MINUTES OF THE REGULAR STUDY SESSION MEETING
OF THE LA MIRADA CITY COUNCIL
AUGUST 11, 2026 – 5 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Otero called the meeting to order at 5 :00 p.m. in Council Chambers , La Mirada City Hall, 13700 La Mirada Boulevard, La Mirada, California.
2. ROLL CALL
The 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 present: City Manager Jeff Boynton , Assistant City Manager Anne Haraksin , City Clerk Leticia Revilla, and City Attorney Travis Kaya.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments.
4. REVIEW AND DISCUSSION
4.1 PURCHASING LIMITS FOR NON -PUBLIC PROJECTS AND PUBLIC
PROJECTS
City Manager Boynton introduced the item.
Finance Manager Melissa Pascual provided information on the purchasing limits for non-public projects and public projects. She said the purchasing limits for non -public projects including supplies, equipment, and contract services were updated in November 2003 by Resolution No. 03 -67 and in May 2014 by Resolution No. 14 -10. The purchasing limits for non -public projects pursuant to Resolution No. 14 -10 include Department Head approval up to $2,500, Purchasing Officer approval from $2,501 to $25,000 and City Council approval of $25,001 and greater. She said to keep pace with rising costs, it is recommended the purchasing limits be adjusted for non-public projects. She said the proposed limits are based on the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the May period, annually, since 2014. She said the total CPI change since May 2014 would be approximately 46 percent. She recommended that the open market and informal bidding be increased to $3,500 and $35,000, respectively. She also recommended that the limit for formal bidding be increased for the Public Works Director, City Manager and City Council to $75,000, $220,000, and greater than $220,000, respectively, pursuant to the Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act.
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2 The City Council asked questions regarding the purchasing limits for non-public projects and public projects and expressed support for the proposed increases to the purchasing limits.
4.2 SENIOR PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES
City Manager Boynton introduced the item.
Community Services Supervisor Lisa Montoya said the various programs and activities offered by the City are aimed at providing seniors with recreational and social opportunities that are essential to the older adult population living healthy, active lives, as well as allowing them to remain engaged in the co mmunity. She said t hese activities and programs are offered at various recreation facilities and range in subjects and areas of interest. She said well established collaborative partnerships with local colleges and universities have continued to remain important towards offering free educational classes and programs to the older adult population in La Mirada. She said the Ask the Nurse program, offered in partnership with Biola University, allows seniors to meet one-on-one with student interns enrolled in the university’s nursing program and receive health and wellness screenings and other information.
Community Services Supervisor Montoya said that several other classes, activities, and drop -in programs aimed at older adults are also offered by contract instructors or volunteers. She said c lasses on arts and crafts, dance, quilting, self-defense, chess, bingo, and mahjong are all offered at the Activity Center. She said Country Line Dancing is offered at the Resource Center in the morning twice a week, the Senior Hoops at the Community Gymnasium meets in the mornings three times a week , and staff-led water exercise classes are offered at Splash! throughout the week.
She also provided additional information on workshops and lectures, several mini events, the Community Health Information and Safety Fair, National Older Americans month, senior excursions, and the Southeast Area Social Services Funding Authority’s Café on the Green senior nutrition program held at the Activity Center.
Members of the City Council asked questions about senior programs and activities and offered suggestions to increase participation and improve outreach to seniors. The City Council thanked staff for the information and presentation.
4.3 2028 SUMMER OLYMPICS
City Manager Boynton introduced the item.
Senior Administrative Analyst Jorge Orozco provided in formation on the 2028 Summer Olympics. He said Los Angeles County continues to coordinate regional planning efforts through its 88 for 28 initiative, Minutes of the Study Session Meeting
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3 encouraging all 88 cities to participate in Olympic-related activities. He said quarterly meetings are being held to discuss community act ivities, coordinate transportation and public safety efforts, and prepare cities for the 2028 Games. He said LA28 recently introduced Celebrate Two Eight, a nationwide community activation program that encourages municipalities and community organizations to host free public events during the Olympic Games. He said these events are intended to bring communities together through watch parties and other activities. He said c ities selected to participate would receive planning resources, brand guidelines, and other materials from LA28 to support their events. He proposed event ideas and noted that specific details could be finalized later, after LA28 provides additional guidance and the City could further evaluate operational needs, programming opportunities, and available resources.
Members of the City Council asked questions regarding the 2028 Summer Olympics, expressed support for participating in LA28 ’s Celebrate Two Eight, and provided input on potential event ideas.
4.4 CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
There was no City Manager report.
5. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the City Council adjourned the meeting at 6:05 p.m.
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Leticia Revilla, City Clerk
ATTEST:
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Anthony A. Otero, Mayor