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## Recent meetings (12)

- [2026-11-10 — La Mirada council to weigh $338,727 housing loan boost, new discount store rules Tuesday](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/meetings/07f66df1-ca09-40e5-81e1-9cc7e70c0bd2): CITY COUNCIL MEETING
- [2026-11-10 — La Mirada to weigh inclusionary housing rules and get the Splash! aquatics center report](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/meetings/a43fbae1-0aa9-47ff-80ad-326d7b2ab93c): STUDY SESSION MEETING
- [2026-10-27 — La Mirada moves to rein in discount stores with new permit rules — and adds rewards for shopping local](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/meetings/41a1194f-8e85-4fcb-9e15-ffe1a069433d): CITY COUNCIL MEETING
- [2026-10-13 — La Mirada preps for a wet El Niño winter and weighs a Shop La Mirada rewards program](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/meetings/a7bdd5e1-a313-48b8-bc85-6bfcfd4f20a9): STUDY SESSION MEETING
- [2026-10-13 — La Mirada honors Public Works Director Marlin Munoz's 30 years of service, plus a local Boy Scout pitches a City Hall tree makeover](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/meetings/01862509-af5c-4f5b-a5d1-f7b3f3b6d725): CITY COUNCIL MEETING
- [2026-09-22 — New traffic signal for Rosecrans & Stanton approved, plus $1.3M Splash! pool deck fix](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/meetings/853c3f56-1f88-4114-ade5-e4cdda62b1c3): CITY COUNCIL MEETING
- [2026-08-25 — La Mirada celebrates Little League World Series champs and OKs $3.25M in city spending](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/meetings/752aa667-c569-4615-9507-eb40a5cbc8f3): CITY COUNCIL MEETING
- [2026-08-11 — Council tightens ethics code and targets school-zone double parking near Hutchinson Middle](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/meetings/c8e69937-ff4c-4052-959e-899105c8c740): CITY COUNCIL MEETING
- [2026-07-14 — Anthony Otero takes over as La Mirada mayor as council honors outgoing Mayor Ed Eng](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/meetings/481e6cb9-3f36-4f18-9e9c-66d286c9957e): CITY COUNCIL MEETING
- [2026-06-09 — La Mirada adopts new budget, raises trash rates — here's what it costs you](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/meetings/fd987ce9-1448-4032-8d53-848e322daa5c): CITY COUNCIL MEETING
- [2026-05-26 — Council names Michelle Lynch to Public Safety Commission, awards $484K slurry seal contract](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/meetings/b5f8fb80-317f-459c-81ed-d95e5a1f134d): CITY COUNCIL MEETING
- [2026-05-12 — New city truck approved, Chamber gets $8,500, and seven students win scholarships](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/meetings/bf8a59bb-c7a5-4a9e-ae72-5e57afdf14f3): CITY COUNCIL MEETING


