La Mirada, California
Recent meetings
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The La Mirada City Council will vote on adopting Resolution No. 26-21 to participate in the Los Angeles Urban County Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program, approving plans and a cooperative agreement for a new traffic signal at Telegraph Road and Wicker Drive/Hutchins Drive, and approving a $2,109,440.48 warrant register. Consent items include a $229,424.30 change order for Neighborhood Slurry Seal Area 7 and a professional services agreement with AmeriNat for escrow and loan services. Appointments to the Planning Commission and advisory bodies are also on the agenda. The council will hold a closed session to evaluate the City Attorney's performance.
- Resolution No. 26-21 approving participation in the Los Angeles Urban County Permanent Local Housing Allocation Program
- Capital Improvement Project No. 2020-04: new traffic signal at Telegraph Road and Wicker Drive/Hutchins Drive, with CEQA exemption and cooperative agreement with Los Angeles County
- Warrant register for June 23, 2026 totaling $2,109,440.48
- Contract Change Order No. 1 for Neighborhood Slurry Seal Area 7 in the amount of $229,424.30
- Appointments: Carmen Hernandez to Planning Commission; reappointments of Erin Berry and Rebecca Cline to Community Services Commission, Lee Olsen to Planning Commission, and Ellen Peters and Moses Covarrubias to Public Safety Commission
STUDY SESSION MEETING
The La Mirada City Council will hold a study session on June 9, 2026, to review and discuss two items: an update on the Energy Conservation and Infrastructure Renewal Program and the 2026 summer programs and events offered by the Community Services Department. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only.
- Review of Energy Conservation and Infrastructure Renewal Program – energy usage and savings update
- Discussion of 2026 summer programs and events by the Community Services Department
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The City Council will conduct two public hearings: to adopt the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget (Resolution 26-18) and to approve a rate adjustment for refuse service effective July 1, 2026 (Resolution 26-17). The consent calendar includes approval of a $2,512,609.87 warrant register, a $223,844 contract with MetaSource for scanning services, and capital improvement projects for the Splash! La Mirada pool deck renovation and the La Mirada Theatre cabaret lounge. The Council will also appoint Jessie Flores and Jessica Miller to the Historical Preservation Advisory Council and recognize community members.
- Adoption of FY 2026-27 Budget (Resolution 26-18) via public hearing
- Refuse rate adjustment (Resolution 26-17) effective July 1, 2026, via public hearing
- Professional services agreement with MetaSource for scanning and digital indexing, not to exceed $223,844
- Capital Improvement Project 2022-05: Splash! La Mirada Pool Deck Renovation Phase 1 – approval of plans and bid advertisement
- Contract change order No. 4 for La Mirada Theatre Cabaret Lounge (CIP 2023-03) in amount of $57,546.60
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider a tentative parcel map consolidating two parcels into one at 14602 San Ardo Drive. The consent calendar includes approval of a $2,660,842.69 warrant register, a $130,520 license for Phantom Projects, and two slurry seal contracts totaling over $484,000. The council will also vote on a policy addressing disruption of internet or telephonic services during public meetings and an amendment to employee benefits and salary rates.
- Public hearing on Tentative Parcel Map 85016 to consolidate two parcels into one at 14602 San Ardo Drive (R-1-6000 zone)
- Approval of warrant register for $2,660,842.69
- Award of contract for Capital Improvement Project No. 2025-06, Neighborhood Slurry Seal Area 7, to American Asphalt South, Inc. for $484,426.20
- Non-exclusive license for Phantom Projects for FY 2026-27 in the amount of $130,520
- Adoption of Resolution No. 26-15 establishing a policy on disruption of internet or telephonic services during public meetings
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The La Mirada City Council will consider a consent calendar including a $2.3 million warrant register, a contract for state cost reimbursement services, and funding for the Chamber of Commerce. A resolution to waive bidding and purchase a Chevrolet Silverado 6500HD truck for $110,553.94 will be voted on. The council will also hold a closed session on employee salaries and benefits.
- Approval of warrant register for $2,347,725.67
- Resolution to waive bid and purchase one Chevrolet Silverado 6500HD truck for $110,553.94
- Contract with MGT Impact Solutions, LLC for state mandated cost reimbursement services
- Funding $8,500 to La Mirada Chamber of Commerce for programming
- Contract Change Order No. 3 for New Cabaret Lounge at La Mirada Theatre for $37,773.18
STUDY SESSION MEETING
This study session includes a review and discussion of the Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27. The Council will also discuss Senate Bill 707 and potential modifications to the Ralph M. Brown Act. No formal votes are scheduled; the session is for discussion only.
