MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
LA MIRADA CITY COUNCIL
AUGUST 11, 2026 – 6:30 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Otero called the meeting to order at 6:3 0 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 Ralph Miley of La Mirada Foursquare Church.
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by the La Mirada Athletic Council.
4. ROLL CALL
City Council was present with Councilmember Bean, Councilmember Eng, Councilmember Lewis, Mayor Pro Tem De Ruse, and Mayor Otero 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 Travis Kaya.
5. APPEARANCES, PRESENTATIONS, AND PROCLAMATIONS
5.1 RECOGNITION OF BRALCO METALS
The City Council recognized Bralco Metals and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented Bralco Metals EHS and Fleet Manager C larence Gallimore with a Certificate of Appreciation and two tickets to the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts.
5.2 INTRODUCTION OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF’S CAPTAIN
OMAR CAMACHO
The City Council welcomed Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Captain Omar Camacho and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented him with two tickets to the La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts.
5.3 INTRODUCTION OF NEW FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES
The City Council welcomed Beatriz Aguilar and Averey Carmona-Bugarin and presented them each 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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2 6. APPOINTMENTS
6.1 APPOINTMENT TO THE LA MIRADA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Mayor Pro Tem De Ruse moved and Councilmember Lewis seconded to appoint Edwin Velazquez to the La Mirada Community Foundation for a term ending in May 2027.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Bean, Eng, Lewis, Mayor Pro Tem De Ruse, Mayor Otero
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
6.2 CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS AGENCIES
Mayor Otero made the following appointments of delegates and alternates to the various organizations on which members of the City Council participate:
• California Contract Cities Association
Delegate: Mayor Otero/ Alternate: Councilmember Bean
• Chamber of Commerce
Liaison: Councilmember Lewis/ Alternate: Councilmember Eng • County Sanitation District No. 18
Delegate: Mayor Otero/ Alternate: Mayor Pro Tem De Ruse • Joint Powers Insurance Authority
Delegate: Mayor Otero/ Alternate: Mayor Pro Tem De Ruse • League of California Cities
Delegate: Councilmember Bean/ Alternate: Councilmember Eng • Los Angeles County City Selection Committee
Delegate: Mayor Otero/ Alternate: Mayor Pro Tem De Ruse • Southeast Area Social Services Funding Authority (SASSFA) Delegate: Councilmember Lewis/ Alternate: Mayor Pro Tem De Ruse • Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Delegate: Councilmember Lewis/ Alternate: Councilmember Bean • Gateway Cities Council of Governments (COG)
Delegate: Mayor Otero/ Alternate: Councilmember Lewis • I-5 JPA Consortium Cities
Delegate: Mayor Pro Tem De Ruse/ Alternate: Mayor Otero • City Council/NLMUSD Board Committee
Councilmember Bean and Councilmember Eng
• La Mirada Audit Committee
Councilmember Bean and Councilmember Eng
• La Mirada Athletic Council Appeal Board
Councilmember Bean and Councilmember Lewis
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3 Councilmember Lewis moved and Councilmember Eng seconded to affirm the Mayor’s appointments of delegates and alternates to the various organizations on which members of the City Council participate.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Bean, Eng, Lewis, Mayor Pro Tem De Ruse, Mayor Otero
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
7. PUBLIC COMMENT
La Mirada Athletic Council President Matt Wight announced that the La Mirada Little League’s Junior All Stars team has advanced to the 2026 J unior League Baseball World Series tournament in Taylor, Michigan after winning the West Region championship. He encouraged the community to support the team in achieving this accomplishment.
8. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Eng moved and Councilmember 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 July 14, 2026 and the regular City Council meeting of July 14, 2026.
8.2 APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER
The City Council approved the warrant register dated August 11 , 2026 in the total amount of $7,052,682.68.
8.3 MONTHLY TREASURER REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING MAY 2026
The City Council received and filed the City of La Mirada Monthly Treasurer Report for the period ending May 2026.
8.4 INVESTMENT REPORT FOR THE CITY OF LA MIRADA FOR THE MONTH ENDING JUNE 2026
The City Council received and filed the City’s Investment Report for the month ending June 2026.
