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John Lewis

Councilmember, District 12017-03–2030-07 (month-level start: March 2017, elected March 7, 2017 per city council page, continuous service; re-elected 2022 and 2026, oath Jul 14, 2026 per Granicus agenda clip 761; month-level end: July 2030 = next 4-year cycle)

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At a glance

News mentions
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Term ending Jul 1, 2030.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
11
Total speaking time
34:29
Avg per meeting
3:08
Segments
664

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Top issues during term (20)

high↑Sep 2026[25]

Discount Store Regulations

New discount store applicants would pay about $3,000 for a CUP, and the city will spend staff time enforcing standards at nine existing stores.

medium↑Oct 2026[20]

Shop La Mirada Rewards Program

Would commit $50,000 in general fund money plus a $2,430 annual subscription, with unused balances returnable to the city.

medium↑Jun 2026[12]

Splash! Regional Aquatics Center Operations

The annual report may detail the facility's fiscal year finances, but figures are not stated in the published agenda.

medium↑May 2026[12]

Neighborhood Slurry Seal Area 7 Completion

Retention monies will now be paid out per the contract; no new cost.

high↑Nov 2026[10]

Inclusionary Housing Ordinance Phase 1

The city has prepared a financial evaluation of the proposed ordinance, but dollar figures are not yet known from the agenda materials.

high↑Nov 2026[10]

Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program Funding

A $338,727 amendment funded by federal CDBG grant money, not city general funds.

medium↑Nov 2026[10]

Santa Gertrudes Avenue Restriping

Not stated in the published agenda.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Theater engagement contract dispute

Unknown — potential litigation costs or contract implications for the La Mirada Theatre.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Potential school field-use agreement for city sports

Could reduce the need for the city to build or lease its own fields for youth sports.

low↑Oct 2026[10]

City Hall tree replacement proposal and invasive beetle damage

Not yet estimated — any replanting would come from city landscape budgets if pursued.

low↑Oct 2026[10]

E-bike safety enforcement study

None yet — the city is only monitoring another city's approach.

low↑Oct 2026[10]

New Electronic Marquee at City Hall

$125,480 plus up to 20 percent contingency from city funds.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Biola University Master Plan Peer Review

$49,345, with up to 20 percent additional authority for extra work.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Winter Storms Preparation Plan

Staff confirmed funding is available for emergency work, with budget amendments possible after the fact and FEMA-style reimbursement documentation if a major disaster hits.

medium↓May 2026[7]

Fleet replacement — Public Works dump truck purchase

$137,488.12 from the equipment replacement fund, which has a healthy balance of nearly $6 million.

high↓Jun 2026[7]

Fiscal Year 2026-27 City Budget

The warrant register alone commits $3.25 million, plus $148,408 for landscape maintenance.

medium↓Jul 2026[7]

Council Reorganization and New Terms

low↓Aug 2026[6]

Little League World Series championship celebration

medium↓Sep 2026[5]

Seventh Cycle Regional Housing Needs Process

high↓Sep 2026[5]

Traffic Signal at Rosecrans Avenue and Stanton Avenue

About $700,000 to install, eligible for Measure R, Measure M and Proposition C funds.

Decisions during term (58)

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

approvedVoted yes5-0Oct 27, 2026

Consent Calendar (Items 7.1–7.6)

approvedVoted yes5-0Oct 27, 2026

Introduction and First Reading of Ordinances Nos. 751 and 752 — Discount Store Regulations

approved5-0Oct 27, 2026

APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES

approvedVoted yes5-0Oct 13, 2026

Consent Calendar — Items 7.1 through 7.10

approved5-0Oct 13, 2026

APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES – It is recommended the City Council approve the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of September 22, 2026.

approved5-0Oct 13, 2026

MONTHLY TREASURER REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDING AUGUST 2026 – It is recommended the City Council receive and file the City of La Mirada Monthly Treasurer Report for the period ending August 2026.

approved5-0Oct 13, 2026

APPROVAL OF REQUEST FOR USE OF FACILITY - LA MIRADA EBELL SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER EVENT – It is recommended the City Council approve the request for use of the La Mirada Resource Center Craft Room for the La Mirada Ebell fundraising event;…

approved5-0Oct 13, 2026

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2025-07, CITY HALL EXTERIOR PAINT - ACCEPTANCE OF WORK – It is recommended the City Council accept the improvements constructed by AJ Fistes Corporation; authorize the City Clerk to file a Notice of…

approved5-0Oct 13, 2026

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2026-01, PUBLIC WORKS CREW ADA RESTROOM REMODEL – REVIEW OF BIDS AND AWARD OF CONTRACT – It is recommended the City Council award the contract for Capital Improvement Project No. 2026-01, Public Works Crew…

approved5-0Oct 13, 2026

APPROVAL OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH INTERWEST TO UPDATE THE LANDSCAPE ORDINANCE AND PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY (PARKWAY) STANDARDS – It is recommended the City Council approve an agreement with Interwest for a Landscape Ordinance…

approved5-0Oct 13, 2026

PURCHASE OF ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS RESEARCH INSTITUTE, INC. (ESRI) SOFTWARE SUBSCRIPTION FOR ENTERPRISE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS) PLATFORM – It is recommended the City Council approve the purchase of an Enterprise Geographic…

approvedVoted yes5-0Sep 22, 2026

Consent Calendar (Items 7.1-7.7)

approvedVoted yes5-0Sep 22, 2026

Resolution No. 26-26 — Traffic Signals at Rosecrans Avenue and Stanton Avenue

approvedVoted yes5-0Sep 22, 2026

Resolution No. 26-27 — Red Curbs on Foster Road Near Clearwood Avenue

approvedVoted yes5-0Sep 22, 2026

Resolution No. 26-28 — Purchase of 2027 Ford F-650 Diesel Truck

approvedVoted yes5-0Sep 22, 2026

Resolution No. 26-29 — Amending the Conflict of Interest Code

approved5-0Sep 22, 2026

APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES – It is recommended the City Council approve the minutes of the Study Session meeting of September 8, 2026 and the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of September 8, 2026.

approvedAug 25, 2026

Recognition of 2026 Little League World Series Championship Team

approved5-0Aug 25, 2026

Appointment of Joseph Hong to the Senior Council

approved5-0Aug 25, 2026

Consent Calendar (Items 8.1–8.8)

Voting record (43)

43 yes0 no

Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.