- Review and discussion of the Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27
- Discussion of Senate Bill 707 and modifications to the Ralph M. Brown Act
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The La Mirada City Council will hold a second reading and vote on Ordinance No. 750 to approve an electronic billboard at 14655 Firestone Boulevard. The consent calendar includes approval of a warrant register totaling $4,827,264.67, a contract for City Hall exterior painting, and agreements for railroad crossing replacement and sales tax consulting.
- Second reading of Ordinance No. 750 for an electronic billboard at 14655 Firestone Boulevard
- Warrant register approved for $4,827,264.67
- Award of contract to AJ Fistes Corporation for City Hall exterior painting, $29,330
- Agreements with BNSF Railway for replacement of railroad crossing surfaces
- Acceptance of Valley View Avenue pavement rehabilitation from Imperial Highway to Rosecrans Avenue
SPECIAL MEETING - CITY COUNCIL RETREAT
This is a special meeting of the La Mirada City Council convened as a retreat. The council will hold a workshop covering a code of ethical conduct review, advisory bodies, SB 707 Brown Act revisions, city priorities and projects, department updates, and a funding request from the Chamber of Commerce. No formal votes or decisions are listed; all items are for discussion only.
- Code of Ethical Conduct & Council Procedures Review
- Advisory Bodies Discussion
- SB 707 Brown Act Revisions Discussion
- Priorities, Projects, and Programs discussion
- Chamber of Commerce Funding Request Discussion
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The City Council will hold a public hearing on the first reading of Ordinance No. 750 to approve a development agreement amendment for a new electronic billboard at 14655 Firestone Boulevard. The consent calendar includes approval of a $2.6 million warrant register, contract change orders for a slurry seal project on Valley View Avenue, and a $160,000 marketing agreement for the La Mirada Theatre. Resolutions authorize purchasing a Chevrolet Silverado truck and $76,610 in battery-powered landscape tools.
- Public hearing on electronic billboard at 14655 Firestone Blvd (Ordinance No. 750)
- $2,605,265.62 warrant register approval
- $48,392.17 in contract change orders for Valley View Avenue slurry seal (CIP 2025-01)
- $160,000 marketing consultant agreement with Table 7 Strategy for La Mirada Theatre
- Resolutions to waive bid and purchase Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD truck and $76,610 in battery-powered landscape tools from Ewing Outdoor Supply
STUDY SESSION MEETING
The La Mirada City Council will discuss proposed adjustments to residential and commercial refuse rates and the implementation of land management software and changes to Building & Safety services. This is a study session, so no votes are expected.
- Proposed residential and commercial refuse rate adjustments
- Land management software implementation and Building & Safety Division changes
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The council will vote on a consent calendar including a $4,048,749.51 warrant register, purchase of two electric trucks for $99,217.70, and several capital improvement contracts. They will also consider adopting a project list for SB-1 road repair funding for fiscal year 2026-27 and give final approval to a speed limit ordinance on certain city streets.
- Award contract for Splash! La Mirada heater replacement to California Waters Development for $578,616
- Authorize purchase of two Chevrolet Silverado EV trucks from Selman Chevrolet for $99,217.70
- Award contract for drone light show for America's 250th Patriotic concert to Open Sky Productions for $31,500
- Adopt Resolution No. 26-10 approving project list for SB-1 road repair funding for FY 2026-27
- Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 749 establishing new speed limits on certain streets
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The La Mirada City Council will consider adopting Resolution 26-09, which would fill the Council Districts 1 and 2 offices by appointment rather than holding the scheduled June 2, 2026 election. This is the only substantive item on the special meeting agenda.
- Resolution 26-09 providing for appointments to Council Districts 1 and 2 offices that were to be elected on June 2, 2026
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The La Mirada City Council will consider adopting an engineering and traffic survey that justifies new speed limits on certain city streets, along with a first reading of an ordinance to amend the municipal code. Other items include approving a $3.4 million warrant register, amending a sound engineering services contract for $35,464, and appointing a new Youth Council member. The council will also adopt resolutions to exchange property tax revenues from an annexation to a county lighting maintenance district.