8.5 CITY COUNCIL REQUEST FOR CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE
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4 The City Council approved Mayor's Otero request to attend the League of California Cities’ 2026 Annual Conference and Expo.
8.6 APPROVAL FOR USE OF SPLASH! FOR THE LA MIRADA – WHITTIER
CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY RELAY FOR LIFE
FUNDRAISING EVENT
The City Council approved the request for use of Splash! La Mirada Regional Aquatics Center for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life fundraiser event and waive all rental fees with the associated use.
8.7 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2023 -05, LEFFINGWELL ROAD
LANDSCAPE AND MEDIAN IMPROVEMENTS FROM TELEGRAPH ROAD TO STAMY ROAD – 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 Sec tion 15301, Class 1 (c) and would have no significant adverse effect on the environment; approved the plans and specifications for Capital Improvement Project No. 2023-05, Leffingwell Road Landscape and Median Improvements from Telegraph Road to Stamy Road; approved the Cooperative Agreement with the County of Los Angeles; authorized the Mayor to execute the agreement on behalf of the City; and authorized the City Clerk to advertise for sealed bids.
8.8 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2025 -04, WINDE RMERE AND GARDENHILL FLOORING REPLACEMENT AND INTERIOR PAINTING –
ACCEPTANCE OF WORK
The City Council accepted the improvements constructed by Lawrence W.
Rosine Co.; authorized the City Clerk to file a Notice of Completion with the County Recorder; and authorized payment of retention monies pursuant to the contract.
8.9 RELEASE OF BONDS FOR TRACT NUMBER 83540, TOLL WEST COAST, LLC., 15700 IMPERIAL HIGHWAY
The City Council released the bonds for Tract Number 83540 in the amount of $217,800.00 to Toll West Coast, LLC.
8.10 FIRST AMENDMENT TO STRUCTURE LEASE AGREEMENT – NEW
CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC
The City Council approved the First Amendment to the Structure Lease Agreement between the City of La Mirada and New Cingular Wireless PCS, Minutes Regular Meeting August 11, 2026 La Mirada City Council
5 LLC, and authorized the City Manager to execute the amendment to the agreement on behalf of the City.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Bean, Eng, Lewis, Mayor Pro Tem De Ruse, Mayor Otero
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
9. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS
9.1 RESOLUTION NO. 26 -22 AMENDING ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY NO. 0 -02
PERTAINING TO THE CODE OF ETHICAL CONDUCT
City Manager Boynton said at the City Council’s Retreat meeting on April 17, the City Council discussed revisions to the Code of Ethical Conduct. He said the Code of Ethical Conduct that was presented included a change to the placement of the “Your Mission” provision. He said this item has been listed first rather than last, as was suggested at last year’s Retreat meeting . Additionally, the City Council expressed support for combining Sections 1 and 2 related to the Mission and Conduct of Members and for adding a new section to address Public Communication and the Use of Social Media. He said at the Study Session meeting on July 14, the City Council reviewed and discussed a draft version of the Code of Ethical Conduct incorporating these modifications. He said members of the City Council expressed support for combining Sections 1 and 2 related to the Mission and Conduct o f Members and a new section on Public Communication and the Use of Social Media.
