imperial Highway and Traffic Signal Upgrade at Springview Drive; and authorized the City Clerk to advertise for sealed bids.
7.11 EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH D. THOMPSON PROPERTIES, LLC.
The City Council approved the Easement Agreement between the City of La Mirada and D. Thompson Properties, LLC, and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
7.12 NEW TRAFFIC SIGNAL PROJECT AT THE INTERSECTION OF IMPERIAL
HIGHWAY AND BURGESS AVENUE - APPROVAL OF PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS AND APPROVAL OF COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH
THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
The City Council approved the plans and specifications for the new Traffic Signal at the Intersection of Imperial Highway and Burgess Avenue; approved the Cooperative Agreement with the County of Los Angeles; and authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
7.13 NEW TRAFFIC SIGNAL PROJECT AT THE INTERSECTION OF
LEFFINGWELL ROAD AND STAMY ROAD - APPROVAL OF PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS AND APPROVAL OF COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH
THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
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The City Council approved plans and specifications for the new Traffic Signal at the Intersection of Leffingwell Road and Stamy Road; approved the Cooperative Agreement with the County of Los Angeles; 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, De Ruse, Lewis, Mayor Pro Tem Otero, Mayor Eng
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
8.1 RESOLUTION NO. 26-21 APPROVING PARTICIPATION IN THE
LOS ANGELES URBAN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A
COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
City Manager Boynton reported that the Participating City Cooperation Agreement between the City of La Mirada and the Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) outlines legal provisions and requirements for the City to participate in the Urban County CDBG Program. He said it also provides for automatic renewal of participation in successive three-year periods, unless LACDA or the City provide written notice electing not to participate in a new qualification period. He said the City desires to continue to participate in the Los Angeles Urban CDBG Program. He said the current programs include the Home Improvement Program and Senior Services Program. Additionally, the term of the proposed agreement will commence on July 1, 2027 and conclude on June 30, 2030.
Councilmember Bean moved and Councilmember Lewis seconded to adopt Resolution No. 26-21 approving the County of Los Angeles Participating City Cooperation Agreement between the City of La Mirada and the Los Angeles County Development Authority for the time period of July 1, 2027 through June 30, 2030; and authorized the City Manager to execute the contracts and subsequent amendments with the Los Angeles County Development Authority on behalf of 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
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SPECIAL ITEM
9.1 ADMINISTRATION OF THE OATH OF OFFICE
The City Clerk • administered the Oath of Office to recently elected Councilmembers Michelle Velasquez Bean and John Lewis, representing Council Districts 1 and 2, respectively.
9.2 CITY COUNCIL REORGANIZATION
City Clerk Revilla initiated the procedure for reorganization of the City Council.
Councilmember De Ruse moved and Councilmember Lewis seconded to nominate Councilmember Otero to serve as Mayor for the upcoming year.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Bean, De Ruse, Eng, Lewis, Otero
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Councilmember Bean moved and Councilmember Eng seconded to nominate Councilmember De Ruse to serve as Mayor Pro Tem for the upcoming year.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Bean, De Ruse, Eng Lewis, Mayor Otero NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Mayor an Endova, on behalf of Congresswoman Linda Sanchez, recognized outgoing Daniel Andalon, on behalf of Senator Bob Archuleta, recognized outgoing Mayor Ed Eng.
Field Representative Christopher Kent, on behalf of Assemblywoman Blanca Pacheco, recognized outgoing Mayor Ed Eng.
Field Deputy Ivan Sulic of Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn's Office recognized outgoing Mayor Ed Eng.
Cerritos College Board of Trustees Vice President Zurich Lewis recognized outgoing Mayor Ed Eng.
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Rio Hondo College Superintendent/President Dr. Don Moya-Miller recognized outgoing Mayor Ed Eng.
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Operations Lieutenant Juan Sanchez recognized outgoing Mayor Ed Eng.
10. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Members of the City Council reported on meetings and events they attended.
11. CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Attorney Jim Markman congratulated Mayor Anthony Otero for being nominated to serve as Mayor for the upcoming year.
12. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS
City Manager Boynton thanked outgoing Mayor Ed Eng and congratulated incoming Mayor Anthony Otero.
13. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the City Council adjourned the meeting at 7:28 p.m.
Leticia Revilla, City Clerk
Attest:
Anthony A. Otero, Mayor