- Adopt Resolution 26-08 and first reading of Ordinance 749 establishing prima facie speed limits on certain city streets
- Adopt Resolutions 26-06 and 26-07 approving exchange of property tax revenues from annexation of PM 73574 to County Lighting Maintenance District 10045A
- Approve warrant register dated March 10, 2026 in the total amount of $3,407,176.97
- Approve amendment to Sound Engineering Services Agreement with Mark Wood Entertainment, Inc. extending one year for $35,464
- Appoint Sienna Dominguez to the Youth Council for a term ending October 2026
STUDY SESSION MEETING
At this study session, the La Mirada City Council will receive a legislative update from the League of California Cities, review the mid-year budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26, and discuss plans for the 2026 Concerts Under the Stars and Night Market. No votes are scheduled; the meeting is for review and discussion only.
- League of California Cities legislative update presented by Nicholas Cabeza
- Mid-Year Budget Review for Fiscal Year 2025-26
- 2026 Concerts Under the Stars and Night Market discussed
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The La Mirada City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on second reading of Ordinance 748, adopting updated Los Angeles County building codes. The consent calendar includes approval of a $2.9 million warrant register, a $23,797 contract for drone services, and additional funding for the Independence Celebration fireworks display. The Youth in Government Council will discuss proposals for an adaptive awareness campaign and an entrepreneur fair.
- Second reading and adoption of Ordinance 748 adopting 2026 LA County building codes (Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical, Residential, Green Building Standards, Existing Building)
- Consent agenda: warrant register totaling $2,946,398.59
- Agreement with Flying Lion, Inc. for drone services at $23,796.58
- Amendment to fireworks contract adding $4,000 for Independence Celebration
- Youth in Government to review adaptive awareness campaign and entrepreneur fair proposals
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The City Council will consider a proposal to contract with Flying Lion, Inc. for drone services related to fireworks enforcement. The meeting also includes several routine items such as approving the warrant register and recognizing a long-term employee.
- Proclamation of National Black History Month
- Recognition of Manusiu Na’a for 20 years of service
- Approval of $682,367.81 warrant register
- $50,000 change order for W.G. Zimmerman Engineering, Inc.
- Acceptance of City Hall Fountain Renovation work by MLC Constructors, Inc.
STUDY SESSION MEETING
The La Mirada City Council will hold a study session to review and discuss three items: the 2025 Annual Crime Report, proposed activities for the U.S. 250th anniversary, and proposed price scale adjustments for Broadway Series tickets at La Mirada Theatre. No formal votes are scheduled; the session is for discussion only.
- Review and discuss the 2025 Annual Crime Report
- Update on proposed activities for the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Independence
- Proposed price scale adjustments for Broadway Series tickets at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts (two-year vs. three-year implementation)
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The La Mirada City Council will hold a public hearing on proposed FY 2026-27 Community Development Block Grant projects, introduce a new building code ordinance, and vote on final adoption of a commercial/industrial rezone. The council will also adopt resolutions calling a general municipal election on June 2, 2026. Consent items include approval of a $2,448,382.84 warrant register and a contract extension for landscape maintenance services.
- Public hearing on FY 2026-27 Community Development Block Grant projects
- Second reading and adoption of Ordinance 747 approving Zoning Ordinance No. 58 for commercial/industrial rezone
- Introduction of Ordinance No. 748 adopting the 2026 Los Angeles County Building Codes
- Resolutions calling a general municipal election on June 2, 2026, and requesting consolidation with the statewide primary
- Approval of warrant register totaling $2,448,382.84
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
The City Council will hold a public hearing on a General Plan Amendment and Zoning Ordinance Amendment to redesignate approximately 36.9 acres between commercial and industrial zones. Other business includes appointments, approval of a $3.79 million warrant register, a homeless outreach services agreement, a $98,870 environmental consulting contract for Heights Christian Schools expansion, and a union memorandum of understanding.
- Public hearing on General Plan Amendment 2025-01 and Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 58 for the Commercial and Industrial Rezone Project (36.9 acres)
- Approve a professional services agreement with MIG for $98,870 for environmental review of Heights Christian Schools Expansion Project
- Approve an agreement with Lorine Alatorre for homeless outreach services
- Approve warrant register totaling $3,791,279.14
- Appoint Denise Orozco to the La Mirada Community Foundation through May 2027
STUDY SESSION MEETING
The La Mirada City Council will hold a study session to review and discuss three items: an update on the Capital Improvement Program, the performance of True Ticket, Inc. for electronic theatre ticket delivery, and proposed activities for the 250th Anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Independence. No formal votes or public hearings are scheduled; the session is for discussion only.
- Review and discussion of the Capital Improvement Program update
- Update on effectiveness of True Ticket, Inc. for electronic theatre ticket delivery and ticketing security challenges
- Review of proposed activities to commemorate the 250th Anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence