Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in La Mirada public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
10 issues with low priority
New Electronic Marquee at City Hall
City Hall will get a $125,480 electronic marquee to broadcast city news and events to passersby.
City Hall tree replacement proposal and invasive beetle damage
A local Boy Scout told the council the eucalyptus trees at City Hall are infested with an invasive leaf beetle, messy, and non-native, and proposed replacing them with drought-tolerant western redbuds, Spartan junipers, and a deodar cedar to boost curb appeal and Tree City USA standing.
E-bike safety enforcement study
Mayor Pro Tem De Ruse reported on Chula Vista's new e-bike enforcement ordinance and said La Mirada may follow its progress, noting crash data on e-bikes is still new.
Little League World Series championship celebration
The city honored the Junior League World Series champion All-Stars, capping an undefeated run that ended with a 10-inning win over Asia-Pacific. The victory drew the community together for a parade from Behringer Park to City Hall.
Regional water management representation (GWMA)
La Mirada's seat on the regional water authority board went to new Public Works Director Marlin Munoz, with Priscilla Lee as alternate, after Mark Stowell's retirement.
Cabaret lounge at the La Mirada Theatre nearing completion
A fourth change order worth $57,546.60 was approved for the theatre's new cabaret lounge, which is about 60-65% complete and targeted to open with the Broadway series this fall.
Digitizing city records
MetaSource was hired, for up to $223,844, to scan and digitally index city documents — modernizing record-keeping and public access.
San Ardo Drive lot consolidation
A homeowner will merge two parcels — one with a house, one vacant — into a single 13,002-square-foot lot. No driveway to Stage Road is planned, so neighbors won't see new traffic impacts.
Meeting continuity policy under SB 707
State law now requires cities to plan for tech failures during meetings. If the Zoom or phone line dies, the city must announce it, try for at least an hour to restore service, and then can only continue the meeting by a roll-call vote finding the public interest outweighs remote access.
Theater director salary realignment
With the theater director leaving, the position's pay range drops from 151 to 142 to match other department directors — about $22,000 a year in savings.