## Civic issues (37)

- [Discount Store Regulations](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/issues/discount-store-regulations): zoning · priority: high
- [Shop La Mirada Rewards Program](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/issues/shop-la-mirada-rewards-program): business-jobs · priority: medium
- [Neighborhood Slurry Seal Area 7 Completion](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/issues/neighborhood-slurry-seal-area-7-completion): roads · priority: medium
- [Splash! Regional Aquatics Center Operations](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/issues/splash-regional-aquatics-center-operations): parks-rec · priority: medium
- [Inclusionary Housing Ordinance Phase 1](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/issues/inclusionary-housing-ordinance-phase-1): housing · priority: high
- [Winter Storms Preparation Plan](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/issues/winter-storms-preparation-plan): public-safety · priority: high
- [Santa Gertrudes Avenue Restriping](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/issues/santa-gertrudes-avenue-restriping): roads · priority: medium
- [Theater engagement contract dispute](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/issues/theater-engagement-contract-dispute): business-jobs · priority: medium
- [Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program Funding](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/issues/housing-rehabilitation-loan-program-funding): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [E-bike safety enforcement study](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/issues/e-bike-safety-enforcement-study): public-safety · priority: low
- [New Electronic Marquee at City Hall](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/issues/new-electronic-marquee-at-city-hall): taxes-budget · priority: low
- [Biola University Master Plan Peer Review](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/issues/biola-university-master-plan-peer-review): development · priority: medium
- [Potential school field-use agreement for city sports](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/issues/potential-school-field-use-agreement-for-city-sports): parks-rec · priority: medium
- [City Hall tree replacement proposal and invasive beetle damage](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/issues/city-hall-tree-replacement-proposal-and-invasive-beetle-damage): parks-rec · priority: low
- [Fleet replacement — Public Works dump truck purchase](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/issues/fleet-replacement-public-works-dump-truck-purchase): taxes-budget · priority: medium
- [Council Reorganization and New Terms](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/issues/council-reorganization-and-new-terms): taxes-budget · priority: medium
- [Fiscal Year 2026-27 City Budget](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/issues/fiscal-year-2026-27-city-budget): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [Little League World Series championship celebration](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/issues/little-league-world-series-championship-celebration): parks-rec · priority: low
- [Traffic Signal at Rosecrans Avenue and Stanton Avenue](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/issues/traffic-signal-at-rosecrans-avenue-and-stanton-avenue): roads · priority: high
- [Seventh Cycle Regional Housing Needs Process](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/issues/seventh-cycle-regional-housing-needs-process): zoning · priority: medium
- [Red Curbs at Foster Road and Clearwood Avenue Crosswalk](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/issues/red-curbs-at-foster-road-and-clearwood-avenue-crosswalk): roads · priority: medium
- [School-zone traffic and no-stopping signage at Hutchinson Middle School](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/issues/school-zone-traffic-and-no-stopping-signage-at-hutchinson-middle-school): public-safety · priority: high
- [Leffingwell Road landscape and median improvements](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/issues/leffingwell-road-landscape-and-median-improvements): roads · priority: medium
- [Code of Ethical Conduct and social media rules](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/issues/code-of-ethical-conduct-and-social-media-rules): taxes-budget · priority: medium
- [Regional water management representation (GWMA)](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/issues/regional-water-management-representation): water-utilities · priority: low
- [Theater director salary realignment](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/issues/public-employee-salaries-and-benefits): taxes-budget · priority: low
- [LGBTQ+ inclusivity and Helpline Youth Counseling funding](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/issues/lgbtq-inclusivity-and-helpline-youth-counseling-funding): public-safety · priority: medium
- [Digitizing city records](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/issues/digitizing-city-records): taxes-budget · priority: low
- [Refuse rate increase effective July 1, 2026](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/issues/refuse-rate-increase-effective-july-1-2026): water-utilities · priority: medium
- [4% cost-of-living raise for city employees](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/issues/4-cost-of-living-raise-for-city-employees): taxes-budget · priority: medium
- [Cabaret lounge at the La Mirada Theatre nearing completion](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/issues/cabaret-lounge-at-the-la-mirada-theatre-nearing-completion): parks-rec · priority: low
- [Community organization funding and food distribution](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/issues/community-organization-funding-and-food-distribution): taxes-budget · priority: medium
- [CDBG Grant Program Participation (2027–2030)](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/issues/cdbg-grant-program-participation): taxes-budget · priority: high
- [Telegraph Road Pavement Rehabilitation and New Traffic Signals](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/issues/telegraph-road-pavement-rehabilitation-and-new-traffic-signals): roads · priority: medium
- [San Ardo Drive lot consolidation](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/issues/san-ardo-drive-lot-consolidation): zoning · priority: low
- [Meeting continuity policy under SB 707](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/issues/meeting-continuity-policy-under-sb-707): taxes-budget · priority: low
- [council district redistricting](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/issues/council-district-redistricting): governance · priority: high


## Development applications (3)

- [Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 59 / Specific Plan Amendment No. 2026-01 — Discount Store Regulations](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/development/zoning-ordinance-amendment-no-59-specific-plan-amendment-no-2026-01-discount-sto): general-plan-amendment · approved
- [Tract No. 83540 — Toll West Coast, LLC](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/development/tract-no-83540-toll-west-coast-llc): subdivision · conditions-required
- [Tentative Parcel Map (TPM) No. 85016](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/development/tentative-parcel-map-no-85016): subdivision · approved