Councilmember Lewis moved and Councilmember Eng seconded to adopt Resolution No. 26 -22 amending Administrative Policy No. 0 -02 pertaining to the Code of Ethical Conduct.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Bean, Eng, Lewis, Mayor Pro Tem De Ruse, Mayor Otero
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
9.2 RESOLUTION NO. 26 -23 APPROVING THE INSTALLATION OF “NO STOPPING 7 A.M. TO 9 A.M. AND 12: 30 P.M. TO 3:30 P.M. SCHOOL DAYS ONLY” SIGNAGE ON THE EAST SIDE OF ESTERO ROAD FROM BORA DRIVE NORTH TO 60 FEET SOUTH OF THE HUTCHINSON MIDDLE
SCHOOL PARKING LOT ENTRANCE
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6 Assistant City Manager Anne Haraksin reported that a six-month review of the traffic circulation at Hutchinson Middle School has been completed. She said in May, City staff made three follow -up visits to the school. She said one visit occurred in the morning during school drop -off time, while two visits occurred during school dismissal time. She said d uring the site visits, it was confirmed that the School District installed the recommended Right Turn Only sign at the parking lot exit on Estero Road. She said traffic impacts were experienced on Estero Road especially during school dismissal time. She said parents parked northbound along Estero Road from Bora Drive to the parking lot entrance , resulting in a double -parking condition for vehicles queuing to enter the parking lot. She said to allow vehicles to travel safely in both direc tions on Estero Road and allow for vehicles to queue northbound along Estero Road to enter the parking lot, it was recommended 130 feet of “No Stopping 7 A.M. to 9 A.M. and 12:30 P.M. to 3:30 P.M. School Days Only” signage be installed on the east side of Estero Road from Bora Drive north to 60 feet south of the parking lot entrance. Additionally, the existing 60 feet of red curbing would remain.
Councilmember Bean moved and Councilmember Lewis seconded to adopt Resolution No. 26-23 approving the installation of “No Stopping 7 A.M. to 9 A.M. and 12:30 P.M. to 3:30 P.M. School Days Only” signage on the east side of Estero Road from Bora Drive north to 60 feet south of the Hutchinson Middle School parking lot entrance.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Bean, Eng, Lewis, Mayor Pro Tem De Ruse, Mayor Otero
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
9.3 RESOLUTION NO. 26 -24 APPOINTING A MEMBER AND ALTERNATE TO
THE LOS ANGELES GATEWAY REGION INTEGRATED REGIONAL WATER
MANAGEMENT JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY GOVERNING BOARD
City Manager Boynton said pursuant to the Gateway Region Integrated Regional Water Management Joint Powers Authority (GWMA) Agreement, each City is required to appoint a representative and alternate representative to the governing board for a two -year term. He said currently, former Public Works Director/City Engineer Mark Stowell is the primary board member and Project Manager Mark Rounds is the alternate board member. He said both were appointed by the City Co uncil in October 2023. He said the GWMA Executive Board amended its Bylaws to automatically re -appoint all current board members and alternate board members for successive two -year terms to eliminate the need to renew appointments. He said City Council has the option to change appointees at its discretion or if a member leaves the City. Due to Mr. Stowell’s retirement, it was recommended to change the appointment of the primary board member from former Public Works Director/City Engineer Minutes Regular Meeting August 11, 2026 La Mirada City Council
7 Mark Stowell to current Public Works Director Marlin Munoz. Additionally, Senior Administrative Analyst Priscilla Lee would serve as the alternate.
Councilmember Eng moved and Councilmember Bean seconded to adopt Resolution No. 26 -24 appointing Public Works Director Marlin Munoz as the primary board member and Senior Administrative Analyst Priscilla Lee as the alternate board member representing the City of La Mirada on the Los Angeles Gateway Region Integrated Regional Water Management Joint Powers Authority.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Bean, Eng, Lewis, Mayor Pro Tem De Ruse, Mayor Otero
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
CITY COUNCIL ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE HOUSING SUCCESSOR
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pro Tem De Ruse moved and Councilmember Lewis seconded to approve the following consent calendar item:
10.1 APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER
The Housing Successor approved the warrant register dated August 11, 2026 in the total amount of $3,650.00.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Bean, Eng, Lewis, Mayor Pro Tem De Ruse, Mayor Otero
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
There were no City Manager announcements.
At this time, the City Council recessed the City Council meeting at 7:20 p.m. and convened to Closed Session.
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14.1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION (Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9))
Whittier, et. al. v. Los Angeles County Superior Court, et.al. (referred to as “No Bail” lawsuit)
No action to report was taken.
14.2 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9) – one case involving conflicting theater engagement contracts.
No action to report was taken.
15. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the City Council adjourned the meeting at 7:51 p.m.
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Leticia Revilla, City Clerk
Attest:
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Anthony A. Otero, Mayor