Voted yesOct 27, 2026

Consent Calendar (Items 7.1–7.6)

Voted yesOct 27, 2026

Introduction and First Reading of Ordinances Nos. 751 and 752 — Discount Store Regulations

Best and highest use of commercial properties

Voted yesOct 13, 2026

Consent Calendar — Items 7.1 through 7.10

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

Consent Calendar (Items 7.1-7.7)

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

Resolution No. 26-26 — Traffic Signals at Rosecrans Avenue and Stanton Avenue

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

Resolution No. 26-27 — Red Curbs on Foster Road Near Clearwood Avenue

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

Resolution No. 26-28 — Purchase of 2027 Ford F-650 Diesel Truck

Voted yesSep 22, 2026

Resolution No. 26-29 — Amending the Conflict of Interest Code

Voted yesAug 11, 2026

adopt Resolution No. 26-22 amending Administrative Policy No. 0-02 pertaining to the Code of Ethical Conduct

Voted yesAug 11, 2026

appoint Edwin Velazquez to the La Mirada Community Foundation for a term ending in May 2027

Voted yesAug 11, 2026

Appointment of Edwin Velazquez to the La Mirada Community Foundation

Voted yesAug 11, 2026

City Council appointments to various agencies

Voted yesAug 11, 2026

Consent calendar (items 8.1-8.10)

Voted yesAug 11, 2026

Resolution No. 26-22 — Code of Ethical Conduct amendment

Voted yesAug 11, 2026

affirm the Mayor’s appointments of delegates and alternates to the various organizations on which members of the City Council participate

Voted yesAug 11, 2026

approve the following consent calendar items: 8.1 APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES The City Council approved the minutes of the study session meeting of July 14, 2026 and the regular City Council meeting o

Voted yesAug 11, 2026

adopt Resolution No. 26-23 approving the installation of “No Stopping 7 A.M. to 9 A.M. and 12:30 P.M. to 3:30 P.M. School Days Only” signage on the east side of Estero Road from Bora Drive north to 60

Voted yesAug 11, 2026

adopt Resolution No. 26-24 appointing Public Works Director Marlin Munoz as the primary board member and Senior Administrative Analyst Priscilla Lee as the alternate board member representing the City

Voted yesAug 11, 2026

approve the following consent calendar item: 10.1 APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER The Housing Successor approved the warrant register dated August 11, 2026 in the total amount of $3,650.00.

Voted yesAug 11, 2026

Resolution No. 26-23 — No-stopping signage on Estero Road at Hutchinson Middle School

Voted yesAug 11, 2026

Resolution No. 26-24 — GWMA governing board appointments

Voted yesAug 11, 2026

Housing Successor consent calendar — warrant register (10.1)

Voted yesJul 14, 2026

nominate Councilmember Otero to serve as Mayor for the upcoming year

Voted yesJul 14, 2026

Consent Calendar (Items 7.1–7.13)

Voted yesJul 14, 2026

Resolution No. 26-21 — CDBG Program Participation

Voted yesJul 14, 2026

City Council Reorganization — Mayor

Voted yesJul 14, 2026

City Council Reorganization — Mayor Pro Tem

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

adopt Resolution No. 26-20 regarding employment salary rates for all classes of employment and amending Resolution No. 25-11

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

adopt Resolution No. 26-17 approving the proposed rate adjustment and establishing residential and commercial refuse rates in the City of La Mirada effective July 1, 2026

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

appoint Jessie Flores and Jessica Miller to the Historical Preservation Advisory Council for a term ending in June 2027

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

approve the following consent calendar items: 8.1 APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES The City Council approved the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of May 26, 2026. 8.2 APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTE

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

adopt Resolution No. 26-18 approving the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

select the percentage change in the California Per Capita Personal Income as the inflation factor for Fiscal Year 2025-26; select the growth of the County as the population factor for Fiscal Year 2025

Voted yesJun 9, 2026

approve the following consent calendar item: 11.1 APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER The Successor Agency approved the warrant register dated June 9, 2026 in the total amount of $8,802.50.

Voted yesMay 26, 2026

Appointment of Michelle Lynch to the Public Safety and Traffic Commission

Voted yesMay 26, 2026

Consent Calendar, Items 8.1 through 8.6

Voted yesMay 26, 2026

Resolution No. 26-14 — Tentative Parcel Map No. 85016, 14602 San Ardo Drive

Voted yesMay 26, 2026

Resolution No. 26-15 — Policy on Disruption of Internet or Telephonic Services During Public Meetings

Voted yesMay 26, 2026

Resolution No. 26-16 — Amending Resolution No. 25-11, Employment Benefits and Salary Rates

Voted yesMay 12, 2026

Public Financing Authority approval of meeting minutes

Voted yesMay 12, 2026

Election of Public Financing Authority officers

Voted yesMay 12, 2026

City Council consent calendar (Items 13.1 through 13.7)

Voted yesMay 12, 2026

Resolution No. 26-13 — Chevrolet Silverado 6500HD truck purchase