## Community topics (19)

- [Recognition of outgoing Mayor Ed Eng](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/community/recognition-of-outgoing-mayor-ed-eng): public-safety
- [School board and local elections](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/community/school-board-and-local-elections): public-safety
- [Nonprofit support and narcotics enforcement](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/community/nonprofit-support-and-narcotics-enforcement): public-safety
- [Escalona Elementary recognition](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/community/escalona-elementary-recognition): schools
- [City Hall landscape improvements](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/community/city-hall-landscape-improvements): parks-rec
- [Chamber of Commerce golf tournament](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/community/chamber-of-commerce-golf-tournament): business-jobs
- [Veterans Day ceremony](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/community/veterans-day-ceremony): parks-rec
- [Discount store ordinance (public hearing)](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/community/discount-store-ordinance-public-hearing): zoning
- [Regional housing needs allocation (RHNA)](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/community/regional-housing-needs-allocation-rhna): zoning
- [Little League championship](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/community/little-league-championship): parks-rec
- [Community organization funding](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/community/community-organization-funding): budget
- [Chess program at the Activity Center](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/community/chess-program-at-the-activity-center): parks-rec
- [Rotary Club charity event](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/community/rotary-club-charity-event): business-jobs
- [LGBTQ+ inclusivity and Helpline Youth Counseling funding](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/community/lgbtq-inclusivity-and-helpline-youth-counseling-funding): public-safety
- [La Mirada Little League World Series](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/community/la-mirada-little-league-world-series): parks-rec
- [Recognition of retiring Theatre Director BT McNicholl](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/community/recognition-of-retiring-theatre-director-bt-mcnicholl): parks-rec
- [Refuse rate adjustment (Resolution No. 26-17)](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/community/refuse-rate-adjustment-resolution-no-26-17): water-utilities
- [Chamber of Commerce World Cup watch parties](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/community/chamber-of-commerce-world-cup-watch-parties): business-jobs
- [Park closures and youth sports](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/community/park-closures-and-youth-sports): parks-rec


## Officials (31)

- [Anthony Otero](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/officials/anthony-otero): Mayor, District 5
- [Steve De Ruse](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/officials/steve-de-ruse): Mayor Pro Tem, District 4
- [Ed Eng](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/officials/ed-eng): Councilmember, District 3
- [John Lewis](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/officials/john-lewis): Councilmember, District 1
- [Michelle Velasquez Bean](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/officials/michelle-velasquez-bean): Councilmember, District 2
- [C. David Peters](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/officials/c-david-peters): Member — Historical Preservation Advisory Council
- [Todd Ashley](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/officials/todd-ashley): Vice Chairperson — Historical Preservation Advisory Council
- [Carmen Hernandez](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/officials/carmen-hernandez): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Steven Dahl](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/officials/steven-dahl): Commissioner — Public Safety and Traffic Commission
- [Adriana Spirescu](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/officials/adriana-spirescu): Chairperson — Community Services Commission
- [Jessie Flores](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/officials/jessie-flores): Member — Historical Preservation Advisory Council
- [Richard Cline](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/officials/richard-cline): Planning Commission Vice Chairperson — Planning Commission
- [Susan Mann](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/officials/susan-mann): Member — Historical Preservation Advisory Council
- [Moses Covarrubias](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/officials/moses-covarrubias): Chairperson — Public Safety and Traffic Commission
- [Albert Maldonado](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/officials/albert-maldonado): Vice Chairperson — Public Safety and Traffic Commission
- [Stephen Thrasher](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/officials/stephen-thrasher): Chairperson — Historical Preservation Advisory Council
- [Jessica Miller](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/officials/jessica-miller): Member — Historical Preservation Advisory Council
- [Harry Scott](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/officials/harry-scott): Member — Historical Preservation Advisory Council
- [Michelle Lynch](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/officials/michelle-lynch): Commissioner — Public Safety and Traffic Commission
- [Rebecca Cline](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/officials/rebecca-cline): Commissioner — Community Services Commission
- [Erin Berry](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/officials/erin-berry): Commissioner — Community Services Commission
- [Daniel Cabrera](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/officials/daniel-cabrera): Vice Chairperson — Community Services Commission
- [Susan Savage](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/officials/susan-savage): Commissioner — Community Services Commission
- [Ellen Peters](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/officials/ellen-peters): Commissioner — Public Safety and Traffic Commission
- [Marlene Olsen](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/officials/marlene-olsen): Member — Historical Preservation Advisory Council
- [Michael Saenz](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/officials/michael-saenz): Planning Commission Chairperson — Planning Commission
- [Donn Cottom](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/officials/donn-cottom): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Lee Olsen](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/officials/lee-olsen): Planning Commissioner — Planning Commission
- [Manuel Munoz](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/officials/manuel-munoz): Community Development Director — Administration
- [Jeff Boynton](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/officials/jeff-boynton): City Manager — Administration
- [Anne Haraksin](https://californiarecord.org/lamirada/officials/anne-haraksin): Assistant City Manager and City Clerk — Administration