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John A. Mirisch

Councilmember

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Term ending Jul 7, 2026.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
23
Total speaking time
5:10:19
Avg per meeting
13:30
Segments
3317

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Top issues during term (12)(Development)

high↑Jun 2026[19]

Westside Cities Affordable Housing Trust membership

No direct city cost now, but $377,000 in first-year trust administrative costs (8% of the Measure A pot), with cities potentially on the hook for fees if costs exceed the 12.5% cap.

high↓May 2026[13]

100% affordable senior housing at 327-335 South Robertson Boulevard

Roughly $9.6 million to build the parking, $500K-$750K for equipment, and about $200K-$250K a year to operate, if the council proceeds.

medium↓Jan 2026[9]

Louis Vuitton flagship plan-review contract

Up to $161,975, fully offset by LVMH project processing fees — no hit to the General Fund balance.

high↓Mar 2026[5]

City acquisition of 401 South Robertson Boulevard

Purchase price was reduced through negotiation, with the city's $175,500 deposit applied, but unknown remediation costs remain a risk.

high↓Feb 2026[3]

Southeast Neighborhood Engagement and the Gale Property

The city spent about $32 million assembling the land and could add roughly $11 million or more in gap funding per an early pro forma; consultants to review the RFP would cost about $50,000.

high↓Feb 2026[2]

140 South Camden Drive Builder's Remedy denial rescinded per settlement

Terms were set in the settlement agreement; specific fiscal terms were not disclosed at the meeting.

high↓Jun 2026[2]

34-story tower at 8300 Wilshire approved under AB 2011

The city can't charge impact fees for this project until its nexus study is done, which staff expects within a month or two.

medium↓Jun 2026[2]

Affordable Housing Program Administration Cost

$100,000 per year to administer eight units.

high↓May 2026[1]

Lot 12/13 high-rise development opposition

The project itself is private development, but residents fear traffic, infrastructure strain and litigation costs for the city.

high↓Apr 2026[1]

Proposed Civic Center Drive development and loss of diagonal parking

Business owners warn losing the metered parking could shut down small businesses that rely on client visits.

critical↓Jan 2026[1]

9229 Wilshire Boulevard 14-story/26-story Builders Remedy project

The developer says the project will add property tax revenue, but councilmembers questioned whether new residential units pay their full cost in city services.

critical↓Mar 2026[1]

26-story, 200-unit Builder's Remedy tower at 8844 Burton Way

The developer's attorney warned the state could fine the city up to $10 million (about $50,000 per unit) if the project were denied.

Decisions during term (6)

Recorded while Mirisch was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.